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Coach Jones aims to build back tornado-hampered program better stronger Coach Jones aims to build back tornado-hampered program better andand stronger thoughtful of what canwe docan for do ourfor kids tokids to thoughtful ofwe what our

maintain hope,”hope,” Jones said. “We have uphill maintain Jones said. “Weanhave an uphill battle with of these but that’ s what battleallwith all ofsetbacks, these setbacks, but that’s what makesmakes this jobthis so rewarding.” job so rewarding.” After After the storm, assistance came pourthe storm, assistance came pour-

ing in.ing Dallas ISD arranged for facilities and and in. Dallas ISD arranged for facilities equipment on short The Dallas Cow- Cowequipment onnotice. short notice. The Dallas boys opened their Frisco practicepractice facility facility to the to the boys opened their Frisco

Patriots free offree charge. And the Texas Patriots of charge. And theRangers Texas Rangers have pitched in by allowing TJ to use have pitched in by allowing TJ baseball to use baseball and softball fields at theiratMercy Street comand softball fields their Mercy Street complex inplex West inDallas. West Dallas.

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

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losseslosses entering this season. entering this season.

on,” Jones we raise bar,the kidsbar, usually on,”said. Jones“Ifsaid. “If wethe raise kids usually find a find way to try and meet a way to try andthose meetstandards.” those standards.”

“We “We certainly have have resilient staff and players have responded. TJ hadTJ had certainly resilient staff and And the And the players have responded. coaches and student-athletes. They have conmore than 30 varsity players suited up for the more than 30 varsity players suited up for the coaches and student-athletes. They have continued to open our eyes to how resilient they Wins on the scoreboard are nice, but for season-opening football game against PinkWins on the scoreboard are nice, but for season-opening football game against Pinktinued to open our eyes to how resilient they coaches and athletes at Thomas Jefferson, it’s a are,” said Jones, who has been the athletic co- ston, and despite a 50-2 loss, participation coaches and athletes at Thomas Jefferson, it’s a are,” said Jones, who has been the athletic co- ston, and despite a 50-2 loss, participation victory these days just to keep playing. ordinator at TJ for eight years. “We have concontinues to rise. ordinator at TJ for eight years. “We have concontinues to rise. victory these days just to keep playing. “We would typically be going and knockAfter all, you could hardly fault anyone at tinued to not make any excuses and move our After all, you could hardly fault anyone at tinued to not make any excuses and move our “We would typically be going and knockTJ for making excuses amid all of the obsta- programs forward.” ing on doors just to get kids to come to pracTJ for making excuses amid all of the obsta- programs forward.” ing on doors just to get kids to come to praccles that have befallen the school the past year. Jones points to a handful of milestones, tice,” Jones said. “Now we’ve had just as many, cles that have befallen the school the past year. Jones points to a handful of milestones, tice,” Jones said. “Now we’ve had just as many, A tornado leveled the campus in Octo- such as Lizzet Salazar making the school’s if not more, students showing up.” A tornado leveled the campus in Octo- such as Lizzet Salazar making the school’s if not more, students showing up.” ber 2019, prompting the relocation of classes first-ever appearance at the girls wrestling state Where coaches at other schools might first-ever appearance at the girls wrestling state Where coaches at other schools might ber 2019, prompting the relocation of classes and athletic programs to an old middle-school tournament last winter. But behind-the-scenes have to manufacture character-building expeand athletic programs to an old middle-school tournament last winter. But behind-the-scenes have to manufacture character-building expebuilding nine miles away. The COVID-19 achievements are just as noteworthy. riences, TJ players live through them every day.

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

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CHIEF OUTLINES VISION FOR A BETTER DALLAS

Garcia focused on crime, police culture, community solutions By Heather Aldridge People Newspapers

allas Police Chief Eddie Garcia had four goals when he took command of his new department in 2021. “To reduce violent crime, increase community trust, to improve department morale, and to do the best I can to ensure the next chief of police for the city of Dallas comes from within the department,” he said.

“(Police) are not the cure to the illness. We need to reinvest in people and places.” Eddie Garcia Born in Puerto Rico, Dallas’ first Latino police chief spent 29 years in the San Jose, California, police department before moving to Texas. Under his direction, violent crimes are down overall 12%, and Dallas has 700-800 fewer victims of aggravated assault than last year. Gun crime related to aggravated assault, robbery, and murder is down in every division. On Oct. 30, Garcia spoke at the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce Leadership Briefing on his goals for the police department and Dallas communities. To achieve those goals, he has “partnered

Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia tells North Dallas Chamber of Commerce members that fighting crime goes beyond enforcement efforts. HEATHER ALDRIDGE

with criminologists from the University of Texas San Antonio and came (up) with a crime plan.” Only 33% of the crime plan is law enforcement-centric, Garcia said. The rest involves investing in communities by “looking at an area … holistically” and deciding what that neighborhood needs to support families and people. “(Police) are not the cure to the illness,” Garcia said. “We need to reinvest in people and places.”

In addition, Garcia talks about aiding those who may otherwise get involved with crime. “If (they) need education, … if (they) need help coming out of prison … we want to have a holistic set of programs in place to help them succeed,” Garcia said. Four months ago, the police department organized a “call-in session” to get those who had recently “committed shootings, are waiting for trial, (or) have been bonded” to hear about services to help them and their families. Of the 30 called, 20 took up services. Garcia said he understands the importance of getting into the community, so he visited Bryan Elementary School, which is in an area that will “unfortunately” lead Dallas “in incarceration and victimization.” “There’s no quick fix for this,” Garcia said. “What true success is going to be is when we do those prevention programs in those types of schools.” He acknowledged that success may take a while. It could be 10-15 years before the city can look at those graduates and see fewer students becoming victims or winding up in the system. The police department also must look within, Garcia said. Since coming to Dallas, he has had to terminate 30 officers, three of them for excessive force. “I don’t regret doing that because we have to … hold ourselves accountable,” Garcia said. Garcia plans to continue “building community trust” and being “as transparent as possible” to make Dallas one of the safest cities in the country.

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Oct. 9 Shattered around 10:07 p.m.: a man’s car window in the parking lot of Bluffs at Midway Hollow.

A cigarette stealer took some from an 18-wheeler trailer at an unlisted time in the 8500 block of Hillcrest Road.

Oct. 10 A reckless driver hit a man’s car and fled the scene without leaving information before 8:41 a.m. near the 7-Eleven at Preston Forest Square. A jerk cut the lock off a woman’s bike and stole it in the parking lot of Bandera at Preston Hollow at an unlisted time.

Oct. 11 At an unlisted time, a burglar entered a woman’s unlocked car and stole property in the 11700 block of Preston Road. An unwelcome guest was criminally trespassed from NorthPark Center at an unprovided time.

Oct. 12 A mischief maker caused a disturbance at Renaissance at Preston Hollow around 2:36 p.m.

A fraudster tried to use a woman’s ID to withdraw money around 3:42 p.m. in Preston Center.

Oct. 13 A woman pretended she had a gun in her bag and incited fear around 7:46 p.m. at a restaurant at Preston Forest Village. A woman’s vehicle was stolen around 10:34 p.m. from the 3900 block of North Crest Haven Road.

Oct. 14 Stolen around 6:06 p.m.: money from a home in the 6000 block of Preston Haven Drive.

No reporting time was provided for the burglary of a man’s car in the 4600 block of Purdue Avenue.

Oct. 15 A man stole from an open house in the 6700 block of Meadow Road around 5:30 p.m. Stolen at an unlisted time: a man’s car from the 4500 block of Ridge Road.

Oct. 16 A reckless driver fled the scene after a collision without leaving identification at an unlisted time in the 5900 block of Royal Lane. A thief stole from a woman at a retail store at Preston Forest Shopping Center at an unlisted time.

Oct. 17 Around 9:05 p.m., a man’s car was stolen from the NorthPark Center parking lot.

Oct. 18 A burglar broke a woman’s rear passenger window and stole stuff around 2:43 p.m. in the 4500 block of College Park Drive. A reckless Preston Forest Shopping Center visitor door dinged a woman’s car around 5:28 p.m.

Oct. 19 A burglar stole a woman’s property from her car before 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot of George B. Dealey Elementary. An out-of-town stolen license plate was recovered around 6:44 p.m. in the 12100 block of Preston Road.

