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Car show rolls into town The 2018 DFW Auto Show, one of the five largest auto shows in the U.S., is now at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center through Sunday, Feb. 18. Among the highlights at the more than 500,000-square-foot show RAM TRUCKS is an opportunity to drive 14 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and FIAT brand vehicles. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Tickets are available at dfwautoshow.com. — Staff Reports

‘If I were a rich man’ On Monday, February 19, a “Fiddler on the Roof” sing along will be held from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. (film begins at 5:15 p.m.) at The J, 7900 Northaven Road. Admission is free and light dinner fare from Kosher Fresh will be provided, however, RSVP is required online at jccdallas.org to ensure space. The event is a precursor to The J Performing Art Space production of “Fiddler on the Roof JR,” featuring two different casts of children and young adults ages 6 to 18 years old beginning Thursday, March 8. — Jef Tingley JOHN ERICH DE LA TORRE

‘Sip and Savor’ at Ocean Prime

OCEAN PRIME

Ocean Prime Dallas at 2101 Cedar Springs Road invites guests to pop around the world on Wednesday, Feb. 21 for the first event of a new tasting series, "Sip and Savor." For this first tasting, Ocean Prime will bring in sparkling wines from four regions around the world, including California, France, Italy and Spain. Tickets are $35 and takes place on Ocean Prime’s terrace. — Lana Baugh

Not another brick in the wall Deep Ellum resident and visual artist Preston Pannek and his girlfriend and business partner Adrienne Creasey are donating ten free murals to Deep Ellum through their company House of Pannek.

Deep Ellum business owners turn over exterior walls to Pannek and Creasey for playful interpretations of pop culture icons and cult classic references. — Kali Ah Yuen

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Going from big aerobics star to tiny house clothier

By David Mullen

aerobic classes. “My first teaching job was $3.35 an hour and I had to teach two half-hour classes,” Joyner To those that were part of said. “We had the spinning disco the early ‘90s fitness boom, the lights. We had the leotard and the name of Irving resident Donna thong and the leg warmers. That’s Richardson Joyner is probably when I started, when Jane Fonda very familiar. came out with the first video tape.”

Fitness has always been an Her big break came along shortimportant part of Joyner’s life. “I ly after while still in Washington ran track, I played softball, I was D.C. “I started, after college, my own on the swim team, I took gymaerobics studio. I was doing corpoREALNEWSPR nastics, I was cheerleader and rate wellness for private industries Donna Richardson Joyner is rolling out fashion. danced for many, many years,” and government.” She then went Joyner said. “I started out as a on to certifying other instructors baton girl.” and became a motivational speakThe 55-year-old Silver Springs, Md. native had an older er. Her travels include all 50 states and 51 countries on six brother who was reserved she pointed out, so consequently continents. she got a lot of attention. “I was thought of as the spoiled “I got hired by ESPN to host a fitness and health show. child,” Joyner said. “But my mother thought I was shy [as It came on after SportsCenter. I co-hosted ‘ESPN Fitness well]. Sports built up my confidence and to be more outgoPros.’ Growing up in health and fitness, I thought it was a ing. I thought I could accomplish anything.” natural transition,” the energetic Joyner said. Her series of She didn’t set out initially to become a fitness guru, “Buns of Steel” and dozens of other fitness videos have sold but an aerobics class became a game-changer. “I didn’t have more than 10 million copies. time. They don’t even wear shoes. Why did I want to jump She moved to Dallas to marry legendary area radio around for two hours?” Joyner pondered.

TINY cont'd on page 6 A manager at a Bally’s fitness center asked her to teach

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PEROT MUSEUM

Presidents’ Day weekend offers multiple learning opportunities

By Taylor McDonnell taylor@mayadpr.com

Wondering what to do this Presidents’ Day weekend?

Head to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science for three days packed with buildable, breakable fun including daily engineering-themed activities and experiments, extended hours, kids crafts and more.

Plus, the popular “Dream Big 3D” film reopens Saturday, Feb. 17 and Engineers Week kicks off Monday, Feb. 19.

At select times, enjoy building challenges, experiments, engineering- and spacethemed games, trivia and more.

Children ages five and under can launch rocket cups, build space towers, enjoy trash-totreasure art and motor mania

activities in the Moody Family Children’s Museum. Go to perotmuseum.org/holiday for a detailed schedule. All activities are free to Perot Museum members and included with general admission for non-members.

Narrated by actor Jeff Bridges, “Dream Big 3D” celebrates the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels big and small, and reveals the heart that drives engineers to create better lives for people. Other films include “Journey to Space 3D” and “Hurricane 3D”.

Engineers Week runs through Saturday, Feb. 24 and explores the field of engineering firsthand with professional engineers and educators, and enjoy interactive demonstrations and experiments daily from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Presented

by Texas Instruments and supported by IBM, Engineers Week is free with general admission.

Also check out the “Journey to PEROT MUSEUM Space” exhibiBig weekend planned at the Perot Museum. tion and learn what it takes stay open until 6 p.m. on to work in the Saturday and Sunday and will hostile environment of space. be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Experience the sensation of Presidents’ Day. Special memzero gravity inside two masber-only hours will be offered sive rotating simulations of the Saturday, Sunday and Monday International Space Station mornings.

Destiny module — it’s like For more info and to purblasting off to space without chase your tickets online, go to leaving Earth! perotmuseum.org.

The Perot Museum will

THEATER

‘Frankenstein’ challenges intellect within legendary horror story

HOUSE OF PANNEK

By Shari Goldstein Stern stern.shari@gmail.com

INSIDE

Notes from the Editor Bubba Flint History on the Trail Opinion

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Crossword Puzzle Your Stars This Week

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If you think you’re about to see a play that’s true-to-the film version of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein,” which you’ve seen a dozen times, you aren’t. “Thought provoking” is not a likely way someone might describe Hollywood’s “Frankenstein,” and the show’s a far cry from Mel Brooks’ outrageously funny “Young Frankenstein.”

Instead, a unique, mind-bending production from a book by Nick Dear based on Mary Shelley’s novel, is currently being presented at Kalita Humphreys Theater through Sunday, March 4. The production is presented by Dallas Theater Center (DTC) and Southern Methodist University’s (SMU) Meadows School of the Arts.

The play challenges audiences to look carefully at what makes man superior to other creatures, or not. What

sets them apart? What is intellect and where do we get it?

Under Joel Ferrell’s direction (DTC’s associate artistic director), the play tells the story of scientist Victor Frankenstein’s experiment going horribly awry and his exhausting effort to make things right. The demanding role of Victor Frankenstein is played masterfully by Brierley Resident PAXTON MARONEY Acting Company member Alex Organ. Organ is known to chal- Kim Fischer as The Creature in DTC's Frankenstein. lenge himself with meaty, difficult roles, and this may be one show, with only a 15-minute break at of his best. intermission. The young man’s lithe, DTC and SMU have created a fit frame twists, turns, deforms and dark, yet breathtaking treatment of the contorts with seeming ease. In this title. It is exquisitely cast, with Kim version of the story, the Creature Fischer in his debut at DTC as the wants to learn everything without Creature. boundaries. He learns to read from a Fischer is onstage and in motion HORROR cont'd on page 5 close to 100 percent of the two-hour

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

Happy anniversary to Katy Trail Weekly

By David Mullen

political cartoonist. We have a terrific film reviewer in Derek (Chic) DiCiccio, automotive columnist David Boldt, This is the first edition home construction specialist of the fifth year of the humStephan Sardone and travble and loveable Katy Trail el experts Michael Wald Weekly. A lot has happened since Vol.1, No.1 hit the David Mullen and Jo Ann Holt. Dr. Kim Washington is back providing streets. We used to have a her acute medical perspective. Dr. Beth tree visual in the masthead. We had a Leermakers, providing life insights, and “man on the street” question and anNaïma Jeannette, focusing on the enviswer section called Trail Mix, which I ronment, have been with the paper for could never get off the ground because years and I love their work. Joe Ruzika, no one wanted to write it. My feeling Ryann “Uptown Girl” Gordon, Donna was “If people saw themselves in the Arp Weitzman and Wayne Swearingen paper, they would read it.” In the first provide pertinent opinions. We have edition, I wrote five of the features plus thought provoking contributions from many of the support pieces. Mayor Leah Frazier, Dr. Donald Hohman Mike Rawlings welcomed us to the and Dr. Jay Burns. Behind the scenes, neighborhood with a letter. Current I am blessed to have Michael Tate and real estate blogger Candy Evans and Jessica Voss as copy editors and writers, society editor Sally Blanton were Sidney Stevens as art director, Bronwen there from the start. Arts writer Shari Roberts as an online editor and a team Goldstein Stern appeared in Vol. 1, No. 2 and remains a contributor. Since then, of distributors led by Randy Elms. I feel like I am introducing the band. They the layout has gotten cleaner and the all join me in being so passionate about content more interesting and sophisticated. We have added some of the area’s what we do. Of course, our publisher Rex Cumming has provided a great best talent like former Dallas Morning deal of support in so many ways, and News legends Dotty Griffith (food) there have been other fine people that and Ed Bark (television). The noted have added to building the paper over William “Bubba” Flint became our david@katytrailweekly.com

the years. But it is you the readers, and those that are such great advertising partners, that keep us alive and motivated each week.

I was told by many that I was crazy to get back into the print business given the online and social media movement. They were right. This is hardly a “get rich quick scheme.” But so many people still believe in holding a newspaper in their hands, I am hoping for a renaissance. It takes years to build up a following, and I can honestly say we have one today. Thank you for keeping us going. I toast a nonalcoholic beer WILLIAM "BUBBA" FLINT — SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR to all of you. (Bah Humbug! Lent started on Wednesday!) … There are a fair amount of potholes on ISD launched dallasisd.org/daca, a web com puts Dallas-Fort Worth at No. 5 Fairmount Avenue between Oak Lawn page with resources and information in the nation for length of time to pay Avenue and Turtle Creek Boulevard for those who are impacted. “I’ve had off credit card debt (19 months to pay ... I saw a bumper sticker in the Park a lot of questions from the communioff an average debt of nearly $7,200) Cities the other day that read “My dog ty about what will happen to them if and interest accrued. Nationally, two is smarter than your honor student.”

DACA goes away,” said Superintendent Texas cities — San Antonio (No. 1) and Pretty funny, and obedience school is Michael Hinojosa. “I tell them ‘do not Houston (No. 3) — and among the naa lot cheaper than private school. Must panic!’” In a press release, Hinojosa tion’s worst. Ironically, the ridiculously have had an entry this weeks in the stated that if the federal government expensive San Francisco has the best 142nd Westminster Dog Show ... Dallas does not approve a plan for individcredit card rating …. Now, the good ISD is taking a big stand. Due to the uals under DACA, many school disnews. Website Thrillist says the best recent changes facing DACA (Deferred tricts would be impacted in multiple brisket in the country is found in Texas.

