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Vol. 6, No. 10: Section One | Neighborhood News | Community Calendar and Food Guide | Local Arts | Opinions

COMMUNITY NEWS Celebrate Easter at Turtle Creek Park

ENVIRONMENT

World’s largest environmental experience coming

By Karen Fleig On Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28 at Fair Park, Dallas hosts Earthx2019 with dozens of expo activities, more than 600 exhibitors, hundreds of expert speakers, nine conferences, evening banquets, an auto show, the world’s largest environmental interactive virtual reality zone, a film festival and much more.

Earthx2019 welcomes all points of view and invites everyone to come to the event this weekend at Fair Park.

Earthx2019 advocates change and making changes in lifestyles.

As founder Trammell S. Crow recently said, “You don’t have to believe in climate change to be an environmentalist.” EarthX is a place where a balanced platform can be presented without blame or shame.

Here are some of the events provided at EarthX: Family fun. There is an entire section in the Food & Fiber Pavilion for kids and numerous activities including Tree World, Storytime Garden, bird shows and more.

EarthxExpo activities. Tree World • DIY Tiny Homes • Scuba Diving • EarthxKids • Community Cycling Bike Ride • Cowboys Hall of Fame Trailer • National Geographic Photo Ark • Smithsonian “Outbreak” Exhibit • Face Painting • Temporary Tattoos • Herb Shapiro Art Activism • Art 4 Dumpsters

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Earthx2019 opens at Fair Park on Friday, April 26 and runs through the weekend.

• The Great Seed Bomb • Tai Chi • Yoga • Goat Yoga • Tiny Homes • Perot Tech Truck • Fly Fishing • Solar Rollers • Solar Car Challenge • Tesla Owners Club of North Texas • Ride and Drive • Big Thought Bus • Giant Parachute Activity by DISD • Food Tasting • Food Trucks • Science on a Sphere • Omni Globes • Dancing Exhibition • Soap Box Stage • Window to the Wild Bird Show • Green Library • Green Toy Booth • EarthxHome • Recycled Tire Shoe Demo • Garden Theater with Puppet Show • Bike Test Track • Sustainability Station • Live Music

Exhibitors. More than 600 exhibitors will be at Earthx2019 to let the world know about their organization's commitment to sustainable practices.

A complete list of exhibitors and booth locations is available at earthx.org.

Film festival. The film festival is going on now and continues with a screening on Wednesday, April 24 at the Dallas Farmers Market and a spotlight screening of Ben Masters’ “The River and the Wall” on Thursday, April 25 at the Perot Museum of Nature and ENVIRONMENT cont'd on page 5

‘Celebrate the Children’ features sculptures by Price

DAVID MULLEN

“Circle of Peace” is one of 25 bronze sculptures on display at the Dallas Arboretum through Oct. 15. juliette@coultergroup.com “Art is cathartic,” said sculptor Gary Lee Price.

“Art heals. I am inspired from my children and grandchildren. It’s fun to relive childhood through them.”

Now until Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Dallas Arboretum

Easter in the Park, hosted by the Turtle Creek Conservancy and the City of Dallas, will be held Sunday, April 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Turtle Creek Park (formerly Oak Lawn Park). Afternoon festivities include the famed “Pooch Parade,” live music by DJ Jennifer Miller, a free Easter Egg Hunt, a special appearance by the Easter Bunny and a variety of food trucks. – Adrian Palmer

‘Experience Lowest Greenville’ back

DALLAS ARBORETUM

By Juliette Coulter

TURTLE CREEK CONSERVANCY

and Botanical Garden at 8525 Garland Road presents “Celebrate the Children,” an art exhibition designed and created by Price. Guests can interact with beautiful, hand-crafted bronze sculptures of children, which are displayed throughout the garden. The exhibition is the focal point of “Summer at the Arboretum” that

features special events and “Family Fun Fridays” from June to August.

“Celebrate the Children” features more than 25 different, hand-produced bronze sculptures, many of which are of his own children. The 11-foot sculpture “Celebration!” features joyous children celebrating life and soaring around the globe. The exhibition encourages guests to revisit childhood memories such as singing Ring-Around-TheRosie in “Circle of Peace” with five children or playing in the grass near one of the four “Cartwheel” statues.

The pieces range from 2 feet to 7.5 feet tall with one sculpture weighing more than 1,300 pounds.

Dallas Arboretum Board Chairman Alan Walne said, “Thousands of Gary Lee Price’s sculptures are on display in public and private collections throughout the world, and now the public can see many of them up close.

You may remember his ‘Great Contributors’ bronze collection at the Dallas Arboretum in 2016. They were so popular that we are excited to welcome him back as he captures the true essence of passion in every sculpture.”

Price said, “Not only do I love the message and energy that great, positive art can put out into the world for our nourishment and sustainment. I love the very act itself of that creation. To be able to take an unidentifiable lump of clay and transform it into a shape that lifts and inspires others. I can scarcely put into words the joy that gives this sculptor.”

All of the Price sculptures on display are available for purchase, along with smaller versions in the Hoffman Family Gift Store. The Dallas Arboretum receives a portion of the proceeds. For more information, visit dallasarboretum.org.

On Saturday, April 27 at 10 a.m., the third annual “Experience Greenville Avenue” event takes place showcasing Greenville Avenue EXPERIENCE GREENVILLE AVENUE businesses.

Planned is a full day of food, drinks and activities. You can compete in a pizza box folding contest at GAPCo, do some rooftop yoga at HG Sply Co, design T-shirts at Bullzerk and learn to make dumplings at Gung Ho. The event is family friendly. – Ariana Hajibashi

Dallas celebrates jazz with film April’s Dallas Jazz Appreciation Month continues a month long celebration with the preview of “Bolden” at the USA Film Festival on Saturday, April 27 at 3 p.m. at the Angelika Film Center. Presented in conjunction with Sammons Jazz, the film Abramorama looks at the life of Buddy Bolden, the New Orleans trumpeter who has been called the inventor of jazz. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Apply at rsvp@sammonsartcenter.org.

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

Making eggs can be challenging

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com BREAKING NEWS: Dallas Mavericks center/forward Dirk Nowitzki is still retired. I jest, because the city gave a great send-off to the single best player in Dallas sports history and I loved to watch him play as much as anyone. The lights at Reunion Tower gleamed and the Omni Dallas celebrated Nowitzki’s legacy for his final game in Dallas. Even the Mavericks presentation was stirring and certainly well-deserved.

Not only did he play 21 seasons with one team, he won an MVP and an NBA Championship while in Dallas.

He never balked at needing more money or considered finishing his career with another team. It was not too long ago when Tony Dorsett was wearing a Denver Broncos jersey, and Emmitt Smith was finishing his playing days with the Arizona Cardinals. At least Tony Romo

put on a CBS blazer. Nowitzki got everything he earned and more, although the two-page spread shooting chart in the special section in the local daily paper last weekend may have been a bit much, if one could read it … I think I may have asked before how Eggland’s Best get their hens to lay eggs with their logo on it. But now an Easter (and marketing) thought.

Do sales of Eggland’s Best suffer during Easter? So many child artists are currently dying Easter eggs and certainly don’t want a corporate logo to interfere with their masterpiecDavid Mullen es … Another thought. I think the key to being an accomplished chef is the ability to properly use a whisk. I still haven’t figured it out. When I eat breakfast in the morning — when I eat breakfast in the morning — I like to make scrambled eggs or omelets. In fact, it is the only thing I can make. But I have yet to become the wizard of the whisk. I get

goo on the whisk and can’t seem to get the egg yolks the way I want them. So I just go back to basics. I just say “fork it”... I sometimes really live it up and add ham. I recently purchased a package of smoked ham, and the box stated “Now Better Smoke Flavor.” Wait, what? Isn’t that admission of guilt in that the previous ham did not have enough smoke? Domino’s Pizza, with more than $12.5 billion in annual sales, came out with an ad campaign recently stating that they had it all wrong and are going to fix things. You sold $12.5 billion worth of pizza and bread sticks!

What does that message say to the consumer? … I have never heard of Murray Sawchuck, aka Murray The Magician. But he has 1.3 million YouTube subscribers and more than one billion online views. Apparently, he is very popular or is it just an illusion??? Murray is coming to the metroplex for appearances at Hyena’s Comedy Club on Friday, May 10 through Sunday, May 12 ... According to a report from alarms.org, two of the safest colleges in America and two of the top three safest in Texas are on the Mexican border.

OPINION

William "Bubba" Flint — Special Contributor

Variables considered were campus size, location and culture.

All of the findings had been reported to the FBI. Laredo Community College was tops in Texas and number 15 nationally and El Paso Community College was third in the state and 27th nationwide … Texas still has some catching up to do ecologically. They are the 41st greenest state in the country. Metrics include environmental and residents’ environmental friendliness, total municipal solid waste per capita and energy-efficiency score to carbon-dioxide emissions per capita. No surprise that Vermont is number one.

