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Noted architect speaks The Dallas Architecture Forum continues its lecture season on Wednesday, April 25 at the Magnolia Theater in West Village at 7 p.m. (check-in at 6:15 p.m.) with architect Christian Veddeler, director of DALLAS ARCHITECTURE FORUM award-winning UNStudio Architects in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. UNStudio and its leaders are internationally recognized and have designed 100 major projects that have been built around the world. — Sharon Cooper

Evening at Fair Park On Thursday April 26 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., author Jim Parsons will host “An Evening With! LOST FAIR PARK,” a talk featuring the buildings and art that were constructed for the 1936 Centennial and have been lost or torn down over time. Included in these are the Hall of Negro Life, the Ford Building, the original Woofus and the murals in the Food and Fiber building.

Cost is $10 for non-members of the Dallas Historical Society. Visit dallashistory.org for more information. ­— Dallas Historical Society FAIR PARK

Music at the Dallas Zoo The Dallas Zoo’s Safari Nights concert series kicks off its sixth season on Saturday, April 28, with A Hard Night’s Day at 7 p.m. Some of North Texas’ best original songwriters and jam-worthy tribute bands will blend nature and live music on shady Cat Green for 12 consecutive Saturday nights through July 14.

Reliant debuts as the new presenting sponsor for the concert series.

The live music and additional activities are included with general Zoo A HARD NIGHT'S DAY admission. — Lydia Jennings

Doctor joins Perot Museum The Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas has formed a partnership with internationally renowned paleoanthropologist Dr. Lee Berger (right), whose groundbreaking work has rewritten the way early human and hominin evolution is understood. Berger’s alliance with the Perot Museum is part of a new strategic focus on human origins called the “Center for the Exploration of the Human Journey,” for which he will serve as the Center’s Distinguished UCL Science Advisor. — Taylor McDonnell

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INSIDE

Notes from the Editor Bubba Flint Uptown Girl Mull It Over Automobility The Shape of Things Community Calendar Charity Spotlight Dotty Griffith Recipe of the Week Fashion Sense Hammer and Nails

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IN MEMORIAM

Former first lady Barbara Bush dies at 92

By Ross Ramsey

Barbara Bush was the second American who was both the wife and mother of presBarbara Pierce Bush, maidents; the other was Abigail triarch of an American political Adams. She and George Bush, dynasty that has produced presmarried 73 years ago in January idents, governors and other high 1945, had the longest-lasting officials, has died in Houston. marriage of any first couple.

She was 92.

Both were from political famBush was an outspoken ilies. Her grandfather, James public figure, often putting into Robinson, was on Ohio’s first BOB DAEMMRICH Supreme Court, according to words the thoughts that the Former first lady Barbara Bush with her husband at the inaugu- Richard Ben Cramer’s What elected men in her family were ration of her son as governor of Texas in 1999. too cautious to utter. She did It Takes. Her father, Marvin practically everything in poliPierce, was a distant descendant tics short of running for office herself, organizing campaigns and of President Franklin Pierce. George H.W. Bush’s father, Prescott “women’s groups” in the parlance of the day, riding herd on poBush, was a U.S. senator from Connecticut. litical friendships and organizations critical to electing her husShe was a strong advocate for literacy programs — the band, George H.W. Bush, to the U.S. House, the vice presidency Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy was started and ultimately, to the presidency itself. Her oldest son, George while she was first lady — and authored several books: Barbara W. Bush, was the 43rd president after twice winning election as Bush: a Memoir; Millie’s Book: As Dictated to Barbara Bush governor of Texas. His younger brother, Jeb Bush, was governor and Reflections: Life After the White House. At the Republican of Florida and, later, an unsuccessful candidate for president. And National Convention in 1988, she made a presidential one of her grandsons, George P. Bush, is currently the land commissioner of Texas.

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THEATER REVIEW

‘Bread’ slices through urban issues

By Shari Goldstein Stern stern.shari@gmail.com

It’s January 2017, the postObama era in Dallas’ suburb of Oak Cliff. The middle-class Baker family is focused on the impending arrival of their second child. An upbeat Ruth Baker is overdue, but enjoying telling stories to her unborn son. “Bread,” written by Regina Taylor, is now running at WaterTower Theatre at 15650 Addison Road in Addison through Sunday, May 6. The play is set against a turbulent backdrop of racial tension and social upheaval.

Ruth’s 17-year-old son, Junior Baker, is unlike many others in single-child families, excited about the birth of his baby brother. Most scenes are set in the family’s modest kitchen, while Junior

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The cast of "Bread" at WaterTower Theatre. shoots some hoops in the back yard. The set is convincing with subtle scene changes in the 90-minute play with no intermission.

Junior’s dad James, was laid off from his job and having trouble finding another. When their friend, Al Watkins, drops by he offers James an opportunity to invest in an unproven

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NORTH DALLAS

Artist studio tour celebrates 15th year

By Carolyn Rekerdres crekerdres@sbcglobal.net

The North Dallas Artist Studio Tour celebrates its 15th anniversary this year with the 2018 tour, featuring 25 local artists opening their studios to the public for an inside look at local art in the studios in which they were created. This year’s free tour will be held on Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, featuring artists working in glass, ceramics, silver, wood, photography and more.

Only a fraction of local art is on view in galleries and shops. The North Dallas Artist Studio Tour is a chance to view local art by accomplished artists right in the neighborhood and seen in working artist spaces. The tour features artists working in North Dallas — between Lovers Lane and Interstate 635, and from Denton Drive to North Central Expressway.

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Artist Gary Vaughan in his studio.

One of the tour’s featured artists, Nathan Jones, is well-known nationally for his traditional, realistic style. His art has been featured on a U.S. Postage Stamp and shown in museums across the country. Jones produces art using a technique that he calls “Painting with a Pencil,” which achieves fine gradient tones with graphite that appear to be

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Stormi Demerson plays an exhausted Ruth, who has a warm and loving relationship with both her husband and son. That stands out in Junior’s age group, when it’s

not the norm among teenagers. Demerson owns the small stage with sincerity as the mother, wife and friend.

Ruth and James plan a bright future for their teenage son and his soon-to-be-born brother. “But when James’ brother Jeb returns home, buried family tensions resurface and the past casts a troubling shadow across an uncertain future,” said Taylor, award-winning actor and playwright. “It’s a stirring, timely story of identity and family that asks: How can we prepare the next generation for what’s to come?”

As James Baker, Djore Nance is sensitive and joyous in anticipation of his son’s birth. He coddles his wife as she remains optimistic, struggling through with her

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painted.

At photographer Sheila Cunningham’s studio, you can learn how she uses both traditional and digital tools to convey thoughtful reflections on contemporary issues. Recently, using hundreds of discarded books, she and a collaborative partner created sprawling site-specific book-art installations, which she records in photographs.

Jan Dreskin-Haig showcases one of her favorite ceramic methods, Nerikomi, a Japanese technique for hand-building objects with multiple colors of clay.

By layering, compressing and cutting, the colors are carefully developed into a pattern that becomes the decoration of the final form. The artists on the tour want to share their enthusiasm for art and to talk with you about their work.

They invite you to explore, learn about and enjoy art.

Visit northdallasart.com to download a tour map.

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

Texas bluebonnets in bloom

By David Mullen

is cleaned up and it is a great place to go and drink and eat, especially if you remember to eat … Here are some Earth The Chili’s in Corsicana Day weekend events to conopens at 10:45 a.m. on sider. The next Turtle Creek Saturdays. 10:45 a.m.? Wait, Cleanup event is Saturday, what? My buddy and I went to the Applebee’s down the David Mullen April 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. on Hall Street at the Beasley road (that opened at 10:30 a.m.) instead. That was one of the many Steps on the Katy Trail. It coincides with “It's My Park Day” in conjunction with revelations on a trek to Houston to see the Dallas Parks and Recreation. Also the Texas Rangers play the local Astros on Saturday, April 21, Gold’s Gym will last weekend. We never got inside the host a downtown cleanup at Main Street stadium, but we did get to the ticket ofGarden at 902 Main St., followed by a fice. The lines were blocks long because of George Springer bobblehead day. We coach-led “BOOTCAMP” exercise class in the park. The cleanup is from 9:30 to opted to enjoy the hospitality of down10 a.m., and the free “BOOTCAMP” town Houston instead … The weather is from 10 to 11 a.m. … Not to put a was warm and windy, something I loathe. It is called “Earthquake Weather” damper on Saturday’s EarthDayTX, but according to the personal-finance in my hometown of Oakland, where website wallethub.com, Texas has it snowed for the first time in 42 years some work to do. Comparing the 50 on Monday … The price of gas has U.S. states in terms of 23 key metrics jumped up at least 20 cents in the last that speak to the current health of the week … The bluebonnets and the yelenvironment and residents’ environlow wildflowers along the highway are mental friendliness, Texas ranks 39th beautiful. Thanks, I guess, go to Lady in air quality, 36th in soil quality, 44th Bird Johnson, who made that a priorin water quality and 45th in energy ity along Texas highways. “Achoo!” … consumption per capita … Here is Normally I would usually rather go to something worth sizing up. Wacoal, a Beirut than Houston, but it sure can be a fun weekend. Nice people, downtown woman’s intimate apparel provider, is david@katytrailweekly.com

sponsoring “Fit For The Cure” on Saturday, April 21 at Belk on 13550 Dallas Parkway and on Friday, May 4 at Macy's on 8687 North Central Expressway. For every woman fit, Wacoal will donate $2 to Susan G. Komen organization to benefit breast cancer research and community health programs. And for every Wacoal or b. tempt’d item purchased during the event, Wacoal will donate an additional $2 … Two follow-ups to last week’s column. The former CEO of Necco wafers, Al Gulachenski, is coming back to buy Necco and save the company according to candystore.com. The chalky, candy tiddlywinks will remain un-eaten in cabinet drawers forever, until the last remaining living being on Earth finds them. And based on information from thrillist. com, I wrote that the Chase Tower Sky Lobby at 2200 Ross Ave. was open to the public. Readers pointed out that the Chase Tower has actually closed to the public. I have since found out that new management changed the policy and that the space has been converted into executive offices. I apologize for any inconvenience … Saturday, April 21 is also Record Store Day and the local Hand Drawn Records releases an album

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by steel guitarists Lloyd Green (who worked with Johnny Cash, George Jones, Tammy Wynette) and Jay Dee Maness (working with Paul McCartney, Buck Owens and Waylon Jennings and the boys) entitled “Journey to the Beginning: A Steel Guitar Tribute to The Byrds” from their state-of-the-art vinyl pressing facility Hand Drawn Pressing.

So cool ... And if you are a radio junkie, like I am, you were saddened to hear about the death of Art Bell on April 13.

He was a great overnight broadcaster.

After Larry King went to television,

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UPTOWN GIRL

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NPR’s Carl Kasell, 84, dies quietly

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his replacement, Jim Bohannon, was difficult to find on the radio and later retired and the “Midnight Cowboy Trucking Show” with Bill Mack left the 50,000-watt clear channel WBAP in Fort Worth, Bell hosted of the paranormal-themed program “Coast to Coast AM.” He made one believe in UFOs. He even broadcast from Nevada near Area 51. He was on hundreds of stations throughout the country, and identified callers as “East of the Rockies” or “West of the Rockies” or “First-Time Callers.”

Bell was 72.

Earth Day focus should continue

somewhere safe while you invest in a bike share account; and take a minute to admire the abundance of trees and wildfire skies that will only remain if we allow them to.

In last week’s article, I touched on the Cut back. With the summer coming, inauguration of EARTHxFilm last weekend, we know that our energy usage is going to the first event for the nation’s largest Earth go through the roof. Rather than cranking Day celebration. EARTHx, formerly known up your AC all day every day, vow as Earth Day Texas, has become a to turn down or turn off your unit wildly popular gathering for North each time you leave the house and Texans, bringing a great deal of open the windows on breezy days ecological awareness to the largest, as an alternative. Keep your shades and one of the most conservative, down on those extra hot days states in the U.S. and make sure that all vents are Every single human and their cleaned and cracks filled to condog in Dallas will commemorate tain and best utilize the cool air in this famous global gathering at Ryann Gordon your home.

Fair Park, as it is packed full of Reuse. Invest in a reusable educational films, ecological speakshopping bag to keep from overusing plasers, green showcases, outdoor experiences tic. And rather than throwing out plastic and activities, and any and everything that after each usage, start has to do with Earth saving water bottles preservation. However, and other containers despite the high esteem for later usage. Saving we hold this environwater bottles will not mental experience in, only reduce the amount it’s hard not to quesof money you spend tion the effects we've on a weekly basis, but produced … or, lack it will keep you from therof. Considering the adding tons of unnecprevalence of motor essary waste to the envehicles in DFW, nevvironment each year. er-ending AC usage, Recycle. It’s the overflowing trash cans simplest and most comdowntown, lacking plicated endeavor. But number of recycling it’s really not hard at bins throughout the all — invest in an extra city and the list goes trash can that you can on, one might actually throw your plastics in rather than tossing think Dallas to be quite a pollution to the them in the trash. Landfills are becoming environment. more and more cluttered with plastic and After you visit EARTHx this year, don’t other non-biodegradable materials that are crank up the AC in your pickup truck and slowly reaching our oceans and causing furtoss your ticket stub out the window as you ther destruction. Not only will you become drive off. Roll down the windows; throw influential in saving our world, but you can all the paper and plastic in your car to desmake money, too! ignated areas for recycling; park your car

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Every weekday for more than three decades, his baritone steadied our mornings. Even in moments of chaos and crisis, Carl Kasell brought unflappable authority to the news. But behind that hid a lively sense of humor, revealed to listeners late in his career, when he became the beloved judge and official scorekeeper for “Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!,” NPR's news quiz show.

