Preston Hollow People March 2022 by People Newspapers

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MARCH 2022 VOLUME 18 NO. 3

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Big Brothers discover joy of mentoring

PH actress leads Perot’s virtual field trips

Good Shepherd team provides tornado relief

News ......................................... 4

Sports ...................................... 18

Society .................................... 36

Crime ....................................... 10

Community .............................. 20

Living........................................ 42

Business .................................. 12

Camps ..................................... 28

Classifieds ............................... 47

Real Estate............................... 16

Schools .................................... 32

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hen you’re a community newspaper, you know your charge is to not only inform your readers but also to tell their stories. As you turn the pages of this month’s issue, you’ll find familiar faces (and if they aren’t, they will be now) and what they’ve been up to. And a lot of those stories came by way of tips from our readers. It’s simple to send us story ideas (and we love it when you do). If you go to peoplenewspapers.com and scroll to the bottom, you’ll find an option to submit a story tip. Click on it, and you’ll find yourself looking at a form that will help you make sure you’ve given us everything we need to get started. Need it even simpler? You can always email editor@peoplenewspapers.com and provide your story idea that way, too. We also routinely invite our readers and neighbors to take part in already planned stories. You can find invitations to join in surveys or even send us photos and impressions of things going on in your community. You can typically find those calls to action on our social media accounts, where we are PHollowPeople on Facebook and Twitter and PeopleNewspapers on Instagram. For instance, during the latest winter weather, we asked readers to send us and tag us in their snow day fun — you can find the results of that on our website. During the days leading up to the Super Bowl, we asked neighbors to show us how they celebrated former Highland Park quarterback

Matthew Stafford’s appearance at the big game with the Los Angeles Rams. Once again, neighbors delivered with pictures, signs, and more. In the coming months, look for our requests regarding your experiences at the ballot box, your graduation photos, summer vacation snaps, and more. We’d also love to hear about why you love your neighborhood — we’re busy working on a great Newcomers’ Handbook that will be out soon, and hearing from you would make it an even better effort. We love creating each issue with our neighbors and hope you enjoy catching up with us each month (or more often, if you’re visiting our website).

What else can you find at peoplenewspapers.com? Continuing coverage of Dallas ISD’s search for a new superintendent. Read the story in this issue and subscribe to the Preston Hollow weekly newsletter to get the latest on that, straight to your inbox. Dallas could get a little smaller — our neighbors in University Park aim to annex the area around Boone Elementary, which is within Dallas’ boundaries. Dallas ISD can celebrate two significant achievements — two campuses were nominated to be National Blue Ribbon Schools, and Thomas Jefferson AP Geometry teacher David Newhouse was awarded a grant from the American Geographical Society. Both stories are in our schools section.

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News

20 YEARS OF NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND

Spellings, Bush (but not ‘W’) talk anniversary, future of education By Bethany Erickson

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outed as the means to hold schools accountable, the No Child Left Behind Act received bipartisan support in 2001. Twenty years later, and two years into a pandemic that continues to disrupt learning, two people involved in crafting that legislation spoke at the Bush Institute on a chilly February night. Jeb Bush was governor of Florida when his brother — President George W. Bush — tasked his administration with crafting legislation that would demand accountability and ostensibly standardize education across the country. Florida, Spellings said, was ‘way ahead of the game’ when it came to what the act was meant to create. Bush, who had joked earlier in the evening that he (like many governors at the time) wasn’t too sure about the federal intrusion, said, “I forgive you now.”

My biggest frustration is that we’re living in 2022, and the testing is the same as it existed in 1980. Jeb Bush “It’s our anniversary, honey,” Spellings joked back. Spellings said, by and large, she was happy with what the act accomplished - specifically in the arena of annual testing and data collection. Still, she acknowledged there were missteps and that it wasn’t the perfect bill. “(There was) too much one-size-fits-all,” she said. “Some misstarts on implementation. But for the most part, I’d do it again.” Bush marveled at the bipartisan support the bill had. “You had some of the most liberal members of Congress with John Boehner and … solid, traditional conservatives, led by the president and Margaret and others in a bipartisan fashion passing a bill that was desperately needed, I’d say, in almost all states,” he said. The bill, Spelling said, was built from the idea that there is a “moral imperative to really see about the needs of every single student.” Spellings also said that she didn’t think

Members of the Bush White House team that oversaw the implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act gathered with Bush Institute executive director Holly Kuzmich, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, and former U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings to celebrate its 20th anniversary. (PHOTOS: COURTESY THE GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL CENTER)

the bill would’ve passed today, given the calls during the pandemic (and even before then) to stop “high-stakes” testing. “If people actually knew what this was going to mean in their schools and their communities, we probably couldn’t have passed it 87 to 10,” she said. “It clearly exposed these incredible gaps.” Thanks to the pandemic, students didn’t take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test in 2020, and in 2021, accountability ratings were paused for a second year. “In Texas, we’re going to go two years without any statewide testing and at least

four years without school ratings,” Spellings said. “There’s a lot of murkiness around that. But I like to say we need to care enough to find out. “We have to take back the moral high ground and say, ‘Listen, we can’t help your kid if we don’t know where that kid is,’” she added. “How do we get (the horses) back in the barn? We’ve got to rebuild the political imperative.” Bush said that most people think there should be some way to assess where children are in terms of education — but that there is room for innovation and improvement when it comes to how.

“My biggest frustration is that we’re living in 2022, and the testing is the same as it existed in 1980,” he said. “It drives me nuts. “I think there’s probably someone that could probably come up with a test where you could determine where a kid stands, get it back in the hands of a teacher and a parent so that there could be not just an awareness of where they are, but a strategy on how to rectify their deficiencies and make this something that is part of the learning experience.” See more of the conversation about education with Spellings and Bush at peoplenewspapers.com.

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Bluffview Man Charged in Oil and Gas Fraud Case By Bethany Erickson

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A Bluffview man was among four accused of running afoul of securities laws when convincing people to invest in oil and gas interests. In documents filed in late 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission alleges that Timothy Burroughs, Jay Holstine, John Griffin, and Michael Oswald Williams raised roughly $3.2 million from 50 investors through the sale of fraudulent and unregistered interests in two oil and gas ventures offered by Petrobridge Energy LLC. According to court documents, the government alleges that between February 2016 and March 2017, Burroughs falsely promised potential investors inflated returns and did not disclose that he had an extensive history of disciplinary actions for violating state securities laws. The SEC said Burroughs hired Holstine, who had no oil and gas operations experience, as the “public face” of Petrobridge after a prospective investor shared Burroughs’ disciplinary history on a consumer fraud website. “Burroughs and Holstine then revised corporate records relating to Petrobridge’s ownership and operation to remove references to Burroughs’s involvement,” the SEC said. However, Burroughs continued to run the company’s day-to-day operations, preparing offering materials that the SEC said misrepresented aspects of the investment, including overstating acreage under lease and promising returns as high as 59%.

Burroughs and Holstine then recruited Griffin — who lives in Bluffview — and Williams to sell the offerings through nationwide cold-calling campaigns, the SEC said. “Griffin and Williams, the two primary Petrobridge salespeople, earned hundreds of thousands of dollars in sales commission,” court documents said. “Neither one was registered as a broker.” Griffin, 48, was the vice president of Petrobridge. In 2015, the South Carolina Securities Commissioner sanctioned him for omitting details in the sale of securities and acting as an unregistered agent. Burroughs and Holstine live in Plano, and Williams lives in Williamsburg, Virginia. Burroughs and Holstine are charged with violating federal antifraud provisions, while Williams and Griffin are accused of acting as unregistered brokers in violation of federal securities laws. Pending court approval, Holstine, Griffin, and Williams have agreed to settle the SEC’s charges by agreeing to final judgements that forbid them from committing future violations and paying civil penalties and disgorgements. Griffin, who will pay $150,469.84 in disgorgement plus prejudgement interest and a $50,000 civil penalty, agreed (along with Williams) to certain securities industry and penny stock bars. The case against Burroughs is headed to court, where the SEC is expected to seek permanent injunctions, disgorgements and penalties, and a bar from serving as an officer or director of a publicly-traded company.

During a congressional delegation to Ukraine, U.S. Rep. Collin Allred, D-Dallas, visited the Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center on International Holocaust Memorial Day (Jan. 27). (PHOTO: COURTESY U.S. REP. COLLIN ALLRED)

Allred Visits Ukraine, Returns With COVID With the world threatened by an ongoing pandemic and the potential for war in Eastern Europe, U.S. Rep. Collin Allred, D-Dallas, visited Ukraine and returned with a mild case of COVID-19. The Hillcrest High School graduate and member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee joined a bipartisan delegation in meeting with NATO and the EU officials in Brussels, Belgium, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. The delegation led by House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Gregory Meeks (D-New York) discussed the buildup of Russian troops along Ukraine’s border and in Belarus. “The United States, our EU and NATO allies, and Ukraine all stand united in working to deter Russian aggression at the Ukrainian border,” Allred said. “Ukraine is a vital democracy in the region, and I saw firsthand the strong will

and determination of its people to protect that democracy.” The delegation also visited the Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center to commemorate International Holocaust Memorial Day. Allred tested negative for COVID-19 before boarding for the trip and several times during it. The fully vaccinated congressman suffered only mild symptoms and followed CDC and U.S. House quarantine guidelines after testing positive upon returning to the U.S. “Despite this diagnosis, this was still a vitally important trip, where my colleagues and I heard directly from NATO, EU, and Ukrainian officials about the threat of Russian aggression,” he said. “Our bipartisan delegation traveled thousands of miles and together, showed our strong commitment to the Ukrainian people.” – Staff report

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Crime Reports for Jan. 10 – Feb. 6 Jan. 10 What can happen when you leave your stuff unattended at Clothes Circuit in Preston Center? Reported at 4:48 p.m.: a woman learned someone had taken hers.

Jan. 11 What’s it called when you abandon a vehicle outside a home in the 5800 block of Preston Haven Drive? The 11:32 a.m. call was dispatched as a “parking violation.” Jan. 13 Reported at 11:36 a.m.: a scary situation. A woman in the 6500 block of Stefani Drive “believed an unknown suspect pointed a handgun at her.” Jan. 15 Which makes you scratch your head more: that someone slept in the Walgreens at Northwest Highway and Lemmon Avenue after hours on Jan. 15 or that officers weren’t dispatched until 6:10 p.m. the next day? Jan. 16 Sometimes opportunity doesn’t need to knock. Before 7:58 a.m., a lucky prowler found doors left unlocked to a home and vehicle in the 6700 block of Park Lane. The crook rummaged through the man’s vehicle and took stuff from the couple’s house.

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Jan. 20 Reported at 10:47 a.m.: a cold case. A prowler snatched the heater from the backyard (no longer a) hot tub at a home in the 6400 block of Royalton Drive. Jan. 21 Before 10:54 p.m., a vandal damaged a fence at a home in the 6100 block of Joyce Way. Jan. 22 Will a wit turn dim without morning coffee? Officers responded at 7:42 a.m. to Starbucks on Inwood Road across from Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas for a call initially dispatched as a major disturbance (violence). There they gave someone they called, “The Wit,” a criminal trespassing warning. Crime reports normally aren’t that complimentary. Jan. 24 Reported at 7:46 a.m.: easy pickings. An

Jan. 25 It’s no fun to get your vehicle’s window broken out at the “Y-M-C-A!” Before 2:24 p.m., a woman learned that at the Semones Family YMCA (Town North) on Northaven Road. Jan. 26 Before 8:18 p.m. during a fight in the parking lot near Beading Dreams and Yaya Foot Spa on Lovers Lane, an armed menace injured a man with a handgun. Jan. 27 Before 11:45 a.m., a prowler snatched contents from a vehicle at a home in the 6400 block of Northport Drive. Jan. 28 Reported at 7:33 a.m.: breakfast mayhem? Officers responded to the corner of Preston Center nearest Preston Road and Northwest Highway (where Starbucks is located) and gave an unwelcome visitor to a restaurant a criminal trespassing warning. Then at 11:47 a.m., police responded to the same general location and cited someone for trespassing at a vacant store space. Jan. 29 Burglarized before 5:49 p.m.: a man’s vehicle at a home in the 7200 block of Ashington Drive. Feb. 1 A man at a home in the 11200 block of Inwood Road “believes someone took his car keys” before 1:11 p.m. Feb. 2 Stolen before 4 p.m. at the Zale’s store in NorthPark Center: six rings for a couple of rogues who smashed the display case with a sledgehammer and vanished on foot. Feb. 3 Stolen overnight before 9:31 a.m.: a man’s vehicle at a home in the 6800 block of Bandera Avenue.

