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Vol. 6, No. 23: Section One | Neighborhood News | Community Calendar and Food Guide | Local Arts | Opinions

COMMUNITY NEWS Get a slice of the celebration

ENTREPRENEUR

Hall had ups and downs and now wines about it

ENO'S PIZZA TAVERN

Eno’s Pizza Tavern at 407 N. Bishop Ave. is celebrating their 11th anniversary with a throwback menu available Sunday, July 21. Eno’s menu is known for its signature cracker-thin pizzas, pastas, sandwiches and desserts. They are offering the pantry pub boy sandwich, Meyer lemon salad, central pie and anniversary dessert pizza. Also available is the blackberry smash made with Buffalo Trace whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, mint and blackberries. – Sohana Kutub

Bargains amongst the begonias

CRAIG HALL Hall Park buildings in Dallas (left) and Kathryn and Craig Hall at their vineyard (right).

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com This is a story of perseverance. It supports the old adage, “Sometimes you win. Sometimes you lose.” Luckily, despite many bumps along the road, this is a story about winning and popping a cork.

A Michigan native, it all began for Craig Hall by acquiring living quarters at his Alma Mater at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and taking in

borders. Eventually, shrewd marketplace plays would help create a Michigan-based business that would grow into a huge development company.

“In the late 1970s, we had a national company with about 5,000 employees,” Hall said. “We owned 72,000 apartments around the country. It got difficult because from Michigan, we were taking two airplane rides to get to central locations.

We had an office in Atlanta, an office in Houston and one in Dallas, so it really got

down to those three cities [for a new corporate headquarters]. Dallas was always, in my view, the most entrepreneurial city that I had ever visited and a great city to be a part of. And I have never looked back.”

While Hall still maintains Dallas as the base of operations, “We are a much different company than we were in those days,” Hall said. “We are smaller than we were, but a lot more fun.”

HALL cont'd on page 10

DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

New local faces have big ideas on their agenda

By William Skipworth @willskipworth With May’s elections and the subsequent inauguration all said and done, Dallas has a new lineup on its city council.

Here is a rundown of all the new additions to Dallas’ governing council.

Cara Mendelsohn.

Mendelsohn represents the Far North Dallas District 12. Growing up in North Dallas, she graduated from J. J. Pierce High School before attending the University of Texas in Austin. She has a rich community service background where she most recently served as the executive director for Rebuilding Together North Texas, a nonprofit that provides free home repair for low-income seniors, veterans, people with disabilities and families in North Texas.

“I have worked professionally and as a volunteer leader on issues that affect the most vulnerable populations all over Dallas and I

am committed to improving the quality of life for all,” Mendelsohn said.

She says that her top priorities as city council member are increasing public safety, building stronger communication with the district and developing affordable housing as well as addressing homelessness, focusing on basic infrastructure and fighting skyrocketing property taxes.

“I’m very excited to be able to represent the area where I grew up and raised my family, make an impact on important issues facing the city, and serve the people and city I love!” Mendelsohn said.

David Blewett. In the most closely watched city council race of this campaign season, this candidate defeated the controversial longtime city councilman Philip Kingston. Blewett won the District 14 city council seat over Kingston, a candidate whom many criticized as creating divisiveness and a lack of cooperation in the city council. Blewett believes that

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Dallas City Hall. it was his willingness to listen to constituents and to hear their concerns that won him this race.

“When I told voters that it was important to me that we had a representative that listened to and respected all of the voices in the District, it resonated,” Blewett said.

When asked about his top priorities as city council member, Blewett wanted to address the concerns his constituents voiced over the

campaign season.

“In my race for city council, the constituents of District 14 were very clear that they wanted me to focus on public safety and government accountability,” Blewett said.

“Public safety means more officers, of course, but it also means enforcing the law regarding scooters and aggressive panhandlers. It means enhanced crosswalks close to COUNCIL cont'd on page 10

The Dallas Arboretum offers $2 general garden admission, $5 for parking and $2 admission into the Rory Meyers Children's Adventure dallas arboretum Garden for the month of August. The many floral beds are bursting with impatiens, lobelias, begonias, salvia, marigolds, zinnias, caladiums, lantana, cannas, vinca and pentas. Dollar Days food includes $1 sodas, juice and frozen pops, $2 root beer floats and hot dogs, and $4 brownie sundaes. Tickets are available for purchase only at the gate. – Krista Gabbert

Local nonprofit takes flight WiNGS, a Dallas nonprofit that empowers women, fights poverty and impacts generations, recently hosted more than 500 guests at its Mentors & Allies Awards Luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel.

Wings The annual event honors individuals and corporations for their commitment to lifting up women. Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynthia Marshall was honored as Corporate Woman of the Year. The event raised more than $233,000 for WiNGS and its nurse-family partnership, finance and career and women’s enterprise programs. – Murina Syeda

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INSIDE Notes from the Editor Bubba Flint Uptown Girl The Law Phillip Murrell

Crossword Puzzle Your Stars This Week Room to Grow Community Calendar Photo of the Week Charity Spotlight Hammer and Nails

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Automobility Mull It Over Travel

Environment

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR “I remember reading about Apollo 11 …”

By David Mullen

knows by now about the fabulous LEGO exhibit constructed

by Nathan Sawaya. I have been My life is full of stop lights, to the Perot many times, but this even when there is no cross trafmight be my favorite exhibit that fic. It has become comical. And they have ever featured. It is truly DART doesn’t like me either. an experience for adults and chilI will have someone in the car dren. At the end of the self-paced with me approaching a DART tour, children can run amok in a crossing and I will say, “Watch room full of LEGOs so they can this!” and sure enough, down create their own inspirations. A comes the crossing bar right in must see. It runs through Sunday, front of my car. Then, in a center Aug. 18 … The only time I got the lane with no cars for blocks bechance to speak to H. Ross Perot hind me, a dump truck decides was at the Old Warsaw restaurant to roll through a stop sign, turn several years ago. I was going left into my lane causing me to to a black-tie event with a date swerve. “Can’t at the Meyerson you wait 10 Symphony Center seconds?” Like featuring young Grandmaster Welsh singer Flash said, Charlotte Church.

“Sometimes There are not it makes me many restaurants wonder how I in Dallas where keep from going you can walk into under” … While a place in formalmost area cities wear – except after have finished a wedding when David Mullen anything goes – the post-storm clean-up, Dallas and dine. I had remains a mess. Every local polreservations at a formal dining itician partially ran on a ticket restaurant in the Adolphus Hotel, promising an improved infrawhich has a room named after structure. Just drive through a European language (I won’t Lakewood and Lake Highlands mention the name). Somehow, and you can see the city has woe- our reservations got messed up. fully failed. Some of the collected When I called to confirm, they brush is so close to the road that said they didn’t have the reserit has become a potential traffic vation. Since we were dining at hazard … I finally made it to the 5:30 p.m., I said, “Well, no probPerot Museum of Nature and lem, I will see you at 5:30 p.m.”

Science to see “The Art of Brick,” “Oh, No, No, No, monsieur,” the ironically just days after Ross Maitre ‘d said. “Vee are completePerot’s death. I am sure everyone ly booked.” “Really, well then david@katytrailweekly.com

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you can take your liver pate and shove it (expletive deleted).” So I called the Old Warsaw. “Your table awaits,” the host said. We were seated next to the Perots.

After dinner, I introduced myself and asked, “Are you going to see Charlotte Church?” “The voice of an angel,” Margot said.” I am unfamiliar with her,” Mr. Perot said. Smugly, I asked “Couldn’t you get a ticket?” knowing that he had built the Meyerson.

Margot giggled. H. Ross, um, not so much. Oh well, Dallas lost a legend on July 9 ... So Norah O’Donnell has taken over the CBS Evening News, to join the legacy of Edward R. Morrow, Walter

THE LAW

Can you keep a secret?

By Larry Jones larry@larryjones.com Let’s suppose that you have a very successful business and need someone to help you run the business. You are lucky enough to find someone that has the experience and skills to be just the person you need. This person is immediately hired and placed in a position of trust and immediately learns about all of the business. Many of your competitors would like to know about the details of your business. The new person you have hired enters your business without a contract. You now know that you need an agreement with all employees who may know of your business and how it works. Trying to have a present employee enter into a subsequent agreement may be difficult, and there may be a lack of having an employee sign an agreement after the employee has been an employee for a period of time.

What should you have done when hiring a new person? As an owner with any successful business, you need a lawyer to help with legal issues. You do not need just any lawyer, but one who has the skills to help you with employee issues. This should be done when the person is first hired and should cover his/her duties with the business.

A simple employment agreement would give you some protection. But as years go by, every employee will learn certain details about your business. What K AT Y TR AIL WEEKLY'S

CRIME WATCH July 13 – 6 p.m.

3800 Block, Travis St. (75204) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s garage and stole a vehicle.

you want to do is protect every aspect of your business from being fed to competitors. Find a lawyer that knows employment law.

For any employee, you want to cover the basics when Larry Jones the employee is hired.

For the more experienced employee, you will want a more detailed agreement. The agreement needs to cover such things as a detailed employment agreement, a covenant not to compete, trade secrets, confidential incorporation and what assets, if any, tangible or non-tangible that the employee can take with the employee if the employee voluntarily ceases his/her employment or is fired.

