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Vol. 6, No. 29: Section One | Neighborhood News | Community Calendar and Food Guide | Local Arts | Opinions

SPECIAL EVENTS

Take it easy on Labor Day Weekend

COMMUNITY NEWS DART modifies schedule Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) rail replacement work resumes in downtown Dallas on Saturday, Aug. 31 to Sunday, Sept.

1, and will be operating a modified schedule on Monday, DART Sept. 2, for Labor Day. DART bus, light rail and Dallas streetcar services will follow a Sunday schedule. The Trinity Railway Express commuter rail will not operate. DART Paratransit services will operate on a Saturday schedule. Offices will be closed. Route and schedule information can be found at DART.org. – Mark Ball

Conservancy seeks park lovers

OVEREASY

The CFS and Eggs at Overeasy.

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com The three-day Labor Day Weekend in the U.S. recognizes the American worker. It is a time to relax. However, there are plenty of events in the area for one to enjoy

without eating lunch at your desk or having to punch a time clock.

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden at 8525 Garland Road invites locals and visitors to bring the entire family and savor the final days of summer during Labor Day Weekend with something for

everyone. Activities include complimentary beer samples at A Tasteful Place (for those 21 years and older), live music all weekend at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn and snacking on $2 hot dogs and

Representatives from businesses and neighborhoods around Turtle Creek Park (formerly Lee Park) are invited to participate in the Turtle Creek Conservancy’s TURTLE CREEK CONSERVANCY Resident’s Council Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Council members learn and share news about the park and Conservancy with their neighbors and others. The evening will start with wine and cheese at 5:30 p.m., with the program starting at 6 p.m. RSVP to amanda@turtlecreekconservancy.org to attend. – Gay Donnell Willis

Plan ahead for the Pinners

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MEADOWS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

September brings special events and exhibits reception will be held on Friday, Sept. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m.

The newly established “Weekly Organ Recital Series” takes place every Tuesday beginning Sept.

10 at 5:30 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 8017 Preston Road. Free to the public. The series continues through Tuesday, Dec. 17.

Adrian Jenkins, director of The Bowes Museum, gives a lecture called “The Bowes Museum: A French Museum on English Soil” on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Bob and Jean Smith Auditorium at the Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd. on the SMU campus. When The Bowes Museum opened in 1892, it had by far the largest collection of Spanish paintings in Britain, at the time boasting 76 paintings to the National Gallery’s 20. Free, but call 214-768-8587 to RSVP. SMU On Friday, Sept. 13, the Meadows Wind The Meadows Wind Ensemble will perform Friday, Sept. 13 at Ensemble “Plays the Classics.” The performance is Caruth Auditorium. at Caruth Auditorium at Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on the SMU campus at 7:30 p.m. The

By Victoria Winkelman “Classsics” program has become a tradition for the vwinkelm@smu.edu Meadows Wind Ensemble and conductor Jack Delaney.

It is always one of the most popular concerts of the seaA number of special events will be part of a son. Prices are $14 for adults, $11 for seniors and $8 for September calendar presented by SMU’s Meadows students, faculty and staff.

School of the Arts and the Meadows Museum.

A special guest artist recital with celebrated concert On Thursday, Sept. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at O’Donnell Hall, pianists and husband and wife team Alessio Bax and Room 2130 at the Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd.

Lucille Chung in a piano duo will be held on Sunday, on the SMU campus, there will be an art history panel Sept. 15 at 2:30 p.m. at the Caruth Auditorium. Tickets discussion entitled “Politics in Latin American Art.” Free are $14 for adults, $11 for seniors and $8 for students, to attend. faculty and staff.

Opening on Friday, Sept. 6, the Hawn Gallery at Continuing exhibitions include “Goya’s Visions in Hamon Arts Library, 6100 Hillcrest Ave. on the SMU Ink” at the Virginia Meadows Galleries at the Meadows campus, the exhibit “Elizabeth Moran: Against the Museum through Sunday, Nov. 3 and the Hamon Library Best Possible Sources” opens. Curated by Olivia Smith, Exhibit: “Dan Wingren: The Image and Magic” through the exhibit runs through Friday, Dec. 20. An opening Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020.

PINTEREST

On Friday Sept. 13 and Saturday, Sept. 14, the Pinners Conference will bring Pinterest to life at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center at 650 S. Griffin St. The event features 100 Pinterest-based classes taught by experts and a show highlighting 300 top businesses in the world of DIY, crafts, cooking, self-improvement, photography, party planning, holiday, beauty, fashion and more. Hours are Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission tickets start from $10. – Julia Monter

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INSIDE Notes from the Editor Bubba Flint The Good Word Uptown Girl Historically Speaking Environment Crossword Puzzle Your Stars This Week Reality Estate Community Calendar Photo of the Week Charity Spotlight This Week in History Hammer and Nails Automobility

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

‘How’s my driving? Call 1-800-ATICKET’

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com I had to venture out to Fort Worth a couple of times recently and was reminded what a little jewel it is. Although most of my time was downtown and Sundance Square, the area is vibrant, clean and fun.

Everyone seems in a cordial mood. Which makes me wonder, how are the spirits in Moody, Texas? But I digress. The ride out to the 817 was not without the usual things that we have become accustomed to.

The guy in the silver Acura, channeling his inner Denny Hamlin, wove in and out of traffic at 90 mph with nary a signal. He would tailgate, er, draft the car ahead (including me) and we were all doing the speed limit or slightly above. It is such an annoying trend. Another tailgater had to veer into an off-ramp median behind me when the driver apparently didn’t realize that traffic

always backs up on State Highway 183 near Hurst.

But two incidents made me think. There was a poopedout truck on the shoulder representing the world’s largest communications company based in Dallas. A tow truck was approaching.

I hoped the tow company told the driver that, “We will be there sometime between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.” Then, there was a commercial bobtail truck driving very erratically. He had the “How’s my driving?” sticker on the back of the David Mullen vehicle.

For those without Bluetooth technology, or more importantly, for those who have figured out how to use it, it is illegal to punch in a phone number on your cellphone while driving in Texas. How can you call in and report the truck swerving lanes and varying speeds? With my luck, I would get the ticket

… Famed Mexican restaurant Mesa (Beyonce and Jay-Z once ate there) in Oak Cliff has closed. One last fling will be on Monday, Sept. 16 and Tuesday, Sept.

17 ... Don't Tell Supper Club on Commerce Street has shuttered. It offered unique plates paired with distinctive entertainment and nightlife. In my opinion, it was a very ambitious try for Dallas ... While St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin remains my favorite Deep Ellum spot, new places seem to be opening every day. I recently had the Monkey Bread French Toast at Punch Bowl Social on Main Street for brunch. It was outstanding and worth a try … And as the most avid fans know, breakfast and grilled burger place Melios Bros. Char Bar on lower Greenville Avenue will close on Sunday, Sept.

22 after more than 40 years of operation. Hats off to the little blue house … I often write about how commercials copycat each other. It is like a product develops a good advertising idea and many marketing teams want to copy. The latest trend is oldie tunes in ads. Once, an artist would never lend a song to an advertiser. But

The Good Word

When bad things happen

By The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata Rector, Saint Michael and All Angels The past few weeks have been particularly heavy. Multiple young people connected to people I know well have died, including one murder and one suicide.

Tragedy is nothing new, and unfortunately, we seem to experience tragedy far too often. When tragedy strikes, it’s natural to be angry, confused and heartbroken. It’s also natural to ask: Why do bad things happen?

NOTE: This question is healthy to ask, and certainly there are many ways to approach its answer. I will attempt a succinct response in the limits of this column, but the brief response below won’t likely satisfy all readers. I invite you to walk with me for the next few minutes and see what you think, and if you want to continue the conversation, I’m not hard to find.

In moments of crisis, many people are comforted with the thought that God has a plan and the terrible experience is just part of the Big Plan. As comforting as that may sound, there is a huge theological problem with it. God is love, and God’s desire is for all of us to be made whole through love. True love cannot be forced and true love cannot be manipulative, therefore, God’s desire to love us means that hurting us cannot be part of the divine plan.

If that’s true, and I believe it is, then the next question is to ask why God would allow bad things to happen. Of course, God is God, so for people of faith, there is often a hope that God will prevent bad things from happening. True, K AT Y TR AIL WEEKLY'S

CRIME WATCH Aug. 23 – 11:56 a.m.

2000 Block, McMillan Ave. (75206) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s motorcycle.

Aug. 23 – 4:09 p.m.

2100 Block, Market Center Blvd. (75207) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

Aug. 24 – 9:02 a.m.

2600 Block, Allen St. (75204) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle and stole property.

Aug. 24 – 12:57 p.m.

2900 Block, Knight St.

God could prevent bad things, but if God takes control of our lives, that control would undermine what is most important about love: free choice. God’s love Rev. Dr. Girata for us is true and pure, and our response to that love — loving God back — must also be true and pure through our own free choice.

