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NEW TEXAS LAWS

Lemonade stands, beer to go in, teen smoking out

COMMUNITY NEWS Play covers Russian calamity Directed by Katy Tye, Echo Theatre presents Carly Wijs’ “US/THEM-A Play about Terrorism” featuring Kristen Lazarchick and Eric Berg (left) at the Bath House Cultural Center, 521 ECHO THEATRE E. Lawther Drive on Friday, Sept. 6 through Saturday, Sept. 21. Times vary. “US/THEM” was inspired by the 2004 terrorist attack on School Number One in Beslan, Russia. General admission is $20 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens. Free for active military, veterans and first responders. – Kateri Cale

Parkway in HP closed for repairs

WAYMARKING TEXAS TRIBUNE

The Texas Legislature passed 820 laws during the 2019 session.

By Matthew Watkins The Texas Tribune Eight hundred and twenty new laws passed during the 2019 session of the Texas Legislature have gone into effect. They range from the huge – a $250 billion two-year budget – to

the symbolic – a number of bills to rename parts of Texas highways. Here's a sample of several that will impact Texans' lives: The 2020-20201 budget: The state's two-year budget calls for spending roughly $250 billion on priorities including public school

funding, teacher salaries and early childhood intervention programs. Lemonade stands: Neighborhoods and cities will no longer be allowed to enact regulations that block or regulate children trying

Home and Garden Show opens doors, takes root By Melissa Serrano mserrano@texashomeandgarden.com From Friday, Sept. 6 to Sunday, Sept. 8, the Dallas Home and Garden Show at Dallas Market Hall at 2200 Stemmons Freeway opens its doors, offering everything from windows and roofs to f loors and landscaping. The show will have a number of products and services on hand, as well as experts and home ideas. The highlights include: Free “make-and-take” projects. Inspired by Adeina Anderson of Creative Lifestyles with Adeina, this will commence in the workshop on Saturday and Sunday. Space is limited and on a first come, first served basis. DALLAS HOME AND GARDEN SHOW Charity plant sale. Spruce up your garden and help the Valor Ranch, which The Dallas Home and Garden Show starts Friday, Sept. 6. provides a safe, nurturing environment where our nation’s female veterans can stay value can find everything they need to start the for one to 12 months to refocus and outline the next process. Participating businesses include Cabinets chapter of her story. Each veteran is housed in her To-Go, American Standard, DFW Paint and Energy own “cottage” on the ranch, but shares in activities Attic. such as cooking, gardening and tending to the aniOutdoor living. Get show-only specials and mals to support the ranch population as a whole. be ready to kick back and enjoy the spring with your THG stage. Learn more about health care for outdoor living dream. Discover the latest trends in trees from Monster Tree Service. Trees and shrubs outdoor designs with Whiz Q and Eco Spas. provide shelter and shade, offer privacy to homeFree KidsZone. The KidsZone is where little owners and create clean air. They literally change ones can play on the inf latables, be entertained and the atmosphere. For all of these reasons, it’s worth have an overall good time. investing in the health and longevity of your properHours are Friday, Sept. 6 from 2 to 6 p.m., ty’s plant life. Saturday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Improve your home inside and out. Sept. 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults are $10 and Homeowners looking to improve the look, feel and children 14 and under are free. Tickets are available function of their space while increasing their home’s at texashomeandgarden.com.

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Now through an estimated completion date of Friday, Sept. 13, an important main artery in Highland Park will be closed for repairs. The eastbound lane of 4200 Armstrong Parkway, between Douglas Avenue and Preston Road, is temporarily closed to thru traffic in order to facilitate the replacement of a section of roadway. The closure is near the Ashley Horne Priddy Memorial Fountain (above) where Armstrong Parkway and Preston Road intersect. – Lt. Lance Koppa

Corinthian Sailing Club, a volunteer-run organization at White Rock Lake, celebrated its 80th anniversary this year and will host the Flying Scot WifeHusband National CORINTHIAN SAILING CLUB Championship Friday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 15 at White Rock Lake. The club has had an impressive list of national champions, including members Kelly Gough and Scott Young who were on the 1980 U.S. Olympic sailing team. – Alicia King

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

Finally, a practical use for those rentable scooters By David Mullen

I live in Knox-Henderson and love reading your paper. Reading your latest Costco started selling issue, he looked up at me artificial Christmas trees and said “Hey, this article in a variety of sizes in late is about Moody, Texas!” We August. And if that is not know it was just a sidebar bad enough, they are made comment, but I lived in in China. Buy now and save Moody, Texas for just about the tariff ... With the dance my whole life before movclubs that once populated ing to Dallas. The mood Upper Greenville now a there is sweet and slow thing of the past, I wonder much hasn’t changed in 20 if everyone is just stayyears. You’re more likely to ing at home get stuck watching “So behind You Think You a tractor Can Dance?” than see on televian Acura sion, tablet or race past smartphone you!” … Last week, The note I pontificated and the on how nice fact that everyone is in she took Fort Worth the time and, as a joke, David Mullen to write wondered how it keeps the mood was me, and in Moody, Texas. My email everyone associated with spawned a Letter to the your humble and loveEditor that had in the subable Katy Trail Weekly, ject line “Moody, Texas.” doing what we do. She “Oh, no!” I thought. “What made my day, and it had have I done now? I was been another tough week only kidding.” Instead, I … And while I am into got a charming note that self-appreciation, I saw read, “My boyfriend and my "Mull It Over" AFC david@katytrailweekly.com

football preview article on the bathroom floor of a men’s room (Duh!) stall of a local restaurant. I have been paid the highest compliment. I feel truly appreciated ... Be careful what you wish for. I have spent hundreds of words in this column writing about the potholes that are seemingly everywhere on our roads (except for the Park Cities). The construction on major thoroughfares like Lemmon Avenue and Cedar Springs Road brings traffic to a standstill during the day. Why can’t we take a page from New York City and perform road maintenance at night? It would be so much more convenient for daytime travel. Anyway, I had to smile when I saw a road worker – fully clad in hardhat and orange vest – taking a break during the repaving of Cedar Springs Road near the Dallas North Tollway underpass. The worker was under a shade tree, standing on a rent-a-scooter. I had to chuckle. I knew that there was a practical use for those things ... Texas will have guns with God. Some

OPINION

William "Bubba" Flint — Special Contributor

churches have already allowed guns during services. It is such a dramatic step, but look at what have we come to as a society? … Asecurelife.com just released a study on average police response time, and can you guess where Dallas rated? It's maybe not as bad as you would think. Response times differ from city-to-city based on factors like city population, police funding and available resources in a given region. According to the report, most cities aim for an average response time

of about five to six minutes, but data shows that it is more of a goal than a reality in a lot of U.S. cities. San Francisco was No. 1 with a 5.46 minutes response time, which is shocking given the geography, traffic and budget issues. But I guess every city has budget issues. Houston is No. 2, but that is no surprise because HPD seems to be always on “Cops.” Los Angeles is No. 3. Sergeant Joe Friday must have been resurrected. New York City is No. 4. If you have been to “The

Big Apple,” you will see a significant police presence everywhere. San Antonio is No. 5 and Austin is No. 6. Maybe SAPD has a police boat on the Riverwalk. Dallas comes in at No. 7, with an average response time of 8.39 minutes. Really? You would never have guessed that if you watch local news. I don’t know if the Department of Public Safety patrols in South Dallas were counted. Dallas ranks above Seattle, San Jose, Calif., and Fort Worth. I bet that is another surprise.