It is sometimes difficult to enforce these types of agreements. They must be carefully drafted and cover necessary facts.

In most cases, any employee who has access to trade secrets should be covered by such an agreement. Make sure you give the employee time to consult a lawyer about his rights under any agreement the employee is asked to sign.

Jones is a tax attorney and can be reached at larry@larryjones.com or 214-696-2661.

Individual: The suspects pointed a gun at the complainant and demanded property.

July 14 – 7:02 a.m.

1800 Block, Bennett Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Building: The suspect broke a back window and entered the building.

July 13 – 6:24 p.m.

3400 Block, Hidalgo Dr. (75220) Theft from Person: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s purse from her.

July 14 – 6:27 p.m.

2700 Block, Boll St. (75204) Theft of Property: Two unknown suspects stole money from the complainant.

July 13 – 9:56 p.m.

2000 Block, Glencoe St. (75206) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect pointed a gun at the complainants and demanded property.

July 15 – 3:01 p.m.

3000 Block, State St. (75204) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s garage and stole property.

July 14 – 6:01 a.m.

3100 Block, Valley Meadow Dr. (75220) Aggravated Robbery of an

July 15 – 3:53 p.m.

4100 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75219) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole a power

cord to a crane.

July 16 – 1:38 p.m.

2500 Block, Worthington St. (75204) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s garage and stole a bicycle.

July 16 – 2:13 p.m.

5700 Block, E. Mockingbird Ln. (75206) Robbery of a Business: An unknown suspect displayed a pistol and demanded money.

July 16 – 2:34 p.m.

3300 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole fittings off a building.

July 16 – 2:44 p.m.

4500 Block, Maple Ave. (75219) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect pulled a knife at the complainant and stole cash.

Cronkite, Douglas Edwards and Dan Rather among others. I really liked Jeff Glor, but apparently CBS News director Gayle King, er, I mean, Susan Ziranski felt like a change was needed.

Ziransky has spent 45 of her 67 years alive at CBS News, so she definitely had earned the right to shake things up given poor ratings for the once revered news department. It is just difficult to listen to O’Donnell wax nostalgic about the Apollo 11 moon landing when she was still five years from being born when it happened.

She will be fine, just not good enough to get people to change the channel. Not that anyone

under 40 watches network news anymore, anyway ... I often write how advertising creatives and often clients are like lemmings.

They see some product doing something in their brand or promotional campaigns and want to follow suit. One of the latest trends is to use hit songs from the ’70s and ’80s. If you are selling Chevy trucks and use Bob Seger’s “Like A Rock” in your television commercials, it makes perfect sense. If you are Applebee’s selling value meals and use “The Boys Are Back In Town,” it makes no sense … See you down the road. I will be in the car waiting for the stop light to change.

UPTOWN GIRL

When social media and aliens collide

By Ryann Gordon

ryannbgordon@yahoo.com There’s been a lot of hype about Area 51 lately, as more than one million Americans have vowed to storm the classified area on Friday, Sept. 20 and “see them aliens.” Where did this come from though? Aliens being suspected in Area 51 has been a well-talked-about topic for years now, so why are people suddenly so interested, again?

Looking at the history, the Nevada-desert region U.S. Air Force facility known as Area 51 has been a topic of alien conspiracy theory since the ‘50s when a spy plane test prompted reports about “unidentified flying objects.”

However, UFO fever first began rapidly spreading the decade prior, when an unidentified object crashed into another conspiracy-loaded region to the south, Roswell, N.M. Officials labeled that crash a weather balloon, but clearly, more than 60 years later, the people are still not buying it.

So, why the current buildup? Just last week, a Facebook joke went viral among conspiracy theorists:

"We will all meet up at the Area 51 Alien Center tourist attraction and coordinate our entry," the post wrote out, with a not-so-comical reference to “run[ning] faster than their bullets.”

"Let’s see them aliens," ended the post … and the dominoes proceeded to fall.

Despite the current social media ranting, there have been other factors that could have led to the post being authored. UFO sightings are a less than rare occurrence in popular news, some recent ones including just July 15 in Rome, July 13 in Shakopee, Minn., July 12 in Redding, Calif. and Charlotte, N.C., July 11 in Cedar Creek, Texas and the list goes on and on.

Take a look yourself at the National UFO Reporting Center website to see a compiled list of recorded sightings.

The most interesting though are reports from the U.S. Navy while training off the East Coast between 2014 and 2015, and in 2017. This was followed up more recently when Navy officials met with members of Congress for a classified

Ryann Gordon briefing on UFO sightings, in which Senator Mark Warner gave website INSIDER a response that said, “It doesn't matter if it's weather balloons, little green men or something else entirely — we can't ask our pilots to put their lives at risk unnecessarily."

Regardless of public concern about aliens and Facebook claims to storm Area 51, there’s truly very little to do to solve it. The U.S. Air Force has made it more than clear that they will tolerate no invasions and issued a public warning to anyone thinking of actually raiding Area 51 in September. So, it seems the public will stay in the dark on the subject.

At least we got some good memes out of it though.

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Crossword Puzzle

ACROSS 1. Isle of Arthurian legend 7. Sushi ingredient 11. Buzz off 16. Freight train

hoppers 21. Discount 22. Opera solo 23. Import and export 24. Apparent 25. Christie of whodunits

26. Signs one’s name to 27. Melon throwaways 28. Indy champ — Andretti 29. Long-eared hound 30. Boiling

Off the mark

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43. Kind of sled 44. Cay 46. Yanked 50. Fill out a form 52. Written reminder 53. Hertz competitor 57. Spoke hoarsely 58. Go after 59. Oater brawl locale 61. Kitchen pest 62. Throws for a loop 63. “The Clan of the Cave Bear” author 64. Script lines (var.)

66. Ticket info 68. Airline ticket word 69. Caustic solution 71. What mice do 72. Not awake 73. Kind of shirt 75. Garden intruder 76. Small-time 78. Musicians of old 79. Big ditches 81. TV and radio 82. Where Nairobi is 83. Memory gap 86. Big spread 87. Trounce 88. Cote dweller 92. Chewy candy 93. Formal party 94. Way out 96. Above, to Tennyson 97. Early camera 98. Polite bow 100. Russo or Magritte 101. Knockout gas 103. Arm opposite 104. Makes up for 106. Dorm climbers 108. Brambles (var.)

109. Early garden?

111. Drenches 112. Shell out 113. Veld grazers 114. In reserve 116. Hoarded 117. Pedro’s river 118. Plant book 121. Do the waltz 123. Wild horses 126. White lie 129. Physician’s grp.

130. Sunshine st.

132. It’s often measured in cords 134. Teahouse apparel 136. Mountain chain 138. Crack the case 140. Scream and shout 141. Maria Conchita — 142. Marina rentals 143. Driving hazard 144. Pharaoh’s god 145. — oldie 146. Bonnie and Clyde caper 147. Flirt with 148. Furtive whisper 149. Tycoon’s home DOWN 1. Fast horses 2. Gambling mecca 3. Lower in dignity 4. Back muscles 5. Significant — 6. Tidied up 7. Crusty roll 8. Sea eagles 9. Is fond of 10. Time gone by 11. Tough

12. Shrink back in fear 13. Extend 14. Write more 15. Muddle 16. Durango dude 17. Eggs, to Ovid 18. European capital 19. Hunter constellation 20. Packs away 31. Drove a semi 33. Domed residence 37. Food fish 39. Hide oneself (2 wds.)

41. Timetable info 43. DJ’s albums 45. Air pollution 46. Cookout locale 47. The — suspects 48. ICU worker 49. “— Girls” 50. Toward the future 51. Lose interest 52. Brunei’s island 54. Flower holders 55. Small harbor 56. Makes a move 57. Host’s plea 58. Garden veggies 59. Decaf drink 60. Disgustingly dirty 63. Comic-strip queen 65. Set ablaze 67. Epic of Troy 69. Be in store 70. Principles 72. Close relatives 74. Frat letter 77. What bartenders check 78. Auto option 80. Port near Kyoto 81. Dissolves 82. Laments loudly

ROOM TO GROW

Interior designer’s guide on preparing to sell

By Margaret Chambers Are you getting ready to sell your home? In this guide, we’ll cover all of the essentials involved in a quick and profitable home sale. We’ll also include some tips from our interior design team that your real estate agent might not think to suggest.

First impressions. “Curb appeal” is important for a good reason. Trimming the bushes, mowing the lawn and weeding are must-dos. You may also want to plant some new f lowers and add fresh mulch.

One quick and easy way to boost your home’s curb appeal is to put a new coat of paint on the front door. Select a color that stands out from the rest of the home, but isn’t too strong, either.

Tackle your repair list.

Now’s the time to make a list of all the repair projects you’ve been putting off and its potential costs.

It’s better to take care of all these fixes before the home inspector arrives.