This brings us to the most important idea of all: God’s love for us, coupled with the gift of free choice, means that when bad things happen, God’s heart is the first to break. This is not a shallow platitude, but a deep, profound truth.

God loves us and walks with us every step of our lives and when we run into the evil of the world, God walks through the valley with us.

I believe evil is more than the absence of good. I believe evil is a true force that we must resist. Yet resisting evil takes commitment and energy, and it’s often easier for us to pretend that everything is fine until something significant shakes us from that delusion.

For many of us, we are able to construct lives that are relatively secure and stable, which allows us to believe that nothing bad will happen. But when we experience tragedy, we find ourselves face to face with the truth that evil finds cracks in our brokenness to creep in.

When we make choices that take us away

(75219) Robbery of an Individual: The unknown suspects punched and kicked the complainant and stole his property.

Aug. 24 – 6:19 p.m.

12800 Block, Montfort Dr. (75230) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect broke an extinguisher box and attempted to steal it.

Good Word cont'd on page 10 Aug. 25 – 10:38 p.m.

2700 Block, Kirby St. (75204) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect attempted to rob the complainant with a knife.

Aug. 26 – 6:50 a.m.

3000 Block, Knox St. (75205) Burglary of a Building: The suspect broke the glass door and entered the location.

Aug. 25 – 10:47 a.m.

2900 Block, Wycliff Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect pried open a storage unit and stole the complainant’s property.

Aug. 26 – 3:49 p.m.

3100 Block, Routh St. (75201) Robbery of an Individual: The suspect pushed the complainant and then stole her phone.

Aug. 25 – 8:44 p.m.

1000 Block, Commerce St. (75202) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

Aug. 26 – 4:36 p.m.

1900 Block, Bennett Ave. (75206) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole a package from the complainant’s front porch.

William "Bubba" Flint — Special Contributor

with album sales so severely impacted by the internet, they are looking for an alternative source of income.

I have heard, among others, “ABC,” “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet,” “Boys Are Back in Town,” “Shining Star,” “Spirit In The Sky,” “(Oh, Oh, Oh) It’s Magic,” “It’s Your Thing,” “You Can Go Your Own Way” and “Help!” in TV commercials recently. I look forward to the time some product uses Boz Scaggs’ “It’s Over” …

Paradise High School (Calif.) is back playing football 10 months after the “Camp Fire” wiped out the charming town outside of Chico.

Paradise has lost 90 percent of its population. I know many people there, and they have shown amazing resiliency … On Aug. 24, 1989, Pete Rose, Major League Baseball’s all-time hits leader with 4,356 and games played leader at 3,562, was issued a lifetime ban from baseball by then-Commissioner Bart Giamatti (father of actor Paul) for gambling. Nicknamed “Charlie Hustle,” Rose won the 1963 Rookie of the Year Award, three batting titles, a Most Valuable Player Award (1973), three World Series rings, two Gold Gloves and his 17 All-Star

appearances at five different positions (second base, left field, right field, third base and first base) has never been equaled.

He is still vocal about the game, as Fox Sports hired him as an analyst. He can still be found signing autographs at many card shows and at Cooperstown, N.Y. during Hall of Fame (HOF) weekend. That is the closest he will get to the Hall. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America removed him or anyone caught gambling on baseball from HOF consideration in 1991. Hard to believe it has been 30 years.

UPTOWN GIRL

New Texas laws effecting healthcare

By Ryann Gordon

of these legislative movements, SB 1264 now prohibits healthcare providers from sending surprise bills to patients.

Surprise medical bills typically To continue the disarise when healthcare providcussion of Texas’ recent ers and insurance companies changes in healthcare legcan’t agree on the price of a islation, we’ll look at three medical treatment, oftentimes new laws that our state leaving the patient to pick up made to protect patients. the outstanding amount. SB As discussed last week, 1264 completely removes pathe signing of HB 2536 tients from disputes between will make it a requireinsurance and healthcare proment for pharmaceutical viders. So, no more going back companies to disclose and forth between your insurany price hikes and make ance provider and the pharmayearly reporting on all Ryann Gordon cy, hospital or other healthcare medication and research provider, and no paying for costs, all to be made acwhat they promised to cover prior. cessible for the public to view online.

Another giant step in Texas health Luckily, Texas didn’t stop with legislation was the signing of HB 2014 movements toward drug transparency and HB 1942 that work to end healthcare alone though, as three other bills were facilities offering confusing language signed into law making limitations on that leads patients to believe they accept emergency room price-gouging and unforeseen medical billing.

Named by many the biggest success Uptown Girl cont'd on page 10 ryannbgordon@yahoo.com

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HISTORICALLY SPEAKING

Avoiding shootings remains complicated

By Dr. James W. Finck jfinck@usao.edu I can still remember the day in 1999 when two students entered Columbine High School and killed 12 fellow students and one teacher.

I was an undergraduate Dr. James Finck student then and I remember spending the entire learned that surprised me. day watching the news The different lists in complete shock. This I drew my information was the first of what we from, I am sure are not now call “mass shootings” perfect or complete, but that I can remember. This they are close enough in event horrified the nation number to make general and left us all with serious assumptions. I also did questions. Unfortunately, not count shootings like this event ushered in a Kent State or Waco that period where today these involved government or seem common. shootings between rival As I was preparing to gangs or with police. write this piece, I tried to When looking over remember the shootings the lists, the big questhat stood out. Being an tion is why? There are alumnus of Virginia Tech, many different reasons I remember that shootfor mass shootings, deing well. I still knew peopending on who you ask. ple there and it was hard History cannot give any seeing places on TV that definite answers, but it can brought me such joy, now shed some light. I startbeing scenes of tragedy. ed looking at the 1940s to I also remember Sandy find the number of mass Hook. It just seemed worse shootings. I figured that than others being because decade could give a conthese were little kids. Yet stant. The constant in this to my distress I realized case is the type of weapon most of the others have all used. Starting after World blended together. I wish I War II, the type of firehad answers. I don’t. This arm available to citizens is a complicated situation, is basically the same type with extremely strong available today. Since the passions on both sides. war, semi-automatic riI don’t want to discuss fles are readily available. the Second Amendment Semi-automatic means one here. I wrote on the subround is fired every time ject back in January and the trigger is pulled and it is still online. What I so can be fired as fast as a want to do is take a minfinger can squeeze. Rifles ute and look at this from like this include the AR-15. a historical perspective and share a few things I HISTORICALLY cont'd on page 11

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ENVIRONMENT

Protecting our Earth not a partisan issue

By Karen Fleig Often protecting the environment and concern over climate change is presented as a highly partisan issue, and in many ways, it is with stark differences between how U.S. political parties view policies around reducing the effects of global climate change.

A May 2018 report from Pew Research Center found: On whether climate change policies do more good than harm only 19 percent of Conservatives/Republicans agreed while 78 percent of Liberals/ Democrats agreed; and, on whether those policies help the U.S. economy, the divide was 8 percent for conservatives to 53 percent for liberals.

But those data points hide a deeper truth. In the same survey, respondents on increasing the use of specific energy sources reported: • Ninety-three percent of Democrat/ lean Democrat and 84 percent of Republican/lean Republican favored more solar farms.

• Ninety-one percent of Democrats and 79 percent of Republicans favored more wind turbine farms.

EarthX is looking to bring all citizens together in saving the planet – Republicans, Democrats, business leaders and environmentalists – and one way we are proving that solidarity is through the Earthx2020 “Bridge the Divide.”

The petition states: “Saving the Earth is not partisan. We ask our political, media, and business leaders to join us to put your best ideas on the table for serious consideration. Corporations, activists, Republicans and Democrats should work together to find mutual solutions. Commit both parties to work across the aisle to protect the environment. Use your power. Use your dollars. Use your votes. Saving the environment is something we can all agree on.”

In the current political climate, strategists use the environment as a wedge issue to divide the public.

The result of those efforts can

be seen in the Pew research around climate change policies. But Bill Shireman, president and CEO of Future 500, described using the environment as a wedge issue as “very mechanistic” and stated, “it’s an artificial divide which can be seen in the data around increasing solar and wind farms from the same survey.”

“Seventy percent of the public can agree on environmental solutions from the left to the right, but because our political strategists have divided, that 70 percent cut in half looks like it's a battle more than it actually is,” Shireman said. “To resolve that we need about five million Americans to join together across partisan boundaries to say protecting the environment is a priority.”

He adds those five million people can turn elections nationwide competitive on the environment issue.

That group would also be empowered to persuade companies to get on board with bipartisan solutions.

“We need to end this political division over the environment,” he said. “The environment can be a way to mend democracy as a whole in this country. People are far too angry with each other and we need

uniting issues. Protecting the environment is an issue we can all get behind.”

The Pew Research Center also reports most of Americans are concerned for the environment with one in five trying to act on that concern all the time.

Historically, environmentalism has not been such a polarized issue.

