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What You Can Do Now To Protect Your Home From North Texas Winter Weather

By Brenda Masse / January 24, 2026 /

You probably woke up to some serious ice and maybe some snow, and it’s only going to get wintrier as the day progresses. If you haven’t taken a few basic steps to protect your home, you may regret it later. It may be too late to stock up on toilet paper, but it’s actually not…

Mavericks Narrow Arena Shortlist to Two Dallas Locations

By Charles Grand / January 23, 2026 /

Those who have been worried about the Mavericks potentially relocating outside Dallas city limits can breathe a little easier, at least for now. It seems the NBA franchise has narrowed its list of possible sites for a new arena to the former Valley View Center in North Dallas and an unidentified second option downtown. Dallas…

Proposed Dallas Library Closures Get Rough Reception

By Charles Grand / January 22, 2026 /

The city’s proposal to transform the Dallas Public Library system was roundly rebuffed by council members at the Quality of Life, Arts & Culture Committee meeting on Tuesday, resulting in the cancellation of community meetings that had been scheduled for the coming weeks. As previously reported by CandysDirt.com, Library Director Manya Shorr and staff developed…

Winter Storm Fern Set to Impact North Texas Friday Through Monday

By Shelby Skrhak / January 21, 2026 /

Winter storm Fern, a potent arctic cold front, is set to sweep through North Texas, bringing a messy mix of freezing rain, sleet, ice, and snow. Sub-freezing temperatures are expected to linger through Monday, Jan. 26, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Storm Warning Thursday afternoon for the Dallas–Fort Worth area as…

Emily Vafa’s Approach to Spec Home Design: Smart, Livable, and Anything but Generic

By Elaine Raffel / January 21, 2026 /

Designing a spec house comes with its own set of rules. The goal isn’t self-expression or trend-chasing—it’s creating a home that feels considered, livable, and broadly appealing without slipping into generic.