Park Cities People October 2024

UP POLICE CALL TO SAY YOU MISSED JURY DUTY? IT’S A SCAM

The man said he was a detective with the University Park police department, and that’s what Stefanie Hutchens saw on her caller id. He asked if she was aware she had missed jury duty, and said she was now charged with offenses including contempt of court and failure to appear.

He told her that there was a warrant out for her arrest, which she needed to address immediately.

“I absolutely started going into panic mode,” Hutchens said. “I’m pretty alert and aware of scams and pay attention to my surroundings. And he was extremely convincing.”

Hutchens continued questioning the “detective” and began to suspect a scam. She later learned that the caller was not legitimate and that multiple Park Cities residents have received similar calls.

The University Park police department has posted an alert on its Facebook page, telling residents that it will not call them about jury duty and does not accept payment in the form of digital coin.

To avoid being scammed, the department suggests:

• Verifying the organization by asking for official identification and checking its legitimacy online or through other official channels.

• Not feeling pressured, as scammers often use high-pressure tactics and insist that victims make immediate contributions.

• Asking for documentation, as legitimate nonprofits will provide brochures, pamphlets

or other paperwork.

The UP police department asks that residents report suspected scams by calling its non-emergency line at 214-363-3000.

Highland Park has also warned against scams. An email it sent last month told residents that “(s)cammers are constantly devising new methods to swindle money.”

The message reminded residents of utility imposter scams. It advised residents to contact their service provider or the police department if they have doubts about the legitimacy of a phone call or request to access their property for utility related services.

Utility imposters are a type of scammer with whom I’m personally familiar. My mother in California was recently persuaded to send $8,000 to callers from the “Department of Water and Power” who claimed her payments were overdue and threatened to

immediately cut off her water and electricity. She mentioned the scam to me prior to sending the money, and I did not suspect fraud.

Fortunately, her story ended happily. My mother quickly realized that she had been scammed and immediately called her bank’s fraud department. Since she had taken careful notes and sent payments via Zelle, the bank was able to enter the perpetrator’s account and return all the money.

And as for Hutchens, she has started asking all callers to identify themselves, has changed her passcodes, and has checked her cameras because she is unsure how the scammers acquired her personal information.

“Trust your gut instinct,” the nurse practitioner advised. “Don’t ever provide anybody with any kind of money or any kind of information, and call and verify who these people really are if you’re in doubt.”

SARAH HODGES

Crime Reports Aug. 12-Sept. 8

Aug. 12

Reported at 10:15 a.m.: The thief who broke into a 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk in an unspecified location managed to steal a Damascus knife but was apparently foiled by a dead battery when trying to drive off in the vehicle.

Aug. 13

A Live Oak tree limb fell on two unfortunately parked vehicles, a 2002 Chevy Tahoe and 2016 Ford F-150, in the  4500 block of Armstrong Parkway  at about 11:25 a.m., damaging them.

Aug. 14

A thief came away with a loss after breaking into the Highland Park pool in the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue at about 5:30 a.m. He escaped, but left behind his e-bike, one bag containing $102, burglary tools and other potentially stolen items, and a second bag containing three knives, a leather gun holster, tools, shoes, and $96 that may have been stolen from the pool. Other items were left near the front gate.

Aug. 15

A sneaky thief broke into a 2016 Chevy Tahoe on Lovers Lane before 6:56 p.m. and stole a purse, AirPods, credit cards, an overnight bag containing clothes, a Filson Camo backpack, a Lenovo ThinkPad computer and charger, and a driver’s license.

Aug. 17

How easy was it for a thief to steal a black Glock 42 before 11:13 a.m. from a 2023 Audi Q8 on Hanover Street? The car was left unlocked.

Aug. 20

Porch pirates stole a package with unknown contents between 12:57 and 1:57 a.m. from an apartment in the  4700 block of Abbott Avenue

Aug. 21

A thief took advantage of an unlocked 2010 Acura TL parked at Whole Foods Market in the  4100 block of Lomo Alto Drive

The crook stole a Harbor Freight tool bag with $60 worth of tools and a $150 Harbor Freight auto diagnostic tool from the car’s trunk.

Aug. 22

An impatient driver bumped a 2019 BMW X3 waiting at the intersection of  Beverly Drive and Preston Road  at about 8:34 p.m., then drove off without leaving information.

Aug. 23

Reported at 6:41 p.m.: While a woman was drinking coffee with a friend at Sadelle’s in  Highland Park Village, a thief stole her wallet and attempted to use her credit cards to rack up more than $9,000 in charges at Louis Vuitton.

Aug. 24

A thief took off before 10 a.m. with house keys and an Audi key fob that were left in the front door lock of a home in the 4600 block of Belclaire Avenue

Aug. 26

Reported at 4:11 p.m.: A crook appeared confused when some of the credit cards she had stolen from Texas Family Fitness were declined at Jimmy Choo in  Highland Park Village. She had already tried to shop at DIOR Dallas and Chanel, where she succeeded in making a fraudulent charge for over $11,000.

Aug. 27

Reported at 2:32 p.m.: A mad motorist followed a driver who had made a rude hand signal to his home in the 4500 block of Roland Avenue, yelled at the other driver, and kicked his van, leaving a dent.

Aug. 29

A sneaky thief stole a bag containing a wallet, credit and debit cards, a driver’s license, Beats headphones, sunglasses, a key fob, and $186 before 4:15 p.m. from Mi Cocina in  Highland Park Village  while the bag’s owner was working in the restaurant.

Aug. 30

A man came to the Highland Park police department lobby at  4700 Drexel Drive  at about 2:58 p.m. to tell officers that a fraudster had persuaded him to send $570 via Venmo in seven separate transactions.

Aug. 31

A resident of the  3400 block of Lindenwood Avenue told officers at about 7:39 a.m. that he had received notice of a lawsuit alleging that he opened a line of credit which was opened by a fraudster in his name.

Sept. 2

A man was caught on camera at about 3:04 a.m. reaching inside his pants and ingesting something on Hillcrest Avenue. He told officers he had a pill in his underwear and had consumed “Xanax.” They arrested him on warrants and for tampering with physical evidence.

Sept. 3

A porch pirate stole a package containing Soludos sandals before 10:23 a.m. from a home on Amherst Street

Sept. 4

A thief stole the front license plate from a 2023 GMC prior to 12:38 p.m. in the 4400 block of Grassmere Lane

Sept. 5

A thief helped themselves to the contents of an unlocked 2022 Mercedes-Benz on  Villanova Drive before 9:39 p.m. They left with a purse, wallet, credit cards, cash, diamond earrings, two diamond bracelets, a Rolex watch, an iPad, and AirPods.

Sept. 6

A greedy thief stole an Apple MacBook Air from a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover on Preston Road while its owners were dining.

Sept. 7

Reported at 1:02 p.m.: A thief masquerading as a Door Dash delivery person left a bag from “Addison Sushi,” but took three of the four packages on the porch of a home in the  4500 block of Beverly Drive. Later, another thief took a fourth package. Inside were two golf umbrellas, three TSA-approved toiletry bags, and one package of Chenille Lightning patches.

Sept. 8

A thief rolled away with a Kia Optima that was parked in front of Shug’s Bagel on Mockingbird Lane before 12:19 a.m.

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As John Hinckley Jr. Seeks Redemption, New Documentary Probes His Legacy

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

“I’m John Hinckley. I shot the president of the United States,” confesses the subject of a new documentary that revisits the life and legacy of a would-be assassin who spent his formative years in the Park Cities and is now a free man.

“His name is etched in the wrong side of history.”

Neil McGregor

Hinckley allows the infamous shooter — who wounded President Ronald Reagan outside a Washington, D.C., hotel in 1981 with a revolver purchased at a Dallas pawn shop — to tell his own story during a time of heightened attention on gun violence, political extremism and ideological division, and a 24-hour news cycle driven by social media. The film is available for streaming.

Australian filmmaker Neil McGregor was researching music tracks for another project a couple

of years back when he came across a Bob Dylan cover performed by Hinckley. McGregor didn’t immediately recognize the name. He was born four years after the assassination attempt, and Hinckley’s notoriety had faded during the 35 years he was confined by a federal court to a mental-health facility.

Since being granted his unconditional release from court restrictions in 2022 at age 67, Hinckley has sought to pursue a music career, primarily by posting acoustic songs online. That

gave McGregor an opening.

“I wanted to tell his story objectively as an outsider looking in,” McGregor said. “He’s done some absolutely monstrous things, so I couldn’t create empathy for him. It’s up to the audience to decide how they feel. How does he redeem himself? What kind of character is he? I don’t want to manipulate those emotions.”

Hinckley, who graduated from Highland Park High School in 1973, explains in the film how he became dangerously obsessed a

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few years later with teenage actress Jodie Foster after watching Taxi Driver.

Unsuccessful in his extensive attempts to stalk her, Hinckley schemed to get Foster’s attention with a large-scale crime such as hijacking a plane or assailing a president. He originally plotted against Jimmy Carter before Reagan. A year after the incident, a jury found him not guilty by reason of insanity on all 13 charges.

McGregor’s film combines

an array of archival footage with interviews, conducted over six months primarily at Hinckley’s home in Virginia.

“I didn’t think he would open up as much as he did,” McGregor said. “He understands that things in his past are what causes him to not be able to move on with his life. He knows the world will always judge him in that way.”

Hinckley touches briefly on his younger years, during which Hinckley’s family moved to the Park Cities from Oklahoma. The son of an oil executive, Hinckley was influenced by the local music scene in the late 1960s. It wasn’t until later that he was diagnosed and began treatment for a variety of mental illnesses.

“He was born with the American Dream. He had a very normal upbringing, and that in itself strikes a chord with going on from that to what he did, and how his life spiraled,” McGregor said. “He loved living in Dallas and still speaks of it very fondly.”

These days, as Hinckley seeks redemption and a fresh start, he knows he will never be able to erase the past.

“That’s something he wrestles with,” McGregor said. “His name is etched in the wrong side of history.”

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Trying to restart his music career, John Hinckley Jr. is still burdened by his past. GLASS ENGINE

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Park Cities Author Takes on China, Communist Party Patrick Jenevein spent decades navigating the business world of the People’s Republic

By Juliet Allan Special Contributor

Park Cities resident Patrick Jenevein entered China’s complex business world in 1995.

Now a persona non grata in China, he’s releasing a book detailing his experience with the Communist Party and his thoughts on China’s global presence.

Dancing with the Dragon: Cautionary Tales of the New China from an Old China Hand releases Oct.1, coinciding with the 75th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.

“It’s a birthday present,” Jenevein said.

Jenevein spent 20 years in the renewable energy business in China, learning the nuances of Chinese economics. However, there was one distinction from the U.S. economy that didn’t take long to figure out.

“The United States starts with the foundation that we protect people against political bullies,” Jenevein said. “The Communist Party writes a constitution that protects the party from the people.”

China’s prioritization of political rights instead of individuals’ rights remains a relevant issue, particularly when it comes to its relationship with the U.S.

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According to a 2019 summary published by the FBI, “the annual cost to the U.S. economy of counterfeit goods, pirated software, and theft of trade secrets is between $225 billion and $600 billion.”

Jenevein said that American citizens “have a hard time imagining” the state of intellectual freedom in China, a fact that his book seeks to change.

Now the CEO of strategic intelligence firm Pointe Bello, Jenevein also emphasized the importance of protecting people’s rights to their intellectual property.

“Pay attention to the Communist Party,” Jenevein said. “Our very existence and our freedom of expression and our protection of people from political parties makes us an existential threat to them in their minds.”

Jenevein’s professional perspectives are drawn from his own intense and personal encounters with the CPC, including a multi-million dollar, years-long legal dispute that he eventually won.

“The Communist Party threatened my life,” Jenevein said. “And if

not my life, certainly my livelihood. They threatened my family as well.”

Phillip Wiggins, a Park Cities resident and close friend to Jenevein, was a source of support during this time.

“It was extremely painful watching what they were doing to him,” Wiggins said. “There were some days that were so brutal to him, and he would come home kind of broken. But then he would get back on the horse.”

New York Times bestselling author Steve Fiffer, who collaborated

with Jenevein to write the book, said that Jenevein’s knowledge has already made him an influential consultant in governmental and military institutions. The personal aspects of his story, however, will appeal to readers.

Jenevein said that he would be “thrilled” if the book leads people to start asking questions.

“I’ve benefited greatly from the world I was born into, and I feel it’s incumbent upon me to try to do something for those who will follow me,” Jenevein said.

Patrick Jenevein toasts the promise of a joint venture in Dunhuang, China, in 1997 with colleagues Jiang Jie-Min and Zhou Xiao Qing. Jie-Min rose to lead the state-owned Asset Supervision and Administration Commission before his capabilities and integrity spooked the communist into “disappearing” him, Jenevein says. Yih-Min Jan and Patrick Jenevein, proud partners in Taiyuan, China, circa 2003, describe themselves as fortunate to share work worth doing. COURTESY PATRICK JENEVEIN

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Community NEIGHBORHOOD CELEBRATIONS

Turtle Creek Association prepares for gala and home tour

As the fall festival calendar fills up, but before customed beggars come knocking for candy, those who love the heights and nature of Turtle Creek living will gather to rejoice in and support the place they call home.