Kasell died April 17 from complications from Alzheimer's disease in Potomac, Md. He was 84. He started preparing for the role of newscaster as a child. "I sometimes would hide behind the radio and pretend I was on the air," he said in 2009, remembering his boyhood in Goldsboro, N.C. He also used to play with his grandmother's windup Victrola and her collection of records. "I would sit there sometimes and play those records, and I'd put in commercials between them," he recalled. "And I would do a newscast just like the guy on the radio did."

Kasell became a real guy on the radio at age 16, DJ-ing a late-night music show on his local station.

At the University of North Carolina, Kasell was, unsurprisingly, one of the very first students to work at its brand-new station, WUNC. After graduation he served in the military. But a job was waiting for him back home at his old station in Goldsboro. He moved to Northern Virginia to spin records but a friend persuaded him to take a job at an all-news station.

"I kind of left the records behind," Kasell said. "It came at a time when so much was happening; we had the Vietnam War, the demonstrations downtown in Washington, the [Martin Luther King] and Bobby Kennedy assassinations. And so it was a great learning period even though [there were] bad times in there."

In 1975, Kasell joined NPR as a part-time employee. Four years later, he announced the news for the first broadcast of a new show called "Morning Edition." Over three decades, he became one of the network's most recognized voices.

Bob Edwards, "Morning Edition's" former host, said he relied on Kasell, especially on days such as Sept. 11, when news broke early. "That morning and a thousand others, awful things

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Carl Kasell, 1934 - 2018. happened in the morning," Edwards says.

Sure, Edwards was the morning host, but he says Kasell was — in every way — its anchor.

"Seven newscasts, every morning ... nobody in the business does that," Edwards said. "That is incredible."

And then came a surprise second act; after decades of being super-serious, Kasell got a chance to let his hair down as the official judge and scorekeeper for “Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!” Host Peter Sagal says no one could have guessed that Kasell would be so funny. "The greatest thing about Carl was anything we came up with, he was game," Sagal said. "When we were in Las Vegas, we had him come onstage in a showgirl's headdress. No matter what we asked him to do — silly voices, or weird stunts; we had him jump out of a cake once to make his entrance onstage — he did it [with] such joy and such dignity."

At the beginning, "Wait Wait" didn't have a budget for actual prizes, so the "prize" for listeners was to have Kasell record the outgoing message on their answering machines. He ended up recording more than 2,000 messages.

Kasell may have been known for his measured, on-air newscast persona, but behind the scenes, the kind, witty newsman had plenty of surprises. He loved magic tricks, and at one memorable company holiday party, he sawed Nina Totenberg in half.

"We laid her out on the table, got out that saw and grrrr ... ran it straight through her midsection," he recalled. "She said it tickled and she got up and walked away in one piece."

In all that he did, Carl Kasell was magic.

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CRIME WATCH April 12 – 4:06 p.m.

3200 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the tailgate from the complainant’s vehicle.

April 12 – 5:12 p.m.

2000 Block, N. Fitzhugh Ave. (75204) Assault: The suspect tasered the complainant.

April 13 – 8:52 a.m.

2700 Block, Reagan St. (75219) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

April 13 – 10:30 a.m.

5300 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75235) Criminal Mischief: An unknown

suspect damaged the driver side window of the complainant’s vehicle.

April 14 – 10:44 a.m.

3300 Block, Knox St. (75205) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s’ vehicle and stole property.

April 15 – 5:45 p.m.

4000 Block, Lemmon Tree Pl. (75219) Burglary of a Habitation/Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect entered the complainant’s garage and then stole property from the complainant’s vehicle.

April 14 – 8:45 p.m.

3000 Block, Herschel Ave. (75219) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect broke the complainant’s window.

April 16 – 6:39 a.m.

2200 Block, N. Harwood St. (75201) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle and stole property.

April 15 – 2:41 a.m.

2100 Block, McKinney Ave. (75201) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s watch.

April 16 – 11:25 a.m.

2100 Block, Greenville Ave. (75206) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

April 15 – 9:55 a.m.

2600 Block, Elm St. (75226) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: Four suspects pointed a gun at the complainant and stole his/her property.

April 16 – 12:35 p.m.

2800 Block, Cityplace West Blvd.

(75204) Burglary of a Building: The unknown suspects entered the office and stole property.

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MULL IT OVER

AUTOMOBILITY

By David Mullen

By David Boldt

Did the Dallas Cowboys just tip their hand for the upcoming NFL Draft when they cut wide receiver Dez Bryant on April 13?

Maybe. Or maybe not.

At press time, the Cowboys have the 19th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, which is being held at AT&T Stadium (a.k.a. Jerry World) in Arlington on Thursday, April 26 through Saturday, April 28. This is not a draft deep with impact wide receivers, which the Cowboys need given their decision to reduce their number of experienced receivers on the roster by one.

Bryant played in 113 games with the Cowboys, but his skills had deteriorated over the last few seasons. With Dak Prescott at a career crossroads, he needs more offensive weapons at his disposal to blossom as a pro.

I think the decision to get rid of Bryant has more to do with character of player than the quality of player. It seemed that owner Jerry Jones simply got tired of the unpredictable Bryant, who often grabbed headlines more than footballs.

And head coach Jason Garrett, with his career clock ticking, does not need any more distractions.

Despite the need at wide receiver, the Cowboys should wait until the second round (50th overall pick) before choosing a wide out.

Most mock drafts have just one wide receiver, Calvin Ridley from Alabama, as a guaranteed first round pick. He played for a national powerhouse team in a major football conference. He should immediately help a team, where the other wide receivers in the draft are probably more projects. If Ridley is there with the 19th pick, it would be very tempting for the Cowboys to opt for the deep threat.

But the Cowboys also have a major need at linebacker. If Leighton Vander Esch is available, the Cowboys should grab him. The Boise State star is 6-4 and 256 pounds, with 4.65 40-yard dash speed.

Defensive backs and safeties are always a need, but I just don’t like reaching that early for a defensive back.

I really like SMU wide receiver Courtland Sutton, who could be available

For Katy Trail Weekly readers, the Sewell GMC showroom is as close as Love Field so many of you could walk. And GMC’s new Terrain might be worth the walk.

Overdue for a re-flash, the newest Terrain represents a solid choice in a growing inventory of compact crossovers. GMC’s Terrain is notably upsized relative to its predecessor, but then, we’re larger than we were a decade ago. And in its sheet metal, the GMC design team seems to have struck the right balance between civilized society and a get-out-of-jail card.

We’ll start at the grill, and in either the standard spec or Denali trim you’ll find a unique combo of relatively bold and slightly innocuous. GMC suggests all of the Terrain shapes are ‘bold and mighty,’ but we find the Terrain’s face kinda’ bold and maybe mighty.

Regardless, it’s attractive to this set of eyes — with 2.0 magnifiers. And as you’ll guess, both grill choices are framed by new age headlamps and turn signals.

In profile, there’s less of the slab-sided surfacing presented by the earlier Terrain; instead, there’s more of a contoured landscape.

We wish designers would forget what now seems the obligatory kick-up between the ‘C’ and ‘D’ pillars, but apparently outward visibility isn’t the priority it once was — we’re all looking at our phones.

Getting in and out is relatively easy, as step-in (at least within the context of a crossover) is relatively easy. Once inside, the sculpted seating is almost European. I don’t think you’ll confuse the interior with something emanating from Audi, but there’s more David Boldt brings years of experience in auto‘Deutschland’ in the design language than Des motive retail sales and public relations to his automoMoines. For a crossover in this competitive tive reporting. More can be found at txGarage.com. set it doesn’t feel notably spacious, but within an overall length of 182 inches and on a wheelbase of 107 inches, it certainly delivers the room for four (and an occasional fifth) you might expect. If the rear seats and front passenger seat are folded, you have 81 cubic feet — which is plenty of room for plenty of prone bodies. With only the rear seats folded (a more typical measuring stick), there’s 63 cubic feet, and almost 30 cubic feet behind the second row seats. In GMC short, you have the space you need The 2018 GMC Terrain Denali. if a compact crossover is on your

Cowboys need a wide receiver

GMC’s Terrain is solid improvement

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CLUTCHPOINTS

Dez Bryant's departure leaves a void at receiver. to the Cowboys with the 50th pick. He is big at 6-3 and 218 pounds, physical and played in a passing offense with the Mustangs. He is also a good run blocker. Anthony Miller of Memphis, Christian Kirk of Texas A&M, D.J. Moore of Maryland and James Washington of Oklahoma State may also be available, but they are all under 6-feet tall. In today’s NFL, I just like bigger and stronger wide receivers and Sutton, a native Texan, fits the bill.

Right now, the top choices in the NFL draft seem to be earmarked for quarterbacks. As many as four quarterbacks could be targeted with the top five picks.

This is a risky proposition. Many of today’s top performers at quarterback were not top-five overall picks.

The New England Patriots famously grabbed quarterback Tom Brady in the sixth round with the 199th pick. Green Bay Packers chose Aaron Rodgers with the 24th pick. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (originally drafted by the San Diego Chargers) fell to the second round, as did the Oakland Raiders signal caller Derek Carr. The Cowboys chose Prescott with the 135th pick. But that doesn’t seem to matter to teams in need, especially the Cleveland Browns.

The lowly Browns have the first and fourth picks in the first round. They seem to be set on choosing a quarterback at number one, either Wyoming’s Josh Allen or Sam Darnold of the University of Southern California. Allen has a strong arm, but did not play for a major college team and completed just 56 percent of his MULL cont'd on page 6

short list.

The Terrain Denali gets underway via a turbocharged 2.0 liter four, delivering 252 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Power is delivered to the front or all wheels via a 9-speed automatic. In both power delivery and refinement we saw no issues, but then, neither were we surprised or delighted. In short, it is what it is — but ‘is’ is less impressive when you consider the EPA estimate: 21 City and 26 David Boldt Highway. In my own head compact crossovers should be achieving mid-20s in town and 30 on the highway.

If efficiency is on your radar, GM has a 1.6 liter turbo diesel for your consideration. And we’d consider it. While significantly down on power (137 vs. the 2.0 liter’s 252), it is fully competitive on torque. And the oil burner gets 28 in the city and 38 on the highway. Plus, the addition of the optional diesel bumps towing capability from 1500 pounds to 3500; in short, you could tow more than a couple of dirt bikes with the diesel; you could almost tow another Terrain!

At a base price of under $27,000, the Terrain is an upscale fit for a bargain shopper.

Our Denali, however, was over $40K, and at that there’s any number of compelling alternatives. What stands out for me is the diesel, with the SLT Diesel AWD offered at around $37,000. With attractive sheet metal, a reasonably spacious interior and almost 40 miles per gallon, that Terrain would be one I could park in my garage. Long term loan, you ask? We should talk.

THE SHAPE OF THINGS

Your guide to Dallas’ great outdoors

By Stefanie Tapke

is much harder than it looks!

Cedar Ridge Preserve. A little slice of Hill Country just 20 Spring has sprung and it’s minutes from downtown, Cedar time to start getting outdoors Ridge Preserve offers some of before the 100-degree temperathe best trail running you can tures are upon us. Here is a list of get near Dallas. In addition to its the places you don’t want to miss nine miles of hiking trails, the this spring in Dallas. We may not Preserve boasts 600 acres of nathave beaches or mountains, but ural habitat, home to local wildStefanie Tapke f lowers, butterf lies and animals. we’ve got parks! Make the most of springtime in our city filled Insider’s tip — check out auduwith hidden green spaces. bondallas.org for information on weathKlyde Warren Park. The essential er-related trail closings before heading out Dallas green space, Klyde Warren Park has for a hike. something for everyone. Throughout the Trinity River Audubon Center. A week you can join your fellow fitness gurus former illegal dumpsite turned wildlife for a variety of free classes in the park. reserve; Trinity River Audubon Center is Offerings include Zumba, salsa, HIIT, Tai your gateway to exploring the 6,000-acre Chi and more. Bring a bottle of wine and Great Trinity Forest. The center’s five miles cool off after your workout with a picnic of trails have all of the birds and butterf lies lunch from one of the park’s several food you could ever want, and a multitude of trucks. It is the perfect destination for a ways to experience them. You can venture green getaway in the middle of our busy out on an early-morning bird watching tour city! Insider’s tip — utilize bike share or or paddle a kayak through the Trinity River the McKinney Avenue Trolley to get to the with certified guides as your lead. Insider’s park. Parking can be tough to find. tip — be sure to bring your bug spray!

Dallas Arboretum. Take a stroll There is no shortage of outdoor adthrough the Dallas Arboretum, and don’t venture amid our concrete jungle, so get forget to bring your camera because the out there and breathe some fresh air, tulips are stunning! The Dallas Arboretum Dallasites! has an event calendar that runs the gamut from a spring concert series to food and Stefanie Tapke is a fitness crazed milwine tastings, and educational programs lennial exercising and eating her way for children and adults. Check out their through Dallas. You can find her enjoying a calendar of events online for more inforgood sweat or indulging in a bowl of queso mation. Insider’s tip — to avoid major foot somewhere around town. traffic, visit during nonpeak hours before 11 a.m. or after 3 p.m.

White Rock Lake.

