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HUMAN TRAFFICKING NUMBERS DIFFICULT TO QUANTIFY

Dallas Police, Advisory Council urge residents to report suspicions

By Maria Lawson maria.lawson@peoplenewspapers.com

The Dallas Police Department has seen an increase in human trafficking cases in recent years – something Major Devon Palk credits to community education and collaboration with neighborhood agencies.

Palk oversees the Special Investigations Division.

“Having low numbers of human trafficking just means that it’s not getting reported,” he said. “One case is too many, but I would rather have more cases to investigate that we later find out are unsubstantiated than to not have anyone reporting potential human trafficking.”

In 2021, 49 adult and 290 juvenile cases were investigated in Dallas. In 2022, there were 142 adult and 247 juvenile cases, and in 2023 as of April 12, there have been 39 adult cases and 79 juvenile cases.

“We have to have the public willing to call in and report those things to the police department so that we have the opportunity to be able to investigate and disrupt that criminal activity,” Palk said. “We truly need the public to be able to do our jobs.”

The department works with local agencies, such as the North Texas Trafficking Task Force run by Homeland Security Investigations, to conduct investigations. These include undercover operations and working with victims

through trauma-informed approaches by partnering with advocacy groups that can provide for victims’ immediate needs.

“The department takes a very victim-centric approach,” Palk said. “Our main goal is not only to try and get as many victims out of human trafficking, but of course also to prosecute the individuals that are responsible for getting people into human trafficking.”

District 13 City Councilwoman Gay Donnell Willis is the vice chair for the city’s Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Advisory Council, which works with agencies and nonprofits to monitor emerging trends, conduct research for bills for the state legislature, and share knowledge about the issue.

“[Trafficking] runs underground, and it’s not always easy to find or identify,” Willis said. “It’s certainly a situation where victims are truly victims. They’re scared to death, and they are being manipulated and threatened and abused, and so it’s not easy to speak up or even know that there’s help out there.”

Willis said Texas is second in the U.S. in reported cases of human trafficking.

“It’s frustrating because it’s hard to pinpoint [statistics],” Willis said. “In Texas, there [were], I think, last year, 79,000 victims. I don’t know how that parses out to Dallas, but I would say, given we’re a major transportation crossroads and have a big market and have heard that there is a high demand, that this is a hot market for human trafficking.”

The city’s office of data analytics is developing a human trafficking dashboard similar to one that went live last fall for domestic violence. A timeline for this project is not yet available.

“I suspect that while we may not have a great sense of human trafficking in Dallas right now that we feel is super accurate, I think we’re moving toward that,” Willis said. “The wheels are already in motion.” Report

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Crime Reports

March 6

March 6 - April 8

A fraudster stole money from the bank account of a man in the 6400 block of Pemberton Drive at an unlisted time.

March 7

A burglar broke a woman’s car window and stole stuff before 9:05 a.m. in the parking lot of Primrose School of Park Cities

March 8

A box truck stolen in Richardson was recovered in the parking lot of Anchor Flag & Pole before 1:10 p.m.

March 9

An unknown driver fled the scene of a crash before 12:04 a.m. in the 5300 block of West Northwest Highway

March 10

A woman tried to protect her dog from a stray and was bitten in the process before 2:35 p.m. in the 11100 block of Hillcrest Road

March 11

An unknown thief stole an accessory from a man’s car at an unlisted time in the 70 block of Royal Way

March 12

A burglar entered a man’s home with the intent to steal before 12:44 a.m. in the 6000 block of Northaven Way

March 13

Before 11:54 a.m., a man’s windshield was broken by an unknown object and an unknown person in the 11200 block of Edgemere Road

March 14

A robber entered a store, pulled a firearm, and discharged it before 2:43 p.m. in the 8400 block of Kate Street (Preston Center)

March 16

A man was robbed at gunpoint before 11:07 a.m. at the Bank of America at the Market at Preston Forest

March 17

A burglar broke a home’s window and entered to steal items before 8:35 p.m. in the 4800 block of Brookview Drive

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March 18

A vandal damaged a man’s vehicle by throwing an unknown object at it before 10:49 p.m. in the 8600 block of ackery Street

March 19

A burglar broke a woman’s rear passenger car window before 4:10 p.m. in the NorthPark Center parking lot.

March 20

ere was an accidental discharge of a firearm before 9:01 a.m. at a home in the 7000 block of Currin Drive

March 21

A fraudster purchased merchandise using counterfeit money and took money without permission at Inwood Village at an unlisted time.

March 22

Someone threatened to hurt a man at Everleigh Forestwood apartments before 11:10 p.m.

March 23

An unwelcome guest received a criminal trespass warning at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home before 1:09 a.m.

March 24

An aggressor pointed a firearm at a man causing him to be placed in fear at Everleigh Forestwood apartments before 8:52 p.m.

March 25

A drunk driver was caught before 6:01 a.m. in the 3900 block of West Northwest Highway

A suspect was in violation of conditions of bond at an unlisted time in the 8400 block of Ridgelea Street

March 26

Lost property was reported before 2:56 p.m. at Inwood Tavern

March 28

The front entry area of 55 Seventy Wine Cellar & Tasting Room was reported

unlocked before 4:19 a.m.

March 29

A man’s front license plate was stolen off his car before 3:44 p.m. in the NorthPark Center parking lot.

March 30

Before 4:24 p.m., a thief entered a man’s unlocked vehicle and stole property in the 5700 block of Farquhar Lane

March 31

A burglar pried open a man’s rear car door, entered, and stole property at an unlisted time in the parking lot of Pavilion on Lovers Lane

April 1

A reckless driver hit a man’s garage and fled the scene without leaving information at an unlisted time in the 7100 block of Meadow Road

April 3

Before 7:23 p.m., a man’s car was stolen by unknown means before 7:23 p.m. in a parking lot in the 3800 block of West Northwest Highway

April 4

A thief stole from a construction site in the 6500 block of Pemberton Drive at an unlisted time.

April 5

Before 5:20 p.m., someone was hired to deliver someone’s property, but the property was not delivered. e crime was reported at NorthPark Center

April 6

A thief stole from a woman at an unlisted time at FOX Corporate Housing in the 8500 block of Preston Road

April 7

An unknown burglar attempted to steal an ATM from a small, locked closet at Comerica Bank in the 5200 block of Forest Lane before 3:19 a.m.

April 8

A burglar broke a woman’s rear car window and stole her purse at an unlisted time in the parking lot of Market at Preston Forest

Please help our police!

I am an eighth grader at Parish Episcopal School and the senior patrol leader of Boy Scout Troop 80B (founded by Highland Park Presbyterian Church).

I live in Preston Hollow, and there are so many issues I am concerned about for our city. One thing that bothers me is that we are defunding our police. We don’t have enough police, and the city doesn’t treat them well. I want to join the military one day and maybe have a career in law enforcement. But I see how police officers are treated, and it makes me not want to join and serve my community. It is horrible that we are treating the ones who will lay down their lives for us so horribly and disrespectfully.

About three years ago, we had someone steal from our house. e police never did show up, and they never caught the person. My parents had to hire a private detective because the police said they had too much work.

If we want a police force that can help the people they are supposed to protect, we need to give them the right resources, so we can feel safe and know that the police will and can do everything they can to help you and others.

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1. SUV Drives Into PH Village Salon

An SUV driver lost control and drove onto the curb and into the side windows of Tangerine Salon in Preston Hollow Village around 11:30 a.m. April 9, Dallas police say.

Salon owner Brandon Hensley said the salon was closed on April 9 for Easter Sunday, so the only people in the building were cleaning crew members, who weren’t in range of the accident. e salon is typically open to the public on Sundays.

Tangerine Salon remained open with boarded windows and interior cosmetic damages that await repair. Hensley had pre-existing plans to remodel the salon, so now that process is expedited to repair after the incident.

2. Shooting at Thomas Jefferson High School

Shortly after school let out on March 21, a student was shot in a parking lot outside omas Jefferson High School. He was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and a suspect has been arrested. ree staffers rushed toward the scene to help once gunfire struck: band director Bob Romano called 911 within 30 seconds, athletic trainer Raul Velazquez performed first aid, and assistant athletic coordinator Brandi Elder called the principal and herded students inside.

3. Court Approves Edgemere Plan

A bankruptcy court approved a plan on March 27 that puts the luxury retirement community Edgemere under new ownership and returns deposits to residents’ families. A court order confirming the

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As part of the plan, Bay 9 Holdings LLC is acquiring Edgemere for $48.5 million and converting it to a rental model. It also requires Edgemere’s current owner, LifeSpace Communities, to reimburse about $144 million in entrance fees for current and former Edgemere residents.

LifeSpace had previously announced its intent in December to contribute up to $143.4 million that would go in part toward entrance fee refunds for current and former Edgemere residents.

4. Lake Highlands Affordable Housing

A mixed-income housing development just across the highway from Preston Hollow (on North Central Expressway near Forest Lane) will soon be considered by the Dallas City Council.

e Dallas Public Facility Corporation, during its March 28 board meeting, voted 8-3 in favor of a proposal to acquire the land and lease it to Sycamore Strategies to build and operate a nearly 200-unit apartment complex.

e development would be called Cypress Creek at Forest Lane.

Of the 189 units, at least 100 would be reserved for households that earn between 30% and 80% of the area’s median income. Amenities of the four-story property at 11520 N. Central Expressway would include a coworking space, dog park, and wrapped parking structure.

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1. Spoiled studies

Skeptical about the “use by” date on your groceries? An SMU graduate student has developed a miniature pH sensor that can tell when food has spoiled in real time.

At only 2 millimeters long and 10 millimeters wide, the flexible pH sensor could fit into existing food packaging, such as plastic wrapping.

e lead creator of the sensor, Khengdauliu Chawang, a doctoral student at SMU’s Lyle School of Engineering, compared it to other small wireless radio-frequency identification devices, such as those used to track luggage at airports or ones used inside SMU IDs.

“Every time a food package with our device passes a checkpoint, such as shipping logistics centers, harbors, gates, or supermarkets’ entrances, they could get scanned, and the data could be sent back to a server tracking their pH levels,” Chawang said.

“Such configuration would allow continuous pH monitoring and accurately detect freshness limits along the entire journey – from farms to consumers’ houses.”

2. Academic transfer portal

On March 1, the head of mechanical engineering at the University of Alabama joined SMU as dean of the Lyle School of Engineering.

SMU leaders describe Jalili as an innovative leader and researcher known for bringing engineering education and research to undergraduate and graduate students, industry partners, and community outreach programs.

Jalili said he aims to help the Lyle School “become one of the most innovative engineering schools, known for producing engineers who are agile, technically strong, multidisciplinary, and capable of innovations to lead and develop solutions to meet society’s needs.”