The Turtle Creek Association has scheduled two events:

• Teresa Byrd is sponsoring the annual Gala “Celebrating Turtle Creek” from 6 to 11 p.m. (dinner served at 7 p.m.) at Virgin Hotels Dallas, 1445 Turtle Creek Blvd.

Individual tickets begin at $375 for the cocktail attire affair that includes a champagne reception, three-course seated dinner, live and silent auctions, and dancing to tunes from the Emerald City’s Limelight Band.

• Kyle Crews and Ani Nosnik with URBAN, an Allie Beth Allman, Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate, are sponsoring the 23rd annual Tour of Homes “Celebrating Our Natural Oasis,” which is returning in-person this year and scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 20.

Tickets starting at $45 include parking at 3131 Turtle Creek Blvd. and shuttle service to five homes nestled in the picturesque Turtle Creek area.

Elyse and David Walthall are the honorary chairs for both events. Visit TCAgala24.givesmart.com for tickets.

– Compiled by staff

Rain, Rain Stay Away, Let the PPC Auto Show Happen One of These Days

Preservation Park Cities (PPC) patrons will ponder in October what it means to live with art and try again to hold their annual auto show.

Highland Park Village and D Home magazine will present PCC’s Distinguished Speaker Luncheon Living with Art from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Dallas Country Club, 4155 Mockingbird Lane. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.

Never mind the singular use of “Speaker” in the event name, organizers led by PPC president Alisa Sell and chairs Lindsey Doramus and Cate Ford have lined up a group of panelists to discuss such issues as how to create a more exciting, thoughtful connection with artwork in our homes.

Phillips regional director Joyce Goss will moderate the discussion with The Warehouse Dallas curator Thomas Feulmer, CCS Fine Art adviser Robyn Siegel, and Ashley Avrea Cathey, founder and Principal of Avrea and Company.

They will explore practical matters of valuing, acquiring, and owning art as well as the bigger question of how a relationship with art might evolve and deepen over time.

Luncheon tickets start at $300 for individuals. Visit preservationparkcities.org.

Also in October, PPC has set aside two potential days for an annual auto show that was cancelled twice in the spring because of weather concerns.

The 2024 Park Cities Car Show, sponsored by the Urban Team, an Allie Beth Allman, Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 5 at Burleson Park, 3000 University Blvd.

However, organizers led by show chair Jason Morski have set aside Oct. 12 as a backup date in case it rains the first Saturday of the month.

The show is free to the public, but vehicle registration costs $30 per car or truck and $25 per motorcycle. –

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FROM LEFT: Lindsey Doramus, Alisa Sells, and Cate Ford. COURTESY PRESERVATION PARK CITIES

•Mc Culloch Intermediate School fifth-grader Harper Morrow , who won HPISD’s 2024-25 birthday card contest. Her design will be featured on birthday cards given to employees each month on the district’s cake day. Morrow was recognized at a recent board of trustees meeting, where she was presented with a framed photo of her card and copies to give family and friends.

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•Highland Park’s legendary hea d football coach, Randy Allen .Highlander Stadium’s field was recently named “Randy Allen Field” in honor of his contributions. Allen is the winningest active high school coach in Texas and the second of all time. He has led the Scots to 23 district titles and almost 300 wins, and was recently recognized with the prestigious Tom Landry Award, the highest annual honor given by the Texas High School Coaches Association.

• 1 0-year-old Leif Lazenby , who tied f or seventh nationally at the recent AAU Junior Olympic Games in Greensboro, North Carolina. Lazenby won a gold medal in his age group at the regional meet by clearing a height of 3 feet, 10 inches. He improved to 4-feet-3 at the national meet.

• Jeanne S kartsiaris , whose novel The Magdalenes was recently reviewed by The Dallas Morning News for a Sunday edition, was a 2023 Page Turner Awards finalist, and is a finalist for the 2024 American Fiction Awards. The book, which is set in the Park Cities area and is about overcoming sexual abuse and rising from the pain, was also a first-place winner in fiction at the San Antonio Writers’ Guild in 2019 prior to its publication.

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Letters to The Editor

Preserve

our history

I was devastated to see the demolition of the Rose Lloyd Mansion at 4101 Beverly Drive in August.

What will it take for the residents and the town of Highland Park to act by establishing protections for the remaining historic homes if not this atrocious example?

Historic homes bring value to cities and neighborhoods. Studies show they appreciate faster and exceed average market property values. A preservation ordinance for homes of significant architectural and historical value can be enacted by the town of Highland Park, voted upon town council, or as a referendum by residents.

Current owners can also submit their property for preservation easements.

These are the only ways to protect the established architectural vernacular of this historic neighborhood for present and future generations while honoring the story and legacy of the past.

The Rose Lloyd Mansion was the most famous house in Highland Park; revered in its design, beloved and iconic. Establish protections before more history and architecture of our storied community are erased and lost forever.

Sincerely,

Lindsey Collier

Vaughan HPHS Class of 2003 Charleston, South Carolina

It’s spelled F-R-Y-M-I-R-E

Though it was a delight to hear from so many friends re the front-page photo of me with my squad from ‘72, it nonetheless was a familiar disappointment to

see my maiden name misspelled.

Perhaps someone tried to do it phonetically.

So, in honor of my father, a wellknown and respected Park Cities resident in his day, I would like to inform you it is FRYMIRE.

and I see the same cars of customers, employees, SMU students, contractors, office workers, and delivery drivers all parked in the same spot for hours on end. Everyone seems to know how to game the system.

help pay our share of the parking solution. Merchants are paying a lot for city services, but we are not getting them.

Karen Frymire Roberts University

This is not the fault of our police. They are doing the best they can with the resources they have been given.

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Editor’s note: Information and photographs for September’s cheerleader story were provided by HP Cheer volunteers. ‘Park Cities People’ regrets the spelling error.

Snider Plaza parking

Pull into to any curbside parking space in most downtown areas of America and you are guaranteed to find either a short parking time limit, a parking meter or both. Everyone knows that when you overstay that time limit, or fail to pay the meter, the city is going to give you a ticket.

That is not the case in the city of University Park. In Snider Plaza for example, people can park their car curbside for a generous two hours. There are no parking meters and unlike in most cities, if you overstay the time limit here, you’re probably not going to get a ticket. That’s because everyone knows that the time limit in Snider Plaza is only enforced once a day at the most.

This relaxed attitude toward parking enforcement in Snider Plaza encourages many people to overstay the time limits and has helped to cause the huge parking problem we have in the center today.

Every day, I look out my shop window

This is also not the fault of the Snider Plaza merchants as some have suggested.

The vast majority of Snider Plaza businesses have their own private parking for their employees and they use it.

Only a small number of businesses do not have employee parking. Some of those are popular busy restaurants with lots of employees.

Most of the owners tell their employees not to park on the street, but there is little they can do to stop them because the city of University Park owns the streets and the public parking.

Only the city has the legal authority to enforce street parking regulations, issue tickets, or tow a vehicle that is in violation. The problem is, they are not doing it enough.

As a Plaza business owner, I pay property taxes for basic city services like parking enforcement. I also pay my landlord’s property taxes. Merchants generate a lot of sales tax income for the city and even more income from alcohol sales in restaurants.

In 2010, Snider Plaza merchants and property owners worked to update UP laws to finally allow beer and wine to be sold in our grocery stores, which has brought a huge amount of additional new tax revenue to our city. We did that to

In a regular eight-hour business day, our two-hour street parking needs to be enforced at least four times a day to keep it free for customers. If we had adequate parking enforcement, more people would be utilizing the long-term parking we have in the Hilltop garage and it would be easier for customers to find a curbside spot.

That is a basic, common-sense strategy that every city in America uses to protect its valuable street parking.

But why should anyone park in a garage or move their car when they can park on the street all day for free?

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A Pricey HPISD Bond

With regard to the proposed HPISD bond, it is accurate that the model from RBC (HPISD financial advisor) shows the tax rate won’t go any higher than it is today.  But, the current tax rate is expected to go down over time. With the new bond, that reduction is slower, so there really is an increase relative to not doing the bond. This is true for every year for 20 years.  Claiming the tax rate doesn’t increase is misleading.  All of these numbers are laid out in an RBC presentation made public at an HPISD meeting on April 4, 2024. Ultimately, the taxpayers are going to pay an estimated $193.8MM more.

Colin Raymond University Park

CLOCKWISE: 4101 Beverly Drive: The mansion pre-demolition. The gates leading to the mansion postdemolition. A crowded Snider Plaza on a Thursday evening. HPISD Board of Trustees and Community Advisory Committee members, and district administrators, tour a bus. The district could use bond funds from the $137.3 million proposal that will appear on ballots Nov. 5 to purchase its own buses.

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LACZKOWSKI CAUGHT PASSES; NOW KNOCKS THEM DOWN

Position shift helps stabilize inexperienced Scots secondary

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

It’s probably fair for Highland Park receivers in practice to accuse cornerback Bryce Laczkowski of knowing their routes.

After all, last year, Laczkowski was running those same routes. In fact, he would have been the top returnee for the Scots in 2024 in every pass-catching category had HP’s defensive coaches not been so adamant about a position switch.

“It was helpful knowing what the offense can do.” Bryce Laczkowski

That experiment happened after last season — a byproduct of extra depth among the team’s upcoming receivers and a lack of depth in the defensive secondary. The coaching staff zeroed in on Laczkowski as their guy.

After emerging as a top receiver last year, Highland Park’s Bryce Laczkowski moved to defense this season. MELISSA MACATEE

“I wasn’t sure at first,” said Laczkowski, who had 272 receiving yards and two touchdowns as a junior. “They thought I would be a better corner than a receiver.”

helping him acclimate.

“It was challenging at first,” he said. “The secondary has such an important job. It was helpful knowing what the offense can do.”

The early returns have been positive. Laczkowski intercepted a pass near the goal line to stop a scoring chance during a win over Lovejoy on Sept. 6. It came on a stutter-and-go deep ball, similar to what he’s run so many times before.

“It’s an advantage in that you kind of recognize what they’re trying to do,” Allen said about moving from receiver to now guarding receivers. “You learn how to read his break.”

“He’s exceeded my expectations,” said HP head coach Randy Allen. “He’s very unselfish and was a team player all the way. We’re really happy with him at corner.”

Laczkowski saw a few snaps on defense a year ago, but it represented a small sample size. So, he became a defender exclusively during spring practice, which for him was cut short due to commitments with the HP baseball team.

It was a steep learning curve. He focused on memorizing signals, mastering coverages, and improving his tackling ability. Laczkowski credits teammates such as returning safeties Jackson McGinley and Brady Ray for

An HP secondary who faced questions about inexperience before the season has emerged as a strength. Besides the play of Laczkowski, fellow cornerback Angus Wall returned an interception for a touchdown in the season opener against Rockwall-Heath. Along the way, Laczkowski has contested some epic 1-on-1 battles in practice with Benton Owens, the outside receiver who has taken his spot.

“We go all-out 100 percent,” Laczkowski said. “It’s a fun little rivalry we have.”

Goal Getter: HP Senior’s Scoring Prowess Nets International Experience Williams

hopes her influence helps to position the Lady Scots for future success

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

It seems backward, but Kylie Williams was born in California and didn’t start playing water polo until she got to Texas.

The Highland Park senior has developed into one of the most prolific scorers in the state and one of the top overall high school players in the country — all while residing far from the sport’s hotbed on the West Coast.

“I had no idea water polo existed until I came here,” said Williams, whose family moved to the Park Cities when she was in second grade.

In sixth grade, a friend persuaded her to come to a practice for Pegasus Aquatics, a club program based at SMU.

“My first practice, I did not like it,” said Williams, adding her coach convinced her to stick with it for three months. “My first game, even though I didn’t know the rules very well, that’s when I fell in love with it.”

As she began excelling in her club program, Williams also was able to join the inaugural team at Highland Park High School when the UIL began sanctioning the sport in 2022.

Instead of being on a squad filled with seasoned veterans, many of her teammates with the Lady Scots are newcomers to the sport as the fledgling program continues to grow.

“She’s done a great job of leading them and setting a standard of excellence from the beginning,” said HP water polo head coach Chris Cullen.

Williams helped lead HP to its first

playoff victory last season. Remarkably, she will soon surpass 500 goals in three varsity seasons, despite being continuously blanketed on defense by her opponents.

“Those aren’t soft goals or cheap goals,” Cullen said. “She’s always been competitive and a great scorer. I don’t think people understand the number of goals she’s scored.”

Meanwhile, Williams has spent the

past few summers back in California, staying with relatives while competing for club teams in Orange County where the competition is more challenging.

“She’s always been competitive and a great scorer.” Chris Cullen

She’s also become involved with the Olympic Development Program as part of USA Water Polo, which led to an opportunity to compete for the junior national team at a tournament in Greece in early August.

Aside from her Olympic dreams, Williams has verbally committed to Indiana, where starting next year she will compete for one of the country’s top Division I teams.