Oct. 20 A drunk driver was caught with a weapon while intoxicated around 8:35 p.m. in the 10000 block of Inwood Road.

Oct. 21 A vandal damaged a man’s property at an unlisted time at Pavilion Townplace Apartments. A man was hit twice, causing pain, at an unlisted time in the 12100 block of Elysian Court.

Oct. 22 An unwelcome guest received a criminal trespass warning around 5:29 p.m. at NorthPark Center. A man’s property was stolen from a shoe bag at an unlisted time at NorthPark Center.

Oct. 23 A NorthPark Center day drinker received a public intoxication charge around 10:18 a.m. A wreck caused damages around 2:12 p.m. in the NorthPark Center parking lot. At an unlisted time, a thief stole from a woman at a home in the 4900 block of West Hanover Avenue.

Oct. 24 A man was assaulted, causing pain and marks, before 2:29 p.m. at a residence in the 10900 block of Crooked Creek Drive. A woman’s license plate, laptop, and car were stolen around 3:36 p.m. from the NorthPark Center parking lot.

Oct. 25 A robber hit a man in the back of the head and stole his property around 10:41 p.m. at Elan at Bluffview.

A fraudster committed a cyberspace crime against a man at an unlisted time in the 5600 block of Caladium Drive.

Oct. 26 A door to a home in the 4800

block of Bluffview Boulevard was reported open, but no offense was found, around 10:45 a.m. A burglar used force to enter a woman’s vehicle around 12:57 p.m. at NorthPark Center.

Oct. 27 A burglar entered a woman’s home and stole property around 6:23 p.m. in the 8500 block of Glencrest Lane.

Oct. 28 Stolen around 11:26 a.m.: a man’s property at Cooper Fitness Center.

A woman at NorthPark Center was caught with a purse carrying a crystal-like substance, presumed to be meth, around 8:32 p.m.

Oct. 29 A car thief used a man’s vehicle without permission at an unlisted time at The Winston School.

Oct. 30 A robber punched a man while stealing property around 10:01 a.m. at a NorthPark Center retail store.

An unwelcome visitor received a criminal trespass warning around 3:05 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church.

A man’s car rear passenger window and front passenger door were damaged before 5:01 p.m. in the 6300 block of Bandera Avenue.

Nov. 4 Road rage: An aggressive motorist displayed a weapon at a man around 11:10 a.m. in the 4700 block of Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway.

Nov. 5 A burglar stole a woman’s property from her car at an unlisted time in the parking lot of Central Market in the 4300 block of West Northwest Highway.

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Oct. 31 A thief stole from a woman at a NorthPark Center retail store at an unlisted time.

Nov. 1 An abandoned vehicle was reported around 10:03 a.m. in the 6000 block of Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway. An unwelcome guest was criminally trespassed from NorthPark Center around 5:32 p.m.

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News Digest

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1. Northaven Trail bridge grand opening The grand opening of the Northaven Trail bridge installed in mid-September over North Central Expressway has been delayed until Dec. 2. Festivities will begin at 9 a.m. with speakers then the ribbon cutting and bridge cross will take place around 9:45 a.m. The bridge grand opening was originally planned for Oct. 28.

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2. Former NorthPark Santa dies at 70 Dr. Carl Anderson, the former NorthPark Center Santa who retired last year, died Oct. 13 at the age of 70. Anderson was born March 13, 1953, in Passaic, New Jersey, and grew up in Winter Park, Florida, and Houston, Texas. He graduated

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from the University of Texas at Austin with a Ph.D. in psychology. He played Santa at the shopping center for 32 years.

3. Hit-and-run on LBJ service road A 7-year-old was killed after being hit multiple times in the 7600 block of Lyndon B. Johnson service road around 12:15 a.m. Oct. 16, according to police. Police say that further investigation determined the child was hit by an unknown vehicle before being hit by a white car traveling in the eastbound lane. The white car’s driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with police, they say. The child’s identity is not being released due to the age. 4. TEA grade release temporarily paused A Travis County judge temporarily blocked the Texas Education Agency from releasing new A-F

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‘I REALLY WANT TO BELIEVE IN PEACE’

Israel-Hamas war prompts responses in Preston Hollow, Turtle Creek

CLOCKWISE: Community members hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas gathered at Temple Emanu-El’s Olan Sanctuary in support of Israel after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas. SCREENGRAB BY RACHEL SNYDER Demonstrators calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and allowing humanitarian aid into the area rallied on Nov. 5 around Turtle Creek Park. COURTESY DALLAS PALESTINE COALITION

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A teacher who lived in a kibbutz near the Gaza Strip before coming to Dallas had just finished celebrating Simchat Torah when fearful messages arrived from loved ones in Israel. “After being in heaven, we discovered that our home is in hell,” Aya said. The Jewish agency for which she is an emissary cited security concerns in asking that neither her full name nor where she’s working be used in this story. “It’s an ongoing grief,” Aya said. “I feel like I’m homeless now.” Though half a world away, the conflict in the Middle East has stirred deep emotions in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow and prompted many to rally for impacted civilians in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank. “I was brutally torn away from the

community that I love,” said Aya, who was among the speakers Oct. 10 when the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas hosted a gathering at Temple Emanu-El in support of Israel after Hamas’ attack. “They experienced something that I wasn’t there, and it forever changed their lives.” People in Israel remain fearful after the attack, and there are a lot of unknowns, inc luding when people will be able to return to the kibbutz, she said. “I always believed that people on the other side are like me. That most people want to live together,” Aya added. “I really want to believe in peace. But … “Hamas is not anyone that we can have peace with,” she said. “They proved that they don’t want it, they don’t care about us, and they don’t care about their people.”

“The condition in Gaza is so brutal that they’re really putting 2.4 million people at the brink of starvation.” Faizan Syed

Turtle Creek Park rally “This conflict is not a religious conflict,” Faizan Syed said. “It is really a conflict that

is about humanity.” Syed organized a protest in Turtle Creek Park, where those gathered on Nov. 5 called for a ceasefire and allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza. “A ceasefire must be called because right now, the condition in Gaza is so brutal that they’re really putting 2.4 million people at the brink of starvation,” Syed said. Some demonstrators also carried signs calling for an end to U.S. aid to Israel, citing concerns about how the aid would be used. “We need for a ceasefire; we need humanitarian aid to go in, and, ultimately, we need an end to this blockade,” Syed said. “In order to gain peace in that region, we need to end these blockades. We need to end this type of repression.”

Interfaith dialogue Some members of Dallas-based Faith Commons were in Jerusalem on Oct. 7 when Hamas attacked. Chief relationship officer Nancy Kasten said the ones there had arrived early for a trip involving people of various faith backgrounds. “The fact,” she said, that “Hamas attacked Israel two days before this trip was supposed to begin was quite traumatic for

us on a professional, … emotional, and personal level.” Kasten said she knew “this was going to make it impossible to continue the work for a very long time and that more traumatization and retraumatization was going to be happening.” Those who had gone early, including president Dr. George Mason, got tickets to return to the States from Jordan a week later. Having stayed in North Texas, Kasten has attended pro-Israeli and Palestinian events to promote more understanding. Hamas doesn’t represent most Palestinians, Kasten said, calling it more productive to embrace opportunities to hear each other’s stories rather than clinging to ideas of how to solve the conflict. AT A G L A N C E A month since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, killing 1,400 people, the death toll from Israel’s response in the Gaza Strip had risen to more than 10,300, according to the territory’s Hamas-run Ministry of Health, CBS reported. The figures provided by the Hamas-run administration in Gaza can’t be independently verified, but U.S. officials say the civilian toll is in the thousands.

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• John and Helen Carona, who made a $5 million donation to revamp Cotton Bowl Plaza, now named Carona Plaza. The plaza will receive upgrades including new concrete work, landscaping, and sitting areas, as well as marquee signage at the north and south ends. • Sharon Young, who was selected as one of the 46th Silver Cup Award recipients by The Arts Community Alliance. Young will GOMEZ be honored along- VICTORIA FOR PATRON MAGAZINE side Stephen B.L. Penrose at the TACA Silver Cup Luncheon April 25 at the Omni Dallas. She is described by event cochair Lindsay Billingsly as someone with unwavering support for the arts who gives back to the community with passion, heart, and a wellthought-out strategy. • Neva Cochran, who is a Texas Woman’s University alumna and a donor of its comCOURTESY TEXAS prehensive WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY $125 million Dream Big campaign for the Dallas campus. Cochran, a nutrition author and communications consultant, also served as a guest speaker at the Oct. 3 celebration and luncheon held at the TWU T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences – Dallas Center. TWU will invest designated gifts through scholarships, experiential learning opportunities, research, new academic programs, leadership development, and other initiatives. FROM LEFT: Steve Love, Neva Cochran, Carine M. Feyten, and Ellen A. Amirkhan.