Feb. 5 Before 6:25 p.m., three robbers threatened a woman and stole from her at a home in the 12700 block of Sunlight Drive. Feb. 6 Before 1:48 p.m., a vandal damaged a woman’s vehicle at a home in the 5700 block of Harvest Hill Road.

SKULDUGGERY of the MONTH: GENERAL APPEARANCE? Arrested at 1:51 p.m. Feb. 1 at NorthPark Center: a 21-yearold man accused of dressing like a soldier and possessing a fake military ID. For More Crimes:

(PHOTOS: PEXELS.COM, ILLUSTRATION: MELANIE THORNTON)

Jan. 18 Before 8:32 a.m., a burglar smashed a window and stole a purse from a woman’s vehicle at the Primrose School of Park Cities on Inwood Road.

opportunistic purse snatcher couldn’t resist the loot left in an unlocked vehicle at Preston Royal Village.

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Thank You, Park Cities & Preston Hollow! Your continued confidence and trust in Allie Beth Allman & Associates has allowed us to be the Dallas Luxury Leader for 2021 selling $3.8 Billion. We are so grateful that you have chosen our team to bring you home year after year.

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LEADING IN PREMIER NEIGHBORHOODS

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ABA

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109% GROWTH IN DFW

ESTATE SALES FROM 2020

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Business

TIP YOUR HEADGEAR TO ‘TOPPED HATS’

Mother-daughter duo inspired to create successful startup By Rachel Snyder

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SU may have come away with the win in November 2019 at the University of Mississippi. Still, Park Cities interior designer Dana Vidal and her daughter, Sophia, scored the inspiration for a new venture. “Both of us have always been big hat wearers particularly like for school events, game day,” Dana said. “During the football game at Ole Miss, my daughter’s friends and other people kept asking us where we got our hats, and she was like, ‘Mom, we should start a hat business.’” Dana, Topped Hats co-founder with Sophia and Linda Uphoff, said they started looking into different hat lines, created a logo for the fledgling company, and began curating inventory through the beginning of 2020.

During the football game at Ole Miss, my daughter’s friends and other people kept asking us where we got our hats, and she was like, ‘Mom, we should start a hat business.’ Dana Vidal

FROM LEFT: Dana Vidal and Sophia Vidal at the Like to Know It 2021 Holiday Party at The Rustic. (PHOTOS: COURTESY TOPPED HATS)

“After trying to buy additional lines, we were ready to launch before COVID, and then obviously when COVID happened, we didn’t do anything,” she said. However, the pandemic also provided opportunities. “A lot of the companies that had turned us down suddenly were open to opening this account and selling,” Dana said. “So, we were able to stock up heavily during COVID, and we launched May 2020, and it’s just grown crazily ever since then.”

Topped Hats offers many styles and hat adornments, from the wide-brimmed Western variety to fashionable fedoras and felts. A ‘hat bar’ experience, available in-studio or through virtual personal styling appointments, lets clients participate in the design process and choose among adornments and accessories, including feathers, scarves, beaded bands, and more. “It’s a lot of fun,” Dana said. “We’re creating a line of hat jewelry and accessories along with all the scarves [and] beaded

bands that my niece makes.” The first event for the new company was in June of 2020. They’ve since partnered with American Airlines Center to create hats for entertainers coming through town, including one for Colombian singer Moluma this fall, participated in events, including the Round Top Antiques Fair in Round Top near Austin a couple of times per year, and a party with a ‘hat bar’ for Cattle Baron’s Ball. “We had no idea we’d be selling the volume that we’re selling, doing the amount of events that we’re going to,” said Dana, who hopes to do more corporate events in the future.

Dreaming Beyond ‘Dallas’

Filmmaker wants North Texas to create more than commercials, corporate films By Greg Nielsen

People Newspapers “Imagine multiple TV shows being shot here.” Johnathan Brownlee, a movie industry veteran who relocated to North Texas a decade ago for the Dallas International Film Festival, does. “You remember Dallas and the impact it had but imagine there being more than one show like Dallas and how that could really benefit everyone,” he suggested. Dallas has long had a footprint in the film industry but moved away from narrative features over the years to commercials and corporate training films. That shift left money on the table, and Brownlee wants North Texans to pursue it. “It’s more than just consuming

Johnathan Brownlee

Harry Hunsicker (COURTESY PHOTOS)

the product but also knowing you can create it,” he said, citing an example of the growing opportunities. “Streaming services require content.” When Brownlee came to Dallas 10 years ago, he wanted to invest in something economically beneficial to himself, others, and the city. He’s worked on multiple

projects in genres ranging from family films to horror, all providing jobs and opportunities for area residents. His company Torfoot Films partnered with EventHorizonFilms for the Dallas Screenwriting Competition, won recently by Harry Hunsicker, a novelist, D

Magazine contributor, and Highland Park resident. Hunsicker’s first screenplay, a crime comedy called (S)hit Squad, will debut at the 2022 Dallas International Film Festival with Brownlee as director and co-producer. The other producers are Carrie Sternberg, Event Horizon Films’ Jodi Frizzell, and IdeaMan Studios with legal partners, Litwin Law Group, PLLC, and the Law Office of LaToya L. Blakely. The short film, featuring significant character interactions and a Pulp Fiction feel, doesn’t only let Hunsicker branch out. It also helps other locals in the industry learn how to make narrative projects in a market where they often don’t get the chance, Brownlee said. Making a narrative film is very

different from making a commercial ad or a training film, he said. North Texas has recently attracted projects like 1883, a Yellowstone spin-off, and 12 Mighty Orphans, a football film. Extra investment could bring in veteran industry workers looking for a better work environment, predicted Brownlee, who sees the area as more conducive to healthy home life. Strengthen that base, create more content, and, Brownlee said, the area could become a significant industry hub like Atlanta – something beneficial to everyone.

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The Scuttle, a personal organization app, includes group messaging, a check-off feature, linking to your digital calendar, and other features. FROM LEFT: Elizabeth Moore and Martha Farrell. (PHOTOS: COURTESY THE SCUTTLE)

List-Making Mavens’ App Upgrades Everyday ‘To Dos’ By Diana Oates

Special Contributor Less juggle. More joy. Isn’t that the goal for us all? Martha Farrell, a University Park mom of three, is on a mission to categorize the chaos. Because for many of us, simply having a place for the plans can be quite calming. The idea for an app came to Farrell while she was a multi-tasking mama in New York City. With three kids in three different schools, things were falling through the cracks. And it turns out she wasn’t alone. “I interviewed dozens of busy moms, and they all had one thing in common,” Farrell said. “They were tired of not being able to find what they were looking for on their phones.” The solution came to her one night. She began piecing together an app that would serve as a keeper of all the “boxes” of information floating around in her head that desperately needed a home base — not only that but one easily accessed with just a tap or two of her fingers. Farrell chatted about the idea with her sister Elizabeth Moore who, at 10 years her junior, was in business school at the time and found that she too needed an app just like this despite her life looking much different.

They were tired of not being able to find what they were looking for on their phones. Martha Farrell And thus, The Scuttle was born. The sisters wanted a name like “the scoop” that instantly hints at it being a

source of information. It was Moore who had the “ah-ha” moment. Scuttle, the all-knowing seagull in her favorite childhood movie, The Little Mermaid, came to mind. This seagull shares his knowledge of human gadgets with Ariel and is a constant source of valuable information (despite missing the mark regarding that doggone dinglehopper). “After more digging, we learned that the word scuttlebutt is defined as a watering hole on a ship,” Farrell explained. “People would gather around the watering hole and chat about all that was going on.” You may have heard the expression, “What’s the scuttlebutt?” The Scuttle app is the place that is going to tell you, your family, and whomever else you want to keep “in the know” precisely what is going on. The sisters are touting The Scuttle and its ability to add productivity to almost anyone’s planning process. And with features like the new broadcast blast that give groups updates via email and push notifications, the efficacy of these lists is limitless. Additional fun features that separate this app from others include delightful designs, group messaging, the check-off feature, and linking to your digital calendar. “We hope people will use The Scuttle for themselves, but we also hope they will collaborate on Scuttleboards with babysitters, family, committee members, classmates, or even neighbors.”

G E T S TA R T E D Download The Scuttle in the App Store and follow along on Instagram at @thescuttleapp for insider tips and tricks from sisters Martha Farrell and Elizabeth Moore on how to make your Scuttle boards shine.

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Comings and Goings

Roots Market and Juicery (PHOTOS: COURTESY ROOTS MARKET & JUICERY) The Spa at the Highland

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Preston Center Plaza The ice cream shop serves gelato, macarons, crêpes, hot beverages, and more.

The Conservatory on Two

Highland Park Village The new, expanded location (above the former Anthropologie store) of the retail concept by Brian Bolke also features a chic lunch spot called the Teak Tearoom.

Kathy Fielder Boutique

4503 Travis Street Suite A The women’s clothing, accessories, and lifestyle brand recently opened another Dallas location.

John Reed Fitness

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Johnson Oral Facial Surgery

7001 Preston Road Suite 125 The new practice offers full-scope oral and maxillofacial surgical services, such as dental implants, sleep apnea treatments, and wisdom teeth surgery.

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4164 North Central Expressway The brand’s third location offers pressed juices and smoothies, ready-to-eat vegan meals, fresh produce, clean wines, and more.

Sclafani’s New York Bagels and Sandwiches

Preston Center The bagel and sandwich eatery recently opened in Preston Center.

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Highland Park Village The charity gift shop reopened after a short remodel.

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5300 E. Mockingbird Lane The new spa at the Highland Dallas hotel boasts a menu of more than 100 facial, massage, waxing services, mani/pedis, and other treatment options.

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Highland Park Village The luxury Italian watch brand will open in the space next to La Perla this spring.

8335 Westchester Drive The brand boasts state-of-the-art equipment and a full range of fitness opportunities from free weights, an expansive training area, machine strength training, cardio, and stretching alongside unlimited classes including yoga, HIIT Pilates, and more - all within the 30,000-square-foot club with immersive sound and lighting.

GONE

Primo’s MX Kitchen and Lounge

8611 Hillcrest Road suite 100 The Tex-Mex eatery recently closed its Preston Hollow location. The brand, managed by Refined Hospitality Concepts, still operates in Uptown at 3309 McKinney Ave., downtown at The Statler, and Flower Mound at 4120 River Walk Drive.

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Real Talk: Thomas White In a real estate market that is constantly evolving, Thomas White prides himself on his ability to educate buyers and sellers with up-to-date information. His degree from UC Santa Barbara, along with his lifelong involvement in athletics, fed his constant desire to learn and grow. Focusing his college work on business communications and relations built on that love of learning established a solid foundation for pursuing his true passion for real estate. Specializing in the Dallas-Fort Worth real estate markets since 2013, White has focused primarily on investment property, new construction, and smaller multi-family projects. Home sales have also kept him busy, and his work has contributed to over $250 million in property sold.

What led you to this career?

ompleted in 2019, Taula House, a single-family Preston Hollow residence designed for multigenerational living by M Gooden Design, was built for both entertaining and peaceful seclusion, with a graceful mix of public and private throughout its gathering and intimate spaces. The 10,509-square-foot home features six bedrooms; six bathrooms, numerous living and studying areas; a basement wine cellar; a fabulous 55-foot lap pool; 2,015 square feet of outdoor entertainment spaces that include a cabana, roof deck, and balconies; gourmet kitchen, and a 2,000-square-foot garage.

