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Get involved in University Park’s Centennial

Mothers, sons grow closer by gardening

Gilbert Brown prioritizes community life

News ............................................... 2

Home & Business ........................... 16

Senior Living................................... 34

Crime ............................................... 4

Real Estate Quarterly...................... 16

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

Sports ............................................. 6

Schools ......................................... 30

Classifieds ..................................... 42

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Thomas Jefferson High High School athletic coordinator KennyKenny JonesJones stepped in to lead football team team Thomas Jefferson School athletic coordinator stepped in tothe lead the football “We’ve“We’ve continued to stayto calm coach afterafter the program’s coach left this (PHOTOS: CHRISCHRIS MCGATHEY) continued stayand calm and coach the program’s coach leftsummer. this summer.

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TJ hadTJ had certainly resilient staff and And the And the players have responded. coaches and student-athletes. They have conmore than 30 varsity players suited up for the more than 30 varsity players suited up for the coaches and student-athletes. They have continued to open our eyes to how resilient they Wins on the scoreboard are nice, but for season-opening football game against PinkWins on the scoreboard are nice, but for season-opening football game against Pinktinued to open our eyes to how resilient they coaches and athletes at Thomas Jefferson, it’s a are,” said Jones, who has been the athletic co- ston, and despite a 50-2 loss, participation coaches and athletes at Thomas Jefferson, it’s a are,” said Jones, who has been the athletic co- ston, and despite a 50-2 loss, participation victory these days just to keep playing. ordinator at TJ for eight years. “We have concontinues to rise. ordinator at TJ for eight years. “We have con- continues to rise. victory these days just to keep playing.

“We would typically be going and knockAfter all, you could hardly fault anyone at tinued to not make any excuses and move our After all, you could hardly fault anyone at tinued to not make any excuses and move our “We would typically be going and knockTJ for making excuses amid all of the obsta- programs forward.” ing on doors just to get kids to come to pracTJ for making excuses amid all of the obsta- programs forward.” ing on doors just to get kids to come to praccles that have befallen the school the past year.

Jones points to a handful of milestones, tice,” Jones said. “Now we’ve had just as many, cles that have befallen the school the past year.

Jones points to a handful of milestones, tice,” Jones said. “Now we’ve had just as many, A tornado leveled the campus in Octo- such as Lizzet Salazar making the school’s if not more, students showing up.”

A tornado leveled the campus in Octo- such as Lizzet Salazar making the school’s if not more, students showing up.” ber 2019, prompting the relocation of classes first-ever appearance at the girls wrestling state Where coaches at other schools might first-ever appearance at the girls wrestling state Where coaches at other schools might ber 2019, prompting the relocation of classes and athletic programs to an old middle-school tournament last winter. But behind-the-scenes have to manufacture character-building expeand athletic programs to an old middle-school tournament last winter. But behind-the-scenes have to manufacture character-building expebuilding nine miles away. The COVID-19 achievements are just as noteworthy. riences, TJ players live through them every day.

building nine miles away. The COVID-19 achievements are just as noteworthy. riences, TJ players live through them every day. pandemic hindered efforts to regroup teams For example, it’s challenging to keep stu“There are reasons why people could have For example, it’s challenging to keep stu“There are reasons why people could have pandemic hindered efforts to regroup teams dents coming to a school 20 minutes from left, but we’ve had to talk with parents and ask and rebuild morale. and rebuild morale. dents coming to a school 20 minutes from left, but we’ve had to talk with parents and ask The public-health crisis also caused the their neighborhood. Administrators worked them to give us a chance to grow their kids The public-health crisis also caused the their neighborhood. Administrators worked them to give us a chance to grow their kids school’s football coach to leave over the sumout a bus plan to help, but regular practice at- and support their kids. Many of them have out a bus plan to help, but regular practice at- and support their kids. Many of them have school’s football coach to leave over the summer, with boys basketball coach Kenny Jones tendance can be logistically challenging for stayed,” Jones said. “We just try to focus on the mer, with boys basketball coach Kenny Jones tendance can be logistically challenging for stayed,” Jones said. “We just try to focus on the stepping in as a last-minute replacement to athletes. positives. Eventually, we will be back at the TJ positives. Eventually, we will be back at the TJ stepping in as a last-minute replacement to athletes. lead a downtrodden squad with 27 straight we know. It will be built better and stronger.”

“We’ve tried to be really mindful and lead a downtrodden squad with 27 straight “We’ve tried to be really mindful and we know. It will be built better and stronger.”

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UP SEEKS CONTRIBUTIONS TO CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

University Park’s online Centennial archives include historical photographs like this one, taken of Snider Plaza Fountain in 1924, and many from more recent decades. COURTESY UNIVERSITY PARK

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niversity Park residents have a oncein-a-century opportunity to leave their mark on city history.

In preparation for its Centennial Celebration, the city is asking people to contribute documents, art, and photos to its online SARAH HODGES digital archive.

Dust off those old scrapbooks, visit uptexas.omeka.net, and post your favorites online to share your memories with residents and friends.

Younger residents can participate by entering the Centennial Art or Essay Contest.

The art contest, open to students in grades K-12 who live in University Park or go to a school in HPISD, asks participants to imagine the city 100 years in the past or future or

highlight what makes the city unique today.

The essay contest is for fourth through 12th graders. As well as imagining the city’s past and future or writing about life today, essayists can create a work of nonfiction based on research of actual events 100 years ago.

The deadline to enter either contest is March 8.

First-place winners in each grade category will be recognized at the Centennial Celebration on Saturday, April 13, and winning artwork will be displayed at city hall.

Visit uptexas.org to learn more and enter.

Be sure to save the date for the city’s Centennial Celebration.

The celebration will begin with history presentations and exhibits from April 8-10, followed by a 100th Anniversary Ceremony on April 12. Festivities will culminate in a community celebration at

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Goar and Williams Parks on April 13.

Public safety restructure Highland Park wants its Public Safety Department to be the best in the nation, and it’s restructuring the department to reach that goal.

Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Pursley and Deputy EMS Chief Zach Sitton have already received their official appointments. Police and operations deputy chiefs are soon to come.

HPHS graduate remembered Dallas lost a community leader and avid philanthropist in December with the passing of Highland Park High School graduate Jere William Thompson.

As president and CEO of the Southland Corporation, which owns 7-Eleven stores, Thompson helped transform a convenience store selling grocery basics into a multibillion-dollar global retailer known for such favorites as the “Slurpee” and “Big Gulp,” according to the Texas State Historical Association.

Thompson took on leadership roles at multiple philanthropic organizations. He and his wife, Margaret “Peggy” Dunlap, met at Highland Park High School. They had seven children.

Academic Performance Report The Highland Park board of trustees is reviewing reams of data about the performance of district students.

The Texas Education Agency released the report in December. Highlights include STAAR results, demographic information, and data on the college readiness of the class of 2022. Check peoplenewspapers.com for more stories about the data.

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Crime Reports Dec. 4-Jan. 6 Dec. 4 Reported around 10:05 a.m.: an assault at Highland Park High School involving two male students.

A 48-year-old man assaulted his girlfriend and impeded her breathing around 1:30 a.m. in the 4100 block of Grassmere Lane.

Dec. 5 A 2023 Takeuchi skid loader was stolen before 7:44 a.m. from a fenced-in construction area at Lakeside Park.

Dec. 6 A reckless driver hit a man’s Porsche Cayenne and fled the scene without leaving information around 1:20 p.m. in the 4500 block of Mockingbird Lane.

Dec. 9 A shoplifter stole $8,026.26 worth of goods from CVS in Snider Plaza around 8:57 p.m.

Dec. 10 Before 2:15 p.m. in the 3200 block of Princeton Avenue, a burglar broke a man’s rear passenger door and left the glove box open, but the man doesn’t believe anything was stolen.

Dec. 11 An oh-so-vain shoplifter stole 28 makeup items, four hygiene products, and seven hair products from CVS in the 6700 block of Preston Road before 8:02 a.m.

Reported around 10:25 a.m.: A fraudster used the Target credit card of a woman in the 4000 block of Hanover Street without permission.

Dec. 12 A shoplifter stole a black crocodile bag worth $2,350 before 11:25 a.m. from Balmain at Highland Park Village.

Dec. 13 Reported around 2:23 p.m.: A package pilferer stole a delivery of two Rick Owens jackets worth $2610.99 each from a porch in the 3600 block of St. Johns Drive.

Dec. 17 A man was caught carrying two bicycles

and in possession of methamphetamine before 9 p.m. in the 3100 block of Daniel Avenue.

Dec. 18 A burglar stole several tools, about $700 worth, from the back of a man’s construction truck before 3:08 p.m. in the 4400 block of Hyer Avenue.

Dec. 20 A porch pirate stole two packages — one containing $200 to $400 worth of vitamins and another holding a clothes steamer — before 4:22 p.m. in the 4300 block of Livingston Avenue.

Dec. 21 A yard worker reported finding two computers — an HP Chromebook x360 and an HP Elite — in Kroger plastic shopping bags under a walkway that covers a drainage ditch before 8:52 a.m. between the 4500 block of Lorraine Avenue and the 4500 block of Arcady Avenue.

Before 11:40 a.m., a burglar broke the glass of a woman’s locked vehicle at The Plaza at Preston Center and stole her J.McLaughlin purse containing a retainer, Friedrich’s sunglasses, two scarves, a measuring tape, a hair brush, pens, lipstick, and a Wells Fargo safe deposit key.

Dec. 22 A scammer pretending to be Norton Utilities told a man in the 3600 block of Shenandoah Avenue to download software and share his driver’s license and social security numbers before 6:40 a.m.

A resident reported a man for sleeping in his car in the 4000 block of Greenbrier Drive.