In his 1970 State of the Union address, President Nixon said: “Shall we make peace with nature and begin to make reparations for the damage we have done to our land, to our air, and to our water? It has become a common cause of all people of this country, clean air, open spaces. These should once again be the birthright of every American.”

The Environmental Protection Agency and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were both established under Nixon’s presidency.

The world will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. There will be no better time to amplify voices for the earth.

EarthX is a Dallas based nonprofit whose mission is to connect a global community to create a sustainable world. Learn more at Earthx.org.

EARTHX

Sheldon Whitehouse, Lindsey Graham and Susan Eisenhower speak at an EarthX Conference.

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Crossword Puzzle

ACROSS 1. Takes the bait 6. Embrace 11. Ballroom number 16. Asks for ID 21. Milan’s land

22. Hartford competitor 23. Touche provokers 24. Customary 25. Dweebs 26. Fairway clump 27. Flies alone

28. Military council 29. Eases the way 31. Improve the highway 33. Baylor site 35. Butterfly catcher 36. Address part

Off the mark

Solution on page 10

37. More or less 38. Test 39. London park 40. Lowell or Tan 41. Charley horse 42. Nursery song 44. Heavy burdens

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47. Trunk outgrowth 48. Solid evidence 50. White water 54. Lhasa — 55. Composer — Friml 57. Delhi honorific 58. Defy orders 59. Flower droplet 60. Seven Hills citizen 61. Fast talk 63. Order by importance 64. Private’s word 65. Victorian, e.g.

66. “X Games” airer 67. Trail mix 68. Actress — Kudrow 69. Himalayan legend 70. Swings loose 72. Became frayed 73. Eeyore’s friend 74. Mombasa’s country 75. Refrain syllables 76. Most considerate 78. Moo companion 79. Put off 82. Burlap fiber 83. Feigns 84. Kind of inn 88. Wind instrument 89. Donkey features 90. Toddler perch 91. “Hold the —!”

92. Bagel partner 93. Before now 94. Conductor’s baton 95. “I did it!” (hyph.)

96. Weights in Canada 97. Boise’s st.

98. Military pilot’s post (2 wds.)

100. Rower’s need 101. Alph’s locale 103. Liverpool poky

104. Dry place 105. Some pickles 107. Luxury transport 108. Thick of things 109. “Sweet” girl of song 111. Port-au-Prince site 113. Schoolyard game 114. Gusto 117. Cord of firewood 118. Goes at an easy gait 119. Appetizer 122. Ms. Thurman 123. Tiny fly 124. Wolfed down 125. Touching 127. Eye enhancer 129. Hen 131. Port near Hong Kong 133. Chopin piece 134. Excessive 135. Resort 136. Make restitution 137. Vexes 138. Burns 139. Sign up for 140. More recent 141. Truckloads DOWN 1. Storage bunkers 2. Objects 3. Seer’s deck 4. Pizarro’s quest (2 wds.)

5. Computer networks 6. Officer wannabe 7. Oahu welcomes 8. Dune buggy kin 9. Get big fast 10. Barbecue spots

11. Update a watch 12. Versed in (2 wds.)

13. “Braveheart” star — Gibson 14. Slayer of Grendel 15. Attack 16. King’s mad dog 17. Sun Devils inst.

18. Watery 19. Old hat 20. List of candidates 30. “— Jude” 32. Jettison 34. Alexandra, once (var.)

37. Chef’s attire 38. Je ne sais — 39. Injection 41. Egypt neighbor 42. Legend 43. Hit the beach 44. Put cargo on board 45. Puccini work 46. Lake Nasser dam 47. Jostles 49. Host’s request 51. “Ghosts” author 52. Jupiter or Ra 53. Where Damascus is 55. Romantic offering 56. Viking’s inlet 58. Sprint 60. Leg of a race 62. Emerald Isle 63. Tumult 67. Lost 68. Sports setback 69. Votes in favor 71. Happy 72. Punsters 73. Rozelle or Sampras 74. Boxing wins

REALITY ESTATE

Don’t forget media center on checklist

By Phillip Murrell phillip@philliprealestate.com Whether you are looking for a home or a condominium, you set a budget, pick a neighborhood, build a timetable and search for a reliable real estate partner who has experience in the marketplace and you can trust. But do you really know all that you are looking for?

For some, schools are important.

Quick access to the office or public transportation matters to others. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and bars appeal to many. But those are all about location. What are you looking for inside of the home should not be overlooked.

Make a list of what is important to you.

That may prevent you from jumping at the first property that you see. Or conversely, jumping at the first property you see.

Fueled by the internet, reality TV shows and thousands of books, cooking at home is en vogue. Everybody seems to want the big island kitchen with the latest appliances, large cabinets and lots of space for entertaining. That is fine.

But make sure that you consider another part of the enjoyment of owning a home like, or as a subtext, “Where am I going

to watch the Dallas Cowboys game?”

Seriously, a dedicated entertainment room might not be a priority. But with the Cowboys and entire NFL season upon us, with the baseball playoffs and World Series coming up soon and the Dallas Stars and Dallas Mavericks season beginning shortly, you may want to consider where you can watch games and still entertain. It could be the focal point of your Super Bowl party.

Not that it is not all about sports.

There are so many quality films accessible online or through a myriad of providers, you will want to use the room for viewing movies, favorite TV shows or simply listening to music. Ever read the listing of those estates and mansions that are out of financial range to most but still fun to read? The parting feature, usually after the five-car garage or the spacious exercise room, is the home theater. That should not prevent you from having your own media room.

New technology is everywhere. The once bulky video and audio components are now sleek and fashionable. And when it comes to a big game or epic movie, you don’t want to watch it on a laptop, tablet or phone. And these days, those devices can easily be integrated into your

entertainment room.

So if that is on your list, consider these things. Seek a big enough room to fit your needs and make sure that it is away from in-home traffic. You don’t want to hit the pause button, except when you go to the microwave oven for more popcorn. Plus, you want to be as quiet as possible out of respect for others.

Integrate the internet into your media.

Blockbuster Video is out of business.

Make sure that your video screen is high-definition. Also, consider whether your speakers will be free standing or wall mounted. Wireless technology has reduced the need for gaudy wires, so your room can be virtually free of eyesores. Media rooms are no longer just for estates and mansions.

And tell your trusted real estate partner that an entertainment area is a priority. That will help them zero in on choice that you will be pleased in viewing, possible leading to your viewing pleasure. You may still be able to get that island kitchen, too.

Phillip Murrell is a local real estate agent in Dallas at Compass Real Estate, and can be reached at 989-859-2275, phillip.murrell@compass.com or on Instagram at @pmurrellre.

Your Stars this Week

by Stella Wilder

The coming week is likely to see an acceleration of events affecting everyone in some way, whether personally, professionally or recreationally. The upshot is almost sure to be that every experience will be more robust, more impactful and in the end more memorable — and each and every individual is likely to have something to talk about as this week transitions to the next. In order for all things to be in sync as the week comes to a close, much work must be done to ensure that all components are working smoothly together. Some issues are solved only when matters of personality are addressed directly.

This is a good week for increased teamwork overall. What one can do on his or her own can surely be maximized by turning it into a team effort. Not just anyone will do, of course, and the choice of teammates will prove essential.

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

● The numbers within the heavily 9-1-19

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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● Each row and each column must

76. Northern Iraqi 77. Mountaineer’s aid (2 wds.)

78. Lazy waters 79. Fear 80. Like horror films 81. Wolfish looks 82. Tarzan’s mate 84. “Where’s —?”

85. An epic by Homer 86. Extinct birds 87. Elevate 89. From Asia 90. Malden of “Patton” 91. Florida port 94. Dependent 95. Yarn 96. Makes bootees 99. Trounce 100. Sty noise 102. Turn away 103. Huge 105. Wording 106. Exhausted 108. Eating troughs 110. Prone 112. Tarzan’s moniker 113. “— -Pan” 114. Some South Africans 115. Work by Rousseau 116. End-of-year temp 118. Coat 119. Dove or pigeon 120. Abdul or Zahn 121. Got through 123. Mardi — 124. Margin 125. Glazier’s unit 126. Dick Tracy’s wife 128. Mess up 130. Banned bug spray 132. Dairy unit

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You may feel that you are going round and round this week without getting anything done — but in truth, you are waiting for another to make a key contribution.

(Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – You’re used to doing certain things in certain ways, but this week you may have to accept that another’s methods are more effective than your own.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You may have trouble getting along with someone who is sharing the week’s responsibilities with you. Is this a conflict of personality

or outlook? (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – The more you read up on certain trends, the more likely you will be to position yourself advantageously. Information is constantly being updated; review it regularly!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) Patience is more than a virtue this week; it’s a necessity. You cannot force the major issues right now; you must allow them to develop organically. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You can take advantage of a situation left to you by another, even though some think you have little to work with. Nothing could be further from the truth — if you’re creative.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You may not get the feedback you were hoping for when it comes to a job completed last week, but that mustn’t dampen your enthusiasm for this week’s efforts. (Dec. 8-Dec 21) – You can work closely with someone whose methods are very different from your own, as your overall intentions are very much in sync. A surprise inspires you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) At the request of someone younger and less experienced than yourself, you will review past efforts this week and focus on the finer points of style. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – Someone from afar is likely to have a good deal of advice for you this week — and the more you follow, the more ahead of the game you’ll be. Appearances matter.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You may want to get creative this week and do things in a way that surprises those who are used to the way you work. You get a boost from a friend. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – A tricky situation affects you far less than expected this week.

