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Heresizes and options.

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would allow for apartments.

The 200,000+-square-foot shopping center on the northeast corner of North Central Expressway and Walnut Hill Lane near the Walnut Hill DART rail station is owned by Asana Partners, according to the Dallas Morning News. The property was originally built in 1977.

rear exterior of the main house and some nearby trees.

The second fire was shortly after 8:30 a.m. Aug. 2 at the Woodbridge Apartments in the 10000 block of Stone Canyon Road.

Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas Aug. 3 celebrated the opening of its Dallas International District center.

The workforce center on the eighth floor of Northwood Tower across from the former Valley View Mall is expected to serve North Dallas and surrounding communities with resources for job seekers, including job search assistance, hiring events with employers, resume preparation and interviewing skills seminars, a computer lab, scholarships for skills training, transportation, temporary housing, childcare subsidies, and more.

Apartments at The Hill?

Asana sought the zoning change to consolidate the zoning of the shopping center “to allow for future redevelopment of the entire property with mixed uses including multifamily,” according to Dallas City Plan Commission filings.

Evans said firefighters arrived at the scene to find smoke coming from an apartment on the second floor of the two-story building.

No one was in either apartment when the fire broke out and no injuries were reported, he said.

Evans said investigators determined an electrical short within the shared wall was the most likely cause of the fire and that the fire was accidental.

Recent Fires

Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to two fires within two days in the Preston Hollow area.

Aug. 1, the department responded to a call of flames coming from a detached garage at a home in the 7700 block of Morton Street, near Inwood Village, around 4:30 p.m., extinguishing them in half an our.

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Dallas City Plan Commissioners Aug. 3 greenlit a zoning change proposed by the owners of The Hill shopping center that

Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesman Jason Evans said a man and his dog were inside the home when the fire began but weren’t injured.

Evans said the garage “suffered a complete collapse,” and the heat damaged the

Dallas County Health and Human Services Aug. 4 reported a North Dallas resident was diagnosed with West Nile non-neuroinvasive disease. The patient is a female resident of the 75230 ZIP code. Dallas County Health and Human Services didn’t disclose additional patient information, citing privacy concerns.

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Crime Reports July 17 - Aug. 6

July 17

A shoplifter put merchandise in a backpack and fled the location at NorthPark Center at an unlisted time.

July 18

Sunglass swiper: An opportunistic thief entered an unlocked vehicle in the 4400 block of Bonham Street and stole a pair of prescription sunglasses before 2:57 p.m.

A woman’s vehicle was stolen from the parking lot of Cooper Fitness Center at an unlisted time.

July 19

A NorthPark Center visitor was criminally trespassed by security before 7:51 p.m.

Stolen at an unlisted time: a woman’s license plate from the parking lot of Bluffs at Midway Hollow

July 20

A burglar entered a woman’s house then left on foot before 2:10 p.m. in the 4600 block of Elsby Avenue

A reckless driver hit a vehicle and fled the scene without leaving information before 5:08 p.m. in a parking lot in the 11900 block of Inwood Road

July 21

Someone took property from a restaurant and misplaced it in Preston Forest Village before 1:05 a.m.

Before 3:50 a.m., a thief stole an ATM from Chase Bank in the 11600 block of Preston Road

A reckless driver hit a man’s fence in the 5700 block of Del Roy Drive and fled the scene without leaving information before 3:50 a.m.

July 22

An offender damaged a man’s

vehicle door and steering column before 6:03 p.m. in the parking lot of Preston Forest Village

A person arrested was observed watching a street racing event before 9:40 p.m. in the 5800 block of Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

July 23

Stolen before 8:35 p.m.: a man’s vehicle from the parking lot of NorthPark Center

There was a street race between two vehicles before 11:53 p.m. in the 4800 block of Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

July 24

Reported at 5:43 p.m.: an unfun experience at the Semones Family YMCA on Northaven Lane. A looter broke into a man’s locker and took a wallet.

Reporting times were not provided for a theft at the Elan at Bluffview apartments on Northwest Highway and shoplifting at NorthPark Center

July 25

Reported at 4:43 p.m.: a mean motorist. The driver struck two men at Ursuline Academy of Dallas on Walnut Hill Lane in what officers described as a “minor accident” and “assault offenses.”

Before 5:56 p.m., a thief stole a man’s vehicle from the Walgreens parking lot at Lovers Lane and Inwood Road

July 26

Before 2:42 p.m., a burglar broke a window and took property from a woman’s vehicle at Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Love Field on Northwest Highway

Arrested at 6:16 p.m.: a 30-year-

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old man accused of stealing at NorthPark Center. He also received a criminal trespassing warning.

July 27

Before 6:38 p.m., a thief attempted to take a vehicle at NorthPark Center, but only managed to damage it.

Reported at 7:14 p.m.: Four thefts at Congregation Shearith Israel on Douglas Avenue near Walnut Hill Lane

July 28

Reported at 7:46 a.m.: A hitand-run wreck. The irresponsible and careless driver struck a parked car on July 26 in a parking lot in the 5700 block of West Lovers Lane

July 29

Reported at 7:44 p.m.: A wouldbe thief working the NorthPark Center parking lot damaged a vehicle during a failed attempt to steal it.

July 30

Before 2:42 a.m., a vandal damaged a man’s car in the Inwood Tavern parking lot in the 7700 block of Inwood Road

Reported at 8:44 p.m.: a wrist-breaking assault at a home in the 4600 block of Myerwood Lane

July 31

Stolen before 8:13 p.m.: a woman’s wallet from a business office in the 3800 block of West Northwest Highway

A man was found dead before 11:09 p.m. at a home in the 8500 block of Midway Road

Aug. 1

Early bird: A man’s vehicle was stolen from the 8700 block of Glencrest Lane before 8:27 a.m.

Reported at 5:38 p.m.: stolen

items from a CONEX box in the 10200 block of Gaywood Road

No reporting time was listed for the theft of a woman’s belongings at Magnolia at Inwood Village Apartments

Aug. 2

Someone threw food at a man at Sonic Drive-In in the 12100 block of Inwood Road before 7:46 p.m.

A woman’s license plate reportedly went missing before 10:52 p.m. in the 12000 block of Shirestone Lane

An unkind pellet gun user damaged a woman’s property in the 4600 block of Forest Lane at an unreported time.

Aug. 3

A drunk driver caused a singlevehicle accident before 11:26 p.m. in the 7700 block of Inwood Road

A reckless driver hit and damaged

a woman’s vehicle before fleeing the scene in the parking lot of Inwood Village at an unlisted time.

Aug. 4

Caught before 12:31 a.m.: a drunk driver in the 6000 block of Forest Lane.

A man’s car door was damaged by unknown means before 6:47 p.m. at Preston Oaks Shopping Center

Aug. 5

A thief stole property from a construction site in the 5500 block of Chatham Hill Road before 7:13 a.m.

Aug. 6

Reported at 7:43 p.m.: an unfortunate workout. A man’s car was stolen from the parking lot of the Semones Family YMCA

At an unlisted time, a man’s vehicle was stolen from the parking lot of Bluffs at Midway Hollow

A burglar stole a man’s property from his vehicle at an unlisted time July 31 in the 5500 block of Greenbrier Drive. Among the stolen items: a garage remote, which the burglar used to enter the garage and steal more property.

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PRESTON HOLLOW MAN PENS TRIBUTE TO HIS BELOVED BRONCO

Most of us have had a pet that was a little more special than the others, one that seemed to speak to us and understand exactly what we were saying.

Thomas Wikman had Bronco, a 167-pound Leonberger who, by all accounts, was an extraordinary dog with a remarkable owner.

A native of Sweden who has lived in Preston Hollow for the last 23 years, Thomas holds a master’s degree in engineering physics from Uppsala University and studied electrical engineering and applied physics and worked on his doctorate in robotics at Case Western.

He took early retirement from Siemens, where he, among other things, worked with artificial intelligence to enhance software performance.

Thomas is also a family man who enjoys spending time with friends and neighbors, his in-laws, who also live in Preston Hollow, his wife, Claudia, and their three children. He takes French lessons for fun and is a bit of a beer nerd, a prolific reader, and an avid book reviewer. He is even an author.

In 2022, Wikman wrote one of the most sweet, charming, and poignant books I’ve read. It’s filled with anecdotes about life with Bronco and practical information about large dog ownership, particularly Leonbergers.

A Leonberger, a scarce breed of dog with a tight-knit group of owners, enthusiasts, and historians, came into Wikman’s life in 2007.

The 9-week-old ball of fur arrived

weighing in at 20 pounds and captured the hearts of the Wikmans and their two other dogs, Baylor and Baby, a German Shepherd who firmly believed Bronco was her baby, even when he was twice her size.

By his first birthday, the gentle giant, intimidating to strangers but loveable and playful, weighed 120 pounds. He also played well with others.

One of the many adventures of Bronco included hamsters and CPR.

“Back when Bronco was young, the kids had hamsters, Moldova and Montenegro,” Wikman writes. The hamsters escaped from their cages, but Bronco, on command, would sniff them out and recover them.

Another time, the hamsters went on

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the lam for two days. Their hiding place remains unknown to this day, but they were found in Bronco’s cheeks, expelled on command, and unconscious until Claudia performed CPR on the little guys.

The life expectancy of Leonbergers is around nine years. The Wikmans cherish every day of Bronco’s 13 years. As he became older and had more health problems, Thomas would spend nearly 24 hours a day at Bronco’s side. This part of Wikman’s book is beautiful and difficult, especially if you have lost a beloved pet, but it’s also healing and insightful.

With only 2,000 Leonbergers in the United States and no more than 30,000 worldwide, Bronco was a rare breed in Dallas. He adjusted well to the climate and loved to swim in the family pool.

Dog lovers, pet lovers, and anyone with a heart will love the simple and sweet Life and Times of Le Bronco von der Löwenhöhle I’m thankful that my friend, Thomas Wikman, shared it with me.

Retired Dallas ISD teacher Kathleen Covens encourages healthy adult-child bonds

By Maria Lawson maria.lawson@peoplenewspapers.com

Kathleen Covens has coined the term “momenteur” — someone who creates an awareness of moments.

This term appears frequently in her recently released book, 1, 2, 3 with Mrs. C, a guide to help adults bond with young children.

“It’s a call to action to make strong connections with youth by making time, making eye contact, being involved, (and) seeing the uniqueness of each child,” Covens said. “If we help them enhance (their interests), they’re going to feel even better about themselves.”

Through stories and anecdotes, Covens encourages adults to lead by example by greeting people in public, making eye contact, being thoughtful, staying off technology, and showing children how to structure their time.

“I just want my audience to be aware that we don’t have to do things the same way we’ve always done,” Covens said. “We can be more proactive, and we can actually make a difference. … It gives parents of very young children a chance to get to know their child one-on-one instead of looking elsewhere for answers.”

Covens’ fascination with moments came 13 months after her daughter, Shelly, was born. Shelly became disabled after an illness,

so Covens embraced each moment with her nonverbal child.

“It was like five years of an intense one-onone relationship that was magical, and I took that experience with me when I went back to teaching,” Covens said. “After I made the permanent placement for her, I quit teaching first grade, went to Europe, came back, did other things, but when I returned to teaching, I took all of those skills with me.”

Chapter topics include the importance of failure, tech disconnect, nutrition for life, how to put magic in a day, and goals. There’s also a post-pandemic chapter that challenges readers to consider innovation in a world after COVID-19.