Adventure is at your fingertips at White Rock Lake Park. You can channel your inner marathoner and try the nine-mile loop around the lake on foot, or opt for something a little more low-key. White Rock Paddle Company offers stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking on the lake, and they’re open until sundown, date WHITE ROCK LAKE CONSERVANCY night anyone? Insider’s tip — stand up paddle boarding Paddleboarding at White Rock Lake. stefanietapke@gmail.com

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April 20

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

Nasher Sculpture Center — ’Til Midnight at the Nasher features concerts from indie electronic bands Twisted Wires and In Mirrors, then a headlining performance by Martin Rev, whose style varies from melodic pop to heavy synthesizer rock. After the concerts, there will be a screening of “Leaning Into the Wind: Andy Goldsworthy.” 6 p.m. FREE!

April 21

2917 Fairmount St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-7414

Common Table — Dogfishtival is back for the eighth year. The annual celebration of brewery Dogfish Head in Delaware is a must for all beer lovers, featuring 20-plus beers — with many of those appearing at Dogfishtival for the first time. 3 p.m.

Admission is free; beer for purchase.

April 21

1808 Greenville Ave. Dallas, 75206 214-752-4663

Good Records — Record Store Day is back, and Good Records opens at 7 a.m. to sell limited releases. The Good Records Beer Garden will feature free selections from local breweries, and DJs and bands will perform from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Resident Taqueria will sell tacos in the parking lot.

April 22

2939 Main St. Dallas, 75226 214-741-6492

Niwa Japanese BBQ — Celebrate sunshine and good weather with the Japanese Spring Food Festival. Offers include yakitori skewers, sushi, ramen and drinks. Cosplay is encouraged, and don’t miss the taiko drummers by Dallas Kiyari Daiko.

Pre-sale food tickets available online.

April 25

2403 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202

Winspear Opera House — Rob Lowe is taking his one-man show, “Stories I Only Tell My Friends: LIVE!” on a limited-run tour. Inspired by the success of his two memoirs, Lowe has created an all-new, peek behind the curtain at Hollywood, fame, fatherhood and marriage. 7:30 p.m. $49-$99.

April 25

1014 Main St. Dallas, 75202 214-744-1270

Belo Garden — Come discover Downtown with Downtown Dallas Inc. by enjoying a movie under the stars. This week’s screening is “Miss Congeniality,” starring Sandra Bullock as an FBI agent gone undercover as a Miss United States pageant contestant. 7:45 p.m. FREE!

April 26-28

2301 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202

Meyerson Symphony Center — Jaap van Zweden conducts Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20, with Louis Lortie on piano.

Also featured is Duruflé’s “Requiem.” 7:30 p.m. $30-$206.

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4/21 KINDERGARTEN DAY

4/23 TAKE A CHANCE DAY

Hudson House at 4448 Lovers Lane in the Park Cities is now serving brunch including Lobster Eggs Benny and French Toast on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Send us an item or photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!

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4/21 HUSBAND APPRECIATION DAY

Charity

Sp tlight

DALLAS CASA (COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES)

Caring advocates help abused and neglected children navigate the child welfare court system, thus eliminating some of the trauma from being victimized.

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 Since 1979, our mission is to keep abused and neglected children from being re-victimized and to support each child’s recovery from trauma. We fulfill the mission by training and coaching volunteers to advocate for the best interests of child victims.

QW hy are you passionate about helping this charity?

The safety and recovery of these children is essential, especially because they were let down by those who should be their fiercest protectors.

A

critical, ongoing need is for volunteer advocates. We need members of our community to step up to speak for children in need.

QW hat upcoming fundraisers are on the calendar?

A Our beloved “Parade of Playhouses” event is

coming Friday, June 29 to Sunday, July 15 to NorthPark Center. For those two weeks, custom-built children’s playhouses are on display at NorthPark and available to win by raffle.

For Dallas CASA, the event brings attention to our mission and the children we serve.

QW hat is your facility like?

A Four years ago, Dallas CASA moved from a

7,000-square-foot office space with 35 employees into a new building at 2757 Swiss Ave. The building is 25,000-square-feet and currently houses Dallas CASA’s more than 80 employees.

QW hat is the most important thing your non- Q W hat is the process for becoming an profit does for our community?

A Dallas CASA volunteers walk alongside chil-

dren as they navigate a complex and frightening child welfare system. For the children we serve, their Dallas CASA volunteer may be the only caring and consistent adult in their lives as caseworkers, placements and attorneys can change.

QW hat is difficult about your job?

A Because I know the impact of a court ap-

pointed special advocate, it’s difficult thinking about the one out of four children who do not yet have a volunteer advocate.

QW hat is rewarding about your job?

A Knowing children are safe and in loving, caring homes where they can grow up to reach their full potential is simply wonderful.

QW hat are your critical needs now, besides money donations?

A Dallas CASA currently serves about three

out of four children living in protective care.

We simply will not rest until every child who needs an advocate has one, so our most

advocate?

A Volunteer advocates go through 30 hours of

training plus courtroom observations before being sworn in by the court. They are then assigned to a child or family of children and are supervised by our professional staff of volunteer supervisors, an amazing and dynamic team of social workers, counselors, former advocates and attorneys. The first step to becoming a volunteer advocate is to attend an information session.

QW hat are some goals, and what does the future hold for your charity?

A In the past five years, we have doubled the

number of trained volunteer advocates as well as the number of abused and neglected children we are able to serve. Our goal is to continue growing until we serve every child in need.

Kathleen M. LaValle, executive director and president, answered this week’s questions.

4/22 NATIONAL JELLY BEAN DAY

4/24 PIGS IN A BLANKET DAY

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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE

New offering in the West End promising

By Dotty Griffith

fresh lemon juice, egg white and fresh nutdotty.griffith@yahoo.com meg; the Jacqueline Things are happenSpritzer is mostly pinot ing in the West End. gris with a splash of A new spot, 3Eleven soda, a lemon twist and Kitchen & Cocktails is a side sipper of Grand an American eatery that Marnier Raspberry embraces the era of the Dotty Griffith Peach Liqueur.

Kennedy Administration Master mixoloand the revival of this gist Ruben Michael downtown historic district very Chavez created the beverage near the “you-know-what-site.” program that expresses the spirHow does that theme maniits of gin, cognac, tequila, rum, fest? With a list of craft cocktails whiskey and scotch. Chavez’s that draw on the early 1960s for handiwork behind the bar can be name and inspiration. 3Eleven’s a show-stopper. Like when uses signature libations include the an Old-Fashioned glass to capAviation, the Hemingway and ture the smoke over smoldering the Side Car. And … wait for it hickory, mesquite, apple or cherry … the Fitzgerald, the Jacqueline wood chips to give a cocktail a Spritzer and the Conspiracy. Is it smoky f lavor accent. too soon?

The menu developed by exJust so you know, the ecutive chef John Moore is conFitzgerald is a mix of anejo tetemporary to the minute. The quila, Campari, pink grapefruit lunch menu includes “build your liqueur, fresh grapefruit and own bowl” options starting with lemon; the Conspiracy blends chicken, beef, shrimp or tuna gin, apple spice, sweet vermouth, and vegetarian. Select your vegetables, starch (includes gluten-free options) and sauces, Sweet Thai Chile Ginger or Avocado Lime Vinaigrette with Crema. There’s a variety of sandwiches and salads as well.

At all times, there are lots of sharing options such as f latbread with wild mushrooms, spinach and pickled red onion. Others include Quinoa and Hummus Fritters, Deviled Eggs, Truff le Cheese Fries, Carpaccio Bites and Poke Cups. Dinner is when the mains get serious.

During a hostSCOTT MITCHELL ed dinner tasting, Giant Crab Cake (top) and a shot of bartender we sampled several “smoking” a glass for a smoky cocktail (bottom). dishes, including crab

cakes, calamari, beautifully sautéed scallops and grilled shrimp.

Braised Angus beef short ribs ride the low carb wave with caulif lower puree instead of mashed potatoes to soak up the red wine sauce and horseradish cream.

The kitchen goes high tech with a 30 spice-seasoned half chicken, first cooked sous vide, then finished by roasting. Sides include charred corn in a cream sauce and Brussels sprouts.

The menu also offers burgers, sliders and steaks. Going meatless? Try the sweet potato gnocchi.

For dessert, we sampled beignets with chocolate and raspberry sauces. Other options include standards like bread pudding and cheesecake. On the innovative side, “fruit shooters” for dessert translates to seasonal fruit with whipped cream and a chocolate swirl.

The restoration of the space formerly known as Hoff brau is meticulous. The interior combines architectural elements of the historic building at 311 N. Market St., originally built in 1857, with modern touches.

There’s indoor and outdoor patio seating. The later is particularly inviting this time of year.

3Eleven is the latest West End venture for restaurateur and co-founder Jay Khan. “My passion for the West End began in 2004 when I opened RJ Mexican Cuisine (just down the street),” Khan said. “When most operators were walking away from this part of downtown almost 14 years ago, I saw it as the perfect opportunity to get ahead of the curve and inspire others to commit to this prized neighborhood.”

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Get wild and flat in the kitchen

By Dotty Griffith

dotty.griffith@yahoo.com This recipe is inspired by the Balsamic and Wild Mushroom Flatbread at 3Eleven Kitchen & Cocktails. Start with your own or a bought crust. Heck, you can even use flour tortillas.

MUSHROOM AND SPINACH FLATBREAD 1 thin flatbread or pizza crust, or 4 flour tortillas 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups sliced mushrooms: cremini, button, shiitake or a combination 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cups packed fresh spinach 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 cup soft goat cheese 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar reduction (or balsamic vinegar)

Heat oven to 375 F. Place crust or tortillas on a cookie sheet. Bake for 2 minutes.

Remove from oven.

In a large sauté pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil until shimmering. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté 4 to 5 minutes or until mushrooms are golden brown. Add garlic and stir 1 minute longer.

Add spinach. Stirring gently, cook spinach for 3 to 4 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.

Dollop crusts or tortillas with goat cheese, spreading slightly.

Evenly distribute mushroom and spinach mixture onto the crust or tortillas. Bake for 4 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the oven and cut into slices.

Drizzle with balsamic vinegar reduction.

Makes 4 servings.

SCOTT MITCHELL

Balsamic and Wild Mushroom Flatbread is served at 3Eleven.

FASHION SENSE

Pazzo Uptown gets facelift

By Leah J. Frazier

lfrazier@diamondiconconsultants.com Pazzo Uptown (“Pazzo”), Dallas’ premiere location touting an artful hybrid of AmericanItalian fare with a chic lounge experience, announced recently that Kent Washington of Superkind Group has signed on to successfully steer Pazzo in his role as the new Managing Partner.

Pazzo, which officially opened in mid-January of this year, is looking to Washington to channel the same finesse, flair, and energy he has doted in the past on his other ventures that included the Rio Room, The Travis, Kinki Lounge and the National Sports Lounge. A noted “celebrity wrangler,” Washington has orchestrated high-volume deals and events for the likes of A-listers such as Lilly Ghalichi (Bravo TV’s “Shahs of Sunset”), Calvin Harris, French Montana, Nelly, 50 Cent, Post Malone, Carnage and more – thus coining the young 32-year-old serial entrepreneur as a national “Super Agent.”

Effectively, Washington wasted no time in putting his agent skills to the test. New upgrades are currently transforming the posh locale for

more Italian-inspired décor, luxury renovations and an instagrammably chic interior.

Deliciously over-the-top dessert menu items are coming, in addition to celebrity appearances, exclusive events and more.

“I’m excited to join this venture alongside the Pazzo Group,” said Washington. “We are going to turn an already compelling concept into an even more exciting destination. Dallas is a great city and Uptown is growing rapidly.

We look forward to bringing something fresh and unique to the area.”

Italian for “crazy,” Pazzo experienced an explosive grand opening with its unique twists to classic American-Italian cuisine, custom-built lounge and modern décor. But now — it’s time to regain momentum, and that’s where Washington’s expertise comes in.

With signature Pazzo dishes such as the Cold Pizza Bennies, Avocado Toast, and Panwaffles (as seen on Ellen) powering the local foodie scene, lighter cuisines such as the brick chicken, turkey meatballs (simmered in homemade ragu over zucchini noodles) round PAZZO cont'd from page 8

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HAMMER AND NAILS

Childproof your home, Baby

By Stephan Sardone

stephan@sardoneconstruction.com

By Candy Evans

candace@candysdirt.com When you travel to Tuscany, you cannot help but fall in love with the lifestyle, the landscape and the architecture. It never leaves your soul. If you’re very lucky, you can Candace Evans take the latter two elements and recreate them. That is what the owners of 4655 Meadowood Road did, and they accomplished it in my opinion. They created a perfect Italian villa in Old Preston Hollow. In fact, when the photos first rolled across my desktop, I was certain someone had sent me an Italian secondshelters.com property for consideration. I’ve spent a decent amount of time in Italy, and I’ve never seen anyone get the look and feel quite so right before.

This gorgeous Italian villa is the result of a number of talented individuals. Cy Barcus built the home. Architect William Briggs planned the five-bedroom, six-bathroom, two-and-one-half-bath villa. David Rolston recreated a Tuscan landscape for almost two acres. However, it was the present homeowners that brought the Italian villa to life. The thought, care and detail that went into this home are unsurpassed.

Authenticity does not come easy. You must have a great eye and an intrepid desire for the hunt. That is what turns a house into a villa!

The home had the standard drywall ceilings and hardwood floors when the present owner purchased it.