Someone you know drops the ball, but you’re able to keep things moving once you’re back on track.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You may be quite surprised this week when your own experience proves a liability in a situation that develops very quickly. This is quite unfamiliar! (March 6-March 20) – Domestic affairs reflect the tension you’re feeling at the workplace. You must be willing to listen to family members when they share their feelings with you.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) Someone who has helped you in the past requires help from you this week. You’ll be happy to do all you can as an expression of friendship and loyalty. (April 5-April 19) – You don’t have to step very far out of your comfort zone this week to deal with the kinds of issues that will arise. You are able to anticipate much quite accurately.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You’ll be able to cooperate very well with those who are not part of your team. You discover that you’ve made things difficult for yourself in the past. (May 6-May 20) – What goes around comes

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around, but you may be able to position yourself so that nothing affects you negatively for very long. Know when something is good enough.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You’ll want to let your actions speak for you throughout much of the week. If you find yourself having to defend those actions, your position is weakened. (June 7-June 20) – You may find yourself saying one thing but meaning — or doing — something else entirely. This is a kind of deception, and it mustn’t be allowed to go on for long.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) There’s a bit of a show-off in you, and this week you can surely demonstrate much that others will find entertaining, impressive and admirable. (July 8-July 22) – Now is no time for shirking responsibility or passing the buck.

Get to work early, and stay on the job until you’ve completed all assigned tasks. You’ll be rewarded handsomely.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) Keep your eyes and ears open this week — and your mouth closed until you are certain you know just what to say, and when. Your powers of observation are keen.

(Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You’ll win the results you have been hoping for this week, but not by doing the same familiar things. You’ll have to try something new — more than once, perhaps.

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Aug. 30-31

1438 Coliseum Drive Dallas, 75210 214-426-3400

Fair Park Coliseum – The United Professional Rodeo Association Rodeo, presented by The State Fair of Texas, will bring back professional rodeo to Fair Park. The event draws contestants and spectators from across the nation.

The two-night event is family-friendly entertainment. 7:30 p.m. $10.

Aug. 30 – Sept. 1

1200 Ballpark Way Arlington, 76011 212-453-2080

Arlington Convention Center – Football video players go for the pay dirt as the Madden NFL 20 Championship Series is kicking off with the Madden NFL 20 Classic presented by Starbucks Cold Brew. Game developer EA is returning to its classic competitive Madden NFL roots this season. Noon. $50.

Aug. 30 – Sept. 5

8687 N. Central Expressway, #3000 Dallas, 75225 214-265-7138

AMC NorthPark 15 – For one week only, AMC NorthPark 15 (and other participating AMC theatres) will celebrate the 20th anniversary of “The Matrix” with showings in Dolby Cinema, featuring immersive state-of-the-art Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos audio. Go to amctheatres.com for times and more information.

Aug. 30

1818 1st Ave. Dallas, 75210 214-421-1111

Dos Equis Pavilion – Raised in Columbus, Ohio and discovered in Nashville, Tenn., Grammy award winning Rascal Flatts will come to Dallas on their “Back to Us” nationwide tour with Morgan Evans. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.

Aug. 31

1251 State St. Richardson, 75082 972-729-5080

CityLine – The Great Ride is a nearly 100-mile motorcycle ride that benefits the Special Olympics of Texas. This year’s ride will both start and end at CityLine. Registration begins with coffee, donuts and live music. There will be lunch for each paid participant following the ride provided by Good Union Urban BBQ, Char'd and Tricky Fish.

Event opens at 7:30 a.m. and the ride begins at 9:30 a.m. $10-$25.

Aug. 31

1902 Main St. Dallas, 75201 214-744-1270

Main Street Garden – The DFW Free Day of Yoga organization and Downtown Dallas Inc. will present the annual Dallas Yoga Festival, featuring yoga, vendors, sponsors, giveaways, good music and more fun. 8 a.m. FREE!

Sept. 1

2630 Commerce St. Dallas, 75226 214-984-7300

The Deep Ellum Foundation – The fourth annual Deep Ellum Mimosa Walk is a “Drinking and Shopping Experience.” There will be mimosa stops at participating Deep Ellum shops, an outdoor village with art, jewelry, baked goods and more. Guests can plan to stay for the rooftop after party at Harlowe’s MXM. Noon. $27.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

This Week in History

Solar Preparatory School for Girls teacher Maggie Sly (center), won the Rotary Club of Dallas’ “Service Above Self” award for elementary schools in the DISD. She received a $2,500 check and recognition plaque. Also pictured are awards chair Dr. Hubert Zajicek (left) and club president Charles Dowden (right).

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On Sept. 4, 1972, U.S. swimmer Mark Spitz becomes the first Olympic Games competitor to win seven medals (all Gold) during a single Olympics.

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HOPE’S DOOR

Domestic abuse victims are given shelter, counseling and other vital services.

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.

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Q What are your critical needs now,

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Q What is your mission or highest

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purpose?

Hope’s Door New Beginning Center (HDNBC) provides intervention and prevention services to individuals and families affected by domestic abuse.

Q What is the most important

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thing your nonprofit does for our community?

HDNBC provides a 24-hour hotline, answered in English and Spanish, as the entry point to all services we provide.

Those services include emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling for adults and children, and legal assistance to name a few. We also have the Batterers Intervention and Prevention Program that treats the offender. This 24-week course helps clients learn to make positive behavior changes and develop non-violent relationship skills while maintaining a commitment to victim safety.

Q What is difficult about your job?

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omestic abuse is a dark subject that afD fects every age, socio-economic, race and gender. Educating our community is paramount to making our services available to those who need them.

Q What is rewarding about your job?

A Being able to provide the hope of a better life to our clients.

Q About how many people are served

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each year?

More than 5,000.

Q What percentage of every

dollar raised goes to client/direct services?

Ninety-two percent. besides money donations?

We have an urgent needs list on our website. We welcome drives for items by individuals and charities. At this moment, we are in need of paper products; paper towels, toilet paper, etc.

Q What upcoming fundraisers are on

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the calendar?

Tapestry of Hope Fashion Show and Luncheon is Friday, Sept. 6 at the Hilton Granite Park in Plano. Our chairs are Paige Braun Reupke and Kellie Rasberry from the Kidd Kraddick Morning Show on KISS FM. Our honorary chair, Rhonda Sargent Chambers, is producing the show and Victoria Snee will be our emcee.

Tickets are $150.

Q What is your facility like?

A HDNBC has two outreach offices where

we offer counseling and classes, two emergency shelters which will house up to 50 individuals, an off-site location for one of our Batterers Intervention and Prevention Program and our resale store.

Q What sort

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of volunteer jobs are available?

Opportunities are available in our outreach offices, at both shelters and at the resale store.

Beth Robinson, director of development, answered these questions.

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Hammer and Nails

Make home safety top priority

By Stephan Sardone

or when the time changes. stephan@sardoneconstruction.com Keep anything that can start a fire, like a fireplace lighter At Sardone Design-Buildor matches, out of the reach Remodel, when we build or reof children. Never leave cookmodel a home, integrity is key. ing food unattended. Homes While customers may be conare most vulnerable to fire cerned with backsplashes and at Christmastime. Decorate crown molding as we are, we wisely. always like to consider in-home Carbon monoxide has no safety. There are so many hazsmell. Make sure that you have ards that are easy to avoid. carbon monoxide detectors in The National Home Safety your home. We always recomAlliance released some stagmend an annual A/C and heatgering statistics. Accidents in er check-up. It can find leaks the home claim 18,000 lives and enable the units to work each year in America. They also more efficiently, which saves account for 21 million medimoney as well. cal visits annually, which costs A big risk for small children an estimated $220 billion a is drowning, and that doesn’t year. Here are some common mean you have a swimming accidents at home and considpool. Bathtubs are serious culerations on how to make sure prits. Never leave a small child that they don’t happen to you unattended when bathing. or your family.

Ignore the phone call or text.

Falls are the leading cause Unplug all electrical items in of death when it comes to home the bathroom. And you might accidents and make up a third not consider this, but make of all fatalities. While sure that the comthe elderly and chilmode lid is closed. dren are most susSmall toys can ceptible, falls can be a serious hazhappen to anyone, ard. Children love to especially if your put things in their home incorporates a mouths. It is best for staircase. small children to play You can reduce with big, cushy items. risk with safety gates Stephan Sardone Cut up their food into on stairways if you very small pieces. have small children.