The end of each chapter also provides prompts with lines for readers to self-evaluate. At the end of the “Power of One” chapter, readers are challenged to explain a time when someone positively impacted them and consider how they can use their strengths to impact a child positively.

A challenge for Covens in writing was laying her ideas out for the reader to understand.

“I’m talking to adults, but I was used to being with kids,” Covens said. “I think adults are pretty far removed from childhood, so being able to be succinct with the way I express myself, but still make it fun and engaging, (was important).”

Photographs chronicle Bronco’s life with Thomas Wikman from 3 months, to one year, to 12 years, while an illustration by Naomi Rosenblatt shows the large Leonberger with gerbils in his jowls. COURTESY THOMAS WIKMAN

Kathleen Covens grew up in Dallas, taught in Dallas ISD, and resides in Preston Hollow. She says “empowerment” is an important theme throughout her book. COURTESY KATHLEEN COVENS AND DEAN MARKAM

‘Preston Hollow People’ Applauds

• Carol Pierce Goglia, who the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas will honor Nov. 3 at the Women of Distinction Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole. Goglia started as president and CEO of Catch Up & Read in January and previously served as president and strategic impact advisor of United to Learn.

• Anna Marie Sifford and Adrianna Popa, two Preston Hollow-area teachers who were recognized by the 31st-annual Rotary Club of Dallas’ “Service Above Self” teacher awards. Sifford teaches at Hillcrest High School and Popa teaches at Sudie L. Williams Talented and Gifted Academy. The club selects three teachers each year from hundreds of applicants.

• Cindy Brinker Simmons, the 2023 awardee of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association David A. Benjamin Award. Brinker Simmons is the founder of Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer. The award, given by the governing body of collegiate tennis, pays tribute to past participants in the world of varsity tennis who have achieved excellence in their careers. The spirit of the award honors both professional success and contributions to society, made either as a direct result of a career or through humanitarian efforts.

BACK ROW, FROM LEFT: Jarred Stover, Katherine Stover, Susan Crowley, Allen McReynolds, Cheryl Drane, Jahaziel Cantu, David Munson, and John Quinn. FRONT ROW: Kristina Weeks, Carol Ann Middents, Jerry Middents, Angie Arrington, and Ann Cantu COURTESY ROTARY CLUB OF PRESTON HOLLOW

• The newly elected Preston Hollow Rotary Club officers. Installed in mid-July, the new team consists of president John Quinn, vice president Allen McReynolds, secretary Katherine Stover, treasurer Angie Arrington, and parliamentarian David Munson.

– Compiled by Maria Lawson

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1. St. Mark’s Takes New Zealand

Eleven St. Mark’s administrators and instructors recently attended the International Boys’ School Coalition Annual Conference in New Zealand.

The event, with the motto of “Kia Moemoeā,” a Moāri phrase that means “dream beyond limits,” was hosted by Westlake Boys High School in Auckland.

2. Happy Moon Day

The Frontiers of Flight Museum hosted the 15th-annual Moon Day event on July 22, commemorating the 1969 Apollo 11 landing on the moon’s surface.

The keynote speaker for the day was retired astronaut Shane Kimbrough, who holds the fifth spot for the greatest total length of time a U.S. astronaut has spent in space at 388 days. Kimbrough, who began his NASA career in 2004, is only the fourth person to fly on three different spacecraft. During his expeditions, the native Texan completed nine spacewalks.

3. Van Duyne Speaks at Ventana Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne visited Ventana by Buckner on July 31.

During the visit, she met with Buckner leadership, toured the community, and met and spoke to residents. She also saw a community service event where residents put together school supply kits that will be given to children in Dallas served by Buckner.

FROM LEFT: Jack Davis, Henry Jackson, Randy Daniels, Andrea Sparks, Charlie Wilson, Beth Van Duyne, Salome Gasabile, Abraham Mathew, and Lee Bush

4. Nonprofits Stay Hydrated

Dallas-based KDC, a corporate devel opment and investment firm, donated more than 200,000 water bottles to local nonprofits to keep who they serve hydrated.

Fifty thousand more water bottles are on the way to be donated to 10 local nonprofits, including Dallas 24 Hour Club, The Salvation Army of North Texas, Union Gospel Mission, and more.

The water bottles, provided by KDC and the Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh Foundation, are reusable bottles filled with natural spring water to help those in need during record-high heat.

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5. Calvary Couple

Dorothy Robinson and Ben B. Calvary celebrated their 75th anniversary in early June, which was featured in Preston Hollow People

A neighbor saw the announcement and brought it to the couple, who have lived in Preston Hollow for 38 years, to see before potential phone calls came in.

– Compiled by Maria Lawson

St. Mark’s Graduate Strives to Right Wrongs Work of Robert Edsel’s Dallas foundation spans countries, decades

By Karen Chaney Special Contributor

While studying art and architecture in Florence in 1996, Robert Edsel began asking questions about World War II.

One changed the course of his life: “How, during a world war, did so many of the great works of art and cultural treasures survive, and who were the people that saved them?”

The St. Mark’s School of Texas graduate who grew up in University Park spent the next decade pursuing answers.

“The United States set the gold standard for the protection of cultural treasures during conflict with no tools of technology and with a handful of men – and once the war was over, women,” he said. “In all, the Monuments Men and Women found and returned to the rightful owners more than 4 million stolen objects.”

Edsel located and interviewed 21 Monument Men and Women, from the United States and Great Britain, conversations that led to him creating a foundation, receiving the

National Humanities Medal from then-President George W. Bush, and writing four books on the topic.

He also consulted George Clooney for the film, The Monuments Men (2014), based on Edsel’s second book, a No. 1 New York Times Bestseller.

In 2007, Edsel launched the Monuments Men Foundation, which, in 2020, became the Monuments Men and Women Foundation.

The Dallas nonprofit aims to raise awareness about and honor the service of Monuments Men and Women and continue their work of returning missing art and cultural objects to the rightful owners.

The foundation has returned 40 items from prized paintings to Adolf Hitler’s leather-bound photo albums containing images of art and furniture stolen by the Nazis.

“The bad guys wanted to prove to their leader what a good job they were doing looting Jews and other victims of the Nazis,” Edsel said.

Edsel described the personal impact of handling the albums, knowing “Hitler’s fingerprints are all over the outside of the cover and on every

single page of these albums.”

“It’s a terrifying moment, a disgusting moment, euphoric moment, and it’s certainly a historic moment,” he said.

A recent restitution project involved a Papal Bull – a public decree issued by Pope Pius IX in 1862 to establish the Catholic Church of Santo Stefano in Scascoli, just

south of Bologna in Italy.

“During WWII, in Italy, there was immense destruction to many of the nation’s churches and monuments,” Edsel added. “In the spring of 1945, when American forces passed through, there, an American officer happened to see this document among the rubble. Having no idea what it was, he picked it

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up and brought it back home as a souvenir of war. There it sat, in his home in Minneapolis, for decades.”

Eventually, Wolfgang Lehmann’s nephew contacted the foundation, and researchers determined its origins.

The foundation worked closely with the Kimbell Art Museum to enhance the faded, ancient Latin text and with Vatican scholars to understand it, Edsel said. “The expert at the Vatican read it easily, and as they had a copy of it, they knew what it was pretty quickly.”

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Robert M. Edsel. The Monuments Men and Women Foundation, during a June 6 restitution ceremony at the Italian Cultural Institute in New York City, transferred custody of a Papal Bull, issued by Pope Pius IX in 1862, to the Italian representatives of the Carabinieri. COURTESY MONUMENTS MEN AND WOMEN FOUNDATION

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Marriage unites two families with Italian cooking traditions

By Daniel Lalley Special Contributor

In authentic Italian cuisine, community is perhaps the key ingredient.

The best Italian recipes are often made with love, passed down by family, and steeped in old-world tradition.

No one understands this more than Joseph Lafferty. Grandson of Dallas legend Pietro “Pete” Eustachio, Joseph made many childhood memories in the kitchen of Lower Greenville’s heritage establishment Pietro’s Italian Restaurant.

Unlike the East Coast or cities like Chicago, Texas isn’t exactly known for fostering familial Italian cuisine.

However, Joseph’s story seems to be the exception. After completing college at SMU and finding success in the commercial real estate world, Joseph met his wife, Gina Milano, the granddaughter of Giovanna Milano.

Giovanna was an Italian immigrant who moved to Weslaco, Texas, to pursue the American Dream.

Much like Joseph, she spent her childhood learning to cook traditional family recipes and eventually came up with one of her own for Italian sausage. This distinct salsiccia, which she served in her family’s restaurant, Milano’s, would gain a local reputation for its incredible quality and unrivaled flavor.

Giovanna’s son, Emil Milano, grew up watching his mother make the sausage. After Giovanna passed in 2017, he dreamed of packaging the sausage and continuing his mother’s legacy. With his new son-inlaw, Joseph, Emil found the perfect partner.

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In the COVID-foiled summer of 2020, MIANONNA was born.

“The name MIANONNA means my grandmother,” Joseph said. “I started out driving up and down I-35 selling the sausages out of my Suburban, and the business really took off from there.”

In 2021, MIANONNA placed Top 20 of more than 1,200 products in H-E-B’s Quest for Texas’ Best. The sausage has now appeared in supermarkets, Central Market, and the menu of local restaurants such as Al Biernat’s, Chelsea Corner, and District.

“We’ve been very grateful for the support we’ve been given,” Joseph said. “There’s a lot of competition, but we believe focusing on customer support and the quality of our product has truly set us apart.”

Joseph’s grandfather, Pietro, died a few months ago at 84.

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“We’d do everything from helping out with the red sauce to chopping the tomatoes for the side salads,” Joseph said. “From the back of the house to the front of the house, my grandfather made sure we were well accustomed to restaurant life.”

“I was looking for new career opportunities where I could apply my entrepreneurial interests,” Joseph said. “Then, one day, my father-in-law gives me a call and asks what I think about going into business. I said, ‘Let’s do it.’”

“Being able to be back in this business and having the opportunity to work with family has been a great joy to me during this time,” Joseph said. “I know my grandfather was proud of us for pursuing a tradition like this, and I think he’d be proud of what we’ve built today.”

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CLOCKWISE: Nonna Giovanna Milano (younger age) cooking while her mother-in-law, Lisetta Milano, was washing dishes. Nonna Giovanna Milano by herself in the kitchen of the restaurant.  Left to right: Joseph Lafferty, Gina Milano Lafferty, Zorais Milano, and Emil Milano. COURTESY JOSEPH LAFFERTY

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SANTOS RODRIGUEZ MEMORIALIZED BY SMU Scholarship program supports students’ study of human rights

By Rachel Snyder rachel.snyder@peoplenewspaers.com

SMU is expected to announce the next recipient of the Santos Rodriguez Memorial Endowed Scholarship soon, slightly more than 50 years after a Dallas police officer fatally shot 12-year-old Santos Rodriguez on July 24, 1973.

The scholarship was established as part of a partnership between SMU’s human rights program, the Latino Center for Leadership Development, and Rodriguez’s family, including his mother, Bessie, and brother, David.

Thus far, Karly Zrake received the first Santos Rodriguez Memorial Endowed scholarship, followed by Anna Ramirez and Tyne Dickson.

Dickson, 23, now works in Houston with the nonprofit Restoring Justice, which focuses on ending mass incarceration.