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OPINION

HISTORY ON THE TRAIL

Author’s first office building sale circa 1969

By Wayne Swearingen

rowed and studied his biography Lee by Douglas Southall Freeman.

I learned that Lee was one of the Forty-nine years ago in most respected of our generals, 1969, I completed my first office before and after the Civil War. He building sale, a 10,000-squarewas not a slave owner and was foot, one story building across not in favor of slavery. Lee was a the street from Robert E. Lee Virginian and felt about his state Park (now Oak Lawn Park). the way I feel about Texas. Lee That building is long gone, Wayne Swearingen was a professional soldier and a replaced by 3333 Lee Parkway, good one. a prominent high-rise office I contacted my friends who attended building. For the next half century, my Washington and Lee University and got the professional calling has been and continues same reply. What happened in Dallas was to be the leasing, managing and sale of investment properties with emphasis on office shameful.

In January, my wife and I attended a buildings. funeral service in Mason, Texas and I took I was asked by an attorney recently in the opportunity to visit Fort Mason, where expert witness deposition how many office Robert E. Lee was stationed at intervals from buildings I have sold. I had to answer, “If 1856 to 1861. There is a large picture of the I could answer that, I would not have sold general in one of the rooms in the fort. The very many.” I know that sounds cocky, but book I read covers the months spent by Genyou get some stupid questions in deposieral Lee operating from this little fort in the tions. So, most brokers can remember their beautiful Texas hill country. It was re-occufirst big sale. The former Lee Park area pied until 1869 after the Civil War. became and remains special to me.

Now, here is my unsolicited advice to Most of my friends are familiar with my our Dallas city leadership and park board: military background, growing up in an Air • When dealing with sensitive issues, Force family and being blessed to have my listen to experienced advisors before mentors and heroes from the Greatest Gentaking knee-jerk action. eration. We said “Yes Sir” and “Yes Ma'am” • When planning re-deployment of the in our house and the few times I tested that, Lee statue and/or others, do so with I got reminded that I didn’t like the taste respect for the art and artists. of soap in my mouth. Through my service • Do nothing in an effort to re-write years, I learned great respect for the few history. Right or wrong, it is what it is.

General Officers I was lucky to meet and we Get over it, grow up and move on with were taught to respect the rank. I still come proper respect. to attention when I see stars on the collar.

With that background, I am now going Wayne Swearingen, CRE, is a principal to share my feelings regarding the September at Barclay Commercial Group and lives ad15, 2017 fiasco carried out by the majority jacent to the Katy Trail. Contact him at wsof the Dallas City Council, when it called wearingen@barclaycom.com. for the secretive and disrespectful removal of the General Robert E. Lee statue from Lee Park and hid it in a hangar across the lake from our military cemetery. My first reaction was anger and I completely lost respect for our council members with their lame excuses of threats of violence from who knows where. Before doing or saying anything, I was going to get the facts. I have one very good friend who is a Civil War Historian and has, through the years, participated in the battle reenactments, wearing blue at WAYNE SWEARINGEN times and gray at other times. I wanted to Frontier Outpost in Fort Mason, Texas. learn about the man, General Lee. I bor-

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CRIME WATCH Feb. 8 – 11:20 a.m.

2900 Block, Raleigh St. (75219) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s unlocked vehicle and stole property.

Feb. 8 – 6:40 p.m.

5000 Block, W. University Blvd. (75209) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect damaged the complainant’s window screen.

Feb. 8 – 7:18 p.m.

4100 Block, Hawthorne Ave. (75205) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered by unknown means and stole money.

Feb. 9 – 9:26 a.m.

1900 Block, Bennett Ave. (75206)

Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s patio chairs off the fenced apartment patio.

Feb. 9 – 2:39 p.m.

3800 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75219) Robbery of a Business: The suspect presented a note and demanded money.

Feb. 9 – 2:50 p.m.

4500 Block, Belmont Ave. (75204) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect kicked in the complainant’s door and stole property.

Feb. 9 – 10:52 p.m.

1900 Block, McKinney Ave. (75201) Assault: The suspect assaulted the complainant, causing pain.

Feb. 10 – 11:55 a.m.

2700 Block, Welborn St. (75219) Burglary of a Habitation: The suspect entered through a

Don’t forget breakfast in morning

By Joe Ruzicka

Donald’s even uses fresh eggs. Who knew your egg disc was real?

Another modern wonder is the ubiquitous bacon craze that has swept Breakfast is the nethe breakfast nation and spilled over into glected meal, which is unother corners of our daily eating habits. fortunate for two reasons.

Everyone loves the taste of bacon and There are some pretty how it goes with breakfast. But people tasty breakfast choices out there and research considJoe Ruzicka love bacon so much that you can find it in our desserts and other wild concocers it the most important tions that normally do not go together. meal of the day.

I have seen recipes for things like bacon After fasting for eight to 10 hours (by caramel brownies, which hits the sweet and way of sleep, hopefully), we always seem to savory sides of your taste buds. Then there be rushing out the door to work or school is the peanut butter, bourbon and bacon and don’t take the time to actually eat milkshake to really turn the calorie count something. I’m guilty. Most of the time for up. And finally, kale salad with bacon. Not me, breakfast is just a cup of coffee, a pop sure anyone really likes kale—especially for tart or both. While eating something may breakfast. But if you put kale with bacon be better than nothing, it is probably best you will probably find some takers at 6 a.m. to choose wisely in the morning or face the The truth is your best bet is a mix of consequences. foods that have carbohydrates, protein, Breakfast kick starts your body’s healthy fats and fiber as good breakfast metabolism, helping you burn calories choices. Examples of these include oatmeal throughout the day. The kick start also with sliced banana, poached eggs with provides energy to keep you from feeling avocado, or topping Greek yogurt/cottage sluggish and, most importantly, from over eating later in the day. Most everyone needs cheese with 2 tablespoons of chopped nuts to give it some flavor and crunch. Coffee, as some food in their system long before long as it doesn’t contain too much in the lunchtime to keep their energy level up way of sugary additives, also appears to be a during that morning conference call. More great addition to your morning meal. All of importantly, if you don’t eat something these potential options check the tasty and in the morning, that box of donuts your healthy boxes for your morning routine. co-worker brought to work is your worst I am not the expert on breakfast nor do enemy at about 10 a.m. And while tasty, I follow my advice every day of the week. those donuts are not good for your waistBut research has shown that people who eat line, so it is probably better to skip them a reasonable breakfast are normally thinner altogether rather than eat them and feel than those who don’t. I don’t know about guilty. you, but anything I can do to help with that We have also become accustomed to the breakfast items that are both tasty and a goal is something worth pursuing. As long as I don’t eat too much bacon. modern wonder. A good example is McDonald’s Egg McMuffin. Ever wonder how Joe Ruzicka is a retired Naval Aviator the Egg McMuffin “egg” portion is always and F-14 Tomcat RIO. He lives in Lakea perfectly round disc? Turns out McDonald’s uses a metal, round-topped mold when wood and yearns for the days of Nolan Ryan fastballs. cooking the egg to help it keep shape. Mc@smokinjoe96

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back-sliding door and stole the complainant’s refrigerator.

Feb. 10 – 7:29 p.m.

3300 Block, Ross Ave. (75204) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

Feb. 10 – 9:18 p.m.

2000 Block, Market Center Blvd. (75207) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect pried open a rear window, entered and stole property.

Feb. 10 – 11:23 p.m.

2500 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75201) Theft from Person: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s wallet.

Feb. 11 – 12:20 a.m.

5600 Block, Harvest Hill Rd. (75230) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s residence and stole property.

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Publisher Rex Cumming Editor in Chief David Mullen Graphic Design Bronwen Roberts Sidney Stevens Accounts Mgr. Cindi Cox Distribution Randy Elms Mgr. Copy Editors Michael Tate Jessica Voss Editorial William "Bubba" Flint Cartoonist Online Editors Bronwen Roberts Naïma Jeannette Society Editor Sally Blanton Advertising Sales Michael White

Joe Flattery Susie Denardo Becky Bridges Writers Ed Bark David Boldt Dr. Jay Burns Chic DiCiccio Candace Evans Leah Frazier Ryann Gordon Dotty Griffith Dr. Donald Hohman Jo Ann Holt Beth Leermakers

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MULL IT OVER

Hall of Fame voting different by league

AUTOMOBILITY

Alfa Romeo’s Giulia is where it begins

By David Boldt

By David Mullen

david@katytrailweekly.com Lost in the hype of the NFL’s Super Bowl LII and in MLB’s lackluster hot stove league offseason, where owners are being accused of collusion and players and agents are being blamed for greed, were the announcements of the 2018 Hall of Fame classes of the respective leagues.

The highest honor bestowed upon retirees of the two most popular spectator sports pointed out the different criteria used by the selection committees.

The newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, to be inducted on Saturday, Aug. 4, are linebackers Robert Brazile, Brian Urlacher and Ray Lewis, safety Brian Dawkins, guard Jerry Kramer, wide receivers Randy Moss and Terrell Owens, and contributor Bobby Beathard.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame selections tend to be based on statistics, but were not without controversy.

Lewis was a dominating defensive force.

He was named All-Pro eight times, was twice Defensive Player of the Year by Associated Press and was named Super Bowl XLVII MVP. He was noted for being aggressive on and off the field.

In 2000, Lewis pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice in connection with the stabbing deaths of two men. The NFL seemed to overlook the conviction.

Former Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens played 16 seasons (mostly with the San Francisco 49ers), caught 1,078 passes and scored 153 touchdowns. But in the days of 24hour sports networks, Owens became a walking sound bite. His stellar play was often overshadowed by his constant rants that included postgame tears in the locker room.

At 6 foot-4, 210 pounds, Moss was the prototypical wide receiver. He played for 14 seasons, was Offensive Rookie of the Year, had two 100catch seasons and had a NFL record 23 touchdown receptions in 2007. Except for fellow Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, he may have been the best receiver ever to play the game. But he was known as aloof and a troublemaker on the field. No one can forget when he mocked the fans in Green Bay with a “fake moon” after a touchdown catch.

Despite the indisputable statistical achievements by Lewis, Owens and Moss, getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame is easier than being named for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Stats matter in baseball, but personality and off-field aplomb are also big factors. Model citizenship is taken into consideration along with model play.

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Ray Lewis is a first ballot NFL Hall of Famer.

Six new members joined the Baseball Hall of Fame recently and will be inducted on Saturday, July 29. The Baseball Writers' Association of America elected longtime Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones, former Texas Ranger Vladimir Guerrero, power hitter Jim Thome and reliever Trevor Hoffman. The Modern Era committee had earlier voted in shortstop Alan Trammell and starting pitcher Jack Morris.