Mental FOCUS

Closing of a Lower Greenville legend Dealing with results of September 11 By Joe Ruzicka

will publicly ever know. Lower Greenville has seen some major revamping in the Have you ever walked into last few years. Across the street a restaurant where it felt like from Char Bar stands a fairly new time stood still for the last 50 Trader Joe’s, better known as years? It’s the kind of eatery that millennial outpost grocery where faded red pleather covers store of hellish mediocrity. To the Joe Ruzicka south, new restaurants offering the booths, a dormant jukebox stands sentinel in the corner farm to table menu items, alcohol and the sun-exposed photos on the walls and late night revelry contrast the quiet are untouched since they were hung. A diner. Boutique shops for Paleo popsicle place where the above the counter menu eaters and hoity-toity fondue diners round has not been updated, but rather added out the street both above and below the to, complete with mismatched lettering venerable restaurant. It’s a tough street to stickers advertising the “new” pork chop compete on, especially with the younger tenderloin for $10.59. A restaurant where crowd. people are happy to eat with no frills. For These days at 8 p.m., you probably example, the salad bar with three choicwill find the tables quiet at Char Bar, es: lettuce, green peppers and red onions. maybe a solo diner in the far booth. The Oh, and saltine crackers. All you can carry lights are dim and the parking lot a litback to your table. tle barren. It’s as if one was attending a On a bustling corner of Lower restaurant funeral, one slow bite at a time. Greenville Avenue, in an English tudor The wife and I stopped off last week style building complete with a façade of to pay our final respects. We both ordered sky blue paint, stands the Melios Brothers the gyros with French fries. I had the no Char Bar. Founded in 1970 by three Greek frills salad as well. As you would expect brothers, Char Bar has been a casual from a Greek diner, the gyros were pretty restaurant and anchor in this neighborgood. Looking back on it, we each should hood since the Nixon Administration. have tried something different, just to get The three brothers created a cult followa better sampling of the menu before it’s ing in Dallas that spanned decades. Now all gone. it finds itself a casualty of the changing Restaurants come and go in Big D. neighborhood. Sometimes too quickly and sometimes The news came in August that Char not quickly enough. The Char Bar hung Bar will be closing Sunday, Sept. 22. No around for close to 50 years and gave us more one-year lease extensions means a chance to remember a simpler time. Do no more best breakfast place in Dallas at yourself a favor and head over for one last the best price. The owners of the building chance to see and eat at a Dallas institumutually agreed with the brothers to part tion before it’s gone. ways. Who knows what the actual story Joe Ruzicka is a retired Naval Aviator and really is, but the sound of money probably F-14 Tomcat RIO. He lives in Lakewood and has a little more to do with it than what we yearns for the days of Nolan Ryan fastballs. joe.c.ruzicka@gmail.com

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CRIME WATCH Aug. 30 – 10:51 a.m. 2700 Block, Flora St. (75201) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect entered a locked cabinet and stole eight batteries. Aug. 30 – 5:56 p.m. 5500 Block, Greenville Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect went through multiple vehicles at the listed location and stole property. Aug. 31 – 12:24 p.m. 1600 Block, N. Garrett Ave. (75206) Robbery of an Individual: Two unknown suspect stole money and a phone from the complainant. Aug. 31 – 3:38 p.m. 4600 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75219)

Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect damaged complainant window. Aug. 31 – 6:15 p.m. 2700 Block, N. Stemmons Fwy. (75207) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect forced entry into a City of Dallas vehicle and stole property. Sept. 1 – 2:37 a.m. 5400 Block, Bryan St. (75204) Burglary of a Habitation: The suspect entered the complainant’s apartment and stole property. Sept. 1 – 3:16 a.m. 2700 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204) Assault: An unknown suspect pushed and attempted to hit the complainant. Sept. 1 – 8:11 a.m. 400 Block, Olive St. (75201) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect

By Leigh Richardson leighrich55@yahoo.com It has been almost two decades since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, but there are a lot of people who are still dealing with all the effects of that dreadful day. Many people around the world were impacted by the attacks and those in New York City will always remember that day. For some people, it is hard dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of the Sept. 11 attacks. It is something that will stick in the minds of many people for years and years, and some for the rest of their life. No matter how hard they try, it seems to never fully go away.

a very real thing for a lot What makes it so difficult? Even if a per- of people who witnessed all of this happen in real son did not live in New time. Just walking by York City at the time, certain parts of town can there were plenty of vidtrigger emotions that eos from that day showare hard to get ing just how rid of. It seems painful it was. like so much People were has changed in falling to their New York City death as they over the years, had no other but there are option stuck in still a lot of high rises with vivid memono way out. It Leigh Richardson ries. No one was one of the can just tell most exaspertheir brain to ating feelings a person could deal with, forget all of that. Those who lived because it was a hopeless situation. There was no closest were most way to help these indiaffected. It comes as no viduals as they had to surprise that those peomake lose-lose decisions. ple who lived closest to Obviously, those peo- the attacks were the ones ple who died made the who are most affected by ultimate sacrifice. With that being said, PTSD is FOCUS cont'd on page 4 OUR MISSION

Katy Trail Weekly is a community-friendly newspaper designed to inform and entertain the people in many diverse demographics who live and/or work in these neighborhoods. Much like the Katy Trail itself, Katy Trail Weekly is designed to help bring together the neighborhoods of Downtown, Uptown, Cedar Springs/Oak Lawn, the Design District, the Medical District and the Park Cities, as well as others. The newspaper is placed in local businesses, and other locations, for free pick-up by their patrons. We support this publication by providing ad space to local businesses who want an effective and affordable way to reach the Katy Trail area readers we attract and serve. We welcome participation in the paper through story and picture submissions, and we hope that you will join us in making this paper the best it can be.

Writers Dr. Jay Burns (cont'd.) Chic DiCiccio Candace Evans Leah Frazier Society Editor Sally Blanton Rev. Dr. Chris Girata Graphic Design Bronwen Roberts Ryann Gordon Advertising Sales Susie Denardo Dotty Griffith Accounts Mgr. Cindi Cox Becky Bridges Dr. Donald Hohman Online Editors Bronwen Roberts Distribution Paul Omar Redic Jo Ann Holt BethLeermakers Naïma Jeannette Brandt Carroll Naima Montacer Chris Maroni Leigh Richardson Juan Najera Copy Editors Michael Tate Joe Ruzicka Jessica Voss Stephan Sardone Writers Ed Bark Shari Stern David Boldt Publisher

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stole the complainant’s vehicle. Sept. 1 – 9:51 a.m. 1300 Block, N. Prairie Ave. (75204) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle and stole property. Sept. 2 – 3:36 a.m. 1900 Block, Moser Ave. (75206) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect threatened the suspect with a knife and stole property. Sept. 2 – 5:40 p.m. 5500 Block, E. Mockingbird Ln. (75206) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s license plate. Sept. 2 – 6:35 p.m. 2800 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204) Aggravated Assault w/a Deadly Weapon: The suspect swung at the complainant with a knife.

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post-traumatic stress disorder. It happened early during the day, and not everyone was at work. People who are still at home woke up to chaos, and it would not be the same for several weeks after the attack. It is one thing to just work in the area, but those people who call that part of New York City home felt the aftereffects a little more. The air was left polluted for quite a while after the attack, a lingering effect that so many people still can remember to this day. The city smelled a little different and there was a huge gap in the city skyline. No matter how hard a person might be trying to block out the past, it was something that really was hard to deal with. Relief workers saw too much to forget. After the attacks, relief workers were pulled from all over the country to help out as much as possible. However, it was those relief workers at the very beginning who are most likely to feel PTSD. Some relief workers were heroes, saving some people, but still there is the regret of not saving more. There was only so much people could do during the time, but there is still a level of regret some people face. Then, there is all of the vivid imagery that can't be erased from the head like going into crumbled areas trying to find humans who were still alive. This meant coming across people who died instantly and even the most trained relief workers have a hard time dealing with all of that. If even reading this is stressing you out, don’t ignore what you are feeling. Don’t try to use the line, “that was 20 years ago I am over it.” Maybe you are and maybe you are not. Seeking out help. The focus on PTSD wasn't

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always there for those affected by the Sept. 11 attacks, as the focus was on helping as many people improve their physical health. However, mental health has been focused on over the last few years as more and more people attempt to address their PTSD. In New York City, there are a number of therapists who specialize in helping people with anxiety disorders. They understand specifically how much of an impact Sept 11 made on millions of people in the area. Not everyone is suffering through PTSD, but more people need to come forward and address what is really bothering them. Some people were forced to move away from the city just to get away from the memories. Others were displaced because they had no other option, as maybe their work or even their apartment building was completely gone. There are a lot of people dealing with PTSD on a daily basis and witnessing one of the largest terrorist attacks ever can be very tough for a person to fully comprehend. New York has not forgotten but has wrapped their arms around what happened. The 9/11 Memorial and Museum serves as a resource and information source for both families and individuals that want to learn more. On Sept. 11, you may want to visit 911memorial.org. A Fox News Radio contributor, Richardson has spent her educational and professional career learning human behavior. She holds a Master of Science in Counseling from the University of North Texas and is working to integrate cognitive behavioral therapy into the treatment programs for many clients. In April 2009, Richardson opened The Brain Performance Center.