“The human rights program empowered me to not only really study issues and fight for issues but really cultivate what my passions were as an activist and what I want to be doing in the world,” Dickson said. “Without Santos and the human rights program and all these things coming into place, I wouldn’t be where I am now, which is direct action work for incarcerated people.”

Dr. Rick Halperin, the director of SMU’s human rights program, said he was a graduate

student at SMU in 1973 when he heard about how Dallas police officer Darrell Cain, as our sister publication D Magazine reported, played Russian roulette with Santos’ life during an interrogation regarding money stolen from a vending machine at a Fina station. Cain reportedly later said he thought he’d emptied the gun of bullets before the questioning, but he was convicted of murder with malice five years after

the shooting. He served half of his five-year prison sentence.

Cain’s partner Roy Arnold, who was present during the questioning of Santos and his brother, was fired but never faced charges.

“Like anybody, I was horrified,” Halperin said. “I returned to SMU to join the history department in January of 1985 and began teaching human rights, and that case always

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Visit smu.edu/humanrights to learn more and support the Santos Rodriguez Memorial Endowed Scholarship.

was high on my list.”

“When I came back and started teaching my human rights courses, I was even more horrified to find out that then … the family had not received anything – not even an apology,” he added.

Halperin said he contacted community activist Hadi Jawad near the 40th anniversary of the shooting in 2013, and they began pressuring the city to do more. Former Mayor Mike Rawlings apologized to Santos’ family that year.

“An apology was the beginning, but after 40 years of such a horrible crime, we felt that something in public had to happen,” Halperin said.

“Dallas cannot run away from its own history,” Jawad added. “Basically, what we’re saying is this is a story that should never be forgotten.”

Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia also apologized to Santos’ mother, Bessie, in 2021.

“We still pushed forward to have something in public,” Halperin said. A former Greenhill student, Areeba Amer, wrote an editorial in 2018 pressing the city to memorialize Santos publicly. Since then, Halperin said they worked with former Dallas parks board member and current city councilman Jesse Moreno to help install a memorial statue in Pike Park last year.

Jawad convened the Santos Rodriguez Coalition about 10 years ago and organized events commemorating the anniversary of Santos’ murder, including a march at Pike Park this year.

“Every year, every time we have organized events for Santos Rodriguez, we’ve had more people come to the table,” he said. “This year was our largest coalition.”

Recipients of the Santos Rodriguez Memorial Endowed Scholarship have included Karly Zrake, left; pictured with Bessie Rodriguez, Anna Ramirez, and Tyne Dickson. COURTESY SMU AND RACHEL SNYDER

Visit santosrodriguez.org to learn more about the Santos Rodriguez Coalition.

An apology was the beginning, but after 40 years of such a horrible crime, we felt that something in public had to happen. Rick Halperin

BSA Troop 577 Introduces Five New Eagle Scouts

These area students have earned the Eagle Scout rank, Boy Scouting’s highest. Doing so typically takes several years and requires earning a combination of 21 or more badges plus a special project.

Troop 577, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Ben Guerriero , son of Lisa and (the late) Skip Guerriero, of Dallas, is a junior at the Episcopal School of Dallas. His Eagle project benefited the Episcopal School of Dallas by building six sanitizing stations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maxwell Johnson , son of Katie and Jed Johnson, of Dallas, is a sophomore at Greenhill School in Addison. His Eagle project benefited George H.W. Bush Elementary School by building buddy benches for

the school playground.

Slaton Strey, son of Reagan and Courtenay Strey, of Dallas, is a rising senior at The Episcopal School of Dallas. His Eagle project benefited St. Philip’s School and Community Center and involved the restriping of their athletic and overflow parking lot.

James Sutherland, son of Jason and Lauren Sutherland, of Dallas, is a senior at St. Mark’s School of Texas. His Eagle project benefitted St. Joseph’s Residence,

a nonprofit, self-supporting assisted living facility, by building benches to help the residents enjoy more time outdoors.

Wheeler Wood, son of Brady and Megan Wood, of Dallas, is a senior at The Episcopal School of Dallas. His Eagle project benefited the St. Philip’s School and Community Center by building a fence and weeding the community gardens which help stock the food pantry at the community center.

– Staff report

Ben Guerriero

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Maxwell Johnson

Slaton Strey

James Sutherland Wheeler Wood

Vickery Meadow Students Spend a Day at the DMA Preston Hollow Presbyterian, others support summer reading academy

By Harper Harris People Newspapers

For a mix of students who combine to speak at least 11 native languages, not just any cultural field trip will do.

Vickery Meadow Summer Reading Academy (VMSRA) took 62 first through fifth graders and six adult volunteers to the Dallas Museum of Art in late July.

“Well, (art) just makes a person more global, especially because these kids have unique worldviews,” said youth leader Aditya Shivaswamy, a senior this fall at St. Mark’s School of Texas.

The students visited galleries featuring American, Canadian, African, Asian, and oceanic arts, plus the textile gallery. They could quickly identify artwork they were familiar with and realized connections between artwork across cultures.

“These children want to learn about art and different cultures,” Shivaswamy said. “It’s really important for them to look at other cultures and see how those cultures have expressed themselves and how they can express themselves through art.”

Located in the Vickery Meadow neighborhood, VMSRA strives to teach Lee A. McShan Elementary students English literacy skills.

All the students live in Vickery Meadow, a low-income neighborhood where many are refugees, and English is their second language.

Dalene Buhl founded the academy in 2010 after reading in the Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church bulletin that children at McShan needed help passing the TAKS,

which then tested Texas elementary students in reading, writing, math, and science.

She began by tutoring a small group of children, then grew the program into a summer program with 16 students in attendance the first year.

The founding sponsor, Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, soon partnered with North Park Presbyterian Church, Temple Emanu-El, and Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation to sponsor the academy.

VMSRA provides reading, writing, art, music, dance, gardening, and science programs. The reading program runs each July, four days a week, five hours a day, with the academy providing two meals a day for the students.

Youth and adult volunteers provide classroom-style lessons and one-on-one instruction. These volunteers teach English phonics, reading, writing, comprehension, and vocabulary.

“The students enjoy the academy’s enrichment programs,” Shivaswamy said. “In music, for example, we learn basic music theory, sing, and play the keyboard together, which is a lot of fun. Students also have arts, dance, and gardening.”

The trip to the DMA, funded by the Dallas Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Chapter, was the program’s first field trip outside of the Vickery Meadow neighborhood in its 13 years.

Attendees went on scavenger hunts, perusing the galleries for specific art pieces, and participated in DMA activities, including one in which they did sketches. After the museum tour, they drew what they had seen, giving it their own twists.

“Students thoroughly enjoyed their trip to the DMA,” Buhl said. “I accompanied younger students and newcomers who saw it for the first time and were in awe. In photos, the joy in their faces is obvious. They definitely had the time of their lives.”

A cultural field trip to the Dallas Museum of Art included an exhibit scavenger hunt and a chance for students to sketch their visions of the art they saw. ADITYA SHIVASWAMY

In photos, the joy in their faces is obvious. They definitely had the time of their lives.

Dalene Buhl

First Day of School Brings Superintendent to Walnut Hill Dallas ISD focuses on instructional time, filling vacancies, safety

By Maria Lawson maria.lawson@peoplenewspapers.com

Dallas ISD is “minimizing standardized assessments” this year by focusing on hands-on, project-based work rather than taking practice standardized exams each grading period.

Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde says this will add instructional days to the year without adding school days.

Elizalde met local media in the Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy library Aug. 14 for a brief back-to-school press

conference with topics including standardized testing, teacher vacancies, and campus safety.

There are fewer than 71 teacher vacancies across the more than 200 Dallas ISD campuses. In each case, principals have arranged to bring on retired long-term subs or have instructional coaches or demo teachers fill in.

“Our goal today was for every single student to have a certified teacher in their classroom, and I think our principals were able to make sure that happened,” Elizalde said.

School safety remains a priority for Elizalde and other leaders. The

Dallas ISD board of trustees has invested $210 per student toward campus safety and security.

Each secondary campus is equipped with an on-site officer. In compliance with Texas House Bill 3, the district is working on getting armed security officers at each Dallas ISD campus.

“Safety is way more than a gun on someone’s hip,” Elizalde said.

“In many instances, it’s about urgency and response and knowing what to do,” she continued. “What I can tell you, as heavy as it is for me to say this, … Dallas ISD officers will never hesitate.”

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CAN ESTES REBUILD ANOTHER STRUGGLING PROGRAM? Interim coach aims to instill Patriots with confidence, work ethic

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

Bobby Estes admits the call asking him to return to the sidelines caught him in a moment of weakness.

One year into retirement after coaching more than two decades in Dallas ISD, Estes was working at a golf course in Rowlett. Was he interested in helping as an assistant coach at Thomas Jefferson? Estes couldn’t turn it down.

Bobby Estes

He didn’t know that a few weeks later, head coach Kenny Jones would leave for a job outside the district — and Estes suddenly was a head coach again, if only on an interim basis.

“When I received that phone call, I was watering trees and wasn’t doing a lot of meaningful work, except maybe for that tree,” Estes said. “Working with these young men is meaningful work.”

Estes has 147 victories in 25 seasons, including 22 years at Woodrow Wilson, where his teams won seven district titles. After leaving Woodrow in 2019, he moved to North Dallas, where he steered the notoriously struggling program to the playoffs twice in three seasons.

That experience could serve Estes well at TJ, which has earned

just four wins in the past seven seasons combined. The Patriots haven’t qualified for postseason play since 2002. They finished 1-9 last year.

In addition, participation numbers remain an issue at a campus that suffered through a relocation and rebuild following a devastating 2019 tornado.

“These kids have been through

a lot,” Estes said. “I admire their perseverance and heart.”

Approaching the season has been hectic, with Estes trying to learn personnel, install schemes, and develop chemistry with his staff just weeks before kickoff.

“It’s been like drinking from a fire hose a little bit, brushing up on Thomas Jefferson football. This is going to be a learning

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process,” Estes said. “We’re going to continue to coach these kids and push them to prepare for the season.”

The Patriots will lack size and depth but have some experience in returnees Jovani Soberanes, Julian Rios, Noah St. Romain, and Jeremiah Alexander.

As for Estes, he’s unsure if he will be at TJ for just one year, as the interim title would suggest, or if he’ll want to keep going. But he plans to enjoy the ride.

“It’s been a blessing. The young men are responding,” he said. “For the next three months, I’m going to coach my tail off.”

Goal Getter: World Traveler Abel Finds Hockey Home in Dallas Hockaday graduate set to play at Union College, with coaching plans in the future

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

Ellie Abel does not hail from an athletic family. She’s never lived in a traditional hockey hotbed. So perhaps it’s fitting that the most pivotal call of her college recruiting process came when she was in Cancun.

The Hockaday graduate has moved around plenty in her life. This fall, the left wing will head to upstate New York to join the roster at Union College, one of about 50 schools nationwide with an NCAA Division I women’s hockey program.

She attributes her passion for the sport to growing up near Washington, D.C., around the same time the Washington Capitals drafted Russian winger Alex Ovechkin, who is on the verge of becoming the National Hockey League’s all-time goal-scoring leader.

“I am addicted to hockey. I watch it all the time,” Abel said. “I like how the mechanics of the game work. You have to have the balance and motor control to skate, but it’s also high-contact. I’ve always been very competitive and physical.”

Abel and her family became Capitals fans, and she began playing around age 5 when she found skating lessons too dull.