When police located him around 6:56 a.m., he was arrested for driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of less than 0.15%.

Dec. 23 Reported around 11 a.m.: A Facebook Marketplace fraudster sold a woman a fake Chanel bag, claiming it was real, for $4,000. They met for the transaction at Tolleson Bank Center.

Dec. 25 Not-so-merry Christmas: A jerk stole a man’s bike before 12:31 p.m. in the 3400

block of Granada Avenue.

Dec. 26 A shoplifter stole six bottles of wine worth a total of $1,299.95 from Tom Thumb at The Plaza at Preston Center before 3:26 p.m.

Dec. 28 A 35-year-old was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, no car insurance, and no driver’s license around 10:30 a.m. in the 4200 block of Oak Lawn Avenue.

Dec. 30 Reported around 3:57 p.m.: A burglar damaged the lock of a woman’s loaner Chevrolet Silverado parked in the 4200 block of Edmondson Avenue and stole wrapped gifts containing $585 worth of items while she was out of town between Dec. 26 and 30.

Jan. 1 Reported around 12:55 p.m.: A woman’s Cult Gaia purse holding her driver’s license and Alfa Romeo key fob were stolen the night before at Park House social club.

Jan. 3 A thief stole a Ridgid saw, a Milwaukee tool box, a Ridgid tool box, a duffel bag, and miscellaneous tools that belonged to two men before 8:41 a.m. from the bed of a truck parked in the 4300 block of Lorraine Avenue.

Jan. 4 A burglar damaged the driver’s side window and front passenger side floorboard of a man’s locked Jeep parked at The Plaza at Preston Center before 5:43 p.m.

Jan. 5 How easy was it for a burglar to steal three identity documents, two credit/debit cards, $300 cash, and a Vera Bradley purse around 7:05 a.m. from a Toyota Camry in the 4300 block of Lovers Lane? The vehicle was left unlocked.

Jan. 6 A 32-year-old was arrested for unlicensed carry of a weapon and possession of drug paraphernalia around 12:54 a.m. in the 4200 block of Hawthorne Avenue.

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Before 9:12 a.m. Dec. 8, a contractor walked out of a man’s home in the 3400 block of Beverly Drive with bulges in his pant pockets that were believed to be holding six of the man’s Lennox thermostats worth about $1,200 each.

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CRIME STATS Property Crimes UNIVERSITY PARK

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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.

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LACROSSE ALUMNAE EXCEL FOR COLLEGE PROGRAMS

Baird, Gooch, Kipp will join Wall Street firms after final season, graduation

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

T

he best season in Highland Park girls lacrosse history isn’t etched in the record books, because it barely happened.

In 2020, the Lady Scots were poised to contend for their first Texas Girls High School Lacrosse League crown. With a talented and experienced roster, they defeated defending champion Episcopal School of Dallas and other top teams. Then, the pandemic canceled the rest of the season.

Four years later, three standouts from that squad are senior captains of their respective college programs, still linked by what could have been — and still driven by title hopes entering their final year in the sport.

“My approach to this season is to leave it all out there.”

Sloane Kipp “I’m still really bummed to this day about that senior season,” said Emily Baird, now at Bucknell University. “We learned some life lessons, and it all worked out.”

After graduating this spring with a biomedical engineering degree, Baird will begin a career in investment banking on Wall Street. So will University of Denver senior Sloane Kipp and University of Michigan senior Josie Gooch.

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Highland Park lacrosse alumnae Emily Baird (Bucknell), Josie Gooch (Michigan), and Sloane Kipp (Denver) are senior captains of their respective college programs. BUCKNELL ATHLETICS, MICHIGAN PHOTOGRAPHY, AND UNIVERSITY OF DENVER ATHLETICS

They will all work for different firms, but it will be a reunion of sorts for the three former HP teammates who have remained close since their high school careers were cut short.

“We’ve had a lot of the same struggles and pain points,” Kipp said. “We all have different energy but some very similar qualities. We mesh really well.”

All three began playing lacrosse in youth programs in the Park Cities and secured college scholarships despite hailing from a state not considered a hotbed for the sport.

“The program sort of grew with us,” Baird said. “Our class was pretty close. A lot

of us played club (lacrosse) together. We might not have been naturally brought together as friends, but sports formed this bond.”

The trio will often contact one another during the offseason or when they’re home on holiday breaks to share a workout or a meal.

Kipp earned her finance degree in three years but returned to pursue her master’s and play one final season. Denver, which advanced to the NCAA tournament semifinals last season, will travel to Michigan for a game in late February, enabling Kipp and Gooch to face one another.

“My approach to this season is to leave it all out there,” Kipp said. “I want to go into every practice and every game having no regrets. We’re ready to go.”

Indeed, each of the three has high hopes for their final year in lacrosse before transitioning to another field with just as much pressure and competition.

“Our work ethic is what drove us close together, having that determination and drive,” said Gooch, who will graduate with a business degree. “We’re all going to be working for different companies just like we play for different teams, but it will be nice to bounce ideas off each other.”

HP Star Pitcher Also Provides Experience, Leadership in Basketball

Stribling enjoys the grind of being a two-sport athlete during his senior year

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

Jordan Stribling’s future after graduation is on the pitcher’s mound. Yet he also remains drawn to the basketball court.

Despite being an elite baseball recruit, the 6-foot-6 Highland Park senior knew his basketball teammates needed his leadership on a young roster almost devoid of varsity experience.

So, after a spring and summer traveling around the country for baseball showcases and tournaments, Stribling returned to the gym, committed to building on a promising junior campaign by diversifying his game.

“It shows what a natural athlete he is,” said HP basketball coach David Piehler. “As far as experience, he’s our bridge from last year to this year.”

That meant that rather than just

scorer on a tall yet inexperienced HP squad that aims to make another Class 6A playoff run in February. He’s been able to space the floor and score off the dribble more than in the past.

Stribling’s dunk keyed a five-point possession late in regulation during the District 7-6A opener against Richardson on Dec. 19 before the Scots eventually fell in overtime.

Less than two weeks later, he made a game-winning free throw in a tournament game against Mansfield Summit, a 5A state semifinalist last year.

“I like his calmness. He doesn’t get too rattled,” Piehler said. “The temperament that he needs to have as a pitcher helps in basketball. He has a very even keel.”

In baseball, Stribling showcased his 90-plus mph fastball during a playoff win for the Scots to cap his sophomore campaign. The University of Texas verbal commit missed last season with an injury but is set to return as the HP staff ace this year.

Stribling has become a more vocal leader for his basketball teammates and embraced the challenge of being a two-sport athlete. His schedule has him in two athletic periods — one for basketball and one for baseball.

Add in training and academic commitments, and he estimates that leaves less than two hours of free time each day.

“It’s very hard,” Stribling said.

“But I like to be busy all the time.

I enjoy doing it.”

“It shows what a natural athlete he is.”

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He’s known for his dunking ability, but Jordan Stribling has done much more as the leading scorer for Highland Park this season. CHRIS MCGATHEY

being a secondary low-post offensive option and rebounder, Stribling had to strengthen his defense, perimeter shooting, and ball handling.

“This year, I knew I was taking

many more shots,” said Stribling, who tallied 35 dunks last season.

“I had to take it to the paint more and score more.”

He has emerged as the leading

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Experienced Lady Scots Aim for Continued Growth on Diamond

Led by infield returnees, optimistic HP pursues another 6A playoff appearance

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As it prepares for a drop in classification in 2025, Highland Park doesn’t plan to bid a quiet farewell to Class 6A in softball.

An experienced lineup should have the Lady Scots in contention for another playoff spot in District 7-6A, and perhaps a league title is within reach.

HP brings back its entire starting infield and its top pitcher from a squad that tied for second place in the district a year ago before being swept by Arlington Martin in the first round of postseason play.

Cecilia Knutson, who earned all-district superlative honors last year as a freshman, will again be the ace for the Lady Scots.

“She brings a presence with confidence inside the circle,” said HP head coach Michael Pullen. “The girls really rallied behind her. She pitched really well in some big games. She wasn’t easily rattled, which was great to see.”

Knutson will be complemented on the pitching staff by Rebecca Arnold and freshman Ava Marsh, who also will see time in the outfield.

Three seniors return to provide stability around the bases — second baseman Campbell Sharpe (last season’s 7-6A defensive player of the year), shortstop Faith Horner, and first baseman Ava Marie Price.

Meanwhile, catcher Audrey Schedler will miss most or all of the season with a knee injury, meaning Kate Joiner will shift

February 13 Grand Prairie 15-17 Frisco tournament 20 Skyline 22-24 Richardson ISD tourn.

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After a breakthrough freshman season, Cecilia Knutson returns as the top pitcher for Highland Park this spring.

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from third base to take her spot. Lili Rodriguez also could see time behind the plate, while Sophie Keenan will likely rotate to third. However, the entire starting outfield will be new.

Pullen toughened up the pre-district

tournament slate for the Lady Scots with events in Frisco and Richardson that should feature some elite competition.

“We’ve got enough experience and talent that we can go as far as we can take ourselves,” he said. “It’s exciting to see what the

girls are going to be capable of.”

The regular season opens on Feb. 13 with a nondistrict home game against Grand Prairie, while the district slate gets underway two weeks later against Richardson Pearce.

“The district is going to be a little tougher,” Pullen said. “We can definitely take some steps forward. I think we’ve got a good team and a good shot to make a run at a district championship.”

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UNIVERSITY PARK MAN WALKS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Holden Ringer’s trek from Washington state will top 4,000 miles

By Maria Lawson

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To stay up to date on Ringer’s walk across the country, visit his Instagram @walk2washington or blog at walk2washington.com.

olden Ringer is making the trek from Washington state to Washington, D.C., on foot.

