Joy Donovan

Joy Donovan is a contributing writer for CandysDirt.com covering the Midcities and Fort Worth.

Fort Worth House Builds its Own Tradition in Arlington Heights Neighborhood

By Joy Donovan / March 13, 2026 /

Hey, here’s a house that stands out. While most of the houses in the 76107 ZIP Code show off all their 60-to-80-year-old charm, the house on the market at 5630 Birchman Ave. in Fort Worth is a mere puppy of a house, only 10 years old, compared to the older ones surrounding. Yes, this house…

Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s ‘Garden of Yes’ Family Space Set for November Opening

By Joy Donovan / March 10, 2026 /

November is the date set for the long-awaited Baker Martin Family Garden, a much-anticipated addition to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, a favorite destination in the city. Construction is nearing completion of the two-acre garden within the larger garden, dedicated to families to explore nature. Children, especially, will be allowed green space to roam, play,…

Escape Big-City Life for This Azle Log Cabin

By Joy Donovan / March 6, 2026 /

Anyone dreaming of escaping horn honking and neighbors living too close might think a little cabin in the woods is the perfect break from big-city life. Here’s your answer — a literal log cabin. Now on the market is a one‑of‑a‑kind custom log home tucked into a quiet, dead-end street at 424 Inwood Road in…

This Weatherford Address Comes with California Vibe

By Joy Donovan / March 3, 2026 /

If escaping to California sunshine sounds tempting, take a look at the house at 701 Terrace Dr. in Weatherford. Its cactus garden landscaping sets the scene that looks a lot like Santa Barbara, and the bold turquoise mailbox and matching front door can convince someone they’ve found the Pacific coast. “People have described this as…

Fans of the ‘Fort Worth Love List’ Will LOVE This Updated Farmhouse Near TCU

By Joy Donovan / February 27, 2026 /

So, your high school senior is headed to Texas Christian University. Or your Horned Frog needs a place to live for her senior year. Or you want to be near the campus for football, basketball, and the next filming of Taylor Sheridan’s latest “Landman” episode. The house for sale (or maybe rent) at 2728 Livingston…