They brought in architectural elements from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Among those fabulous finds are antique terra cotta tile floors, brick ceilings and wood beams. Natural pigments were blended into the stucco to create the look of ancient walls. Talk about turning back time!

It’s not just the architectural elements that were sourced. You’ll find chandeliers from France and antique Fortuny fabrics as well. The owners collected antiques for almost two decades, always with an eye towards building their dream of an Italian villa.

“It’s rare to see anything this authentic,” said Dave Perry-Miller Realtor Molly Malone. “The minute you drive in, you’re transported by the setting.”

Rolston used Italian cypress to line the entrance, added fountains, streams and even added a berm to give some definition to the landscape. “We tried to interpret the landscape in a way that the owners could truly feel like they were in Tuscany,” Rolston said. As you’d expect there are magnificent gardens, loggia and elaborate outdoor entertaining areas that surround this Italian villa.

“The home is gated and sits back from the street quite BUSH cont'd from page 1 nominating speech for her husband, becoming the first spouse to take on what quickly became a standard feature of national political conventions.

After leaving the White House, the Bushes moved to Houston and established a presidential library in College Station.

Bush’s decline in health was announced on Sunday in a statement from her husband’s office: “Following a recent series of hospitalizations, and after consulting her family and doctors, Mrs. Bush, now age 92, has decided not to seek additional medical treatment and will instead focus on comfort care. It will not surprise those who know her that Barbara Bush has been a rock in the face of her failing health, worrying not for herself — thanks to her abiding faith — but for others. She is surrounded by a family she adores, and appreciates the many kind messages and especially the prayers she is receiving.”

Jenna Bush Hager, her granddaughter, added a personal note the next day on NBC’s "Today" show.

“We are grateful for her,” Hager said. “She is the best grandma anybody could’ve ever had — or have. Barbara and I talked to her last night, she's in great spirits and she's

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Barbara Bush and daughter-in-law Laura Bush attend a dedication at the Nimitz Museum in 1998.

MULL cont'd from page 3 passes in college. Darnold did play in a prostyle offense at USC, and looks like the consummate NFL quarterback.

But the Browns should wait until the fourth pick to choose a quarterback. The best offensive player in the draft is Saquon Barkley of Penn State.

He is a difference maker. He has

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This home at 4655 Meadowood Road is listed by Molly Malone with Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate. a bit,” Malone said. “When people arrive at the front door, they stand out in the driveway quite a while before they ring the bell just taking in the atmosphere. It’s a wonderful home.”

Malone has this one-of-a-kind Italian villa listed for $6.475 million.

CandysDirt.com is the only blog in Dallas for the truly real estate obsessed! Named by National Association of Real Estate Editors as the BEST Real Estate Blog in the country. a fighter. She's an enforcer. She reminded me not to believe everything you read. We're grateful for her, for everybody's prayers and thoughts, and just know the world is better because she's in it.”

Bush had six children, 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Her daughter Robin died at age three from leukemia, a family tragedy that George W. Bush has said made him close to and protective of his mother and that Barbara Bush wrote turned her hair prematurely white. She was 28 years old at the time.

"Barbara Bush was a fabulous First Lady and a woman unlike any other who brought levity, love and literacy to millions," George W. Bush said. "To us, she was so much more. Mom kept us on our toes and kept us laughing until the end. I’m a lucky man that Barbara Bush was my mother. Our family will miss her dearly, and we thank you all for your prayers and good wishes."

George P. Bush said on Twitter that his grandmother's "entire life was focused on others. For my grandfather, she was his top adviser and confidante. For her family, she was a steady, loving and guiding hand. And for her country, she was an inspiration and an example for all."

Jeb Bush called his mother an "exceptionally gracious, gregarious, fun, funny, loving, tough, smart, graceful woman” in a statement and said he and his family "look forward to celebrating and honoring her life and contributions to our family and great nation in the coming days."

"As a wife, mother, grandmother, military spouse, and former First Lady, Mrs. Bush was an advocate of the American Family," a statement from President Donald Trump's office read. "She will be long remembered for her strong devotion to country and family, both of which she served unfailingly well."

“Barbara has blessed this nation with her unwavering service, strong moral compass and trademark sense of humor,” U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas said in a statement. “Eternally devoted to her faith, family and country, her legacy in promoting literacy will live on in the families she touched and young minds she helped cultivate.”

a rare combination of speed and power, and can catches passes out of the backfield.

Barkley is the player to build an offense around. And Cleveland coach Hue Jackson should appreciate that.

With the fourth pick, the Browns can still take a quarterback.

Either Allen, Darnold, Josh Rosen from UCLA or Baker

Mayfield from Oklahoma will be available. The difference at quarterback coming out in this year’s draft is not as dramatic as the difference between Barkley and other offensive weapons.

But the Browns, notorious for bad drafts, will probably mess this one up as well.

The Cowboys have 10 picks in the 2018 draft. Jones has been known to trade up and down on draft day and probably will. As for Cowboy fans, thousands will be packing AT&T Stadium waiting to see which players will be wearing the star on the helmet in a few months. They just know it won’t be Dez Bryant.

always change the batteries when standard or daylight savings time comes up. If you live in Arizona or parts of Indiana, change them every six months, whether they need them or not. Make sure that carbon monoxide alarms are on every level of the home, especially near sleeping areas.

When the kids are older: Talk about a home fire escape plan. Chances are an escape plan has already come up in class, so the children will not be frightened by broaching the subject. There should always be two ways out of the house in case of a fire. Use auxiliary lighting, like night lights, near exits and always have fire extinguishers readily available.

Keep all medicines up, up and away and out of sight. If you have trouble remembering to take your meds or vitamins, then it is easy to forget that they might be in a child’s reach. And don’t just consider the medicine cabinet. A purse, an area near a sink or nightstand is just as susceptible to little hands.

Lock household cleaners in a cabinet. Or put them where only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar can reach them. This is also where you want to keep the number 1-800-222-1222. It is for the poison control center.

Brace video equipment and furniture. Secure heavy TV monitors by placing them on a low piece of furniture or by mounting them to the wall. If you can knock it over, your child can knock it over.

Install window guards. Even if you have a one-level home, you don’t want your curious kids climbing up to an open window.

And remember that when you bring in a new pet, they should have had a complete checkup and be child-friendly. This goes if you are bringing in a new child to Fido’s or Fifi’s existing domain.

Be safe and you will have a great, worry free spring and summer.

My wife and I are the proud parents of two beautiful children. Has anyone, other than Rodney Dangerfield’s parents, used Stephan Sardone the term “ugly children?”

Even though I am often busy remodeling homes, I cannot forget that the kids will be home from school for the summer very soon. Or maybe you (not me, I think) will be bringing a newborn into the house soon. It is critical that your home is properly set-up for either situation.

According to a report just released by Safe Kids Worldwide, more than three million children annually go to the medical emergency room with common house injuries. This is not something anyone wants to talk about, but it is avoidable. Consider these basic steps as you prep the house for spring and summer.

For tots: Use water-based paints in the nursery of child’s bedroom. It should contain zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Zero VOC emission paints have less than five grams per liter of organic compounds and are safe for children or pets.

Secure safety gates. I know that they are not designer-friendly, but safety gates on stairways and protecting outdoor patios are often essential.

If located at the top and bottom of the stairs, try to attach them to the wall if possible. Never leave small children unattended outside or around water.

Clear the crib. Give plenty of space (twice the size of your baby) near dressers around a crib and keep them clear of objects. Make sure that the cute mobile above the crib is securely fastened and never within Sardone Design-Build-Remodel is reach of a child when unattended. locally owned and operated. Sardone, Put an active smoke alarm his wife and two daughters are Lake on every level of your home. And Highlands residents.

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HISTORY OF THE TRAIL

When World War II ended in 1945, the men and a few women of “The Greatest Generation” slowly returned home, many using the G.I. Bill to finish college. Some drifted into real estate, selling land and homes. A few became the pioneers in the roaring 1950s and our industry became a profession to more each year. The first companies formed in the 1960s.

License requirements were established state by state, with no differential between residential and commercial. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) had become the professional organization over all practitioners. After working my way up with a development company from 1962 to 1968, I was recruited by Henry S. Miller, Jr. and Sr. to join their young firm in 1968 to run the Office division and help with the management company.

I was already licensed in Texas but was now required to become a “Realtor” and join NAR, Texas Association of Realtors and the Greater Dallas Association of Realtors (GDAR). About 1970, I served on the Board of Directors of GDAR, and was pleased to nominate and support Virginia Cook to be our first female president of GDAR. Like so

many things, it had been male dominated historically.

Two big moves occurred in the early 1970s. Dallas/Fort Worth had the largest airport in the nation under construction between the two cities, with no advertising budget. I have previously written the story of the formation of the North Texas Commission, the trade missions to the north to lure companies and the naming of the “metroplex.” The companies are still coming.

The second big change in our business occurred in the late '70s or early '80s when the commercial professionals began the move to pull away from the residential dominated Board of Realtors and develop our own forms and services. The formal name became the Commercial Investment Division of the Dallas Board.

One of our meetings was held at my ranch near Sherman.

In 1993, NAR acknowledged that commercial Realtors should have the ability to establish their own Realtor association in order to provide services specific to our industry. As a result, in 1994, the North Texas Comercial Association of Realtors and Real Estate Professionals (NTCAR) was formed to serve not only the metroplex, but all North Texas.

NTCAR was the first such commercial association formed and serves as the role

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You'll see something come together very quickly this week, but you run the risk of losing sight of a primary goal as your excitement builds.

(May 6-May 20) — You are in a position to do something about the negative influences all around you — but time is of the essence. When you see an opportunity, jump at it!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You're entering a period of

CANCER (June 21-July 7) You don't have to do things all by yourself this week; indeed, that way lies both loneliness and reduced efficiency. Someone doesn't have to be a good friend to be an effective partner. (July 8-July 22) — You're going to want to do everything you can to get ahead of the game this week.

You are on the right track!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) Slow and steady wins the race this week; take your time, and be sure to keep all rivals squarely in view, whether you are working or resting. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) — You may have to take some time this week to deal with a personal issue that has yet to be resolved. You thought it had melted away — but no such luck!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You can do something very big in manageable stages this week; it doesn't have to be done all at once. Get some help with the "heavy lifting." (Sept. 8-Sept.

22) — Friends are eager to see you emerge from the emotional fog that seems to have enveloped

Chris G. Teesdale, SIOR, Executive Vice President, Supply Chain Real Estate Advisors, Colliers International

by Stella Wilder

increased productivity, and it's a good week to set new goals for yourself and your team members.

(June 7-June 20) — You may hear news that stops you in your tracks early in the week. Try as you might, you may find it difficult to get started again right away.

Make personal adjustments.

78 Cable cars 79 King Lear’s daughter 80 Coarse person 81 Dry runs 82 Brief flash 84 Napoleon’s fate 85 Dressed to the — 86 What shamans seek 88 Allurement 89 Show backer 92 Level 93 Emmy-winning — Thompson 94 Kind of eclipse 95 Term of endearment 97 Kitchen appliance 98 Calf-roping event 99 Triumph 101 Sheer fabric 103 “The Piano Lesson” painter 104 Polish 106 Slightly marred 107 Pilot’s parking 108 Hen’s chore 109 Cash keepers 110 John Lennon’s “Instant —!”

111 Who gives — —!

112 Nervy prefix 113 “Peer Gynt” dramatist 115 The Donald’s ex 116 Windows precursor (hyph.)

117 Yeats and Keats 118 Shopaholic’s binge 120 Grime 121 Waterfall sound 125 “Law & Order” figs.

127 Gardner of cinema 128 Doze off

model in the U.S. Chris G. Teesdale, SIOR, was selected as the first President of the newly formed organization. The mission statement focused on providing the real estate services, communication tools and information for commercial practitioners throughout North Texas. Teesdale remains active today as Executive Vice President of Colliers International. He, along with Darrell Hurmis and Robert Grunnah, led the formation of the Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame, beginning in 2002.

Stay tuned for that story next.

YOUR STARS THIS WEEK The coming week is likely to see many individuals engaged in collaborative activities — but not everyone will be eager to see their efforts reap collaborative returns.

Indeed, some will no doubt be working not with but against the crowd. This is sure to result in some tension, as sides are chosen after some people's true motives are brought to light. In some cases, the rifts that form can possibly last quite a long time indeed. Once things heat up past their natural flashpoint, the conflagration can consume everyone involved! But there is a chance for a few generous and hard-working individuals to keep that from happening, and to deal with rogue elements in a positive and effective manner.

The closer one gets to the finish line, the faster he or she is going to want to run — but is there anything left in the tank? The risk of running out of fuel — physically and emotionally — is very real; those who have not conserved their internal and external resources may well find success elusive at this time.

11 Hurt 12 Wet thoroughly 13 Cotton thread 14 This, to Juan 15 FDR or JFK 16 Cuba’s Fidel — 17 Stuffed 18 Circle sizes 19 Actress Dianne — 20 Caused (2 wds.)

