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Former Dallas Planning Chief Julia Ryan Slams ‘Toxic’ Criticism of Public Sector Employees

By April Towery | November 20, 2023 |

When Dallas Director of Planning and Urban Design Julia Ryan announced her departure from the city, speculation swirled that all was not well at Marilla Street.  Ryan’s resignation was announced in a memorandum from City Manager T.C. Broadnax, in which Dallas City Council members were advised that Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Director David Noguera was…

The Gingerbread Stroll Charity Fundraiser Offers Homes so Sweet You Could Just Eat Them Up

By Joanna England | November 20, 2023 |

Since it’s beginning 13 years ago, the Gingerbread Stroll has brought beautiful gingerbread houses from Dallas’ top pastry chefs and bakeries to Highland Park Village. This year is no different, but it may be a little sweeter. The event, sponsored by Allie Beth Allman & Associates kicked off Thanksgiving break on Nov. 17 and will…

After Demolition of Historic Hutsell, Activists Push For Lakewood Conservation District Expansion

By Joanna England | November 20, 2023 |

While the interiors had been scavenged weeks before, the historic Clifford D. Hutsell-designed home at 7226 Lakewood Blvd. came crashing down on Wednesday, Nov. 15. It was a painful reminder that, though many historic homes can be found throughout the Lakewood neighborhood, several of them sit outside the boundaries of the Lakewood Conservation District. Unfortunately,…

Head to Designer Noel Pittman’s Lovers Lane Shop for Can’t-Miss Hostess Gifts

By Elaine Raffel | November 19, 2023 |

Ready, set, party! Thanksgiving is just the first of the season’s plethora of celebrations. So, what’s the secret to securing an invite to the very best holiday soirées? Show up with a great hostess gift.

With Zeus in Tow, Fort Worth Women’s Council of Realtors Helps Veterans Receive Service Dogs

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | November 19, 2023 |

By Rick Mauch Candy’s Dirt Contributor When it came time for the newly-formed Women’s Council of Realtors Fort Worth Tarrant Network to select their signature charity, this year’s president Emilie Williamson didn’t hesitate in selecting a project that helped military veterans. Williamson is a retired Army veteran married to a retired Navy veteran. Her brother…

Historic Kessler Park Home Is Waiting To Be Someone’s Loyal Companion

By CandysDirt | November 18, 2023 |

See that doggie in the front window of this Kessler Park home? The one with the fluffy tail, sitting like a good girl as she looks out onto N. Clinton Avenue. There she is again shown below, lying on the gorgeous hardwood floors in the spacious living area of this 1916-built Colonial Revival. She’s waiting…