Joy Donovan

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

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…

Housing Prices Got You Down? These Open Houses Check The Affordability Box on Your Want List

By Joy Donovan / October 5, 2023 /

Only those living under really big rocks are unaware of the vast increases in North Texas housing prices in the past few years. Here’s an illustration. In August, the median home price in Tarrant County was $335,000 according to statistics from the Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors. That figure is less than the previous…

Get Lost in a Grapevine’s Corn Maze For Fall Fun

By Joy Donovan / September 29, 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 covering a family tradition…