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What do we know about HP Families PAC?

Mystery unsolved, but Chris Murzin’s legacy lives on

No pigs involved with this transplant breakthrough

News ......................................... 4

Business .................................. 28

Weddings................................. 42

Crime ......................................... 8

Sports ...................................... 32

Living........................................ 43

Community .............................. 10

Schools .................................... 35

Obituary.................................... 44

Real Estate Quarterly............... 20

Society .................................... 38

Classifieds ............................... 47

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fter months of legal maneuvering, the structures in the southeast corner of Snider Plaza are down.

The previous structures there were built in 1941 and 1947. Former longtime tenants Lane Florist moved near Nekter Juice Bar, Logos bookstore near Gemma Collection, Arman Jewelry near The Toy Store, and the tailor near Food From Galilee.

In early October, Dallas County District Court Judge Aiesha Redmond granted a temporary restraining order, putting the issuance of permits for the redevelopment of the southeast corner — where Peggy Sue BBQ used to be – on hold. The Snider Plaza Alliance, a neighborhood group opposed to the potential impact of the development on parking and traffic in Snider Plaza, had requested the delay.

Universit y Park communications and marketing director Steve Mace said the city could finally issue a building permit on Jan. 10, and demolition began the same day. ​​Developer Jim Strode’s plan for the site

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calls for taking down the existing structures to make way for a new three-story building to house retail, restaurant, and office space. The plan also calls for a two-level underground parking garage with 48 spaces accessed from Daniel Avenue.

We’ve followed the project from the passage of a plan at the planning and zoning commission in July of 2021 through the legal maneuverings that followed the city council approving Strode’s plan for the site in September of 2021. Watch for updates on the progress of the project at peoplenewspapers.com.

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News

Dallas County Judge Race BILLY CLARK

CLAY JENKINS

EDWIN FLORES

Early voting: February 14-25

Primary is March 1 General Election is Nov. 8

THE MARCH TO NOVEMBER

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(COURTESY PHOTOS, ILLUSTRATION: MELANIE THORNTON)

Democratic incumbents face challengers in some races

Two Republicans ready to face off against Jenkins

By Bethany Erickson

By Bethany Erickson

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Before Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins can face a Republican challenger, he’ll need to take on attorney Billy Clark in the Democratic primary on March 1.

Jenkins announced in November that he would run for a fourth term.

“I am filing for re-election because there is still a lot of work that needs to be accomplished in Dallas County,” he said. “From fighting back against COVID-19 to making sure our children have access to quality education and health care, I am ready to continue this fight alongside the people of Dallas County.

Clark, an attorney from Cedar Hill, has more than 20 years of military experience.

Before starting his legal career, Clark was a teacher at Klein Forest High School in Houston. He was the senior aerospace science instructor for the Junior Air Force ROTC program. After Hurricane Harvey, Clark returned to Dallas County.

He said he’s running because he feels that he could be more proactive than his opponent — and a prime example of his frustration is the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

“The initial vaccine rollout was mass chaos,” he said in a Facebook post. “Frustration and confusion created doubt in our county

government’s ability to manage the process.”

But the county judge race isn’t the only one that will be busy. Four Democrats will face off to see who will face GOP incumbent Dallas County Commissioner JJ Koch, whose district includes much of Preston Hollow and the Park Cities: Tom Ervin, Michelle Faulkner, Philip Kingston, and Andrew Sommerman.

Democratic incumbent State Sen. Nathan Johnson didn’t draw a primary challenger. Still, Elizabeth Ginsberg or Freda Heald are on the ballot for the Democratic primary for State Representative District 108 (held by Republican Morgan Meyer).

Democrats Charlie Gearing, Alexandra Guio, Chris Leal, Kendall Scudder, and former Rep. John Bryant have all thrown their hats in the ring to replace outgoing State Rep. John Turner, who represents District 114.

Other Democratic primary races include:

County Treasurer: Pauline Medrano District Clerk: Amye Thompson Hollins, Felicia Pitre County Clerk: Ann Cruz, Marcus Turner Jr., John Warren State Rep. District 103: Rafael Anchia State Board of Education, District 12: Alex Cornwallis, Roberto Velasco

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Two will face off in the Republican primary for Dallas County Judge, and both Edwin Flores and Lauren Davis feel they bring something different to the job — something the county needs.

Flores has served two stints on the Dallas ISD school board, from 2005 to 2012 and from 2015 until now. Gov. Greg Abbott recently appointed him to the Texas School Safety Center Board of Directors.

Flores is an attorney and also has a doctorate in molecular immunology.

“The vision Edwin Flores has for Dallas County is similar to the vision he had when he first ran for school board – to provide strong common-sense leadership in order to transform the way Dallas County operates,” Flores’ campaign website said, adding that he was “appalled” at how politicized the pandemic has become.

“They (politicians) have tried to polarize communities between the masked versus the unmasked and the vaccinated versus the unvaccinated,” the campaign said. “As county judge, Edwin will restore individual liberty, focus on growing our economy, and work to enhance services to Dallas neighborhoods and businesses.”

Davis, the chief culture officer and

co-founder of the men’s grooming company The Gents Place, insisted the Dallas County Judge doesn’t need to be a lawyer.

“The official position is the top administrator and ‘CEO of Dallas County,’” she wrote. “I’ll bring good judgment back to this position, the same way I’ve done as a mother, successful business owner, and proven community leader over the last 15+ years.”

Dallas County commissioner JJ Koch, whose district includes much of Preston Hollow and the Park Cities, won’t face a challenger in the Republican primary, and former Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson will try to regain her old job and is the sole contender in the GOP primary for that seat.

Democratic incumbent State Sen. Nathan Johnson and his Republican challenger Brandon Copeland can start campaigning for the general election pretty much immediately, as neither drew primary challengers.

GOP incumbent State Rep. Morgan Meyer (D-108) and District 114 candidate Mark Hadju didn’t draw challengers for their primary races, either.

Other Republican primary races: County Treasurer: Shelly Akerly State Board of Education, District 12 (GOP): Pam Little

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The HP Families PAC describes itself in advertisements as “a group of parents and community members speaking up for academic excellence in HPISD.” (PHOTO: HPISD, ILLUSTRATION: MELANIE THORNTON)

What We Know About the HP Families PAC

By Rachel Snyder

rachel.snyder@peoplenewspapers.com

Park Cities residents have reported receiving mailers from the HP Families political action committee (PAC).

In advertisements, PAC supporters describe themselves as “a group of parents and community members speaking up for academic excellence in HPISD.” However, some Park Cities residents still have questions about who’s involved with the PAC and what its supporters’ goals are.

One reader, a recipient of a mailer, reached out to People Newspapers, where the PAC advertised in the December issue of Park Cities People, with questions.

Here’s what we know about the PAC so far: • The PAC was started in July of 2021 and listed Nathan Petty as its treasurer, according to records filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. People Newspapers has been unable to reach Petty for comment.

• The PAC’s website was created Nov. 2, 2021, using the Arizona-based Internet domain registrar and web-hosting company GoDaddy, an ICANN search revealed. Also, Domains By Proxy was used to mask information about who registered it.

• The website also features a ‘tipline’ for respondents to help the group “​​shine a light on deficiencies within HPISD’s curriculum, management, or other areas that need attention.”

• HP Families on their website and in the mailers particularly decried Dallas ISD schools like the School for the Talented and

Gifted in Pleasant Grove ranking higher than HPISD schools in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of public elementary and middle schools. Last year was the magazine’s first time to publish elementary and middle schools rankings, with scoring based primarily on students’ performance on mathematics and reading/language arts state assessments. The U.S. Department of Education-sourced data was from the 2018-2019 academic year and preceded the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact.

• Highland Park ISD responded to some of the claims made in HP Families PAC mailers, online, and during public comments at HPISD board of trustees meetings about the U.S. News and World Report rankings. “For each state, schools were assessed on their shares of students who were proficient or above proficient in their mathematics and reading/language arts state assessments. Half the formula was the results themselves; the other half was the results in the context of socioeconomic demographics,” according to an explanation of the methodology from the U.S. News and World Report rankings shared in a post on HPISD’s website.

“While some of the ratings ranked some HP schools very favorably — and in some cases less so, HPISD approaches these with caution for many reasons,” the post on HPISD’s website continues. Half the formula was the results themselves; the other half was the results in the context of socioeconomic demographics,” according to an explanation of U.S. News and World Report methodology shared in a post on HPISD’s website.

While some of the ratings ranked some HP schools very favorably — and in some cases less so, HPISD approaches these with caution for many reasons.

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Crime Reports Dec. 7 – Jan. 8

Dec. 7 Reported at 9:43 a.m.: easy pickings. An unlocked door helped a burglar get into a yogurt shop in the 6300 block of Hillcrest Avenue and take a total of $2,563.

Dec. 9 Reported at 10:07 a.m.: a smash and grab. A rogue broke the window of a Kia Sportage parked in the 4300 block of Overhill Drive and grabbed a bag containing $1,060, a checkbook and deposit slips, several cashier’s

Dec. 21 Reported at 12:35 p.m.: Montgomery Ward is still in the catalog business.

Who knew? A fraudster, who opened a Montgomery Ward credit card using the information of a man from the 3800 block of Lovers Lane.

Dec. 27 Reported at 11:28 a.m.: An intruder took a gun safe, a $5,000

Jan. 8 A reckless driver rear-ended a Toyota Camry while stopped at the intersection of Preston Road and Armstrong Parkway and drove over a curb to turn and continue onto Armstrong Parkway around 8:44 p.m.

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Jan. 5 Burglars got into Gemma Collection and Logos Bookstore in Snider Plaza and took $105 in cash and $4,650 worth of jewelry at 5:40 a.m.

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Jan. 3 Reported at 2:24 p.m.: How easy was it for an intruder to get into a home in the 3500 block of Harvard Avenue and take a $1,300 Dewalt pressure washer and a $1,300 Graco airless spray gun? Gates were unlocked.

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Dec. 15 A Ford taillights roundup? Stolen before 7:21 a.m. and 8:06 a.m. in the 4500 block of Belfort Place, those from a F150 and F350. Stolen before 7:35 a.m., 7:52 a.m., and 8:04 a.m. in the 4400 and 4500 blocks of Arcady Avenue, those from a F250 and three F150s.

Dec. 30 A robber used a gun to take various tools including a Dewalt drill, skillsaw, and more from a man in the 2800 block of Milton Avenue at 1:57 p.m.

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Dec. 14 How easy was it for a thief to take a duffel bag containing Highland Park ISD soccer equipment from inside a Nissan Rogue in the 4200 block of San Carlos Drive before 7:30 a.m.? The vehicle was left unlocked.

Dec. 29 A shoplifter hid a Dr. Barbara Sturm serum from Bluemercury in Highland Park Village in a mask before slipping it into his bag and leaving the store around 1:35 p.m.

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Dec. 13 A thief drove away with GMC Sierra parked in the 4300 block of Macarthur Avenue and with it a pair of $300 Prada sunglasses, a $100 hunting spotlight, eight vests, and two firearms at 1:37 p.m.

Omega Seamaster watch, and two rings from a home in the 4400 block of Southwestern Boulevard.

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A bold burglar smashed a window of a Ford F250 parked right in front of Highland Park Town Hall on Drexel Drive and grabbed $2,500 from inside before 10:59 a.m. Dec. 20.

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SKULDUGGERY of the MONTH: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION?

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Property crimes include burglaries, thefts, and vehicle thefts. Violent crimes include assaults and robberies. (SOURCES: HIGHLAND PARK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, UNIVERSITY PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT, ILLUSTRATION: MELANIE THORNTON)

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Community

“Leaping Lumberjacks”

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​ A s children, we learn to accept the stigma that identifies dance as a feminine and delicate art form. Author, wife, and mother Sarah MacElroy published her first children’s book to defy gender norms and racial stereotypes because anyone can dance. The daughter of Sandra and John Secor, of Highland Park, found writing the book to be a “cathartic experience” and utilized writing to cope with life’s difficulties and pursue her interests in the arts. Furthermore, MacElroy included her husband, a wounded veteran, and her oldest son in the illustrations drawn by childhood friend Terie Beth Dillard. The exciting story “introduces children to animals of the forest and their habitats” and spreads “a little cheer” for readers to appreciate.

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CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT: Chris and Christina Murzin and their children – Dutch, Jack, and Caroline – posed for a pandemic porch portrait in 2020. (PHOTO: ERIN SCHREYER). The family moved to University Park in 2006 and soon became community leaders, advocating for the needs of those with disabilities. Chris Murzin also ran for HPISD school board but did not win. (FILE PHOTOS)

LEGACY OF ADVOCACY CONTINUES Murzin friends, family work to create scholarship for people with disabilities

By Rachel Snyder

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hris Murzin’s friends and family are continuing his legacy of advocating for people with disabilities.

