2021 March Lakewood/East Dallas Advocate

LAKEWOOD/EAST DALLAS

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CURBING STREET RACING

3815 BRANCHFIELD | $3,295,000 5 Bed | 5.2 Bath 3 Liv | 2 Din | 7,588 SF Dybvad Phelps Sinnott & Clayton 214-354-2823

4611 W AMHERST | $1,199,000

4 Bed | 4.1 Bath | 2 Car | 4,473 SF Mary Poss - 214-738-0777

6810 MIMOSA | $1,890,000

5 Bed | 6.1 Bath | 2 Car | 7,561 SF Mary Poss - 214-738-0777

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7002 MERRILEE | SOLD 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car | 2,485 SF Dybvad Phelps Sinnott & Clayton 214-536-8786

4539 ASHFORD | $569,000

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car | 2,000 SF Brown-Qualls & Schrickel Group 214-801-1795

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6542 E LOVERS | $419,900 3 Bed | 2.1 Bath | 1 Car | 1,804 SF Chris Hickman Group - 469-569-1106

3 Bed | 2.1 Bath | 2 Car | 2,032 SF Kathleen Sekula - 214-394-6669

LAKEWOOD | LAKE HIGHLANDS | 214-826-0316

$499,000 3 Bed | 2.1 Bath | 1,655 SF Mary Poss - 214-738-0777 PENDING

865 LAKE TERRACE | SOLD

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,898 SF Brown-Qualls & Schrickel Group 214-801-1795

NEW LISTING

7334 WELLCREST | $350,000

8616 TURTLE CREEK #209

10339 LAKE GARDENS | $409,500

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car | 1,618 SF Mary Rinne - 214-552-6735 PENDING

2638 HIDDEN RIDGE | SOLD

4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car | 1,921 SF Peter Wright - 214-448-9851

PRESTON CENTER | 214-692-0000

805 EASTCLIFF | $270,000

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car | 1,498 SF Jessica Wantz - 713-299-1546

EBBY’S LITTLE WHITE HOUSE | 214-210-1500

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3309 WESTMINISTER | SOLD

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,802 SF Lacey Ferguson - Alison O’Halloran 214-826-0316

4226 SOMERVILLE | SOLD 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,738 SF Peter Loudis - 214-215-4269

5135 MILLER | SOLD 3 Bed | 3.1 Bath | 2 Car | 3,501 SF Russ Brown - 972-445-9331

2314 N CARROLL #104 | $425,000

3 Bed | 3.1 Bath | 2 Car | 1,801 SF Peter Loudis - 214-215-4269

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7404 CORONADO WAY | $400,000 2 Bed | 2.1 Bath | 2 Car | 2,115 SF Jessica Wantz - 713-299-1546

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contents MARCH 2021 VOL.28 NO.3

10 CLICKWORTHY Web news 14 PROFILE Genevieve Collins 22 HUDSON HOUSE East Coast dining in Dallas 28 PORCH PORTRAITS How it started versus how it’s going 36 STREET RACING Incidents doubled in 2020 40 TRAIL TIME SoPac upgrades

Ollie the goat found a new home in Junius Heights. Read more on page 42. Photography by Carly May.

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1234 Street Address-$000,000 Name Here 000.000.0000 2441 Hartline Dr. $329,000 David Collier 214.536.8517

12345218 Street Address-$000,000 Name Here 000.000.0000 Homer St. SOLD David Griffin 214.458.7663

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Country Club Estates 6333 Country Club Circle | $1,750,000 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Incredible 1923 English Tudor built by Lakewood’s original builder developer, Dines & Kraft, has all of the architectural features one looks for in Dallas most soughtafter urban areas. From the sweeping Gables, Ludowici tile roof, arched entryway, & into the delightful & historic interior design.

Sitting on an oversized lot with spectacular views of Texas oldest golf course, Lakewood Country Club, & beyond to the iconic Lakewood Theater & sunset views of downtown Dallas! With 3,070sqft of living space & 669 sqft in guest quarters, this home offers exceptional opportunity. Walking through the entry, the sweeping stairway overlooks the Living Area with wood burning fireplace, crown moldings, high ceilings, & banks of light-filled windows! Kitchen with built-in GE Monogram fridge, double ovens, & breakfast bar. Master opens to office-sunroom & onto a front balcony with panoramic views.

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—Divina Lenox It seems like a horrible location for a number of reasons. Keeping fingers crossed that the developer decides it’s not the place they want to actually build. —Traci Hutton Place is going to be a traffic nightmare. — Casey Brokaw Curious to see how this pans out.

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BACK TO NATURE For North Haven Gardens’ 70th anniversary, grow-your-own is back in style retailers in advance to secure high-demand plants”, Hoya says. That’s good news, since the indoor plant-collecting craze has exploded. Being eternally stuck at home has heightened interest in buying and caring for houseplants among longtime and newbie collectors. “There’s something new here every day,” Hoya says. “Around every corner is a tactile, visual and flavorful experience.

It’s a perfect destination to delight all your senses this spring.”

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orth Haven Gardens celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, and it has become the yearround destination for gardeners and plant enthusiasts, whether they’re interested in growing edibles at home or adding a unique houseplant to brighten up a living space or patio.

“The pandemic has increased people’s desire to grow their own food and to get back to nature,” says Cody Hoya, general manager of North Haven Gardens.

According to Hoya, tomatoes are at the top of the home gardener’s wish list. Plant 4-inch transplants in the cooler part of spring (late February to early April) to establish a deep root system. Available in many varieties, there are tomatoes for both large garden spaces and more compact patio containers. North Haven Gardens patrons also flock to other early spring transplants like broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, as well as to seeds for summerfruiting veggies that can be started in early

spring, like watermelons, carrots, and spinach.

North Haven Gardens has also earned a reputation for sourcing the most soughtafter herbs in Dallas. Varieties of mint, thyme, and lavender are definite crowd pleasers. While you’re deciding what to take home, North Haven Gardens’ helpful staff can suggest proper planting seasons for herbs of all types. North Haven also now offers two on-line kits available for in-store pickup. One is a windowsill micro-greens starting kit, ideal for a sunny window; the second is an herb garden bowl with five common and popular easyto grow herbs. These kits come complete with everything you need to start your own edible herb garden.

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COMING & GOING [+] A food truck park called Chuckwagon Park will debut with three food trucks and plenty of outdoor seating when it opens at 1716 N. Hall St. in early March. [+] Thunderbird Pies and Cow Tipping Creamery will open at 7328 Gaston Ave. in the space formerly occupied by On Rotation. They open in March.

DEVELOPMENT DIGEST: A self-service car wash at the intersection

of Live Oak Street and La Vista Drive is being replaced by a 6,000-square-foot office building. Erik and Sarah Hargrave, owners and occupants of The Cochran Building next door, purchased the car wash three years ago. Construction started in January, and the buildout is expected to take 10 months.

