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The streets are a mess and, in a way, we are to blame
Some of you regularly read our online daily news digest at advocatemag.com or find yourself directed to the site from our Facebook or Twitter feeds. I know this because I received plenty of reaction to an online-only item I wrote a few weeks ago concerning our son’s pothole experience.
I hadn’t expected that particular story to be a readership magnet — no animals, crime or restaurants were mentioned. Little did I know so many of you agreed about the pathetic condition of our streets.
Just a quick recap: Our son was driving home from college, and he wound up beached at a grocery store.
“I blew a tire, dad,” he said. “I’m here in the parking lot, and the tire is completely flat.”
Luckily, he wasn’t hurt, and the problem occurred in the last leg of a 250-mile journey. Unluckily, our car had a blown tire, a bent rim and a messed-up alignment.
$197.01.
That’s what it cost us for a new tire, installation and alignment. I think they threw in banging on the rim for free.
“You’re the eighth person in here this morning with a blown tire from a pothole,” the repair guy told me the following day at 11 a.m.
The pothole he hit was deep and wide plenty of space to suck in a small tire and regurgitate a damaged hunk of rubber and metal.
The good news is that after I noted the issue on the city website (you can also call 311), the pothole was repaired within 24 hours, just as promised for serious street damage.
But my pothole wasn’t the only dangerous street issue, as I found out after hearing from
many of you. Streets throughout the city — north, south, east and west — are in poor condition not only from the March spate of winter weather, but moreso from years and years of neglect. Turns out that while we’ve focused our attention on big-ticket “worldclass-city-type” projects such as the Trinity Toll Road, the Downtown city-owned Omni convention center hotel, and the frequent tax breaks we’ve provided to developers, we forgot about our streets.
As a result, we’re $900 million in arrears on street repairs, meaning that’s how much money needs to be spent — today — to put most of our streets back in good condition.
Sadly, there’s no one to blame but ourselves. For years at budget time, the people who run our city made a conscious decision that replacing worn-out streets wasn’t enough of a priority.
And we kept sending them back Downtown because when voters don’t care, an incumbent rarely loses.
What can we do now?
Saturday, May 9, is the next council election; six councilmen are stepping down because of term limits, two more face challengers, and the mayor also is running for re-election. Other than in North Dallas, lots of races are up for grabs.
We’re offering brief election coverage in this month’s magazine, as well as online (short videos of each candidate) for those who don’t have time to attend a candidate gathering to eyeball them ourselves. Other media outlets are covering the election, too.
So we can do what we usually do — whine, complain and then not vote — or we can pay attention to who is running and take the time to help make the decision May 9 (remember to register through Dallas County by April 9).
Every time we hit a rough patch of street, and every time we run across uneven asphalt or poor striping or a plain old pothole, let’s tell ourselves: This year, we’re going to make a difference.
With so many reminders out there, how can we forget?
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(Names are listed as/in the order they will appear on the ballot.)
Place 1
Scott Griggs (unopposed)
Place 2
Adam Medrano (unopposed)
Place 3
Casey Thomas, II
Gerald Britt
Joe Tave
Wini Cannon
B.D. Howard
Place 4
Stephen King
Linda M. Wilkerson-Wynn
Sandra Crenshaw
Keyaira D. Saunders
James Ross
D. Marcus Ranger
Carl Hays
Carolyn King Arnold
Place 5
Jesse Diaz
Rick Callahan
Sherry Cordova
Place 6
Ozumba Lnuk-X
Daniel “DC” Caldwell, I
Lakolya London
Monica R. Alonzo
Place 7
Tiffinni A. Young
Hasani Burton
John Lawson
Kevin Felder
James “J.T.” Turknett
Randall Parker
Baranda J. Fermin
Juanita Wallace
Place 8
Dianne Gibson
Clara McDade
Subrina Lynn Brenham
Eric Lemonte Williams
Gail Terrell
Erik Wilson
Place 9
Christopher Jackson
Darren Boruff
Mark Clayton
Sam Merten
Will Logg
Place 10
James N. White
Paul Reyes
Adam McGough
Place 11
Lee M. Kleinman (unopposed)
Place 12
Sandy Greyson (unopposed)
Place 13
Jennifer Staubach Gates (unopposed)
Place 14
Philip T. Kingston (unopposed)
Place 15 (Mayor)
Mike Rawlings
Marcos Ronquillo
Write-In Candidate(s)
Place 15 – Mayor
Jenny Grumbles’ Preston Hollow home is light and airy, full of white or neutral furniture with soft edges and vibrant pops of color.
Pristine and inviting, it’s hard to tell that much of the home’s decor originated from a pile of trash.
“There’s nothing in this house that’s expensive,” Grumbles says, except for the rugs. “Everything is bargain junk.”
Jenny Grumbles: Photo by Danny FulgencioShe scooped up an armchair discarded on the side of the road and had it reupholstered for a perfect accent in the master bedroom.
She bought an empty, oversized frame from a thrift store, painted it pale purple, added a touch of gold to the corners, and turned it into a beautiful ornate mirror that covers the entire wall behind the dining table.
“You just study it for a minute and ask, ‘What else could this be?’ Find something that doesn’t need a lot of repair. The easiest thing to do is paint it,” she says.
Sometimes she just gets lucky. The eyecatching pink-and-green scallop-patterned lamps in her front living room came straight from the Salvation Army.
Grumbles is an expert when it comes to turning trash into treasure. She operated her own store, Uptown Country Home in Snider Plaza, for 11 years where she did just that — scoured the city, particularly repossessed storage units, for junk that she
could convert into something valuable.
Her talents landed her a reality TV role on A&E’s Storage Wars Texas. She and other professional buyers have just a few minutes to sort through the lockers and identify items that could turn a profit at a high-stakes auction.
The show, which ended last fall, described her as a “blonde, bubbly type-A” and “not one to mess around.” Aside from the added entertainment value, Storage Wars essentially documents the routine work of someone like Grumbles.
“They’re filming us doing our jobs,” she says.
Her most popular project on the show involved turning a pair of old nightstands into a children’s kitchen set.
After Storage Wars, Grumbles gave birth to her son, Thompson, and wondered whether she could continue to run her shop in Snider Plaza. The day she returned to work, the rent increased.
“I thought, ‘This is a sign.’ ”
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So she closed Uptown Country Home and set up a booth at the Richardson Mercantile. She also operates out of her home, allowing customers to drop off furniture for her to paint in the makeshift workshop temporarily taking up part of her back patio.
Grumbles is also an artist. She graduated from SMU with a degree in journalism and art, so she makes part of her living painting still lifes and portraits of people and animals — which is the easiest of her jobs to do with an infant in the mix.
“I can just sit at home with him and paint,” she says.
She still can’t kick her treasure-hunting habit, though. She often takes Thompson with her to estate sales, flea markets, and up and down the streets on bulk trash day.