You may be tempted to renovate your outdated kitchen, but

proceed carefully. A to see how much space full kitchen renovayou have. Instead, rent tion can cost as much a storage unit for overas $65,000, and it’s size furniture, collectestimated that sellers ibles, family heirlooms only make back about and photos. If you do 60 percent of their want to hang someinvestment when they thing on the wall, scesell a home with a rennic pictures and mirovated kitchen. rors are just fine.

Less expensive reAs gorgeous as pairs include patching Margaret Chambers your dark red bedholes in walls, fixing room may be, the doors and drawers paint color might disthat don’t close properly, replacing tract buyers. If your home is filled with bold colors, we strongly sugkitchen cabinet hardware, replacgest repainting the walls with a ing light bulbs and fixing leaky neutral color. Good choices include faucets. If your f looring is worn white, cream, khaki or gray. It’s out, you might want to replace also a good idea to remove any old your carpets or refinish your wood wallpaper, which may make your f loors. This can have a higher cost upfront, but is almost always worth home feel more dated than it actually is. To let in as much light as the investment. possible, remove heavy draperies Create a blank slate. You too before a showing. have probably heard that it’s imBe prepared to do a deep cleanportant to depersonalize a home ing of your home and eliminate any for sale. Potential buyers have odors. On the other hand, don’t trouble imagining their own famibe afraid to fill the home with a ly photos on the walls when yours more inviting scent. Fresh f lowers, are still hanging there! Don’t store personal items in the closets, however, buyers will be opening those ROOM TO GROW cont'd on page 8

Your Stars this Week

by Stella Wilder

The coming week is likely to offer something of a respite from a heightened period of activity and emotional involvement, allowing most individuals to calm themselves, center, look back at where they’ve been and forward to where they’re going and realign with primary goals and principles.

Ultimately, this week will be about self-awareness in all its guises — and what self-awareness can bring one, at home and at work, in all aspects of daily life.

Some might hear the dreaded words “I told you so” at some point this week, but they will have to acknowledge that the speaker, in most instances, is correct! Words of warning were offered, advice was given and yet mistakes were still made — and those who have stood by in advisory capacities have every right to say, “I told you so” — in some cases, more than once!

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

● The numbers within the heavily 6-23-19

outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the target numbers in the top-left corners.

● Freebies: Fill in single-box cages

with the number in the top-left corner.

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83. Sprain locale 84. Imitated Bossy 85. Poke 86. Passengers 87. Dog show category 89. Exclaimed over 90. Turns sharply 91. Makes a wrong move 93. Pushed with the head 95. Mischievous look 98. Woman on campus 99. Shout of glee 101. Geologic division 102. Sardines holder 105. Durable fabric 107. Zoo staffer 108. Obstruction 110. Seize 112. Hide away 113. Half of zwei 115. Least risky 116. Cutting tools 117. Gopher or marmot 118. Ruthless 119. Boxer — Griffith 120. Arm bones 122. Wouldn’t hurt — — 123. Gravy dishes 124. Roams around 125. Round buildings 126. “Easy Rider” star 127. Picture in a picture 128. Kentucky pioneer 131. Helper (abbr.)

133. Coat or sweater 135. Shed 137. Navigational aid 139. “Grand — Opry”

CANCER (June 21-July 7) You’ve been working in small venues until now, and you may have the chance this week to do your act before a much larger audience than usual. (July 8-July 22) – More is likely to be asked of you today than you might have expected, and though you are capable of fulfilling expectations, you won’t enjoy going without warnings!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You might have to interrupt your primary endeavor this week in order to assist another with what seem like petty needs. This can

work out to your advantage. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – Distractions can be avoided this week while you make your way down a road that is unfamiliar to you. Focus on the mechanics of what you have to do, and stay the course.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You could find yourself in an unusual position at some point this week. Experiment with what you think is possible, and you’ll uncover a new opportunity. (Sept. 8-Sept.

22) – You don’t understand all that is being said to you at this time, but the most important messages are likely to get through. You’ll know when it’s time to act.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You can learn something new this week that promises to lift you up while exposing you to several new choices and opportunities. Is the sky really the limit? (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – Complications needn’t affect you for long this week. You can solve most problems simply by turning inward and remembering exactly who you are and what you can do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) Who is correct or incorrect is not the main issue this week. You’ll want to maintain forward motion, regardless of who has the “right” idea. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – Your memory of someone from your past motivates you this week. You are able to do something, at last, that you thought was beyond your capabilities or above your pay grade.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You may be forced to judge a friend or loved one at some point this week, but you mustn’t let that taint your relationship in any way.

Be professional! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You may be moving much more slowly than usual all week long, but that’s to be expected given where you’ve been and how much energy you’ve been expending. Relax and reflect.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You and a friend may not agree on a key point, but that doesn’t mean you cannot still collaborate on an important project. Agree to disagree! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You may be asked to reveal more of yourself this week than you are wont to do.

There’s a reason why this has come up right now, and it’s up to you to find out what it is.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) Certain problems refuse to be solved this week – but you are able to learn much from the difficult situation in which this puts someone else. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You can learn something new from someone who does things in very much his or her own way. This is more than mere autonomy; it’s something else that is very attractive to you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You have the chance to explore more topics than usual this week.

You may find yourself drawn toward something that, in the past,

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would have repelled you. (March 6-March 20) – You receive a “calling” of sorts this week, but whether you can answer it and make necessary changes remains to be seen.

You’ll want the help of a good old friend.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) You’re likely to get more of a reaction than usual to what you do this week — not because it is so unusual, but because your commitment is virtually unmatched. (April 5-April 19) – What you believe with all your heart may come under attack at some point this week, but you can fend off any serious threat by remaining calm, certain and unbending.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) What you reveal this week gets more of a reaction than you had hoped, and you’ll be able to parlay this experience into a valuable new opportunity. (May 6-May 20) – You’re likely to be criticized all week long, but that’s not about to stop you from doing what you know is right. You may well be fully vindicated by week’s end.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) The path you are walking down is overgrown with weeds, and you’ll want to clear the way before inviting anyone else to travel with you. Get it done! (June 7-June 20) – You may have been out of touch for some time, but this week you’ll have the opportunity to reestablish a lasting connection with someone who knows what you’re all about.

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Now through July 25 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane Dallas, 75206 214-841-4713

Angelika Film Center & Café – The Asian Film Festival of Dallas celebrates its 18th year boasting the largest amount of documentaries, comedies and women directed and produced films. Fifty-four films will screen throughout the week, including six short blocks (Drama, Experimental, Women’s, Students’, Late Night and Documentary) and 32 feature films. Times and prices vary.

June 19

1717 N. Harwood St. Dallas, 75201 214-922-1873

Dallas Museum of Art – 'til Midnight at the Nasher presents live outdoor concerts in the Nasher Sculpture Center Garden. At each event, a variety of national and regional music talent perform followed by a film screening.

Silas Nello, Salim Nourallah with Chris Holt, and Oscar DeLaughter will perform. The movie is “The Goonies.” 6 p.m. FREE!

July 19

811 Pemberton Hill Road Dallas, 75217 972-412-1099

Texas Horse Park – Co-Chairs Carolyn Anderson and Norma Jean Schaltenbrand will present a fun-filled, backyard picnic-style fundraiser benefiting Equest’s Hooves for Heroes program. The high-energy celebration will feature live, upbeat music by Ray Johnston Band, casual gourmet food from notable restaurants, adult beverage stations, silent auction and tributes to the men and women who have served our country to protect our freedom. 7:30 p.m. $75-$600.

July 20

3966 McKinney Ave. Dallas, 75104 214-521-5101

Church of the Incarnation – Under new football coach Bobby Estes, joining North Dallas High School football after 21 years at Woodrow Wilson, the Bulldog football team is holding a fundraiser. The team will be washing cars in the Church of the Incarnation parking lot. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations appreciated.

July 20

3700 Sylvan Ave. Dallas, 75207 972-698-4626

Trammell Crow Park – Trinity Park Conservancy will present a kayak trip on the Trinity River through Harold Simmons Park. With instruction by Kayak Instruction Inc., this activity is suitable for all ages (children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult), beginners as well as experienced kayakers. Discover the beauty of the River and the surrounding park from this unique perspective on the water. 9 a.m. FREE!

July 20

6911 Lemmon Ave. Dallas, 75209 214-350-3654

The Frontiers of Flight Museum – Moon Day, the largest annual space-themed exposition in Texas, celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11. The event will feature a full day of family friendly, entertaining programs and activities. There will be more than three dozen exhibitors. The first 200 students will receive a Special Lunar Sample Bag. 10 a.m. FREE! with paid museum admission.

July 20

1121 1st Ave. Dallas, 75210 214-421-8737

Fair Park – Fair Park Fiesta is a Latin-themed market with food, drinks, live music, games and a pop-up roller rink. The night market will feature local goods, live music and dance performances, lawn games, art making and a roller rink inside the air-conditioned Automobile Building. 5 p.m. FREE!

WALLACE THE BRAVE

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

by Will Henry

2020 marks the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution giving women the right to vote. To mark this milestone, Texas Women’s Foundation is launching “Count Her In,” a social media campaign featuring people, organizations and milestones that have advanced voting rights for Texas.