Murzin, 53, was found in his vehicle with a gunshot wound at westbound LBJ Freeway before the South Polk exit ramp at about 1 p.m. Feb. 11, 2021, police say.

He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police suspect a small silver SUV may have been involved.

Chris, a medical salesman, his wife, Christina, and their children – Caroline, Dutch, and Jack – moved to University Park in 2006. Chris quickly became known as a champion for people with special needs, including their son, Jack. Their efforts led to University Park’s first barrier-free playground in Coffee Park. For their efforts, the Murzin family and the city of University Park were awarded the child impact award at the annual A Child

Can Do All Things Luncheon in 2010.

U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, who represented the district now served by U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, also recognized Murzin as University Park’s Citizen of the Year in 2008.

Christina said a friend of Jack’s is helping to build upon that legacy by raising funds to start the Christopher Michael Murzin Endowed Scholarship Fund for Dallas Baptist University students with disabilities.

Since February of 2021, a Facebook page, help4chris, was set up, and billboards and flyers were put up around town through the fall of 2021 to raise awareness about the incident and encourage anyone with information to come forward.

“We’re still hopeful,” Christina said.

“We’re still trying to get the word out to see if anybody has heard anything or has seen anything.

These last 11 months have not been what I thought they would have been, so (we’re) making it through.”

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The Crime Stoppers reward for information that leads to an arrest and indictment in the case increased to $50,000 in April 2021.

• Contact homicide detective Tonya McDaniel at 469-261-6790 or tonya. mcdaniel@dallascityhall.com and refer to case #0253795-2021.

• Call Crime Stoppers at 214-373TIPS, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• For more information about the Christopher Michael Murzin Endowed Scholarship Fund

By Nellie Sciutto $15.95 nelliesblog.com We have heard it a million times before: “Fake it until you make it.” Nellie Sciutto, co-host of the Bubble Lounge podcast for other Park Cities moms, builds on that theme in her new book. The comedic, action-packed, and relatable story covers career highlights and challenges, ranging from an unprecedented encounter with the Boston mafia to an amusing rendezvous with an A-list producer. Her new podcast derived from the book takes on the same title. Sciutto began working as a petite model and actress at the age of 14 and moved out to Hollywood where she “had all kinds of experiences, most of them hilarious” and some “tear-jerky,” but learned many life lessons.

“See You There”

By Nishiki Sugawara-Beda $50 nishikibeda.com SMU assistant professor of art Nishiki Sugawara-Beda describes this book as her “highlight an oft-forgotten engagement in contemporary society — a deeper connection with one’s own spirit.” In it, the Japanese-American visual artist connects to culture, language, and spirituality practices and advocates for “cultural diversity” and “exchange.” The book showcases art pieces from 2012-2020, each eccentric.

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Ski-Tastic During the endless pandemic, my antsy and outdoorsy spouse has stored up more energy than a field of solar panels. So, post vaccinations and booster, he suggested a ski trip. As a skier, I am somewhere between awful and casual beMICHELE VALDEZ ginner.

Following an FBI-type search of our attic, I located the ski garb.

Surprisingly, my 10-year-old ski pants still fit. I now wear Spanx to ensure they zip, but they work.

With a ginormous duffle filled with gloves, helmets, parkas, and two pairs of Spanx, we headed to Colorado.

To break in my glide, we hit the Nordic track for cross-country skiing.

Though new to the sport, as 11% Norwegian (a nod to Ancestry. com), I figured I would be a natural.

I more than make up for what I lack in athletic ability with determination and overconfidence. A biathlon had to be on the horizon.

All I need is a rifle: Or is it a bow?

That day I slid across a golf course turned Nordic track. It was child’s play, except for the downhill parts. The only way I could stop was to throw myself on the ground. Two hours later, I could fall and stop on a dime. I began to doubt my Viking roots.

The next day for downhill skiing, I rented titanium-stiff boots and premium skis. After cross-country skiing, I was ready for the challenge. One run into the day, and I was hungry. Just wedging myself into Spanx, ski pants, two shirts, gloves, and boots was a workout. Halfway through my bowl of bisque, I noticed my left leg was numb. I loosened my boot and gave the mountain another try.

Then it happened: My left leg went rogue, unresponsive. I couldn’t get into my usual ski stance - the snowplow. I returned to the lodge for further investigation.

This time I ordered a Caesar salad. I took off my boot and realized that my novelty Dr. Fauci socks had bunched up and impeded my blood flow. I straightened out Dr. Fauci and headed out again.

Feeling full and confident, I zoomed past several other “green” skiers. On our last run, a private instructor and toddler cruised by, both giving me a “thumbs up.”

That’s when I knew I had found my sport.

Michele Valdez, a slightly compulsive, mildly angry feminist, has been an attorney and volunteer. She has four demanding adult children and a patient husband.

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By Bethany Erickson

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Each year, The Arts Community Alliance (or TACA) chooses two individuals who have made lasting contributions to the city’s culture with their support of the arts and honors them with their Silver Cup. This year’s honorees — Preston Hollow’s Jennifer Altabef and University Park’s Larry Angelilli — have demonstrated their love of the arts from participation in everything from SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts, the Dallas Theater Center, KERA, the AT&T Performing Arts Center, and more.

And even with the continued pandemic, they’re continuing to find new ways to appreciate art.

Altabef said that during the worst of the pandemic, finding art and performances online helped her “process what was happening and gave me hope for the future.

“I loved watching videos of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Concert Truck around town, and I signed up for all of the SMU Meadows School of Art History lectures I could,” she said, adding that she also watched virtual workshops from the Dallas Theater Center, too.

“It made me realize we could still connect in real-time through art.”

Angelilli said during the worst of the pandemic, his family “leaned heavily on KERA,” and enjoyed some Netflix offerings, too. He also found some surprising likes, as well.

This is a city that produces, performs, and displays all forms of art that are unique and original, and it’s a city that is passionate about the quality and variety of options available to everyone.

Larry Angelilli “It also brought out my inner philistine, because I couldn’t stop watching Tiger King and McMillion$, and reruns of The Big Lebowski!,” he said.

The arts community in Dallas is unique and exciting, both Angelilli and Altabef said.

“I think the arts in Dallas are more bold and less conventional than in other places, and less hierarchical,” Altabef said. “Dallas has always prized entrepreneurship, and this is no less true in the arts community, where there is always new work available.”

Angelilli said Dallas’ diversity makes for exciting art offerings.

“Dallas is a city that has a more diverse and exciting arts scene, in all of the arts, than just about any other city in America,” he said. “This is a city that produces, performs, and displays all forms of art that are unique and original, and it’s a city that is passionate about the quality and variety of options available to everyone.”

Both said they hope that 2022 brings even more support to the arts — even through a tricky time like an ongoing pandemic.

I think the arts in Dallas are more bold and less conventional than in other places, and less hierarchical.

Jennifer Altabef “My wish is that each organization has success in bringing back their audiences and patrons,” Angelilli said. “It’s going to be challenging, because many people have adapted to a world where the only art they experience is at home.”

Altabef agreed, adding that she hopes to see more people supporting the arts in Dallas this year.

“My biggest wish for the Dallas arts community as we move into a new year is that it receives support from an even greater number of us, whether that be financial, as audience members, or as volunteers,” Altabef said. “The pandemic obviously hurt us all financially, but the arts community also suffers in other less tangible ways when people are not filling performance halls and galleries.

“So, I wish for sellout crowds everywhere, and a lot of great new art — and new people finding great art.”

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See more of our conversations with Jennifer Altabef and Larry Angelilli at peoplenewspapers.com.

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Dee Brown Inc. was selected to complete all exterior stone and masonry work on the new Fitness Building at the Dallas Country Club. (PHOTOS: DAVID ALVEY)

New Fitness Center Under Construction Masonry contractor celebrates legacy of Dallas Country Club projects

By Rachel Snyder

rachel.snyder@peoplenewspapers.com

The Dallas Country Club is getting a new fitness center, per documents filed with the town of Highland Park.

The project description filed with the town in October 2020 describes a new three-story fitness center, parking garage, and tennis courts above the sub-level garage, as well as utility relocation.

The existing fitness center and tennis courts will be demolished at the end of the project.

However, the timeline for the project’s completion and where the work stands as of press time are less clear.

Paul Jusselin, the project manager with Pritchard Associates, a firm that provides project management services to Texas’ commercial real estate development market, noted that the Dallas Country Club prefers “to keep the project as confidential as possible.”

The documents also list AP Gulf States Inc. as the contractor.

Among Pritchard Associates’ other recent projects include work on the Moody Family YMCA that finished in 2016, improvements to the Brook Hollow Golf Club that concluded in 2014, upgrades to Hockaday beginning in 2013, and renovations to town of Highland Park facilities that finished in 2014, per the company’s website.

According to a November 2021 press release, Dee Brown Inc. (DBI) was selected to do the new fitness building’s exterior stone and masonry work.

“​​It’s an honor to be entrusted to work on this significant project,” DBI CEO Rob Barnes III said. “My grandfather, C. Dewitt Brown, Jr., who founded our company, was a Dallas Country Club member. And nearly a decade ago, DBI completed the exterior stone and masonry for the clubhouse, as well as many interior features. We are proud to work with Dallas Country Club in building on its legacy.”

Designed by Marsh & Associates, DBI says the new fitness building will have similar detailing as the main clubhouse, relying on natural stone, masonry, and cast stone in its design.

Permits were filed with the town in August of 2019 to construct a new multi-story tennis facility with four indoor and four outdoor roof tennis courts.

AP ’s website notes the tennis facility project was the first of a two-phased renovation they’re working on for the country club.

Per their website, Pritchard Associates also oversaw an extensive renovation of the more-than-century-old country club that began in 2009 and concluded with a grand opening in 2012. The project featured a new Tudor clubhouse with fine dining rooms, a private wine and dine room, a member bar and lounge, card rooms, and men’s and women’s locker rooms. Outside, the grounds were upgraded with an Olympic-sized pool, revitalized landscape, an underground parking garage, and a security entry house. The project also included an extensive renovation and reorientation of the club’s 18-hole golf course with new cart bridges crossing Turtle Creek, according to the website.

My grandfather, C. Dewitt Brown, Jr., who founded our company, was a Dallas Country Club member.

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Park Cities Parks Get Upgrades

Improvements include Williams playground, John Roach track, Fairfax tennis courts

By Rachel Snyder

rachel.snyder@peoplenewspapers.com

The Park Cities are known partly for plentiful and well-manicured parks, so it’s no surprise that they require some upgrades and maintenance.

Most recently, the playground surface at Williams Park was replaced.

University Park Parks Director Sean Johnson said patchwork had been done in 2019 and 2020 before the playground surface upgrade. The playground is among the most used in the city.

Beginning with Williams Park, one playground per year is slated to undergo these same upgrades as part of the city’s capital projects schedule.

Also, in Williams Park, the University Park City Council in the fall approved repurposing two tennis courts into six pickleball courts.

The remaining tennis courts at Burleson, Caruth, Curtis, Germany, and Smith parks will be repurposed for tennis only using a phased-in approach as funding becomes available.

In the fall, crews also added an additional surface layer to the John Roach track in Germany Park to make it more durable.

“It receives a ton of foot traffic there just because of COVID-19 and that essentially being our only trail, if you will, in University Park,” Johnson said. “Because of the high use, we decided to go ahead and add an additional layer that would add about five to seven more years of good surface for the community to use as well as HPISD.” The school district utilizes the track after school f rom January until May during track season as part of an interlocal agreement with the city.

Johnson said Curtis Park is expected to get landscape and hardscape improvements around this spring.

Specifically, the work includes implementing a new plant and tree layout with irrigation, adding hardscape to include sidewalks and an observation deck, decorative railing near Turtle Creek, and security lighting. The park at 3500 Lovers Lane is home to the Holmes Aquatic Center, playing fields, ponds, tennis courts, and other amenities.

The town of Highland Park also recently celebrated the re-opening of Douglas and Fairfax Parks, where changes addressed the needs of walkers, tennis players, and pickleball enthusiasts.

It receives a ton of foot traffic there just because of COVID-19 and that essentially being our only trail if you will in University Park.

Sean Johnson

Curtis Park is expected to get landscape and hardscape improvements around this spring. Crews added an additional surface layer to John Roach track in Germany Park. (PHOTOS: RACHEL SNYDER) The work to the parks included utility infrastructure projects, landscaping, and more. The work began on Douglas Park in February 2021.