The 25-year-old is from University Park, where his parents still live, but is walking across the country with the help of an inheritance from his grandparents.

“Part of the framing of the walk was just to be more appreciative of everything around me.”

Holden Ringer He’s also raising money and awareness for America Walks — an organization devoted to advancing walkable, equitable, connected, and accessible communities nationwide.

“For me, obviously, walking isn’t the most efficient mode of transportation, but if it’s something you want to do, I think you should be able to do it in a safe and pleasant way,” Ringer said.

The walk started March 8, 2023, but has included some breaks. The plan is to arrive in Washington,

Holden Ringer, who plans to reach Washington, D.C., this spring, enjoys exploring the cities along his route. COURTESY HOLDEN RINGER

D.C., sometime this spring.

The idea for the walk came when Ringer was at Emory University in the spring of 2021, studying for a final exam but fantasizing about taking a walk. While that wasn’t an option due to his pending exam, the thought, “What would it be like to walk across the country?” dawned on him.

Ringer keeps his belongings by

pushing them in a stroller that holds a tarp, sleeping pad, tent, GPS tracker, backpack, headlamp, knife, bike pump, water, spare tires, food, Chacos, bear spray, battery packs, sunscreen, first aid supplies, toilet paper, books, and clothes.

When bedtime comes, he pitches a tent wherever he can find a willing host, such as people’s backyards, churches, city

parks, or under bridges.

Some of his favorite moments have been when strangers showed him kindness.

An example he cites is when his stroller broke down 16 miles into a 33-mile day. He was on the side of U.S. Route 40 with bad traffic, a thunderstorm, and no water. A couple he had previously met on his route came to his rescue.

“Part of the framing of the walk was just to be more appreciative of everything around me, and it’s like, how can I be bitter or not want to show other people kindness when I have done absolutely nothing and people (have) shown me so much kindness,” Ringer said. “It’s definitely a perspective-altering experience.”

When he gets rides from locals, he ensures he’s dropped off at the same location to continue the route on foot.

Ringer trained before the walk and has a history of running cross country. He also gives credit to his high energy levels.

He describes the walk as an authoritarian presence that keeps him moving.

“A huge part of the walk is this balance between self-sufficiency and vulnerability, where it’s like, I have to know that I’m able to do the entire walk by myself,” Ringer said. “At the same time, when you ask for help and when you ask for the support of others, it makes the walk and journey so much easier.”

While Ringer says he doesn’t necessarily recommend others to walk across the country, he encourages them to “find their walk” — whether starting a business, pursuing graduate school, or another endeavor.

Meet Chuck McGinnis, Highland Park’s New Director of Public Safety

By Maria Lawson

PREVENT PROPERTY CRIME

maria.lawson@peoplenewspapers.com

Highland Park’s new director of public safety came from within the department.

Chuck McGinnis has served the town for the last 21 years but took the reins as chief Sept. 28.

McGinnis has worked as a patrol officer, detective, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, regional SWAT team member, administrative captain, assistant director, and now chief.

“I feel like that when the newest guy is talking to me, I can put myself in his shoes, and I can understand what they’re talking about because I was there,” he said. “When the most senior guy is talking to me with all this experience, I understand because I was there.”

Highland Park officers cross-train as police, firefighters, and EMS providers.

McGinnis became a first responder because he wanted to help people in the community while working with like-minded individuals. He sees Highland Park as a “destination organization” where people want employment and a work family to call home.

“My goals for the department are to try to get better a little bit every day (and) to try to breed the mindsets of the individuals in

Chuck McGinnis urges residents to keep their cars and houses locked and garage doors shut to minimize property crime in the town by eliminating “low-hanging fruit.”

Chuck McGinnis (center) was sworn in as the town’s director of public safety on Oct. 3, 2023. MARIA LAWSON

the department to want to better themselves for the organizations and the town,” he said.

Some of the director’s duties include attending Town Council meetings and giving presentations, overseeing the department’s $17.2 million budget, and taking calls from the community.

“When you’re trying to be a fiscal steward for the town and be responsible for the town’s money, everything that you look at,

you have to look at it with significance and say, ‘Is this in the best interest of the citizens?’” McGinnis said.

The department is undergoing a restructuring process incorporating deputy chiefs of fire, police, EMS, and operations to ensure the department can be the best in every discipline.

Recruitment and retention also remain top of mind. Lt. Zach Sitton has tweaked the recruiting process to include recruits’ families

and spouses to help them understand their loved one’s potential employer.

“We invest a lot in the people that we want to get into the door, so that’s why we invest so much into our recruiting,” McGinnis said. “We want to get the right people; we want to get the right applicants.”

The department is one spot shy of having a full team after the Town Council last year approved an increase in staff: “The way we have progressed and the reputation of our organization has made it to the fact where some of those recruiting problems are not necessarily our problems anymore,” McGinnis said.

McGinnis is thankful for his wife, Amanda, and three kids, Saeben, Cooper, and Addison, for being part of his success.

“They have all sacrificed and lived through the good and bad times of being the family of a police officer and have never wavered their support of me and my career,” he said. “I am truly grateful and blessed to have that.”

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• Risch Results and the Dallas Theater Center, who recently partnered to bring 70 local business leaders to the DTC to see the theater’s journey to post-pandemic recovery.

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A Park Cities Tradition: Supporting S.M. Wright Foundation’s Work ROB WYTHE/WYTHE PORTRAIT STUDIO

The S.M. Wright Foundation’s Christmas in the Park happens well south and east of “The Bubble,” but not without plenty of Park Cities’ generosity and leadership.

Families like the Allmans and Washburnes have long supported a program that grew from serving 200 underprivileged kids in 1998 to more than 9,000 families in 2023.

The foundation’s 25th annual Christmas also drew nearly 1,500 volunteers. The event in the Automobile Building at Fair Park provided food, clothing, toys, household items, and furniture for those in need.

The host team included co-founders S.M. Wright II, Debra Wright, and Calvin Wright; honorary event chairs Heather and Ray Washburne; and Nita and Cullum Clark, the foundation board chair.

Event co-chairs included Allie Beth Allman, Jacki and Doug Deason, Suzanne and Michael Grishman, Tavia and Clark Hunt, Brooke and Jeff Jackson, Natalie and Mike McGuire, Larry North, Jimmy Westcott, and John Willding.

Presenting Sponsors included Ashford partnering with MCBA, Burlington Freeman, Capital For Kids, The Deason Foundation, Freeman Auto Group, Mattress Firm, Mint Dentistry, Oncor, Remington partnering with MCBA, Nancy C. and Richard R. Rogers, Billie and Gillis Thomas Family Foundation, Emily and Michael L. Watson, and the Washburnes.

Darren and Julie Blanton, S.M. Wright II, Ray Washburne, Debra Wright, Doug Deason, Calvin Wright, and Nita Clark

Surprised at all of the toys.

Emory Francis, Starr Ballard, Zeplyn Fanning, and Regina Hardy

Park Cities Baptist Church members at the Christmas Wagons Pavilion.

Chewbacca posing with a child.

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4516 Myerwood Lane $2,850,000

4060 Cedarbrush Drive $2,300,000

4229 Hanover Street $2,899,000

Lori Sparks | 214.680.6432 lori.sparks@alliebeth.com

Jamie Ashby | 646.620.6676 jamie.ashby@alliebeth.com

Lucinda Buford | 214.728.4289 lucinda.buford@alliebeth.com

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4529 Mockingbird Lane $1,350,000

8302 Chadbourne Road $1,895,000

8250 Boedeker Street $3,400,000

Catherine Osborne | 214.733.9727 catherine.osborne@alliebeth.com

Susan Blackburn | 214.912.2455 susan.blackburn@alliebeth.com

Doris Jacobs | 214.537.3399 doris.jacobs@alliebeth.com

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5207 Kelsey Road $3,650,000

7615 Marquette Street $1,495,000

4502 Abbott Avenue #301 $1,625,000

Cynthia Beaird | 214.797.1167 cynthia.beaird@alliebeth.com

Kim Jacobs Calloway | 214.395.7001 kim.calloway@alliebeth.com

Eve Sullivan | 214.534.1698 eve.sullivan@alliebeth.com

AVAILABLE

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4649 W. Mockingbird Lane $999,000

3404 Harvard Avenue $3,750,000

3141 Stanford Avenue Private Sale

Lucinda Buford | 214.728.4289 lucinda.buford@alliebeth.com

Shelly Tillery | 214.794.3634 shelly.tillery@alliebeth.com

Teffy Jacobs | 214.676.3339 teffy.jacobs@alliebeth.com

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3637 Maplewood Avenue

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3435 Wendover Road $3,200,000

4429 Beverly Drive $4,595,000

Susan Bradley | 214.674.5518 susan.bradley@alliebeth.com

Jackie Converse | 214.673.7852 jackie.converse@alliebeth.com

Erin Mathews | 214.520.8300 erin.mathews@alliebeth.com

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3525 Turtle Creek Boulevard #17B $1,300,000

2716 Purdue Avenue $3,150,000

3704 Marquette Street $4,850,000

Sunny Wood | 214.934.5090 sunny.wood@alliebeth.com

Kimberly Cocotos | 214.682.5754 kimberly.cocotos@alliebeth.com

Susan Baldwin | 214.763.1591 susan.baldwin@alliebeth.com

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4401 Westway Avenue $3,855,000

4604 Gilbert Avenue $1,249,000

10817 Saint Michaels Drive $2,195,000

Jamie Ashby | 646.620.6676 jamie.ashby@alliebeth.com

Shirley Cohn | 214.729.5708 shirley.cohn@alliebeth.com

Ashley Rupp | 214.727.4992 ashley.rupp@alliebeth.com

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5810 Park Lane $8,950,000

4635 Westside Drive $2,695,000

5138 Deloache Avenue $8,495,000

Juli Black | 469.737.0852 juli.black@alliebeth.com

Erin Mathews | 214.520.8300 erin.mathews@alliebeth.com

Teffy Jacobs | 214.676.3339 teffy.jacobs@alliebeth.com

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Home & Business

Real Estate Market Snapshots Editor’s note: Find here the latest available (as of press time) real estate market statistics for Dallas, Highland Park, and University Park from North Texas Real Estate Information Systems Inc. The Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University prepares monthly Multiple Listing Service (MLS) reports but leaves out municipalities when they don’t hit a 10-sale threshold for single-family homes. University Park last met that threshold in November, Highland Park in October. We would prefer more comprehensive and timely data, but believe these market snapshots still provide a helpful look at where the industry is heading.