All six players have impeccable reputations to go along with their stellar careers. Jones played 19 seasons, all with the Braves, hit .303 and won the 1999 MVP. Guerrero finished in the top 10 of MVP voting six times, winning in 2004. Thome hit 612 home runs and was beloved by teammates and the press. Hoffman, with 601 saves in 18 seasons, second all-time only New York Yankees great Mariano Rivera.

Among the six inductees, only Jones and Thome were first ballot Hall-of-Famers. Moss and Lewis were first ballot choices. A case could be made that based on their off-field reputations, the Baseball Writers' Association of America would have made them wait.

The writers are making the great Edgar Martinez wait because he was primarily a designated hitter, a position adopted by the American League in 1973. The best player of all-time, Barry Bonds, and arguably the best starting pitcher, Roger Clemens, remain out of the Baseball Hall of Fame because of PED use. Alltime hits leader Pete Rose has never even been on the Hall of Fame ballot because he gambled on baseball.

Two different games. Two different Hall of Fames. And clearly, two different sets of criteria.

At the opposite end of the sporting spectrum is the Stelvio, which — in djboldt@sbcglobal.net company with Porsche’s Macan — is In Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline,” one of the more attractive ways to grab Diamond may not remember a gallon of milk. We wish where it began, but in writit were dimensionally a tad ing a review of Alfa Romeo’s smaller, but behind the wheel new Giulia Ti, I certainly do. it feels smaller — and tops Always a fan of Alfa’s Duetto out at around $50,000, which Spider and GTV coupe, I is where the small Porsche sealed the deal with a purcrossover begins. We’re not chase of a new 1974 Alfa buying one, but would cerBerlina (sedan) in 1976, some tainly be open to a long term David Boldt loan. two years after the car hit the lot at Precision Motors in And then, of course, Dallas. is the Giulia. Last year we drove the And yeah, that’s two years after hithigh-performance Quadrifoglio, blessed ting the lot. Finished in mustard yellow with a 3.0 liter turbocharged V6 deliver(think spicy mustard — but not quite ing 505 horsepower; its power train sets Grey Poupon), there was little mystery as your brain on fire with each less-than-juto why it had sat for some 24 months: it dicious application of the throttle. This was a sedan when Precision’s Alfa cusis what motoring for me should be, and tomers were buying Spiders and coupes. were it not for a $75,000 window sticker, And it was an Alfa when Precision’s would be. sedan customers were buying Volvos.

More recently we’ve explored the So, it was left to the 23 year old with an more basic Giulia Ti, but don’t confuse oh-so-patient wife, one kid and a garage ‘basic’ with, well, basic. With its 2.0 liter ready to fall on the car with the next gust turbocharged four delivering 280 hp and of wind. And in its upright, muddled 306 lb-ft of torque, this is all the scoot mustard way, the Alfa was beautiful. anyone rationally needs, with 60 arrivFast forward 30 years and Alfa ing in under six seconds, along with a has returned to our shores, initially cruising speed designed to make occaselling its 4C coupe and Spider and, sional speeding offenders repeat offendmore recently, exporting to the U.S. ers. Remembering the visual under the its Giulia sedan and Stelvio crossover. hood provided by our ’74 Berlina, we At this point in time we’ve driven all wish today’s Alfa team could provide of the offerings. The 2-place 4C, with something other than a plastic engine a mid-mounted 1.7 liter turbocharged cover. We’d also hope for two overhead four, serves as a fairly credible update on cams rather than one, and a redline Ferrari’s Dino formula, without the bag- north of the 5,500 rpm presented by the gage (like an elevated window sticker) Giulia’s tach. But we digress… that comes with any Ferrari formula.

The Giulia’s platform, supplemented by the Ti’s (available) active suspension and limited slip, is almost scalpel-like in its precision, while exhibiting little of the harshness normally associated with sport-type suspensions. And as has been noted by virtually every reviewer, the Giulia steering is totally linear, with what we think is the perfect amount of assist.

Inside, you’ll find a driver/passenger environment personal and accommodating, but no one will confuse it with SIDNEY DENNIS

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti.

ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL

Texas' latest and greatest energy source is blowing in the wind

By Naïma Jeannette @naimajeannette

You are about to be living in a green energy center right here in Texas. The big oil Republican state is going green and dragging everyone along for the ride. No matter what your political affiliation, it seems everyone likes the green money of green Naïma Jeannette energy. The tide is turning.

Nike just bought 86 megawatts of wind power from Texas wind farms on its way to powering all of the company with 100 percent renewables by 2025. This past week, AT&T bought 520 megawatts of wind power from farms in Texas and Oklahoma. More and more big companies are taking big steps in their sustainability efforts and looking to Texas for green power. Imagine if DFW actually gets the Amazon bid.

The trendiness of sustainability will sky rocket in our red state.

A decade ago only two percent of Texas energy was from wind, and today it’s about 17 percent. On windy days, wind farms supply over 40 percent of the energy to the ERCOT grid (our energy management system in Texas — only two other systems exist in the entire US). Some researchers expect by next year that wind will generate more

power than coal in our state. Last November, wind already broke ahead of coal for the month and took the second energy-producing spot behind natural gas. Green’s on it’s way to the top spot.

In the land of no federal oversight on our energy grid, it seems that lack of impediment on permits and paperwork opened the market for wind energy developers. Wind farms sprouted faster than weeds in rural windy areas and transmission lines shipped the precious energy to urban city centers. The Wild West, once known for dark oil, is now creating green sparks of wind energy.

The increase in wind energy was predicted to increase energy costs. Well, electricity prices in Texas have consistently come in below the national average since 2009. It’s affordable to go green in Texas. Integration of sustainable energy into the ERCOT grid was not as complex as they warned. The issue was introducing a large supply of unreliable energy without storage. When there is wind, there is a large influx of wind energy into the ERCOT system and when there’s no wind, more coal and natural gas must be used. Technology and management has handled these issues well and the process of handling wind and solar energy is only going to get more efficient.

Solar energy is also on the increase here. Nearly twice the current amount of installed solar is in plans to be operational by 2020. But, the solar industry has recently hit a

bit of a snafu. The current federal administration pushed a 30 percent tariff on imported solar cells and panels, maybe designed to hurt China, but actually hurting us. The solar industry was growing and adding thousands of jobs to the economy. Now, after the tariffs have kicked in, industry experts predict the tariff will cost the U.S., 23,000 solar jobs in 2018. Let’s see what happens in Texas.

Whether you know it or not, you’re on board. The energy going into the ERCOT grid is getting more green by the day. We even have an opportunity to push our state to be the greenest in the country. Primary elections are coming up on Tuesday, March 6 and the primary runoff on May 22. Get yourself out and vote! Check out Texas Tribune’s list of candidates running for office. Senator, Governor and local offices up for grabs! Visit apps.texastribune. org/2018-texas-primary-candidates/ Smaller cities around us are moving forward fast.

Georgetown, just north of Austin, became the first city to purchase all of its power from renewable sources. By 2020, Denton will do the same. When will Dallas? Or maybe we just keep pushing the entire state away from blue and red, and turn it green.

Naïma Jeannette is a freelance writer, teacher and conservationist. Email her at naimajeannette@gmail.com or Tweet her @naimajeannette.

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Contact us at info@katytrailweekly.com with your Community Calendar Event.

Feb. 16

3511 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, 75219 214-219-1300

Scardello Artisan Cheese — Valentine's Day? Who needs it! Pour extra wine to drown your sorrows in what should be a great night to commiserate! What more can be said about three of life's greatest pleasures? Join in exploring each of these delights individually and try out some interesting pairings. 8-9 p.m. $45.

Feb. 17

2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway Dallas, 75201 214-716-4500

Klyde Warren Park — The Crow Collection of Asian Art is getting ready for one amazing “pawty" for Year of the Dog. Don’t forget to bring along your best dog friend for puppy portraits and pampering. Close the evening with food and fireworks. 2-8 p.m. FREE!

Feb. 17

2926 Maple Ave. Dallas, 75201 214-871-2346

Stoneleigh P — Ring in the Chinese New Year with the Stoneleigh! 2018 is the year of the dog — so bring your dog, dress like a dog, bring your friend's dog, your dog's friend, a stray dog or your stuffed toy dog to enjoy dog treats and human drinks! 2-6 p.m.

Feb. 18

400 Crescent Court Dallas, 75201 214-871-3200

Rosewood Crescent Hotel — Getting married soon? Check out a luxury event-planning experience, including vendors, pop-up shops, a cocktail bar, fashion show and more. 1-4 p.m. $30-$300.

Feb. 20

2008 Greenville Ave. Dallas, 75206 469-334-0896

HG Sply Co — Give a little love for the Promise of Peace Gardens and enjoy a delicious brunch. Learn about partnerships and programming serving gardens across Dallas. Haley Coleman provides musical entertainment. 11 a.m.

Feb. 20

314 W. Eighth St. Dallas, 75208 214-942-0108

Wild Detectives — Join a lively discussion about how to survive eldercare with a few marbles left! A panel of eldercare experts will discuss how to stay ahead of the next elder emergency, how to keep your sanity as a caregiver and how to help your elder prepare for their years ahead. 7:30-8:30 p.m. FREE!

Feb. 22

2501 N. Harwood St. Dallas, 75201 214-965-1032

Samurai Collection — Grab a cocktail from Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar and enjoy an after-hours tour of The Samurai Collection (above the restaurant). Every last Thursday of the month, explore a new topic from the collection. 6-7 p.m. $10.

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2/18 NATIONAL BATTERY DAY

2/20 CHERRY PIE DAY

Mercury One founder Glenn Beck hosted the corporate leaders and their families from the Vinyard Family (Bubba’s, Babe’s Chicken) to an exclusive tour of the Mercury Studios in Irving.

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2/16 DO A GROUCH A FAVOR DAY

Charity

Sp tlight BRYAN’S HOUSE

A full service nonprofit helping kids who suffer from serious physical challenges.

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.

QW hat is your mission or highest purpose?

A The mission of Bryan’s House is to pro-

vide underserved children in North Texas with specialized medical, educational and therapeutic care, and holistic support services for families. It’s our 30th anniversary this year! In 1988, Bryan’s House became the first non-profit in the United States to provide 24/7 full-service, family support programs for children born with HIV/AIDS. In 2006, Bryan’s House expanded its services to include underserved children (ages 0-13) with chronic medical, educational and/or therapeutic needs including complex medical, social, emotional, physical and developmental challenges such as Autism, HIV/AIDS, Down Syndrome, Cystic Fibrosis, Sickle Cell Anemia, Lupus, Leukemia, Cerebral Palsy, MS, hearing or vision loss and chronic seizure disorders.