3. Museum move

Also starting a new role in March was Amanda W. Dotseth, the newly named Linda P. and William A. Custard Director of the Meadows Museum.

Dotseth, the first female director of the Meadows Museum, had served as the director ad interim and curator of the Museum since the passing of its previous director, Mark A. Roglán, in 2021.

“As a scholar, collaborator, and arts leader, Amanda Dotseth brings a unique understanding of the important mission and role of the Meadows Museum,” SMU president R. Gerald Turner said.

In her combined 19 years of with the Museum, Dotseth published extensively on Spanish art, contributed to and curated more than 30 exhibitions, and oversaw the acquisition of major additions to the Meadows collection.

4. TED Talk star

“ e Risky Politics of Progress,” Jonathan Tepperman’s 2016 TED Talk exploring how global leaders tackle thorny issues and three problem-solving tools, garnered more than a million views.

Now, the former editor of Foreign Policy magazine is bringing his skills to Dallas as a senior fellow and editor-in-chief of the award-winning online quarterly The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas From the Bush Institute

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The Catalyst is an important publication that examines critical challenges facing our nation and the world,” Tepperman said. “ e need for rational, high-minded, and nonpartisan debate over public policy has never been greater, and I look forward to welcoming new and old authors into the conversation.”

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1. SMU graduate student Khengdauliu Chawang has developed a miniature pH sensor that can tell when food has spoiled in real time. 2. Nader Jalili led the creation of the Alabama Initiative on Manufacturing Development and Education. 3. Amanda Dotseth, who earned her master’s degree in art history from SMU in 2006, completed her Ph.D. at the Courtauld Institute of Art (University of London) in medieval Spanish art in 2015.

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MEET YOUR CANDIDATES FOR CITY COUNCIL, DALLAS ISD TRUSTEE

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City Council District 11

City Council District 13

Incumbent Gay Donnell Willis

I’ve demonstrated neighborhood-focused leadership, and I want to continue that positive momentum. I have a track record of fully supporting our police and fire departments, and though District 13 is one of the safest in the city, serving on the Public Safety Committee allows me to keep watch on DPD’s recruitment and retention plans, as well as crime-fighting and crime-deterring initiatives to keep residents safe. Streets, alleys, and stormwater projects touch our everyday lives, and I have fought to increase funding and progress for these critical basics. I also want to bring more partners to the table in helping Dallas with homelessness — many people need medical services and attention that are better provided by the county and specialized providers — so convening the right entities from healthcare to outreach to law enforcement needs to be tightened up. Overall, I’ve shown residents that I can build relationships with my council colleagues to get majority support to get things done for them, and I want that to continue.

Priscilla

Shacklett

Our taxes are rising almost as fast as crime and homelessness. Under my watch, the police will be supported, laws will be upheld, and the city council will be accountable to taxpayers. The city council needs to concentrate on doing the job they were elected to do, which is to provide a safe, clean,

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fiscally healthy city for its citizens and businesses. I will do that job because I love Dallas. I have the business experience and track record to make sure Dallas becomes the safest big city in America again. Everything I do will be focused on keeping Dallas from turning into San Francisco, which is where I fear it is heading.

Incumbent Jaynie Schultz

I will continue the excellent work I began by protecting and strengthening our neighborhoods, providing strong communication, continuing to advocate for tax rate reductions, supporting our public safety departments, being responsive to constituent concerns, and taking a responsible, reasonable approach to city-wide issues.

Candy Evans

As a city councilwoman, I aim to create a safer, more efficient district and have that spill over to the city. is includes supporting and properly funding law enforcement, reducing bureaucratic stalling in the permitting system, and addressing the rise in short-term rental properties that has caused a rise in late-night commotion in residential neighborhoods and made buying an affordable house exceptionally harder for potential buyers. It also includes responsible, thoughtful development of properties surrounding neighborhoods. As a real estate journalist and publisher, I have heavily centered my platform on sensible real estate policies that will foster a safe and prosperous community for residents of District 11.

Jimmy Tran

I have spent the last 20+ years volunteering and advocating for public education. I believe I bring the most to this position for three reasons. First, I have three young, elementary aged children enrolled in DISD. I am proximate to the issues and know the challenges as well as the opportunities facing DISD. As a family, my wife and I have experienced both private and public education, and we understand the educational decisions facing our families in District 2. Second, I have 20 years of business experience at large, complex organizations that I can apply toward DISD, the second largest school district in Texas with a $1.8 billion annual budget. Having trustees who bring different perspectives to the board room, including business and corporate experience, will only make us stronger. ird, I have the temperament, energy, and passion to work with our board to drive to consensus around key

issues. I know that nothing can be done without a majority consensus from the board. My vision is to help DISD become an A-rated district and the best performing urban school district in our state. I will work relentlessly to provide more opportunities to more kids across DISD.

Kevin Malonson

I am running because I love my children. I care deeply about them and the 140,000 children who attend school in Dallas ISD alongside them. As a DISD parent, a former teacher, and serving the district as an employee, I feel called and uniquely qualified to bring practical experience working within Dallas ISD to the board to finally address the everyday frustrations of parents, teachers, and students in the district. My personal story, which reminds me of our students, is my guide for having decided to enter this race. I needed a true champi -

on. ey need a true champion. I want to be that champion, not as a volunteer, but as a full-time advocate for even better schools, more opportunities, and a stronger education system.

Sarah Weinberg

I am focused on ensuring every student in our Dallas schools has a great teacher, a safe school, and the resources they need to succeed. I am a relationship builder and a listener. I have ten years of hands-on experience working with Dallas ISD schools to support students and teachers. I will be the kind of trustee that parents and community leaders can count on to keep them involved in policy decisions, to prioritize students at every turn, and to not lose sight of the little things that make our schools a special place for our kids to learn and grow.

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You Belong, Too!

I recently saw The Last Movie Star , a movie with Burt Reynolds, and it has resulted in my continuing journey to say thank you to my “lifesavers.”

I’m talking about the many people who gave me a sense of belonging and thought that I deserved a meaningful life after my 1981 suicide attempt at Hartwick College.

I have grappled with trying to fit in for years and spent my entire adult life trying to forget this difficult period, the people I may have hurt, and feelings of shame and embarrassment.

Now, I am thanking those who shaped the person I am today for caring about me even when I had mental illness challenges.

I first contacted the George W. Bush Presidential Center because I was inspired by the former president’s effort to eliminate the D from PTSD. (Bush pushed for viewing Post Traumatic Stress as an injury instead of a disorder to reduce stigma and help veterans see it as treatable.)

at helped me redefine and rebrand myself as someone with a bipolar illness, not a disorder.

After lunch with a Bush staffer, I called Tim at Hartwick College to reintroduce myself, then returned to campus in January and met with alumni, staff members, faculty, Hartwick president Darren Reisberg, and my counselor.

Doug, a well-liked student, reached out, and I look forward to meeting and taking a picture with him.

New memories are still coming my way!

I met with Tom, my first New York City boss, and had a drink with Jim, a colleague of my husband and friend who was always receptive when we met at professional social events.

I emailed Marty who helped find my first New York apartment and contacted my former boy friend’s brother, a writer, who inspired my interest in public service and writing.

I am forever grateful to my 1980s boyfriend, who told me that I was a chameleon, helping me realize that I can belong everywhere.

Please do not concern yourself about where or with whom you feel you may not belong. Find other people and make new memories.

My journey helped me realize that President Bush, Tom, Doug, Marty, Tim, many others, and my family have contributed to my story.

Why? Because I belong, and they knew it.

Debra Wenig Kendrick, who lives in Preston Hollow, wants to remind you about 988, the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

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Why A Greenhill Grad Took Another Hack at Candy Montgomery’s Sordid Saga

New true-crime miniseries ‘Love and Death’ directed

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In 1980, Collin County housewife Candy Montgomery bludgeoned to death her lover’s wife, Betty Gore, with an ax.

e creators of Love and Death acknowledge that viewers of the upcoming HBO Max true-crime miniseries will already know that ending — and it doesn’t matter.

e show delves into the characters and the fabric of Wylie more than four decades ago, when a high-profile killing and subsequent trial exposed a scandal and tore apart a conservative churchgoing community.

“If this story wasn’t true, you couldn’t make it up,” said Dallas native Lesli Linka Glatter, who directed all seven episodes. “ is is about a Texas town and its characters — I fell in love with all of them, but there’s also a deep hole inside of those characters. It was a mile wide and unfulfilled, so that intrigued me.”

e show immerses us in a community where loneliness and mundanity give way to obsession and lust for Candy (Elizabeth Olsen) and timid businessman Allan Gore (Jesse Plemons), the husband of Candy’s friend, schoolteacher Betty (Lily

Rabe). Behind the idyllic façade of faith and family was a secret that became too difficult to conceal and spiraled into madness.

“ is was a family and a community that I felt I knew,” series creator and writer David E. Kelley said. “Mining that town completely changed the pathology of the characters.”

Based on two 2013 Texas Monthly articles, the series reunites Kelley with producers Nicole Kidman and

Per Saari after their Emmy-winning collaboration Big Little Lies

“It’s not often you find a nostalgic, warm community series that ends with an axe murder,” Kelley said during the SXSW Film & TV Festival in Austin.

While developing the show, Kelley approached longtime television director Glatter, who graduated from Greenhill School and SMU. Production took place around the Austin area, wrapping

in April 2022.

A primary goal was “to be honest to the story and the characters and have empathy for all of them,” Glatter said. “ ey had an affair, but they just wanted to be seen and heard.”

The series provides the first major role for Dallas-born Plemons since his Oscar nomination for e Power of the Dog. He plays a supporting role in the upcoming Martin Scorsese epic Killers of the

Flower Moon.

“I’m always drawn to characters that don’t reveal themselves immediately, and it takes time to understand them,” Plemons said. “ e idea that seems prevalent with all of these characters is that there is no hiding from what is true in yourself. It was a lot of fun to explore.”

While the series fits the truecrime mold that’s enjoying a resurgence in popularity — the Montgomery case also provided the basis for a miniseries on Hulu just last year starring Jessica Biel — Glatter said the approach here is different.

“You have to dig deeper to see what’s really going on,” she said. “We tried to look at the ‘how’ and the ‘why’ rather than the ‘what.’”

Jesse Plemons and Elizabeth Olsen star in Love and Death. HBO MAX

If this story wasn’t true, you couldn’t make it up. Lesli Linka Glatter

Film Journalist Returns to ‘Friendly’ Dallas

Matt Zoller-Seitz, Judith Carter aim to expand online book store

By Josh Hickman Special Contributor

Anyone seriously interested in film likely knows the name of SMU grad Matt ZollerSeitz.

He has written for the Dallas Observer, KERA, e Star-Ledger, and the New York Press and has been at New York Magazine for 11 years.

