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People Newspapers More than a month after the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s office concluded Preston Hollow attorney Ira Tobolowsky died from “thermal burns and smoke inhalation in association with blunt force trauma,” questions remain unanswered about who would want to murder the 68-year-old. “This is an active and ongoing investigation, and we are not releasing any details related to this matter at this point in time,” Dallas Fire-Rescue Public Information Officer Jason Evans said. Tobolowsky was found dead May 13 on the floor of his garage. Local news reports at the time quote fire officials saying the fire “seemed suspicious.” Dallas police assigned a homicide investigator to the case shortly thereafter. The man firefighters found bore little resemblance to the dashing picture of the attorney that was splashed across local media. Family members told reporters that while he was mentally fit, a chronic medical condition had left Tobolowsky unable to fully extend his arms or raise his

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head. Walking was said to be difficult. Speculation has centered around Steven Aubrey and Brian Vodicka, two attorneys involved in a defamation lawsuit Tobolowsky filed in July 2015. The three lawyers had been trading verbal barbs for years. Judge Eric Moyé found Aubrey and Vodicka in contempt of court in March for allegedly refusing multiple court orders. The two attorneys responded in April with a request for Moyé to remove himself from the case. The

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judge declined to do so. However, five days after the fire, on May 18, Moyé voluntarily recused himself from the proceedings, citing “implications in the death of Mr. Tobolowskhy.” In 2013 when Tobolowsky represented Aubrey’s mother in a case against her son over the family estate, Tobolowsky eventually prevailed over Aubrey and his attorney, Vodicka. In his suit, Tobolowsky alleged that Aubrey and Vodicka continued to defame him

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TIMELINE July 2015

Tabolowsky files defamation lawsuit against Aubrey and Vodicka

March 2016 Judge Moyé finds Aubrey and Vodicka in contempt

April 2016 Aubrey and Vodicka’s motion to removed Moyé from case denied

May 13 Ira Tobolowsky found dead in house fire

May 18 Judge Eric Moyé removes himself from the case

Aug 25 Dallas County medical examnier classifies death as homicide

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This month, our cover story involves a murder. This may be common in some publications, but it’s not a topic we delve into often. I suppose we should be thankful for that. Most of the challenges we face are of a less violent variety. The thing that struck me about this murder was the fact that it wasn’t just some drunken argument that got tragically out of hand. If the allegations are true, this was a pre-planned ambush. In my mind, it’s hard to imagine anyone being capable of something so cold and brutal. I want to know what the killer was thinking. At what point in the decision-making process did he or she evaluate all of the options and determine homicide was the best one? We may eventually learn the motives, but no matter what they are, I doubt I will truly understand. Luckily, there were also good things for us to write about this month. School is back in session, along with all the sports and extracurriculars that accompany the classes. The fun part of our job is meeting you. There are so many extraordinary people in our community, and so many interesting stories to tell. Meeting Annette Leslie a few weeks ago was particularly memorable for me. Her son, Carson, was an amazing young man who died way too young. I wish I could have met him. I challenge anyone to read his book Carry Me and not come away loving the guy. I think he could have had fun with anybody. Despite living through something no mother should have to endure, Annette has managed to channel her pain into action through the work of the Carson Leslie Foundation. Not only does she work to raise money and lobby elected offi-

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“ T H E FUN PART O F O UR JO B IS ME ET IN G YO U. T H E RE ARE S O MAN Y E X T R AO RD INARY PE O PL E IN O UR C O MMUN IT Y . . . ” cials, but she also spends hours in hospital rooms with young patients because she knows how lonely and painful the experience can be. I can tell how much Annette enjoys telling Carson’s story to the world. I want her to know how much I was inspired by both of them. Joshua Baethge Editor editor@ peoplenewspapers.com

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DISD BOARD SHAKE UP Trustees Choose Third President This Year By Joshua Baethge

People Newspapers The Dallas ISD board of trustees began the new school year by voting out the president they elected only three months before. During the Aug. 25 meeting, the board voted 5-4 to elect District 3 trustee Dan Micciche its new president. He reLEW BLACKBURN placed District 5 trustee Lew Blackburn, who assumed the office in May. The vote appeared to be retaliation for Blackburn’s opposition to a proposed 13-cent property tax hike that failed during a special meeting Aug. 18. If the meaJOYCE FOREMAN sure had passed, voters would have decided in November whether to fund a number of new programs and teacher pay changes. Micciche, Dustin Marshall, Jai-

New DISD board of trustees president Dan Micciche greets students on the first day of school. C O U R T E SY D I S D me Resendez, Edwin Flores, and Miguel Solis all supported the measure, while Bernadette Nutall, Joyce Foreman, and Audrey Pinkerton opposed it. Blackburn initially expressed support, but ended up voting against it. Since calling for a voter referendum requires at least six votes, the measure didn’t pass. Elections for school board officers only require a simple majority. The five trustees who voted Blackburn out were the same ones who opposed him on the the tax plan. The Texas Education Code requires the trustees to choose

new officers after each election. Blackburn was elected president May 26 during the first board meeting after the May 7 school board elections. He replaced Eric Cowan, who chose not to serve another term on the board. At the time, District 2 trustee Marshall was still involved in a tight runoff election. According to the letter of the law, trustees were then required to vote for officers again since there had technically been another election. Because the board didn’t meet in July, the vote was postponed to August. Foreman attempted to head off new

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elections by filing a motion to re-elect the same set of offices without discussion. After legal counsel advised that this went against the district’s own rules, she amended her motion to suspend the rules on this occasion. “The reason I made this motion is because this board has gone through some troubling times,” Foreman said. “What I don’t want to go back to is the kind of leadership that does not allow individual board members to participate. I want unity.” Although Blackburn, Nutall, and Pinkerton supported Foreman’s motion, it failed 4-5, setting the stage for new nominations. District 8 trustee Flores was elected first vice president over Brown, who was also nominated. Pinkerton was elected second vice president after Foreman declined her nomination. District 4 trustee Resendez was then tabbed as the new secretary after Brown declined his nomination. Micciche represents the far northeast section of DISD. He joined the board in 2012, and had been slated to serve as board secretary. As president, he will now have authority over meeting agendas, committee appointments, and other procedural responsibilities. “While I’m happy to serve, this is not a position that I have sought since I’ve been on the board,” Micciche said during his brief remarks. “I will do my best to follow the rules, apply them fairly and consistently, and show respect for each board member and their points of view and positions.”

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Alumni Artists Come Home to ESD By Joshua Baethge

People Newspapers A large crowd converged on the Episcopal School of Dallas Sept. 6 for a celebration of the arts when the school’s first Alumni Art Show featuring works from about 70 former students opened to the public. “We have this rep of being an athletics school, but we are just as much an art school,” said head of school Meredyth Cole. “I’m very proud of this.”

“WE HAVE THIS REP OF BEING AN ATHLETICS SCHOOL, BUT WE ARE JUST AS MUCH AN ART SCHOOL.” M ER EDY T H C O L E The show, which runs through Dec. 3, features both amateur and professional artists’ work in a range of different media. It was the brainchild of middle school studio art teacher Vikki Martin, who thought the school’s Susan M. Frank Center for Arts and Humanities would be the perfect setting to showcase alumni work in a professional manner. Martin suggested the idea to the alumni association 18 months ago.

Carlyn Ray, a class of 2000 ESD graduate, is a professional glass artist. She displayed her work at ESD’s Alumni Art Show Sept. 6. J O S H U A B A E T H G E “It’s nice to see the students who have gone on professionally, but I really wanted it to be an opportunity for the students here now to learn that while art is something you can do professionally, it can also be something you do for enjoyment,” Martin said. “It doesn’t have to be art on a wall — it can be other things. Professional glass artist Carlyn Ray, who graduated ESD in 2000, has a piece from her glass weaving series on display. Ray studied under Martin, and credits the

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school with helping her develop her passion. She hopes her work will help current students see that art can contribute to a career and a successful business. “I’m really taken by the art that’s come out of this school and how supportive this school is of creative learning,” Ray said. “I’m proud to be a part of this family here.” Class of 2006 graduate Amy Zamora Kennedy has her wedding dress on display. She made the dress from dupioni silk and metallic embroidery thread. She has been

making her own clothes since her ESD days. “This is a really special place to me,” Kennedy said. Professional photographer Allison Smith, who graduated ESD in 1988, also has fond memories of the school. Smith’s work has been published in numerous media outlets across the country, including the Dallas Morning News and The New York Times. Smith credits her high school teacher Kathleen Raymond for coming into her life at the right time and helping her find her calling. “We had this small darkroom with nerdy kids who loved photography,” she said. “That’s why I’m here because I really wouldn’t be doing this without that.” Alumni Association president Chris Elliston hopes the show will help get more former students engaged with the school. He said it’s pretty impressive that both the professionals and amateurs in the show at some point felt inspired by the ESD art department. “We’ve always had this kind of sleepy art community that’s been undiscovered,” Elliston said. Eddie Eason has worked at ESD in various capacities since 1982. Every artist in the show crossed paths with him at some point. Seeing all of these students showcasing their talents makes him proud. “That was the beauty of the ESD education they received. It was such a liberal arts experience,” Eason said. “I’m just really happy that they continue to do it.”

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Hockaday Unveils New Arts Center By Hannah Kirkpatrick & Selby Lopez Special Contributors

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The Hockaday School opened the doors to its newest building, the Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Family Center for the Arts, on Aug. 24. The arts building, named after the co-owners of NorthPark Center, will feature 10 private-lesson teaching studios, a new set-design area, and a black-box theatre. “We have brand new facilities for an entire litany of activities,” Dean of the Upper School Ed Long said. “There is quite a bit to the new facility.” In order to create the ideal space for the curriculum and the students, the school involved faculty members closely in the design of the arts center. “It was really about supporting the curriculum,” Susan Sanders-Rosenberg, Hockaday’s visual arts chair, said. “We now have a facility that meets the minds of our girls.”