“I can’t stop going to find junk and fixing it up.”
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Hosted by UT Dallas Arts and Technology (AT EC) pro gram , th e se r ies fe atu re s speakers from a wide range of backgrounds in science, technology and art. They will present public lectures on topics aimed at exploring the evolving relationships among art, technology, engineering, and behavioral and social sciences.
Dallas voters have plenty of complaints about Dallas ISD. It’s poorly run. It wastes tax dollars. It’s both inefficient and inept at educating Dallas’ children. And its trustees spend too much time posturing and pandering to actually do anything about these problems.
But come Election Day each year, these complaints are drowned out by a chorus of apathetic silence.
On May 9, voters who live in District 1, which encompasses most of the Preston Hollow/North Dallas area, will have the chance to choose between Edwin Flores and Kyle Renard to replace DISD Trustee Elizabeth Jones, who is not seeking a second term.
And if every registered voter who lives in Northaven Park takes the time to visit the polls that day, that one small neigh-
borhood could decide who will represent us on the board.
More than 92,000 people of voting age live in District 1. Roughly 66,000 of them are registered to vote. Yet in 2012, when the incumbent, Flores, decided to step down, and four candidates vied to replace him, only 4,069 people showed up at the polls. Jones garnered a little more than half of those votes, meaning that roughly 2,000 people determined the election.
To break that down, 3 percent of voters elected one of nine trustees who manage a school district that educates 160,000 of our students and has an annual budget of $1.6 billion, funded by Dallas taxpayers. And District 1 had, by far, the highest number of voters in the three DISD elections that year.
This apparent lack of concern, however, means that one small segment of the population truly can sway the outcome of the race. The stakes are high, and we are Ohio.
Withers Elementary sits almost in the center of Northaven Park. It was one of our neighborhood’s best kept secrets until recent years, when it became more of an open secret, attracting parents who were planning on going the typical Preston Hollow private school route until friends and neighbors convinced them otherwise. Now they’re singing its praises and appealing to the lottery gods that their children land one of the coveted spots in the school’s dual-language program.
Living in an “it” school zone is a boon for parents but also for property owners.
As the Dallas real estate market shows, popular schools drive up home prices. How the DISD board operates and what kinds of decisions it makes (or doesn’t make) affect the success of Withers as well as other neighborhood schools’ potential to become “it” schools.
Northaven Park comprises only a small chunk of Withers boundaries, but on its streets live approximately 2,000 registered voters roughly equal to the voters who determined the 2012 election’s outcome. So if neighbors believed that casting ballots is a useful way to voice their opinions about DISD, they could almost singlehandedly choose the trustee for District 9’s 116,000 residents.
That’s how few people vote in Dallas ISD elections.
It’s not likely to happen. In 2012 only about 200 Northaven Park residents took time to vote, and it was the same story in 2009, the last time Flores and Renard faced off.
But if it did happen — if a couple thousand more voters in Preston Hollow and North Dallas turned out in force May 9 — it would decide the election. —Keri
This game-changing Dallas ISD school board election has two people vying for the District 1 seat. But how would they actually govern? In a series of quick-hit videos, we’ve cornered the candidates with questions that go beneath the surface We test their knowledge of the neighborhood, gain insight into their personalities, and find out just what kind of leaders they are.
Visit prestonhollow.advocatemag.com and click on “2015 Election” at the top of the page to see the videos along with our full coverage ahead of the May 9 election .
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The 12th-annual North Dallas Artist Studio Tour features 32 studios in and around our neighborhood. The artists include painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, potters and woodworkers, plus collage, mixed-media and glass artists. It’s an opportunity to experience the work of local artists in intimate, revealing settings.
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Six glamorous Turtle Creek high-rise homes open their doors for the 14thannual Turtle Creek Tour of Homes from 1-5 p.m. Purchase tickets by March 31 for a 10 percent discount. Various locations, 214.526.2800, turtlecreekassociation.org, $50-$60
APRIL 11
The Poetry Society of Texas hosts its monthly meeting at 2:30 p.m., featuring guest speaker Terry Jude Miller. Preston Royal Library, 5626 Royal, 214.670.7128, dallaslibrary.org, free
APRIL 11
The neighborhood farmers market opens for the season and runs through Aug. 29, featuring local produce and food purveyors.
St. Michael and All Angels Church, 8011 Douglas, saintmichaelsmarket.com
APRIL 11
W.T. White High School invites current and former students and teachers, and community members to celebrate its 50th anniversary, beginning April 10 with a morning golf tournament followed by gatherings among specific classes. At 3 p.m. April 11, guests can “walk the halls” and attend an assembly featuring
performances from the band and choir, plus a few surprises from alumni. The celebration gala is at 7:30 p.m. at Brookhaven Country Club. Go online for a full schedule and to buy tickets. 4505 Ridgeside, 972.239.7957, wtwhite.org, prices vary
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The 2015 Just Say Yes luncheon benefits the nonprofit’s mission of equipping teens to succeed by saying “yes” to their dreams and “no” to destructive behavior. The home of Lisa and Kenny Troutt, 10595 Strait, 972.437.0002, justsayyes.org, call for ticket prices
The sixth-annual ARTsPARK community art fair includes performances and work from local arts organizations. This year’s centerpiece is “gallery row,” an exhibit from various Dallas art galleries. Discover how to make art a bigger part of your life through participation, membership and volunteering with the city’s arts organizations. Participants in the event, from 1-5 p.m., include the Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas Museum of Art, AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Crow Collection of Asian Art, Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, Creative Arts Center of Dallas, Dallas Black Dance Theatre and the Dallas Historical Society, among many others. NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central, 214.363.7441, northparkcenter.com, free
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Texan Jan Jarboe Russell brings her new nonfiction book, “The Train to Crystal City: FDR’s Secret Prisoner Exchange Program and America’s Only Family Internment Camp During World War II,” for a reading and book signing at 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble Lincoln Park, 7700 W. Northwest Hwy., 214.739.1124, barnesandnoble.com, free
APRIL 17
The Juan Abelló art collection is one of the top private art collections of Spain, and it’s showing at the Meadows Museum as part of its yearlong 50th-anniversary celebration. The Abelló Collection: A Modern Taste for European Masters includes masterpieces from El Greco, Francisco de Goya, Pablo Picasso and Juan Gris, as well as Lucas Cranach, Amedeo Modigliani and Francis Bacon. The Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop, 214.768.2516, meadowsmuseumdallas.org, $4-$10
Americana musician Sean Watkins, founder of Nickel Creek, performs behind his new solo album, “All I Do Is Lie.”