“They treated me like family from the moment I got there,” Williams said of the Hoosiers. “It was a very easy decision.”

Kylie Williams has led the Highland Park girls water polo team in scoring for three consecutive seasons. CHRIS MCGATHEY

New Coach Hopes to Elevate Decorated HP Tennis Program to New Heights Back in 5A, Scots looking to add to record haul of team championships this fall

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

Highland Park has the most decorated tennis program in Texas, making it a destination job for any high school coach in the sport.

That turned Vince Sharp’s decision to leave Anna — a thriving team he rebuilt almost from scratch during most of the last decade — into a no-brainer.

“I had a lot of success in Anna, but to get an opportunity to coach at the best program in the state, most coaches would jump on that,” Sharp said. “I had formed so many good relationships, so that part was hard, but there was a lot of understanding. It’s a good opportunity for me.”

Sharp took over the Scots this summer, replacing Tylir Jimenez, who was the head coach for the past two seasons after serving as an assistant for more than 20 years under Dan Holden.

So, while it feels like a new era for the Scots, Sharp is eager to embrace many of the traditions and expectations that have made HP a perennial powerhouse.

“They have a good plan in place, and it’s a well-oiled machine,” said Sharp, who was officially hired in late June.

“They have a good plan in place, and it’s a well-oiled machine.” Vince Sharp

The new coach began adapting quickly over the summer. He tweaked the team’s tryout procedures

and added a junior-varsity schedule during the fall team season.

The early results have been

positive, including an August nondistrict victory over previously unbeaten Coppell, which ended

HP’s postseason run a year ago.

“That was a big win. We owed them one for the playoffs last year,” Sharp said. “That kind of got us going in a nice direction.”

The Scots hope that momentum will continue to carry through the District 12-5A schedule and into the playoffs. HP is back in 5A this season, where the Scots have won the bulk of their 22 team tennis state championships.

Early in the season, HP was especially strong in doubles and with a boys singles lineup anchored by standout freshman Steven Hu, who has been splitting time the No. 1 position with Pierce Collard.

“We were able to see where he belongs. There’s certainly a number of guys on the team who are capable of beating him if they play their best,” Sharp said of Hu. “There are multiple players who can push him, and that’s a real positive.”

HP is aiming to return to the state tournament, set for Oct. 2324 in Waco, and claim its first championship since 2021.

“That’s our goal every single year,” Sharp said. “We don’t want to take anyone lightly. It’s not going to be easy, and we’ve got work to do. But I don’t think there’s anybody we can’t beat.”

Tennis coach Vince Sharp came to Highland Park from Anna, which won a state title at the Class 4A level in spring 2023. CHRIS MCGATHEY

KIPS BAY DECORATOR SHOW HOUSE RETURNS TO DALLAS Architects, designers will transform two-acre Turtle Creek estate

By Claudia Carson-Habeeb Claudia.Carson-Habeeb@peoplenewspapers.com

Want some decorating inspiration?

This year’s Dallas Kips Bay Decorator Show House opens in late October.

“The last two times I visited the Kips Bay show house, I returned home and started my own renovation projects,” revealed Preston Hollow resident Elizabeth Johnson.

Word is, that’s not unusual, as Kips Bay show homes offer design inspiration to both the seasoned aficionado and the DIY novice.

The nation’s leading annual design event and top fundraiser for Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club of New York, first came to Dallas in 2020.

However, the event hit a snag in 2022,

when parking and permit issues arose. The neighbors in the Old Preston Hollow area where Dallas’ first show houses were located, resisted the crowds and traffic being thrown in their midst.

The normally weeks-long event was reduced to mere days that year and employed remote parking and shuttles thereafter.

But this year the event will celebrate its fifth-year anniversary in Dallas at a home outside of Preston Hollow — one with much more parking.

The estate at 2999 Turtle Creek Blvd. has 60,000 square feet of underground parking. That should appeal to past eventgoers who’ve complained about having to shuttle from a remote parking lot and anyone eager to house a couple hundred cars at their personal residence should the property hit the market after the Kips Bay event.

Comings and Goings

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“It’s inspired by French and Asian influences — a chateau in France my team and I visited, and travels through Asia — with our Le Salon de Musique-inspired space featuring an opulent entertaining area for music and relaxation, outfitted with a server bar and a vintage-inspired record console,” said Eddie Maestri of the award-winning architecture and interior design firm, Maestri Studio.

In all, 25 design experts will work to transform the 25,000-square-foot Turtle Creek estate in preparation for the showcase.

The Dallas event will also benefit two Dallas nonprofits: Dwell with Dignity is dedicated to beautifying homes for families struggling with homelessness and poverty, and The Crystal Charity Ball’s mission is to support children’s charities.

“We are thrilled to showcase our fifth annual event at this iconic address,” said

Beville Pediatric Dentistry

4328 Lovers Lane

The office aims to help young patients enjoy visiting the dentist and create healthy, lifelong habits.

Chefika

7859 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 170

The dining destination known for its exquisite dishes and highclass ambiance is bringing the flavors of Turkish Mediterranean cuisine to Preston Hollow.

Doughbird

Inwood Village

The pizza and chicken restaurant has landed in the corner space formerly occupied by Bread Winners Café and Bakery.

Keeks

The Shops at Park Lane

The shoe store specializing in preowned, authentic, luxury footwear has opened its second Texas location next to HomeGoods.

Läderach Chocolatier Suisse NorthPark Center

The company’s first premium chocolate store in Dallas, located on level

James Druckman, board president of the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. “We anticipate a showcase that not only celebrates design innovation, but also underscores our commitment to raising critical funding both for the community and our kids.”

IF YOU GO

What: The Kips Bay Decorator Show House is a premier design event and fundraiser.

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Sunday, Oct. 25-Nov. 13; 4-8 p.m. Oct. 24.

Where: 2999 Turtle Creek Blvd.

Tickets: Starting at $50 for general admission; $500 for opening day: $2,000 or more for the President’s Dinner on Oct. 23. Visit kipsbaydecoratorshowhouse.org/ dallasplanyourvisit.

one near Dillards, offers 85-plus varieties of fresh artisanal chocolates, imported directly from Switzerland.

Lovers Egg Roll

6030 Luther Lane, Suite 130

The Chinese restaurant specializing in egg roll dishes aims to provide a variety of flavors and fillings to satisfy enthusiasts of the crispy and savory treats.

Nuri Steakhouse

2401 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 120

The elevated “East meets West” steakhouse has opened in the heart of Uptown.

Starbucks

6407 Hillcrest Ave.

The coffee giant has opened a new location next to Jimmy John’s across from SMU.

Wyld Blue

4205 Buena Vista St.

The popular Aspen and Montauk lifestyle boutique has opened a location near the Katy Trail.

Galleria Dallas

Various Stores

• The Royal Standard, offering

gif ts, apparel, and home décor that combine classic elements and modern touches, has opened on level 2.

•Lindsay Nicholas New York, a luxur y womenswear label that melds the excitement of New York City with timeless fashion classics, has opened on level 1.

•Dallas-based crochet brand Knots & Loops, which offers a wide assortment of handcrafted pieces by women artisans, has opened on level 3.

CLOSED

Dallas Yoga Center

4140 Lemmon Avenue

The beloved yoga studio that kicked off the yoga trend with its trailblazing opening in 1989 closed its doors on Aug. 26.

–Compiled by Sarah Hodges and Claudia Carson-Habeeb

Editor’s Note: September’s Comings and Goings incorrectly described the location of Pickleball Kingdom. The new center, described as the “Dallas Galleria Location” by the company, is actually north of the prestigious mall. It will open later this year at 14060 Dallas Parkway.

This estate, once intended to become the city’s first Mandarin Oriental hotel, sits between the historic Rosewood Mansion and the planned Four Seasons Hotel & Residences. COURTESY OF MAGRINO

Keeks COURTESY THE NIX COMPANY

Wyld Blue COURTESY WYLD BLUE

Chefika COURTESY CHEFIKA

Läderach COURTESY LÄDERACH

LEFT TO RIGHT: Alexandra Lambring Billmyre, Austin Holmes, Amy T. Ford, Ryan Nordhaus*, Rob McAngus*+, George Parker*, Jim Mueller*+†^, Charlie Hodges (Of Counsel)*+†^, Abby Foster*+, Shane Landers, Kim Meaders, Ravi Mohan, Maddison Clark and Jason Naumann

A Designer’s Secrets for Styling a Gorgeous Bed

When I’m designing a bedroom for a client, I usually pick the bedding first. After all, the bed is the focal point of the bedroom and sets the mood for everything around it. Following up on my last article about choosing a mattress, this time, I’ll explain how to make your bed look like one you’d see in an interior design magazine.

Style and color

fewer pillows. A bed with a monochromatic color scheme should use a variety of textures.

Sheets

Your sheets should be the best quality you can afford because your skin comes in contact with them every day. I have a traditional house, Federal in style, so I have a turneddown bed where the coverlet and sheets are folded over. Since my sheets are visible, I like to keep multiple sets of sheets to change things up.

“Use your favorite colors, patterns, and textures; that way, when it’s done, you’ll enjoy living with it for a long time.”

A bed’s design style should always go with the architectural style of the house. In a traditional house, the bedding should have more detail, such as layered patterns and monogrammed sheets and pillowcases. For a contemporary house, it’s more appropriate to design a sleek and simple bed, probably with neutral bedding and

Bedspreads

I personally use a lot of matelassé bedspreads, which have a quilted-like fabric, because they’re washable. Peacock Alley carries matelassé bedspreads in lots of colors, and has all kinds of coordinating pillows, pillow shams, and sheets to go with them. Another brand that I like to use, especially for children’s rooms, is Annie Selke.

Peacock Alley and Annie Selke both carry “semi-custom” items, where you can pick a fabric from a line and have it made.

Pillows

Decorative pillows are a must for adding more style, texture, or color to your bed. An odd-numbered, asymmetrical arrangement keeps things casual, while a symmetrical arrangement looks more formal. The pillows in front should be smaller than the ones in the back so you can see behind them.

Updating a single bed is easy if you follow these guidelines, but updating multiple beds in the house can get much more complicated. Whether you style your beds yourself or work with a professional, I think you should really like what you put on your bed. Use your favorite colors, patterns, and textures; that way, when it’s done, you’ll enjoy living with it for a long time.

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.

Real Talk: Andrea and Aaron Estrada

Some hobbyists embrace gardening, landscape painting, sewing, baking, or even desktop role-playing games.

Andrea and Aaron Estrada enjoy painting curbs.

In 2011, they began expressing their creativity as a hobby by livening up address numbers on curbs.

“We painted curbs on and off until about 2020, when we decided to commit more to doing it full time,” they said in a recent email.

They don’t live in Highland Park, University Park, or the Preston Hollow area of Dallas but said they have painted about 150 houses in People Newspapers’ markets since 2020.

Andrea works with clients to create a design, and Aaron paints the curb. Search Facebook for their business name – Curb of Art –to c heck out their work.

having a home. Yes, we do very clean and simple work a lot, but we also specialize in interesting and intricate designs, and we view curb paintings as an extension of the homeowner’s personality and style.

Now that you’ve been an entrepreneur for a while, if you could go back in time and give yourself any advice, what would it be?

We would have invested back into our business for the upgrades needed a lot sooner.

What are your favorite themes/ images you’ve incorporated in someone’s curb art?

“We view curb paintings as an extension of the homeowner’s personality and style.” Andrea and Aaron Estrada

How/why did you get into this business?

We got into painting curbs as a way to make extra money and quickly realized our artistic abilities put our paintings in another category of “curb addresses” people described us as “not your average curb painters,” and when people hired us, they would say they went with us over anybody else because our designs and executions were better than anybody they have seen.

Why should I get my curb painted?

In today’s world of deliveries in food and online purchases along with emergency situations, having a visible address is a crucial part of

Experience comfort and luxury in this 6-bedroom home completed in 2023 in coveted Preston Hollow. Newly added pool, pickleball court, turfed yard, window treatments and $50K worth of AV equipment make 6731 Tulip better than new. The light-filled floor plan is highlighted by a gourmet kitchen with Wolf-Subzero appliances & built-in Miele espresso maker, temp-controlled wine room, dining room with grass cloth walls and a lacquered study. The first-floor, spa-like owner’s suite enjoys

One of our favorite themes was a Powerpuff Girls mid-century modern painting we did. We also have a wildflower line we have done that incorporates bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush flowers. We also do a lot of pet portraits.

What is your outlook on the Dallas market?

We love working in the Dallas area. People know what they want, and they pay for the best. We have a lot of repeat customers we have on file that we come out and paint for every two years.

Please give us a fun fact about yourself.

We make videos for Curb of Art showcasing our paint process on social medias like TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.

–Compiled by William Taylor

pool views. Guest suite doubles as pool bath, opening to the power-screened covered patio to complete the first floor. Upstairs, find a game room, gym and 4 ensuite bedrooms. Oversized utility (with 2 full-sized sets of washers and dryers and extra fridge), 3-car garage and gated driveway combine form with function. High-end finishes incl Marvin windows, Visual Comfort lighting, Walker Zanger tile & Emtek hardware. Just 3 blocks from St. Mark’s School and near other top-rated schools, shops and restaurants.