Students are now attending classes in the arts center, after being relegated to portable classrooms since construction began in February 2015. The first time the community can see the new facility in action will be at a community open house from 3-5 p.m. Oct. 16, which will feature student performers, classes, and a DJ. Sanders-Rosenberg said the reception will allow the community to see how students use the new facility on a daily basis. “It’s really a community space and people have been contributing to it for many years,” Sanders-Rosenberg said. “We wanted to open it up and invite everybody to come and experience it.” She said faculty members are thankful for those who donated money for the construction of the new facility. “We’re very excited. It’s a great gift that the donors and our supporters have given the school and the children,” Sanders-Rosenberg said. “It’s a game changer for us, it’s a really wonderful thing.”

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Greenhill Grad Joins National Debate By Britt E. Stafford People Newspapers

When class of 1987 Greenhill graduate Ilyse Hogue took the stage at the Democratic National Convention in July, she opened with the words, “I am a fourth generation Texan. Texas women are tough.” Hogue, who transferred from the Hockaday School to Greenhill in her eighth grade year, never imagined that she would one day take the spotlight at the DNC during one of the most controversial presidential races and tell the world about her decision to have an abortion years ago. “It was an honor to actually have a small part in this historic moment,” Hogue recalled about endorsing the first female presidential nominee from a major party. “But it was scary. I didn’t get into this job because I wanted to stand on stage in front of millions of people ... I felt really strongly that I had to because I had the stage and millions of women are suffering because so many of us are silent about

our need for abortion care and they couldn’t do it and I could.” Hogue has been president of NARAL Pro- Choice America, formerly known as the National Association for the Repeal of Abortion Laws, since February 2013. Prior to joining NARAL, she had little experience in women’s reproductive rights “other than being a supporter.” And her collegiate career at Vassar certainly didn’t indicate she would one day head one of the largest prochoice organizations in the country. “I studied environmental science,” Hogue said. “So, nothing to do with what I do now. I did a lot of work in ecology and human rights for a long time before I got into the work that I do now.” In 2006 Hogue joined MoveOn.org, one of the largest online public policy advocacy groups, as director of political advocacy and communications. During her time with the organization, Hogue got what she considered

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CONTINUED FROM 14 a “crash course in the ways that reproductive healthcare played in policy” while trying to get the Affordable Care Act approved. Hogue looks back on her time at Greenhill and credits part of who she is today to her time at the institution. “I think Greenhill in the ‘80s was unique in that it nurtured the individuality of students,” Hogue said. “Teachers were really engaged and tuned in, thinking actively how they could cultivate their students.” Christine Eastus, head of the English department when Hogue attended Greenhill, can remember her drive and focus as a student. “[Ilyse] was a powerhouse of energy,” Eastus recalled. “Everything she got involved in got her total attention. She never hesitated from a challenge. Apparently she did the same in her career.” One formative aspect of Hogue’s time at Green-

hill was her experience on the school debate team. “I had a teacher in ninth grade who kind of looked at me and who I was in the world and what I got excited about and suggested I take a class in debate,” she said. “I think that gave me a broader perspective on the world. You also have to give out and articulate positions on current events, so it built my self confidence.” Despite growing up in a state that has historically been against pro-choice policy, Hogue said being from Texas is a large part of who she is. In July, when the Supreme Court overturned HB2, a 2013 law designed to restrict access to abortions in Texas, Hogue considered it a huge victory for Texas women. “I feel like there are so many people in Texas that believe in the same thing I believe in, and need the healthcare we are fighting for,” Hogue said. -Email britt.stafford@ peoplenewspapers.com

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Young Sports Fan’s Legacy Lives on Through Cancer Reasearch By Joshua Baethge People Newspapers

Though nearly seven years have passed since Preston Hollow resident and Covenant School student Carson Leslie died of brain cancer at the age of 17, his selfless spirit and courageous attitude live on through the work of the Car-

son Leslie Foundation. On Aug. 19, the foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to children’s cancer research, coordinated with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to host 10 young cancer patients in a private suite for a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. Before the game, team pres-

ident Stephen Jones insisted that the Children’s Health VIPs, or “very important patients”, walk the field during warm-ups. It was an evening inspired by Carson’s dreams of helping other teens fighting cancer. Carson’s mother, Annette Leslie, can recall Christmas Eve in 2009, when they learned he only had a matter of days to live. In the early hours of Christmas day, Carson quietly told her, “I thought I was going to make it.” “I can never un-hear that,” Annette said. Carson said he wanted doctors to study his brain tumors so other kids might not have to go through what he did. He died three weeks later. Six days before his death, Carson fulfilled a longtime dream when he signed a copy of his own published book Carry Me, a collection of journal entries in which he describes his life with cancer.

The Carson Leslie Foundation coordinated with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to host 10 young cancer patients at a game against the Miami Dolphins Aug. 19. C O U R T E SY A N N E T T E L E S L I E Carson dedicated the book to children and teenagers combatting cancer who never got to tell their stories or voice their dreams. “That’s just how Carson was,” Annette said. “He cared so much about those around him and always wanted to help others.” The book is now part of

the Library of Congress collection. Rep. Michael McCall, chairman of Homeland Security, received a copy of the book from a mutual friend. After reading it, he called Annette and asked to be a part of the first bipartisan congressional childhood cancer caucus. Despite the fact that she had little public speaking experience, she had no trouble speaking in front of a delegation of Republican and Democratic congressmen in Washington D.C. “I was prepared for that absolutely,” Annette said. “To tell my boy’s story, it was very healing to me.” Annette returned to Washington this September to speak to the group again, and thank McCall for his work. “Nothing is bipartisan any-

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CONTINUED FROM 16 more, which makes this even more special,” Annette said. Sports were a big part of Carson’s life. His football coach at Covenant, Brice Helton, said he was a “stud athlete” before he got sick. After his diagnosis, Carson still attended games and practices as much as his health would allow. Helton, who now coaches at Live Oak Classical School in Waco, thinks of Carson every year when he’s preparing for a new season. His goal is to build a team with an attitude like Carson’s.

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“He’s a reminder of what we’re trying to teach, his perseverance, and how much of a fighter he was,” Helton said. “I miss having him around.” The Jones family was also inspired by Carson’s courageous can-do attitude in the face of dire circumstances. Carson first met Stephen through a mutual family friend. Jerry later signed him to an official Cowboys contract. In the forward to Carry Me, Jerry called Carson an inspiration, and said he would remain a Dallas Cowboy forever. Stephen called him a true friend with a courageous attitude towards life. Before he died, the Covenant School asked Carson for permission to name their new gym in his honor. Annette joked that he “humbly named it the Carson Leslie Center.” This is the second time the Carson Leslie Foundation has brought kids to a Cowboys game. Annette remembers how much Carson enjoyed meeting the Cowboys, and wants other sick kids to experience the same joy. She said the kids enjoy going out in a social situation with others who are going through the same thing. “They love it,” Annette said. “They laugh and they talk and they flirt a little bit because they’re all in the same boat.”

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STINGING SIBLINGS Woods brothers lead Greenhill’s gridiron revival By Todd Jorgenson Sports Editor

Konnell and Kassidy Woods had to change their own mindset when they came to Greenhill. Now their leadership might be spearheading a change in the school’s entire football program. The siblings transferred from McKinney Boyd to Greenhill prior to the 2015 season because it gave them the best chance to play together. They knew that the Hornets hadn’t had a winning season in more than a decade. But that’s likely to change this year, as the Woods brothers — with Konnell as the senior quarterback

and Kassidy as a junior receiver — have become one of the most prolific tandems in the Dallas area. And along the way, the Hornets could be headed for a long-awaited return to the SPC playoffs. “They’ve got natural chemistry,” said Greenhill head coach Tom Williams. “They can make eye contact and know what each other is thinking.” Last year, Greenhill finished 4-6 but showed flashes of competitiveness. Late in the season, the Hornets rallied to beat Casady in overtime, with Konnell throwing two touchdown passes to Kassidy, including a long score to tie the game in the fourth quarter. They also hooked up twice for touchdowns in a win over Casady this year. The siblings didn’t start playing football until middle school, but they come from a large and athletic family. Their father was a high school quarterback who played basketball at the University of Missouri, and their older brother Kahlee is a linebacker at Texas Tech. Konnell and Kassidy each might continue that family tradition and earn scholarships of

their own. Both have generated interest from prominent college programs. “I feel comfortable throwing it anywhere,” said Konnell, a dual-threat quarterback who leads Greenhill in both passing and rushing. “It’s like having a twin.” They’re not twins, of course, but the duo might be easily confused as such. It seems they’re always together on and off the field, and they carry that bond to the line of scrimmage, where sometimes their communication can be crystal clear with a gesture as subtle as a nod of the head. “We just look at each other and just know. I’m supposed to go get it,” Kassidy said. “Last year, we had a lot of kinks. This year is on point.” The Woods brothers also credit a strong supporting cast that includes receiver Xavier Bryant and running back Jake Hershman, who figure prominently into an offense that averages almost 50 points per game. Williams said that mix of humility and confidence has been infectious. “It would have been easy for them to come in and try to take over the team because they’re

QB Konnell Woods shakes off a tackle. very skilled,” Williams said. “They’re very respectful and very team-oriented. They immediately

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raise the level of intensity and energy in practice because of their work ethic.”