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

TEXAS WOMEN'S FOUNDATION

Charity

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HEROES FOR CHILDREN

Relief and support for parents of children with cancer, given through financial gifts and special events for patients.

By Sally Blanton

So today, when Heroes for Children helps struggling families, it feels familiar to me. When a child has cancer, parents never say no to another treatment that can save their life. Everything else falls away. The stress is devastating, and I’m so glad that we can help them.

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 What is your mission or highest

A

purpose?

Heroes for Children supports Texas families who have a child battling cancer. Most of the families we serve have very low incomes, so their child’s diagnosis can mean they can’t pay their rent or repair their car. For a parent to spend time with their hospitalized child, it can mean losing their job. We partner with hospital social workers to identify families who are in crisis, and we respond within a week with an emergency check.

We also help families celebrate milestones, like graduations and birthdays, with their children, knowing it may be the last one.

Q How did your career path lead you

A

to this position?

I have a strong background in nonprofit management, with an emphasis on fundraising and change management.

I’m lucky to have learned from some wonderful leaders like Mary Brinegar at the Dallas Arboretum and James Bias at the SPCA of Texas. I want to lead the growth of our programs so that we are meeting 100 percent of the need across Texas.

Q Why are you passionate about

A

helping this charity?

My father died when I was very young, and my brother and I grew up in a single parent household. I saw my mother struggle and bargain to pay bills and keep our old car running. But Mom made sure we had school supplies, Halloween costumes and birthday cakes.

Q What is difficult about your job?

A Receiving heartbreaking news about a

child’s painful struggle or death is never easy, and there are times you just want to sit with your head in your hands. We try to provide an uplifting atmosphere as we keep going.

Q About how many people are

A

served each year?

Since 2004, Heroes for Children has given nearly $6 million to 6,000 families. In 2018, 450 families were helped.

And roughly $500,000 was granted to 600 Texas families for emergency financial assistance.

Q What are your critical needs now,

A

besides money donations?

Volunteers to help with our Holiday Heroes program.

Holiday Heroes matches low-income families with community volunteers who provide gifts and decorations for them in December. We give the gifts to families at a big holiday party, and the generosity and gratitude is incredible.

Julie Siegel, executive director, answered these questions.

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Hammer and Nails

Planning a playhouse

By Stephan Sardone stephan@sardoneconstruction.com In the summertime, you want the kids out of the house as much as possible. They should be taking advantage of the great outdoors. But the reality of the weather in Texas means they need protection and motivation. Aside from hats Stephan Sardone and sunscreen, a playhouse provides cover and gets the kids out of the house.

They also promote sociability. Imagine your children getting their buried heads from the cellphone or video game console and playing with their family and friends. It can still happen. A backyard playhouse is a great excuse to get outside.

In these PC days, you may want to build a playhouse that is gender neutral. But I have two daughters, and they would like their playhouse built to be a bit more feminine. They are fortunate to have a father who is a professional, licensed contractor. Anything I build for them will fit into their piggy bank budget.

Gender priorities also run in boys. It is highly unlikely that they would ask for frilly curtains. They are looking for rugged. Both styles are easy to accommodate.

Your first impression of a playhouse is a small house with a peaked roof, a front door and windows. This does not need to be the case.

Playhouses can have small patios, peepholes versus standard window openings and curtains, beads or swinging doors at the entrance.

Imagine a playhouse that looks like an old western saloon or a fairy tale cottage. The styles are endless.

One place to start is a place you may not have considered. Instead of throwing out an old piece of furniture like a dresser or bookcase, repurpose it for the inside of the playhouse.

This saves time and money, even if it needs to be refinished.

By the way, we are talking playhouse here, not tree house. That gives you unlimited potential. It can be easily moved as you change the look of your backyard. Also, you don’t need a tree, which adds ease to the building process and safety to the house. No need to climb ladders or ropes, which could cause injury to your youngster.

And let’s get this out of the way. If you are not an accomplished craftsman or craftswoman, you can buy a pre-made tree house at most local hardware stores or big-box home improvement centers. You are not selling out if you just buy a shell and then add your own magic to the house.

You can easily find plans for building a playhouse online. Most materials are low cost.

Wood (plywood works), shingles, fasteners (nails and screws) and a quality saw is basically all you need. But don’t scrimp; you will want this playhouse to last for years. And the simpler the initial plan, the easier it is to adapt as kids get older or the family grows.

Make sure that the playhouse works with the look of the house. Have a Victorian? Build a Victorian style playhouse. Live in a sleek, modern home. Go sleek and modern. Either way, they can be tailored to your children’s wants and needs.

A couple of other considerations. Provide maximum light. Make sure that there is enough room inside so that the playhouse doesn’t become a sauna. Consider using recycled materials like pallets or old doors. And use bright colors. Kids will be even more attracted to their outside home.

A playhouse can stimulate imagination and sociability. It also kicks the kids out of the main house to play in their own house.

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

By Candy Evans candace@candysdirt.com I almost spit out my wine when I saw this millennium mansion in Colleyville.

It was a “Eureka!” moment as I am continually hunting for perfect suburban luxury homes, and it’s not easy. When I scour the Internet for estates, manors and mansions that will captivate our readers, the suburbs consistently fail to deliver.

I always see what I refer to as 3D homes. Dark, dated and depressing. But lo and behold I bring you an absolute knockout mansion this week, in Colleyville!

It’s the antithesis of the 3D home.

Of course, it’s been thoughtfully updated and the brilliant owners have done what every stager in the world advises — painting the heavy dark woodwork white. This house now looks like a big bowl of Blue Bell Vanilla with lashings of whipped cream on top. It’s simply delicious.

Although paint goes a very long way in making a home fresh again,

it must also hit the mark on finish out, fixtures and furnishings.

This cosmetic remodel is CANDY'S DIRT exquisite.

“No stone This home, located at 312 White Drive in Colleyville, is listed was left unfor $8.89 million. turned on pond and a barn, this estate is the this update,” perfect place to raise a family. If said Keller Williams listing agent you’ve ever wondered why people Barbara Pantuso. “The present move to the suburbs, this home owners did everything right. From provides the perfect answer: privathe moment you walk in the front cy and proximity. Where else will door, this home takes your breath you find this amount of land, comaway.” plete luxury and the ability to get This Colleyville millennium to DFW Airport as well as NRH2O mansion was built by Paul Kramer, owner of Castlegate Custom Homes. Family Water Park and Parr Park Sprayground in a few minutes?

If you read CandysDirt.com reguPantuso has this stunning larly, you know we always say, if you Colleyville millennium mansion can buy a home built by a builder at 312 White Drive listed for $8.99 for his family, call the Realtor, grab million. your checkbook and move quickly.

CandysDirt.com is the only Sitting on 8.48 acres, with blog in Dallas for the truly real es14,591-square-feet, seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms (nine full, and tate obsessed! Named by National Association of Real Estate Editors four half-baths), an exercise room, as the BEST Real Estate Blog in the media room, study, separate guest country. quarters, tennis courts, a pool, a

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MULL IT OVER

Getting children off the couch

By David Mullen

david@katytrailweekly.com National Youth Sports Week began on July 15, and the experts at the Children’s Health Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine are dedicated to getting children outdoors to play and stay healthy while doing so. National Youth Sports Week aims to promote safe environments and healthy lifestyles for children and their families through sports and has officially been added to the National Health Observances calendar.

The Children’s Health Andrews Institute looks at subjects like sports sampling, overspecialization, summer heat safety, the mental stress of tryouts and weightlifting guidelines for younger athletes among other subjects. Dr. Troy Smurawa, director of pediatric sports medicine, and Dr. John Polousky, medical director, are part of the team at the Children’s Health Andrews Institute.

“It seems as though we have gone to – society as a whole – being afraid to have kids play outside,” Dr. Polousky said. “Playing unsupervised. There are probably a lot of reasons that are overblown for that. As a general rule, everything has become extremely organized for kids. Even for small children,

parents set up ‘play days.’ It is all hyper-organized. Kids don’t have time allotted or a comfort level from their parents to free play. I think that was something that we all had growing up.”

“A rubber ball and a cardboard box could create hours of fun,” Dr. Polousky said. “Today, there is pressure to perform all of the time. As far as what we can do [to get kids outside and active], that is a big question. I think parents would do well to let their kids to do a lot of sports sampling, instead of just focusing on soccer or swimming or baseball, if for no other reason than for general neuro-muscular development. Most of the overuse injuries we see have to do with tendons and ligaments from overuse.”

“The concern is that we have seen a polarization,” Dr. Smurawa said. “On one end, there are athletes really involved in sports and they do that early specialization and are treated like professional athletes. They are on multiple teams and travel teams competing at an elite level trying to get college scholarships.

“On the other end, we see kids that aren’t participating in any sports. They are really not getting outside and staying inside with more sedentary activities like video

games, which have become very popular activities,” Dr. Smurawa said. He cited the eSports craze as an example. “In sports medicine, we are now focusing on injuries that can happen in eSports.”

According to a report, the eSports market has boomed in recent years with more and more viewers tuning in to watch their favorite games being played by some of the best gamers in the world. By 2022, there are expected to be almost 300 million frequent viewers of eSports worldwide, a vast increase from the 58 million in 2012.

