Joy Donovan

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

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…

Fort Worth Realtors Host Shopping Event for Charity

By Joy Donovan / February 24, 2026 /

“Gals, Gifts and Glam,” a complimentary soiree aimed at those looking to do a little shopping while doing good, is planned for 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. The public is invited to join seven Fort Worth Realtors for the third annual pop-up shopping event at their office, 4828 Camp…