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Christ’s Family Clinic Serves Uninsured Adults

Executive director hopes 20-year-old ministry can double reach in coming years By Maria Lawson

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Christ’s Family Clinic 6409 Preston Road 214-261-9500 christsfamilyclinic.org

Christ’s Family Clinic — located on the bottom floor of Preston Road Church of Christ — serves uninsured adults while only charging a $15 copay.

“It’s in a dignified, beautiful, safe setting for them to make healthcare a priority for themselves so that they can continue to work.” Haley Dale The clinic, started about 20 years ago, offers comprehensive primary care and preventative health care. Services include well visits, physicals, mammograms, ophthalmology, optometry, diabetes treatment and

Christ’s Family clinic is located within Preston Road Church of Christ but serves patients regardless of religion. COURTESY CHRIST’S FAMILY CLINIC

prevention classes, and laboratory testing. If the clinic can’t treat a condition, clinic doctors will refer patients to a partnering specialist. “I think it’s such an important resource because of the centralized location of the clinic,” executive director Haley Dale said. “A lot of people that we treat work in this area and so it’s very easy for them to get to these appointments, and it’s in a dignified, beautiful, safe setting for them to make healthcare a priority for themselves so that they

can continue to work.” No one is turned away from the clinic’s services, but at times there is a backlog of patients due to high demand. Christ’s Family Clinic is funded by donations from individuals, foundations, and grants. Several long standing donors, especially Preston Road Church of Christ members, have given to the clinic since its inception. Methodist Medical Group additionally provides funding for one part-time

staff physician each year. The clinic also has a team of volunteer physicians who rotate through the clinic to provide specialty services. Calvert Collins-Bratton, a Christ’s Family Clinic board member who lives in Preston Hollow, said the clinic helps “keep people out of the emergency room.” “We see a lot of patients that are coming for preventative care,” Collins-Bratton said. “They might have diabetes; they might have

high blood pressure. They have what we call comorbidities — conditions that need to be medically evaluated often.” Collins-Bratton said that just because the clinic doesn’t have a high copay or bill insurance, it doesn’t mean patients receive lower quality care. “I’ve gotten to meet a lot of (families) where multiple generations see the same doctor, and whether it was a college student who didn’t have any means for insurance or hard-working parents and then grandparents, they could all come here to the clinic and get high-quality care, like they would get anywhere else in the city of Dallas,” Collins-Bratton said. Dale hopes to continue growing Christ’s Family Clinic to serve more patients. It served more than 1,300 individuals last year, and she hopes to double that in the next few years, noting the clinic has the space and capacity but is lacking funding to hire an additional physician as of now.

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Sports

HOW A PARISH LINEMAN STAYS IN TOUCH WITH HIS CULTURAL ROOTS Sam Liu and his Parish teammates are aiming for a fifth straight TAPPS football title By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

efore every snap, Sam Liu plants his left arm into the ground. It exposes an entire sleeve of tattoos — highlighted by a rope of shark teeth, a spiral of fish scales, and a shark at the elbow. The ornate body art is a source of inspiration and pride for the Parish Episcopal offensive guard, who moved to Texas six years ago from his native New Zealand. Liu’s family heritage links back to the island nation of Tonga in the Pacific Ocean, specifically to a village of traditional shark hunters. And his arm decorations provide a constant reminder of that lineage, bringing a sense of calm and determination on every play. “Every time I put my left hand down, it keeps me rooted and strong in my stance,” Liu said. “It reminds me of who I’m really playing for.” Liu, who is in his third season as a starting offensive lineman for the Panthers, got the tattoo during the summer before his junior year. “It’s part of the heritage that my family has, and I’m proud to carry it around with me for the rest of my life,” Liu said. “We try to keep that tie to the motherland really close.” After an unbeaten run through district play, Parish hopes its playoff run will culminate in a fifth consecutive TAPPS Division I state championship in early December. Liu has been a critical part of the last two title teams, which might seem remarkable since he grew up playing rugby in New Zealand and didn’t have his first

Parish Episcopal senior Sam Liu’s elaborate arm tattoo is strategically placed and keeps him emotionally centered. WILEY WILLIAMS

exposure to football until middle school. “Coming from rugby, I was a little more lean. They saw some potential in my aggressiveness,” said Liu, who was still learning some of the rules during his seventh-grade season at Harwood Junior High School in Bedford. “I had to get used to the little details.” Liu has obviously been a quick study.

Experience and chemistry along the offensive line has helped the Panthers flourish on offense again this season, paving the way for big seasons f rom quarterback S awyer Anderson and running back Maddux Reid, among others. “He went from a rookie to a veteran with very little coaching,” said Parish head coach Daniel Novakov. “He’s seen

“It reminds me of who I’m really playing for.” Samiuela Liu

everything and knows everything. When you’ve played that many games, you know what to do and how to do it.” Liu, who has slimmed down from 330 pounds to about 310 for his senior season, is verbally committed to play college football next season at the Division I level for Louisiana-Monroe, alongside former Parish defensive lineman Keegon Addison. After all, family comes in many forms. “Being away from some of my family, I searched for a brotherhood,” Liu said. “Here at Parish, we try to keep it tight-knit.”

Hockaday Sweeps Past SPC Competition for Volleyball Title

Early-season losses fueled late-season run that culminated in championship for Daisies By Todd Jorgenson

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Hockaday never lost a set against an SPC volleyball opponent all season, so it’s fitting that streak continued all the way through the championship match. The Daisies swept top seed Houston Episcopal on Nov. 4 in Fort Worth to claim the SPC 4A title and complete a perfect season against conference competition. It was the second SPC crown in the past three years for Hockaday, which was swept by Episcopal for the championship a year ago. Hockaday finished the season by winning 14 of its last 15 matches. The Daisies were 15-2 against in-state private school opponents — falling only to Plano Prestonwood and Bishop Lynch. Earlier in the tournament, Hockaday rolled past The Woodlands Cooper in the quarterfinals and Houston St. John’s in the semifinals. The Daisies (29-13) were battle-tested by an early-season

Football — Houston Episcopal Boys volleyball — Episcopal Girls volleyball — Hockaday Field hockey — St. John’s Boys cross country — Episcopal Girls cross country — Episcopal

Hockaday avenged a title-match loss a year ago to reclaim the SPC volleyball crown. COURTESY PHOTO

schedule of public school powerhouses, along with a tournament in southern California in late September. They earned victories over The Colony, Plano, Flower Mound Marcus, Wylie, Frisco

Reedy, Frisco Independence, and Denton Braswell. Elsewhere at the SPC fall championships, St. Mark’s fell just short in its quest to return to the top spot in boys volleyball. The

Lions fell to top-seeded Episcopal in five sets in the title match. Episcopal was the only conference opponent to beat the Lions during the regular season, doing so twice. However, both

teams were unbeaten in SPC divisional play. In cross country, Hockaday tied for the runner-up spot behind defending champion Episcopal in the team standings among 4A girls programs. Margaret Thompson won an individual bronze medal, completing the 5-kilometer course at Athletic Performance Ranch in 19 minutes, 36 seconds. Her teammate, Jordan Lacsamana, came in about 12 seconds behind her in seventh. St. Mark’s was fifth in the 4A boys event led by senior Raja Mehendale, who placed 10th overall. Episcopal School of Dallas junior Charlotte Traylor finished in the top 10 in the 3A girls race.

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Business

LOCAL CREAMERY CREATES LASTING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Howdy Homemade on a mission to help those with developmental disabilities By Daniel Lalley

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s anyone in the working world knows, landing that first job can be one of the highest hurdles on the path to a successful career. When you factor in immutable obstacles such as intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), the endeavor seems so much more daunting.