Zoller-Seitz was editor-in-chief for RogerEbert.com (now editor-at-large), was a 1994 Pulitzer Prize finalist, and since 1998, has been a member of the prestigious New York Film Critic’s Circle.

His first book, a 1996 biography of Brad Pitt, supplied him with the money to move to New York. His next came in 2013 with e Wes Anderson Collection

“I think it’s the best-selling coffee table book on film ever,” he said.

Other books he authored or co-authored include e Grand Budapest Hotel, Madmen Carousel, e Oliver Stone Experience, TV ( e Book), e Sopranos Sessions, Guillermo Del Toro’s e Devil’s Backbone, Bad Dads (a collection of Wes Anderson-inspired artwork), e Deadwood Bible (the first book published by his MZS Press imprint), and e French Dispatch which releases in August.

He returned to Dallas to record the last album of his ailing father, legendary jazz pianist Dave Zoller.

“I decided if I was going to record it, there might as well be a video record,” Zoller-Seitz said.

Bart Weiss, head of the Dallas Video Festival, helped assemble the production.

“We ended up having some of the best documentary camera people in the state of Texas working on this thing,” Zoller-Seitz said. “It reminded me what real friends are.”

With his business partner Judith Carter’s help, a return to Dallas ensued.

“Neither New York nor LA had what Dallas had, which was real friends,” he said.

Carter and Zoller-Seitz now run a bustling online bookstore, MZS.press.

In 2019 he began selling his works, and it has spread to a vast array of books, from fresh releases to out-of-print rarities, largely focused on film, TV, and pop culture, though they’re branching out into cookbooks, children’s books, and other genres.

“It’s really challenging, but it’s probably the best thing that ever happened to me,” Carter said.

Zoller-Seitz added, “It’s such a joy to work with someone who doesn’t get bored hearing me talk about books and movies all day.”

He now splits his time between Dallas and New York, with his work with the IFC film screening series and writing commitments.

“Dallas was the real foundation for me,” said Zoller-Seitz, who grew up in the Park Cities. “ e public library was where I really discovered film criticism. e happiest I ever was professionally was when I was in college and working at the SMU bookstore and the Inwood eater. I rode my bike back and forth.”

New titles from MZS Press are in the works, and the partners aim to open a brickand-mortar store eventually.

“I remember what it was like to have no money and want to buy a book,” ZollerSeitz said. “So, we try to keep them cheap.”

I remember what it was like to have no money and want to buy a book, so we try to keep them cheap.

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Matt Zoller-Seitz and his business partner Judith Carter run a bustling online bookstore, MZS.press. COURTESY MATT ZOLLER-SEITZ

MEET THE DALLAS MEN WHO CREATED A MOST HELPFUL TEQUILA

ere’s the parade of international celebrities that come to town to promote their new tequila brands.

en there’s the under-the-radar team who quietly got their tequila first into “mom and pop” package stores, top area restaurants, and bars for consumers to notice before starting their media tour.

Meet Josh Irving and Pablo Antinori, two Dallas guys who launched Socorro tequila, an approachable yet high-quality tequila taking North Texas by storm just in time for Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

Josh and Pablo have years of experience in spirits distribution and dining.

Over many copitas of tequila, discussing the finer points and opportunities in the space, they decided they just wanted to make an approachable, amazing tequila.

No problem, right?

Actually, not really, even though they produced their first bottle the last week of April 2020. They were only temporarily set back, knowing launching a brand during a pandemic wasn’t ideal.

Josh has a long history of working with a premier beverage

distributor and learned a great deal about getting a product into the hands of decision-makers for restaurants and retail outlets.

Pablo has extensive experience in the restaurant industry and has seen first-hand what spirits guests want, what they want to pay, and what’s in the marketplace. And they both were finely tuned into the explosive growth of the tequila segment worldwide.

Together, they’d sit around and taste tequilas. Some they liked; some they didn’t.

As bros often do, they commented, schemed, and dreamed about making their own – a product they wanted and felt wasn’t in the marketplace.

Something delicious but at “the people’s price point,” Josh explained.

Almost three years to the day, Socorro tequila is a popular seller in liquor stores, bars, and in restaurants.

Jon Alexis, owner of the newly opened Ramble Room in Snider Plaza, raves about the product and its owners.

“Socorro is a great product, and Josh and Pablo are such

great guys,” he said. “For every case of tequila they sell, they donate one case of water to the community where they produce.”

Jon is helping Socorro provide a lot of water. He says his top two selling cocktails at Ramble Room are tequila drinks. He added that the top-selling entrees are the bolognese and the grilled salmon.

“People are becoming less formal about pairing their meals with their beverages. And, if you make a perfectly balanced cocktail, no matter what the spirit is, it goes with everything,” Alexis said.

Luxury is in quality, not price. Socorro is good quality. Its manufacturing methods respect tradition and cost time. It’s even better when the entrepreneurs behind a great product are good humans, intent on making a positive mark on the community where they produce the product.

“Go do something selfless: It’ll change everything you thought you knew about happiness,” Pablo preaches, and he’s right. e word “Socorro” means “help,” and through their company, they are doing just that.

Behind the Bag Business of Lauren and Zack McLarnon Parker & Hyde takes off after wedding coordinator’s chance St. Bernard’s encounter

By Rachel Snyder rachel.snyder@peoplenewspapers.com

A Preston Hollow couple’s hobby selling furniture and other leather goods online has grown into a national brand with products in big box retailers, including Dillard’s and St. Bernard’s.

Lauren and Zack McLarnon started what would become Parker & Hyde as a custom furniture and leather company.

leather scraps from the furniture and other products to make handbags.

“I went on a search for a manufacturer to make the perfect bag, which is our signature cowhide clutch,” Lauren said.

After she found a manufacturer and made a few hundred bags to start, she took them to Abilene, where she’s from, to show family and friends.

“When I was there, I literally sold out of all the bags, and I was taking orders,” Lauren said.

They officially launched Parker & Hyde primarily as an e-commerce business in December 2016 after the birth of their first child, Parker.

“We were just proud we had a brand, and people were interested in our bags,” Zack said.

thought they’d be great bridesmaid’s gifts,” he said.

en one day at St. Bernard’s, the wedding coordinator opened her trunk, and the owner, who happened to be there, took notice.

Soon, the McLarnons were “officially in the wholesale business” with products in well-known stores and smaller boutiques.

Zach estimated they had products in 500 to 600 stores when the October 2019 tornado struck their Preston-Royal office, followed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

“We were working out of our house during COVID. We needed to do something; we knew nothing was really selling,” Zack said. “We wanted something that resonated with summer.”

“Each bag that we have serves a different purpose,” Lauren added.

larger tote as well as a mini.”

“We kind of built a name for ourselves – not a Parker & Hyde name – just Zack on Facebook,” Zack joked.

Lauren then decided to use

But business took off after introducing the products to their wedding coordinator.

“We loaded her up with some bags because she just kind of knows everyone in town, and we

ey launched the neoprene tote bags they’re perhaps best known for now in July 2020.

“It just took off … and really kind of saved our year,” Zack said. “And 2021-2022 has been our greatest year so far.”

Their latest collection includes woven bags with a Lycra fiber blend.

“We have 21 different colors and patterns,” Lauren said.

“Perhaps what I’m most excited about is we are introducing a

Parker & Hyde also plans to launch a men’s apparel line soon.

“I didn’t really grow up wanting to sell purses, believe it or not, but I grew up always wanting a challenge,” Zack said. “Selfishly, I kind of want something that I’m super excited about, right?”

Lauren and Zack McLarnon grew Parker & Hyde into a national brand with products in retailers like Dillard’s. RACHEL SNYDER

Each bag that we have serves a different purpose.

Lauren McLarnon

KERSTEN RETTIG

Josh Irving and Pablo Antinori aimed to make delicious tequila at “the people’s price point.” COURTESY SOCORRO

The word ‘Socorro’ means ‘help,’ and through their company, they are doing just that.

Comings and Goings

NOW OPEN

Blue Nile NorthPark Center

e jewelry retailer is open on level one near Macy’s.

Fig & Favor

2850 N. Harwood St., Suite 110

e local market concept from Harwood Hospitality features daily essentials, gifts, gelato, meals on the go, and an impressive wine program.

Moncler

Highland Park Village

e luxury fashion house, known for outerwear, opened its first Dallas location next to Dior.

OMEGA

NorthPark Center

After a remodel, the Swiss watch manufacturer moved back into its original location on level one between Neiman Marcus and Dillard’s.

COMING SOON

Le PasSage

The Terminal at Katy Trail

e French-Asian restaurant by Travis Street Hospitality founder

Stephan Courseau and chef partner Bruno Davaillon plans to open in early 2024.

Prada NorthPark Center

e luxury fashion house will open on level one between Neiman Marcus and Dillard’s.

Tequila Social 3100 McKinnon St. Harwood Hospitality’s 13th concept will offer a West Texas-in spired casual dining experience featuring Tex-Mex, an extensive margarita and frozen drinks program, and a large patio on the Katy Trail.

MOVING

Dior

Highland Park Village

e luxury fashion house will move from its current space in the shopping center between Moncler and Fendi to the former Ralph Lauren space next to Peter Millar after a lengthy remodeling process.

– Compiled by Rachel Snyder

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PROFESSIONALS TOUT SUSTAINABLE HOME OPTIONS

Desygn and Roz Murphy of Roz Murphy Designs also consider material choices.

“From a new construction aspect, people are paying attention to the materials and where things are being made, and it’s not just about sustainability; it’s also about a global economic perspective,” Murphy said. “A lot of times clients will pay more for that knowing there’s a sustainable aspect to that.”

Yates noted that health concerns could also affect design choices, especially when homeowners or their children have allergies or other conditions.

“It’s important to really kind of read and understand what you’re using – the fabrics that you’re using, the paints that you’re using, the materials that you’re bringing in,” Yates said.

Real Estate Market Snapshots

Editor’s note: Find here the latest available (as of press time) real estate market statistics for Dallas, Highland Park, and University Park from the North Texas Real Estate Information Systems, Inc. e Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University prepares the monthly Multiple Listing Service (MLS) reports but leaves out municipalities when they don’t hit a 10-sale threshold for single-family homes. Highland Park last met that threshold in June 2022. We would prefer more comprehensive and timely data but believe these market snapshots still provide a helpful look at where the industry is heading.

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By Rachel Snyder rachel.snyder@peoplenewspapers.com

From the home building process to interior design, homebuyers have plenty of options for considering sustainability.

“Sustainable design also goes hand-inhand with efficiency,” said Botond Laszlo of the design and build firm MHM Living.

For example, Laszlo recommends addressing the building envelope (foundation, walls, windows, and exterior doors) to avoid a “leaky” less efficient house that lets more pollutants enter.

