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ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGHS, LAKESIDE LOUNGING, PUPPY LOVE
Buckets, blankets, saddle, and tack piled high in the horse trailer, our mare Pegasus in tow, the 1,900 mile trek through the Rockies wasn’t exactly my idea of fun. My dad had been invited to bring a medical humanities program to the University of Montana in Missoula — I’d never heard of Missoula, and I wasn’t thrilled about its boundless horizon disappearing in the distance.
A more recent visit with my family to
Colorado’s untamed Devil’s Thumb Ranch offered renewed perspective, a dose of life experience unveiling an appreciation of the snow-blanketed vastness, the solitude offering an escape from life’s busy schedule.
How had I not realized that time in the saddle is the best way to feel back in control of life?
As the aforementioned sage scholar would remind me, “life teaches” — those life lessons no longer lost on me, and echoed when traveling with my young adult sons, who have quite contrasting ideas from my husband and me of how best to dance the night away.
Which leads to this month’s look into
vacation homes and travel spots, with the second or (eh hem) third homes of Dallas residents sprinkled throughout the country in Aspen, Whitefish, and Newport Beach kicking our wanderlust into high gear. And for those not inclined to stay in one spot, hidden hideaways on less-traversed paths, weekend golf and spa getaways, and cultural gems “far from the madding crowd” may complete that yetto-be-devised bucket list.
A look into the popularity of Cedar Creek lakefront homeownership, its proximity to Dallas facilitating expeditious family fun, a delve inside a deeply personal story that inspired a workplace innovation, and a story about how a local business gives back with a Puppy Mobile is intertwined with how Hockaday students are expanding their creative writing skills through puppy love. Our delve into the underreported aspect of Partners Card’s fundraising impact revealed a coincidental connection between our featured workspace innovator, who donated lockers to The Family Place so survivors would have a place to store their personal property and paperwork. A fun twist on the 32nd annual shopping event circled us back to vacation topics as a Preston Hollow resident purposely prolonged her purchase of the Beach Edition mahjong cards she’d been eyeing for her 30A vacation home until the shopping event. And lest my youthful naivete continue to cloud my appreciation of Montana’s scenic landscape, an impending stay in the secluded Tree Haus (its spelling evocative of my second language) — just a few minutes’ drive from aforementioned Missoula — will surely snap me out of my fog.
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Time in the saddle amidst the Rocky Mountain birches does the body (and soul) good. CLAUDIA CARSON-HABEEB
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Crime Reports Sept. 10-Oct. 6
Sept. 10
A robber stole property while brandishing a weapon in the 6400 block of Northport Drive
Property was taken without consent at a new home construction site in the 4300 block of Park Lane
A criminal trespass warning was given at a restaurant in the 5200 block of Forest Lane
Property was stolen from a vehicle in the 6500 block of Turner Way
The window of a vehicle was broken, and property stolen in the 3900 block of West Northwest Highway
Sept. 11
A motor vehicle was stolen in the 6000 block of Mimosa Lane
A handbag was stolen from a vehicle in the Preston Royal Shopping Center parking lot.
A forger signed another person’s name on a check in the 5700 block of Northmoor Drive
Sept.12
A minor dog bite occurred in a parking lot in the 5600 block of West Lovers Lane
An attempted theft of property from inside a parked vehicle occurred in the 6500 block of Greenwich Lane
A motor vehicle stolen from out of town was recovered in the 3900 block of Adrian Drive
A theft occurred in a retail store at NorthPark Center
Sept. 13
A motorcycle bandit “rode like he stole it” when he took off on the two wheels without the owner’s consent in the 7000 block of Midbury Drive
Sept. 14
A public intoxication citation was given in the 5900 block of Royal Lane in front of Fire Station 41.
Sept. 15
A criminal trespass warning was issued at Tom Thumb Grocery Store in Preston Royal Shopping Center
Sept. 16
A theft occurred in the 6300 block of Lakehurst Avenue
Sept. 17
A drug violation occurred at Medical City Hospital after an unknown white powder wrapped in paper towels was found.
A criminal trespass warning was issued at a grocery store located in the 10700 block of Preston Road
A theft occurred at a restaurant in the 12300 block of Inwood Road
A firearm was unlawfully taken from a vehicle in a commercial parking lot in the 12300 block of Inwood Road
The rear door of a home in the 6000 block of Preston Haven Drive was pried open and property was stolen from the residence.
Sept. 18
A vacant home in the 6000 block of Burgundy Road was broken into and property was stolen.
Property was taken without consent in the 6400 Block of Walnut Hill Lane
An individual was found to be in possession of methamphetamine in an alley near the 4200 block of Meadowdale Lane
Property was taken without permission from a vehicle in the 4800 block of Melissa Lane
Sept. 19
A woman was given a citation for an undisclosed offense at Tom Thumb Grocery in the 7100 block of Inwood Road
Sept. 20
An individual broke the window of a car and then fled from a commercial parking lot in the southwest corner of Forest Lane and Preston Road
Property was found at the scene of an accident in the 7300 block of Royal Lane
Sept. 21
An abandoned vehicle was taken without consent in the 12800 block of Midway Road
Sept. 23
A public intoxication citation was issued at a storage facility located in the 6800 block of West Northwest Highway
Sept. 24
A theft of an undisclosed nature occurred in the 6100 block of Desco Drive
Sept. 25
A dog was thrown from a second story garage in the 8400 block of Westchester Drive (event included as part of comprehensive crime report, additional information pending animal cruelty investigation).
Sept. 26
Vandalism of commercial property occurred in the 3800 block of West Northwest Highway
A theft of property occurred in the retail center located in the northwest corner of Inwood Road and Lovers Lane
Sept. 28
A criminal trespass warning was given at an undisclosed time at Medical City Dallas Hospital
Sept. 29
A front door of a residence was reported open in the 5700 block of Greenbriar Drive
Sept. 30
A brazen crook stole the front license plate from a vehicle parked in the Preston Forest Shopping Center
Oct. 1
A theft of an undisclosed nature occurred at a residence in the 6100 block of Preston Haven Drive
A credit card was used without the owner’s consent at a retail store located in the 6700 block of West Northwest Highway
A vehicle in the 8500 block of Preston Road was broken into and property was stolen.
Oct. 2
Money was stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 5400 block of Neola Drive
A vandal caused damage to a residence located in the 4000 block of Adrian Drive
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Oct. 3
Property was stolen from inside a vehicle in the 4400 block of Pomona Road
A burglary occurred after the forced entry of a vacant residence in the 6500 block of Waggoner Drive
Oct. 4
The driver’s side window of a vehicle was broken in the 6200 block of Woodland Drive
Oct. 5
An unspecified theft occurred in the 6000 block of Churchill Way
A theft occurred at a residence in the 7200 block of Churchill Way
An item was stolen from a vehicle after the driver’s side window was broken in the 12500 block of Nuestra Drive
Oct. 6
A dense driver struck a fence of a residence and fled the scene in the 4900 block of West Northwest Highway
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STUDENT TEACHERS
WTW football stars learn about YMCA coaching on the fly
By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers
It was only days before their first game, and the fifth-grade flag football team consisting primarily of kids from Withers Elementary School didn’t have a coach for the Semones Family YMCA league.