Your Stars this Week by Stella Wilder

The coming week is likely to see family matters coming to the fore, demanding of everyone a little more time on those issues that most everyone tries his or her best to ignore or avoid. Indeed, the more comfortable a situation, the more likely it will demand a good deal of time this week — but that's not just because the stars have deemed it so. The truth is that much of what happens this week, good and bad, will come about because things have either been dealt with or ignored in the past. It may be time for some to make ultimatums and demand of others that they do their part; there's no success in store for those who are trying to win the day through one-sided efforts. Those who aren't doing their part are sure to know it, however, and perhaps before the week is over they will come to their senses and realize the good sense in cooperating!

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) It may be time to look back to the past for a solution to a current — or future — problem. This week your friends will help you do what's right. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – A new idea can propel you forward at an accelerated rate — but you must be daring enough to put it into motion in the first place. Not everyone is likely to agree. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) It's time to settle down and let others do what they can to help you through a difficult situation. You've tried to do it all on your

own long enough. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You are sure to have a hard time of it this week if you insist on ignoring those around you and using what you know to be outdated tactics and strategies. Think twice! SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You'll have to face certain hard facts before the week is out. Do you want to uncover them on your own, or have them thrown in your face? Don't be stubborn. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You're likely to inspire someone close to you to do something you were never "brave" enough to try. You'll be proud when he or she is successful — and a little sad, too. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) What happens this week means that things aren't likely to be the same again — ever. You have a choice: You can embrace the change or fight against it. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You know better than anyone else, don't you? The truth is you have much to learn — and can learn it from someone who has your best interest at heart. Listen up! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) It's time for you to face the fact that now is now and then is then — and by tomorrow, even today will be lost forever. You must start thinking of the future. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You may find yourself wishing that things were the way they used to be — but you know that there's no "going back." Listen to a loved one, and move forward!

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) Do what you can to instill in others an appreciation for the things you like. If you are successful this week, you'll pave the way for much progress. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You may not know it right away, but a friend or loved one has nothing up his or her sleeve; he or she only wants you to succeed and is willing to do all that is required. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You are full of instructions and advice, but this week it is much more important for you to listen to what others have to say. You can learn a great deal! (March 6-March 20) – You have only one thing to say to those who think it's too late: "Just watch!" You have something up your sleeve that can almost guarantee a resounding success this week. ARIES (March 21-April 4) You know how to do many things, but when you come across something you don't know how to do, you must be willing to accept help. It's bound to happen this week. (April 5-April 19) – You can work much more quickly this week than you have in the recent past, and you don't even need help to do so. You are in the minority this week as you go it alone. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You know that what someone else is telling you is sound and makes sense. Why can't you take his or her advice and follow his or her instructions? (May 6-May 20)

– You may be unusually intense throughout this busy week — and that's saying something! Not everyone will be able to work with you successfully; keep those who can very close! GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You are not interested in doing the same old things — but not everyone knows why. This week, you can make it clear to loved ones what's really going on. (June 7-June 20) – It's time to trust those around you to do what is right. You can't do everything on your own the way you used to — or perhaps you can, but it's certainly not the wise move. CANCER (June 21-July 7) Your generosity will not go unnoticed — or unrewarded — this week. Do what you know how to do, and don't be put down by those who don't "believe." (July 8-July 22) – A change of pace does you a world of good this week, and a change of venue is likely to result in a startling increase in productivity. You can get a lot done at this time! LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You may be curious about something that others have been foretelling — but you'll also have to deal with your own fears all week long. Can you conquer them? (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You've been waiting patiently for your turn for quite some time. This week, it should arrive — but not at all in the manner you may have expected. Be ready to maneuver.

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5805 Granite Parkway Plano, 75024 972-422-2911

Hilton Dallas Plano Granite Parkway – Hope’s Door New Beginning Center, working against family violence, presents its fourth annual “‘Tapestry of Hope Fashion Show and Luncheon.’’ The event will showcase fall fashions from Highland Park Village. 11:30 a.m. $150.

Sept. 6

1807 Ross Ave. Dallas, 75201 214-559-0122

Fashion Industry Gallery – The 10th annual Dallas Chocolate Festival is telling “The Story of Chocolate.” The three-day festival brings in more than 60 chocolate makers and chocolatiers from around the world. Friday night’s VIP Party offers the opportunity to shop and sample. Complimentary valet will be available. The show continues Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 8. 7 p.m. $75.

Sept. 6-8

2301 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-305-6217

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center – Principal Pops conductor Jeff Tyzik and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will present “Dancing in the Street: The Music of Motown,” a performance of all the favorite Motown hits. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Prices vary.

Sept. 7

514 E Las Colinas Blvd. Irving, 75039 214-637-0372

Walk Like MADD starting point – The North Texas Affiliate of Mothers Against Drunk Driving will present the 2019 North Texas Walk Like MADD and 5K Dash. The event raises funds and rallies support for MADD’s campaign to eliminate drunk driving. 8 a.m. Adult walkers are $25 and adult runners are $40.

Sept. 7

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

Majestic Theatre – As heard on KERA 90.1 on Saturdays, NPR’s “Ask Me Another” brings their radio program to Dallas. Host Ophira Eisenberg and musician Jonathan Coulton presents quizzes and mental games. 8 p.m. $42.50.

Sept. 8

1001 Performance Place Grand Prairie, 75050 972-854-5050

The Theatre at Grand Prairie – Noted guitarist Mark Knopfler, formerly of Dire Straits, comes to Grand Prairie featuring his album “Down The Road Wherever.” Knopfler is ranked 27th on Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. 7 p.m. $75.75-$305.75.

Sept. 10

2719 Routh St. Dallas, 75201 214-871-2440

The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture – The breakfast and lunch book groups continue with a discussion of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize winner for Fiction The Overstory, a book by Richard Powers. Tickets include a book and breakfast. The event will be moderated by Dr. J. Larry Allums. 7:15 a.m. Each session is $60 for non-members, $51 for members and $24 for educator members.

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This Week in History

The nonprofit Ability Connection, enriching the lives of children and adults with disabilities, culminated Homecoming Week with the Black and White Ball at the Frontiers of Flight Museum at Love Field Airport on Aug. 23.

On Sept. 6, 1988, Lee Roy Young becomes the first African-American Texas Ranger in the force's 165-year history.

ABILITY CONNECTION

Charity

Be Our Guest

The Crowley Chamber Trio Concert Series

MUSIC I N THE MUSEUM Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019 • 7:30 p.m.

M US EUM OF B I B L I CA L A RT

SADIE KELLER FOUNDATION

Twelve-year-old cancer survivor founded nonprofit for children with leukemia.

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

Q W hat is your mission or high-

7500 Park Lane ↔ Dallas 75225

Free Admission • Free Parking Piano Trio in G Major, Hob.XV:25 “Gypsy” F.J. Haydn

Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 32 A. Arensky

A reception will follow the program. Cocktail attire requested. Reservations necessary due to limited seating. RSVP at 972-721-5079 or music@udallas.edu.

est purpose? O ur mission is to put smiles on the faces of those with childhood cancer. The foundation accomplishes this with special gifts, and by raising awareness and funding for research. Twelve-year-old Sadie Keller founded this nonprofit when she was fighting leukemia at age eight.

Q W hat percentage of every dol-

helping this charity? W hen my daughter Sadie was diagnosed with leukemia in 2015, we knew nothing about childhood cancer. Having walked the journey for two and a half years of chemotherapy, she very quickly said to us, “This is not okay. We have to do something.” The foundation was born in 2016 and now we are able to support and aid thousands of kids and their families each year.

Q W hat is the most important

thing your nonprofit does for our community? Christmas is more joyful for patients due to “Sadie’s Sleigh,” which began in 2018. More than 15,000 toys have been donated to oncology f loors at Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Children’s Medical Center Plano, Cook Children’s and Medical City Children’s. Additionally, we provide 20 Parent Packs each month filled with $500 in gift cards to the long-term hospital parents at Children’s Medical Center Dallas.

lar raised goes to client/direct services? Ninety-one cents of every dollar raised goes to the cause.

Q W hat are your critical needs

now, besides money donations? We are looking for business partners that would like to host a toy drive for “Sadie’s Sleigh.” For information, contact sadiekellerfoundation.org.

Q W hat upcoming fundraisers

Q W hy are you passionate about

Solo Piano Selections: Etude-tableaux in E Flat Minor, Op. 39 No. 5 Prelude in D Major, Op. 23 No. 4 Prelude in G Sharp Minor, Op. 32 No. 11 Prelude in B Flat Major, Op. 23 No. 2 S. Rachmaninoff

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are on the calendar? T he Yellow Ball is Saturday, Sept. 7 at Jet-TEN Hangar in Addison. Tables start at $2,000 and tickets $250 each.

