CITY’S SUMMER PROGRAMS PROVIDE FREE FUN
Summertime in Dallas means the city’s free and low-cost programming is back.
Between Summer of Safety and Culture Pass, there should be enough to keep families busy while mostly beating the heat.
The city’s third-annual Summer of Safety campaign provides youth with programming such as the Teen All Access Pass, reading challenges, free swim lessons, summer camps, community sports leagues, and safety workshops.
Teen All Access Passes are available for those ages 13 to 17 to receive free entry to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Dallas Zoo, and others. Passes will be available for pickup starting at 10 a.m. July 1 at recreation centers.
Since the campaign’s start, the city has seen three consecutive years of violent crime reduction and recently recorded the lowest violent crime numbers in six years.
For a full list of Summer of Safety programs or more information, visit dal.city/ 2024SummerofSafety.
The city’s Culture Pass is back for the first time since the pandemic. A collaboration among the Dallas Public Library, Office of Arts and Culture, and Dallas arts organizations, it provides locals with opportunities to sample different arts and culture experiences throughout the city.
Visit culturepass.dallasculture.org to access Culture Pass, and type in your library
card information (or sign up for one if you don’t have one already). From there, cardholders can access the portal of events and redeem experiences such as free entry to the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, Nasher Sculpture Center, and The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza.
Former teacher arrested
The Dallas Police Child Exploitation Squad has issued a warrant for 46-year-old Matthew Harmon for sexual assault of a child, police said.
Harmon was arrested on May 28 but was bonded out of jail on May 29, a Dallas County Sheriff spokesperson said.
A yearlong investigation determined the offense occurred in 2007, involving a victim Harmon met while working at Providence
Christian School as a teacher and coach from 2004 to 2007.
The investigation additionally determined that Harmon was a volunteer at Trinity Christian Academy for several years and assisted with an eighth-grade wilderness camp. He also worked summers at Kanakuk camps in Durango, Colorado, and Branson, Missouri, from 1995 to the mid-2000s.
Detectives determined that Harmon had been in contact with thousands of children through his work and volunteering. They have identified additional victims
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Crime Reports May 13 – June 9
May 13
A burglar entered Woodlands American Grill and stole cash around 8:52 a.m.
A burglar stole a man’s Kobalt flashlight from his vehicle at an unprovided time in the 7100 block of Azalea Lane
May 14
A shoplifter gave a fictitious name to police and was arrested at NorthPark Center around 3:47 p.m. The offender also received a criminal trespass warning.
A burglar stole a man’s car at an unprovided time in an apartment parking lot in the 7700 block of West Greenway Boulevard
May 15
At an unprovided time, a thief stole a woman’s vehicle from the 4500 block of Glenwick Lane
May 16
Someone in possession of drug paraphernalia was arrested for failing to identify themselves to police around 11:17 p.m. in the 12900 block of Preston Road
May 17
Around 10:09 p.m., someone was caught with a vape device believed to contain an illegal substance in the 5900 block of West Northwest Highway
A scammer committed a “fraud offense” at Drake’s Hollywood at an unprovided time.
May 18
Reported around 9:27 a.m.: A burglar damaged and stole property from a retail store in the 5300 block of Forest Lane
May 19
Stolen around 6:06 p.m.: a man’s parked motorcycle in the parking lot of Elan at Bluffview
A destructor caused damage to a woman’s property at a construction site in the 6900 block of Forest Lane at an unprovided time.
May 20
At an unprovided time, a thief stole from a NorthPark Center retail store.
May 21
Stolen at an unprovided time: a man’s jewelry, documents, rare coins, and safe from an apartment in the 6500 block of Bandera Avenue
An aggressor hit a man multiple times with a closed fist at an unprovided time at a home in the 3900 block of Inwood Road
May 22
Around 2:36 p.m., an aggressor pointed a handgun at a man in the 6000 block of Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
May 23
A drunk driver was caught around 1:26 a.m. in the 10500 block of Midway Road
May 24
Around 9:02 a.m., a burglar rifled through a woman’s vehicle at Preston Center
A man lost his firearm while riding on a motorcycle in the 10800 block of Preston Road
May 25
Reported at an unprovided time: unauthorized use of a woman’s motor vehicle in a parking lot in the 5900 block of Sherry Lane
May 26
An abandoned vehicle was left blocking the street at an unprovided time in the 9600 block of Douglas Avenue
May 27
A drunk driver caused a single-vehicle accident around 4:12 p.m. in the 9600 block of Inwood Road. The driver was also in possession of blue pills marked with an “M.”
A thief stole a woman’s duffle bag from her driveway around 8:56 p.m. in the 5500 block of Palomar Lane
May 28
A small black dog bit a woman in the NorthPark Center parking lot around 2:32 p.m
May 29
A burglar stole a man’s car around 2:21 p.m. at Chase Bank in the 5200 block of West Lovers Lane
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May 30
A burglar stole a man’s firearm from his vehicle at an unprovided time in the 5000 block of Mill Creek Road
May 31
A burglar stole property from a man’s vehicle around 8:19 a.m. in the 5000 block of Horseshoe Trail
June 1
A porch pirate stole a package from a woman’s home in the 6600 block of Mimo sa Lane around 8:47 a.m.
June 2
An unwelcome guest received a criminal trespass warning at Shell in the 12900 block of Preston Road
June 3
An unwelcome guest received a crimi nal trespass warning around 12:02 p.m. at 7-Eleven at Preston Royal Village
June 4
A fraudster stole $40,000 from a wom an in the 7300 block of Lane Park Drive through deception at an unprovided time.
A destructor damaged a man’s property at an unprovided time at an apartment at Bluffs at Midway Hollow
June 5
Stolen at an unprovided time: a man’s vehicle from the 4200 block of Valley Ridge Road
A license plate looter stole a man’s tag off his car at an unprovided time in the 11300 block of Hillcrest Road
June 6
A burglar damaged a woman’s rear car window and searched the vehicle around 12:33 p.m. in the NorthPark Center parking lot.
June 9
A reckless driver hit a woman’s mailbox and fled the scene around 7:29 a.m. June 9 in the 12600 block of Sunlight Drive
An aggressor assaulted two people and caused pain around 6:22 p.m. at the Hilton Dallas/Park Cities
A driver was caught with no driver’s license and an expired registration around 12:56 a.m. in the 9100 block of Sunnybrook Drive
June 7
A man’s dog accidentally bit him while trying to protect him from bees before 12:29 p.m. in the 5800 block of Elderwood Drive
June 8
Around 11:25 a.m., a burglar stole property from a woman’s vehicle parked at the Semones Family YMCA
A burglar stole an air-conditioning unit from a man’s fenced yard at an unprovided time May 22 in the 5900 block of Waggoner Drive.
For more crimes, visit peoplenewspapers.com/category/crime/
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By Maria Lawson maria.lawson@peoplenewspapers.com
Erin England, when her daughter was younger, would often find herself “up the creek with no paddle.”
But in her case, the creek was a dirty diaper and the paddle she needed was a fresh one and wipes.
“I had that experience too many times to count,” the Midway Hollow resident said. “I’m embarrassed by it, but I really just became frustrated by the lack of options to buy diapers in public.”
She looked at the tampon machine on the wall and thought, “Of all the things I can buy from a vending machine, wouldn’t it be great if I could just buy a diaper?”