With the team’s previous coaches having moved to another school, options were limited on short notice. A brainstorm between parents led to a unique solution.
Jimmy Joe Mowles, Andrew Paredez, Cooper Whitson, and Cooper Heller take the field every Friday night for W.T. White. And on Sunday afternoons, they return to patrol the sidelines for the Withers Bills.
“We remembered how much we loved playing flag for the Y as kids,” said Mowles, a senior receiver. “We couldn’t let the kids not play.”
Team mom Elisa Roby said the arrangement is mutually beneficial, giving the teenage volunteers an opportunity to gain experience as coaches, and giving their young proteges some talented mentors in their own neighborhood.
The four coaches are close friends and teammates for WTW in football and baseball. They’ve all been playing together since their own fifth-grade days at Withers.
“They thought we were celebrities over there,” said Heller, a senior lineman who attended a team function at the elementary school earlier this season.
Still, their team includes some kids
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who have never played football before. They only had a one-hour practice the night before the first game to find positions and run through some fundamentals.
Despite a 44-0 loss in that debut, the team has shown gradual improvement while the coaches have learned alongside them.
“We couldn’t let the kids not play.” Jimmy Joe Mowles
“It’s our first time coaching anybody,” Mowles said. “We work well with them, and we’re getting better every week.”
Mowles and Paredez, a junior quarterback, mostly coach the offense while Whitson, a senior linebacker, and Heller handle the defense.
“Watching the kids play has been fun,” Paredez said. “I think we’re trending toward a win.”
Plus, coaching provides a new perspective for the players, who are each key contributors for a Longhorns team that started 4-0 for the first time in decades and has legitimate postseason aspirations.
“It gives them a little better idea of where we’re coming from. They take pride in it, and look forward to it,” said WTW head coach Kenchee Ross. “They have a better understanding of the job we have to do.”
Ursuline Volleyball Duo Has Sights Set on First State Title Thornburg, Nnaji will each take formidable hitting proficiency to Notre Dame next year
By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers
Sophia Thornburg had already given her verbal commitment to play college volleyball at Notre Dame, following her family’s deep roots at the school.
Her Ursuline teammate, Chichi Nnaji, was more skeptical. She was being recruited by the Fighting Irish, too, but initially preferred other schools. Notre Dame coaches were persistent, but perhaps more importantly, so was Thornburg.
“We definitely push each other to get better.” Sophia Thornburg
“That was my dream school. I had my eyes on them throughout the recruiting process,” Thornburg said. “Once I met the coaches, I knew I needed to go there.”
When the 6-foot-3 outside hitter attended a camp in South Bend, Indiana, the coaches asked her about her 6-foot-5, right-side hitting classmate. They watched Nnaji again at a national tournament for the pair’s club team, Skyline Dallas.
“I was taking a lot of calls, and it was getting kind of overwhelming,” Nnaji said. “I started talking to them again after nationals. Ultimately, I knew Notre Dame was for me.”
Before joining forces in college, however, Thornburg and
Nnaji hope to lead the Bears to a first-ever TAPPS state title this fall after falling in a five-set heartbreaker in the 6A semifinals a year ago.
“Our goal is to win state,” Thornburg said. “Having a team full of seniors, everybody is really driven.”
Both of Ursuline’s hard-hitting pins are four-year varsity players, and their freshman year coincided with the arrival of head coach Caitlin Wernentin.
“They complement each other well on the court. We have a lot of aggression on both ends (of the net),” Wernentin said. “It’s been really cool to watch them grow.”
Nnaji said continuity and chemistry help to fuel the Bears. It starts on the outside, where Thornburg and Nnaji give their setters plenty of options and have each thrived since starting as middle blockers in their earlier years.
“Sophia helps me a lot and I do the same for her,” Nnaji said. “We all want to win and do what’s best for the team.”
As their skills have improved and their leadership responsibilities have expanded, their friendship has deepened, as well.
“We didn’t know each other on a personal level, but once we started playing together, we became close,” Thornburg said. “We definitely push each other to get better.”
W.T. White football players Jimmy Joe Mowles, top, and Andrew Paredez are volunteering as coaches for a YMCA flag football team on Sundays this fall. CHRIS MCGATHEY
After they graduate from Ursuline next spring, Sophia Thornburg and Chichi Nnaji will team up again in college at Notre Dame. BRANDON WADE
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CEDAR CREEK LAKE A TOP CHOICE FOR SECOND HOME BUYERS
By Claudia Carson-Habeeb Claudia.Carson-Habeeb@peoplenewspapers.com
Sun-kissed faces at a recent Preston Hollow dinner party sparked conversation about jaunts to Newport Beach and Florida’s 30A, with guests revealing that, aside from the top-notch restaurant and shopping scene, one of the great things about Dallas is its central location, “offering convenient access to vacation destinations with the ability to fly to the east or west coast in three hours.”
But, Dean Lontos, who owns a second home on Cedar Creek Lake, added the rhetorical, “Why board a flight when you can drive an hour outside of Dallas and find everything you need for a fun weekend?” to the discussion.
combined with boating, fishing, and family fun has made private ownership in the area a coveted commodity.
“Over the years, property values have steadily increased, with growth driven by rising demand from Dallas residents seeking the perfect weekend escape,” said Dallas’s Allie Beth Allman & Associate’s Holly Davis, who specializes in the area.
“Recently, we’ve seen a bit of a plateau in prices, which is … great news for buyers — it creates an ideal window to invest in lakefront property before the next wave of growth.”
“Sometimes we bring a carload of guests; other times, it’s just our family coming to decompress from our busy schedules.”
Dean Lontos
The concept evidently hasn’t been lost on his neighbors, with Cedar Creek Lake quickly becoming the go-to destination for the Dallas crowd ready to put down supplemental roots. Luxury lake living
One of Davis’s listings, an expansive, nearly 9,000-square-foot lakefront retreat at 4510 Long Cove Drive in Malakoff, comes with premium amenities and little need to fret the crew of teens heading in for the weekend. The house boasts ample water closets — six full and one half to be exact. After a day of wakeboarding and jet skiing, the fun continues with a cook-out at sunset, and cornhole games and fireside smores rounding out
Coastal Getaways, Treetop Hideaways, Snowcapped Landscapes
Shifts in vacation destinations aren’t unusual among Dallas’ jet-setting crowd, with Aspen maintaining its top spot for chionophiles escaping the Texas heat.
Vacation home sales in Whitefish and Vail have also risen, according to Compass real estate professional Chad Schulin.
And with JSX’s non-stop public charter service including destinations to Taos, Destin, Orange County, and Cabo, who wouldn’t welcome private boarding for a fraction of the cost of a private plane?
the night. And for that gaggle of teens heading down the lane for late-night socializing, a six-seater golf cart sits ready.