Q W hat are some goals, and what

does the future hold for your charity? We will continue to grow “Sadie’s Sleigh” all over the country. Last year, we launched in Tampa, Fla. We have reached hundreds of childhood cancer fighters through our milestone program and will continue to grow this number. We will be adding Parent Packs to other hospitals.

Sarah Keller, executive director, answered these questions.

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Hammer and Nails

Projects best done by pros By Stephan Sardone

functional or not, dorstephan@sardoneconstruction.com mers improve the look of the front of your house In this column, we often adding curb appeal. But provide some DIY tips that this requires a lot of exactare easy and practical for ing work on a roof and best most homeowners to exebe tackled by an experienced cute. But some projects are professional. And the cost just too complex and should of consulting a contractor to be handled by a licensed, execute the project is really professional contractor. not that more expensive that At Sardone Designif you do it yourself. Build-Remodel, we are here Adding a second to help. We can work with story. With all of the frameyou on the paperwork for work, access and support iscities and counties that sues, you need a contractor issue permits and plans beto provide the know-how. fore beginning renovations No matter what you pay — and additions. We also have and prices will obviously a number of the best local vary — it will add immediate plumbing, electrical, heat value to your home with the and air, foundation, paintadditional square footage. ing and roofing specialists And do you really want to as reliable partners. Let’s try to build a staircase? look at some popular remodPutting a living area eling projects best executed above the garage. Many by a pro. of the same considerations Moving the apply to buildlaundry room. ing a second Almost all laundry story. An rooms were preapartment, viously located on home office the first level of the or entertainhome. But it is very ment room is popular — and logan easy job for ical — these days a professional to have your launand again will dry room near your Stephan Sardone provide extra bedrooms. Those square footage are often upstairs. This is to your home. If you rent an installation that best be the space out, you can redone by an expert. cuperate your costs quickly. One exception is if you Using it as a home office can have or want to build a mud- provide tax advantages. But room. Not only is it a conremember, you may want to venient way to store boots, budget for a covered carport shoes, coats and other items that integrates into the look in one space, it may be the of your home and a backbest place for your washer yard shed or storage area to and dryer so dirty and wet move the garage items to an clothes don’t get into the area where they are still easmain house. ily accessible. Expanding your Finishing your basekitchen or bathroom. ment or attic. While addRemodeling your kitchen ing additional room, there adds greater ease, space are usually many electrical, and value, but it must be heating and cooling, and done right. Cooking at home lighting/window issues to is popular and everyone consider. But when completthese days seems to want ed, you have an additional an island, additional pantry bedroom, workout space or space and possibly a breakmedia room. fast nook. And homeowners All of these improveare seeking the most funcments add value and convetional bathroom possible. nience to your home. By hirReports say that increasing a professional, you can ing kitchen space can have add peace of mind as well. a ROI of nearly 93 percent Sardone Design-Buildand bathroom space up to Remodel is locally owned 62 percent. and operated. Sardone, his Building a dormer. wife and two daughters are Whether your attic is Lake Highlands residents.

By Candy Evans candace@candysdirt.com On Labor Day, we are supposed to, you know, take it easy. But real estate never takes a break: we have to have a place to live, hang our hats, brush our teeth, rest our weary souls or frolic. Even on Labor Day. But true rest and relaxation awaits in Athens, including a sleeping porch. And what better place to replenish your soul? And it’s only 90 minutes east of Dallas. I’m particularly fond of Athens and its people. I’ll tell you a true story that happened right on County Road 4805. I was looking for a ranch property and I couldn’t find it. Kind of felt like I was driving in circles, so I pulled into a driveway, turned around and retraced my driving. A few minutes later I see a couple in a golf cart right behind me. “People,” I thought, “Terrific!” I bet they know the ranch I’m looking for! I stopped and asked. “Are you the one who just pulled into our driveway?” the woman asked me. “'Fraid I am,” I say. “Sorry.” “Oh that’s fine,” she said, “it’s just that we don’t get many visitors out here.” I asked if they knew where the ranch was. “Shore do, follow me,” she said. And with that,

CANDY'S DIRT

This home, located at 3773 County Road 4805 in Athens, Texas, is listed for $9.75 million. this delightful Athens couple led me in their golf cart on the right road to get the ranch I was looking for. This spectacular, serene Athens/East Texas ranch property has approximately 210 acres. Get even more excited when you find out that there are 1,500 feet of shoreline on Lake Athens. The main estate looks like a perfect Southern Belle mansion with the wrap-around wide, white porch and balconies. The interiors are elegant country Southern charm with top of-the-line finish outs everywhere. There are five bedrooms, five bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows with lake and meadow views. Total square footage: 7,249 interior. The home was built in 1982, sports a metal roof, and stunning, heavily treed grounds including a five bedroom guest or caretaker’s house, a garage apartment, a sleeping porch bunk room and my favorite: a floating cabin. There are so many options for recreation on the property, you will never labor elsewhere. It has an infinity edge pool and spa, sports court, beautiful state of the art stall horse stable, boat dock with jet ski lifts and even a lighted sports field and covered pavilion. The property is high fenced and heavily wooded, perfect for ATVs, hiking and horses. So if there is a place to labor, be it over the stove or cleaning a tile floor, I’d rather be here at 3773 County Road 4805. It is listed by Allie Beth Allman herself for $9,750,000. 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.

ROOM TO GROW

Use rhythm and harmony to design great rooms By Margaret Chambers The words “rhythm” and “harmony” likely bring music to mind, but these are also terms that interior designers like me use to describe our work. If you’ve ever wondered about what it takes to design a room that is both cohesive and interesting, you’ll want to study up on both of these design principles. Rhythm. You can lead a viewer's eye throughout the room by repeating a pattern or color among your furnishings and accessories. This kind of visual flow is called rhythm. The use of rhythm can be subtle: for example, a particular shade of yellow in a painting could be echoed in the pillows on the sofa. By distributing that color or pattern throughout the room, you are creating visual "movement" and balancing your color scheme, too. Any repetition of elements in a room can create rhythm. For example, a group

of art prints along the wall, a series of matching lighting fixtures or a row of candles on a mantle all establish rhythm through repetition. However, not all of your repeating accessories need to be identical. You can also create interest through progression, in which you line up your accessories from large to small, small to large or even from light to dark in tone. A series of similar but differently-sized vases in an entryway is a charming example of progression. Featuring a basic shape throughout the room is another opportunity to create rhythm. For example, oval-patterned wallpaper can be accentuated by an oval-shaped mirror. Keeping repetition and rhythm in mind will guide you to make smarter purchases as you furnish a room, because it encourages you to create cohesive groupings. If you’ve tried to incorporate rhythm, but the room still feels “off” somehow, remember to step

back and let your eyes naturally follow the lines of the room. This can help you identify where changes should be made. Harmony. Another way to achieve balance in your interiors is through harmony, in which all the elements of your space relate to each other in a pleasing way. When there are too many different colors, shapes or textures in a room, the result is visual chaos. A room has harmony when almost everything in it is part of the same color family. In other words, a monochromatic color scheme. While a room with contrasting colors and rhythm is exciting, a room with harmony is especially restful. So monochromatic color schemes are a great idea for rooms you want to be able to relax in, such as the bedroom. A symmetrically designed room will also feel more harmonious than an asymmetrical room. If you’re starting with a blank slate and aren’t sure how to proceed, pick one item or visual element you definitely want in your room, and design around it. Be careful not to get too carried away, and make sure to leave room for “negative space.” Negative space gives interiors a calming quality, and too much clutter can take away from that. You don't have to make everything in your room all of one color to achieve harmony. Distributing similar textures throughout your room will achieve a similar effect: from coarse textures like brick and timber paneling, to smooth textures like polished concrete and glass.

The danger in creating a harmonious room is that without the right amount of contrast, you can end up with a Margaret Chambers boring design. A smart designer will know how to add just the right amount of variety while still maintaining a balanced look. If your monochromatic color scheme feels too “matchy-matchy,” you’ll want to introduce other colors. When it comes to multicolor schemes, many designers follow the 6030-10 rule. This rule is designed to guide you in distributing the right amount of color in each room. 60 percent of the room should represent your dominant color, 30 percent should be your secondary color and the last 10 percent is for accents. Now that you've read about a few examples of rhythm and harmony, hopefully you can approach your interiors with a fresh eye and see where you can make improvements. You can learn about even more design principles and best practices at the Chambers Interiors blog, online at chambersinteriors.com/ blog. If you’d like to learn about other historical movements in interior design, from traditional to transitional, visit our blog, online at chambersinteriors. com.