Uncle Calvin’s Coffee House, 9555 N. Central at Walnut Hill, 214.363.0044, unclecalvins.org, $9.50-$18.50
The North Dallas Chamber of Commerce pits neighborhood businesses in a battle of meat and beans at Valley View Center, the site of Beck Ventures’ planned $3.5 billion Dallas Midtown development. Taste the barbecue and beans from 5-9 p.m., and vote for your favorites while listening to live music and sipping beer from Four Corners Brewing. Valley View Center, 13331 Preston, 214.368.6485, ndcc.org, $35-$30 Childcare is available
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Thedining scene taking shape at Walnut Hill and Central has hogged much of our neighborhood’s attention lately. The redevelopment of that corner has welcomed Trader Joe’s, Tupinamba and at least three new-to-Dallas concepts. But just one street north, another neighborhood restaurant has become a quiet success. Gabriela & Sofia’s TexMex opened about three months ago tucked away in the shopping center at the northwest corner of Meadow and Central. Preston Hollow has no shortage of Tex-Mex options, but this one holds its own. Although the name is sure to attract traditionalists, manager Gabriel Pompa says guests are surprised to find much more than cheese enchiladas on the menu. “They say it’s better than Tex-Mex,” Pompa says. “We do everything fresh. I think that’s what people like.” Particularly, the camarones brochette, which features six bacon-wrapped jumbo shrimp stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese and poblano peppers. Other standout dishes include the rib-eye fajitas and the brisket tacos. Servers prepare the guacamole tableside in the volcanic rock bowl known as a molcajete. Pompa says he plans to test new menu items periodically, so diners can expect to see something different.
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Its colorful neon tower shines like a beacon at the southern edge of Preston Hollow, inviting moviegoers inside for the newest blockbuster or campy cult favorite. And, of course, the oversized cushions increase the romance factor.
So it’s no surprise that readers voted the Inwood Theatre (5458 W. Lovers) the best date night in Preston Hollow and North Dallas.
The historic theater was built in 1947 and many of its original details remain, including the aquatic murals in the lobby, updated during the 2005 restoration. In the same building the Inwood Lounge serves up creative martinis (including the decadent chocolate cake martini), which patrons can bring into the theater.
In 2008, it opened the now popular screening room, filled with couches, loveseats and cushions instead of the typical movie theater seating — ideal for cuddling.
The three-screen theater can’t promise every film release you’d find at a larger venue, but it’s the charming, laid-back atmosphere that keeps neighbors coming back.
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Since I came from a large family with so many traditions, some of my favorite memories revolve around the recipes my Nanny made for the holidays. Easter has a sweet spot in my heart, and there is not a year that has gone by without her famous Easter Bread — a rich, sweet bread, similar to brioche, flavored with orange and braided to perfection. For a special Easter touch, eggs are nestled into the dough and glazed with a thin sugar coating topped with colorful sprinkles. From my family to yours, enjoy!
GROCERY LIST
Dough:
4 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup vegetable shortening
½ cup whole milk
1 envelope active dry yeast (2 ¼ tsp)
4 eggs
1 orange, zest and juice
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp vanilla extract
4 eggs (for decoration)
Glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup whole milk
Sprinkles
DIRECTIONS
Dough:
1. Place flour and sugar in a large mixing bowl with dough hook attachment and add shortening until a course crumb forms. Heat milk in a saucepan until warm to the touch (110 degrees F) and add yeast.
2. Combine eggs, orange zest and juice, vanilla extract and salt in a mixing bowl and whisk until combined. Slowly add yeast mixture to the flour mixture and knead until it comes together (it will be dry at this point). Add egg mixture a little at a time until fully combined.
3. Knead the dough in the mixer or by hand until dough is soft and elastic. Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rise until doubled in size (approximately 1 hour).
4. Divide dough into two pieces and roll each piece into 24-inch-long pieces. Twist the two pieces together. Form the rope into a 12” round circle, pinching the ends together to seal, and nestle 4 eggs into the dough. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size (approx 45 minutes).
5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F; once the bread is ready, bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown on top. Allow the bread to cool completely before glazing and adding sprinkles.
Glaze:
Whisk together powdered sugar and milk, adding more of either ingredient to achieve the desired consistency. Use a pastry brush to glaze the top of the Easter Bread.
“I’ve always been into seeing what a little elbow grease can do. I figured, there’s 52 weekends in a year — how hard can it be?”
After graduating from college a year apart, they married in September 2009 and bought their Midway Hollow home the following December, just before the first-time homebuyers credit expired. He was 26, and she was 24.
“I can’t believe my life sometimes,” Lilly says.
The quaint 1950s ranch-style house, however, was far from perfect. During their first visit, they watched as other potential buyers left the showing, unimpressed by the wall-to-wall blue carpet and other outdated features. But the creatively inclined couple saw potential.
In the master bedroom, along with other areas of the house, Markus and Lilly ripped up the wall-to-wall blue carpet to restore the original hardwood floors. The interior design features soft hues and pattern mixing.
“People couldn’t see through some of the stuff,” Lilly says. “I’ve always been into seeing what a little elbow grease can do. I figured, there’s 52 weekends in a year — how hard can it be?”
It didn’t take much to transform the 1,200-square-foot space into a picturesque starter home full of indie art and eclectic treasures that showcase the Neubauers’ wonderfully offbeat style.
They pulled up the drab carpet and restored the original hardwood floors underneath; repainted the walls throughout; and replaced the countertops and backsplash in the kitchen.
“We just took it room by room,” Lilly says. “It all of a sudden looked totally different.”
Dreaming up the ideas was easy; financing them proved more difficult. As twenty-something newlyweds just beginning their careers (Markus in civil engineering and Lilly in marketing), the Neubauers didn’t have much money to throw around on home design projects. So, they worked odd jobs on the weekends for extra cash. Lilly landed a few babysitting gigs and worked booths at expos. Markus spent one summer driving a pedicab at Rangers games.
Now Lilly feels happy every time she sees someone pedaling away on three wheels, tourists in tow.
“It reminds me of how hard my husband worked for things,” she says. “It’s funny how, as you become more secure in things, you look back on the difficult times with such fondness.”
Lilly grew up just down the street in Preston Hollow and attended St. Monica Catholic School and Ursuline Academy, so for her, this really is home. Markus was born in Germany to his military dad and German mother, and he moved to the Dallas area when he was 5. He still returns to Germany about every two years. Lilly and Markus met while working at a pizza place in Lubbock, where Lilly was pursuing her public relations and art history degree at Texas Tech University. Markus later graduated from the SMU Lyle School of Engineering honors program. Their different personalities mesh well, and the hours they’ve dedicated to home design efforts have brought the two closer together.
“Markus and I make a really good team when we’re working on projects,” Lilly says.
One project that made a big difference involved installing a built-in sitting area and shelving within the wall behind the dining area. Markus says Lilly envisioned it from the beginning.
“I didn’t even know what built-ins were,” Markus says. “I didn’t get it. What’s the point?”
Now, it’s his favorite spot in the house, with a view of their backyard chicken coop.
“Lilly is really good at visualizing things before they exist,” he says.
The teamwork also prepared them for what was coming next: parenthood. And in typical Neubauer fashion, it happened fast.