Q H ow did your career path lead you to this

position? What were some prior jobs you have held?

I was the Associate Director of Development at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, and after having children, moved to Dallas in 2005, to become the first Director of Development for the Friends of the Katy Trail project.

We raised $23 million. Prior to taking this position as CEO at Bryan’s House, I was the Director of Development and Public Relations for Nexus Recovery Center in East Dallas — it was a great role and we raised millions over four and a half years to serve teen girls and women living with addiction. Two year ago, my mentors and great women in history — Mrs. Ruth Sharp Altshuler and Carol Seay — encouraged me to become a leader at this

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agency and I have done so with joy ever since.

QW hy are you passionate about helping this charity?

A I have family members living with phys-

ical challenges but they are role models for others and live a full life. Also some of my friends have children with physical challenges.

QW hat is the most important thing your nonprofit does for our community?

A We provide equal access to robust pro-

grams for underserved children (family income less than $20,000 a year for family of four), who may have multiple diagnosis ages 0-5 and school-agers 6-14, and summer/respite camp care.

QW hat is difficult about your job?

A Choosing an infant in care to hold each

day — they are all so adorable and need our attention!

Q A bout how many children are served each year?

A Our goal is to serve 1,000 unduplicated

individuals this year for a variety of services in 72 ZIP codes and eight counties in DFW.

QW hat upcoming fundraisers are on the calendar?

A Our 30th Anniversary “Modern Pearl”

Awards, Luncheon and Fashion Show — Thursday, May 3 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. Tickets from $125 each.

Abigail Erickson-Torres, CEO (below), answered this week’s questions.

2/18 NATIONAL DRINK WINE DAY

2/22 NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY

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FEBRUARY 16 - 22, 2018

DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE

Find affordable dishes at Blue Sushi Sake Grill

By Dotty Griffith

Uptown’s Blue Sushi Sake Grill is a Millennial playground In case you’re not fawhere the happy hour miliar with Bloomberg’s pricing makes great Sushinomics Index, wake Sushinomics sense. up. Bloomberg’s business Selected rolls go for news annually tracks $5.50. Unhappy hour the average cost of two Dotty Griffith pricing for sushi is in popular kinds of sushi, the $8 to $14 range.

California and spicy Really, no hour is tuna rolls, in 25 major U.S. cities. unhappy at Blue, as it’s known by Dallas currently ranks number those who work there and regu7 at $7.32. New York is most exlars, because the atmosphere is so pensive at $8.72. New Orleans high energy, Asian funk and fun. at $5.40 has the nation’s best General manager Scott Jaggers’ deals on sushi, according to the ebullient personality sets the tone.

Bloomberg stats.

His exuberant approach to service Sushinomics is a mainly means a good time can be had by Millennial approach to personal all, including the service staff. economics that compares prices Get in and get down. of commonly ordered sushi, the Blue Sushi isn’t haute cuisine generation’s iconic food, to anand doesn’t strain for authenother consumer choice. For exticity. There’s no sushi bar with ample, a movie ticket often costs a sushi chef smiling and slicing about “two-sushi.” This equation raw fish with surgical precision. allows a Sushinomically educated There is, of course, a cocktail bar Millennial to exercise sound judg- with bartenders shaking artisment, “Like if my credit card is anal cocktails, several made with maxed, do I want sushi more than sake. Example: Samurai Saketini this movie?” with cucumber lime vodka, unfiltered sake and fresh lime “elixir.”

There’s also a long list of quality sakes, a decent selection of wines, a thoughtful, comprehensive collection of brews and lots of cocktails with words like “perfect,” “Malibu,” “spiked,” “classic” and “dirty” in the names. I didn’t find an “ultimate” anything.

Alas.

The menu does include traditional sashimi as well as maki and nigiri, but the menu focuses on beginner level BLUE SUSHI SAKE GRILL Japanese dishes, includSharing assorted sushi at Blue Sushi Sake. ing lots of rolls, warm dotty.griffith@yahoo.com

and cooked fish, especially salmon, beef and some chicken. The approach is decidedly JapaneseAmerican; easy to eat and love.

Check out The Rodeo roll with seared tenderloin, shrimp tempura, avocado, cilantro, radish sprouts, sriracha-fried onion rings and fresno pepper aioli. It tasted a lot like a burger, a good one.

Also in keeping with the Millennial focus, vegetarian and vegan options abound. The Cowgirl maki roll is particularly enticing with pickle vegan tempura, sriracha-fried onion rings, vegan mayo all rolled in soy paper that has been smoked along with some tomato. The aroma is that of barbecue and the smoky red tint of the paper intrigues the eye as well as the palate. Crispy Brussels Sprouts (see recipe on this page) was a particular favorite of ours with a sweet and sour sauce that made crisp fried sprouts like good-and-good-for-you vegetable candy.

Other dishes GM Jaggers selected for us included the Tuna Tower, beautiful to look at with layers of sesame-marinated tuna, spicy crab mix, avocado and sushi rice topped with black tobiko and wasabi sprouts, in a puddle of honey wasabi, mango and eel sauces. Even better to eat when you implode the tower and mix the ingredients, so you get all the flavors in each bite.

Blue Sushi Sake Grill is a trip into the Millennial mind and palate, one well worth taking. But first become fluent in Sushinomics.

BLUE SUSHI SAKE GRILL 3220 McKinney Ave., Ste 100 Dallas, 75204 469-718-2292 bluesushisakegrill.com

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Aside, sauce makes the appetizer

By Dotty Griffith

dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Blue Sushi Lemon Miso Sauce is what makes these Brussels sprouts so special. They taste a little bit crunchy, a little bit salty, a little bit sweet and sour. And super delicious.

Eat them as an appetizer or as a side.

BLUE SUSHI CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS 2 cups Brussels sprouts, rinsed, root-end trimmed Oil as needed for frying 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup Lemon Miso Sauce (see recipe below) 1 tablespoon toasted and chopped cashews Cut Brussels sprouts in half.

Place 3 inches of water in a medium saucepan over high heat.

When water boils, add Brussels sprouts. Cook for 1 1/2 minutes.

Drain Brussels sprouts in a colander and transfer to a large bowl filled with water and ice.

When sprouts are cool, drain in a colander. Pat dry with paper towels.

Heat oil in deep fryer according to manufacturer’s directions or 2 inches of oil in a large skillet to 350 F. Carefully, using a fryer basket or slotted spoon, lower Brussels sprouts in batches into the oil.

Cook for 2 minutes or until brown.

Using the fryer basket or a slotted spoon, remove Brussels sprouts and allow excess oil to drain back into the fryer.

Transfer drained Brussels sprouts to a medium bowl. Season with salt and toss with Lemon Miso Sauce to coat evenly. Top with cashews.

Makes 4 servings.

LEMON MISO SAUCE 2 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon white miso paste 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons mirin (rice wine) 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons yuzu or lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (grated lemon peel) In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, miso, mirin and rice wine vinegar to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

To microwave, place ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and cook on 50 percent power for 3 to 5 minutes.

Do not allow liquid to boil away.

Remove from heat and place pan or bowl in a metal pan with ice to cool. When sauce is cooled add lemon zest and yuzu. Mix well.

Makes 1/4 cup.

BLUE SUSHI SAKE GRILL

Blue Sushi crispy Brussels sprouts in a lemon miso sauce.

UPTOWN GIRL

A smart home is a safe one

By Ryann Gordon

ryannbgordon@yahoo.com A lot of us here in Dallas live in apartments, condos, lofts and other multi-residential communities. Although it brings us a sense of security when we know our neighbors or have a concierge at Ryann Gordon our front desk, there’s still a level of uncertainty living in the city (or even in the suburbs, for that matter).

Being the large renter-based city that this is, many residents have trouble convincing their apartment management, landlord or other tenant overseer to allow us to drill in the walls — especially for home security. Installing large hubs for ADT or other security systems can cost hundreds, even thousands to repair, if it’s even allowed in the first place. So, how do we stay protected when we will be forced to leave our home security system behind every time we pack up and move to a new rental property?

Well, we are in luck, because we are in the tech age — AKA the age of DIY! No longer must we drill into the walls and bust up drywall to install hardwired home monitoring systems. Now we have JAQX, a wireless, DIY home security and automation system that has a world of opportunity in front of it, beginning with the monitoring.

The JAQX system is a military-grade encrypted home security product with a world of possibilities embedded in its concept. Not only does JAQX protect your home and family from intruders, but it has full home automation capabilities and is paving the path of the next revolution of smart homes!

The best part about the JAQX system is that it is HORROR cont'd from page 1 blind tutor and evolves into a human-like soul who’s a little rough around the edges. He learns about love and seeks it for himself. He demands that Victor Frankenstein create a woman for him.

It’s hard to take your eyes off the set designed by SMU graduate student Amelia Bransky. Fellow designers include lighting design

by Tyler Micoleau, wig design by Leah Loukas, projection design

by David Bengali, projection programming by Ido Levran, costume design by Beth Goldenberg and sound design and original music

by Ryan Rumery.

The lighting and projection team has created a mesmerizing, fluid backdrop of projections.

Although some of the graphics

completely DIY and wireless, making it particularly favorable in the apartment community. It involves no installations or drilling, which many rental residences discourage or don’t allow completely, and will provide users with top-rated CMS monitoring of their home and property from anywhere in the world. Then, when you move, you pack it up and bring it with you!

Along with the home security items included in every package with the hub and three door monitors, customers will also receive their choice of pickings from their smart home products — thermostats, outlets, smart light bulbs, cameras, movement sensors, door locks and more. And further than that, once you’ve got a JAQX system hub in your house, you can easily learn it to any Z-wave product found in stores and online. From garage door openers to doggy doors, window locks, baby monitors and endless other products being released daily, JAQX gives you full capability to control every corner of your home from the palm of your hand.

Right now we are in luck because JAQX is ahead of the game on the smart home trend that is sure to be as revolutionary as products like the smart phone in the next few years. You, however, are fortunate to have this opportunity come upon you in DFW, where we are now beginning to push JAQX into fullforce and begin the smart home revolution in our city.

For more information on ordering your first JAQX system for a base-rate of $199 and your choice of three monthly monitoring plans, visit getJAQX. com/pulsarTX. And if you’d like to potentially get involved with this growing company as it prepares to take on the future of one touch homes in your city, check out JAQXsmart.com/pulsarTX. Email rgordon@pulsaralarm.com for more information.

aren’t easily discernable, they help create the dark aura. At one point, according to cast member Donovan Covarrubias, the Creature sees himself in a reflection of rain on the screen.

The middle-school student has stage experience from both school and summer camps along with Dallas Children’s Theater.