“It was just this sport that seemed cool to me at the time,” she said. “I’ve always been someone who loves cool gear and equipment. All the hockey players had cool stuff.”

A few years later, her family relocated to

South Africa, where Abel got her hockey fix at a skating rink inside a shopping mall.

“It was fun because I was an 8-year-old playing with 14-year-old boys,” she recalled.

Abel moved to North Texas in 2020 and began skating with Dallas Stars Elite, where she was initially cut from the top-tier squad at the under-16 level.

“I realized I needed to put in a lot of

work away from the rink if I wanted to get better,” Abel said. “I was going off natural talent, and I had to catch up.”

Not only has she raised her level of play, but Abel has volunteered with the club’s Rookies program, which introduces younger players to the game.

“It’s so fun to see the little girls get out there,” she said. “It means a lot to me

because I had that moment. I want more girls to be able to experience that.”

After her playing days are over, Abel hopes to eventually go into coaching or continue giving back to hockey, so she can share her story.

“I’m excited to push other people to get better as I got better,” Abel said. “If you put in the work, you will be able to do it.”

Bobby Estes came out of retirement to be the interim head coach at Thomas Jefferson for the 2023 season. CHRIS MCGATHEY

For the next three months, I’m going to coach my tail off.

After graduating from Hockaday earlier this year, Ellie Abel is heading to Union College in upstate New York on a hockey scholarship. COURTESY PHOTOS

It was just this sport that seemed cool to me at the time.

Ellie Abel

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL PHARMACY HITS A MILESTONE Agency aims to help clients avoid choosing between medicine and food

By Hope Smith People Newspapers

At St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy, a young man living out of his car could access his insulin prescription, and a young girl could make it through high school.

They received free medications and aren’t the only ones.

Earlier this year, the pharmacy passed a significant milestone: 200,000 free prescriptions provided to disadvantaged people in North Texas since its opening in 2018.

Pharmacy director Carlos Irula is happy with the strides the pharmacy is making because he is aware of how much it helps.

According to the 2021 U.S. Census Bureau, 18% of Texans are uninsured, leaving those needing medication vulnerable.

People often struggle to choose between buying medication or their next meal, which in turn will cause their health to worsen, Irula said.

St. Vincent de Paul’s most distributed medications fall under the diabetic category.

“Our most expensive insulin that we are able to provide is 90 days of Trulicity, which is a once-a-week injectable. And that value at the counter is about $2,500,” Irula said. “So, if someone were

to be uninsured and walk into your CVS, they would have to pay $2,500 for a 90-day supply, but we’re providing it for free.”

Luis Gonzalez, Society of St. Vincent de Paul CEO, applauds pharmacy team members for their admirable enthusiasm for client care.

“That infectious optimism and joy that they have in what they’re doing, it really just permeates everything that they’re doing, and people walk away with a really much deeper appreciation for the work that’s going on there,” he said.

The society supports staff morale in various ways: starting the day with prayer, allowing for an hour of regroup time, and offering New York-style bagels at least once a month.

“They’ve fallen in love with New York-style bagels at a place that I found, so I’ve always promised them I’ll bring bagels in, so that helps with morale,” Gonzalez said.

Overall, he says the work is rewarding.

“It’s really a privilege and honor to be able to share the story and invite others to become a part of it to get involved, to help support it, to get the word out,” he said. “We’re literally saving lives by providing medication for people with chronic illnesses.”

We’re literally saving lives by providing medication for people with chronic illnesses.

Luis Gonzalez

How to Give Your Houseguests a Luxury Hotel Experience

Does your guest bedroom need an update? With the right look and shopping list, you can recreate the feel of a luxury hotel in your own home.

The best hotel rooms are not only comfortable but tastefully designed. Using a distinctive or unusual headboard in your room is one way to make a statement. Decorative pillows, rugs, and throw blankets also provide opportunities to add a burst of color.

Other ways to add personality to your guest bedroom include decorating the wall with a gallery of artwork, choosing

a colorful wallpaper, or picking a theme for the room. When it comes to color schemes, you can go light and bright for a clean and refreshing look or dark for a cozy, cave-like feel.

Your room should be well-lit so guests can comfortably read. However, you’ll also want it to be as dark as possible so guests can get a good night’s sleep. To achieve this, you can install window treatments with blackout lining or leave a sleep mask on the bedside table.

It’s common for old, tired bedding sets to be relegated to the guest bedroom. Instead, consider investing in new sheets with a high thread count. If your mattress is uncomfortable or lumpy, you can put on a memory foam topper or mattress pad to

make it feel like new.

The key to being a great host is to anticipate your guest’s needs before they do. Here is a checklist of different items you can include that help you go the extra mile:

• Bathrobe, slippers

• Water bottles and drinking glasses

• Fresh flowers

• Luggage rack

• Pen and paper

• Books and magazines

• Note with your Wi-Fi password

• Small clock (make sure it doesn’t tick loudly)

• Hair dryer, travel-size toiletries

• Snacks (such as a bowl of fruit)

• Charging station for electronic devices

• Coffee pot

• Ironing board and iron

When your bedroom is close to complete, stay a night to test it out. Did you sleep as comfortably as you would in your primary bed? Were you missing anything? Inviting guests into your home gives them a glimpse into your lifestyle. After you implement these design tips, your guests will not only enjoy their stay but admire your excellent taste too.

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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This guest bedroom has both a bench at the end of the bed and a reading chair, which offer multiple places for guests to sit and unwind. The bench can also be a place for setting down and unpacking luggage. In this Cape Cod style guest bedroom, the mirror frame and bedside tables are covered in seashells. The drawer handles on the bedside tables are shaped like pieces of coral. The deep pink upholstered headboard helps to ground this guest bedroom space, decorated in a playful pink and ivory color scheme.

MICHAEL HUNTER WITH DESIGN BY MARGARET CHAMBERS

Tailgating or Homegating: Tasty Menus Make Game Days Better

Football season is underway at last!

I’ve always been a huge college football fan, and I attended home and away games every Friday night when our sons were at Highland Park High School.

As a devoted band mom, a small group of friends and I led the effort to reinstate the band’s tartan uniforms and kilts, even tracking down the official Highland Park Tartan fabric in Scotland.

Both our sons were drum majors, and one became Highland Park’s first pipe ma jor in 15 years, bringing back the beloved Bagpipe Corps.

For many football fans, the tailgate party is as much a tradition as the game. Some tailgate masters are downright competitive regarding their menus, especially when they pull out their grills.

For those who prefer watching football in front of the TV, “homegating” can be just as fun and tasty with the added benefit of having one’s kitchen and grill close at hand. Barbecued ribs, grilled burgers, loaded nachos, chips and salsa, guacamole, cheese platters, chili, and deli-style sandwiches are all great options for homegating.

One of my favorite sandwiches is the

MUFFULETTA

Ingredients:

6 individual ciabatta rolls

1 red bell pepper, rinsed

2/3 cup chopped green Spanish olives

2/3 cup chopped kalamata olives

1/3 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 tablespoon Italian parsley, finely chopped

2 teaspoons dried oregano

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ pound Black Forest uncured ham, thinly sliced

3 ounces Sopressata Italian salami

½ pound provolone cheese, thinly sliced

2 ripe plum tomatoes, rinsed and sliced

2 bunches fresh basil, rinsed and dried

muffuletta. A New Orleans sandwich tradition that originated in 1906 at the Central Grocery, muffulettas start with a French boule sliced crosswise through the middle, then layered with Italian meats such as sopressata and mortadella, provolone cheese, sliced tomato, basil, and the ingredient that sets it all apartblack and green olive tapenade.

I enjoyed my first muffuletta at the Capitol Oyster Company when Randy and I were at the University of Texas. The restaurant was close to the State Capitol, making it popular with lawmakers. It was also one of our favorite dating destinations, which may explain why the muffuletta remains a vivid food memory.

I’ve adapted my recipe by substituting individual ciabatta rolls for the large boule and using Black Forest ham instead of mortadella, which can be harder to find. I make the muffulettas several hours ahead, wrap them in plastic, and chill them for optimum flavor.

Sliced in half on a platter or served tucked into wax paper sacks tied with kitchen twine, muffulettas will be the hit of your game day celebrations.

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 This TV Network launched in March 2023 on AmazonFire, AppleTV+, Roku, Samsung TV, and YouTube. Please visit christyrost.com for details and recipes.

Directions:

Several hours before serving, broil red pepper until its skin blackens. Transfer to a plastic zipper bag, seal, and allow it to steam until soft. Peel the skin and discard, slice pepper in half, remove seeds, and dice.

In a medium bowl, stir together bell pepper, olives, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, and black pepper. Tapenade may be made one day ahead.

Slice rolls in half crosswise. Spoon a thin layer of tapenade on the lower half of each roll and top with sliced meats, provolone, tomato, and basil. Spread top half of rolls with tapenade, replace the top, wrap individual sandwiches in plastic wrap so flavors can meld, and chill until shortly before serving.

Yield: 6 sandwiches

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CHRISTY ROST

Debra Rutherford Thompson is dancing in the arms of her late husband, John Philp Thompson Sr., once again. She passed away on July 29, in her home in Highland Park, due to a stroke most likely brought on by the stress of her home being rearranged at the request of a Dallas judge who had required that her “stuff” be moved out of her room and reorganized. This caused Debra great anxiety as Alzheimer’s patients use objects as ways to “root” themselves, resulting in a stroke. While it is deeply painful for those left behind, the family is grateful that she passed instead of remaining trapped in a body diminished by the stroke. Debra’s resilience in not only surviving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis many years past what had been expected, but her determination to enjoy life, is a testament to how she had always lived it.

Born on December 11, 1936, to Bonnie Bailey Rutherford, her life as a survivor began when at age six, she witnessed her father, Reverend Orvin Buren Rutherford, a Baptist Minister, shot on the steps of his church on her birthday. Immediately adopted by his sister, Betty Rutherford Sigmund, whom she’d been named after, Debra changed her birth name “Betty” to Debra to avoid confusion. Growing up with her aunt, she was introduced to their family’s Blackfoot “Niitsitapi” Native American heritage as represented by an eagle feather passed down tied with the Rutherford kilt of her grandfather, a cowboy who’d married a Native American woman on the reservation. Growing up in segregated Charleston, South Carolina, she, her siblings, and their father hid their Native American Ancestry since they could pass for white. Similarly, her aunt passed on stories and prayers, including a purple rose bush handed down to each generation of women in the family since it had left the Blackfoot reservation.

During this time, Debra assisted her Aunt Betty and her little brother, Frank Sigmund, in raising black Labradors and won several awards at the Texas State Fair for the labs she raised.

When she arrived in Dallas as a child, it was the first time Debra owned a pair of non-hand-me-down shoes. Hoping to boost the girl’s confidence, her Aunt Betty enrolled her in multiple beauty pageants, leading to Debra’s modeling career

and eventually her modeling in print and runway for Neiman Marcus. Paired with a scholarship, Debra used her modeling income to complete her Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Southern Methodist University. During her time there, she wanted to become the majorette and was quickly told that she could not compete with the wealthy Highland Park girls with years of personal training and their own batons. But Debra practiced with a stick and won the position. While juggling her education and modeling career, she purchased her first home and improved it to resell. By repeating the process again and again, she eventually owned three houses–one for her brother Guy Rutherford and his family of three children, Guy, Michael, and Laura, and a second home for her Aunt Betty.