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The exterior façade is clad with precast concrete, weathered steel, and dark grey basalt stone. Accents of Brazilian Ipe siding, polished stucco, and zinc composite panel complete the material palette ensemble. A minimalist approach to interior finishes focuses attention on the architecture and precise detailing of the house. Highlights of the exterior palette make their way into the home with a refined use of weathered steel panels and basalt stone floors and walls. The monumental stair at the house’s entry is prominently featured behind a 20-foot-tall curtain wall of glass. The stair’s steel structure employs a double-cantilevered switchback design clad with white oak treads.

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Over the years, I was given the opportunity to sell tear-down property in old Preston Hollow for new construction development, which helped kick start my career. In addition to new construction, I began selling various luxury properties across Dallas.

Now that you’ve been a real estate professional for a while, if you could go back in time and give yourself any advice, what would it be? In my opinion, one of the most important things to do when starting a career in real estate is to find a niche that you are interested in and focus on that

area. It’s also crucial to stay on top of the market each day as it’s constantly evolving. Additionally, new agents should prioritize networking and building new relationships.

What is the best thing about being a real estate agent? My favorite part about being an agent is having the opportunity to help people find a home where they will create long-lasting memories. I enjoy guiding them through the process from beginning to end and being a part of such a monumental point in their lives.

What is your outlook on the Dallas market? As Dallas’ population continues to grow, I personally do not see the housing market slowing down soon. With over 10,000 companies headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex along with many people relocating here from around the country, I anticipate prices continuing to hold as inventory for homes and land is in high demand. This is especially true inside the 635 loop towards downtown.

Can you give us a fun fact about yourself? When I am not working, I love cheering for my local sports teams, fishing, golfing, and spending time with family, friends, and my dogs. – Compiled by Bethany Erickson

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Sports

RANGERS, SCOTS ARE RIVALS IN NEW DISTRICT 7-6A

WTW, Hillcrest also will be part of large districts in new UIL alignment By Todd Jorgenson

NEW FOOTBALL DISTRICTS

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eparated by just a few miles on the Dallas North Tollway, Jesuit and Highland Park are now neighbors in the new District 7-6A, too. The idea became possible when the Scots learned they would be moving to Class 6A for the next two years. And in February, the UIL made it official with its biennial realignment announcement. Jesuit and HP will be part of a nine-team district that includes schools from Irving ISD and Richardson ISD: Irving, Irving MacArthur, Irving Nimitz, Richardson, Richardson Berkner, Richardson Pearce, and Lake Highlands. The district will cover only football, volleyball, and basketball, meaning it will be an eight-team league for volleyball and girls basketball, minus Jesuit. It will take effect for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years. Although an alignment has not been finalized yet for baseball, track and field, tennis, and golf, the lineup should remain consistent. New district assignments for sports such as swimming, wrestling, and soccer will be unveiled later. Of the nine football teams, only three posted winning records last

DISTRICT 7-6A Jesuit Highland Park Irving Irving MacArthur Irving Nimitz Lake Highlands Richardson Richardson Berkner Richardson Pearce

Jesuit’s new football district looks a lot like its old football district, except for one new rival. (PHOTO: ROB GRAHAM) season — Jesuit, HP, and Lake Highlands. The Rangers and Scots will meet for the first time on the football field on Sept. 30 at Highlander Stadium. With eight district games, the schedule will only have room for two nondistrict contests for each school. District play will begin on the weekend of Sept. 9. From Jesuit’s perspective, the district remains unchanged from the 7-6A alignment of the past two seasons, except for the addition of HP. During that stretch,

the Rangers have gone 13-1 in league play, including an undefeated run to the district title in 2021. In Dallas ISD, W.T. White will look to extend its two-year postseason streak in a challenging nineteam football grouping in District 5-5A Div. I. The Longhorns will be matched against Bryan Adams, Molina, Sunset, Carrollton Creekview, Carrollton R.L. Turner, Mansfield Timberview, Birdville, and Richland. Meanwhile, Hillcrest is situated in a 10-team football scrum

in District 6-5A Div. II with nine other Dallas ISD rivals — Thomas Jefferson, Adamson, Conrad, Kimball, Seagoville, Spruce, Woodrow Wilson, and defending state champion South Oak Cliff. That district will be split for scheduling purposes but consolidated for standings and playoff seeding. For basketball and volleyball, WTW and Hillcrest will be situated together in District 11-5A alongside Thomas Jefferson, Adamson, Kimball, Molina, South Oak Cliff, Sunset, and Woodrow Wilson.

DISTRICT 5-5A (Div. I) W.T. White Bryan Adams Molina Sunset Birdville Carr. Newman Smith Carrollton R.L. Turner Mansfield Timberview Richland DISTRICT 6-5A (Div. II) Hillcrest Thomas Jefferson Adamson Conrad Kimball Samuell Seagoville South Oak Cliff Spruce Woodrow Wilson

Covenant Seeking Sustained Success in Boys and Girls Soccer By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

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Constructing a perennial soccer powerhouse at a private school of about 700 students requires adaptability and versatility. One year after making history by winning both the boys and girls state championships in the TAPPS Division III classification — when each team beat Schertz John Paul on the same March afternoon in Round Rock — Covenant faced a daunting challenge in trying to repeat. “We had to shift our mindset to being the defending champions,” said Covenant boys coach Jerry Clark. “That was last year. Now we have the bullseye on our back.” Clark arrived last year to take over a program that had advanced to the state title game in four straight years, with one victory in 2018. “When I took over, the expectations were already high,” he said. “Our approach wasn’t to change the model. We wanted to embrace the winning culture

and traditions that were already established.” It hasn’t been easy. Roster turnover, scheduling conflicts for multisport athletes, and instilling championship expectations all have been potential hurdles. However, the Knights have used an assortment of playing styles and formations while the players have been willing to learn. Perhaps more importantly, Covenant has stayed relatively healthy, which enabled the Knights to navigate a rugged nondistrict schedule designed to pay off during postseason play. “We always want to challenge ourselves. That keeps us ready,” Clark said. “With every run to the finals, things have to line up in your favor.” The girls likewise appear in solid position to duplicate their success from a year ago, especially given the return of scoring sensation Kaitlin Swann, who shattered a school record with 51 goals last season as a sophomore.

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Still, a year removed from the program’s first-ever title, girls coach Kirk Redding knows that consistent success is about building depth and garnering buyin from the entire roster. “We don’t want to be just about one player,” Redding said. “We want our best players to help our other players get better too.” The Knights lost six seniors after last year, and a younger roster struggled while playing against larger schools earlier this season. They tried to remain upbeat through some lopsided losses. “Starting off, we didn’t look great. We had to figure things out,” he said. “It took a few games to get going. Things started to come together.” Indeed, Covenant started rolling in the second half of the season, despite playing in a district that Redding considers the toughest in the state at the Division III level. “The expectation is to get back,” he said. “We have a pretty good chance.”

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Community

Mentorship Creates Lifelong Bonds

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North Dallas Big Brother finds friendship with ‘Little’ rewarding bethany.erickson@peoplenewspapers.com

If “it takes a village to raise a child,” as the old proverb goes, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been providing villagers for decades. The agency matched more than 2 million children with mentors in the last decade alone. Today, the organization works with more than 230 agencies in over 5,000 c om mu n i t i e s in all 50 states, helping match mentors (also known more commonly as “Bigs”) with children (or “Littles”). Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star said 98% of the children in the program were promoted to grade level or graduated after being matched with their Big for six months or more, and 93% improved their grades. “Having a mentor builds social capital for some of the most vulnerable youth in our community,” said BBBS Lone Star’s Alistine Turnbull-Blackshear. “Through mentoring, the children in BBBS programs develop the assets they need to be successful – things like self-confidence, problem-solving skills, and the ability to make good decisions.” Will Pryor, a 65-year-old Dallas attorney, and his Little, Jude,

were matched about five years ago and have been meeting for lunch and outings ever since. The two said COVID put a bit of a damper on their monthly or twice monthly lunches, but they’ve brainstormed new ways to get together, including cooking together — virtually. Pryor insists that he has gotten a lot more out of being a Big to Jude — who said his relationship with Pr yor has helped him gain confidence. “I think I got a lot of memories most of all,” Jude said. “I’ve also learned a lot — he gave me advice on ways to talk to people. Before I met him, I was on the quiet side at school, and I didn’t have many friends.” “If you answered that question differently and said, ‘Well, honestly, I haven’t gotten one darn thing out of it, except for a lot of free lunches,’ I would’ve been fine with that,” Pryor responded. “Because I think the relationship and the benefits have gone all in my direction. I think I am the beneficiary of this relationship. He keeps me young.” Pryor said that while the stereotype may dictate that children in the BBBS program have single parents and complicated backstories that

I think I am the beneficiary of this relationship. He keeps me young. Will Pryor

At the start of our match, I told Christopher that when he finished high school, we’d take a trip to any location in the U.S. He chose D.C. and never wavered from it. So, in June 2015, a few weeks after his graduation from W.T. White, we were off to our nation’s capital. We saw museums, memorials, and Arlington National Cemetery. We toured the Supreme Court and the Capitol. We took Ubers, rode the Metro, and walked for miles between stops. It was the end of our time as a match but also the start of a new chapter. And I’m not sure who enjoyed it more. Right now, there are hundreds of young people waiting for a mentor in the form of a match. There are multiple ways to serve, and you can volunteer by yourself or as a couple. I met my wife about three years into the match, and she has also had a substantial impact on Christopher. So, my challenge to anyone who likes a challenge is this: Visit bbbstx.org and sign up to be a Big. If that’s too much commitment, donate to sponsor a match. Each Big and Little are supported by a social worker who works tirelessly to ensure the relationship works. My journey as a mentor started at a Sonic and keeps going like that bunny in the battery commercial. Thanks to Big Brothers Big Sisters, it’s a journey I will forever cherish. Tom Erickson, the husband of digital editor Bethany Erickson, lives in North Dallas and considers himself a Big Brother for life. He works in marketing for a local health provider.

Christopher has taught me about kindness, compassion, and a deep love for family.

Big Brother Will Pryor says his friendship with his Little Brother, Jude, has resulted in a rewarding five years.

By Bethany Erickson

My time as a Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer began T O M with lunch E R I C K S O N at Sonic in August 2005 and officially ended nearly 10 years later with a trip to Washington, D.C. Unofficially, it hasn’t ended, and I hope it never does. Christopher, who was matched with me as a “Little” at age 8, is now 25 and part of our family. In that time, he has stood in our wedding, been a role model for our son, completed high school, and started a career. The pandemic has slowed our meetings the last couple of years, but we still chat online and lean on each other. It’s great to have an extra set of hands for projects at the house, and I’m always eager to help with anything Christopher needs. I can’t think of a better way to impact a young person’s life. Being a “Big” takes time, dedication, and effort, but the rewards are well worth it. Christopher has taught me about kindness, compassion, and a deep love for family. As he grew from a boy to a man, I helped him try new things, set goals, and always work hard. We’d usually get together every other week, for a few hours at a time. Our favorite activity was going to the movies, but we also went fishing, attended Mavericks, Rangers, and Stars games, or just did homework. Kids who benefit from being part of Big Brothers Big Sisters just need to have quality time with someone.

require adult mentorship, Jude’s family didn’t fit that mold. His parents are divorced, but his mother recently remarried, and he has a newborn sibling. His father lives out of state but is still actively involved in Jude’s life. “Jude has fabulous mom, and now she’s married to a fabulous guy,” Pryor said. “He has a tremendous support network. So, I’m not the traditional Big Brother — but I am the beneficiary of the relationship here.” To find out more about becoming a Big, go to one2onementorship.com. Read more about Jude and Will at peoplenewspapers.com.

METHODS OF MENTORING • COMMUNITY-BASED A Big and Little meet 2-4 times a month in their local community. • SCHOOL/SITE-BASED A Big and a Little meet 2-4 times a month in or around school hours. • MENTOR2.0 A high schooler and mentor meet weekly, virtually, and in-person monthly. • E-MENTORING A Big and Little connect virtually once a week and video chat twice a month.