Lady Panthers Look For Net Gains in Volleyball By Todd Jorgenson Sports Editor

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Players and coaches agree — it’s time for the Hillcrest volleyball program to take the next step. The Lady Panthers have been to the playoffs in each of the past three seasons, return with several starters with experience, and find themselves in a new district that lacks traditional powerhouses in the sport. That means the goals will be higher this season, with a playoff victory and perhaps even a district title as ambitions that are well within reach. “It’s changed a lot in the last three years,” said Hillcrest head coach Diana Davis. “It’s a very realistic goal. We’ve been working toward it for the last three years.” In the last two seasons, the Lady Panthers have seen their year end the

same way, with a fourth-place finish in district play followed by a bi-district sweep at the hands of Rockwall-Heath. This fall, however, Hillcrest is in District 11-5A exclusively with other Dallas ISD schools. And it would be guaranteed to match up against another DISD team from 12-5A in the first round of the postseason, which could lead to playoff success for the first time since 2012. But there are other reasons for optimism, starting with improved chemistry through better attendance at opengym sessions during the summer. “We’ve seen a change from past years of people wanting to be here and improve,” said senior Melanie Purchal. “We’re all going for the same goals. We’re all working together to achieve that.” Besides the voluntary workouts, several players recently participated in a team camp at TCU for the first time,

and competed together in a summer league in Mesquite. The hope is that work will pay off when league play starts in early September. “We’ve got strong hitters, and we’ve always been good on defense. We serve well. We’re pretty good all around,” Davis said. “We’re coming into the season in shape and ready to go.” Meanwhile, the large senior class has embraced its leadership role, hoping to lay a foundation for future success within the program by generating interest in volleyball among classmates. “I’ve been using social media to recruit people, just telling them to come out and see if they like it. A lot of them have stayed,” said senior Margaret Matheny. “As seniors, we want to pass down the skills and knowledge that we’ve learned so they can continue these positive things.”

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FROM FOOD CART TO FRANCHISE New York City flavor hits Lemmon Ave. with street corner cult favorite Halal Guys By Rebecca Flannery Special Contributor

The Dallas foodie scene gained New York food cart legend The Halal Guys in July via franchisee Danny Bui. It’s not set in one of the typical up-and-coming neighborhoods often occupied by new restaurants, and Bui said that’s exactly why he and his partners chose the western Lemmon Avenue location. “One of the directional questions we asked ourselves was, ‘How can we have that cart feel in a brick-and-mortar location,’” Bui said. “We purposefully picked a more urban setting, not in a strip center, to maintain the free-standing aspect of the New York cart environment.” Bui said he fell in love with the cart from his sporadic trips to New York. Then, when he left his job as a critical care

ICU nurse at Baylor University Medical Center in 2015, he learned The Halal Guys was just embarking on becoming a franchise. “I thought that it was a no-brainer to want to bring this to Dallas,” Bui said. “There was no better time to me to give my entrepreneurial spirit a try.” The Halal Guys started on the streets of New York City in 1990. Since the beginning, their menu has been simple: chicken and gyro meat seasoned with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern spices, falafel, rice, lettuce, tomato, and pita combined in a platter or sandwich – a menu that adheres to the Halal tradition of clean and humane meals permissible in the Islamic faith. The real kickers are the white and red sauces used to

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Allowance App Saves You Time and Nagging Reward system lets you check off kids’ chores using tech instead of talking By Meredith Carey Special Contributor

Last spring, Laramie Mergerson was having a parenting dilemma many can relate to. He didn’t know if his son Tre, who lives in University Park, was doing his school-assigne d reading. The solution he came up with was an app that allowed him to track Tre’s homework and chores remotely and reward him for completing tasks. “I called it Dangle and made the logo a carrot. My mom raised me, pretty successful ly,

on a sort of rewards system. It’s all about rewards with kids and with the app I could stay engaged and watch him succeed, with achieving his rewards and in school,” Mergerson said. What started as a personal solution for Mergerson and his son has grown into a modern day allowance system for a tech-obsessed, want-it-now generation: a fully launched and operational app that allows parents to keep track of their kids’ time management and chores with the push of a button.

“It creates a collaborative environment,” Mergerson said. “You’re deciding on goals together and assigning points to make them achievable. My advice? Make that first reward achievable in a week or two, so they can see themselves as successful. From there, you can see what works for your family.” Dangle offers a dual interface that both parents and kids can access from accounts on iPhones or iPads, with an Android app in the works. Mergerson suggests parents using Dangle sit down with their children to decide o n the tasks and how many points will be assigned to each task. Then, as kids complete their chores (think: make their bed, do their reading, take out the trash), they can check

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Snell Motor Companies Acquires Jaguar Dallas

Foundation Donates More Than $10,000 to Children’s Health TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation presented a check for more than $10,000 to Children’s Health — Dallas. The grant will support the Art Box Program within the hospital. Funds were raised during the 2016 III Forks Golf Classic Dinner held in May at III Forks Steakhouse. In 2012, TeamConnor established the Art Box Program at Children’s Health to support patients in the Stem Cell Transplant Unit at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. TeamConnor funds personalized boxes of arts and crafts materials, including paints, crayons, markers, coloring books, iPads, and other fun items to stimulate a child’s creativity and bring joy while they’re undergoing life-saving stem cell transplants.

Snell Motor Companies will add a Jaguar showroom to its Dallas Landrover dealership, uniting two iconic British auto brands. Land Rover Dallas was founded in 1986 by Snell Motor Companies. Since then, the business has grown to include Land Rover Frisco and Jaguar Land Rover Austin. Jaguar Land Rover Dallas will reside at the original Land Rover Dallas location on Central Expressway just north of Royal Lane on the eastbound service road. “As Texans, we are excited to bring together these classic British brands in Dallas to offer the largest selection and service in the region,” said Jim Snell, president and general manager of Snell Motor Companies. “Jaguar Land Rover brings an exciting new era of the brands’ design, capability, and performance in all segments of their lineup.” Jaguar Land Rover Dallas will undergo a facility expansion to make room for the Jaguar showroom, expanded service capacity, and a larger selection of preowned vehicles.

The Plaza at Preston Center Unveils New Centerpiece Frequent patrons of The Plaza at Preston Center may notice a new addition to the shopping center’s aesthetics. On Sept. 11 a 39-foot yellow iron scultpure, titled “Trust,” was installed in the heart of the shopping center. The statue was created by Houston-based artist Michelle O’Michael. “It’s about unity, collaborative and cooperative services,” O’Michael said in a release. “With Trust, each element apparently moves separately yet supports each other. Each sculptural element represents a torso symbolizing the vendors, customers and the trust that is integral to the daily activity of the Plaza.”

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douse the meal, a process that is done to the customer’s exacting preference. The white sauce, The Halal Guys’ specialty and secret recipe, offers plates a tangy, creamy, crisp flavor that balances out the smokiness of the meat. The food is exactly what you might expect out of a food cart in the middle of New York, food in a silver aluminum platter that hits the spot after a day of touring the streets. As demand for the simple fare grew, the food cart became five carts, and then then expanded to two restaurants in New York City, serving millions of customers. Now, through franchise developer Fransmart, it’s going worldwide. “We had to go up to New York and meet with the founders and those involved from Fransmart about one year before our shop opened here,” Bui said. “The rest is history.” At the single Dallas location, the fast-casual restaurant pays homage to The Halal Guys’ roots as a redone fast food restaurant where a majority of the orders are made to go at the register. There’s also plenty of inside and patio seating, maintaining the urban eating vibe. Plans to expand continue, as a second North Texas location is set to open in November in Richardson.

off their task on the app. “This was our most productive summer ever because of Dangle,” said University Park mom Carol Piering. “It rewards them in ways they like, giving them guidelines and structure, but at the same time autonomy within those guidelines. Dangle gives them a reward that they can pace themselves to earn and allows them to do it on electronics.” The app allows kids to attach photos or video to their task, so parents don’t have to check that a bed is in fact made or that homework has been completed. For Mergerson, an SMU MBA graduate, the app was a way to stay connected to his son through the school year and prevent a summer slide. But for Tre, it’s turned into much more. “The app has been habit forming,” Mergerson said. “He’s taken on more responsibilities on tasks that aren’t even assigned in the app and he’s taking initiative without even being asked.” The app also saves time that would have been spent arguing

or protesting against chores. Piering says in her family, her fifth grader and third grader don’t have to listen to any motherly nagging and the two are encouraged to take initiative with their chores. “We tried the chore chart and a bulletin board, but Dangle has worked the longest. They don’t have to keep hearing Mom say, ‘Did you do this, did you do that?’ Now, they just go running when they get a notification from the app because they know they needed to get their points up,” Piering said. While Mergerson’s son hit his goal this summer for a hoverboard, Piering’s two children agreed upon a more traditional cash allowance for their reward. Each time they reached the assigned amount of points, they earned the agreed upon allowance. “It’s been a really great conversation starter with our kids about a rewards system: you have to do work before you earn something,” Piering said. “My daughter opened her first savings account this summer and saved every penny she earned from Dangle.”