“I really just became frustrated by the lack of options to buy diapers in public.” Erin England
That’s when she had the idea for Diaper Concierge, a wall-mounted diaper vending
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machine with locations at Love Field, SMU’s Ford Stadium, and DFW Airport. In Frisco, find the machines at KidZania and Comerica Center.
The machines offer wet wipes, hand sanitizers, pacifiers, onesies, ready-made formula, and, of
The restaurant, which started in Frisco in 2021 and boasts of one-of-a-kind craft tacos and margaritas, opened its second location in late May.
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The home goods version of the popular clothing company opened with 27,000 square feet next to H&M. This is the first H&M Home in Texas and the 10th in the U.S.
NorthPark Center
Various stores
• Marine Layer is open on level one between Nordstrom and Macy’s.
• ETRO opened on level one between Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.
• TravisMathew is located on level one near Macy’s.
• Reformation opened May 25 on level one between Macy’s and Dillard’s.
course, diapers.
England handles all business efforts from packaging and vacuum sealing inventory to refilling machines, while making time to run her law practice by day.
The machines are inside restrooms at the airports and on a
wall outside the restroom at other locations.
“We want to be as close to the action, if you will,” England said. “It needs to be right where parents will need it.”
The brand piloted at Love Field Airport.
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“Once that was off the ground and we could tell it was successful … we reached out to DFW Airport, so that was our second location,” England said.
She prioritizes customer feedback and keeping an eye on demand to ensure her inventory meets parents’ needs.
Diaper Concierge is expanding to have locations at Houston Hobby and Austin-Bergstrom airports, and England is in talks with Universal Studios to move into its new Frisco location once open.
England hopes to expand to more locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area then eventually go nationwide.
“There are a lot of other venues that it makes sense for, that we know parents want to see a vending machine,” she said, also noting she wants to be the on-the-go solution for busy parents everywhere.
opened June 1 on level two between Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.
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The designer ready-to-wear and bridal attire brand has temporarily moved across Center Court to 69 Highland Park Village as its store undergoes a redesign. It’s slated to move back to its renovated location in September.
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The luxury home, gifts, and accessories shop left Highland Park Village to open a new storefront at 114 Express St.
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After 51 years on Maple Avenue, the restaurant now has a new address with a larger bar and an optimal playoff-watching environment.
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The beloved Preston Hollow restaurant, which first opened in March of 1998, will serve its last meal on June 28.
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between Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.
Buckle moved in early May to level two between Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.
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Four Steps for Creating a Glamourous Feminine Space
Real Talk: Mary Kathryn Reese
Mary Kathryn Reese and her late partner, Jennifer Sherrill, knew they needed career changes after rushing home to adopt their first son, Jarod.
“When the adoption agency called, I was in our New York office getting ready to board a plane later that day to London,” Reese recalled. “Jennifer was on a business trip in Vancouver.”
Reese traveled often as a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Sherrill had a similarly demanding career as a consultant for Deloitte.
found a resurgence. It’s not only for the “luxury” market anymore. There are fantastic patterns that are affordable, and we are installing these in kitchens, bathrooms, offices, dining rooms, essentially everywhere. Lastly, function and storage are crucial trends. We design fabulous spaces for clients who have “stuff” that needs a home and to be in the right spot at the right time which requires planning and attention to detail.
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Ideally, most of the rooms in your home should be a balance of both masculine and feminine design traits. There are certain situations, however, where a strongly feminine room is desirable: a young girl’s bedroom; an adult woman’s dressing room; a guest or primary bedroom; or an entertaining space for the lady of the house and her friends, to give some examples. Below, you’ll find my step-by-step breakdown for designing rooms with a feminine touch.
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Step 1: Pick Your Paint Color and Patterns
While dark walls are a popular choice for masculine rooms, in a feminine room, you’ll usually want to go for “light and bright.” Appropriate neutrals include beige, dove grey, cream, and white. Pastels such as pink, peach, soft yellow, mint
green, lavender, or aqua are also options for those who prefer color. As far as patterns go, florals and damasks are classically feminine. To avoid your room ending up with a grandmotherly vibe, pair these patterns with unusual color combinations.
Step 2: Choose a Style of Furniture
You don’t have to be an antique collector to design the perfect feminine space, but I would suggest adding in a few antiques for warmth and character. While most of the furniture in your feminine room should have curved silhouettes, break things up with at least a couple of pieces with straight lines.
Step 3: Mix in Different Textures
As with any room, your feminine room should have a variety of textures. Soft fabrics, such as velvet, silk, satin, and chenille will give your room a luxurious feel, but make sure to contrast them with other textures, especially smooth materials
such as metal, glass, and lacquer.
Final Step: Find the Perfect Accessories
To create a glamourous look, add crystal, Lucite, mirrors, porcelain, or marble. Fresh flowers and decorative throw pillows will also introduce a touch of femininity to any room. For your chandelier (because you’ll definitely want a chandelier in a feminine space), scrolled or crystal chandeliers would be suitable choices in a traditional setting. For contemporary, look for something simpler, such as a drum-shade chandelier.
Regardless of their design goals, anyone who is drawn to environments that are calm, comforting, and elegant can benefit from studying the elements of feminine design. 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.
“With global commitments at work and an infant to care for at home, work/life balance became a huge challenge and we knew we had to make a change,” Reese said.
A friend’s request for help with a home project led them in 2004 to purchase the remodeling company that would become Kitchen Design Concepts, where Reese is now CEO.
“Jennifer brought a natural talent for remodeling, and I have a love for cooking,” Reese said. “Both of us brought business acumen which was key in helping clients design their dream spaces.”
The company recently opened a new 5,000-square-foot studio at 150 Payne St. in the design district.
What are your favorite kitchen trends?
My favorite kitchen trend is that clients are moving away from white and gray kitchens. Personally, I’ve always loved natural wood and colors. For example, my current home has awesome walnut island cabinets complemented with a lovely green accent and some warm white to tie it all together.
Additionally, wallpaper has
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The supply chain challenges that have affected many industries are continuing to ease, allowing business operations to return to a more normal state.
Energy efficiency, wellness, and a connection to the outdoors are becoming increasingly important to Dallas clients. Homeowners are showing a growing interest in sustainability, with many inquiring about alternative energy sources and electric car charging stations. This shift indicates a positive trend towards more environmentally conscious living, which I anticipate will continue to grow.
Inflation has undoubtedly impacted the market, with some clients opting to finance fewer projects and preferring to pay cash instead of taking out larger loans.
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DEGOLYER ALUMNI EMBRACE ‘MEMORIES AND FRIENDSHIP’
Ahead of upcoming demolition, friends gathered on campus one last time
By Maria Lawson maria.lawson@peoplenewspapers.com
DeGolyer Elementary School alumni of all ages gathered May 24 for one last lap of the school before its upcoming demolition.
One sixth grader was overheard saying “everything feels so different,” despite leaving the campus just a year ago.
On the other hand, graduates from decades ago walked the halls, amazed at the similarities to their time in elementary, while pointing out their old classrooms, connecting with former teachers, finding their old lockers, and reminiscing with their then classmates.
“Each one of us has very very small, specific memories of something so innocuous, and it’s the smallest of things that we can share with each other, be it a certain teacher or certain room,” Gary Dean, who started at
DeGolyer in 1964, said on reunion day.