Tom Erickson has forged a lifelong friendship that spans more than a decade with his Little Brother, Christopher, who is now an adult. (PHOTO:COURTESY TOM ERICKSON)

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Preparedness Training My husband is an Eagle Scout, so he is always prepared. When we owned a ranch near Paris, Texas, he planned for every contingency, including war, famine, and zombie apocalypse (thanks to The Walking Dead). We stored water and canned goods to save our children, siblings, and parents, although I debated whether that included his mother. To ensure the kids survived, the stash contained several cans of SpaghetMICHELE VALDEZ tiOs. By the time Covid hit, we had sold the ranch and devoured the Chef Boyardee. In the spring of 2020, the pandemic felt like it was becoming a panic-demic. There was a run on everything. Even Costco, always a go-to in a crisis, or family reunion, ran out of toilet paper. That’s when I channeled my inner Eaglet and went hunting, well actually, shopping. I texted myself a list and headed to Central Market. As I unloaded a full cart, an over-eager cashier alerted me that I had broken the two frozen pizza limit rule by trying to purchase three pizzas. What? I didn’t see a sign. The skeptical clerk just pointed to the frozen food section. Shoulders sagging and masked face down, I took the walk of shame to return the outlaw pie. Soaked in humiliation, I went home empty-handed. But, this birdie was not deterred. With fast fingers on Amazon, toilet paper, surgical gloves, medical masks, and enough Clorox wipes to sanitize AT&T Stadium were on their way. However, we still needed contagion calories. That’s when my Eagle soared. Days later, a pallet (like the kind you move with a forklift) of freeze-dried food stamped with a sell-by date of 2055 arrived. The rations included spaghetti bolognese, and chicken tetrazzini. As I stacked the astronaut fare in my foyer, I made a mental note always to serve Italian in a calamity. Sensing my culinary curiosity, my ravenous raptor suggested lunch. He boiled water, poured it into the package, and set a timer. In what felt like a minute, because it was, the dust bowl was transformed into tasty pasta. I wondered where I could buy a freeze dryer and if it would fit next to the toaster. As I forked the spaghetti out of the package, I also realized that the moon food container bowl is disposable – meaning no clean-up! That day, I Googled freeze dryers and began planning for Thanksgiving. Michele Valdez has four demanding adult children and a patient husband.

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Todd Stein’s Eatery Matches Super Foods With Tropical Flavor

Just so you know, it’s difficult to conduct an interview while eating a freezing cold açaí bowl with chewy granola, but I managed to complete a rewarding conversation with Todd Stein doing just that. Todd, the owner of Vitality Bowls K E R ST E N R ET TI G in Preston Hollow Village, is a 20-year veteran of the advertising game and the son of a legendary Dallas retailer, Barry Stein, owner of Barry’s Camera and Video, sold to Wolf Camera years ago. Todd served me my first açaí bowl ever. I’d been avoiding them for two reasons: one, I prefer butter to anything that appears too healthy, and two, I thought açaí bowls had bananas, and I loathe all things banana. Fortunately, Todd made mine without bananas using beautiful fresh sliced strawberries and plump blueberries instead. The verdict? Loved it.

They felt sluggish, gained weight, and wanted to eat healthy, tasty food. Todd Stein Todd opened Vitality Bowls in November 2018 after searching for the perfect franchise opportunity. With retail and marketing in his background and a love of healthy

V I TA L I T Y B O W L S Where: Preston Hollow Village Hours: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. MondaySaturday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. About: Besides breakfast, lunch, early dinners, and pre-or postpractice fueling, the eatery offers catering for offices and birthday parties.

Todd Stein, seen holding his godson, searched for the right franchise opportunity and chose Vitality Bowls, which fits his ethos for healthy eating. (PHOTOS: COURTESY TODD STEIN AND VITALITY BOWLS)

food, he found this California-based concept with an excellent track record with franchisors and unmatched food quality that reflected his ethos for healthy eating. He found a storefront in the multi-use development at the northwest corner of Walnut Hill and Central Expressway that’s become a Preston Hollow staple for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Like all restaurants, his was hit hard during the first months of the pandemic. “After a few months of staying home and eating comfort food, customers returned,”

Todd said. “They felt sluggish, gained weight, and wanted to eat healthy, tasty food.” The business returned, customers reported feeling better, and Stein breathed a huge sigh of relief. Fruit bowls teem with exotic superfoods such as açaí, graviola, and pitaya, which are nutrient-dense and flavorful. Graviola is also known as soursop and tastes like a combination of strawberry, apple, and citrus. Pitaya, dragon fruit, has a magenta exterior and white flesh with black seeds throughout and tastes like pear and kiwi.

Vitality Bowl’s recipes are maximized for flavor and nutrition, but you’re welcome to customize. Savory bowls and wraps have a Mediterranean-flavor bent and are filled with greens, grains, and proteins. All beef is grass-fed, and many of the ingredients are organic. Breakfast wraps, such as the best-selling Morning Glory and avocado toast, like all menu items, are available all day. Vitality is the power giving continuance of life. In his compact storefront, he expressed gratitude for where he is in life. He met his wife, Kate, on Match.com, which is, coincidentally, located just a few hundred feet from his restaurant, and Match’s CEO, Hesam Hosseini, is a regular customer. You can feel the vitality in certain people who are energetic and affirmative. Todd gives that vibe. The superfood he serves does too. Follow Kersten Rettig, a Park Cities-based writer with 30-plus years of experience in food and beverage marketing and public relations, on Instagram @KerstenEats.

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CASA Volunteer Touts Education

Energy executive mentors Spanish-speakers By Rachel Snyder

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Juan Nevarez immigrated to Amarillo from Juarez, Mexico, when he was 15 to stay with his godmother. She encouraged education, and Nevarez went on to earn a petroleum engineering degree from Texas Tech University and a master’s in business administration from California State University. Today, the Preston Hollow resident and 20+-year oil-andgas-industry veteran serves as a senior executive at Scout Energy Partners and helps mentor children as a volunteer with Dallas CASA. “Three and a half years ago, I decided to get involved in CASA,” Nevarez said. “They told me they were looking for volunteers that spoke Spanish, that were bilingual … that could be role models, and I just felt that I wanted to help.” Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) trains and supervises community volunteers who advocate for children removed from unsafe homes. Per Dallas CASA, while Latinos represent 34% of Dallas

Energy executive Juan Nevarez’s Spanish-language skills made him a coveted volunteer recruit for Dallas CASA. (PHOTO: COURTESY DALLAS CASA) County children removed from homes because of abuse or neglect, only about 9% of Dallas CASA volunteers are Latino. As a CASA volunteer, Nevarez works with three young brothers in foster care who are also native Spanish speakers. “I want these boys to know they can achieve anything,” he said. “I’m an example of that. I know a big part of why I am where I am today is because my godmother believed in education. If I can do the same thing for these boys, that would be amazing.” Nevarez visits the children at least once per month to take

them to parks or restaurants and work with them on issues related to their schooling. “Mostly, the focus is on education, having them set goals for their school,” Nevarez said. “Education has basically opened a lot of doors for me.” Volunteerism also impacts the volunteers who often learn from the children they mentor. “It’s made me appreciate the blessings that God has given me, and it’s also helped me to have more empathy for others,” Nevarez said. He encourages others to volunteer if they can, too. “(Dallas CASA does) a great job of having a good balance of holding you accountable so that you do the things that need to be done for the child, but also provide you resources,” Nevarez said. “You see the level of care – the people that work there, you know that they’re doing this because they have a passion for helping others, and I just really appreciate that.”

WA N T T O H E L P ? Visit dallascasa.org for more information about Dallas CASA.

FROM LEFT: Becky Alost, Rebecca Murphy; and Marie McCoy. (COURTESY PH0TO)

What Wine Pairs With a Women’s Club Meeting? Preston Hollow Women’s Club members should certainly know their wines now. Rebecca Murphy, the first woman sommelier in Texas and owner of wine-consulting firm Vintage Productions of Dallas and Seattle, met with club members in late 2021 at the home of member Marie McCoy. Murphy tapped her experience as a freelancer for the Dallas Morning News, columnist for Wine Review Online, and contributor

for the third edition of The Oxford Companion to Wine and the sixth edition of The World Atlas of Wine. Her talk explored trends and tips about emerging regions and varietals, best values, and pairings. Did you know she created the Dallas Morning News Wine Competition, now called the TexSom International Wine Awards? – Staff report

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Camps

FORGOING THE EASIER HIKE, SCOUTS ENJOY ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME

ABOUT PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH The premier Boy Scouts of America (BSA) High Adventure™ base challenges campers with more than 214 square miles of rugged northern New Mexico wilderness. Backpacking treks, horseback cavalcades, and training and service programs offer young people many ways to experience this legendary country. Source: philmontscoutranch.org FROM LEFT: Boy Scout Troop 70 members Noah Lilly, Will Carroll, Charlie Humphrey, Carter Dubiel, George Horvat, Grayson Houghton, Drew Lamberson, Max DeGroote, Payton Brown, and Chris Ellis. NOT PICTURED: scoutmasters John Dubiel and Phil Lamberson.

had the pleasure of taking part in June 2021 as 10 crew members and two advisors (scoutmasters) from University Park’s Boy Scout Troop 70 formed crew 622-U-02 at Philmont Scout Ranch, a premier N OA H W. L I L LY BSA high adventure destination in New Mexico. We chose a harder trek, and it rained every day. Hiking 8 to 10 miles daily for 11 days, the crew soldiered on despite the conditions, tallying more than 100 miles and summiting Baldy Mountain at an elevation of 12,441 feet.

(PHOTO: COURTESY NOAH W. LILLY)

Going to sleep and waking to rain and knowing you would be putting on cold, wet socks and cold, wet boots for an 8+ mile hike in the mud takes a lot. John Dubiel We also completed a service project in Carson National Forest, learning a lot about the prevention of forest fires while spending the day cutting underbrush to help

prepare for a controlled burn. I also learned a great deal about the history of Philmont and the souls that roamed the land throughout time. Along the way, we discovered remnants from old gold mines, happened on old cabins, and learned about settlers and how they lived. The day we summited Baldy Mountain was one of the hardest and best. The crew started from Camp Copper Park on the first sunny day we had seen, but the wind and clouds ascended as we hit the top of the ridgeline, making it almost unbearable. We considered heading back down but persevered through after hiding behind trees for about

15-20 minutes to let the wind die down. We made it to the top, and it was worth it. The views were breathtaking. Scoutmasters John Dubiel and Phil Lamberson were impressed and complemented our leadership and cooperation. “Everyone knew they had a job to do, and no one complained,” Dubiel said. “They helped each other whether requested or not. They just got the job done every day. Perhaps most impressive was the mental toughness they exhibited. Going to sleep and waking to rain and knowing you would be putting on cold, wet socks and cold, wet boots for an 8+ mile hike in the

mud takes a lot.” I can now boast that I was able to live for 11 days on only what my crew and I could carry. Each of us carried about 50 pounds in gear. We ate only dehydrated food and chlorinated and purified all our water. Parts of the trip were miserable, but I am very proud of how well we all worked together and that we did it. It was an accomplishment and trip of a lifetime. Highland Park High School junior Noah W. Lilly and other members of Scout Troop 70 began training for their June 2021 trip in February. They took several hikes, camped twice to practice living on only what they could carry, and hit the stairs at Cityplace Tower.

Camping Best Practices: What to Bring, Reuse, and How-to Toss

Camping under towering pine trees and reminiscing around a warm fire at night are two things that should be at the top of every nature lover’s to-do list. Keeping our environment healthy and A M Y A D C OX thriving while doing so is not only an ethical obligation but a great practice for keeping our campsites clean and green. Since 2019, the interest in camping across the nation has grown five-fold. Republic Services, a leader in the U.S. environmental services industry, understands the nature of this and wants to provide our communities with the proper tools for camping in an eco-friendly manner. For those of us who aren’t expert hunter-gatherers, it’s common to bring food from home to enjoy on a camping trip. If you’re using disposable plates and utensils, properly discarding them when

finished is a key sustainability habit. Republic Services offers the following pro-tips highlighting what’s recyclable: • Utensils – Some utensils are made from potato or corn and are compostable. Plastic utensils are not recyclable, so trash them after you’re finished. • Paper Plates – Once you use that plate for your hot dog that’s slathered in ketchup and mustard, toss it in the trash. It’s not recyclable. • Aluminum Cans – Did you know aluminum cans can be recycled over and over again? Be sure to keep the cycle going. • Glass Jars – Finished with that last crunchy dill pickle? If your city accepts glass, put the jar into the recycling cart. If not, toss it in the trash. • Plastic Bottles – Whether it’s a soda bottle or an empty ketchup bottle, it’s recyclable. Just ensure it’s empty, clean, and dry before you toss it into your recycling cart. Republic Services also have a few important reminders for helping reduce

toxins and maintaining a sustainable campfire. The following items and wood conditions are NOT to be burned while enjoying your time around the campfire: • Fresh Greenery • Materials with colored ink • Paint • Wrappers • Trash / Plastics • Pressure treated wood • Wet, rotten, or moldy wood • Driftwood, plywood, any wood with glue on it NOT burning the above items can help cut down on your carbon footprint while camping and eliminate the potential of dioxins, mercury, and BCP’s being released into the atmosphere. If possible, only use real locally sourced, organic, untreated, dry wood when building your campfires. Amy Adcox is the general manager for Republic Services.