The playfield at Fairfax Park will remain closed to athletic activities and practices until spring 2022 to allow the turf to set.

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THANK YOU FOR A MAGICAL HOLIDAY SEASON Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center 2021 A Season of Giving Benefiting Children’s Health℠ and presented by NorthPark Center The Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center Dallas, in partnership with NorthPark Center, once again brought holiday joy and magic to the community and to the patients at Children’s Health through their annual Christmas campaign, A Season of Giving.

NorthPark’s renowned Santa provided over 800 virtual Santa visits to the community from November 26 through December 24, 2021, and brightened the holidays for over 850 patients that spent the holidays at Children’s Health with personal visits and story time with Santa. Hundreds of families safely experienced the wonder of the season, while at the same time, raising more than $100,000 in critical funding for Children’s Health.

community while benefiting the patients and families at Children’s Health. There is nothing like seeing the excitement on a child’s face when they see Santa, and knowing they are having a memory-making experience for such a worthy cause makes it even more special,” said A Season of Giving Co-Chairs and longtime Women’s Auxiliary members Brittany Hunt, Chelsea Hunt and Lisa Macaraeg.

“NorthPark is honored to support the great mission of Children’s Health while also offering meaningful visits with our much-loved Santa,” said Nancy A. Nasher, owner of NorthPark. “The partnership is especially impactful to the work done by Children’s Health in our community.”

A special thank you to our remarkable A Season of Giving sponsors:

The rich tradition of NorthPark Santa has been in the community for more than 30 years, and with the magic of technology, Santa was able to reach every corner of Children’s Health to bring a little bit of normalcy and spread holiday cheer to patients and families who may have not had this cherished experience otherwise.

“All of us in the Women’s Auxiliary feel privileged to partner with NorthPark Center to bring the magic of the holiday season to the

As we embrace a new year, we are grateful to NorthPark Center, our generous sponsors and the community for demonstrating their incredible commitment and support of the Children’s Health mission to making life better for children.

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A huge amount of gratitude also goes out to our special friends Kristin Casner, Catharine Flagg, Kristen Gibbins and the entire NorthPark Center team, along with Andrea Nayfa and Bruce Perry for their tremendous support and generosity this year.

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Thank you to Founding Chairs Ella Kate Nayfa and Barrett Gibbins, along with 80 of their friends that produced a wonderful “Movie With A Mission” event, featuring Ghostbusters: Afterlife, to benefit the Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center Dallas. Through their partnership with AMC NorthPark 15, they were able to raise over $10,000 for Children’s Health.

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Spann ‘Preaches’ at His Own Funeral

Young minister’s muscular dystrophy journey ends but message lives on

By Bethany Erickson

bethany.erickson@peoplenewspapers.com

Brian Spann, by all accounts, was a man who found his ministry in what many would consider suffering and his calling in the faith that also gave him strength.

“He knew hope even while suffering because Brian and Jesus were old friends,” the Rev. Caroline Braskamp said at his funeral. “God was at work within Brian.”

Spann, the coordinator of Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church’s Epiphany Ministry and a leader with the non-profit To Be Like Me, died in December at age 27, after a nearly lifelong battle with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Spann’s trademark outlook — one of faith and encouragement — showed even in the papers he wrote for seminary.

“As my muscular dystrophy progresses and my body continues to decay, it serves as a consistent reminder that this is not the way that the world will always be,” he wrote. “One day, we will not only be rescued from death and restored to life. But we will also be crowned with glory and honor because God’s victory over death is central to his promise and to our

Brian Spann, the coordinator of Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church’s Epiphany Ministry and leader at the nonprofit To Be Like Me, died in December after a long battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy — but he never felt his weakness should limit him. (PHOTOS: COURTESY OF PRESTON

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hope that God will redeem our bodies through physical resurrection.”

Braskamp said wryly, “Only Brian Spann can preach at his own funeral.”

To Be Like Me founder and executive director Hollis Owens had known Spann since he was 5 - she was part of the Scottish Rite team who initially helped Spann and his family navigate his diagnosis.

“I remember meeting him that day, that first day they came in and

just had this warm, beautiful smile and these big blue eyes and was just a remarkable young man,” she recalled.

But he was also falling a lot. As a physical therapist, her job was to assess his muscle weaknesses and report to the doctors. And when the ultimate diagnosis was delivered, she knew Spann — and his family — were remarkable.

“They took it all in and looked at Brian and just said, ‘You’re going to be able to do whatever you

want to do in this world,’” Owens said.

And those activities included Boy Scouts, where he won the Paul Bunyan Award that requires the recipient to chop wood for two hours straight. He was a member of the Allen High School marching band, driving his wheelchair with his right hand and playing his clarinet with his left. And later, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Dallas Baptist University, became a minister, and was working on his

master’s degree when time ran out.

But he didn’t leave those mourning him without a benediction.

“This is my charge to you. Do not mourn my death, but celebrate the victory of Jesus Christ in my life,” he wrote. “Celebrate the fact that I am no longer bound by the clutches of the disease from hell, but I find eternal healing in Jesus’s name.

“Please leave today passionate for the Lord and proclaim the gospel to the very ends of the Earth.”

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4833 Walnut Hill Lane $4,849,000

1730 JT Ottinger Road, Westlake $12,900,000

4315 Versailles Avenue $3,595,000

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3625 Beverly Drive $8,395,000

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5707 Caladium Drive $1,900,000

4201 Livingston Avenue $5,900,000

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Real Estate Quarterly THE LAY OF THE LAND

Appealing to home buyers starts at the curb, real estate expert says

By Bethany Erickson

bethany.erickson@peoplenewspapers.com

Even when the market is as hot as the Dallas real estate market is, to get top dollar for a home — and as many offers as possible — making a first impression starts at the curb.

There are just so many messages you’re sending on that walk up to the front door.

Lucinda Buford Just ask Lucinda Buford. The real estate professional with Allie Beth Allman & Associates says any to-do list for getting a property ready to put on the market needs to include at least a little bit of yard work. That’s especially true in a market where many homes go for millions of dollars.

“I would recommend even though there is low inventory, that if you want to get top dollar that you need to have fresh color,” she said, adding that the endeavor can be easy and comes by the bagful. “You can hide a multitude of sins with fresh mulch.

“There are just so many messages you’re sending on that walk up to the front door.”

Buford also recommends — especially after the last winter storm — having professionals inspect your landscape, paying attention to one of the most prominent aspects of it — your trees.

“Have someone come out and look at your landscape and see what’s going on after that storm,” she said. “Make sure you’re taking care of your trees — I think everyone became aware of the value and expense of trees with the tornado — people started realizing, ‘You know, this is a hundred-thousand-dollar investment, I’ve got to take care of these trees.’”

After that, she said, look at

4121 Windsor Pkwy. | Real estate professional Lucinda Buford loved this University Park listing at 4121 Windsor “because of the curb appeal and architecture - I loved selling this property.”(PHOTO: COURTESY LUCINDA BUFORD)

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your paint and front door.

“Look at the curb appeal, touch up the paint, repair your wood rot, freshen up your front door,” she said. “Buyers are looking for everything to be move-in ready.”

Buford also said that while there is no shortage of grandly landscaped estates in Preston Hollow

agents,” she said. “I had it painted, re-did the landscape, staged, made some minor repairs, and had it under contract in multiple offers in six days.”

February may be a little too early for spring planting, Buford said, but she still recommends maintenance items like weeding

and Park Cities, any home can benefit from an exterior refresher before it goes on the market.

Case in point, she said, was a home on Northaven Road she sold last year after it had languished on the market.

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the flower beds, cleaning out the gutters, and trimming the trees.

And don’t forget the backyard, either.

“If you have a pool, make sure it’s well maintained because people really are looking for turn-key when they’re looking at a house,” she said.

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Valley View/Galleria Redevelopment Gets New Name, Fresh Eyes PROGRESS REPORT • Three new multi-family projects and a new 256-room hotel are complete, and ZOM Living has turned dirt on a 3.5 acre luxury apartment property at Noel Road.

• Dallas ISD’s 2020 bond package was passed, which includes funding for a new K-12 STEAM school in the Dallas International District.

• A complete street project at Montfort Drive will be finished by the end of 2022.

• The Prism Center building was purchased by the City of Dallas.

The City Council’s Economic Development Committee in January reviewed a plan for the 450-acre multicultural Dallas International District.

(PHOTOS: COURTESY DID)

By Bethany Erickson

bethany.erickson@peoplenewspapers.com

The area north of Interstate 635, between Preston Road, the Dallas North Tollway, has had many names. Valley View-Galleria. Midtown. The giant crater with the AMC Theater.

But now it has a new name — the Dallas International District — and advocates for the project say it also has fresh energy and a vision that they insist will take it beyond the rubble and on to a thriving business, entertainment, and residential destination.

Why the name change?

“As the area was being redeveloped, one of

the owners proposed Midtown as a possible name,” Suzanne Smith, CEO of Social Impact Architects, explained to People Newspapers.

At the same time, another development near Walnut Hill and U.S. 75 also began to call itself Midtown, she said.

“That development has successfully embraced this brand and now calls itself Midtown Improvement District,” Smith, a consultant who has been working with the city for a year or so, said. “Since the Valley View mall no longer exists, and Midtown is taken, we have renamed the area – Dallas International District.”

In January, the district’s strategic plan was presented to the Dallas City Council’s

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Economic Development Committee by Smith and assistant director of economic development Kevin Spath.

Funding for the district will come from a mix of public-private sources, including the city, local developers, businesses, private foundations, and others.

Plans still include a much-discussed 20-acre park with the Prism building at 5580 Peterson Lane purchased in April 2021 to anchor the park as a cultural center and home to a District 11 city council office.

“As Dallas’ vibrant global community continues to develop, our new office at the Prism Center helps form deeper connections with

Follow our ongoing coverage of the Dallas International District. residents and better serve constituents’ needs,” District 11 Council Member Jaynie Schultz said.

A complete street project anticipated to wrap up by the end of the year will see Montfort Drive going from six to four lanes, with improved walkability and new bike lanes.

Smith also pointed out that the name change wasn’t just a rebranding. The location — already home to a diverse array of residents and businesses — is perfect for such an endeavor, she said. “It’s more … an opportunity to leverage all our assets — physical and people.”

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How to Use Collections to Personalize Your Home Collections are so important to interior design that I can’t help but be surprised when I meet a client who doesn’t collect anything.

Collectibles give a home personality, pull the house together, and serve as conversation starters when guests come over.

In this article, I’ll discuss how an interior designer would display a client ’s collection and list ideas for those inMARGARET C H A M B E R S terested in collecting who don’t know where to start.

Step 1: Starting Your Collection Whether you are drawn to blue-andwhite Delft, ceramics, black-and-white photography, tortoiseshell boxes, or snuff bottles, many kinds of collectibles are suited for different styles of homes.

If nothing comes to mind, consider collecting something that will complement your home’s existing decor and architecture. For example, I like to decorate modern homes with African art and textiles. For a Santa Fe-style home, I would recommend Native American pottery and baskets.

Step 2: Curate Your Collection Before you find a place for your collection, make sure to curate it first. Prioritize the pieces that are in the best condition and fit your decorating scheme.

Items in your collection don’t have to be a part of a matching set but do need to harmonize in terms of color, scale, and texture.

If you’re displaying prints on a wall, start with the largest in the middle and arrange smaller prints around it.

Step 3: Artfully Arrange Your Pieces Next, you’ll want to design the display area. Open shelves, for example, can be painted the same color as the wall to help them fade into the background. You can create a more formal look by displaying items in a lighted curio cabinet. For collections of small items — like perfume bottles, tiny ceramics, seashells, or glassware — try using a decorative tray to bring everything together.

Collectibles give a home personality, pull the house together, and serve as conversation starters when guests come over.

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Wallpapering the back of these bookshelves with a Schumacher star pattern helps highlight the collections – blue and white porcelains, surrounded by accessories that match them in color, including books with blue spines; Framed insects make an unexpected and whimsical addition to this African-themed bedroom in Kessler Park; Chinese porcelain birds add a three-dimensional element to this display of Rose Medallion porcelains.

(PHOTOS: MICHAEL HUNTER. DESIGNS: MARGARET CHAMBERS)

If you have some ideas for a collection but aren’t sure where to start shopping, consider working with an interior designer.

People who already own an extensive collection can also benefit from working with a professional. A designer will enjoy finding the best way to showcase your prized collection, and by having it on display, you can ensure that the space is truly a reflection of you and your taste.