But New York is number two,

The Good Word

God help us all

For me, forget the French fries

By Joe Ruzicka

By The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata

joe.c.ruzicka@gmail.com

Rector, Saint Michael and All Angels

A medium size McDonalds French fry serving yields 378 calories, 18 grams of fat and I am not a fan of the 50 grams of carbohydrates.

French fry. As the cheapest Impressive stats that don’t alternative to a healthy side offer much in the form of nudish, the French fry has rutrition. Add ketchup, gravy ined the American diet. Too and a bunch of salt and the Joe Ruzicka nutrition content is even much salt. Too many carbs.

Too easy to over consume. worse. Potatoes in general are It’s known as the great American on the lower end of the healthy vegevegetable imbalance. French fries and table spectrum. Overconsumption of their even saltier cousins, potato chips, fries can lead to obesity, high blood are to blame. It seems as if no one eats pressure, Type 2 diabetes and heart green leafy vegetables anymore. disease among the many health risks.

Contrary to popular belief, the In a recent study, the American name “French fry” and the food itself Journal of Clinical Nutrition found did not likely originate from France. that when controlling for other risk French fries are actually more of a factors, participants who ate fried poBelgian delicacy. Over there they are tatoes two to three times a week were known as “frites.” at a higher risk of mortality compared While no one really knows why with those who ate unfried potatoes. these potato slices have come to be Last time I checked, mortality was a known as French fries, one interesting pretty serious health risk. Let’s hope urban legend centers around World you don’t smoke cigarettes also.

War I. Anglo Saxon soldiers fighting on Thus, I try and avoid French fries the front lines noticed French speakevery time I eat out. I try and ask for a ing soldiers eating fries and thus began substitute such as a side salad or even calling them French fries. While those a steamed vegetable like broccoli. The soldiers were probably Belgian instead good news is I have found that most of French, the language barrier helped formal restaurants will oblige. With cement how Americans now call these the fast casual and fast food chains, I fried potato sticks. try to order only the main entrée and Over the course of the last centhen do a side salad à la carte. It may tury, Americans have consumed be more expensive than the combo French fries, along with their dasmeal, but at least it gives me some tardly mate ketchup, in astounding sense of satisfaction that everything I numbers. According to the National ate was not horrible for me.

Potato Council (and they should know), Of course, I am not perfect and Americans consumed on average 51 have breakdowns now and then. pounds per person of frozen potatoes Particularly at Whataburger. But that’s in 2017. The total amount of potatoes when I just order onion rings instead. consumed per person per year was I’m sure you’ll understand.

116 pounds with a majority of that Joe Ruzicka is a retired Naval Aviator being turned into French fries and and F-14 Tomcat RIO. He lives in Lakepotato chips. It’s no small secret that wood and yearns for the days of Nolan Ryan Americans love these starch bombs. fastballs.

CRIME WATCH

Burglary of a Building: Unknown suspect smashed the glass door, entered and stole medicine.

April 11 – 9:23 a.m.

2600 Block, Howell St. (75204) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s cellphone.

April 12 – 7:14 a.m.

4600 Block, Cole Ave. (75205) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

April 11 – 1:55 p.m.

3100 Block, Knox St. (75205) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke the complainant’s vehicle window and stole property.

April 12 – 4:54 p.m.

4400 Block, Dickason Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect used an unknown object to break into the complainant’s residence and steal property.

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April 11 – 7:30 p.m.

5800 Block, E. Mockingbird Ln. (75206) Burglary of a Habitation: The suspect forced entry into the complainant’s residence and stole property.

April 12 – 4:43 a.m.

3400 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75219)

proving that despite the size, there are chances for Texas to improve. In fairness, New York has the highest share of people that do not drive to work … This isn’t funny, but here is some news with bite. As I write this, we are celebrating National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Dallas is number five nationally in dog attacks on postal workers in a report released by the U.S. Postal Service, recognized experts in the field. The USPS is reporting that attacks are down, and they site new technology in helping reduce the potential peril from puppies. I didn’t know that “Beware of the Dog” signs have gone high-tech.

April 12 – 8:35 p.m.

500 Block, Crescent Ct. (75201) Theft of Property: Two unknown suspects stole the complainant’s property.

April 13 – 3:36 p.m.

11900 Block, Preston Rd.

(75230) Attempted Burglary of a Building: The suspect attempted to pry open the back door of the business, causing damage.

April 13 – 4:40 p.m.

3600 Block, Howell St. (75204) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect knocked out the window of the complainant’s locked vehicle and stole property.

April 13 – 4:55 p.m.

4000 Block, Prescott Ave. (75219) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole items from the complainant’s apartment mailbox.

April 13 – 8:51 p.m.

2900 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204) Assault: An unknown suspect threw the complainant to the ground and kicked the complainant multiple times.

For the first time ever, surveys show that there are as many atheists as Catholics and Evangelicals in the U.S. The number of “nones,” those adults who do not identify with any faith group (atheist, agnostic, etc.), has surged since the early 1970s, so now, they are statistically dead even with the other two largest faith groups.

I’m guessing this report doesn’t surprise you. It’s no secret that church attendance, and thus religious affiliation, has been declining for decades. The decline is across the board in every major U.S. religious group (the exception would be the very statistically small, yet growing, Muslim population). If you’re not active in a church, you might not be concerned with this decline. But you should be.

As religious affiliation declines, the rates of illness have climbed. In almost every health category, studies show that those who are connected to a faith community are healthier, happier and live longer. A recent Pew Research Center report shows that actively religious people are more likely than their non-religious neighbors to describe themselves as “very happy,” to join charitable and civic organizations, and to live longer.

The research doesn’t stop there.

Countless other studies and surveys have shown similar results. Psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky, a self-proclaimed atheist, reports that, “If you are having serious cardiac surgery and receive strength and comfort from your religious faith, you’ll be almost three times more likely to be alive six months later.”

Scientists don’t know exactly why this is true, but they have their suspicions.

People who are connected to religious communities are simply less lonely. I don’t mean the feeling of loneliness — everyone feels that way every now and then — I mean that people who belong to religious communities are literally less alone. By their very nature, churches and other faith groups gather together regularly. People who attend those gatherings, whether they be for worship,

study or service, get to know other people and get to be known by other people in a much deeper way than those who are unaffiliated.

Personal connection is desperRev. Dr. Girata ately important for all of us. There are countless social platforms and specialized technologies that allow for people to “connect” with others, but the dark side of those connections is that they are rarely life-giving. When we post and like and share, we get a shallow sense of connection. But when we hug a friend, sing together, share a laugh or say a prayer, we connect in a very deep way.

And that’s what I hope for all of you.

This brings me to the real point of this article: we need one another. We need one another to share our lives. We need one another to laugh and to cry, to lift us up when we fall and celebrate when we achieve. In addition, we need to know that we are not alone. The world can be a scary place when we feel disconnected, but when we find hope in one another and in God who loves us as we are, we can make the world a better place.

This Sunday, April 21 is Easter Day, and if you aren’t currently connected to a faith community, I encourage you to find one. But don’t go out of fear or obligation, go because of the invitation God gives to each of us. There are groups of good people all around you, good people who want to love you and need your love. Not because of anything you’ve done, but because God loved you first. There is a place for you, and this Sunday, I want you to begin to seek it out.

The Rev. Dr. Chris Girata was called to be the eighth Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels in Dallas and started his ministry at Saint Michael on Aug. 15, 2016. Chris is a native of Florida, a classically trained musician and an amateur cook. He and his wife, Nicole, have three children.

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April 19

211 N. Record St. #100 Dallas, 75201 214-741-7500

Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance – In honor of the last year of their permanent exhibition, “One Day in the Holocaust: April 19, 1943,” Dallas Holocaust Museum will commemorate the date with free admission all day. 9:30 a.m. FREE!

April 19

2001 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-242-5100

Nasher Sculpture Center – 'til Midnight at the Nasher continues to present live outdoor concerts and a movie in the garden. In concert is Claire Morales and Tippy Balady and the movie is the 2012 film “Big Miracle.” The Nasher Cafe will be open until 11 p.m. and the Nasher Store will stay open until midnight.

6 p.m. FREE!

April 19

1925 Elm St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-3687

Majestic Theatre – Funnyman Seth Meyers is an Emmy Award-winning writer and the host of NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” He began his TV career with “Saturday Night Live” in 2001, where he was a cast member for 13 seasons. He has also hosted the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2014 and the 75th Golden Globe Awards in 2018.

7 p.m. $41-$148.

April 19

2713 Canton St. Dallas, 75226 214-932-6501

Bomb Factory – Arlington’s own burgeoning and award-winning country music star Maren Morris promotes her upcoming album during the “GIRL: The World” tour. She won the Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Performance. 8 p.m. $37.50-$199.

