CandysDirt.com

What Would You Fix on Your Block? These Dallas Residents Got the Chance with New Grants

By Mimi Perez / July 22, 2025 /

Mr. Rogers was fond of reminding us that when times are tough, it is important to look for the helpers. “You will always find people who are helping,” he would say. Well this past Friday, it was easy to find the helpers. They were in the Flag Room at Dallas City Hall receiving $1,500 Love…

Jolene Monaco: A Professional Organizer’s Go-To System for Overcoming Clutter and Chaos

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / July 22, 2025 /

By Jolene Monaco CandysDirt.com Columnist I’m not gonna lie… there are times when I go into client homes and I feel overwhelmed for myself and them. Having spent over 10K hours working in all types of homes and businesses, it’s easier for me to take the emotion out and focus on results. We have a…

Controversial McKinney Airport Expansion Breaks Ground

By Charles Grand / July 21, 2025 /

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Friday for the new commercial terminal at McKinney National Airport, a flashpoint project that has embittered some residents who claim the expansion is a boondoggle. McKinney National Airport had catered to private charters and corporate fleets for more than 40 years before local officials began pushing for commercial passenger…

Anton Korn’s Italian Renaissance Masterpiece on Lakeside Drive Can Be Yours!

By Karen Eubank / July 21, 2025 /

This impressive Italian Renaissance villa was designed by architect Anton Korn and completed in 1923 for William P. Head, the chairman of the board of Texas Power and Light, and his wife Lula Rose. In Great American Suburbs, The Homes of The Park Cities, Dallas, the authors describe this home as having “the tantalizing aspect…

Renters Need Look No Further Than McKinney, Study Says

By Charles Grand / July 21, 2025 /

Renters looking for that sweet spot between affordability and satisfaction with community might want to consider D-FW’s own McKinney, which recently snagged the top spot as the best city in the United States for renters to live. According to RentCafe’s 2025 ranking, the growing Collin County suburb struck the right balance among overarching factors like…