Crime

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COURTESY OFFICE OF MAYOR ERIC JOHNSON

MARIA LAWSON

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COURTESY THE HOCKADAY SCHOOL The “micro-amusement” park’s second U.S. location opened Nov. 18, featuring immersive entertainment, virtual reality, fast-casual dining, and a full bar.

2. NEWS: French Trade Office Opens in Dallas International District

“This is a historic step for our city that will help us build new relationships and strengthen long-standing ties with an important ally and trading partner,” Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said.

3. SCHOOLS: Hockaday Announces New Head of School

Dr. Laura Leathers, the school’s interim head of school since July, will become the next Eugene McDermott Head of School, effective Jan. 1, 2023.

Crime Reports Nov. 7 - Dec. 4

Nov. 7

Before 12:15 p.m., a shoplifter stole from a retail store in NorthPark Center and received a criminal trespass warning.

Nov. 8

A burglar entered a man’s garage and stole from it before 8:36 a.m. in the 5200 block of Farquhar Lane.

A not-so-sneaky scammer attempted to cash a fraudulent check using someone else’s identification at the Wells Fargo in Preston Center before 3:29 p.m.

Nov. 9

A freeloader concealed items on their person and made no attempt to pay before 10:40 a.m. at a retail store in NorthPark Center. The shoplifter received a criminal trespass warning.

A miscellaneous cyberspace crime was committed against a man in the 7100 block of Mimosa Lane at an undisclosed time.

Nov. 10

An aggressor pointed a handgun at a man in the 8100 block of Dallas North Tollway before 2:22 a.m.

Before 8:17 a.m., an unknown burglar entered a woman’s car and stole her property in the 4200 block of Merrell Road.

Nov. 11

Stolen before 11:10 p.m.: a man’s catalytic converter from his car in the parking lot of Elan at Bluffview.

Nov. 12

Stolen before 12:57 p.m. by two men: a man’s plumbing tool from his vehicle in the 6800 block of Deloache Avenue.

Before 1:01 p.m., an unknown burglar broke into a man’s vehicle and damaged the ignition and steering column in the parking lot of Bluffs at Midway Hollow.

Nov. 13

Before 11:01 a.m., an unknown vandal damaged a woman’s car window and stole her property in the parking lot of the Pavilion on Lovers Lane.

An unknown driver collided with a woman’s car and fled the scene without providing driver’s license and insurance information before 5:50 p.m. in the 5900 block of Sherry Lane.

Nov. 14

A persistent shopper returned to Preston Forest before 8:42 a.m., despite having a criminal trespass issued.

A burglar forced entry into a storage shed before 9:50 a.m. in the 5500 block of West Purdue Avenue.

Nov. 16

Thieves stole building material from a construction site in the 4900 block of Northaven Road before 10 a.m.

Nov. 17

A NorthPark Center-goer used a woman’s identity and credit card without her consent before 3:44 p.m.

Nov. 18

A vehicle stolen out of town was recovered in the 7100 block of Brookshire Circle before 5:54 p.m.

A drunk driver evaded a traffic stop before 9:32 p.m. in the

4700 block of Lyndon B. Johnson

Freeway.

Nov. 19

Before 10:50 p.m. at Preston Oaks, someone flashed a gun at a man, putting him in fear of severe bodily injury.

Someone committed fraud at Drake’s in the 5000 block of West Lovers Lane before 11:40 p.m.

Nov. 21

A fraudster gained access to a man’s account without consent before 3:25 p.m. in the 6500 block of Forestshire Drive.

Burglarized before 9:51 p.m.: a man’s home in the 4900 block of Brookview Drive.

Nov. 22

Before 7:43 a.m., a “suspicious person” was reported inside of the garage electric room of a building in the 6700 block of Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway.

A thief entered a building at the intersection of Forest Lane and the Dallas North Tollway and took property before 10:23 a.m.

Nov. 23

Before 10:39 a.m., a dishonest beggar called a man in the 4300 block of Glenleigh Drive asking for money to bail a child out of jail.

A robber tried to use force to steal a man’s property before 11:44 a.m. at Bank of America at the Market at Preston Forest.

Nov. 24

An unknown male entered a man’s backyard before 3:31 a.m. in the 11000 block of Edgemere Road.