And make sure that Everyone can slip in the showyou know how to perform the er, so consider non-skid mats Heimlich maneuver. It can save or handrails. And we can help a life at or away from home. you make sure that lighting is Do a walkthrough of the effective throughout the house. house to identify any item with The second leading cause potentially sharp objects. After of fatalities is poisoning, which the dry cleaners, immediately leads to 5,000 deaths a year in dispose of or put out of reach the U.S. This may be the most the plastic wrapper. In the preventable of home hazards. kitchen, the dishwasher can be Keep all cleaning solutions a hazard. Unload immediatein storage areas out of reach ly, because if left open, knives of children. Go to your local and forks are at a low level and hardware store and buy safety accessible to small children. locks for ground-level cabinets. Using back burners instead of Never keep paint or pesticides front burners on the stove can inside. And program the phone also prevent danger. number of the poison control And make sure that you center in your cellphone. It will have an escape plan in case of take 30 seconds. fire or severe weather. Safety More than 3,000 begins at home and should alAmericans die in home fires ways be the top priority. each year. Make sure that Sardone Design-Buildsmoke detectors are installed Remodel is locally owned and in all common areas. Subscribe operated. Sardone, his wife to the discipline of changing and two daughters are Lake the batteries every six months Highlands residents.

By Candy Evans candace@candysdirt.com CANDY'S DIRT

What does a famous architectural and interior designer, who is an indefatigable explorer, world traveler and devoted historian choose to design for family and personal use? A Bluffview traditional two-story home, of course.

You’re probably not going to know the name, because Paul Duesing is one of those designers who flies gracefully under the radar. He is the go-to guy for resort design, and celebrities regularly tap him to create a get-away feel for their homes.

If you are a globe trotter, you may have stayed at the Duesing-designed The Royal Livingstone in Zambia, Africa or The Resort at Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The man is legendary to those in the know.

It’s significant when an international designer, who could live anywhere in the world, chooses Dallas. But, we know Bluffview is an exceptional neighborhood by any standard. You’ll find politicians, celebrities, movers and shakers tucked into its leafy environs.

The Bluffview traditional Duesing designed is quite a love story.

Duesing and his mother spotted the house in New Orleans, and it was in pretty bad shape.

However, it had great bones, so they moved it to Dallas, next door to his own Bluffview home. No sooner had they started to gut it than his mom suddenly passed away. Anyone who has been through this sort of thing knows the difficulty of finishing a project meant for a loved one who will never enjoy it. The pain is insurmountable, and the thought of moving forward unbearable. So, the house sat unfinished for some time. Then as happens, inspiration and motivation descend, and Duesing decided it was time to finish the project. It was a labor of love, and once he began, it was full speed ahead for a year and a half.

“This setting was put together to escape from sound, and sight, to entice the senses and to make you feel like you are not in Dallas,” Duesing said.

“The idea was to establish a personal resort feel.”

The concept of a personal resort stemmed from a high-profile client who fell in love with the Duesing-designed Royal Livingstone near Victoria Falls. She and her husband asked who the designer

This home, located at 8606 Wingate Drive, is listed for $ 1.6 million. was and promptly hired Duesing to do their home.

The idea of a personal resort unfolded from her desire to have what she’d experienced on holiday.

“She fueled the idea of how I could help people escape at home,” Duesing said. “You should not have to go on a trip to feel as good as you feel in the best resorts in the world. You should feel that good in your own home.”

There is no better example of this than the Bluffview traditional he designed with his mother’s spirit in his heart. It embodies his values of exploration, authenticity, character and quality.

Remember what I always tell you, dear readers? If you can purchase the home of a designer or architect, run right to the agent and put down your earnest money!

This Bluffview traditional is such a treat.

Completely hidden from view behind tall hedges, the moment you step onto the gravel motor court, you know you are in for something special. You cannot see another house from anywhere in the backyard or out of the windows. The landscaping reminds me of Europe with 18 species of trees, a pond-like pool and a charming cottage in the backyard that serves as Duesing’s headquarters.

This Bluffview traditional at 8606 Wingate Drive is 3,343 square feet of the most wellthought-out, imaginative design. The entire compound takes you back to a more gracious era but, as Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s listing agent Anne Goyer said, “Paul has a classic look but with a wink and a nod. His style does not take itself too seriously.”

This Bluffview traditional is listed by Goyer and Lee Lee Gioia for a steal of a price at $1.6 million. We just got wind there is an active option contract on it, but one can always hope. And if you miss this opportunity, you can always have Duesing design you own private resort property!

CandysDirt.com is the only blog in Dallas for the truly real estate obsessed! Named by National Association of Real Estate Editors as the BEST Real Estate Blog in the country.

AUTOMOBILITY

Take a spin through end-of-summer reading list

By David Boldt djboldt@sbcglobal.net Writing this in late summer, there remains a limited number of days to take a dip, have a beer and grab a book. And when considering automobiles, car design or driving in general, it’s nice to have subject material at hand, with no distractions beyond the hood. In short, grab a book.

Take a look at Quarto Publishing’s Speed Read series. One of its latest titles is Speed Read – Car Design,

by Tony Lewin. Within a book of seven sections and 150 pages, Mr. Lewin covers most of what is involved in establishing the general architecture of an automobile.

And in explaining the subject, Lewin looks into the history of automotive design, dissects some examples from the present and takes a credible look at the future.

The seven sections speak to car design’s depth, ranging from The Birth of

Car Design and A Century of Changing Shapes to The Creative Process and What Comes Next. Sprinkled among the now-expected excellent illustrations is the Jaguar XK120, Ferrari Daytona, Jeep CJ and original Mini.

Lewin takes a look at wheels, lighting and overall shape.

And after absorbing the info and perspective, you’ll never look at a car’s shape quite the same way, again.

A favorite subject of automotive publishers is the Porsche 911. It seems that there are roughly the same number of volumes devoted to Porsche’s iconic coach as there are to Abraham Lincoln. In The Complete Book of Porsche 911, author and photographer Randy Leffingwell provides a readable and reliable source of every 911 model since 1964. And as you’d guess, even within a lineup that has

retained essentially the same layout for all of its 55 years, there’s much info to convey and a lot for the reader to absorb.

Notably, you don’t need to be in the market for a 911 (or own a 911) to enjoy Leffingwell’s book. Its 450 images, many from Porsche’s own archives, illuminate the designs, while Leffingwell combines the historical record with anecdotes that enliven the book’s 344 pages. This is the most complete book of the 911, recently updated to include the just-announced 992. At a suggested retail of $50, it comes out to just about one tankful of 93 Octane … if you’re lucky enough to own a 911.

Porsche owners don’t often deep dive into autonomous driving, and neither – presumably – does author and editor Larry Webster. In his Never Stop Driving: A Better Life Behind the Wheel, Webster and a cadre of contributors celebrate what many of us already know – there are huge benefits to be gleaned from owning, driving, racing and/or simply playing with cars. As Webster puts it, his book “is essentially a love letter to the art and act of driving. With driverless cars on the horizon, it’s worth celebrating the fact that for many people there are enormous benefits to simply taking a drive in the country or getting dirty under the hood.”

In today’s media maelstrom, the intrinsic value of independent mobility often gets minimized, or is morphed into bike sharing or the electric scooter.

Quarto Publishing

Autonomy isn’t on the horizon quite as immediately as some in the industry have claimed (or hyped), but realistically, the automotive hobbyist will eventually be in the same corner as the motorcycle hobbyist, occupying a niche that not everyone understands or appreciates.

If you lack that understanding or would like to gain that appreciation, Webster’s Never Stop Driving is a viable resource, a manual making it easier to rationalize what is often an irrational pursuit.

All books are available from Burbank, Calif.’s AutobooksAerobooks. Give them a call or visit their website.

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

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MULL IT OVER

AFC has star power and dim hopes

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com The 2019 NFL regular season is about to begin and when one looks at the AFC Conference, the first thing to jump out is star power.

And if you are not sure how good they are, just ask them.

The New York Jets nabbed running back Le'Veon Bell, the Oakland Raiders traded for wide receiver Antonio Brown and the new-look Cleveland Browns got wide-out Odell Beckham Jr. They are a gifted trio known as much for their talk as their talents.

One AFC superstar who tends to avoid controversy is New England Patriots legendary quarterback Tom Brady. As the team evolves under the leadership of the unflappable Bill Belichick, they are still the frontrunners in the AFC East despite a series of roster changes including the replacement of wacky tight end Rob Gronkowski.

The Jets, grounded for seasons, have Bell, new head coach Adam Gase and new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. Ultimately, it will be up to QB Sam Darnold to make the Jets soar. The Buffalo Bills are making strides and banking on second-year QB Josh Allen, but may be a year away from the

playoffs. The Miami Dolphins have no swagger. They are really bad, and open the season against the Baltimore Ravens, Patriots, Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Chargers. They could start 0-4.