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LEARNING TO LEARN THE SMART WAY By Rebecca Flannery

Special Contributor A child’s early education shapes his or her learning strategies; but many students require a more specified way to learn than they have experienced in their schooling, and consequently struggle through passing to the next grade with lower test scores and depleted confidence. The University of Texas at Dallas’ Center for Brain Health created a program designed to intercept this issue at the adolescent stage. Dr. Jacquelyn Gamino, co-creator of Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training (SMART), said students who have been trained through the program have made significant strides in their learning development. “We have a lot of students here living in poverty,” Gamino said. “A lot of people tend to think that if there’s no intervention when they’re very young, that there’s really nothing we can do for them. [But] what we’ve found is that we can intervene in middle school and make a difference.” SMART, at its simplest, teaches stu-

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dents how to learn instead of what to learn. According to the Center for Brain Health website, the program helps students learn to think critically by introducing them to reasoning skills that enhance and improve brain efficiency through organization, synthesis, abstraction, and interpretation of meaning. “I think kids are overwhelmed by information, there’s just so much out there,” Gamino said. “So we teach them to be very

selective, how to select what’s most important and how to think deeply and understand the meaning of the information.” SMART, which originated as a program to help students with ADHD, proved to be successful for those who struggled academically, Gamino said. When Dallas ISD heard of the program, they asked if SMART could be integrated into their schools on a broader scope in 2009 to see if the program could help students outside of the ADHD spectrum as well. “We started out with a control group in 2009 that learned information through the SMART program and one that learned through basic memorization,” Gamino said. “We had some significant results for [the SMART] students, not only in our testing, but in standardized testing as well. They kind of blew it out of the water.” From there, SMART was able to get funding and integrate into schools of varying incomes in Dallas, Plano, Wylie, Coppell, and Richardson ISDs, as well as in many more districts across Texas and the U.S. Initially, a training team went into the schools to implement the program. Now, teachers

are taught to take the reins. “The program has been designed for students, so it’s in student-friendly terms,” Gamino said. “It’s implemented so that students have an understanding of what they’re doing. It’s done without a lot of explanation, but a lot of experience doing the thinking, doing the reasoning. We’re really focused on getting them to practice those reasoning skills.” Rather than stretch out the program over an entire school year, students learn procedure over 10 sessions in a period of one month. The brain is very adaptable and can change very quickly when any kind of intervention is in place, Gamino said. Fifty thousand students have participated in the program since its start. A majority of those students have seen an increase in reasoning and thinking skills, often as much as 50 to 80 percent higher than at baseline. “I think schools in general want to make a difference in their students,” Gamino said. “They want to increase their chances of graduating and to become contributing citizens and I think that’s really the impetus behind it all.”

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Breaking Habits to Find New Paths JUST A T H O U G H T F O R YO U R FALL . IF YO U A R EN ’ T F EEL IN G F U L F ILL ED O R ST IMUL AT E D O R PU R P O S EF U L — IT ’ S U P TO YO U TO MAKE A CH AN G E . SW ITC H U P YO U R RO U T IN E S AN D S E E W H AT H AP P EN S .

STEPHANIE CASEY Writing my column last month about dropping alcohol really got me thinking about habits. We all get into routines which become comforts. In some parts of my life, I like to disrupt comforts for creativity, invigoration, or stimulation. In other areas, routine makes things easier and I relish the familiarity. There is definitely something comforting about knowing a probable result. And that is valuable. But maybe relying too much on habitual practices can make us bored, stagnant, and un-

able to share what makes us special with others. When we are forced off our rails, we always get back on them or build new ones or find someone else’s to hop on for a while. On a movie I was working on in Pennsylvania, our chef had been training to be a Navy Seal when an injury derailed his plans. He struggled through depression, loss, and confusion until he started cooking. He said he was so glad it all happened because he loves being a chef more than he could have imagined. He nev-

er would have chased that path if not for his unplanned shift in life which plopped him right into M. Night Shyamalan’s private kitchen. Maybe we all need to force break our own habits sometimes to see what new roads appear. After the alcohol change I dropped coffee, too (it had been causing a few negative things in my body but that’s another column). It felt like a morning habit void but only briefly. Whenever I feel a reluctance to hit yoga, I swap schedules or studios and the fire is relit (namaste). If I’m

bored creatively, I try, make, or investigate something new. Just a thought for your fall. If you aren’t feeling fulfilled or stimulated or purposeful — it’s up to you to make a change. Switch up one, or many, of your routines and see what happens. Have you ever heard the William Shatner ( yes, that Shatner) song, “You’ll Have Time?” He actually worked on this one with Ben Folds. It’s a somewhat comic take on the sentiment that we should all live our lives as fully as we can because, at the end, “You’ll have time to think ... Why did I waste it? Why didn’t I taste it?!” Stephanie is a habitual habit-breaker. Her current “habit breaking encouraged” projects include her consulting company Lovage Inc., her band Pool Lights, and her food community Real Fine Food.

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Salesmanship Club of Dallas Names Alan Friedman President The Salesmanship Club of Dallas announced Park Cities resident Alan D. Friedman the 97th president of their board of directors for the year 2016-17 on Sept. 8. Friedman, also president of Trisept, Inc., has been a member of the Salesmanship Club, a nonprofit that owns and operates Momentous Institute and the AT&T Byron Nelson, since 1991. He has previously served on the Club’s board of directors as chair of the Momentous Institute board and as first vice president, along with a wide variety of other leadership positions for the Club, Momentous Institute, and the AT&T Byron Nelson during his 25-year tenure. “The Salesmanship Club is here to transform kids’ lives. That was the goal from day one in 1920 and that’s what continues to drive us today,” Friedman said. “It’s an honor to work alongside my fellow Club members as we work

toward that common goal and I am humbled and grateful for this opportunity.”

New Trustees Join Southwestern Medical Foundation Board Southwestern Medical Foundation (SWMF) elected 13 new trustees at the board’s annual meeting. The new Ttustees are Lucy Billingsley, Linda P. Evans, Holland P. Gary, Nancy Cain Marcus, Charles W. Matthews, Alfreda B. Norman, Lydia H. Novakov, Rena M. Pederson, Jeanne L. Phillips, Daniel G. Routman, Bonnie B. Smith, Marvin J. Stone, and Kip Tindell. “We thank our extraordinarily talented Board of Trustees for their willingness to further our mission and spend valuable time and talent to assure the Foundation’s strategic and lasting impact,” President and CEO of SWMF Kathleen Gibson said. — Staff Reports

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GIVING CANCER THE BOOT By Britt E. Stafford People Newspapers

Texans don’t need an excuse for a chance to put on their best cowboy hats and pairs of boots and take a turn around the dance floor, but residents across Dallas and the Park Cities will have one for the 43rd annual Cattle Baron’s Ball at Gilley’s Dallas on Oct. 15. As part of its mission to “give cancer the boot,” the annual fundraising event has raised more than $65 million for cancer research through the American Cancer Society since Patti Hunt and Jacque Wynne began the tradition in 1974. For 2016 Cattle Baron’s Ball co-chairs Cara French and Andrea Weber, the event is a way to help makes strides in research of a disease that has touched loved ones. “My mother has survived cancer twice (a 25-year survivor), and that really scared our family,” Weber said. “I want to eliminate that sickness and fear of cancer for others and my best effort is to help fundraise for a cure.” Along with Weber, French, who lost her grandfather to lung cancer, hopes to raise more than $4 million from this year’s event. Last year Cattle Baron’s raised more than $4.2 million for cancer research.

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S AV E T H E D AT E WHEN: 7 p.m., Oct. 15 WHERE: Gilley’s Dallas WHO: American Cancer Association WHAT: An evening of fun, food, auctions, raffles, and musical entertainment. Along with raising funds, the evening is known for providing A-list country artist entertainment for attendees, and this year doesn’t look to disappoint with not one, but two musical guests: Toby Keith and Dwight Yoakum. Both chairs acknowledged the

event’s fundraising efforts couldn’t be accomplished without the generosity of the community. “Our community has invested in our mission to fight cancer and the Cattle Baron’s Ball is full of gratitude for the generosity of

our donors and contributors for helping [this] be the largest single-night fundraiser for the American Cancer Society,” French said.

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PA R T N E R S C A R D

Shop A Little, Help A Lot By Britt Stafford

People Newspapers Partner’s Card has been encouraging women to shop with a purpose for the past 23 years. This year, the organization is empowering cardholders to “Shop like a Hero” from Oct. 28 to Nov. 7. “As always, we want everyone to get excited about Partners Card and shopping with a fabulous discount, but we also want to remind people that they really are helping someone impacted by domestic violence,” co-chair Elizabeth Dacus said. “Every card purchased is helping to shelter a victim and raise awareness about domestic violence. Our Partners Card shoppers really are heroes.”

Above: A rendering of the Ann Moody Place, which broke ground i n a n u n d i s c l o s e d l o c a t i o n i n M ay. Le f t : T h e 2 0 1 6 Pa r t n e rs C a rd C o Chairs Elizabeth Dacus, Samantha Wo r t l ey, a n d J a n e R o z e l l e

"PARTN ERS CA RD IS S O I MPO RTAN T TO WHAT WE D O. I T D O E SN’ T WORK W I TH O UT THE PEOPL E IN TH E C O MMUNIT Y WHO A RE O U T S HOPPING W I TH TH E CA RD." M ELI S SA S H E R R ILL Partner’s Card, the signature fundraiser for the Family Place, has raised more than $16 million to help put an end to family violence in the community. “I personally view my home as my ‘safe place,’” co-chair Samantha Wortley said.