Nov. 25

A woman’s car was stolen from the NorthPark Center parking lot before 9:37 p.m.

Nov. 26

An unwelcome guest entered a man’s gate, took clothing, and then fled the scene at an unlisted time in the 6600 block of Willow Lane.

of theMONTH:

SWIPED SUNGLASSES

An employee stole sunglasses from a NorthPark Center retail store before 2:25 p.m. Nov. 21. Was the employee discount not enough?

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Nov. 27

Before 5:39 p.m. at NorthPark Center, a reckless visitor hit a man in the head with a cooking pan.

Property stolen out of Grapevine was recovered before 8:32 p.m. in the parking lot of Elan at Bluffview Apartments.

Nov. 28

In the 10700 block of Brookport Place before 7:24 a.m., two dogs were fighting, so their owners tried to separate the dogs by putting their hands around the dogs’ necks. Both owners were bit and treated on-scene by Dallas-Fire Rescue.

Nov. 29

Before 2:20 p.m., someone threatened to “shoot up” St. Mark’s School of Texas.

There was a hit-and-run to a parked vehicle in the 6600 block of Bandera Avenue before 9:19 p.m.

Nov. 30

Before 1:43 a.m., a publicly intoxicated driver hit a pillar to a home and a stationary vehicle in the 3900 block of North Crest Haven Road.

A fraudster tried to cash a forged check worth $19,900 in Preston Center before 2:53 p.m.

Dec. 1

A stolen license plate was recovered before 5:33 a.m. in the 12000 block of Inwood Road.

An unknown reckless driver hit a woman’s parked car then fled the scene before 3:02 p.m. in the 6400 block of Chevy Chase Avenue.

Dec. 2

Before 1:04 p.m., an offender violated a temporary protective order in the 5800 block of Waggoner Drive.

A nonviolent family offense took place at an unlisted time in the 6900 block of Brookshire Drive.

Dec. 3

A visitor refused to leave a space in NorthPark Center after being warned before noon, resulting in a criminal trespass warning.

Another unwelcome guest received a criminal trespass warning before 9:11 p.m. at NorthPark Center.

Dec. 4

An unknown vandal caused damage to a construction site in the 8100 block of Douglas Avenue before 12:48 a.m.

Before 1:36 p.m., a robber stole from Preston Royal shopping center and hit someone before leaving the scene.

Stolen at an unlisted time: a television from an open garage in the 4200 block of Beaver Brook Place.

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Former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura meet with activists from Russia, China, Zimbabwe, North Korea,

and Venezuela. COURTESY GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL CENTER

Bush: U.S. Must Lead on Ukraine

By Rachel Snyder

rachel.snyder@peoplenewspapers.com

Former President George W. Bush contends the U.S. should continue providing military aid to Ukraine and, more generally, “care about the human condition elsewhere.”

Bush discussed the war in Europe and worldwide concerns about autocracy during a program on Nov. 16 at his namesake Presidential Center.

The Struggle for Freedom program featured virtual remarks from Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, as well as remarks from activists from Russia, China, North Korea, Zimbabwe, and Venezuela.

“If the United States does not lead, the world will not follow,” Bush said. “If the United States doesn’t keep the lead on Ukraine, it’s less likely that European nations will want to support the Ukrainians. Our leadership is indispensable for collective action against autocracy.”

Ing-Wen’s remarks struck a similar tone.

“Together with like-minded partners, we will also make efforts to support Ukraine’s reconstruction of its schools, hospitals, and infrastructure that have been destroyed by the war.

Our efforts must not stop here. The menacing behavior of authoritarian regimes should be a wake-up call to all democracies. We must work together to strengthen our resilience and safeguard our values,” Tsai said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who Bush has referred to as “the Winston Churchill of our time,” was slated to deliver remarks virtually at the event but backed out of it amid heavy Russian missile strikes.

The discussions came as some U.S. political leaders from both parties raised questions about the extent to which the U.S. should continue to provide military support to Ukraine.

GOP leader Kevin McCarthy, who’s vying to become speaker after the GOP narrowly took back control of the U.S. House, warned shortly before the Nov. 8 midterm elections that Republicans would not write a “blank check” to Ukraine.