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Meet One of the Teens Behind Perot’s Remote Field Trips Sofia Reyes’ acting skills took her behind the scenes at the museum By Josh Hickman

MEET THE WHYNAUTS

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Visit perotmuseum.org to enjoy The Whynauts, a free virtual program presented by the Perot Foundation and the Lamar Hunt family. Students can create accounts to enjoy the show on their devices. Teachers can, too, and can share episodes and related packets with their classes.

Preston Hollow teen Sofia Reyes, a budding thespian, attended the Meadowbrook and Hockaday schools before enrolling at the lauded Booker T. Washington High School for Performing and Visual Arts. But children interested in STEM subjects might recognize this theater student as a co-host of The Whynauts.

I really enjoyed filming the paleontology episode; we actually got to hold dinosaur fossils. Sofia Reyes The Perot Museum of Nature and Science developed the show when the pandemic forced many into remote learning. It features two casts of curious young people

FROM LEFT: Maddox Weddle, Sofia Reyes, and Angel McCary. (PHOTOS: COURTESY PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE) who explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at the museum and elsewhere around Dallas. “The idea was to bring a field trip interactive experience to students at home to continue their interest in STEM topics,” Sofia said. She auditioned in mid-November 2020 for the role of Hattie, the only bilingual member of the cast, by sending in a video of

herself via her agent. Because of COVID-19, cast members met on Zoom for many of their table readings to rehearse lines and get the timing down before those 14-hour shooting days. “The most fun part was being able to be around the other cast members and the crew because everyone knew each other really well,” she said. “We just had so many fun moments, even with the

stress of learning our lines, getting everything filmed, and meeting our deadlines. It was almost like a family.” Episodes would explore such topics as adaptation, engineering, and biology, feature multiple examples, and include a special guest. “We basically tried to cover the biggest science elements that occur in public schools from kindergarten to fifth-grade, some even for

seventh-and eighth-grade,” Sofia said. “I really enjoyed filming the paleontology episode; we actually got to hold dinosaur fossils.” Now 16, Sofia thrives at her prestigious new high school, where she has participated in three shows this school year. “Booker T. has been an incredible experience so far,” she said. “The teachers are very supportive and helpful. I think it’s a great experience if you want to push yourself.” Her ambitions include more education and possibly becoming a professional actor. “I’d love to film another season of The Whynauts,” Sofia said. “I love school, and I love learning. I’m definitely interested in going to college.”

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Dallas Youth Flock to Skyhawks

Sports academy aims to create healthier community with outdoor activities

By Daniel Lalley

Special Contributor Since mid-2020, the isolation that came with the COVID-19 pandemic has levied mental and physical tolls with many stuck indoors and separated from the activities that promote stable wellbeing. Children are especially affected by this absence of action, prompting a North Texas athletic academy to kick operations into overtime. Skyhawks Sports Academy, the nation’s leading provider of sports programs for ages 4 - 14 years, saw record attendance last summer, inspiring a greater interest to keep children active through the fall and winter months. And for good reason. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a CDC study shows childhood obesity was magnified at an alarming rate. In fact, just six months into the pandemic, an estimated 22% of children and teens were considered obese, up from 19% the year before with the most dramatic increases affecting kids between the ages of 6 to 11. These studies suggest a two-fold dilemma with decreased activity coupled with an increase of sedentary behaviors like too much television and screen time. Tony Cavalle, owner of the DFW Skyhawks franchise, is certainly excited about the influx of active campers he’s seeing. “When we opened up after the initial shutdown, we saw our attendance fly through the roof,” Cavalle said. “Since there was such

After months inside, youth enjoying active learning in an outdoor setting. (PHOTOS: COURTESY SKYHAWKS SPORTS ACADEMY)

a long stretch of inactivity, both kids and parents have been super excited to get back out there and get active.” Tony says his program is designed to help youths all year long. “It’s a great way for them to participate in sports, learn the benefits of physical fitness and is really just a big positive all around.” Jason Frazier, COO and President of Skyhawks Sports corporate, feels the same. “It’s always been our mission to instill confidence and a positive self-image, but the pandemic has made these goals even more important,” Frazier said. “As many families and kids spend time indoors, we want to make sure

they have the outlet they need to continue the progress we saw during the summer. Sports is a training ground for life, and we’re teaching how to overcome obstacles and boost confidence in yourself and others.” As far as staying healthy even amid the pandemic, Skyhawks has implemented measures to ensure their kids are COVID protected including face-covering policies and contactless check-in. “Our program is also largely outdoors,” Cavalle said. “Which is good because it allows kids the opportunity to be active and creates an environment that is safer against the spread of germs.”

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A Week at the Museum

Summer art camps come with creative projects for children ages 4 to 12 By Greg Nielsen

People Newspapers Want a story-driven, beautifully creative camping experience? Head to the Dallas Museum of Art. The DMA offers summer camps for children ages 4 to 12 starting in June and ending at the beginning of August. Each camp will be a week long and vary based on age range and interest in art. Leah Hanson, the director of family, youth, and school programs at the DMA, called the camps one of her favorite programs offered by the museum.

We want the kids to know that art museums can be fun and more than just a place with a lot of rules like no touching the exhibit. Leah Hanson “It gives children the chance to learn without the pressure that school normally brings with it,” she said. Most of the camps are either a half-day in the morning or afternoon, but older children have the option of doing both a morning and afternoon session. The children

for that program also get lunch and playtime. The youngest children will have options that relate art to storybooks. They will learn how the pictures and words interact to create an experience. Museum staff will then take campers to the gallery to see how what they have seen in the storybooks relates to art. “What makes the camps different is that the kids spend time in the gallery with the permanent and special exhibitions getting that time to really take in the art,” Hanson said. Older children will have more advanced classes based on their level of interest in art. Those with higher interest will have options for learning appropriate art techniques. A Richardson ISD art teacher will be coming in to help campers learn how to paint. Students will learn about composition, creating colors, and brush techniques. “The kids get to gain new experiences and learn that they have their own important perspective,” she said. It’s more than just painting camps for the kids. Each age group gets a story-based experience to see how art allows people to communicate personal experiences to one another. The students get to practice what they have learned by doing a project for the end of the camp. Children ages 6 to 8 will work with Shelley Hampe, who teaches at the Creative Art Center for the DMA.

Dallas Museum of Art summer campers learn about the connections between visual arts and stories while learning techniques and enjoying opportunities to create works of their own. (PHOTOS: COURTESY DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART)

PLAN AHEAD Hampe helped students create accordion-style storybooks at a previous camp. Children ages 9 to 12 have the option of a course called Behind The Scenes, where they will learn how to create costumes, design a set, and write a play. They get to perform the play at the end of the camp.

The camps also benefit parents and guardians, who need places for their children to stay and learn during the summer, and the museum, which wants to introduce art to more age groups, Hanson said. “We want the kids to know that art museums can be fun and more than just a place with a lot of rules like no touching the exhibit.”

Dallas Museum of Art summer camps registration opened for DMA members on Feb. 22 and Feb. 24 for the general public. Visit dma.org/programs/ family-programs to learn more about those and other programs.

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Schools

Letter to the Editor Editor’s note: For 30-plus years nonprofit Big Thought has offered art education, out of school programs, summer learning, juvenile justice intervention, and other efforts to equip youth in marginalized communities to imagine and create their best lives.

Dallas ISD superintendent Michael Hinojosa’s resignation comes as superintendent vacancies are at an all-time high. (PHOTOS: COURTESY DALLAS ISD)

ROADMAP FOR A REPLACEMENT Dallas ISD has plenty to offer, but it may not make superintendent search easier While Michael Hinojosa’s January announcement that he wo u l d b e tendering his resignation as superintendent of B E T H A N Y Dallas ISD E R I C KS O N might have come as a surprise to the public, it wasn’t a shock to the board of trustees.

in fact, I am grateful to him for giving us a heads up and, frankly, for resigning in the manner he did at this time of the year because it gives the board plenty of time to conduct a very thorough search process and still have a new superintendent in place before the first day of school.” That said, the board may not find it easy to find a replacement. Almost a quarter of superintendents nationally have quit in the past year, American Association of School Administrators director Dan Domenech told The Hechinger Report. Typical turnover is around 15%. In North Texas, Hinojosa is one of 10 superintendents that have indicated they will resign or retire. That exodus certainly jibes with what former Texas Education Commissioner (and former Dallas ISD superintendent) Mike Moses is seeing.

I think a lot of talented people would probably say, ‘I’m either going to retire, or I’m not going to look for anything right now because I know what I’ve got. Mike Moses “We have been in conversations about it with him for some time,” trustee Dustin Marshall said. “We were not surprised, and

Moses said that issues around masking, vaccinations, pandemic response, critical race theory, and more are causing superintendents to rethink their options. “These are all high-stakes issues, and the job is already daunting,” he said. “Urban education is already fraught with learning challenges, financial challenges, facility challenges, labor challenges — the list goes on and on. Then you throw in all these others on top of it. “I think a lot of talented people would probably say, ‘I’m either going to retire, or I’m not going to look for anything right now because I know what I’ve got. And if I go somewhere else, I don’t know what I’ll be facing.’” And while there may be internal candidates within Dallas ISD that could be a good fit, Moses said they could also be in every district’s potential pool of candidates. Dallas ISD will have to compete with other districts even to keep current leadership

because the pool of qualified applicants nationally is “very shallow,” he said. “If you have someone on your staff that’s talented and you might want to promote, and you don’t, you might have to be prepared to see them go, too,” he said. So, what does this mean? It means that, while Dallas ISD does have a lot to offer a superintendent when it comes to resources and desire to innovate, the district will still face a monumental task. And it might not be an inexpensive prospect, either — principles of supply and demand dictate that when the supply of anything (including superintendents) is low, and the demand is high, the price goes up. Will districts get sticker shock from what they may have to offer to lure top candidates? As the district begins the process of hiring a search firm to locate that talent pool, we’ll continue to update readers at peoplenewspapers.com.

Thank you, Dr. H. On behalf of the entire team at Big Thought, we want to say THANK YOU (to Superintendent Michael Hinojosa, who plans to leave Dallas ISD later this year.) Your leadership has revolutionized the way Dallas ISD teaches our children. You have helped establish a special sense of community for our families and supported our educators with innovative solutions that have made our schools stronger. Our team is lucky to have been part of your journey at Dallas ISD from day one. You saw the potential in our partnership and together we have provided hundreds of thousands of students with arts education and after school programs, launched Dallas City of Learning together, expanded Learning Partners, and established a comprehensive social and emotional learning (SEL) system. These innovative efforts have helped improve students’ academic and personal achievement, resulting in better performing learners, teachers, and schools. Your understanding that our students need more than what we can provide during the regular school day is an investment that Dallas will benefit from for decades to come. Thank you for giving Big Thought the opportunity to serve hundreds of thousands of Dallas ISD students under your leadership. Your faith in our team has allowed us to help close the opportunity gap, slow the summer slide, and empower students to see themselves as creators with bright futures – no matter what part of Dallas they’re from. We are grateful for the foundation you have built for Dallas ISD over the past 13 years and our team will continue the work we’ve started together. Your energy, vision, insights, experience, honesty, authenticity, unapologetic leadership, and belief in our students will be missed. Keep creating great things wherever you go. Byron Sanders President & CEO, Big Thought

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Hockaday, St. Mark’s Students to Model Service

Fashion show will promote confidence, benefit Genesis Women’s Shelter By William Taylor

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Eighty to 90 teen models will strut the catwalk this spring, sporting fashionable looks on loan from the racks at the Genesis Shop, a thrift store benefiting Genesis Women’s Shelter.