Familyplace.org 214.559.2170

COMMUNITY BASED COUNSELING 1,561 women & 21 men counseled in four locations throughout DFW

“I certainly can not imagine not only feeling unsafe in my home, but even worse, feeling threatened by those who are supposed to love and protect me the most. I don’t feel that any woman, man, or children should have to feel that fear, and if they do, I want to try to help them escape that life.” The Family Place, which started in

73 women, 152 children & 2 men provided 34,240 days of long-term housing, education & training

SUPPORTIVE LIVING PROGRM EMERGENCY SHELTER 376 women 572 children 25 men

1978, is a family violence service provider that offers services such as counseling, shelter to men, women, and children, and youth programs through the Be Project. In May, the Family Place broke ground on Ann Moody Place, its new Central Dallas Counseling Center, which is expected to open spring 2017. The facility, which is located in an undisclosed location for the

In 2015, the Family Place provided 10,729 clients with 141,317 hours of service. All programs are offered in Spanish and English. CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 170 children served; 82% showed at least 25% increase in their age-appropriate development skills

Keeping children safe and helping them regain developmental delays 47 children served

K-2 LEARNING CENTER SAFE CAMPUS CLINIC

196 women & children provided health care

safety of Family Place clients, will include 13 emergency shelter bedrooms that can house up to 30 victims, a hotline and call center, play therapy rooms, a medical and dental clinic, private and group counseling rooms, and an on-site kennel for family pets. According to Melissa Sherrill with the Family Place, the money garnered from Partners Card goes toward operating costs. She considered the fundraising effort a way to educate people about the organization and show them how they can be involved. While Partners Card sold around 16,000 cards last year, Sherrill would like to see that number bumped up to 20,000. All three co-chairs are hoping the event will exceed its goal of $1.2 million. For cochair Jane Roselle, “[The] sky’s the limit!” “[Partners Card] helps us in so many ways,” Sherrill said. “It’s so important to what we do. It doesn’t work without the people in the community who are out with the card, shopping with the card.”

24-Hour Crisis Hotline 214.941.1991

24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE 10,199 hotline crisis calls 18,337 information referral calls

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Suit Up to Shop Shopping like a hero takes proper planning. What better way to make your battle plan than with a sneak peak at the many retailrs supporting the Family Place through Partners Card? Abi Ferrin Flagship

Brookstone

Accents

Brumley Gardens

Accessory Concierge

BuDhaGirl

Adeline

Bungalow 5

Agent Provocateur

Busy Body

A-K-R-I-S-

Cabana

alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet

Dr. Calaway-Batky

All Vac

Calypso St. Barth

Allen Dean Home

Camille’s Creations

Allen Edmonds

Canal Clothing

Allie-Coosh

Canali

American Eyewear

CANARY

Ana’s Papeterie

Capel Rugs and Home

animal crackers

Carlyn Galerie

ANN MASHBURN

Carolina Herrera

Anteks Home Furnishings

CASA de LINO

Anthropologie

Castle Gap Jewelry

Antique Row

Cebolla Fine Flowers

Apex by Sunglass Hut

CH Carolina Herrera

Apples to Zinnias, The Gifted Florist

Chocolate Secrets

Arhaus

Christy Drew Designs, Inc.

Art of Old India

Christy M Boutique

Arteriors

Circa 2000 Fine Apparel

Arteriors Too Outlet

Clarks

Avalon Salon and Spa

Coco & Dash

Aveda Experience Center

Cole Haan

Avior Jewelry

Collectors Covey

babybliss

The Container Store

Bachendorf’s

The Coop at Cooper Fitness Center

BAG n’ BAGGAGE

Cooper Spa Dallas

Ballard & Blakely

Copper Lamp Fine Silver & China

bareMinerals

Cotton Hearts

Barklee LTD.

Cotton Island

Bask Boutique

The Cozy Cottage Children’s Boutique

Beading Dreams

Crate and Barrel

Beaucoup

Creative Stitches and Gifts

Beautystudio Blo Bar

Culinary Connection

Bella & Chloe/Brethren

Culwell & Son

Bella MD Laser Vein & Aesthetic

Curated by Kristin Mullen

Center

Cynthia Elliot Boutique

Bellacures

Dallas Arboretum

Beretta Gallery Dallas

Dallas Fine Wine & Spirits Shoppe

Bernadette Schaeffler

Dallas Yoga Center

Betty Lou Boutique

David Yurman

Betty Reiter

dear hannah,

Beyond Baroque

Del Frisco’s Grille

BEYOND Pilates

Diamond Luxury Healthcare

BEYOND500

diptyque

Big Mango Trading Co.

DLM Supply

Billy Reid

Doodle & Stinker Children’s Boutique

Bittano

Double R

Black Optical

Dougherty’s Pharmacy

Blue Mesa Grill

Dr Delphinium Designs + Events

Blue Print

Dr Delphinium Flower + Orchid House

the blues JEAN BAR

Drapes Decor Antiques & More

Blush Aesthetics and Wellness

Drybar

BoConcept

E. Leigh’s Boutique

Bodacious Boutqiue

Eileen Fisher

bodybar fitness

Elaine Turner

Bonobos

Elements

Bookshop of Saint Michael

Elie Tahari

BOSS

Ellis Hill

Bottega Veneta

The Enchanted Galleries

Bradbury Lane

Enlighten MD

Brahmin

Epic Apparel

Brighton Collectibles

Ermenegildo Zegna

Brooklyn + West

The Exercise Coach

Brooks Brothers

Fabricadabra

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PARTN ERS CA RD Facelogic Spa

J. Douglas Design

The Loveliest

Opportunity Market

Facets

J. Hilburn

Lovers Lane Antique Market

Orvis Company

The Family Place Boutique

J. McLaughlin

LoveTennis

Osgood O’neil Salon

The Family Place Resale Shop

Jackson Home & Garden

lucky dog barkery

Pamillonia Jewelers

FastFrame

Jalin Jewelers

lucy activewear

Paper Affair

Field of Dreams

James Antony Home

Luke’s Locker

Pappagallo Classiques

Filson

James Perse

LUX | a tanning spa

Papyrus

Fishin’ World

JELL Salon & Lounge

Luxury on Lovers

Paradise Pen Company

Fitness HQ

Jimmy Choo

LYNC Cycling

Park Cities Postal Center

The Fitting Room, Inc.

Dr. John Burns, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

The Maddox Shop

Peacock Alley Design Studio

Flirt Boutique

Johnston & Murphy

MADISON

Peek...Aren’t You Curious

FLOR

Jonathan Adler

MADRE

Peeper’s

For Heaven’s Sake

Joni’s Boutique

Maggiano’s NorthPark

Phelan’s

Forestwood Antique Mall

Julep Boutique

Malouf’s

Pickles and Ice Cream Maternity

Formula Wellness Center

kate spade new york

Mann’s Art & Frame

Apparel

Frame Masters

Kendra Scott

MARKET Highland Park

Pieces Clothing Boutique

fresh

Kenny’s Smoke House

Marmi Shoes

Pilates Connection

Froggie’s 5 & 10

Ken’s Man’s Shop

Martin Lawrence Galleries

Pilates Methodology

Furs by Martin

Kessler Baking Studio

Mary Cates and Co.

The Pilates Barre

Gameday Connexion

KidBiz

MaryBeth

PIN Salon

Gary E. Alhadef, DDS

Kiehl’s Since 1851

Matthew Trent Jewelry Design Studio

Pinto Ranch

Gemma Collection

LA Connection

Mattress Firm

planet bardot

Gigi’s Cupcakes

La Vignette

McCartney’s University Spirit

Planet Blue

Gleneagles Country Club Tennis Shop

LACOSTE

Mecox

Pockets Menswear

Goo Goo Eyes

Lane Florist

Mel crews

Posh Nail Spa

GR Home Furnishings

Lauren James

Melissa Benge Collection

The Posh Petunia

Grange Hall

Layette

Men’s Shak at Stanley Korshak

Pottery Barn

Great American Cookies

Le Creuset Signature Boutiques

The Mews

Pottery Barn Kids

Green House Market

Learning Express

Michael Kors

Practically Perfect Aesthetics

The Gypsy Wagon

The Leather Sofa Co.

Mill No. 3

Pratesi Linens

Hadleigh’s

Leff Optical

mine. a boutique.

PREP Cosmetics

H.D.’s Men’s

Leggiadro

MiniLuxe

Preston Road Pharmacy

H.D.’s Women’s

LEKKA

miniME

Promenade Optical

Hemline Boutique

Lela Rose

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

Pure Barre

Hiatus Spa + Retreat

LGS

Molto Formaggio

Q Clothier

Hip! Hip! Hooray! Children’s Boutique

Lights Fantastic

moreau

Ralph Lauren

Holiday Warehouse

Lily Rain

Mrs. Fields Cookies

RAW by Canines First

Holidaze & Gifts

Linen Boutique

Needle in a Haystack, Inc.

Read Between the LInes

Holy Ravioli

Lion & Witch

Needlepoint This!

Reading Glasses To Go

House ~ chic easy living

Lisa Bennett Salon Little Lam Baby Boutique

Neha’s China & Crystal

Relax The Back

IBB Design Fine Furnishings

little orange fish

New Balance

Renee Rouleau Skin Care Spa

Image Eyewear

The Little Things

Nicholson-Hardie Nursery

Restoration Hardware

The Impeccable Pig

The Local Oak

Nicole Kwon Concept Store

Reunion Tower Geo-Deck

indigo 1745

L’Occitane en Provence

Nikki’s Popcorn Company

Reveal

Innovations Medical

Logos Bookstore

Not Just Soccer

Rich Hippie

Insight Complete Eye Care

L’Optique of Dallas

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Risi Optique

Into The Garden

Lorna Jane

Now See Here

Robert Graham

Isabelle guillen Portraiture

The Lotus Shop/Crow Collection of Asian Art

NUVO

Robert Talbott

The Ivy House

Lou Lou

Occhiali Modern Optics

Roberta Roller Rabbit

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PA RT N E R S CA R D Roberto Cavalli

Vince.