Donna Prosser started teaching at DeGolyer when it reopened in 1993 and retired four years ago. She attended the reunion to gather mementos and connect with former parents and students.
“I opened it with a ceremony; I wanted to close it with a ceremony, too,” she said, standing in a hallway known as Prosser Way, which was named in her honor.
in the school.
DeGolyer has a strong alumni base that gets together for an annual flag football game in the winter and takes a separate group photo at W.T. White High School reunions:
“It’s the smallest of things that we can share with each other, be it a certain teacher or certain room.”
Gary Dean
Kirk Fulmer and Gary Dean, both 1976 high school graduates, were found sitting in the auditorium seats — the same furniture that was present during their elementary school years prior to air conditioning
“In our class in particular, there’s still a lot of us who get together,” Dean said.
“Elementary school is kind of like your first job,” said Fulmer, who started at DeGolyer in 1965. “It’s your first (time) out of the house, and I think a lot of people take that for granted. You make friends; it’s just a huge part of your life (but) something no one ever talks about.”
Fulmer and Dean lived within one street of each other while attending DeGolyer.
“A lot of people don’t have that (friendship),” Dean said. “They may have high school friends or college friends, but elementary school friends, no.”
During the reunion, Don McClendon visited a spot of the school that he could never forget — the hallway area he was standing in during fourth grade on Nov. 22, 1963, when he learned President John F. Kennedy had been shot.
“When I walked, I got goosebumps, just standing in that (space),” McClendon said.
A highlight for attendees was connecting over memories and friendship.
“(It’s) interesting because when you share those stories, I might remember something Kirk says or vice versa, and that’s what memories do for you,” Dean said. “We don’t want to live in the past, but it’s nice to revisit.”
Jake Allyn Wants to Help Celebrate and Preserve Cowboy Culture
The actor and Jesuit Dallas grad makes his directorial debut with a rodeo drama set in Texas
By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers
He was raised in Dallas, but actor and filmmaker Jake Allyn has always been enamored with life away from the big city — from working ranches to dusty prairies.
“Growing up in Texas, the cowboy looms large,” Allyn said. “I always thought there weren’t enough rodeo films in the world.”
He hopes to remedy that with Ride, a character-driven drama immersed in small-town rodeo culture that had its world premiere in April at the Dallas International Film Festival. It’s now playing in theaters.
The story is set in Stephenville, and chronicles a fractured family steeped in rodeo traditions, including an alcoholic ex-con (Allyn) seeking redemption for a tragic past by returning to bull riding, and his
estranged father (C. Thomas Howell), who’s desperate to pay for cancer treatments for his young daughter. Meanwhile, the local sheriff (Annabeth Gish) becomes conflicted about the town’s criminal element stemming from widespread addiction.
“It’s not an outsider movie,” said Allyn, who references Lane Frost biopic Eight Seconds as one of his favorite films as a youngster.
“When I drove into Stephenville for the first time, the town welcome sign was bent over. It looks like a bull rider desperate to hang on.”
Allyn’s film career has spanned more than a decade and includes many collaborations with his filmmaker brother, Conor (No Man’s Land). The siblings, who graduated from Jesuit Dallas, established production company Margate House Films with their father,
Dallas-based author and political consultant Rob Allyn.
After writing several scripts and appearing in front of the camera, Jake Allyn also chose to make his directorial debut with Ride , a passion project he’s been
developing for about eight years.
Although much of the film was shot in Nashville, real-life cowboys fill out some of the periphery roles.
Throughout the process, authenticity remained at the forefront, which is why Allyn insisted on
filming live rodeo action despite its logistical challenges.
“The way we got it right was by not trying to plan it out too much, and not trying to force anything. But there was a lot of preparation,” he said. “All of the rodeo stuff you see in the movie was shot in three days.”
Allyn, who co-wrote the screenplay with actor Josh Plasse, hopes the film will bring the tight-knit legacy of rodeo culture to a wider audience, while also helping to preserve it for future generations.
“We were trying to tell a very specific story, but we were not trying to tell it with specific words,” Allyn said. “My heart was so in it. I knew that what I might lack in experience behind the camera, with the technical side of things, I could make up for it with pounds and pounds of heart and sweat equity.”
DeGolyer’s new campus is slated to open in fall 2024. Construction is 51% complete.
DeGolyer alumni — some still in grade school and others retired — bonded over their former school at the recent reunion. Donna Prosser, a longtime DeGolyer teacher, holds the Prosser Way sign which once hung in the hallway named after her. MARIA LAWSON AND COURTESY PHOTO
C. Thomas Howell, Forrie J. Smith, and Jake Allyn play three generations of rodeo cowboys in Ride WELL GO USA
‘Preston Hollow People’ Applauds
• Christine Foggia , a teacher at Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy Middle School, who was one of 16 Dallas ISD teachers recognized with a 2024-2025 Heart of Teaching Grant. The grants support innovative teaching practices and educational projects, and honorees were selected by a committee for proposals aimed at advancing equity through innovation in special education.
• Dithyae Devesh , an incoming senior at The Hockaday School, who was one of 29 students nationally to win the Princeton Prize in Race Relations. The award recognizes high school students who, through volunteer activities, have worked to advance racial equity and understanding in their schools or communities. Devesh was honored for starting Change the Narrative, an educational organization dedicated to combating racial inequity within English curricula nationwide.
• St. Mark’s student Marshall Bagley , who has been named the American Heart Association Dallas 2024 Teen of Impact winner for his work in raising funds and awareness for the organization. Over nine weeks, Bagley, along with the team he created, competed for the Teen of Impact title by participating in various community awareness and fundraising activities. Bagley and his team raised an impressive $43,804 and earned 60,314 points while raising awareness.
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Newly Returned Resident Loses Dog, Finds Neighbors The mystery of missing Scooby ends with happy reunion after storm-hindered search
By Lucy Van Meir People Newspapers
Chances are you know the song:
Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you?
We got some work to do now.
The Saturday morning cartoon anthem became a real mystery this spring for Max Golman and his new Preston Hollow neighbors — one without a villain to unmask at the end.
“It’s certainly a way to get to know your neighbors.”
Max Golman
After a late-night Mavs game, Golman returned to find his dog Scooby had escaped the house and crawled through a hole under the fence. The following week was a whirlwind of activity as he and his neighbors worked through an unexpected storm to find the missing dog.
Golman grew up in the area but had just moved back after living in San Antonio. On May 26, barely moved in, he put his dogs in the
laundry room for the night only to return to find his younger dog, Scrappy (also named after a fictional
signing and printing signs to hang up the following morning. The community rallied, putting up hundreds of signs as neighbors of all ages trekked on foot and bikes to spread the word.
That night, however, severe thunderstorms and hail tore down all the signs and frightened the community over Scooby’s safety.
“It was super scary to think about,” Golman said.
“You know, Scooby’s my son.”
The search became more difficult, as the power outages and debris made travel and communication much harder.
Undeterred, Golman and the community printed out nearly 1,000 laminated signs and handmade another 200.
mystery-solving-dog), alone.
Even at 11 p.m. that night, Golman sprang into action, de -
“If someone was entering the neighborhood I wanted them to know about it; if someone was
leaving the neighborhood I wanted them to know about it,” Golman said.