DECEMBER 2023:

DALLAS

2.5

95.5%

month’s supply

sold to list price

December 2022: 1.9

December 2022: 93.6%

559

41

closed sales

days on market

December 2022: 540

Shelley Tims Anbouba’s NEAT Method Highland Park assists with moves, organization projects, and ongoing organizational maintenance.

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helley Tims Anbouba, owner of NEAT Method Highland Park, seems to have organizing in her blood.

She used to alphabetize her Little Golden Books and her Barbie clothes as a child growing up in the Park Cities.

“I have a really good understanding of the Park Cities dynamic, the family connections, how many generational aspects there are, in addition to the influx of people coming in specifically to the Park Cities from California and New York,” Anbouba said. “There is some kind of six degrees of separation between all of us. Dallas is the biggest small town you’ll ever live in.”

The TCU grad went from a long corporate career in the graphic arts industry to managing several nonprofit foundations, finally stopping the heavy travel and workload with a part-time job at the Container Store.

She heard about NEAT Method there and started in the Highland Park/Dallas market in September 2019.

“We had six months of great business, and then the world came to a grinding halt,” she recalled. “During COVID, I had people call and say, ‘I’m leaving everything in New York and moving here. Can you help me?’

That really got my wheels turning.”

She added moving and concierge relocation services with sustainable crates, a box

“We’re not going to make you get rid of everything.”

Shelley Tims Anbouba

price per square foot

December 2022: $360,000

December 2022: $211.55

1,592

active listings

December 2022: 1,376

Shelley Tims Anbouba always finds time for organizing truck mover, and workers bonded and insured to pack.

“We also work with architects and individuals to review their house plans before they commit to millwork or a closet,” she said. “We’re doing projects now that have multi-year spans with purging, packing, designing, and unpacking.”

There are 100 NEAT Method owners nationwide and in Canada.

“We all have access to our own product line,” Anbouba said.

“We are all trained the same way; we just customize it for our own client.”

She credits a loyal client base and referrals for growing her business.

“Two years ago, I was the largest franchise — I tripled my business in one year, and I’ve been able to maintain that,” she said.

Anbouba also addressed misconceptions about organizational services.

“We’re not going to make you get rid of everything,” she said. “We learn how you live and use the space and tailor it to you. We have a VIP maintenance program where we go in and refresh spaces yearly, monthly, or seasonally.”

Her company has done it all — gun closets, private airplanes, airplane hangars.

Summer and holiday concierge services include house checking, accepting and organizing packages, shopping and pantry stocking, and closet refreshes pre-return.

“It’s not a one-time fix,” she said. “Let’s create a sustainable method for you to live

$227.88

median price

FROM BARBIE CLOTHES TO AIRPLANE HANGARS

By Josh Hickman

December 2022: 42

NOVEMBER 2023:

UNIVERSITY PARK

in your environment and easily maintain it.”

With growth in the architectural/build/ interior design and corporate worlds, people see the value of having an organizer involved from the beginning.

Organization has proved important for productivity in corporate business — common areas, desk setups, and break rooms, Anbouba said. “People are really wanting the space they live in to work hard for them.”

$2,615,000

ORGANIZING TIPS

November 2022: $1,880,000

10-30 min: Organize your everything drawer or junk drawer and your drop zone.

Assess what is in there. File, shred, or scan any paperwork, holiday receipts, etc. Make an edit of anything that’s not being used and do a refresh. Make sure that everything that’s in there is something you need — keys, phone charger, sunglasses, etc. It always helps to separate the space with compartments for each item category.

1 hour: For families with kids: The playroom/bedroom. The No. 1 thing you can do post-holiday to have a neat new year is to purge and donate any toys that have been replaced by something new. Donate any toy past its prime, damaged, or no longer relevant.

3-4 hours: Edit your pantry. Purge anything you bought/received for the holidays or entertaining that you’re going to be tempted to eat along with anything expired. Create a new category — new, healthy snacks, keto diet, anything you want to try. If you want to drink more water, stock that. Box up any unwanted liquor from the bar and store it away in the pantry. You won’t be tempted to consume something if it’s not there in front of your face.

1.7

96.7%

month’s supply

sold to list price

November 2022: 2.4

November 2022: 93.3%

11

35

closed sales

days on market

November 2022: 12

November 2022: 33

$572.57

median price

price per square foot

November 2022: $524.64

22

active listings

November 2022: 32

OCTOBER 2023:

HIGHLAND PARK 6.3

99.3%

month’s supply

sold to list price

October 2022: 4.0

October 2022: 90.6%

10

8

closed sales

days on market

October 2022: 5

October 2022: 74

$2,725,000

$819.68

median price

price per square foot

October 2022: $1,800,000

October 2022: $610.09

44

active listings

October 2022: 28

FOR SALE

parkcitiespeople.com | February 2024

The Rhodes Ahead

Our predictions for the 2024 real estate market

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW We believe the Fed will lower interest rates in 2024; thereby, increasing buyer demand and opening up markets where interest sensitivity is greatest.

Supply will remain tight but as interest rates fall, Sellers may be willing to part with their incredibly low interest rates which would open up opportunities for buyers.

Segments of commercial real estate seem to be in trouble. As a result, banks could tighten their underwriting requirements for residential customers, making purchase and refinance loans more difficult to qualify for.

Cash is still king and all-cash buyers have the advantage when negotiating with Sellers.

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Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions.

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All About Downsizing: What to Let Go, What to Bring, What to Buy

More Americans than ever are looking to downsize for their next home purchase.

Downsizing makes sense to people from all walks of life: empty-nesters, retirees, and people who are moving in with, or MARGARET separating from, a CHAMBERS significant other.

This article is aimed at anyone downsizing for the first time and looking for practical advice on where to begin.

Decluttering can be emotionally exhausting, so pace yourself by focusing on just one room at a time.

Starting early will give you time to pause and enjoy looking at old photos and travel mementos. You’ll also have time to research the value of your collectibles and antiques.

Everything you take to your next home should have a dedicated place. Choose only the best of the best of your furniture to bring with you.

A common downsizing tip is to sort your belongings into Yes, No, and Maybe piles. However, I would suggest you skip the ‘Maybe’ pile. ‘Maybe’ piles create an extra chore for you later when you look at all those items again.

An easy way to cut down on kitchen clutter is to identify and eliminate duplicates. If you don’t entertain large parties, you probably don’t need lots of drinking glasses or multiple sets of dishes.

Of course, downsizing isn’t just about getting rid of things; it’s also about finding new

furniture and storage solutions for your new home. Free up space by choosing multi-purpose items whenever possible. Instead of having a guest bedroom, you can get a comfortable sofa sleeper or an attractive daybed with a trundle bed for your home office.

“Choose only the best of the best of your furniture to bring with you.”

Professional designers can provide second opinions on what items to bring to the new home and guidance on space planning and furniture layout.

Downsizing is no easy task, but the results are worth it: a simpler lifestyle, less surface area to clean, less space for clutter to accumulate, and lower utility bills. This is an opportunity to give your old things a fresh start, creating a beautifully curated environment that you look forward to coming home to.

If downsizing is in your future, I hope this article can make your next move as stress-free as possible.

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

CLOCKWISE: Downsizing clients from University Park updated a 1960s ranch-style Preston Hollow home, filling it mostly with newly purchased furniture and accessories. A mirrored console table adds extra storage. A home office can double as a guest bedroom if you add a daybed or trundle bed. MICHAEL HUNTER WITH DESIGN BY MARGARET CHAMBERS If you own an entrée table but won’t have a foyer in your next home, consider repurposing it as a breakfast table. DANIEL MOTTA WITH DESIGN BY MARGARET CHAMBERS

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Navy Blooms Preston Center The brand with a goal to celebrate all occasions — holidays, birthdays, sororities, schools, and more — has opened a storefront after previously operating only online.

Bezos Academy Preschool Presbyterian Village North The tuition-free, fullday preschool opened in early November and

is one of four Bezos Academies set to open in Dallas.

JINYA Preston Hollow Village The ramen bar offers more than a dozen dishes that are slowly simmered for 20 hours to ensure a deep flavor. This is the brand’s 13th location in Texas.

Smoothie King 7718 Forest Lane Husband-and-wife team Kyle and Jamillah DeGroat’s passion to build a family legacy and create a healthy lifestyle has led to the launch of their first franchise location of the smoothie brand.

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Peacock Alley 2711 Fairmount St. The luxury bedding and bath store is moving from the Design District to Uptown in late January as the company celebrates its 50th anniversary.

BYREDO NorthPark Center The brand, which creates a range of products such as fragrance, makeup, home items, leather goods, and accessories, recently moved to a new location on level one between Nordstrom and Macy’s.

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Owner makes modern contemporary estate a place to give back

By Josh Hickman

Special Contributor The eye-catching modern estate at 3756 Armstrong Ave. in Highland Park, recently known for its traffic-stopping 4,000,000-Christmas light display, boasts a storied history right up to the present day.