Improving insulation and air filtration

in any major remodel “pays off 10-fold” while also making a home more comfortable, Laszlo explained. “You’re not going to have hot spots or cold spots.”

Homeowners looking to be more environmentally conscious can also opt for energy-efficient appliances and man-made materials in cabinetry, flooring, and other places, Laszlo said.

Remodelers could also look for opportunities to repurpose items like a fireplace, existing wood flooring, or trim pieces, Laszlo suggested. “When it comes [to] sustainability and efficiency, it all adds up.”

Interior designers Bryan Yates of Yates

Yates and Murphy also recommend repurposing and reusing furniture and other heirlooms.

“For me, sustainable design involves integrating old pieces into projects,” Murphy said. “It works twofold. It works from a sustainability perspective, but also to really create a layered sense of personality in a home.”

Repurposed pieces don’t necessarily need to match a home’s aesthetic, Yates said.

“When our clients have pieces that have either a significant meaning to them or a significant value to it, we always would like to incorporate that within the space,” Yates said. “We feel interiors should tell a story of life and travel and be curated in a collective way.”

What Does It Mean to Build Healthy and ‘Green’?

e terms “green building,” “sustainability,” and “healthy building” have been at the forefront of our society in recent years and are directly related to one another in the context of building and remodeling homes.

You may ask yourself, what’s the difference between these practices, and why should it matter to me?

First, let’s explore the definitions of each to understand the differences better, and then we’ll talk about their impact on our daily lives.

Green building focuses on building performance standards designed to reduce energy and water consumption and positively impact the environment and climate. Examples include high-performance windows, high-efficiency HVAC equipment, tankless water heaters, spray foam insulation, low-consumption plumbing fixtures, and LED lighting. Dallas was one of the first major cities in the nation to pass comprehensive green building standards for both new residential and commercial construction.

Sustainable building shares many of the same environmental impact goals as green building but focuses more on renewable resources — recycling, conservation of natural resources, renewable energy, and longevity. Consider a remodel vs. tear down, specifically recycled materials, engineered lumber, solar power, rainwater harvesting, and re-purposing.

Healthy building focuses on the health and well-being of the people who live in the

homes we build and remodel. is includes indoor air quality, low or zero volatile organic compounds (VOC) products, circadian light rhythms, and a more holistic approach to building.

Green design focuses more on the environmental aspects. Sustainable design is a broad ideology that considers social, environmental, performance, and financial implications. Healthy building design focuses more on the people living or working in the home or office.

Now that we understand these terms better let’s talk about why this may be important if you’re planning on building or renovating a house. Ask yourself whether any of these issues are important to you and how to incorporate them into your building project.

Here are five recommendations before beginning the design process:

Note any family members with health issues like asthma, allergies, compromised

immune systems, etc., that may be negatively impacted by the outgassing of VOCs.

Let your design team and builder know what’s important to you early in the design process.

Ask your team to make suggestions based on their experience and knowledge.

Ask how these eco-friendly options might affect your budget and completion timelines if you pursue them.

Inquire about the return on investment regarding potential energy savings, lower maintenance costs, tax incentives, and rebates.

Many eco-friendly products are more expensive than commonly used products and can have longer lead times. It is important to understand the potential impact of these choices if implemented.

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Home and room orientation can maximize natural light, while high-performance windows and solar window film can control temperature changes. BUILDER: ALAIR HOMES HOUSTON. STEVE CHENN PHOTOGRAPHY

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Preston Royal’s Tale of Rubble, Resilience, Renovation, and Return Building damaged in 2019 tornado finally taking tenants again

By Daniel Lalley Special Contributor

Residents of Preston Hollow undoubtedly remember the havoc endured in October of 2019 as an EF-3 tornado descended upon the community.

With winds of up to 140 mph, this storm ripped through the neighborhood, leveling homes, tearing through buildings, and destroying anything in its path.

After nearly four years, the repairs have been largely completed. Residents pulled together, picking up the pieces and rebuilding one of Dallas’ most iconic neighborhoods. In the aftermath, some lost very little, while others lost nearly everything.

Doug Boettcher, a building owner at Preston Royal, saw his share of destruction and has his account of resilience. e notorious twister severely damaged his building at 10711 Preston Road.

“We took a direct hit,” he said. “ e tornado was just devastating. It came in from the northwest, right over the Royal Fire Station and right into our building. It took

the roof off, blew out the sides and the windows, and just wreaked substantial damage to our property. en the rains came.”

Like most Preston Hollow residents, Boettcher was home that Sunday evening when the tornado ripped through the area. Once it was safe, he immediately thought to check in on his property and employees.

“When I got there, there was just one car in the parking lot,” he said. “I thought, ‘Oh no, someone is in the building.’”

Through the pitch black, Boettcher rushed into the building and found one of his custodial staff huddled in an upstairs janitorial closet.

“She must’ve had a guardian angel that night,” Boettcher said. “ e closet she took shelter in was one of the few areas that weren’t touched by the tornado.”

Boettcher took her home that night, knowing nothing would be the same.

“When the tornado hit, we had 12 tenants in the building,” he said. “But now, we’re starting from scratch.”

If the rebuild wasn’t complicated enough, COVID-19 compounded the stress. Almost as soon as construction began, labor shortages, supply scarcities, and cost increases placed hurdles along the renovation process. It took about three years to bring 10711 Preston Road back from the rubble.

“Basically, we took the building down to its concrete structure and rebuilt from scratch,” Boettcher said. “We added a new elevator, new roof line, all-new electric, solar panels, and an array of energy efficiencies. We really ended up with a great product after it was all said and done.”

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SHERRY AND PAUL ZUCH

At Alair Homes, a multi-award winning custom home and renovation company, nothing is more important than building trust with clients. e Alair Zuch team spends considerable time in the planning process to ensure they meet their clients’ expectations and provides them with the best possible service.

“We try to create certainty around budgets,” co-owner Paul Zuch said. “We’re truly an open book with our clients and are very transparent when we start a project, whether it’s a new custom home or a remodel. We share material costs, labor costs, projected schedules, and more. We give clients access to all information about their projects.”

Alair also strives for strong relationships with clients and has achieved this throughout its many years of experience in the industry. Co-owners and partners Sherry and Paul Zuch have lived in Dallas and worked in construction for more than 35 years. While they serve many areas in Dallas, they work primarily in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow neighborhoods. Strong ties to these

AT A GLANCE

e building signed its first client recently, and Boettcher is hopeful about the future.

“If this taught me anything, it’s not to underestimate what life can throw at you, but also not to underestimate the power of resilience, community, and human kindness,” he said.

neighborhoods, as well as their expertise in high-end construction and remodeling, have resulted in strong relationships with clients and customer satisfaction.

“Many of our clients over the years have become good friends,” Paul said. “ en years later, we’ll build or remodel their children’s homes. We’ve been doing this long enough to where we’re starting to work for multiple generations of the same family, which I think speaks highly of what we do.”

As a family owned and operated business, this is right in line with the values and principles of Alair Homes. Sherry and Paul Zuch, along with the rest of their team, are looking forward to bringing clients’ dreams to fruition for years to come.

“We base our success on delivering an exceptional experience to the clients,” Paul said. “Everything we do is focused on that.”

Alair Homes | Zuch

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214.495.7200

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Before and after photos show how Doug Boettcher found his building after the 2019 tornado and what the rebuilt structure looks like. COURTESY DOUG BOETTCHER

Located at the corner of Preston Road and Royal Lane, the commercial building at 10711 Preston Road is open to tenants again. Call 214-692-1188.

Four Things to Consider Before Buying a Sofa

Sofas are one of those “anchor pieces” that define the look of the whole room. Since they aren’t cheap, you’ll want to find one that you can enjoy sitting on and looking at for years to come.

e following is a checklist of four things to consider as you shop.

1. Scale

For couples, sofas between 80 and 90 inches are an appropriate width. Families should seek sofas that are 90 inches or above.

When you’ve found a sofa you like, try cutting out the shape of it from newspaper and placing it on your floor to serve as a visual guide. Measure your doorways to ensure you can fit your newest purchase into the house.

2. Comfort

Feather-filled cushions have a cloudlike feel; however, they must be fluffed once a week to retain their shape. Foam-filled

cushions are less plush, but they hold their shape better. Cushions with inner springs wrapped in foam and down feathers are my top pick because they will never break down or become saggy.

3. Fabric

For families with small children, I suggest choosing stain-resistant outdoor fabric brands like Sunbrella or Crypton. Leather is easy to clean but scratches easily, so it might not be a good option for families with pets.

In choosing your fabric color, ask yourself: Is this room intended to be calming, playful, or elegant? A colorful or patterned sofa can inject energy into a room. A neutral, solid color sofa provides harmony.

4. Style

Although it’s possible to mix different furniture styles, the safest bet is to pick

a sofa that matches the style of the rest of the room. Modern sofas often have tapered legs, track arms, block feet, and grid-tufted cushions. Traditional sofas tend to have a skirt with tape on the bottom, rolled arms, and contrasting cording. Modern sofas will be much sleeker, deeper, and lower to the ground than traditional sofas.

Finding the perfect sofa isn’t easy. However, arming yourself with a checklist of your top priorities will make the shopping process faster and easier. If you could

ABOVE: A combination of upholstery textures creates variety for this seating area.

LEFT: With yellow throw pillows, this sofa, in an understated shade that promotes calm, matches the blue and gold color scheme of this SMU Theta sorority house.

use more guidance, interior designers have access to the most durable upholstery fabrics on the market.

And once they see your space, they’ll know what style and size of sofa will fit right in.

Margaret Chambers, a registered interior designer (RID) and American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) member, leads Chambers Interiors and Associates. Her colleague Caitlin Crowley helped edit this column. Visit chambersinteriors.com/blog for more design advice.

MICHAEL HUNTER WITH DESIGN BY MARGARET CHAMBER

Finding the perfect sofa isn’t easy. However, arming yourself with a checklist of your top priorities will make the shopping process faster and easier.

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Real Talk: Valerie Dillon

HOUSE OF THE MONTH

4255 Cochran Chapel Road

Longtime Highland Park-based real estate agent Valerie Dillon recently joined Rogers Healy and Associates.

The Oklahoma native and Oklahoma State alumna has been a Dallas-area real estate investor for more than 10 years.

it would be a smart move for me to get my license. She wasn’t wrong.

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?

Take one day at a time; always trust your gut; tomorrow is always a new day with new opportunities and possibilities.

What is the best thing about being a real estate agent?

I absolutely love helping people. I love the hunt for finding off-market properties. I love being a part of one of the most important purchases in people’s lives.

What is your outlook on the Dallas market?