“Kids that may not be as gifted or talented as other athletes,” Dr. Smurawa said, “and sometimes feel pressure to have to perform and do as well as those other athletes. So rather than being encouraged to play sports at a participation level, they are being pushed away from sports. So those kids that don’t participate in active sports are showing the signs of losing the benefits of exercise. They may be doing well in school, but they aren’t eating well.”

In the U.S., the percentage of children and adolescents affected by obesity has more than tripled since the 1970s. Data shows that nearly one in five school age children and young people (6 to 19 years) in the U.S. are obese.

AUTOMOBILITY

At Fiat and MINI, there’s minimal interest

By David Boldt

designated replacement.

Dallas-area owners still djboldt@sbcglobal.net have MINI of Dallas on If you consider Lemmon Avenue, but if where I grew up in you live in Frisco that’s the ’50s and ’60s — a small (pun intended) Lincoln and, later, consolation. ‘Cause if you Omaha, Neb. — you live in Frisco you can don’t think of an improbably find Dallas on port automotive haven.

DAVID BOLDT your phone, but rarely go But with the University The MINI Countryman. there. of Nebraska in Lincoln Fiat, as you’d guess, and the Air Force’s is on an even more preStrategic Air Command (SAC) in Omaha, carious footing. Having made a stab at urban the eastern end of Nebraska enjoyed a popretail via the Eagle operation on Lemmon ulation that was educated, widely traveled Avenue, which added Alfa Romeo shortly and culturally aware, breeding an import car before returning to its Eagle Honda/servicecommunity that was oversized for the area’s while-you-wait roots, the franchises were population and location. And in that small picked up by an FCA store near Love Field island of imports, one of my first automotive and the same ownership opened a dedicated recollections is of a Mini Cooper S, probably Fiat/Alfa Romeo showroom in McKinney. owned by someone attached to SAC. That ended in financial fiasco (“fiasco” At that time (1966, maybe '67) I had seen presumably shares the same Latin root as pics of a Mini previously; Paul McCartney “Fiat”), and is no more. Alfa Romeo custom— THE Paul McCartney — owned one. But ers in need of service can avail themselves to see a Mini in the flesh was dumbfoundof the team at Essence Alfa Romeo in Hurst ing. In Omaha (or most places west of the — unless, of course, they live in Frisco. Given Mississippi) the Mini was an automotive outthe energy that currently exists with Alfa and lier. If a Cadillac was (perhaps) Elvis, the Mini its corporate sibling, Maserati, we’d think was McCartney.

Alfa Romeo will find a new home within Fast-forward to 2000 and, under BMW Dallas or Collin County. But finding another ownership, the Mini was reconstituted as a showroom for Fiat, in all likelihood, is more MINI, and after a 30-year absence, reintroproblematic. duced to American motorists. With perforWhen Fiat initially returned to the U.S., mance well in excess of its size (especially in it saw itself as an Italian alternative to MINI Cooper S form) it was a certifiable hit, with an (the Italian job?), and despite assembly of appeal that transcended — like the original the 500 in Mexico, the retro-esque 500 was — age or economic station. But almost two priced as a MINI competitor. That price point decades later, the bloom is off, and despite made it — in my view — about 20 percent a model proliferation that seems to be part more expensive than it should have been. The of every German business model, sales are addition of turbocharged engines across the a fraction of the volume at launch, and well lineup has helped, but not enough. And while south of what MINI execs had anticipated by an updated 500X crossover could help more, the end of this decade. those updates still aren’t in showrooms.

Of late, MINI has decided its cars can be Of course, in North Texas a new Fiat sold from BMW showrooms, which reduces arrival in showrooms is academic. As this is the overhead necessary to maintain a sepawritten, there are no showrooms. rate showroom and, by extension, a separate David Boldt brings years of experience identity. Even with that, Sewell MINI, in in automotive retail sales and public relaPlano on the Dallas North Tollway, simply tions to his automotive reporting. More can closed its doors at the end of April, without a be found at txGarage.com.

Children’s Health Andrews Institute

Dr. John Polousky (left) and Dr. Troy Smurawa (right).

Both Dr. Polousky and Dr. Smurawa are champions for kids playing multiple sports growing up.

Dr. Smurawa sees a drop-off in participation on elite teams by age 13 because of specialization and kids simply burning out. “We see kids dropping out because of the pressures of specialization and that is a concern. They have the benefit of exercise and we want them to continue that into their adult years.”

If you can get the children out to play, Dr. Smurawa recommends loose clothing, avoiding prolonged exposure to the heat and wearing sunscreen. “The biggest thing is staying hydrated,” Dr. Smurawa said. “We always recommend frequent fluid breaks.”

“The biggest motivation is what their friends are doing,” Dr.

Polousky said. “If their friends are out playing, they are going to be out playing. It is as much a social interaction as it is an athletic one. That is one of the sad things about kids not getting together and playing without adult supervision. They sort of solve their difference with each another; there is negotiation and they judicate rules and decisions together.”

He also believes that parents should also limit video game play.

So it appears that the answer to getting children outside to play is that there is no specific answer.

Parents can lighten up on the organizational aspects and children can be greatly influenced by their friends. Clearly, with an increasing child obesity problem and hours of video game play increasing exponentially, something has to be done.

Travel

Negotiating back roads of Mexico

By Michael Wald wald.world@yahoo.com

hikers a decent challenge. Many find that getting into the pool after the hike is a rewarding way to cool off.

Getting to Hierve El Agua requires you to drive through several small Mexican towns. The final stretch of the road to Hierve El Agua is a dirt farm road. It can be steep in places and may have potholes, especially in rainy weather. I recommend that you go with a guide. A toll road leads to the dirt road. As you get closer to Hierve El Agua, one of the small towns levies another toll to drive through. You are stopped by a rope across the road. Then as you enter the site, Hierve El Agua itself has an entrance fee. If I were driving myself, I would suspect I was getting ripped off by all these stops asking for money; but that is not the case.

After visiting Hierve El Agua, if you have more energy, you should stop by one of the many family run mezcal distilleries on the road between the small towns. You can taste the product and learn the process. Along the road you will see cultivated agave, the main ingredient for mezcal.

A stop at the Tlacolula Market along the route is also a must, especially on Sundays when the market expands and indigenous women from the surrounding area come in native dress. Even on a regular day, there is an interesting covered market with delicious fruits and meats. If you are so inclined, buy meat and other desired ingredients and grill them yourself inside the market on provided grills. Freshly made tortillas are available to wrap it all up. Alternatively, there are many “comedores” that serve prepared meals.

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.

Oaxaca, Mexico, is a charming UNESCO World Heritage site less than three hours flight from Dallas. It is known for its art, history and indigenous culture.

Lesser known is the fact that Oaxaca is surrounded by mountains and many outdoor activities for the nature lover. Perhaps the most unique outdoor phenomenon near Oaxaca is Hierve El Agua (pronounced “hiervel-lagua”), a “petrified” waterfall, one of only two in the world and a site not to be missed. The other such site is in faraway Turkey. You can reach Hierve El Agua by car in about 75 minutes from Oaxaca.

The petrified waterfall is the result of water with a lot of minerals bubbling up from a mountainside. The water forms a pool where it bubbles up and evaporation of the water increases the mineral level in the water, turning it a yellow-green. When the water eventually falls over the edge of a mountain cliff, the water forms stalactites much as you would see in a cave, but these are out in the open. The long stalactites appear to be a waterfall on the mountainside.

In this location, there are two such stalactite masses adjacent to each other.

You can hike down to the bottom of one of these waterfalls and look up at it. The hike down takes about five minutes from the lowest viewing point near the top. From the bottom, you can walk back up very steep stairs, which will take about 15 minutes.

Alternatively, you can hike back up to the other waterfall, and it will take about one hour.

Where the yellow-green water pools on the mountain, the water is said to be healthy, and people swim in it. The sediment is said to be good for the skin. Bring a bathing suit; changing rooms are available.

At several points you are able to see the water bubbling up from the ground. Although the meaning of the site is “boiling water,” the water bubbles up from the ground cold. It is forced to the surface by high pressure underground.

From the pool area, walk a newly-paved path with stairs for a view from the side of the petrified waterfall. It is a moderately difficult walk; it does provide Swimming in a mineral pool in Oaxaca.

MICHAEL WALD

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movie trailer

Remade ‘The Lion King’ comes off with whimper, not roar

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Donald Glover is the voice of Simba in the remake of “The Lion King.”

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood In December, Disney launches their streaming service, Disney+. It will have the entire catalog of Disney films available and presumably, the 1994 animated hit, “The Lion King,” will be part of it. You are better off waiting and watching that version of the film instead of the

computer animated remake.

This Jon Favreau-directed “The Lion King” is the prime example of going to the well too often. Its lack of originality and emotion stinks of a cash grab instead of an updated spin on Hamlet with African wild animals. It can’t be saved by an impressive voice cast, many of whom simply can’t sing. Even Beyoncé sounds toned down, no

doubt so that the other actors aren’t blown out of the water.