Some of the shows he’s been in are “Making It,” “Matilda,” “Alice in Wonderland” and “The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe.” The young actor was seen in DTC’s 2017 production of “A Christmas Carol.”

Covarrubias wants to continue acting and would like to attend Julliard. He hasn’t decided whether he wants to specialize in theater or film and commercials. At least he has plenty of time to decide.

Elaine Brown from Plano is a patron who raved about the show. She said, “He [the Creature] seemed like a baby who was coming into an awareness of the world around him.”

Brown knows a thing or two about young, developing minds.

She is the proud grandmother of 10-month-old twins.

Another patron, Sherry Brown, commented that she thought the first act could have been shorter. Aside from that, she said she thoroughly enjoyed the show.

“Frankenstein” will run through Sunday, March 4 at Kalita Humphreys Theater at 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd. For tickets and information, visit dallastheatercenter.org or call 214-880-0202.

RYANN GORDON

The author supports an innovative security system.

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FEBRUARY 16 - 22, 2018

HAMMER AND NAILS

Stairs can provide added space

By Stephan Sardone

stephan@sardoneconstruction.com

Some inspiration comes from the strangest places.

There was an old television show from the ’60s Stephan Sardone called “The Munsters.”

The odd group, except for niece Marilyn, were patterned after old movie monsters and lived as a family at 1313 Mockingbird Lane. Not Mockingbird Lane in Dallas, but in the fictional California town of Mockingbird Heights.

The show only ran for two seasons, or 70 episodes, which was not unheard of back in the early days of television. Though it was shot during the advent of color television, the show was filmed in black and white to save money and to create a more realistic monster movie feel. The show became extremely popular in syndication and is still seen today.

As old television sitcom aficionados may remember, the Munsters kept their pet dragon Spot under the stairs in the foyer. It was an ongoing bit where visitors would enter the house, the stairs would flip open and Spot gave out a fiery roar.

While you may wonder how this background relates to a column on remodeling, it actually shows that the stairs in a house may have underutilized space. During the time of year when homeowners are looking to maximize the space in their home, here are a few examples where a stairway could provide the perfect amount of space. These projects will require a professional contractor in most cases, but don’t have to break your budget.

Sardone Design-Build-Remodel Add a wine closet. Under is locally owned and operated. most stairs is vacant space. You can Sardone, his wife and two daughters add a customized wine closet in are Lake Highlands residents.

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I have, and always will maintain, that the two most-coveted streets in the Park Cities are Beverly Drive and Armstrong Parkway.

Imagine my delight in finding this Highland Park luxury Mediterranean on the corner of these two sought-after streets! When you imagine a home on Beverly Drive, what comes to mind is luxury, of course, but also gracious living, elegance, taste, style and sophistication. Absolutely every one of these elements is found in this 8,955-square-foot Highland Park luxury Mediterranean at 4343 Beverly Drive.

The other key feature of a home located in Highland Park is that it must suit a family. People move here not just for the address, but also for the Highland Park schools. With five bedrooms, four bathrooms, four powder baths, five fireplaces, a movie theatre, gym and a six-car garage, you can fit plenty of family in this beauty!

Bradfield Elementary is within walking distance, and after you drop off the kiddos, you can walk on over to Highland Park Village for your morning latte.

“It’s a very warm home,” said Allie Beth Allman listing agent Chris Blackman. We all love white, light, and bright homes, but to keep that warmth, you have to add in some wood tones. They are done beautifully here with wood floors, beams, bookcases and trim on doors and windows — all creating a balance that ensures that warmth.

The house was beautifully staged by George Bass Stage and Design. You may think it doesn’t look staged, but that’s because, contrary to popular belief, stagers don’t just empty out your house and bring in their entire inventory. They often work with existing furnishings.

“It was very much an editing process,” Bass said.

“We used a combination of my modern inventory in conjunction with the seller’s antiques. We installed white gallery-tufted sofas and some modern transitional pieces. When you have a traditional architectural residence and stage with pieces you would not normally think about, it portrays the property in a way that allows buyers to see it in a different light and opens it up to a broader demographic.”

Let’s talk about that kitchen island. Seriously.

Look at it.

“I’ve only seen one other bigger than this,” Blackman said. “It was in Troy Aikman’s house. Most people have never seen an island this large.”

The kitchen opens up into a casual family living area. All of the bedrooms are on the second floor.

The garage, gym and home theaters are in the basement. Don’t worry; an elevator will take you to all three floors.

Let’s not overlook the exterior of this Highland Park luxury Mediterranean. The mosaic-trimmed vanishing-edge pool is not just pretty — it’s also smart. It’s equipped with a swim-against-the-current feature. “I call it the Michael Phelps training system,” Blackman said.

Listed at $4.477 million on the best corner in Dallas, it doesn’t get better than this!

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TINY cont'd from page 1 personality Tom Joyner, noted for once having a weekday morning show in Dallas and commuting to his afternoon show in Chicago. “Out of love, I packed up my bags and moved here,” Joyner said. “His nickname was ‘The Fly Jock’ and mine was ‘The Fly Girl.’”

Although now divorced, they remain in contact and are “still friends,” Joyner says.

Her accomplishments are inspiring. She sat on the President’s Council for Fitness, Sports and Nutrition under President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama. Joyner was inducted into the Fitness Hall of Fame and was named by Essence magazine “One of Twenty-Five of the Most Inspiring Women in America.” She climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro for her 50th birthday. After her nine-day climb, she proceeded to do missionary work in a nearby village.

But it was again, through television, that she got her latest inspiration. She had always loved to make clothing and decided to launch her own clothing line on Valentine’s Day 2017. But her idea to go to retail is what makes her endeavor so unique.

“I needed a way to market me,” Joyner said.

“Most people knew me for health and wellness or travel.” She began writing travel articles based on her extensive experience. Being inspired by a ministry friend who had launched an extensive billboard campaign, Joyner said, “I ended up looking at fashion trucks, because that’s a moving billboard. The boutique is inside, you make money and you can take it anywhere.

“So I was going down that road, and one night I happened to be watching HGTV. I was watching the ‘Tiny House Hunters’ shows and God blew this kiss.

He gave me this vision. I could see the boutique inside this tiny house! I called my manager and said

the space below the stairs. The area is usually cool, although you may want to consider refrigeration to properly store your white or sparkling wines.

Build shelves on the back of your stairs. You may find that there is convenient space out of the way behind the steps. You can put books, pictures or trinkets on the shelving behind the stair slats to enhance your home and create space for valuable items that you may not need access to on a regular basis.

Finish out the space with pillows and lighting. Depending on the amount of space available, you could build a comfortable nook for reading or for the kids to play or rest. It also could become an area for your children to do art projects or homework.

Use the space under the stairs for a media closet. Assuming you still may have records, DVD, video games and CDs, you can use this area as a perfect option for de-cluttering your den or media room.

Make a boot closet on a roller.

A simple pullout drawer on rollers can be a convenient area to store boots or running shoes.

Cut out a cubby hole for your pets. This is a simple project for the pets to enjoy. Think of it as a dog house inside the house and is perfect for cold or rainy days.

Create storage space by hinging the first few stairs. Heavy duty hinges are required to support the stairs, but it is an area that can be easily out of sight. You can even keep carpet on the stairs. This would become a versatile area to store anything from additional linens or towels, board games, books and seasonal items. Plus, it is the perfect area to keep your pet dragon Spot.

ZILLOW

Utilizing space under a staircase can be practical and affordable.

ALLIE BETH ALLMAN

4343 Beverly Drive is listed by Chris Blackman for $4.477 million.

‘My boutique doesn’t belong in a truck or trailer; it belongs in a tiny house.’ After research, she found out no designer had embraced the idea.

She went to Terrell and bought a tiny house one week later. Painted in vibrant colors, Joyner has her tiny house on a trailer. She has already been invited to a tiny house convention in Arlington. It was the first mobile business featured at the expo. She parks her tiny house in a warehouse, not in front of her Hackberry Creek home.

Joyner calls her clothing “hardy dresses and casual chic wear.” She travels around the area promoting her boutique. More information can be found at donnarichardson.com.

A second tiny house boutique is in the works.

From workout guru to now traveling salesperson, Joyner has learned that today, big ideas can come in tiny packages.

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FEBRUARY 16 - 22, 2018

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

ACROSS 1 Malicious firesetting 6 Preppie’s pop 11 Slander kin 16 Heat to just short

of boiling 21 Dupe 22 Golfer Lorena — 23 Lessen 24 Cap or bear 25 Elite squad (hyph.)

26 “Kundun” setting

27 ISS experience (2 wds.)

29 Kind of muffin 30 Drei less zwei 31 Pale yellow 33 Form a thought 34 Sugar cane crop

36 So-so grade 37 Natural resources 38 More succinct 39 Pitbull sound 41 Flu bug 43 Reason why 45 Knights’ place

49 Drivers’ needs 50 Kinks’ song of 1970 51 Open, unroofed porch 55 Gave off fumes 56 Rudders 57 Of blood 58 Miss Piggy’s refusal 59 Helped the Tin Man 60 LP surface (2 wds.)

61 Cop-show roles 62 Band Motley — 63 Trouble 64 Priam’s son 65 Traffic stoppers 66 City in Pakistan 68 Club fee 70 More than fibbed 71 Tangy 72 Former teens 73 Summer hangouts 75 Time traveler McFly 76 Gift wrap 78 Crate 81 Prepares apples 82 Military cap 83 Be borne along in a vehicle 87 Sidesteps 88 Makes fuzzy 89 Breaks suddenly 90 PBS benefactor 91 Auntie of Broadway 92 Massive 93 Luau 94 Poet’s spring 96 Ames inst.

97 Carried, as by the wind 98 Prince Arn’s bride 99 Minor injury

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100 Be, to Henri 102 Monthly expense 103 Quart, plus 104 Half of a half 105 Cast a shadow 107 Yellow fever mosquito 108 Oscar winner as Pasteur 109 Clavell novel 112 911 responders 113 Si, to Maurice 114 Feline nine 119 Action-movie name 120 Hits hard 122 “Jersey Shore” airer 123 Watch’s face 124 Society girl’s must (2 wds.)

126 Links’ Calvin — 128 Lass 129 Fall into disuse 130 Ballroom dance 131 Author Horatio — 132 Lodging place 133 Fragrant compound 134 Pertaining to bees 135 Jungle noises 136 Austria neighbor DOWN

1 Desert dwellers 2 Kind of rocket 3 Jungle weapon 4 Chimp’s cousin 5 Name, to Pierre 6 Skunk 7 More sore 8 Macbeth’s title 9 Dawn goddess 10 Aussie WW2 pilots 11 Statue of Liberty

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Swanee Hunt (right), a former ambassador to Austria, will speak on her latest book, Rwandan Women Rising, which explores the role women played in rebuilding Rwanda after the 1994 genocide, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19 in the Hughes-Trigg Forum at 3140 Dyer Str. on the SMU campus.