He even hired a pet detective with drones in hopes of expediting the process.
“It was definitely a unique experience,” he said. Eventually, he got a call about a sighting and drove over to talk to the neighbors in the area.
As he was talking to a resident, Scooby came walking out of nearby bushes and over to Golman. Golman hugged his dog and the neighbors then headed to a vet.
Luckily, Scooby was OK, and clients in the lobby even recognized the dog and celebrated his return.
With concern about Scooby’s situation ingraining itself into the community, the dog has become somewhat of a local celebrity.
As Golman picked up signs on the way back home, “people would honk their horns and celebrate. I got so many texts from so many people asking about Scooby. Everyone kept saying, ‘You know, this is a dog community.’”
Golman is grateful for the support.
“Without it, we wouldn’t have found Scooby,” he said. “It’s certainly a way to get to know your neighbors.”
Signs and watchful neighbors helped Max Golman reunite with his lost dog.
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GREENHILL SENIOR HAS GOLD MEDAL ASPIRATIONS IN FENCING Well-traveled Taylor Chon is one of the country’s top
By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers
Taylor Chon will never be a ninja turtle or a jedi knight, but the swordsmanship of his mythical childhood heroes has become a real-life passion.
The Greenhill senior is one of the top sabre fencers in the world in his age group. And he has Luke Skywalker and four pizza-loving reptiles partially to thank.
“That’s where it kind of started. I saw it and was captivated immediately,” Chon said. “The idea of playing with swords and the gear (fencers) got to wear — I thought that was really cool.”
Chon won a bronze medal at the Junior World Fencing Championships last year, in addition to a gold medal at a World Cup event in France.
His first exposure to the sport came at a summer camp when he was 11. He was slow to pick up the nuances at first and struggled to win bouts.
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“I was compelled to just keep coming back,” Chon said. “Over time, I learned how to adjust and be smarter during my bouts. That mentality is what helped me improve as fast as I did.”
Two years later, he earned his first medal for a top-eight finish at the most prestigious competition in the United States, the North American Cup. In 2021, he claimed his first national title.
Globus was a sabre club when Chon started, so he stuck with that discipline over the other two in the sport — foil and epee. After all, sabre looks the most like sword fighting, and is only weapon out of the three where you score for striking your opponent with the blade rather than the tip.
“It’s always been about loving fencing, and the medals just happen to follow.”
Taylor Chon
For the past six years, Chon
“That was one of the best moments of my career because I felt that the hard work paid off and knew I could beat people older than me,” he said. “It’s always been about loving fencing, and the medals just happen to follow.”
has competed for Globus Fencing Academy in Farmers Branch under the tutelage of Hyo-Kun Lee, a former coach for the South Korean national team who has trained multiple Olympic medalists.
Chon hopes to fence in college with an eye on someday becoming an Olympian, perhaps alongside some of the world’s top athletes who will compete at the Summer Games in Paris.
“I get excited watching the highest levels of fencing, and how the different athletes perform under that pressure,” he said. “Bringing home a medal would be an honor.”
New Football Coach Sees Community as Vital Component in Success for Hillcrest
Ex-NFL receiver Madise arrives to lead Panthers after successful stops as an assistant coach
By Todd Jorgenson
People Newspapers
A.D. Madise figures that achieving and sustaining football success at Hillcrest will be as much about the adults as the teenagers.
That’s why the school’s new football coach is enthusiastic about building relationships not just with his players, but with teachers, parents, and community members.
“There’s a culture change taking place, and the pieces are fitting together.”
A.D. Madise
“There’s a lot of people who want to see that program be successful,” Madise said. “You’ve got the support that you need. If we can galvanize adults, we can get it over the hump, and it will grow in a positive direction.”
standout receiver at TCU in the early 2000s. He later played professionally for several years, including two seasons with the Denver Broncos.
He replaces Jacob Ramon, who resigned after leading the Panthers to a 32-30 record over the past six seasons, including two playoff appearances. Hillcrest was 4-6 last year.
Madise recalls working for Reginald Samples, the legendary coach now at Duncanville, who emphasizes solidifying college opportunities for players, knowing the value of a free college education to get a head start on life.
“You’ve got to make sure you’re looking out for the kids on that level,” Madise said. “They know you care about them and work harder for you.”
The Panthers did not have spring practice this year, since the coaching staff and program structure was still in flux, but Madise plans to institute that during the next offseason.
Madise was hired for his first head-coaching job after spending more than a decade as an assistant at winning programs including fellow Dallas ISD schools Lincoln, Skyline, Woodrow Wilson, and South Oak Cliff. He also was on the coaching staff at Lamar University for two seasons.
Most recently, Madise was the wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator at SOC, which claimed Class 5A Division II state titles in 2021 and 2022.
Along the way, he acquired familiarity and connections to the Hillcrest program, and was drawn to the administrative and neighborhood support. He figures it’s an ideal match between a coach and a team both wanting to take the next step.
Madise is a Lancaster native who was a
Although participation numbers need to grow, Madise is excited by the returnees on the roster as he prepares to install his system. Hillcrest will start practice on Aug. 5 in preparation for the season opener on Aug. 30 against W.T. White.
“I think the opportunity is there to have athletes,” Madise said. “There’s a culture change taking place and the pieces are fitting together.”
Greenhill senior Taylor Chon has won multiple national youth fencing titles and traveled to several European competitions. SERGE TIMACHEFF
Former South Oak Cliff assistant coach A.D. Madise has big plans for his first head football coaching role at Hillcrest. CHRIS MCGATHEY
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CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 2024
Class of 2024 graduates across North Dallas crossed the stage in May at their commencement ceremonies.
Nearly every school named a valedictorian and salutatorian who addressed their peers at commencement. Hillcrest High School’s salutatorian encouraged his peers to pursue their passions in their careers and personal lives.
“As we step into the next chapter of our lives, let us carry forward the lessons that we have learned and the bonds that we have formed,” Jack Yurich said. “Let us be guided by our passions and driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact.”
Graduates donned attire ranging from traditional caps and gowns to long, white dresses at Hockaday to suits with white coats at Greenhill. Popular graduation destinations were
the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Alfred J. Loos Sports Complex, and campus facilities.
This year’s graduates mostly started high school in the fall of 2020, making them the first class of graduates to navigate high school in a fully mid- to post-pandemic world. Online classes, masked school days, and canceled events have likely shaped their grade school experience.
And for Thomas Jefferson High School students, significant high school events included moving to a new, rebuilt campus during their junior year because the original campus was destroyed in the October 2019 tornado.
Meet the class of 2024 below and join us as we celebrate new graduates across the Preston Hollow area.