Margaret Chambers, a registered interior designer (RID) and member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), leads Chambers Interiors and Associates. Her colleague Caitlin Crowley helped edit this column. Find more design advice at chambersinteriors.com/blog.

Feeling Very Peri

Pantone’s Color of the Year could leave you blue, but in a good way

By Bethany Erickson

bethany.erickson@peoplenewspapers.com

Move over Ultimate Gray, 2022 is all about brighter days with a shade of blue that is versatile and perfect for pops of color throughout the home.

Every year, Pantone chooses a brand-new color, and almost immediately, it trends.

Incorporating Very Peri also allows you the opportunity to mix different shades of lighter or darker blues into the design.

Lisa Henderson This year’s choice, the company leaders said, is an intentional nod to a transformation from lockdowns and social distancing to hope and potential progress, moving from the Ultimate Gray of 2021 to a brighter blue for the new year.

“Very Peri is a symbol of the global zeitgeist of the moment and the transition we are going through,” the company announced. “As we emerge f rom an intense period of isolation, our notions and standards are changing, and our physical and digital lives have merged in new ways.”

Color, the company leaders said, is a form of communication — and they mean to communicate possibilities.

“The Pantone Color of the Year reflects what is taking place in our global culture, expressing what people are looking for that color can hope to answer,” said Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute. “As society continues to recognize color as a critical form of communication, and a way to express and affect ideas and emotions and engage and connect, the complexity of this new red-violet infused blue hue highlights the expansive possibilities that lay before us.”

Pantone’s color of the year for 2022 is Very Peri, a shade of blue that — as it’s name suggests — skews toward periwinkle and is meant to represent the transition from “an intense period of isolation. (PHOTOS: COURTESY LISA HENDERSON INTERIORS AND PANTONE)

We asked local designer (and member of our 2021 20 Under 40 class) Lisa Henderson how best to use Very Peri in the home.

Is it better to use it for pops of color that you can change out periodically, or is this a color that you could embrace with bigger, more permanent choices?

I think that with the right scheme, Very Peri can be used

with a more long-lasting approach, but I might take the color down just a bit to create a softer, more inviting feel.

What kind of colors complement this new color of the year the best?

There are several shades that complement Very Peri. Personally, I would mix with a yellow or a soft, pale blue. Incorporating

Very Peri also allows you the opportunity to mix different shades of lighter or darker blues into the design.

What are some of your favorite local places to shop for trend pieces?

My favorite local places to shop for trend pieces are Blue Print, Madre, Antique Row, Acquisitions, and Scout.

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A Classic Beauty 5138 Deloache Avenue $12,000,000 6 Bed / 7.2 Bath / 11,185 Sq.Ft. Alex Perry 214.926.0158 alex.perry@alliebeth.com

University Park Estate 3005 Rosedale Avenue Offered for $2,895,000 5 Bed / 6,034 Sq.Ft. / Pool Susan Bradley 214.674.5518 susan.bradley@alliebeth.com

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Quintessential Showplace SOLD! 3616 Greenbrier Drive — SOLD Offered for $3,995,000 5 Bed / 4.1 Bath / 5,711 Sq.Ft. Doris Jacobs 214.537.3399 doris.jacobs@alliebeth.com

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4609 Mockingbird Lane — SOLD $825,000 4 Beds / 3 Bath / 2,870 Sq.Ft.

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HOUSE OF THE MONTH 3616 Lovers Lane

Multiple renderings envision a park where the Preston Center garage is now. (RENDERING: COURTESY CITY OF DALLAS)

Letter to the Editor Envisioning Preston Center

(PHOTOS: COURTESY COMPASS)

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ind this exclusive enclave known within the community as the “Culture Gulch” at the headwaters of the west branch of Turtle Creek. Richard Drummond Davis custom designed this tranquil retreat nestled discreetly within the big city. The zero-lot design is low maintenance with high-quality construction. The living areas and primary suite are on one level. Two expansive terraces cantilever over the water and

provide multiple spots to enjoy nature.

The floor plan affords excellent flow for entertaining. The primary suite features two separate marble baths and walk-in closets. The second nearby bedroom could serve as a game room or exercise room.

The paneled library-study is handsome and enhanced by a fireplace. Across the street, enjoy Curtis Park, the University Park pool, tennis courts, and space to play with kids and dogs.

MARKET NUMBERS: PARK CITIE S Month

Closed sales

Median price

Price per Sold to sq. foot list price

Active listings

Days on market

Months’ supply

Dec. 2020

83

$1,480,000

96%

153

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March 2021

89

$1,587,500

June 2021

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$1,560,000

$445

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$486

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$536

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MARKET NUMBERS: PRE STON HOLLOW Month

Closed sales

Median price

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Active listings

Days on market

Months’ supply

Dec. 2020

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$1,176,800

$324

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$1,040,000

$331

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June 2021

82

$1,197,500

$359

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116

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Sept. 2021

64

$1,170,000

$338

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Dec. 2021

70

$1,095,000

$370

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Source: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems Inc.

People Newspapers covered the Preston Center garage saga for months, and months have passed without progress toward a three-level garage for 1,200 cars below grade with a community park at grade level.

I’m disappointed the city of Dallas hasn’t issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to attract developers, architects, engineers, and general contractors.

Blame it on the pandemic if you must, but the city should be leading in “building for a better future.”

I “envision Preston Center” in a dream world where it has become a destination for shopping and dining: The two-way traff ic around the square welcomes strangers, as does the east garage entrance off Kate Street. I don’t know of a more unique entrance to a garage than this one with ramps in a light well and a glass weather shelter that allows daylight to the lower level. LED lighting duplicates that surprise at night. The technology at the garage entrance identifies where open parking is available and specific locations for accessible parking and for charging our cars.

Blame it on the pandemic if you must, but the city should be leading in ‘building for a better future.’

Learning there is 24hr/7day/week security watch via monitored cameras in the garage, stairs, and elevators, as well as seeing roaming

maintenance personnel keeping the garage and park “Disney World clean,” will prompt you to plan a return visit.

The high rise is 90% leased/60% occupied and the restaurants and shops on the park are open and busy. Where else in Dallas do you find a pedestrian street a block long that attracts dining and shopping choice in a park environment? Where else in Dallas do you see shopping carts beside someone having lunch in a park environment with “man’s best friend” comfortable at their feet? Where else in Dallas is there this much shade when you shop? Where else is there a performance venue “on the green” where you shop? The Preston Center experience is unique.

I know the wait was long (time is money) but the rainbow is that all of Dallas will benefit because Preston Center has become a destination. The attractions will put money in the bank for the city, the property owners, and the businesses; and “building for a better future” will influence development in all directions.

The city, which owns the garage block, and the Preston Center property owners must work together to support redevelopment. As friends of Preston Center, you, the reader, can cause that to happen by sharing your vision with People Newspapers.

Howard C. Parker, FAIA.E, Dallas

DREAMING BIG? Share your ideas for redeveloping Preston Center and replacing the ugly parking garage by emailing editor@peoplenewspapers.com.

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Business

From SMU to Sidley

Lawyers continue 25-year tradition

By Rachel Snyder

rachel.snyder@peoplenewspapers.com

North Texas artist Jon Flaming has an 18-piece installation at the Hilton Dallas Park Cities. (PHOTOS: SAMANTHA JANE BEATTY)

HILTON PARK CITIES GOES ‘MODERN COWBOY’

Jon Flaming’s work gives hotel distinct Texas vibe, personality

By Rachel Snyder

rachel.snyder@peoplenewspapers.com

The Stray, a large painting from Texas artist Jon Flaming’s Modern Cowboy series, welcomes guests to the Hilton Dallas Park Cities.

It’s one of 18-pieces installed in the Preston Center hotel to help guests feel they are in Dallas.

My mom started collecting his art because he did these kind of iconic images of Big Tex at the State Fair, and our family has been involved with Fair Park for, I would imagine, over 100 years.

T. Dupree Scovell “I think the frequent criticism of most large, branded hotels is that if you’re walking through the lobby or staying in the guest room, you could be anywhere,” said Woodbine managing partner T. Dupree Scovell.

“There’s rarely a true sense of identity that gives you a sense of place for where you are.”

“To have that Texas look and feel and brand but in a way that’s not expected – that’s really the whole goal for me with the series called Modern Cowboy that I created three or four years ago was to reimagine the Western art genre,” Flaming said. “Some of my earlier work was more impressionistic. I think with the Modern Cowboy, it’s going to be more influenced by cubism and primitive and modern and contemporary and folk art.”

Specifically, The Stray is a homage to artist Otis Dozier’s 1976 painting Stubborn Maverick.

Woodbine Development’s investment arm Woodbine Legacy Investments acquired the 224-room Hilton Dallas Park Cities in 2017. Dupree’s father, John, co-founded Woodbine Development with Ray L. Hunt in 1973. The Hyatt Regency with the landmark Reunion Tower was one of the company’s early projects.

The real estate development company now operates 1,500 hotel rooms in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

“What Woodbine has tried to do is ... take after the personality of the city that we are in to try and really create that sense of place,” Scovell said.

He’s long had his eyes on Flaming’s

work, first learning of it through his mother, Diane, who’s collected the artist’s work for 15-20 years.

“My mom started collecting his art because he did these kind of iconic images of Big Tex at the State Fair, and our family has been involved with Fair Park for, I would imagine, over 100 years or something because my grandfather and his affiliation with the Cotton Bowl,” Scovell said.

So, when Scovell started thinking about art for the hotel, he immediately thought of Flaming.

“When Woodbine bought this hotel, and I saw kind of how disconnected the art was,” Scovell said, “I called Jon right away and just said, ‘Hey, I’ve got an idea. I don’t know if I can afford to have that many of your works in our lobby, but why don’t you come take a look at it and see if you kind of have the same vision I do?’”

“The goal here was to create a very cohesive look with the art,” Flaming said.

The pair walked the property and came up with an installation of pieces that showcased iconic Texas imagery. They began talking about the project in 2019, and the last piece was installed in the fall of 2021.

Eventually, Scovell hopes to add more of Flaming’s work throughout the property.

They’ve also talked about a coffee table book highlighting Flaming’s photography.

Preston Hollow residents Angela Zambrano and Scott Parel have gone from attending law school at SMU together, where they graduated in 1997, to managing partners at global law firm Sidley Austin’s Dallas office.

“Angela (and I) were in the same law school class, graduated the same time, we started at the same firm at the same time, we made partner at the same time, and then we moved over to Sidley in 2013 at the same time as part of a large move from our prior firm here to Sidley,” Parel said.

Zambrano and Parel took over the role of Park Cities resident Yvette Ostolaza, who was recently elected to chair the firm’s management committee.

Effective April 2022, Ostolaza will lead one of the two main governing bodies of the sixth-largest law firm in the U.S. in terms of revenue.

Zambrano also Angela Zambrano serves as a co-leader of the firm’s commercial litigation and disputes practice, head of Sidley’s litigation group in Dallas, and co-chair of the firm’s committee on the retention and promotion of women. Scott Parel (COURTESY PHOTOS) She also serves on the board of Texas Appleseed, which seeks to promote social, economic, and racial justice for all Texans, and served as president of the Dallas Women Lawyers Association in 2016.

Parel is also a co-leader of the firm’s private equity practice and leads the corporate department of the Dallas office.

“We both found it to be an incredible law firm and platform for our clients,” Zambrano said.

Parel said they’re excited about managing Sidley’s Dallas office together.

“Angela and I have known each other for a long time ... so almost 25 years, and we trust each other, we have great respect for each other’s practices and leadership, and so I think we’re feeling pretty great about the idea of doing this together. It’s a big job, and there’s a lot to do.”

Among their goals in their new roles is continuing to grow Sidley’s Dallas office.

“We’re growing at a really nice pace, we continue to attract great talent to the platform here, we continue to strive to provide collaborative and really the best service we can to clients and achieve the results they’re looking for,” Parel said.

When they’re not working, they enjoy traveling and spending time with their families. Zambrano has three children, and Parel has two.

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Comings and Goings

NOW OPEN MyFitnessStore.com

4500 W. Lovers Lane The full-service fitness equipment dealer, formerly BusyBody, offers fitness equipment to residential and commercial users and services, including gym design, delivery, repair, and maintenance.

Fit Social Club

Mockingbird Station The locally owned and operated boutique fitness studio opened in January and offers cardio, strength training, and functional movement classes.

MOVING Anthropologie

Highland Park Village The retailer is moving to the former

home of Z Gallerie on Knox Street at 4600 McKinney Ave.

Fit Social Club (COURTESY PHOTOS)

Chanel

Highland Park Village The French luxury brand plans to temporarily move into the former home of Anthropologie in the historic shopping center this spring while expanding its 5,000-square-foot space into a two-level, 11,500-square-foot one.