Rutherford’s Design

vineyard vines

Rye 51

The Vintage House

Saint Bernard

Vintage Martini

Saint Laurent

Vision City of North Dallas

Saland Vision

Vision Veritas Eyecare and

Salon Pompeo

Eyewear

Sam Edelman

Walton’s Garden Center

SampleHouse & Candle Shop

Warren Barron

Sarah Tevis Poteet, DDS, PA

west elm

Scardello Artisan Cheese

Wild Birds Unlimited

Scout Design Studio

Williams-Sonoma

Sebastian’s Closet

Wisteria

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Wolford

Shak at Stanley Korshak

y&i clothing boutique

Sharla’s

YLANG 23

Shemara Couture

Yves Delorme Paris

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Zuri Furniture

SID MASHBURN

ZYN22

Mandy Austin

SlimGENEration

Lisa Cooley, Jane Rozelle, Elizabeth Dacus, and Samantha Wortley

Snider Plaza Antique Shops Speranza Design Gallery Sperry

P H O T O S : I M A N I C H E T LY T L E

St. Croix Shop St. John STAG Provisions for Men Stanley Korshak Starpower Stella McCartney Steven Alan The Store in Lake Highlands Stride Rite Stuart Weitzman Studio 6 Fitness Studio Movie Grill Studio Sebastian Suburban Optical of Dallas Sun & Ski Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition Sunglass Hut Sunnyland Furniture

To view the full list, visit the Partners Card website: www.familyplace.org. You can also download the Partners Card App for iPhone and Android.

Meredith Marceau and Rachel Roberts

Partners Card held its Seller Soiree event Sept. 14 at NorthPark Center. With the help from diptyque and Longchamp stores, this event honored sponsors, sellers, and retailers benefiting the Paige Flink and Eric White

organization.

Sur La Table Susan Saffron Jewelry Boutique Suzanne Roberts SWAG Swoozie’s Szor Collections The T Shop Tailwaters Fly Fishing Co Talulah & HESS TENOVERSIX Terry Costa TheBIz Thomasville of Dallas Tinsley Radix A Tiny Hiney Baby Boutique Title Nine TJ’s Seafood Market & Grill TOD’S Tommy Bahama Tootsies Tory Burch The Toy Maven Toys Unique! Traffic Los Angeles The TreadBarre Trina Turk Trinity Haymarket LLC TUMI

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SOIRÉE FOR STUDENTS

Max Megee, Emily Bush, Annalee Aston Wofford, and Nick Wofford PHOTOS BY DANA DRIENSKY

Beth Thoele and Michelle Lockhart

Clay and Brenda Cockerell

Nancy Gopez, Lisa Loy Laughlin, Maggie Cooke Kipp, and Quitman Stephens

Katherine Helms and James Landen

Key and Katherine Coker

Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR) celebrated its 30th school year at Texas Discovery Gardens for the Soirée for Students Aug. 31. The soirée was chaired by Maggie Cooke Kipp, with honorary chairs Katherine and Key Coker.

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S OC I ET Y

TEN BEST DRESSED PATRON

Suzy Rhodes, Tom Rhodes, and Cindy Felt PHOTOS BY LAURA BUCKMAN

Ball Chair Christy Carter

Mark Porter and Anne Davidson

Marybeth and Kevin Conlon

D’Andra Simmons and Kathie King

Toni Munoz-Hunt

The Crystal Charity Ball committee hosted a dinner for the Platinum Circle patrons of the Ten Best Dressed Luncheon and Fashion Show Sept. 8 at the Dallas Country Club to honor their top donors. The Platinum Circle Patron Party was held Sept. 15.

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TEN BEST DRESSED

(front row) Katherine Coker, Anita Arnold, Hall of fame Betsy Sowell, Pat Harloe, and Heather Esping (back row) Julie Hawes, Janie Condon, Piper Wyatt, Margaret Hancock, Mary Clare Finney, and Tucker Enthoven P H O T O S B Y M E L I S S A M A C AT E E

Crystal Charity Ball Best Dressed Chair Pam Perella

Stacey McCord, Libby Hegi, Lisa Cooley, and Alison Malone

DeeDee Lee, Niven Morgan, and Lynn McBee

Crystal Charity Ball committee celebrated their 43rd Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show and Luncheon at Neiman Marcus downtown Sept. 16. The show featured the Carolina Herrera Resort 2016 Collection. Beth Thoele and Michelle Lockhart

Karen Katz, Neiman Marcus CEO Lydia Novakov, and Isabelle Novakov

Annie Bergeron with Elizabeth and Gail Fischer

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LA FIESTA CHECK PRESENTATION

Shelby Bush and Sam Dalton

Missy Rothwell, Eloise Meachum, Jan Peterson, Dr. Tom Trigg, Kelly Walker, Sam Dalton, and Lori Martin PHOTOS BY LAURA BUCKMAN

Mary Lee Miller and Mary Van Armistead

La Fiesta co-chairs Missy Rothwell and Eloise Meachum announce final donation amounts

Janet Salazar, Suzy Williams, JoAnn Ryan, and Sarah Oliai

Gena Gardiner and John Reniger

Elizabeth Gambrell, Melissa Sherrill, and Anne Bessar

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La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas co-chairs Eloise Meachum and Missy Rothwell presented a $226,945 check to the Highland Park Education Foundation Sept. 1 at the Mockingbird Room in HP Village. In total, La Fiesta donated more than $458,000 to community organizations at the event.

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JLD 95TH KICKOFF

Megan Pharis, Tracy Steiner, Jodi McShan, Natalie Lesikar, Bonner Allen, Emily Sommerville Cabrera, Melissa Boler Wickham, and Elizabeth Allen P H O T O S B Y M E L I S S A M A C AT E E

Miranda Barsch, Helena Stefanowicz, and Jennifer Mills

Jane Rozelle and Samantha Wortley

Brandi Kriegshauser, Emily Romph, and Tricia Buchheit

League President Bonner Allen

Ashton Keller, Leigh Danley, and Jessica Metts

Brittany Lyons and Kirtha Charavda

Amy Martinez and Haylee Coleman

Junior League of Dallas (JLD) kicked off its 95th anniversary at the General Membership Meeting Sept. 12 at JLD headquarters. Mayor Mike Rawlings honored JLD’s contributions to Dallas and recognized the organization’s effective action and leadership within the community. A reception with celebratory sweets from Susie Cakes followed the meeting.

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WEDDINGS

October’s Featured Cruise

IN SNIDER PLAZA

ENGAGEMENT

MOLSEN-DAVID

r. and Mrs. Whitfield H. Clark of Dallas and the late Mr. Heinz H. Molsen, Jr. announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Christina Molsen of Princeton, N.J. to Adrian David, also of Princeton, son of Mrs. Natalia David and the late Mr. Ioan David, of Bistrita, Romania. Both Elizabeth, a graduate of Duke University, and Adrian, a graduate of New York University, hold senior positions in healthcare-related organizations with global reach. The couple will exchange wedding vows in Portugal in the fall of 2017.

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illiam and Deborah Colton of Highland Park are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Anne Colton, to William Charles Labadie, son of Paul and Nancy Labadie, also of Dallas. The bride is a 2011 graduate of Highland Park High School. She received a Bachelor of Science in education from the University of North Texas in 2015. Elizabeth is a middle school math teacher for the Houston Independent School District. The groom is a 2011 graduate of Highland Park High School. He received a Bachelor of Science in economics from the University of North Texas in 2015. Will is working towards his PhD in economics at the University of Houston. The couple plans to marry October 29 at Dallas Heritage Village.

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ngela and William Wallander of Preston Hollow are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Delores Elece Wallander, to Matthew Milton Rindt, son of Kathleen and John Rindt of El Paso, Texas. The bride is a graduate of Ursuline Academy of Dallas. She received a Bachelor of Arts in government from the University of Texas at Austin, and a J.D. and M.B.A. from Texas Tech University School of Law. Dee is a stewardship associate for the George W. Bush Presidential Center. The groom is a graduate of Coronado High School in El Paso, Texas. He received a Bachelor of Arts in English from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and a J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law. Matthew is an attorney for Gerstle, Minissale & Snelson LLP. The couple plan to exchange vows at Christ the King Catholic Church in Dallas on May 13, 2017 with a reception following at the Ritz Carlton.

