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This Stevens Park Village Cottage Has Tons of Character And Plenty of Charm

By Nikki Barringer | October 17, 2023 |

What a sweet, cute little home that’s a bit of an Oak Cliff legend. Most recently it was the home of a beloved Oak Cliff resident who was a friend to literally everyone as well as a well-respected gardener. The previous owner had similar roots in the area and maybe that’s just the magic of…

It’s Patio Season, And These Tarrant County Properties Have The Best Places For Life Al Fresco

By Seth Fowler | October 17, 2023 |

Finally, it feels like the temperatures are turning from the miserable 100-plus-degree weather we suffered through day after day this summer to the cooler temps of fall. Yes, it’s supposed to be back in the upper 80s and maybe even low 90s again in October, but let’s pretend that’s not going to happen and that…

Dallas Councilman Adam Bazaldua Says Prostitution Ordinance ‘Caters to NIMBYism’

By April Towery | October 17, 2023 |

The Dallas City Council amended its prostitution ordinance last week, claiming it gives officers a tool to arrest all those involved in the criminal act, but acknowledging it doesn’t address the bigger issues of slavery and human trafficking.  District 7 Councilman Adam Bazaldua voted against it, saying the amendment perpetuates a “Not In My Backyard”…

GIVEAWAY: Enter to Win a Pair of Tickets to The 2023 AIA Dallas Tour of Homes

By CandysDirt | October 17, 2023 |

In less than two weeks you’ll be able to walk inside six of the most incredible works by Dallas architects in the 2023 AIA Dallas Tour of Homes Oct. 28-29. The annual home tour is one you don’t want to miss — and it’s not only because of the gorgeous and inspiring houses. You don’t…

This Colleyville English Country Manor House Has Attracted International Attention

By Karen Eubank | October 16, 2023 |

When Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper features a Colleyville English country manor house, it’s a reminder that Texas and England have had a longstanding love affair.  The English are enamored of our cowboy culture, wide open spaces, and outgoing nature. We are in awe of royalty, the accent, and, of course, the English country manor house.…

This Midcentury on Moss Point is a Glen Oaks Home That is Oh So Oak Cliff

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | October 16, 2023 |

By Donovan Westover Coming forward from our previous tour home previews (1916, 1920, 1928, and 1950), we move further into midcentury and land in 1954 in the Glen Oaks neighborhood.  The neighborhood was developed 1952 to 1967 on the historic Holland Farm.  For homeowners looking for trees, hills, and greenery, this was your place.  And,…