April 19-20

300 W. Las Colinas Blvd.

Irving, 75039 972-810-1499

The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory – Comedian Trevor Noah, known around the world for his insightful and authentic take on politics and current events, will take a break from his duties as host of “The Daily Show” to get back to his roots as a stand-up comic. 7:30 p.m. $49.50-$95

April 20

8100 Doran Circle Dallas, 75238 214-670-4100

Flag Pole Hill Park – The Spay Neuter Network will present its 2nd Annual Easter "Bone" Hunt & Doggie Carnival fundraiser, an event that features more than 400 handmade dog treats and carnival style games for dogs such as “Doggie Limbo,” “Bobbing For Tennis Balls” and “Musical Mutts.” Each ticket admits one dog and two humans, and each dog receives a giveaway bag. 11 a.m. $20.

Now through April 22

1621 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, 75207 214-628-7900

Meddlesome Moth – The Oak Lawn gastropub celebrates nine years in the Design District with a week-long celebration featuring wood-influenced keg tappings and a commemorative Locals Only Beer Dinner finale. The Moth will tap 35 kegs from the cellar carefully curated by beer director Matt Quenette. 11 a.m.

WALLACE THE BRAVE

PHOTO OF THE WEEK The Hill at 8041 Walnut Hill Lane is partnering with The Boho Market to host an ongoing event featuring artesian crafts and entertainment on the fourth Saturday of every month beginning Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Send us a photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!

THE HILL

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FAMILY GATEWAY

Stabilizing families who need emergency housing, minimizing their time in shelters and getting children back in school

By Sally Blanton sallyblanton455@gmail.com Each week, Katy Trail Weekly will feature a charity that is doing remarkable work in Dallas, a city known for philanthropy and generosity.

Q About how many people are served each year?

A We fielded 4,800 calls last year, help-

ing 1,400 of them on that first call. We screened 3,400 families for urgency of services and helped more than 900 families find an alternative to shelter and triaged 700 families into the appropriate shelter for their needs. We served more than 400 families in our own shelter.

Q What is your mission or highest purpose?

A Family Gateway serves families with

children experiencing homelessness, and was founded by former Mayor Annette Strauss in 1986. Our purpose is to stabilize families and help them find their way forward, with a heavy focus on housing rather than shelters and getting children back in school.

Most families come to us after sleeping in their cars or after bouncing around from hotel to hotel, which is traumatic.

Q How did your career path lead you to this position?

A I started my nonprofit career at the

national center of the American Heart Association. After seven years there, I realized that my passion was around helping families and children.

I then moved to the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center where I spent eight years. I was then interim director for Minds Matter until I joined Family Gateway almost three years ago.

Q Why are you passionate about helping this charity?

A I was once a young, single mother with

no college. I understand the stress and trauma of living close to the edge of despair and wondering how I could make it in the world. I worked my way through college a class or two a semester and then did a master’s in business.

Because many people believed in me and gave me a chance, I was able to change my trajectory.

Q What percentage of every dol-

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lar raised goes to client/direct services?

About 85 cents of every dollar is spent on our programs.

Q What are your critical needs now, besides money donations?

A For families in shelter, we always need

new twin size sheets and blankets, Tide Pods, shampoo/conditioner, hygiene products, etc. Our wish list is posted on our website at familygateway.org.

Q What upcoming fundraisers are on the calendar?

A “Day to Play” is a family event at Annette Strauss Artist Square at the AT&T Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 27. A family pass is $50.

Q What sort of volunteer jobs are available?

A We have thousands of volunteers help us each year.

Volunteers help us answer our Help Line, serve meals, organize donated items, work on fundraising events and serve on our board.

Ellen Magnis, president and CEO, answered these questions.

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HEALTH TIPS

Unwind during National Stress Awareness Month Dr. Sarah E. Laibstain Stress is a normal part of dayto-day life, often caused by heavy workloads, traffic-filled commutes and even interpersonal relationships. Although the human body is designed to cope with moderate stress, continuous unrelenting stress can lead to a wide range of health issues and physical symptoms. In order to educate the public on the causes and complications of stress, The Health Resource Network has sponsored National Stress Awareness Month every April since 1992. This year take time to reflect on the potentially harmful stressors in your life and consider some of these proven methods to help relieve tension!

While it may sound counterintuitive, there are actually positive forms of stress, which keep us alert and high performing. For example, receiving a promotion may trigger mild stress that results in motivation to achieve results. The negative effects set in once a person encounters multiple stress-triggering situations with the absence of rest or relief in between.

A state of heightened stress can result in an array of complications including headaches, abdominal pain, acne breakouts, muscle tension Dr. Laibstain and fatigue.

Indirectly, stress may have severe long-term effects contributing to unhealthy habits, such as a poor diet and lack of exercise, which can increase the risk of heart disease. Chronic stress may also lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as substance abuse in addition to worsening existing conditions like asthma and anxiety. Though it would be nearly impossible to avoid stress altogether, there are actions one can take to help manage the stress.

First and foremost, learn to recognize your personal stress triggers. You may have more influence than you realize over certain things.

If you overwhelmingly dread your morning commute, consider leaving

15 minutes earlier and see if there is improvement. Additionally, practicing meditation, yoga and breathing exercises are all proven to relax the mind and body. If you don’t have the time or budget to participate in a class, find an online guide and dedicate five minutes of your lunch break to total relaxation. Finally, try to temporarily unplug from your phone. Even if it’s just for a few hours, eliminating the distraction of a smartphone can be instrumental in achieving peace of mind.

It’s undeniable that slowing down can sometimes feel impossible, but it’s also necessary to try to address the needs of your mind and body. Let National Stress Awareness Month serve as a reminder that taking the time to evaluate your stress now can likely save you additional strain in the future.

Dr. Sarah E. Laibstain is a general family medicine practitioner at Family Medicine Associates of Texas in Carrollton. She thoroughly enjoys improving the health and lives of individuals ranging from young children to adulthood. For more information, call 972-3948844, or visit texasmedicine.com.

Your Stars this Week

by Stella Wilder

The coming week is likely to offer up numerous situations that require more from each and every individual in the way of manners, courtesy and a general knowledge of what is considered proper and appropriate. Those who simply charge through the week unaware of how they are affecting others and making a shambles of everything they touch will have much to answer for as the week comes to a close.

Now is no time for the kind of mischief that can lead to setbacks. Playing games with other people's futures is simply unacceptable this week, and all must work to make the journey just a little easier for those with whom they come in contact.

contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) without repeating.

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jackets 89. Gunslinger’s tally 91. Walk heavily 92. Baseball’s hot corner 93. More unusual 94. Relish tray item 96. Ewe’s plaint 98. Final report (hyph.)

99. Strange 100. Shin neighbor 101. Office furniture 104. Eagle’s nest 106. Love god 109. Dolphin’s home 110. Injures 112. Without feeling 114. Dijon dad 117. Strong soap 119. Coveted prize 121. Considers 124. With suspicion 125. Porch 127. Koppel or Knight 129. Mixer 131. Charm 133. Deputies 134. Artist’s plaster 135. Different 136. Posh hotel lobbies 137. Jeer at 139. Rebuff 141. African country 143. Was too fond 144. Rent out 145. Did the wrong thing 148. Fourposters 149. Bronte’s Jane — 152. Stinging insect 154. Eliminate 156. — Perce tribe 158. Garland

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) Though your performance may not be quite up to par during the first part of the week, later on you'll find a way to raise the bar and make the leap. (May 6-May 20) – Someone has a good reason for tailing you this week, though you may find that it makes you uncomfortable at first. In time, you'll recognize that it benefits you as well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You may not be able to do everything you had planned this week due to an unforeseen development that requires you to reset your alliances. (June 7-June 20) – It's a great week for saying yes, but you mustn't get so used to

offering up affirmations that you find yourself supporting something that is not for you.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) Not everyone around you understands what you are made of, and this week you may have to explain yourself to a few who actually seem to be antagonistic. (July 8-July 22) – Progress is made in an unusual way this week. Do what you can to help someone else when he or she is faced with an unexpected challenge.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) Communication between you and a friend may be lost for a time this week, but you know each other so well that you'll both know what the other is doing. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – Something that gives you pleasure may not be appropriate this week. You've got to follow the rules to some degree, as you cannot afford to offend anyone right now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You'll carry with you this week something that can prove quite valuable in situations for which you are unable to prepare fully. Be willing to use it. (Sept.

8-Sept. 22) – All those who have been in your corner before are eager to see you succeed this week, though they may not be permitted to assist you now as they have in the past.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You may not be able to do everything you've planned on this week because of what happens at home early on that you recognize as being more important.

(Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – It won't take much for someone to persuade you that his or her ideas are better than yours. You're more than willing to give credit where credit is due.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) A comparison between what is happening now and what was happening this time last month — or last year — can renew your hope for the future. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You are eager to see where a certain road will lead, but you're not willing to commit to a lengthy journey just yet. Follow the adventures of someone you know.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) An event early in the week promises to give you more than you had hoped, though it won't be time to assess your rewards until you're alone. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You can be far more creative with a certain endeavor this week than you have been in the recent past.

