Shelby Skrhak

Shelby Skrhak is executive editor of CandysDirt.com and producer of the Dallas Dirt podcast. She loves covering estate sales and murder homes, not necessarily related. As a lifelong Dallas native, she's been an Eagle, Charger, Wildcat, and a Comet.

How Heritage Auctions Helped Transform Mary Anne Sammons Cree’s Estate Jewelry Collection into Lasting Impact

By Shelby Skrhak / June 19, 2026 /

Long after her passing in 2021, Dallas philanthropist Mary Anne Sammons Cree continues to support the North Texas causes she cared about most. In September 2022, more than 125 pieces from Cree’s extraordinary jewelry collection were offered through Heritage Auctions’ Fall Fine Jewelry Signature Auction. Proceeds from the sale benefited the Communities Foundation of Texas…

Bravo Park Opening Marks Latest Milestone for Sloan Corners Development in Allen

By Shelby Skrhak / June 17, 2026 /

Bravo Park, the first major public gathering space within Billingsley Company’s Sloan Corners development, will open June 20 with events and giveaways as construction continues on the mixed-use project planned for thousands of apartments and millions of square feet of office space in Allen and Fairview. Located at the intersection of U.S. 75 and SH…

This Preston Hollow Home Lives Like a One-Story With a Bonus Suite Upstairs

By Shelby Skrhak / June 13, 2026 /

Many buyers searching Preston Hollow want plenty of space; that’s one reason why people buy in this part of North Dallas. But not everyone wants a traditional two-story floor plan, and that’s one thing that makes 6822 Meadow Road noteworthy. The 4,231-square-foot home features a one-and-a-half-story layout, with the primary suite, office, main living areas,…

10 Big Questions Still Facing Plano’s Stars Arena Proposal

By Shelby Skrhak / June 10, 2026 /

Plano has cleared the first hurdle in what could be a marathon run towards building a new sports arena district with the Dallas Stars. Plano City Council approved four key agenda items Monday night as expected, but if the discussion revealed anything, it’s that city leaders and residents alike are now turning their focus on…

Why Tapestry’s Homes in Frisco Are Designed to Improve With Time

By Shelby Skrhak / June 7, 2026 /

Most developers aren’t around long enough to see what happens after the keys get handed over. For the past 30 years, Total Environment has operated on the belief that the real work begins after homeowners move in. Materials are substituted. Landscapes become secondary considerations. Maintenance teams inherit homes without understanding the reasoning behind key design…