Rwanda today ranks highest in the world in terms of women in parliament, where they make up 60 percent of the nation’s representatives, nearly half of its judges and nearly half the president’s cabinet. Over the past two decades these women have played a role in Rwanda forging progressive health, education, gender equity and environmental policies.

Hunt served as U.S. Ambassador to Austria from 1993 to 1997, where she focused on the role of women in post-communist Europe. Hunt, the Eleanor Roosevelt Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, founded

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89 Tarot readers 92 Did a garden chore 93 A twist of — 94 Not robust 95 Royal pronoun 97 Cognac 98 The thick of things 99 Coiled hairdo 101 Adopt 103 Be more lenient (3 wds.)

104 Arrow holders 106 Summer top 107 It multiplies by dividing 108 Talk indistinctly 109 Postpone action 110 Circle sizes 111 Hardly appropriate 112 Tropical resin 113 Sci-fi flick “The — Man” 115 — box 116 Panorama 117 Gauguin’s prop 118 Furtively 120 Keep time 121 Train for the ring 125 Wee, in Dundee 127 “Xanadu” rockers 128 2001, to Augustus

OFF THE MARK

Former Austrian ambassador to speak at SMU

By Kenny Ryan

poet 12 Mountain goats 13 Reveals all 14 Famed prep school 15 Relay-race part 16 Black suit 17 Like a casserole 18 Rap sheet info 19 Espresso with milk 20 Hair care convenience 28 Ceremony 32 Serfs’ masters 35 Leered 40 Agree silently 41 Mouse cousins 42 Poet’s foot 43 Free tickets 44 Sorrowful wail 45 What three equals 46 Familiar quintet 47 Free-for-all 48 Be very frugal 49 Overhauled 50 “Bad, Bad — Brown” 52 Matriculate (var.)

53 Woo 54 Troublesome joints 56 Brings on board 57 “Witch of Wall Street” Green 60 Lift anchor 61 Kicks a football 62 Grasshopper sound 64 Tactics 65 Buenos — 66 — lazuli 67 Summer quaff 69 Fern seed 71 Tie the knot 74 Make a decision

the Kennedy School’s Women and Public Policy Program after completing her diplomatic service. She is a core faculty member at the Kennedy School’s Center for Public Leadership as well as senior adviser to the working group on modern-day slavery at the Carr Center for Human Rights.

Raised in Dallas, Hunt made her mark as a civic leader and philanthropist in her adopted city of Denver, where for two decades she led community efforts on public education, affordable housing, homelessness, women’s empowerment and mental health services, working with two mayors and the governor of Colorado.

The event is free, but RSVP is necessary at whoozin. com/39C-9F6-HYDD. A nationally ranked private university with seven degree-granting schools, SMU is a distinguished center for teaching and research located near the heart of Dallas. SMU's nearly 12,000 students benefit from small classes, research opportunities, leadership development, international study and innovative programs. The University is strengthened by its partnership with the Dallas region, a global center of commerce and culture. SMU students, faculty and alumni are changing the world through their chosen fields, civic engagement and service to society.

Tacky Box tackles anti-bullying event Tacky Box, a company dedicated to creating systemic change in the way children treat one another, has partnered with the Dallas Entrepreneur Center and David’s Legacy Foundation to present “Hack the Bully,” an anti-cyberbullying hackathon on Friday, Feb. 23 and Saturday, Feb. 24 at 311 N. Market St. Suite 200. The ultimate goal of the hackathon is to develop an online tool that weakens cyberbullies and empowers victims and bystanders.

Register at bit.ly/2nOLq1a. — Kristen Carter

by Stella Wilder

The coming week is likely to see things work out for many in ways that have never before been anticipated. The "possible" and the "impossible" are likely to commingle freely this week, boggling the mind and making it more likely than usual for one to disbelieve his or her own senses. Those who are most down to earth, however, will realize that what is really happening is that more doors are being opened than usual, and that opportunity is knocking — loud and clear — inviting many people to engage in the new, the untried, the unimagined and the highly enjoyable! Indeed, those who are willing to throw caution to the wind can have a fine time exploring what might, at any other time, be rather dangerous; this week, those dangers are likely to prove minimal.

This is a good week to fall in love, for at no previous time — this year, at least — have circumstances been so favorable for one person to get to know another in new ways. Understanding what goes on beneath the surface will prove a big part of interpersonal relations in all areas this week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) A suggestion you receive early in the week pays off for several days in a row as it helps you overcome your deep-seated fears. (March 6-March 20) — You will want to talk to someone openly and honestly about what you are facing. He or she has some advice that can send you in the right direction.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) You can avoid panic this week by refusing to think that you have to be in two places at once. Instead, you can build a workable schedule.

(April 5-April 19) — You may leave people wondering what you're up to when you complete a certain project this week. It may be time to reveal something you've kept hidden.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You may find that others are less likely to believe what you have to say this week than they have been in the past. They may be getting wise! (May 6-May 20) — You can do a few routine things in new and exciting ways. Others will want to follow in your footsteps — and may actually want to partner with you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You can follow a certain development down a long path that promises to give you more of something you love — and offers very few dangers. (June 7-June 20) — What you do may not be in the public interest this week, but that may not be reason enough to stop doing it.

Your personal reasons to continue are solid, surely!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) You don't want to run afoul of the authorities this week; remaining safe and free may require you to say no to a certain friend's offer.

(July 8-July 22) — It's a good time to share what you know with

others, especially when they are able to return the favor. You will benefit in several measurable ways.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You can help your team coalesce around a belief that can inspire everyone who comes in contact with you or those who work with you.

(Aug. 8-Aug. 22) — Now is no time to play tit-for-tat with someone who actually has a great deal more power than you could know. He or she may know your weaknesses quite well.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) It's important to put your knowledge of the past into play this week. What happened before surely has a lasting influence on what you do now. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) — A revelation early in the week is likely to have you changing course without so much as a warning or announcement. Others will just have to keep up.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You and others may choose to investigate certain developments more thoroughly than ever before. You can solve a longstanding mystery. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) — You mustn't let others know just how involved you are in their affairs this week until it's time for everyone to come clean. You'll know when that time comes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You are ready to put it all on the

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This week, your enthusiasm will carry many others along with you.

(Nov. 8-Nov. 21) — You can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary this week merely by applying your true talents to required tasks.

Make no mistake: There will be difficulties.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You have some hard work to do this week, but you will also want to take time out to make new connections with those who are new on the scene. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) — You can breathe new life into a project that many thought was dead.

What you do this week will attract a good deal of attention; be honest with all.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You may find yourself in a position that allows you to speak truth to power this week — but take care that you don't overreach. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) — You won't be able to ignore those whose influence is felt all week long. Take the time to learn something more about your supporters and your critics.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You can put your own special spin on something that you and others have gotten used to over the years.

This week it will be quite new!

(Feb. 4-Feb. 18) — It'll be important for you to know the origins of something that serves you so well this week. You certainly cannot do without this and other tools.

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MOVIE TRAILER

UNCLE BARKY'S BITES

‘Black Panther’ is off to a good start

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood

There is no doubt that the cultural significance of “Black Panther,” the 18th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is at a higher level than the 17 before it. This is Marvel’s first with a predominantly black cast and creative team while focusing on a character that is potentially the most popular black comic book character of all time (sorry, Luke Cage, it’s true). All of those factors make this an important landmark in an insane business that spends upwards of $200 million on making a movie.

With all that being said…is it any good? Much like nearly every Marvel movie, the answer lies between “yes and no.” “Black Panther” does have more character development (particularly Michael B. Jordan’s fantastic villain, more on that later) and emotion than most comic book movies can offer, but it suffers from the same types of issues that plague the genre. It’s a bit long due to a slightly talky and slow midsection, and there are moments of CGI that just look far too cartoonish.

“Black Panther” picks up after the introduction of T’Challa/Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman) in “Captain America: Civil War.” In that film, T’Challa’s father was killed, and now he is returning home to be named the new King. His home, Wakanda (a 100 percent fictional African country), is the most technologically advanced country on Earth due to their mass deposit of Vibranium (a 100 percent fictional…umm…metal?), but they keep these advancements secret in an effort to protect their way of life.

While T’Challa is becoming the new King, Ulysses Klaue (Andy Serkis, last seen in “Avengers: Age of Ultron”) has been stealing vibranium disguised as Wakandan artifacts to sell on the black market. He’s aided by Erik “Killmonger” Stevens (Jordan), a dreadlocked, smooth talking, trained solider who has a serious vendetta against all things Wakandan.

Director Ryan Coogler, who wrote the “Black Panther” script with Joe Robert Cole, and Jordan have created one of the most layered and sympathetic villains possible. The surprises that come with his character aren’t all that shocking, but Jordan is so

invested in becoming an evil, yet sympathetic maniac that it makes you wish he was in the film more than he is. Basically, you will love to hate Jordan in this movie.

If Jordan’s Killmonger is a cynical, calculated sociopath, then Boseman’s T’Challa is an earnest, eager and wholly honorable hero. Boseman, an extremely talented actor, is finally given an original character to create as opposed to portraying historical figures. Luckily, “Black Panther” isn’t a full out origin story, which usually leads to an actor having to go through the motions, and Boseman’s superhero has as much to do with his mind as he does physically.

Boseman and Jordan are formidable stars, but the ladies absolutely steal “Black Panther” away from them. Laetitia Wright is T’Challa’s younger sister and tech expert, Shuri, and her snappy comebacks provide the movie’s only comic relief.

Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o’s Nakia is not only T’Challa’s former girlfriend, she’s a spy that travels the world collecting intelligence. Finally, Danai Gurira is Okoye, the head of the all female warrior group called the Dora Milaje. Okoye is tough as nails and it would be a blast to watch Gurira punch and kick for hours.

Some of the greatest moments in “Black Panther” are the aerial views of the gorgeous “country” Wakanda when accompanied with a fantastic score by Ludwig Goransson. It appears just as futuristic as the cities in “Blade Runner 2049,” but shown with beaming optimism as opposed to dreary, nonstop rain. After nothing but low budget indies, Coogler definitely proves he’s capable of working with and getting the most out of a truly massive budget.

Any beefs with “Black Panther” are typical superhero movie problems. These movies are released with such rapid fire pace that it’s nearly impossible for them to be unique. “Black Panther” does heavily benefit from its excellent cast and obvious care put into an important character. In fact, “Black Panther” is potentially the best proper introduction to a superhero since “Iron Man” and leaves plenty of room for sequels loaded with character development. If left in the hands of a clearly invested Coogler, it should be a fun ride.

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Chadwick Boseman leads the way in the Marvel movie "Black Panther."