The corner of Armstrong and St. John’s was the location of the Penson house, an 8,900-square-foot regionalist wonder designed by Texas modernism godfather architect O’Neil Ford in 1954 for Jack and Nancy Penson. It sold at auction in 2016 for $4.95 million and was subsequently razed by buyer Lute Riley, founder of Lute Riley Honda.

“It’s a home for our family to live and make memories, but it’s also a tool for fundraising for our charity.”

Chris Parvin This 9,100-square-foot Armstrong Ave. home features five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and two garages with space for seven cars. DAVE SHAFER

Lawyer and businessman Chris Parvin purchased the lot in 2019 from Riley and hired Bernbaum Magadini Architects to design a home built from the ground up that would respect the history and restore the modern contemporary architecture to the property.

Completed in 2022, the fully automated home features five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and two garages with space for seven cars, and spans 9,100 square feet on 0.85 acre.

With soaring vertical masonry mass walls that anchor the house to the site, the modernist oasis is complemented by its proximity to the Turtle Creek tributary across the street on one corner and Davis Park directly across the street on the opposite corner.

“It’s been awesome,” Parvin said of living in the house. “I love the warmth. Contemporary homes are generally not all that warm to me. Adding art and warm furniture, it becomes home.”

Architect Patricia Magadini explained the design approach for Parvin’s home.

“Having a family home was important to him,” Magadini said. “That’s why there’s no formal dining room — it’s all open.

They wanted to entertain, have family here, and everyone to feel included.”

Parvin added, “It’s a home for our family to live and make memories, but it’s also a tool for fundraising for our charity.”

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belonged in the organizing profession came the day after Christmas in 2014 when a friend with four small children called in a panic.

“She said that she would not take NO for an answer, and she needed me to come over and organize her playroom, so I went,” Dietsch said. “I realized that I have a natural gift for organizing and setting up systems to help people maintain order in their home, and doing this made both my clients and me happy.”

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Jenny Dietsch, of University Park, launched Getting it Done Organizing nine years ago when her youngest daughter started kindergarten.

But her family and friends know that her organizing passion started well before that.

party was hosted at the home, among other events.

Apart from his Parvin Group law firm, Parvin’s other businesses include White Rhino Coffee, which is launching the White Rhino Coffee Foundation.

“I am absolutely committed to making sure our company leads by example — a lead charity giver when it comes to north Texas mid-sized companies,” he said. “I’m using this house as an example. We’re going to use that money to fight homelessness, human trafficking, and to help single moms and at-risk kids.”

Perfect for entertaining, the home sports a full bar in the downstairs “man cave,” a wine

“A friend of mine randomly gave me a label maker for my birthday one year,” Dietsch said, recalling the gift giver’s words, “‘I just have a feeling you will like this!’ How right she was!”

Another sign that Dietsch

What’s the best part of your job?

I love the consultations where I get to brainstorm ideas with clients and come up with a big-picture plan for their space. I love the actual organizing, taking something chaotic and creating an orderly system that allows people’s lives to be much simpler. I love seeing the reactions of my clients when they see the final reveal.

Now that you’ve been a consultant for a while, if you could go back in

cellar, a three-floor elevator, and an exterior hot tub and swimming pool. The chic modern interior design is by Robyn Menter Associates, with tree-lined landscaping by Hocker Design.

“There was some apprehension in the neighborhood about what was going to go up,” Parvin recalled, “but the neighborhood seems to have really welcomed it.”

He also overcame some apprehension of his own.

“I was a little reticent to move to Highland Park,” the Cedar Hill native said. “The people here are just awesome. The people make the place, neighbors who share values — having somewhere that’s pretty to live, that’s safe to live, that’s community-driven. I’m really thankful.”

time and give yourself any advice, what would it be?

If I could go back in time and give myself some advice about starting a business, I would say it is perfectly acceptable — and normal — to not have it all figured out up front.

Start small. Celebrate the small victories as it all starts to come together.

What does your dream closet look like?

The closet would only have things in it that I love, that fit me, and that are current season. It would, of course, have matching hangers, and everything would be grouped by category and would be color-coded. I do not like things to be crowded, so there needs to be enough room for all my things to have space and to be seen.

Got any organizing horror stories? Please share.

We have seen many different scenarios, but they are not horror stories. … One client called me when her third baby was about 2 years old.

She was crying and said her house was a disaster and she could not take it anymore. This happened because … the family transitioned into the new house while she was in the hospital after giving birth to baby No. 3. Her family opened all the boxes and shoved things everywhere with no rhyme or reason. … This woman was not disorganized but was focusing on what was most important: the babies.

What’s a fun fact about yourself?

I was diagnosed with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) when I was an adult. When I went to the doctor to talk about ADHD, he said, “What took you so long to get here?” He also asked what I did for a living, and I told him he might think it strange, but I am a professional organizer. He said that this made sense to him because I had to overcompensate for my lack of focus, and I now excel at the tools I learned and adopted to survive myself.

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The Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center Dallas, in partnership with NorthPark Center, is grateful to the generous sponsors and community for their incredible commitment and support of A Season of Giving.

During this holiday campaign, thousands brought the magic to Children’s Health through supporting events, watching movies and of course, visiting Santa – all to support the Children’s Health mission to make life better for children.

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Movies with a Mission Co-Founders Ella Kate Nayfa and Barrett Gibbins

NorthPark Center’s Santa provided over 4,000 Santa visits to families in the community from November 24 through December 24, as well as brightened the hallways at Children’s Health for hundreds of patients who spent the holidays at the hospital with personal visits and storytime with Santa at Seacrest Studios.

Breakfast with Santa Spectacular The 33rd annual Breakfast with Santa Spectacular presented by NorthPark Center hosted more than 550 guests to kick-off the holiday season. Festivities included photos with NorthPark Santa, holiday performances and carolers, face painting, balloon artists, special character appearances, live reindeer, a life-size snow globe and so much more! A special thanks goes to our chairs, Lara Pryor and Madison Strode and honorary chairs, the Sewell Family.

Movies with a Mission Magical Moments with patients at Children’s Health

In partnership with AMC NorthPark 15, the 3rd annual Movies with a Mission is a platform for young philanthropists to make a difference in the lives of children.

Founded by Ella Kate Nayfa and Barrett Gibbins, the duo was able help raise funds to benefit Children’s Health through four movie screenings this year.

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MOMS, SONS GROW CLOSER AS VOLUNTEER GARDENERS

STANDING, FROM LEFT: Divia Dayalji, Sahar Dayalji, Hunter Cannon, John Burke, Luke Withers, Reid Pettijohn, Stuart Allday, Allison Withers, Brynn Allday, William Chavoya, and Sawyer Allday. KNEELING: Anne Cannon, Stacy Burke, Laura Chavoya, and Amy Sherman. COURTESY YMSL

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or the Park Cities mothers and sons who volunteered together in 2023, expectations for their gardening in West Dallas go beyond a harvest of tasty vegetables.

“This Ultimate Gift project was a blessing for everyone involved,” Stacy Burke said.

As president, Burke leads the Highland Park Chapter of the Young Men’s Service League (YMSL), which dedicated numerous volunteer hours to upgrading outdoor programming

and facilities for the children served by Voice of Hope.

“For 42 years, Voice of Hope has stood as a shining light of gospel-centered out-of-school time care and community outreach in West Dallas,” said Kris Kindred, director of development for the charity. “Our mission is not possible without the charitable dedication of faithful groups like YMSL, who have partnered with us for years to make our vision a reality.”

YMSL fosters quality time

between mothers and sons and promotes community service.

Each year, YMSL chapters nationwide select philanthropic organizations to support through their “Ultimate Gift” projects.

Highland Park YMSL partnered with Voice of Hope to provide a safe and beautiful environment.

The work included weeding gardens, preparing and planting vegetables, cleaning out flower beds, and providing an overall outdoor beautification of the

Voice of Hope campus.

“Our moms and sons especially enjoyed working on the raised garden beds for the community to grow vegetables and herbs,” Burke said.

Voice of Hope will grow vegetables and herbs in the raised beds and use them to emphasize the importance of education and sustainability.

The Highland Park YMSL team revitalized the grounds by adding flowers, ground cover, and solar lighting, transforming the look and feel. The project also involved clearing overgrown brush and weeds, preparing garden beds with new soil and landscape cloth, and planting fresh vegetable plants to support the organization’s winter harvest efforts.

“Their contributions to our facility and programs help the developing children in our ministry to thrive and grow in an environment with quality education and facilities,” Kindred said.

Ruibal’s Plants of Texas provided the YMSL team with valuable guidance, a discount on supplies, and superior service, organizers said.

And the moms and sons are looking forward to seeing how the new garden and more inviting outdoor spaces will impact West Dallas children, Burke said. “The HP YMSL chapter is so proud to have had the opportunity to come alongside the wonderful Voice of Hope ministry and help create beautiful and useful spaces for the children they serve.”

– Compiled by William Taylor

Robotics Club Demonstrates Progress With Venom Air Team Robots are flying and taking interested Highland Park High School students to new heights.

In its third year participating in the Bell Advanced Vertical Robotics (AVR) Competition, the school’s Robotics Club achieved its best results so far.

Four HPHS teams competed over three weekends in November, with one of them, Venom Air, advancing to the final competition in December at Bell Innovation / Bell Flight Headquarters in Fort Worth.

“The team did very well but unfortunately did not win,” said Maggie Dyer, whose son captains Venom Air. In its sixth season, AVR drew a pool of 70-plus teams to use hands-on, industry-standard tools to design, build, and compete with advanced aerial robotics technology.