That which has been holding you back is no longer a relevant force.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You can bet that a relationship is likely to develop very quickly this week. Don't let someone tell you

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what to do, however. Follow your heart. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You may find yourself tied up and unable to assist a friend in need this week. Perhaps there is a way you can offer support from a distance; keep communication open.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You mustn't let yourself be distracted this week. Stick to what you are doing at any given moment until it is finished, and only then move to the next thing.

(Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You can make a game out of a serious challenge this week, and in so doing ensure that you will not only learn a great deal, but have a lot of fun in the process.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You are eager to match the performance of someone you admire this week. It's possible, but you must be willing to let go of a certain long-term fear. (March 6-March 20) – High energy can prove beneficial to you this week as long as you are able to harness it. Stay in the driver's seat!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) It's a fine week for hanging back and seeing what happens to others. You may want to change one or two of your plans as a result when all is said and done. (April 5-April 19) – You are eager to win this week, but you must be willing to put in the work required to improve your skills before facing your rival.

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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE

Prawns deliver big flavor

By Dotty Griffith

dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Spot prawns are spot on. So big they dwarf jumbo shrimp, these crustaceans come from deep, cold water off the West Coast. Here’s the big bonus: take ‘em on like crawfish. Eat the tail and suck the head.

The only thing not to like about spot prawns is limited availability. First, they are seasonal, but it’s a long season through October. In terms of accessibility, spot prawns are geographically undesirable; they come from far away. Last, but not least, they are extremely perishable, making transport a challenge.

“We get them shipped live in water-filled, oxygenated containers,” said chef Jared Estes of Water Grill in Uptown. Spot prawns on ice for shipping just won’t do because they deteriorate so quickly out of water.

Containers of live spot prawns arrive at Water Grill on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Put

that on your calendar.

Chef Jared gave me a spot prawn tutorial one afternoon.

“We prepare them very simply,” he said. That means he splits the shells down the back to make peeling easier, then gives the prawns a quick turn on the grill – head on, of course. He serves them with citrus butter, lemon and a surprise: rouille. More about that a few paragraphs down.

Spot prawns, seven to 10 inches long, are spotted with light griege dots on translucent pink-orange shells. Uncooked, the shell feels thicker than that of shrimp but not as thick as crawfish armor. After grilling, the shells pull away with little effort, easy on the manicure. That said, don’t go for spot prawns wearing a silk blouse or sevenfold tie.

Peeling and eating spot prawns isn’t as messy as crawfish but it’s still a contact sport.

Twist off the head, then peel the tail. Now you are ready for several sweet mouthfuls of shrimp that is often compared

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Spot Prawns at Water Grill.

to lobster in taste. First try a bite of tail au naturel. Next, squeeze juice from a roasted lemon on the meat. Then dip a piece in the ramekin of drawn butter. Savor every bite, enjoying each different, subtle enhancement that overlays the tail meat.

Now you’re ready for the fun.

The head of each big shrimp contains sweet, briny juice and luxurious, creamy fat that must be consumed. Pick it up and suck it.

Neglecting this step is like eating the cone and throwing away the ice cream. After consuming your first grilled spot prawn from tail to head, you’ll go head first for the rest so none of the juice is lost to the plate.

Chef Jared serves spot prawns on a smear of rouille, a garlicky paste. A traditional garnish for stirring into seafood soup such as bouillabaisse, the rouille serves two purposes. The first is utilitarian, it keeps the shrimp from sliding on the plate.

Second, it adds yet another flavor and texture dimension.

Take a bite of tail meat after dipping in the smooth mustard yellow-colored saffron rouille.

The paste is thick enough to spread yet silky in consistency.

The slightly bitter tang of saffron contrasts with heavenly harmony to the sweet, crisp taste of the shrimp.

Santa Barbara, Calif., is ground zero for spot prawns. So much that the crustaceans are often called Santa Barbara spot prawns. Found in 300 to 1,000 feet of deep water, spot prawns range from Baja California to Alaska.

Now is the time for spot prawns in Dallas.

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Mix up a new classic

WATER GRILL

Lost in Translation Cocktail at Water Grill.

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com In the age of craft cocktails, you need a mixologist’s inventory to keep up.

For the cocktail called Lost in Translation from the bar at Water Grill, you’ll need bottles of Japanese whisky, Italian herbal and cherry liqueurs, also peach bitters. Don’t forget the maraschino cherry on a toothpick for garnish.

The cocktail’s name is a nod to the Oscar-nominated 2003 romantic comedy-drama set in Tokyo. The movie features Bill Murray as an aging actor shooting a commercial for Japanese whisky. The cocktail hacks a classic Manhattan using trendy Japanese whisky.

At Water Grill, the Lost in Translation cocktail is served in a Nick and Nora glass, stemware with a narrower, deeper bowl than the iconic wide and shallow martini glass but not as deep as a wine glass. Again, the name harkens Hollywood, recalling

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April 27 & 28

Artscape, the Dallas Arboretum’s juried fine art and craft show and sale, features 92 artists from around the country, showcasing mediums including painting, sculpture, photography and more.

Weekend highlights include Galleries at DeGolyer, a College Zone, art demos, live music, craft beer and wine tastings, food and a special Arts Escape Tent for younger fair attendees.

Artscape is complimentary for paid visitors of the Arboretum.

Supported in part by Graff Chevrolet.

DallasArboretum.org 8525 Garland Road • Dallas, Texas 75218 • 214-515-6500 The Dallas Arboretum is a non-profit organization supported, in part, by funds from Dallas Park & Recreation.

Science. The film festival continues at EarthX at Fair Park Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28.

Green speaker series. Learn from renowned environmental experts, leaders and innovators. Experts from cutting-edge energy technology companies, incubators, accelerators, national labs and universities discuss their innovations. Watch in person at the Automobile and Centennial stages Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. or view the livestream.

Conferences. The world's leading connector and forum for sustainability, EarthxConference, will convene April 25-28 with nine conferences: EarthxFuture500 Summit, E-Capital Summit, EarthxTransportation, EarthxEnergy, EarthxCities, EarthxLaw, EarthxUniversity, EarthxMilitary and EarthxOcean. Most conferences are open to the public.

Conference details and agendas are listed on the EarthX website.

Banquets. Quench your thirst for knowledge while satisfying your appetite at an EarthxBanquet where diverse leaders come together to discuss solutions.

Gala. On Friday, April 26, the EarthxGlobalGala is an eco-star-studded evening that celebrates progress, hope and innovation in a global shift toward a sustainable and secure future that benefits year-round educational activities and environmental awareness.

LeAnn Rimes will be the music headliner for this year’s gala being held at The Statler Hotel. The Global Impact Awards will be presented to Disney Nature for the Corporate Sustainability Leader of the Year and Explorers of the Year will be awarded to the JeanMichel Cousteau family.

The Tetiaroa Society will be awarded Eco Organization of the Year and the award

Nick and Nora Charles, leisure class sleuths in the 1930s “The Thin Man” comedy-mystery film series, who analyze murder clues while sipping martinis.

Among cognoscenti, the Nick and Nora is considered the perfect martini glass. I love the shape because there’s less slosh.

LOST IN TRANSLATION COCKTAIL FROM WATER GRILL 1 1/2 ounces Akashi grain malt whisky 1/2 ounce Meletti Amaro Liqueur 1/4 ounce Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur 2 drops peach bitters 1 Luxardo Maraschino Cherry (on toothpick) In a mixing glass, combine whisky, amaro, maraschino liqueur and peach bitters. Add ice, stir well and strain into a chilled Nick and Nora glass.

Garnish with maraschino cherry.

Makes 1 cocktail.

for Emerging Leader will be presented to Juan Bazaldua. Suzy Batiz will be given the Community Leader of the Year award.

As the second largest event in Dallas, EarthX attracts more than 130,000 people interested in creating a sustainable world for all living things and a healthier planet for future generations.

EarthX’s mission is to connect a global community to create a sustainable world.

Register to attend EarthX2019 to receive free admission. EarthX2019 is Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28 at Fair Park.

Register at EarthX.org.

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magazines featuring Hollywood movie stars and their homes. From Jayne Mansfield, Marilyn Monroe and Cary Grant, to Ellen Pompeo, Eddie Murphy and Gloria Estefan, more stars than I can count have chosen to live in Mediterranean-style homes.

It’s not just the look to love, but

By Candy Evans this style is also extraordinarily praccandace@candysdirt.com tical for warm climates.