THE TURTLE CLUB: In 20 years as a “turtle lady,” Carol Bell-Walton

never received much attention from her neighbors until the pandemic, when her house on Velasco Street became famous for its tortoises. Bored moms and tots made a beeline for the 20 or so reptiles that live in Bell-Walton’s front garden. During hibernation months, she hid rubber turtles in the bushes for kids to find.

GOOD NEWS OF THE DAY: Thousands of meals were delivered

to Baylor University Medical Center workers treating COVID-19 patients through a meal train started by East Dallas neighbors.

The group raised nearly $15,000 to buy meals from local restaurants like White Rock Alehouse, Hello Dumpling and St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin.

[+] Modern restaurant and patio combo The Sporting Club and BLUM at the Sporting Club will open in a 22,000-square-foot space that used to be a garage at 2516 Florence St. The space will feature ping-pong, foosball and pool. [+] The Latin-themed nightclub Vice Park will open at 2601 Gaston Ave. in late 2021. [+] Rye, a McKinney-based American restaurant, will open its second location in the former Laurel Tavern at 1920 Greenville Ave. in May. Sister bar Apothecary will open next door in the former Wah Wah Room at 1922 Greenville Ave. in April. [+] Yogi’s Sushi & Sports is opening at 9440 Garland Road in the Casa Linda Plaza. [+] Trompo, an Oak Cliff taqueria that gained national attention in 2016, is opening a location in Old East Dallas at 4201 Gaston Ave. this spring. [+] Empire Baking Company is opening a retail location at its wholesale production site at 5614 E. University Blvd.

“That’s how I perceive Texas women. We’re strong, we’re fierce, we’ll kick your ass, and we’ll do it with a smile.” ­— GENEVIEVE COLLINS, FORMER CANDIDATE FOR U.S. HOUSE. READ MORE ON PAGE 14.

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[+] A new development with nearly a dozen restaurants is expected to debut at The Village apartments in April.

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CA N D I DAT E CO N V E RSAT I O N Political newcomer Genevieve Collins says she will be back › Interview by JAIME DUNAWAY-SEALE | Photography by OWEN JONES

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enevieve Collins spent her entire career in the private sector, but public service is in her blood. Her grandmother, Calvert Collins, was the first woman elected to the Dallas City Council. Collins built upon that legacy with her own good work. After graduating from Southern Methodist University with a degree in business, she went to work for her family’s e-learning company, Istation, which provides schools with online reading and math programs. Collins started in the mailroom and worked her way to head of corporate strategy. In 2019, the lifelong Republican announced that she would challenge M Streets neighbor Colin Allred for the 32nd Congressional District seat. Allred held his seat by winning nearly 52 percent of the vote in the 2020 election, but Collins found her passion in the political arena. “I just need to find the next avenue to fulfill it,” she says.

W H Y D I D YOU RU N FO R O F F I C E ?

I really thought I could do good. I know that sounds altruistic. I wanted to bring a sense of business sense and common sense to D.C. There are too many people who have been there too long.

Overwhelmingly, it’s been the most positive experience of my life, despite 2020.

Running for office, it forces you to understand your own belief systems. Oftentimes people believe what their parents believe or what they see on social media, but when you have to articulate that on a daily basis, you have to learn your beliefs and why that is. Everyone should do this at some point. Almost 160,000 people voted for me.

Do you know how humbling that is? It’s incredible.

you.” This girl came up to me afterward. She had just won an award for starting an LGBTQ chapter on her campus. I said, “Congratulations. Keep up the great work.” She said, “I don’t know why I’m talking to you, but I feel like you’re someone I can relate to.” We’re friends on Instagram, and we send messages to each other. Watching someone who I have nothing in common with believe I could be someone she could look up to, that’s the whole point.

W H AT WA S T H E H A R D E S T PA R T O F T H E CA M PA I G N ?

I almost died 20 days before the election. I had appendicitis as a manifestation of stress. I contracted sepsis and went into septic shock. I’m in the hospital, negotiating with the surgeon. I’m like, “I have got to get out of here. I have a debate tomorrow.” But there was good that came out of it. I got to talk to nurses and surgeons and doctors about what’s going on from a COVID standpoint. My TV commercials were on, and people were like, ‘Oh my gosh, it’s you.’”

“People hated Trump so much that it changed how people talked about our values. It became about him.”

WHAT’S A MEMORABLE MOMENT FROM THE CA M PA I G N ?

I did a lot of speaking to young women in organizations that don’t often hear from Republicans. I said, “Let me share what I think, not necessarily about policy, but about how, as a young woman, to get involved in politics.” I was talking to these women, saying, “If you don’t know what you stand for, you will fall for anything. The most important thing you can do is understand why you believe these things. Once you do, it will never be taken away from

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Dan [Crenshaw] called me and said [the commercial] is going to be Avengers meets Mission Impossible. I said, “I’ve been learning some jiu-jitsu. How about I do a takedown?” That’s how I perceive Texas women. We’re strong, we’re fierce, we’ll kick your ass, and we’ll do it with a smile. Part of the point is Republicans aren’t perceived to be cool. How do we show who we really are? You’ve got a Hispanic guy, two women, an African-American and two white guys. How do we show we are young and inclusive and have new ideas?

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE STATE OF T H E R E PU B L I CA N PA RT Y ?

I think the Republican party is in a quandary. Fundamentally, Republicans believe in limited government. They believe you are better equipped to make decisions for your life than the government, but there are competing factions, and that’s where the party stands today. People hated Trump so much that it changed how people talked about our values.

It became about him.

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H OW D O YOU H A N D L E C R I T I C I S M ?

I have a very dark sense of humor. People would say awful things, and I found it to be funny. I actively practiced not reading the comments. That was a mental health thing. I learned that strangely from Kim Kardashian. She said in an interview years ago that she doesn’t read the comments. In the immortal words of Taylor Swift, “ haters gonna hate.” I don’t have to wear your perceptions. Why do I have to wear that instead of my authenticity?

WHAT IS ONE THING READERS DON’T KNOW A BOU T YOU ?

I’m an adventurer. On New Year’s Day [in 2015], I wanted to have some incredible nature adventure. I got my two closest friends from college, and a Christian, a Jew and a Muslim hiked up a mountain together. We summited Mount Kilimanjaro. We left at 1 a.m. and got to the summit by 7 a.m. — 19,341 feet. I brought a Texas flag and a T-shirt from my favorite bar, Black Swan Saloon. Now I do an adventure every New Year’s. This year I went to Mexico — went scuba diving, snorkeling and hiking.

people’s experiences and how they affect change for good. He believed in what I believe: pragmatism and not purity.

W H AT D O ES T H AT M E A N ?

It’s about learning how to work with somebody to accomplish legislation that allows everybody to win.

There are factions in both parties that are more focused on socially driven issues. Republicans, it’s the pro-life movement versus Democrats’ pro-climate movement. Sometimes we can sacrifice getting stuff done because we believe so much in our pure values.