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Markus and Lilly always knew they wanted to adopt even though they could conceive naturally; it was a conversation that just kept moving forward. They began the process with a domestic agency in Austin.
“We’re like the 1 percent,” Lilly says of couples who adopt by choice. “They were surprised we continued to show up.”
Most couples wait 18 months or longer to receive a lead on an available adoption. For Markus and Lilly, it took just three months.
On Christmas Day in 2013, Lilly became uncharacteristically emotional, crying for strange reasons and pacing around the house. She didn’t know that her baby was being born that night.
“I just had this gut feeling,” she says, and then, “They called and said, ‘There’s a baby in Austin that’s ready for you.’ ”
Two days later, they brought their new daughter, Heidi, home to an unfinished nursery scattered with boxes. The floors throughout the house were lined with drop cloths after a fresh painting project. While the baby slept in a bassinet, Lilly and Markus spent their waking hours completing the nursery.
Lilly says that if they hadn’t already experienced the ups and downs of DIY projects, “We would have sat around in shock. The team was back together.”
Markus admits that the first six weeks were a blur, but the unconventional way of becoming parents certainly had its advantages.
“All of a sudden, it’s there,” he says. “We don’t have time to overthink it.”
Heidi’s nursery came together. Painted a dreamy sea-glass green, it features images of elephants a species known for adopting babies without biological parents.
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Even with a baby, now over a year old, the Neubauers continue to tweak and update their home.
“This year has been about adapting things to make the most out of the space,” Lilly says.
They just installed a skylight in the living room. To open up the space even more and avoid hazards for Heidi, they removed the coffee table altogether. Instead, they have an end table between the back of the sofa and the wall. Propped up on the table, and no doubt the first thing to catch any visitor’s eye, is a 5-by-5-foot canvas painting of iconic country singer George Jones by local artist Clay Stinnett.
Lilly had noticed the painting at the vintage oddities shop Dolly Python, and she couldn’t stop thinking about it. Soon after they adopted Heidi, Lilly decided to call Stinnett directly and ask if he could deliver the piece since she had her hands full.
Lilly’s mother visited the same day, opening the door to find in the liv-
ing room Stinnett, a 6-foot-tall bearded, tattooed man, hanging a bizarre piece of art, while Heidi slept peacefully in her swing.
“She was probably thinking, ‘Yeah, she’s not evening out any time soon,’ ” Lilly says.
Much about the house still evokes a youthful abandon — the decorative mirror lined with colorful images of Mexican wrestlers; a hallway full of gig posters for The Old 97s, Cake and Rhett Miller; a typographical print by Ludwig Schwarz displayed in the dining area that reads, “They hate us for our free gum.”; and a sign in the kitchen meant to display the family name but customized to say “House of Keeping it Real.”
Parenthood has not stifled this couple’s eccentric tastes. If anything, it’s an extension of it. There is something special about two different people getting together and raising another person who is different from them, Lilly says.
“I think different is good.”
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A charming new children’s boutique opened in March at 4715 W. Lovers. Madre, which has teamed with Little Bean, sells children’s clothing, interiors, toys and art.
You’ll find all sorts of treasures to outfit a nursery or kids’ playroom, including teepees, which have become quite popular these days, customized furniture, linens and gifts. Check littlebeanblog.com for more.
The new Trader Joe’s store at Preston Hollow Village features Preston Hollowthemed murals. They depict Ebby’s Little White House, where the original town of Preston Hollow once operated before it was annexed to Dallas in the 1940s. Also included is Mr. Blanding’s Dream House, a replica of the house from the classic film. The home was built at 5423 Walnut Hill in 1948, and its opening was timed with the release of the movie. This is the second Trader Joe’s for our neighborhood, following the Inwood Village store, which opened in June.
Twin sisters Laura and Amanda Ernst of Midway Hollow have put their own worldly spin on fashion. The women recently opened an online boutique, sunshinetienda.com, featuring clothing, jewelry and accessories from artisans around the globe. The shop includes items such as handcrafted jewelry from Kenya, Balinese beach towels, Guatemalan runners and hand-woven bags from Bolivia. Laura and Amanda graduated from the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising in New York City. Laura became a fashion forecaster and stylist while Amanda took time off to travel the world. Their combined experiences led them to Sunshine Tienda.
Benefit Cosmetics had been expected to open by the end of March in the Plaza at Preston Center. The San Franciscobased make-up brand is known for its girly and playful atmosphere. The store will feature brow bars, “beauty armories,” and bronzing and waxing rooms. This would be the company’s first standalone store, between Sprinkles and Apples to Zinnias.
Radio Shack over and out Fort Worth-based Radio Shack filed for Chapter 11 bankrupty protection in January and announced it would close 1,784 of its more than 4,000 U.S. stores by March 31. That includes all of our neighborhood locations at Preston and Royal, Marsh and Forest, and on Lovers Lane, along with about 12 other Dallas stores. The closest Radio Shack remaining open is on Lemmon Avenue near Bachman Lake.
Story by Emily Toman | Photos by James Coreas
The stark, white walls enclose the home in such a way that begs drivers by to wonder what lies on the other side.
This style of contemporary architecture is nothing new for Dallas, but Janet Kafka’s house on Glendora was among the first to hit the scene 18 years ago, designed by local architect Lionel Morrison.
“There weren’t very many white boxes in Preston Hollow,” Kafka says.
In the case of her home, the idea involves a simple but striking contrast: complete privacy from the outside and complete openness on the inside. The house has no interior doors, except for one “moveable wall” that closes off the master bedroom.
“We’re modernists,” she says. “We knew this was exactly what we wanted.”
It’s a type of architecture typically seen in Spain — where Kafka derives much of her inspiration in life. Besides running her own marketing firm, she also serves as the Dallas area’s Honorary Consul of Spain, promoting its art, food and culture. She has played a large role in the growth of the Meadows Museum at Southern Methodist University, which houses the most comprehensive collections of Spanish art outside of Spain.
When Spanish guests — businesspeople, artists or dignitaries — visit Dallas, they stay in the Kafka home, which is ideal for entertaining.
The house itself is a compelling conversation-starter. The all-white interior presents an extensive art collection.
“The home is designed for art,” Kafka
says. “Art and architecture are very important. They’re kind of hand-in-glove.”
Through the floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, you can see the shadows of the trees cast on the white exterior, creating different shapes and patterns throughout the day, like a moveable canvas, Kafka says.
When she and her husband Terry built their home back in 1997, they were following the lead of the couple next door who had also engaged Morrison to design a modern
Terry and Janet Kafka’s home on Glendora, designed by Lionel Morrison, is like a canvas. “The home is designed for art,” Janet says. The Kafkas have a rotating series of modern art paintings and sculptures on display through the house.
white box.
“They didn’t want their home to feel out of place,” Kafka says.