“Mediterranean-style homes are Forget the coffee this morning. designed for the climate of Texas and Mix up a pitcher of Sangria. Then sit are much more sustainable than other down and have a long look at this gorstyles,” Boerder said. “Large overgeous Modern Mediterranean estate in hangs keep the sun off the house, and Preston Hollow, designed by architect the clay tile roof has an inherent abilLarry E. Boerder. ity to shed heat. Wherever it’s sunny, Although the Mediterranean aryou will find this architecture.” chitectural style has been popular Boerder knew his clients wanted since the 14th century, America only a Mediterranean estate, and with two got around to fully embracing it in the acres, there was plenty of room. When 1920s. Better late than never. designing a proper Mediterranean resThe '20s were a time of luxury, idence, Boerder looks for the ability to travel and leisure for the upper classbuild what he calls a “thin house.” es. Enterprising businessmen took Boerder said, “They are one room advantage of the economic boom and deep, so they have more natural light created the first resorts for the rich that carries through the house. This and famous, building them in coastal project was one where everything climates like California and Florida. fell into place, and I think the house They turned to the Mediterranean shows it.” style because it captured the exotic Boerder worked with builder Cole and laid back ambiance of Italy and Smith Jr. of Crowbar Constructors, Spain. The Breakers in Palm Beach Inc. to create 10,382 square feet of and The Miami-Biltmore in Coral beautifully thought-out and detailed Gables are classic examples. Naturally, space. this commercial popularity led to “I like a house where you don’t see prominent architects like Addison the staircase right away,” Boerder said.

Mizner in Florida and Bertram “When it wraps around behind you, Goodhue in California adapting the the house seems more open.” style for residences. Mizner was one I always advise looking up in an of the first architects to create grand architect-designed home, and this resort-style Mediterranean estates for Mediterranean estate is no exception. wealthy individuals.

When you first spot the groin vault The Mediterranean style has ceiling in the gallery, it’s a take-yourbeen made even more desirable by breath-away moment, and that feeling continues throughout the house.

The gourmet kitchen with walnut cabinets opens to the family room, dining room, wine cellar and butler’s pantry and a pool, tennis court and four-car garage round out the lengthy list of luxury amenities.

There are five bedrooms, five bathrooms, two powder baths and a phenomenal screen porch on the second floor.

“Everyone that sees that porch loves it,” said Malcolm Ross, Dave Perry-Miller listing agent. “Although it’s a large home, the scale of the rooms and the design of the house make it comfortable and livable.

It has a casual elegance and an intimacy you would not expect in a house of this size.”

And if you’re looking for the perfect place for that Easter egg roll, there can’t be a better backyard in Dallas!

The Ross Group has this Mediterranean estate at 10203 Hollow Way Road listed for $9.5 million.

CandysDirt.com is the only blog in Dallas for the truly real estate obsessed! Named by National Association of CANDY'S DIRT Real Estate Editors as This home, located at 10203 Hollow Way Road, is list- the BEST Real Estate Blog in the country. ed at $9.5 million.

April 19 - 25, 2019

Hammer and Nails

Family home makeover complete

STEPHAN SARDONE

The backyard patio, post-renovation.

By Stephan Sardone stephan@sardoneconstruction.com In a few of my recent columns, I had reported on a project that I was working on. I am redesigning the backyard patio of my parent’s house, situated near a swimming pool, which is also the home I grew up in. It is 27 years old, 3,500 square feet and located in suburban Dallas.

Well, all I have to say is “TGIF.” Thank God it’s finished.

Not that it wasn’t a labor of love.

The job is 100 percent complete, it turned out beautifully and may win some awards, if I do say so myself.

But I tried to treat my parents as I would any clients. I planned with them, set budget parameters and built a timeline. They wanted it completed for the holiday … the Thanksgiving holiday. That was going to be impossible. And leave it to Mother Nature to respond with a “How about the Easter holiday?” series of rainstorms. My mother and father and Mother Nature split the difference, and the new patio was actually finished a few weeks ago.

Tackling outdoor projects during the winter months is always a bit dicey. You always have to plan for the unforeseen. With the weather issues, we encountered some additional engineering costs and delays.

And then, while under construction, an owl decided to establish a home in the frame of the patio. Not a wise move. But luckily, the owl eventually vacated. The owl family no doubt sought out a more Southern region.

While most of the outdoor projects we design are more utilitarian in nature, this one combines great looks and great uses. Both of my parents still work, so they use the space for functionality as much as relaxation.

In addition to their entertaining and other weekend and evening uses, my parents have been cooking breakfast most mornings outside. I had added some gas burners to the countertops. I call it a “breakfast taco station.” I believe breakfast tacos are one of the basic food groups. It is truly outdoor living space to be enjoyed all day.

There is both a dining area and large sitting area with an outdoor fireplace. It is the perfect place to savor a cigar, as my dad relishes in.

A friend of mine’s mother used to say “He has champagne tastes on a beer budget.” That is often the case when a homeowner budgets for a project. Online research is unrealistic when it comes to budgeting. Education, understanding and trust are the primary variables in designing

a major project that will also add great value to your home. Most people realize that the better the features, the more it will cost.

Typically, what people want costs nearly half of what they were thinking.

The budget on my parent’s patio came in higher than what they originally allocated, but we did not scrimp or argue over price. I recently received a budget from a homeowner who wanted a similar project undertaken. After the design, the budget came in more than they thought their vision would cost. But in order to realize all of their dreams, they signed the budget without qualms.

So now I have happy parents enjoying a beautiful outdoor space and also a happy family of my own. My wife and I and my parents two grandkids will visit even more often, and that is something no one can budget for.

Sardone Design-Build-Remodel is locally owned and operated. Sardone, his wife and two daughters are Lake Highlands residents.

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MULL IT OVER

‘Comeback Man’ Tiger Woods adds to sports lore

PGA

Tiger Woods stunned the golfing world with a victory at the 83rd Masters at Augusta National.

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com Was it the greatest comeback in sports history? Was it the greatest surprise in sports history? Was it the greatest moment in sports history?

After Tiger Woods performance in winning the Masters on April 14, people are giving credit to Woods for all three.

Woods overcame a final round two-stroke deficit — and the thought that his chronic back problems could return — and won the 2019 Masters by one stroke with a brilliant back nine while other golfers faltered. It was Woods’ first Masters victory in 14 years and his fifth overall since 1997 when

he catapulted to the top of the golf, sports and social world.

His first Masters victory was game-changing. The irony of a black man winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, so long looked at as an exclusive club for white gentlemen, was part of the changing of the guard. The picture of Woods embracing his father after the final round that day was nearly replicated more than two decades later when he hugged his young son Charlie after his dad did the improbable, if not impossible.

In the 1990s and 2000s, Woods encapsulated the American sports hero. A man from a middle class, racially-mixed family was not only conquering a game considered by many as unapproachable and

elitist, but he was destroying the record books. He gained single-name status. Sinatra. Elvis. Tiger. His fame was worldwide.

Suddenly, people who had never picked up a golf club were trying to be like Tiger. He did more for the game of golf than any single player, with the help of his confidence, panache and the Nike Swoosh on his garments.

There is no doubt golf suffered from Woods’ absence. He was stuck on 14 major championship victories.

He had four back surgeries in three years. His marriage was in shambles. He was arrested for being asleep at the wheel of his car with his body full of painkillers to relieve his aching back. He became

AUTOMOBILITY

Judge Maxima by its looks

NISSAN

The 2020 Nissan Maxima.

By David Boldt djboldt@sbcglobal.net In 1990, Nissan introduced to the U.S. its self-described Maxima 4DSC. With a transversely mounted six powering the front wheels, three-box architecture (almost European in its proportion and lack of affectation), and a tuned suspension that lent at least some credibility to its 4-Door Sports Car descriptive, Nissan’s Maxima was effectively in a class of one. And given, at the time of Nissan’s entry-level roots, the allnew sport sedan punched well above its weight.

Almost 30 years later the newest Maxima’s weight has increased considerably.

In fact, in every measurable category except perhaps, the glass area, the newest Maxima stretches the original footprint upward and outward. Nissan isn’t, of course, the only automaker to do this. A quick look at Mustangs, Camaros and even 911s over the last 25 years suggest a lengthening or thickening of just about every dimension. And while some of this can be pegged to safety and emission legislation, a lot of it can be attributed to the conceit of an industry hellbent on justifying inflated window stickers

by growing — to a very real degree — the car’s sheet metal and footprint.

The 2019 Maxima SR is a throwback to the longer/lower/wider mantra of Detroit in the 1950s, at least conceptually. You, of course, will know that no Nissan product, other than its large Titan pickup, comes with a Belchfire V8, but the sheer mass of the Maxima is served well by its model name. On a wheelbase of 109 inches the Maxima stretches some 26 feet, and that — even when doing the math in your head — means there’s a surplus of overhang both front and rear. This is in very real contrast to rearwheel drive competitors in the same $40K neighborhood; all of those, including a lower-spec 3 Series, Alfa Romeo Giulia, Genesis G70 and Nissan’s own Infiniti Q50, sit back on their wheelbase, looking and feeling more balanced and athletic.

We won’t argue with the Maxima’s 3.5-liter V6, delivering 300 normally aspirated horsepower and 261 lb.ft. of torque. We will argue with the inclusion of a CVT transmission, as it lacks the immediacy of a DCT (dual clutch transmission) or refined feel of a conventional automatic. And while front-wheel drive works in

most climes at most times, there’d be something to be said for the availability of all-wheel drive. Nissan could do this, as it has in its all-new Altima.