But you’re elected to practically make people’s lives better.

“Republicans aren’t perceived to be cool. How do we show we are young and inclusive and have new ideas?”

W H AT A R E YOU M OST P ROU D O F ?

My favorite hobbies growing up were watching TV and eating, especially at the same time. At the age of 15, I discovered rowing. I’m really proud of starting the rowing team at my high school, Highland Park, in 2002. It got me a college scholarship [to the University of Tennessee] and it’s given hundreds of kids the same opportunity.

H OW WO U L D YO U S P E N D $ 1 M I L L I O N I N OU R CO M M U N I T Y ?

I would invest in literacy resources. I think every child should be able to read. That’s the greatest gift you can give.

W H AT A R E YOU R E A D I N G R I G H T N OW ?

I’m reading The Tattooist of Auschwitz, a daily devotional, a Deepak Chopra book and a chakras book.

I’m not a yogi at all, but I’m curious about them. I picked up a book called The Man Who Built Washington [about John McShain]. I like learning about

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W H AT D O YO U L O V E A BOU T E AST DA L L AS ?

I was born and raised in Dallas. I’ve lived other places, but you realize how much you love a place once you leave it.

Dallas just feels like family.

You can talk to anyone in any neighborhood, and they’ll say Dallas is one big small town.

It’s easy to love a city like that.

People are kind. We’re welcoming, entrepreneurial, optimistic. I just want to be around people like that.

W H AT ’ S Y O U R G O -T O N E I G H B O R H O O D R ESTAU RA N T ?

Dream Café or Snappy Salads.

WOU L D YOU RU N FO R O F F I C E AGA I N ?

I would do it again 100 percent. I loved it, which probably means I’m a weirdo because it’s a hard thing to do. I didn’t do it for power or money. I did it because I think I could make a difference, and I still do.

W H AT ’S N E XT FO R YOU ?

That’s the million-dollar question. I recognize that I enjoy working, but I also need to stay involved in some aspect of politics. I have a voice and perspective that can be more inclusive. I’m go i n g t o s t ay e n ga ge d a n d i nv o l v e d , w h e t h er that’s in the private sector or running again.

I’m kind of enjoying some downtime. I worked 18-hour days for 18 months. I’m catching up on all my sleep and doing all of my house projects.

Interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.

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keeping it small, but dynamic in the ingredients.”

Hudson House is upgrading its menu under the direction of James Douglas, the new vice president of culinary.

HUDSON HOUSE is known for oysters, fish and seafood towers, but the cheeseburger is the musttry menu item at this highly anticipated new restaurant. Made with two thin patties, American cheese, minced onion, pickles and Hudson sauce, you’ ll forget that it’s from a neighborhood seafood joint.

“It’s cheesy and juicy, and people l o v e i t ,” G e n e r a l Ma n a ge r Ma r k Collins says.

The East Coast-inspired restaurant at Abrams Road and Mockingbird Lane features more than 70 pieces of artwork that pay tribute to the landscape and wildlife of the Hudson Valley. The menu is similarly inspired by the culinary history of the region.

Hudson House offers six types of oysters, which are shipped daily from the East Coast. With seemingly few oyster aficionados in land-locked Dallas, the selections are marked

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with recommendations for firsttimers and oyster snobs alike.

Other seafood offerings include Atlantic redfish, salmon, tuna, a lobster roll and fish tacos, but Hudson House has a diverse menu that is constantly evolving under the leadership of new culinary hire James Douglas.

“The whole idea behind our menu i s t h a t i t i s s o m e t h i n g w e h av e found pleases the crowd, and we’re keeping it small, but dynamic in the ingredients,” Douglas says. “We’re refining the ingredients, going farm to table. People will enjoy it.”

As vice president of culinary for Vandelay Hospitality, Douglas is elevating old dishes like the chicken Parmesan by recreating the sauce and upgrading the pasta with a selection from Eataly. He is also introducing ne w items like grilled oysters to keep the menu fresh and exciting.

Be on the lookout for a molten lava cake that may make its way into the Hudson House dessert rotation.

“We’re in the infancy stages of the culinary program, but we have some great things in store,” Douglas says.

“I think we’re ver y quickly going to be in the upper echelons of the industry.”

The Lakewood restaurant is the b rand ’s thir d l ocation. T he fir s t outpost opened in Highland Park in 2017, followed by a location in Addison in 2018. When l o o kin g f o r a t h i r d s i t e , Va n d e l a y C E O H u n t e r Po n d w a s a t t r a c t e d t o the neighborhood with its mix of newlyweds, families and older couples.

“Hudson House does a really nice job of e xec uting on a high le vel without being absurdly expensive,” Lakewood neighbor Alex Winslow says. “It’s comfortable, professional

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and a great addition to the neighborhood.”

The location was expected to open in early 2020, but the coronavirus pandemic derailed the best-laid plans.

Instead, it debuted to great fanfare in July in a former IHOP that relocated to Arboretum Village in 2018.

For those grieving the loss of IHOP pancakes, fear not. Hudson House’s brunch menu incorporates creations that rival the popular pancake chain. Take the chicken and waffles.

Hudson House’s version includes a red velvet Belgian waffle with honey butter, maple syrup and double-fried chicken. The lemon pancakes will also satisfy any sweet tooth with lemon ricotta, powdered sugar, cream cheese glaze, blueberries and whipped cream.

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delivered every weekend from newly opened Shug’s Bagels, located just d o w n t h e r o a d o n Mo c k i n g b i r d Lane. Tr y six of Shug’s signature creations at Hudson House without w a i t i n g i n t h e m a s s i ve l i n e t h at forms outside the bagel shop.

But the monthslong hype surrounding Hudson House h a s d raw n i t s o w n c r o w d . S o m e n e i g h b o r s h ave s h a r e d o n s o c i a l m e d i a t h at t h e r e s t a u ra n t o f t e n appears too crowded. Collins says restaurant staff seat guests in every other booth and do not allow people to wait in the lobby for a table.

“We’re struggling like ever yone else, but we do the best we can for our guests,” Collins says.

H u d s o n H o u s e ’s d a i l y h a p p y hour from 3-6 p.m. is popular for

its half-price drinks, oysters and famous cheeseburger, but neighbors hoping to avoid groups may want to skip happy hour and miss other peak dining times. Customers can socialize with their pandemic pod in the Pineapple Room, a private dining nook that seats eight guests.

Not willing to brave indoor dining just yet? Hudson House prepped for an extensive to-go business before opening. Food or der ed onl in e is available for takeout and delivery via UberEats. “ We’ve been so well accepted,” C o l l i n s s ay s . “ We d o n’ t w a n t t o disappoint. We tr y to be the best restaurant in town.”

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portraits When Dallas County implemented its shelter-in-place order last March, local photographers went to work documenting the unprecedented moment. They brought light-hearted, socially distanced photo shoots right to neighbors’ front porches. We caught up with three photo subjects to find out how life is going one year later.