So, both homes were erected simultaneously on one-acre lots previously occupied by original ranch-style abodes.
Since then, other modern homes have sprouted up on the same short block, which dead ends at the Dallas North Tollway.
“Now it’s become a bastion of modern architecture.”
“It’s not here today and gone tomorrow. It looks like we just moved in.”
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Fusion Academy is a revolutionary, accredited private middle and high school where positive relationships unlock academic potential. With one teacher and one student per classroom we personalize curriculum and teaching to students’ individual strengths and learning styles. Flexible scheduling allows students to enroll and take classes at times that work for them. Our campus includes a state-of-the-art recording studio, mixed media art studio, and a Homework Café® where students complete all homework before going home. Fusion students are all unique but have one thing in common: traditional school doesn’t work.
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848 Harter Rd., Dallas 75218 / 214.328.9131 / stjohnsschool.org Founded in 1953, St. John’s is an independent, co-educational day school for Pre-K through Grade 8. With a tradition for academic excellence, St. John’s programs include a challenging curriculum in a Christian environment along with instruction in the visual and performing arts, Spanish, German, French, and opportunities for athletics and community service.St. John’s goal for its students is to develop a love for learning, service to others, and leadership grounded in love, humility, and wisdom. Accredited by ISAS, SAES, and the Texas Education Agency.
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St. Monica Catholic School in February earned accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement. To earn accreditation, schools must meet high standards, be evaluated by a team of professionals from outside the school and implement a continuous process of school improvement.
St. Monica principal Philip Riley Jr. recieves the 2015 Distinguished Principal Award from the National Catholic Educational Association in a ceremony in Orlando April 7-9. The award is given to pastors, principals and teachers who have “demonstrated a strong Catholic educational philosophy as well as exceptional ability, dedication and results.”
The National Association of Bilingual Education named Withers Elementary School teacher Irma De La Guardia 2015 teacher of the year. Withers teaches third-grade; she was recruited in 2007 to develop the school’s duallanguage program. De La Guardia won the Texas Association of Bilingual Education competition last fall, which made her eligible for the national award.
AT&T Aspire granted $10,000 to W.T. White High School to prepare students for careers. The charitable arm of the communications giant will work with the school’s DECA program to provide students with speaking and presentation engagements, job shadow opportunities and field trips.
Journalist Rena Pederson, a Preston Hollow resident, in February released a new book, “The Burma Spring: Aung San Suu Kyi and the New Struggle for the Soul of a Nation.” The book tells the story of Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi and her struggle to bring democracy to Burma, with a forward by former First Lady Laura Bush.
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To recognize neighborhood Realtors who help promote our community and value our property, we’re
We’ve produced this special section listing the Top 25 Realtors®, in terms of 2014 NTREIS reported sales volume as of Jan. 27, 2015, alphabetically using sales statistics compiled by neighborhood real estate companies and those reported to the North Texas Real Estate Information Systems Inc. (NTREIS), a service of the MetroTex Association of Realtors*. Some database reporting in fact resulted in the inclusion of four additional Realtors to this year’s list. Congratulations to the Realtors who comprise the Top 25, as well as the other Realtors working in our neighborhood and participating in our special section — together, they’re helping make Preston Hollow/North Dallas a great place to live and work.
Victoria Barr
Ebby Halliday Realtors
Christy Berry
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Mark Cain
Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate
Stephen Collins
Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate
Shirley Boulter Davis
Shirley Boulter Davis Realtors, LLC
Amy Detwiler
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Claire Dewar
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Joan Eleazer
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Becky Frey
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Becky Frey Real Estate
Diane Gruber
Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate
Jane Idzi
Keller Williams
Elite — Dallas, Park Cities
Doris Jacobs
Allie Beth Allman & Associates
Jill Long
Allie Beth Allman & Associates
Susan Marcus
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Christine McKenny
Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate
Danna Morguloff-Hayden
Ebby Halliday Realtors
Morguloff Team
Martha Morguloff
Minnette Murray
Minnette Murray Properties
Katherine Ballard, Caroline Bourret, Catherine Gravel, Barbara Marshall
Ellison, Alcie Massman, Sally Peltz, Stephanie Thatcher, Ines de Urtubey
Curtis Parker Roundhouse Partners
Julie Pillans
Ebby Halliday Realtors
Julie Provenzano
Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate
Ryan Streiff
Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate
Linda Vallala
Ebby Halliday Realtors
Kay Weeks
Ebby Halliday Realtors
Grady Yates
Sharif & Munir Custom Homes
Stephanie Ziemann
Connect Realty DFW, LLC
*Statistics used to prepare the Advocate’s 2014 Top 25 Realtors list were compiled solely from those submitted by neighborhood real estate companies and sales statistics reported on behalf of and credited to individual Realtors as of Jan. 27, 2015, to the North Texas Real Estate Information Systems Inc. (NTREIS), a service of the MetroTex Association of Realtors. Realtors on the List are listed in alphabetical order by last name and were determined based on sales volume reported to NTREIS in Area 11, which is largely composed of the Preston Hollow/North Dallas neighborhood. Realtors are not required to purchase any advertising or pay any fee to be included on the LIst; additionally, Realtors not designated as Advocate Top 25 Realtors were offered the opportunity to advertise in the special section. Sales results for some Realtors on the List may include sales made by other members of the Advocate Top 25 Realtor’s team if reported to NTREIS under the Advocate Top 25 Realtor’s name. We attempted to contact each individual Advocate Top 25 Realtor to give him/her the option of having his/her team name and/or team members included with the individual Advocate Top 25 Realtor listing, but not all designated Realtors could be contacted. Past team members may or may not be included on the List if the individually designated Advocate Top 25 Realtor chose to exclude existing team members or Realtors no longer associated with the team. Closed sales volume for the period from January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014, is included in the calculations; calculations are affected by the fact that not all Realtors choose to report some or all of their sales to NTREIS, and so-called “hip-pocket” sales, non-MLS sales and sales reported to NTREIS after Jan. 27, 2015, are not included in the calculations used to determine the Advocate Top 25 Realtors. Designated Top 25 Realtors can use the Advocate Top 25 Realtor/2014 logo in future advertising provided that the designated Top 25 Realtor appears in the advertisement; team members listed with the Top 25 Realtor are not authorized to use the Advocate Top 25 Realtor logo without participation in the advertisement of the designated Top 25 Realtor. NTREIS is not associated with the Advocate or the Advocate Top 25 Realtor list and has no responsibility for the Advocate Top 25 Realtor list. Sales statistics used to determine the List are believed to be accurate as of Jan. 27, 2015; the Advocate assumes no liability for inaccurate, unreported or otherwise incorrect information that may have resulted in the inclusion or exclusion of a Realtor(s) from the List. Data for the 2015 List will be compiled on Feb. 1, 2016, for sales in 2015.