TEMPORARILY CLOSED St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange

Highland Park Village The charity gift shop is briefly closing through the end of January for a store refresh.

– Compiled by Rachel Snyder

Anthropologie

(PHOTO: RACHEL SNYDER)

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Sports

REPEAT CHAMP: THESE DAYS, SAUSTAD SHUTS DOWN BIG PLAYS Former HP receiver a defensive standout for Virginia’s lacrosse team

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

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t seems whatever sport Cade Saustad plays, and wherever he plays it, championships follow.

Saustad is still best remembered at Highland Park for all the passes he caught and all the points he scored, as a leader on back-toback football championship teams in 2016 and 2017, when he set multiple school receiving records.

I wanted to choose the best experience.

Cade Saustad However, at the college level, Saustad has thrived by keeping points off the scoreboard. He’s emerged as one of the country’s elite defensemen in lacrosse and a key reason why Virginia has earned back-to-back NCAA tournament titles.

“As a defender, you’re not scoring or making highlight plays,” said Saustad, a redshirt junior and

Highland Park alum Cade Saustad has won two national championships as a defenseman at Virginia. (PHOTO: MATT RILEY/VIRGINIA ATHLETICS)

team captain. ‘You’re trying to stop someone else from making those highlight plays.”

With his 6-foot-5 frame, Saustad was one of the top defensive recruits in lacrosse after a standout four years for the Scots, which included a state title in 2015.

Saustad became a valuable contributor almost immediately for

the Cavaliers as a freshman in 2019, scooping ground balls and stifling opposing attackmen, culminating with a victory over Yale in the national championship game.

Last season, he garnered honorable mention All-American honors while marking some of the country’s top players, including

Georgetown’s Jake Carraway and Maryland’s Jared Bernhardt. After an underdog tournament run, Saustad and the Cavaliers again hoisted the trophy in May. “Our team defense did a really good job supporting each other,” Saustad said. “That was definitely a special season.”

But repeating that success

wasn’t as simple as following the same formula, as Saustad missed the entire 2020 season with an injury — a year that wound up being shortened anyway by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It was just a confidence thing for me. I was trying to get back as soon as possible,” said Saustad, who focused on improving his diet while rehabilitating the injury. “It had been a long time since I played, and I was super-excited.

It took me a while to learn how to play again to my full ability and feel comfortable.”

Three years ago, Saustad became the first Texas native to play lacrosse for Virginia. Now there are four Texans on the roster, including fellow HP alum Thomas Mencke. The Cavaliers open the season on Feb. 5 against Air Force.

“I wanted to choose the best experience,” Saustad said. “I chose lacrosse because I enjoy the entire experience more, and I knew that going to UVA, I would have a better chance of achieving that feeling I had playing football in high school.”

Dallas Open Brings Pro Tennis to the Park Cities

Isner, SMU to host as ATP tour begins late winter North American swing

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

It’s been more than 30 years since tennis fans packed Reunion Arena in downtown Dallas to watch the best men’s tennis players in the world in the annual WCT Finals.

The Dallas Open won’t immediately return the city to that level of prominence on the professional tennis landscape, but it’s a long-overdue start.

We’re planning to be here for many years.

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The event, which had been called the

Highland Park resident John Isner will be among the top seeds when the tournament begins Feb. 6. (PHOTOS: COURTESY GF SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT) New York Open since 2018, is being relocated to a venue with about 2,500 seats — barely meeting the minimum indoor requirement from the ATP, the global governing body for men’s tennis.

“The history and the excitement said

that this was the right place. It hit all of our marks,” said tournament director Peter Lebedevs. “The players and the fans like to get up close and personal. It’s more memorable for both sides. Our worst seat will be about 45 feet from the court.”

The Dallas Open will be the only indoor ATP event in the United States this year.

Many players will be flying in from the prestigious Australian Open to begin the tour’s traditional late-winter North American swing.

Isner, 36, who lives in the Park Cities with his wife, Highland Park graduate Madison McKinley, and their three children, helped lure the event to SMU. A portion of the proceeds will benefit his foundation.

“Having John as our host is also very helpful,” Lebedevs said. “We’ve never had a player in the locker room promoting our tournament.”

Among the planned fan amenities are player meet-and-greet opportunities, theme nights – one devoted to the history of tennis in Dallas – and various giveaways and interactive experiences.

Plus, officials will place a bubble over

the six outdoor courts at the SMU complex, enclosing the practice courts so fans can watch up close.

“When we looked for opportunities, we wanted to create a very intimate atmosphere,” Lebedevs said. “We can create some great memories for the fans who are there.”

The championship matches will be on Feb. 13, a few hours before the Super Bowl.

So instead of forcing Texans to choose between tennis and football, they can have both.

“Everybody’s enthusiasm has been great,” Lebedevs said. “We’re planning to be here for many years.”

DALLAS OPEN When: Feb. 6-13 Where: SMU’s Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex Notable: The inaugural event will feature 28 singles players and 16 doubles tandems.

Tickets: dallasopen.com

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Lady Scots Look for Growth in Challenging District

Starting lineup includes several key returnees as HP seeks playoff berth

By Todd Jorgenson

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People Newspapers

The good news: Highland Park’s 2022 softball roster will feature plenty of familiar faces. The bad news: So, will the rest of District 13-5A. The Lady Scots struggled with a young roster in one of the area’s most challenging districts a year ago. This spring, they hope improvement will help them close the gap on powerhouses such as Royse City, Forney, Crandall, and others — ultimately hoping to return to postseason play for the first time since 2019.

“They’re really strong programs. Our plan this year is to hang with them,” said HP head coach Michael Pullen. “Last year, we had to grow up on the field. We definitely will take steps forward.”

Indeed, much of the lineup returns from a squad that endured lopsided losses last season and finished sixth in league play with a 4-10 mark.

Primary pitcher Lilli Reenan is back as part of a solid senior contingent that includes third baseman Ava White, shortstop Shelby Pettit, and first baseman Olivia Jewell.

Most of them have multiple years of varsity experience.

We definitely will take steps forward.

Michael Pullen

Senior pitcher Lilli Reenan is among the most experienced players on Highland Park’s roster.

(PHOTO: ROB GRAHAM)

Reese Singleton, an all-district outfielder last year as a sophomore, will again play center field and anchor the lineup after leading the Lady Scots in several hitting categories.

Other returnees include second baseman Campbell Sharpe and catcher Audrey Schedler, who played key roles as freshmen.

“We’ve got a really talented group of sophomores who got some experience last year,” Pullen said. “It’s a good combination.”

HP will tune up for the rigorous district schedule with February tournaments in

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Carrollton and Richardson, plus matchups against Class 6A opponents Garland Lakeview and Tyler Legacy.

The 13-5A slate does HP no favors, providing an immediate measuring stick with consecutive games against Mesquite Poteet, Forney, and Crandall.

However, Pullen is confident his team has better chemistry and leadership this season to prepare for the pressure of such competition.

“The girls put in tons of work in the offseason,” he said. “It’s a different type of vibe.”

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4 Mesquite Poteet* 7 p.m.

8 at Forney* 7 p.m.

11 12 Noon Crandall* at West Mesquite* Noon 14 22 at North Forney* 7 p.m.

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April at Mesquite Poteet* 7 p.m.

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8 West Mesquite* 7 p.m. at Crandall* 7 p.m.

12 14 North Forney* 7 p.m. at Greenville* 6 p.m.

19 22 Royse City* 7 p.m.

* — District 13-5A game ^ — at Carrollton Ranchview

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Schools

CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT: For her Eagle project, Anabelle Sartain planned the construction of a greenhouse and recruited and led the team of Scouts who built it. A drone provides a bird-eye view of them working on it at Victor H. Hexter Elementary School. The Highland Park High School senior’s younger brother, John Bradley Sartain, also a Boy Scout, helped. The allgirl Troop 72G celebrated and congratulated Anabelle in December for her Court of Honor ceremony at University Park United Methodist Church. (PHOTOS: JOHN SHIPES, AREN CAMBRE, AND CHRIS MCGATHEY)

EAGLE SCOUT IN A SKIRT (SOMETIMES)

Anabelle Sartain is Park Cities troop’s first to achieve top rank As steadfast as ever in the classic khaki button-down and a sash decorated with merit badge patches, the Park Cities J U L I E T A L L A N christened its newest Eagle Scout.

But, unlike previous Eagle candidates before her, this Highland Park High School senior did it in a skirt.

Anabelle Sartain’s path to becoming the community’s first female Eagle Scout was, fittingly, just as unique as the accomplishment itself. A founding member of the first allgirl group in the Park Cities, Troop 72G, Anabelle completed in just three and a half years what typically takes eight and what

most Scouts never achieve at all.

Anabelle first joined the Boy Scouts of America in May of 2019, mere months after the organization began allowing girls and young women to enroll. As the oldest in the troop, she was pressed into leadership.

“Because it is youth-led, it was difficult to be thrown into it without as much experience as other Scouts, but my Scoutmaster was really good about letting me figure out the best ways to lead,” she said.

Using her experience from her tenure as the president of her Adventure Crew, Anabelle began to climb the seven ranks with the added burden of leading a troop in an organization still unaccustomed to seeing Scouts in skirts beat them at knot-tying and navigation competitions.

“It’s been really empowering,” she said.

“I have so much respect for all the girls who have been here since the beginning. We have gone through a lot of ups and downs, and they have all been so determined.”

After campouts, merit badges, rank requirements, and overseeing the construction of a greenhouse for Victor H. Hexter Elementary School, Anabelle stood in front of her family, friends, and troop that has more than doubled in size since its founding to receive the highest honor in the journey of a young Scout.

I had the joy of attending the Dec. 14 Court of Honor ceremony not only as a reporter but as a close friend who watched her grow into her role as a Scout. Anabelle’s ambition and resilience have been a wonder to

witness. When others her age were sleeping in on the weekends, Anabelle was waking up with the sun to cross another item off her lengthy list. I remember Anabelle rushing into events or rehearsals, having just returned from a campout, all without missing a beat.

Trailblazing the way for more young female Scouts, Anabelle’s determination stands as an inspiration to her troop members, some as young as fifth grade, as she passes them the torch that she helped light just years ago.

Thanks to her foundational commitment to her improvement and the well-being and longevity of her troop, Anabelle was the first Eagle, but she will certainly not be the last.

Juliet Allan, a Highland Park High School senior, likes to write and sing.

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Three HPISD Seats Up For Election

Trustee Herring won’t seek another term

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The Highland Park ISD board of trustees will get at least one new face later this year.

The Place 3 seat now held by Bryce Benson, the Place 4 seat held by Jae Ellis, and the Place 5 seat held by Edward Herring are up for election May 7, 2022, and Herring said he doesn’t intend to file for re-election.

Herring, a co-foundEdward Herring er and managing partner of the specialized private equity firm Tailwater Capital and Highland Park alumnus, was elected to the HPISD board of trustees in 2016 and serves Ellen Lee (COURTESY PHOTOS) as its finance chair. Before being elected to the board, he served as a member of the district’s finance committee, joining in 2014.

He said upcoming initiatives at his firm played a role in his decision not to seek re-election.

“This is a volunteer job that requires maximum effort, and I just know that I’m proud of what’s gone on over the last six years,” Herring said. “But really, I just want to make sure that those that want to sign up for this are willing and able to spend – kind of give it 100% going forward, and so for that reason, knowing a lot of the things I’ve got on my table with regards to my professional career, this felt like a pretty good time to step away and allow a lot of the others in this community that are willing to volunteer in full capacity to take that role.”

During his time on the board, Herring also chaired the design and construction committee, which helped oversee projects related to the $361.4 million bond election approved by voters in November 2015. Projects included the opening of the district’s fifth elementary school, Michael M. Boone Elementary, the rebuild of

University Park, Bradfield, and Hyer Elementaries, the renovation of Armstrong Elementary, renovations and additions at McCulloch Intermediate/ Highland Park Middle School, the northwest addition at Highland Park High School, the multi-use building, etc.

This is a volunteer job that requires maximum effort, and I just know that I’m proud of what’s gone on over the last six years.

Edward Herring “I’m very proud of how that turned out and the fact that those came in on budget and on time and just set the district up for the next 50-60 years in terms of infrastructure,” Herring said. “I’m certainly very proud of how the board functioned in the face of a lot of duress over the last two years relative to COVID and the challenges that came about as it relates to that.”

Most recently, Herring pointed to the passage of the district’s voter-approval tax rate election proposal in November that allowed the district to access four ‘golden pennies’ which are not subject to recapture by the state, to raise additional revenue for staff pay, as a success.