Inside, supportive seats combine with reasonable ergonomics and a satisfying level of design and materials. Nothing here will blow you away, but there’s also little cause for handwringing. We do wish there was better outward visibility, but that would require more glass area, and apparently works against the design team’s 4-door coupe mandate.

You can, of course, get a Maxima for less money.

The Maxima S comes nicely equipped for just $34,000 plus destination, and looks like a viable alternative. But if you have $40K to spend, I’d visit the Infiniti showroom, where a reasonably equipped Q50 can be had for that same $40K. With the option of all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive, it seems like a better place for your money or, if like most of us, your 60 monthly payments.

Or Nissan loyalists can save some money, buying a well-equipped Altima.

The new Altima offers four turbocharged cylinders, and can be hard-loaded for around $35K. If the Maxima were to get a complete redesign, it’ll probably look a lot like Nissan’s new Altima. But in today’s sales environment, an all-new Maxima is a mighty big ‘if.’

David Boldt brings years of experience in automotive retail sales and public relations to his automotive reporting. More can be found at txGarage. com.

fodder for the tabloids and the brunt of jokes. He may never win a major tournament again. And golf declined in popularity.

He tried to compete, but struggled. There were signs of the old Woods, but those were few and far between and he just couldn’t keep everything in sync for 72 holes.

Augusta National Golf Club course is held in the highest esteem, and rightfully so. Its beauty makes it the one golf event per year that even a person with the least amount of interest in golf watches.

The television production values are incredible, but that is like giving the canvas credit for a Monet or Cézanne painting.

The golf course is breathtaking. The greens and fairways are perfect in vivid green. The azaleas are in bloom and the course is lined with dogwood trees. Plus, the other three major golf championships — the PGA Championship, the U.S. Open and the Open (British) Championship — are played on a different course each year. There is such familiarity with Augusta in April that it has become synonymous with spring.

There was no better venue for Woods to have his comeback party.

The Augusta “patrons” — as fans must be called according to the powers that be — became downright fanatical, cheering “Tiger!

Tiger! Tiger!” as Woods approached his implausible victory. Everything seemed right again. Players competing on the course will tell you that they can hear a cheer from onlookers when someone hits a brilliant shot. But it is much different

when they hear the “Tiger roar.”

Comebacks, surprises or great moments come around all too infrequently in sport. There was Bobby Thompson’s “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” in the 1951 playoff game between the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers. Cassius Clay “shocked the world” when he beat Sonny Liston in 1964 to win the boxing World Championship at 22.

The Joe Namath-led New York Jets surprised the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III, forever changing professional football.

A year later, the haphazard New York Mets did the impossible and won the World Series in what has been dubbed “Amazin.’” Franco Harris made the “Immaculate Reception” on the final play of the game leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to victory over their arch rival Oakland Raiders in the 1972 AFC playoffs.

Unheralded North Carolina State shocked Houston in the 1983 NCAA Championship game with a last second put-in. In 1988, Kurt Gibson limped off the Los Angeles Dodgers bench to hit a game winning home run off of the unhittable Dennis Eckersley of the heavily favored Oakland A’s to spur the Dodgers on to a World Series victory. And at 46, Jack Nicklaus won his sixth Masters in dramatic fashion.

What Tiger Woods did in the 2019 Masters was stunning.

Greatest comeback, surprise or moment? Only history will decide.

At this point, let’s call it the greatest comeback, not for the game but more for the man.

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movie trailer

Movie riddled with bullet holes

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood If you ever needed a movie to tell you that the 1930s criminals Bonnie and Clyde were not solid individuals, “The Highwaymen” is for you.

It’s essentially the exact opposite of 1967’s “Bonnie and Clyde.” Instead of glorifying two criminals as star-crossed lovers, director John Lee Hancock’s police procedural treats them like monsters, rarely showing their faces in full view.

Like most of the movies featured in the recent Netflix barrage, “The Highwaymen” is flawed.

While it’s interesting to learn about the two men responsible for tracking Bonnie and Clyde, John Fusco’s script far too often becomes a case of “Grumpy Old Lawmen.” But if you’re going to make a movie about grizzled veteran lawmen, you’d be hard pressed to find two better actors to do that with than Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson.

“The Highwaymen” opens with the best sequence of the entire movie. Bonnie and Clyde (Emily Brobst and Edward Bossert) cleverly break a handful of their pals out of prison, which famously became the 1934 Eastham

Prison Break. This embarrassing event is the final straw for Texas Governor “Ma” Ferguson (Kathy Bates, highly mailing it in) so she reinstates two former Texas Rangers, a group that she had earlier disbanded.

Frank Hamer (Costner) is the most decorated and notorious Texas Ranger and despite his and his wife’s (Kim Dickens, blink and you’ll miss her) hesitation, he accepts the offer to lead the hunt for the most famous criminals in American history. His former partner, Maney Gault (Harrelson), is more than willing to join the hunt as he and his family are fairly

Uncle barky's bites

Easter ‘nibbles’ from television basket

Richard Ray.

Fox4

By Ed Bark unclebarky@verizon.net It’s been a while since the last “Random Nibbles” column. Let’s remedy that, shall we?

Hello, we must be going – The year is still young, but 2019 already is notable for significant retirements and departures from Dallas-Fort Worth TV newsrooms.

The latest is Fox4 reporter/anchor Richard Ray, a mainstay at the station since 1983. He’ll officially be retiring on Wednesday, May 1, with his last 9 p.m.

Sunday newscast behind the anchor desk set for Easter Sunday, April 21.

“For everything there is a season,” Ray says in a one-minute video posted on his Facebook page. “And after nearly 50 years, 36 of them here in Dallas-Fort Worth, my season in TV news is coming to an end.”

Ray emphasized that “I’m retiring, not dying,” noting that he and his wife, Catherine, will remain active in their Denton community and church while also having more time to travel and visit their children and

grandchildren, who are “scattered all over the country.”

The Minnesota native, who grew up in a small farming community, says his experiences in TV news have “been remarkable. I don’t want to sound too much like a politician, but this is heartfelt. I pray that God would bless you and yours as he has certainly blessed me and mine.”

Fox4 also lost reporter Fil Alvarado early this year. He joined the station in 1985 and retired on Jan. 3. And of course, there’s also anchor John McCaa, who capped a stellar 35-year career at WFAA-TV before signing off on March 1 amid an in-studio gathering that included retired colleagues Gloria Campos, Tracy Rowlett, Troy Dungan and Byron Harris.

“C’mon in. The water’s fine,” Campos assured him.

WFAA’s recent evacuees also include early morning co-anchor Ron Corning, who left without any on-air farewell after the March 15 edition of “Daybreak.” Corning had spent nearly eight years with WFAA, and is currently exploring other opportunities under the guidance of two new agents. The station also lost reporter Sebastian Robertson this month. After arriving in September 2013 at WFAA, he’s decided to take a reporting job with KING-TV of Seattle, where he was raised.

Both stations are owned by TEGNA, Inc. Sports reporter and fill-in anchor Edward Egros, who joined Fox4 during the same period that Robertson arrived at WFAA, left at the end of March in hopes of furthering his career

UPTOWN GIRL

Bikini weather returns to Texas

By Ryann Gordon

ryannbgordon@yahoo.com Here in Texas, pool season is basically all year around. By the time April hits, we’re unable to go outside for long without a pool to dip into to escape the heat. So naturally, it’s time to start talking swimsuits. Get ready to strip down to your barest (or close to) form and wow all of the pool-goers with your least Midwest-like suggestive swimsuit attire. I’m talkin’ high fashion, cabana-style, Miamiesque or anything-but-low-key swimwear.

Animal prints, mesh, graphic logos, added straps, belts, bustier tops and high-cut bottoms. It’s summer and the pool is how we do it here.

Plain and (not) simple. Simple colors and styles are hot this year, so avoid overly dramatic Aztec, floral or Hawaiian prints made popular in the past. Single-color suits are great for any splashy occasion, whether it be pastel, metallic, all-white, nude or yellow, the most post popular shade leading online swimsuit searches this year. When seeking out more than one color, go for symmetrical patterns that color-block with straight, square angles of one or two colors on either side of the body. You’ll be Twiggy of the beach with this mod fashion!

Pay attention to the shape of the suit before the print, looking for popular styles like high-leg, backless one pieces and deep, plunging V-necks that need no pattern to shine.

And if you do go for printed pieces, stick to simple vertical stripes, delicate palm leaf and other floral designs, gingham, tie dye or the random patchwork style with shells or pineapples strategically placed on the chest, or of course, a traditional animal print that fashion keeps coming back to claim.

Beach glam. Don’t be afraid to channel your inner LA lady this summer and embrace dramatic styles like the monokini and lingerie-like one pieces. Many retro styles like high-waisted bottoms, belted add-ons and tie-up, textured suits that our grandparents

might have worn have returned to take the pool by storm. Pair your simple, high-waisted, black bottoms and dainty, bralette-like top with cat eye glasses and be the pin-up queen you always knew you were.