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The Kuos How it started: Chrissy Kuo had weeks of catering jobs lined up for her small, seasonal business, Snowbaby, when Dallas County implemented its shelter-inplace order. County rules also barred her from serving Snowbaby’s delectable shave-ice creations in the storefront on Gaston Avenue. Her husband, Alex, was out of work too when his international business trips were canceled because o f t r av e l r e s t r i c t i o n s . T h e i r k i d s were initially thrilled when Dallas ISD extended spring break, but their excitement waned when they realized they’d be learning virtually for the rest of the semester. “We helped them get started,” Kuo says, “ but reality set in, and we couldn’t just sit next to them to make sure they’re paying attention.” Kuo got a loan from the Paycheck Protec tion Program, but i t w a s n’ t e n o u g h t o c o v e r r e n t a t t h e L a k e w o o d S h o p p i n g C e n t e r. “ I t ’s b e e n d e v a s t a t i n g f o r s m a l l businesses,” she says.

How it’s going: Restaurants reopened at limited capacity in May, but foot traffic at the Lakewood Shopping Center remains

low, especially with the loss of Penne Pomodoro and Kozy Kitchen. Like many other businesses, Kuo tried a takeout and deliver y model, but it wasn’t enough. She found a used snow cone trailer on Facebook and took her shop mobile. From the Snowbaby mobile, customers can order the most popular seasonal flavors, toppings and drizzles. She was briefly unable to work when she tested positive for a mild case of the virus. Her husband and kids never got it. Her kids are back in school at Lakewood Elementary with a mix of in-person and online learning.

“School is more than just school,” Kuo says. “It’s social and handling situations with people. That’s what you don’t have with online learning.”

On the bright side: “We get to spend more time together as a family,” Kuo says. “We’ve learned to be patient and go outside more. We’re able to adjust and be flexible.”

The future: “My hope for this year is that we all understand that [COVID] is out there, practice regular sanitation guidelines, but live your life,” Kuo says.

About the photographer: When Julia Newman moved from New York to East Dallas last March, she launched the Front Steps Project, which provided families with porch portraits in exchange for a donation to the North Texas Food Bank. The project became so popular that she expanded her reach to Lake Highlands, Preston Hollow, Oak Lawn and Uptown. More than 700 families participated in the project, which raised more than $30,000 for the food bank. Newman adapted the session to a bi-annual offering called the Monarch & Maple Series, which visits Dallas neighborhoods in the spring and fall. Newman lives in the Hollywood-Santa Monica neighborhood with her husband and two children. She plans to open a full-time studio this spring.

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Casey, Chelsea (pregnant with baby Landry) and dogs: Doak and Bodi

The Smiths How it started: Chelsea Smith wasn’t particularly concerned when Dallas shut down about three weeks before her baby shower, scheduled for early April. “Everyone was like, ‘It’s fine.

We’ ll still get together,’” she says.

“But that didn’t happen.” They met virtually instead, and a few friends celebrated the mom-to-be with a drive-by shower. “That was super fun because people made me feel special,” Smith says. The Casa Loma neighbor was in the third trimester of pregnancy with

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her first child when the pandemic hit. Hospital rules prohibited her husband from attending her appointments, and the birth classes the couple planned on attending were canceled. In lieu of taking maternity pictures, the Smiths opted for a porch portrait to document the special time in their lives

How it’s going: Landry was born May 28 via cesarean section. “I say [I had a C-section] because Landry was

sad her dad couldn’t see her in the appointments,” Smith says.

Smith’s parents met Landry when the couple brought her home from the hospital, but they didn’t have visitors for the next few months.

Neighbors made them meals and dropped them off on the front porch. “Looking back, it seems extreme, but it was just the not knowing,” Smith says. A handful of friends have seen Landry at a distance with masks on, but most people haven’t held her. Smith, who works in sales at long-term care facilities in Texas, is no longer

Red Sun Landscapes traveling for work. She is doing her job primarily on Zoom. “Being a mom and working full time has its challenging moments, but hearing a baby cry in the background is kind of the norm nowadays,” she says.

Her husband, who works in medical device sales, had an extended leave when hospitals halted elective surgeries but is back to work, often wearing a full cleanroom suit.

“COVID has been very real because we are in the health care industry,” Smith says.

“It’s interesting how quickly you adjust to narrowing your world, quickly realizing what you do and don’t need. We eat meals at home. Going to Target or the grocery store is now a luxury. Our dogs need a ton of exercise, so we go on multiple walks a day. The dogs have been winning out of this whole thing. Landry’s crawling now, and I think they’re excited that she’s a new friend.”

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because of COVID-related travel restrictions, the Clarks subleased their home in Belmont until they could move into their new place.

The home market was booming despite the pandemic, and Clark, a real estate agent, had several listings. She adjusted to a virtual market, posting videos online and conducting virtual tours. “It was crazy trying to deal with increased

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T H EY ’ R E FAST, W E ’ R E F U R I OUS How street racing and intersection takeovers became a neighborhood problem Story by CONNOR HENRY

YOU CA N H E A R I T F RO M M I L ES AWAY. Engines roaring, tires screeching and spewing clouds of smoke, spectators yelling and cheering.

Sometimes fireworks and gunshots ring out when the crowd gets especially excited.

Reports of street racing from the Dallas Police Department shot up to 8,441 in 2020, from 4,867 the previous year. 911 calls related to speeding and racing have increased every year since 2016.

Metrics from the first part of 2021 show no signs of decreasing.

“My No. 1 issue by far, and not even close to anything else, is street racing and police response to it,” District 14 City Councilman David Blewett says in a recent meeting. “I’ve been getting constituent complaints for upward of 12 months now.”

Street racing and car stunts are by no means new phenomena, but last year, intersection takeovers, excessive speeding and extremely loud vehicles started to infiltrate downtown. People noticed the problem, and DPD patrols increased. Lane

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reductions at key intersections and temporary stop signs were implemented to calm traffic.

“Curbing street racing in the c i ty b e c a m e a p r i o r i ty, a n d i t worked,” Councilman Chad West says. “But, since it worked, it got pushed to the neighborhoods.”

DPD’s limited resources mean officers find it hard to keep up.

Blewett says on any given weekend, there could be 1,000-2,000 racers in the city. Dallas has about 1,600 traffic signals, so there are plenty of potential takeover sites.

Also hampering DPD is a strict policy on high-speed pursuit, revised in 2011 after it was determined that high-speed chases, often over misdemeanor offenses, result in increased injuries and deaths. Now, officers only engage in pursuit when they can identify a threat of physical force or violence.

And, like almost every other aspect of life, COVID-19 has played a part.

“The pandemic has greatly exacerbated this,” Blewett says. “It’s mostly younger people who are stuck at home, some not able to go

to work or school. They’re looking for fun and action and not having many options.”