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Downtown • Uptown • Turtle Creek • Oak Lawn • Arts, Design and Medical Districts • Park Cities • Preston Hollow

MULL IT OVER

Cowboys finally becomes complete team

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com “Zeke, who?” Recently, unrelenting Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones responded to a reporter’s question with another question at training camp in Oxnard, Calif. regarding the holdout of All-Pro running back Zeke Elliott. “La estrella,” Elliott could have responded from his training camp in Cabo San Lucas. Jones and Elliott finally came to terms with a new six-year contract reportedly worth $90 million. It should be noted that Emmitt Smith sat out the entire preseason, missed the first two games of the 1993 season (which the Cowboys lost) and Dallas still won Super Bowl XXVIII. Although Cowboys fans are eternally optimistic, their last Super Bowl appearance was in 1996 (culminating the 1995 season.) But this Cowboys team is good and worthy of Super Bowl consideration. Dallas benefits from an improved defense and a weak division. Their linebackers are fierce with Leighton Vander Esch, Jaylon Smith and oft-injured Sean Lee. The defensive backfield and front four can give a team fits. On offense, it will be quarterback Dak Prescott’s team, and Jones may

have drafted a gem in running back Tony Pollard from Memphis who wants fans to forget all about Elliott. Anything short of a playoff win will cost head coach Jason Garrett his job, which could be incentive for the team to rally around him. But if he fails, won’t we miss those insightful press conferences? The Philadelphia Eagles are the next best team in the NFC East, but must depend on QB Carson Wentz to lead the team. The New York Giants are in flux at QB between veteran Eli Manning and rookie Daniel Jones. They are sorely thin at wide receiver, beset by injuries and suspensions. (Golden Tate will miss the first four games for a PED violation.) And the Washington Redskins don’t have the talent to compete. The NFC North looks like a shootout between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers. If it gets down to a battle of QBs in the Vikings Kirk Cousins and the Packers Aaron Rogers, the Pack prevails. The Chicago Bears will scrape for touchdowns on offense led by third-year QB Mitchell Trubisky, hoping a stingy front defense line will play spoiler. Highland Park’s own and Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford, 31-years-old which is a peak age for his position, must stay healthy and

adapt to a new offensive scheme. From top to bottom, the NFC South may be the strongest division. This could be New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees’ last real opportunity to go to the NFC Championship. Now 40, Brees has thrown for nearly 75,000 yards and will be protected by an excellent offensive line. He has a valuable weapon in versatile back Alvin Kamara. The question remains if they have a championship caliber defense. The Atlanta Falcons remain an anomaly. They are two seasons removed from Super Bowl LI, where they squandered a 25point lead late in the third quarter and ended up losing by three. Last season, they were 7-9 and missed the playoffs. Injuries will make or break the season for the Charlotte Panthers. Their best players, QB Cam Newton and tight end Greg Olsen, are prone to breakdown. The only things colorful about this team are their uniforms. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hoping that new head coach Bruce Arians can right the ship and get the most out of the talented, but erratic QB Jameis Winston. Arians successfully coached NFL QBs Ben Roethlisberger, Carson Palmer and Andrew Luck. The Los Angeles Rams are the class of the NFC West. Their

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offense is explosive led by QB Jared Goff, who at 24 years old, keeps improving. They also have the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year in pass rusher Aaron Donald. The San Francisco 49ers are building for the future and may be a year away from NFL seriously competing. They have drafted and acquired Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys. players deftly in the offseason, and have provided winners. The Wild Card teams will an offensive-friendly scheme for be the Packers and the 49ers. While QB Jimmy Garoppolo. They don’t it is difficult to count out the Saints, play their first divisional game until the Cowboys and Rams will play week six (including a bye). Coach in the NFC title game. Home field Kyle Shanahan is intense and could advantage could be the tiebreaker. inspire the team to a playoff berth. The Cowboys have a home field The Seattle Seahawks have lost advantage and the Rams, playing in a lot of players and consequently their last season at the Los Angeles their swagger. Don’t count out QB Coliseum which is older than the Russell Wilson. He is a leader and Roman Colosseum, do not. The will manage to win some games. Cowboys advance to Miami to play Sorry Texas Tech and Oklahoma the Kansas City Chiefs in Super fans. Arizona Cardinals new head Bowl LIV. coach Kliff Kingsbury (formerly at In a high scoring game featurTech) and rookie QB Kyler Murray ing speed (Chiefs) versus a matur(Heisman Trophy winner as a ing defense (Cowboys), Kansas City Sooner) are more suited for a men’s wins their first Super Bowl since catalogue than a winning NFL the 1969 season and the NFL/AFL season. They look good in pictures, merger. Whether the Cowboys can but not on paper. The Cards are the win may come down to Elliott playworst team in the NFC. ing at a high level for most of the I predict the Cowboys, Vikings, season. Too bad the NFL doesn’t Saints and Rams as division play the Super Bowl in Cabo.

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movie trailer

Length means ‘It Chapter Two’ could be split in two

WARNER BROS. PICTURES

Isaiah Mustafa, Bill Hader, James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain and Jay Ryan star in “It Chapter Two.”

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood “We need to split up.” It’s the kiss of death in horror movies. This is particularly so in “It Chapter Two,” but for a different reason. It’s due to the fact that after one fantastic scene of the now-adult and reunited Losers Club, you hate to see them apart.

“It Chapter Two” is fully saved from its meandering storytelling (169 minutes of it, oof) by amazing cast chemistry and the overwhelming tension and dread created by director Andy Muschietti. The terror is so nonstop that, at times, it’s overwhelming and your brain needs a break. It also suffers from a finale that becomes borderline sci-fi when an explanation for it

all feels somewhat unnecessary. Where “Chapter Two” doesn’t falter is in its themes. Closeted sexuality, bullying, bigotry and past regrets are only a few of the driving forces for the story. In fact, a horrific hate crime is the main reason that brings the Losers Club back to Derry after 27 years. In that time frame, all of the Losers have left Derry. All except Mike (Isaiah Mustafa), who becomes the town librarian and default “It” historian. After a body is found horribly mutilated, Mike contacts the Losers so they can honor their 27-year old oath to fight It/Pennywise (Bill Skarsgard). The rest of the gang has moved on with their lives, but they all have easily identifiable adult issues that mirror their childhood trauma. Beverly (Jessica Chastain) and Eddie (James Ransone, almost stealing the movie) are in marriages that eerily match how they each were treated by their parents. Ben (Jay Ryan) is a mega-rich architect who

seems to live in seclusion and Bill’s (James McAvoy) successful novelist career is constantly derailed by his inability to end his books (Stephen King’s clever self-critique). Naturally, the two members who seem to be squared away are the most derailed. Stanley (Andy Bean) appears to have a normal life that is torn to shreds the second he gets Mike’s phone call. Richie (Bill Hader) has become a popular stand-up comedian, but his inner demons become the most painful and sympathetic of the entire bunch. Muschietti and Gary Dauberman’s script do a great job of mixing in flashes of the past with the present as each character gets a lengthy, if not too in-depth, study. The scares are always worse with the kid versions since they are, you know, kids. Of course, the scares are mostly compliments of Bill Skarsgard. He seems to be able to contort his face into the freakiest of positions and that terrifying voice is bone chilling.

One scene in which he is simply applying clown makeup is 100 percent nightmare fuel. Chastain and McAvoy are Oscars waiting to happen, but they don’t dominate this perfect cast. Much has and will be said about Hader’s performance and it’s not hyperbole. He scores the biggest laughs of the movie, but Hader also excels dramatically. It’s a juicy role and seems tailor made for Hader’s surprisingly large skill set. “It Chapter Two” is a mixed bag. Skarsgard’s Pennywise isn’t as frightening this time around since the initial shock is gone. The nostalgia factor is high, which makes “Chapter Two” a bittersweet experience for adults, but there are entire sequences (particularly the one involving adult Henry Bowers) that could have been removed to trim the fat. However, unlike Bill’s books, “It Chapter Two” sticks the landing. It takes awhile to get there, but in the end, it’s entirely worth it … minus about 30 minutes.