28 Barked 32 Whiskery animal 35 Solemn vows 40 Edible seed 41 Lived 42 Santa — (hot winds) 43 “Faust” character 44 Novelist — Bagnold 45 Sorts 46 Wasp — 47 Quiz-show host 48 Absorb, as costs 49 Young hooter 50 Kitchen tool 52 Hackneyed 53 South Seas attire 54 Has to have 56 Large white gannet 57 Olympic racers 60 Apollo’s mother 61 Less convincing 62 Angus’ accent 63 Minimum 65 Pauses 66 Swelters 67 Guitarist — Eddy 69 Bucks 71 Pagoda features 74 Molasses-based liquors 75 Nomad dwellings 76 Roman wraps 77 Envelope acronym

OFF THE MARK

Short history of North Texas commercial real estate

By Wayne Swearingen

you. They can do only so much, however; it's really up to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You may be unusually creative this week, especially as things are just getting off the ground. One idea in particular takes off. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) — What happened last week surely affects what happens this week, but you needn't be locked into any negative patterns.

You can change things if you want to!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You may find yourself fighting temptation throughout much of the week, but you needn't succumb. You can stay above a certain fray. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) — It's time to avoid anything that could pull you down and prevent you from progressing. Take the high road, and look upon others with generosity and favor.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) That which was unintended must still be dealt with this week, and that will require you to take time out of your busy schedule. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) — You're not willing to follow someone along a certain path — but you'll want to watch carefully to ensure that he or she remains safe.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) Travel may be in the picture for you this week, but you will want to be sure that it is for all the right

Copyright 2018 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. reasons — and cost-effective.

(Jan. 7-Jan. 19) — You may not understand entirely what someone is trying to tell you, but actions speak louder — and more clearly — than words. Heed his or her demonstration!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You know something big is about to happen, and you have a hunch it will favor you in the main — but you must prepare for the opposite as well. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) — As pleased as you may be with the progress you and your team are making, you have the feeling that you've left something undone.

Examine more closely!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) Collaboration this week can be both productive and counter-productive, depending on your motives, and how you communicate with allies. (March 6-March 20) — The old ways aren't likely to be as effective this week as new methods with which you are experimenting. Don't take criticism too much to heart.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) You cannot avoid feeling, as usual, that someone is taking things far too personally — but this week you can do something about it.

(April 5-April 19) — What you do this week is bound to affect your reputation in some way; how you react to the unexpected will determine whether that effect is positive or negative.

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MOVIE TRAILER

UNCLE BARKY'S BITES

‘Super Troopers 2’ stakes out the laughs

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood

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in a tiny Canadian town that will soon be absorbed by the U.S. The tiny town in Quebec is none too pleased about becoming Americans and a trio of Mounties (Tyler Labine, Will Sasso, Hayes MacArthur) do their best to chase off their new police force. They also have to deal with the town’s mayor, Guy Le Franc (Rob Lowe), who owns a brothel and constantly pokes fun at uptight American sexuality and the low alcohol content of the beer.

The bits that work are really great and many of them are much more subtle than in the original. Most of the better moments involve Heffernan’s Rod Farva, who becomes the embodiment of American ugliness. He nonstop shouts American jingoism, overeats by swallowing M&Ms whole and has a bad comeback for everything. We all have a shred of stereotypical “America” in us and the entire point of Farva is for us to laugh at ourselves.

Are there easy swipes at French Canadian accents? Sure. But come on. Of course these guys are going to hammer away at how they say “sorry.” Those are easy jokes and even the extremely stupid ones are funny. Now the running gag involving Thorny Ramathorn (Chandrasekhar) becoming more and more feminine? Funny at first, but pushing it throughout the entire movie is the very definition of diminishing returns.

“Super Troopers 2” is exactly what you would expect it to be. It’s silly and not interested in being anything other than that. It’s all done with such a goofy wink that it manages to be offensive without actually offending anyone. The biggest plus is that the nods to the original are few and far between, but it doesn’t quite reach the overall comedic appeal of it.

Do you remember “Caddyshack 2” or are you actively trying to forget that it exists?

That’s what happens when comedy sequels go bad. A movie studio wants to cash in on the good ol’ days and tries to force a homogenized piece of garbage down the movie going public’s collective throat. Some movies like this fail and then others ruin the original … looking at you “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.” That’s what makes “Super Troopers 2” a rare animal. The only group of people begging for a sequel to the 2001 cult comedy were its fans, who are no longer 20-ish-year-old stoners who want something to watch while sucking down tacos at 2 a.m. The fan base, who provided a $23 million box office run and massive DVD success, is now in their 40s with mortgages and 401Ks to worry about. Will they really run out to see this movie and, more importantly, will it soil the good name of the original?

The answer to that depends on what’s happened to those people in the last 17 years. If you’ve grown to be hyper-sensitive to political incorrectness, “Super Troopers 2” will most definitely upset you. If you can’t handle any mockery of the stereotypical Ugly American, again, you’ll be headed for the exits.

Of course, the Broken Lizard guys (Jay Chandrasekhar, Paul Soter, Steve Lemme, Erik Stolhanske, Kevin Heffernan) don’t care. This sequel about a group of dysfunctional Vermont police officers delivers exactly what superfans should have expected: an immature, devoid of plot comedy with ups and downs. The only difference is that the lows are way, way lower than the failed bits in the 2001 original.

The movie begins with such a wheels off, insane sequence that it rivals the brilliance of the original’s opener.

The story kind of falls apart after that. The gang has lost their Vermont State Police jobs due to an unexplained incident involving Fred Savage.

An obscure border dispute means that Vermont’s goverBROKEN LIZARD INDUSTRIES nor (Lynda Carter) needs a State Police force to now work The laughs are back in "Super Troopers 2."

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out the uniquely crafted menu. Boasting fresh, locally sourced ingredients from its free-range meats, house-made cheeses and fresh produce, Pazzo is leaving its mark delectably on the bustling Uptown scene.

On the weekends, guests are invited to wine, dine and play by heading to the bubbling Lounge located just steps away from the main dining area. With its elegantly crafted cocktails, luxe ambiance and rhythmic entertainment, guests will have a one-stop shop to #GetPazzo in Uptown Dallas every weekend.

Leah Frazier is an award-winning fashion entrepreneur based in Dallas with almost a decade of fashion and lifestyle reporting under her belt. Her continued coverage of Dallas fashion and events can be found at inspirenstyle.com.

PAZZO UPTOWN

‘The King’ is chronicled in HBO special

By Ed Bark

unclebarky@verizon.net It can be disconcerting to those of us who have reached a certain age. In truth, though, there’s no denying that the life and Ed Bark times of Elvis Presley have become ancient history to a majority of Americans.

Despite any remaining addled rumors to the contrary, “The King” hasn’t been among the living since Aug. 16, 1977.

And his landmark comeback special first aired 50 years ago on NBC. But honest, kids, he really was a big deal. You can see for yourself on HBO, via the newly added three-and-a-half-hour “Elvis Presley: The Searcher.” Meanwhile, the elders who grew up with him can take another big drag on the nostalgia pipe.

Directed by Thom Zimny and produced by Jon Landau, “The Searcher” is an evocative documentary without malice. It’s also a case study of an unfulfilled rock ’n’ roll mega-deity who near the end became “unmoored from the Earth experience,” in the words of writer Warren Zanes, author of 2015’s acclaimed “Petty: The Biography.”

Tom Petty’s audio presence throughout “The Searcher” lends an extra layer of poignancy. If Elvis is of another time, Petty still seems to be among our collective heres and nows after suddenly passing last October.

“We shouldn’t make the mistake of writing off a great artist by all the clatter that came later,” Petty says in the early minutes. All of his words are off-camera, as are those of Bruce Springsteen, Priscilla Presley, Robbie Robertson, Emmylou Harris and a host of others who either knew Elvis personally, loved his music or studied his impact.

“The Searcher” painstakingly tracks Presley from his boyhood devotion to black gospel music to his perhaps even greater and unfortunate fealty to Col. Tom Parker, who managed and merchandised him to death.

Presley’s 1968 TV special (presented by the Singer sewing machine company), and his solitary bike rides as a dirt poor Tupelo, Mississippi kid are visually referenced time and again in the three-and-a-half hour film.

Mike Binder, who produced the special, tried to give Presley free reign to be his true self anew after Parker had chained him to a conveyor belt of mostly junk movies and companion soundtrack albums. Even keeper of the f lame Priscilla calls them “humdrum.” But as Binder tells it, an insecure Presley balked at the last second and had to be figuratively pushed onstage.

The result was a revelation: Elvis in tight-fitting black leather tearing it up with his guitar and vocals while his old crew, including Scotty Moore, Bill Black and DJ Fontana, joyfully kept up with him.

As a kid, Springsteen recalls being revved up for months beforehand. “I can remember exactly where our TV set was set up in the dining room,” he says — as well as precisely where he sat.

There’s an abundance of archival and performance footage in “The Searcher,” a good deal of it already oft-used and familiar to some. But Presley’s signature “American Trilogy” performance during those many-spangled later years in Las Vegas have never lost their emotional edge.

BREAD cont'd from page 1 uncomfortable body. But James is troubled about not finding work to support his family following his layoff. Nance, a native Dallasite, is an accomplished singer, actor, musician and conductor who has been a frequent guest conductor of Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Carnegie Hall and opera houses across the country. He will appear in “Random Acts of Flyness” an upcoming HBO series. The Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts alum also has degrees from Juilliard and is Choral Conductor at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Dallas.

Calvin Scott Roberts as the family’s friend, Al Watkins, is a smooth talker who easily convinces James to risk the investment, despite the father’s responsibilities. Roberts has credits at, and is a recognizable actor, in many Dallas area theaters.

You can’t use too many superlatives to describe Elliot Marvin Sims’ performance of Junior Baker. The young man, a senior theater major at University of North Texas, is convincing as the 17 year old. In a word, his performance is awesome, and he has a bright career in theater to pursue with the same gusto he gave to this show.

Dallas’ sweetheart, award-winner Denise Lee is at her best as Carol Mills. She is the flamboyant girlfriend of James’ brother Jebediah Baker. He’s a recent parolee and obviously regarded as a flake by his family. That

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HBO's "The Searcher" looks at the life of Elvis.

“It’s very moving music,” says Petty in tandem with your reviewer wiping away a tear.

The return to stage performances, first in Vegas and later all around the country, made Presley relevant again while also hastening his demise.

At the time, “there isn’t a single studio that will throw any significant money down for an Elvis movie,” said Petty, who rejoices “Thank God!” for Presley’s second coming as a live performer.

On the other hand, they became addictive and self-destructive, with a geared-up Presley taking downers to put him to sleep and uppers to drag himself out there again.

“He’s actually pretending at home to be normal,” Springsteen said. “When he goes out on onstage at night, it’s actually who he is. It’s a very difficult dichotomy.”

Said Petty: “He knew he had to try to find something. But I think he gave up. I think he felt outgunned, and gave up.”

“The Searcher” curiously does not include author Peter Guralnick as one of the off-camera contributors. He’s written a perhaps definitive two-volume biography of Presley (Last Train to Memphis and Careless Love) while also penning 2015’s Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock ’n’ Roll.

Phillips is given full credit in the documentary for producing the Sun Records single, “That’s All Right (Mama),” that put Presley in a spotlight that never left him.

The B-side, a still strikingly original version of “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” wasn’t bad either.

By the time of his death at age 42, Presley had, according to a printed epilogue, made 31 films, recorded 784 songs and performed 1,684 concerts. But don’t turn away just yet. “The Searcher” concludes with Presley’s full performance of “If I Can Dream” at the close of the 1968 TV special followed by Petty’s cover of “Wooden Heart” from Elvis’ “G.I. Blues.” movie.

Those are very disparate songs, but performed by kindred spirits who tragically both died from prescription drug overdoses. It’s since been disclosed that Petty took his to relieve an abundance of physical pain, including a newly fractured hip suffered on what became his final tour. For Presley, who so famously shook his hips, the pain apparently ran well beyond that.

Ed Bark, who runs the TV website unclebarky.com, is a past member of the national Peabody awards board. immediately translates into an assumption that Carol is also flaky. Lee’s “followers” know she can play a tremendous range of roles, and she is believable here as flamboyant. Her roles in that exceptional range include “Lady Day,” “Stagger Lee,” “The Wiz,” “Avenue Q” and “Once on this Island” among countless others. Lee is founder of Denise Lee OnStage Cabaret Series and Dallas Cabaret Series. She has garnered awards and recognition from Sammons Center Cabaret Artist of the year, and several more.

According to Lee, “Anytime we tell stories that haven’t been told before or that are from the perspective of ‘unheard people’ it’s important. The situations, locations and people in this story will be familiar to people. Hopefully, it will enlighten some as well.”

Regarding Elliot Sims as Junior Baker, Lee said, “He his amazing. Not just his talent. He has an incredible work ethic and dedication you don’t see in a lot of young men his age. We will see a lot more from him.”

Most of the cast are native Dallasites. That may in part account for their comfort in portraying locals, but you know there’s more to it.

They’re comfortable in their own skin, deeming them authentic in their roles. They accomplish a sense of inclusion with the audience. They could be your next-door neighbors who come to the rescue when you need help and vice versa. Watch for more out of these talented actors and gifted playwright.

For tickets and more information, visit watertowertheatre.org.

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WINDING ROADS

First class seat not always first class

Rockport-Fulton’s Spring Fling brings tourists

By Michael Wald

By Jo Ann Holt

I recently bought a first class ticket on a short flight to New York from Dallas. All the airlines now offer seats in the main cabin with additional leg room for an additional cost. That is the better alternative, in my opinion, for short haul flights.

The trend today is to offer super cheap tickets, then charge extra for everything other than the reservation.

Airlines today charge for food, some CNBC charge for drinks or a glass of water Sometimes sitting in first class comes without amenities.