At times, crashes related to racing and drifting in intersections have resulted in property damage, injury and even death for participants and innocent bystanders.

An off-duty police officer died in late 2019 after a racing-related crash near White Rock Lake.

Incidents have residents stirred up. In April, neighbor Jeff Auvenshine was on his way home from grocery shopping when he found himself with a front-seat view of a takeover at the Skillman and Live Oak intersection. Within seconds, cars were spinning out in front of him. He posted videos on Twitter.

“It was actually quite terrifying because some cars were getting a little too close for comfort. One wrong move and you’re done,” he says. “Anyone on the side of the road could have been hit or one of us in one of the cars.”

As sirens got closer, spectators jumped into moving cars through the windows, he says.

“It was quite the scene.”

RAC I N G V E RSUS TA K EOV E RS Labeling it all as “street racing” is oversimplification.

“There’s actual street racing, and then there’s the parking lot takeovers and highway-takeover group,” says a professional hot rod shop manager who did not want his name used.

He says he was into cars when he was a kid, but he first became involved with street racing when he was a teenager.

“I used to go out with my friend’s dad,” he says. “We’d go out to the track, and then after, go out to the street and try to find street races.”

Street races happened off the main roads and usually late at night, the manager says. He got serious about it when he turned 16 and got his own car. “ That’s what I would spend my money on,” he says. “I’ve done every aspect of it: the paint, chassis, motors, interior.”

To him, street racing is nothing like the intersection takeovers.

“That’s more of a gathering of people with cars, and those are the ones that end up giving everyone a bad name,” he says. “Those are the ones that are out of control.”

T he takeovers, also known as slideshows, involve cars blocking an intersection or parking lot. They attract people mostly under the age of 25. Drivers swing cars around in circles — burning rubber — often coming close to spectators. These events tend to draw larger crowds.

A Lake Highlands resident who sometimes goes to takeovers tells a different story.

“They don’t let just anyone go in the pit, the middle of the group, where drivers do doughnuts,” says the neighbor, who didn’t want to be identified. “It’s only extremely good drivers. They go and practice all the time.”

He says he stumbled across his

A car peels out at a blocked intersection by U.S. Highway 75 while a passenger hangs out the side window holding a flag.

first takeover by accident, when he was out late one night.

“I was curious about it, so I looked on social media, and I saw some a c c o u n t s . Yo u h av e t o m e s s a ge proof that you saw street racing or something that proves you’re not gonna rat them out to get in some groups,” he says. “I’m not a car guy myself. I just get bored and want to go watch it.”

Takeovers are typically organized on social media. Private Instagram accounts post scheduled events, and people can communicate through direct messaging which cars will block off which streets and who will be posted where to watch for police.

“Street racing people are smart.

T h e y ’r e i n n o vat i ve , a n d t h e y ’ ve adapted around our tactics,” Blewett says. “[Police] will try to get there before they block off the highway.

All you can do is keep them moving rather than allow them to take over the intersection because they haven’t broken a law yet.”

Blewett doesn’t see law enforcement as the only method of curtailing reckless driving.

“There’s a PR war that we need to be involved in because right now, the kids who are doing this, they just think it’s fun. They don’t think it’s

dangerous,” he says.

DPD reporting doesn’t differentiate between street racing and sliding, so it’s hard to say which is more prevalent or more dangerous.

Taken together, though, reckless driving has taken over Dallas. In a recent public safety town hall, Jon Fortune, assistant city manager for public safety, says that in 2020, DPD issued more than 4,000 hazardous citations, 10,000 regular citations and 600 spectator citations. Officers have made more than 1,200 arrests related to reckless driving. Police towed nearly 700 vehicles and recovered 34 stolen vehicles during that period.

In May 2020, City Council passed an ordinance to impound cars and ticket spectators. Even though there was an uptick in citations, there was no noticeable decrease in behavior, Councilwoman Jennifer Staubach Gates says.

With DPD’s policy on pursuit, drivers typically aren’t caught.

When they are, they face relatively low fines. Their vehicles are impounded, but the perpetrators have to be convicted for their cars to be seized, and it can take multiple convictions for that to happen.

Street racing is currently a priority two call, which means a 12-minute response time for officers to get to the scene.

Some at Dallas City Hall want the Texas Legislature to change laws to make it easier to seize cars and punish offenders.

“If we were seizing more cars, these guys would think it’s not worth it because that’s a pretty heavy penalty,” Blewett says. “However, my solution to anything is a carrot and a stick.

We can keep using sticks and raising the pain, but at some point … is there a carrot to incentivize them to use this energy and do it in a safe way?”

CA R ROTS A N D ST I C KS That’s the view shared by many in the car scene. Ricardo Anderson sent an email to Blewett last year identifying himself as a swinger and asking for help in creating a “special spot” to get swingers off the streets. “ Trust me, we getting tired of running from y’all,” he wrote. “Us swingers want to be safe as well, left alone in peace. We previously had a secret spot that DPD found and decided to raid a few months back.

We just want our spot back.”

There’s a petition on Change.org from TSNLS Dallas, an Instagram account that posts videos of street racing, requesting “a legal lot to slide so NOBODY gets hurt.” The petition had 1,452 signatures as of mid-February.

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people can race and slide without endangering residents sounds promising, but endorsing a space like that is tricky. There isn’t much City Council interest in cooperating with street racers and sliders.

“It’s problematic for us to bless this because we’re going to be liable in case anything bad happens,” Blewett says.

Even if designating a spot relieves the problem, there’s no immediate relief.

One strategy that has seen some success was implemented on Lower Greenville, where the street was reduced from four lanes to two. The average speed on Greenville Avenue dropped by about 15 mph, and all crimes fell by 80 percent, according to the Project for Public Spaces website.

Road dieting, another term for lane reduction, was also temporarily implemented in Oak Cliff along Hampton Road, a busy thoroughfare that sees excessive speeding and intersection takeovers. Using traffic cones, the six-lane road was reduced to four lanes on the weekends, which pushed traffic together and effectively slowed drivers. With the road diet, Hampton saw about a 75 percent decrease in 911 calls related to street blockage and a 65 percent decrease in calls related to street racing.

Similar lane reduction with traffic cones is planned for the Garland-Gaston-Grand intersec tion sometime this spring.

“We’re trying, and we’re experimenting in different parts of the city to see which [strategy] works where,” says Ghassan Khankarli, assistant director of the transportation department, in a recent meeting about racing on Skillman Street.

“One treatment in one area works, but it might not work in another area. Or we might need a hybrid.

We’re trying to come up with the best solutions.”

Meanwhile, DPD is exploring the expansion of intel and surveillance techniques, and the City is conducting traffic studies to diagnose problem areas. The Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan, Traffic Management Toolkit and the Connect Dallas Strategic Mobility Plan aim to comprehensively tackle Dallas street safety.

“I am actively looking for creative solutions,” Blewett says. “Whether it’s a solution coming from DPD, a reporter or other citizens. I’m sure t’s out there, and I’m open to it.”

