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.

Tomorrow’s the Last Day for Early Voting Before May 3, Though 90% of Dallas Won’t Vote

By Shelby Skrhak / April 28, 2025 /

You can’t change what you don’t vote for — and North Texas seems fine with that. Scott Goldstein sees the problem firsthand. The communications and government relations consultant of Downtown Dallas Inc. — and former chief of policy and communications for Mayor Mike Rawlings — has been sounding the alarm for years about dismal voter…

Reporter’s Notebook: Some Hidden Treasures to Find at the White Rock Home Tour Today

By Shelby Skrhak / April 26, 2025 /

The White Rock Home Tour returns this weekend with six striking homes that speak to the neighborhood’s midcentury roots, modern sensibilities, and unmistakable East Dallas vibe. From crisp renovations to creative new builds, the lineup offers a peek inside some of the most thoughtfully designed residences near the lake. I’ve combed through the photos, pored…

How Do You ‘Keep Fort Worth Funky’? Building on the Old Merrimac Disco Seems Appropriate

By Shelby Skrhak / April 23, 2025 /

From Staff Reports The Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the Urban Land Institute is posing an interesting question for its next event: “Is Fort Worth the next Austin?” As North Texas is expected to grow from 8.2 to 12 million people in the next 20 years, land planners and the like are asking how to tackle…

This Cedar Creek Lake Home Is Giving ‘White Lotus’ Energy, and This Time, You Own the Dock

By Shelby Skrhak / April 22, 2025 /

Pull up to the dock and tie off your line. You’re sporting the perfect floppy sun hat and shades look as you step onto the private landing with watercraft parking for plenty. You’re not checking into a resort — you’ve just arrived at your own luxury sanctuary at Cedar Creek Lake. It’s very exclusive. At…

Early Voting Begins Tomorrow for May 3 Election

By Shelby Skrhak / April 21, 2025 /

Tomorrow is the first day of early voting across North Texas. With the May 3 election approaching, eligible voters in North Texas counties who plan to vote by mail must submit their applications soon. Can I Vote Early? Yes, early voting in the May 3 elections begins tomorrow, April 22 and lasts until April 29.…