(Spirit Airlines, WOW Airlines), some charge for baggage other than a purse rests that there is ample room. But is this worth payor briefcase (Spirit), for a reserved seat, ing hundreds of dollars to get? You also get to board an exit row seat, a bulkhead seat, onboard interearly — something I could never understand. The net, onboard entertainment or rental of equipment back of the plane should board first, so that people to watch onboard movies, and many charge extra don’t have to trip over each other and parade past for seats with more room, either in the bottom or those who boarded earlier. First class should board legroom.

Recommendation: Since airlines are playing this last with the baggage space reserved for them.

Now we get to the main reason to fly first class: game, play along. Buy the cheapest reservation you the free liquor. If you drink heavily, it may pay to fly can and then pay whatever it takes to buy the best first class. But, remember, even in coach, you can seat you can in the main cabin. It will be nearly the purchase liquor at reasonable prices. same experience as first class.

What made first class worth it in the past? Gone On my recent first class flight, they ran out of are the blankets and pillows that used to be available the included meals. The airline offered the foods to make first class a bit more comfortable. The capavailable for purchase in the main cabin as a backtain no longer comes out to personally greet the first up, only for free. But that just shows that you can get nearly the same food in the main cabin as in first class passengers.

A great advantage for first class is debarking class. The first class is better attended, but, still, they first, making it easier to catch a connecting flight are stretched thin, and they can’t attend to passenwith a small amount of time between connections. gers as they used to. A nice thing about first class is If you fly for business and have a company that will that the front lavatory is reserved for first class paspay the freight, take the perk with a smile. If you pay sengers, so there is rarely a wait. for yourself, consider your options. If you are a bigConventional wisdom is that first class passenwig and think you can’t be seen in coach, know that gers are allowed access to the airline lounge. This more and more “famous” people are flying coach isn’t true, except for some international flights on these days. Recent reports of such flyers include some airlines.

Ivanka and Jared Kushner, who definitely could First class or business class on international or afford to fly first class, and Joe Biden. And, rememlong flights makes more sense because there are no ber, the second best “rated” airline, Dallas-based equivalent seating options on those flights in the Southwest Airlines, doesn’t even offer first class. So main cabin. Some have seats that allow passengers if you’re a bigwig who wants to fly on one of the best to nearly lie prone or even have a private suite. airlines around, first class isn’t even an option.

First class does serve beverages in real glasses instead of plastic or Styrofoam. If that is important Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special to you, fly first class. Food in first class is accompanied by cloth napkins, if that matters to you. A great expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at untroddenla.com. Follow thing about first class is that you eliminate fighting him @Adventourist and see where he is off to next. for the hand rest. The seats have such wide hand

This year marks the first time in several years for our return to Aransas Bay for Spring Fling, hosted by the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce. This was a favorite event for me and my husband for several years. But after Harvey made landfall there, attempting to destroy this beautiful Gulf Coast seaport and marina, it took a year for them to rebuild.

Thankfully, those resilient, stubborn people who live and work in this Texas seaport weren’t about to let Harvey have the last word. In fact, Rockport Beach recently won the coveted title of Best Texas Beach from USA Today. So once again, we are driving 360 miles from Dallas to Rockport, hoping to revisit some of our favorite places and people.

With the natural beauty of the area, plus activities like boating, fishing, biking, bird-watching, hiking, kayaking and touring nature preserves, there is so much to do in Rockport/ Fulton. We always enjoy visiting with the local fishing boat guides, city and chamber officials, and other journalists from Texas Outdoor Writers Association.

We also enjoy eating succulent seafood at places like The Boiling Pot, which is back doing business as usual.

This local favorite doesn’t fry anything.

Waiters dump platters of spicy, fresh boiled shrimp, crawfish, new potatoes and corn before each bibbed customer, with refills on request.

In past visits we have seen Whooping Cranes before they take off for cooler climes. The endangered species has been made welcome at Port Aransas Bay, and had started to increase in numbers a few years ago.

I’m hoping we’ll see a few of them this spring.

Over 75 bird species draw birding enthusiasts to the area year-round so there is always something interesting for bird-watchers. September’s hummingbird festival was cancelled last year, coming just after Harvey’s destruction. These tiny birds nestle in the hands of spectators, who flock to the

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LIFE ON THE TRAIL

Focus on solutions, not problems

By Dr. Beth Leermakers bethleermakersphd.com

When we first encounter a stressful situation, we tend to focus exclusively on the problem instead of trying to find a solution.

We often say to ourselves “Poor me. I can’t believe Dr. Leermakers I have to deal with this awful problem. Why can’t I ever catch a break? Why can’t something go right for a change?”

When we’re stressed out and facing a big problem, our problem-solving ability tanks. The “emotional brain” (the lower part of your brain called the limbic system) takes over the “thinking” brain (the upper cerebral cortex), making it difficult to think clearly. Essentially, we’re in fight-or-f light mode, just trying to survive the challenge. We aren’t in a position to focus on solving the problem. We have to calm down first, using relaxation techniques.

In my last column I wrote about unexpected aggression in two of my foster dogs.

Unfortunately, neither dog’s behavior improved, despite my cautious optimism. Last weekend, the senior lab acted aggressively toward a foster dog crated in another room, behind makeshift barriers. The lab went through one of the barriers and charged at the crated dog. Because the lab couldn’t be trusted to ignore the other dogs in my house, he wouldn’t ever be able to be loose inside my house (where at least two dogs are crated while another has run of the house).

He would go from his crate to the backyard (weather permitting) and would get very little attention. Meanwhile, despite a session with a trainer, Oliver continued to display aggression toward the adopter’s daughter and other strangers who entered their house. The adopter told me he was afraid Ollie would bite someone, so he wouldn’t be able to keep him.

Experiencing both problems the same day was overwhelming and heartbreaking. I thought, “I can’t believe this is happening to me. I’ve never had a dog returned by his adopter. What did I do wrong? I’ve never made such a mistake in choosing a dog to foster (the lab).

I really screwed up this time. How will I ever handle two dogs that don’t get along with other dogs, plus getting Oliver back? It’s just too much.” I wanted to curl up in a little ball and cry in frustration and disappointment. I tried drowning my sorrows in peanut M&M’s, but that didn’t help.

Finally I realized I needed to put on my big girl pants and solve these problems. I contacted the rescue group, explained the situation and asked if the lab could go somewhere else.

Fortunately a no-kill shelter the rescue group is affiliated with had room to take the lab. I dropped him off at the shelter that same afternoon. The shelter staff is evaluating his behavior and will try to find him an adopter who doesn’t have other dogs. I felt guilty leaving him at the shelter, but at least he’ll have a chance at finding a good home. He would have been euthanized at the other shelter if I hadn’t taken him.

With the lab gone, I would have room for Oliver after a few temporary foster dogs left. I asked the adopter to keep Ollie a few more days until these other foster dogs left. There wasn’t much problem-solving to do in Oliver’s case. I just had to remind myself that Oliver is a good dog, and we’ll find him a home where he’ll be more comfortable. I gave myself a pep talk: “I’m not a terrible foster mom. This wasn’t my fault. Oliver just needs a quieter home without people coming and going so often. I can handle this.”

After you calm down after a stressful event, follow these steps to help you focus on a solution: 1. List the problems you’re experiencing regarding the stressful event/situation. Define the problems using the 5 W’s: Who? What?

Where? When? Why? 2. R ank the problems from the most troublesome (1) to the least (however many problems you list — perhaps 5) based on the frequency and severity of the problem.

3. Brainstorm solutions for your top three (or more) problems. List at least three possible solutions for each problem. Ask yourself, “How can I solve this problem?” If you need help, ask a friend or loved one for suggestions.

4. Evaluate each of the possible solutions, considering the pros and cons. Based on your evaluation, choose one or two of the best solutions.

5. Develop a plan for the most troublesome problem. List the additional resources (e.g., people, money, items) you’ll need. If I had kept the lab, I would’ve needed a sturdier barricade to block off the living room. Who can help you? When will you implement your plan? Whom will you ask for help if this problem arises again?

By solving problems instead of dwelling on them, you’re exerting at least some control over the situation, thereby reducing your stress. You may not be able to completely avoid the problem, but hopefully you can manage the situation and your reaction to it better.

Dr. Beth Leermakers is a clinical psychologist who specializes in stress management and well-being seminars, retreats and coaching.

Contact her at 214-923-3766 or bethleerwork@ gmail.com.

festival each year. Hopefully this year will see a return of the birds and the festival.

We are excited to return to Aransas National Wildlife Refuge on this trip, where you can view wildlife in their natural habitat. I worried about how all the wildlife species fared after the hurricane, but did not envy the park rangers tasked with rounding up the giant gators that populate the creeks there.

We also look forward to dining at Charlotte Plummer’s Seafare Restaurant when we visit Rockport-Fulton. Their shrimp/crab/avocado tower appetizer is a meal in itself. The restaurant’s upper deck features a marvelous view of Fulton Harbor and Aransas Bay. Sadly, one of our favorite hotels, the Lighthouse Inn at Fulton Harbor, was destroyed in the hurricane. I hope it will eventually be rebuilt, but have not heard yet.

We heard that, while Harvey’s economic impact on fishing the bays of Rockport-Fulton has taken its toll, the fishing industry is returning to normalcy. Sport fishing is especially gaining in popularity.

Aransas County Navigation District Harbor Master Keith Barrett said, “Fishing has been phenomenal this year since the hurricane. Even those people who are not fishing from a boat have been reporting better than average catches. Although a few public piers are not back in order: (Copano Causeway pier which is permanently closed, and Fulton Pier which is currently awaiting reconstruction).

Breakwater Piers on the south side of Rockport Beach and at the end of Market are free, lighted, open and great places to fish. Fishing is easy on the wallet and a great way to break away from the electronic world. Record numbers of drum, trout and redfish have been caught in our local waters after the storm.”

I will report back after our trip, but we’re hopeful that our favorite Gulf Coast community is on the way back!

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

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Easter in the Park Hosted by The Conservancy Oak Lawn Park

Emily Albrecht, Paula Knight, Gay Donnell, Lauren Timms, Terrance Anibaba

Planned Parenthood Luncheon Raised $1.5 Million Hilton Anatole

LeeAnne Locken, Steve Kemble, Gay Donnell

Joyce Goss, Cynthia Nixon, Ken Lambretch, Selwyn Rayzor

Grand Opening Climbing Cardio Studio Rise Nation

Milo Ventingli, Tiffany Stevenson, Jason Walsh, Mark Stevenson

No Tie Patron Party AIDS Services Turtle Creek

Aimic Heidelberg, Mei Lyn Ngo

Susan Friedman, Host Dr. Steven Pounders, Leslie Frye

EarthXGlobal Patron Party Home of Amy Turner

Julie and Jim Turner

Anna Isom, Sue Wagley

Amy Turner, Jenna Turner Alexander, D’Andra Simmons Lock

Dennis Kershner, Charlie Calise, John Moreno

MTV RE:DEFINE Seventh Annual Benefit NorthPark Center

Capera Ryan, Rozalyn Colombo, Jenna Turner Alexander

Brianna Ramirez, Bill Hutchinson

SHOP THE TRAIL

COMMUNITY COUNTS. KEEP IT LOCAL.

To be featured in this section, call: 214-27-TRAIL or email: info@katytrailweekly.com

SERGIO’S JEWELRY

Sergio’s is a full service neighborhood jewelry store.

Diamond is the birthstone for April.

She who from April dates her years, Diamond shall wear, lest bitter tears For vain repentance flow, this stone, Emblem of innocence, is known.

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.

All jewelry repair is done on site.

While-you-wait repair service is available.

We also re-string pearls and beads.

Tue-Fri: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

170 Casa Linda Plaza SW corner of Buckner Blvd. at Garland Rd. 75218 info@sergiosjewelry.com Call ... 214-320-2007, Text ... 469-999-3338

JOE O’S DRY CLEAN SUPER CENTER

Family Owned and Operated.

Great services and great prices!

The true environmentally friendly dry cleaners. Tailoring services available.

Serving Dallas since 1986.

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 INDIAN Masala Wok 6106 Luther Ln. 469-232-9390 IRISH PUB

Black Friar 2621 McKinney, Ste A 214-953-0599 Renfield’s Corner 2603-A Routh St. 214-397-0300 Trinity Hall Irish Pub 5321 E. Mockingbird Ln. 214-887-3600 ITALIAN & PIZZA California Pizza Kitchen 8411 Preston Rd. 214-750-7067 CiboDivino Marketplace & Cafe 1868 Sylvan Ave. 214-653-2426 Dough 11909 Preston, #1444 972-788-4600 Holy Ravioli 4446 W. Lovers Ln. 214-696-3993 I Fratelli 2815 Allen St., #124. 214-720-0070 Italia Express 111 Continental, #300 214-748-2700 4000 Cedar Springs 214-521-3300 Joe’s Pizza, Pasta & Subs 4343 W. NW Hwy, #347 214-272-9007 Lover’s Pizza Pasta & Grill 5605 W. Lovers Ln. 214-353-0509 Mimi’s Pizzeria 6807 W. N.W. Hwy. 972-215-7290 My Family’s Pizza 10720 Preston Rd,#1014 214-363-6122 Olivella’s 3406 McFarlin Blvd. 214-528-7070 Penne Pomodoro 6815 Snider Plaza 214-373-9911

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

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

4514 Travis, #132 214-707-3848

LATIN AMERICAN Gloria’s 3223 Lemmon Ave. 214-303-1166 Zaguan Latin Cafe 2604 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-219-8393 MEALS TO GO – CATERING The Festive Kitchen – Snider Plaza 3404 Rosedale Ave. 214-520-6888 Short Stop – Food To Go 6025 Royal Ln., #101 214-265-8828 6918 Snider Plaza 214-360-0311 MEDITERRANEAN Baboush 3636 McKinney, #160 214-559-0707 Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill 3001 Knox St., #110 214-528-1800 Zoe’s Kitchen 6025 Royal Ln., #104 469-341-0123 MEXICAN & TEX-MEX Bandito’s Tex-Mex Cantina 6615 Snider Plaza 214-750-6100 Campuzano Mexican Food 2618 Oak Lawn 214-526-0100

Chipotle Mexican Grill 2705 McKinney Ave. 214-871-3100 4502 McKinney Ave. 214-302-2500 Digg’s Taco Shop 6309 Hillcrest Ave. 214-520-0155 E Bar Tex Mex 1901 N. Haskell, #120. 214-824-3227 El Fenix 5622 Lemmon Ave. 214-521-5166 6811 W. NW Hwy. 214-363-5279 Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 4740 W. Mockingbird 214-352-8226 Manny’s Uptown Tex-Mex 3521 Oak Grove Ave. 214-252-1616 Mario’s Mexican & Salvadorian Rest.