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I M P ROV I N G SO PAC T RA I L N EW L I G H T I N G, PAT H S A N D W I L D F LOW E RS CO N N ECT T H I S T RA I L W I T H SU R ROU N D I N G N E I G H BO R H O O DS

W H AT A R E T H E C I T Y ’S P L A N S FO R T H I S E AST DA L L AS H I K I N G A N D B I K I N G T RA I L? Story by ELIZABETH UCLÉS / Illustration by JESSICA TURNER

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various neighborhoods, schools, parks and SOPAC TRAIL and its surrounding areas commercial centers. The PID has several are receiving major lighting and pedestrian projects in the works to further connect the improvements this year. trail and the community.

The City Council and the Lake Highlands Another partnership with the City and the Public Improvement District approved North Central Texas Council of Governments a partnership agreement, with the City plans to revamp the Park Lane corridor, accepting a $122,000 donation from the PID Whitley says. to cover its share of new SoPac Trail lighting.

“If you’re a pedestrian, it’s a pretty dodgy When the trail was first developed more place to get across,” he says. “We have two than 10 years ago, Dallas County built the schools right there at that location. We’re foundation for lights, but there was no making sure that kids have budget to install them, safe access back and forth says David Whitley, Lake “A lot of folks who live from school.”

Highlands PID executive possible public plaza for director. and work here might theA Park Lane area is also “We’ve been working being negotiated with the with the City to try and either walk or bike to City, Whitley says. figure that out because that’s something that we where they’re needing Later this spring, SoPac pedestrians and bikers should feel is important for folks see colorful blooms along the to go.” to be able to really use that trail. In December, the PID’s trail,” he says.

Beautification Committee The PID completed planted wildflower seeds. design for more than 100 lights, Friends of the SoPac Trail are with installation underway also planning for additional and expected to be completed amenities, such as a butterfly this year, Whitley says. Lights garden, benches and trash will be added on the trail from bins, along the trail.

Skillman Street to Greenville “We’re starting to think Avenue. about some quick wins that can The PID also agreed to take over make a big difference,” Whitley enhanced trail operations and says. “We’re also thinking about maintenance, Whitley says, in addition to some public art opportunities the baseline work provided by the City. that we can start to introduce to “We’ve got the opportunity to come the trail corridor as well.” in and direct some of our capital Executing these projects will help expenditures toward additional trail address some of the surrounding improvements, like looking at specific neighorhoods’ needs, Whitley says. trailheads and figuring out if we want to put “We’re really trying to think some amenities there to better connect those big picture and think about how to the neighborhoods, as well as doing some all of these investments can work programming and events,” Whitley says. together,” he says. “A lot of folks who The 4.7-mile Southern Pacific, or SoPac, live and work here might either walk trail was built in a former railroad corridor. or bike to where they’re needing to It stretches from Moss Park in Lake go. Making sure there’s somewhere Highlands to the western shore of White safe for them to do that is a priority.

Rock Lake, where it connects with the White It’s very important for the livability of the Rock Lake and Santa Fe trails. neighborhood.”

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OUR NEIGHBORHOOD

By PATTI VINSON Photo by CARLY MAY

I love Liesl Adventures of Miss Fussy Britches and Ollie the goat

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t’s a brisk winter’s day. A woman wearing bright yellow galoshes — her hair sticking out every which way — is desperately trying to cajole her pet turkey off a neighbor’s roof when her neighbor alerts her, “Hey, is that your goat? He got out.”

A scene from an old episode of I Love Lucy? More like I Love Liesl, as in Liesl McQuillan, a Junius Heights neighbor and animal lover extraordinaire.

How she came to add a pet turkey and goat to her menagerie of six chickens, three cats, one bunny and a cockatiel are stories in and of themselves. Suffice to say that Miss Fussy Britches — for that is the turkey’s name — should buy a lottery ticket or head to a casino. She is hands down the luckiest turkey on the planet, having been rescued, ironically, on Thanksgiving Eve and now enjoying a cushy and loving life with McQuillan.

The blue slate turkey was spotted aimlessly wandering about a parking lot in a Plano industrial area. A friend texted McQuillan, who rushed out within minutes. When a search for its owner turned up nothing, McQuillan brought her home to East Dallas.

“The moment I saw her, I knew she was my girl. I fell in love with her immediately,” McQuillan says.

Miss Fussy Britches was in perfect condition, very healthy, but there was talk of Rogers Wildlife Rehab Center taking her in.

“But I loved her too much to let her go,” she says.

It worked out. Although she’s not exactly trained, the turkey makes up for it in the affection department.

“If I put her on my chest, she’ll lay her

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Liesl McQuillan cuddles her pet turkey while ensuring Ollie the goat gets equal affection.

head on my shoulder and go to sleep,” McQuillan says. “Miss Fussy Britches is very cuddly. She will sit down in front of you as you are walking, demanding to be picked up. She is the sweetest animal.”

But like any pet, she has her moments.

“She is also spoiled and will bark all day until she gets her way,” McQuillan says.

“Her way usually involves my going out and spending time with her.”

She’s also an escape artist. Miss Fussy Britches had hopped a couple of fences, found a high perch and proceeded to “bark” at her person to rescue her.

McQuillan spotted her on a neighbor’s carport roof. The neighbor kindly brought out a tall ladder, allowing easier access to the wayward turkey. But unbeknownst to her, McQuillan had left her gate open. The helpful neighbor noticed a goat wandering the alley, and, of course, it belonged to McQuillan. While she rounded up her goat, the neighbor retrieved the turkey.

About that goat. His name is Ollie, a nod to Oliver Hardy. He, too, is a rescue.

Another family had him for a while but could no longer keep him, so McQuillan stepped in.

“I ran out to their house after work one night and put him in my Prius and

brought him home. I have always wanted a goat to frolic with, though, I must admit that frolicking is hard when your goat continually tries to eat your hair,” she says.

Is Ollie trained? “Not at all,” McQuillan says. But, like Miss Fussy Britches, he makes up for it with his personality.

“Ollie is a people goat,” McQuillan says.

“He wants nothing more than to be with me. He hangs out by the backdoor all day, looking at me dolefully.”

McQuillan’s unusual pets receive a lot of attention and interest, and many folks express a desire to meet them.

The occasional wild chases down alleys and high-ladder rescues off roofs notwithstanding, our neighborhood animal lover insists her menagerie offers her peace.

McQuillan spends her days in prisons and parole offices, working as a therapist with sex offenders.

“Then, I get to come home to the goofball animals and be loved unconditionally, for no good reason,” McQuillan says. “I know it all sounds a little wild, but I wouldn’t want it any other way.”

PATTI VINSON is a guest writer who has lived in East Dallas for more than 20 years. She’s written for the Advocate and Real Simple magazine.

