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Dallas Public Schools: A Few More Questions for District 1 Candidate Kyle Renard

By Bethany Erickson | April 29, 2015 |

Kyle Renard, who is running against Edwin Flores for Dallas ISD Board of Trustees, District 1, wasn’t having a really good day yesterday. Called out by the Dallas Morning News, she then got a few questions from me after I uncovered a few more things while doing my rundown of candidate endorsements last week. In…

Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses 2015 Will Benefit Children in Foster Care

By Leah Shafer | April 28, 2015 |

We write about a lot of houses here at CandysDirt, the places where we make our memories, build our families, and have fun. Today, we’re looking at some very special houses that directly benefit vulnerable children in foster care. The 20th anniversary Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark Center is an enjoyable, family-friendly event held every…

Why Do Young Professionals Love Uptown? Grant Bynum Answers

By Joanna England | April 28, 2015 |

By Grant Bynum Special Contributor If you are a native of the Dallas area, you’ve probably heard about how desirable it is to live in the Uptown Dallas area.  When professionals are checking out a move to Dallas, Uptown always gets in the conversation, and typically at the top of the list!  If you are thinking about…

How Oak Cliff Neighbors Brought Back Their Streetcar

By Amanda Popken | April 28, 2015 |

  The story of a neighborhood’s resurgence is always unique, but chances are it begins with the work of a handful of dedicated residents. North Oak Cliff‘s recent redevelopment has been just short of dramatic — and this month’s opening of the OC Streetcar may be the most impactful development yet. It might appear to…

Ron Wommack-Designed Uptown Condo Has Prime Location, Contemporary Feel

By Leah Shafer | April 28, 2015 |

Dallas architect Ron Wommack has an impressive portfolio of contemporary residential designs, including the Mitchell Lofts, Buena Vista Townhomes, and Commerce Street Townhomes. Today’s Tuesday Two Hundred is another of his designs in the 4111 Cole Condos, near Fitzhugh and Central Expressway. Unit 24 is 1,090 square feet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms in a…

Preston Center Task Force: A Meeting Molly Ivins Would Love

By Jon Anderson | April 28, 2015 |

Monday evening saw the latest installment of Councilwoman Jennifer Gates’ Preston Road and Northwest Highway Task Force Meetings. It renewed my belief that the only thing missing from Texas politics are footlights. Molly would have been in hog heaven (versus the real one she’s in now). I’d describe many of the attendees as being Republican…