The great thing about upholstered headboards is that they can be made in many different shapes with almost any fabric to create interesting design statements. NATHAN SCHRODER WITH DESIGN BY MARGARET CHAMBERS

MARGARET CHAMBERS

AIA Dallas Tour of Homes Comes to Purdue Street

By Sarah Hodges sarah.hodges@peoplenewspapers.com

The contemporary University Park house featured in this year’s AIA Dallas Tour of Homes is an eye-catcher at 6,000 square feet on a double-lot. But it’s not out of place on Purdue Street.

“We are creating something that feels contextually appropriate, if not pushing the limits a little bit,” architect Andrew Stiglmeier explained. “But it doesn’t feel so far out that it’s a completely different thing that looks like you just dropped it in there.”

The home’s exterior, while striking, features familiar forms and materiality. And its intentional design

means it is more than just “a big white box,” Stiglmeier said.

The left side of the home features a two-story gable crafted of materials including plaster and limestone, along with contemporary steel detailing. At the home’s center is an atrium with a large, rectangular oculus.

The right side of the home “is a bit more of an ode to the more modern house,” Stiglmeier said. It has a flat roof that connects across and provides a lid for the atrium. The frame is rectangular with metal siding, as opposed to the plaster and stone on the home’s left.

A steel balcony protrudes from the home’s right corner.

“It feels very organized, where the other side’s a little more organic, so

to speak, in that the shape and the windows are off center, and there’s an asymmetry there,” Stiglmeier said. “When you get the whole thing together with the relief of the atrium, it ends up feeling very balanced.”

The home’s interior combines spacious entertaining with intimate family life. Its owners have hosted up to 80 guests, and no one’s felt that it was overcrowded. But when guests walk through the home, it has “a connected feel,” Stiglmeier explained. Spaces are designed for healthy family living. A golf simulator is connected to the larger of two home offices. 15-footwide stacking doors lead to a pool and hot tub in the backyard. And design elements, such as the front porch, are intended to

engage the neighborhood when interaction is desired, not completely isolate from it.

Does the home fit into the neighborhood enough? Is it too contemporary? Creating that dialog, Stiglmeier said, is one reason to include it on a home tour.

“It is something just a little bit different and exciting,” he said. “We think it’ll be exciting for people that aren’t super familiar with homes of this level, and then people that are very, very familiar with it as well.”

Stiglmeier drew inspiration from the home’s future owners in creating its design. They wanted a contemporary home that was efficient, and fit both their needs and the neighborhood’s aesthetic.

His company, A. Michael Architecture, worked in coordination with the interior designer, builder, and landscape architect to bring the future owners’ vision for the home to fruition. The process of designing the home began early in 2021, and they moved in last October, he said.

The tour, presented by the sixth largest chapter of the American Institute of Architects, annually features what members see as groundbreaking houses across North Texas.

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, and Sunday, Oct. 27.

Tickets: $50 if purchased prior to Oct. 21, $60 the week of the tour. Visit hometourdallas.com.

People to Know: Experts In Their Field

Lighthouse Recovery knows that addiction treatment is not “one size fits all.”

Mike Jones, Lighthouse co-founder and executive director, can personally attest to this. As a recovering addict himself, Jones created Lighthouse’s nationally-recognized, Long-Term Addiction Treatment Program to meet each patient where they are and focus on treating the underlying issues that cause addiction. Integrating top-tier outpatient psychiatric and clinical programming, Lighthouse provides true individualized care to each patient.

Unlike traditional 28-day programs, recovery at Lighthouse is not based on arbitrary timelines, but progress. Individuals move through a number of levels of care, each offering the appropriate accountability and support at that time. Jones said, “We help individuals build the confidence and self-esteem they need to overcome addiction over the long term.”

MIKE JONES

Alongside its signature Extended Care Program, which combines residential and clinical support for young-adult males, Lighthouse also offers Outpatient Treatment Programs such as Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP)

for both men and women. These programs combine group and individual therapy, alongside Recovery Coaching.

Later this year, Lighthouse is also launching Kind Psychiatry, a telehealth psychiatry practice meant to bridge the gap between quality care and the high costs typically associated with it. Jones believes there is no such thing as a “vanilla addict,” and that deeper mental health issues must be addressed to achieve long-term success. With Kind Psychiatry, he aims to provide the quality care that most cannot afford but that everyone deserves. “I always want to get across to everybody that there is help available, and it is not shameful to accept it,” Jones said. “Don’t wait too long to pick up the phone and get the care you need.”

This 6,000-square-foot contemporary home occupying a double-lot on Purdue Street in University Park combines spacious entertainment space with intimate family life. JENIFER BAKER

AIA TOUR OF HOMES

ATHLETES REACH NEW HEIGHTS AT HP ALUM’S MUSTANG CHEER

By Sarah Hodges sarah.hodges@peoplenewspapers.com

The newly-vacant space had until recently been a nightclub. The DJ booth was still up. There were glasses on the bars, and leftover food in the fridge.

But when 1999 Highland Park alum Abby Ruth looked at it, she saw the future home of her cheerleading gym.

“I just knew right away that it was perfect,” she said. “And everyone in my party thought I was crazy that what was very much a nightclub could ever resemble anything like a cheerleading gym.”

Ruth, a former cheerleader for both Highland Park High School and the University of Texas at Austin, had resolved to open a nearby cheerleading gym on the long drive home to University Park after her daughter’s distant cheer practice.

At first, she wondered why there weren’t already gyms in the heart of the city. She quickly found out that “the numbers don’t work:” retail spaces with a cheerleading gym’s high ceilings typically have even higher price tags.

When she saw the former nightclub with its floor-to-ceiling windows and view of NorthPark Center, Ruth knew she had come across a space that had an ideal location and the potential to be “the coolest training facility in the country.”

“We work really hard on creating a really neat and memorable culture for our kids that they’ll remember when their championship jackets don’t fit anymore.” Abby Ruth

With encouragement and support from her husband, family and friends, Ruth finalized a lease on half of the nightclub in May 2019. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, Ruth executed a lease on the second half of the space.

“I was confident,” she said, “that as soon as that space was built out and life returned to normal, that we would be able to fill the gym.”

Keeping class going at her brand new,

indoor business during the pandemic, “was a great learning experience for us,” Ruth said.

All Mustang Cheer classes immediately went virtual, and the gym sold air mats for in-home training. When Mustang could safely reopen, the athletes returned and Ruth kept the library of virtual home classes, which are now available to aspiring-cheerleaders across the country.

Today, Mustang offers about 260 classes each week in three interconnected gyms. Its staff also coach cheer at Highland Park High School and engage in outreach programs in west Dallas. Over the years, Mustang’s competitive teams have brought home multiple championships from the National Cheerleaders Association, an elite, invitation-only Summit Championship, and numerous grand championships.

But winning, Ruth said, is a secondary goal.

“We really do want the experiences of our athletes to be the greater takeaway from the program,” she explained. “So, we work really hard on creating a really neat and memorable culture for our kids that they’ll remember when their championship jackets don’t fit anymore.”

The entire gym cheers for athletes who master new skills. At the end of every class, coaches —the roster at Mustang includes some of the sport’s biggest names — give out a

“Mustang Star Award,” not to the athlete with the best skills and technique, but to the one who has demonstrated the most notable leadership qualities.

Mustang is committed to promoting a positive body image, and all athletes, from Mommy and Me to Elite, wear the same navy T-shirt with white shorts or a skort. Cheerleading, Ruth said, needs every kind of athlete, from strong bases to good jumpers and phenomenal performers.

“I’m really proud of the accomplishments of our kids,” Ruth said. “And I’m really proud to see how, through our program and through our coaches, these kids have had so many opportunities to really shine in a lot of different ways, not only from growing their skills, but also in their overall development as people.”

AT A GLANCE

Mustang Cheer has a program for every athlete. The gym at 9100 N. Central Expressway offers programs that range from Mommy and Me to collegiate training, along with specialty courses that include tumbling and sideline cheer. The gym has competitive teams, an acro program, clinics, open gyms, and a brand-new retail store.

To find out more, visit Mustang Cheer’s website at mustangcheer.com or email info@ mustangcheer.com.

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Ruth at the Mustang Derby All-Star Showcase; Ruth and former University of Texas quarterback, Chris Simms, on game day; Ruth as a Highland Park Cheerleader with her cheer little sister, Stevi McCartney; Ruth as an NCA instructor at cheer camp with her Highland Park High School team. THOMAS GARZA, COURTESY ABBY RUTH, RONALD MARTINEZ

What’s New in HPISD Technology? The Guidelines for Its Use

By Sarah Hodges sarah.hodges@peoplenewspapers.com

Parents may notice some changes in how HPISD students use technology this year, and they don’t include shiny new Chromebooks or tablets.

“Our preference is, first and foremost, not to be using technology,” Board of Trustees member Blythe Koch said during an Aug. 20 meeting, “and to only be using technology in ways that really are enhancing education,” or are required by the state.

The district has reviewed technology use at all grade levels and trained teachers in when, and when not, to use technology. It has created a Technology Integration Triangle to help guide when the use of tech is appropriate.

“We just took a harder look at, ‘is technology just replacing something that’s on paper, or is it truly for the betterment of the student?’” deputy superintendent Shorr Heathcote explained. “We want technology usage to be aligned with that.”

•First and Second Grade: 0 to 20 minutes per day

•Third and Fourth Grade: 0 to 30 minutes per day

•Fifth to Eighth Grade: 30 to 60 minutes per day, not including technology electives

•Ninth to 12th Grade: Course and course level dependent

Missing from the classrooms completely, Heathcote said, should be cell phones and smartwatches. The cell phone policy hasn’t changed this year. But the district is ensuring that students follow the rule that cellular devices are not visible or utilized during instructional time.

Board of Trustees vice president Bryce Benson said that his seventh grader and senior had both complained about the increased phone enforcement.

“I want to say to Principal Reyes and Principal Hunt, great job,” he said.

“And my seventh grader suggested that I should be impeached.”

The triangle’s broadest category is titled “No Technology Needed,” and designates times when learning should occur without tech aids. Two smaller categories of tech use are titled “Transformative,” and “Supportive,” and they’re designated for when technology “produces a unique outcome or develops a high-level skill,” or otherwise supports learning.

learning, as well as needless screenbased homework assignments.

The smallest pieces of triangle, titled “Restrictive” and “Disruptive,” include times when tech use could be easily replaced with traditional

The district has also created screen time guidelines to help guide teachers in the average number of minutes students should spend using technology daily, both in the classroom and on home-

work. The minutes do not include time spent on state and national assessments, or on keyboarding.

The recommendations are:

•Preschool: 0 to 5 minutes per day

•Kindergarten: 0 to 15 minutes per day

The district will continue to monitor its technology use expectations during the school year to ensure that they are sustainable in the future, Heathcote said. It has also aligned the teaching of technology to new state standards, which spell out the tech-related skills that students at each grade level should master.

Students have ample opportunities to discover a life of integrity and purpose at ESD. Some days, it might even include catching a school record between classes. Schedule a tour at esdallas.org

HPISD’s Technology Integration Triangle. COURTESY HPISD AND PIXABAY, ILLUSTRATION: MELANIE THORNTON

Nic Fink Raising Up Next Generation of Chicken-Loving Swimmers Olympic gold medalist

By Juliet Allan Special Contributor

What’s an American swimmer to do after medaling at the Olympics?

Nic Fink went to Raising Cane’s.

“The rest of the world seems to be catching up, so I’m hoping that the younger swimmers in the next generation take that personally.”

Nic Fink

Fink – who returned to his Park Cities home from the Paris Olympics with one gold and two silver medals – participat ed in interviews, signed merchandise, and served young fans in mid-August at a Webb Chapel location, where he shot promotional content for the chicken chain.

“The rest of the world seems to be catching up, so I’m hoping that the younger swimmers in the next generation take that personally,” Fink, who trains at SMU, said.

Valentina Calderon, a 12-year-old who swam for the Dallas Mustangs Swim Team and attends Episcopal School of Dallas, watched Fink on TV during his Olympic events.

When her mom saw a promotion for Fink’s upcoming collaboration with Cane’s, she decided to bring Valentina and her little brother.

flag-themed kickboard signed.

“It’s very cool that he’s out here and that people could come and be a part of it,” Dollins said.

“That’s how people fall in love with the sport.”

Fink said. “I had such a positive experience in college swimming, so I wanted to help facilitate other people having a great experience.”

The couple has lived in the Park Cities for about one year and is expecting a baby.

Valentina said.

“I’m just really grateful I got to see him and talk to him,”

Whitney Dollins, a collegiate swimmer at Centre College in Kentucky, drove 40 minutes from her home in Decatur to participate in the event and get her American

Gold-medalist Melanie Fink, who coaches the women’s swim team at SMU, was also in attendance in support of her husband. She was popular with the young swimmers, greeting them and giving autographs.

“It’s really cool to be a coach now,” Melanie

Between preparing for a new addition to the family and his day-job as an electrical engineer, Nic Fink says he’s taking time to find a “work-life balance” before deciding the future of his swimming career.