The Highland Park team – W. Row Dyer, Ibrahim Arab, Q uentin Balestri, Hudson Tinch, Zeeshan Syed, Liam Brown, Carter Baumgartner,

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Roby Blake, Ismail Arab, and Max Haberer – was among 14 from the U.S. and Canada to advance to the finals.

Like other events connected

to the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation, the AVR aims to promote STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education

and prepare students to meet rapidly changing workforce needs.

BSA Troop 80 Introduces Three New Eagle Scouts These area students have earned the Eagle Scout rank, Boy Scouting’s highest. Doing so typically takes several years and requires earning 21 or more badges plus completing a special project.

Troop 80, Highland Park Presbyterian Church Roman Childress, son of Anita and Greg Childress, of Dallas, is a junior at St. Mark’s School of Texas. His Eagle project benefitted MaaPaa (a nonprofit dedicated to helping single mothers raise sons to reach their highest potential) by building a new reading and learning center for Bean’s Library, a community-based library located in Allen’s Grocery Store in South Dallas.

Jackson Galbraith, son of Sally and Chris Brezic and Jeff Galbraith, of Dallas, is a junior at Jesuit College Preparatory School.

His Eagle project benefitted the nonprofit Military Heritage Collection of North Texas Museum located in Nevada, Texas, by designing and building a rolling display for a 1,800-pound inert munition, creating a slide show explaining the history of the munition, and presenting the display and slide show to military veterans at a luncheon.

Henry Roden, son of Darla and Mark Roden, of Dallas, is a junior at St. Mark’s. His Eagle project benefitted William Lipscomb Elementary School in East Dallas by clearing weeds and filling cracks in an asphalt playground; painting hopscotch, four-square play areas, and a large U.S. map on the playground; and updating a study guide to be used with the map.

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A group formed to keep in touch during the pandemic still encourages Park Cities parents and students to connect, collaborate, and celebrate.

Park Cities International Friends, working with Highland Park ISD, hosted its second HP CultureFest in December 2023.

The Dec. 9 festival at the Highland Park High School cafeteria highlighted the sights, sounds, and tastes of more than 35 nations, including the United States.

“We’re thrilled for the success of the CultureFest,” co-chair Parul Harsora said. “Thanks to the support from the district, student and parent volunteers, and our sponsors, we created a window to the world in HPISD.” More than 850 attendees enjoyed performances, including African drummers and HP Bollywood dancers, participated in crafts such as origami and henna tattoos, watched or participated in a fashion show, and dined at food trucks.

Nazli Guven, who moved to the Park Cities from Turkey in 2017, and other parents formed PCIF in 2020. The organization held its inaugural HP CultureFest in November 2022.

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A GUIDE TO THE MOST ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS IN DALLAS

Places like The Library at The Mansion on Turtle Creek (left) and Bar Colette (right) often get mentioned when making a list of romantic dining destinations in Dallas. COURTESY PHOTOS

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hat makes a restaurant romantic?

There are as many opinions of what constitutes “romantic” as there are medspas in Collin County. In other words, a lot.

A romantic restaurant has flattering, slightly dimmed lights; sumptuous furnishings such as velvet banquettes instead of hardwood benches reK E R ST E N R ET T I G purposed from an old country church; appealing music playing not too loud; a gorgeous table setting with a low unscented floral arrangement; attentive but not intrusive service, and a noise level in the restaurant low enough that you can speak softly to your dining companion.

Oh yeah, and the food should be great, too.

February hosts Valentine’s Day, the manufactured “most romantic day of the year” when restaurants roll out the red carpet for experienced and novice diners alike.

Prix fixe menus, red roses for the lady, and complimentary glasses of champagne are Valentine dinner trifectas, pre-printed, pre-cut, pre-poured before the first couple crosses the threshold.

Dallas has a lot of romantic restaurants, some classic, some new. Some of the most romantic restaurants are dead, like some romances.

Chez Gerard was a very romantic spot on McKinney Avenue where Doce Mesas now stands. Around the corner from that was L’Ancestral, a gorgeous little boîte where Le Bilboquet is today.

Over on Greenville, St. Martin’s Wine Bistro was kitschy romantic with white tablecloths, candles on the table and a live piano player feathering tunes such as “The Way You Look Tonight,” the song my ex-husband and I danced to at our wedding.

While that romance is dead, the song lives.

“Maybe the key to a romantic dinner is about managing expectations rather than reservations.”

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All three were romantic; all three French; and all three closed. Coincidence?

I crowdsourced names of romantic restaurants in town and there was a consistent theme throughout the answers: not too loud, nice lighting, great food and service, all without price gouging.

The Mansion was mentioned many times as one of the most romantic restaurants in town. Le Bilboquet and Georgie also won praise for the ambience, sound level, great food, and warm service. Knox Bistro’s setting was called romantic, but a bit loud for some lovebirds. All of this is good news for French food, though.

Tei-An also made the list, which is unexpected and spot-on at the same time; it’s elegant, quiet, and reverent in its food and service. Dakota’s was also mentioned, as was

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Las Palmas, Sevy’s, Café Pacific, and Bubba’s. Yes, fried chicken Bubba’s.

There were a handful of new restaurants mentioned as the most romantic in Dallas.

Those included Mister Charles, Carbone, and Monarch, all gorgeous restaurants to be sure, but detractors said a romantic meal isn’t worth selling a kidney for. Fair point.

I recently spent an evening with my husband in the West Village, starting at Bar Colette then dining next door at Namo. As first timers there, we had no expectations.

The night was lovely, the food and drinks were sublime, and the vibe was romantic and cozy.

Maybe the key to a romantic dinner is about managing expectations rather than reservations. Open minds find open hearts.

Kersten Rettig, a freelance writer with leadership experience in the food and travel industries, lives in the Park Cities, where she is known as “the restaurant sherpa” for her recommendations. Follow her on Instagram @KerstenEats.

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Italian Panna Cotta Wins Hearts on Valentine’s Day and Beyond PANNA COTTA

options. Although I’m partial to personal-size heart pans, other options include pouring the custard into a 9-inch round or heart-shaped pan, custard cups, Champagne coupes, or other individual glass containers. Garnish with fresh berries or raspberry or strawberry sauce.

To make the sauce, place berries in a blender with a tablespoon of sugar and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Blend until smooth, pour into a fine sieve set over a bowl, and press the puree against the sieve

with the back of a spoon to remove the seeds.

Served by the fire on Valentine’s Day, this pretty custard is sure to win hearts.

Christy Rost is a cookbook author, host of Celebrating Home cooking videos, and longtime Park Cities and Preston Hollow resident.

Her ‘At Home with Christy Rost’ cooking series for Eat This TV Network airs on AmazonFire, AppleTV+, Roku, Samsung TV, and YouTube.

Visit christyrost.com for details and recipes.

Directions: In a medium saucepan, stir together gelatin, sugar, half-and-half, and cream. Set aside 10 minutes until the gelatin has softened. Slice a vanilla bean open using a sharp knife and scrape out the seeds with the tip of the knife. Add the seeds and vanilla bean to the saucepan and stir.

Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it is hot and small bubbles form around the edges of the pan, but do not boil.

Strain the custard through cheesecloth into a bowl or large liquid measuring cup.

Spray 8 individual 3-inch heart-shaped molds with nonstick cooking spray.

Ladle or pour the custard into the prepared molds, cover, and chill 3 hours or until set.

Alternately, pour the custard into a 9-inch round or heart-shaped baking pan, or cool and ladle into custard cups or Champagne coupes.

To serve, unmold the panna cotta by dipping the heart-shaped molds into a bowl of hot water for 5 to 10 seconds. Place a dessert plate over the mold, turn both over, and unmold the custard onto the plate. Repeat with the remaining molds.

Garnish each plate with fresh raspberries or raspberry sauce.

Yield: 8 servings

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As I write this column, I’m gazing at snow-covered mountains outside my window. We’ve escaped to Swan’s Nest for a couple of months before returning home to Dallas for the spring.

The sky is a brilliant blue without a cloud CHRISTY ROST in sight and the thermometer reads 10 degrees.

On cold days like this, I’m often inspired to invite friends for a cozy dinner that begins with apps served by the hearth, but one doesn’t have to be in the mountains to take advantage of hearthside dining.

For appetizers, afternoon tea, or a romantic dinner, North Texas winters provide ample opportunities to dine in front of the fireplace. I couldn’t begin to count the number of times my husband and I have enjoyed apps or dinner in front of the fire in our Park Cities home.

We recently invited friends to join us for a simple Italian meal that began with fireside appetizers followed by bowls of minestrone, lasagna with meat sauce, salad, and garlic bread.

For dessert, I served panna cotta with raspberry coulis. Panna cotta is a light, creamy Italian custard with a delicate vanilla flavor. It becomes a beautiful and easy Valentine dessert when poured into small heart-shaped molds.

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You could certainly call Gilbert Brown a lifelong resident of Highland Park.

Save for going to school at the University of Texas, serving in the Navy, a stint at Stanford, and a career start in Shreveport, this 1954 Highland Park High School graduate has spent most of his life in this iconic town.

“I consider myself incredibly lucky,” Brown said. “There aren’t many people who can say they’ve been able to spend this much time in such an incredible community.”

“ The benefit of communities is that you get to know people. A lot of us are in the same position and it’s just nice to have that connection.”

Gilbert Brown Brown grew up in the era of Eisenhower and Elvis Presley, when suburban expansion defined much of the American ethos. Highland Park and its rich inventory of architecture resembled an aesthetic you might find in the Norman Rockwell archives.

“I remember playing football in the street,”

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Brown said. “We could basically do whatever we wanted and just knew we had to be home at 6 o’clock for dinner. It was a different time.”