In the AFC North, everyone loves the Browns to win their first division title. They were 1-15 in 2016 and 0-16 in 2017. But they won seven last season and have a better roster overall this year. The connection of QB Baker Mayfield and Beckham Jr. is a key, but defense wins football games. With Bell and Brown gone, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin will have less off-field distractions to deal with.

Their void on the field must be filled, however. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, at 37, is in his twilight years.

The Baltimore Ravens offense is now under QB Lamar Jackson with Joe Flacco off to the Denver Broncos. They have always been known for a stingy defense and that should hold true this season.

The Cincinnati Bengals have their first new head coach – Zac Taylor – since 2003. But never trust veteran QB Andy Dalton in a big game and expect the Bengals to finish last in the division.

Within one hour on Aug. 24, the landscape of the AFC South changed dramatically. Indianapolis

QB Andrew Luck, only 29 but often injured, abruptly retired amidst “neighs” from the Colts fans attending a preseason game. Minutes later, Houston Texans All-Pro running back Lamar Miller was lost for the season with an ACL tear suffered against the Dallas Cowboys.

With either the Texans or Colts winning the AFC South in nine of the last 10 seasons, does that open up the division to another team?

It is easier for Houston to work around the injury. Quarterback Deshaun Watson is fully healthy and ready to prove. The defense still has the intimidating J.J. Watt and Jadeveon Clowney. For the Colts, I can’t imagine losing your star quarterback and team leader Luck with less than two weeks before the season starts. It is Jacoby Brissett’s team now.

The Tennessee Titans with nine wins last year under firstyear coach Mike Vrabel, maybe ready to jump to the top of the division. The pressure rests on QB Marcus Mariota. The Nick Foles experiment continues in Jacksonville under Jaguars coach Doug Marrone. Not a lot to look forward to, despite the addition of pass-rusher Josh Allen and the presence of Leonard Fournette, Jalen Ramsey and Calais Campbell.

In the AFC West, all opponents

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Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs. will be chasing the Kansas City Chiefs. They are fast and coach Andy Reid knows how to use speed on offense, defense and especially special teams. There is no reason to think that NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes won’t keep playing at a high level. He turns 24 on Tuesday, Sept. 17.

At press time, the Chargers are still dealing with holdout star running back Melvin Gordon. But even without him, they are very good. Quarterback Philip Rivers has thrown for nearly 55,000 yards in his career. At 37, he would love a Super Bowl ring as much as any player in the league. The Broncos are banking on Flacco for resurgence. Instead, they will be rebuffed.

Arguably, the most talked about team in the AFC this preseason were the Raiders. They have

one season left in Oakland. They are on HBO’s “Hard Knocks.” Head coach Jon Gruden loves to be the expert, although his regular season winning percentage is just .516.

Brown got frostbite in Paris and then wanted to play with a helmet from the Canton Bulldogs era. But this team is much improved, especially on defense. They will be fun to watch, even when the HBO series ends.

Come playoff time, the Patriots, Browns, Chiefs and surprising Titans will be division winners. The Chargers and Texans will be the Wild Card teams. The Chiefs will beat the Patriots to play in Super Bowl LIV in Miami. One thing for sure is that the Dolphins won’t be playing in their stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020.

Next week, we analyze the NFC and the Cowboys.

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Summer season ends forcing move to small screen

NETFLIX

Jonathan Groff and Anna Torv star in season 2 of "Mindhunter."

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood R.I.P. summer movie season. It officially ended on Aug. 29th. Sure, September has a few big releases (“It Chapter Two” and “Ad Astra”), but for the most part, it’s kaput. So where do movie junkies go to spend their valuable screen gazing time?

Netflix, that’s where. If you

can keep your eyeballs from glazing over while scrolling through their menus (seriously Netflix, sometimes less is more), go directly to “Mindhunter.”

This captivating series is dark, disturbing, and possibly the most informative television show ever created. It’s now two seasons into a planned five season run so it’s a perfect time to jump onboard or, if you bailed

after one season (if so, how did you?), get caught up.

Executive producer David Fincher (who also directed the first three episodes) has his style stamped all over this series. Like “Zodiac”, it’s rich with information and detail, but never gets too gruesome or gory.

These real life events are freaky enough and Fincher has mastered getting thrills simply by setting a tone.

Season one focused on the creation of the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit, led by Agents Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany), and their interviews with famous mass murderers. These psychological tests lead them to Professor Wendy Carr (Anna Torv), who joins their team as an analyst. Ford’s personal life was also a focus of the first season, as it showed how investigating these types of crimes can affect law enforcement agents.

The second season follows the same format, but focuses on the personal lives of Tench and

Carr. Each of them have unique circumstances that weren’t easy to deal with in 1979. Carr is closeted, fearing that her sexuality would affect how she’s professionally perceived. Tench’s problems are just as painful as his adopted son’s behavior is on par with the very same maniacs that he’s studying.

Unlike the first season, their Unit is called into the field to investigate the infamous Atlanta Child Murders of 1979. It’s the first ongoing investigation for the team and the politics and red tape involved make it difficult for them to correctly do their jobs. It’s a fascinating look at how police work of the time wasn’t ready for their then unorthodox methods.

Don’t worry, season one fans. There are still plenty of prison interviews to freak you out. Most notably, the Charles Manson (played to perfection

by Damon Herriman) interview.

There are even a few visits from Ed Kemper (Cameron Britton, perfect once again), whose

charm and wit makes him a character you love to hate.

While Groff is still fantastic as Ford, who is now riddled by panic attacks and borderline Asperger Syndrome, the season truly belongs to McCallany and Torv. Each of them are due Emmy nominations for their gut-wrenching performances, along with the team of writers that intricately wove parallels between them and the whackos they study.

If you’re familiar with the Atlanta Child Murders then you know how season two of “Mindhunter” is going to end.

It’s a rare conclusion for a show loaded with unanswerable questions. But since Fincher wants to make you squirm, the vignettes featuring the BTK Killer ensure that you’re never comfortable.

His behavior is the antithesis of the FBI’s work, which proves there’s lots of work left to do.

Probably three more seasons worth.

Any chance Netflix can release them tomorrow?

Uncle barky's bites

Dunst sells ‘On Becoming a God in Central Florida’

By Ed Bark unclebarky@verizon.net The title is a mouthful — one of the longest in TV history. The basic premise is easier to swallow, particularly during these trying times.

In Showtime’s “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” (Sundays at 9 p.m.), a crooked purveyor of products ranging from toilet paper to apple cider (Amway won’t like this series) sucks the lifeblood out of acolytes desperately pursuing an “American Dream” of quick wealth and prosperity. The preachments of Founders American Merchandise (FAM) are a match for the greed-fueled evangelism on display in HBO’s new “The Righteous Gemstones.”

Both playbooks rely on the surefire propositions of suckers being born every minute. Principal among them, in Episode 1 of “Becoming a God,” is erstwhile insurance salesman Travis Stubbs (guest star Alexander Skarsgård), whose skeptical wife, Krystal (series star Kirsten Dunst), has a menial job at Rebel Rapids water park.

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episodes were made available for review, and it’s a wild ride with some excesses down the stretch.

But Dunst, whose character initially wears braces, is fiercely committed to both her performance and her character’s determination to dig out of one hole after another following her husband’s untimely demise near the close of the premiere episode. What a whirlwind she is, alternately seething, scheming and cracking wise while also tending to her baby daughter, Destiny.

Krystal’s best friends are fellow water park worker Ernie Gomes (Mel Rodriguez) and his devoted wife, Bets (Beth Ditto).

She otherwise forms a pitfall-pocked alliance with Travis’s enabler, Cody Bonar (Theodore Pellerin), a baby-faced, fully immersed FAM hustler who not only has drunk the Kool-Aid but poured the rest of it over his head. Pellerin’s portrayal would be the standout attraction if Dunst wasn’t topping him in scene after scene. It’s all set in 1992.

The big boogeyman is Obie Garbeau II (Ted Levine), God-like leader of

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Kirsten Dunst in "On Becoming a God in Central Florida." pyramid-scheming FAM. Levine has never met a crazed role he won’t throw himself into. In his latest, he sports a mustache the size of a croissant accented by an off-and-on platinum blonde toupee.

Garbeau’s series of cassette tapes (“Don’t be a stinker thinker”) are biblical in the eyes and ears of FAM disciples.

The promised prosperity always seems just within reach. But profit margins for FAM products are smallish at best.

And the recruitment demands are never-ending for those who aspire to be a “Washington” and get invited to the

palatial Paradise Cay, where Garbeau resides with his wife, Louise (Sharon Lawrence), and their wealth of underlings. Don’t expect a royal dinner, though. Instead Hamburger Helper is served. It makes for a funny sight gag, but not for all that much sense if Garbeau really wants to further imbed his hooks.

All Krystal wants is a chance to expand FAM beyond its rigid system.

But her new Splashercize class, eagerly attended by a big group of FAM salespeople in return for their products being stocked at Rebel Rapids, is deemed a “perversion of the

Garbeau system.” Not that Krystal won’t keep swimming against the current.