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Wed: Student Ministry 7:00 pm / 9626 Church Road / 214.348.9697
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Spend any time online these days, and you’re sure to find stories on the dangers of social media, texting and driving, and becoming too absorbed in the virtual world.
When it comes to driving, it’s pretty obvious to almost everyone that there are real consequences. What gets our attention less often, however, is the simple truth that being distracted, in and of itself, can be a danger. Not necessarily a physical one, but a spiritual one.
We spend so much time glued to our phones, our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and the like, that we risk missing the real world around us. If our minds are always “somewhere else,” then we are not truly focusing on our present reality.
My favorite example of this is a story that came out in February. It involves photographer Eric Smith and a set of photos he took near Redondo Beach, Calif.
Smith was looking to snap pictures of humpback whales in migration. He was lucky enough to stumble on a mother and her calf, surfacing and submerging rhythmically, just off shore. Using his long, telephoto lens, he started capturing a whole series of photos.
But when he examined the pictures in detail, one series jumped out at him. In the foreground is the clearly visible back of the whale, sliding in and out of the water. But just behind —perhaps only a few feet away — is a sailing boat. And clearly visible on the deck is a man. The man is sitting down, crouched slightly forward, elbows on his knees, and totally and completely engrossed with his mobile device.
So busy is he, staring at a 4-inch screen, that he completely misses the beauty of the 40-foot whale right in front of him.
Smith posted several shots of this moment, and it’s clear this wasn’t an isolated frame. The man most definitely missed the entire event. Before, during and after, he is so distracted by his phone that he fails to notice a moment of beauty that few people ever get the chance to experience.
To me, this story is a metaphor for all of us. We are often so mesmerized by the minutiae of our lives that we fail to see the true beau-
ty all around us. Our heads are down. We’re busy. We have deadlines. We have goals.
And, certainly, these things are important. But far too often, we’re either thinking ahead to our “next thing,” or worried about events long passed. Either way, we’re not “present” in the present.
Lest we think this a new phenomenon, the writer of the Gospel of Luke told a similar tale. Jesus is visiting sisters, Mary and Martha. Mary sits at Jesus’ feet, taking in the words Jesus has to say to her. Meanwhile, her Type-A sister, Martha, frets over the details of dinnerparty hosting. Are the napkins straight? Is everyone’s glass filled?
Eventually, she can’t stand it anymore, and asks Jesus to intervene, and get her lazy sister to come help her. To her shock, no doubt, Jesus sides with Mary. He says, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things.” (Luke 10:41)
This tells us that no matter the current context, distraction is not just a modern phenomenon. Even in Jesus’ day, it was far too easy to fret away over details, and miss the beauty around you. We don’t just miss it in nature. We miss it in the people around us, too. We’ve got to find ways to slow down enough to truly enjoy our loved ones and friends.
Milton Brasher Cunningham is a chef and ordained minister. Every week, in his hometown of Durham, N.C., he and his wife host a meal and invite friends to eat. He says that as a chef, people often ask him what he likes to cook. His answer is always the same, “I like to cook whatever will make you stay at the table and talk.”
That’s someone who understands the purpose of a good meal. The meal is not meant to be fretted over. It’s a vehicle to foster a time of fellowship and sharing.
Don’t be so distracted in every present moment that you miss the beauty of the moment itself. Details and plans are important, to be sure. But so is enjoying nature or the peace of an evening with friends. Be present in your present, and you will find that God will be there with you, too.
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Bo Jackson spoke to students and teachers at E.D. Walker Middle School in March. Football players from W.T. White High School also attended. “My education took me 10 times further than my football talents,” Jackson told them. Jackson was in Dallas to accept the PWC Doak Walker Legends Award. The middle school is named for Doak Walker’s father, a teacher and assistant superintendant. University of Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon, recipient of the collegiate Doak Walker award, told students, “It took me until my sophomore year of high school to realize just doing enough won’t get you where you need to be.”
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Refrigerators •Washer/Dryers
• Ice Makers •Stoves • Cooktops • Ovens 214✯823✯2629
SMARTLOOKS WINDOW & WALL DECOR Window Treatments & Repair. 972-699-1151
SQUARE NAIL WOODWORKING
Cabinet Refacing, Built-ins, Entertainment/ Computer Centers. Jim. 214-324-7398 www.squarenailwoodworking.com
BO HANDYMAN Specializing In Historic Home Renovations & Pro Remodels. Custom Carpentry, Doors, Kitchens, Baths & more. 214-437-9730
FENN CONSTRUCTION Full Service Contractor. www.dallastileman.com Back Splash Specials! 214-343-4645
O’BRIEN GROUP INC. Remodeling Dallas For Over 17 Years www.ObrienGroupInc.com 214-341-1448
RENOVATE DALLAS renovatedallas.com 214-403-7247
AFFORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL CLEANING
A Clean You Can Trust Staff trained by Nationally Certified Cleaning Tech. Chemical-free, Green, or Traditional Cleaning. WindsorMaidServices.com 214-381-MAID (6243)
ALTOGETHER CLEAN
Relax ...We’ll Clean Your House, It Will Be Your Favorite Day! Bonded & Insurance. Free Estimates. 214-929-8413. www. altogetherclean.net
AMAZON CLEANING
Top To Bottom Clean. Fabiana.469-951-2948
CALL GRIME STOPPERS • 214-724-2555
Wanted: Houses to Clean • 20 years experience. Dependable. Efficient. Great Prices. Excellent Refs.
CINDY’S HOUSE CLEANING 15 yrs exp. Resd/Com. Refs. Dependable. 214-490-0133
DELTA CLEANING Insd./Bonded. Move In/Out. General Routine Cleaning. Carpet Cleaning. Refs. Reliable. Dependable. 28+yrs. 972-943-9280.