— Compiled by Maria Lawson
Dallas Lutheran School
Graduation date: May 25 Class size: 41
Episcopal School of Dallas
Graduation
Hillcrest High School
Graduation
Alcuin School
Graduation date: May 24 Class size: 21
Greenhill School
Graduation date: May 20
The Hockaday School
Graduation date: May 18 Class size: 128
Jesuit Dallas
Graduation date: May 25
Valedictorian: Jeannette Yang Salutatorian: Sophia Li
Valedictorian: Alex Dever Salutatorian: Laura Byars
Valedictorian: Shivani SwaminathanSalutatorian: Chris Inglis
Valedictorian: Caroline Carter Salutatorian: Jack Yurich
Valedictorian: Daniel Garcia Salutatorian: David Schroeder
Parish Episcopal School
Graduation date: May 25 Class size: 116
St. Mark’s School of Texas
Graduation date: May 30 Class size: 96
Thomas Jefferson High School
Graduation date: May 25 Class size: 250
Ursuline Academy
Graduation date: May 26 Class size: 228
Shelton School
Graduation date: May 18 Class size: 79
Trinity Christian Academy
Graduation date: May 16 Class size: 129
W.T. White High School
Graduation date: May 25 Class size: 411
Valedictorian: Molly Nickols Salutatorian: Madeline White
Valedictorian: Addison Hewitt Salutatorian: Evan Nguyen
Valedictorian: Amy Lopez Salutatorian: Jorge Miranda
Valedictorian: Collin Dumas Salutatorian: Annabelle Lee
Valedictorian: Arnav Lahoti
Salutatorian: Ethan Gao
Salutatorian: Caroline Burkhardt
Valedictorian: Benny Sheena
Salutatorian: Sydney Phillips
Salutatorian: Ethan Bosita
Salutatorian: Nicole Seale
Valedictorian: Charles Mitts
Where The Wildest Dreams Come From Hockaday teen shares love of writing as Youth Poet Laureate of Dallas
By Claire Collins Special Contributor
Naisha Randhar, the city of Dallas’ youth poet laureate, says her passion for writing began in elementary school.
“I thought I was going to be the next J.K. Rowling,” Randhar said. “So as an 8-year-old, I made myself write nine hours a day every day!”
“In my wildest dreams, I’ll be a writer when I grow up. My goal is to write for the rest of my life.”
Naisha Randhar
Randhar recently finished the ninth grade at The Hockaday School, where she’s been involved with debate and Model UN, running track, and volunteering weekly as a tutor at Joe May Elementary.
Mayor Eric Johnson presided in May as Randhar’s one-year term as youth poet laureate began. She will work with Dallas Poet Laureate Dr. Mag Gabbert
to encourage youth poetry.
“I’m honored to give Dallas youth a platform to use their voice and express their poetic skills,” Randhar said. “I want to connect people in the library and the world to feel safe to write and share their own poetry.”
As the author of a fantasy story at 12, prose was her first love but poetry is her passion.
After discovering spoken word
and slam poetry in eighth grade, she began crafting her own poems for the stage. She participates in open mics around Dallas, including one hosted at Meow Wolf in Grapevine.
“I recently did an open mic and it was like an out of body experience,” Randhar said. “My dad videoed (it) and literally shows it to anyone who will watch.”
In her role as Youth Poet Laureate, Randhar will work to en-
courage and support the literary talent of young people in Dallas.
Duties include filming a promotional video for Express Yourself! Youth Poetry Competition (the competition where the Poet Laureate was announced), participating in public reading and speaking engagements, visiting with elementary classes about poetry, and working closely with the Dallas Poet Laureate to create
programs and initiatives to engage youth in poetry.
She is also planning to work with a youth summer camp that encourages students to write poetry about field trips they take throughout Dallas.
In her free time, Randhar hangs out with family and her beloved dog, swims, cooks (sometimes), listens to music, and travels.
“But writing is pretty much everything,” Randhar said. “In my wildest dreams, I’ll be a writer when I grow up. My goal is to write for the rest of my life.”
At a recent spoken work open mic, Randhar performed her work titled “The Truth About Being a Girl.” She said she was terrified someone would call her out for being dramatic or invalidate her feelings. She worried some people would think her poem was too progressive or woke.
“After performing the poem, this girl came up to me after I got off stage, crying, and told me how much my poem meant to her, and then I was crying too and we hugged for a long time,” Randhar said. “I think that experience gave me the reassurance I needed that risking my heart in poetry was the worthiest cause I would ever have the privilege to pursue.”
FROM LEFT: Dr. Mag Gabbert, Poet Laureate of Dallas, with Naisha Randhar, who began her year as Youth Poet Laureate of Dallas in May. COURTESY CITY OF DALLAS
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TRAVEL DESTINATION SAN ANTONIO: GIRLS’ TRIPS ARE GOOD FOR THE SOUL
Idon’t know who needs to hear this, but you don’t need to wear matching shirts to have a great girls’ trip. Nor do you have to be celebrating an impending marriage or birthday. You can and should plan a girls’ trip because it’s medically proven that fun and friendships are good for your body and soul. Even better when you visit a place that demonstrably values women by providing programming and experiences created by women, for women.
I recently took a girls’ trip to La Cantera Resort and Spa in San Antonio and found the camaraderie, resort programming, and spa services infused me with a peaceful energy and fond memories.
Each of us was in a different life phase; one friend was two months away from having her first child, two had children graduating from high school, and one has an adult daughter who hasn’t quite found her path yet. Different stages of life, different needs and wants, but we all found what we weren’t so obviously looking for on our trip.
Topaz, the adults-only infinity pool overlooking the gorgeous Hill Country, was the setting for hours of girl talk,
safe sunbathing, meals, champagne in the Veuve Clicquot Cabana, and a unique experience called “Float Away With Me.”
After a glorious dinner on the terrace of Sweetfire Kitchen, we trekked down to Topaz, still in our dinner clothes, and placed ourselves two-by-two on giant floating mattresses. As the sun set, we were led on a journey of total relaxation by a woman playing Tibetan sound bowls. An hour later, Texas stars poked through the night sky, and we were guided off the floats, completely dry and relaxed. The evening concluded with a nightcap of herbal tea in a pool cabana. Glorious.
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“We pledged to return and even admitted the resort would be just as fun with our husbands.”
La Cantera’s Spa is luxurious and secluded, offering a fitness center, pool, indoor and outdoor lounge areas, a salt room, and, of course, facials, massages, and other spa treatments. I opted for an OTO CBD massage, which was expertly done and relaxing, leaving my skin soft and not overly fragrant as with some massage oils.
For groups, I suggest staying in the gorgeous Villas that include use of a golf cart. Guest rooms are spacious and nice. Floor by floor renovations started this summer and will conclude by February.
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Weighing Options for Long-Term Care
Selecting a nursing home or other long-term care facility for your loved one is a vital decision in your family’s life. Fortunately, information is your ally and will help you narrow the list of options, regardless of whether you need assisted living or a nursing home. Let’s look at some primary ways to get vital information on these types of facilities.
It’s never too early to start
First off, it’s never too early to research your options, regardless of your loved one’s health. It may surprise you to learn that 70% of older adults will need long-term care during their lives. The more planning ahead you can do, the less stressful the decisions will be if the need for long-term care arises.
Talk to people
Most importantly, if your loved one can express their wishes, include them in the process. Talk to your loved one’s physician, who may have important information about health considerations. Next, poll friends, neighbors, and people at work and church about their experiences with different facilities.
Contact the ombudsman program
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is state and federally mandated to advocate for the quality of life and care for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Ombudsmen are independent, so the help and information are unbiased, confidential, and free of charge.
Ombudsmen cannot recommend a facility, but their information can help you narrow the list of options based on an individual’s needs. Ombudsmen can also provide information about complaints at specific facilities, help you access the state’s most recent licensing inspection report, and provide materials to guide you through the selection process.