When Debra graduated, she desired more social education and a way to see the world. Her research led her to American Airlines, where a career as a stewardess would allow her to do both. Eventually, she relocated to Chicago. Her Aunt Betty, a nurse, helped Debra build upon the nurse’s training offered to stewardesses so that she could help her aunt save women’s lives in Chicago and Dallas who had been hurt by botched, bac-alley abortions. The two women did this throughout much of Debra’s time as a stewardess.

By the time Debra was promoted to the hostess overseeing the Dallas Admiral’s Club, she had become a self-made millionaire from her real estate investments. When the planes in John Philp Thompson, Sr.’s fleet were all down for repair, causing him to book a commercial flight, he met Debra at the Admiral’s Club. After a recent divorce, John found her beautiful and charming, with a wicked sense of humor. But his friends insisted they knew a woman he needed to meet who could understand how he’d helped his father build 7-Eleven from the ground up. Thinking that he should first meet that lady since he had found it difficult to relate to socialites who’d been born into money without the experience of building up a dream, he accepted the invitation to a blind double date only to discover it was Debra! The two got much amusement from this and eventually married in 1975.

Accustomed to helping her aunt in secret, Debra took John’s juggling of his life as CEO of 7-Eleven with his history of secretly assisting human rights leaders in stride. She was proud that she had not shared his stories of meeting with Hispanic students at the University of Texas to tell them when, where, and who to protest to fight against the then-unspoken school policy of not allowing brown students to enter graduate schools until after he passed in 2003. She didn’t reveal that she knew that John had coordinated with MLK Jr’s representative, Reverend Peter Johnson, to help fight segregation until Rev. Johnson openly discussed it decades later. Similarly, when the couple decided to adopt a child, they were repeatedly told they were too old or worse. After naming and buying twin beds for a pair of African American twins, Debra and John were told they “were the wrong race and therefore could not qualify to adopt them.” Heartbroken, the couple reached

out to a friend, Reverend William Wasson, who operated “Our Little Children of the World Orphanages” in Mexico. The priest refused because allowing the adoption of a child would make the other children feel bad. But then, at 7:11 a.m. on Mother’s Day in 1977, when a little girl was born, Father Wasson took it as a sign that God wanted Debra and John to have the child. When the couple presented their daughter in Dallas, half of their guests left, not approving of interracial adoption, this led the couple to take a stronger stand against racism and prejudice of any kind.

Debra and John struggled with assisting the girl born with hearing loss, seizures, migraines, and severe asthma throughout her childhood while continuing to stand for their beliefs in fundamental human and civil rights. With his three other children from a previous marriage battling asthma, John was passionate about establishing an ER for asthmatic children in Dallas. Debra joined him in advocating for it. The two welcomed a friend dying of AIDS into their home in the ‘80s and balanced raising a child with health issues with John’s career and Debra’s continuing real estate investments. They were also the never-caught couple “technically breaking the law” by delivering coats and blankets from their van to people experiencing homelessness underneath the highway overpasses during freezes. In the ‘90s, the two took a strong stand against homophobia when John refused to ban the Dallas LGBT community from hosting an LGBT human rights march at the State Fair of Texas and ignored threats to the family, pressuring him to do otherwise.

Sadly, burdened with bipolar and residual trauma from what she’d witnessed as a child, Debra became more reclusive but would still have bursts of unpredictable charisma, known for carrying large purses full of candy bars that she’d happily pass out to strangers. During this time, she was known for such antics as showing up dressed like a cat or, in later years, taking the Christmas lights off of a Christmas tree in a restaurant, wrapping them around herself, jumping on the piano, and tossing the plug at her husband with “John, plug me in!,” then leading the restaurant in Christmas carols.

In later years, as Debra’s bipolar came under control, the couple enjoyed hiking at their Aspen Valley home and the culture and flavors at Casa Thompson in Cuernavaca, Mexico. After John’s passing, Debra explored multiple area churches and chose the Cathedral of Hope for two reasons, she “loved the choir and was grateful for a minister who kept to the topic of The Lord and not trying to tell the congregation how to vote from the pulpit.” She attended church each Sunday with her close friend Joel Flores until COVID caused the church to cancel later services.

During COVID, she insisted on learning to walk again after breaking a hip. She had to be begged to agree to ride a wheelchair in the Dallas Women’s March, where, as a Native American elder, she was invited to be at the front of the 6,000 women marching from the Arts District to City Hall.

When she lost the ability to stand and

walk alone due to intestinal surgery, she still asked to lead as active a life as possible. She became known for ‘dancing” via Stephen Stefanou’s moving her wheelchair across the floor so that she could join friends and family in celebrations. Having been a trained tap and ballet dancer as a young woman, who’d then mastered swing, samba, and salsa with John, she loved movies and plays with musical dance numbers. She enjoyed her times at home listening with Alma Nellums to their favorite blues and gospel songs. Strong-willed, she even shocked attendees at Mary Anns and Joshua’s home when she jumped out of her wheelchair to dance with Joel Flores for a few brief moments to Singer Lady Diamond’s music.

Having been blessed with a strong green thumb, Debra leaves behind numerous rose bushes that she spent so much time tending; her brother, Frank Sigmund; numerous nieces and nephews; her daughter, Mary Ann Thompson-Frenk, and son-in-law, Joshua Raymond Frenk; her grown stepchildren, Peggy Thompson Wolfe, Douglas Thompson, and John Philp Thompson, Jr.; their children, Tyler Wolfe, Parker Wolfe, Clark Thompson, Liza Thompson Sorgenfrei, John Philp Thompson III, Caroline Thompson Richards, Lauren Thompson Bailey, and Crawford Thompson; and brothers-in-law, Jere W. Thompson, Sr. and Joe C. Thompson Sr.

She also leaves behind a legacy among friends who loved the woman so fond of joking, “A good man is hard to find, you always seem to get the other kind….”, then wink, “…but honey, you’re different… you’re a good one!” The family wishes to extend special thanks to all those who made an effort to spend time with her in her last years, believing her active social life gave her the will to continue enjoying life. A special note of gratitude, therefore, goes to Alma Nellums, Billy Bob Harris, Joan Wynne, and ESPECIALLY to Marcela Gerber, Ron Davis, Vince Pradia, Alan Keith, Joe Pacetti, and Joel Flores for making her a priority in their lives.

Debra was fond of saying, “The Good Lord never gives us more than we can handle, but sometimes I wish He didn’t believe in me so much!” She was a woman who built her dreams, struggled past immense adversities of prejudice, mental illness, and finances to create a life she was proud of, and was a known source of laughter with her signature, not always PG, wit. A staple at Bistro 31 and Celebration, she believed in good food shared in good times with loved ones. She leaves us with this last piece of advice, “Everyone has something good about them. If someone’s just awful, perhaps their hair looks good. But the truth is, if you can’t find something nice to say about someone, then the problem might be with you. Work on that. And when you see something good about another person, tell them. Make them feel good. It costs nothing to brighten someone’s day.”

Following a “Celebration of Life” service at the Cathedral of Hope, Debra’s cremated remains were placed next to her husband, John Philp Thompson, Sr., in the Thompson Family plot at Calvary Hill.

ALLIE BETH ALLMAN

Where to Build Your Dream Home

Allie Beth Allman & Associates is offering exemplary lots for sale, like this one in Highland Park.

The chronic low inventory of homes for sale in North Texas is leading many prospective buyers to consider building their own.

Fortunately, the Dallas/Fort Worth area has numerous highly qualified builders who can create a dream home on your chosen lot.

The experts at Allie Beth Allman & Associates can show you extraordinary lots in prime neighborhoods. Here are five that the brokerage’s agents have listed.

In one of the best locations in prestigious Highland Park is a large building site just off Armstrong Parkway. The 1.263-acre lot at 4311 Rheims Place is where two beautiful, treed lots were combined to create this exceptional lot with 310 feet of frontage.

Across Northwest Highway in Preston Hollow is an even larger building site, just waiting for your custom-designed plans. This 1.621-acre lot at 5444 Northbrook Drive is waiting for the homebuilder of your choice to construct an estate that will rival others in the neighborhood.

The Glen Abbey neighborhood is home to some of the most beautiful land in North Dallas. This gated and guarded community of about 200 high-end homes is surrounded by a nature preserve, parkland and golf courses. The .68acre lot at 6 Abbey Woods Lane is ready for a customdesigned estate.

THE PERRY-MILLER STREIFF GROUP Preston Hollow Mediterranean

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Homes Available in the Park Cities

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What’s New on the Dallas Luxury Home Market

THE PERRY-MILLER STREIFF GROUP Renovated Classic Preston Hollow Home

6623 Aberdeen is currently being offered for $2,400,000.

This stunning Preston Hollow Mediterranean home on a premier street at 6623 Aberdeen. Featuring a rustic square stone facade and authentic tile roof, this home was completed by Buford Builders in 2005.

Featuring a host of amenities, the entry foyer offers views of the graceful circular stairway. The gourmet kitchen a twelve-foot stone island easily seating 6 and opens to keeping room with fireplace creating an expansive space.

The spacious great room has Vermont beamed ceiling, fireplace and mahogany built-in storage. A formal dining and paneled study overlook the beautifully landscaped yard.

The primary suite offers backyard views, built-in book case and a luxurious bath with marble topped double sink vanity, jetted tub, walk-in shower and two walk-in closets with built-in storage. Four additional bedrooms include ensuite baths.

A ‘must see’ idyllic back yard retreat with covered patio and colonnade offers pool with water chiller, spa with a fountain, fire pit, outdoor kitchen and large grassy area.

Contact Karen Fry (214.288.1391 or karen@ daveperrymiller.com) for more information or to set up a private showing. Visit DPMFineHomes.com to learn more.

Find your

new home in the Park Cities with the help of an Allie Beth Allman & Associates agent.

The thirst for the Park Cities is never quenched for discerning buyers, but luckily, there are always splendid homes to discover there.

The agents of Allie Beth Allman & Associates are experts in marketing and selling homes in Highland Park, University Park and the surrounding neighborhoods. Check out some of the exquisite homes recently listed with the leading luxury brokerage.

A custom-built home at 3820 Southwestern Blvd. in University Park might catch your attention if you appreciate timeless craftsmanship. Within the six-bedroom residence, you’ll find decorative moldings, high ceilings and an elegant mix of materials including a substantial floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace in the family room.

The primary suite is another major highlight, with its hotellike bathroom and a terrace for quiet morning moments.

A chic Mediterranean looking as if it were plucked from Beverly Hills has hit the market. The nearly 6,000-squarefoot home impresses with smooth arched doorways, vast rooms, and sophisticated fireplaces.

Ask the agent all about this entertainer’s dream home at 3242 Bryn Mawr Drive.

Not every home for sale will appear in an internet search. Call an Allie Beth Allman & Associates agent to see the luxury brokerage’s list of homes available only through private sale: https://www.alliebeth.com/roster/Agents

EBBY HALLIDAY Broken Bow is More Than OK

Connect with an Allie Beth Allman & Associates agent to find the right

home at the right price.

There are always dreamy properties for sale in DFW, but the market can move quickly in certain neighborhoods. You don’t want to miss your forever home just because you didn’t hear about it first.

Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents have noteworthy new listings to share each week. Here are a few special homes newly for sale with the luxury brokerage. Get in touch to discover more.

Looking for something spectacular in Highland Park? A Mediterranean-style stunner at 3318 Princeton Ave. might be perfect. The four-bedroom residence is poised for work and play, with a wood-paneled study and fireplace, a living area with a wet bar, and a huge, covered patio. It all feels resort-like, especially when you’re overlooking the pool and spa with its Italian tiles and waterfall. Did we mention it’s steps from Katy Trail?