5404 Lemmon Ave. 214-599-9744 Mattito’s – Centrum 3102 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-526-8181 Meso Maya 11909 Preston, #1426 469-726-4390 Mi Camino Restaurante 3830 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-888-0055 Ojeda’s Mexican Restaurant 4617 Maple Ave. 214-528-8383 Qdoba Mexican Grill 5600 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-2277 Rafa’s Café Mexicano 5617 W. Lovers Ln. 214-357-2080 Taco Diner 3699 McKinney, #307 214-521-3669 Torchy’s Tacos 5921 Forest Ln. 972-720-9200 Urban Taco 3411 McKinney Ave. 214-922-7080 MIDDLE EASTERN Food From Galilee 6710 Snider Plaza 214-750-0330 MOROCCAN

This is half of Our Favorite Restaurants.

See the full list at our website: KatyTrailWeekly.com

Souk 3011 Gulden Ln, #114 469-458-2233

St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin 2730 Commerce St. 214-698-1511

Vertskebap 7949 Walnut Hill Ln. 469-726-2855

NATURAL–GLUTEN-FREE –ORGANIC Company Cafe 3136 Routh St. 214-468-8721 Kozy 4483 McKinney Ave. 214-219-5044 Southpaw’s Organic Cafe 3227 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0100 6009 Berkshire Ln. 214-987-0351

SPANISH Café Madrid 4501 Travis St. 214-528-1731

VEGETARIAN Cosmic Cafe 2912 Oak Lawn 214-521-6157

SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT Christie’s Sports Bar & Grill 2811 McKinney, #22 214-954-1511 Liquid Zoo Sports Bar & Grille 3851 Cedar Springs 214-221-3004 Milo Butterfingers 5645 SMU Blvd.

214-368-9212

VIETNAMESE Miss Chi 6030 Luther Ln, #130 214-692-1000 Pho Crimson 3000 Blackburn, #140c 469-547-5443 Pho Envy Vietnamese Bistro 8611 Hillcrest, #190 214-987-1468

NEW AMERICAN City Café 5757 W. Lovers Ln. 214-351-3367 Luck 3011 Gulden Ln, #112 469-250-0679 Natalie’s Restaurant 5940 Royal Ln. 214-739-0362 NHS Bar & Grill 10720 Preston Rd. 214-368-1101 SEAFOOD Amberjax Fish Market Grille 3011 Gulden Ln., #107 469-513-9088 Dive-Dallas Coastal Cuisine 3404 Rankin St. 214-891-1700 Half Shells Oyster Bar & Grill 6617 Snider Plaza 214-691-8164 Hook, Line & Sinker 3103 Lemmon Ave. 214-965-0707 Lovers Seafood and Market 5200 W. Lovers Ln. 214-351-6363 Rockfish Seafood Grill 5331 E. Mockingbird 214-823-8444 11661 Preston Rd, #153 214-363-7722 Shell Shack Uptown 2916 McKinney Ave. 877-434-1411

STEAKS Dee Lincoln Steak & Burger Bar 2626 Howell St. 214-754-4949 Dunston’s Steak House 5423 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-8320 THAI Best Thai 5959 Royal Ln., #540 214-373-8113 CrushCraft Thai Street Eats 2800 Routh St., #150 972-677-7038 Malai Kitchen – Thai & Vietnamese 3699 McKinney, #319 972-591-3387 Naga Thai Kitchen & Bar 665 High Market St. 214-953-0023 Sabaidee Lao & Thai Street Food 5200 Lemmon, #100. 214-520-6868 Saucy’s Thai Pho 5944 Royal Ln. 214-378-8424 TURKISH Café Istanbul 5450 W. Lovers, #222 214-902-0919

WINE BAR Dream Cafe 2800 Routh St., #170. 214-954-0486 Two Corks & a Bottle – Quadrangle 2800 Routh St., #140 214-871-9463 YOGURT, SMOOTHIES & JUICES The Gem 5915 Forest Ln, #360 214-792-9928 I Heart Yogurt 5450 W. Lovers, #143 6305 Hillcrest Ave. Nekter Juice Bar 6712 Snider Plaza 469-418-4029 Smoothie Factory 2817 Howell, #210 214-954-0900 Smoothie King 6061 Forest Ln. 972-404-1852 Tropical Smoothie Cafe 4560 W. Mockingbird 214-351-7037

LOVE ON THE TRAIL

Comparing healthy and unhealthy relationships

By Donna Arp Weitzman

your relationship. Responses similar to, "What are you talking about? I never did that. You're the one who's overreThings aren’t always black and white acting,” are unacceptable. This kind of in a relationship. There’s a lot of givemanipulation (lying to make someone and-take, compromise, learning curves doubt their own perceptions) is called and mistakes made and none of this is gaslighting, and it is a particularly vile easy. Loving someone helps you develform of abuse. op and improve as it highlights some A good relationship is push-andweaknesses we may have and need to pull.

Meaning, some days one partner Donna Arp Weitzman work on. Acknowledging those things supports the other, whether it’s finanabout ourselves can be positive and lead cially, emotionally or maybe even physito incredible character growth, but it must happen in cally, and other days, vice versa. A constant back-anda healthy way. forth flow of support without begrudging each other There are times, however, when all we see are our when you need that support is key. weaknesses, and in turn, we are made to feel shame Your goal should be finding someone who loves for them. When love blinds us from knowing when you for who you are, without them trying to change our weaknesses (maybe they aren’t even weaknesses) you. Let me clarify. You can change and evolve if are being exploited and used against us, that’s when you’re dating someone, improving yourself in a things become unhealthy. In fact, that’s when we healthy way while being supported by your partner. should know it isn’t really love.

This could come in the form of motivating a partA healthy and light relationship is built on one ner to lose weight in a healthy way or starting back very important thing: communication. When a to school like they’ve always talked about. It’s when person feels like they can’t communicate or they’re someone tries to change who you are on a basic level afraid to say certain things to their partner, something that something is wrong. That is, because this means is happening either internally or in the relationship. they don’t find you acceptable otherwise. For example, It’s okay to feel nervous or embarrassed to say certain if you’re an introvert, and your partner gets mad at things, but once you do, it’s important that you’re met you for not wanting to go out every weekend, that’s with encouragement to always express your feelings. being a bad partner.

If you’re met with hostility or are berated, something Lastly, not having aligned goals in life will make is definitely wrong. for a bad relationship. There are big ones, such as Feeling as though you have to hide anything from children, marriage, money and lifestyle, that people your partner is bad, and the reasons why you feel that never discuss because there's a narrative often pushed way need to be looked at. I’ve known people who have that "true love can overcome anything." However, love been afraid to even eat certain things in front of their is when you can stick through thick and thin, and you partners for fear that they will receive harsh words do often need to be on similar life paths in order to do about how terrible their diet is, with other insults that. By the way, there’s nothing wrong with that. mixed in. This cannot happen; it’s bullying. Why So, if you aren’t fully happy in your current would anyone bully someone they love? Similarly, if relationship; you feel like you aren’t quite yourself you bring up problems and your partner immediwhen you’re with them; or you feel as though you’re ately dismisses them, shuts them down and becomes “walking on eggshells,” take a look at your relationdefensive, it’s bad news. It means they don’t value ship. It might be time to either consider counseling or your feelings. Responses like, “I don't know why you move on. Or, perhaps, things are going very well and always have to complain" or "You're making me feel you’re both truly and authentically happy. I hope for terrible; I guess I shouldn't even be dating you," are the latter. not acceptable responses to legitimate relationship discussions.

A former mayor and businesswoman, Donna Arp A good partner doesn’t manipulate and twist Weitzman was a later-dater before marrying Herb your words. If they turn an argument around on you Weitzman in 2012. She is the author of Cinderella has and make you feel like your feelings are unreasonCellulite and Sex and the Siren, both best selling books able or even “crazy,” seriously consider the future of available on Amazon. donnajarp@gmail.com

SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE

THE DALLAS INSTITUTE

Focus on Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children The Dallas Institute at 2719 Routh St. will hold its one-of-a-kind event “Classics at Cour Regard,” this time focusing on Sir Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children on Friday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m.

The event embodies the artistic impact of this classic tale through entertainment, music, food and specialty cocktails. The evening celebrates the spirit of the novel, its characters and the rich Indian culture.

Dallas Institute Fellow and Rushdie expert Dr. Jaina Sanga will join executive director Larry Allums to introduce the novel, a dramatic reading of an excerpt from Midnight’s Children will be performed by Blake Hackler under the direction of Katherine Owens, artistic director of Undermain Theatre. Dr. Amie Maciszewski

will play sitar and Shantanu Bhattacharya will play the tabla. The evening will end with dancing by Iffat Hasan of Milaana Dance Academy.

Sir Salman Rushdie is a British Indian author. His novel Midnight's Children follows the life of the main character Saleem Sinai who was born at the exact moment when India became an independent country in 1947. This moment in time seemingly gives him telepathic powers.

The magical novel is loosely based on the events shaping India during its partition and independence.

MEDIUM The event is $60 and includes live entertainment, dramatic readings, drinks and more. Reservations can be made through dallasinstitute.org or by phone at 214-871-2440.

— Rachel Savant

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This Sunday, April 22

APRIL 20 - 26, 2018

Spring open house tour

HUNDREDS of exceptional homes...including your next one.

LAKE HIGHLANDS/LAKEWOOD/E. DALLAS

OPEN 11:00-1:00 6327 Velasco Ave .................................................$759,000 OPEN 12:00-2:00 8535 Groveland Dr .........................................$1,187,000 6118 Belmont Ave ...............................................$935,000 5924 McCommas Blvd .......................................$575,000 5820 Bryan Pk #50 .............................................$392,000 OPEN 1:00-3:00 5731 Swiss Ave .................................................$1,275,000 5419 Bonita Ave ...............................................$1,099,000 1806 Tucker St .....................................................$924,900 9834 Broken Bow Rd .........................................$485,000 525 Parkhurst Dr ................................................$415,000 OPEN 2:00-4:00 7510 Hundley Blvd..............................................$550,000 5603 Matalee Ave ................................................$529,000 4727 Capitol Ave .................................................$449,000 10420 Longmeadow Dr.....................................$395,000 OPEN 3:00-5:00 6833 Bob O Link Dr .......................................$1,589,000 6254 Anita St ....................................................$1,249,000 5630 Monticello Ave ...........................................$735,000 6223 Monticello Ave ...........................................$517,500 9923 Knoll Krest Dr ..........................................$365,000 OPEN 3:30-5:00 6676 Lakewood Blvd .......................................$2,699,000

OAK LAWN/TURTLE CREEK/UPTOWN

OPEN 12:00-2:00 2025 Woodall Rodgers Fr #51 ...............................$2,795,000 OPEN 1:00-3:00 1999 McKinney Ave #404 .................................... $980,000 2200 Victory Ave #806.......................................$500,000 3310 Fairmount St #16B ...................................$448,900 OPEN 2:00-4:00 4678 Christopher Pl .......................................$1,795,000 3610 Edgewater St ...........................................$1,295,000 2441 Worthington St ..........................................$875,000 OPEN 3:00-5:00 2300 Wolf St #19CD .......................................$4,500,000 2707 State St .....................................................$2,850,000 3525 Turtle Creek Bl #7AB.............................................$1,799,000 4111 Buena Vista St ............................................$899,000