He said he’s willing to continue serving on the district’s finance committee and would continue to support the district.

Ellen Lee, who served on the district’s boundary rezoning committee, on literature review committees for the high school, participated in Leadership University Park and subsequently on other committees with the city, expressed interest in running for Herring’s seat.

HPISD SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION BASICS First day for candidates to file – Jan. 19, 2022 Last day for candidates to file – Feb. 18, 2022 Election day – May 7, 2022 Follow us online at peoplenewspapers.com for coverage of candidate filings.

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Student Achievements: Plenty to Celebrate Here we catch up on recognizing some great moments from the fall.

1. Band highlights The Highlander Band completed another award-winning marching season with a fifth-place finish at the UIL State Marching Band Championship Contest in San Antonio. The state trip came after earning top scores at the 5A Regional and area UIL competitions.

Other highlights included claiming Grand Champion honors at the McKinney Marching Invitational, where the Highlander Band competed with 17 other bands.

Highland Park also finished second overall and tops among 5A schools in the Mansfield Preview of Champions.

The drumline ranked third-highest overall and won its class as Front Ensemble, Tenors, and Snares at the HEB Drumline Contest and then won first place in the Standstill 1 Red Division at the Lone Star Classic Drumline Competition. It also claimed Best Front Ensemble and Best Snare Line honors while sophomore Rowan Ryan won third place for his solo snare performance of a self-composed piece.

2. More scholars We recognized Highland Park High School’s National Merit Semifinalists in November. Here we look at other students who distinguished themselves with their performance on the PSAT/NMSQT. Those include 14 named National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars, two National African

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American Recognition Program Scholars, and one National Indigenous Recognition Program Scholar. FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: Olivia Fox, Audrey Kelley, Daniel Carrillo, and Lucas Rocha Jaje. SECOND ROW: Alexandra Jack, Claire Binns, Matthew Taylor, and Ana Gonzalez. THIRD ROW: Rosemary Rimmer, Jeneta Nwosu, and Rebeca de la Garza Evia Linan. NOT PICTURED: Isabella Acosta, Campbell Borchers, Andres Gonzalez, Hannah Jud, Isabella Rosas, and Alexander Taylor.

3. Scots singers Five Highland Park choir students advanced to the 2022 Texas Music Educators Association All-State Choir competition.

BACK ROW, FROM LEFT: Juliet Allan, Olivia Carroll, and Callie Seabolt. FRONT ROW: Dylan Woodward and August Ryan.

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4. Rescue robot Robot competitions are rough. The HPHS drone suffered post-collision damage during each run at the Bell Vertical Robotics Competition (VRC) Earthquake Search & Rescue Competition at the University of Texas at Arlington. But the Scotsbots made quick repairs each time to regain flight worthiness in time for the next run. They finished seventh overall out of 20 teams and fourth their team presentation on drone engineering. FROM LEFT: David Pike, Row Dyer, Matt Gates, Capt. Pranjal Rai, Capt.

August Ryan, Alison Zou, and Sally Dai.

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S.M. WRIGHT FOUNDATION, FRIENDS CELEBRATE 23 YEARS OF GIVING

Vicki Howland, Ray Washburne, Margot Washburne, Heather Washburne, SM Wright II, and Dulany Howland

Nicole Rosales, Jennifer Pascal, Maureen Wiegert, and Mari Woodlief

Gloria Thomas, Rhonda Grimes, Natalie Grimes, and Valencia Grimes

Katie and Doug Murray

Larry North, Jeff Peterson, and Calvin Wright (PHOTOS: ROB WYTHE/WYTHE PORTRAIT STUDIO)

Judge Dominique Collins and Dr. Karen Hollie

Elizabeth Jones and Kyle Bainter

Lynn and Allen McBee

Over nearly a quarter of a century, the S.M. Wright Foundation’s annual Christmas in the Park has helped thousands of families with gifts of food, clothing, toys, household items, and furniture.

What started with serving fewer than 200 children in 1998 to more than 25,000 residents annually. Volunteering at and giving to the annual event at Fair Park is a tradition for the Washburnes and many other Park Cities area families.

In advance of the 23rd annual Christmas in the Park, honorary chairs Heather and Ray Washburne, joined by their daughter, Margot, and Heather’s parents, Vicki and Dulany Howland, hosted an announcement party on Nov. 9 in the Mockingbird Room in Highland Park Village.

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Looking Ahead Love Luncheon, Heart of Gold Does that photograph of event chairs Amy McEvoy and Traci White make you want a spa day? Spend part of your Valentine’s shopping for luxuries like that while supporting Clay- Amy McEvoy and ton Dabney for Traci White (COURTESY PHOTOS) Kids with Cancer’s efforts to help families of children with terminal cancer create precious memories.

The sixth annual Love Luncheon, Heart of Gold, begins with shopping at 10 a.m. on Feb. 14 at the Dallas Country Club, followed by a luncheon program at noon and more shopping from 1-3 p.m. Visit claytondabney.org.

Catholic Foundation Award Dinner On Feb. 19 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, the Catholic Foundation will honor long-time Dallas philanthropists Lydia and Dan Novakov of Christ the King Catho- Lydia and Dan Novakov lic Church for their gifts of time, talent, and treasure to healthcare, Catholic education, children’s charities, and the church community.

“As individuals, and as a couple, they’ve humbly and graciously taken on some of the region’s highest-profile leadership roles for charitable causes,” said Matt Kramer, foundation president and CEO. Visit catholicfoundation.com.

An Event to Remember gala The Dallas and Northeast Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association’s third annual An Event to Remember gala, scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Verona Villa in Frisco, returns to an in-person format with an Italian themed “Masquerade” flair. Visit alz.org/dallasnetexas.

Destiny Award Luncheon The St. Philip’s School and Community Center’s 22nd annual Destiny Award Luncheon will feature an NBA Hall of Famer.

Check out Excellence is a Habit: A Shaquille O’Neal Conversation with The Big Aristotle, Shaquille O’Neal on Feb. 23 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. The event begins with a student showcase at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. Visit stphilips1600.org/destiny.

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Scott Murray Takes Turn as Honoree Instead of Emcee

Scott Murray, Ron Haddock and Jim Keyes

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Surely, television personality Scott Murray couldn’t serve as emcee at a dinner where he was the intended honoree.

Instead, Jim Keyes filled the master of ceremonies role during the inaugural Unsung Hero celebration on Dec. 3 at Fair Park.

“Scott Murray has done more for North Texas nonprofits than any other,” quipped Bob Hopkins, founder and chairman for the new event benefitting what used to be called The Scholarship Fund.

Hank Alterman, founder of the fund, announced its name change to the Scott Murray Scholarship Fund.

Sponsors for the event included Ron and Sandi Haddock, the Steve and Barbara Durham Family, Bob and Myrna Schlegel, Jim and Margo Keyes, Dr. Ken and Millie Cooper, and People Newspapers.

Daniel McCowen, a prelaw student at Baylor University, received a $3,000 scholarship.

– Staff report

Tea Party Reveal: Get Those Mad Hats Ready (PHOTOS: DANA DRIENSKY)

Bubbly flowed on Nov. 30 as Stanley Korshak hosted the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party 2022 Reveal.

Venise Stuart Honorary chair Laurie Sands Harrison’s mother, the late Caroline Rose Hunt, built the Crescent Court, where Stanley Korshak is located, as part of the Uptown development that includes The Mansion on Turtle Creek.

Claire Catrino, chair of Mad Hatter ’s Tea Party 2022, and Lisa Loy Laughlin, president of the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Kaleta Blaffer, Bailey Harrison, and Annie Ferguson Botanical Garden, unveiled the tea’s 2022 poster featuring artwork from Laughlin’s sister, Laura Loy Capps.

On April 20, the tea party, in its 34th year, will again bring guests from all over the United States to don wild and wonderful over-the-top hats while viewing the glorious springtime azalea displays and flowers that grace the Dallas Arboretum.

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42 February 2022 | parkcitiespeople.com WEDDINGS

VAIBHAVI G. KAMAT - JAIDEEP K. RAO

CAREY ELIZABETH DAVIS – DAVID CONRAD LAWRENCE

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aibhavi G. Kamat and Jaideep K. Rao were married at the DFW Hindu Temple on the 11th of December 2021. Umanath Bhat officiated the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Sandhya and Ganapati Kamat of Apex, North Carolina. The groom is the son of Maya and Deepak Rao of Madison, Mississippi.

Vaibhavi chose a pink saree from Nalli Silk Sarees in Frisco for her wedding dress.

The bride is a graduate of Apex High School in North Carolina. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition in 2018 from North Carolina State and is a first-grade teacher at W.A. Martin Elementary School in the Crandall ISD. The groom is a graduate of Clinton High School in Clinton, Mississippi. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering in 2019 from Ole Miss and works as an Associate Civil Engineer at TRC Engineers in Arlington.

While finishing college, Jaideep and Vaibhavi dated long-distance. By 2020, both had found jobs in the DFW area. After a honeymoon to Cancun, Mexico, the newlyweds now reside in a mid-century modern apartment in Highland

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Park. They spend their free time walking on the Katy Trail, picnicking in Griggs Park, and doing The New York Times Crossword. In March, family and friends will celebrate the couple at a reception in Plano, Texas.

arey Elizabeth Davis and David Conrad Lawrence were married Saturday, August 7, 2021, at the Ritz Carlton in Dallas. A formal reception of dinner along with dancing followed the wedding ceremony.

Carey is the daughter of Georgia and Tom Davis of Preston Hollow. David is the son of Kathy and Bill Lawrence of Spring, Texas.

Carey graduated from Episcopal School of Dallas and received her undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and her Master’s Degree from Harvard University. She is a Director in the Dallas office of Empower Schools, an education non-profit.

David graduated from St. Thomas High School in Houston and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and a law degree f rom Southern Methodist University. David is a partner with the Dallas office of the law firm of Holland & Knight.

After enjoying a honeymoon to Italy, Carey and David reside in Dallas.

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TIFFANY DIANE BYRD – LIEUTENANT DAVID TOWER COOK

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iffany Diane Byrd and Lieutenant David Tower Cook exchanged wedding vows on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at The Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. It was a small, intimate affair with immediate family, Lindy Smellage Clanton, Tiffany's best friend and matron of honor, and Kyle Stringer, Tower's best friend and best man. The ceremony was officiated by Bill Rector of Highland Country Fellowship Church and accompanied by beautiful music performed by a quartet led by Louise Rossi-Sklar.

The bride is the daughter of Diane and David Harold Byrd, III of Dallas, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Roberta Brackenridge Menger Byrd and the late David Harold Byrd, Jr of Dallas, Texas; Gloria Busey Welch and the late Albert Bergen Welch of Dallas, Texas.

The groom is the son of Penny and Dr. Hubert David Cook of Dallas, Texas. He is the grandson of Maxine Redman Cook and the late Hubert Vinson Cook of Levelland, Texas, and the late Lou Bullington Tower and Sen. John Goodwin Tower of Dallas, Texas.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a custom bridal gown designed for her by Michael Faircloth. A sweetheart neckline in front contrasted with a deep "V" neckline in the back.

Numerous layers of tulle swathed the fitted bodice and draped across her shoulders in gentle folds.

Releasing from the fitted waist were layers of tulle cut in a circular fashion. Delicate hand beading and Chantilly lace appliqué embellished the bodice and skirt in an organic floral and vine motif. The bride requested to further customize her

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gown, with personal touches hidden within the floral embroidery. Two embroidered love birds alighting on an anchor reflected the groom's service in the US Navy and gently referenced the bride's maiden name.

The bride complemented her gown with an heirloom bridal veil of Brussels lace, which she borrowed from the groom's family. The lace

was brought from Brussels by Tower's great grandparents, Grover and Marian Bullington, in the 1960s. They had three children, and from those three children, they had a total of 10 granddaughters and no grandsons. Each family received a piece of lace to use as wedding veils.

Before Tiffany, Tower's aunt, Jeanne Tower Cox, wore the veil.

Dana Conner of Artistry by Dana Conner did the bride's hair and makeup. Ms. Conner smoothed out Tiffany's curly hair, keeping the curls as natural as possible, and provided elegant yet natural makeup, complementing the glowing bride's overall look.

The newlyweds welcomed their family to a cocktail reception and dinner in a private room of The Rosewood Mansion following the wedding ceremony. Florals

by Park Cities Petals and music from the quartet created a dreamy, romantic ambiance for the entire evening. Small floral arrangements of various shades of white, blush, and accents of deep burgundy, delicate greenery, candles, and bold, large high florals lined the tables.