“I think I am ready to take a break before I make any decisions,” Nic Fink said. “LA ’28 is a long ways away.”

ABOVE: Nic Fink serves a young fan while filming promotional content.  AT LEFT: Nic Fink and Melanie Fink pose in front of the Raising Cane’s logo. COURTESY RAISING CANE’S

Highland Park Elementaries Write Themes for 2024-25 Success

Armstrong

HPISD’s first and oldest school is calling for “all hands on deck” this year as it celebrates its 110th anniversary and sets sail for new journeys with the theme “Ahoy! Armstrong.”

“Our central idea is that a rising tide lifts all boats,” PTA president Kate Boatright explained. “Together, we can rise above any challenge and soar! Everyone has a place at Armstrong, and we are particularly grateful for the district staff, parents, and community partners who help us continue to steer the ship towards excellence in learning.”

The PTA needs everyone’s support to make Armstrong its best, Boatright said, and there are plenty of opportunities to contribute skills and talents, both inside and outside school walls. Alums and current families can leave their mark on Armstrong by purchasing a memorial brick which will be placed at the school’s former main entrance.

“You don’t have to physically be in the school to volunteer,” said Boatright, who has had an invaluable partnership with PTA president-elect Monet Ball. “There’s a place for everybody, and we need that support.”

Visit armstrongpta.org for more information about Armstrong’s nautical year.

Boone Students at the district’s newest school will celebrate their HPISD heritage this year with the theme “Proud to be Plaid.”

“Our last several themes have been about establishing our identity as a school,” explained PTO president Tara Cosgrove. “This year, I wanted to focus on situating us within the larger community and tying us into the Highland Park legacy. Bulldogs today... Scots tomorrow!”

Boone turns five this year, which means

that its fourth-graders will be the first Boone grads to have started kindergarten as bulldogs. The school is planning to honor them and throw a fifth birthday bash this spring.

The PTO plans to give Boone more than $600,000 this year, funds that will provide programming and enrichment activities for the bulldogs, as well as professional development, instructional materials, and salary support for teachers. The PTO will also provide free daily lunch in the cafeteria to all teachers, staff, and substitutes.

One of Boone’s newest bulldogs is principal Ashraf Mobh. Although she joined Boone this school year, she’s already left her pawprint on HPISD as a former teacher of the year at Armstrong.

Visit boonepto.org to learn more about the bulldog’s tartan pride and plans for the year.

Bradfield

Bradfield hopes to make all broncos feel welcome, included, and excited to be part of the school community this year.

Among the newcomers to Broncoland is principal Aimee Hilton. She joins a school nearing its 100th birthday that is proud of the community and traditions that have made it a special place for families.

“As a PTA, we are continually striving to shower appreciation on our beloved staff as they deliver the highest quality education to our students,” PTA president Rachel Reed said. “The PTA fundraises all year to ensure Bradfield has resources fully available to unlock each child’s full potential. These goals continue to guide us each year.”

In November, Bradfield will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland themed carnival, complete with games, rides, treats and surprises. And in February, guests at Bradfield’s auction will be transported back to the height of the society and glamour of

ARMSTRONG PORTS OF CALL

• Nov 8: Armstrong’s Sailboat Soiree at the Dallas Country Club sold out faster than a clipper ship! The fundraising event will feature the school’s annual auction, entertainment, dinner, and an open bar. Tickets are gone, but aspiring seagoers can still attend by underwriting a sponsorship.

• Feb 6 to 7: Armstrong will kick off its science fair with a mini regatta for its eagles. Students will construct homemade boats and test their crafts’ seaworthiness in a race.

PUT ON YOUR PLAID AT BOONE

• Nov. 15: There will be fun for all ages at Boone’s annual carnival.

• Feb. 22: Benefit for Boone 2025, the school’s largest fundraiser of the year, will feature a masquerade ball at the George W. Bush Presidential Center’s Hall of State.

• April 17: Boone will welcome all grandparents to campus for its annual Grandfriends Day.

BRADFIELD GAMES & GLAMOUR

• Nov. 15: Games, rides, treats and surprises will be featured at Bradfield’s Winter Wonderland themed carnival.

Feb. 22: Guests will be transported back to the society and glamour of the 1960s at the “Bradfield Black and White Ball” auction.

HYER SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

• Oct. 11: Huskies will grab their helmets and pedal to school for Hyer’s annual Bike Rodeo.

the 1960s at the school’s Black & White themed ball.

Visit bradfieldpta.org to learn more about the broncos’ plans for the year.

Hyer

Every Husky belongs on team Hyer this year, and PTA president Ann Higginbottom wants to ensure they feel known, seen, and appreciated.

“In a very sincere way, we are a neighborhood school with a big heart,” Higginbottom said. “As the students approach our campus each morning, they are greeted by beloved crossing guards who know their names and greet them with a smile. The staff is second to none, full of joy and intentionality towards our kids. We are a family — we are a team — and you feel that energy and joy in every hallway.”

Hyer’s theme this year is “Homerun Hyer: All Star Kids in a League of Their Own,” and staff welcomed students on their first day in custom Hyer Huskies jerseys. The PTA is hoping to make this year a win for teachers and students by raising critical funds for their school.

“Above all, I just hope that people finish the school year feeling known and part of this beloved community of Hyer,” Higginbottom said.

Read more about the Hyer PTA’s plans for the season at hyerpta.org.

University Park

University Park Elementary’s theme this year is “UP, UP & AWAY,” and the PTA hopes that its panthers will soar to new heights.

“Our overriding goals are to listen to both parents and staff to make the school the best culture and learning environment possible,” PTA president Melinda Smith said. “We want all stakeholders to feel proud

• Oct. 18: Parents and friends will put their paws up for Hyer’s “fan favorite” auction. This year’s theme is “HYER ERA: Dancing Through the Decades.”

• Nov. 22: Hyer will host its first-ever Turkey Trot family event.

• March 28: The Huskies will hold their annual carnival on the school’s new “Field of Dreams” turf field.

UP’S PLANS TO SOAR

Oct. 25: Panthers will have an afternoon of fun at their annual carnival.

Oct. 31: Grab your pumpkin and get spooky at UP’s pumpkin day and family picnic.

Nov. 7: The panthers will host Grandest Friends Patriotic Day.

Feb. 28: University Park will hold it biggest fundraiser of the year, its APRÈS UP! themed auction.

of our school and feel good about the education that our children are receiving.”

This year, the PTA has beautified the campus by adding inspirational quotes and school spirit decals to the buildings. The teacher’s lounge has gotten a refresh, and the school’s exterior has been spruced up with additional playground turf and new landscaping.

Funds gifted by the PTA have helped support UP’s learning garden and Spanish program, student enrichment, campus improvements, and continuing education, Smith said.

“We are proud to be UP Panthers, and we can’t wait to experience all the wonderful things that await us this school year,” Smith said. “Thank you to the entire community for your support of our sweet school.”

Learn more about UP’s plans to take flight at uppta.org.

–Compiled by Sarah Hodges

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Elementary school students at Boone, Hyer, University Park, Bradfield, and Armstrong are ready for a year of learning and fun. TARA COSGROVE, COURTESY HYER ELEMENTARY PTA, MELINDA SMITH, REBECCA BELL, AND KATE BOATRIGHT

Not Your Little Sister’s Lemonade Stand Students build their business acumen through sweet drink sales

By Sarah Hodges sarah.hodges@peoplenewspapers.com

Students in Highland Park High School’s Moody Advanced Professional Studies (MAPS) program were given a $20 budget and instructed to open a lemonade stand.

But members of the Business Design and Leadership course managed to squeeze much more than a sweet drink out of the project. In a single weekend, they raised $5,367.25 for two nonprofits and learned business basics along the way.

The annual Lemonade Stand Challenge is as old as the MAPS program itself.

“It gives them a chance to see that every decision in business matters.” Jean Streepey

This year’s students went to work around their Park Cities neighborhood from Aug. 23 to 25 and got strategic about what they sold and how they sold it.

One group took preorders of lemonade and made deliveries. Another sold caffeinated beverages in front of sorority houses whose members had stayed up late preparing for rush.

“It does have to be legal,” said Polly McKeithen, MAPS professional engagement administrator. “You can’t start with anything

more than $20 worth of inventory. But that’s kind of license to get creative.”

Seniors Ryder Greene, Austin Allen, and Brandon Lilly focused on hydrating beverages: Powerade and water. They first opened outside football practice, then restocked and relocated to the Katy Trail, where they sold for three hours and targeted thirsty young adults.

“We just really focused on keeping it simple and raising our margins,” Greene

said. Teammates added that they picked good locations for their hydration products, focusing efforts on customers who they expected to be very thirsty.

This year’s top money-making team –Sloane Ogle, Izzy Ogle, Arden Rogers, C.C. Tinch, and Reagan Johansen – set up shop on the Katy Trail and outside soccer practice. The group used bottles and QR codes to make it easy to grab products on the go. The students also delivered online orders

and advertised on social media.

The group didn’t set a price for its products but explained that the money would go to charity and invited customers to donate as much as they would like. The average costof-goods-sold was 23 cents per item, and the average sale was $10.65, group members said during a class presentation.

The project wasn’t over when inventory ran out. Students created income statements and balance sheets, identified market segments, created customer personas, completed a business model canvas, and presented to their peers on their market strategies and results, explained Jean Streepey and Jill Lewis, who coteach Business Design and Leadership.

Then each team researched a nonprofit. Members looked at its mission, online reviews, and expense structure, and made a pitch to classmates about why it should have their support. Students chose two organizations, Camp Barnabas and Scottish Rite for Children, to receive the money.

The project, Streepey said, helped teachers learn more about the students and introduced participants to the work of area nonprofits and business fundamentals. By the time students reach the course’s final project — the ‘Scots Tank’ competition when they’ll showcase innovative business ideas — they’ll have built their skills and will better understand where their own interests lie.

“This is a really nice way to set vocabulary in place and basic business skills in place in a non-threatening way,” Streepey said. “It gives them a chance to see that every decision in business matters.”

FROM LEFT: MAPS students Nathan Pinedo, Alex Rivera, Sahil Dayalji, and Jonathan Boyanovsky take on the Lemonade Stand Challenge. COURTESY MOODY ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

HPHS to Host Landmark Fulldome Festival

By Sarah Hodges sarah.hodges@peoplenewspapers.com

This film festival makes the big screen look like a bulletin board.

Highland Park High School will host Real Imagined: A Festival of Short Fulldome Films in its state-of-the-art Digitarium at Pierce Planetarium from Oct. 3 to 6. The event will feature nine films that will be projected onto the digitarium’s entire dome, giving viewers a truly immersive experience.

As far as the team at the Moody Innovation Institute knows, the festival will be the first of its kind in the world to be held by any high school, said Geoffrey Orsak, the institute’s executive director.

“I just want to push the limit on what is possible for us, and what our kids can be exposed to,” he said.

Some of the international films, like Germany’s The Inner Island and Suprematism, are inspired by the past, while others, such as Columbia’s Sublime, draw inspiration from the future. The event will also feature live musical and spoken performances, including works from the Dallas Poet Laureate, the Dallas Youth Poet Laureate, and poet, musician and visual artist Lisa Huffaker.

The films range in length from four to 10 minutes. Though short, they’re visually intense with powerful messaging. One focuses on the unpredictability of data and how that parallels the unpredictability of human relationships. Another, created in the style of a paper collage, deals with the impact of climate change on the migration of birds.

“It’s like looking at a modern work of art,” Orsak said. “There’s a message in there some-

place. Maybe you see it. Maybe you don’t. And that’s how these films operate.”

The Moody Advanced Professional Studies Program partnered with Diversion Cinema, a Parisian company that has managed some of the world’s largest festivals, to bring the fulldome films to the high school.

It also relied heavily on Glenys Quick, HP’s digitarium specialist and main groups lead, who worked to become a self-taught film festival expert, Orsak said. Quick had already introduced the idea of live performances to the digitarium.

“Fulldome is so new,” she said. “(The festival is) kind of introducing people to fulldome and the beauty of the things that the artists are creating.”

Highland Park plans to have seven screenings of the fulldome films. Four will be just for HPISD students, including those in the Moody Advanced Professional Studies program, on Thursday, Oct. 3, and Friday, Oct. 4.

The remaining three showings, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, will be open to the public.

Quick said that cinema seemed like a “bulletin board” to her after experiencing the fulldome films.

“These are really powerful ideas,” Orsak said. “Getting to the artist’s expression of complex ideas that are really important is, I think, what these fulldome films can do better than anything else.”

HOW TO GET TICKETS

Tickets to the film festival are free. To reserve a seat or find out more, visit https:// sites.google.com/hpisd.org/real-imaginedfilm-festival/home

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KUBY FAMILY KNOWS WELL HOW THE SAUSAGE IS MADE

“Don’t ruin my sausage. Nobody wants jalapeño and cheddar in their sausage.”

Karl F. Kuby opened Kuby’s Sausage House in 1961, six years before a 2-week-old Karl F. Kuby Jr. became a fixture there because his mother, Ria, needed to return to the store soon after he was born.