“Everyone has their own vision of the perfect lake retreat. For some, a grill, simple dock and boat are all that’s needed to enjoy quality time entertaining friends and family. Others seek a more elevated experience, preferring access to amenities like golf, tennis, pickleball, hiking and biking trails, and maybe even the option for a catered dinner after a day of activities,” Davis said.
She added that Cedar Creek Lake’s proximity to Dallas and ability to satisfy a range of preferences, “from large lots with infinity pools, bunk rooms, and sleeping space for 30 guests, to cozy lakefront cottages with perfect patios,” makes it an ideal spot for a second home.
“It’s a perfect getaway for our family,” Lontos said. “Sometimes we bring a carload of guests; other times, it’s just our family coming to decompress from our busy schedules.”
And, if a buyer is inclined to develop an exclusive enclave of homes, or just wants to build a private personal retreat on the lake, Davis revealed there is a 10-acre property available for purchase — nestled a stone’s throw away from the water’s edge with a meandering creek running through it.
If 18 holes of morning golf and an afternoon dip in a pool are your thing, Pelican Hill Resort’s 36-hole championship golf course and coliseum pool in Newport Beach offer a coastal backdrop in an idyllic SoCal destination.
If relaxing in a remote location is more your cup of tea, sip one alongside Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit in a peaceful treetop retreat at the One&Only Mandarina, set amidst a coastal rainforest — the Shangri-La’s canopy of Higuera trees enveloping the secluded spa area, which includes a mud grotto, cold plunge pools, steam, and sauna set among the natural volcanic rock.
With subscription-based vacation clubs such as Inspirato offering members a curated portfolio of luxury vacation homes and resorts that span the globe, travelers can explore Florence, Italy from their historic villa or sip an adult beverage in an Adirondack chair from their Nantucket seaside cottage. If a day of alpine skiing followed by apres-ski at Aspen’s Little Nell is more your speed, a co-ownership in a 5,000 square foot Aspen retreat could be your happy place.
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Your Rug Might Be the Most Important Decorating Choice You Make
CLOCKWISE: Creating custom rugs by taking wool carpets and cutting them to size, then having them either serged or bound in leather is a good solution for rooms with an unusual shape or size. The earthy colors and tribal pattern on this Ralph Lauren rug made it the perfect choice for this African themed guest room. Because this hand-tufted wool and silk rug, ordered custom to fit the small dining room, is a perfect square, the round table fits perfectly on top. Also, the rug can be rotated for even wear.
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While some people treat rugs as an afterthought, for interior designers like me, rugs are the foundation of a room. Rugs have a major influence on a room’s color scheme and overall mood. In fact, many of us start our designs by picking the rug first.
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The following are some things to keep in mind next time you’re rug shopping:
Choosing the right size
When it comes to rugs, the most common pitfall is choosing one that’s too small. A rug should be large enough to extend under the front legs of every piece of furniture in a seating area. On the other hand, a rug that leaves almost no floor showing tends to
look like wall-to-wall carpeting. A good rule of thumb is to leave at least 12 to 18 inches between the rug and the wall.
Choosing the right material
Another thing to consider is what material you want your rug to be. Wool is the most popular choice because it is beautiful, durable, and cleanable, making it perfect for families with children.
“A beautiful rug has the power to instantly add interest to a boring room or pull together one with too much going on.”
Silk can handle more foot traffic than you might think, but the cleaning process is slightly more involved and expensive than with wool. Natural fiber rugs such as sisal and jute are very affordable but cannot be cleaned if you spill something on them (unless you use a fiber protection method as soon as you get them).
If you decide to buy delicate rugs, place them in low-traffic rooms where they won’t risk getting wet or dirty.
Choosing the right style
Contemporary rugs with large-scale designs do best in contemporary spaces. Oriental rugs are versatile enough to fit in both traditional and contemporary homes. Tribal rugs can go with many different styles, but work especially well in contemporary or Southwest style homes. Transitional rugs will contain both modern and traditional design elements, such as an ornate pattern in a modern, neutral color scheme. Rugs with a “weathered” look are ideal for beach-themed, transitional, and Bohemian rooms.
Finding the perfect rug can solve many different design problems. A beautiful rug has the power to instantly add interest to a boring room or pull together one with too much going on. By following these guidelines and choosing your rugs carefully, you can lay the groundwork for some truly dazzling rooms.
Margaret Chambers, a registered interior designer (RID) and American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) member, leads Chambers Interiors and Associates. Her colleague Caitlin Crowley helped edit this column. Visit chambersinteriors.com/blog for more design advice.
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Luxury Car Dealer Unleashes Animal Rescue Transport
Avondale Puppy Mobile transports dogs, volunteers, supplies, and hope
By Claudia Carson-Habeeb Claudia.Carson-Habeeb@peoplenewspapers.com
If you think McLarens and Bentleys have nothing in common with rescue dogs, you’re barking up the wrong tree.
Brushing up on Aston Martin’s 2025 Vantage Model lineup isn’t Hesham Elgaghil’s only focus.
Emphasizing the importance of giving back to both his work team and his 12-year-old son, the president of Avondale Automotive Group recalled how his parents had done the same. “It was never about telling us how to give back — as long as we did it with understanding and compassion,” said Elgaghil, recalling his mom’s challenge to always put himself in the shoes of others and to “never let anyone be kinder than you.”
W hen animal rescue volunteers outgrew their vehicle, the luxury auto president followed his mom’s directive. Plastering bright red paws along its exterior, and outfitting its interior for optimal crate space, Avondale created the ultimate dog transport vehicle, now widely-known around town as the “Puppy Mobile” — it’s presence at the dealership grabbing more attention than the Rolls-Royces
parked inside the Pantheon doors.
“When the sprinter van pulls up, people absolutely love it,” said
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jumped from his passenger seat perch to greet his adoring fans.
A couple years earlier, the Great
Pyrenees rescue looked very different, described Avondale’s Beth Schneider, his physical condition grim and his mental state evident of maltreatment.
When the pup’s hollow eyes skeptically scanned his surroundings and his reticence overtook his hunger pangs, Ennis-based FreshPet stepped in to nourish Walter back to health.
As the pup’s physical health improved, so did his ability to accept care.
“He’s unrecognizable — he has learned what love is, how to trust, and what it means to be part of a family. With love, time, and patience, the transformation was magical,” said Schneider.
While Elgaghil loaded the final few boxes of fresh dog food from the van into the awaiting rescue vehicles, the 101-pound pooch never missed a cue as, ears perked, he jumped back into Schneider’s lap in the seat of the rescue van — his restored trust in humans evident in his relaxed demeanor.
And as the pair jumped out and headed for Walter’s water bowl, the red paws of the sprinter van took off to the next rescue.
“That’s the amazing thing about dogs; they’re so ready to forgive,” said Schneider.
Elgaghil, as the only distraction able to steal the limelight from the Mercedes rescue van, Walter,
CLOCKWISE: Great Pyrenees rescues Juliet and Walter pose with Beth Schneider. Avondale’s president Hesham Elgaghil unloads supplies from the Puppy Mobile. Walter sits in the catbird seat of the sprinter van. CLAUDIA CARSON-HABEEB
Personal Past, Neurodiverse Son
Inspire Workplace Innovation
By Claudia Carson-Habeeb Claudia.Carson-Habeeb@peoplenewspapers.com
Travis Hollman is no stranger to personas created around his public image.