The luscious garland framing the mantle of the fireplace created a stunning backdrop behind the bride and groom when they were seated for dinner. Sarah Hobbs from Park Cities Petals did not miss a single detail as she created warmth and intimacy with the arrangements throughout the rooms of the ceremony and dinner reception. The couple's first dance was to "Unchained Melody" by Alex North, performed by the string quartet. Next, the father/ daughter dance was a waltz to "Stars Over Texas" by Tracy Lawrence, and the mother/son dance was to Frank Sinatra's "I Wish You Love," both arranged by Sammy Davenport for the quartet.

Photographer James Edward and videographers Ted Bangs and Brad Evans captured the wedding ceremony and the reception for the newlyweds.

Tiffany is a 2012 graduate of Trinity Christian Academy.

After graduation, she pursued a

professional ballet career. Tiffany spent a year in Salt Lake City with Ballet West, then two years with Ballett Dortmund in Dortmund, Germany, and then five years with Národní divadlo Brno Balet (the ballet of the National Theater of Brno) in Brno, Czech Republic.

She received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Business Management, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Dallas Baptist University in 2019. She also completed a graduate studies course in International Diplomacy at Oxford University in 2021.

Tiffany is currently pursuing her master's degree in Cultural Mediation and Intercultural Communication from SMU. Tower graduated f rom St. Mark's School of Texas in 2012.

He then attended Texas A&M, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2016 with a major in Political Science and minors in History and Russian. During his time in College Station, Tower was also a member of The Corps of Cadets and Phi Beta Kappa and was director of the Freudian Slip Improv Troupe. After college, he received his commission as an officer in the US Navy in 2016. For three years, Tower was stationed in Point Mugu, California, deploying twice to the South China Sea aboard the USS CARL VINSON and USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT, making the first port call by an aircraft carrier in Vietnam since the Vietnam War. Currently, he is stationed at RAF Molesworth in the United Kingdom with USAFRICOM. The newlyweds will make their home in Cambridge, England, near Tower's base.

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TRANSPLANT BREAKTHROUGH RAISES HOPE IN NORTH TEXAS

Medical City performs first Texas operation using heart after cardiac death

By Josh Hickman

Special Contributor

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t doesn’t take a theologian to see a transplanted human heart beating anew in a new chest as miraculous.

“There is always that moment,” said Dr. Brian Lima, describing a pivotal moment in the surgery. “Is this thing going to take off? I call it a mini-miracle every time.”

The demand for lifesaving hearts, sadly, of course, always outweighs the supply.

“Many patients become too sick and die waiting for a heart,” explained Lima, surgical director of heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support at Medical City Dallas.

However, a recent milestone operation at Medical City Heart Hospital brings North Texas hope for a larger donor pool and shorter waiting times.

Until recently, transplants in the United States only used hearts from braindead donors whose other organs still functioned. That is changing.

“In recent years, we’ve devised ways to reanimate the heart to determine if it is usable and viable for transplant,” he said. “Organs such as the liver, the kidneys, and the lungs have for years been used for transplant this way,

FROM LEFT: Dr. Brian Lima, transplant patient Yolanda Triplett, and nurse Hailey Brooks. (PHOTO: COURTESY MEDICAL CITY HEART HOSPITAL)

but up until now, the heart was never feasible.”

In December, Medical City performed what Lima called the first such donation after cardiac death (DCD) transplant in Texas.

The recipient, 50-year-old Yolanda Triplett, first went on the transplant list in 2014 after intense treatments for breast cancer damaged her heart.

“Only 24 hours after the transplant, the patient was off the ventilator and sitting in a chair,” Lima said of the remarkably resilient Triplett. “Her prognosis is wonderful. The heart is great, and she’s doing extremely well.”

In a press release from the hospital, Triplett expressed her gratitude for “this wonderful gift.”

“When I found out that I was getting a new heart, I was excited and nervous at the same time because I had waited so long for this,” she said. “I thought it would never come.”

According to the American College of Cardiology, the new procedure could increase the donor pool by 30%, matching an increase seen overseas.

“England has been doing this for at least five years,” Lima said.

The esteemed cardiac surgeon was drawn to North Texas by a clear cardiac health need – a population of eight million and growing with only three heart transplant programs.

“It’s probably one of the most underserved heart failure populations in the country,” he said. “I felt I could really make a difference and help get to more patients with this lifesaving therapy.”

The Medical City transplant team has performed more than 600 heart transplants since the program began in 1991, consistently ranking among the topperforming transplant centers across the country, according to the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients.

“I really think we’re going to continue to make strides to get lifesaving treatment to as many people as possible,” Lima said. “And there are a lot of them here in this area.”

Mother, Daughter Make Linzer Tarts For All Kinds of Sweethearts I always bake heart-shaped cookies to give to family and friends on Valentine’s Day. Over the years, I’ve come to realize this lovely time shouldn’t just be for sweethearts, but rather for all the special people in our lives.

CHRISTY ROST What better way to convey our feelings than to send Valentine cards and homemade cookies?

Maybe it’s because I have a February birthday, but I cannot resist purchasing packets of pretty Valentines as soon as they appear in stores. After all, who doesn’t love discovering a pink envelope in their mailbox on February 14?

One of my mentors, Julia Child, who launched the first Public Television cooking series and set the stage for those of us who would follow, never sent out Christmas cards but was famous for her creative Valentines.

Last year, we invited my 94-year-old mother to stay with us at Swan’s Nest for the winter.

In early December, she accompanied us on our 14-hour drive

f rom Dallas to Breckenridge, Colorado. As Valentine’s Day approached, I suggested she help me bake and decorate cookies as a surprise gift for her younger sister. We set aside a day to bake together, and it will always remain a precious memory for us both.

Early that morning, I set butter and eggs aside to come to room temperature and brought flour, sugar, and other ingredients f rom the pantry. Mom donned the cute gingerbread man apron I had sewn for her as a Christmas gift, and we got to work measuring, mixing, rolling, and cutting cookie dough, baking, and decorating cookies.

As we worked, I was deeply aware of the gift of mother and daughter baking together in my Swan’s Nest studio kitchen.

It was warm and fragrant in the kitchen, while outdoors, it was a winter wonderland.

Mom and I baked Valentine’s sugar cookies, decorated with a thin layer of frosting and tinted sprinkles, but it was the Linzer Tarts that captured her heart.

These two-layer, heart-shaped vanilla cookies, sandwiched together with strawberry or raspberry jam, are European favorites. A heart-shaped hole in the upper layer offers a window to the sweet jam, and a dusting of

LINZER TARTS Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 ¼ cups sifted confectioners’ sugar 2 eggs, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ cup toasted slivered almonds ½ cup seedless raspberry jam Confectioners’ sugar, for garnish Directions:

In February 2021, Christy Rost enjoyed making cookies with her 94-year-old mom Jinx Schnoes, now 95. (PHOTOS: COURTESY CHRISTY ROST) confectioners’ sugar provides the finishing touch. Linzer Tarts are a sweetheart of a gift for friends and neighbors when tucked into transparent cellophane sacks tied with red ribbon, and they ship well without crumbling. Happy Valentine’s Day! Christy Rost, a cookbook author and PBS chef, is a longtime resident of the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. Her ‘Celebrating Home’ 4-minute cooking videos are available at youtube.com/ChristyRostCooks and christyrost.com.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven 3 to 5 minutes, or until they are fragrant and light brown.

Remove them from the oven, transfer them to a plate, and cool completely. When they are cool, place the almonds in a small food processor or coffee grinder, and process just until they are finely ground.

In the large bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter with confectioners’ sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 8 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beat well, and stir in vanilla.

In a medium bowl, stir together flour, salt, baking powder, and ground almonds. Stir

the flour mixture into the creamed mixture to form a soft dough. Cover with plastic wrap and chill 2 hours or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Roll out cookie dough on a floured pastry cloth or counter to ¼-inch thickness. Cut with a 3-inch heartshaped cookie cutter dipped in flour, and place cookies on ungreased cookie sheets. Cut the centers out of half the cookies using a 1-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter.

Bake 6 to 7 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are light brown. Remove them from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool. When the cookies are completely cool, spread the solid ones with raspberry jam, slightly mounding it in the center of each cookie, and top with the remaining cookies. Sift lightly with confectioners’ sugar, which will melt over the jam, leaving a glossy center.

Yield: 22 to 24 cookies

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JANE MITCHELL TALBOT

08/04 /1935 – 12/30/2021

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ane Mitchell Talbot was born in White Plains, New York, on August 4, 1935, to Catherine Cheatham Mitchell and Joseph C. Mitchell. Her family moved to Texas when she was a baby, and she grew up in Highland Park, attending The Hockaday School

in Dallas. After graduation, Jane earned a career degree from the Katharine Gibbs School in New York. She later graduated from Pan American University (UTRGV ) with a degree in English.

After graduating from the Katharine Gibbs School, Jane took a job with the American Cancer Society, which caused her to move to the Rio Grande Valley. In that first year in the Valley, she met her future husband, Morgan K. Talbot (deceased), and the two of them were happily married over 50 years, living the remainder of their lives in McAllen.

They had two sons, Mark Mitchell Talbot and Morgan Keith Talbot (deceased), and three grandchildren, whom she adored, Margaret Jane Talbot (deceased), Morgan Leslie Talbot, and Lauren Abigail Talbot.

Jane was incredibly active in her community serving in multiple non-profit organizations and civic

boards. She was named the Woman of the Year by the Women’s Council of Realtors in 1988 and 1990 and served as president of that organization in 1988. In 1976, Jane was named the Outstanding Woman of the Year by the City of McAllen. The University of Texas-Pan American Foundation honored her with the President’s Award and recognized her as a Notable American in 1976 and 1977.

Jane was a pivotal member of the Junior League of McAllen, serving for over 50 years. She was honored with several outstanding member awards (Lizzie’s) over her many years of voluntarism, leadership, and service. She was co-creator of the highly acclaimed and still sought after La Pinata cookbook, initially published in 1976.

Jane was an ardent supporter of the International Museum of Art and Science. She was the founder of the

local Compassionate Friends Society and an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, among other worthwhile and impactful civic organizations.

One of the deepest joys of Jane’s private life was writing. While she attended Pan American University, she co-authored a book published in 1973, which serves as a literary guide to Latin American Literature. She later wrote an ongoing series in the local newspaper, The Town Crier, called “Look Who’s Cooking,” which profiled many prominent members of the Upper Valley community, including their biographical information and a favorite recipe.

Jane was very active and interested in politics, having served as the campaign manager for several successful local campaigns. In addition, she was an active member of the Republican party.

Jane was also very active in her church life. She initially attended Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, where she and Morgan were married. They later transferred to St John’s Episcopal Church, where she was involved for many years in all aspects of the church’s fellowship and leadership. Later in life, she and Morgan moved to First United Methodist Church, where she was a member at the time of her passing.

Jane is survived by her son Mark and grandchildren Morgan and Abby, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins who have been very close and supportive of her family for many years.

In lieu of flowers, the family would ask that you consider donating to the Morgan and Jane Talbot Foundation at UTRGV, the International Museum of Art and Science, Easterseals Rio Grande Valley, or The Hockaday School.

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HEAR THIS! Carol Langham’s Uniquely Yours Tea Room in Corsicana boasts superb sandwiches and decadent desserts. (PHOTOS: MARY MEIER-EVANS)

Want A ‘Uniquely Yours’ Trip to Remember? Try This Tea Room There’s nothing that soothes the soul like a day spent with friends.

And when the day includes a short road trip to enjoy delicious food and shopping – well, that’s a day to remember.

MARY Where can you go MEIER-EVANS to experience such a day? Corsicana, Texas, has a little jewel known as the Uniquely Yours Village.

I’m an old-fashioned gal, and I sure do love a good tea room. For those of you unfamiliar, tea rooms can be found in many small towns and even inside antique malls. The menu is typically finger sandwiches, soups, salads, and, of course, decadent desserts.

Uniquely Yours is by far one of the best tea rooms I’ve enjoyed in a long time. Not only is the food completely delicious (starting with the quality of the pimento cheese, which is superb), but the venue itself is something special.

Owner Carol Langham has sourced vintage serving pieces, from glassware to decor, creating an atmosphere that is equal parts old-school lovely and whimsical. The staff is kind and attentive, and when I visited last December, I felt like I was enjoying the day with long-lost family.

Carol is family to fellow Highland Park High School friend Christie Carter.

Uniquely Yours Tea Room is open Wednesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Grab your friends, take a break from the crazy pace of life, and make the short road trip back in time to this jewel in the heart of Corsicana.