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The failure of empathy Rea d t h e B i b l e to i nvo ke G o d ’s a i d fo r o n e a n o t h e r

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ll religions cite their scriptures as authoritative for their engagement with the world. But how? It’s easier said than done.

Abraham Lincoln said during his second inaugural address about those with Union and Confederate sympathies: “Both read the same Bible and pray to the same God; and each invokes His aid against the other. How could that be?”

We find the same challenge today among those who read the same Bible with respect to cultural and political challenges. One group reads the Bible to defend law and order, while the other sees it as inspiration for perpe tual change. T he former sees faith as a stabilizing force to protect l o n g s t a n d i n g va l u e s , t h e l att e r a s impetus for liberation from all forms of discrimination.

On any given Sabbath, preachers will hold forth on texts common to everyone in their pews, and yet, they will find different lessons to apply.

The faithful struggle to know how to read the Bible when even the faith professionals differ on how to interpret it.

Truth is, both are wrong when they r e a d s c r i p t u r e i n a w ay t h a t o n l y conforms to one approach. The Bible is the record of dramatic deliverance of captives, with a bias toward the vulnerable, and a radical assertion of human dignity and equality. It is also a book of blessing, with a vision of quotidian grace and a collection of wisdom for everyday living. It’s about freedom and discipline, salvation and virtue.

In her book, Who Stole My Bible, the Rev. Jennifer Butler says that “G od charges us to have historical empathy.”

That is, we should read the Bible with a view of divine sympathy for those “at the bottom of the power pyramid — the slaves, the strangers, the immigrants, t h e p o o r, t h e w i d o w s .” T h i s , s h e says, “frees us from the deception

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of inevitability, the naïve idea that humanity is always progressing.

Instead, Scripture teaches us to be vigilant so we can help advance God’s vision for humanity.”

At the same time, the Bible provides guidance for those in positions of power, privilege and prosperity. They are to use their influence selflessly and resources generously to serve the common good and to create conditions for human flourishing. Wealth and social capital are not themselves condemned, but the use of them to game justice and opportunity in their favor while denying it to others is judged harshly.

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At the root of problems that beset faith communities today, including the ways we participate in the public square and advocate for social and e c o n o m i c p o l i c y, i s t h e f a i l u r e o f empathy, as Butler puts it. But it goes both ways. Demonizing the “other” is ruinous to our communal life and the public good. Whether fueled by envy of those who have much or by denigrating those who have little, if we can’t see ourselves in others, we can’t live together as neighbors or friends.

Wouldn’t it be something if we could learn to read the Bible to invoke God’s aid for, instead of against, each other?

GEORGE MASON is pastor of Wilshire Baptist Church, president of Faith Commons and host of the “Good God” podcast. The Worship section is underwritten by Advocate Publishing and the neighborhood businesses and churches listed here. For information about helping support the Worship section, call 214.560.4202.

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Let Us Tackle Your To-Do List! ❚ Drywall ❚ Doors ❚ Senior Safety

❚ Carpentry ❚ Small & Odd Jobs ❚ And More!

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Locally owned and independently operated Franchise. Licensed & insured.

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• Tubs, Tiles or Sinks • Cultured Marble • Kitchen Countertops

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HOUSE PAINTING 972-6-PAINT-1 Int/Ext Paint & Drywall.

A+ Quality. Call Kirk Evans 972-672-4681.

LAWNS, GARDENS & TREES

#1 WHITE ROCK TREE WIZARDS BENJAMIN’S PAINTING SERVICE Professional Professionals, Experts, Artists. Trim, Remove, Work At Reasonable Prices. 214-725-6768 Cabling, Bracing/Bolting. Cavity-Fill Stump Grind.

MANNY’S PAINTING HOMEWORKS. Emergencies, Hazards. Insd. Free Est. INT/EXT. Carpentry, Drywall, Reprs, Fence, 972-803-6313. arborwizard.com Deck. 20 Yrs. Exp. 214-334-2160 A BETTER TREE MAN Trims, Removals, Insd. 18 RAMON’S INT/EXT PAINT Yrs Exp. Roberts Tree Service. 214-808-8925 Sheetrock, Repairs. 214-679-4513 CHUPIK TREE SERVICE TEXAS BEST REPAINTING Trim, Remove, Stump Grind. Free Est. Residential. Interior Design Insured. 214-823-6463 Remodel, Carpentry, Repairs Mike. 214-527-4168. accredited BBB DALLAS K.D.R.SERVICES • 214-349-0914 Lawn Service & Landscape Installation

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LAWNS, GARDENS & TREES HELP WANTED Cole's Lawn Care 214-327-3923 Experience & Transportation Required HOLMAN IRRIGATION Sprinkler & Valve Repair/ Rebuild Older Systems. Lic. #1742. 214-398-8061

PET SERVICES WINSTON ABBEY PETS Loving Care for Your Fur Babies, Dog Walking, Pet Sitting, etc. Insured & Bonded, winstonabbey.com, 214-808-8993

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MAYA TREE SERVICE Tree Trim/Remove. Lawn Maintenance. Resd/ Commcl.Insd. CC’s Accptd. mayatreeservice.com 214-924-7058 214-770-2435

AC PLUMBING Repairs, Fixtures, Senior Discounts. Gary Campbell. 214-321-5943

MONSTER TREE SERVICE DALLAS Certified Arborists, Fully Insured 469.983.1060

STAGGS PLUMBING Water Heaters, Sewer Backups, Water Leaks.

All Plumbing Repairs. 972-379-4000

NEW LEAF TREE, LLC Honest, Modern, Safety Minded.

214-850-1528

THE PLUMBING MANN LLC Women Owned, Family Operated For all Your Plumbing Needs RMP/Master-14240 Insured.

Veterans And Senior discount. 214-327-8349

PAT TORRES 214-388-1850 Lawn Service & Tree Care. 28 Yrs. Complete Landscape Renovation. New Fence Install & Brick Repair.

Concrete Removal and Gutter Cleaning.

RED SUN LANDSCAPES • 214-935-9779 RedSunLandscapes.com TAYLOR MADE IRRIGATION Repairs, service, drains. 30+ years exp. Ll 6295 469-853-2326. John WALTON’S GARDEN CENTER Stop in for home decor, candles, house plants, succulents and more. It’s time to plan for spring.

Call us for design, prep and plantings!

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ANDREWS PLUMBING • 214-354-8521 # M37740 Insured. Any plumbing issues.

Water Heaters Gas leak detection & repair AC/ Furnace repair & installation Touchless replace with stoppages Water leak detection & repairs

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TK REMODELING 972-533-2872 Complete Full Service Repairs,Kitchen & Bath Remodeling. Restoration. Name it -We do it. dallas.tkremodelingcontractors.com MP ARCHITECTURAL Design & Construction. mattandpaul.com 214-226-1186 O’BRIEN GROUP INC. Remodeling Dallas For Over 24 Years www.ObrienGroupInc.com 214-341-1448 RENOVATE DALLAS renovatedallas.com 214-403-7247

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Commercial/Residential

LEGAL SERVICES A WILL? THERE IS A WAY! Estate/Probate matters.maryglennattorney.com 214-802-6768

PEST CONTROL MCDANIEL PEST CONTROL Prices Start at $85 + Tax For General Treatment.