MAID 4 YOU Bonded/Insured. Park Cities/M Streets Refs. Call Us First. Joyce.214-232-9629
MESS MASTERS Earth friendly housecleaning. 469-235-7272. www.messmasters.com Since ‘91
WINDOW MAN WINDOW CLEANING.COM
Residential Specialists. BBB. 214-718-3134
ALL COMPUTER PROBLEMS SOLVED
MAC/PC Great Rates! Keith 214-295-6367
BILL’S COMPUTER REPAIR
Virus Removal, Data Recovery. Home/Biz Network Install. All Upgrades & Repairs. PC Instruction. No Trip Fee. 214-348-2566
Swimming Pool Remodels Patios Stone work • Stamp Concrete 972-727-2727
Deckoart.com
Concrete
Retaining Walls Driveways Stamped Concrete 214-202-8958
Bonded & Insured References & Free Estimates
ANTHONY’S ELECTRIC Master Electrician. TECL24948 anthonyselectricofdallas.com
Family Owned/Operated. Insd. 214-328-1333
EXPERIENCED LICENSED ELECTRICIAN Insd. Steve. TECL#27297 214-718-9648
GOVER ELECTRIC Back Up Generators. New and Remodel Work. Commercial & Residential. All Service Work. 469-230-7438. TECL2293
LAKEWOOD ELECTRICAL Local. Insured. Lic. #227509 Call Rylan 214-434-8735
TEXAS ELECTRICAL • 214-289-0639
Prompt, Honest, Quality. TECL 24668
TH ELECTRIC Reasonable Rates. Licensed & Insured. Ted. E257 214-808-3658
WHITE ROCK ELECTRIC All Electrical Services. Lic/Insd. E795. 214-850-4891
GREAM RENOVATIONS LLC
• 1 & 2 Story Additions
• Complete Renovations
• Kitchens/Baths
• Licensed/Insured
214.542.6214
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Name it — We do it
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Tommy 972-533-2872 INSURED
Unique Home Construction
- Design, Build, Remodel - Kitchens & Baths
- New Construction or Additions
Many references available
- Licensed, Insured, Member of BBB www.uniquehomebuild.com
214.533.0716
IT SOLUTIONS/SUPPORT For Home & Small Business. Parental Controls Speciality. 8 Yrs. Exp. Husband & Wife, Licensed Minister called to His Work. Texas Tech Guru. 214-850-2669
BRICK & STONE REPAIR
Don 214-704-1722
BRICK, BLOCK, Stone, Concrete, Stucco. Gonzalez Masonry. 214-395-1319
CONCRETE REPAIRS/REPOURS
Demo existing. Stamping and Staining
Driveways/Patio/Walkways
Pattern/Color available
Free Estimates 972-672-5359 (32 yrs.)
CONCRETE, Driveway Specialist Repairs, Replacement, Removal, References. Reasonable. Chris 214-770-5001
EDMONDSPAVING.COM Asphalt & Concrete
Driveway-Sidewalk-Patio-Repair 214-957-3216
FLAGSTONE PATIOS, Retaining Walls, BBQ’s, Veneer, Flower Bed Edging, All Stone work. Chris 214-770-5001
G&G DEMOLITION Tear downs, Haul. Interior/Exterior. 214-808-8925
#1 COWBOY FENCE & IRON CO. Est. ‘91. 214-692-1991 www.cowboyfenceandiron.com
4 QUALITY FENCING Call Mike 214-507-9322
Specializing in Wood, New or Repair.
AMBASSADOR FENCE INC.
Automatic Gates, Iron & Cedar Fencing, Decks. Since 1996. MC/V 214-621-3217
HANNAWOODWORKS.COM Decks, Fences, Pergolas, Patio Covers. 214-435-9574
KIRKWOOD FENCE & DECK
New & Repair. Free Estimates. Nathan Kirkwood. 214-341-0699
LONESTARDECKS.COM 214-357-3975
Trex Decking & Fencing, trex.com All Wood Decks, Arbors & Patio Covers
SPECIALIZING IN Wood Fences &Auto Gates
cowboyfenceandiron.com
FIREPLACE SERVICES
CHIMNEY SWEEP Dampers/Brick & Stone Repair. DFW Metro. Don 214-704-1722
ALL WALKS OF FLOORS 214-616-7641 Carpet, Wood, Tile Sales/Service Free Estimates
CLIFTON CARPETS 214-526-7405 www.cliftoncarpets.com
DALLAS HARDWOODS 214-724-0936
Installation, Repair, Refinish, Wax, Hand Scrape. Residential, Commercial. Sports Floors. 25 Yrs.
FENN CONSTRUCTION Full Service Contractor. www.dallastileman.com Back Splash Specials! 214-343-4645
HASTINGS STAINED CONCRETE New/ Remodel. Stain/Wax Int/Ext. Nick. 214-341-5993. www.hastingsfloors.com
LONGHORN FLOORS LLC 972-768-4372. www.longhornflooring.com
N-HANCE WOOD RENEWAL. No Dust. No Mess. No Odor. nhance.com. 214-321-3012.
WILLEFORD HARDWOOD FLOORS 214-824-1166 • WillefordHardwoodFloors.com
CARPET HARDWOODS CERAMIC Quick, Reliable Installation
John: 972.989.3533
john.roemen@redicarpet.com
Reinventing the Flooring Experience
Restoration Flooring
25+ Years Experience
469.774.3147
GARAGE DOORS
UNITED GARAGE DOORS AND GATES Res/Com. Locally Owned.214-826-8096
GLASS, WINDOWS & DOORS
903-802-6957, 214-755-6258
LAKE HIGHLANDS GLASS & MIRROR
custom mirrors • shower enclosures store fronts • casements 214-349-8160
ROCK GLASS CO Replace, repair: windows, mirrors, showers, screens. 214-837-7829
HANDYMAN SERVICES
ALL STAR HOME CARE Carpentry, Glass, Tile, Paint, Doors, Sheetrock Repair, and more. 25 yrs. exp. References. Derry 214-505-4830
BO HANDYMAN Specializing In Historic Home Renovations & Pro Remodels. Custom Carpentry, Doors, Kitchens, Baths & more. 214-437-9730
FRAME RIGHT All Honey-Dos/Jobs. Crown mold install $125/rm. Licensed. Matt 469-867-9029
GROOVY HOUSE Is A Different Handyman
Experience! Find Out Why At www.groovyhouse.biz
214-733-2100 • 19 Year Lakewood Resident
HANDYMAN SPECIALIST Residential/
Commercial. Large, small jobs, repair list, renovations. Refs. 214-489-0635
HOMETOWN HANDYMAN All phases of construction. No job too small 214-327-4606
HONEST, SKILLED SERVICE With a Smile. General Repairs/ Maintenance. 214-215-2582
WANTED: ODD JOBS & TO DO LISTS Allen’s Handyman & Home Repair 214-288-4232
Handy Dan
Your Home Repair Specialists Drywall Doors Senior Safety Carpentry Small & Odd Jobs And More! 972-308-6035 HandymanMatters.com/dallas Bonded & Insured. Locally owned & operated.
#1 GET MORE PAY LES
Painting. 85% Referrals. Free Est. 214-348-5070
A+ INT/EXT PAINT & DRYWALL
Since 1977. Kirk Evans. 972-672-4681
A1 TOP COAT Professional. Reliable. References. TopCoatOfTexas.com 214-770-2863
ABRAHAM PAINT SERVICE A Women Owned Business 25 Yrs. Int/Ext. Wall Reprs. Discounts On Whole Interiors and Exteriors 214-682-1541
ALL TYPES Painting & Repairs. A+ BBB rating. Any size jobs welcome. Call Kenny 214-321-7000
BENJAMIN’S PAINTING SERVICE Quality Work At Reasonable Prices. 214-725-6768
MANNY’S HOME PAINTING & REPAIR
Int./Ext. Sheetrock. Manny 214-334-2160
RAMON’S INT/EXT PAINT Sheetrock, Repairs. 214-679-4513
TEXAS BEST PAINTING • 214-527-4168 Master Painter. High Quality Work. Int/Ext.