Everyone is intrinsically valuable and beautiful, and the fashion show is a way to increase self-confidence and highlight the models’ beauty. Avani Haden

Student models went to a fitting recently at Genesis Shop. FROM LEFT: Meera Malhotra, Maria Solis, and Millie Trumpower. (PHOTOS: JOJO MA)

“I believe Genesis Women’s Shelter’s mission to assist women and children escaping family violence is more important than ever since the pandemic has resulted in worsening of domestic violence,” said Avani Haden, a junior at The Hockaday School. She is co-chairing the fourth annual Hockaday Charity Fashion Show, which after going virtual last year, will return to an in-person format on March 27 at the Statler Hotel. “Everyone is intrinsically valuable and beautiful, and the fashion show is a way to

increase self-confidence and highlight the models’ beauty,” Haden said. “Together, we will be lifting spirits for an important cause while highlighting the joys of a life of service and charity.” The idea behind the fashion show emerged in 2018, with then seniors Emma Roseman and Varsha Danda seeking a fun way to help the community. That first show in the spring of 2019 raised more than $2,000, and the event has grown from there. Last year’s virtual show brought in $4,000, and organizers hope to do even better this year.

Participants are mostly, but not exclusively, Hockaday students of all grade levels, Haden said. “Some lucky St. Mark’s (School of Texas) boys will be modeling, too.” Volunteers also assist with tasks such as styling, marketing, and social media, Haden said. “Coming from an all-girls school, I have always believed in and promoted women’s empowerment, and the fashion show is a great way to both support the shelter and have fun while raising awareness in the community and focusing on girls’ ability to make a real impact.”

I F YO U G O What: Hockaday Charity Fashion Show When: March 27 Where: Statler Hotel Tickets: $25 Online: Visit HockadayFashionShow. org to purchase tickets and donate to the Genesis Women’s Shelter.

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: These zero-emission machines from Starship Technologies are catching SMU students’ attention with their day or night food deliveries. “These robots are so cool,” said student Carlie Lara; Junior and theatre major Crystal Tigney sang as faculty, staff, and students kicked off Dream Week at SMU with a Unity Circle ceremony, including speakers talking about the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.; SMU benefactor Gary Webber, a Silver Mustang Award Winner and former Dallas County judge and city council member, is the founder of Weber Financial Inc.; Psychology professor Nathan Hudson researches how personality traits change. (PHOTOS: COURTESY SMU)

Feed me, robot Are you a hungry SMU student, faculty member, or employee? These are the droids you are looking for. SMU has a new service that provides food delivery robots. Thanks to Starship Technologies, students can get food and a robot waiter with the Starship Deliveries app. Sixteen robots capable of carrying 20 pounds will bring customers’ orders from nine locations. The robots, designed to learn, have computer-based vision navigation to get from one location to another. They can cross streets and climb curbs. Weather is no issue. The app is already available for download for anyone who is or will be hungry. Dream Week Though SMU students typically return

to campus after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the civil rights leader’s enduring influence is celebrated with Dream Week to open the spring semester. Activities kicked off with a Unity Circle ceremony for students, faculty, and staff on Jan. 19 and continued with such activities as a campus screening of the film Selma and a day of service.

Getting in the zone SMU Alumni Garry Webber has gifted $50 million to help build a three-tiered end zone complex at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. The largest gift in the history of the Athletic Department kickstarts the $100 million fundraising effort for an expansion that will support all 484 student-athletes. The teams will get new locker rooms, a weight room,

position-specific meeting rooms, a team auditorium, and a full kitchen and training table. The facility will also house coaches, support staff, and video and recruiting services. A new concourse will offer more for fans, expand facilities, improve accessibility, and add a breezeway that joins the stadium’s entryways to the internal field. “Both SMU and Dallas have played a substantial role in my life, and I feel honored to pay it forward to the next generation of Mustang student-athletes and fans,” Weber said.

Hope = Change SMU psychology professor Nathan Hudson has been researching what makes people change for the better and whether it can be done without us even knowing it.

“The idea of personality trait change – especially other people trying to change an individual’s personality – can sound scary. But whether we recognize it or not, society is filled with interventions designed to try to change our personality traits,” he said. “For instance, elementary school is a giant intervention designed to help children become more intelligent, yes, but also kinder and more sociable, responsible and hardworking.” His research concluded that this could possibly be done, but only in some cases. When it comes to emotional stability, it would only happen if people wanted to change. A person could focus on learning a conscientiousness-building task by repeating it consistently until it becomes internalized. – Compiled by Greg Nielsen

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Texas A&M-Commerce Opens Dallas Campus Near NorthPark

If you’re looking for a college education with a short commute, SMU is no longer your only option. Texas A&M University-Commerce opened a new campus near NorthPark Center in February. The campus occupies the 19th and 20th floors of the office tower at 8750 North Central Expressway opposite NorthPark Center. A&M-Commerce has moved its Colleges of Business and Education and Human Services headquarters to the new Dallas campus. The Colleges of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts will also offer programs at the new site.

I hope it also sends a signal that we believe high-quality, affordable higher education should be within the reach of anyone who is motivated to seek it. Bill Mahomes “It is my great pleasure to bring more A&M-quality education to Dallas,” A&M System Chancellor John Sharp said. “Here, we will educate thousands of North Texans using the assets of the Texas A&M System at an affordable price.” The new facility features approximately 50,000 square feet of renovated space and provides tech-enabled shared spaces, an

Texas A&M-Commerce senior Hannah Escobedo spoke during the Feb. 2 ribboncutting ceremony at the university’s new campus near NorthPark Center. (PHOTO: COURTESY TAMU-COMMERCE. SCREENGRAB: BETHANY ERICKSON)

on-site fitness center, a café, and accessible parking. It also lies within a block of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) light rail line. A full suite of student services includes enrollment management, financial aid, career services, student success teams, academic advising, and technical support. Dr. Mark Rudin, president of A&M-Commerce, expressed enthusiasm for the university’s new Dallas home. “Our state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, and meeting areas will serve our students, faculty and staff well, bringing our long tradition of providing a high-quality, affordable education to students right here in Dallas,” Rudin said. “We look forward to showing DFW why people have sought

higher education from A&M-Commerce since 1889.” Vice chairman Bill Mahomes of the A&M System’s Board of Regents also addressed attendees. “Seeing the [A&M-Commerce] sign at the top of this building makes me so proud, but it also makes me hopeful. Hopeful that the hundreds of thousands of people who drive past it every day may see it as a beacon for a better future for generations to come,” Mahomes said. “I hope it also sends a signal that we believe high-quality, affordable higher education should be within the reach of anyone who is motivated to seek it.” State Sen. Royce West, District 23, also emphasized the importance of making

quality and affordable education available to all students. And Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson welcomed a new higher-education partner to the city. “What we’re celebrating today is that a great city and a great and well-established university are coming together, and I know that today marks the beginning of an amazing partnership that will grow and last for years to come,” Johnson said. A&M System guests included Board of Regents members Bob Albritton, Randy Brooks and Michael J. Plank; vice chancellors Phillip Ray and Joe Elabd; and assistant vice chancellor Matt Parson. – Staff report

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C h a s e Sanders, who had brain tumor surgery when he was 12, takes KidLinks’ mission of using music to help children per- Christina and Chase Sanders (PHOTO: COURTESY KIDSLINK) sonally. “During a long recovery process, music therapy was something that I always looked forward to, which was a great asset for recovery,” said Sanders, co-chair for the 12th annual Symphony of Chefs benefiting KidLinks along with his wife, Christina, and Lisa and Stuart Sides. The culinary experience, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at SMU’s Armstrong Fieldhouse, 6024 Bishop Blvd., features host Roni Proter, of Dinner Reinvented, and honorary chef chairs Eric Dreyer, of Monarch Restaurants, and John Kleifgen, of Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse. Visit kidlinks.org.

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Help One Man’s Treasure clothe formerly incarcerated men for success and enjoy an evening at Fair Park emceed by Natalie Woods Stanyer. The Make a Difference Gala, on March 25 at the historic Hall of State, includes dinner, silent and live auctions, drawings, and games. Visit onemanstr.org for tickets and information. “Our Fresh Start Wardrobe greatly reduces the barriers faced by these men reentering their communities and gives them the dignity and confidence to find employment,” said Jennifer Clubb, executive director.

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Party Hopping We love you, Drew You don’t need to throw a Hail Mary to put the Big Game in a party when you’ve got the original 88 in the house. Retired Dallas Cowboys receiver Drew Pearson showed off his Super Bowl and Hall of Fame rings while partying on Feb. 8 with 100-plus residents of the Ventana by Buckner senior adult community. He regaled them with tales from his football glory days and offered senior health and wellness tips. It was unclear whether the appetizers and Cowboys-themed cookies were considered healthy options.

Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer Lone Star Monarchs presented Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer (WOKC) with a check for $26,000 – in honor of 26 young area warriors battling the disease. Regina Bruce and Dr. Carla Russo, founders of the Lone Star Monarchs, also chaired the Warrior Family Holiday Party on Dec. 19, 2021, at the BMW of Dallas dealership, where attendees enjoyed a dinner from Jersey Mike’s Subs, a movie, and other activities. The young cancer fighters received “warrior baskets,” decorated by Lynn McDonough and filled with stuff from their wish list and presents for family members.

Sweet-smelling checks Rose Gault, 2021 president of KidneyTexas Inc., presented checks to 2021 beneficiaries Children’s Medical Center Foundation, National Kidney Foundation/Camp

Reynal, Texas Health Resources Foundation, Southwest Transplant Alliance, and Baylor Health Care System Foundation. But she wasn’t done there. During the Dec. 7, 2021, event at her home, she presented roses to thank 2021 board members. Funding for the checks came from donations plus proceeds from the 22nd annual KidneyTexas, Inc. The Runway Report 2021 Luncheon and Fashion Show Our Sole Mission: Transformations. Watch kidneytexas.org for details about the 2022 luncheon. Iola Smith tries on Drew Pearson’s Hall of Fame and Super Bowl rings and gets a hug from the Dallas Cowboys legend after winning an autographed football. (Photo: Courtesy Ventana by Buckner)

Celebrating Life World-renowned neurosurgeon and former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Ben Carson and award-winning Christian music songwriter/artist Matthew West helped celebrate the Council for Life’s 20th anniversary. West has written two songs honoring the unborn: Untold from the baby’s perspective and the title track of the movie Unplanned from the perspective of a parent hearing the heartbeat and seeing the sonogram for the first time. Ann Carruth and Lisa Troutt, two of the 11 women who founded the council in 2001, served as honorary co-chairs for the Celebrating Life Luncheon on Nov. 17, 2021, at the Omni Dallas Hotel along with their husbands, David and Kenny. – Compiled by Greg Nielsen and William Taylor

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Fast Cash to No Cash: Hard Lockdown Lessons TOP: Andy Blount serves food to tornado victims in Kentucky. Eighth graders helped unload and clean the Disaster Relief and Recovery trailer after Good Shepherd Episcopal School staff returned from Kentucky. FROM LEFT: Students Lucas Mayer and Yates Grabham, parent Nancy Williams, and students George Miller, Cade Kirby, and Preston Johnson. (PHOTOS: COURTESY GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL SCHOOL)

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ust hours into the drive to Mayfield, Kentucky, a disaster relief team of Dallas’ Good Shepherd Episcopal School staffers found themselves benefiting from another’s act of kindness. Top Hat Trailers of Mount Pleasant, Texas, made emergency trailer light repairs free of charge after learning that Andy Blount, Caitlyn Hawk i n s , B re n t Lampl, and Bennie W illiams were responding to violent tornadoes that ripped through several counties in western Kentucky. “That told me that this trip was meant to be,” Blount said. “They could have easily charged us $500 and had us out the door.” Unexpected generosity didn’t end there. A stranger at a rest stop handed over $100 with instructions to give it to someone in Kentucky. Good Shepherd formed its Disaster Relief and Recovery (DRR) program in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in 2012. With the support of the

school’s community, it has continued to mobilize near and far, setting an example for students about what it means to serve with compassion. The December 2021 trip was Blount’s eighth but the first for Hawkins, Lampl, and Williams. After a 16-hour drive, they station themselves at First Church of the Nazarene, joining a parishioner in prayer before serving meals – close to 3,000 over three days. A letter f rom students in Emily Mason’s kindness class came with every meal. “Being able to go out and serve is hard to put into words,” Hawkins said. “They were just so grateful for a hot meal.” Hawkins and Blount mainly served from the church, while Lampl and Williams drove a few miles daily to deliver food to anyone appearing in need. “There were many times where we were driving between debris,” Lampl said. “Roofs were gone. Trampolines (were) impaled on trees. Tin roofing (was) wrapped around everything.” Stuffed animals donated by first-grade teacher Danielle Miller made a difference, too. A

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baby received one and immediately stopped crying. Two other children, who lost their toys in the storm, brought their new ones to every meal. Blount told of meeting Tim, a father of four whose family lost everything. Tim accepted a raincoat and needed gas for his car but wouldn’t take money until after hearing the story of the generosity the team encountered during the trip from Texas. “I told him the story and said, ‘We were at a rest area two days ago, and a guy in a motorcoach stopped us, gave us a $100 bill and said give this to somebody in Kentucky who needs it,” Blount said, telling Tim. “He was talking about you.” Tim began crying and ultimately accepted the money. “ That ’s why you do it,” Blount said. “To help people like Tim. If you help one person, you’ve done your job.” John Holt is the content writer for Good Shepherd Episcopal School.