After marrying his high school sweetheart, Brown strayed from the close-knit community of Highland Park to serve in the Navy and pursue academics. Eventually, he landed a job with IBM. “IBM sent me to Shreveport for five years, and then I was transferred to Dallas,” he said.

“After that, I went to work at Interfirst Bank.”

Brown worked as a systems engineer for years, installing computer systems at the forefront of the information age. Later, he went on to work as an agent at New York Life.

“Going to work in insurance was one of the best things that could have happened to me,” Brown said. “That position afforded me the time to do so many things I might not have otherwise had the opportunity to do. I always say, when God closes a door, he opens a window, and you have to just jump inside it.”

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His latest jump was to retirement community living, a move made to continue the excitement and satisfaction of his incredibly full life.

Brown and his wife, Linda, chose the faith-based Presbyterian Village North (PVN), just minutes from hometown Highland Park.

“I came out here because I saw how my father lived alone until he passed away,” Brown said. “I had to witness just how lonely he was in the latter part of his life, and my wife didn’t want the same thing for me.”

PVN has provided Brown with a new lifestyle and fresh perspective.

“It’s a community,” he said. “And the benefit of communities is that you get to know people. A lot of us are in the same position, and it’s just nice to have that connection. We have just really enjoyed starting fresh here and are excited for the next chapter.”

public places, touching surfaces, or interacting with sick individuals. If soap and water are unavailable, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

• Stay Hydrated: Proper hydration can help keep your mucous membranes moist, making it harder for viruses to enter your body. Drink plenty of water, herbal teas, and clear broths.

• Eat a Balanced Diet: A diet rich in fruits and vegetables provides essential vitamins and minerals that support your immune system. Consider foods high in vitamin C, like citrus fruits, to boost your immunity.

• Regular Exercise: Engage in moderate exercise to maintain a healthy immune system. But avoid overexerting yourself, as excessive exercise can weaken your defenses.

• Adequate Sleep: Prioritize quality sleep,

“Engage in moderate exercise to maintain a healthy immune system. But avoid overexerting yourself, as excessive exercise can weaken your defenses.”

Dr. Farhan Abdullah Abdullah practices with Curana Health, which The Preston partnered with to provide residents essential guidance on maintaining well-being.

Abdullah completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees at UAB before attending Nova Southeastern University for medical school. Upon completion, he finished his residency in internal medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. He practiced as an internist in Nashville until making Dallas his home in 2019.

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Every time I visit my parents’ house, I get to see my mom’s scrapbooks with lots of photos.

She has kept most of my childhood memories in a filing cabinet.

But you know the main drawback of JEAN APONTE physical photo albums? They are easily damaged or lost.

Thanks to today’s technology, we have a more efficient and secure alternative by storing them in “the cloud.”

What is “the cloud”?

In my training classes, I’ve learned that many seniors have heard of the cloud, but that it can be confusing and intimidating.

Here’s a simple way to think of it: The cloud is like a giant external filing cabinet where you can securely store files from your device (phone, computer, or tablet).

It’s a non-tangible, digital storage service. Your files are kept securely in your own cabinet apart from anyone else’s. All it needs is an internet connection to work.

You can store any type of files in the cloud (documents, photos, videos, and more), but I’m using photos as my example to keep it simple.

By using the cloud, your files are not tied to your device. Therefore, you can access your files from any of your devices at anytime, anywhere, as long as you have an internet connection.

Even better, if your device is damaged or lost, your files are still in the cloud safe and secure.

How do I get to the cloud?

Fortunately, cloud storage is already integrated into smart devices. This means that you may already have cloud storage without knowing it. Every company has its own version of the cloud; however, they all do the same work.

Do you have a smartphone? If so, you have either Google Drive (cloud server for Android/Google) or iCloud (cloud server for iPhone/Apple).

I know it all sounds very simple, and it really is. For example, to save photos to the cloud using an iPhone, you simply go to your iPhone’s settings, then go to iCloud, photos, and turn on “sync this phone.”

Once it is synced, an extra copy of all your photos is saved from your iPhone to the cloud automatically. Most cloud storage has a basic level of storage that is free, and then a monthly fee if you go beyond that level.

The cloud is a more secure and effective way to save and share files that can last a lifetime.

Jean Aponte, a bilingual technology trainer at The Senior Source, grew up in his native Puerto Rico and worked as a Spanish teacher where he integrated technology into his dynamic and innovative lessons for children. The Senior Source, a nonprofit formed in 1961, assists more than 25,000 seniors and their families annually. Visit theseniorsource.org for a schedule of classes on cloud storage and other topics.

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That personal and professional experience has also made me keenly aware of what hospice care is and what it isn’t. There are many misconceptions about hospice care, and these are just a few of them:

1. It’s for those with few days to live.

This isn’t the case. In fact, hospice care is designed to support patients over extended periods, allowing them to embrace a quality of life for as long as possible. On average, the duration of a patient’s stay in hospice care is around 180 days, revealing that this supportive care can help patients live longer with better quality days.

2 . Patients relinquish control.

On the contrary, hospice care is meant to support the physical, emotional, spiritual, and other needs of the patients and their families, allowing them to guide their own journey. The

patient always retains the right to leave hospice care and return to treatment if they wish.

3. It is only for cancer patients.

Hospice care can be used to treat a wide range of terminal illnesses and chronic conditions, such as heart failure, kidney disease, lung problems, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia.

4. Hospice care is expensive.

Many people can receive hospice care fully paid for by Medicare or Medicaid. It is also typically covered by many private insurance companies.

5. Hospice doesn’t make a difference.

This, for me, is the biggest misconception about hospice care. Though there may be little or no expectation of a cure, hospice care enables patients to live comfortably with as little pain and stress as possible. It also gives comfort to families who have a loved one in need of care.

Tending to patients’ physical needs and providing emotional and spiritual support can help improve the person’s overall quality of life while maintaining their dignity. In the right hands and the right environment, the difference that hospice care provides, and the comfort it gives to patients and their families, can be remarkable. I see it every day and lived it firsthand.

Jennifer Broadway, BSN, MS, RN, CHPN, is an administrator for hospice and palliative care with CC Young Senior Living. Visit ccyoung.org or call 214-989-4527.

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Restarting in the Garden

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A transformative program is taking root in an inner-city garden surrounded by bustling traffic, poverty, and a lack of healthy food options.

Men of Nehemiah, an addiction recovery program, planted a garden in the heart of South Dallas that is changing the lives of men recovering from addiction.

“Working in the garden is the ultimate metaphor for life,” said Terry McCullough, a 54-year-old Park Cities resident who leads the program. “Life started in the garden, right? It’s a place of rebirth and rejuvenation.”

McCullough learned about the opportunity from close friend Melinda Russ, executive vice president of community outreach at Men of Nehemiah.

“My kids left the nest, and I’d just finished my career as a tennis pro at Dallas Country Club when Melinda called to ask, ‘Any chance you’d help us out in the garden?’” McCullough said.

Men of Nehemiah offers a nine-month residential recovery program aimed at helping each man become the person God intended him to be and reunite him with his loved ones and community.

Despite oppressive heat last summer, the garden’s first year exceeded all expectations, yielding an abundance of okra, eggplant, squash, cucumbers, watermelon, cantaloupe, and tomatoes. The team planted cool-weather crops like lettuce, cauliflower, and broccoli in the fall.

“The garden is a fundamental classroom for someone going through difficulty,” McCullough said. “It’s dirty work, and it isn’t initially beautiful. But with patience and perseverance, the garden will deliver something nourishing.”

Beyond fresh produce, the garden lets the Men of Nehemiah slow down, work with their hands, and experience the healing beauty of nature.

“When I’m in the garden, the weeds are like my addiction,” said Christopher H., a Men of Nehemiah participant. “They were trying to take over my life, choking me out, and causing me not to grow.”

McCullough recalled Jesus’ parable of the mustard seed, a story in which a tiny seed grows into a tree large enough for birds to perch in its branches.

“It doesn’t happen overnight,” she said.

“But it does happen. And that makes me feel hopeful.”

In 1994, the Rev. Louis Harrell founded Men of Nehemiah in New Orleans to deliver his wayward son, Louis Harrell Jr., from the grip of addiction. After being restored, Louis Jr. relocated to North Texas, where he launched Men of Nehemiah in South Dallas with the help of Roger McCasland, president and CEO of Operation Relief Center.

“We instill discipline to help the men be successful in a controlled environment, so they learn how to create boundaries,” Harrell said. “The garden is another tool we use to teach the men about a healthy lifestyle, which includes their nutrition, service, and the confidence that they have something meaningful to contribute.”

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The Crystal Charity Ball celebrated its 71st gala with an evening full of “Masterpieces in the Making” Dec. 9.

The evening, chaired by Angie Kadesky, opened with guests arriving at the Hilton Anatole, greeted by live performers showing their skills in ballet, harp, painting, and other art forms.

Once inside, the grand facade included cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, casino games, the gift gallery, silent auction bidding, contribution ticket sales, a fashion cam by NorthPark Center, and portraits by James French.

When doors to the Chantilly Ballroom opened, guests found their tables along with musical accompaniment before the three-course seated dinner.

Menu items included marinated crab salad, côte de boeuf, and desserts that were either a fruity tart or a mousse topped with an edible Mona Lisa.

Attendees made their way to the dance floor after dinner to dance long into the night — including in a conga line — to music performed by the Simply Irresistible Band from Atlanta.

This year’s ball beneficiaries were After-School All-Stars, Buckner Children and Family Services, Fair Park First, Family Gateway, Metrocare Services, the Salvation Army of North Texas, and YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas.

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Interview With an Armadillo: So Many Reasons To Love Zoo to Do THOMAS GARZA AND ROB WYTHE/WYTHE PORTRAIT STUDIO

Boomer, a 7-year-old three-banded armadillo, didn’t need his interpreter to tell us he loves to run.

