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Plano Comes in Fourth in List of Best Places for Families

By CandysDirt | July 27, 2019 |

From staff reports Out of 180 cities, Plano made the top 5 in a comparison of what WalletHub describes as “essential family dynamics.” In other words, Plano is family-friendly. Plano’s total score was 67.88, with top 10 scores in health and safety and in affordability. But Plano wasn’t the only North Texas city on the…

Interior Designer Kim Armstrong Can Set Your Space Straight in One Day

By Nikki Barringer | July 26, 2019 |

Award-winning interior designer Kim Armstrong recently launched Day of Design, and it’s a really genius way to fluff up your space. Let’s say you just need a lil’ help, not a full-on hand-hold, just more of a nudge in the right direction. Day of Design is the perfect solution.

State Rep. Victoria Neave’s Abrams Road Property Headed for Auction Block

By Bethany Erickson | July 26, 2019 |

She’s made a name for being an effective legislator since beginning her career in the Texas legislature after winning against Kenneth Sheets in 2016, but State Rep. Victoria Neave is getting some attention now for something entirely different — her delinquent property taxes. Neave represents District 107, which includes parts of East Dallas and Mesquite.…

Realtor Loses License, But Former Clients Say She Still Owes Them Money

By Bethany Erickson | July 26, 2019 |

When Lee Warren found himself in need of someone to manage his rental properties, he turned to a friend — a licensed Realtor who had hung up her shingle to do just that.  “I have known her for years — we were friends,” Warren said. He now says that Ashley Williams Creamer betrayed that friendship…

Formidable Four Square on College Avenue in Historic Ryan Place

By Eric Prokesh | July 26, 2019 |

The Sandidge-Walker House at 2420 College Avenue was built by cattleman George Sandidge, who only lived in it for four years. Legendary Will Rogers was a frequent guest. The next owner was Dr. Gussie Walker, who had served as Fort Worth’s City Health Officer. In 1954 it became the rectory for the nearby St. John’s…

Give Peace A Chance With Contemporary Allen Abode

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | July 26, 2019 |

By April Towery Special Contributor You had me at theater room. It’s one of those perks, like a Jacuzzi tub or an elevator — maybe you don’t really need it; maybe you’ll never use it, but it sure is cool. And one-touch electric shades in the master bedroom, wood-look tile floors, double ovens, and a…