Visit facilities (and not just once)
La Cantera’s general manager, Camila Federico, has invested in women and wellness and created “Women &,” a speaker series in which a subject matter expert presents on matters of mental health, art, fashion, and other women-centric topics. Our session’s speaker was Joan Childs, an author and licensed therapist who specializes in Inner Child Work and couple’s therapy. It was an impressive program. For something lighter, La Cantera also hosts
After three full days, we went back to our realities, refreshed and connected. We pledged to return and even admitted the resort would be just as fun with our husbands. There’s plenty for them and kids of all ages to do there, too, without ever leaving the magical Hill Country resort.
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.
Once you narrow the list to a few facilities, visit each one. Go more than once, arrive unannounced, and go at different times of the day and week. Don’t base your decision on the niceness or newness of the facility, which does not necessarily correlate with quality care. Notice the facility’s staffing level. Talk with residents and their families. Be observant and engage your senses. What information do you glean when you see staff interacting with the residents?
Suzanna Sulfstede, a Texas’ Licensed Master Social Worker, has served as the managing local ombudsman for the Dallas County program at The Senior Source for 19 years. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas and a master’s in social work from the University of Texas in Arlington. Contact The Senior Source at theseniorsource.org or 2148235700.
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Enjoy Hill Country views, an adults-only pool, and giant floating mattresses at La Cantera Resort. COURTESY LA CANTERA RESORT
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Equest Blue Ribbon Gala, Hilton Anatole. Melissa Oates and Calvert Collins-Bratton. CELESTE CASS
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The Arts Community Alliance Silver Cup Award Luncheon, Omni Dallas Hotel.Steve Penrose, Sharon Young, and Maura Sheffler. F8STUDIO
MAY 2 Austin Street Center No Place Like Home, Fashion Industry Gallery. Linda and Frank Roby. ATALI SAMUEL
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Grant Halliburton Foundation Beacon of Hope Luncheon, Omni Dallas Hotel. Kevin Hall, Courtney Hubbard, Kevin Berthia, Kevin Briggs, and Natalie Hatchett. SIMON LUNA
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Rainbow Days Pot of Gold Luncheon, Westin Galleria Dallas Hotel. Erin Gruwell with Terry and Donna Saad.
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‘Tis the season for hometown parades, backyard picnics, ice cold lemonade, grilled hot dogs and burgers, and everything red, white, and blue.
My husband and I are celebrating the Fourth of July in our Colorado home again this year. American flags line our driveway and adorn large flower-filled planters on the front
steps. Red, white, and blue bunting hangs from the front veranda railing, and stars-and-stripes pillows brighten the blue and white cushions on our porch furniture.
As in the Park Cities and other small towns across America, the town of Breckenridge, Colorado, will host its annual Fourth of July parade.
There’s something heartwarming about community parades where neighbors and friends design, build, and ride on the floats, firefighters spray kids with water as shiny fire engines pass by, high school bands play the patriotic music we love, everyone is decked out in red, white, and blue, and the American flag waves proudly
from every corner.
After the parade, the fun will continue at our home with a star-spangled celebration for friends and neighbors. I’ll set up long tables draped in red linens on the front veranda where guests can enjoy the mountain views. Stars and stripes placemats, white dinnerware, red glassware, flag napkins, and casual floral arrangements will adorn the tables.
Randy will fire up the grill for lemon chicken and ribs so tender the meat all but falls off the bone, and our guests, who are all great cooks, will bring their favorite side dishes for all to enjoy.
STAR-SPANGLED CUPCAKES
Ingredients:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 eggs
1 ¼ cups flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
¾ teaspoon vanilla
8 teaspoons seedless raspberry or strawberry jam
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line two cupcake pans with 16 paper liners. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter, sugar, and lemon zest until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 8 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually beat the flour mixture, alternately with the milk, into the creamed mixture to create a thick batter. Add lemon juice and vanilla and beat well.
Spoon batter to a depth of ½-inch into each cupcake liner and top with ½ teaspoon raspberry jam. Spoon the
For dessert, star-spangled cupcakes provide an All-American finale that is sure to delight guests. These light, diminutive lemon cakes hold a secret center of raspberry jam and are capped with a swirl of fluffy whipped cream buttercream and a flourish of red, white, and blue sprinkles. The cupcakes may be made one day ahead and lightly covered with foil until ready to serve. Avoid us-
remaining batter over the jam to fill the liners 2/3 full, gently spreading the batter to completely cover the jam. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Remove the pans from the oven and transfer the cupcakes from the pans to a wire rack while they’re still hot so they don’t become soggy. Cool completely, frost with a swirl of Fluffy Whipped Cream Buttercream, and garnish with red, white, and blue sprinkles.
Yield: 16 cupcakes
FLUFFY WHIPPED CREAM BUTTERCREAM
Ingredients:
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
5 cups confectioners’ sugar
Dash of salt
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
Directions:
In the large bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and salt. Add confectioners’ sugar, one cup at a time, alternately with the cream, until the frosting is thick and fluffy. Add vanilla and beat well.
Yield: Frosting for 16 cupcakes
ing plastic wrap as it will stick to the frosting. Happy Fourth of July! Christy Rost is a cookbook author, host of Celebrating Home cooking videos, and longtime resident of the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. Her ‘At Home with Christy Rost’ cooking series for Eat This TV Network airs on AmazonFire, AppleTV+, Roku, Samsung TV, and YouTube. Please visit christyrost.com for details and recipes.
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Girls’ Wellness Initiative Addresses Needs Near and Far Nonprofit begun by Hockaday student tackles period poverty in Texas, India
By Aadhya Yanamadala People Newspapers
While nibbling on bite-sized pastries, shoppers roamed a room ornately decorated with pastel colors and gold accents — a pink Versailles, if you will.
Fifteen percent of proceeds from clothing bought during the recent five-hour charity shopping event at Love Shack Fancy in Highland Park Village went toward improving feminine health.
“It’s super important that women have the resources, both physical and educational, to protect their health.”
Danya RisamChandi
The Girls’ Wellness Initiative, started by Hockaday senior Danya Risam-Chandi, aims to reduce period poverty, locally and abroad,
and increase feminine health education through donating menstrual hygiene kits and hosting seminars at high schools.
Risam-Chandi started the charity after realizing that during the COVID-19 pandemic, many girls lost access to free period products, especially when schools began shuttering.
Risam-Chandi set up a small fundraiser, asking family and friends to contribute. She was able
to raise enough money to donate 800 pads to girls in Mumbai, Inida. She expanded the effort by recruiting girls from Hockaday and schools across Texas to establish as many branches of the charity as they could.
Today, The Girls’ Wellness Initiative has six chapters throughout Texas and more than 50 national leadership members. They rotate between raising money for women in Texas and India.
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In May, The Girls’ Wellness Initiative was able to donate more than 12,500 menstrual kits in Denton.
One way the Initiative raises money is through functions, such as the one that director of event management Addison Willis hosted in early June at Love Shack Fancy.
“I knew Love Shack Fancy has hosted similar events before,” Willis said. “So I called one of the sales associates and said that I had an amazing charity that I wanted to
raise money for with the store.”
The nonprofit also aims to help girls understand their bodies and how to best care for them. They host “Health & Hygiene Seminars” for underserved Texan girls.