Known as husband to Real Housewives of Dallas alumna Stephanie Hollman, as the catalyst to having the indoor pool removed from an infamous Turtle Creek Drive foyer, and as the guy who ensures athletes with multi-million dollar salaries dig their behind-the-scenes digs, the CEO of Hollman Lockers doesn’t stay idle.
for the neurodiverse employee in the corporate workplace.
Diagnosed with Legg-Perthes disease at a young age, Hollman described his elementary school years as “both difficult and formative” — the memories of sitting at the back of a classroom in his wheelchair still palpable.
“It made me tough; it made me who I am, but I don’t ever want my kid to go through what I did.”
Travis Hollman
His state-of-the-art designs are featured in big-league locker rooms including the Dallas Mavericks, the Chicago Cubs, and Duke University.
But it’s his role as dad that’s inspired what he calls his “passion project.” Emanating from his personal struggles as a youth, and his son Cruz’s learning differences, Hollman set out to affect change
“Yeah, it was tough,” Hollman said. “But I don’t look at that time as a negative, because I believe if you like where you are now, all the stuff that came before is what got you here.”
Just when he thought he’d conquered life’s biggest hurdle, Hollman faced yet another obstacle.
“When dyslexia caused me to fail the third grade, I had no choice but to be resilient,” said Hollman, recalling that during his childhood, “those who couldn’t reach normal milestones were considered the dumb kids.”
When he finally got tested in the seventh grade, his dyslexia had already
long affected his reading ability and his social environment.
“I had no friends my whole childhood, but I really didn’t know any different,” Hollman said.
He chalks up classroom bullies’ behavior to a lack of societal awareness.
Hollman described a return visit to his childhood home during which the current resident, not recognizing that he was the same boy who’d grown up there, inquired how his special needs brother was faring.
“It made me tough; it made me who I am,” Hollman said, adding with resoluteness, “but I don’t ever want my kid to go through what I did.”
Hollman’s quest to alter the perception of the “often-misunderstood brain” gained momentum as the entrepreneurial father of two turned his challenging youth and his son’s journey with neurodiversity into his latest innovation, creating a workspace adaptable to unique sensory needs.
“I’ve witnessed first-hand how adjusting learning patterns and environments can positively affect workflow, self-esteem, and productivity,” Hollman said, citing statistics that indicate the system is due for an overhaul.
“This, for me, is highly personal,” he said, “not only for my son, but for every individual faced with a physical, mental, and learning disability.”
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The approachable, luxury womenswear brand steeped in confidence, timelessness, and playful elegance recently celebrated the grand opening of its new boutique.
Galleria
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Various Stores
• UNIQLO, a Japanese brand that features functional clothes designed with innovative features in a wide variety of colors and styles, opened on Oct. 18.
as well as the Oak Essentials skincare line.
NorthPark Center
Various Stores
• Givenchy is bringing French luxury to NorthPark shoppers with its first Texas store on level one between Neiman Marcus and Dillard’s.
• Pandora, the world’s largest jewelry brand which designs, manufactures and markets high-quality jewelry at affordable prices, has opened on level one.
La Casita Coffee
Half Price Books
The coffee shop from James Beard-nominated pastry chef Maricsa Trejo and her husband Alex Henderson has opened inside the flagship store on Northwest Highway.
Highland Park Village
Various Stores
• French luxury brand Chloé has opened its first Texas location, which features women’s ready-to-wear, jewelry, shoes, handbags, eyewear, and beauty.
• The California-based lifestyle brand Jenni Kayne’s pop-up location is its largest store to date and carries apparel, accessories, home, and apothecary products,
San Marzano
• Rothy’s, the sustainable lifestyle brand known for transforming single-use plastic into stylish, versatile, and washable shoes, bags, and accessories, opened a NorthPark location on Oct. 9.
3700 McKinney Ave., Suite 148
The New York-based restaurant known for its fresh, housemade pasta and bread has started offering high quality food at affordable prices in the West Village.
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CATCH Dallas
3005 Maple Avenue
A simple yet elegant menu that features locally inspired dishes, beloved CATCH classics, sushi selections from Tokyo’s Toyosu market, and a variety of Japanese Wagyu will arrive in Uptown on Nov. 8.
Glossier
NorthPark Center
Glossier, which makes skincare, makeup, body care, and fragrance products optimized for real life, will open a new retail space on level one near Macy’s on Oct. 25. — Compiled
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DALLAS’ BUSIEST FIRE STATION GETS MAKEOVER
By Colton Stroud People Newspapers
Firefighters based near LBJ Freeway and the Dallas North Tollway have a more comfortable place to rest between emergency calls thanks to a recent makeover provided by nonprofits and businesses.
The North Dallas Chamber of Commerce (NDCC), Dwell with Dignity, Texas Regional Bank, Lowe’s, and The Dickey Foundation teamed up to provide Dallas Fire Station No. 20 with new mattresses, dining room chairs, coolers, box fans, and, perhaps most notably, a large new Weber grill on the station’s patio.
“Even something simple like a barbecue and some chairs, bed mattresses…the stuff they gave us, makes a big difference in our day to day lives up there.”
Capt. Kevin McGaw
“We’re very appreciative of all those organizations that came together,” Capt. Kevin McGaw said. “Even something simple like a barbecue and some chairs, bed mattresses … the stuff they gave us, makes a big difference in our day to day lives up there.”
Built in 1986, the 10,134-square-foot
station at 12727 Montfort Drive serves a 5.07-mile area while “blending into the surrounding community,” and is known as “the busiest station in Dallas.” When the aging interior and living spaces needed substantial improvement, businesses and nonprofits got involved.
“NDCC was the glue that really pulled all these other organizations together,” Dwell with Dignity executive director Teresa Charnock said.
Dawn Weeks Spalding, NDCC vice president of development, credited chamber board member Kathy Boop of Texas Regional Bank with bringing the need to everyone’s attention.
The nonprofit Dwell with Dignity, which provides disadvantaged families and community spaces with furniture, art, bedding, linens, kitchen supplies, pantry food, and a first night’s meal, started with questions, its interior designer asking firefighters about the station’s needs.
“Everyone kind of played a small role in making it happen,” Charnock said.
While all the improvements benefit Fire Station 20, McGaw singled out the grill and mattresses as his favorites.
“We cook a lot here in the station,” McGaw said, “The grill we had was shot; we used the heck out of that thing.”
Participants celebrated the completion of the makeover at a ribbon cutting ceremony in September, when NDCC members presented a plaque marking the station as an honorary chamber member.
“I’ve been on for about 17 years, so being around busy stations, there’s not a lot of down time,” McGaw said. “And so having a good environment, a positive environment, the guys can come back to after being busy all day, it creates a lasting effect throughout the 24 hours.”
Preston Hollow Retiree Urges Support of WWII Monument
As a retired CEO, I am acutely aware of the importance of honoring our past while striving for a prosperous future.