When she’s not helping people find homes, Dillon enjoys attending her children’s sporting events, volunteering within the Highland Park High School community, fitness, and dining at Doce Mesas and Cafe Izmir.

How long have you been in real estate, and what led you to this career?

A friend talked me into getting my real estate license. She knew I had done investment properties, and I had referred her several clients, so she thought

Dallas is expected to be the third-largest city in the U.S. by the year 2030. We will continue to grow and open our arms to new people and cultures. This means inventory will continue to be low, so it is important for those looking to purchase homes to use an expert agent that knows the area and will be patient in helping clients find the right home.

Can you give us a fun fact about yourself?

My husband and I go to the movies every Tuesday night for date night. I love Garth Brooks, and I have my kids and adult yoga certificates.

– Compiled by Rachel Snyder

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I absolutely love helping people. I love the hunt for finding off-market properties.

I love being a part of one of the most important purchases in people’s lives.

Valerie Dillon

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After Three Fires (So Far) Valley View Demolition Continues Beck Ventures still deciding what’s next for former mall

By Rachel Snyder rachel.snyder@peoplenewspapers.com

More than a year after the closure of Valley View Mall’s last remaining tenant, an AMC theater, demolition of what’s left of the building has gained added urgency.

Dallas City Council member Jaynie Schultz, whose district includes the former mall, said Lindamood Demolition expedited the process after injuries to two firefighters in the second fire in as many months on March 16.

“Our firefighters being hurt was enough of an argument to the state that there was a mortal danger to leaving the building standing as is,” Schultz told the Dallas Morning News at the time. “ is is something that should have been done a long time ago.”

Dallas Fire-Rescue responded on April 7 to the third blaze there in as many months.

Months before the first fire on Feb. 11, Dallas Assistant City Attorney Charlotta Riley sent a demand letter in November 2022 to property owner Beck Ventures outlining 10 code violations, including objects or conditions on the premises that are “reasonably capable of causing injury to a person” after a pair of YouTubers showed how easy it is to get inside.

e demand letter gave property owner Beck Ventures until June 1 to complete demolition.

Before the February fire, city workers found progress during a site visit on Dec. 7, 2022, with asbestos abatement beginning the week of Dec. 12.

However, in February 2023, the Dallas Police Department notified Beck Ventures that

the mall site would be designated a habitual criminal property. Beck Ventures appealed.

A letter said, “We maintain a strong belief that once the structure has been demolished in its entirety, the potential for future incidents, given that all shared a common link to copper thieves and vandals, is naturally and logically rendered moot,” our sister publication D Magazine reported.

Beck Ventures CEO Scott Beck told the Dallas Morning News that he’s still assessing what he wants to put on the site and when.

But he was clear about what the firm doesn’t want there.

“We are not willing to put low-income housing on the project,” Beck told the News “We believe what’s best for this area of Dallas is to build a world-class development.”

e Valley View site is in the 450-acre Dallas International District, north of Interstate 635, between Preston Road and the Dallas North Tollway, including Galleria Dallas. City plans for the Dallas International

District include:

• a Dallas ISD K-12 STEAM school, • a complete street overhaul for Montfort Drive, • and a large park.

Demolition continues on what’s left of the old Valley View Mall. RACHEL SNYDER

We are not willing to put low-income housing on the project.

Scott Beck

Edgemere Senior Living: Marion Wilner’s Home for Artistic Freedom

Art provides a sense of freedom that enables one to bend things most people see as a straight line. From an early age Marion Wilner, a resident of Edgemere Senior Living, has enjoyed the ability to create something uniquely her own to share with others. Throughout her career, Wilner’s works have been featured prominently across New England, where she not only found success as a painter, but also shared her talents as an educator. Today she continues to paint at her leisure and can often be found in her home studio at Edgemere, continuing to find inspiration in the beautiful setting that the community o ers.

When making the decision to make the move to Texas to be closer to her children, Wilner knew that wherever she called home would require space that would allow her to continue her craft. Edgemere was the perfect fit for Wilner as the community provides residents with a lifestyle that delivers peace of mind, stability, safety and security. Whether a resident is pursuing a current interest or cultivating new passions, Edgemere o ers a world of opportunity.

According to Wilner, Edgemere’s true strength lies in its dedication to providing residents with opportunities to pursue their passions. Wilner says that thanks to Edgemere’s caring and attentive team members, she never has to worry about the day-to-day tasks, and she can focus on what matters most to her.

“I have worked very hard over the course of my career, and I couldn’t imagine what it would have been like to do anything else,” says Wilner. “Making the move to Dallas to be closer to my family has been the start of a lovely new adventure, and I look forward to seeing how this move appears in my work.”

Even after transitioning into “retirement life” at Edgemere, Wilner remains booked and busy. Not too long ago, she returned to her native Fall River, Massachusetts and reconnected with friends in the Fall River Art Association, which she helped establish. She then returned to Dallas in

time to participate in her first Texas art exhibit with the Southwestern Watercolor Society. Wilner was one of 80 artists chosen for the exhibit out of 400 applicants.

“Edgemere has provided me with everything I need to continue to live and work as an artist,” says Wilner. “Making this community my home has allowed me to live with freedom from daily responsibilities. This has enabled me to hone my skills, foster my passions and maintain my love for my craft.”

Edgemere sits in the heart of the city on a sprawling campus nestled between the Park Cities and Preston Hollow neighborhoods. The location makes it easy to access all that Dallas has to o er, from fabulous restaurants to art museums to nights at the symphony. The campus itself boasts picturesque outdoor spaces

sprinkled with fountains and courtyards where friends gather to chat.

“Having accomplished and talented professionals like Marion as a part of our community is incredibly inspiring, and we are proud to not only celebrate her accomplishments, but to encourage her and provide opportunities to continue doing what she loves the most,” says John Falldine, Edgemere’s executive director. “At Edgemere our primary focus is and always will be our residents and ensuring they have everything they need to live life to the fullest.”

Wilner’s work is often inspired by Edgemere’s beautiful natural surroundings.

Here is Wilner in her studio, with her beautiful artwork serving as a backdrop.

When moving to Edgemere, having an art studio in her home was a must, says Marion Wilner.

JESUIT’S LATEST LEFTY ACE FLOURISHES WITH FINESSE

Isett is small in stature, but uses craftiness and tenacity to produce big results

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

When he’s on his game, Luke Isett is as much of an artist as a pitcher, painting corners of the plate and spinning baseballs with pinpoint choreography.

e Jesuit Dallas senior doesn’t overpower hitters but finds his groove by throwing strikes, trusting his defense, and limiting contact.

“He’s not going to blow it by somebody. He’s getting the strikeouts, but it’s not with a 90-mph fastball,” said Jesuit head coach Brian Jones. “He uses his tools to the best of his ability.”

Isett is the latest in a line of dominant Jesuit lefthanders in the past decade, including Kyle Muller (now with the Oakland Athletics) and Jacob Palisch. Isett compares himself more to Jack Lynch, now in the St. Louis Cardinals organization, in terms of style and mindset on the mound.

“I’ve always looked up to those guys,” Isett said. “It doesn’t really matter how big or strong you are as long as you do whatever you can to get outs.”

games to claim a spot in the starting rotation.

Since then, Isett’s consistency has been remarkable. rough March, he had a career record of 15-2. In 10 of those 17 appearances, he pitched at least five innings without allowing any earned runs.

“I just worry about getting ahead and staying confident. If something goes wrong, I just put it behind me and keep laser focused. I don’t lose confidence out there,” Isett said. “I try to pitch fast and keep my defense in the game. When I do that, it leads me to go longer in games.”

Jones credits Isett’s patience and ability to mix pitches. His specialty is a looping curveball that makes his fastball seem faster than it really is.

“He’s your typical lefty. He’s smaller in stature and doesn’t have the physical presence,” Jones said. “He’s crafty with a good breaking ball. He attacks the zone and gets guys out.”

Isett plans to pitch next season at Navarro College in Corsicana. But first, he hopes to lead the Rangers on an extended postseason run this spring.

Isett pitched primarily at the junior-varsity level as a sophomore, then started his junior season with 17 consecutive shutout innings over three during nondistrict tournament

“Being a senior, we have a young team this year. I’ve tried to step into that leadership role and set an example,” he said. “Winning games is most im portant to me, but I also want to leave a legacy here.”

Oaring Eagle: ESD Senior Makes Waves in National Regattas Mote hopes her team can return to nationals before she heads to Stanford in the fall

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

Standing over 6 feet tall, Katherine Mote gravitated to the basketball court.

But as she’s gotten older, the Episcopal School of Dallas senior has found her frame is perhaps better suited to the water.

Mote has helped lead a rowing resurgence at ESD that also has gotten her exposure on the national level. She has signed with national power Stanford University and gained experience with the U.S. national program — not bad for someone who didn’t row competitively until three years ago.

She credits her rapid rise to a neighbor who rowed in college and thought she might be a good fit. After some sessions on the ergometer, she joined the Eagles during her freshman year.

“Initially I didn’t like it, but I found my place. After that first season, I started to love it,” Mote said. “Rowing is a big input-output sport. If I put in as much effort as I wanted to, then I could improve.”

Her first season at ESD was cut short by the pandemic, but that pause in competition enabled Mote to build up strength and endurance to go with her natural size advantage.

“Height equates to stroke length, and that is leverage. e longer your arm length, the more

leverage you can get,” ESD crew coach Adam Jones said. “Flexibility and mobility have a lot to do with it, too.”

Mote credits her teammates for helping her lower her times in all three scull classes — single, double, and quad. Last year’s breakthrough resulted in a trip to the USRowing

Youth National Championships in Florida alongside fellow seniors Mia Harrington (a Miami signee), Sydney Stuelpe, and Crenden Boyd.

After winning the quad sculls at the Central Regional regatta, the foursome finished 11th nationally.

Mote and Harrington also won a regional title in double sculls.

“We had the benefit of all getting better together. We spent as much time together on the water as we could,” Mote said. “We had a blast training and leading up to it. ere were a lot of teams we hadn’t seen before. It was intimidating, but we did a good job of staying internal and rowing our own race.”

After nationals in June, Mote had less than a day in Dallas to unpack and repack for several weeks at under-19 national team training camp in California. Following three weeks of rigorous evaluations, she was chosen as an alternate at the World Rowing Under 19 Championships in Italy.

“It was a great experience, just being around that many great girls,” Mote said. “I got to meet so many people from other countries.”

After that first season, I started to love it.

Katherine Mote

ESD senior Katherine Mote and her rowing teammates hope to make a second trip to nationals this spring.

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Jesuit pitcher Luke Isett was one of the top pitchers in the Dallas area last season with 10 wins. JESUIT DALLAS ATHLETICS

He uses his tools to the best of his ability.