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FOCUS ON PHILANTHROPY

SOLUTION TO HOMELESSNESS: HOMES By Annie Wiles

People Newspapers CitySquare ceremonially unlocked the doors on Sept. 8 to the Cottages at Hickory Crossing, a housing project more than 10 years in the making that will get 50 of the most chronically homeless people in Dallas off the streets. The Cottages, a complex of 50 fully outfitted, 400-square-foot houses, will not only provide permanent homes to their new residents, but also, CitySquare hopes, provide a roadmap to developing a Housing First approach to homelessness across Texas. The model that “the solution to homelessness is homes,” a line echoed by both Mayor Mike Rawlings and County Judge Clay Jenkins at the unlocking ceremony, sounds simple – but getting people into homes is anything but. Rawlings, who created the Dallas Commission on Homelessness after Dallas shut down Tent City in May, is pushing for the city to find a long-term solution to Dallas’ homelessness crisis, which he has called a humanitarian issue. “The growth of Dallas has created a growth in homelessness,” he said. “If we’re economically growing, shouldn’t everyone be okay?” But because the poverty gap is growing too, this isn’t the case. Larry James, CEO of CitySquare, which operates 500 homes across Dallas, called building projects like the Cottages “a slow solution.” “It takes time to design, it takes time to fundraise, you get opposition in neighborhoods,” he said. “We’re looking for landlords and homeowners who will allow us

It is far more expensive to leave people on the streets than to give them homes. ANNIE WILES

to rent.” Out of the hundreds living homeless in Dallas with a serious mental illness (at least 600, according to a census in January 2016), the new residents at Hickory Crossing were chosen based on a list of 300 using data from Dallas County, Parkland Hospital, and the county jail identifying the residents of Dallas who use the most public services. The 50 selected from this list after an interview process are, therefore, not only the most needy but also the most expensive people in Dallas. Jenkins estimated they have cost taxpayers on average $40,000 a year per person just by spending time in

jail, or in the hospital, or needing emergency services – which means it is far more expensive to leave people on the streets than to give them homes. “It’s very utilitarian,” James said. “We’re going to save the county $25,000 per person annually by housing them in the project.” The Cottages were designed and financed through a public-private partnership between Dallas County Criminal Justice Department, UT Southwestern, Metrocare Services, Central Dallas Community Development Corporation (CDC), and several community donors and churches including Highland Park United Methodist Church (HPUMC) and Preston Hollow

Presbyterian Church Foundation (PHPCF). HPUMC donated $100,000 through their outreach budget, paying for two of the houses to be built; later, they fundraised within their congregation to outfit 33 of the 50 cottages. PHPCF also financed the building of one house. James, who has been with CitySquare since 1994, says the state could make more impact in alleviating poverty and homelessness by increasing the budget for housing and for mental health. In an interview on Channel 8 on May 1 after the closing of Tent City, he also advocated regulating payday lending, expanding Medicaid, and working on prison reform and the release of prisoners. Every resident of the cottages has a mental health diagnosis and many have served jail time. “These are some of the most vulnerable and weakest people in the county,” James said. John Greenan, executive director of Central Dallas CDC, said having a permanent home gives people control over their futures. “They lose that on the street and they need to regain it in order to regain their lives.” Metrocare Services will be available on campus every day to provide mental health assessments and counseling. The Cottages are conveniently located across the street from CitySquare’s Opportunity Center, which offers job training, and a bus stop that connects to downtown in 10 minutes. While plenty of support is available, the most important thing the Cottages give residents is autonomy. “They are free to build their lives,” Greenan said. “However they want.”

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BLOOM & GIVE AWAY Local clothing brand supports girls’ education in India By Meredith Carey Special Contributor

If you had asked former technology consultants Madhu Rajendran and Partha Raghunathan two years ago what they’d be doing now, owning a women’s fashion company was not what they’d tell you. But today, after launching in September of 2015, the duo are the proud founders of Bloom & Give, a line of scarves, bags, and other accessories that do more than just look good. “We had both been in the corporate world for more than 20 years and we wanted to do something more meaningful. We’re in our 40s, at an age where you really start thinking, ‘I want to be proud of what I do,’” Raghunathan said. After a trip to Rajasthan in their native India with a friend in the textile

Bloom & Give founders Madhu Rajendran and Partha Raghunathan donate 50 percent of their profits to nonprofits and small schools in India. TA N N E R G A R Z A business, the two had a true eureka moment. Though both had lived in the United States for more than two decades, a strong urge to reconnect with their roots was brewing. “On one hand, we just felt like, wow, there is so much beauty in the textile techniques, we can really empower artisans and give back here,” Rajendran, who lives in Preston Hollow, said. “And then we saw the girls of India living in such gender disparity.”

Rajendran became convinced that investing in these girls’ lives through education would help the health of the community. Bloom & Give, which partners with local artisans and coops owned and operated by women, donates 50 percent of its earnings to two Indian nonprofits that promote girls’ education — Educate Girls and the Vanam Foundation — as well as to small schools and projects in India. The two wanted to go big with their

“give back” attitude. “We wanted to be audacious,” Rajendran said. “We wanted to be primarily a social enterprise, and that’s how we settled on giving half of our profits to our cause, educating girls in India.” To date, the company has raised thousands of dollars for their beneficiaries. The cause has added meaning to the two founders, who between them have three daughters, all of whom have been students at Hockaday. “In India, it’s not so much about bags, or books, or finances stopping girls from going to class after they’re about 10 years old. It’s tradition,” Raghunathan said. “So the nonprofits and projects we work with change the mindset about keeping women in the house through town halls, movie screenings, and empowering the girls in school to keep themselves and their friends going to class.” With a collection of patterned scarves, canvas and leather bags, and home goods in the pipeline, Rajendran and Raghunathan are modernizing traditional techniques of Indian block printing, weaving, and embroidery by toning down the traditionally bright Indian colors for a new Western gen-

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Walt Humann: Dallas “has neglected Fair Park” Park Cities foundation chair under fire for living in the Park Cities By Annie Wiles

People Newspapers During the debate over Fair Park’s future, questions have been raised at Dallas City Hall over how involved someone from the Park Cities should be in Dallas city affairs. During a city council brief-

Walt Humann, founder of Fair Park Texas Foundation, wants to manage Fair Park through a publicprivate partnership with the city. J O S H B L AY LO C K F O R D M A G A Z I N E ing Aug. 29, Scott Griggs, representative of District 1, challenged University Park resident Walt Humann to

move to Dallas within one year if he wants to run Fair Park. Humann, who founded the

Fair Park Texas Foundation, will serve as chairman of a nine-person board that will manage Fair Park through a

public-private partnership with the city if council approves his plan. But Griggs said he “would like to see all Dallas residents on the board.” His stipulation was not far out of line with concerns raised by other council members over transparency, representation of Fair Park’s neighboring communities, and a private outfit’s lack of accountability to South Dallas constituencies. But Humann shrugged off Griggs’ challenge as “just politics downtown.” Humann, who is a former Hunt Oil executive, argues that his decades of civic engagement in South Dallas should matter more than where he lives.

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CONTINUED FROM 49 eration to wear and feel good about wearing. The accessories and bags from Bloom & Give sell particularly well during the holiday season, as buyers across the U.S. look to give a gift that does more than just look nice. And while gifting has driven a portion of Bloom & Give’s profits and donations, the company has found community in an unexpected location: Instagram. Yogis on the social media platform have become big proponents of the Bloom & Give mission. Through Yoga Alliance, an ambassador program with social media-savvy instructors and studio owners, Rajendran and Raghunathan have found that the ethos of yoga connects with their socially-conscious company. “Finding yoga as a business partner was to-

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tally unplanned. But, it created this word of mouth far beyond Dallas,” Rajendran said. “We thought we would primarily be an online, direct model, but by the end of this year, we’ll be in more than 20 boutiques around the country.”

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C OM M U N I T Y CONTINUED FROM 49 “I’ve been volunteering for 35 to 40 years in Dallas,” Humann said, citing his contributions to desegregating education in Dallas by starting DISD’s magnet schools, creating DART, and revitalizing Jubilee Park. “No one has ever raised any question,” he said, about where he is from.

S C OT T GR I GGS ’ C H ALLEN GE WA S “ D I S RE S PECTFUL O F P EO P LE IN TH E PARK CITIE S W H O H AVE C O N TR I BUTED TO DALL AS . ” WA LT H UM A N N In fact, he is from Oak Cliff. He says he only moved to Highland Park because he “went to law school at SMU and only had one car.” Laying down an ultimatum the way Griggs did “sends a chilling effect to people like myself,” Humann said. “And it is disrespectful of people in the Park Cities that have contributed to Dallas.” But the contributions of the Park Cities philanthropic community to South Dallas have not always been viewed as well directed. The Dallas Morning News published an editorial in August by Ellen Williams, a trustee of the Foundation for Community Empowerment, who argued that “Humann’s plan enables a handful of elites to subjugate this Dallas treasure for another 30 years.” Her criticism stems from the documented history of Dallas’ white ruling elite pushing poor black communities south of Fair Park. However, these are the very things Humann criticizes about the management of Fair Park. He says racial discrimination and the use of eminent domain are evidence that the city has not served South Dallas well, and maintains that the only way to save Fair Park is through private donorship. “Overt racism and discrimination has taken place,” he said. “We’ve neglected [Fair Park]’s surrounding communities. When we get this thing

opened up and revitalized, we’ve got to get rid of the bottleneck in Jubilee Park, Dolphin Heights, Mill City.” He says his first priority for Fair Park is to create an eightacre park on Cullum Boulevard, which is currently taken over by parking lots. City council agrees that the neglect of Fair Park has gone on too long, but several councilmembers insistedthe surrounding areas deserve greater representation on Humann’s board. (As it stands, the board has one of nine seats allotted to a member of the Fair Park community.) Mayor Mike Rawlings has pushed for city officials to get on board with Humann’s plan. “If this doesn’t happen, this doesn’t happen for the next 20 years. It just won’t. It’s taken too much work, we’re too close,” he said in his closing remarks at the Aug. 29 briefing. “People are going to look back and say this was a critical point in Dallas’ life.” Council is under the clock now to at least gesture towards approval of Humann’s plan by the end of September by fitting Humann’s requested expenditure for Fair Park ($11.5 million for the first year) into their budget for the fiscal year. At press time, the budget had not been set.

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Temple renovations 10 years in the making call for a party On Sept. 11, Temple Emanu-El celebrated the completion of a $38 million capital campaign that helped renovate several aspects of the synagogue with a dedication ceremony. The ceremony kicked off “The Picnic,” a community event that included music, children’s activities, food, and more. Mayor Mike Rawlings, along with Dallas City Councilmembers Lee Kleinman and Jennifer Staubach Gates, attended the event.