“We all have strengths and weaknesses, and we’re really trying to find out how to tap into an individual’s strengths.” Tom Landis In fact, a 2021 survey by National Core Indicators shows only 16% of working-age adults supported by state IDD agencies were employed in paid jobs within their communities. Howdy Homemade founder Tom Landis understands the

ABOVE: Tom Landis with his scoop shop employees. RIGHT: Howdy Homemade employees posing at the Katy, Texas, scoop shop opening. CHRIS DAHLANDER

challenges faced by so many in the modern workforce and continues finding ways to do something about them. With eight scoop shops and a presence in an array of grocery stores across the country, Howdy Homemade is quickly becoming one of the most recognizable names in the ice cream industry. In its mission to craft amazing ice cream served by amazing people, this company is providing employment opportunities for those

within the IDD community. And with a new entity, Howdy Homemade Charitable Foundation, the aim is to provide funding for even more job creation. “It’s really an exciting time in a lot of ways,” Landis said. “We feel like what we’ve done is create some interesting ways to foster inclusion and generate jobs. A lot of those jobs are what I would consider the most important ones. That first foot in the door.” Whether it’s in the franchise

shops, factories, on the retail side doing sampling, or even at the Texas State Fair, Howdy Homemade is not only providing a diverse range of employment opportunities, but it’s also providing a path for self-improvement, personal growth, and career development. “We all have strengths and weaknesses,” Landis said. “And

we’re really trying to find out how to tap into an individual’s strengths. It’s so fun to see our employees really grow in their positions and in what they’re able to do. A few weeks ago, we had a pitch with Publix and instead of doing it myself, we had one of our employees, ‘Boss Man’ Brandt, lead it. Within the first four minutes of his speaking, it was clear we won. These are the things that just make it all so incredible.” As the company and mission expand, Howdy Homemade has enlisted the expertise of influential restaurateurs including Bob Sambol, founder of Bob’s Steak & Chop House. “Being employed provides structure, confidence, and a sense of pride for individuals with special needs,” Sambol said. As for the future, Landis is sure of two things. “We’re going to continue to pioneer these opportunities,” he said. “And in the end, we’re going to make the world a place both for our employees and for the communities we go to work in every day.”

Bring The World Home With Explorer Box

St. Mark’s student’s travel-inspired business showcases international cities By Heather Aldridge People Newspapers

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people fantasized about traveling to escape their quarantine life. The same held true for Tarik Syed, then a 14-year-old boy with a dream of owning his own business. “I’ve always liked business, so I wanted to create something,” Syed said. “The thing that was on my mind was travel and learning about different places because it was … lockdown at the time.” He spent 2021 coming up with ideas and designing his company, then in early 2022, launched the Explorer Box, featuring goodies from cities around the world. “Going into 2022, it was difficult trying to find a way to sell and market myself effectively,” Syed said. “So far, that’s been my biggest challenge.” Syed received support from his family. His mother, Sanober Syed, gave him “pointers” on how to best approach his business. “I think it’s a really creative idea he came up with,” Sanober said. “His determination and persistence really impress me.” Tariq, now 16 years old, attends St. Mark’s School of Texas and is in debate, robotics, and Model UN, but still finds time

With his business, teen Tarik Syed aims to bring a glimpse of faraway places to his customers. COURTESY EXPLORER BOX

to put effort into his business and curating boxes that let people explore the world without leaving their house. “He goes to a very intensive school and is involved in a lot of different activities,” Sanober said. “He’s very disciplined.” The box itself holds products sourced from Alibaba if the elements are “semi-generic,” but “most of the time (Tariq tries) sourcing them from places in the actual country.” The most recent Explorer Box immerses the customer in Athens, Greece, through a toy catapult, which teaches children how

the ancient Greek invention works, The Jinx, a fun toy based on a Greek myth, and Papadopoulos Biscuits. Other boxes let kids explore London, Tokyo, Buenos Aires, Cairo, and Beijing. Syed wants to make the box “more educational for kids” and has a goal of making it a “two-year subscription” that will include boxes from around the world. “I’m really trying to include STEM and history lessons into the box,” Syed said. “So, I hope it’s all around (an) enrich(ing) activity for people and especially kids.”

AT A G L A N C E What: The Explorer Box is a fun travel activity kit designed to showcase a new city from around the world. Who: Children ages 5-11 Cost: $26.99-$34.99 per box, depending on subscription options Online: theexplorerbox.com

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Comings and Goings

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Another Broken Egg Cafe Preston Hollow Village The upscale breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot has opened its 12th Texas location. The Southern-inspired menu includes shrimp ‘n grits, chicken and waffles, a lobster and brie omelette, huevos rancheros, and a southern chicken sandwich.

La Madeleine Preston Center Pavilion The French-style cafe recently opened where Einstein Bros. Bagels used to be. The menu includes all-day breakfast, soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta, and entrees, and a French bakery display featuring fresh bread and French patisserie.

Galleria Dallas Multiple stores • Jewelry retailer Bachendorf ’s opened a new, larger location with an in-store Rolex boutique next to Gucci. • French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton opened an expanded boutique on level 1 at Center Court next to Macy’s. The newly renovated location offers men’s and women’s accessories, fragrances, jewelry, leather goods, ready-to-wear, shoes, travel accessories, and watches. • Candy store See’s Candies opened on level 1 next to Lucky Brand.

Loewe Highland Park Village The Spanish fashion house offering women’s ready-to-wear and accessories opened its first Texas store Nov. 17. The Sandy Pickle The Village The new concept, offering a blend of pickleball and sand volleyball, recently opened in The Village. It features six pickleball courts and six sand volleyball courts. An on-site food truck offers diner fare like burgers, hot dogs, and fried pickles.

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HOUSE OF THE MONTH

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“I knew we wanted to put a large-scale sculpture in that place.” Melissa Gerstle Melissa Gerstle’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House section is called “The Garden Arrival.” NEIL LANDINO

Gerstle Tackles a Second Kips Bay Project By Maria Lawson

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Melissa Gerstle, founder of Melissa Gerstle Design, is responsible for the enchanting outdoor entry of this year’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House. The area, known as “The Garden Arrival,” has three sections: a center garden, a shade garden, and the front porch. The repeat show house designer first did outdoor work on the 2020 house. For the centerpiece of the 2023 house’s center garden, Gerstle wanted a “wow factor, and I knew we wanted to put a large-scale sculpture in that place.” She chose as the centerpiece of the center garden a sculpture by Carolyn Salas and sourced by Lea Weingarten. It depicts a woman running from a chaotic place to find serenity. Seating and a 10-foot-tall hedge surround the sculpture to provide a space of peace for visitors. The shade garden provides a second gathering area enclosed by mass plantings and illuminated by lanterns of various sizes. It also leads to the terrace designed by Todd Events. “As part of the overall design, we really wanted to pay attention to the site itself, and that meant responding to the large-scale trees, which are really magnificent, on the lot,” Gerstle said. Gerstle pointed out the “striking plant palette” that contributed

to her work at the house. “We focused a lot on textures and forms and how the plants play off of each other as well as the dynamic of the sun and light situation there,” she said. Gerstle’s front porch design features plants along the foundation of the black-painted house’s brick facade. She focused on geometry and texture for the sculptural foreground against the house’s backdrop. Her design firm focuses on outdoor landscaping, with most of her clients in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. “I call it ‘effortless outdoor living,’ and our tagline is also ‘rooted in beauty,’” Gerstle said. “For us, that’s all about creating function and beauty outside, so spaces really work for the functions that we want.” The 20-plus-year Park Cities resident got into design 15 years ago after working in business marketing. “In my prior career, I was creating a lot of strategies and ideas and concepts,” she said. Instead, Gerstle wanted to create something physical and tackle projects she could see through to fruition. “That really drew me to landscape architecture,” she said. “I love to be challenged. I love to try new things and to expand on what we do.” AT A G L A N C E Melissa Gerstle Design melissagerstledesign.com 214-624-9865 melissa@gerstledesign.com

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‘SMALL SCHOOL WITH A LOT OF HEART’