But the steady hand of Dianne Rivas, lead ambassador-animal specialist for the Dallas Zoo, kept him from jogging off the edge of a table.

Stationed near the elephant watering hole, Boomer, with Rivas’ help, showed off his ability to roll into a ball – something his larger nine-banded Texas cousins can’t do.

While three-banded armadillos are insect eaters, fortunately, guests at the 32nd annual Zoo to Do fundraiser dined much better.

Patrons grazed on culinary delights at booths run by such significant Dallas restaurants as Circle T Ranch, Taco Y Vino, and many others.

As an ambassador animal, Boomer’s day job is educating North Texans about his South American species.

On the evening of Nov. 4, 2023, he also joined a boa constrictor, owl, and giraffes in supporting big boasts by zoo executives.

Chief mission officer Harrison Edell called Zoo to Do the wildest party in town; COO Sean Greene proclaimed it the most fun party in Dallas.

The evening, chaired by Steven J. Roth and Tha-Ian Tra and presented by The Eugene McDermott Foundation and honorary chair Lyda Hill, raised more than $1.4 million.

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Hal and Diane Brierley

Don, Brittany, Mike, and Carol Glendenning with Lilli and Noel Braniff

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According to Highland Park ISD Residency FAQ: “A person resides in the district if the true, primary, physical place where the person lives with the intent to remain for a considerable amount of time is within the boundaries of the district. A person’s residence is the fixed, permanent, and principal place of habitation that is the center of the person’s domestic, social, and civic life. A person can reside in only one place at a time.”

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Adm. William and Georgeann McRaven. Dallas Arboretum Great Contributors Award Dinner, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. STEVE FOXALL/DALLAS ARBORETUM

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Mari Epperson, Karen Sargent, and Sharon Ballew. A Writer’s Garden, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. ROB WYTHE/WYTHE PORTRAIT STUDIO

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In University Park, 6812 Hunters Glen Road is a vision of architectural excellence, the Volk Estates property spans just over 10,000 square feet, delivering vast spaces for entertaining and private sanctuaries for unwinding. The grounds hold a pool cabana, bocce ball court and a charming children’s playground, too.

Another exceptional home in the coveted Volk Estates neighborhood is available at 4021 Glenwick Lane. The home brims with fashionable light fixtures, classic woodwork and beautiful stone finishes. Foodies may especially love the brilliant kitchen decked out in bold, blue cabinetry and top-of-the-line appliances.

Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents excel at marketing estate properties, and sell more homes priced at $5 million and higher across DFW, according to Multiple Listing Service statistics.

Never before on the market, this exquisite custom high-rise home features the finest of finishes. Direct access elevator opens to a spectacular entry foyer reminiscent of Park Avenue, with lacquered privacy doors and walls along with limestone flooring. The gourmet kitchen, designed by Christopher Peacock, features hand-crafted cabinetry and custom hardware that compliments the hand cut Ann Sachs tile backsplash. Cambria Borgini marble and Stone Smith countertops.The spacious primary suite has custom his and her bathrooms, featuring Zanger tile. A large, covered terrace accessible by hideaway sliding doors from the living area and is landscaped with custom faux plants, to remain. Three additional terraces are accessible from one of two studies as well as the guest suite & her master bath. Residence 8BC includes a private three-car garage adjacent two additional parking spaces, all located in a controlled access underground parking garage. Truly a one-ofa-kind, stunning home.

Watching flames flicker while a fireplace warms the room helps you unwind, while the sound of a crackling fire and the smell of a burning fire are magical.

Ask the experts at Allie Beth Allman & Associates to help you find a new home with a welcoming fireplaces. Here are several to consider.

In the heart of University Park’s fairway, there’s a fivebedroom, traditional-style home at 3704 Marquette St. that has five fireplaces, including one in the primary suite.

Builders like NRSA know the value of fireplaces and included ones in the living room and the primary bedroom suite of the newly built home at 5534 Northmoor Drive. This six-bedroom home is located in sought-after in Preston Hollow.

Newly listed in the award-winning Highland Park ISD, a six-bedroom, new home at 7733 Lovers Lane has fireplaces that warm the living and dining rooms and provides a soothing atmosphere in the primary suite.

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potential homebuyers from elsewhere.

The lack of inventory of homes for sale continues in premier local neighborhoods. But agents at Allie Beth Allman & Associates, who long have led the real estate market in selling high-end homes, can find you luxury around every corner.

Nothing says luxury like the circular driveway and elegant landscaping at this stucco and limestone home at 4408 Lorraine Ave. in Highland Park. The light-filled first floor has French oak floors with custom lighting throughout.

Off the kitchen, an 11-foot wall of folding glass doors opens into an outdoor veranda overlooking the heated pool and spa.

In the Volk Estates neighborhood of University Park is an updated property at 4021 Glenwick Lane. Paneled walls, a curved ceiling off the entryway and colorful touches throughout the open floor plan make this four-bedroom home elegant and functional for any family.

Check out the spacious kitchen with its professional cooktop, separate beverage center and second prep area. The outdoor space includes a screened-in porch and a well-equipped amenities perfect for entertaining.

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Custom Tudor on 100’ Lot in the Fairway

In this coveted stretch of UP, you’ll find 3545 Centenary Drive (3545centenary.daveperrymiller.com).

Offered by Jordan White and Shelly Bailey for $5,795,000, this 2013 custom English Tudor with a relaxed, rustic aesthetic, is set on a 100-by-150-foot lot.

The open floor plan totals 5,141 square feet.

Soaring 14-foot beamed ceilings in the Great Room are

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The Right Price is There for a Home in Preston Hollow

Preston Hollow homes are selling well, according to Allie Beth Allman & Associates experts.

Preston Hollow is one of the hottest-selling neighborhoods in the region, and Allie Beth Allman & Associates’ expert agents are ready to help buyers find the right fit.

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DFW Predicted to be Nation’s No. 2 Housing Market in 2024

National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun forecasts that Dallas-Fort Worth will be the nation’s No. 2 housing market in 2024. According to Yun, D-FW will trail only Austin as the nation’s top real estate market. Yun predicts home sales will rise by 13.5% in 2024, compared to 2023.

“Metro markets in Southern states will likely outperform others due to faster job increases, while markets in the

by renowned architect Cliff Welch near the Katy Trail in coveted Northern Heights. This exceptional SFA home harmoniously blends steel, stucco, and Douglas Fir in a striking architectural design.

The heart of the home lies in the open gourmet kitchen featuring Miele appliances and Eggersmann millwork, seamlessly connecting to the light-filled dining and living area complemented by a beautiful fireplace. Access to the double garage is through a spacious pantry with built-in storage.

Exceptional quality defines all three levels of this urban sanctuary, boasting luxury finishes and thoughtful features. Access is effortless via floating stairs or an elevator, ensuring ease of living.

The upper floor presents a versatile living area and a spacious deck, adaptable as a private guest suite, fitness center, or home office.

Convenient location near restaurants and shops on Konx Henderson and the new planned Auberge Resorts.

For more information, please contact Ryan Streiff at (469)371-3008 or visit DPMFineHomes.com.

complemented by a floor-to-ceiling herringbone brick fireplace. Large-scale windows bathe the space in natural light, while reclaimed pine floors add character throughout.

The gourmet kitchen, ideally located between two dining areas, features a Thermador appliance package.

The highly sought-after downstairs primary suite boasts a luxurious retreat with separate tub, shower and dual walk-in closets, plus a spacious cedar closet.

Upstairs are three bedrooms, a versatile play room (optional fifth bedroom), and a climate-controlled storage room.

The masterfully designed outdoor living area beckons with a grilling station, fireplace and lush landscaping.

For questions, contact White at 214-542-0847 | jordanwhite@dpmre.com or Bailey at 214-673-4323 | shellybailey@dpmre.com.

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (dpmre.com) is a division of the Ebby Halliday Companies, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, with four locations that specialize in Preston Hollow, Park Cities, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, Kessler Park and Farm & Ranch properties.

With more than 9,000 square feet on a .73 acre lot, a French traditional home at 4206 Woodfin Drive brings sophistication to family living. An elevator, a dedicated gym area, a spacious wine fridge and a five-car garage with room for car lifts are other luxuries included in this five-bedroom home.

If you’re seeking more of an urban lifestyle without compromising charm, this 4,125-square-foot home at 9831 Kingsway Ave. is for you. The home’s prime location near Preston Hollow Village makes it perfect for walkability to shops and restaurants.

Another home available in this walkable neighborhood is at 9712 Kerrisdale Lane. The home boasts a state-ofthe-art closet in its massive primary suite, while the other three bedrooms come with en-suite bathrooms.

And at more than 4,000 square feet, the home at 9827 Kingsway Ave. has loads of storage space, including a pantry off the professional kitchen and custom closets.

Don’t miss seeing the three-car garage space and a common room off the second-floor bedrooms.

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Midwest will experience gains from being in the most affordable region,” Yun said.

After eclipsing 8% in late 2023, Yun expects the 30-year fixed mortgage rate to average 6.3% and that the Fed will cut rates four times – calming inflationary conditions – in response to slower economic activity.

NAR identified 10 real estate markets with the most pent-up housing demand, which it expects to outperform other metro areas in 2024. In order, the markets are as follows: • Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, Texas • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas • Dayton-Kettering, Ohio • Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina • Harrisburg-Carlisle, Pennsylvania • Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas •Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, Tennessee • Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Delaware-Maryland • Portland-South Portland, Maine • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, D.C.-VirginiaMaryland-West Virginia Interested in learning more about housing in DFW? Contact an Ebby Halliday agent today. To get started, visit ebby.com.

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