Let’s get this out of the way: the animation is stunning. From the very first shot of a sunrise on the horizon, “The Lion King” is visually dazzling. The opening “Circle of Life” musical number is a perfect combination of song and film that hits all the right notes. All of the animals look completely real and it’s an impressive achievement in visual effects that couldn’t have been done way back in 1994.

Alas, realism comes with a price. Do you know something that animals cannot do?

They can’t smile. They can’t cry.

Cartoon animals do all these things, which humanizes them and allows an audience to truly connect with the characters.

When young Simba’s father, King Mufasa (James Earl Jones, because it literally cannot be anyone else), is killed by his brother, Scar (Chiwetel Ejiofor), there’s no real emotional value because we all know it’s coming and

also…well…young Simba has the same look on his lion face.

That’s the rub with director Jon Favreau’s take on “The Lion King.” There’s no connection. Even the joyous “Hakuna Matata” is neutered because Pumba (Seth Rogen) and Timon (Billy Eichner) are trapped in real animal bodies instead of goofy, outrageous animated characters. Eichner definitely has the chops for these kinds of musical numbers, but Rogen just can’t keep up. Even Glover, who has a musical background of his own, gets left behind with his limited range.

If that’s not enough, Glover has a duet with Beyoncé’s Nala and it’s a slog. It’s almost unfair for anyone who is not a professional singer to be paired with her range.

There are a few highlights, such as Eichner or John Oliver’s perfectly nervous portrayal of the structured and proper hornbill, Zazu. Ejiofor is menacing enough as Scar, but his

ENVIRONMENT

Eagle Scout works to protect endangered ecosystems

By Danny Gallagher

because it represents a whole ecosystem of knowledge, a whole study of science When Trevor Burke of Dallas had about our world, life and everything to organize a public service project in else.” order to earn his Eagle Scout rank, he Burke’s work has also earned him decided the best way to help his comsome well-deserved recognition and munity was to preserve its natural chances to spread his passion and mesenvironment. sage for environmental conservation to Burke, now an Eagle Scout from bigger communities and our most influScout Troop 570, Circle 10 of the Boy ential leaders. He wrote and delivered Scouts of America, earned the maxsome memorable keynote speeches at imum number of 23 Eagle Palms, all the 2019 EarthX Conference and the 139 merit badges and Eagle Scout of the TEDxKids talks at SMU in 2018 to help Year for 2018 and 2019, has a passion spread his message of and passion for for environment preservation and respreservation. toration. So, in the spring of 2015, he “By talking to them about my experiorganized his project to protect the enence and my reach that I’ve had,” Burke dangered Blackland Prairie, a 300-mile said, “I could hopefully inspire and show long ecosystem that runs from the Red them that you don’t have to be a 30-year River in North Texas to San Antonio. old person to make a difference right Burke said, “When I talked to now. You can make a difference right Bob Mione [the Meadow Nature here. You can make a difference doing Preserve manager of the Connemara whatever your interest is around you.”

Conservancy of the Connemara Meadow He hopes his work and words will in Allen] about my Eagle Scout project, inspire people to preserve our natural I realized the intensity of how endanenvironments and ecosystems with the gered it was and gained a true motisame passion that’s fueled his success vation and passion for protecting the and impressive volunteer projects.

EARTHX Blackland Prairie.”

“It’s important to be able to preserve Burke, a recent graduate from the this stuff so we can appreciate it and exEagle Scout Trevor Burke.

St. Mark's School of Texas in Dallas, plore its wonderfulness as well as expefirst visited the prairie when he was 11 rience it,” Burke said. “When you go to a was removing what was endangering the ecoand has a vivid memory of the trip that would park and see trees everywhere, there is a cersystem, that allowed the grass and habitat [to become one of his greatest achievements. He tain feeling of the summer breeze on your face, grow] and after all establishing an ecosystem says it looked and felt like no other natural looking out and seeing the green grass, the for these birds, I wanted to help move wildlife scene or preserve he ever visited. clear stream of water nearby. There’s an innate and that’s why I got involved with the birds.”

The project became much bigger and made joy in that. I think it’s important we protect His work to preserve and restore natua larger impact than Burke initially planned. and preserve that.” ral environments doesn’t just stop with the He spent more than 150 hours planning and Trevor is dedicated to his country and herBlackland Prairie. He’s also organized projorganizing more than 25 volunteers to help itage through his work with the Children of the ects to remove invasive species and restore clear acres of pecan trees that could fuel devAmerican Revolution and the Texas Society the native wildflowers of the Twelve Hills astating wild fires. He even raised a flock of of the Children of the American Revolution Nature Center in Dallas and reduce erosion quails in the living room of his family’s house where he served as state president. of the Connemara Conservancy with a rock to repopulate the species in the prairie.

EarthX – Change Happens Here. Be a apron blanket that also directs water to the “After doing this project, I learned more Blackland Prairie that was funded with a grant part of the EarthX movement, become an about the ecosystem I was protecting and after from the Scooby-Doo Doo Good environment Earth Advocate – take the Pledge to Change learning how in danger it was and everything by downloading the EarthxLeague app. Read initiative. else, I became inspired and motivated to prostories about the environment and connect “I think it's important for our own human tect and preserve the life on the prairie,” Burke existence,” Burke said. “It’s important to prewith other “earthlings” to create a more sussaid. “So after doing that one project which tainable future. serve all this and everything else in nature

performance of “Be Prepared” is sadly embarrassing. Jones could read the phonebook and sound majestic, so that naturally works.

The emotional heft needs to come from Glover and Beyoncé and too many times, they simply sound like they are reading lines.

That, paired with zero emotional response on the animal’s faces, deflates the entire endeavor.

Youngsters who weren’t around in 1994 will adore “The Lion King.” Why? Because it’s the exact same story. It worked for eight year olds back then and there’s little doubt that it will strike a chord now.

However, Disney junkies (this writer included) could be bored senseless. The “Aladdin” remake worked because the cast could sing, Will Smith put his own personal spin on the Genie and there was enough added to the story to make it feel worthwhile. Other than visually, this new “The Lion King” can’t come remotely close to the original.

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scented candles and freshly baked cookies are all safe bets.

Begin the purgeand-pack process.

Decluttering goes hand in hand with cleaning. Since you’ll be packing up all of your belongings soon, you should take this opportunity to purge items that you don’t want to take to your next home.

As you pack, you should ask yourself, “Is there anything in my home I could never part with?” Whether it’s a family heirloom, a custom light fixture or a favorite piece of artwork, you should move it to storage before buyers can see it. It will hurt negotiations if your buyer covets a beautiful painting by your late grandfather and is told that she can’t have it.

Most homes for sale will benefit from having some furniture moved to storage. Focus on moving out any pieces that block pathways, whether they are large sofas or extra dining chairs. Homes will also show better with no rugs rather than with outdated rugs.

When it’s time to sell, even looking at your own to-do list can feel intimidating. Just remember that every repair you make, and every item you purge, will increase the value of your home and make your next move easier. You can find a longer version of this article, with even more home sale tips, online at the Chambers Interiors website chambersinteriors.com.

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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE

In this case, Dallas needs one more

recipe of the week Finally, a use for Velveeta

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Miriam Jimenez puts a new twist on queso at Miriam Cocina Latina. Feel some virtue because of the spinach and roasted peppers that give the cheese sauce a light green color. It is so pretty with roasted corn kernels on top. The recipe calls for American white cheese. I use Velveeta Queso Blanco. At the restaurant, Miriam uses a Land O’Lakes brand.

MIRIAM COCINA QUESO VERDE

MIRIAM COCINA LATINA

Ceviche Punta Cana (left) and a photo of Miriam Jimenez (right) above the bar at Miriam Cocina Latina.

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Restaurant impresario Shannon Wynne said so himself: “We need another Mexican restaurant in Dallas like we need another hole in the head.”

And then he went and opened another one with Miriam Jimenez in charge of the space that used to be Lark on the Park.

Indeed, the success of Miriam Cocina Latina rests heavy on the shoulders of the ebullient woman. Her energy, personal magnetism and hospitality ethic are keys to success, said Wynne who recruited Jimenez for a new concept.

He first noticed Miriam at Mico Rodriguez restaurants, Mr. Mesero and Mesero, where she greeted guests.

“I walked into a fashionable Mexican restaurant several years ago and was struck by the charisma and charm of the big grin on the authoritative woman greeting folks as they entered,” Wynne said.

“I returned weekly because of this woman. When her bosses moved her to a new Addison location, I perceived a drop in my enthusiasm for my weekly visit. When it came time to reconceive our LARK concept, I told my partners I was fresh out of new ideas, except for one. I wanted to track down that woman with the giant grin and build a concept with her.”

Miriam is the secret ingredient that Wynne picked to imbue the restaurant with “recognition, love and appreciation” for every customer.

Meet her when you go in. I was fortunate to get an hour with Miriam on a tasting visit and had the same reaction that Wynne describes.

I loved talking with her about her food and the path that she’s taken from her native Dominican Republic. Although her food was good, Miriam is the reason I want to go back.

Her Dominican Republic heritage touches many of the dishes.

Starting with a side of sweet plantains served with a ramekin of what I initially thought was mayonnaise for dipping. No, laughed Miriam, that’s a traditional Dominican Republic sauce made of sweetened condensed milk, cream and vanilla.