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T I N A -T I E N NGUYEN

It was 2020, and it happened to me. I was one of the millions of Americans who lost their job due to

COVID-19. The Preston Center restaurant I worked at had shut down, and I found myself with little to spare and zero employee benefits. When you’re working as a server, you rarely think about the times when you will truly need help. Like most restaurant employees, I was thinking about the fast cash in my hands every day. It was enough to put a roof over my head and keep me fed. I remember hearing about this “coronavirus” and thinking to myself, “Yeah, whatever. Just another airborne illness that will probably subside.” If only I knew how wrong I was. In the early months of 2020, business where I worked, declined. The number of customers dwindled daily. Since the pandemic affected many companies, my regulars weren’t dining in or spending money as frequently. Many also were afraid of getting sick and wanted to stay home. Fewer customers meant less money, and less money meant fewer employees. I went from having an entire section to working part-time and then being laid off. A week later, the restaurant had forever closed its doors. Tough was an understatement in describing the feelings, the anxiety, and the hardship I had experienced. With so much closing down, moving to another restaurant was not an option. It’s not like I could “work from home” in a restaurant job. When adversities happen, I can

usually pick myself up and move on. However, with the lockdown, I had no choice but to turn to something I was embarrassed about: government assistance. Looking back, I don’t shame myself for asking for help. I applied to a rent relief program, which eventually dispersed me the funds I needed. That financial assistance didn’t come easy, though. For months, I had to wait for what I thought was the most protracted process ever. Many people needed help, evictions were happening, and workers with families to support were losing their jobs. That I was still able to get assistance during that time meant so much to me, and I will forever be grateful. As for me and working in the restaurant industry? I learned the hard way that serving comes with pros and cons. In my opinion, the cons of having zero employee benefits far outweigh the quick, easy cash every night. That year tested my ability to remain strong during the chaos and confusion. If anything, I came out even stronger, which pushed me into pursuing my passions, such as writing, even more. I have zero regrets. Freelance writer Tina-Tien Nguyen, a graduate of Southern Oregon University, enjoys shopping around the Park Cities and Preston Hollow, playing the guitar, writing songs, meditating, and yoga.

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Bring Warmth, Beauty to Your Home With These Fireplace Design Tips W hen it comes to fireplaces, there are many options out there. How MARGARET C H A M B E R S do you decide which one is best for your home? In this article, I’ll discuss the pros and cons of different types, along with some mantel decorating tips for those of you who already have a fireplace.

Wood-burning fireplaces For many people, nothing beats the nostalgia, warmth, crackling sounds, and aroma of a natural wood fire. However, they are an inefficient heating source compared to newer alternatives.

Gas fireplaces Gas fireplaces do not require a chimney and can be controlled with a button. They are also more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional wood-burning fireplaces. Gas logs are made of ceramic and placed above the gas burner to imitate the look of a real wood fireplace. Personally, I don’t mind gas logs. They’ve gotten more realistic and are convenient and easy to clean.

Fireplace style and design

Note that if the mantel is crammed with too many accessories and picture frames, nothing stands out.

A fireplace should be proportional to the rest of the room and in the same architectural style as the house. In my opinion, traditional fireplaces should have a good size opening, preferably 40 by 40 inches. I also like to do an interesting background, like a herringbone pattern, in the interior brick of a traditional fireplace. I prefer the firebox to go to the floor, providing a more classical look.

Decorating your mantel Since the fireplace is usually the focal point for a room, make sure it’s something you want to look at. I recommend hanging a large piece of art or a mirror in the center that serves as an anchor for the decorative accessories in front. Note that if the mantel is crammed with too many accessories and picture frames, nothing stands out. For traditional fireplaces, I usually use three to five items, such as a tea caddy in the center and candlesticks or vases on either side. Although fireplaces may not get used often here in Dallas, now is the time of year when people

are grateful to have them. If you’d love to include a fireplace in your dream home but find all the different options dizzying, consider connecting with an interior designer. An interior designer present options for you and add the finishing touches to your mantel after the house is built. Margaret Chambers, a registered interior designer (RID) and member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), leads Chambers Interiors and Associates. Her colleague Caitlin Crowley helped edit this column. Find more design advice at chambersin-teriors.com/blog.

TOP: Sometimes all a mantel needs is a large piece of artwork over it, like this Audubon painting above the fireplace in the foyer of SMU’s Kappa Alpha Theta house. BOTTOM: This dramatic fireplace is one of the architectural highlights of this home designed by Bernbaum Magadini Architects. (PHOTOS: MICHAEL HUNTER AND DAN PIASSICK. DESIGNS: MARGARET CHAMBERS)

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Blame it on COVID-19 or social media and telephones that take videos, but embarrassing outbursts in grocery stores and other public places seem like a pandemic of their own. What if you are the one losing your cool? Breathe, suggests John Potter, associate professor of dispute resolution and conflict management at SMU. “Count each breath until you reach 90.”(PHOTOS: PEXELS.COM, ILLUSTRATION: MELANIE THORNTON)

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It’s an all-too-common situation in a short-tempered, COVID-weary world. You’re in the self-checkout line at the grocery store, the scanner isn’t working, and the customer in front of you becomes disruptive, shouting for the manager. Trying helpfully to defuse the anger, you say, “You need to calm down.” Oops! That is the worst thing you can say at that moment, said John Potter, associate professor of dispute resolution and conflict management in SMU’s Simmons School of Education and Human Development. He has been an active practitioner in dispute resolution since 2001 and has mediated more than 3,000 disputes. “When someone is already emotional, telling them to ‘calm down’ takes away their autonomy,” Potter says. “They will resist, and the situation will escalate even faster. The time span from impulse to action is just a few seconds.” Instead, here are Potter’s recommendations for bystanders when an encounter escalates out of control. • First, ask yourself if you can realistically do something meaningful to help the situation. Potter said you are taking a risk to talk with angry people in 2022. If you choose not to help directly, consider finding someone who can, like a store manager

or a security guard. • If you decide to help, start with a few questions, not a statement. Could I help you? Would you like me to find the manager? Would you be OK if we waited a minute for the manager to get here? • Ask three to five questions, but no more. Then, consider a direct statement. “I am getting more uncomfortable with your yelling.” • Make a prediction with potential consequences, both for you and others. “If you keep yelling, I won’t help you,” and for others, “If you keep yelling and cursing, others will get involved, and this could get unpleasant for all of us.” If the person’s anger continues to escalate, walk away and know that you tried to help, he said. But what if the tables are turned? What if you are the person shouting in the grocery store? “Take a 90-second break,” Potter said. “Don’t talk, don’t recite mantras, just breathe and be quiet.” After 90 seconds, the chemical messengers in the most primitive parts of our brain dissipate, and we begin to regain perspective, he said. “An easy way to do this is to count each breath until you reach 90.”

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Luck of the Irish: From Cottage Meal to Grand Tradition I love the month of March when daffodils bloom and pansies become prolific as temperatures warm, but it’s also unpredictable. With little warning, cold brisk winds can turn the day almost wintry, and I’m grabbing a sweater to stay warm. It’s the same in my kitchen. A springlike menu one day is often followed by a hearty oven meal the next. Shepherd’s pie is one such meal, and CHRISTY ROST how appropriate, for St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. These days, shepherd’s pie is considered an Irish delicacy, but it didn’t begin that way. Potatoes, introduced to Ireland in 1589 by Sir Walter Raleigh, became an affordable staple for Irish peasants. When combined with leftover meat – usually mutton – onions, carrots, and gravy, the result was an inexpensive, hearty meal. Fast forward a few hundred years, and this frugal peasant meal has become one

SHEPHERD’S PIE Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 ¼ cups sweet onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 ¼ cups carrot, rinsed, peeled, and finely chopped 1 ¼ cups celery, rinsed and finely chopped 4 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 pound lamb sirloin chop, sliced into ½-inch cubes 2 tablespoons flour 1 ¼ cups lamb stock or beef broth 2 teaspoon tomato puree 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 large sprig of fresh rosemary, stemmed and chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 cup frozen peas, thawed Garnish: 1 ¼ pounds Yukon gold potatoes, about 4 medium ¼ cup unsalted butter 1/3 cup heavy cream Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Milk for desired consistency Directions: Rinse and peel potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes, and transfer to a large saucepan. Add enough water to cover, ½ teaspoon salt, cover, and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to medium-low

of Ireland’s grand culinary traditions – and rightfully so. It’s incredibly delicious. Although shepherd’s pie traditionally uses ground lamb, I’ve substituted lamb loin steak and sliced it into small cubes. If you roast a leg of lamb, cube leftover meat for shepherd’s pie. You can also substitute ground beef, at which point it’s called a cottage pie, though Irish peasants could rarely afford beef. The signature finishing flourish for shepherd’s pie is a top crust of mashed potatoes that seals in the creamy lamb and vegetable filling while forming a golden crust as it bakes. Once the menu is selected, it’s time to set the table for St. Patrick’s Day. Whether one is Irish or not, it’s a festive holiday, so my table setting reflects a joyful feeling. Green placemats, white dinnerware, pale green glassware, and a scattering of shiny green shamrocks and beads in the center of the table set the tone for our celebration. Cookbook author and PBS chef Christy Rost is a longtime resident of the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. Find her ‘Celebrating Home’ four-minute cooking videos at youtube.com/ChristyRostCooks and christyrost.com.

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and cook 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are knife tender. Drain and set them back on the heat for 1 minute, uncovered, to steam off any remaining water. Transfer then to a large bowl and mash with a potato masher or electric beater. Add butter, cream, salt, and pepper. Continue to mash potatoes until they are smooth, adding milk as needed until they are fluffy. Cover and set them aside. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat, add oil, and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Add onion, carrot, and celery, and saute for several minutes until they begin to soften. Stir in garlic, cook for 1 minute, and add cubed lamb. Cook 5 minutes or until the lamb is just cooked through. Sprinkle the mixture with flour and cook 1 minute more, stirring constantly. Add lamb stock, tomato puree, and Worcestershire, and stir well to mix. If the mixture is too thick, add additional stock one tablespoon at a time until the gravy is the desired consistency. Season with chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper, and stir in peas. Cook 1 minute more, then transfer the mixture to a large casserole dish. Spoon large dollops of mashed potato over the casserole and smooth with a rubber spatula, sealing the edges well. Bake 30 to 35 minutes until the potato crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings

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Average Home Price Rises by Nearly $1M in Highland Park

11333 W. Ricks Circle in Hillcrest Estates was recently Sold by Ryan Streiff and Laura Michelle. Last year in University Park, more homes sold than in 2020 – and in about half the time, according to an Allie Beth Allman & Associates analysis of Multiple Listing Service data. The average number of days a home spent on the market dropped from 66 in 2020 to just over a month last year, while the number of homes sold – 379 – surpassed the 300 homes sold in 2020. The total volume of sold homes exceeded $700 million, an almost $200 million jump over the previous year. University Park has long been a sought-after community for buyers seeking a beautiful home with great schools, parks and a few of the best ice cream shops in the area. The brokerage prepares its neighborhood market report each year to help sellers accurately price their homes and buyers offer the best price on a home. The expert agents of Allie Beth Allman & Associates marketed many homes in 2021, including the home at 4020 Colgate Ave., where the brokerage’s agents represented both the buyer and seller. Luxury leader Allie Beth Allman & Associates leads in the sale of homes in the University Park, according to Multiple Listing Service statistics. To connect with a luxury real estate expert, visit alliebeth.com.

