Dallas Tornadoes

After Tornado’s Destruction, Preston Hollow-Area Rentals Are Filling Quickly

By Candy Evans / October 25, 2019 /

With so many homeowners displaced by the EF-3 North Dallas tornado, rentals in the Preston Hollow area are leasing up. The tornadoes that devastated the northern stretch of our city Sunday night — the National Weather Service has confirmed a total of 11 in North Texas — will set a new record as the costliest…

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Home Tour Update: Two Properties Pulled From Events Due to Tornado Damage

By Joanna England / October 25, 2019 /

  Two upcoming Dallas home tours will have to close properties from tour-goers due to damage from Sunday’s tornadoes. One tragic loss was to be a highlight of this weekend’s Preservation Dallas Fall Architectural tour. The other is a striking modern by M Gooden Design that was to host the VIP event at the AIA…

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Lobello Estates Hit Hard by Sunday’s Tornadoes in North Dallas

By Candy Evans / October 25, 2019 /

I’m still unable to get into the area, but I continue to get reports that Lobello Estates, home to some of the area’s most expensive and expansive homes, was hit particularly hard during Sunday’s storms. A friend who lives on Lobello Drive sent me these photos of her natatorium. “Large anodized aluminum beams still standing,…

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Free Tarps Available for Tornado-Ravaged Homes Near Marsh And Walnut Hill

By Candy Evans / October 24, 2019 /

Just in from Jennifer Staubach Gates’ office in District 13: Dallas Fire Rescue Command at Marsh & Walnut Hill have 50 large contractor grade tarps for residential roofs due to the incoming storm. These were donated by Clear Channel. First come, first serve! My office will be sending a comprehensive newsletter later this evening.  If…

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How to Clean Up Your Pool After The North Dallas Tornadoes

By Candy's Dirt / October 24, 2019 /

From Staff Reports Homeowners with pools may be unaware of how dangerous the bacteria-filled standing water in their backyard could be.  According to Leslie’s Pool Supplies, a homeowner could face health and safety risks as well as expensive property damage if cleanup isn’t handled correctly. To help homeowners get their pools back to normal after the storm,…

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