Joy Donovan
Joy Donovan is a contributing writer for CandysDirt.com covering the Midcities and Fort Worth.
Big-city hustle and bustle can wear a person down, and the fix for some among us is to purchase an abode in a small town. For those, Cleburne should be under consideration. Even though the population is roughly 34,000, Cleburne packs a lot into a small town. Without leaving the Fort Worth suburb, residents can…
Nine years after its opening, The Shops at Clearfork has continued its hot momentum, turning its polished, open‑air blocks into a center for vibrant businesses that thrive on energy and foot traffic. With luxury anchors, chef‑driven dining, and a growing mix of market‑exclusive retailers, the Clearfork district has become one of Fort Worth’s most dynamic…
In the 2024 movie Holiday in the Hamptons, the main character, Jade Lewis, returns to her grandfather’s Hamptons home. The light drama and second-chance love story in this holiday feel-good flick takes place on a wooded property, and… Plot twist! The house for sale now at 9886 Lake Haven Circle has had a brush with…
Choosing where to raise a family is no small decision, and one new survey says Plano might be the best place in the state to put down roots. Plano ranked fourth in the nation on WalletHub’s 2026 list of the Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family, a report released last week. The ranking…
Indoor-outdoor spaces, shady courtyards, sun-washed spaces, and a Mediterranean feel. Does that sound like Southern California? Maybe the Pacific Coast? Of course, it does, but if you check out this Spanish Colonial residence at the end of a winding drive in Southlake, you might get confused. The current homeowners, who designed the 9,796-square-foot house, wanted…