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ESD SOPHOMORES ‘FINISH THE FIGHT’ AGAINST BLOOD CANCERS

By Maria Lawson maria.lawson@peoplenewspapers.com

Three Episcopal School of Dallas sophomores led a 33-person team to raise $128,310 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

LLS’s Student Visionaries of the Year — a philanthropic leadership development program where high-school leaders work to raise money for LLS while honing public speaking, marketing, and project management skills.

“We learned the value of perseverance,” Floyd said. “Our team sent hundreds of emails and scheduled meetings with the goal of securing corporate partnerships. It wasn’t easy hearing no, and it happened a lot — more often than we liked — but we didn’t give up and were so grateful any time we were told yes. It made us all work harder and think creatively.”

Hillcrest High School Launches Peace Pantry for Students in Need

By Brice Beaird People Newspapers

Tolleson worked in honor of her late grandfather, who had blood cancer.

LLS’s mission is to find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma while working to improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

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The trio led their seven-week campaign in honor of heroes and loved ones affected by leukemia and blood cancer, such as Floyd’s cousin who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia shortly after turning 3 and is now in remission, happy and healthy.

“Our ultimate goal is to educate the community [and] help fund cutting-edge research and life-saving cures for blood cancer,” Tolleson said. “We are so appreciative of this opportunity to have a meaningful, compassionate impact on others. We also want to thank everyone who has donated and helped us raise the money we received. We couldn’t have done it without them.”

For more information about the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Student LLS campaign, visit www.llsstudentvisionaries.org.

Hillcrest High School recently launched a new charity organization, the Hillcrest Peace Pantry, organized and operated exclusively to help provide meals and healthy snacks for Dallas ISD students in need. Students can sign up to receive food from the pantry, and if they meet specific criteria can receive the bags of food anonymously.

Amazon will ship the food directly to the Peace Pantry. Lisa Smith

Amazon Wish List so potential donors can see what’s needed and “purchase items such as canned tuna, chicken and fruit, ramen, oatmeal, granola bars, and much more” for students online, Hillcrest High School’s community liaison Lisa Smith said. “The ordering process is simple and seamless. Amazon will ship the food directly to the Peace Pantry.”

“Because of the critical need for supplemental food for our students and their families, we can see the Peace Pantry growing at a rapid pace, thus requiring more space to accommodate the demand,” Hillcrest High School PTSA president Andrea Berman said. “That’s a good problem for us to have.”

The Peace Pantry has an

To donate to the Peace Pantry or volunteer, email Hillcrest High School community liaison Lisa Smith atlisasmith@dallasisd.orgor follow the QR code to the pantry’s Amazon Wish List.

Tolleson, Ella Floyd, and McKenzie Clancy creat

ed the winning team, Finish the Fight, with friends from ESD, Jesuit, and Parish as part of

FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT: Ethan Mahowald, Henry Bourret, McKenzie Clancy, Ella Floyd, and Victoria Haire. BACK ROW, FROM LEFT: Sebastian Ferraez, Ethan Pham, Jake Elliston, Vaughn Langston, Alex Okafor, Campbell Carothers, Sarah Lane, Caroline Rochon, Stella Wynne, and Sarah Chiste. LILY TRAN

Our ultimate goal is to educate the community [and] help fund cutting-edge research and lifesaving cures for blood cancer.

Clara Tolleson

FROM LEFT: Lisa Smith, Curt Thomas, Andrea Berman, and Robin Kintz. Students like Thomas can earn community service hours for assisting with food distribution at the Peace Pantry. BRICE BEAIRD

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Camps CAMP JOHN MARC A FAMILY LEGACY Programs get children with chronic illnesses, special needs outdoors

By Josh Hickman Special Contributor

Started in 1991, Camp John Marc partners with area pediatric hospitals to serve children, teens, and families with chronic illnesses and other special needs.

“We run 11 weeklong summer camps and 29 weekend camps,” executive director Kevin Randles said. “Every week and every weekend is for its own chronic illness or major physical challenge — oncology, muscular dystrophy, sickle cell, spina bifida, across the board.”

into a 235-acre camp serving 3,000 campers annually.

“We ride horses, do the zip line, swimming, fishing, sports and games, arts and crafts – just a very traditional camp,” Randles said.

Based on risk, the camp took a two-year pause during the pandemic, making do with virtual programming.

“But you can’t substitute the in-person building of personal relationships,” Randles said. “We were ecstatic to reopen in 2022.”

With in-person camps resumed, attendance is growing again, he said. “2023 is feeling more and more typical, building upon the success of last year and getting back to pre-pandemic status.”

Campers range in age from 6 to 16.

“Every Tuesday night is cookout night,” Randles said, smiling. “We take the cabins out in groups and cook chicken fajitas and vegetables on a campfire with hand-cranked ice cream. It’s a lot of fun.”

ere is no cost to the campers or their families, and the medical teams from the hospitals accompany them to camp.

Highland Park residents Marc and Jan Myers donated their ranch land for the camp in memory of their son, John Marc, who sadly succumbed to cancer.

They noticed how well John Marc recovered from treatments in the nature-filled rural area and wanted to help other youngsters with chronic medical conditions.

What started with 160 acres has grown in the ensuing years

Jan and Marc Myers continue to be involved, and all three of their surviving children serve on the board.

It costs $585 per week per camper, with $390 subsidized by the camp and the remainder by sponsoring organizations and the partnering hospitals – Children’s Health, Scottish Rite, Parkland in Dallas, and Cook Children’s in Fort Worth.

e annual Campership Drive began recently.

“Anybody can donate or volunteer,” Randles said. “Our full-time

team is about 10 people, then 60 to 80 volunteer counselors per week, and the medical staff comes down.”

Many former campers return as camp counselors, bringing things full circle.

“In the 35 years we’ve been open, we’ve had 15 or 16 pairs of counselors get married,” he added, stressing the family-like nature of the organization.

“A lot of the counselors are

pre-med, child life specialists, social workers, pre-PA, pre-nursing,” Randles added. “It’s a great way to see the therapeutic benefits of camping for the medical population outside of a clinical setting.”

“We love providing therapeutic experiences for the campers. It’s a week or a weekend where the focus is not on their illness. It’s a very normalizing childhood experience.”

AT A GLANCE

Camp John Marc: 220 acres in Bosque County, 85 miles southwest of Dallas Administrative o ces: 4925 Greenville Ave., Suite 400 in Dallas 214-360-0056 mail@campjohnmarc.org campjohnmarc.org

Starting Summer Camp Off Right Begins With Careful Packing

Once you know where your child is going to camp, the next big decision is, “What do I pack for camp?”

e good news: You probably have many things you need already.

Take the camp packing list (usually found on the website or in the welcome packet) and see what you have around the house before rushing off to buy everything.

See if the camp suggests living out of a trunk or packing in duffle bags they will stow during the session.

Remember, you want your child to have fun and not worry about ruining anything, so send older clothes.

Socks, socks, socks – they disappear more than any other article of clothing. I used to tell my kids to leave their socks at camp. ey get so filthy; you would never get them clean again, and chances are high they will bring back someone else’s socks.

Ask the camp how often they offer laundry service. You will likely only need to

pack enough clothes for one to two weeks.

Depending on the climate, your child may want to layer up in the morning and evening.

They may shed that sweatshirt very quickly as the day warms up, but it feels terrific in the morning for breakfast or

around the campfire at night.

Some camps have dress-up days, so your child might need a particular outfit or a costume for a themed event.

Find out if there is a color war and pack colored bandanas and a few different colored

T-shirts so your child is ready.

Most importantly, label everything. Even with labeling, your child will come home with someone else’s clothes, and your child’s clothes will end up somewhere else.

Write a short letter or cute card and tuck it into your child’s trunk or duffle so that it’s the first piece of mail they receive at camp. Make the note positive and empowering. Including your child in organized packing is a great way to begin laying the groundwork for a calm start to an amazing summer at camp.

After your child comes home, pack away camp gear in the duffle or trunk for next summer: flashlights, fans, laundry bags, water bottles, old towels, and more. When next summer rolls around (and it comes quickly), you will be that much ahead of the game.

e bottom line: Camp is one of the best times of your child’s life. Make packing easy, fun, and part of the experience.

Reach Helene Abrams with Tips on Trips and Camps, a free advisory service that helps parents find enriching summer overnight experiences for their children, ages 7-18, at 214-6939259 or Helene@TipsonTripsandCamps.com.

In the 35 years we’ve been open, we’ve had 15 or 16 pairs of counselors get married.

Kevin Randles

Weeklong and weekend sessions bring children facing similar challenges to a 220-acre camp offering traditional activities such as arts and crafts, sports and games, zip lining, swimming, and fishing. COURTESY CAMP JOHN MARC

HELENE ABRAMS

Letter from a Camp Counselor: Kids’ Names And Other Lessons Learned

For 14 years, I spent my summers at Camp Classen, first as a camper, then as a counselor, then as the person who trains campers to be counselors. Here are some of the lessons I learned working there:

Drink water. If you don’t, you will get overheated, pass out, and have an IV stuck in your arm for two hours. Hydrate, don’t dehydrate.

Kids have zero filters. Standing outside the dining hall, waiting for food, an 8-yearold boy walks up with a learn-to-read Jurassic Park book. “Counselor,” he asks gravely, “what is bio-ethical misconduct?”

Use names. “Stop, Jimmy,” works. “Cut it out, kid,” doesn’t.

How to identify poison ivy. Leaves of three, leave them be. Black and yellow, don’t pick up snakes; red and black, don’t pick up snakes. e North Star is part of the Little Dipper and is brighter in the country. e planet Mars shines red. Raccoons like trash. Tree rings tell a story. e sun sets at 9:30 p.m., and the hill overlooking the lake has the best view in the world.

If you want to make money, work at Kroger. Or at McDonald’s. Do childcare. Go into landscaping. Make a lemonade stand

and spend two hours a day at a neighborhood corner. You would still make more than a camp counselor, and you would do less.

Camp is a bubble. Everyone in the cabin is, by very definition, a friend. Life’s biggest problem is painting our cabin’s rock the best. Problems differ beyond the fence. Once, one boy, sitting during campfire, refused to sing along.“I don’t like the song ‘Father’s House,’” he confessed. “Probably ’cause I don’t have a dad.”

“Hard work” is hard work. Ever spent a day pickaxing cement, carrying chunks of concrete down a mountain, hauling planks of timber back up, and building new benches on a hilltop chapel? Add some friends and a

soundtrack, and it’s not half bad.