Average Home-Interior/Exterior & Attached Garage.

Quotes For Other Services.

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C.A.S. BOOKKEEPING SERVICES Personal/Small Business. Payroll, Accounting, Organizing, Consult. Cindy 214-577-7450

ESTATE HOME NEEDS TO BE SOLD? Facing forclosure? IG Heron Homes Call Ricardo Garza @ 469-426-7839 RENOVATE DALLAS renovatedallas.com 214-403-7247 WHITE ROCK LAKE AREA Duplex Avail. Now. 214-918-5178

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CURIOSITIES Curious goods, for Curious people.

Do antiques get your motor running?

Come see what we have in store for you.

We’re open Monday thru Saturday 11-5, Sunday 12-5.

Offering a masked environment for shoppers as well as curbside service.

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Mon. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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With its blend of citrus and sugar notes Carpri Blue’s Volcano candle has a cult following. Get the new “Aqua” jar or the Classic Blue or White jars at The Store!

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Don’t panic! Let a seasoned pro be the interface between you & that pesky windows computer. Hardware & software installation, troubleshooting, training, $60/hour — one hour minimum.

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Photography courtesy of Stephanie Taylor.

A Lakewood designer whose handbags have been carried by Brooke Shields and Katie Couric launched a new line after a yearslong hiatus.

Neighbor Stephanie Taylor began designing and selling tote bags in the early 2000s. They quickly gained a following across the United States, but Taylor wanted to spend more time with her growing family and stepped away from the business.

“I was doing great, but I had a newborn and a 2-year-old,” she says. “It was growing quickly, and I had to make a decision on how much focus I’d have on my children. I was still sketching and doing things behind the scenes.

My kids are in high school now, and I want to pursue my dreams.”

The new line is called the Cameron, named after her first child. It features Italian and Argentine leather and multiple interior pockets, which made her bags must-have items in the early 2000s. Taylor plans on launching the Cameron in new colors, a Cameron mini and multicolored tassels that can be attached to any of the bags.

“It’s fun to have my kids involved,” Taylor says.

“They can see what it’s like to start from scratch.

It helps them see I can do other jobs other than mom.”

Find the bags exclusively at taylorbags.com or Talulah & HESS, 5810 Live Oak St. NEW GREATER EAST DALLAS CHAMBER MEMBERS: DFW Security, 2533 E. Loop 820. Mike Luinstra provides alarm monitoring and automation systems for homes and businesses.

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FENCES AND OUTDOOR LIVING Read the Lakewood Advocate this century? You’ve probably seen an ad for Charlie Hooker’s Old Gate Fence Company. Charlie is a Master Carpenter and has built artisan fences and pergolas in Dallas for over 25 years. This year, Old Gate joined forces with Charlie’s son Cahill’s company, Veritas Roofing. The Father-Son duo are proud to be working together and want to talk with you about designing your outdoor entertainment space.

From: Cahill Hooker cahill@veritasroofingtx.com Subject: Old Gate Fence Ad Date: February 12, 2021 at 4:53 PM To: Prio Berger pberger@advocatemag.com

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Read the Lakewood Advocate this century? You’ve probably seen an ad for Charlie Hooker’s Old Gate Fence Company. Charlie is a Master Carpenter and has built arDsan fences and pergolas in Dallas for over 25 years. This year, Old Gate joined forces with Charlie’s son Cahill’s company, Veritas Roofing. The Father-Son duo are proud to be working together and want to talk with you about designing your outdoor entertainment space.

Phone number

214-316-0153 Cahill

214-766-6422 Charlie Website

oldgatefence.com

oldgatefence.com 214-316-0153 Cahill 214-766-6422 Charlie

FULL SERVICE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Over 50 years of combined knowledge and experience ensures your project is completed safely, on time and within budget.

We are one of the only full service electrical contractors for all your electrical needs — architectural lighting design to commercial and residential electrical to lighting control.

Our knowledgeable and courteous team ensures your electrical and lighting experience is pleasant from scheduling to completion and meets all NEC codes.

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ROOFING & RESTORATION Veritas Roofing, owned by Bishop Lynch alumni Cahill Hooker & John Koepp, serves commercial and residential clients in the greater DFW area providing storm restoration, roof repairs, & roof replacement. Veritas prides itself on its commitment to quality and unmatched Lifetime Labor Warranty. Check out their Google reviews, then call Veritas to know the TRUTH about your roof! veritasroofingtx.com 214-432-2134 817-455-0117

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OUTDOOR LIVING The O’Brien Group has been building and remodeling in East Dallas for over 24 years and offers full Construction services for all aspects of your home. From a new custom kitchen, bathroom remodels, whole house renovations, adding new spaces onto your home or outdoors. Shannon O’Brien is the owner and operator. As a carpenter he pays close attention to all details of all phases of the process for high end results. We work closely with our interior designers, architects and engineers to make your dreams become reality.

OBrienGroupInc.com 214-341-1448

Your Home Need An Update? We Can Help With All Your Exterior Needs.

For windows, roofs, siding, repairs, exterior paint, gutters, custom doors and porch columns you have come to the right place. Getting started is as simple as setting up a free consultation with us. It is how we make sure you get what fits your style and your budget.

Local, Licensed, Insured.

Lake Highlands Resident Joe Clifford 469-291-7039 exteriorscc.net Showroom:10420 Plano Rd. #112

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NATIONALLY HONORED, NEIGHBORHOOD FOCUSED A national remodeling award for a neighborhood remodeler owned and operated by women? That’s right: Kitchen Design Concepts, East Dallas’ most buzzed-about remodelers, just won a national remodeler of the year award from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). KDC’s staff guides clients through every step of the process, from design to financing to construction. Ask about remodeling any room, or your entire home.

Clients say “on time and on budget” best-describes Kitchen Design Concepts’ work.

214.390.8700 • kitchendesignconcepts.com

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The spring real estate market is upon us, and if you’re considering buying or selling in the next few months, now is the time to prepare. The key to any successful transaction is a full time team of professionals with neighborhood expertise, as well as creative sales strategies and a strong network.

If you see a move ahead in 2021, we would love the privilege of working with you.

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915 Cordova Street

4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHS| 4,410 SQ. FT. | $1,500,000

4 BEDROOMS | 2 BEDROOMS | 2,596 SQ. FT. | $899,000

5 BEDROOMS | 3.1 BATHS | 2,850 SQ. FT. | $850,000

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623 Tenison Memorial Drive

725 N. Glasgow Drive

5819 Sandhurst Lane, Unit B

3 BEDROOMS | 2.1 BATHS | 2,014 SQ. FT. | $749,000

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