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Stone as Both Muse and Medium: Candy Evans Moderates Part 2 of ‘Impressions in Stone’ Series

By Elaine Raffel | February 24, 2026 |

Some of Texas’ oldest stories weren’t written in ink. They were painted onto limestone canyon walls thousands of years ago.

On Wednesday evening, Impressions in Stone returns to Texas Counter Fitters for Part 2: Using Stone to Create Art. Candy’s Dirt founder and publisher Candy Evans will lead the conversation..

Fort Worth Realtors Host Shopping Event for Charity

By Joy Donovan | February 24, 2026 |

“Gals, Gifts and Glam,” a complimentary soiree aimed at those looking to do a little shopping while doing good, is planned for 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. The public is invited to join seven Fort Worth Realtors for the third annual pop-up shopping event at their office, 4828 Camp…

Margot Hill in Malakoff Is a Dream Come True

By Karen Eubank | February 23, 2026 |

Are you ready to ditch it all and move to the country, but you’re not sure how to make it work? I’ve got the answer, and it’s this beautiful Malakoff property that comes with a successful event venue and wedding chapel on a smidge over 39 acres. Margot Hill is heaven for anyone who has…

Your Primer on Today’s Finance Committee Meeting About City Hall

By Charles Grand | February 23, 2026 |

Today, the Dallas City Council’s Finance Committee will convene for a briefing on the present state of 1500 Marilla St. Council members will have the opportunity to respond to staff’s presentation on City Hall and offer policy direction. In case you don’t have time to catch the meeting online or in person, here’s a rundown…

SCOTUS Tariff Ruling Doesn’t Offer Much Relief for Builders, Homebuyers

By Charles Grand | February 23, 2026 |

In a significant blow to President Donald Trump’s trade policy, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Friday that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not give the president the authority to impose tariffs. So, what does this mean for the housing market? As previously reported by CandysDirt.com, increases in the cost of new construction…

Glass-Clad, Googie-Inspired Masterpiece Makes for a Can’t-Miss Lakewood Heights Listing

By Daniel Lalley | February 22, 2026 |

A symbol of Space Age spirit, Googie architecture was a huge part of American pop culture from the late 1940s to the early 1970s. Seen widely across roadside staples like motels and coffee houses, this movement defined the adventurous attitude of that era. Characterized by starburst signage, cantilevered rooflines, and acute angles, it made its…