Friends. Jojo. Bobo. Hunter. Katherine. Whitney. Andrew. Meredith. Karen. Adie. Wyatt. Zach. And a lifetime’s more. Use sunscreen. e average July afternoon in Oklahoma is 95 degrees. e endless sunshine is fun, exciting, relentless, grueling, and unforgettable. It comes in waves; it pulses like a heartbeat. e light can burn, but if you embrace it and break past that first wall of heat, there’s a sea of dodgeballs, laughter, and s’mores. As a counselor, you have to make sure all your kids put on sunscreen, and you also have to remember to put some on yourself. I recommend SPF 50.

Sometimes kids remember what you teach them.

Sometimes kids don’t.

Often, you never know. If you watch closely – if you’re lucky – you can catch kids taking your advice at archery, using the French words you taught them while they sword fight, finally remembering the word of the week, offering to help clean, or even inviting the kid sitting on the sidelines to join in the campfire songs. Not always. But sometimes.

Joshua Forbes, People Newspapers editor William Taylor’s favorite nephew, will graduate from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, in May.

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As a counselor, you have to make sure all your kids put on sunscreen, and you also have to remember to put some on yourself.

CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY CELEBRATES 110 YEARS Knitting brings mother-in-law, sons’ spouses together

By Karen Chaney Special Contributor

Saying, “I do” at her 2013 wedding, Katherine Shaw jokes, also included a vow to join Dallas’ Christ Child Society.

Her mother-in-law, Ann Shaw, a member for 20 years, recruited Katherine and two other daughters-in-law into the nondenominational society celebrating a 110th anniversary this year.

“My mother taught me to knit as a child,” Ann explained. “I had several friends in Christ Child, and I liked what they were doing.”

Katherine has a similar story.

“Luckily, I had started a knitting club in high school, so it was meant to be,” she said. “And giving back to babies who might leave the hospital with nothing else was a big selling point for me.”

Mrs. E. J. Gannon Sr. founded the society in 1913 after she and a few neighbors made layette items for an unwed mother whose family refused to assist her. The act of benevolence brought the givers such pleasure that Gannon proposed they form the Christ Child Society.

Katherine said the society still upholds tenets set by the 13 charter members: The

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27 – Denim and Dreams, featuring musician Jon Christopher Davis and benefitting the Child Protection Connection, Community Beer Company, 3110 Commonwealth Drive, childprotectionconnection.org.

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5 – Dallas CASA’s 2023 Cherish the Children luncheon, honoring Sally Hoglund and Kristy Hoglund Robinson, The Statler, 1914 Commerce St., dallascasa.org.

5 – Rainbow Days’ 26th annual Pot of Gold Luncheon, featuring philanthropist and author Coach Ken Carter, Westin Dallas Galleria, 13340 Dallas Parkway, rainbowdays.org.

6-7 – Black Heritage Celebration, presented by Bank of America, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road, dallasarboretum.org.

recipients of their generosity would realize it sprang from a Christian spirit, and no one individual would be identified with the gift.

Katherine explained that each layette consists of at least one handmade blanket plus socks, washcloths, diapers, and wipes for newborns. Last year they delivered 40 layettes to local hospitals and maternal health organizations.

“Three of our members started 3 Marthas, a local company, and they donate burp cloths, hooded towels, and bibs,” Katherine said.

Because needs go beyond layettes, society members use their annual dues to fund purchases such as a recent donation of travel cribs to Parkland Hospital.

The society has 86 members ranging in age from 30 to 90, with one whose tenure has hit half a century and some who joined in the past year.

The need for the layettes has never been greater than it is today, Katherine said, so the society hopes to add enough new members to reach the lofty goal of giving 80 bags in 2023.

Membership is open even to those who have never made handmade items and have no desire to do so.

Existing members are happy to teach a new skill to those who want to learn but also have roles for those not interested in making

blankets, hats, or other items.

“Members can do anything from driving bags to where they are being donated, help pack the layette, knit one tiny hat a year to making as many blankets as they like,” Katherine said. “Some just donate money.”

In addition to the social aspect of getting together with like-minded people, the group also provides emotional benefits.

“I enjoy the knitting, and it makes me happy to know some child who doesn’t have very much is going to have a nice blanket that is knitted with love,” Ann said. “I feel like as we do this, we’re knitting love into the blanket.”

SIP, KNIT, AND MINGLE

Who: Christ Child Society members and anyone interested in learning more about the group.

What: Attendees will eat, drink, mingle, and discuss new opportunities for Christ Child and its members.

When: 5:30 p.m. May 4

Where: 3700 Lovers Lane, Dallas

Why: To promote awareness of the society’s work and celebrate long-time members and their dedication to the cause.

For information: Email kwshaw22@gmail.com

13 – House of DIFFA event, featuring Kristin Chenoweth and benefiting the design industries foundation fighting AIDS (DIFFA), Hilton Anatole Dallas, 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, diffadallas. org/hod.

18 - 10th annual ReuNight, benefitting The Family Place and featuring Junior Borges, executive chef at Meridien Dallas, Dallas Petroleum Club Constellation Room, Hunt headquarters, 1900 N. Akard St., familyplace.org.

I feel like as we do this, we’re knitting love into the blanket. Ann Shaw

FROM LEFT: Katherine Shaw and her mother-in-law Ann Shaw enjoy using their skills to help the local community. COURTESY CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY AND KAREN CHANEY

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People Newspapers Celebrates 20 Young Professionals

By Rachel Snyder rachel.snyder@peoplenewspapers.com

With violin players and singers among People Newspapers’ 2023 20 Under 40 honorees, the “band” got together to celebrate March 23 at Communities Foundation of Texas.

About 120 guests attended the newspapers’ second-annual event coinciding with the 20 Under 40 section.

Monica Christopher with presenting sponsor Communities Foundation of Texas touted the organization’s work growing community giving, impact, and advancing equity. Nicole Paquette, one of the 2023 20 Under 40 honorees, is CFT’s director of marketing and communications.

Jeff McNaughton, president of program partner Rotary Club of Park Cities, spoke about the club’s impact in the community through

the annual 4th of July parade, fundraising for the North Texas Food Bank, helping with meal prep for Ronald McDonald House, volunteering with Dentistry with a Heart, and more.

Mary Katherine Clarke gave an inspiring presentation about e Osteosarcoma Institute’s work to increase treatment options and survival rates for patients fighting the bone cancer. Previous 20 Under 40 honoree Bret Alexander is a development committee chair for OSI.

Following the presentation, People Newspapers publisher Pat Martin and deputy editor Rachel Snyder recognized the 20 young adults and Youth on the Rise profiled in April’s Park Cities People and Preston Hollow People for philanthropic and professional achievements.

Guests enjoyed bites from Naborly Provisions, sips, and a photo booth from Motus.

What a Ball: Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presents 2023 Debutantes

GITTINGS

e 26 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League debutantes took their bows on Feb. 11 at the 37th-annual Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.

Karen Cox served as the presentation ball chair, and Lisa and Clay Cooley as honorary chairs.

Jan Strimple was recognized for her final year as the choreographer of the ball. Densil Adams, who co-founded Preston Center Dance, will take over the role with assistance from Mia Davis.

e 2023 Debutantes are Britton Barcus, Margaret Bracken, Stephanie Ciarochi, Kate Clark, Sarah Crow, Elena Dewar, Gracie Dix, Natalie Duvall, Arden Eiland, Charlotte Esping, Kaitlin Ann Kelly, Celeste Lay, Ella Marks, Ellie Michaelson, Gigi Miller, Lydia Pigott, Morgan Potter, Sasha Schwimmer, Ellie Steindorf, Catherine Stiles, Elizabeth ompson, Lucy Tilden, CeCe Tribolet, Danielle Ward, Paige Williams, and Nicole Zimmer.

Staff report

Claire Catrino, Elissa McClure, Karen Cox, Cynthia Beaird, Rachael Black-Maier, Angela Jackson, and Sarah Frazee Mills

Clay and Lisa Cooley with Jan Strimple and Stan Garner

Vaughn, Gigi, Dena, and Vance C. Miller lll Bianca, Sasha, and Shanon Schwimmer Madelyn, Dodd, Natalie, Susan, and Reagan Duvall

Haley and Noah Allen

Tommy and Jennifer Vo

Laura Harris

Nicole Paquette and Lydia Heyman

Richard and Cheryl Joyner with Daniel Drabinski

Austin Reynolds, Courtney Joyner, and Richard Joyner

Courtney Underwood

Kyle Laney and Kelly Donelson

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After Visit to Chicago’s Inspired Home Show, Thoughts Turn to Spring Celebrations

Filled with anticipation after a three-year absence, I recently attended e Inspired Home Show in Chicago. There, manufacturers unveil the newest small appliances, cookware, bakeware, tabletop, decorative accessories, storage solutions, and so much more, setting many of the trends consumers will see throughout the year.

What innovations would I encounter?

From my vantage point, this year’s trends all pointed to one general theme –consumers’ preference for celebrating the home as a multifunctional, comfortable, joyful place to relax, refresh, and gather.

For one whose brand is celebrating home and family, this year’s focus particularly resonated with me.

From smart storage solutions and impressive, temperature-controlled wine storage for small spaces and discriminating collectors to walls of colorful cooking utensils and stackable shapes for summertime frozen fruit pops, options were available for every budget and style.

Cookware always has a significant presence, but I noticed softer colors than three years ago, echoed by dinnerware and linens.

Viva Magenta may be the 2023 Pantone color, but many brands displayed a more neutral palette with soft, peaceful hues.

Barware is still popular and more attractive than ever – a wedding registry indicator – and spice grinders now come with individual pods to eliminate flavor cross-contamination.

As I reflect on e Inspired Home

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Show’s celebratory theme, I’m reminded spring and summer offer many occasions to celebrate at home – Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and Father’s Day, plus birthdays, weddings, and births.

In each instance, a celebration cake can elevate an already special day, but sometimes a large cake is too much.

at’s why I love Meyer lemon tea cake.  is single-layer confection features a delicate essence of Meyer lemon, complemented by a simple vanilla glaze rather than a heavy buttercream frosting. Tiny buttercream rosebuds grace the perimeter of the cake but can be easily supplanted by garnishes fitting to the occasion.

Christy Rost is a cookbook author, host of “Celebrating Home” cooking videos, and longtime Park Cities and Preston Hollow

resident. Her new “At Home with Christy Rost” cooking series for Eat is TV Network launched in March on AmazonFire, AppleTV+, Roku, Samsung TV, and YouTube. Visit christyrost.com for details and recipes.

MEYER LEMON TEA CAKE

Ingredients:

⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup sugar

1 tablespoon Meyer lemon zest

1 ½ tablespoons Meyer lemon juice

1 egg

1 ¼ cups sifted cake flour

¾ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon baking soda

½ cup milk

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter, sugar, and lemon zest until light, about 8 minutes. Add lemon juice and egg, beating until well blended.

In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add the flour mixture, alternately with the milk, to the creamed mixture, beating well to form a thick, fluffy batter.

