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Dallas City Councilman Jaime Resendez Brings in Better Block to Reimagine a Pleasant Grove Parking Lot 

By April Towery | November 14, 2023 |

Waiting in line for several hours in the sun, rain, or snow is a way of life for hundreds of Dallas residents who rely on the Inspired Vision Compassion Center for a bag of groceries. What if that could be a more pleasant, dignified, even enjoyable experience? District 5 Dallas City Councilman Jaime Resendez and Better…

Andrew Bayer of Apothicc Creates Home Goods That You’ll Never Find at HomeGoods

By Nikki Barringer | November 14, 2023 |

A few weeks ago Andrew Bayer gave me arguably one of the best gifts ever. It’s currently tied for first with a pink Christmas tree and the birth of my two children. It was a handmade rug that measured two feet by two-and-one-half feet. It’s almost as big as my son and that’s going to…

The Lone Camp General Store is a Great Opportunity For Live, Work, Play, And Community

By Seth Fowler | November 14, 2023 |

Today’s Tarrant County Tuesday takes us West to an enchanted stretch of S. FM 4 called Lone Camp in Palo Pinto County. This might be the most challenging article I’ve written in the eight years with CandysDirt.com. (Yeah, Candy, where’s my anniversary gift?) This is a story of a property that doesn’t fit cleanly in…

Staging And Professional Video Put a New Spin on a Modern White Rock Lake Estate

By Karen Eubank | November 13, 2023 |

When a video of this White Rock Lake estate popped into my inbox, it certainly got my attention. It also confirmed my convictions that marketing luxury properties has hit a new level. Proactive marketing is imperative, having a luxury network is essential, and a professional video will gain even the most exacting buyers’ attention.  I’d…

East Dallas Residents Weigh in on White Rock Lake Master Plan at Community Meeting

By April Towery | November 13, 2023 |

Dallas has a lot of plans and a lot of public workshops to gather input. One thing is for sure: East Dallas residents show up and peacefully work through the process. Maybe that’s because the Dunaway consulting firm has done a masterful job in crafting the White Rock Lake Master Plan update and listening to residents.…

Emily Sparks Named Sales Leader at Ebby Halliday’s Cedar Creek Lake Office

By CandysDirt | November 13, 2023 |

Ebby Halliday Realtors President and CEO Carolyn Rosson just announced that Emily Sparks has been named Sales Leader of Ebby Halliday Realtors’ Cedar Creek Lake Office. “An admired real estate industry professional, Emily brings a thorough understanding of all aspects of real estate, from marketing and lead generation to helping other agents reach their full…