Joy Donovan

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

New University Campuses Are Cause For Fort Worth House Hunting

By Joy Donovan / October 19, 2023 /

Expansion seems to be literally smart business in North Texas. Currently, major construction projects abound in North Texas universities, and the by-products are: So today let’s talk about the housing needs around the Fort Worth side of the planned undertakings. Ground was broken on June 4 for Texas A&M University’s downtown Fort Worth expansion. Tarleton…

Lecture Highlights Fort Worth’s Art Deco Architecture as a Part of Cowtown Culture

By Joy Donovan / October 15, 2023 /

New York City has its Chrysler Building as a well-known example of Art Deco architecture, but Fort Worth boasts its own inventory of the style. Those examples will be part of the upcoming lecture presented Thursday by Kathryn E. Holliday, Ph.D., as part of Historic Fort Worth’s Cantey Lecture series, an annual event. This year’s…

These Beautiful Homes Have Perfect Places to Soap Up And Prevent Disease

By Joy Donovan / October 12, 2023 /

Now here’s something we can all come together to support. This Sunday, be ready to celebrate Global Handwashing Day! Woo hoo! Who doesn’t like nice, clean hands? So, zero panic, people. Luckily this day doesn’t require any special preparations — no gifts to buy, no tree to decorate, no turkey to cook. Chances are the…

Southlake’s Oktoberfest is Ready For Pickleball And Weiner Dog Races in Its 21st Year

By Joy Donovan / October 11, 2023 /

Next in a series: North Texas cities, towns, and neighborhoods celebrate fall with all the gusto of people who have suffered through a Texas summer, and we are here to let you know about the best area fall festivals, Oktoberfests, pumpkin patches, and Halloween fun over the next several weeks. Today, we’re making plans to head…

Sam Artz Blazes His Own Path with Artz Landscape Designs

By Joy Donovan / October 8, 2023 /

Sam Artz, president and principal designer of Artz Landscape Designs, uses team and sports metaphors a lot when he speaks. As such, you might hear him talk about having “the right team” or “when each player knows his position.” But the origin story of Artz Landscape Designs is more like a rock and roll band…