The emulsion looks like mayo but tastes as sweet as it sounds. With the sweet plantains, it could be dessert.

Other Dominican Republic twists sneak into other sauces, such as DR-style chimichurri made without the garlic that characterizes the Argentine original.

Despite the touches, the Miriam Cocina Latina menu is dominantly Mexican.

From ceviche with shrimp and octopus to a variety of enchiladas and tacos. The guajillo chile sauce on enchiladas and braised pork is deliciously deep in color and chile essence.

Miriam’s mole poblano sauce on chicken enchiladas is dark and mysterious, well-balanced between sweet and hot. Instead it adds a comforting overlay to the dish. As with many great restaurants, the integrity of the sauces makes the dishes. Hers are brilliantly conceived and executed.

“I want the dishes to be familiar but with a little twist,” Miriam said. She put “a huge twist” on the La Dominicana Burger, that comes with Dominican Republic style street slaw and chimichurri sauce and yucca fries on the side.

Mezcal cocktails get a lot of TLC. One I tried, La Paloma Brava, mezcal and grapefruit juice, wrapped itself around my tongue and hung on with a tingle and a hint of green bell pepper.

Complex, refreshing and on trend since mezcal is enjoying its moment.

One don’t-miss dish is Cabrito a la Diabla, goat braised in guajillo-chile laced pan juices. Braising is the Dominican Republic way whereas cabrito in Mexico is more often grilled.

As tender as brisket, this rendition of humble goat meat made me want a whole plate instead of a tasting portion.

As is often the case with a Shannon Wynne restaurant, high style and whimsy combine in engaging ways.

A stunning ceiling mural has hidden images of a bird’s nest, diamond ring, fancy teacup, f lying fish, four-leaf clover, golden locket, horseshoe, love letter, mistletoe, peppermint candy, playing card, poison ivy, satin shoe, skeleton key, small bell, strawberry candy, teapot and white bunny. If conversation lags, look up instead of at your phone.

Turns out, Dallas needed one more Mexican restaurant: this one.

MIRIAM COCINA LATINA 2015 Woodall Rogers Freeway (across from Klyde Warren Park) Dallas, 75201 214-855-5275 miriamcocina.com

2 poblano peppers 1 ear fresh corn 2 1/2 cups whole milk 1 pound American (processed) white cheese, cut into large chunks 3 ounces fresh asiago cheese, cut into large chunks 1 cup fresh spinach, lightly packed Heat oven broiler on high. Place peppers and corn on a baking sheet and place in oven about 6 inches from broiler.

Broil until corn is lightly browned and peppers are blackened and blistered on all sides. Turn frequently.

Remove from oven. Place peppers in plastic bag to steam. Allow poblanos and corn to cool enough to handle. Using a sharp knife, cut kernels off the cob.

When peppers have cooled, cut off stem end. Peel skin from peppers. Scrape out seeds and membrane. Coarsely chop to make 1 1/2 cups roasted peppers.

In large saucepan over medium heat, warm 2 cups milk to almost simmering.

Add the cheeses in small batches, stirring until all cheese is melted. Reduce heat but keep warm.

In blender jar, combine fresh spinach, roasted peppers and 1/2 cup milk.

Process on high until very smooth. Stir into queso.

To serve, sprinkle surface of queso with roasted corn kernels. Serve hot with tortilla chips for dipping.

Makes 4 cups.

MIRIAM COCINA LATINA

Queso Verde.

STATE FAIR

GO TEXAN selections added to the fun

By Karissa Condoianis kcondoianis@bigtex.com In keeping with the State Fair of Texas mission of promoting agriculture, education and community involvement, the Fair introduced a new Blue Ribbon Wine Selection program.

Sponsored by GO TEXAN and in partnership with the Texas Wine Advocate, 12 of Texas’ best wines This year's 12 best Texan wines out of 100 entries. were selected from a pool of more than 100 entries. members,” said Sid Miller, Texas In addition to supporting Agriculture Commissioner. local agriculture and educating visiThese ribbon-winning wines reptors on the best Lone Star wine, this resent 11 different wineries across the program brings communities of peostate, with a mix of red, white and ple together to enjoy a glass of great sparkling wines.

The State Fair Wine Texas flavors at the State Fair Wine Garden will be located between the Garden.

GO TEXAN Pavilion and Pan Am A panel of nine wine experts Arena and will have a special tastblindly judged 94 wines from across ing station to showcase the 12 Blue the Lone Star State and selected 12 of Ribbon wines, which will be sold in the best to receive the “GO TEXAN two-ounce samples, by the glass and Blue Ribbon” distinction. bottle.

“I raise my glass and toast the The Blue Ribbon Wine Selection winners of this year’s GO TEXAN winners are: Bending Branch Blue Ribbon Wine Selection Winery “Texas Tannat®” (Red); Competition. For the second year in C.L. BUTAUD Rosé (Rosé); Cassaro a row, Texans can be proud that the Winery and Vineyard “Avante majority of winners were GO TEXAN

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Rosé” (Rosé); Farmhouse Vineyard “West Texas Sweet” (White); Haak Vineyards and Winery “Amorcito Sweet Red” (Red) and “Semi Dry Blanc du Bois” (White); Kiepersol “Flight” (Rosé); McPherson Cellars “Verde Verde” (White); Messina Hof Winery Sangiovese (Red); Pedernales Cellars “GSM Mélange” (Red); Spirit of Texas Winery “Welcome” (White) Texas High Plains and White Fox Vineyards “Texas Red” (Red).

Visit the bigtex.com/wine for more information on the GO TEXAN Blue Ribbon Wine Selection program.

The 2019 exposition runs Friday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Oct. 20 in Fair Park.

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Indian Masala Wok 6106 Luther Ln. 469-232-9390 Black Friar

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2621 McKinney, Ste A 214-953-0599 Renfield’s Corner 2603-A Routh St. 214-397-0300 Trinity Hall Irish Pub 5321 E. Mockingbird Ln. 214-887-3600 Italian & Pizza California Pizza Kitchen 8411 Preston Rd. 214-750-7067 CiboDivino Marketplace & Cafe 1868 Sylvan Ave. 214-653-2426 Dough 11909 Preston, #1444 972-788-4600 Holy Ravioli 4446 W. Lovers Ln. 214-696-3993 I Fratelli 2815 Allen St., #124. 214-720-0070 Italia Express 111 Continental, #300 214-748-2700 4000 Cedar Springs 214-521-3300 Joe’s Pizza, Pasta & Subs 4343 W. NW Hwy, #347 214-272-9007 Lover’s Pizza Pasta & Grill 5605 W. Lovers Ln. 214-353-0509 Mimi’s Pizzeria 6807 W. N.W. Hwy. 972-215-7290 My Family’s Pizza 10720 Preston Rd,#1014 214-363-6122 Olivella’s 3406 McFarlin Blvd. 214-528-7070 Penne Pomodoro

Mediterranean Baboush 3636 McKinney, #160 214-559-0707 Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill 3001 Knox St., #110 214-528-1800 Zoe’s Kitchen 6025 Royal Ln., #104 469-341-0123

4502 McKinney Ave. 214-302-2500 Digg’s Taco Shop 6309 Hillcrest Ave. 214-520-0155 E Bar Tex Mex 1901 N. Haskell, #120.

214-824-3227 El Fenix 5622 Lemmon Ave. 214-521-5166 6811 W. NW Hwy. 214-363-5279 Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 4740 W. Mockingbird 214-352-8226 Manny’s Uptown Tex-Mex 3521 Oak Grove Ave. 214-252-1616 Mario’s Mexican & Salvadorian Rest.

5404 Lemmon Ave. 214-599-9744 Mattito’s – Centrum 3102 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-526-8181 Meso Maya 11909 Preston, #1426 469-726-4390 Mi Camino Restaurante 3830 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-888-0055 Ojeda’s Mexican Restaurant 4617 Maple Ave. 214-528-8383 Qdoba Mexican Grill 5600 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-2277 Rafa’s Café Mexicano 5617 W. Lovers Ln. 214-357-2080 Taco Diner 3699 McKinney, #307 214-521-3669 Torchy’s Tacos 5921 Forest Ln. 972-720-9200 Urban Taco 3411 McKinney Ave. 214-922-7080

Mexican & Tex-Mex Bandito’s Tex-Mex Cantina 6615 Snider Plaza 214-750-6100 Campuzano Mexican Food 2618 Oak Lawn 214-526-0100 Chipotle Mexican Grill 2705 McKinney Ave. 214-871-3100

Middle Eastern Food From Galilee 6710 Snider Plaza 214-750-0330 Moroccan Souk 3011 Gulden Ln, #114 469-458-2233

6815 Snider Plaza 214-373-9911 11661 Preston Rd, #143 214-368-3100 Rocco’s Uptown Pizza & Pasta 2717 Howell St. 214-871-9207 Sal’s Pizza Rest.

2525 Wycliff 214-522-1828 Taverna Pizzeria 3312 Knox St. 214-520-9933 Tomato Pie 11661 Preston Rd. 214-750-8743 Villa-O Rest.

