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.

The Lesser-Told Crimes of 2 Historic Fort Worth Murder Homes

By Shelby Skrhak / October 31, 2024 /

The Metroplex is home to some of pop culture’s most notorious murder homes, be they Dallas or lesser-known Fort Worth murder homes. There’s 410 Dogwood Dr. in Wylie where Candy Montgomery axed her best friend to death and got away with it. The Rowlett home at 5801 Eagle Dr. is where Darlie Routier is said…

The Lessons Carolyn Rosson Learned From the Iconic Ebby Halliday

By Shelby Skrhak / October 19, 2024 /

On this episode of Dallas Dirt, Candy Evans sat down with Carolyn Rosson, President and CEO of the Ebby Halliday Companies, the largest brokerage in Texas. This episode dives into Carolyn’s inspiring rise from agent to CEO, her experiences under the mentorship of Ebby Halliday, and how she continues to elevate her agents in today’s…

Summit: Dallas Builders Face Inflation, Lack of Inventory, and High Interest Rates

By Shelby Skrhak / October 11, 2024 /

With Texas’ housing market in a tight chokehold — squeezed by rising costs, dwindling inventory, and surging interest rates — builders are scrambling for solutions. This month, they gathered over breakfast at the Dallas Builders Association‘s (DBA) annual State of the Industry Summit to talk about the future of homebuilding in the state. Scott Norman,…

Dude Perfect Demolishes Dak Prescott’s Prosper Mansion to Make Way for Modern Dream Home

By Shelby Skrhak / October 9, 2024 /

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott recently proved that when it comes to his home, a simple renovation won’t do. In TMZ-exclusive video that surfaced Wednesday, watch as Dude Perfect demolishes Dak Prescott’s massive Prosper estate. The 31-year-old let trick-shot phenomenon loose on the bulldozer and got in on the fun, too. The NFL’s highest-paid player…

Paul Ridley on ForwardDallas, the Housing Crisis, and Next Year’s City Council Race

By Shelby Skrhak / October 8, 2024 /

In a recent episode of Dallas Dirt, host April Towery sat down with Paul Ridley, the District 14 Dallas City Councilman, to unpack the newly approved ForwardDallas comprehensive land use plan, why Dallas needs more housing — of all kinds, and his plans for re-election. Ridley, who played a pivotal role in crafting the final…