Our city, rich in history and innovation, stands as a testament to the American spirit of resilience and progress.
One of the pillars of the community was the late Jess Hay — a titan in business and philanthropy.
Jess served on the board of directors for the company I guided, but it was in our collaboration with the National World War II Memorial that I was able to see his enthusiasm for the Greatest Generation shine brightest.
The memorial in Washington, D.C., is a powerful tribute to the 16 million Americans who served during World War II, including the more than 400,000 who made the ultimate
sacrifice. It is a place of reflection, education, and honor, ensuring that the stories of bravery, sacrifice, and unity from that era are preserved for future generations.
However, maintaining this memorial and continuing its mission requires ongoing support. With this spirit in mind, please consider purchasing a Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin from the U.S. Mint. This is more than a mere
transaction; it is an investment in our nation’s legacy and an act of gratitude toward the Greatest Generation.
The National Park Service, which oversees the maintenance of the memorial, has an estimated $23 billion capital backlog. This financial support is crucial for maintaining the site and providing educational resources via Friends of the National World War II Memorial a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2007.
For us in Dallas, a city known for its thriving economy and cultural heritage, supporting the memorial through the purchase of a commemorative coin is a way to give back to those who paved the way for the freedoms we enjoy today. It is a means to connect with our history and to honor the values that have made our nation strong: courage, resilience, and patriotism.
Furthermore, a commemorative coin serves as a personal
keepsake, a tangible connection to the past. It is an heirloom that can be passed down through generations, telling the story of the valor and sacrifice of the Greatest Generation. Each coin is a reminder of the cost of freedom and the importance of remembering our history.
In today’s rapidly changing world, we mustn’t lose sight of the lessons of the past.
The National World War II Memorial stands as a reminder of the costs of war and the value of peace. By supporting the Memorial, we are ensuring that the sacrifices of World War II veterans are not forgotten and that their legacy continues to inspire future generations.
Let us come together to ensure that their sacrifices are never forgotten and that the values they fought for continue to inspire us all.
Robert Bohannon lives in Preston Hollow and is a member of the board of directors of Friends of the National World War II Memorial.
CLOCKWISE: Betsy Orton, executive director of The Dickey Foundation, is left holding part of the ribbon after Dallas Fire Rescue Capt. Kevin McGaw does the honors with the scissors. Jason Evans, a firefighter, paramedic, and public information officer, sits in a newly donated chair. Eric Fukuda and his fellow crew members are eager to put their new grill to use. COLTON STROUD
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• Bianca Davis, who received the 2024 Women in Business Award from the Dallas Business Journal for her work in bringing awareness to human trafficking and helping to empower victims of trafficking. As CEO of New Friends New Life, Davis has expanded the nonprofit’s reach, created an on-site legal clinic, a social enterprise partnership that hires program members, and most recently opened the New Friends New Life Learning Academy. Davis’s focus on ethical messaging and empathetic, trauma-informed communication, has helped New Friends New Life’s grants program grow from $600,000 in revenue in 2019 to $1.6 million in 2023, the highest ever.
• Caren Prothro, who received SMU’s Distinguished Honorary Alumni Award.
Prothro, a celebrated Dallas philanthropist, servant leader, and owner and president of Prothro Clark Company, is a past chair of SMU’s Board of Trustees and co-chaired several of SMU’s major fundraising campaigns. She serves on the Executive Board of the Meadows School of the Arts, Meadows Museum Advisory Council, Central Libraries Executive Board and SMU-in-Taos Executive Board and is a past member of the executive boards of Perkins School of Theology and Dedman College and the Advisory Council for the Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility. She is a recipient of the Mustang Award, SMU’s highest honor for philanthropy to the University.
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• Stacie Wheelock Adams for her new role as CEO of Business Council for the Arts. An avid supporter of both the arts and education in the Dallas community,
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HOCKADAY STUDENTS GIVE SHELTER DOGS A VOICE
By Claudia Carson-Habeeb Claudia.Carson-Habeeb@peoplenewspapers.com
The Hockaday School’s sixth grade English classes were given a task — improve their writing skills while focusing on an issue significant to the community.
The project, a joint venture between Hockaday’s Dr. William B. Dean Institute for Social Impact and the English classes, focused on building empathy and empowerment for the students. The course, which encourages creative writing skills, also expands students’ insight into community issues.
served by Dallas Animal Services, students visited the Dallas shelter to take a closer look behind the scenes.
As each partnered with a shelter dog to delve further into the story behind each animal, the students honed their writing skills.
“It helped us with our writing and it supported animals.” Camille Harper
With an engaging hook and vivid descriptive details, each composed a personal biography about a shelter dog, creating a unique voice for each rescue animal. The exercise concluded with a specific call to action. Three students volunteered to visit the shelter and deliver the biographies.
time spent focusing on individual stories created unexpected personal bonds between the students and the voiceless animals they were tasked to represent. The assignment raised the students’ personal awareness of their broader mission as they shared the stories of the shelter animals with the community, helping prospective families feel more connected to the dogs and, in turn, raising adoption rates.
Students enjoyed seeing their writing used outside of the classroom.
“I like that it was fun. It helped us with our writing and it supported animals,” sixth-grader Camille Harper said.
“I enjoyed that we could learn and work for a good cause,” added classmate Piper Flanagan.
St. Mark’s Student Surpasses Personal Book Drive Goal
By Claudia Carson-Habeeb Claudia.Carson-Habeeb@peoplenewspapers.com
Arjun Poi, a senior at St. Mark’s School of Texas, offered an array of light for special needs children by delivering books he collected through a book drive. He did so by working with Rays of Light.
The nonprofit provides parents of children with special needs four hours of respite on the first three Fridays of the month (excluding January and July) and invites children with special needs and their siblings to the Night Lights program held at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church.
While pursuing the rank of Eagle Scout, Arjun volunteered as a buddy paired one-on-one with a child at the Night Lights program. Buddies accompany their assigned children to play games, watch a movie, visit the computer lab, and read books.
jumped at the idea.
Arjun secured approval from his District Council and moved forward with his collection efforts — his initial goal set at collecting 250 books. But with help from his troop, friends, and HalfPrice Books, Arjun far exceeded his goal, collecting more than 1,100 books. “I did not expect to exceed over four times my goal,” Arjun said.
The donation of books came at a perfect time. Rays of Light was taking a mid-summer break, and the many books provided the children with an activity and educational materials.
Rays of Light offers its programs free of charge to families of children with special needs, relying heavily on the efforts and dedication of its volunteers.
After researching the overwhelming number of animals
The assignment proved much more than a practice in writing for the budding wordsmiths — the
For the rescue animals represented — their personal biographies posted outside their nondescript enclosures — their journeys no longer remain obscure to the passersby.
When he reached out to program director Debbie Solomon to discuss his idea of conducting a book drive to benefit the children at Rays of Light, she
“Arjun Poi is a dedicated … volunteer who gives freely of his time to help provide respite to the parents of special needs children and their siblings in our program each month,” Solomon said. “We are so grateful to Arjun for his hard work, support and service to our special families.”