Nearby in University Park, another sophisticated residence awaits. The light-and-bright haven at 3819 Northwest Parkway is a dream for foodies or frequent entertainers.

The kitchen boasts a Thermador range, double ovens, a wet bar, and a wine fridge with a capacity for over 160 bottles. If the prospect of impressing your loved ones with delicious wine and food pairings excites you, this fivebedroom home is a must-see.

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Peek Into Incredible Dallas Estates

6531 Meadow is located in one of Dallas’ most desirable neighborhoods.

Located in a prime Preston Hollow location, this classic home was built by David Williams Custom Homes and renovated by the current owners. Set on a large 1/3 acre lot, the front circular drive leads to a welcoming entry with covered porch and manicured grounds.

The grand foyer with tall ceilings is flanked by the formal living and dining areas and is adjacent to the library with wood-beamed ceiling. Tall wood windows, hardwood flooring throughout the first level, and spacious rooms create a comfortable flow for family living and entertaining.

The great room with fireplace, built-ins and wall of windows overlooks the large backyard, heated pool, and outdoor entertaining area. The newly remodeled kitchen-breakfast area is connected to the great room and has a large center island, granite countertops, custom wood cabinetry, gas Thermador 6 burner range, Subzero, & 2 dishwashers.

The downstairs primary suite features white oak flooring, and an elegant bath with marble counter tops, heated marble floor, his-her vanities, walk-in shower with rain head, jetted tub, and his-her closets. There are 5 additional secondary bedrooms, including a guest suite on the main level.

The upstairs game room with vaulted ceiling and wet bar opens to a second story deck connecting to a separate flex space with full bath located above the 3-car garage. This exceptional home offers many additional amenities including a fire sprinkler system, radiant barrier, exterior landscape lighting, and electric gate.

Contact Laura Michelle (214.228.3854) or Ryan Streiff (469.371.3008) for more information or to set up a private showing. Visit DPMFineHomes.com to learn more.

Calling all wanderlust seekers, adventure enthusiasts, and weekend escape artists, get ready to discover the charming town of Broken Bow, Okla. With its year-round attractions and proximity to North Texas, Broken Bow is the perfect destination for those quick and thrilling getaways.

Broken Bow is a dreamland for nature lovers and outdoor thrill-seekers. Get your hiking boots ready and hit the trails at Beavers Bend State Park. The views?

Exceptional. Fishing? You’ll have a blast catching your dinner in crystal-clear lakes. If that’s not enough, kayak down the Mountain Fork or Glover Rivers. Zip through the treetops at Hochatown State Park and channel your inner cowboy while horseback riding through lush forests.

Interested in exploring Broken Bow’s creative and cultural side? Visit local art galleries filled with masterpieces or immerse yourself in the town’s history at the Museum of the Red River. And mark your calendars for the Kiamichi Owa-Chito Festival of the Forest, where you’ll experience a fusion of music, food, and art.

With demand for luxury vacation rentals soaring, now is an ideal time to consider purchasing a second home and/or investment property. To get started, visit ebby.com today.

Allie Beth Allman & Associates represents some of the most notable estates

The luxury experts at Allie Beth Allman & Associates are offering extraordinary estates in premier Dallas neighborhoods.

On almost an acre in the exclusive Volk Estates, an iconic residence fuses refined elegance with modern sophistication. Located at 6920 Vassar Ave., the home was thoughtfully restored in 2012 by Spitzmiller & Norris, the award-winning architects responsible for Blackberry Farm.

Only the highest quality materials were used, including elements imported from around the world.

If you love French countryside style, Highland Park’s 3518 Armstrong Ave. might be your perfect fit. As well as its majestic look, the residence truly has something for everyone.

From the stylish kitchen with wood beams overhead to the lavish primary suite to the eight fireplaces, the spaces set the scene for constant comfort.

The Crespi Estate, the second most expensive home on the market in Texas, sits on 15+ acres in Preston Hollow. Providing endless moments for awe, the property is centered by a 27,000-square-foot limestone manor with all the bells and whistles.

Inside, expect to indulge in spaces like the fully equipped gym, multiple wine rooms, and 3,000-square-foot primary suite. Lavish living isn’t a hope but a guarantee at 5619 Walnut Hill Lane.

9831 Kingsway Ave

4 Bed | 4.1 Bath | 4,125 SqFt | $2,595,000 Listed by Ani Nosnik

Luxury living in gated Preston Hollow Village! Exquisite

4 Bed, 4.1 Bath New Construction! This stunning residence offers 4,125 sqft of bright, light living, nestled in the highly sought-after Preston Hollow Village. A true gem, this property boasts a premier location, with walkability to an array of shops and restaurants, providing convenience. The heart of the home is an entertainer’s delight with both an indoor and outdoor fireplace, perfect for creating memorable moments with family and friends year-round. All downstairs windows are equipped with electric shades. The kitchen is complete with Wolf and SubZero appliances and maximized cabinet storage for all your kitchen gadgets. The spacious primary suite features dual vanity sinks, a luxurious tub, and a spacious closet with built-ins. Three additional bedrooms, each with an ensuite bath adjoin a flex space, perfect for the whole family!

available in the Dallas area.

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DAVE PERRY-MILLER REAL ESTATE One-of-a-Kind Designer’s Home in Picturesque Enclave

This designer’s personal home at 1 Rue du Lac Street (1ruedulac.daveperrymiller.com) is located in a 10-home community bordered by two lakes. Patricia Massey is offering the four-bedroom, 3.1-bath home with 1,069 sq. ft. guest house, for $2,200,000.

This multi-generational property, encompassing 3,722 sq. ft. in the main house, showcases

impeccable quality throughout, as noted in the solid core doors, large Andersen windows, French Brown floors, wool carpet, and Italian porcelain slabs in the primary bath. It’s incredibly state-ofthe-art, with Control 4, four-zone sound system, perimeter LED security lighting, a 50 amp portable generator, and custom lighting by Citilites.

The spacious great room features a custom limestone fireplace mantel and impressive chandelier. The oversized dining room connects to a beautiful kitchen with stainless backsplash, two dishwashers, two ovens, and a gas cooktop. All overlook the lush backyard with fountains and private areas. In addition, there is a gated drive and oversized garage with storage.

To schedule a showing, contact Patricia at 214697-7871 | patriciamassey@dpmre.com.

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

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Preston Hollow Offers

Gorgeous Homes for Every Buyer

Preston Hollow has every style of home available, from contemporary to European-inspired estates.

In the sought-after neighborhood of Preston Hollow, there are beautiful properties for every sensibility.

You can choose your design style and location— from an estate surrounded by acres of grounds to a brand-new home with walkability to shops

and restaurants—and have the exact luxury Dallas lifestyle you crave.

Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents know this prestigious area inside and out. Their wide breadth of listings ensures you can find what you’re looking for, so why not start your search now?

A gated French-style estate awaits in the heart of Old Preston Hollow. Spanning 1.5 acres and offering almost 9,000 square feet of interiors, 5100 Brookview Drive is a perfect place for tranquility as well as vibrant hosting. Here, you can put on pickleball tournaments or throw pool parties.

In coveted Preston Hollow Village, a fourbedroom stunner just completed this year at 9712 Kerrisdale Lane may pique your interest. The home is ideal for a buyer in love with current interior trends.

There are gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors that allow sunlight to stream in from every angle. When the weather looks too good to miss, you can step outside to your covered patio for quiet moments in the fresh air.

To place your ad in People Newspapers, please call us at 214-523-5239, fax to 214-594-5779, or email to classified@peoplenewspapers.com. All ads will run in Park Cities People and Preston Hollow People and online. Pre-payment is required on all ads. Deadline for our next edition is Monday, Sept 5, 2023. People Newspapers reserves the right to edit or reject ads. We assume no liability for errors or omissions in advertisements and no responsibility beyond the cost of the ad. We are responsible only for the first incorrect insertion.

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CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF GIVING ACROSS NORTH TEXAS

It’s not too late to join the generosity movement – give online now through Sept. 21

WAYNE WHITE

While I might be a new resident to North Texas and the new president and CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT), I’m not new to knowing that this region is one of the most generous in the nation.

Over the past 14 years, your collective gifts to thousands of organizations through CFT’s North Texas Giving Day have created more than $500 million of impact. It’s truly inspiring, and we thank you.

New data has been released by Giving USA that shows charitable giving is down across the nation for the first time in many years. How can this be? Giving comes from the heart, and everyone cares about something. And nonprofit needs continue to rise.

North Texas Giving Day makes it easy to give. There are 3,000+ nonprofits participating this year, representing almost 30 unique cause areas. You can conveniently search these organizations at NorthTexasGivingDay.org by location, size, or even by those that will match your donation.

I take CFT’s charge to grow community giving seriously, and I want to personally ask each of you – our region’s Giving People – to help us do just that in support of the causes you care about and in celebration of the 15th anniversary of CFT’s North Texas Giving Day. Every gift matters.

Early giving opens on Sept. 1, so that means we have three weeks to support our local nonprofits through North Texas Giving Day (and to show the nation that the trend of decreased charitable giving is one that North Texans will not accept).

What matters most to you? I hope you’ll reflect on this as you browse the NorthTexasGivingDay.org website to learn about the many needs and opportunities across our region and share your care for this community. CFT’s North Texas Giving Day is intended to help you help others, and I look forward to giving alongside each of you, your families, and businesses through this Texas-sized giving movement.

With gratitude for your generosity, Wayne

White President and CEO Communities Foundation of Texas

North Texas Giving Day Guide

By Maria Lawson maria.lawson@peoplenewspapers.com

What is North Texas Giving Day?

North Texas Giving Day will celebrate “Cheers to 15 Years” Sept. 21.

The day is an 18-hour online giving event designed to empower community members to give back by supporting local causes — all in one place.

The online platform, hosted by Communities Foundation of Texas, is known as a “one-stop-shop,” where people can log on and screen thousands of nonprofits to find one that aligns with their passions. Filters allow donors to screen nonprofits based on their city/town or favorite cause.

For those not in a place to donate or who want to go the extra mile, there’s an option online to pledge hours to volunteer with specific organizations. Communities Foundation of Texas hopes that those who participate in North Texas Giving Day will create a relationship with local nonprofits and continue supporting them in the future.

nonprofits. North Texas Giving Day has raised more than $503 million since its inception 14 years ago, making it the largest community-wide giving event in the nation.

How to Get Involved Early Giving

Early giving gives donors a chance to start the celebration as early as Sept. 1. The website will be up and running for people to “shop” through the nonprofits and start deciding who to give to — or, if they’re ready, donate before the big day.

Peer-to-Peer Campaigns

Peer-to-peer campaigns are an opportunity for community members to act as “ambassadors” for the participating nonprofits by holding their own fundraisers through personalized fundraising pages. The campaign links can be created and shared on social media starting Sept. 1 to broaden North Texas Giving Day’s reach.

Online Donations

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“It really does start online and, for some people, it’s almost like a shopping experience in the way that you can go and add different nonprofits to your cart and make your gifts all at one time,” said Chris McSwain, former director of community engagement for North Texas Giving Day.

A Brief History

North Texas Giving Day was started in 2009 and has transformed from an idea to help locals give wisely to a movement that has ignited a culture of community-wide giving.