PARK CITIES AND VICINITY

OPEN 12:00-2:00 4401 Lorraine Ave............................................$5,795,000 3636 University Blvd .......................................$3,990,000 7214 Marquette St ...........................................$1,995,000 4048 Purdue Ave .............................................$1,595,000 7826 Southwestern Blvd ..............................................$1,149,000 5718 Greenbrier Dr ...........................................$949,000 4081 Amherst Ave...............................................$826,420 OPEN 1:00-3:00 3710 Armstrong Ave ........................................$4,750,000 3516 Dartmouth Ave ......................................$3,350,000 4433 Bordeaux Ave .........................................$3,250,000 6809 Golf Dr.....................................................$3,250,000 5626 Greenbrier Dr ........................................$2,895,000 5022 Shadywood Ln ........................................$2,750,000 5749 Redwood Ln............................................$2,699,000 5601 Greenbrier Dr ........................................$2,695,000 3921 Southwestern Blvd ................................$2,395,000 5611 Stanford Ave ............................................$2,299,000 4524 Edmondson Ave......................................$2,195,000 3608 Harvard Ave ............................................$2,149,000 3409 Dartmouth Ave ......................................$2,095,000 5646 W Hanover Ave ......................................$1,895,000 5003 Horseshoe Tr ..........................................$1,849,000 8620 Chadbourne Rd ....................................$1,849,000 6307 Preston Parkway .....................................$1,695,000 3637 Binkley Ave ..............................................$1,450,000 7518 Colgate Ave .............................................$1,420,000 3437 Haynie Ave ...............................................$1,150,000 5623 W Amherst Ave ......................................$1,099,000 3515 Normandy Ave #5....................................... $1,050,000 3605 Granada Ave ............................................$1,049,000 3692 Asbury St ....................................................$869,000 8612 Glencrest Ln ..............................................$849,950 4500 Roland Ave #401 .......................................$849,000 4500 Roland Ave #703 .......................................$825,000 4121 Grassmere Ln #2 ......................................$775,000 4121 Grassmere Ln #3 ......................................$765,000 8709 Labron Ave .................................................$735,000 7700 Eastern Ave #302 ......................................$709,000 3616 Granada Ave ...............................................$656,000 OPEN 2:00-4:00 3837 Stratford Ave ...........................................$4,495,000 3612 Amherst Ave............................................$4,495,000 3809 Caruth Blvd .............................................$3,299,000 3109 Amherst Ave............................................$2,859,000 4113 Windsor Pkwy .......................................$2,825,000 4344 Beverly Dr ...............................................$2,699,000 4417 Southern Ave ..........................................$1,995,000 8306 Inwood Rd ...............................................$1,895,000 3525 Wentwood Dr ........................................$1,575,000 4109 Colgate Ave .............................................$1,499,000 4329 Shenandoah St ........................................$1,499,000 4109 Colgate Ave ............................................$1,499,000 4328 Caruth Blvd ............................................$1,400,000 4647 S Versailles Ave ........................................$1,374,000 4536 N Versailles Ave ......................................$1,290,000 5309 Wenonah Dr ..............................................$925,000 4100 Emerson Ave #6 ........................................$630,000 9115 Chapel Valley Rd ........................................$426,900 OPEN 3:00-5:00 5131 Shadywood Ln ........................................$6,995,000 4415 Lorraine Ave............................................$5,995,000 4001 Normandy Ave .......................................$3,545,000 4312 Lorraine Ave............................................$3,150,000 3737 Normandy Ave .......................................$3,100,000 4229 San Carlos St ..........................................$1,665,000 3141 Hanover St ..............................................$1,599,000 5115 W Hanover Ave ......................................$1,399,000 7819 Marquette St ..........................................$1,299,000 3621 Mockingbird Ln.......................................$1,179,000 5750 Stonegate Rd..............................................$975,000 7427 Inwood Rd ..................................................$695,000 7700 Eastern Ave #702 ......................................$559,000

PRESTON HOLLOW AND VICINITY

OPEN 1:00-2:30 12139 Edgestone Rd...........................................$1,100,000 OPEN 1:00-3:00 10200 Hollow Way Rd ....................................$3,950,000 5934 Walnut Hill Ln .........................................$3,750,000 6035 Mimosa Ln ...............................................$2,189,500 5315 Royal Ln ...................................................$1,595,000 6533 Woodland Dr ..........................................$1,399,000 6804 Chevy Chase Av ....................................$1,349,000 7015 Midbury Dr ...............................................$850,000 OPEN 2:00-4:00 6123 Norway Rd ..............................................$3,099,000 6023 Lupton Dr ..............................................$2,595,000 7350 Mimosa Ln ...............................................$2,149,000 6202 Lakehurst Ave .........................................$1,795,000 5327 Del Roy Dr ............................................$1,550,000 5410 Pebblebrook Dr .....................................$1,450,000 7 Castlecreek Ct .................................................$979,000 4325 Willow Ln ...................................................$765,000 8616 Turtle Creek Blvd #211 .............................. $407,500 OPEN 2:00-5:00 6326 Lake Hurst Avenue ............................$2,650,000 OPEN 3:00-5:00 6535 Park Ln .....................................................$1,849,000 6408 Pemberton Dr ........................................$1,470,000 5834 Waggoner Dr ..........................................$1,399,000 6831 Lakehurst Ave .........................................$1,250,000 5432 Springmeadow Dr ....................................$1,095,000 5440 Pebblebrook Dr .....................................$1,050,000 4308 Glenaire Dr ................................................$725,000 OPEN 3:30-5:30 7706 Yamini Dr .................................................$1,450,000

NORTHWEST DALLAS

OPEN 12:00-2:00 3939 Cortez Dr ..................................................$899,000 OPEN 1:00-3:00 3563 Merrell Rd ..................................................$409,000 OPEN 2:00-4:00 3846 Lively Cir..................................................$1,145,000 3908 Regent Cir ..................................................$975,000 3967 Cortez Dr ..................................................$459,500 4051 Park Ln ........................................................$379,000

NORTH DALLAS AND VICINITY

OPEN 12:00-2:00 66 Braewood Pl ................................................$3,790,000 5928 Club Oaks Dr .........................................$1,150,000 OPEN 1:00-3:00 7008 Spring Valley Rd .........................................$699,000 16623 Dundrennan Ln ......................................$530,000 OPEN 2:00-4:00 5807 Still Forest Dr ...........................................$599,900 OPEN 3:00-5:00 7602 Burns Run ...................................................$650,000

KESSLER PARK/OAK CLIFF

OPEN 1:00-3:00 731 Rainbow Dr ..................................................$950,000 1123 Ballard Ave ..................................................$349,900 OPEN 3:00-5:00 1745 Timbergrove Cir........................................$799,000

IRVING/LAS COLINAS

OPEN 11:00-1:00 3355 Garrett Dr..................................................$439,200 330 E Las Colinas Blvd #1408 ..........................$390,000 330 E Las Colinas Bl #1018 ..............................$225,000 OPEN 1:00-3:00 4412 Windsor Ridge Dr ....................................... $1,999,000 2035 Boxwood Dr ..............................................$679,000 101 Decker Ct #302 ..........................................$519,000 OPEN 2:00-4:00 101 Decker Ct #401 ..........................................$579,000

PLANO

OPEN 2:00-4:00 3817 Manchester Cir .........................................$539,900 OPEN 3:00-5:00 6421 Brandon Ct ................................................$795,000

FRISCO

OPEN 1:00-3:00 6401 Star Trail Dr ..............................................$899,000 OPEN 2:00-4:00 4353 Cedar Bluff Ln ........................................$1,425,000 1522 Hilton Head Ln.......................................$1,225,000 12262 Winding Hollow Ln...........................................$1,135,000 11752 Mirage Ln..................................................$699,900 6060 Van Horn Ln ...............................................$624,900 14518 Alstone Dr ..............................................$474,950 3489 Jefferson Dr................................................$399,900

ALLEN

OPEN 2:00-4:00 503 Woodlake Dr.............................................$1,850,000 1613 Gladewater Dr .......................................$1,249,000

MCKINNEY

OPEN 2:00-4:00 5800 Settlement Way ......................................$1,299,000 5728 Settlement Way .........................................$829,000 7100 Ripley St ......................................................$575,000 2903 Post Oak Ln, McKinney............................. $253,000

PROSPER/CELINA

OPEN 2:00-4:00 631 Sundance Ct ..............................................$2,500,000

URBAN FORT WORTH

OPEN 1:00-3:00 3333 Darcy St #2108 ........................................ $269,900

CENTRAL FORT WORTH AND TCU

OPEN 1:00-3:00 1933 Berkeley Pl................................................. $899,000 3208 Lamesa Pl ................................................... $699,000 3719 S Hills Ave .................................................. $569,900 OPEN 1:00-4:00 3600 Briarhaven Rd ...................................... $1,100,000 OPEN 2:00-4:00 3809 Trails Edge Rd............................................ $895,000 2145 Fountain Square Dr........................................ $475,000 1500 Fairmount Ave .......................................... $459,000 3604 Hilltop Rd .................................................. $412,000 4308 Westlake Dr ............................................ $340,000

WEST FORT WORTH

OPEN 1:00-3:00 10820 Hawkins Home Blvd ...........................................$526,000 421 Inwood St..................................................... $344,900 4541 Knoll Ridge Dr ......................................... $319,500 OPEN 1:00-4:00 4632 Marbella Cir .............................................. $575,000 OPEN 2:00-4:00 4924 Corriente Ln .......................................... $1,675,000 8909 Ladera Ct ................................................ $1,599,000

SOUTHWEST FORT WORTH

OPEN 1:00-3:00 4767 Overton Woods Dr ................................ $1,099,000 4950 Westbriar Dr............................................. $879,000 17 Windward Rd ................................................ $474,900 OPEN 1:00-4:00 3600 Briarhaven Rd ........................................ $1,100,000

WESTSIDE FORT WORTH

OPEN 11:00-1:00 5629 Collinwood Ave ........................................ $519,000 4317 Pershing Ave .............................................. $457,000 OPEN 12:00-2:00 3924 Birchman Ave ............................................ $339,900 OPEN 1:00-3:00 5009 Bryce Ave................................................ $1,695,000 4836 Bryce Ave................................................... $769,500 4101 Clayton Road E ........................................ $749,000 6216 Greenway Rd ............................................ $590,000 6432 Camp Bowie Blvd .................................... $499,000 4828 Bryce Ave................................................... $499,000 712 Arch Adams Ln ............................................ $469,900 4113 Locke Ave .................................................. $365,000 2016 Clover Ln ................................................... $359,000

BR IGGS F RE E MA N .C O M

OPEN 1:00-4:00 628 Deloache St ........................................... $1,150,000 OPEN 2:00-4:00 4133 Idlewild Dr ............................................. $1,200,000 6141 Locke Ave .................................................. $995,000 106 Virginia Pl ...................................................... $995,000 6640 Fairway Dr ................................................. $599,000 2212 Carleton Ave ............................................. $499,000 6336 Inca Rd ....................................................... $399,000 4432 Mike Ln .................................................... $385,000

NORTH FORT WORTH

OPEN 2:00-4:00 3825 Weatherstone Dr ..................................... $290,000

MIRA VISTA AREA

OPEN 11:00-1:00 6817 Saint Andrews Ct .................................. $1,495,000 OPEN 2:00-4:00 6528 Turnberry Dr............................................. $949,000 6604 Pine Valley Pl.............................................. $925,000

EAGLE MOUNTAIN LAKE

OPEN 1:00-3:00 8853 Random Rd ............................................... $850,000 8145 Eagle Mountain Cir .................................. $715,000

PARKER COUNTY

OPEN 1:00-3:00 1595 Crouse Ln, Aledo ................................. $1,495,000 422 Prairie Run, Aledo ...................................... $449,900 918 Thistle Hill Tr, Weatherford ...........................$379,900

SOUTHLAKE AREA

OPEN 2:00-4:00 3605 Iron Mountain Ranch Ct................................ $1,600,000 1553 Meeting St............................................... $1,499,000 705 Silver Spur Ct ........................................... $1,195,000 1917 Big Bend Co .............................................. $899,000

COLLEYVILLE

OPEN 2:00-4:00 3008 Edgewood Ln .......................................... $899,900 409 Eventide Way ............................................ $769,000

KELLER AREA

OPEN 2:00-4:00 601 Burnet Dr .................................................... $620,000 1004 Westover Tr ............................................... $569,900

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS

OPEN 1:00-3:00 8729 Monticello Mews .................................. $559,900 OPEN 2:00-4:00 6805 Hickory Hollow Ln ............................... $249,900

FLOWER MOUND

OPEN 3:00-5:00 2800 Lakeside Pkwy #1103 ............................. $3,137,500 2800 Lakeside Pkwy #705............................. $1,685,498 2800 Lakeside Pkwy #804............................. $1,403,460

BALLPARK AREA

OPEN 11:00-1:00 1721 Nueces Tr................................................... $269,000

GRAPEVINE AREA

OPEN 2:00-4:00 4711 Taylor Ln..................................................... $499,900

JOHNSON COUNTY

OPEN 12:00-2:00 1001 Red Cedar Way ........................................ $299,900 OPEN 2:00-4:00 3110 S Nolan River Rd ..................................... $480,000

HOOD COUNTY

OPEN 1:00-3:00 7100 Matlock Rd ............................................. $1,475,000 1102 Cliff Swallow Dr ....................................... $359,900

WATERCHASE AT CREEK RUN

OPEN 1:00-4:00 8861 Creek Run # A ......................................... $334,000 8861 Creek Run # B ......................................... $354,000 8861 Creek Run # C......................................... $304,000 8861 Creek Run # D ........................................ $309,000

OTHER AREAS

OPEN 12:00-2:00 624 Rustic Ridge Dr, Heath.................................$2,390,000 OPEN 1:00-3:00 15 Willow Creek Pl, Richardson ........................... $604,999 311 E Kilpatrick, Mineola ...................................$450,000 OPEN 2:00-4:00 205 Rush Creek Dr, Heath............................................ $1,290,000 2309 Lafayette Dr, Heath........................................ $750,000 2813 Forest Grove Dr, Richardson ................................$479,000 OPEN 3:00-5:00 4330 Powers Branch Dr, Midlothian............................$754,990 1502 Carroll, Garland .......................................$189,000