Uncle barky's bites

Production values highlight Amazon’s ‘Carnival Row’

By Ed Bark unclebarky@verizon.net The winged, hardscrabble faeries of Amazon Prime’s “Carnival Row” tend to cause flaps, and not only when flying. Along with the hooved and horn-headed Pucks, they’re refugees from war-torn countries who get lumped together as “Critches” by those who see them as subhuman trespassers. The Burgue, where many have come to settle, is particularly inhospitable to their kind. So although this fantasy drama is set in 19th century Victorian England, the parallels are transparently clear. Immigration, deportation and racism are all very much in play. The eight-episode Season One, all of which Amazon made available for review, at times falls prey to a sledgehammer approach. Its pacing also can be somewhat plodding, particularly when Inspector Rycroft “Philo” Philostrate (Orlando Bloom) is somberly walking the streets in search of clues to a string of very vicious murders. But the thoroughly convincing special effects

keep making the sale. “Carnival Row,” newly streaming in its entirety, is constantly wondrous to behold, with the seamless flights of the Faes (shorthand for faeries) always a how’d-they-dothat high point. These are not the TV days of old, when George Reeves clunkily flew his way through the “Adventures of Superman.” Featured Fae Vignette Stonemoss (Cara Delevingne) wings it with seemingly the greatest of ease before landing ever-so-gently rather than thumping like a parachutist. As flights of fantasy go, these are on another plane. (Amazon already has ordered a second season.) Episode One begins with Vignette fleeing her homeland of Anoun, Timaoc in the face of the latest attack by The Pact. She eventually finds her way aboard a refugee ship that comes under heavy fire. Washing ashore in The Burgue, Vignette is the sole survivor. Meanwhile, Philo is investigating the serial violence being visited upon a Carnival Row enclave of mostly dirt-poor immigrants. The brutish beat cops are of no help. Still,

AMAZON PRIMe

Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne from "Carnival Row." the dutiful Philo persists in his bowler hat and long black coat. He has a secret backstory, fully revealed in a particularly picturesque Episode 3, that makes him sympathetic to the plights of the put-upon newcomers. This episode also serves as the origin story of how Philo and Vignette first met before events conspired against them. Seven years later in The Burgue, things have gotten very frosty indeed. On the other side of town, the upper crusters are led by short-tempered Chancellor Absalom

Breakspear (Jared Harris) and his willful wife, Piety (Indira Varma). They also have a balky grown son named Jonah (Arty Froushan), who later will come into play in a big way. Add snooty Imogen Spurnrose (Tamzin Merchant) and her brother, Ezra (Andrew Gower). They live in an opulent house, but financial ruin is beckoning. Imogen sees a possible way out when a prosperous AfricanAmerican Puck named Agreus (David Gyasi) moves in just across the

street. His “kind” isn’t wanted in the neighborhood, but perhaps a loan from him would be. So the dance begins between Imogen and Agreus – and it takes a predictable course. Otherwise, the killings continue while tensions rise, and resistance sects grow. An emerging character who becomes pivotal in all of the power-mongering talks in Trump-ian mode of how “chaos creates opportunity” – so let’s sew more of it. As a fiery young newcomer to Parliament, she’s also reminiscent of

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, but in reverse when it comes to immigration. Further detailing how she claws her way upward would be giving away too much. You’ll eventually know who the killer is after a considerable stacking of dead bodies. While getting to this point, though, “Carnival Row” takes on too many of the steamy serial qualities of a “Dallas” or “Dynasty.” And the acting, although pretty solid, is not of head-turning caliber. By the end of Season One, a new story arc is in play, with the at-odds principals pretty much whittled down to a quartet after almost everyone else dies or flees. A feast for the eyes is guaranteed throughout, though. “Carnival Row,” whether airborne or down-to-earth gritty, keeps flexing the power of its oft-breathtaking visuals. The worlds it creates are the greater sums of its whole while the messages it sends can be a little too telegraphed. Ed Bark, who runs the TV website unclebarky. com, is a past member of the national Peabody awards board.

Travel

‘How about enjoying a “bearable” safari?’

By Michael Wald wald.world@yahoo.com You don’t have to go to Africa to go on safari. In fact, there aren’t bears in Africa and getting up close to watch bears is as fascinating as watching the best African game. You can see bears in season up close and personal in some places along the U.S. northern border and north from there to Alaska. In many of the national parks you can arrange to go on what in Africa would be called a safari to see these interesting animals. There are many kinds of bears. Black bears and brown bears are the ones you will most likely see in these parts. They look so cuddly, but both are highly dangerous. Our relationship with bears is conflicted: every now and then you read stories about bears mauling someone at a zoo, yet we give stuffed animals in the shape of bears to children. A recent trip I discussed on these pages to Chengdu, China, to see panda bears was especially popular, mainly because the panda bears are so cute. When you want to see the bears, you have choices to make. You can learn about

them and go on your own to seek them out. If you are camping out and don’t observe correct precautions, you may be surprised by an unwanted bear visit. You can go with a ranger or private guide on a walking tour to see bears. You can also go to view the bears from the comfort of a jeep or other four-wheel vehicle. When I was in Africa seeking lions and similar fast-charging animals, I was comforted by the fact that safaris are usually done in convoys of more than one car. Also, the professionals leading the safari, usually the jeep drivers, carried rifles. Fortunately, they didn’t need to use them. Same as in Africa, if one driver spots what we’re looking for, there is either walkie-talkie or cellphone contact with the other drivers. This increases the chances of seeing what we all came to see, but there is safety, too, in numbers. Each guide is trained on how to respond in the event something goes terribly wrong and they would all respond. For these reasons, I recommend the vehicle-based safari as the best option. Despite the safety of the vehicle, when I was in Africa, I regularly saw photographers get out to catch a “perfect” picture.

I know from speaking to the drivers that sometimes this did not end well. If you want to live to tell your tale, stay in the vehicle. The easiest place to go on a bear safari is starting in Vancouver, Canada. Many companies there specialize in this, and it is easy to get to Vancouver. I chose to book a bear safari with a company out of Whistler, Canada, about two hours north of Vancouver. The company has exclusive access to a gated, forested area that is normally used to train Canadian winter Olympians but is known to be the home of several bears. It helps to have guides that have studied the bears’ patterns and know their hideouts. From even the slightest distance, bears easily blend into the surrounding colors of the trees making it difficult for the untrained eye to spot them. Understanding the bears’ eating patterns is important. Chances of seeing wildlife increase if you look for them where and when they normally hunt for food. In the case of bears, they love salmon. Your guide will know when the salmon are running in the local waters. Seeing a bear up close is exhilarating. Our jeep got within 15 feet of a bear, close

MICHAEL WALD

A black bear sighting in Whistler, Canada. enough to hear the bear breathing. I highly recommend a bear safari. Just do it safely. 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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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE

Fish for specials at El Bolero Cantina

recipe of the week

Ceviche has chops

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Seafood f lourishes make the menu at El Bolero Cocina Mexicana. Dishes like red snapper ceviche (see recipe), fried lobster with agave ginger aioli, lobster fajitas special for lunch on Fridays and Chile Relleno de Jaiba. The last one, a relleno pepper stuffed with crabmeat and sauced with a delicate crema de calabaza, summer squash cream sauce, really caught my eye. Imagine my delight when ceviche and crab-stuffed chile were on the tasting menu for a hosted visit to the North Fitzhugh Avenue location. The original El Bolero is in the Design District. That dish wasn’t the first surprise, however. The Oilman margarita, made with charred agave tequila filtered through charcoal, is a glass of black gold. Literally. Jet black liquid fills the glass rimmed with gold kosher salt. Tiny gold stars f loat in the liquid that may be stirred with golden rock candy on a stick. Amazingly, the gussied-up cocktail tastes like a real margarita. A real good margarita. Next came the ceviche I’d had my eye on. Beautiful to look at with chunks of pale-f leshed red snapper amidst a confetti of colors – red watermelon and cherry tomatoes, orange segments, pink grapefruit chunks and green cilantro. This ceviche tasted tropical with a touch of sweet from

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The Queso Fundido at El Bolero Cantina. the melon and orange. As a fillip, the ceviche came with a lime wedge coated with a nine-spice blend that added zip to the juice for squeezing over the ceviche. The same spice blend dusted the chips. I’m not sure if mind-reading is a standard of service at El Bolero but when I was there it seemed that way. Then came gazpacho. Another surprise. Served at near room temperature instead of chilled, the gazpacho packed a capsicum punch. More assertive than typical gazpacho, this soup of pureed tomatoes and chiles gave off a mild salsa vibe, pleasant, not too hot, but spicier than typical gazpacho. Next the crab-filled chile relleno hit the table. A beautiful dish, whole grilled pepper filled with lump crab is a masterpiece. Mild f lavored ingredients blend to create a balanced dish of memorable taste. Light yellow crema de calabaza is the satin that wraps the dish and holds it together. My last surprise was truly surprising. Churros aren’t usually top of my list for dessert. I know what you’re thinking. What’s not to like about fried dough? Rod-shaped donuts sprinkled with lots of sugar and cinnamon? I hear you but still not my usual dessert choice.