Hockaday sixth-graders Piper Flanagan, Camille Harper, and Ania Chavez-Ayala deliver animal biographies to Dallas Animal Services’ volunteer coordinator Nathan Thrash. COURTESY THE HOCKADAY SCHOOL
Arjun Poi delivers books for Rays of Light, an organization that supports families of children with special needs. KATHY SHOCKLEY
Junior League Grants Support Innovation in Education Thomas Jefferson High School teacher among 35 recipients in Dallas ISD
The Junior League of Dallas (JLD) and presenting sponsor Texas Instruments (TI) awarded grants to 35 Dallas ISD educators, including teachers at Thomas Jefferson High School, Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy, and Leonides Gonzalez Cigarroa Elementary School.
“The projects awarded this year highlight creative teaching that elevates the learning experiences for thousands of Dallas ISD students,” JLD president Tandra Allen said.
The annual Grants for Innovative Teaching (GFIT) program is designed to encourage excellence in education by funding special projects addressing reading and literacy enrichment; diversity; special education; science, technology, engineering and math (STEM); or arts and culture enrichment across one or more grade levels.
Throughout the year, the program has awarded more than $2.2 million to Dallas ISD educators, and this year, it will indirectly impact more than 60,000 students.
This year, $79,541 was distributed to support winning projects during a ceremony held Sept. 25, at Junior League of Dallas Headquarters.
Allen thanked the sponsors who fund the grants of up to $2,500 including presenting sponsor TI and the Agnes Cluthe Oliver Foundation.
“Their continued generosity is an investment in the promise of every student’s potential,” Allen said.
Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde joined Allen in posing for photographs with grant recipients.
Among the recipients were:
• Ward Coats, of Thomas Jefferson High School, for “Master Regulators of Pancreas Development.”
Project description: The students will model the master regulator complex bound to DNA using modeling software and perform 3D printing of their models in collaboration with 3D Molecular Designs. Upon comple-
tion of this program, students will generate a poster of their research to be presented at the annual American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Conference in the open poster session.
• Mykel Estes, of Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy, for “The Next Chapter: Page by Page, a Middle School Podcast Project.”
Project description: Students select books from a curated list that explore diverse life situations, for example homelessness. After reading their chosen book, students collaborate in groups to discuss themes and record insightful podcasts. These podcasts serve as platforms for deep dives into the stories, where students ask probing questions and share personal reflections.
“The projects awarded this year highlight creative teaching that elevates the learning experiences for thousands of Dallas ISD students.”
Tandra Allen
• Leslie Correa, of Leonides Gonzalez Cigarroa Elementary School, a T.J. feeder school, for Design-Based Thinking.
Project description: Through physical science, prekindergarten children will begin to explore properties of materials, positions, and motion of objects through investigations. Children use attributes to classify and sort objects, make observations and predictions, problem solve, question, and compare.
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Thirty-five educators from across Dallas ISD received grants of up to $2,500. FROM LEFT: Ward Coats, Mykel Estes, and Leslie Correa. GEORGE FIALA
Congratulations National Merit Semifinalists
People Newspapers recognizes the 2025 National Merit Semifinalists from schools we cover for achieving a status earned by fewer than 1 percent of high school seniors nationwide.
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) expects 95 percent of the 16,000 semifinalists named nationwide to become finalists and half of finalists to win a National Merit Scholarship. Students will learn in early 2025 whether they are finalists, but NMSC typically doesn’t announce those names to the media.
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ACC Membership Brings New Excitement to Campus SMU athletic official reports sold out games and not just for Mustang football
By Josh Hickman
Special Contributor
The palpable excitement on campus due to admission into the “Power Four” ACC has reinvigorated Mustangs fandom to a fever pitch, raising the bar for SMU sports teams across the board.
“It’s not something that just happened over a year,” associate athletic director Alex Gordon said. “It’s been invested in for a long time.”
SMU officially became part of the Atlantic Coast Conference over the summer.
“July 1st of this summer it was all-hands-on-deck to be as prepared as possible to be ready to go on day one,” Gordon said.
The Mustangs’ first ACC home game — a 42-16 win against Florida State — provided a great start.
“We said we want to come in and
compete at the highest level right away,” Gordon said. “We’re here to have a tremendous experience inside the stadium — for student athletes, for fans, for spectators.”
Ticket sales have doubled, the university reports.
“We’ve averaged over 4,000 student tickets out for the first two games that aren’t even ACC games, which is crazy,” Gordon said. “50% of our student population are claiming tickets for these games.”
The Florida State game was sold-out, including faculty staff tickets. Being Family Weekend on
campus, tailgating was in full gallop and the boulevard was overflowing with food, drinks, and smiling Mustangs supporters sporting their best SMU-logoed fashions.
“The energy around campus has been great,” Gordon said. “The partnerships on campus and in the community have been really great. Everybody’s just tried to level up, knowing that we’re expecting twice the size of crowds that we’ve had for the last 10 or 15 years, that those crowds are what we’re going to deal with every weekend, not just when one of the TCUs or the Baylors come. And it’s not just football.
We hosted Nebraska in volleyball and sold out 7,000 seats. It was a step-up in league, not just for football but for all of our sports.”
Area businesses — particularly restaurants — are enjoying the influx of attendees.
“We were packed,” noted a sandwich maker with New York Subs, which has operated across the street from SMU since 1974.
“It was more packed than the TCU game, which is hard to imagine,” said SMU grad and self-described Mustangs fanatic Mickey McGuire of the Sept. 28 ACC showdown. “When you’re playing
the upper echelon of college football — names people recognize — that makes a big difference.”
In the past, many people would go to the boulevard but not the game – never buying a ticket, McGuire said. “Or they would wait until the second quarter to come in.”
McGuire saw that as a problem. “But now most people are going to the game. The atmosphere was intense right from the getgo,” the fan said. “Before, if I had an extra ticket, it was hard to find somebody to go to the game. I don’t have that problem anymore.”
AT LEFT: Family Weekend and an inaugural home ACC game vs. Florida State had SMU fans packing the boulevard for pre-game tailgating. ABOVE, FROM LEFT: Mickey McGuire, Ryan McCraney, and Collin Cole.
JOSH HICKMAN AND COURTESY MICKEY MCGUIRE
ADD A STEP TO YOUR CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, VACATIONS
Pimento cheese and palmetto trees, cobblestone streets and charming, colorful architecture are hallmarks of Charleston. Ranked by Travel + Leisure magazine 10 years running as America’s favorite city, Charleston is rich in history and contemporary attractions.
Like many of you, I have been to Charleston to partake in fresh oysters, sweat through walking tours of downtown, and eat rainbow-sprinkled soft serve ice cream at Leon’s. But, on my last trip, I added a step to my Charleston and stayed not in one of the gorgeous new hotels in downtown, but at the Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort.