“Over the course of those years, we have seen North Texans and, really, people beyond even our region really embrace North Texas Giving Day as their philanthropic outlet,” McSwain said.

Last year’s event raised $62.6 million from 94,385 donors to benefit 3,210 local

This year’s North Texas Giving Day lands on Sept. 21 from 6 a.m. to midnight. Visit NorthTexasGivingDay.org to support 3,000+ organizations spanning 27 cause areas and 20 counties in North Texas.

Attend an Event Communities Foundation of Texas is hosting two large events to celebrate the day of fundraising: “SCHEELS Celebrates North Texas Giving Day at Grandscape” Sept. 16 and an “Arlington Gives!” concert at Levitt Pavilion Sept. 21. For more information about these events, visit the North Texas Giving Day website.

Volunteer

North Texas Giving Day also comes with opportunities to volunteer either in person or online. For a directory of volunteer options, visit NorthTexasGivingDay.org/opportunities.

Nonprofits Make Their North Texas Giving Day ‘Elevator Pitches’

Ability Connection

Focus: adults and children with intellectual and other developmental disabilities abilityconnection.org

Ability Connection reaches more than 900 clients, providing adults with therapies, medical equipment, nursing care, learning and growth opportunities, and residential care in group homes and youths with after-school programs, relief for caregivers, summer programs, and independent living skills training.

AWARE

Focus: alzheimer’s awaredallas.org

AWARE provides funding and support to programs, projects, and research provided by nonprofit organizations that actively help individuals affected by Alzheimer’s across North Texas.

As a component fund of the Dallas Foundation, AWARE conducts an annual grant review process to ensure dollars are awarded to organizations that provide outstanding services and institutions at the forefront of medical research in the treatment, prevention, and cure of Alzheimer’s disease.

To date, AWARE has awarded nearly $14 million to worthy programs and research.

Bryan’s House

Focus: at-risk children with special needs and their families bryanshouse.org

Serving children with special needs for 35 years, Bryan’s House provides crisis intervention, early childhood education, child development, unhoused prevention, trusted case management, onsite therapeutic and medically supported care, and family support. Without Bryan’s House, these children have extremely limited options for these supportive services in North Texas, and they would face homelessness, severe health crises, and worse.

By investing in Bryan’s House, you cre-

ate pathways to inclusion for extraordinary children, giving them hope and expanding their opportunities for long-term success.

Center for Integrative Counseling and Psychology

Focus: mental health care thecentercounseling.org

Since 1968, The Center for Integrative Counseling and Psychology (The Center) has been a trusted resource to help individuals and families navigate life’s changes and challenges. We believe quality mental health services should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ZIP code or financial limitations. We accept insurance and raise critical funding to bridge the accessibility gap, making therapy more equitable in our 14 locations across North Texas.

Supporters of the center also make our collaboration possible with partner agencies in South and West Dallas. Our therapists provide professional counseling at West Dallas Community School, Brother Bill’s Helping Hand, Buckner Family Services, and others where trusting relationships already exist in the client’s own neighborhood.

Chi Omega

Focus: education and charity chiomegaxmas.org

Your North Texas Giving Day donations and the 46th annual Chi Omega Christmas Market (Nov. 15-18 at Fair Park) will benefit 13 life-changing charities, including After 8 to Educate, Catch Up & Read, Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center, Dallas Methodist Hospitals Foundation SANE program, For the Love of the Lake, Hope Cottage, Just Say YES - Youth Equipped to Succeed, Make-A-Wish, My Possibilities, Project Transformation, RISE Adaptive Sports, the Dallas 24 Hour Club, and Traffick911.

Connecting Point of Park Cities

Focus: adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities mycppc.org

CPPC, serving residents of 18 ZIP codes throughout Dallas, Collin, and Denton counties, provides engaging programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities after they age out of public school. CPPC is unusual in that we serve individuals of all abilities, from those who

are fully dependent to others who hold parttime jobs.

Our impact is greater than our enrollment. For each teammate we serve, there are family members who also benefit. By caring for their loved one, families have time to care for their aging parents and/or grandchildren or focus on their own well-being.

Dallas CASA

Focus: children in state protective care dallascasa.org

The agency’s trained and supervised community volunteers advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect and are living in the protective care of the state. Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers work closely with children and their families, attorneys, Child Protective Services workers, doctors, teachers, and foster placements to ensure needs are met and that children are on the road to healing and achieving their full potential.

Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center

Focus: abused children dcac.org

Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center coordinates the investigation, prosecution, and healing services for the most severe cases of child abuse in Dallas County. Their average client is a 9-year-old girl who has been sexually abused by someone she knows and trusts. DCAC provides services to more than 13,000 children and families annually.

Dallas Education Foundation

Focus: education dallasedfound.org

Dallas Education Foundation (DEF), the designated, nonprofit, philanthropic partner for the Dallas Independent School District, aims to inspire community investment to accelerate student success. Our vision is a galvanized community whose resources support transformative teaching and learning. We evaluate all our grants through the lenses of racial equity and alignment with district priorities.

We target investments in three areas:

•Enabling post-secondary success

•Closing literacy gaps

•Accelerating early learning

Since Jan. 1, 2022, DEF has granted $2.28 million across Dallas ISD’s 230

schools, 11,000 teachers, and 142,000 students. We invite you to join us as we invest to create greater opportunities for every child in Dallas ISD.

Dallas Historical Society

Focus: history of Dallas dallashistory.org

The Dallas Historical Society, which celebrated its centennial year in 2022, shares the stories of Dallas and Texas daily through 3 million items in its archives and artifact collections to educate and inspire future generations.

The historical artifacts include such treasures as Sam Houston’s handwritten account of the Battle of San Jacinto, the only known original Juneteenth document, James Fannin’s watch, and Santa Anna’s spurs. The DHS collection houses over 10,000 bound volumes and receives more than 1,500 research requests annually.

Each year, DHS draws 160,000-plus visitors to the Hall of State in Fair Park (its home since 1938) and serves more than 20,000 students through guided tours and educational programming at the Hall of State and outreach programs at schools.

Dallas Pets Alive!

Focus: animal welfare dallaspetsalive.org

Your gift helps us keep homeless pets from disappearing. Most animals that come into our care have medical issues so severe that shelters do not have the capacity to support them. DPA has worked diligently to build a reputation as a leading animal welfare organization by helping over 25,000 pets and their people as we embark on 11 years of serving North Texas.

Dallas Zoo

Focus: creating a better world for animals dallaszoo.com

USA Today named the 106-acre park, the largest zoological experience in Texas, as one of the nation’s Top 10 Zoos. It has been accredited continuously by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums since 1985 and features more than 2,000 animals and an education department offering programs for all ages. Located at 650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35 at Marsalis), the zoo is open (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) 364 days a year.

Several participating nonprofits provided quick explanations on why donors should support them. Read excerpts here and find more North Texas Giving Day information at peoplenewspapers.com. Visit northtexasgivingday.org to donate.

AWARE ROB WYTHE/WYTHE PORTRAIT STUDIO

BRYAN’S HOUSE DANNY CAMPBELL PHOTOGRAPHY

CONNECTING POINT OF PARK CITIES MARY HAFNER

DALLAS CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER TAMYTHA CAMERON

DALLAS EDUCATION FOUNDATION COURTESY DALLAS ISD

Forefront Living Foundation

Focus: end-of-life care forefrontliving.org

Forefront Living Foundation supports the goals of the Forefront Living family of communities, including Faith Presbyterian Hospice and the T. Boone Pickens Hospice Center.

Your support of the Faith Caring Fund provides benevolent care for unfunded patients, supports specialized programming, and offers comfort therapies known as the “Faith Difference.” In 2022, we provided 3,657 days of charitable hospice care, extended specialized grief support to 464 children, and provided more than 3,500 music and massage therapy sessions to FPH patients.

Friends of Katy Trail

Focus: Katy Trail improvement and maintenance katytraildallas.org

With 2 million yearly visits, the community-funded Katy Trail, a treasured Dallas greenspace destination since 1997, is a tremendous city asset and driver of the local economy. Funds raised on North Texas Giving Day go toward the $1.5 million needed annually to operate and improve the Katy Trail. Generous donors support the landscape maintenance, lights, water for people and pets, and safety signs and upgrades.

Friends of the University Park Public Library

Focus: University Park Public Library support uplibraryfriends.org

The nonprofit, relying on donors to help fund library activities and resources, has contributed more than $2 million to support lifelong learning in our community. Gifts on North Texas Giving Day are doubled this year thanks to Comerica Bank, which is maximizing donations up to $15,000.

Frontiers of Flight Museum

Focus: aerospace flightmuseum.com

The Smithsonian affiliate at Dallas Love Field uses unique, innovative, and one-of-akind exhibits to celebrate aerospace and the history of flight — connecting people to the love of aviation through storytelling.

It serves 150,000 people annually including

52,000 students through programs meant to inspire the next generation to consider a career in aviation.

Over the next three years, the museum aims to serve more children ages 3-18, increase and diversify attendance, add interactive exhibits, remodel dining areas and facilities, and bring the women’s perspective in aviation into focus.

Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support

Focus: domestic violence genesisshelter.org

For more than 38 years, the agency has provided safety, shelter, and hope for women and children who have experienced domestic violence. Each year, more than 3,700 clients will turn to Genesis to find a safe place to heal through access to such life-saving services as counseling, advocacy, emergency shelter, legal services, and cutting-edge occupational therapy. Through generosity and donations, we are able to offer our services to clients at no cost. Join our cause in this year’s Genesis North Texas Giving Day campaign and show the women and children we serve that there is help and hope.

Grant Halliburton Foundation

Focus: mental health resources for children, teens, and young adults granthalliburton.org

Your contribution is vital to advancing the foundation’s mission to strengthen the network of mental health resources for children, teens, and young adults; promote better mental health; and help prevent suicide.

The foundation provides vital mental health and suicide prevention education, resources, and support to young people and their families across North Texas. With your support, we are shaping a brighter future where mental health is prioritized and young people can grow up to be healthy, resilient adults.

Interfaith Family Services

Focus: social services

interfaithdallas.org

Interfaith Family Services empowers families in crisis to break the cycle of poverty. The nonprofit provides housing for families experiencing homelessness and rent assistance to help others remain in their

homes. Beyond that, the nonprofit operates on a holistic approach that includes a campus full of wrap-around services from childcare, career coaching, and counseling services to cooking classes.

KidneyTexas Inc.

Focus: kidney disease kidneytexas.org

The nonprofit, celebrating its 24th year, received the 2023 Outlive Yourself Award from Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation in recognition of support for Dallas medical facilities and other beneficiaries that save lives. KidneyTexas’ theme, “Cultivate and Educate,” speaks to its work cultivating donors and creating informed advocates by educating its membership and community members about kidney disease.

Preservation Park Cities

Focus: Park Cities’ tradition, history, and architecture preservationparkcities.org

Preservation Park Cities’ mission is to preserve and promote the history, architecture, aesthetics, and cultural traditions of the Park Cities.

Funds raised support:

•Property landmarking

•Stewardship of the PPC archives at the UP Library

•HPISD Architecture/History Student Scholarship Award

•The Park Cities House at Dallas Heritage Village

•The Distinguished Chair for History at HPHS

•The “Save the Top 100” campaign and publication of a new book

Rainbow Days

Focus: children facing adversity rainbowdays.org

Through caring adult mentors and evidence-based curricula, this nonprofit founded in 1982 teaches children and youth valuable skills and life-changing lessons to increase their resiliency and help them bounce back despite the adversity they face.