4514 Travis, #132 214-707-3848

Latin American Gloria’s 3223 Lemmon Ave. 214-303-1166 Zaguan Latin Cafe 2604 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-219-8393

Meals To Go – Catering The Festive Kitchen – Snider Plaza 3404 Rosedale Ave. 214-520-6888 Short Stop – Food To Go 6025 Royal Ln., #101 214-265-8828 6918 Snider Plaza 214-360-0311

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Natural–Gluten-Free –Organic Company Cafe 3136 Routh St. 214-468-8721 Kozy 4483 McKinney Ave. 214-219-5044 Southpaw’s Organic Cafe 3227 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0100 6009 Berkshire Ln. 214-987-0351 New American City Café 5757 W. Lovers Ln. 214-351-3367 Luck 3011 Gulden Ln, #112 469-250-0679 Natalie’s Restaurant 5940 Royal Ln. 214-739-0362 NHS Bar & Grill 10720 Preston Rd. 214-368-1101 Seafood Amberjax Fish Market Grille 3011 Gulden Ln., #107 469-513-9088 Dive-Dallas Coastal Cuisine 3404 Rankin St. 214-891-1700 Half Shells Oyster Bar & Grill 6617 Snider Plaza 214-691-8164 Hook, Line & Sinker 3103 Lemmon Ave. 214-965-0707 Lovers Seafood and Market 5200 W. Lovers Ln. 214-351-6363 Rockfish Seafood Grill 5331 E. Mockingbird 214-823-8444 11661 Preston Rd, #153 214-363-7722 Shell Shack Uptown 2916 McKinney Ave. 877-434-1411 St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin 2730 Commerce St. 214-698-1511

Spanish Café Madrid 4501 Travis St. 214-528-1731 Sports Bar & Restaurant Christie’s Sports Bar & Grill 2811 McKinney, #22 214-954-1511 Liquid Zoo Sports Bar & Grille 3851 Cedar Springs 214-221-3004 Milo Butterfingers 5645 SMU Blvd.

214-368-9212 Steaks Dee Lincoln Steak & Burger Bar 2626 Howell St. 214-754-4949 Dunston’s Steak House 5423 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-8320 Thai Best Thai 5959 Royal Ln., #540

214-373-8113 CrushCraft Thai Street Eats 2800 Routh St., #150 972-677-7038 Malai Kitchen – Thai & Vietnamese 3699 McKinney, #319 972-591-3387 Naga Thai Kitchen & Bar 665 High Market St. 214-953-0023 Sabaidee Lao & Thai Street Food 5200 Lemmon, #100.

214-520-6868 Saucy’s Thai Pho 5944 Royal Ln. 214-378-8424 Turkish Café Istanbul 5450 W. Lovers, #222 214-902-0919 Vertskebap 7949 Walnut Hill Ln. 469-726-2855 Cosmic Cafe

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During the initial company’s heyday, Hall was a part owner of the Dallas Cowboys, formed a savings and loan company in Michigan, started a for-profit HMO and participated in ownership of health and sports clubs. And then, as the economy turned south, so did Hall’s business.

“I kept going, but I went through some very depressing and frustrating times,” Hall said. “It went on for a number of years. I never blamed being in Dallas and never blamed anyone except for myself.

Hindsight makes you feel a little more philosophical, but it was a really tough time.”

In the mid-1990s, business started to turnaround. “I sold some assets and I bought buildings in downtown Dallas,” Hall said. “I bought St. Paul Place and I remember no one would finance it because there was no money. But I bought it very cheap and paid cash. Then I bought Harwood Center. I turned around and sold both of them in 1998, did very well, and it is ironic because I am not a short term holder normally. We made about $50$60 million on those.”

While reinventing his company, Hall became an early investor in the then farming community and now booming northern suburb of Frisco.

In 1995, Hall’s wife, the Honorable Kathryn Hall, former Ambassador to Austria and Bay Area native, approached Craig about the wine business.

Her family had ties to Mendocino in California’s Wine Country. They jumped in, like Lucy Ricardo COUNCIL cont'd from page 1

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schools and parks and entertainment areas where we are more pedestrian. And it means focusing our attention on problem areas where crime is increasing.”

Blewett currently lives in District 14 where he has lived for more than 30 years. He and his wife have seven children, but he said he’d gladly have even more.

Adam Bazaldua. At 32 years old, Bazaldua is the youngest person to ever serve on Dallas’ city council. By day, he is a teacher at Skyline High School, which lies right in the middle of the district he represents, District 7.

The issues he hopes to tackle when in office include community beautification efforts, loose dogs around the neighborhood, partnering with DISD, tackling homelessness, economic growth and building coalitions in city hall.

Paula Blackmon.

Blackmon represents District 9 in East Dallas where she has lived for the past 25 years. She lives there with her husband and two sons at Woodrow Wilson High School. Another son is at Texas Tech University. She has an extensive career as a public servant where she has worked with former mayors Tom Leppart and Mike Rawlings as

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Vietnamese Miss Chi 6030 Luther Ln, #130 214-692-1000 Pho Crimson 3000 Blackburn, #140c 469-547-5443 Pho Envy Vietnamese Bistro 8611 Hillcrest, #190 214-987-1468 Wine Bar Dream Cafe 2800 Routh St., #170.

214-954-0486 Two Corks & a Bottle – Quadrangle 2800 Routh St., #140 214-871-9463 Yogurt, Smoothies & Juices The Gem 5915 Forest Ln, #360 214-792-9928 I Heart Yogurt 5450 W. Lovers, #143 6305 Hillcrest Ave. Nekter Juice Bar 6712 Snider Plaza 469-418-4029 Smoothie Factory 2817 Howell, #210 214-954-0900 Smoothie King 6061 Forest Ln. 972-404-1852 Tropical Smoothie Cafe 4560 W. Mockingbird 214-351-7037

jumping into a vat of wine grapes.

“We are having a lot of fun,” Hall said. “It is a complicated business because it has agriculture, manufacturing, marketing and all kinds of things.

We are trying to be disruptive by selling more direct-to-consumer than any other wine in the luxury field.” He has 90 wines, selling under the HALL (primarily cabernets), WALT (pinot noir) and BACA (zinfandel) labels.

Hall has written several business books. His latest, designed to actively support and guide entrepreneurs, is entitled BOOM: Bridging the Opportunity Gap to Reignite Startups.

“We have a problem in the U.S. that new business start-ups have been declining for nearly four decades,” Hall said. “In terms of businesses, we are actually starting half of what we started 30 years ago.

I think it is important for more Americans to start a business. There is an interest there, but there are a lot of obstacles. The book shines a light on the problems, but also provides some suggested solutions.”

Hall often speaks publicly about the importance of encouraging worldwide opportunities.

Despite his newfound love for wine, Dallas will always be an important part of Hall’s business and life. “I think Dallas is really becoming an international city,” Hall said. “I have seen a lot of positives in the downtown area, becoming more residential and mixed-use. The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Dallas.” Hall should know. He has been at the forefront of that entrepreneurial spirit in Dallas … more than once.

Deputy Chief of Staff and Chief of Staff respectively.

“Working for two mayors was challenging, but I learned a lot and I think it has allowed me and my office to hit the ground running,” she said. “I know the council rules and the charter as well as how the body operates because it was my responsibility to advise mayors on these rules and procedures.”

With this experience, Blackmon hopes to tackle a few of Dallas’ most pressing issues.

“First and foremost, we must address our public safety shortage in the City of Dallas,” Blackmon said. “This is an issue that is on everyone’s mind including my colleagues on city council.”

In addition to public safety, she also lists curbing corruption and creating a plan to maintain and preserve White Rock Lake as other large priorities.

“It is a great honor and privilege to get to serve my community as a Dallas city councilmember,” Blackmon said. “District 9 is filled with incredible people, neighborhoods, schools, small businesses and White Rock Lake. I am really excited about getting the opportunity to bring our community together.”

Chad West. West took over District 1 for Scott Griggs, the mayoral candidate who

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went up against now-mayor Eric Johnson in the runoff election and longtime city councilmember.

“Councilmember Griggs was an advocate for transparency and accountability and always strove to keep neighbors informed of what was happening at City Hall,” West said. “I am committed to maintaining that.

I am a big believer in direct outreach — not just providing information that is requested — to improve citizen involvement and keep residents informed.”

He echoes the sentiment of many others at city hall when it comes to public safety.

“My top priorities are public safety, infrastructure and housing,” he said. “These issues overlap to some degree in how they can be improved to better serve our citizens.” West wants residents to know that they will always get a response from him or someone in his office if they have a question.

Jaime Resendez. This city councilmember comes from a military background. Jaime Resendez was born and raised in the Pleasant Grove area of Southeast Dallas. He graduated from Skyline High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army. In the army, he spent eight years working as an engineer, including a year-long tour in Iraq.

After his service in the military, Resendez went on to earn degrees from Eastfield Community College, the University of North Texas at Dallas and The University of Texas School of Law. He was just elected to represent District 5, which lies in Southeast Dallas.

William K. Skipworth is a reporter born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He currently studies journalism at the University of Missouri in Columbia. You can find him on twitter @WillSkipworth.

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