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The El Bolero version converted me. These crisp fried dough pipes are filled with caramel and squiggled with dark chocolate. And the real bonus! A demitasse of hot chocolate for dipping. All together the elements are a fun dessert for sharing. Intensely sweet, the churros contrast with all the savory acids that have come before and make for a truly spectacular ending. El Bolero is an all-day restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast tacos headline the a.m. offerings. I wondered about the name. A shoeshine stand on the patio is a clue. El Bolero refers to the shoe shiners who are visible across the streets of Mexico, and according to the press release, “symbolizes our efforts to immerse our guests into an aspect of Mexican culture.” The menu draws on food and drink from various regions of Mexico. Just so you know, the menu isn’t all seafood. There’s popular queso fundido, ooey gooey melted cheese. There’s plenty of beef and pork, in tacos, as fajitas from the grill and steaks. There’s also a sexy upstairs lounge called the Agave Room with an extensive selection of tequilas and craft cocktails as knocked out as The Oilman. El Bolero isn’t Tex-Mex. It is MexMex and a worthwhile addition to the growing restaurant culture along Fitzhugh Avenue. EL BOLERO FITZHUGH 2722 N. Fitzhugh Ave. Dallas, 75204 214-238-2211 elbolero.argconcepts.com/fitzhugh

Ceviche at El Bolero

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com As ceviche goes, this version is spectacular. The addition of watermelon and citrus pieces give it even more acidic sparkle than usual. All the while, the sweet notes of the fruit tame the inherent sour of the citrus. Remember citric acid “cooks” the raw fish. The recipe is from El Bolero and the chef recommends using enough salt so that the dish “tastes like the ocean.” EL BOLERO CEVICHE 6 ounces red snapper fillet, cut into 1-inch chunks 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped 4 tablespoons watermelon, finely chopped 1 orange, separated into segments and coarsely chopped 1 grapefruit, separated into segments and coarsely chopped 3 ounces heirloom cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped Tortilla chips In a medium mixing bowl, combine red snapper, lime juice, kosher salt, red onion, watermelon, orange and grapefruit. Gently toss to coat pieces of fish with lime juice. Fold in cherry tomatoes. Adjust to taste with lime and salt. Top with sprinkling of cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips. Makes 2 servings.

UPTOWN GIRL

Hip-hop artist celebrates Texas roots

By Ryann Gordon

ryannbgordon@yahoo.com Local rapper and hip-hop artist Shaquan Bivens works with Texas beverage companies to host parties around the city. Born and raised in North Dallas, Bivens has been gaining notariety across the city for years now, doubling his music stream and performing at distinguished venues in Dallas, including House of Blues, Trees, Gas Monkey Live and many more. His style is unforgettable, his stage presence wildly entertaining and he’s throwing an event that you don’t want to miss! This Saturday, Sept. 7, he will promote Austin’s

Independence Brewing Native Texan on the roof of the Continental Apartments at 1810 Commerce St. The event will kick off at 8 p.m. with music, food and free alcohol. For this particular event, Bivens will be celebrating his birthday weekend by throwing a party to show his appreciation for his fans. The artist will be performing various new songs Ryann Gordon and old, and he’ll be spending time talking to fans. The brewery claims Native Texan is a pilsner “as German as the Hill Country, as bright as the Friday Night Lights, as clear as a West Texas night sky, as clean as a steel guitar and smoother than a Texan drawl.” This is just one of many events that Bivens has assisted in and prides himself in “building bridges” with brands. In the past, he has worked with various companies to dual promote and entertain. He’s worked with various clothing brands as well, including Herb’n Kids CBD and Grown Kids, a clothing brand that specializes in clothes with a GQ vibe. Check out some of Bivens music on Spotify, Apple Music or at shaquanbivensmusic.com, and RSVP for this weekend’s event on the site.

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Our Favorite Restaur ants American — Homestyle Beck’s Prime 5931 Forest Ln. 972-661-8681 Bubba’s Cooks Country 6617 Hillcrest 214-373-6527 Mama’s Daughters’ Diner 2014 Irving Blvd. 214-742-8646 Riverside Grill 940 Riverfront Blvd. 214-748-2700 Asian — Japanese — Sushi Blue Sushi Sake Grill 7859 Walnut Hill, #100 972-677-7887 Sushi House 5619 W. Lovers Ln. 214-350-2100 Sushi Kyoto II 6429 Hillcrest Ave. 214-520-9991 Ten Ramen 1818 Sylvan Ave. 972-803-4400 WaiWai Kitchen — Sushi, Noodles 4315 Lemmon Ave. 214-520-8868 Bakery — Desserts — Ice Cream Celebrity Café & Bakery 10720 Preston Rd,#1016 214-373-0783 Crème de la Cookie 6025 Royal Ln. 214-363-4766 6706 Snider Plaza 214-265-5572 Einstein Bros. Bagels 3827 Lemmon Ave. 214-526-5221 6011 Royal Ln. 214-265-1435 6109 Berkshire Ln, #A 214-691-2445 Gigi’s Cupcakes 5450 W. Lovers, #130 214-352-2253 Highland Park Soda Fountain 3229 Knox St. 214-521-2126 Marble Slab Creamery 3001 Knox St., #103 214-219-0300

6130 Berkshire Ln. 214-369-5566 Mojo Donuts 6522 Lemmon Ave. 214-357-5154 Mustang Donuts 6601 Hillcrest Ave. 214-363-4878 The Original Cupcakery 2222 McKinney, #230 214-855-0003 Paciugo 3699 McKinney Ave. 214-219-2665 Pokey O’s 3034 Mockingbird 214-987-1200 Top Pot Doughnuts 8611 Hillcrest, #195 469-232-9911 Yummy Donuts 4355 Lovers Ln. 214-520-7680 Bar-B-Q Aloha Hawaiian Barbecue 5601 Lemmon, A-1 214-521-8868 Big Al’s Smokehouse Barbecue 3125 Inwood Rd. 214-350-9445 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 2324 McKinney Ave. 469-248-3149 Katy Trail Ice House 3127 Routh St. 214-468-0600 Peggy Sue Bar-B-Q 6600 Snider Plaza 214-987-9188 Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que 1820 W. Mockingbird 214-352-2752 Bars, Pubs & Taverns 6th Street Bar / Uptown 3005 Routh St. 214-965-0962 Big Al’s McKinney Ave. Tavern 2907 McKinney Ave. 214-969-1984 British Beverage Co. 2800 Routh St., #115 214-922-8220 The Corner Bar & Grill 4830 McKinney 214-219-8002

The Ginger Man - Uptown 2718 Boll St. 214-754-8771 The Idle Rich Pub 2614 McKinney Ave. 214-965-9926 Nickel and Rye 2523 McKinney Ave. 214-389-2120 The Quarter Bar 3301 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0106 Time Out Tavern 5101 W. Lovers Ln. 214-956-9522 Uptown Pub & Grill 3605 McKinney 214-522-5100 Windmill Lounge 5320 Maple Ave. 214-443-7818

2525 Inwood Rd., #123 214-350-9445 Original Pancake House 2900 Lemmon Ave. 214-528-7215 4343 W. NW Hwy,#375 214-351-2012 Two Sisters 3111-C Monticello 214-526-1118

4001 Lemmon Ave. 214-521-2070 Hunky’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 3930 Cedar Springs 214-522-1212 Jake’s Hamburgers 2702 McKinney, #101 214-754-8001 Jersey Mike’s Subs 3001 Knox St. 214-520-7827 5301 W. Lovers Ln. 214-350-7611 8411 Preston Rd., #118 214-691-7827 Mooyah Burger 6713 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-987-2666 Potbelly Sandwich Shop 5921 Forest Ln., #100 972-392-7771 Smashburger 4235 W. NW Hwy, #100 972-220-1222 Snuffer’s 8411 Preston Rd, #112 214-265-9911 Subway — SMU area 6935 Hillcrest 214-444-9068 Village Burger — West Village 3699 McKinney 214-443-9998

Burgers, Deli & Sandwiches Blues Burgers 1820 W. Mockingbird 214-750-9100 BGR — The Burger Joint 3001 Knox St., #108 469-941-4471 Burger House 6913 Hillcrest 214-361-0370 Chip’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 4530 W. Lovers Ln. 214-691-2447 East Hampton Sandwich Co. 6912 Snider Plaza 214-363-2888 Gazeebo Burgers 5950 Royal Ln. 214-368-3344 Goff’s Hamburgers 6401 Hillcrest 214-520-9133 Great American Hero