There’s shopping too. Next door to the tea room is the Uniquely Yours Dress Shop – a wonderful old home converted into a fantastic women’s clothing shop.

The third structure in the Village is the Uniquely Yours Treasures Gift Shop, a historic Navarro County home built in the late 1800s and moved in its entirety to its new home. This quaint house’s rich character depicts its journey through the years. Today, local artists and artisans showcase their creative talents and offer a variety of treasures.

Corsicana is just a short 45-minute drive south on I-45 from Dallas.

Grab your friends, take a break from the crazy pace of life, and make the short road trip back in time to this jewel in the heart of Corsicana. Tell them I sent you!

Mary Meier-Evans, of University Park, has a Texas-sized curiosity that keeps her longing to see new sites both near and far. Check out her blog and podcast at thecuriouscowgirl.com.

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SPECIAL ADVERTISING CONTENT ALLIE BETH ALLMAN

BRIGGS FREEMAN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

As Luxury Home Sales The Superluxury Set Rise, Experts Focus 3831 Turtle Creek Boulevard #23A, represented by Pogir for $2,986,000. on Understanding Imagine your life in 2022, unfolding in one of these Wealthy Buyers

ultra-luxurious listings — all in exceptional buildings, with almost endless amenities.

Explore a small sampling of the high-rise and condominium residences offered by the expert agents of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty.

Pictured is 3831 Turtle Creek Boulevard #23A, a two-story penthouse unit at the Warrington. This luxe Turtle Creek listing is represented by Pogir

As the ranks of the ultra-wealthy grow in Dallas, the luxury home buyer’s new goals for where and how they live have never been clearer.

The expert agents of Allie Beth Allman & Associates are the acknowledged authorities in DFW’s luxury real estate marketplace, selling more homes at above $5 million than any other brokerage, according to the Multiple Listing Service.

That expertise has been developed through decades of building connections and honed by a continued dedication to understanding the luxury buyer. The brokerage’s clients, both buyers and sellers, expect exceptional luxury advisors to bring deep knowledge of the market and unparalleled concierge service to close the deal.

That’s vital in Dallas, which ranks 4th in the U.S. for ultra-high net worth individuals with a primary or secondary home, 11th globally for ultra-high net worth individuals with a primary or secondary home, and 10th globally for very-high net worth population, according to the latest research from Wealth-X. With that in mind, Allie Beth Allman & Associates believes that offering the advantage in today’s complex and competitive real estate market requires a local expert with an understanding of the estate market and who can bring to bear the power of high-level marketing when representing an estate for sale.

To connect with an agent who understands the luxury market, visit alliebeth.com.

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Allie Beth Allman & Associates Leads Estate Sales This Volk Estates home is the highest sale on record in Dallas County for the past several years.

With the highest real estate sale in DFW on record for the past several years, Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents led the estate home market in market in 2021.

Quarter after quarter, the brokerage sold more homes priced at $2 million and higher than any other competitor in Dallas County, according to an analysis of the Multiple

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Shelly Hammer Lists Renovated Home in HPISD Near SMU

for $2,986,000.

With a coveted location at the confluence of Highland Park, Turtle Creek, Knox-Travis and Uptown, The Terminal at Katy Trail is one of the city’s most highly anticipated new residences. 4205 Buena Vista Street #301, a 5,513-square-foot unit, is represented by Faisal Halum for $7,000,000.

In the Harwood District’s Azure building, 2900 McKinnon Street #1108 boasts three bedrooms and three and a half baths. Pogir and Lisa Besserer represent this unit for $1,825,000.

Life at HALL Arts Residences includes an all-access pass to the thriving Dallas Arts District. One of only 48 homes in the building, 1747 Leonard Street #303 is represented by Cindi Caudle and Kyle Richards for $5,100,000.

Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, founded in the Park Cities in 1960, represents luxury homes, high-rises, ranches, land and commercial properties. Its briggsfreeman.com website is a cutting-edge portal featuring properties, neighborhoods, schools, virtual tours, architecture guides and more.

Listing Service. The brokerage sold more than $3 billion in all of 2021, including the highest Park Cities sale at 6601 Hunters Glen Road in Volk Estates.

To sell an estate home takes a unique combination of marketing strategy and timetested networking. When selling an estate, Allman agents use their market knowledge to create a marketing and sales plan that presents the home through extraordinary photography, video and copywriting.

As the local luxury real estate market continues to be the strongest it has been in decades, homebuyers and sellers need an agent with proven negotiating skills, a legacy of success in the luxury space and the right connections. Those are the strengths the Allman team brings to the deal.

Connect with a luxury expert at the brokerage to learn about currently available estates and those coming available for the 2022 spring market.

On Highland Park’s arguably most prestigious street, Holly Thompson represented the sellers of 3721 Beverly Drive. In addition to the location, the home’s major renovations in 2013 and again in 2019-2020 appealed to discerning buyers. The stunning two-story pool house offers the perfect setting for parties.

To connect with a luxury real estate expert at the Allman firm, visit alliebeth.com.

offer great open spaces for entertaining,

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Court, which could easily fit into Beverly

with a centrally located wet bar proving

Home on a Quiet CulDe-Sac Is a Dream for Entertaining

Hills, you’ll know exactly what we mean.

quite convenient. Also downstairs are an en suite guest room and space for an elevator.

Upstairs are two primary suites with sitting areas and vaulted ceilings. One bath

the

exceptional,

feeling sets in. Perhaps you’ll most love the double front doors and stately columns, or the manicured hedges and white brick

a jetted tub and two large closets. Two

exterior. It’s all so captivating.

Once

and a library complete the upstairs.

Other

amenities

include

4-car garage with extra parking, and two side yards – one turfed for a dog run.

transitional interior at 3507 McFarlin

To schedule a showing, contact Shelly

Boulevard is offered by Shelly Hammer for

Hammer at 214.207.7937 or hammer@

$2,159,000.

daveperrymiller.com.

inside,

that

enchantment

continues to build. Guests will know right

abundant

storage, hardwoods, a cedar closet, rear

away they are somewhere special as they

View the pool and manicured grounds from the wall of windows at 10852 Crooked Creek Court.

Tucked among the Strait Lane estate

enter the front foyer with its high ceilings and exquisite woodwork. They can step into the formal living room to one side to indulge in a glass of champagne and delicious hors d’oeuvres.

neighborhood of Dallas, an unparalleled

This home is unlike anything else for

With five bedrooms and 5.1 baths in

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (dpmre.

home is on the market, blending classical

sale in Dallas, masterfully blending grand

6,499 square feet, the interior provides

com) is a division of the Ebby Halliday

style with modern sensibilities and

spaces with intimate ones and clean lines

ample room for everyday living. In the chef’s

Companies, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate,

flawlessly capturing the charm of the old

with ornate detailing. Currently, it offers

kitchen are top-of-the-line stainless steel

with four locations that specialize in

and the sleekness of the new.

three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths,

Wolf, Thermador and Sub-Zero appliances

Preston Hollow, Park Cities, North Dallas,

As soon as you see the majestic front

and six living areas, but the upstairs

and quartz Carrera countertops. And the

Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, Kessler

façade and the expansive glass windows

living room can easily become a fourth

spacious living, dining and family rooms

Park and Farm & Ranch properties.

along the back of 10852 Crooked Creek

bedroom suite.

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to a keeping room with fireplace and the

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Connecting Buyers and Sellers with Targeted Marketing

The day a client decides to work with an Allie Beth Allman & Associates expert, marketing happens. The brokerage’s fullservice, 11-person professional marketing team blends technology and creativity to maximize each property’s appeal and exposure.

Custom Gage Home in Guarded & Gated Lake Forest

Beautiful, high-quality visual assets

“One of the easiest ways homeowners can lower their property tax bill is to file a homestead exemption.

Homestead exemptions reduce the appraised value of your home and, as a result, lower your property taxes. If you purchased a home in 2021, it’s now time to file your homestead exemption. Plan to purchase in the future? Thanks to a new law that took effect January 1, 2022, Texas homeowners may now file for a homestead exemption in the same year they purchase their primary residence, instead of the following year – as was the case in the past. To apply for a homestead exemption, contact your county appraisal district. If you have any questions regarding residential real estate, Ebby Halliday Realtors is ready to serve you. To learn more, visit ebby.com and connect with one of our experienced agents today.

at

features dual sinks and shower heads, plus other bedrooms, each with separate baths,

This traditional two-story home with

Arriving

6,818-square-foot residence, a magical

The updated gourmet kitchen opens great room with a vaulted and beamed ceiling. French doors open to the backyard entertaining area and pool. The library with built-ins and primary suite with his-her spa like bathroom are both located on the first level.

are vital to the plan, so the team places

Upstairs are three additional bedrooms,

a premium on staging, architectural

a game-media room and flex space.

photography, virtual tours, social media

Gorgeous high-end finishes are combined

The day a client decides to work with an Allie Beth Allman & Associates expert, marketing happens.

animations and other resources that

When it comes to sales strategy, Allie

In the end, marketing connects with

Beth Allman & Associates offers every

people, and the Allman team never

Exceptional Gage custom home built

fitted for future elevator use if desired.

opportunity to promote each home that

underestimates the power of people.

in 2006 in the highly sought guard, gated

Lake Forest boasts 68 acres of green

its agents list, bringing the power of print,

The Allie Beth Allman & Associates brand

Lake Forest development in the Preston

space with lakes, winding creeks, walking

the dynamism of digital and the surround of

brings decades of trust and community

Hollow area. Comprising approximately

trails, pool, tennis and pickleball courts,

social media to the plan.

connection to the home-selling equation,

5700 square feet, the home at 7006 Stone

and two dog parks.

If you ask your real estate agent where

which is important in today’s fast-paced

Meadow offers four bedrooms, a library,

Contact Laura Michelle (214.228.3854

your house will be marketed, you should

market, said brokerage founder Allie Beth

two living areas plus a media-game room.

or laura@daveperrymiller.com) for more

expect an approach that includes multiple

Allman.

This classic traditional home offers a

information or to set up a private showing.

stately presence with a front motor court

Visit DPMFineHomes.com to learn more or

and a three-car garage.

call 214.799.1488.

media platforms, both digital and print, that intertwine to draw the best possible offers.

increase a home’s exposure through marketing.

To connect with a luxury real estate expert, visit alliebeth.com.

7006 Stone Meadow offers four bedrooms, a library, two living areas, and a media-game room.

with quality construction such as arched hallways and wood and stone flooring throughout.

As an added bonus, the home has been

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Upgrade Older Homes’ Lighting While Maintaining Vintage Charm

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Dallas, TX— Many people find buying and restoring older homes a great investment as well as a worthwhile endeavor. The challenge is often how you maintain the classic features of the home, while upgrading for better efficiency and safety. This also applies to outdoor and indoor lighting.

Often homes in older neighborhoods feature wonderful vintage lighting fixtures inside and outside the property. Due to the age of the systems, homeowners eventu-

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5335 Meaders Lane 6 Bedrooms | 6.2 Baths | 12,612 SqFt Offered For $9,750,000 Designed by architect Elby Martin, a Tuscan- inspired stone-clad estate home with Italian barrel tile roof, manicured 1.1-acre site with mature trees and landscape by Harold

ally confront the decision to either replace the whole system, or upgrade their existing system. Richard Lentz, owner of Lentz Landscape Lighting, says he gets these requests quite often. “We were recently called out to this amazing home featuring Mid-Century Modern outdoor light fixtures throughout the entire property. We were able to maintain the historical integrity of these vintage fixtures and upgrade them with highly efficient LED technology,” Lentz commented. “We are expertly trained in knowing how to balance warm and cool LED lights to present a soft, natural atmosphere as you take an evening stroll around your outdoor spaces.” He adds, “Upgrading to LED also provides cost savings for many years to come.”

Updating vintage indoor light fixtures provide the same benefits, so before replacing light fixtures in an historic or older home, consider upgrading to maintain the timely, distinctive features of a home filled with history.

To find out more information about upgrading exterior and indoor lighting, contact Lentz Landscape Lighting @ 972241-0622 or go to their website www. lentzlighting.com.

Leidner. Gourmet kitchen topped by a barrel brick ceiling is open to one of several family rooms. Custom Knotty Alderwood cabinetry with White Castle hardware provides storage. Two full-size SubZeros refrigerators, two Asko dishwashers, two gas Wolf ovens and warming drawer. Outdoor Kitchen equipped with a Wolfe outdoor grille and Subzero undercounter refrigerators, and electric screens. Resort like pool, cabana, turfed back yard, private guest house.

Home is equipped with Geothermal HVAC and natural gas generator.

For more information please contact Kyle Crews (214) 538-1310.

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