IN THE GARDEN

Daffodils predict that spring is coming

By Dave Forehand Dallas Arboretum Vice President of Gardens Dave Forehand provides gardening tips for the Katy Trail Weekly on a seasonal basis.

The Daffodil, or botanically Narcissus, is the early harbinger of spring and is known by its white or yellow trumpet-shaped petals surrounding a yellow, pink or white center. There are thousands of hybrid varieties in as many combinations of colors. Most daffodil flowers are fragrant, and some even appear and bloom in early winter.

From Greek mythology, Narcissus is named after the character who was said to have been so in love with his own reflection that he was turned into a flower. It is said that these flowers appear to face downward because Narcissus refused to look up from his own image reflected in the stream

where he became frozen and withered in time.

Daffodil bulbs are used extensively in landscaping because they are quick to naturalize and deter animal pests from more scrumptious flowerbed or garden delicacies. Bulbs and leaves produce toxic crystals that rodents and deer don't like.

Daffodil flowers are easy to grow, and the care is simple. They are well adapted to our North Texas climate and soil. Plant the bulbs in late fall to early winter under three to four inches of soil, water them and feed with an all purpose fertilizer or composted manure. After they bloom, allow the tall green leaves to yellow before cutting it back. This will allow the daffodil bulb to generate new energy for the next growing season.

Daffodils are beginning to bloom right now in the gardens at the Dallas Arboretum. The Texas Daffodil Society is having its

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Daffodils are beginning to bloom in the gardens of the Arboretum.

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annual flower show at the Dallas Arboretum on Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3. This is a great chance to see many types of daffodils and meet experts.

The tragic story of Narcissus and Echo. Remember Narcissus?

Know people who are narcissistic?

It all flows from the famous Greek myth about Narcissus, a handsome youth, who was granted his great good looks by the gods. But as in most myths, there was a catch.

His beauty was permanent, and he was immortal as long as he never viewed his own reflection. Once, while Narcissus was hunting in the woods, a nubile wood nymph named Echo saw him from her hiding place behind a tree. He was so handsome, she fell desperately in love, but Narcissus spurned her. She was so devastated by his rejection that she wept and wailed, and was ultimately consumed by her love. She pined so that soon all that was left of her was her voice.

The prophecy of her name had come true.

But the gods were not pleased.

The goddess, Nemesis, heard about poor Echo, and lured Narcissus to a shimmering lake. There in his vain state, he was unable to resist gazing at his own reflection, and fell in love with himself! As he gazed, the divine penalty took effect, and he simply faded away.

In his place sprang up the golden flower that bears his name today.

Now you know how Daffodils came to be, and also why psychologists warn vain patients about the "Narcissus complex."

Leader is animated in ‘Our Cartoon President”

By Ed Bark

unclebarky@verizon.net We’re at the point where some critics are faulting Showtime’s “Our Cartoon President” for “humanizing” Donald Trump.

Yeah, because that would be a disgrace.

Trump already is omnipresent on cable news networks, late night talk shows, “Saturday Night Live” and in countless fever dreams.

Comedy Central’s “The President Show” began lampooning him last April, with Anthony Atamanuik wearing a wig the size of an eagle’s nest. Another little-known comedian, Jeff Bergman, gets the call in “Cartoon President,” an extension of the recurring animated snippets on CBS’ “Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” The show airs Sunday on the Showtime cable network.

Colbert remains in charge for these 10 half-hour episodes, two of which were made available for review. In his opening remarks, Trump boasts that “everyone knows my brain has great bone structure.” Housed within is an IQ of “180 over 90,” he says with confidence.

Those are some pretty funny lines, and “Our Cartoon President” (double meaning fully intended) isn’t entirely short of them. Still, is anyone else out there feeling severely Trumpedout at this point? From a comedy writer’s perspective, though, he remains a fool’s gold mine of material, far surpassing George W. Bush’s misadventures with the English language.

George W., by the way, is the only other President to spawn a TV comedy series while still in office. Comedy Central’s live action “That’s My Bush!,” created by “South Park’s” Matt Stone and Trey Parker, ran for eight episodes in spring 2001. Timothy Bottoms starred, playing Bush as an amiable, well-meaning bumbler. The series supposedly was canceled for being too expensive.

The premiere episode of “Cartoon President” is topical in terms of incorporating Trump’s first State of the Union address as the principal “storyline.” The President is also taxed with giving First Lady Melania Trump (whom he calls “LaGuardia” at one point) a suitable wedding anniversary gift. It ends up being a one-onone dinner date with Karen Pence, which further miffs Mrs. Trump (Cody Lindquist). “She told me her favorite designer is Cracker Barrel gift shop” among other things.

Don Jr. and Eric predictably are portrayed as sub-idiots, with Colbert saying in interviews that they’re “our Beavis and Butthead.” Episode 2 is built around hapless Eric’s yearnings to be noticed. So when Dad authorizes Trump impersonators to stand in

for him at boring events (such as visiting disaster sites), Eric is among the eager applicants. This doesn’t end well when the fake Trumps, including Eric, cause the President’s approval ratEd Bark ing to “skyrocket” to 40 percent. “I miss the old Eric who never undermined me by being good at stuff,” he tells Eric —who’s happy to hear this.

“Cartoon President” has a killer sight gag in its tortoise-like depiction of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. And top advisor Stephen Miller works on the boss’s State of the Union speech as a shirtless, pierced masochist hanging from a hook.

His first draft is titled “Blood Horizon.” Less effective is a constantly intruding Ted Cruz and his run-at-the-mouth gibberish.

In Episode 2, “Cartoon President” also twits MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow, who doles out her observations with a series of short bursts and affected pauses.

Fox News Channel’s early morning “Fox and Friends” contrastingly is brimming with toadies, but Trump of course is the primary punching bag and lightweight throughout these first two episodes. In one segment, cartoon Trump admiringly watches video of real-life Trump and his “greatest hits” on the campaign trail.

They include his infamous mocking of a disabled reporter.

Colbert and his nightly opening demolitions of Trump and company have vaulted his show past competitors Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel in the total viewer Nielsen ratings. “Cartoon President” piles on more of the same while at the same time risking over-saturation.

The sight of would-be Trumps in training —mainlining a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken is among the exercises —is hardly a belly laugh anymore. Nor is a family dinner of nothing but hot dogs while a disengaged President is fixated on an old Cowboys and Indians shoot ‘em up rather than any table talk from his sons, Melania, Ivanka or Jared.

“Cartoon President” likely will find this going getting tougher as the show goes on. The first two episodes hit some comedic sweet spots, both visually and verbally. But if the DACA debate gets ugly again (or another White House staffer resigns amid sexual assault charges) Colbert and his writers will be increasingly hardpressed to find the funny. The idea of Trump meeting his first salad bar or trying to read a coloring book just might not cut it anymore.

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

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"Our Cartoon President" in the fake Oval Office.

AUTO cont'd from page 3 expansive. If you need the interior room, go directly to BMW’s 5 Series or Audi’s A6 … or call Enterprise. But if you typically travel with but two, and only occasionally grab another couple, this is the 4-door perfect for getting somewhere — or going nowhere. The Ti’s sport buckets are a tad more aggressive than the all-season standard, but not restrictively so. And once in, you’re supported here, there and everywhere; Alfa even provides a manually adjustable thigh support.

At an as-tested price of $53,000, we regard the Giulia Ti as a good — although not great — buy. A judicious reading of the options, however, would have us deleting the sunroof, along with at least one driver assist package.

That puts the window under $50,000, at which point you’d remove yourself from BMW’s M2 waiting list.

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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TRAVEL

Big Island full of natural delights

By Michael Wald

wald.world@yahoo.com If you thought Hawaii was about beaches and water fun, think again. Hawaii is the most spectacular place to visit volcanoes up close and personal.

The U.S. National Park —Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park — is a must see. Inside the park, you get to visit the largest mountain in the world, taller than Mount Everest if measured from its bottom on the sea. It’s more than 13,677 feet from sea level, more than 27,000 feet taller than Mount Everest, and offers a very challenging hike to the top.

The park has one of the most diverse habitats in the world, and for this reason has been named a World Heritage Site.

Hikers will delight in the many possibilities for exhilarating adventure even if hiking to the summit is too difficult for them. And children will marvel at seeing real lava flows. Steam from simmering calderas is a sure bet, but seeing the top of the volcano isn’t guaranteed, as the weather is frequently raining or cloudy, especially at such high levels.

A nice thing to do is to stay inside the park at the Volcano House Hotel … only in America are you allowed

to lodge on top of an active volcano.

The park museum and rangers will explain the science behind monitoring the volcanoes as well as the history of the lava flows.

One of the most interesting sites at the park is the Thurston Lava Tube. As lava flows, it sometimes forms tunnels that harden around the flow. This is just one of these “tubes” that you can walk into on one end and out the other.

Although it is lit by the park, you would be well advised to bring a flashlight as it is difficult to see inside the tunnel.

When it is raining outside, the porous lava allows water into the tunnel, creating large puddles. Wear shoes that can get wet. Even when dry, the surface can be hard to walk on as it is jagged and can also be smooth and slippery.

Appropriate footwear for this is suggested. Thurston Lava Tube is one of the most popular sites in the park and can sometimes be overrun with tourist busloads. If so, know that the park is open 24 hours and you usually will not find crowds at night when the tube is still lit. Don’t worry about it being dark outside. It’s going to be pitch dark inside, except for the lights, anyway.

The National Park on

MICHAEL WALD

A view of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.

Hawaii’s Big Island is created from five volcanoes.

The volcano in the national park is the Big Island’s active volcano and the State of Hawaii’s youngest volcano, forming its newest island.

Another volcano, still under the sea, will someday form a new Hawaiian Island as its continuing eruptions break through the surface of the ocean just as the volcanoes that formed the Big Island have.

Perhaps more impressive than the volcanos in the national park is Maunakea, off Saddle Road. It is not located in the park, but its fresh air and sheer beauty are hard to beat. Many people enjoy watching sunrise and sunset from the peak. A four-wheel drive is suggested for getting to the peak north of the visitor’s center as the road is not well paved and very steep. All year long, there is snow and frequently ice that may shut the road down. But if you can only get to the visitor’s center there are still hiking paths and you can experience the frigid air, just over an hour from steaming beach.

Scientists long ago discovered that this summit is an excellent place from which to observe and explore the skies.

Several large telescopes are operated from here by numerous universities and organizations. Visitors are welcome to watch scientists at work. The work done here will inspire budding astronomers in the family.

Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at untroddenla.com. Follow him @ Adventourist and see where he is off to next.

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WINDING ROADS

Beat goes on in Tennessee’s music cities

By Jo Ann Holt

joannholt@gmail.com

Barn Dance." Over 90 years later, the show is still going strong and has launched countless country music careers.