Today, Kuby’s is the oldest and largest European market in Dallas, providing neighbors, travelers, and professional hockey players alike with sausage, meats, salads, and a dizzying array of German candies and seasoning mixes.

And, despite Karl Senior’s warning not to add jalapeño and cheese to his traditional German sausage recipe, it’s one of Kuby’s most-beloved and best-selling items and an illustration of how Kuby’s has acclimated to a modern, Texan palate.

Black-and-white and faded-colored photographs hang on the wood-paneled walls of Kuby’s, where folks with German roots feel at home, as if we are in our own Opa’s house. Photos tell the story of the evolution of the first Kuby’s in Kaiserslautern, Germany, where

“I hope it doesn’t change too much. It’s home. I grew up here.” Karl F. Kuby Jr.

Karl, Sr. was born and lived, before he and his wife immigrated to America in 1955.

What started as a tiny German deli that offered “fine lunches” for diners who grabbed one of six counter-top stools available, Kuby’s restaurant has evolved into a community cornerstone, where breakfast clubs have met for decades, families enjoy Saturday breakfast, and local citizens and captains of industry alike meet for business. Before Covid, Kuby’s was open for dinner, frequently hosting German bands on weekends. Its first expansion came in 1971 when its neighbor, Mr. Tuxedo, tired of hearing complaints

from customers that their tuxedos smelled like sausage, moved down the street. Kuby’s took that space and in 1977, took the space that now houses the restaurant. The Kubys own some prime real estate.

Though there are far fewer recent German immigrants nowadays, Kuby’s is still a vital grocery source. People flock to the market for sausages, high quality proteins including the smoked pork chops and ribs and the ubiquitous holiday staple, beef tenderloin, of which Kuby’s sells around 5,000 pounds per season.

It has a loyal following including some Dallas Stars’ Swedish

and Finnish players who buy Christmas hams that Kuby’s preps and marinates just for them.

Charles Leary, a Park Cities resident who works in the Middle East six months out of the year, brings a Yeti cooler filled with frozen sausages, jalapeño cheddar, and chipotle venison, back to Iraq where his fellow expats appreciate the delicacy.

When I polled Park Cities’ residents about their favorite Kuby’s items, the jalapeño pimento cheese, twice-baked baked potatoes, and chicken salad were overwhelming favorites.

There’s more to Kuby’s than the Snider Plaza location. As many

hunters know, Kuby’s also processes wild game.

“We process everything from alligator to zebra,” Karl told me.

“But the most common is venison, pork, and turkey.”

I asked Karl what Kuby’s is going to look like in five years.

“I hope it doesn’t change too much. It’s home. I grew up here.”

So many others have, too.

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

Bring Out The Pumpkins, Gourds, and Squash Autumn at the Arboretum: Texas Town celebrates settlers, history, fall traditions

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden’s iconic fall festival, which runs through Nov. 3, encourages guests to explore pioneer history amidst the 100,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash throughout the grounds.

“With an abundance of colorful pumpkins and historical charm, we invite everyone to celebrate the beauty of fall and a unique journey into Texas’ rich history,” said Sabina Carr, arboretum president and CEO.

Autumn at the Arboretum: Texas Town, presented by Reliant, explores Texas history with an immersive Lakeside Exhibit Area, where visitors can explore six pumpkin houses, each representing a unique aspect of Texas pioneer life, from the rustic charm of a log cabin to the bustling energy of a local saloon.

The festival also features fall

colors with 150,000 autumnal flowers — including marigolds, chrysanthemums, pentas and more — and a range of special events including Thursday night concerts, a market and craft fair (Oct. 12-13), and Halloween-themed activities. Visit Fall Vendor dallasarboretum. org for details.

The annual fall festival features fall colors, pumpkins galore, pioneer history lessons, and many other activities. COURTESY DALLAS ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDEN

Photographs capture the history of a family sausage-making tradition, from their first small deli in Kaiserslautern, Germany, the birthplace of Kark Kuby Sr., who immigrated with his wife to America in 1955, to the popular Kuby’s Sausage House, which has grown through the years in Snider Plaza. KURTZ CLICKS AND COURTESY KARL KUBY JR.

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HP Grad Takes the Heat on ‘MasterChef: Generations’ with Gordon Ramsay

By Sarah Hodges sarah.hodges@peoplenewspapers.com

Scott McKinnon had 45 minutes to cook a signature dish for Gordon Ramsay on Fox’s MasterChef: Generations. And he wasn’t playing it safe.

The self-taught 1988 Highland Park grad chose a meal professional chefs hesitate to tackle — mustard-fried venison backstrap with mashed potatoes, green beans, and a southern cream gravy.

“The largest growth always comes when you step out of your comfort zone. And that’s really hard to do.”

Scott McKinnon

WHAT’S COOKING?

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With his wife and two daughters cheering him on, McKinnon got back to work.

McKinnon, a former baseball and football standout at Highland Park who played Division I football at TCU, said MasterChef was “the first time in 25 or 30 years

Dallas is named for him.

Though cooking was the younger McKinnon’s passion, and family and friends encouraged him to open a restaurant, the timing was never right. It wasn’t until his daughters were grown and McKinnon had spent 30 years in

to be on the show.

The casting producers called in June 2023. McKinnon spent the next six months competing to be one of the 40 out of 40,000 applicants to be featured. Last November, he heard he was in the top 100 and was flown to L.A. The con

McKinnon’s dish that it was “cooked beautifully,” and gave him a yes. But two of the other three judges weren’t sure about the dish, and McKinnon left without an apron.

“This is just a bump in the road,” he said after the judging, “and I’m going to keep going.”

Post MasterChef, McKinnon has shifted to spending about 95% of his time as a private chef, and has traveled around the country to create unique culinary events for clients.

He’s also started setting a new menu weekly and cooking several nights a week at Roots & Water Private Wine Club in Southlake. Recently, McKinnon qualified for the semi-finals of Chef Carla Hall’s Favorite Chef competition, which began with 86,000 contestants from around the world.

This Thanksgiving, he’ll take his “playbook menu,” which includes an “amazing” truffle butter rib eye with cauliflower puree, grilled asparagus, and crispy shallots and beets, to AT&T Stadium, where he’ll be the Celebrity Chef for the Dallas Cowboys when they take on the Giants.

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FROM LEFT: Miso Glazed Sea Bass with Cauliflower Puree & Grilled Asian Vegetables, Crispy Avocado Salmon Tower with Crème Fraiche, Caviar & Chives, Scott McKinnon. RYAN DAVIS, COURTESY

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Move Over Pumpkin Spice; Fall Flavors Also Include Ginger

In late summer, my tastebuds are already craving the aromas and flavors of autumn and I’m obviously not the only one. Coffee shops now offer pumpkin spice lattes in August!

By the time October rolls around, my ovens are in perpetual bake mode, from hearty casseroles and roasts to everything cinnamon and spice.

One of my favorites this fall is gingersnaps — a recipe I developed for my national television cooking series At Home with Christy Rost Crispy on the edges and soft inside thanks to the addition of cornstarch, I love the way they fill the house with spicy aromas as they bake.

to the meeting,” these cookies are quick and easy to make. Just roll teaspoons of dough into balls between your hands and let the oven do the rest. They will stay fresh in an airtight container for a week — assuming someone hasn’t eaten them.

With their signature crinkle tops and sugar garnish, gingersnaps are irresistible during the fall, but they are also a great cookie to keep on hand for the approaching holiday season.

“They will stay fresh in an airtight container for a week – assuming someone hasn’t eaten them.”

Arranged in a basket as a host gift on Thanksgiving Day or tucked into cellophane sacs tied with red and green ribbon for neighbors or the postal carrier, you’re sure to receive rave reviews. Want to dress them up? Dip one end of each gingersnap into melted white chocolate, garnish with sprinkles or chopped nuts, and allow the chocolate to dry.

I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can whip up a batch whenever the mood strikes. For lunchboxes and after school snacks, coffee with friends, or the inevitable “will you please bring something

GINGERSNAPS

Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

cup granulated sugar

½ cup dark brown sugar, packed 1 egg

¼ cup molasses

1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour

2 tablespoons cornstarch ½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon ground ginger Granulated sugar, for garnish

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

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light.

Add egg, beat well, and add molasses and vanilla, beating until they are thoroughly mixed.

In a medium bowl, stir together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Using a large spoon, gradually stir the flour mixture into the creamed mixture until it is well blended.

Form cookie dough into a 1-inch balls and place them on greased cookie sheets. Bake 11 to 12 minutes. The cookies will spread. Sprinkle cookies with granulated sugar while they are still hot and transfer them to a wire rack to cool.

Yield: 3 ½ dozen cookies

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Retired Pilot Enjoys Frontiers of Flight Museum

Bill

By Josh Hickman

Special Contributor

Staying active and engaged in life can prove challenging for many area seniors.

A 38.6% rise in Americans older than 65 in just the decade 2010-2020 and an increase of 200,000 cases of dementia in the U.S. 2023 to 2024 are just some of the factors facing elder care today.

But transitioning to the Preston of the Park Cities hasn’t slowed down 82-year-old ex-pilot Bill Cole.

“There’s an airplane in a museum that I’ve flown. I must really be old.”

Bill Cole

“I got into airplanes as a little kid,” Cole said.

Air Force basic training and Naval Academy prep school followed. Accepted into the Air Force Academy, he first trained in a Sesna 182 and was later assigned to C-130 transport planes in his active reserve unit in San Antonio.

“One of the interesting missions we did in San Antonio was fighting forest fires,” he said, recalling maneuvering fire-retardant dumps onto the blazes below. “It’s pretty effective.”

In 1968, he did a tour of duty in Vietnam.

“The first flight I did over there was at night,” he said. “We were picking up body bags. I was just stunned. We were mostly in transport — moving equipment, moving troops.”

Returning to the States after a year in Vietnam, Cole continued his Air Force career. “I did different kinds of missions, working with

our allies – went to France, went to Spain. You never knew what to expect.

“I wanted to get my 20 years in,” he explained. “I made lieutenant colonel, then I went up and talked to Southwest Airlines. They were just beginning back then.”

Cole continued in the reserves while flying for Southwest from 1980 to 2002.

“The only sad part was, at that time,

airline pilots had to retire at age 60,” he lamented. “I didn’t want to leave, so I went to the training center and got hired as a trainer. But I would’ve been happier if I could’ve flown for five more years.”

Until recently, Cole had been volunteering regularly at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, where he remains a frequent visitor.

“I really enjoy being over there,” he said. “You meet a lot of interesting people.”

The first time he visited, he noticed a familiar looking 737. Noting the tail number, he referred to an old logbook.

“I said to myself, ‘There’s an airplane in a museum that I’ve flown,’” he chuckled. “‘I must really be old.’”

A much smaller vehicle at the museum also caught his eye.

“Herb Kelleher was a just a great man,” Cole said, recalling the Southwest Airlines co-founder. “We pilots bought him a motorcycle, because he was really into them.”

At the Preston of the Park Cities, Cole enjoys his sixth-floor balcony, which faces Love Field.

“This is my observation point, where I can see the airport,” he said, but seeing the planes makes him curse a little. “I wish I was still doing that.”

Though grounded, he stays active.

“I still like to work out. I go to the Cooper Clinic gym,” he said. “I go as often as I can, five days a week when I can manage it. All my years flying and roaming around, I’m not used to sitting around the house all day.”

Bill Cole, a frequent visitor to the Frontiers of Flight Museum, recalls when pilots gave a motorcycle to Southwest Airlines co-founder Herb Kelleher. COURTESY PRESTON OF THE PARK CITIES

Facts about HSAs and Medicare

Each year from mid-October through early December, we are inundated with commercials about the Medicare open enrollment period. For those signing up for the first time, the process can be daunting, and for those who have a Health Savings Account (HSA), it can be particularly confusing.

Here is a quick guide to help you get started.

Birthday month

If you are one of the 10,000 people turning 65 today, happy birthday! Did you know you also became eligible for Medicare on the first day of this month? That is because your initial Medicare enrollment is tied to your birthday month.

Your initial enrollment period spans three months before, and after, your birthday month so you have seven months to get enrolled this year.

At 65, many people are still working and have employer health benefits which will be their primary insurance during active employment. If this is true for you, you may decide to defer enrolling in Medicare until after you retire.

Pro tip: If you are still working at age 65, it is important to fill out the proper forms and provide proof of coverage at the time you decide to enroll in Medicare. This will prevent a late enrollment penalty that lasts in perpetuity.

Health savings accounts

HSAs are tax-advantaged accounts that allow you to save and use pretax money for

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medical expenses. You can use HSA funds to pay for costs like copays, eligible health care, prescription drugs and various other things. There are special considerations with Medicare for those with an HSA. If you have an employer health insurance plan and an HSA, once you enroll in Medicare, you’re no longer eligible to contribute to the HSA without tax penalties. The good news is that if you established an HSA before enrolling in Medicare, you can still use the funds from your HSA account.

Penalties and exceptions

There is no penalty for having an established HSA when you’re enrolled in Medicare. Since those on Medicare are not eligible to contribute to an HSA, there are tax consequences if you do, including a 6% excise tax charge on excess contributions. Once you’re enrolled in Medicare, existing HSA savings can be used to pay premiums for Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, but they cannot be used for Medicare Supplement Insurance premiums.