Line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper, spray the pan and paper with nonstick cooking spray with flour, and pour in the batter. Bake 23-25 minutes or until the top is golden and a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack 30 minutes, remove the cake from the pan, and cool completely.

GLAZE

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar

1 ½ - 2 tablespoons milk

½ teaspoon vanilla

Transfer the cake to a cake stand and place strips of parchment or wax paper around the base of the cake to catch any excess glaze. Whisk together confectioners’ sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Pour the glaze over the cake, spreading with an offset spatula or knife. Cover the cake completely, gently remove the paper strips after 15 minutes, and set the cake aside until the glaze firms. When it is dry, decorate the cake with real or buttercream roses or as desired.

Yield: 10 to 12 servings

CHRISTY ROST

CHRISTY ROST

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Dream About These Dallas Estates Currently For Sale

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Spring Market is Strong in Preston Hollow

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Hot New Listings for Spring in the Park Cities Area

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To sell your Dallas estate, connect with an agent from Allie Beth Allman & Associates, the area’s luxury real estate leader.

Selling homes is one thing, but selling estates is quite another. Marketing properties at this level requires a deep knowledge of the luxury real estate market and a large network of agents connections with potential buyers.

Allie Beth Allman & Associates remains the leader in selling homes priced at $5 million and higher, according to Multiple Listing Service data, whether you’re selling or searching for an estate. If you’re looking for a dreamy Dallas property, these available estates can satisfy your cravings.

Elegance is a given at 5330 Park Lane. It all starts with the French-style architecture and pristinely landscaped grounds, measuring almost 1.1 acres. Both make a magical first impression, which is further elevated when you step into the 13,692-square-foot manor.

In Highland Park, a timeless, custom-built home ns is in-progress. Set to be complete this year, 4312 Belclaire Ave. is an entertainer’s dream. Spaces with high ceilings, exceptional finishes and walls of glass set the scene for an easy-breezy atmosphere.

O ering almost 8,000 square feet of interiors, 4037 McFarlin Blvd. is a vision of French-inspired grandeur accompanied by stunning updates. Fashionable light fixtures, a jaw-dropping updated kitchen, and a remodeled primary suite are a few highlights that wait for you here.

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Call to Tour Homes Now Available in Highland Park

O ering an Old Preston Hollow address, 4342 Margate Drive features pristine living spaces indoors and out.

Spring has always been the perfect time to show your home in Preston Hollow. Trees and flowers are blooming, and the grass is green, making your house look its best to potential buyers.

Indeed, the experts at Allie Beth Allman & Associates probably already have buyers who want your house.

Here are four Preston Hollow homes on the market. Connect with an agent to learn about homes coming to the market soon.

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The four-bedroom home at 6432 Del Norte Lane feels like new. It has a great floor plan with an open kitchen surrounded by the den, dining room and breakfast nook.

The five-bedroom home at 6035 Joyce Way, with 5,500 square feet of living space, has been transformed to create a special residence in this highly desirable neighborhood. The home sits on a half-acre, and large windows take full advantage of the views.

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Allie Beth Allman & Associates Leads in Selling DFW Estate Homes

Beautiful Park Cities homes o ered by Allie Beth Allman & Associates are on parade for the spring homebuying market.

The springtime hunt for homes in and around the Park Cities is on. New listings are blooming all over town, and the market is strong in these neighborhoods.

So, what are you waiting for? Tour these special homes o ered by Allie Beth Allman and Associates agents before they sell.

A beautiful, four-bedroom home just listed in the heart of University Park, at 3309 Marquette St. Classic and charming, the property greets you with a brick facade and a fairytaleesque arched front door with intricate glass windows.

At 4800 Abbott Ave., a great location and exquisite design come together to make a forever home. The residence, spanning almost 4,500 square feet and o ering four bedrooms, backs into the Katy Trail and Knox Avenue.

Another Highland Park listing of note is sitting pretty at 3104 Drexel Drive. Here, you’ll find elegant Georgian architecture on a wonderful block. Traditional style, which is trending in 2023, welcomes you.

Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents sell homes all over Dallas. If something just outside of the Park Cities appeals more to you, the Blu view neighborhood might be an ideal fit.

There, a fantastic French home nestled behind gates o ers a private, sprawling setting to call home. The serene, two-acre estate boasts more than 11,000 square feet of living space at 4255 Cochran Chapel Road.

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4700 Dorset Road is currently being o ered for $8,395,000.

Beautifully reimagined over the last couple of years is this gated estate on nearly 1.2 acres in the heart of the prestigious Strait Lane corridor of Preston Hollow. The expansive setting at 4700 Dorset allows for a country club experience in one’s own back yard with a 2,300 sqft pool house, incredible entertaining terraces, sport court, pool, spa and multiple grassy areas.

The first floor features tremendous entertaining space, including a grand foyer, formal living and dining, media room, formal study and parlor. The spacious, eatin gourmet kitchen boasts a second catering kitchen with exterior driveway entrance. A family room beyond the kitchen could double as a lounge or game room –complete with wet bar – for more casual entertaining.

The dual-level primary suite o ers the ultimate in privacy and space, with the designer bathroom opening up to a private outdoor sitting area. Adjacent upstairs living area is perfect for a spacious home o ce or dedicated den for the primary suite all with incredible views of the rear grounds and pool from a private balcony.

Along with three secondary bedrooms, the remainder of the second floor is truly a retreat for rest, health and wellness. A split-level gym o ers space for cardio equipment and weights and adjacent is a spa-like private room – perfect as a massage space or yoga studio.

Contact Ryan Strei (469.371.3008) or Jamie Kohlmann (214.669.6520) for more information or to set up a private showing. Visit DPMFineHomes.com to learn more.

EBBY HALLIDAY Home Search Made Easy

With the inventory of homes for sale low in Highland Park, it makes sense to tour new listings as soon as possible.

Dreaming of living in Highland Park with its top-rated schools and small-town atmosphere? Turn to Allie Beth Allman & Associates, the premier broker in this sought-after community in the center of Dallas to find the ideal home for your lifestyle.

The inventory of homes in Highland Park remains low, but in recent days some architecturally significant homes have become available. If you are thinking of selling your home, the brokerage’s agents already have a buyer.

On one of Highland Park’s best-known streets, a French masterpiece designed in 2008 by celebrated architect Lloyd Lumpkins has six bedrooms in more than 12,200 square feet of living space at 3518 Armstrong Ave. features eight fireplaces.

If clean, modern lines are more your style, look no further than 3610 Lindenwood Ave. The ceilings soar to 20 feet in the main living area, while the façade’s wall of windows overlooks Lockhart Park.

The stone-clad home at 3603 Harvard Ave. features a wine grotto and wide, arched doorways with handsome millwork. Ideal for guests or a multi-generational family, this home has a fifth bedroom with its own kitchenette.

Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents lead in the sale of homes in Highland Park, University Park and the Park Cities area, according to Multiple Listing Service Statistics.

The 2022 numbers from the Multiple Listing Service show that Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents sell the most homes priced at $4 million and higher.

Choosing someone to market and sell your Dallas estate home takes trust.

As the luxury leader in DFW, selling more homes listed at $4 million and higher than any other brokerage according to the Multiple Listing Service, Allie Beth Allman & Associates excels at marketing and selling some of the most exquisite residences in the area.

Its expert agents represent many homes available at $4 million and above.

Looking for a home in Highland Park? Take a tour of a marvelous at 4800 Abbott Ave.

Meticulously remodeled, the four-bedroom home is ideal for design enthusiasts. Its exquisite finishes are unique and thoughtful, including African wood on the modern stairway, a black granite fireplace in the formal living room and an abundance of statement-making light fixtures.

Foodies will flock to the transformed chef’s kitchen, which exudes clean sophistication thanks to distinctive marble and white oak cabinets.

Further perks include a pool and waterfall spa, spacious media room, and prime location just steps from the Katy Trail.

Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents sell more homes priced at $2 million and higher in Dallas County and across DFW, according to Multiple Listing Service Statistics. Call to connect with an expert agent: https://www.alliebeth.com/ associates/int

The allure of this beauty starts with the curb appeal and extends to every corner of this 2016 Gardner Custom home with four bedrooms and 4.1 baths. Michele Balady Beach has 5101 Purdue Avenue (5101purdue.daveperrymiller.com) listed for $2,500,000.

Just minutes from Inwood Village and Love Field, but tucked in a picturesque neighborhood, the 5,041 square foot home is thoughtfully designed and appointed with exquisite finishes.

The open floor plan creates a welcoming atmosphere for entertaining, while the two o ces o er plenty of space for working from home.

The four en-suite bedrooms with walk-in closets ensure privacy and space for each household member, and the study area and custom mudroom provide additional functionality and organization.

Spend time outdoors year-round in either the covered patio with electric screen, grill and fireplace, or the large turf backyard with putting green – perfect for golf or outdoor enthusiasts who appreciate the low-maintenance life.

To schedule a showing, contact Beach at 214.384.5958 | michelebeach@dpmre.com.

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (dpmre.com) is a division of the Ebby Halliday Companies, a Berkshire Hathaway a liate, with four locations that specialize in Preston Hollow, Park Cities, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, Kessler Park and Farm & Ranch properties.

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In addition to the ability to connect anytime, anywhere, the Ebby Halliday Realtors app o ers easy-to-use homesearch 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 augmentedreality technology to overlay property details through your device’s camera.

Download the Ebby Halliday Realtors app today for free and experience modern home searching with ease.

Beacon Hill Aquatic Center Opening in May!

as construction nears completion on our new 3-acre Aquatic Center. Residents and their guests will soon be relaxing at the pool, enjoying a state-of-the-art spa, 2 large movie screens, an outdoor kitchen, Pickleball court, fire pit and more! All of Beacon Hill’s featured amenities including the Marina Club, stocked 9-acre Lake Ava Rosetta and Nature Trails are accessible to the community’s residents as well as homesite lot owners who are in the home building process. If you would like to tour your future lake home location, call 903-498-LAKE (5253) or visit www.liveatbeaconhill.com. Beacon Hill is located at 12900 US Highway 175 in Kemp, Texas just 45 minutes from Dallas!

by soaring ceilings above and luscious hardwood floors that extend throughout the whole house. The welcoming formal living and dining room are perfect for special occasions and everyday living too. There’s a wonderful open-plan gourmet kitchen and an adjacent living area on the first level. The kitchen features stunning granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and stainless appliances. There’s a large island so everyone can help with the cooking, and the breakfast area is perfect for casual dining. A spacious master bedroom suite with sitting area features dual sinks, jetted tub, separate shower, and large walk-in closet. On the second level are three additional bedrooms and a large den perfect for relaxing with enough space for a game table. Minimal maintenance and maximal privacy.

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