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here’s a new private school in Preston Hollow. The Compass School of Texas opened its doors at the start of this school year, serving pre-K through second grade. “Our mission is to really engage the children deeply in the core curriculum and the explicit part of the education and then blend it together with (specials),” head of school Shelly Sender said. Some of the specials include farm-totable, yoga, music, and chess. Students also participate in daily Spanish coursework. The school also prioritizes learning through math, reading, and other subjects to create well-rounded students, founder and board chair Francis Harrison said. “To be able to allow children to continue to grow, you have to lay a very strong foundation,” Harrison said, describing the relationship between core curriculum and specials. The school currently has 43 students enrolled and plans to add one grade level yearly until it reaches eighth grade. The Compass School uses a methodology known as Reggio Emilia that focuses on a trifecta of the child, parent, and environment. Partnerships with parents include bringing them in for lunch duty, recess, guest lectures, and outside-of-school events. Teachers also focus on allowing students to feel respected and have their voices heard. “We really want them to be strong leaders, and we do a lot of character building,” Sender said. “(The school environment) takes into consideration the child and what brings concepts to life to them.” Harrison wanted to start The Compass School, along with her sister Caroline Loehr and longtime friend Frances Mitchell, after identifying that there weren’t enough seats in Dallas private schools to meet the community’s needs. “(We) felt the call to help open more

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The Compass School, which opened this year with 43 students enrolled, plans to add one grade level yearly until it reaches eighth grade. COURTESY THE COMPASS SCHOOL

school options and then also really wanted to see a school that partnered with the parents the way that we’re doing, and then having a daily Spanish class was important to me,” Harrison said. To Sender, the school brings rigor and explicit education while still providing students with a comforting and soothing environment. Harrison’s goals for the school’s first year are for the students to progress and meet academic milestones and for parents to be

pleased with their school choice. “And their children are blossoming and thriving,” Sender added. “We don’t want children just to progress; we want them to thrive with their progress, and that’s truly what children are doing.” The Compass School leaders hope students learn healthy habits at school from a young age, whether it’s through mindfulness, food choices, work-life balance, or other measures.

“The intentionality behind everything and it being very holistic, we want our children to be proficient readers and to love reading and love learning,” Mitchell said. As a first-year school, Harrison emphasizes the intention and thought put into operations because there isn’t a 100+ year track record like other schools. “We’re starting fresh,” she said. “We’re outlining some of the traditions that we’d like to see carry on throughout the years.”

Throughout my career, I have witnessed many families seeking guidance about lack of focus, hyperactivity, and impulsivity in their children. These behaviors can be relatD R . JA M E S ed to age or NORCROSS maturity but can also be linked to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, more commonly known as ADHD. Often, children showing signs of ADHD will experience difficulty paying attention, staying on task, and keeping themselves organized. ADHD may even impact a child’s social interaction and cause them to struggle in school or social situations. A common misconception we hear is that ADHD results from a lack of discipline.

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a psychologist may be recommended. After an ADHD diagnosis, families should work with their healthcare providers to become educated about the condition and find reputable resources to support the child’s ongoing care. We work with families to develop individualized and comprehensive treatment plans. Sometimes, medication management will be recommended after discussing benefits and any concerns. Counseling services or behavioral management may be suggested. At home, predictability and structure are important. Consistent routines and healthy sleep schedules can help mitigate symptoms; limiting screen exposure, prioritizing time outdoors, and staying active are also great strategies. Children with ADHD may find educational environments

particularly challenging due to the overstimulation. Under the ADA, schools are required to help accommodate children with ADHD, and families can advocate for their children by working with schools to make necessary accommodations. Classroom accommodations are typically split into two categories: behavioral classroom management and organization training, and can utilize tools such as color-coded notebooks, fidget devices, checklists, reward systems, and timers. Supporting a child with ADHD looks unique in every case, and I want to assure families, caregivers, and children with ADHD that it is not a roadblock to success, just a different path. Dr. James Norcross is a pediatric psychologist and division director at Children’s Health and a professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

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Districts Implement Law Meant to Improve Dyslexia Services

Beckley Wilson Act namesake student left public schools to attend Shelton By Rachel Snyder

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School districts across Texas are working toward implementing a new law championed by local families with children struggling with dyslexia. The Beckley Wilson Act includes new requirements for dyslexia evaluation, identification, and instruction. For students suspected of having dyslexia, schools must share a form developed by the Texas Education Agency explaining rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that may be additional to those under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, including an individualized education program (IEP) under special education services. “We’ve already started transitioning students through a testing process, and we’ll continue to do that throughout the year,” said Highland Park ISD deputy superintendent Dr. Shorr Heathcote. “Any new students who are being referred to be tested for special education or specifically for dyslexia are being tested under this new law, and an IEP is being created for them if specially-designed instruction is appropriate for them.” Local advocacy for the law started years ago. Elizabeth Wilson, whose daughter Beckley started school in Highland Park before moving to the Shelton School for more specialized dyslexia services, and Rebecca Holmes founded a group for families of dyslexic students in 2018. Beckley was involved in meeting with state representatives and senators to advocate for the law and share her story. In 2019, the group joined Decoding Dyslexia and became Decoding Dyslexia Park Cities, then in 2020, researched and created a document. “The document highlighted the way Texas historically served dyslexia, and what we

LEFT, FROM LEFT: Rebecca Holmes, Carolyn Chapman, Ashlie Seabolt, and Brook Thompson in the spring of 2021. ABOVE: Beckley Wilson. COURTESY DECODING DYSLEXIA PARK CITIES

I M P L E M E N TAT I O N T I M E L I N E State leaders anticipate that committees will begin to review students’ continued needs for dyslexia instruction as soon as possible but no later than the end of the 2024-2025 school year.

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learned from its creation was this was not just a Highland Park problem; it was a statewide problem,” Wilson said. Encouraged by state Rep. Morgan Meyer, Decoding Dyslexia Park Cities wrote a bill with the help of state representatives, senators, and other dyslexia groups and advocates. The 2021 bill passed unanimously through the House but lingered for study in the Senate before returning and winning approval this year. “I really hope schools will implement the bill in a way that matches the intent of

the law — to ensure students with dyslexia have access to all of their educational rights so that they can succeed in school and beyond,” Wilson said. “Students and their families will benefit from access to the increased support it provides.” Rebecca Holmes, another advocate with Decoding Dyslexia Park Cities, said she’s hopeful the law will make a difference. “The district’s new leadership team has committed to implementing the bill in a way that meets not just the letter of the law

but the spirit of the law,” Holmes said. Ashlie Seabolt is also on Decoding Dyslexia Park Cities’ leadership team and has a child with dyslexia. “Our whole hope was that our kids would be treated like every other kid in the U.S. and have the opportunity for those services,” Seabolt said. “The group as a whole is just really supportive, and it’s nice to know that there’s somebody walking that same road that you and your family have walked.”

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Hillcrest Student Embraces Entrepreneurship and Advocacy

Zachary Moskowitz stands for innovation and Israel and against antisemitism By Amelia Taylor

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Zachary Moskowitz, a budding entrepreneur, has seen his role as an intern with Israel supporting and antisemitism fighting StandWithUs (SWU) take on added meaning since Oct. 7.

“A large amount of antisemitism is spoken out of pure ignorance. Educate yourself and then others.” Zachary Moskowitz Zachary Moskowitz presents his software ideas to a panel of judges and investors in New York. COURTESY PHOTO

“When the attacks first began, I was in shock,” the Hillcrest High School junior said. “I wasn’t expecting to wake up and see that news. I was worried about my family in Israel and my family here in Dallas. A sense of uncertainty and thoughts about me and my family’s safety came over me.” SWU’s goals include countering antisemitism, educating the public,

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empowering others to educate their communities, and facilitating informed conversations about Israel’s history, policies, and human aid. “I’ve followed StandWithUs on Instagram for a few years and one day saw an ad about becoming one of their Kenneth Leventhal High School Interns,” Moskowitz said. “I thought it was an amazing opportunity, so I applied and got accepted.”

The two-semester StandWithUs Kenneth Leventhal High School Internship program selects and trains over 190 student interns from high schools throughout the United States and Canada to identify the spread of misinformation about Israel and antisemitism on campus. “I faced much antisemitism growing up,” said Moskowitz, who urges others to make sure what

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they are listening to and reading is valid information. “A large amount of antisemitism is spoken out of pure ignorance,” he said. “Educate yourself and then others. Share StandWithUs content on social media. Comment positively about supporting Israel. Attend pro-Israel rallies. Donate to organizations that support Israel and are helping Israeli civilians and

soldiers on the ground.” Before the Hamas attacks that set off the recent round of fighting in Gaza, Moskowitz traveled to New York to compete in the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship’s (NFTE) Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge in New York City. Moskowitz said he entered “to learn more about what it means to be an entrepreneur and grow lifelong skills that will help me succeed.” Of 534 students who entered the NFTE competition nationwide, 25 were chosen to present their business ideas via Zoom, with five of those selected to go to New York. Moskowitz, who took Hillcrest’s entrepreneurship class as a sophomore, plans to use $1,300 secured as a semifinalist and $500 in seed funding from a Dallas event to do more research and fine-tune his idea for a form filing software for doctors and schools. He advises other aspiring young interns: “Don’t sit there and try to think of businesses that need to be started. Wait for something that you notice in your daily life that you want to solve, then take that and craft your idea.”

