Karen Eubank
Karen is a senior columnist at Candy’s Media and has been writing stories since she could hold a crayon. She is a globe-trotting, history-loving eternal optimist who would find it impossible to live well without dogs, Tex-Mex, and dark chocolate. She covers luxury properties and historic preservation for Candys Dirt.
“South Dallas is back, baby!” I wish I could take credit for that quote, but they are the words of South Dallas resident Donald Payton. He was speaking about the restoration of the Forest Theater on the brilliant video produced for the non-profit, Forest Forward. His excitement is contagious. There is nothing more impressive than…
This Stevens Park Tudor has only been in the hands of five owners since 1939. Why is that worth celebrating? First, it’s because it has survived. That is generally due to location and functionality. These beautiful, stately, historic homes have a much better chance of survival outside of the Park Cities, especially in Oak Cliff.…
The 23rd Annual Legacies Dallas History Conference takes a light-hearted turn this year by featuring what our city has become known for — great places to eat and drink! The Legacies Dallas History Conference is a spin-off of the bi-annual publication “Legacies: a History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas,” started by Dr. Michael…
Neighborhoods like Hackberry Creek always remind me of growing up on military bases, which were undoubtedly the first gated community concept. Security was a given, and so was a great lifestyle. If you’ve ever lived in a gated community, it’s always the first choice. If you have not lived in one, trust me, you want…
While not every home can be historic, the best new builds take notes from those that are. When this Park Cities’ new traditional popped onto the market Thursday I did a double-take. At first, I thought it was a restoration, but no, it was completed in 2017. I was intrigued because most new builds of…