More help

The Senior Source will be hosting Medicare open enrollment sessions this fall. Check the organization’s website for a calendar of events. Or for additional information and help with selecting a Medicare plan, contact The Senior Source at theseniorsource.org or 214-823-5700.

Carl Burlbaw, a leading expert on Medicare Exchange, has been with The Senior Source since 2014 and has served as the assistant director of its Elder Financial Safety Center since 2019. He has maintained his insurance license with the State of Texas since 2013 and specializes in advising older adults on the role that insurance plays in a person’s overall financial capacity.

October’s arrival should bring a break from the heat.

Over the summer that break came from The Senior Source and TXU Energy, who teamed up to help seniors beat the heat.

The partners distributed new window air conditioning units to more than 660 North Texas seniors who lacked access to reliable sources of air conditioning in their homes.

The units were purchased through a $30,000 donation from TXU’s Beat the Heat program and contributions from other

corporations, foundations, and individuals.

“Our body’s ability to respond to heat decreases with age,” said Stacey Malcolmson, CEO of The Senior Source. “For a senior who does not have a way to effectively cool their home, summer temperatures in Texas can put them at risk for a number of serious heat related illnesses.”

At least 334 people in Texas died from heat in 2023, according to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services. – Staff report

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More than 660 seniors received new window air conditioning units. COURTESY SENIOR SOURCCE

Edgemere Volunteers Make It a Barbie World for Girls in Need

During a pivotal and rare quiet moment in last summer’s wildly pink blockbuster Barbie , Margot Robbie in the title role notices an old woman sitting on the bench beside her.

“You’re beautiful,” Robbie says.

“I know,” replies the woman played by Oscar-winning costume designer Ann Roth.

Residents and staff of the Edgemere senior living community showed their own knowing beauty and kindness this summer as they demonstrated you’re never to old to collect Barbies, especially on behalf of children in need.

Working with the Ronnia Langston

Foundation, the seniors collected new dolls to improve the self-esteem of children across Dallas-Fort Worth with play therapy.

The collection drive benefited 50 girls across North Texas, said a spokesperson for the effort.

“A Barbie’s purpose is to inspire the limitless potential in every child,” she said. “Play therapy, including with a Barbie, offers a range of methods to capitalize on children’s natural urges to explore and harness it to meet and respond to their developmental needs.”

–Compiled by William Taylor

Better Business Bureau: Investment Scam Losses Rising

Investment scams are becoming much more costly for seniors and others duped into believing they are getting incredible returns, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns.

“It can feel like you’ve hit the jackpot –and then it comes crashing down when you realize your golden ticket to financial independence has turned into overwhelming debt or the loss of your life’s savings, because it was a scam,” said Heath er Massey, vice president of communications and community relations.

Through blend ing long-term romance or confidence scams and integrating cryptocurrency capabilities, median losses to investment scams have increased from $1,000 in 2021 to almost $6,000 this year, according to a BBB study re leased in September.

60% of reports to BBB Scam Tracker indicating these platforms were used.

BBB’s 2023 Scam Tracker Risk Report identified investment scams as the No. 1 riskiest scam North American consumers encounter. In Texas, residents have reported $2.1 million lost to these schemes in 2024.

“The first-hand accounts and insights provided in this report will go a long way to helping experienced and new investors recognize the red flags of fraud,” Massey said.

The research focused on investment scam tactics and impacts during the past three years and included many first-hand accounts describing losses in the hundreds of thousands of dollars withdrawn from retirement and savings accounts.

Social media and internet messaging applications are the primary method to initiate a cryptocurrency investment scam with over

Watch for these red flags:

• The investment strategy is guaranteed to generate massive returns.

•The opportunity is offered as a secret or leans on an online romance (e.g., “You should invest in X-Y-Z so we can get married,” or “I’m only telling you about this because I love you.”)

• The trader or contact becomes aggressive or insulting if their recommendation to invest more money is refused.

•The return can only be accessed after paying excessively high service, tax, or processing fees that were previously undisclosed.

Visit BBB.org/ScamStudies to learn more. –Compiled by staff

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THE SCIENCE OF MURDER… THE FORENSICS OF AGATHA CHRISTIE BY CARLA VALENTINE

TUESDAY • OCTOBER 15, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 AM

BELMONT VILLAGE SENIOR LIVING 3535 N HALL STREET DALLAS, TEXAS 75219

Discover the science of forensics through Agatha Christie’s novels in the ultimate true crime investigation! A fascinating, science-based deep dive, The Science of Murder examines the use of fingerprints, firearms, handwriting, blood spatter analysis, toxicology, and more in Christie’s beloved works. Spooky treats and drinks will be served.

For more information, contact Karisti Julia at kjulia@belmontvillage.com or 214-559-5408.

Edgemere residents and staff called it “Christmas in July” as they collected 50 Barbie dolls for girls across North Texas. COURTESY EDGEMERE

Editor’s note: So many great celebrations, so little space in print. Enjoy this roundup of photographs of recent gatherings and visit peoplenewspapers.com for more on these and other events.

— Compiled by William Taylor

Save the Dates

October

1 – Women Take Flight: Fashion to Fission luncheon, presented by JSX, Frontiers of Flight Museum, flightmuseum.com.

3 – LEAP Global Missions Gala: Journey of Hope, Dallas Country Club, leapmissions.org.

10 – DIFFA

Dallas’ Burgers + Burgundy, hosted by MICHELIN™ Star chef John Tesar, The Village Dallas on the Glen Lawn, diffadallas.org.

12 – National Life Group Do Good Fest® benefit concert for Parkland Health’s Pediatric Behavioral Health Program, Levitt Pavilion Arlington, dogoodfest.com/Tana.

18 – Turtle Creek Association Gala, Virgin Hotels Dallas, turtlecreekassociation.org.

20 – Turtle Creek Association Tour of Homes, 3131 Turtle Creek Blvd., turtlecreekassociation.org.

21 – Preservation Park Cities Distinguished Speaker Luncheon, Dallas Country Club, preservationparkcities.org.

24 – BubblyQ hosted by Young Texans of the American Cancer Society, The Ritz-Carlton, e.givesmart.com/events/BGE.

30 – Clays for a Cause Sporting Clay Tournament benefitting The Chris Murzin Foundation, Dallas Gun Club, betterunite.com/claysforacause

November

1 – Texas Women’s Foundation’s 39th Annual Luncheon featuring journalist Ann Curry, Omni Dallas Hotel, txwfluncheon.org.

3 – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s annual Women in Classical Music Symposium, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center (plus Zoom events Nov. 4-5), dallassymphony.org.

7 – Founding Forward Valley Forge (Dallas Chapter) Awards Dinner, Communities Foundation of Texas, foundingforward.org.

9 – Night at the Museum, Perot Museum, perotmuseum.org/NATM.

13 – A Writer’s Garden benefiting the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Rosine Hall, wcdabg.org.

21 – Dallas History Makers Awards for Excellence benefiting the Dallas Historical Society, Fairmont Dallas, dallashistory.org.

23 – Girls on the Run 5K, Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie, gotrdfw.org.

— Compiled

by William Taylor

MAY 23 Folds of Honor North Texas 2024 Gala Kickoff Party, at the home of Holly and Jim Trester. Holly and Jim Trester with Meredith Connally. LISA MEANS

AUG. 28

The League of Women Voters of Dallas Women’s Equality Day, Dallas City Hall. AJ T. Cole and Sandy Thornton. JEN MARKLEY

JUNE 20

A Writer’s Garden Symposium and Luncheon Speakers Announcement Party, the home of Becky Burgett. Mary Griggs, Norma Quintero, Jo Ann Terrill, and Lilly Braniff. THOMAS GARZA

JUNE 26

Donna Arp Weitzman hosted luncheon benefiting the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, The Antique Table café in the Cottonwood Market. Therese Rourk, Donna Arp Weitzman, and Joni Krieg. THOMAS GARZA

JULY 25

SPCA of Texas Young Professionals’ Paws Cause 2024, Mata Hari House. Emily Hoffman with Morgan McCullough. COURTESY SPCA OF TEXAS

Ann Curry COURTESY TEXAS WOMEN’S FOUNDATION

Burger by Meridian ALLISON DAVID

Vanessa Wyche COURTESY PHOTO

SEPT. 12

Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show and Luncheon, Neiman Marcus Downtown Dallas. Fernando Garcia, Jodi Kahn, Ryan Ross, and Laura Kim. COURTESY

SEPT. 5

Cattle Baron’s Underwriting Party, Hôtel Swexan. Zack McLarnon, Lauren McLarnon, Katie Kennemar, Liz Dauwe, and Phillip Dauwe. CLAUDIA CARSON-HABEEB

SMU Moved Sorority Recruitment to Fall — But for Some Students, It Started in the Spring

By Sarah Hodges sarah.hodges@peoplenewspapers.com

Sorority recruitment at SMU officially lasted for less than a week, but some potential new members began preparing months, or even a year, in advance.

Sorority rush coaches have long been helping students navigate the process. And at Hiking in Heels, a sorority recruitment coaching program that works with about 70 SMU freshmen and sophomores annually, slots for this fall filled up faster than ever.

That’s due, founder and CEO Stacia Damron said, to both SMU’s rush dates moving from spring to fall and to the increased visibility of the process on social media.

Potential sorority members at SMU and other schools have used TikTok to share choreographed dances, house tours, fashion choices, and experiences, both good and bad.

take it down, of course they’ve already started reviewing the candidates.”

Hiking in Heels, a full-service company that specializes in certain schools, offers potential rushees 10 hours of private, oneon-one coaching.

The process begins with prerecruitment paperwork, including creation of a social resume and cover letter. Then, Hiking in Heels assists with letters of recommendation, and provides social media and networking training and a myriad of support during the registration process. Finally, it focuses on formal recruitment, interview preparation, and a round-by-round overview of what to expect and how to prepare.

“We go over strategies, just like with SAT prep courses,” Damron said. “Yes, it’s about math and writing, but a certain percent of it in these prep courses is, ‘If you don’t know what to do, here’s how to guess.’”

“The early bird gets the worm when it comes to sorority recruitment prep.” Stacia Damron

“It’s never been uncommon to start getting ready as early as these girls do,” Damron said. “It’s just there’s more awareness about the timelines and the deadlines these days.”

And understanding those timelines is key to sorority recruitment success. Sorority members are only allowed to vote for potential new members they’ve met, Damron explained. Submitting materials such as recommendation letters early means more exposure and a better opportunity to become known to a sorority before recruitment begins.

“Sorority recruitment is very much like a LinkedIn job or internship application in that yes, perhaps that company decides to list that role for 90 days,” she explained. “But we all kind of know in our brains, in our hearts, that if we’re the last one applying for that particular job on day 90, right before they

Hiking in Heels coaching starts at $2,975 for 10 hours of one-on-one coaching, or $3,975 for 10 hours of coaching plus unlimited on-call coaching and daily strategy sessions during the formal recruitment process.

The company has plenty of competition. An online search for “sorority recruitment coaching” will pull up about a half-dozen other companies that help students prepare for Rush.

In 2025, Damron expects her company to reach capacity for SMU even faster than it did this year. Hiking in Heels has already filled about 30% of its slots for next fall.

“The early bird gets the worm when it comes to sorority recruitment prep,” said Damron, who emphasized that sorority membership is for everyone. “There’s so much you can do ahead of time to get ready and take control of. You don’t just have to sit there and wait for it to happen.”

SMU sororities had their formal recruitment from Aug. 28 to Sept. 3. Stacia Damron, founder and CEO of Hiking in Heels. SARAH HODGES AND BRIDGETTE BLOOMQUIST

PEGGY SUE BEAIRD SULLIVAN

Peggy Sue Beaird Sullivan passed away peacefully August 14, 2024 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 96 of natural causes. Sue was born October 14, 1927 in Tyler, Texas to Abbie Asbury and Bryant La Gette Beaird. Later, the family moved to Dallas where Sue graduated from Highland Park High School and received a BBA degree from SMU. In 1953, she relocated to Wash -

Patricia “Patty” Hanson born

January 2, 1942, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, at her home in Dallas, Texas. She was the beloved daughter of

ington, DC and worked on Capitol Hill in the office of Senator Herman Welker of Idaho. While in Washington, she met her beloved husband, Thomas Vincent Sullivan (Tom) and they were married in 1955 and soon after relocated to Dallas. Together they raised their three boys who kept them busy with their many interests and pursuits.

Sue was employed in banking for fifteen years until retiring in 1990. She joined the Assistance League of Dallas and volunteered for ten years at the Children’s Advocacy Center and at the League’s retail consignment store, Prime Time Treasures. One of her joys was serving many years on the Fellowship Committee in her church, Lake Highlands Presbyterian. She belonged to and enjoyed several book clubs. Sue was known for fully embracing life and her enthusiasm and sense of humor were contagious.