Wild About Harry’s — Katy Trail Serving up Harry’s mother's recipe of creamy frozen custard in many flavors made daily, award-winning hot dogs & a friendly atmosphere, Harry's has become the place to eat and relax for everyone. Open: 11 a.m. — 10 p.m., 7 days a week. www.wildaboutharrys.com 4527 Travis St. 214-520-3113 Chinese Howard Wang’s China Grill 3223 Lemmon Ave. 214-954-9558 4343 N.W. Hwy, #345 214-366-1606 Royal China 6025 Royal Ln., #201 214-361-1771

Breakfast and/or Lunch Bailey’s Cafe

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This is half of Our Favorite Restaurants. See the full list at our website: KatyTrailWeekly.com Wang’s Chinese Café 6033 Luther Ln. 214-265-1688 Coffee & Specialties Drip Coffee Co. 4343 W. Lovers Ln. 214-599-7800 Oak Lawn Coffee 2720 Oak Lawn 214-219-5511 Sip Stir Cafe 3800 McKinney, #180 214-443-9100 Starbucks 2801 Allen St., #180 214-965-9696 3216 Knox St. 214-520-2273 4343 W. NW Hwy. 214-654-0704 Union Coffee Shop 5622 Dyer St. 214-242-9725 Eclectic Angela’s Cafe 7979 Inwood Rd. 214-904-8122 Bread Winners Café & Bakery 3301 McKinney Ave. 214-754-4940 5560 W. Lovers, #260 214-351-3339 Buzzbrews 4334 Lemmon Ave. 972-521-4334 Café Brazil 3847 Cedar Springs. 214-461-8762 Café Express 5600 W. Lovers, #109 214-352-2211 Denny’s 2030 Market Ctr. Blvd. 214-749-6215 Dick’s Last Resort 2211 N. Lamar, #100 214-747-0001 Eden Rest. & Pastries 4416 W. Lovers Ln. 972-267-3336 Henry’s Majestic 4900 McKinney Ave. 469-893-9400 Lucky’s Cafe

3531 Oak Lawn The Rustic 3656 Howell St. Stoneleigh P 2926 Maple Ave. Street's Fine Chicken 3857 Cedar Springs

214-522-3500 214-730-0596 214-871-2346 469-917-7140

Ethiopian Dallul 2515 Inwood Rd, #117 214-353-0805 French Rise No 1 Salon de Souffle 5360 W. Lovers, #220 214-366-9900 Toulouse Café & Bar 3314 Knox St. 214-520-8999 Whisk Crepes Café 1888 Sylvan Ave. 469-353-9718 German Kuby’s Sausage House 6601 Snider Plaza 214-363-2231 Greek Greek Isles 5934 Royal Ln. 214-234-7662 Little Greek 9665 N. Central Exwy. 214-696-1234 Do you have a favorite area restaurant or bar you want to see listed in this Directory? If so, please call: 214-27-TRAIL (214-278-7245)

WINDING ROADS

Southfork offers overnight lodging By Jo Ann Holt

the pool. Also featured in the package are private tours of the mansion and ranch; Oil barons, or those with champagne and hors of us who would like to d’oeuvres followed by “J.R.’s spend a weekend preSteak Dinner.” Screenings of tending to be one, are “Dallas” in the Ewing living invited to stay overnight room are available, along at legendary Southfork with popcorn and snacks. Ranch in Parker. Fans of The following morning enjoy the “Dallas” TV show will a home-cooked Texas-style SOUTHFORK RANCH breakfast at the Ewing famirelish a chance to sleep in J.R., Bobby, Lucy or ly’s poolside patio table. Take The Sue Ellen Bathroom at Southfork Ranch. Sue Ellen’s bedroom. The home an official Southfork Ewing clans’ ranch home is offering overnight packages souvenir wine glass. A trail ride is also available for an for the first time. additional charge. CBS TV’s long-running “Dallas” series (1978-1991) The Southfork package is promoted as an “unforcatapulted Southfork to international fame. Was there gettable romantic getaway, proposal, wedding night, ever a villain more dastardly than Larry Hagman as anniversary, or other special occasion opportunity.” J.R.? The ruthless, scheming cattle baron turned oil For those like the Ewings, who like having all the family tycoon was so horrible, watching him destroy people around them all the time, guests are allowed for a price. was like watching a train wreck. TV fans just couldn’t get Additional guests are $400 a person for a total of six enough of him and the rest of the Ewing clan. J.R. drove people. his vulnerable wife Sue Ellen (Linda Gray) to drinking. Southfork Ranch Event and Conference Center His good brother Bobby (Patrick Duffy) couldn’t stop served as the iconic backdrop for the long-running him from his evil manipulations. Finally, one of J.R.’s “Dallas” TV series that aired on CBS and TNT in 95 mistresses (Cathy Crosby) tried to kill him in “Who Shot countries around the world. The legendary North Texas J.R.?” That episode remains one of the most-watched ranch encompasses 357 acres of groomed ranchland. cliffhangers in TV history. It is home to the famous Ewing Mansion, Southfork Southfork has offered group events and tours for Ranch Event and Conference Center, and Miss Ellie’s years, with fans clamoring to see where all the shootouts Deli. Dozens of peacefully grazing Texas longhorns and and family drama occurred. But this is the first time American Paint Horses are also on the grounds. we’ve been offered an opportunity to live in Ewing-style Today, Southfork continues to attract visitors from luxury, if only for a few days. around the world for special events, horseback riding Overnight stays at Southfork aren’t priced for those and property tours (southforkranch.com). on a budget. Living like an oil baron is $1,978 for two Jo Ann Holt is a long-time journalist, now writing people, giving guests access to the entire mansion and about cars, entertainment and travel. joannholt@gmail.com

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caller ID. Fighting surprise medical bills: Senate Bill 1264 aims to sell nonalcoholic drinks like to prevent Texans from being hit lemonade on private property. with surprise medical bills when Fill your cooler: Beer their health care provider and drinkers can now purchase up insurance company can't agree on to 288 ounces (one case) of craft a payment. The measure ushers beer per day directly from local the disputes into a state-overseen breweries. Home delivery of alcoarbitration process, keeping pahol is also now legal. tients out of the fight. A new smoking age: This The right to pump breast new law, Senate Bill 21, will raise milk: Texas law will make the age to buy tobacco products clear that women can pump from 18 to 21. breast milk wherever they want. Defunding abortion proPrevious law allowed breastfeedviders: This measure, Senate Bill ing anywhere, but didn't specify 22, will prohibit state and local pumping. governments from partnering with agencies that perform aborCarry your handgun during a disaster: House Bill tions, even if they contract for ser1177 will allow people to carry vices not related to the procedure. their handguns – even if they are The "Born Alive Act:" This unlicensed – in the week after a law, House Bill 16, requires docnatural disaster has been declared tors to treat a baby born alive in by the governor. the rare instance of a failed aborSeller's disclosure for tion attempt. houses in a floodplain: Senate No more Driver Bill 339 expands the rules for Responsibility Program: This selling property to require disclonew law, House Bill 2048, will sures when a home is located in eliminate this much-maligned a 500-year floodplain, a flood THIS WEEK’S SUDOKU SOLUTION pool, in or near a reservoir and whether the home has flooded Advertise in in a catastrophic event. Stiff penalties for porch poaching: Thieves who steal packages from people’s front porches will start facing stiffer penalties. Penalties range from a Class A misdemeanor to a third-degree felony, depending on the number of addresses mail is taken from. • info@katytrailweekly.com David Mullen contributed to this report.

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program, which critics say traps low-income Texans in a cycle of debt. The bill offers alternative funding sources for trauma care. New rules for female inmates: House Bill 650 makes a series of changes to state law designed to make state prisons more accommodating to female inmates. The bill will ban the shackling of pregnant women, require a trauma screening of each incoming female inmate and require the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to study the effects of visitation policies on women and their children. Free speech on campus: Senate Bill 18, filed in response to concerns that conservative voices were being stifled on campus, requires schools to allow people to engage in "expressive activities" in outdoor common spaces. An attempt to stop telemarketers: Pesky telemarketers will be banned from calling Texans using fake numbers that show up on the recipient's

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Resource Center LGBTQ Fund Raising Event Craighead Gallery

Co-Chairs Lacey Brutschy and Michael Buss

John McFerrin, Angela Enright

Ray Scott, Chris Parker

Rick Wilson, Rebecca Taylor, Edgar Negron

Klyde Warren Park “Park and Palate” Kick-Off Hall Arts Residences

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