Initially unconvinced that I would enjoy staying across the harbor rather than in the heart of downtown, I arrived at the resort with its spacious veranda and cozy nautical-themed lobby and felt very at home. Its location in Mt. Pleasant affords large guestrooms, each with an electric fireplace and views of the sprawling pools, marina, waterfront, and the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier permanently
“Charleston has many layers of history and visitors would be remiss to not dive into it while you’re here.”
parked within walking distance.
The Beach Club offers free hourly shuttles to and from downtown, but the water taxi is a novel way to tour the coastline and can drop you at convenient downtown spots. My taxi dropped me at the International African American Museum, a fascinating and brilliantly developed museum that tells the story of the African American experience in thousands
of creative, intentional ways. Charleston has many layers of history and visitors would be remiss to not dive into it while you’re here. Take a guided tour of the homes and museums that deal with the American south’s heavy history. Charleston, and South Carolina in general, has done an excellent job updating the narrative surrounding the dark history of slavery. Ft. Sumter is also an informative jaunt,
which also provides a nice water-front tour of the city.
Food tourists have many excellent options here. Some of my favorites are Fig, Raw 167, The Ordinary, and Wild Olive which is a short drive outside of downtown.
I find Charleston’s attractions appealing for a day-and-a-half, which is why I would recommend renting a car while you’re there. Just outside of Charleston are
magnificent historical homes and gardens very much worth the drive.
Visit Middleton Place, home of America’s oldest landscaped gardens, and have an early lunch at the restaurant there that serves excellent southern cuisine. Drive another few minutes to Magnolia Gardens for a tour of the gardens and historic home. If tea is your thing, visit America’s only tea factory at the Charleston Tea Factory.
Modern Charleston offers plenty of contrast to its history. The Charleston Literature Festival runs November 1-10 and will bring almost 40 authors for engaging conversations on contemporary works. Art is abundant, and the Gibbes Museum of Art has a stunning collection of modern art and photography. Local modern art galleries showcase works from internationally known artists. Put visiting Charleston on repeat. There are different ways to explore the city and region that are as relaxing as they are enriching.
Kersten Rettig, a freelance writer with leadership experience in the food and travel industries, lives in the Park Cities, where she is known as “the restaurant sherpa” for her recommendations. Follow her on Instagram @KerstenEats.
W.T. White Graduates Strengthen Bonds While Facing Ovarian Cancer
By Grace Chandler Special Contributor
Sharon Balaban, Julie Shrell, and Kerri Aiken Rosenberg graduated from W.T. White High School in three consecutive years.
Their bouts with the same type of cancer were a bit more spread apart, but their individual ordeals produced a combined story — one of strength, endurance, and the importance and power of friendship.
“In riding through ovarian cancer and raising awareness about it, there is definitely strength in numbers,” Sharon said.
The 1978 W.T. White graduate got her diagnosis in May 2021 and, wanting a solid post-surgery plan, contacted Julie, who had been in remission for more than a decade.
“She was my lighthouse, and I held that image in front of me — still do,” Sharon said.
Having a friend by her side, checking in on her during chemotherapy provided encouragement that Sharon credits with fueling the positive outlook needed to navigate the emotional side and doubts that came with a cancer journey.
Julie (class of 1979) was diagnosed in 2010 and learned she had a harmful genetic
mutation that put her and her descendants at higher risk.
“It has always been important to me for my daughters to be aware of their genetics, and I was able to share that with both Sharon, Kerri, and their daughters,” Julie said.
“We have a newly found sisterhood.”
Julie also is a part of another sisterhood — the four women who founded the Be
the Difference Foundation in 2012.
While many nonprofits focus on early detection and prevention, the foundation aims to give survivors hope — “hope for better treatment options, hope for longer remissions, and ultimately hope for a cure,” according to bethedifferencefoundation.org.
Kerri (class of 1980) had kept up with the two older W.T. White graduates for
years before getting cancer.
She and Sharon reconnected in 1995 while working at the Jewish Community Center of Dallas, where their children attended preschool.
Julie had been friends with Kerri’s brother since high school, and the two women grew closer after their brothers died six months apart.
After her diagnosis in 2023, Kerri met Sharon for coffee and a conversation that brought comfort and eased worries about what lay ahead. They even had the same oncologist.
Kerri credits ongoing encouragement and visits from Julie and Sharon with helping her through surgery for a suspicious mass, a complete hysterectomy, and 18 weeks of chemotherapy.
All three women — now in remission — are looking ahead.
Julie and Sharon hope their experiences can encourage others as they support the work of the Be the Difference Foundation.
Kerri, who awaits her first grandchild, is excited to spend time with family and wants to cherish the beauty in every day, because life is a gift.
Though located across the harbor, Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort is
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FROM LEFT: Kerri Aiken Rosenberg, Sharon Balaban, and Julie Shrell. COURTESY PHOTO WANT TO HELP?
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Move Over Mashed Potatoes: New Side Dish A Crowd Pleaser
It’s my favorite time of year. The air is filled with that distinctive fragrance I recall from my childhood of autumn leaves clustered on lawns and sidewalks. I can hear them skipping down the street outside our windows each time a breeze catches them.
Temperatures now alternate be tween warm and sunny days and chilly evenings. I’ve draped textured lap robes over the arm of the sofa, ready to lend needed warmth when the room feels chilly, while a woodsy candle lends a soft glow and aroma to the room.
With Thanksgiving just weeks away, my thoughts turn to table décor, the thrill of hunting for the perfect turkey for our celebration, and side dishes for this year’s menu.
Cornbread dressing is a given. I love that this make-ahead dish can be divided into three easy tasks — baking the cornbread one day, assembling the dressing the next, and after covering and chilling overnight, baking it in the oven during the final hour before guests gather around the table. It’s recipes like this one that ensure grand holiday celebrations are manageable no matter how many come to dinner.
Sweet potatoes are another tradition in our family, but rather than the familiar mashed sweet potatoes, my version features par-boiled potatoes that are later
peeled, sliced, arranged in a casserole dish, and finished with a cinnamon and spice brown sugar and apple cider sauce. You’ll find this irresistible, make-ahead holiday recipe on my christyrost.com website.
This year I’ll add a new side dish to our Thanksgiving celebration — potato bacon casserole. I think the true test of any recipe is when my guests consistently request a second helping, and I can truthfully say it never fails each time I serve this dish.
It’s one of the recipes I developed for this fall’s “Sunday Dinner” episode of At Home with Christy Rost . The perfect opportunity to test the recipe arose when I invited a representative of my show’s wine sponsor to dinner. She and another guest loved these creamy, buttery mashed potatoes accented
with fresh chives, layered into a casserole dish with shredded cheddar cheese and crisp bacon.
The first of many dinner gatherings that month, it quickly became apparent my potato bacon casserole was a crowd pleaser and would pair beautifully throughout the fall and winter with Thanksgiving turkey, roast beef, pork loin roast, or chicken.
I hope you enjoy it. Happy Thanksgiving!
Christy Rost is a cookbook author, host of Celebrating Home cooking videos, and longtime Park Cities and Preston Hollow resident. Her ‘At Home with Christy Rost’ cooking series for Eat This TV Network airs on AmazonFire, AppleTV+, Roku, Samsung TV, and YouTube. Visit christyrost.com for details and recipes.
