Mimi Perez

Mimi Perez is a freelance writer and photographer for CandysDirt.com who lives in the Elm Thicket/Northpark neighborhood located in northwest Dallas.

Lemmon Ave Streetscape Timeline, Noise Reporting Tool Top Love Field Neighbor Meeting

By Mimi Perez / August 19, 2025 /

Residents near Love Field may soon circle a date on their calendars for the completion of the Lemmon Avenue Streetscape Project. At last week’s Dallas Love Field Good Neighbor Program meeting, officials reported that the enhancement project is about 80% complete and on track for a fall 2025 opening — and the city is hoping…

Missouri Home Tops Florida in Bringing the Crazy to the Show Me State

By Mimi Perez / August 13, 2025 /

A lot of the homes I write about are either on the West Coast or in Florida. I absolutely love the West Coast. As for Florida, well, it’s Florida. Every now and then, though, a very sensible Midwest state will escape from the farm and come out with a nutball home. When it calls for…

New Junius Heights Mural Pays Tribute to 707 Streetcar and Sparks Search for Its Last Stop

By Mimi Perez / August 12, 2025 /

Opportunity is knocking and Brian Jackson can’t wait to find out which business or philanthropist will answer the door to give an iconic piece of East Dallas history a home. The Junius Heights resident designed an homage to the old 707 streetcar in hopes it’ll inspire someone to give this historic relic a permanent stop,…

Mimi + Shelby Investigate: The Rhode Island Castle That Practically Screams Murder

By Mimi Perez / August 6, 2025 /

Hello my peoples. Today is your lucky day. You are getting a fabulous 2-for-1 deal this week because not only are you getting my world famous witticisms regarding this piece of real estate but my wonderful Executive Editor Shelby Skrhak is getting in on the fun. You are really lucky because Shelby is a renowned…

Hush Now: DART Silver Line Quiet Zones Take Effect in Dallas, Plano, and Other Member Cities

By Mimi Perez / August 5, 2025 /

Future commuters and nearby neighborhoods alike are going to have some peace and quiet, courtesy of the DART Silver Line Regional Rail. The new 26-mile regional rail service — coming to seven North Texas cities including Grapevine, Coppell, Dallas, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and Plano — has begun activating quiet zones near its tracks and stations.…