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Made For Shade, Corradi USA’s Innovative Awnings Have You Covered

By Karen Eubank | February 8, 2023 |

The temperatures have been so erratic this winter that we’ve all spent more time outdoors than ever. Who would have believed we’d hit 85 degrees in January? But it’s Texas, and we need to always be prepared. Installing a shading system is one of the best ways to enjoy outdoor time, especially with that harsh…

When Home Inspectors Find a Renovation Gone Wrong

By Brenda Masse | February 8, 2023 |

CandysDirt.com is a place where you can find the best that North Texas has to offer in homes that have been renovated by expert architects, builders, and designers. Normally. Today we’re going to look at the opposite end of the spectrum, the side that home inspectors are here to protect you from — a renovation…

Taste The Rainbow Twice: Skittles Inspired Midcentury Home Strikes Out

By Mimi Perez | February 8, 2023 |

Years ago I was an assistant coach on my nephew’s 9- and 10-year-old baseball team. Maestro, cue “Habanera” from the opera Carmen. This team was the incarnation of The Bad News Bears. In the distance, I can still hear my sister yelling, “Get ready to run outfield!” On one particular game day, one of our…

McKinney City Council Approves May 6 Bond Election For McKinney National Airport Expansion

By Mike Albanese | February 7, 2023 |

On May 6, McKinney voters will determine whether plans to bring commercial airline service to McKinney National Airport will be cleared for takeoff. In their Tuesday, Feb. 7 meeting, McKinney City Council members unanimously approved a May 6 bond election that could invest $200 million toward the expansion of McKinney National Airport for commercial service. …

Dallas District 4 Gets $22 Million in Grant Funding For Sidewalks And Infrastructure

By April Towery | February 7, 2023 |

More than $22 million in grant funding was awarded for District 4 streets and sidewalks, Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn King Arnold announced last month.  The funds are courtesy of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, an organization by and for local governments established to assist in regional planning.  The grant announcement comes at…

A Rare Emerson Estates Family Home on Possum Kingdom Drive

By Karen Eubank | February 7, 2023 |

Family-friendly, peaceful, safe, welcoming, and well-maintained. These are a few of the superlatives about Emerson Estates that neighbors mention. Emerson Estates is just one of those places people want to live, and this one-story home is a rarity. Rare One Story Living in Emerson Estates Don’t be fooled by the exterior of this house and…