“Texas doesn’t have the best health curriculum,” Risam-Chandi said. “There’s a lot of restrictions on what the schools can teach, leading to girls not always receiving the best or most accurate information. For example, 58% of schools only teach abstinence, and 25% don’t cover sexual education at all.”
The Health & Hygiene Seminars are meant to build off schools’ curriculums and equip young women with the tools they need to understand and care for their bodies. They cover topics such as the reproductive system, menstrual hygiene, menstrual product options, dating, violence prevention, and sometimes mental health.
The Girls’ Wellness Initiative also hosts anonymous question and answer forums with OBGYNs and primary care physicians to allow girls to ask more private questions without feeling embarrassed, Risam-Chandi said. “It’s super important that women have the resources, both physical and educational, to protect their health.”
FROM LEFT: Vanessa Ma, Danya Risam-Chandi, and Erin Yuan. A charity shopping event at Love Shack Fancy raised money for The Girls’ Wellness Initiative. AADHYA YANAMADALA
True Forever Homes Need Futureproofing Dallas developer focuses on making houses suitable for aging in place
By Daniel Lalley Special Contributor
When his father in-law became confined to an assisted living facility, local real estate developer Robert Bruner had a wake-up call. Having seen firsthand the detrimental effects of not being able to use your own home, Bruner wondered if there was any alternative to the liabilities of old age and the limitations of compromised mobility.
He wondered if there was a way to add longevity to the livability of homes and create spaces people could enjoy long after reaching old age.
“When my father-in-law took a bad fall a couple of years ago, things went downhill for him,” Bruner said. “He broke his hip and suddenly his home was unusable for his day-today needs. He had to move into a nursing home, which separated him from his wife. She couldn’t drive too much, and it was just a tragic way to spend the latter part of his life. This is really what gave me the idea to change the way we think about our homes.”
Unfortunately, accessibility is often overlooked when purchasing a home. Many homebuyers, swept up in sleek design preferences or immersed in interest rate drama, may disregard the future practicality of their impending purchase. Sure, this may make no immediate difference, but as they inevitably age, their home could become more of a hurdle than a haven.
Recognizing this, Bruner, who was
working in commercial real estate development, decided to pivot his business priorities. Eventually, he and Margie began developing “Forever Homes” to help residents transition into their golden years without giving up their homes for assisted living facilities or retirement communities.
“If you want to be able to age gracefully in your own home, you must realize what all is needed and make sure certain features are built in,” he said. “Things like level garages, elevators, and curbless showers are
all necessary for those with mobility issues. They’re almost impossible to retrofit after the home is built.”
The Bruners ensure all the homes they’re currently developing are equipped with components that will not only make things easier today but will also allow homeowners to make modifications when the time comes. For instance, they add special studs for shower rails without installing them until they’re needed.
In just a few years, the Bruners have
FOREVER HOME QUESTIONS?
developed several custom forever homes. They hope that creating these properties will help residents avoid scenarios where someone is forced into a retirement or assisted living community.
“It’s one of the things many don’t necessarily consider when purchasing a home,” he said. “However, now that we’re able to offer these options, we feel interest will increase as buyers consider the long-term advantages of buying a home and being able to use it for the rest of their lives.”
For an aging-proof “forever home” on McFarlin Boulevard in University Park, Robert Bruner included such details as curbless showers to ensure accessibility. COURTESY ROBERT BRUNER
Gray Loneliness: It’s Real
As
Our children may have moved away. Our social circles become smaller as spouses, friends, and family pass away. We may be losing the ability to drive or remain as independent as we once were.
All these factors can contribute to less social interaction and potential health issues.
While someone may choose to be alone to recharge, center, or reflect, gray loneliness is different. An older adult may feel undervalued or even forgotten.
Socialization and the sense of belonging are basic human needs, and chronic social isolation and loneliness can be associated with long-term health problems as well.
Here are a few ways to combat gray loneliness or intervene as necessary:
• Put it on the daily agenda – Set time daily to reach out to a family member or friend to make a connection — a phone call, letter, email, or text.
• Renew a hobby or find a new one –Now could be the time to warm up those vocal cords and join a church or community choir, join a book group, take a class, dust off your wood carving tools and put them to work, or explore an activity you didn’t
have time to try but now do.
• Set new goals – Do you want to take a trip? Visit friends or family? Exercise? Perhaps you want to learn a new language or finish a degree you didn’t get to complete in your youth. Check off each goal as you knock them off your list and plan a mini celebration.
• Volunteer – Volunteering not only benefits the community but also builds relationships and helps you feel connected to people and your community. Whether it’s reading to kindergarteners, helping in a hospital, museum, or YMCA, or working on committees to plan events, your helping hands could be a blessing to an organization.
• Adopt a pet – A furry companion can help fill in the loneliness gap and give you a sense of purpose. If you are unsure about the long-term commitment, you also may consider fostering an animal or volunteering at the local animal shelter.
• Consider joining a retirement community – You can eliminate the home maintenance responsibilities and take advantage of all the options to have an engaging social life, make new friends, and be a part of a community.
Martha Bonilla is a senior living counselor at CC Young Senior Living. Visit ccyoung.org or call 2142584000.
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9103 Bluff Hollow Court Lot for Sale
Listed by Ani Nosnik at $1,300,000
Indulge in custom-bespoke living within The Bluffs at Cochran Chapel, an intimate gated community, boasting just twelve homes in the heart of Bluff Hollow. Teaming up with the renowned Mark Molthan of Platinum Custom Homes, seize the exceptional chance to craft your vision of an ideal home on one of the final expansive lots available within the community. The envisioned design above showcases 4 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms and sprawls just over 5,000 square feet of meticulously crafted space. Alternatively, unlock the potential to fashion a truly singular residence, tailored precisely to your desires. For further insights, please call Ani Nosnik at (972) 986-5432.
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Lake Forest Home Features
Lengthy Amenities List
Nestled amidst the lush landscape of the Lake Forest gated community lies 7040 Hill Forest Drive (7040hillforest.ebby.com), a stately French traditional home. The 6-bedroom, 7-bath residence with elevator is listed for $4,300,000 by Margot Tschantz and backs to a creek and greenspace.
During a 2022 renovation, hardwood flooring and carpet were replaced and the interior painted. Outstanding custom finishes are evident throughout. Light-filled spacious rooms offer incredible views of the back patio area and bountiful gardens.
Examples of exquisite amenities throughout the 10,000+ square foot home include: a carved staircase in the inviting entry hall; a service pantry and wet bar adjacent to the spacious dining room; a coffered ceiling and fireplace in the distinguished library; and a Juliet balcony overlooking the great room with beamed ceiling, ample shelves and storage.
Enjoy scenic views from the ornate hallway as you pass the impressive office to the primary suite, where you’ll find a sitting area with fireplace. The luxurious primary bath features dual sinks and water closet, triple walk-in closet, sauna, adjoining exercise room.
The open island kitchen, fully equipped theater room and finished basement with another ensuite bedroom, are also noteworthy.
To schedule a showing, contact Margot Tschantz at 972-743-2891 or mtschantz@ebby.com.