Bikini styles have overall become daintier in fashion, channeling bathing suit embellishments that begin at elegant, waved or leafshaped edges and end at simple chain straps that are lightweight and don’t take away from what’s underneath. Although if you’re wanting to find a suit that’s dramatic enough to draw every eye around the pool on its own, the bohemian-style, printed, string bikini has become a popular favorite among celebrities like Emily Ratajkowski, who’s been photographed twirling long-hanging bikini tassels in her new swim line on beaches from Cali to the Maldives.

The sport of the swim. Tommy Hilfiger’s sporty-style has returned to the swimwear fashion game in new and exciting ways — sports bra-style tops, zip-up one pieces and thick straps reppin’ your favorite brand logo. Go for the thick-lined, Calvin Klein-style bikini; a zip-up, lifeguard-shaped top or a more girly-patterned, high-neck top.

Add in some mesh on the chest with only the most necessary parts being covered and find the perfect combination of sporty and sexy in one. Mesh additions are one of the greatest ways to sass up a sportier swimsuit. Highwaisted bottoms with blocked panels of thin, see-through mesh on the hips will help you remind every eye in sight that beneath that suit are hips and curves to be outlined.

One way to accentuate those hips is in a sporty one piece that rises high on the legs and shows off your string bikini, hip tan line.

The sports-one piece trend has evolved this year from the simple “Baywatch” swimsuit to ultra-sporty, zip-up suits fit for a lifeguard or a surfer. Neoprene, scuba-suit material made a dramatic addition to swimwear fashion in recent years, but it has now been revamped into a one piece where extra thickness is ideal for smoothing and shaping the body.

destitute.

Once Frank and Maney hit the road, “The Highwaymen” stalls out.

They are always three steps behind Bonnie and Clyde and considering we all know how and when they catch up with them, it’s all academic. As with most historical films, keeping a captive audience is tricky and the lack of suspense digresses into absolute boredom.

Costner and Harrelson are game and they have the right amount of sass and grumpiness, but that only goes so far. The middle chunk of the movie mostly is just them driving and sniping at each

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Woody Harrelson and Kevin Costner in "The highwaymen." other. There are barely any moments that make you connect with them, other than hoping these Rangers eventually complete the chase. But of course, we all know they will.

The finale is fairly powerful and Hancock justly plays it out so there is no sympathy for Bonnie and Clyde. When it ends, it

in sports analytics. The Southern Methodist University grad remains the webmaster of insidesportsanalytics.com, which is unaffiliated with Fox4.

Finally, 2019 also has brought the departure of NBC5 early morning co-anchor Marc Fein, who joined the station in 2011 and whose contract wasn’t renewed. Fein, who left the Fort Worth-based station during the February “sweeps” ratings period, recently announced that he’s joined the staff of Mesquitebased Baseball Nation. He’ll also be teaching at the University of North Texas as an adjunct professor.

A one-year winning streak and counting – Simply put, this is an unprecedented and incredible achievement. The 6 a.m. hour of Fox4’s “Good Day” last lost a weekday ratings battle on Good Friday, March 30 of 2018. The program since has exceeded a one-year Monday-Friday winning streak in both total viewers and among 25-to-54-yearolds (the main advertiser target audience for news programming). And the margins of victory, particularly in the 25-to-54-year-old demographic, continue to be lopsided.

While NBC5 and WFAA search for new co-anchors, Fox4 keeps rolling with news anchors Tim Ryan and Lauren Przybyl, meteorologist Evan Andrews and traffic anchor Chip Waggoner. The station’s rock-solid stability in the morning hours also has paid off from 7 to

both highlights the brutality of what is essentially an execution and “justice.”

“The Highwaymen” isn’t bad, but it’s a simple build up to a famous event that doesn’t make any of it too compelling. It’s kind of like an interesting history lesson being taught by an extremely boring professor.

9 a.m., when “Good Day” almost always beats the network morning shows on ABC, CBS and NBC. Still not dinosaurs – The 5:30 p.m. network evening newscasts have long been measured for coffins during times of three around-the-clock cable news networks and a wealth of news websites. But if anything, they’re going stronger than ever, at least in comparison to the prime-time programming on ABC, CBS and NBC. ABC’s “World News Tonight” routinely draws more total DFW viewers than any of its network’s 7 to 10 p.m. entertainment offerings. Ditto for NBC’s “Nightly News.” Only the “CBS Evening News” generally lags behind the network’s prime-time programming in this market. But CBS also has a wealth of long-running hits with high appeal for older viewers, including “NCIS” and its two spinoffs, “Blue Bloods,” “Criminal Minds” and the new “FBI.” The national evening newscasts aren’t hits with younger viewers, and likely never will be. But in terms of total audience, they’re still reliable deliverers of palate-cleansing news digests while CNN, Fox News Channel and MSNBC keep recycling the same thump thump thumps of Trump Trump Trump.

Ed Bark, who runs the TV website unclebarky.com, is a past member of the national Peabody awards board.

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Mental FOCUS

Clearly, there are three pre-check options

MICHAEL WALD

The line for TSA Precheck at Love Field.

By Michael Wald wald.world@yahoo.com If you travel by air, there are several government programs that could make your journey easier with CLEAR, TSA Precheck and Global Entry. Let’s take a look at these programs to see what they are and how they can help you.

When you get to the airport, after you have checked in, you must pass through security. Security protocol involves two queues. First line is to check your identity. The second is to pass through the weapon scanners of your body and baggage. Airlines suggest you get to the airport two hours before your flight departs to allow time for the delays that may occur with these procedures.

DFW Airport is a bit unusual because there are multiple security checkpoints for each terminal. This ameliorates the delays found at airports where all passengers are funneled through a single bottle-necked checkpoint, such as at Love Field for example.

CLEAR allows you to skip the line to check your identity. Once enrolled, the CLEAR system will recognize you by your fingerprint. You walk up to a CLEAR computer and scan your finger. Then you skip to

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the front of the identity line.

The program costs $179 for a year with spouses costing an additional $50. CLEAR is only available at 13 U.S. airports.

Whether it is worth the cost, therefore, depends on where you travel to and from.

Once your identity is checked, another program called TSA Precheck allows you to use a special line reserved for members of this program.

As more people take advantage of this program, this line is getting increasingly longer.

Even so, the TSA Precheck line generally runs quickly as the people enrolled in this program know the routine and generally have their luggage ready to speed through, although clueless travelers are not entirely eliminated, slowing down the line.

While most people have to take off their shoes, remove coats and take liquids and electronic devices out of their baggage before running them through the “X-ray” machine, people with TSA Precheck do not have to go through these time-consuming steps.

TSA Precheck costs $85 for five years. You submit the application online and then need to go for an interview at the airport. Only certain of the checkpoints at DFW Airport have

TSA Precheck lines. So, check ahead and go to the gate closest to yours with a Precheck line.

Many people skip the TSA Precheck qualification procedure in favor of Global Entry, which includes TSA Precheck, but costs only slightly more, $100 for five years. The same basic enrollment procedure applies, but you do need a passport. If you don’t have one, the cost of the passport has to be added to the $100 fee. You still need an interview.

The advantage of Global Entry is it applies to the process of re-entering the U.S. from travel abroad, not only at airports, but also at cruise terminals (not all of which have Global Entry).

Special kiosks greet Global Entry participants. The kiosks already have much of your data in the system, speeding your re-entry process.

When you update your passport, you have to go to the interview office and update the Global Entry information.

A separate fee is required for each person using the system.

So, a spouse would have to pay a separate $100 fee.

Some credit cards will reimburse you for your Global Entry fee as a benefit of the card. If you are creditworthy and want to pay the card’s annual fee, explore this with a Google search. My favorite card costs $95 and pays for the $100 fee. Write me for details.

Use Google to find out the details about applying for each of these programs.

Don’t want to pay for Global Entry? “There’s a free app for that!” Called Mobile Passport, it expedites getting through customs when returning to the U.S. It only works at select airports.

Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at www.

UntraveledPlaces.com. Follow him @UntraveledPlace and see where he is off to next.

The brain-heart connection

By Leigh Richardson

down and lower your heart rate.

Often times this adrenaline can be a good thing, helping you to act When you think about your when you might have otherwise frobrain, you probably think of it as zen. But sometimes, adrenaline can a command center, having control cause those nerves to stand on edge. over all functions of the body. During Sometimes, the brain-heart connecembryo development, the heart starts tion and bundle of nerves can get so forming on day 18, while the brain out of hand that they can cause panic starts forming on day 30. After that, attacks or people can feel like they’re the brain and heart work together for having a heart attack. One way to the duration of a lifetime. keep your emotions in check is to We all know that focus on your breathing. eating a healthy diet Deep breathing is an and exercising contribexcellent coping skill for anxute to our heart health. iety. Everyone's optimum In turn, those health breath rate is between four benefits are passed to seven breaths a minute. along to the brain too.