In October, a group of progressive congressional Democrats withdrew a letter they’d sent to President Joe Biden that had urged Biden to combine military and economic support with a “proactive diplomatic push, redoubling efforts to seek a realistic framework for a ceasefire.”

Bush acknowledged the uncertainty regarding the future aid to Ukraine, comparing the opposition to the support to pushback he received when he was president to commitment to the President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR) in 2003.

“There’s kind of an isolationist tendency at times to say, ‘You know, we’ve got our own problems, let others solve it … why do we want to spend money on total strangers?” he said. “One answer is because that’s who we are. We’re a generous, decent people that care about the human condition elsewhere.”

Bush also spoke about his refusal to meet authoritarian leaders during his time in office.

“I didn’t want to lend our great status as a beacon of freedom to honoring an autocrat,” Bush said. “Some people disagree with that position.”

During his presidency, Bush famously described how he looked Russian president Vladimir Putin in the eye and “was able to get a sense of his soul.”

Acknowledging the incident, Bush quipped to his audience, “He changed.”

In conclusion, Bush said, “I’m a loyal Republican and I’m going to keep my voice out there regardless of what other Republicans say.”

SPONSORED Edgemere Senior Living and the Eckelbergers: A Perfect Fit

Ask Admiral Jim Eckelberger and his wife, Kathleen, how it’s going, and they’re happy to tell you that all is going really well. Actually, everything has been so wonderful since they moved into Edgemere, their only regret is not moving into the community sooner. “We didn’t get here early enough,” says Kathleen, a former teacher who left the classroom to do what her husband describes as “the toughest job” – being a Navy wife. After several moves with the Navy, and Jim’s retirement from an illustrious military career in 1991, the Eckelbergers moved to Dallas and lived in their Preston Hollow home for 23 years before moving into Independent Living in the Edgemere Senior Living community. “That paring down, that downsizing, takes a while, and it’s an adjustment,” Kathleen recalls. “The sooner you start getting after it, I think the better off you are.” The Eckelbergers’ story begins in New Castle, Pennsylvania, where they met as young children. Because they’ve been together so long – and were only separated for a lengthy period when Jim was serving in Vietnam – one of Kathleen’s prerequisites when they began searching for an Independent Living community was that it would be a place where they could always be together, even if one of them fell ill at any point. Both of them say they found everything they were looking for when they landed at Edgemere, a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that offers independent living, plus healthcare services, including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation. “We did look around,” says Jim. “In terms of these CCRCs, we visited three in Philadelphia, five in Washington D.C., and we visited everything here [in Dallas], and Edgemere is by far the best. There was no competition.” The Eckelbergers also agree that along with the fabulous services and amenities Edgemere offers on site – fine dining options, housekeeping, an indoor pool, a movie theater, a hair salon and a barber shop, just to name a few – one of the best features of the community is the incredible number of interesting and intriguing residents. “Everybody’s an achiever here,” Jim says emphatically. “They’ve done wonderous things in their lives, and when you hear all about it, you’re enthralled to be in the company of so many people from different backgrounds who come together and become friends. It’s really great.” “You get all these people together, and you just never run out of interesting folks to have dinner with,” Kathleen adds with a warm smile. The Eckelbergers themselves fit right into the mix of engaging and impressive people at Edgemere, which is located in the heart of Dallas between the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. Jim, who is in his mid-eighties, is still working. His days are packed as the chairman of two companies, and he mentors three dozen CEOs. He attributes the mental challenges of his busy daily routine with keeping his mind sharp. He’s also Edgemere’s current resident council president. Kathleen is active in the Edgemere community through participation in various activities, like the literacy and dining committees. If anyone asks Jim or Kathleen about whether moving into Edgemere is a smart move, both of them adamantly answer, “yes!” “Come on and experience it, have dinner with Jim and me, and we’ll introduce you to our friends. Come over on a night when there’s music playing, and people are dancing. Or if the evening hour isn’t the best for you, come have lunch with us. We’ll be here,” Kathleen says.

Admiral Jim (left) and Kathleen (right) Eckleberger enjoy one of the many libraries available to residents of Edgemere for ongoing learning and entertainment.

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