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DFW Real Estate Market Starts the New Year Strong

In today’s real estate market, waiting for the fabled spring market to buy a home has become a thing of the past – and the luxury sales logged in DFW as 2022 took hold proves it. After selling more than $3.8 billion in 2021, according to the Multiple Listing Service, the agents at Allie Beth Allman & Associates kicked off 2022 with a string of notable sales. For instance, brokerage agents represented both the seller and buyer of the flowing, contemporary home at 11232 Pinocchio Drive. As one of only a handful of coveted Cliff May midcentury modern homes in the Disney Streets, this abode meets all the demands of a modern lifestyle, with an open floor plan, stunning kitchen, and views of a refreshing pool from multiple rooms. Using the company’s incomparable resources to build savvy marketing strategies for client’s homes and tapping into an impressive network of community connections to find homes for buyer clients has been key to the brokerage’s record-setting success year after year. Its agents routinely find homes for sale where internet searches say there are none. To find out about homes coming on the market soon or being offered as a private sale, connect with a real estate expert at alliebeth.com.

Recently sold in Hillcrest Estates is this flawless collaborative effort between noted architect William Briggs, Manning Snelling and Collins Interiors offers uncompromising quality, design and detail throughout this exquisite Preston Hollow estate. 11333 W. Ricks Circle is set on a 1.16-acre maturely landscaped, wooded lot by renowned Armstrong Berger. The masterful use of symmetry, scale, and sight lines create wonderfully proportioned, light-filled spaces that guide one’s eye and accentuate the expansive feeling of the home and grounds. Impeccable interior selections by Collins and homeowners with an unerring eye for detail provide a soothing yet sophisticated color palate. Once through the iron and glass doors, one is immediately struck by the incredible sight line through the expansive foyer and beyond to the elegant formal living with a wall of glass overlooking the pool with cross-spraying fountains and expansive gardens. Well-equipped gourmet kitchen with opens to a lightfilled breakfast area, and beyond to the great room with raised coffered ceilings, clerestory windows and expansive views from three sets of French doors. The centrally located covered terrace provides a perfect perch for entertaining or every day relaxing with a picture frame view of the resort style pool with chiller system surrounded by Pennsylvania bluestone rock and impeccably landscaped backyard. Contact Ryan Streiff (469.371.3008) or Laura Michelle (214.228.3854) for more information regarding Hillcrest Estates or other opportunities in Preston Hollow. The Perry-Miller Streiff Group is the #1 Team in Preston Hollow and the #1 Team in North Texas selling $310 Million in 2021.

Well-priced, well-maintained homes in Highland Park often sold within days of hitting the market in 2021 – if they ever made it to the public market at all. The luxury real estate experts expect the same to hold true for 2022, which makes working with an agent knowledgeable about the neighborhood just as important as you search for your new Highland Park home. In its annual neighborhood-by-neighborhood analysis of the real estate market, the brokerage found that 148 homes sold in Highland Park in 2021. Days on the market were down, but the average sale price rose to $3,214,251 in 2021 from $2,293,201 in 2020. Allie Beth Allman & Associates, the top luxury brokerage in Highland Park, sold some exceptional homes in 2021, including 3868 Potomac Ave., a re-imagined Mediterranean palazzo that has been remodeled to accentuate beautiful windows and bright rooms, and the sleek residence at 3721 Maplewood Ave. Luxury leader Allie Beth Allman & Associates sells more homes priced at $2 million and above than any other brokerage, according to Multiple Listing Service statistics, and leads in the sale of homes in the Park Cities. To connect with a luxury real estate expert, visit alliebeth.com.

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6315 Azalea Lane is located in Preston Royal and is currently being offered for $1,565,000. Tastefully updated country French home in Preston Royal is located on a beautifully landscaped lot dotted with majestic trees. This one-story home at 6315 Azalea, is currently being offered for $1,565,000. Including top of the line details throughout, this home is highlighted with open living spaces that are complemented by hardwood floors and neutral paint. Upon entry you are greeted by the formal living and dining areas that feature a gas fireplace. The kitchen includes an island, custom cabinetry, Wolf appliances, Sub Zero refrigerator, Ann Sachs backsplash, and leathered granite counters. Open to the breakfast area with sideboard bar and family room featuring 10-foot ceilings, custom fireplace and casement windows overlooking the yard. The Primary suite with try ceiling has a luxurious bath that includes dual vanities, walk-in shower, soaking tub, Taj Mahal tile surfaces, and walk-in closet. The wonderful backyard features large grassy area complemented by flagstone patio with gas fire pit and a built-in grill. Contact Karen Fry (214.288.1391 or kfry@ daveperrymiller.com) for more information or to set up a private showing. Visit DPMFineHomes.com to learn more or call 214.799.1488.

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The Ebby Halliday Realtors app means your new home could be just a tap away. Whether you’re shopping by price, location or aesthetics, the Ebby Halliday Realtors app makes it easier than ever to browse homes for sale. Ebby’s app provide access to real-time property information and smart messaging tools. It makes it easy to connect with your agent from any mobile device, as well as create saved searches and add favorites at your convenience. And, a built-in chat function makes collaboration fast, easy and fun. In addition to the ability to connect anytime, anywhere, the Ebby Halliday Realtors app offers easyto-use home-search options, including a Draw Tool that allows you to draw custom boundaries using your finger on a map view to filter available homes within a specific area; a Commute Time feature, in which you can view properties within proximity to your work, daycare or other regularly traveled places; and a Home Scan feature that uses augmented-reality technology to overlay property details through your device’s camera. The Ebby Halliday Realtors app is available on the Apple App Store and on Google Play. Download the app today for free and experience modern home searching with ease.

Sophisticated style and gated privacy await you in the exclusive Lake Forest community. Set in a culde-sac, the 3,711-square-foot home (per appraisal) at 12211 Park Forest Drive is listed by Karen Fry for $1,250,000. Inside, it has been newly painted and carpeted. Its clean lines, abundant natural light, high ceilings and hardwoods are just a few of the highlights that will capture your eye. With three bedrooms (including a first-floor primary suite), 3.1 baths, three living areas, study, open gourmet kitchen, and temperature-controlled wine room for 700+ bottles, it features all you need to live a luxurious lock-andleave lifestyle. The large family room with fireplace leads to a spacious terrace, where you can enjoy the lowmaintenance outdoors. There is also bonus storage from the walk-in attic. Lake Forest is ensconced within a stone-andiron wall, spanning 68 acres of park-like grounds in the shadow of Medical City and the High Five. To schedule a showing, contact Fry at 214-2881391 or kfry@daveperrymiller.com. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (dpmre.com) is a division of the Ebby Halliday Companies, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, with four locations that specialize in Preston Hollow, Park Cities, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, Kessler Park and Farm & Ranch properties.

3111 Welborn Street #1208, represented by Ann Henry for $799,000. Built in 1985 and reimagined in 2022 by Dallas-born, California-based designer Michael Lee, 3111 Welborn Street #1208 is everything condominium living should be — and more. Totaling 2,127 square feet, this corner unit boasts two bedrooms and two and a half baths. The gourmet kitchen features Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, quartz countertops and a built-in wine cooler. Wood floors throughout add a sophisticated touch to the residence, while floor-to-ceiling windows allow for ample natural light. The spacious covered terrace is ideal for taking in scenic views of the city. Located at Centrum Residences, this home offers luxe amenities as well as a highly coveted location in the heart of Oak Lawn. Unit #1208 is steps from the elevator and includes a large storage unit and two assigned parking spaces in the building’s garage. Resident benefits include access to 24-hour valet services and a state-of-the-art fitness center. 3111 Welborn Street #1208 is represented by Ann Henry for $799,000. Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, founded in the Park Cities in 1960, represents luxury homes, high-rises, ranches, land and commercial properties. Its briggsfreeman.com website is a cutting-edge portal featuring properties, neighborhoods, schools, virtual tours, architecture guides and more.

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Dallas, TX— Many people find buying and restoring older homes a great investment as well as a worthwhile endeavor. The challenge is often how you maintain the classic features of the home, while upgrading for better efficiency and safety. This also applies to outdoor and indoor lighting. Often homes in older neighborhoods feature wonderful vintage lighting fixtures inside and outside the property. Due to the age of the systems, homeowners eventu-

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Staging Still Matters in a Seller’s Market

Even with the demand for homes high and inventory low, sellers can reap the benefits of staging a home before listing, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). In the 2021 Profile of Home Staging, NAR reports that 82% of buyers’ agents said staging made it easier for buyers to see a property as a future home. The expert agents with Allie Beth Allman & Associates say that holds true

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ally confront the decision to either replace the whole system, or upgrade their existing system. Richard Lentz, owner of Lentz Landscape Lighting, says he gets these requests quite often. “We were recently called out to this amazing home featuring Mid-Century Modern outdoor light fixtures throughout the entire property. We were able to maintain the historical integrity of these vintage fixtures and upgrade them with highly efficient LED technology,” Lentz commented. “We are expertly trained in knowing how to balance warm and cool LED lights to present a soft, natural atmosphere as you take an evening stroll around your outdoor spaces.” He adds, “Upgrading to LED also provides cost savings for many years to come.” Updating vintage indoor light fixtures provide the same benefits, so before replacing light fixtures in an historic or older home, consider upgrading to maintain the timely, distinctive features of a home filled with history. To find out more information about upgrading exterior and indoor lighting, contact Lentz Landscape Lighting @ 972241-0622 or go to their website www. lentzlighting.com. Leidner. Gourmet kitchen topped by a barrel brick ceiling is open to one of several family rooms. Custom Knotty Alderwood cabinetry with White Castle hardware provides storage. Two full-size SubZeros refrigerators, two Asko dishwashers, two gas Wolf ovens and warming drawer. Outdoor Kitchen equipped with a Wolfe outdoor grille and Subzero undercounter refrigerators, and electric screens. Resort like pool, cabana, turfed back yard, private guest house. Home is equipped with Geothermal HVAC and natural gas generator. For more information please contact Kyle Crews (214) 538-1310. for the DFW market. Staging is a valuable tool no matter the real estate climate, and the brokerage’s experts can provide guidance on how to best stage your home to sell – and who can do it for you. If you’re thinking about selling your home, consider these findings from the NAR report: • Forty-seven percent of buyers’ agents cited that home staging affected most buyers’ view of the home. • Staging the living room was found to be very important for buyers (46%), followed by staging the master bedroom (43%), and staging the kitchen (35%). • Twenty-three percent of buyer’s agents said staging a home increased the dollar value offered between 1% and 5%, compared with similar, unstaged homes on the market. To connect with a luxury real estate expert, visit alliebeth.com. Rosetta are selling fast. The 9-acre stocked fishing and swimming lake is now 50% sold with 8 of the 16 lots under contract, under construction or having a full-time resident. 5 of the remaining lots offer the opportunity for private fishing docks. Residents are already enjoying the newly added beach area with new outdoor grills, fire pits and more. To find your perfect place of tranquility offering fishing, canoeing, kayaking, standup paddle boarding, swimming, barbecuing and other outdoor fun, visit us online at www.liveatbeaconhill.com to schedule a tour or call 903-498-LAKE (5253).

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