Mary Steenburgen also drops in, primarily during the sixth episode, as Cody’s wealthy, imperious mother, Ellen Joy. The scene is a wellheeled fundraiser for Vice President Quayle (Joe Knezevich), who’s shown with a bandage on his nose. “Someone has to keep the Democrats from turning the government into an all-you-can-eat buffet,” Ellen Joy tells Cody. She mostly sniffs at Krystal and her Southern twang.

“Becoming a God,” billed as a “darkly comedic

story” in Showtime publicity materials, includes a notably violent scene that sends poor Ernie over the edge. There also are some highly surreal moments, most of them at Paradise Cay. It all leads to a climactic FAM telethon on behalf of orphaned children, during which the entertainment is impossibly low-rent and cornball — but nonetheless a hoot.

All of this sets up a second season, even if there already are some signs that “Becoming a God” might be stretching itself thin. Still, Dunst is the saving grace throughout a rollicking Season One that keeps delivering whenever she’s on screen.

It may well turn out to be the TV performance of the year, with some very able assists from Pellerin, Rodriguez, Ditto and Levine.

So in that respect, there’s no need to be “the Pope of nope” — as Cody puts it — regarding whether a Season Two can keep this story rolling. Bring it on, and let’s see if they can somehow pull it off.

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

Travel

Historic Kotor in Montenegro offers many options

By Michael Wald wald.world@yahoo.com The port of Kotor in Montenegro is a surprisingly nice place to visit. Most European towns have their old walled cities, but the walled city in Kotor is one of my favorites. It’s quite small in comparison to others, making it very manageable. Getting lost is almost impossible as you wander the wonderful winding streets.

Dating from about 300 B.C., Kotor is quite old. Today, like so many Montenegro cities, its population swells in the high summer tourist season when people flock to this and other Mediterranean cities for their beautiful climates and clean ocean vistas. Montenegro offers a particularly beautiful mountain setting — the name itself means “Black Mountain” — reflecting this distinguishing characteristic of the country.

Kotor usually has a population of fewer than 15,000 people who call it home, most of whom are devoted to tourism or maritime activities. Almost everyone speaks English. The country itself appears to be poor once you get out of the main cities, but the cities themselves appear to be quite metropolitan, an aspect I attribute to the various influences over the ages from

foreign powers. Montenegro has been controlled in the recent past by the Empires of Venice, Austria and finally Napoleon before becoming part of Yugoslavia following World War I. It achieved independence in 2006.

The old city of Kotor is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its impressive old city wall goes high into the rock mountain at the base of which it sits, reminding me of the Great Wall of China. The Venetian Empire’s symbol of the lion is evident as you enter the primary old city gate. Once inside you can observe remarkable examples of Renaissance, Romanesque and Baroque architecture among the many churches that fill the small space. The primary religious influences have come from the Catholic Church (the bishop still resides here) and the Orthodox Church.

The city inside the old walls, and some parts of the old wall itself, had been destroyed by the great earthquake that hit this city in 1667 and by smaller ones since, but Kotor has painstakingly restored the damage. The exception is the Cathedral whose two towers do not match. The story is that when one tower was destroyed, restoration started, but the church ran out of money to finish the work. It’s hard to imagine the

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The old city wall extends high in the mountains.

Catholic Church running out of money for a project it really wants.

When you visit Kotor, you will have the opportunity to take boat trips on its beautiful protected bay, which is something I highly recommend. Most visitors, however, arrive by cruise ship, so they have no need

for additional boat rides.

For them, a trip to Njegusi (pronounced “Neh-goo-she”) is usually on the agenda. High in the mountains, the single lane road to this town must accommodate TRAVEL cont'd on page 9

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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE

recipe of the week

Plenty of heat left for a cool drink

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Heading into the last big weekend of summer, it’s a good idea to brush up on your favorite cocktails. Or discover some new ones.

Here are some creative options to check out at downtown, Uptown and nearby restaurants.

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Porch Swing conjures lazy summer days on a porch by a lake. The cocktail blends house-infused strawberry and raspberry vodka with Oak Cliff Beverage Works Lemonade.

Odell Sippin’ Pretty Shandy blends fruited sour ale with acai, guava and elderberry purees and then balances with a gentle pinch of Himalayan pink sea salt.

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Booze Crooze and Watermelon Rancher at Biscuit Bar. Booze Crooze tastes like an island vacation with blue Curacao, coconut and white rums, pineapple, lemon juices and berry acai.

The Watermelon Rancher goes Southwest with watermelon vodka, sweet and sour mix, lemon berry acai soda and lime juice. Both cocktails are on tap for quick, cold service.

‘Fancy a frosé?’

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Splash gets all shook DAMON LUU up with Grey Goose Avocado Gimlet at Moxie's. vodka, Dolin Blanc Vermouth, strawberries, lemon juice and mint. Five percent of Avocado Gimlet is a signature blend all proceeds from the drink benefit The of avocado, rosemary and olive infused Sustainable Fisheries Partnership. gin, apfelkorn (apple schnapps), simple syrup and fresh pressed lime. It’s a frothy BLUE SUSHI SAKE GRILL upgrade of the classic cocktail.

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Street's Fine Chicken Frosé.

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Frosé is the frozen drink we’ve all learned to love, at least many of us.

This version is from Street’s Fine Chicken. Consider these mixologist notes before you fire up the blender.

A dry French rosé is a great balance to the other sugary ingredients, but for a drink on the sweeter side, Texas-made Llano Estacado Signature Rosé is richer and works well, too.

If you don’t have simple syrup, combine equal parts water and granulated sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves. Let cool to room temperature before using.

A vodka or tequila floater takes a glass of frosé to the next level.

STREET’S FINE CHICKEN FROSÉ 8 ounces strawberries, stems removed 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup simple syrup 2 ounces fresh lemon juice 1 (750 ml) bottle rosé 4 ounces berry liqueur Ice cubes For garnish: sprig of mint, blackberry Optional: 1 ounce vodka or tequila In blender container, combine strawberries and sugar. Fill container with enough water to cover the strawberries.

Process on high until berries make a smooth puree. Add simple syrup, lemon juice, rosé and liqueur.

Fill blender container with ice cubes and process on high until smooth. Pour into a tumbler or wine glass and garnish with a fresh mint leaf and blackberry.

If desired, top each cocktail with vodka or tequila.

Makes 6 cocktails.

WINDING ROADS

Upcoming Dallas Chocolate Festival a sweet event

By Jo Ann Holt joannholt@gmail.com Dallas Chocolate Festival returns Friday, Sept. 6 to Sunday, Sept. 8.

This marks the 10th anniversary of the festival, founded by Sander Wolf when he invited several bean-to-bar chocolate makers to attend a small dinner party.

The chocolate lovers’ fantasy weekend now draws 3,500 people to participate in the festival’s total chocolate immersion weekend. This year’s festival, themed “The Story of Chocolate,” is at the Fashion Industry Gallery at 1807 Ross Ave. in downtown Dallas.

Explore, taste and shop the finest quality, hand-crafted chocolates at the festival. The festival features 70 chocolatiers from around the world, sharing their stories and their work.

A VIP Party kicks off the festival Friday night, offering the first opportunity to sample these

artistic chocolate creations.

Light bites, adult beverages (including beer, wine and specialty cocktails), a take-home gift bag and complimentary valet are all included. Tickets are $75 each, for ages 21 or over, available now online at dallaschocolate.org.

The two day family-friendly festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday includes demonstrations, samples, children’s area, a chocolate fountain, food trucks and shopping opportunities. Admission is $35 for Saturday or Sunday tickets and $5 for children under 10. Dallas Chocolate Festival donates a portion of its proceeds to scholarship funds that support local culinary programs.

Several hands-on workshops include guided tastings and pairings plus chocolate-making classes.

Both events are Saturday and Sunday. A beer and chocolate pairing takes place from 2 to 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, presided over by Texas Ale Project’s (TAP)

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traffic in both directions. Do not try to do this in a rental car. Hire a local driver who knows how this is done or you will undoubtedly hold up traffic.

There are 25 hairpin curves getting to the town. They are numbered, so you know when you are getting close.

Njegusi, a typical Montenegro village, is located high in Lovcen National Park, part of the Dinara Alps. The ride there is exceptionally

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The Dallas Chocolate Festival's Casa Chocolate team. owner David Stephens and Yelibelly Chocolates’ Sarah Marshall. They will guide the class through a selection of TAP beers paired with Yelibelly’s confections including traditional truffles as well as liquid nitrogen ice cream. The class costs $25 to attend (plus festival admission).

A whiskey and chocolate pairing tasting from 4 to 5:15 p.m. on Saturday is taught by experts in these

beautiful and is known as one of the best scenic mountain drives in all of Europe. But, remember, you can’t appreciate the beauty if you are the white-knuckled driver on the treacherous road there. Because of the beauty and the challenge, Njegusi is a favorite for bicycle enthusiasts.