POTATO BACON CASSEROLE
Ingredients:
3 ½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes, rinsed, peeled, and cut into ½ -inch cubes
8 strips bacon, crisp and crumbled
3 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into 3 pieces
2 tablespoons fresh chives, rinsed and chopped
Kosher or sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 to 4 tablespoons milk or half-and-half
3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions:
Place the potatoes in a large stockpot with enough water to cover, add ½ teaspoon of salt, and bring them to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cover. Cook until the potatoes are very soft and a sharp knife pierces them easily. Drain, steam the potatoes for 1 minute over medium heat, then remove them from the heat. Add butter, allow it to melt, and season with salt and pepper. Use a potato masher or handheld electric mixer to mash the potatoes until they are creamy, adding milk as needed. Stir in fresh chives.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a casserole dish with nonstick spray. Spread half of the whipped potatoes in the bottom of the casserole, top with half of the cheese and half of the crumbled bacon. Spread the remaining potatoes over the bacon, sealing the edges, and top with cheese and the remaining bacon. Cover the casserole with foil. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until the casserole is hot and slightly puffed. If desired, remove the foil and bake 5 to 10 minutes more to brown the cheese.
Yield: 8 servings
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Partners Card Fundraising Legacy Continues
By Claudia Carson-Habeeb Claudia.Carson-Habeeb@peoplenewspapers.com
Each year Dallas shoppers eagerly anticipate the arrival of Partners Card, the celebrated fundraiser offering cardholders 10 days of discounted retail therapy.
More valuable, however, is the fundraiser’s impact on the victims of domestic violence. Proceeds provide safe shelter, protection, and services for survivors — a single card purchase covering a night of refuge and care for a survivor of family violence at The Family Place.
The exclusive discounts combined with the important cause motivated Jenn Spalding to postpone purchasing items she’d been eyeing at alice + olivia and johnnie-O.
“It’s not anything I needed right away,” said the Preston Hollow mother of two, “so I thought why not wait and benefit a worthy cause and my wallet at the same time.”
The Family Place’s Tiffany Tate, who joined the organization in 2014 and took the helm as CEO in 2024, has focused on expanding community outreach.
Tate attributes her dedication to victims of family violence to a recommendation given to her six months into her new role at the organization by now retired Family Place CEO Paige Flint.
Flint encouraged her protégé to sit in the lobby and listen to the personal stories of survivors.
It wasn’t long before they deeply impacted Tate’s perspective of the survivors’ strength and resilience, her understanding evident throughout the nonprofit’s facilities.
The Family Place has two client waiting rooms — one for single women that
provides peace and quiet and one for families with children — plus personal lockers to store important documents as clients prepare to rebuild their lives.
The addition of an animal kennel at the shelter addresses another difficulty many victims face when leaving the life they know behind.
“Most often, victims will not leave without their pets,” Tate said. “An autistic child who recently brought his dog with him to the shelter would not have been able to manage the difficult transition without the animal.”
She explained that by allowing victims to leave an unsafe environment with their pets, “a degree of comfort is provided, while giving the parent more control over the situation
and reinforcing their role as protector.”
Acknowledging the significant impact Partners Card events have on awareness and fundraising, Tate said she too gets excited for the annual shopping event, adding, “I have my list of where to use the card this year planned out.”
Last year’s event raised more than $1.37 million, which covers approximately 20,000 nights of safe shelter for domestic violence survivors.
Need more incentives to get involved in the 32nd annual Partners Card event held Oct. 25 through Nov. 3?
Tate mentioned the ever-expanding need for counseling services, next year’s goal for a full-service hair salon for survivors, and the many supplies and services needed for the four-legged (and sometimes even fishtailed) companions.
Save the Dates
October
30 – Help Our Heroes luncheon featuring Med al of Honor recipient Capt. Florent Groberg (US Army, Retired), Frontiers of Flight Mu seum, armyscholarship foundation.org.
November
2 – Canines, Cats & Cabernet, Sheraton Dallas Hotel, operationkindness.org.
2 – “Golden Age of Flight”-themed Red Tie Gala, Frontiers of Flight Museum, cancersupporttexas.org.
3 – Chefs for Farmers food and wine festival: The Main Event, Old City Park, chefsforfarmers.com.
6 – The Jean and Bill Booziotis Distinguished Lecture Presents: “Why Women’s Brain Health De serves a Closer Look in Alzheimer’s Research” featuring Rachel Buckley, PhD, of Harvard Medical School, Communities Foundation of Texas, cvl.utdallas.edu.
14 – Business Council for the Arts Obelisk Awards, JW Marriott Dallas Arts District, ntbca.org.
21 – Dallas Historical Society Dallas History Makers Awards for Excellence luncheon, Fairmont Dallas International Ballroom, dallashistory.org.
April 2025
11 – The Junior League of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon featuring cookbook author and entrepreneur Alex Snodgrass, Omni Dallas Hotel, jldallas.org.
–Compiled by William Taylor
ABOVE: Co-chairs Elizabeth Ward Creel and Tiffany Moon kick-off off Partners Card at Veronica Beard in Highland Park Village. The fundraiser runs Oct. 25 through Nov. 3. AT LEFT: Tiffany Tate. COURTESY THE FAMILY PLACE
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Ebby Halliday Companies recently held its highly anticipated CONNECT: EHC Summit 2024 at the Winspear Opera House in the downtown Dallas Arts District. The exclusive, agent-only, real estate event of the year in North Texas brought together sales professionals from Ebby Halliday Realtors, Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate, and Williams Trew for a day of inspiration, learning, and networking.
Almost 1,000 agents from the three brands took advantage of the opportunity to hear from an impressive lineup of nationally renowned speakers, including experts in technology, market analysis, risk management, and client relations, as well as a panel discussion with top agents from across Texas.
The keynote address was delivered by internationally renowned speaker Sylvie di Giusto, who captivated the audience with her talk, “You Have Seven Seconds, Make Them Count.”
“This exclusive in-house event at a worldclass arts venue lived up to its promise to be an inspiring day, and our agents walked away more empowered and connected than ever,” says Carolyn Rosson, President & CEO of the Ebby Halliday Companies. “We are continually raising the bar to ensure our agents have access to the best tools and the latest knowledge to thrive in an increasingly complex industry.”
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The open floor plan is a chef’s dream, centered around a sprawling kitchen with a massive island, three ovens, and a walk-in pantry. Perfect for entertaining, the home features a formal dining room and an expansive living area with a wet bar and serene views of the atrium and front yard.
The first-floor primary suite is a true retreat, offering a spa-like wet room with a soaking tub, double vanities, and access to a private patio. A cozy den connected to the suite is perfect for unwinding. Upstairs, two large bedrooms share a well-appointed bath, while a second staircase leads to a versatile bonus room.
Caruth Homeplace living comes with a pool, clubhouse, and tennis court, making it a great way to meet your neighbors.
For questions or to schedule a showing, contact Timmerman at 214-395-4062 or amy@thebargroup.com.
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