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Dozens of Area Students Qualify as 2024 National Merit Semifinalists

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People Newspapers here recognizes the many 2024 National Merit Semifinalists from the schools we cover for achieving a status earned by fewer than 1% of high school seniors nationwide. The students entered the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program as juniors by taking the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). The nationwide pool of semifinalists includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. The program honors individual students who show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies. The nonprofit National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) named more than 16,000 semifinalists nationwide. Its leaders expect 95% of those to become finalists and about half of the finalists to win National Merit Scholarships. Students will learn in early 2024 whether they are finalists, but the NMSC typically doesn’t announce their names to the media. Some 7,140 National Merit Scholarships – $28 million worth – will be offered in the spring. To become a finalist, the semifinalist and a high school official must submit a detailed scholarship application with information about the student’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received.

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Kennedy Assassination: SMU Libraries Contain Rarely Seen Documents, Photographs Sixty years ago, nearly 800 people from all over the world sent “Dear Dallas” letters or telegrams after President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. The letters, expressing condolences or disgust with the city where it happened, can be found in SMU’s DeGolyer Library in the papers of then-Dallas Mayor Earl Cabell. Spoiler alert: More of the letters expressed sympathy than hate. The messages are among SMU’s many rarely-seen historical materials about the tragedy. Library archives include copies of Methodist, Baptist, and Jewish sermons preached to overflowing congregations in the days following the assassination. While city leaders proclaimed Dallas’ innocence, local clerical leaders addressed their congregations, calling for self-examination and change. Andy Hanson, a Dallas Times Herald photographer from 1960 to 1990, gave his 700-photo collection to DeGolyer Library. Behind the Scenes: Covering the JFK Assassination, a new book by emeritus SMU communications professor Darwin Payne, came out in October. Payne sprinted from his Dallas Times Herald desk to Dealey Plaza when shots were fired and later interviewed eyewitness Abraham Zapruder, who captured the moment Kennedy was shot on film, and rode the elevator with detectives to the sniper’s nest in the School Book Depository Building.

President John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy arrive in Fort Worth on Nov. 21, 1963. A crowd engulfs the Kennedys during their Texas visit. Marina Oswald, her daughter in her arms, leaves the Dallas Municipal Building after visiting her husband. ANDY HANSON

Too shy for my test A recent study from SMU psychologists Sarah Kucker and Liesl Melnick suggests shyness can influence a child’s performance in language assessments, depending on the level of social interaction required to complete the test. Their research was published in the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, and

involved 122 children of varying temperaments, ages 17 to 42 months. “When children are given assessments to evaluate their language abilities, clinicians and teachers should take into account the child’s shyness level, perhaps using tasks that are less burdensome for them, such as pointing tasks instead of verbal ones,” Kucker said.

Fiji findings A new study from SMU fire scientist Christopher Roos, SMU environmental archaeologist and professor of anthropology, published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution shows that climate is an undervalued part of the conditions that make Pacific Islands more susceptible to wildfires. Roos traveled with his team to the Sigatoka River valley in southwestern Fiji in 2013, where they collected charcoal and stable carbon isotopes from deep soil cores to understand historical patterns of fire activity in the area. “Droughts triggered by El Niño events appear to have played a role in intensifying the grass-fire cycle and contributing to deforestation in the past,” Roos said. “And looking forward, climate models indicate that the Pacific Islands could experience conditions similar to El Niño events more frequently due to ongoing climate change.” Spanish art and culture With a mission to expand significantly cultural research and educational programs, the Custard Institute for Spanish Art and Culture at the Meadows Museum, SMU, was dedicated on Oct. 4 with the two-day Context Matters: The Materiality of Objects in the Museum symposium. – Compiled by Heather Aldridge and William Taylor

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nce we put Thanksgiving behind us, it’s time to get serious about decking the halls. Here are some expert decorating tips to help you perfect your home’s signature holiday look for MARGARET C H A M B E R S Christmas. To start with, choose ornaments that complement the rest of the room’s colors. Varying the ornaments in three basic sizes will also create interest. When mixed with matte finish ornaments, metallic ornaments scatter light and add a luxurious touch. Garland creates a focal point across mantels, stairway banisters, and over doorways. Embellish your greenery with ribbons, flowers, faux berries, and hanging ornaments. When decorating your mantel, combine your all-season accessories (such as candles and porcelain) with seasonal accessories (like pinecones, vintage ornaments, tree toppers, and cedar greens) to fashion a holiday look that is all your own. Regardless of which accessories you choose, vary the height of the objects to create a sense of visual rhythm.

“Not all Christmas decorating needs to be red and green.” A welcoming wreath is a must for holiday decorating. Try mixing different kinds of greenery in the same wreath for a tone-ontone look. Of course, no holiday home would be complete without a gorgeous table setting either. An elegantly set table shows your guests that you appreciate them and want to celebrate with them in style. When choosing your table decorations, be careful not to pick tall accessories that could block conversation between guests. If your dining ware is colorful, you will want to make sure your centerpiece complements those colors. Not all Christmas decorating needs to be red and green. Here at Chambers Interiors, we’re big fans of decorating with jewel tones, metallics, and rich colors like deep purple and blue, too. While boxwood garlands, wooden candle

holders, cedar branches and woodland creature figurines would give your home a cozy, rustic holiday feel, decorations in aqua, silver, and white, mercury glass, and metallic reindeer figures lend a contemporary look instead. The holidays are a special time to spend with loved ones, and our homes hold the magic of the holiday season. Consider hiring an interior designer to create your signature holiday look. An expertly styled tasteful seasonal display with new and treasured holiday décor will impress your guests and give you more time to soak in the joy of the holidays. 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.

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shredded paper in the bottom of each sac and a red bow are all that’s needed. When creating a more lavish gift, I present the cookies in a Christmas mug or vase. A large glass container is ideal for buffets, so the entire length of the candy cane cookies is visible. For holiday cookie exchanges, dessert buffets, treats for delivery drivers, and gifts for loved ones, Candy Cane Cookies are a whimsical treat that appeals to the child in all of us.

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Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line cookie sheets with parchment paper. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter, and confectioners’ sugar until light. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract and beat until well blended. In a medium bowl, stir together flour and salt. Gradually stir flour mixture into the creamed mixture to form a soft dough. Divide the dough in half and transfer one half to a separate bowl. Add red gel food coloring to the remaining dough and beat until the color is thoroughly combined. Lightly dust the counter with flour. Using your hands, roll a scant tablespoon of white dough into a rope 5 inches in length. Do the same with a scant tablespoon of red dough. Place the two ropes side by side, press together gently, and twist the ropes to form a spiral. Transfer the spiral to the cookie sheet and curve the top to form the hook of a candy cane. Continue with remaining dough. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water together to form an egg wash, and gently brush it over the cookies. Sprinkle with sparkling sugar and bake 12 to 13 minutes until the cookies are firm. Remove them from the oven and cool completely on the cookie sheets before transferring them to a wire rack. Yield: 22 cookies

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Organizers are working to bring “Masterpieces in the Making” to the Crystal Charity Ball’s 71st gala. Since 1953, the Crystal Charity Ball has distributed more than $180 million to children’s charities in Dallas County. T h i s y e a r, ball organizers have committed to raising nearly $6.7 million for seven beneficiaries, chair Angie Kadesky said. This year’s beneficiaries are After-School All-Stars, Buckner Children and Family Services, Fair Park First, Family Gateway, Metrocare Services, the Salvation Army of North Texas, and YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. Kadesky previously chaired the Callier Cares, Girl Scouts of North Texas, and Equest Luncheons. She’s served as Equest Women’s Auxiliary president and on the Junior League of Dallas Board.