Her husband Tom preceded her in death in 2001 after forty-six

Creston and Marian Alexander and she is survived by her loving sisters and brother – Judy Mock, Sally Marvin and Hilton Alexander and her two children Beth Young and Michael Hanson. She was also the proud grandmother to three grandchildren Jack Curley, Sam and Hannah Hanson. While Patty battled with the debilitating disease of anorexia for most of her life, she gathered her sustenance through the love of the outdoors. Her maniacal walking schedule that put the most able-bodied people to shame, the years of competitive grace on the tennis court, the bike riding (before it was cool) and the dedication to constructing the perfect manicured yard (all

years of marriage. She lost her beloved brother, Dan L. Beaird in 2017. She is survived by her three sons: Kevin Sullivan and wife Leslie and their children Audrey, Ryan and wife Erin, and Shelby and great grandchildren James, Ruby, Bennett, and Clara; Kerry Sullivan and wife Stacey and their children, Tyler and Abigail and husband Zac; and Chris Sullivan and wife Alex. Additionally surviving are her sister-in-law Martha Lou Beaird, niece Gayden Breckwoldt and husband Chris and their children Abby, Emma and George; nephew Ben Beaird and wife Meg and their children Bailey, Jack, and Dobson.

Among Sue’s most cherished roles was as “Nana” to her grandchildren and to say she loved them was an understatement!

The family would like to thank Ovierheya Ogboru (OV) for her skilled compassion in caring for Sue the last five years of her life. OV was an excellent Caregiver and an even better friend.

by herself, which the children quietly cheered). She fiercely loved East Texas. The simplicity, the beauty of the trees, the quiet of nature and the bigger than life yards -double the work, double the fun. And she adored her beloved canine companions – Tammy, Peppy, Porsche, Mavis, Wellington and Nick – all spoiled rotten and all lived their best lives. She gave joy to her family and friends in her own unique way. Everyone that was touched by Patty will have their own individual story to tell that will give them a long-lasting memory of this special woman. She cared for others as she cared for herself. She will be missed and may she rest in the hands of God.

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Built in 2014, the transitional stunner with hints of English-style inspiration on the exterior was designed by architect Alex Eskenasy, built by Coats Homes, and given fashionable interiors by Jenkins Interiors. The result is a bespoke showpiece you’ll love to show off.

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Modern Oasis in Bluffview

4425 Pomona is currently being offered for $4,195,000.

4425 Pomona is a stunning modern oasis completed in 2020 and located in coveted Bluffview. More than $500K in upgrades including a saltwater pool & spa, exterior lighting & whole home filtration system. Drop down screens bring the outside in, while thoughtful landscaping provides a private retreat amidst walls of windows.

Oversized kitchen island anchors the openconcept living area. Primary suite enjoys pool views, custom closet and access to oversized laundry. Formal dining area and two additional bedrooms (one currently office) complete the first floor.

Upstairs, four living areas - currently gym, media room, game room and outdoor living - provide countless recreation options for kids and adults alike. Three upstairs bedrooms feature walk-in closets & ensuite baths. Backyard offers covered and open-air seating locations alongside outdoor kitchen.

Walled and gated front yard completes an enclosed grassy play yard. Easy access to Sudie Williams TAG Academy, area private schools and the shops & restaurants of Lovers Ln.

Contact Jamie Kohlmann (214.669.6520) for more information or visit www.DPMFineHomes.com

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Broken Bow is More Than OK

Summer is over. But what if you could have an endless summer?

Calling all wanderlust seekers, adventure enthusiasts, and weekend escape artists, get ready to discover the charming town of Broken Bow, Okla. With its year-round attractions and proximity to North Texas, Broken Bow is the perfect destination for quick getaways.

Broken Bow is a dreamland for nature lovers and outdoor thrill-seekers. Get your hiking boots ready and hit the trails at Beavers Bend State Park. The views? Exceptional. Fishing? You’ll have a blast catching your dinner in crystal-clear lakes. If that’s not enough, kayak down the Mountain Fork or Glover Rivers. Zip through the treetops at Hochatown State Park and channel your inner cowboy while horseback riding through lush forests.

Interested in exploring Broken Bow’s creative and cultural side? Visit local art galleries filled with masterpieces or immerse yourself in the town’s history at the Museum of the Red River. And mark your calendars for the Kiamichi Owa-Chito Festival of the Forest, where you’ll experience a fusion of music, food, and art.

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Allie Beth Allman & Associates sales soar in evolving market

Allie Beth Allman & Associates closed the second quarter leading in the sale of homes listed at $1 million and higher across Dallas County, according to the Multiple Listing Service.

Even with the real estate market changing in DFW, Allie Beth Allman & Associates finished its highest-selling July ever, and the momentum keeps going.

The luxury brokerage closed more than $2 billion in sales during the first half of 2024. Its agents continue to lead the pack in Park Cities sales, finalizing more than $350 million in Highland Park ISD alone.

That impressive total accounts for more than 30 percent of the market’s home sales.

“Dallas real estate continues to be a reliable investment, so it’s still a great time to buy a home,” said Allie Beth Allman & Associates President and CEO Keith Conlon. “For us, sales have been strong and consistent all year, and inventory has picked up as well.”

Buyers are still coming to DFW in droves, attracted to the quality of life, lower taxes and strong business environment.

and Briarwood

Pocket neighborhoods like Bluffview and Briarwood offer homeowners unique character and convenience, according to Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents.

Two of Dallas’ most convenient neighborhoods, Bluffview and Briarwood, offer residents a charming vibe.

Both are among the city’s most popular neighborhoods, ones the experts at Allie Beth Allman & Associates know well. They can help you find the perfect home here. It might be one of these.

In the heart of Briarwood, a two-bedroom that could be converted to a three-bedroom home was expanded and remodeled in 2015.

The home at 5022 Purdue Ave. has a stone exterior and beautiful, white-oak flooring inside. The large primary suite has a vaulted ceiling, and the home is wired for a theater and security cameras.

The detached two-car garage has a convenient rear driveway.

Also in Briarwood is a three-bedroom home that has a kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances.

Walk you through the home at 4734 Elsby Ave. to get a true idea of its potential.

Preston Hollow

THE PERRY-MILLER STREIFF GROUP Backyard Oasis in Coveted

6731 Tulip is currently being offered for $4,195,000.

Experience comfort and luxury in this 6-bedroom home completed in 2023 in coveted Preston Hollow. Newly added pool, pickleball court, turfed yard, window treatments and $50K worth of AV equipment make 6731 Tulip better than new.

The light-filled floor plan is highlighted by a gourmet kitchen with Wolf-Subzero appliances & built-in Miele espresso maker, temp-controlled wine room, dining room with grass cloth walls and a lacquered study. The first-floor, spa-like owner’s suite enjoys pool views. Guest suite doubles as pool bath, opening to the powerscreened covered patio to complete the first floor.

Upstairs, find a game room, gym and 4 ensuite bedrooms. Oversized utility (with 2 full-sized sets of washers and dryers and extra fridge), 3-car garage and gated driveway combine form with function. High-end finishes incl Marvin windows, Visual Comfort lighting, Walker Zanger tile & Emtek hardware.

Just 3 blocks from St. Mark’s School and near other top-rated schools, shops and restaurants.

Contact Ryan Streiff (469.371.3008), Mike Baldwin (214.499.1233), Jamie Kohlmann (214.669.6520) for more information or visit www.DPMFineHomes.com

Experience the elegance of the coveted 04 plan at The House Condos, a Victory Park gem designed by Philippe Starck. This stunning high-rise residence at 2200 Victory Avenue #1204 (2200victory1204.daveperrymiller.com) on the southeast corner, offers sweeping views of the Dallas skyline. The 2-bedroom, 2.1-bath home is listed by Claudine King for $1,195,000.

The gourmet kitchen, equipped with marble counters, a Sub-Zero fridge and wine cooler, and premium Wolf appliances, is a chef’s dream.

The primary suite pampers with a Crema Marfil marble bathroom, featuring a double vanity, large soaking tub, and a spacious double-head shower. An additional bedroom offers its own luxurious marble bath, while a versatile second living space is ideal for a home office or cozy den.

The expansive 413-square-foot balcony is perfect for outdoor relaxation. Two EV-ready parking spaces complete this exceptional offering. Residents also enjoy world-class amenities, including a saline infinity pool, outdoor kitchen, fitness center, and 24/7 concierge services. Live in style and sophistication at The House Condos.

For questions or to schedule a showing, contact king at 214-789-0101 or claudine@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.

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With the help of a proven agent, homeowners can rest assured their home will be expertly priced and presented to yield its maximum value when sold, Conlon said.

“Right now, as we shift into a buyer’s market, it’s more important than ever to have an agent who is plugged into everything going on in the neighborhoods that buyers want,” he said.

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Luxury homes with prime walkability to great schools

The start of the school year often prompts homebuyers to search for a home close to great schools, according to Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents.

For those who already have an eye on buying a new home, now could be the perfect time to improve your lifestyle and move closer to coveted schools.

Discover luxury homes listed with Allie Beth Allman & Associates that will put you steps away from excellent educational options.

In University Park, a tree-lined Dallas neighborhood known for its academic institutions, a gem designed by famed architect Charles Dilbeck is available.

Mere minutes from University Park Elementary School and Snider Plaza, not to mention beautiful parks, 3620 Amherst Ave. provides an ideal location for those who love to get their steps in.

Also in University Park, 3213 Wentwood Drive is a remodeled, English-style home with 6,209 square feet and a stone facade and double front doors that welcome you with warm grandeur.

Inside, the two-story entry hall with barrel-vaulted ceilings continues to build a feeling of enchantment. It’s also a block away from Boone Elementary.

Preston Hollow puts you closer to the private school corridor, and 6436 Meadow Road is wonderfully walkable to St. Marks School.

From the refined living spaces to the backyard’s tranquil pool and spa, it has everything you need for entertaining and unwinding as a family.

It has a lovely outdoor living space with a pergola and a year-round playground, large enough for a trampoline. An electric vehicle charging outlet comes with it.

Find the right home in Bluffview and Briarwood with an Allie Beth Allman & Associates real estate expert. Connect with an expert agent at: https:// www.alliebeth.com/roster/Agents.

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Buyers seeking homes in Preston Hollow area

Preston Hollow homeowners want smooth sales and to secure the highest value for their prized properties, especially since the neighborhood is so sought-after.

That’s why many Preston Hollow area sellers come to the experts at Allie Beth Allman & Associates who thoroughly understand the area and its buyers. But the proof is in the sales. Here’s a look at recent sales closed by the luxury firm.

At 5603 Palomar Lane, a fashionable gem has changed hands. Everything about the 4,835-squarefoot house feels bold and luxurious for modern living. The new owner can enjoy the sun-drenched, open living spaces and oasis-like backyard.

A property to cherish, 4104 Walnut Meadow Lane exudes warmth with its rustic materials—including wood beams and iron details—and fosters an inviting atmosphere. Meticulously landscaped grounds surround a tranquil patio.

On a generous lot at 6605 Deloache Ave., a remodeled haven sold to a lucky buyer. It has a softcontemporary kitchen and bright living spaces within its cozy, 2,105-square-foot floor plan, as well as two wood burning fireplaces.

Lastly, a six-bedroom home with outdoor spaces that transport you to a faraway place recently sold, too. At 6230 Stichter Ave., the new owner can open huge doors to integrate their outdoor paradise with the chic interiors.

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WAYS TO AVOID BECOMING OUR CLIENT 1

Friends often ask Kelly McClure and Francesca Blackard, Partners at McClure Law Group, what are the most common triggers for divorce. “It usually is not just one thing, but a culmination of things,” says Kelly. Here to share their friendly advice with you, Kelly and Francesca recommend avoiding these ten behaviors to keep you out of their law office:

Lack of Sexual Intimacy

We are all tired. We all have long days, but you have to think about the message you relay to your spouse when you constantly turn them down. We strongly believe that if the sex is still alive, the marriage is salvageable.

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Every marriage goes through its ups and downs. Remember that when you are going through a hard time. Life throws us curveballs. It’s up to us to know that “this too shall pass.” Negativity

2

Prioritize time together, away from friends and away from children. Don’t forget to date your spouse. Get dressed up, try new restaurants, book that last minute trip to Miami! Be spontaneous! No Date Nights

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Every human struggles with insecurity. It is important for a spouse to feel loved and emotionally connected to their significant other. Say “I love you” often. Send a random text letting your spouse know you’re thinking about them. Little things make a huge difference. Lack of Emotional Intimacy

4 The old saying is true. If you don’t love yourself, you can’t love anyone else. Make sure you check in with yourself and your health both physically and mentally. You are half of your marriage anyway! Neglecting Oneself

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All parents disagree on issues with their kids. We aren’t telling you to be a submissive spouse. What we are telling you is to listen, communicate and determine how to incorporate both of your styles. Get professional recommendations when necessary. The worst thing you can do

work, but do you take it to the next level? If you aren’t willing to share the details of your relationship with your spouse, then it probably isn’t a relationship you should be having.

Are you loading up your social calendar for girls’ or guys’ nights? If you’re spending more of your free time with your friends than your spouse, you may need to readjust your behavior. Many clients come in complaining that their spouse has closer relationships with their friends than them. Friend Nights on Repeat