TONY’S PAINTING SERVICE Quality Work Since 1984. Int./Ext. 214-755-2700
VIP PAINTING & DRYWALL Int/Ext. Sheetrock Repair, Resurfacing Tubs, Counters, Tile Repairs. 469-774-7111
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KITCHEN/BATH/ TILE/GROUT
DallasGreenWorks.com 1.855.349.6757 • Christine Shack Professional Home Inspector:TREC License #10588 Mold Assessment Technician: MAT License #1087 Lead Inspector: License #2060865 Termite Inspector: License #067233
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• Cultured Marble
• Kitchen Countertops
LAWNS, GARDENS & TREES
A BETTER TREE MAN Trims, Removals, Insd. 12 Yrs Exp. Roberts Tree Service. 214-808-8925
A&B LANDSCAPING Full Landscape & Lawn Care Services. Degreed Horticulturist. 214-534-3816
AYALA’S LANDSCAPING SERVICE
Call the Land Expert Today! Insured. 214-773-4781
CHUPIK TREE SERVICE
Trim, Remove, Stump Grind. Free Est. Insured. 214-823-6463
DALLAS K.D.R.SERVICES • 214-349-0914
Lawn Service & Landscape Installation
GREENSKEEPER Winter Clean Up & Color. Sodding, Fertilization. Lawn Maintenance & Landscape. Res/Com. 214-546-8846
HOLMAN IRRIGATION
Sprinkler & Valve Repair/ Rebuild Older Systems. Lic. #1742. 214-398-8061
LSI LAWN SPRINKLERS “Making Water Work” Irrigation system Service & Repair. Specializing In Older Copper Systems. LI #13715. 214-283-4673
ORTIZ LAWNCARE Complete Yard Care. Service by Felipe. Free Est. 214-215-3599
FENN CONSTRUCTION Full Service Contractor. www.dallastileman.com Back Splash Specials! 214-343-4645
MELROSE TILE Repairs.James Sr., Installer 40 Yrs. Exp. MelroseTile.com 214-384-6746
STONE AGE COUNTER TOPS Granite, Marble, Tile, Kitchen/Bath Remodels. 972-276-9943 stoneage.dennis@verizon.net
TK REMODELING 972-533-2872
Complete Full Service Repairs, Remodeling, Restoration. Name It — We do it. Tommy. Insured. dallas.tkremodelingcontractors.com
RONS LAWN Organic Solutions. Not Environmental Pollution. Landscape & Maintenance 972-222-LAWN (5296)
TAYLOR MADE IRRIGATION Repairs, service, drains. 30+ years exp. Ll 6295 M-469-853-2326. John
TRACY’S LAWN CARE • 972-329-4190
Lawn Mowing & Leaf Cleaning
U R LAWN CARE Maintenance. Landscaping. Your Personal Yard Service by Uwe Reisch uwereisch@yahoo.com 214-886-9202
WHITE ROCK TREE WIZARDS Professionals, Experts, Artists. Trim, Rmv, Cable Repair, Cavity-Fill Stump Grind. Emergency Hazards. Insd. Free Est. 972-803-6313
NTX PLUMBING SPEC. LLLP 214-226-0913
Lic. M-40581 Res/Com. Repairs & Leak Location
SPECK PLUMBING
Over 30 Yrs Exp. Licensed/Insured. 214-732-4769, 214-562-2360
UPTOWN PLUMBING. Serving Dallas 40 + Yrs. 214-747-1103. M-13800 uptownplumbing.com
AM MOVING COMPANY Specialty Moving & Delivery.469-278-2304 ammovingcompany.com
A BETTER EARTH PEST CONTROL
Keeping the environment, kids, pets in mind. Organic products avail. 972-564-2495
MCDANIEL PEST CONTROL
Prices Start at $85 + Tax For General Treatment.
Average Home-Interior/Exterior & Attached Garage. Quotes For Other Services. 214-328-2847. Lakewood Resident
Pest-Free · Hassle-Free
ADAIR POOL & SPA SERVICE
1 month free service for new customers. Call for details. 469-358-0665.
LOCK’S POOL SERVICE - 469-235-2072
40 years experience. Pool Electrical TICL #550
A&B GUTTER 972-530-5699
Clean Out, Repair/Replace. Leaf Guard. Free Estimates. Lifetime Warranty
Allstate
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• Careful methods p e S s
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A2Z PLUMBING 214-727-4040 All Plumbing Repairs. Slab Leak Specialists. Licensed & Insured. ML# M36843.
ANDREWS PLUMBING • 214-354-8521 # M37740 Insured. Any plumbing issues. plumberiffic69@gmail.com
Sewers • Drains • Bonded 24 Hours/7 Days
*Joe Faz 214-794-7566 - Se Habla Español*
ARRIAGA PLUMBING: General Plumbing
Since the 80’s. Insured. Lic# M- 20754 214-321-0589, 214-738-7116, CC’s accepted.
CAMPBELL PLUMBING Repairs, Fixtures, Senior Discounts. 214-321-5943
HAYES PLUMBING INC. Repairs. Insured, 214-343-1427 License M13238
M&S PLUMBING Quality Work & Prompt Service. Jerry. 214-235-2172. lic.#M-11523
BERT ROOFING INC.
Family owned and operated for over 40 years
• Residential/Commercial • Over 30,000 roofs completed • Seven NTRCA “Golden Hammer” Awards • Free Estimates www.bertroofing.com 214.321.9341
Never re-roof again.
Shake, Slate, Shingle, Tile, Standing Seam
Free 10-Point Inspection & Estimate
972-746-2197 • MetalRoofsofTexas.com
Roof Repair Specialist
•Exterior Repair & Re-Roofing
•Insurance Claims
• Custom Chimney
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For someone cruising around town last month, Italian-made luxury cars are disposable as a 5-cent plastic grocery bag.
State troopers found a yellow Lamborghini Gallardo abandoned on the Dallas North Tollway near Royal Lane.
The car, which retails for more than $180,000, had been wrecked in the early morning of Monday, March 9. The Texas Department of Public Safety had the car towed to the police impound lot.
It turned out the Lamborghini belonged to a rental company in Farmers Branch, Exotic Skittles, which specializes in eye-catching luxury sports cars.
The Lamborghini was damaged on both sides from hitting concrete barriers and was expected to be a total loss. It was covered by insurance, and Exotic Skittles owner Tim Tran told the Dallas Morning News he hadn’t decided whether to press criminal charges against the driver, who was not identified. — Rachel Stone
88.9
percent increase in murders in Dallas in the first six weeks of 2015 over the same period in 2014
murders occurred from Jan. 1-Feb. 15, compared to nine in that period of the previous year
robberies occurred from Jan. 1-Feb. 15, a 10.5 percent increase
The car, which retails for more than $180,000, had been wrecked in the early morning