Her past Crystal Charity Ball positions have included chairing the underwriting, silent auction, and reservations committee during her 13 years as a member. As chair this year, Kadesky said she hoped to tie in the mission of Crystal Charity with the ball itself with the theme choice – Masterpieces in the Making. “Many times we have a destination … but I really wanted to focus on the mission, which is trying to help children have better lives,” she said. “It just came to my mind that … the children that we help to benefit are our masterpieces, and any time you look at a masterpiece throughout history, you have patrons that help support the artist, you have the artist themselves; so the patrons would be our donors, the beneficiary agencies would be the artists, and the volunteers and the various people that help put the event together would be the tools of the artist,

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Beneficiaries After-School All-Stars The Commitment: $596,565 The comprehensive after-school program works to provide equitable after-school education and enrichment opportunities for economically disadvantaged students across Dallas County. Crystal Charity Ball funds will launch and sustain both a comprehensive after-school program and a summer program at Alex W. Spence Middle School for three years. Buckner Children and Family Services The Commitment: $995,663 The faith-based nonprofit founded in 1879 serves vulnerable children, families, and seniors. Crystal Charity Ball funds will be used over two years for program and capital to strengthen and expand its children/adolescent programming at three Family Hope Centers’ after-school and summer programs. Additionally, these funds will launch a college and career readiness program at the three Family Hope Centers. Fair Park First The Commitment: $1,000,000 The nonprofit focused on revitalizing Fair Park, the 135-year-old, 277-acre historic park in southern Dallas. Fair Park First seeks to create a new and improved green space curated by the community and guided by the approved

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How to Hanukkah: Latkes, Jelly Doughnuts, Brisket, Challah Bread

December is “the” holiday month when we are collectively allowed to indulge a bit more in food and beverage associated with holidays. It’s a time to gather around food, the universal connector. This year, HaK E R ST E N R ET TI G nukkah starts at sunset on Dec. 7 and concludes on Dec. 15, a week when non-Jews are still shopping, planning, and, often oblivious to the celebrations taking place in our neighbors’ homes. I chatted with Preston Hollow resident Tina Wasserman, a cookbook author and expert on Jewish cooking and food history and she shared fascinating histories of some traditional Hannukah foods, how to make them, and where to buy them in Dallas. First, a brief history. Also known as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah celebrates the power of a small light to overcome darkness. In 164 B.C., Judah the Maccabee led the fight to reclaim the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem which then had to be rededicated. Though the Temple was restored, there was only one vial – one day’s worth – of oil to illuminate the candelabra. Miraculously, the oil provided light for eight days and Hanukkah has been celebrated since. Traditional foods include latkes, jelly doughnuts, brisket, and challah bread. Christmas gets fruitcake, Hanukkah gets jelly doughnuts. Hanukkah for the win. Fried food takes a leading role in these

with sweet syrup, is ancient. The modern history of Hanukkah jelly doughnuts is fascinating and essentially came about as a jobs and economic program. In the late 1920s, the Jewish labor organization wanted to create work opportunities, so it promoted jelly doughnuts which created jobs for farmers, millers, builders, bakers, and transportation operators. Everyone wins.

“Christmas gets fruitcake, Hanukkah gets jelly doughnuts. Hanukkah for the win.”

Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, starts at sunset on Dec. 7 and concludes on Dec. 15. Dallas is a doughnut city. Try strawberry jelly-filled ones from The Salty Donut. RACHEL PINN

celebrations, perhaps the most ubiquitous being latkes, which are not your average hash brown. They’re made with matzo and egg to bind them, keeping them crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Wasserman makes her own and picks up bundles of Bubba’s fried chicken for her meals. You can buy latkes at Central Market, Sadelle’s, and Beverley’s. There’s no hard and fast rule about how your Hanukkah brisket is prepared, but

traditionally, it’s oven baked and served with gravy, rather than smoked the Texas way. Tina’s cooking tidbit is to buy a fatty brisket, combine a packet of onion soup mix with apricot preserves such as Bon Maman, made with sugar not high-fructose corn syrup, and bake low and slow. Let’s get to the jelly doughnuts, known as “sufganiyot,” which is first written about in the 12th century but its predecessor, fried dough

Local foodie and content creator, Rachel Pinn, gets her doughnuts at Jaram’s or The Salty Donut, which has specific Hanukkah doughnuts. You can also get your jelly doughnut fix at The Market, Rings, Mustang Donuts, and Crave Donuts. To me, a good doughnut is manna, and Dallas has some great doughnuts. Breaking bread with people of a different tradition than your own fosters community. It won’t solve the world’s problems but sometimes, sharing traditions and kindness can be a small light that can overcome darkness. Kersten Rettig, a freelance writer with leadership experience in the food and travel industries, lives in the Park Cities, where she is known as “the restaurant sherpa” for her recommendations. Follow her on Instagram @KerstenEats.

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adjacent nursing station, tranquil common areas, group counseling spaces for medication-assisted treatment, and state-of-theart medical facilities for providers. The Doswell Medical Center housed there will provide essential services to women and children seeking care. The project is coming in Phase I of the $86 million “Recovery Rising” campaign, which reimagines Nexus’ 11-acre campus with a design focused on a calm, effective, and efficient space for care. Future phases of the campaign will focus on living and treatment spaces. The campaign aims to double capacity, increase operational reserves, address annual needs, and build staff. Campaign co-chairs Kristy and Raymond Faus said, “The Recovery Rising campaign will achieve Nexus’ goal of providing a safe, dignified, and sustainable campus.” – Staff report

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FRANCIS AGNESS FOSTER ROBERTSON 05/14/1917– 10/16/2023

ormer People Newspapers Society Editor Francis Agness Foster Robertson passed away at the age of 106 on October 16, 2023. From 1987 until 2002, Agness and her late husband Tom covered a flurry of social and philanthropic events for Park Cities People. The unassuming pair were sought-after guests from morning to midnight for Dallas’ most elite parties and events. As beloved staff members, they frequented the People Newspaper offices for Agness to turn in her weekly column, for Tom to develop his own film from the most recent events, and to attend the weekly staff meeting to discuss the newspaper’s latest edition and what was next on the society calendar. A typical day might begin with a breakfast at Brook Hollow Golf Club, by midday they would be off to a seated luncheon for the Crystal Charity Ball at Neiman-Marcus downtown, then pop into a cocktail party in a private home in the Park

Cities or Preston Hollow for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League or the Dallas Opera. Book signings, Academy Award watching parties, happenings at SMU, and the presentation of Idlewild Debutantes made their way onto the pages of People Newspapers because of Agness and Tom. Francis Agness Foster was born on May 14, 1917 in Canton, Texas, to Velma Bolin and Tate Ross Foster. Thomas Pasche Robertson, a recent graduate of The University of Texas, was working in the computer section of the Federal Land Bank in Houston when he spied the petite blonde in the secretarial pool. They married in Shreveport, Louisiana, on March 24, 1941, and celebrated 65 years of marriage before he passed away in 2006. Their son, Ross, was born in 1941, and their daughter, Heather, in 1945. Tom worked briefly for Lockheed Aircraft in Oklahoma City during World War II. The couple moved to Dallas in 1946 when Tom signed on to work with a new airline–Braniff International Airways. Preston Hollow was mostly cornfields

when Tom bought a lot in the Royalton edition in 1948, and four years later, they built a home there to his specifications. During those years, Tom spent much of his life in Washington, D.C., working on winning routes to Hawaii and London, while Agness cared for their children in Dallas. This wife and homemaker enjoyed playing bridge, participating in garden club, and spending time with her circle of beloved friends. She was a voracious reader and an avid theatre and movie-goer. “When Tom retired as VP of Braniff Int’l. in 1980,” Agness wrote in her first column for the May 14, 1987 edition of Park Cities People, “I envisioned a life of leisure – a stroll up the street to the shopping village theatre, visits with neighbors, more time for grandkids, etc., etc. But almost immediately, Tom started on his second career, as a photographer. Then later Reid Slaughter came to us and asked Tom to join Park Cities People. With the heavy load of assignments and the area going bonkers with new ‘annual’ balls and galas blossoming almost monthly, something had to give – I gave up cooking!” “Our 35 years with Braniff gave us many trips, short and long – a one-day up and back to New York to see a new play, a long weekend in London to cram in as many plays as humanly possible; all that has gone by the wayside, with our busy schedule!” Founding publisher Reid Slaughter asked Agness to join Tom in May of 1987 as an interim society editor but soon offered her the job permanently. “They really were so charming,” Slaughter told Holly Mullen for an article in the Dallas Observer in October 1996. “Our goal

