Highland Park
A former Dallas City Council candidate has thrown his hat in the ring for a state representative job in Austin. Barry Wernick, 53, told CandysDirt.com last week that he’s running because “for too long, we haven’t had any true conservative representation in Austin.” Wernick will face incumbent Morgan Meyer in the March 5 primary. The District…
Oh my gosh. Let me uncurl my white knuckles from the steering wheel to write this. And maybe breathe, after the near sideswipe on Interstate 35. Then there was that guy who laid on his horn just because I dared to engage my blinker to turn left. I’m so sorry, sir, that you had to…
We’ve been missing something in the housing market lately — classic architecture. While it never went away, the fact is that you just don’t see a true architectural gem come up for sale often. However, this Highland Park classic Greek Revival is a case in point. These homes work so well that families hold on…
Allie Beth Allman and her late husband, Pierce Allman, purchased their unit at the Crestpark in Highland Park in 2010. The home was perfect for the pair — beautiful views, gorgeous interiors, and a floor plan that is perfect for how often the two entertained. But their dream luxury condominium turned into a nightmare when,…
Educating our readers and offering resources is of paramount importance here at CandysDirt.com, especially when it comes to historic preservation. So many people and companies don’t have any idea about the tools available to preserve their homes or buildings. Chief among these tools are landmarking, historic tax credits, and deed restrictions. If we are not proactive, individually and as a…