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The project has been in the works for the past decade, and finally, the congregation was able to celebrate the hard work that went into beautifying the synagogue. In a release, Rabbi David Stern, senior rabbi for Temple Emanu-El since 1996, described the renovation project as a “historic journey.” Expansions to the temple include the Stern Chapel, which seats more than 500 seats; a two-story addition with offices for clergy and professional staff; the Tycher Gathering space; and a new wing for the Early Childhood Education Center.

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The home theater at 4441 S. Versailles Avenue is complete with a state-of-the-art sound system, big screen and gaming consoles. Listed by Joan Eleazer for $9,750,000.

6514 Forestshire Drive invites guests in with sophisticated finishes and natural light. Listed by Lisa Besserer for $1,299,000.

The home at 9970 Strait Lane is ready for the fall market. Listed by Lisa Besserer and Christy Berry for $2,995,000.

Never underestimate the importance of making an entrance. Whether you prefer the grand welcome of a sweeping staircase and a glimmering chandelier, or the warm invitation of fresh flowers and beautifully showcased artwork, what’s just on the other side of the front door can speak volumes about the personality of your home and the way you want guests to feel from the minute they step inside. 4328 Druid Lane | University Park With five upstairs bedrooms and an open kitchen, den and breakfast area that lead to a covered porch, there is plenty of room in this home. Each bedroom has its own private bath and walk-in closet. Listed by Lindy Mahoney and Martin Stevenson for $1,595,000. 6514 Forestshire Drive | Preston Hollow Fabulous family home located near private schools, shopping and Downtown Dallas. Sophisticated, transitional finishes exist throughout expansive rooms, with vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light. Listed by Lisa Besserer for $1,299,000. President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. For more information see briggsfreeman.com.

Whether you’re selling or staying, never underestimate the importance of consistent home maintenance. Consider these seasonal tips for fall to help ensure your home gives off the best impression all year long: Highlight the Front Door The front door of a home is one of the first things that potential buyers notice – regardless of the season. During the fall months, try a simple wreath or fall foliage to add a welcoming touch. Add Outdoor Lighting As the days get shorter, it becomes increasingly important to provide potential homebuyers with a safe path to your front door. Use decorative lights to illuminate walkways, and install flood lights or lanterns to brighten up entrance areas. Keep it Simple Be careful to not go overboard with fall décor. Keep it subtle with a wreath or a seasonal arrangement of gourds; things that will enhance the curb appeal of your home rather than serve as a distraction. President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. For more information see briggsfreeman.com.

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Make the Sunday night experience complete in your very own home theater. With amenities like built-in wet bars, refrigerators, and the latest in sound and media technology, the media rooms below are definitely winners. See more at briggsfreeman.com. 4441 S. Versailles Avenue | Highland Park Sited on a beautiful corner lot in a one-of-a-kind location overlooking Versailles Park, this French Regency-style home is authentic in design and unsurpassed in quality. The home theater is complete with a state-of-the-art sound system, big screen and gaming consoles. Listed by Joan Eleazer for $9,750,000 6822 Chevy Chase Avenue | Preston Hills This captivating French-country inspired home boasts four oversized bedrooms and 5,368 square feet of luxury living space. A large game room, separate bonus room, and sophisticated home theater with an expansive big screen and wet bar offer ample space to entertain. Listed by Amy Detwiler for $1,498,000. President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. For more information see briggsfreeman.com.

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Large front windows overlook the front lawn, creating an elegant backdrop for entertaining. This one checks all the boxes—bright open spaces, beautiful finishes and sought-after amenities. Offered for $1,198,000 by Debbie Sherrington of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate, 7538 Baxtershire (7538baxtershire.daveperrymiller.com) boasts 5,000+ sf with formals, family room, five bedrooms, five full baths, powder bath, exercise room and two-car garage. The entry with skylight opens to the formals and great room, all with beautiful hardwood flooring, white molding and large windows. The gourmet kitchen has custom cabinets, granite countertops, and high-end stainless steel appliances. The adjoining game room with wet bar and French doors opens to the pool/spa, patio and open-air cabana with grill, while downstairs is a large wine cellar. The downstairs master suite features a wall of glass with French doors that open to the backyard. The luxurious, marble master bath has dual vanities, jetted tub with view, and shower. Two additional bedrooms share a bath, while two more bedrooms are upstairs along with game room. For more information, please contact Debbie Sherrington at (214)762-6957 or dsherr@airmail.net. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (daveperrymiller.com) is a division of Ebby Halliday Real Estate, Inc., with five locations specializing in key areas of Park Cities, Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, and Kessler Park.

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Distinguished executive home of great sophistication and enormous charm features 5 bedroom, 5 ½ baths, 4 living areas and an outdoor entertaining center complete with full gazebo kitchen, grilling station and beautiful pool with rock waterfall. Superb quality and design is enhanced throughout with the finest quality millwork, vaulted ceilings, carved beams and rich wide-plank wood floors. Set among luxuriant gardens, this handsome two-story captures the beauty of an earlier era and offers the most coveted amenities of today. Additional notable features include a full media room with equipment and furnishings, three car garage, motor court and an enchanting playhouse and activity area for the Peter Pan in every child. This is truly a home for all seasons! 6822 Lupton is offered at $2,090,000, for more information, contact Simone Jeanes, sjeanes@virginiacook. com or 214-616-9559.

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Harold Leidner Landscape Architects designed the grounds to include a lush backyard with saltwater pool/spa. Designed by Robbie Fusch and built by Hawkins-Welwood, 6054 Norway Road (6054norway.daveperrymiller.com) boasts French Normandy-influenced architectural elements and artisan finishes. Set on a 100’ x 200’ lot in Preston Hollow, it’s priced at $2,450,000 by Susie Swanson and Mark Cain. Its 7,103sf interior includes formal living and dining rooms, six bedrooms, five full baths, one half bath, and three-car garage. Highlights include: grand double gate by Lynn Watkins, twostory foyer with sweeping staircase, high ceilings, custom millwork, and hand-hewn beams. The gourmet kitchen has custom cabinetry, granite countertops, Walker Zanger tile, and high-end appliances. The family room, with its wall of windows, opens to an outdoor living area. The downstairs master suite features a sitting area and sumptuous bath with jetted tub and two walk-in closets. A second en suite bedroom and laundry room are also downstairs. Upstairs are four additional bedrooms, three full baths and game room. For more information, contact Susie Swanson at (214)5334656 or susie@daveperrymiller.com or Mark at (214) 642- 6516 or mark@daveperrymiller.com. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (daveperrymiller.com) is a division of Ebby Halliday Real Estate, Inc., with five locations specializing in key areas of Park Cities, Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, and Kessler Park.

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A unique opportunity to update this one-level contemporary, four bedroom, five full and one half bath home, or build on this 20,000+ square-foot corner lot within walking distance to Hyer Elementary, Smith Park and Preston Center East. Enter through double front doors and continue on polished brick floors of the gallery walk to the dining room, with floor to ceiling windows and French doors that open to the covered patio running along the back of the home, and the adjoining bricked terrace, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Step down from the entry into the great room with its vaulted and beamed ceiling and built-in book shelves. A natural brick wall extends the height of the room and features a fireplace with raised hearth and wood mantel. On either side of the fireplace, oversized windows bathe the room with natural light. The large kitchen features custom cabinetry and abundant storage, and opens to the informal dining area with its built-in hutch and large bay window. The master suite features a coffered and beamed ceiling, French doors that open to the patio, a beautifully appointed master bath, and large master closet with built-in storage. Three additional bedrooms and an oversized utility room with sink, built-in desk and storage units, completes the floorplan. Sada Millican with Allie Beth Allman & Associates is listing 3841 Colgate Avenue for $2,500,000. To learn more about this property visit alliebeth.com, and for a private showing call 214264-3513.

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women with limited means will be the ones who suffer the most.” Planned Parenthood offers low or no-cost health services based on income, for patients who are uninsured but don’t qualify for state or federal programs. At a private doctor or at a hospital, those same services – breast exams, cervical cancer screenings, fertility tests, sexual health tests, and long-acting reversible contraception – come with a huge cost burden, which often means low-income women will simply not have access to them. Without insurance, an intrauterine device (one method of long-acting reversible contraception) can cost $1,000. That’s where private funding can fill gaps, “while we wait for the drug community to come up with less expensive options,” Boone said. The grant was inspired by Colorado’s statewide private grant that, since 2009, has offered women free access to long-acting reversible contraception; the state has since seen the number of unwanted teen pregnancies and abortions drop by nearly half. Boone says long-acting reversible contraception is a “solution for those who believe in the sanctity of childbirth,” since it helps prevent abortions. But while donations can be a lifeline to get through public policy, she says they cannot replace it. “There is not enough private philanthropy to make excellent healthcare available to every woman in Texas,” Betsy Healy, grants director at the Harold Simmons Foundation, said. “The problem is too big.” During the HB2 years, Texas was a fountainhead for the battle against abortion in the U.S. and created a precedent for several other states to make abortion as good as illegal, by taking a series of stringent measures that caused more than half the Planned Parenthood clinics in Texas to close. Despite the law’s overturn, which Planned Parenthood leadership sees as a hopeful sign, public policy in Texas is still written by politicians who are for the most part opposed to abortion, which is one of the services Planned Parenthood provides. Since 2013, when HB2 was instated, the state has also cut Planned Parenthood from its Medicaid program and dissolved a twenty-year partnership with the state health department through which Planned Parenthood provided breast and cervical cancer screenings. Healy said it’s important that philanthropy carry a message. “We’re hoping to be part of generating a larger conversation about public health care access for women,” she said. “We want the community to see that you make a positive impact when you do this.” It’s a message the donors are hoping lawmakers hear.

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