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Best of WTF: Marg Just Wants to Find a Renter

By Bethany Erickson | November 7, 2018 |

Editor’s Note: Bethany is also our political reporter, and as you can probably guess, she was up very late last night. In fact, we’re not sure if she is still awake covering the election, or if she passed out at the keyboard. But because she is busy, we’re re-running one of her favorite Wednesday WTF…

Collin College Breaks Ground on The Construction Industry’s Future

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | November 7, 2018 |

By Phil Crone Executive Officer, Dallas Builders Association  Craig Johnson had no idea who, if anyone, would turn up for Collin College’s first construction management course offerings. The newly hired instructor only had a few weeks to get the program up and running. Johnson expected around five students. He ended up with nearly 20. These…

GOP Sweeps Statewide Seats, But Democrats Snag Some Important Races

By Bethany Erickson | November 7, 2018 |

Frisco, Richardson and Dallas ISD Pass Property Tax Increases Allred bests Sessions in U.S. Rep. District 32 race All four propositions on the ballot for Dallas ISD passed Johnson beats Rinaldi, Johnson beats Luby Ryan Carolyn King Arnold, Keyaira Saunders headed to a runoff While Democrats came surprisingly (to many) close to winning statewide seats…

Media Reports Amazon HQ2 Being Split Between DC-Virginia and Queens, New York

By Jon Anderson | November 6, 2018 |

This morning, Bloomberg News is reporting that anonymous insiders are saying Amazon is close to finalizing its selection for its second headquarters (which are set to be officially announced by the end of the year). The winners of the pay-for-play beauty contest are reportedly Crystal City, Virginia, outside Washington, D.C., and in the New York City…

Home and Estate Sale of The Brothers Gentling

By Seth Fowler | November 6, 2018 |

Ask any native Fort Worthian about famous local artists and it won’t take long before they mention The Brothers Gentling. Twins Stuart and Scott Gentling moved to Fort Worth, TX at the age of five, and showed a masterful understanding of art almost immediately.  Their most famous contribution is a collection of bird paintings called, Of…

Midcentury Ranch on High Valley With Versatile Floor Plan

By Bethany Erickson | November 6, 2018 |

Tucked back behind Forest Lane, Marsh Lane, and Webb Chapel Road is an enclave of Midcentury Ranch homes, homes to families from the late 1950s to today — and they’re still some of the most affordable homes in North Dallas. Built by Fox & Jacobs, the L-shaped Accent and Flair homes of the 1960s are…