was to get every man, woman, and child in the Park Cities in a picture in our paper at least once a year. I think with Tom and Agness, we came close.” As her eyesight began to decline in 2001, Agness used her column to promote a gala for the ophthalmology department of UT Southwestern to fund research. When she set down her pen and Tom hung up his camera in June of 2002, Park Cities People hosted a send-off party with over 200 guests in attendance. The newspaper celebrated Agness on her 97th Birthday in 2014. For her 100th Birthday, it was clear Agness was still an adored member of society as former coworkers and big names gathered to honor her. Agness is preceded in death by her daughter, Heather Kinnowr, and her husband, Tom. She is survived by her son Ross and his wife, Sara; four grandchildren - Daniel Robertson and his wife, Katie; April Moss, Robb Moss and his wife, Aleksandra; and Rebecca Hobson and her husband, Clay; and five great-grandchildren - Evie and Allie Robertson, Konrad and Sebastian Moss, and Zoë Hobson. The family would like to sincerely thank Manchester Home Care and Precise Hospice for the exceptional care provided during her last years. A memorial service was held on November 11, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Sparkman Hillcrest Chapel on Northwest Highway in Dallas. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to a charity of choice. “For over 20 years if she and her late husband, the photographer Tom Robertson, didn’t show up at your party, for all intents and purposes it didn’t happen,” Elizabeth Ygartua wrote in 2014. “Thank you, Agness, for all your wonderful years of bringing parties to life for our readers.”

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BRYAN DUNAGAN 1979-2023

ryan Dunagan, the beloved senior pastor of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, died unexpectedly in the early morning

hours of Thursday, Oct. 26, of natural causes in his sleep at home. Dunagan, 44, is survived by his cherished wife, Ali, and his three children, Annie, Wheeler, and Collier Jane. “This news has left us shaken to our core, and we are struggling to come to terms with this profound loss,” said Jay Lee, the church’s executive pastor. “The grief we are feeling over Bryan’s sudden passing is impossible to describe, both personally and for our church. Bryan is loved deeply here, and his care for this congregation, our neighbors, the world, and for sharing the gospel will be deeply missed.” “When we don’t know what to do, we are taught to turn to

God and pray,” Lee continued, “We are lifting up the Dunagan family, our congregation, our church plants, our staff, and our entire community inside and outside of our church walls. Please pray for wisdom for our church and our leaders as we grieve and navigate our next steps.” Dunagan’s impact on Highland Park Presbyterian Church during his tenure was significant. After being installed as senior pastor in July of 2014, Dunagan faithfully navigated a long-established congregation through a denominational change; shepherded a successful capital campaign to update the church campus; overcame the

challenges of ministry during COVID-19; and led the church to record growth and impact. Dunagan was a gifted communicator and a humble servant leader, leaving a legacy of sharing the love of Christ throughout his life and ministry. His passion was transforming lives and pointing people of all generations to find and follow Jesus. His focus on spreading the gospel, discipleship, prayer, and planting community churches (Peak Street Church, Grace Church Lake Highlands, and Good Shepherd Oak Cliff ) has impacted thousands of lives today and will impact tens of thousands more for generations to come. Dunagan, a native Texan,

served as the teaching pastor at Peachtree Presbyterian Church, a 7,000-member church in Atlanta, for nine years before joining Highland Park Presbyterian. He also served at Presbyterian congregations in California, Washington, and Houston. He had a bachelor’s degree in political science from Stanford University, a Master of Divinity f rom Regent College, and a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, Nov. 1, in the sanctuar y at Highland Park Presbyterian Church. Visit hppres.org/bryan for information on how to show support for the Dunagan family.

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Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents lead in the sale of homes in the HPISD, according to MLS.

actress and celebrity chef D’Andra Simmons. This stylish winner of the American Institute of Architects award features high ceilings and a 700-bottle, temperature-controlled wine storage room.

Highland Park Independent School District is ranked year

Find a home in Preston Hollow with the help of an Allie Beth Allman & Associates agent. After strong summer, Preston Hollow offers beautiful homes for sale. Homes sales in Preston Hollow have remained strong this summer, with an average sales price of $2,69,675,

Invest in a lake home and get ready to make memories and leave a legacy for your family.

Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents continue to lead in the sale

after year as one of the best in Texas, which helps keep the

of the Park Cities, according to Multiple Listing Service Statistics.

EBBY HALLIDAY

Estate and Williams Trew brands, outpaced the nearest competitor

Ebby Halliday Named No. 1

on the just-released list by approximately $1 billion. It outpaced No. 3 by more than $2 billion.

Thoughts of splashing in the water are usually more

“I couldn’t be prouder that our amazing agents and employees

front-of-mind in early summer than in autumn. However,

have achieved this ranking,” said Carolyn Rosson, President and

now is the perfect time to buy a luxurious lake home.

Chief Executive Officer of the Ebby Halliday Companies. “This

Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents love to help

milestone is a testament to their commitment and hard work. Day

If you would want to live in this prestigious neighborhood,

people find the right legacy lake property that will be

in and day out, they deliver an exceptional real estate experience to

the experts at Allie Beth Allman & Associates specialize in

central to their family for years to come. Here are some

home buyers and sellers.”

buying and selling Preston Hollow homes.

Cedar Creek Lake offerings available now.

according to the Multiple Listing Service.

The home at 5530 Falls Road has a grand, two-story

Nestled in the exclusive Long Cove community,

entry with a floating spiral staircase. Your guests will

12092 Lighthouse Lane E is a new build with tons to

be impressed with the living and dining room that lead

offer. Besides its generous five bedrooms and lakefront

seamlessly into the kitchen.

location, the home stands out for its Cape Cod-style

The four-bedroom home at 6827 Mimosa Lane, built in

exterior and elegant, contemporary interiors.

1998, has been totally updated. It has renovated baths,

Modern farmhouse enthusiasts, take note of 13920

hardwood flooring and countertops. The first level holds

Waterside Drive. Also set in Long Cove, with access to

the primary suite, a home office and a guest bedroom.

all the exclusive community has to offer, from pickleball

Looking for a contemporary-style, one-level home that

to golf.

Adds Rosson, “While we are celebrating this moment, we are not resting on our

Carolyn Rosson

laurels. We don’t take this ranking, or any other, for granted, and we never will. It’s our pleasure and privilege to help thousands of

The Ebby Halliday Companies are North Texas’ largest residential

families and individuals every year have a positively memorable real

real estate company by sales volume, according to the Dallas

estate experience. And whether we sit atop this list next year or not,

Business Journal. With $9.17 billion in sales in 2022, the brokerage,

we’ll never stop striving to be the best for you.”

which includes the Ebby Halliday Realtors, Dave Perry-Miller Real

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4300 Fairfax Ave, 5 Bed, 8 Bath, 6,536 SqFt, listed for $6,350,000 by Kyle Crews and Allie Beth Allman.

features sleek walls and an impressive use of color? The

A nearly 30-acre, gated estate offers all the privacy

four-bedroom home at 6237 Del Norte Lane was built in

and perks one could want. Multiple residences at 15788

Village! Private corner lot with outdoor entertaining areas. Light-filled

1950 but feels like new with an open floor plan.

Barron Road can comfortably sleep 40 people and enough

grand foyer and hand-scraped hardwoods throughout.High beamed

land to host grand parties with 1,000 guests.

ceilings, Alderwood cabinetry and abundant storage. Spacious

The three-bedroom home at 6414 Waggoner Drive is

Pristine Mediterranean residence steps away from Highland Park

a Preston Hollow classic. Built by the renowned Oscar

On an oversized waterfront site in The Enclave, an

primary suite downstairs with separate his and hers bathrooms.

Ponder, the home is designed for privacy. Inside a

exciting new build is in progress. Be the first to call 213

Two staircases and elevator provide access to three bedrooms and

columned entry is a floor plan that is ideal for entertaining.

Ellen Drive home. This bright contemporary sits on a quiet

office upstairs as well as guest suite with kitchenette. Casual old-

In your private backyard, is a pool with a waterfall.

canal, and it will have something for everyone.

world elegance!

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