Early Opry performers such as Hank Williams, Roy Acuff, Minnie Pearl, Ernest Tubb and Bill Monroe became musical foundations for the Opry from 1943-1974 during its years in residence at the historic Ryman Auditorium, welcoming artists who would become entertainment icons in their own right like George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Bill Anderson and Johnny Cash. After moving into a new building, both the Grand Ole Opry and the Opry at the Ryman present a lineup of newer music stars like Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins, Vince Gill, Martina McBride, Miranda Lambert, Ricky Skaggs, and Carrie Underwood in their venues.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on 5th Avenue South in downtown Nashville is another favorite tour stop, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except for holidays.

For those who enjoy learning about history, a side trip to The Hermitage, home of President Andrew Jackson, is just the ticket.

One of the largest and most visited presidential homes in the U.S., The Hermitage is one of the country’s first historic site museums, opening in 1889. The 1,120-acre National Historic Landmark has over 30 historic buildings, including restored slave cabins.

The mansion is the most accurately preserved early presidential home in the country, and serves as a national model for authenticity, conservation and historic preservation.

The Hermitage (thehermitage.com) is located at 4580 Rachels Lane in Nashville.

Nashville, home of the Grand Ole Opry and country music, and Memphis, birthplace of the Blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll, are 200 miles apart in Tennessee. My husband and I enjoyed spending time in each of these cities, sampling some great barbecue and listening to music.

We learned there was a great deal more to do in both cities than just dining and listening to music, though. There is also a thriving art scene and interesting historic sites to explore in Nashville, so this column will focus on Nashville while my next will feature Memphis.

Nashville has been known the world over as Music City USA since 1950, when radio announcer David Cobb conferred the title on Red Foley's popular NBC radio show. Elvis Presley recorded more than 200 of his songs at RCA's historic Studio B on Music Row. By 1997 there were 90 record companies, 174 recording studios, 5,500 union musicians, 24 talent agencies, almost 300 music publishers, 17 professional music organizations and 104 film and video production companies in Nashville.

Flying into the Nashville airport, we picked up a newly minted, made-in-Tennessee Nissan Infiniti to drive to the Hermitage Hotel in downtown Nashville. This elegant hotel, named for President Andrew Jackson’s historic Nashville-area estate, has offered travelers a taste of Tennessee tradition, Southern hospitality and all the comforts of home since 1910.

Now over 100 years old, the Hermitage Hotel hasn’t missed a step, keeping up with the times by frequent renovations and upJo Ann Holt is a longtime journalist, now graded technology. The Hermitage is the only Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond writing about cars, entertainment and travel. hotel in Tennessee and five contiguous states. The huge Hermitage lobby alone is worth the trip; prepare to gawk like a tourist!

Any trip to Nashville must include visiting the Grand Ole Opry, the show that made country music famous. It began on the night of Nov. 28, 1925, when Nashville radio station WSM introduced fiddle player Uncle Jimmy Thompson as the JO ANN HOLT first performer on a new show called "The WSM The lobby of the Hermitage Hotel in Nashville.

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SCENE AROUND TOWN

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UNICEF Gala Honoring Sheryl and Rob Lowe Ritz- Carlton

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Jessica Thomas, CEO Cathey Brown

President Katie Anand, Melissa Montiel, Sue Dyson

Boots & Salutes Equest Patron Party Home of Greg Nieberding

Carolyn Anderson, Norma Jean Schaltenbrand, Kelly Pretzlelaf

John Vick, Dr. John Burruss, Jeff Hensley

CEO/President Caryl Stern, Awardees Rob and Sheryl Lowe

Upcoming Home Tour Park Cities Historical & Preservation Society Park Cities Home

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Honorary Chairs Gail and R. Gerald Turner

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Valentine’s Day is Wednesday, February 14.

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We appraise jewelry and coins. Custom designing is our specialty. We use CAD software and 3-D wax printing.

We replace batteries and repair watches.

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While-you-wait repair service is available.

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3220 N. Fitzhugh Ave. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sat. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Sunday Same day service and drive-thru service everyday.

COBBLESTONE SHOE HOSPITAL

Serving Dallas and the White Rock area for more than 25 years!

Across from Mockingbird Station near SMU SHOE AND BOOT REPAIR! We repair belts, purses and luggage, too!

Hours Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

5340 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75206 214-824-7463

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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. Mustang Donuts 6601 Hillcrest Ave. The Original Cupcakery 2222 McKinney, #230 Paciugo 3699 McKinney Ave. Pokey O’s 3034 Mockingbird Top Pot Doughnuts 8611 Hillcrest, #195 Yummy Donuts 4355 Lovers Ln.

214-357-5154 214-363-4878 214-855-0003 214-219-2665 214-987-1200 469-232-9911 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 BREAKFAST AND/OR LUNCH Bailey’s Cafe 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 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

This is half of Our Favorite Restaurants.

See the full list at our website: KatyTrailWeekly.com

Great American Hero 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 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: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., 7 days a week. www.wildaboutharrys.com 3113 Knox 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 Wang’s Chinese Café 6033 Luther Ln.

214-361-1771 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 Black-Eyed Pea 3857 Cedar Springs 214-521-4580 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. Henry’s Majestic 4900 McKinney Ave. Lucky’s Cafe 3531 Oak Lawn The Rustic 3656 Howell St. Stoneleigh P 2926 Maple Ave.

972-267-3336 469-893-9400 214-522-3500 214-730-0596 214-871-2346

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. Little Greek 9665 N. Central Exwy.

214-234-7662 214-696-1234

Do you have a favorite area restaurant or bar you want to see listed in this Directory? If so, please call:

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U.S. NAVY

Dallas native serves aboard one of the most versatile combat ships

By James H. Green

navyoutreach@navy.mil A 2003 Duncanville High School graduate and Dallas native is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of a crew working aboard one of the country’s most versatile combat ships.

Petty Officer 1st Class Brent Collins is an engineman serving aboard USS Gabrielle Giffords based in San Diego.

A Navy engineman is responsible for all of the mechanical parts of the ship, ranging from the diesel engines to hydraulic systems.

“I've learned to always be vigilant in everything I do,” said Collins. “When you are vigilant and aware of your surroundings, that helps you make sure everyone is safe.”

The ship’s technological benefits allow for swapping mission packages quickly, meaning sailors can support multiple missions such as surface warfare, mine warfare or anti-submarine warfare.

Designed to defeat threats such as mines, quiet diesel submarines and fast surface craft, littoral combat ships are a bold departure from traditional Navy shipbuilding programs. The LCS sustainment strategy was developed to take into account the unique

design and manning of LCS and will last beyond their lifetimes. its associated mission modules.

Crewmembers know how importAccording to Navy officials, ant it is for the Navy to develop the path to becoming an LCS sail- new war-fighting capabilities or is a long one. Following an 18to continue their success on the month training pipeline, sailors world’s oceans. have to qualify on a simulator that Collins’ proudest accomplishis nearly identical to the ship. This ment was being named Junior intense and realistic training pipe- Sailor of the Year. line allows sailors to execute their Through innovative planning, roles and responsibilities immedi- the design of systems and crew ately upon stepping onboard. requirements, the LCS platform "Every single day our LCS allows the fleet to increase forsurface warriors prove they are ward presence and optimize its the best and the brightest — and personnel, improving the ability let me tell you, they love their of the Navy to be where it matters, ships,” said Capt. M. Jordan when it matters.

Harrison, Commander, Littoral “Serving in the Navy has Combat Ship Squadron ONE. helped me see the bigger picture “LCS are fast, agile, maneuverable and helped me grow into a man,” and the minimal crew manning said Collins. “The best part about affords leadership and qualificaserving on this ship is the crew tion opportunities you won’t get size. It forces you to learn and do anywhere else in the Navy. Visit jobs you wouldn't otherwise get one of our ships and you will see the opportunity to do.” ensigns and chiefs at the helm because that is just how highly trained and talented and motivated our officers and Sailors are in the LCS community."

As one of 70 crewmembers for one of the Navy’s newest ships, Collins U.S. NAVY explained they are building a legacy that Petty Officer 1st Class Brent Collins.

SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE

AT&T STADIUM

Top rodeo riders compete in metroplex event

By Rachel Greggis

greggis@pavlikandassociates.com Four Texas natives will highlight the draw for the second Professional Bull Rider’s (PBR) Major of the 2018 season, the 25th PBR: Unleash The Beast, Winstar World Casino and Resort Iron Cowboy presented by Kawasaki, at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 24.

Leading the home state contingent is 2016 World Champion Cooper Davis (Jasper), who with one event win already this season, presently ranks No. 4 in the world, 635 points behind No. 1 Dener Barbosa.

Currently ranked No. 17 in the world, 2012 PRCA Champion Cody Teel (Kountze) made his elite tour debut at last

PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS

Cooper Davis from Jasper.

season’s Iron Cowboy, where he finished 10th.

Much like Teel, Keyshawn Whitehorse (The Woodlands), one of the league’s three Native American riders, also made his elite tour debut in Arlington, but at the 2016 Iron Cowboy.

Whitehorse, finished eighth in 2016, and is currently ranked No. 27 in the world.

Completing the Texas contingent is Stormy Wing (Dalhart). While the 28-year-old has battled numerous injuries thus far this season, he is fresh off one of the best seasons of his career in 2017, which saw him finish No. 9 in the world with two event wins.

While originally hailing from another nation, a large number of the PBR’s surging Brazilians also now call the Lone Star State home. With more than 15 Brazilians anticipated to ride, stars such as three-time World Champion Silvano Alves (Decatur), 2008 World Champion Guilherme Marchi (Decatur) and last year’s Iron Cowboy event winner Eduardo Aparecido (Decatur) all now reside in the state.

PBR Majors like Iron Cowboy are the highest profile events in the PBR’s premier series. Bull riders and bulls will

compete in a unique format that offers increased world standings points and prize money.

For one night only, the Top 40 stars of the “toughest sport on dirt” will tackle the world’s highest ranked bulls, striving to make the buzzer. If a rider stays on his bull for the required 8 seconds, he continues to compete. If he gets bucked off, he is finished. The riders will continue to ride until one cowboy prevails and is declared the Iron Cowboy Champion.

The world’s premier bull riding organization, the PBR began as a dream of 20 bull riders 25 years ago and is now a global sports phenomenon. On its elite 25th PBR: Unleash the Beast series, PBR features the top 35 bull riders in the world and the top bulls in the business. PBR has paid more than $170 million in earnings to its athletes. Thirty bull riders have earned more than $1 million, including two-time PBR World Champion J.B. Mauney, who has become the top-earning athlete in Western sports history with more than $7 million in career earnings.

Tickets can be purchased at the AT&T Stadium Box Office and ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 800-745-3000.

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