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Bud Oglesby Designed Home in Preston Hollow
10573 Inwood was recently reduced and is now currently being offered for $7,768,500.
A rare opportunity to own an architecturally significant residence designed by renowned modernist architect Bud Oglesby. Considered the father of the modernist movement in Dallas the home exemplifies the very essence of Mr. Oglesby’s design aesthetic. Beautifully renovated and expanded in 2023, 10573 Inwood is a masterwork of design.
Sited on 1.83 acres of lushly landscaped grounds, this walled and gated property is incredibly private and offers an oasis in the heart of Preston Hollow. Multiple living areas flow seamlessly and feature high ceilings, walls of glass and are flooded with natural light. Living spaces flow naturally to the outdoor entertaining areas.
Especially stunning is the large multi-level deck which seems to float above the limestone lined creek shared with multi-acre Strait Lane Estates. Features a newly built two-story garage with 5 bays and room for lifts. Above is an additional 1,653 SF guest apartment with two en-suite bedrooms and kitchenette. The park-like estate includes a large motorcourt, regulation pickleball sports court as well as pool, spa and outdoor grilling station.
Contact Charles Gregory (214.929.4434) or Ryan Streiff (469.371.3008) for more information or visit www.DPMFineHomes.com
ALLIE BETH ALLMAN
Summertime suits these Preston Hollow homes
A swimming pool and cool, grassy yard can help make the most of summertime in Preston Hollow. This home at 6436 Meadow Road is being marketing by Allie Beth Allman & Associates.
Summer is here. And if you live in Preston Hollow, so is the fun.
Let the experts at Allie Beth Allman & Associates find you the perfect home in the neighborhood. It might be one of these spectacular homes.
Elizabeth Wisdom and Alex Perry can show you a six-bedroom home on a large lot at 6466 Lakehurst Ave. Its open kitchen and family room are perfect for daily living and entertaining guests. Enjoy the summer in this backyard with a covered cabana and grill.
At the four-bedroom masterpiece at 6436 Meadow, every corner exudes elegance and sophistication, from its hewn beams and vaulted ceilings to the herringbone wood flooring. Outside, the pool is ready for a refreshing dip.
Priced under the appraised value and neighborhood comps, 6230 Stichter Ave. has fabulous, modern accents in its floor-to-ceiling iron and wood accordion doors. The outdoor oasis is not to be missed.
Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents continue to sell more homes at the luxury level – considered $3 million and higher – in Dallas County and across DFW, according to Multiple Listing Service Statistics. Connect with an expert agent: https:// www.alliebeth.com/roster/Agents
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Bluffview neighborhood offers great location, intriguing homes
For convenient, stylish living, choose a Bluffview home now available from Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents.
Bluffview is one of Dallas’ most convenient neighborhoods, only six miles from downtown and close to Love Field Airport. It is highly walkable and has easy access to the DART rail line.
This sought-after neighborhood has some fabulous new homes and wonderful remodeled residences that appeal to newcomers and Dallas residents alike.
Let the experts at Allie Beth Allman & Associates show you homes now on the market in this fascinating neighborhood and help you find the perfect home for your lifestyle.
Check out the newly built, California-style home at 8422 Craighill Ave., perfect for a large family, featuring five bedrooms. The home has vaulted ceilings and eight-foot doors. The kitchen features luxury appliances and a secret, walk-in pantry.
There are also two lots for building in the gated community The Bluffs of Cochran Chapel. With only 12 homes, this exclusive community is designed by Mark Molthan Custom Homes as part of his Platinum Series.
The lot at 9103 Bluff Hollow Court or 9111 Bluff Hollow Court, already have plans designed for a beautiful home.
Find the right home in Bluffview with the help of an Allie Beth Allman & Associates real estate expert. Connect with an expert agent: https:// www.alliebeth.com/roster/Agents
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Extraordinary estates for sale in Dallas
Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents lead in the sale of homes priced at $1 million and above in DFW, according to the Multiple Listing Service.
Exploring the Park Cities and Preston Hollow, there’s no shortage of exquisite homes to fall in love with. That’s why eager buyers need to keep alert. You never know when your favorite address may hit the market.
Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents are experts in these luxury neighborhoods and always have exceptional properties to show. These are some refined residences they currently represent; reach out to see more.
Spanning almost 1.5 acres in Old Preston Hollow, 9520 Hathaway St. is a dream for those who crave a resort-like lifestyle.
Award-winning architect Richard Drummond Davis designed the estate, which boasts 16,000 square feet of show-stopping interiors. Amenities abound inside. from the incredible, three-story, refrigerated wine room to the suave home theatre to the stylish gourmet kitchen.
Located at 6625 Golf Drive, the 5,137-square-foot is a must-see for any buyer with an appreciation for modern design. Architecture firm Oglesby Greene created the glassy beauty, which is defined by its luscious open spaces, soaring high ceilings, and thoughtful connection to nature throughout.
Whether you’re hosting a dinner party in the home’s glass-box great room or waking up in one of its four bedrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, verdant green views foster a constant sense of peace.
ALLIE BETH ALLMAN You’ll find room to roam at these three estates
Associates agents lead in sales of homes at the estate level in Dallas, according to Multiple Listing Service data.
For buyers who are enamored by beautiful grounds and timeless interiors, some spectacular estates are available right now from Allie Beth Allman & Associates.
If you’re interested in calling Preston Hollow home, 5619 Walnut Hill Lane is an exceptional address to consider.
Whether you’re waking up in the 3,000-squarefoot primary suite, indulging in wellness in the sensory deprivation float tank, or taking off from the lawn’s heliport, life is endlessly luxurious here.
Another premium Preston Hollow offering harkens to an English countryside retreat yet sitting in the heart of Dallas, at 10540 Lennox Lane. The regal residence is full of picturesque spots from the property’s two ponds to its stately interiors with rich woodwork.
When you’re not hosting glamorous parties across its 4.6 acres or within the 17,102-squarefoot home, you can unwind on the two-hole regulation golf course.
For true Anglophiles, an English Tudor is available at 10331 Strait Lane. The custom-built stone stunner sits on two acres and showcases a meticulous attention to detail.
Opulent amenities and crisp, transitional finishes impress as you tour the 27,316-squarefoot residence with a total of seven bedrooms. The lower level is a haven for fun, with a movie theater, wine storage, and full bar.
For a family, it’s hard to beat living in the Park Cities. The homes are designed for families, and the Highland Park school district, which serves University Park and Highland Park, is ranked as one of the best in Texas.
Allie Beth Allman & Associates consistently leads in the sale of Park Cities homes, and its experts can help you find the perfect home for your family in these popular neighborhoods.
Don’t miss the five-bedroom, Mediterraneanstyle home at 4012 Colgate Ave., which has an open floor plan in more than 6,000 square feet of living space.
The large primary suite has a private balcony and a luxurious bath and oversized closet. The back patio also a fireplace next to a pool with a spa.
Love to entertain friends and family? The custombuilt, five-bedroom home at 3844 Greenbrier Drive in the heart of University Park has been updated with a sophisticated blend of contemporary and traditional features.
In the five-bedroom home at 3329 Purdue Ave. is a kitchen with white marble that will impress your guests. Prepare elegant dinners using the double oven and warming drawer. It also has a walk-in pantry and butler’s pantry to make serving a breeze.
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ALLIE BETH ALLMAN Park Cities neighborhoods lure families
Find a new home with the help of the Park Cities sales leaders at Allie Beth Allman & Associates.