When we are talking, we Keeping your heart and are taking 12 to 14 breaths a brain in sync comes minute while trying to spit down to managing choit all out. Shallow breathing Leigh Richardson means you’re not getting the lesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure and oxygen pushed all the way maintaining a healthy weight. Your down into the diaphragm. It stays in brain signals your heart to pump your chest. Trying to be mindful of oxygenated blood to your heart. In your emotions and your breathing response, the heart delivers the blood will help lower your heart rate. When to your body. you slow your heart rate down, it However, your heart is not just creates what’s called, your Heart Rate a muscle pumping blood, it truly has Variability (HRV). a mind of its own. Your heart conMonitoring your HRV can be an tains more than 40,000 neurons and excellent tool for tracking and acneurotransmitters. This is literally countability. It will make you more an extension of the same network aware of your diet, exercise, sleeping that’s inside your brain. Your heart and other behaviors that affect your is responsible for producing Atrial heart and brain. This awareness can Natriuretic Peptide (ANP), a hormone be very helpful in managing stress, that triggers the brain to release which is great for your heart and Oxytocin. Experts have referred to brain. Modern technology is even this hormone as the “love” hormone getting involved. You can find free because it triggers feelings of empaapps on smartphones like Welltory or thy, trust and relationship-building CardioMood that give you real time according to Medical News Today. insight. So the next time you’re expeLove and compassion are comriencing heightened nerves and your plex emotions. They require your anxiety is kicking in, take a moment heart and brain to work together. to breath, think about your heartSeeing a lost and emotional child in brain connection and know there are a crowded store would probably pull always options to help you push past on your heartstrings. You might feel your anxiety. a tightening in your chest or a rush A Fox News Radio contribuof adrenaline to want to help. This is tor, Richardson has spent her edyour brain and your heart working ucational and professional career together — sympathetically and para- learning human behavior. She holds sympathetically. When your heart re- a Master of Science in Counseling ceives signals from the brain via the from the University of North Texas sympathetic nerves, it pumps faster. and is working to integrate cogThe sympathetic nerves cause you nitive behavioral therapy into the to rush to the child to protect them, treatment programs for many cliand try to help find their parents. The ents. In April 2009, Richardson parasympathetic nerves will encouropened The Brain Performance age you to take deep breaths, to calm Center. leighrich55@yahoo.com

Fashion Sense

New app ‘Rent My Wardrobe’ launches in Dallas

By Leah Frazier leahfarizer.com Rent My Wardrobe, a Dallas-based, woman-owned and operated technology company, officially launched its peer-to-peer app at Leah Frazier Uptown hotspot Circo during Dallas Startup Week on April 4.

Empowering women to embrace their own level of entrepreneurialism, Rent My Wardrobe app users have a two-way advantage of saving money on clothes they rent from the app, as well as making money (up to $500/month) on the clothes they list directly from their closets. A hybrid of Poshmark meets OfferUp meets Rent the Runway, Rent My Wardrobe is near closing

$1 million in seed funding with a $4 million cap from a network of angel investors and family offices.

“It’s rare for me to make an investment in such an early stage startup, but Rachel Sipperley is the exception defined,” said Court Westcott, Managing Partner and Tech Investor at Westcott, LLC. “The app she has built is enterprise grade and is ready to scale with an exciting product road map. Rachel is a leader who is scrappy, relentless and bright, and has big plans to make some major waves in the tech world. I am very excited to be part of her journey as an investor in Rent My Wardrobe.”

The app launched at Circo via poolside views, instagrammable backdrops and balloon arches that embodied the brand colors of pink and ivory. Guests (including some of Dallas’ top fashion influencers) enjoyed

champagne, cocktails, passed appetizers and endless selfie photo opps.

“This event was a true celebration of women at the intersection of fashion and technology, and we were thrilled to highlight the impact that Rent My Wardrobe is making in the Dallas startup ecosystem through its partnership with Dallas Startup Week,” said Sipperley, Rent My Wardrobe CEO and Founder. “There is no better place to be as a Female Founder than in Texas and we are so excited for the community support and enthusiasm.”

Bravo TV was in attendance filming for an episode of “The Real Housewives of Dallas,” which featured appearances at the party by cast members Kameron Westcott, Valerie Rocio D’Andra Simmons, Stephanie Hollman, Cary Deuber and Kary The Rent My Wardrobe launch party at Circo.

Brittingham. the near future. Users have the option of “I loved seeing all the fabulous listing their own wardrobe items for rent fashion influencers unite in support of anvia the app or to rent apparel items from other female founder,” exclaimed “Real other users within a specified geographical Housewives of Dallas” star Kameron region.

Westcott. “The people watching was amazFor more information, visit rentmying and it was the most attractive group wardrobe.com.

I’ve seen out and about. Knowing I now Leah Frazier is an award-winning have the ability to rent all these outfits on fashion entrepreneur based in Dallas with these women only makes everyday more almost a decade of fashion and lifestyle fabulous!” reporting under her belt. Her continued The Rent My Wardrobe App is now coverage of Dallas fashion and events can available for free download via the IOS be found at inspirenstyle.com. app with Android capabilities coming in

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NOTICE OF ELECTION CITY OF DALLAS May 4, 2019 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS CITY OF DALLAS

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TO THE RESIDENT QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a general election is ordered to be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing 15 members to the city council of the city of Dallas to be designated as Member of Council, Place 15; Member of Council, Place 1; Member of Council, Place 2; Member of Council, Place 3; Member of Council, Place 4; Member of Council, Place 5; Member of Council, Place 6; Member of Council, Place 7; Member of Council, Place 8; Member of Council, Place 9; Member of Council, Place 10; Member of Council, Place 11; Member of Council, Place 12; Member of Council, Place 13; and Member of Council, Place 14, respectively.

Bilierae Johnson, City Secretary For more information call 214-670-5654 EARLY VOTING Early voting by personal appearance for the Saturday, May 4, 2019 City of Dallas general election will be conducted at the early voting locations listed below. Any qualified voter of the City of Dallas may vote early by personal appearance at any of the listed locations. Early voting locations are subject to change. The most current list of early voting locations is available in the City Secretary’s Office, and the status of a particular location may be checked by calling (214) 670-3738 or accessing http://www.dallascountyvotes.org/upcoming-election-information/. Dates and times all locations will be open for early voting are as follows, unless otherwise indicated: DALLAS COUNTY DATES AND TIMES OF EARLY VOTING April 22 – April 26 (Monday through Friday) April 27 (Saturday) April 28 (Sunday) April 29 – April 30 (Monday and Tuesday)

LOCATION ADDISON FIRE STATION #1 BALCH SPRINGS CIVIC CENTER BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH BETTY WARMACK LIBRARY CEDAR HILL GOVERNMENT CENTER COPPELL TOWN CENTER CROSSWINDS HIGH SCHOOL DALLAS ISD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING DISCIPLE CENTRAL COMMUNITY CHURCH DUNCANVILLE LIBRARY EASTFIELD COLLEGE PLEASANT GROVE CAMPUS El CENTRO COLLEGE – MAIN CAMPUS EL CENTRO COLLEGE-WEST CAMPUS FARMERS BRANCH CITY HALL FLORENCE RECREATION CENTER FRANKFORD TOWNHOMES FRETZ PARK LIBRARY FRIENDSHIP WEST BAPTIST CHURCH **GEORGE L ALLEN SR COURTS BLDG. -Main Early Voting LocationGRAUWYLER PARK REC CENTER HARRY STONE RECREATION CENTER HIGHLAND HILLS LIBRARY HUTCHINS CITY HALL IRVING ARTS CENTER IRVING CITY HALL J. ERIK JONSSON CENTRAL LIBRARY

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* SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING PARKING ACCOMMODATIONS AT THIS LOCATION

• PARKING – During the entire early voting period, free above-ground and underground parking is available to citizens visiting the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (“Library”) to vote. Free metered parking is available on the west and north side of the Library (corner of Young and Ervay Street). Underground parking can be accessed on the north side of the Library (Wood Street, traveling east). A parking attendant will be available at the entryway to the underground parking area. The parking stub will be validated by Dallas County election staff which will enable exit from the underground parking area at no cost. The underground parking area will be closed at the end of each early voting period. Any vehicles not moved by the end of the voting period for a specific day will be locked in, with access to the vehicle delayed to the next working day.

• DISABLED (CURBSIDE) VOTING – Although free meter parking is available, it is recommended that those citizens desiring to utilize curbside voting use the underground parking method. Notify the parking attendant or security officer of the intent to vote “via curbside.” The parking attendant will notify the election judge and a voting device will be brought to your vehicle.

Please contact the City Secretary’s Office at 214-670-3738 if you have any questions or require assistance during the early voting time periods.

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April 28th | 1:00-4:00PM

LAKE TAWAKONI

"HOUSE AT WIND POINT" 2151 South Oaks Lane Lone Oak, Texas Listed for $1,300,000 5 BEDS | 5.5 BATHS 3,198 SQ FT | 1.5 ACRES