You pass many bicyclists struggling to master the extremely steep mountain road. Driving this road is hard enough, so I imagine successfully bicycling it should be reserved for the

crafts. Tickets to the tasting event are $25 each, plus festival admission. A more intensive workshop, the “Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Making Class” is Sunday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and taught by well-known chocolatiers. Tickets are $60 each, plus festival admission.

Jo Ann Holt is a longtime journalist, now writing about cars, entertainment and travel.

most fit.

Kotor is truly off the beaten trail, but worth a visit, if only to spend half a day in its old town for a meal. Once you see it, you’ll wish you had more time to spend.

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.

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Our Favorite Restaur ants

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 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 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 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 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 Middle Eastern Food From Galilee 6710 Snider Plaza 214-750-0330 Moroccan Souk 3011 Gulden Ln, #114 469-458-2233 Natural–Gluten-Free –Organic Company Cafe 3136 Routh St. 214-468-8721

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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

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root beer floats at Terrace Café.

The "Celebrate the Children" art exhibition, designed and created by Gary Lee Price, continues to be displayed throughout the gardens.

Back for its second year, Dino Fest, a paleontological party and celebration of all things dinosaur, returns to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science at 2201 N. Field St., on Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1. All five levels of the Museum will be teeming with dinosaur activities including hands-on fossil digs, music and treats on the plaza, trivia, live interactions with birds of prey, workshops, lectures, art activities and more. Dino Fest is free for members and included with general admission for non-members.

Museum general admission is $20 for adults (13 to 64), $13 for youth (2 to 12) and $18 for seniors (65+). Children under 2 are always free.

The Historic Texas Pool at 901 Springbrook Dr. in Plano celebrates the last days of summer with a “Texas Pool Party” on Labor Day at noon. Authentic Texas Pool hot dogs and the snack bar will be available. Make a donation to the Texas Pool Foundation and score a chance to win a Texas Pool T-shirt. Camp chairs, canopies and coolers with food and non-alcoholic beverages (no glass) are welcome. The

This is half of Our Favorite Restaurants.

See the full list at our website: KatyTrailWeekly.com 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 Vegetarian Cosmic Cafe 2912 Oak Lawn 214-521-6157 Miss Chi

Historic Texas pool is a 168,000 gallon saltwater pool shaped like Texas.

If shopping is a great escape, it is time for the West Village Sidewalk Sale in the West Village at 3699 McKinney Ave. Now through Monday, Sept. 2, select merchandise from participating retailers will be discounted up to 80 percent.

College football comes to Arlington for the 2019 AdvoCare Classic, on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m. at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, pitting the 16thranked Auburn Tigers against the 13th-ranked Oregon Ducks in a rematch of the 2011 BCS Championship Game. The teams will meet for only the second time in history.

On Saturday, Aug. 31 beginning at 10 a.m., Deep Ellum goes retro when the Invasion Car Show takes over Elm Street (by Trees at 2709 Elm St.) with a display of pre-1964 hot rods and Kustoms. Free admission for spectators. Trees will have a party after the car show.

Women-owned Sharky’s Bar and Grill at 17453 Preston Road opened its doors for business 30 years ago and is celebrating on Sunday, Sept. 1 with an all-day (11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.) bash that will feature live music, 30 percent off all tabs, raffles, free pool and ping pong. They have good food, also. If you have never been, it is worth the drive to the

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SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S CROSSWORD PUZZLE

from faith, hope and love, we allow evil to creep in.

However, we can do something to help.

Each one of us has been given the power and the strength to choose loving God, one another and our neighbors above all else. We can find the courage inside ourselves to use our gifts to spread hope to those who feel hopeless, to care for those who feel alone, and to comfort those who mourn. In my UPTOWN Girl cont'd from page 2

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

top of Preston Road.

Klyde Warren Park at 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway will have a “Food Truck Rally” offering a plethora of food and drinks from more than 25 of the best food trucks and carts in the DFW area. The Labor Day party, which is family-friendly, will also feature live music and games.

It might be time to try the new menu at Overeasy, located inside The Statler Hotel at 1914 Commerce St. The downtown diner and gourmet coffee bar has designed up new breakfast, lunch and cocktail menus. Some of the new breakfast items include ricotta lemon zest pancakes and a farmstead omelet with roasted broccolini, mushrooms, tomato and Texas goat cheese. Added to the lunch menu are dishes like Texas tortilla soup with spicy grilled chicken and a power green wrap with smoked turkey, tender greens, apples, baby reds, crispy shiitake, ranch dressing and served with side salad.

New drinks include the HalfStack with brown sugar bourbon, maple syrup lemon, orange and angostura bitters and Espress Yourself which is an espresso shot with Tito’s HandMade Vodka, Jägermeister and coffee liqueur.

Overeasy is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Breakfast is offered all day.

See the Katy Trail Weekly/ KERA Arts and Seek Calendar on page five for more events.

church, we often commend one another to “walk in love.” With reminders all around us that the world can be scary, I hope that we can choose to walk in love and in doing so, shine light into the darkness.

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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This will open the door for patients to visit the doctor’s office without so much financial stress, ideally giving doctors a closer relationship to their patients and deeper understanding of how to treat their problems with less help of medications.

“At the end of the day, what we call healthcare isn’t really healthcare,” Marc Kramen suggested, seeking out a silver lining. “On the other hand, there are doctors out there who are

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Women’s Equality Day Celebration with city leaders Dallas City Hall

Councilmen: Adam Bazaldua, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Adam McGough, Casey Thomas, Chad West, Tennell Atkins

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With gun arguments, we get caught up comparing flintlock muskets to modern weapons, but if we start with the 1940s we are comparing apples to apples.

What we find, and again these numbers are estimates, is that in the 1940s there was one mass shooting. The same for the 1950s. The numbers do not really rise in the 1960s or 1970s with only three in the 1960s and five in the 1970s.

The big increase comes in the 1980s when the number of mass shootings rose to 21. The numbers then rise slightly over the next two decades with 29 in the 1990s and 35 in the 2000s. The next big jump is a bit startling with 111 mass shootings and counting in the 2010s. So, the questions must be: what happened in the 1980s and the 2010s for such an increase in shootings.

The first go-to for both parties is politics, each blaming the other for all the troubles. Republicans took over the White House and held it during the 1980s, but Democrats regained it in 1992 and held for the rest of the decade when shootings were just as bad.

Democrats took back the highest office in 2008 and were in charge for six years in the 2010s before Trump took over. It would be easy to blame one of the parties if it had dominated over the past 40 years, but the years are pretty evenly split.

Other areas of historical significance for this story are the 24-hour news networks and the internet. Ted Turner launched CNN in 1980. Based on their success, the ’90s saw the launch of two more very popular networks, Fox News and MSNBC, both starting in 1996. In the need of news organizations to fill a 24-hour loop, these shootings have been sensationalized and the shooters themselves have become famous, or infamous, or to the shooters it is the same.

I won’t use the names of the Columbine shooters, but I still know their names.

Everyone who was old enough to remember that day probably does.

This brings up the first interesting fact. Columbine was not the first school shooting the way I remember it. There were at least nine school shootings in the 1990s before Columbine. Nine.

Why then do we remember Columbine so vividly? Because, in a twisted way, they became celebrities. A recent

Anne Sutherland, Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott, President Martha C. Cox

Washington Post story reported a large percent of copycat school shooters were obsessed with Columbine. The news told everyone who they were and the internet pushed their stories and other troubled students wanted to be famous also. Most notably, the Sandy Hook shooter, who, by the way was not the first to target an elementary school. I also learned that California had three elementary school shootings between 1979 and 1989 and South Carolina had one in 1988, yet they received little national attention.

The history of the internet plays a part also. Though the internet has been around for some time, it really did not come into public use until 1991 with search engines like Excite and Yahoo coming in 1993 and 1994. The internet has given shooters the justification they need. When writing this article, I consulted a psychology professor at my university about this subject. He stressed that many of the shooters are not mentally ill. I assumed mental illness was a common factor in all shootings, with the premise that sane people don’t shoot up a crowd. His answer changed my thinking. He explained that soldiers are not mentally ill when they kill during war.

They believe what they are doing is correct, they are defending their nation.

The same is true with mass shooters.

Many believe what they are doing is correct. Especially the shooters who kill groups they disagree with. It is the internet that allows them to find common thinking and where they can find praise for their actions.

I still to try to understand so many things, but I can take away two points.

The media can be more responsible and not dive into every aspect of the shooters so their names do not become known. I would also like to see a change in our politicians. As seen, shootings occur during both parties’ presidencies. Instead of spending all their time blaming the other party, they should try working together for change, but in our highly charged political atmosphere, I doubt that will ever happen.

Dr. James Finck is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma and Chair of the Oklahoma Civil War Symposium. Follow Historically Speaking at historicallyspeaking.blog or Facebook at @jamesWfinck.

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