Please help us celebrate our 41 years serving the community by investing in HOPE on North Texas Giving Day, and ensuring every child has the opportunity

for a healthy and promising future.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Focus: neighbors in need svdpdallas.org

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul North Texas is a community of faith-filled volunteers who reach out to the needy neighbors among us. By our many good works – emergency assistance, financial stabilizing, charitable pharmacy, and after-school mentoring – we provide hope and change lives for the better.

The Dallas Foundation

Focus: community foundation dallasfoundation.org

The Dallas Foundation brings together people, ideas, and investments so individuals and families can reach their full potential. We do not do this work alone. Generous, forward-thinking donors and focused, innovative nonprofit organizations help us drive meaningful change for generations to come.

In partnership with Lyda Hill Philanthropies, The Dallas Foundation will celebrate North Texas Giving Day by elevating and investing in our neighbors at the Water Cooler at Pegasus Park. More than $500,000 in grants will be awarded to encourage innovation within this social impact hub as well as collaboration with North Texas’ broader nonprofit community.

The Family Place

Focus: family violence familyplace.org

Your contribution empowers survivors of family violence by providing safe housing, counseling, and skills for independence. With just $75, provide one night of emergency shelter, offering a safe haven, and a pathway to new beginnings. A $125 contribution ensures one week of pet safety at our kennel, supporting the bond with beloved companions. By donating $500, sponsor one month of childcare at our Safe Campus, allowing children to heal and thrive after trauma. With $750, provide one month of critical medical supplies for our clinics, offering essential care to those in need. And with $1,500, your generosity supports 375 meals at our emergency shelters, nourishing both body and spirit. Together, we build brighter futures and create lasting change to stop family violence.

FOREFRONT LIVING FOUNDATION WENDY VAN BEMMEL FRIENDS OF KATY TRAIL COURTESY FRIENDS OF KATY TRAIL INTERFAITH FAMILY SERVICES COURTESY INTERFAITH FAMILY SERVICES

PRESERVATION PARK CITIES ROB WYTHE/WYTHE PORTRAIT STUDIO

FRONTIERS OF FLIGHT MUSEUM COURTESY FRONTIERS OF FLIGHT MUSEUM

RAINBOW DAYS COURTESY RAINBOW DAYS INC.

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The Senior Source

Focus: aging issues theseniorsource.org

Since 1961, The Senior Source has served Dallas-area older adults as their trusted nonprofit for all aging issues. Whether a 65-yearold recent retiree needs financial guidance, a 50-year-old caregiver needs advice on nursing homes for her mother, or an 80-year-old widow just wants to connect with others; we’re here to assist seniors and their families with the services, programs, tools, and resources to be happy and secure in their later years. North Texas Giving Day is one day to give, and at The Senior Source, we turn that into decades of impact.

Turtle Creek Association

Focus: Turtle Creek Corridor turtlecreekassociation.org

Organized more than 35 years ago, the primary guardian, advocate, and champion of preservation, enhancement, and protection of the Turtle Creek Corridor partners with the city of Dallas in preserving and enhancing community and city assets for all who drive, walk, or jog along Turtle Creek.

The association provides for seasonal color changes along the creek, handles irrigation and watering, oversees litter and trash cleanup, maintains 25 landscaped medians, helps to preserve 2,600 trees that provide a habitat for wildlife, and provides the funds for drinking fountains, trash cans, and benches throughout the park.

White Rock Rowing

Focus: rowing club whiterockrowing.org

Help young Dallas athletes pave a positive future toward college and beyond by donating to Dallas’ only rowing club to win national championships. Our athletes come from all socioeconomic backgrounds to practice extraordinary discipline and teamwork to attend the most prestigious universities via recruitment and scholarships. Donate to White Rock Rowing to help provide the best resources and equipment for our local youth.

WiNGS

Focus: women’s support wingsdallas.org

The 113-year-old organization supports

women experiencing such changes as firsttime pregnancies, economic and financial crises, or starting a new chapter by providing the lift needed to carry them successfully into the next phase of their lives. Staff, coaches, nurses, and volunteers take a customized approach to tailor resources, action plans, and one-on-one mentorship to each client’s specific goal and build resiliency to prepare for the future. Your generosity will help local women broaden their sense of what is possible, targeting financial stability and independence to empower women to take control of their lives.

Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer

Focus: children’s cancer wokc.org

Since 1980, this agency has worked to improve the lives of children being treated for cancer and their families. This includes searching for improved treatments, positive outcomes, and a cure, by funding over $8 million in pioneering research –research that has yielded more than $22 million in grant money from large cancer

organizations for further study. Programs are designed to help Warriors (children with cancer) and their families connect and share information, challenges, and victories with other families traveling the pediatric cancer journey. The WOKC Buddy Bag Program eases the unexpected transition from home to hospital by providing 26 strategically selected hygiene, comfort, and entertainment items, including a new iPad.

Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Focus: A Woman’s Garden wcdabg.org

Since 1982, the major goal of the Women’s Council has been the design, construction, funding, and endowment of A Woman’s Garden, the only public garden in the United States conceived by women, funded by the efforts of women, and dedicated to the spirit of women. Celebrating its 41st year, the support of more than 500 members of the Women’s Council makes possible the continued expansion and development of A Woman’s Garden.

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WHITE ROCK ROWING PEDRO RODRIGUEZ WINGS COURTESY WINGS

The 49th-annual Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show will recognize the busiest and most stylish women in Dallas’ bustling philanthropy scene Sept. 8 at the downtown Neiman Marcus. Visit our website to learn more about this year’s honorees.

Hall

of Famer Claire Emanuelson

The 2023 Hall of Fame honoree Claire Emanuelson was recognized in the Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show and Luncheon from 2008 until 2010, chaired the event in 2013, and chaired the Crystal Charity Ball in 2018. Claire, originally from New Orleans, has lived in Dallas for more than 35 years, and she and her husband, Dwight, raised their two sons here. The couple also supports The Salvation Army, The Family Place, Church of the Incarnation, and UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Marybeth Conlon

The third-year honoree lives in Dallas with her husband of 19 years, Kevin, and their two children, son Luke and daughter Quinn. The Conlon Law Firm founder works as general counsel and vice president of business development at Biote Corp. The Baylor alumna, an active member of the Crystal Charity Ball committee, previously co-chaired Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation’s Celebrating Women luncheon and remains on the advisory committee for the 2023 luncheon in October, and co-chaired the After School All Stars’ Rising Stars luncheon with her husband in 2022. She also served on the host committee for Community Partners of Dallas’ 2023 Chick Lit Luncheon.

Monica Eastin

The second-time honoree and her husband, Joe, have three children who attend the Episcopal School of Dallas. Monica and Joe are members of YPO and Salesmanship Club of Dallas and are involved with Momentous Institute, Folds of Honor, Art for Advocacy, and Worx Internship Program at ESD. Monica also serves

on The Salvation Army’s Women’s Auxiliary and enjoys philanthropic opportunities with her daughters Kate and Alex through National Charity League.

Libby Hegi

The third-time honoree and her husband, Brian, have three children –Hunter (19), Anna (17), and Katherine (14). She’s a Highland Park High School and third-generation Longhorn alumna. She’s an active member of the Crystal Charity Ball Committee and has been involved with either Cattle Baron’s Ball or Crystal Charity for the last 17 years. She’s chaired several nonprofit luncheons or events, including Interfaith Family Services’ inaugural luncheon with Hoda Kotb. She and her family support Interfaith Family Services, The Senior Source, UT Southwestern, and The Stewpot.

Kim Hext

The third-time honoree and her husband of 36 years, Greg, have one adult son, Preston. Kim’s early career was in broadcasting – she worked for 13 years as a correspondent for Scuba World TV series syndicated to the Travel Channel and the Discovery Channel, then worked for 20 years as the national spokesperson for Buick. She’s long been involved in charitable events and estimates she sat on her first gala committee in 1987. She serves on the boards of Hope Supply Co., the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Dallas Zoo, and Texas Ballet Theater, and serves on the executive committee of The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary. She and Greg are co-chairing the 2023 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala supporting the South Dallas Residency Education Program. The active Crystal Charity Ball member will serve as the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show and luncheon chair.

Meredith Land

The second-time honoree lives in Dallas with her husband and two children. She joined NBC5 in October of 2003.

She’s been nominated for five Lone Star Emmy awards and has won investigative reporting awards from the Associated Press, RTNDA (Radio-Television News Directors Association), and South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association. She was also awarded a STAR award for producing and reporting a 30-minute special from Afghanistan. Meredith serves as co-chair of National Advisory Board for the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health and previously served on the advisory board of the Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command. She’s also involved with Folds of Honor, supports MD Anderson Cancer Center’s signature fundraiser A Conversation with a Living Legend, and volunteers with her daughter through the National Charity League of Dallas.

Anne McPherson

The second-time honoree and her husband, John, raised their four sons in Dallas and have been active in supporting local nonprofits for nearly 30 years. McPherson serves on the board of the Callier Center for Communication Disorders and is chairing their Family Care Campaign, as well as serving on the boards of Readers 2 Leaders and the Dallas Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma. She’s also involved with La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas, The Salvation Army, and more.

Wendy Messmann

The first-time honoree and her husband of 26 years, Boyd, live in Dallas and have two daughters, Blaire and Devan. Wendy’s worked in investment banking for 30 years and recently celebrated her 20th anniversary at Bank of America Private Bank. The active Crystal Charity Ball Committee member serves on the boards of New Friends New Life and the Turtle Creek Conservancy and as a board member and chair emeritus of CitySquare.

Kim Quinn

The second-time honoree and her husband, Terry, live in Dallas and have three sons who went through Highland Park

ABOUT 10 BEST DRESSED

The annual Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show has celebrated the most philanthropic and fashionable women in Dallas for the last 48 years. Patty Leyendecker is chairing the fashion show this year.

ABOUT HALL OF FAME

After being named to the 10 Best Dressed list for three consecutive years, honorees become members of the Hall of Fame. Each year, one member of the Hall of Fame is recognized for her personal style and commitment to the community.

The 71st-anniversary Crystal Charity Ball will be Dec. 9 at the Hilton Anatole.

ISD. The active Crystal Charity Ball Committee member also supports The Salvation Army, La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas, and The Senior Source.

Lisa Rocchio

The first-time honoree and her husband, John, moved to Dallas 10 years ago and raised their three children here. The active Crystal Charity Ball Committee member is a board member and NorthPark ambassador for Texas Ballet Theater, is a former president of the Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Health, and recently became involved with New Friends New Life.

Sunie Solomon

The first-time honoree and retired periodontist co-chaired the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s St. Valentine’s Day luncheon in February and Dec My Room’s Room to Grow luncheon in April. The active Crystal Charity Ball Committee member also supports Cattle Baron’s Ball, The Salvation Army, Equest, the Dallas Arboretum, The Family Place, Community Partners, Texas Ballet Theater, and more.

–Compiled by Rachel Snyder

Wendy Messmann, Meredith Land, Monica Eastin, Sunie Solomon, Marybeth Conlon, Claire Emanuelson, Anne McPherson, Libby Hegi, Kim Hext, Kim Quinn, and Lisa Rocchio. TAMYTHA CAMERON

Bryan’s House’s June 19 dinner, known as A Night of Hope, also marked the grand reopening of Salum.

The event, hosted by the Lone Star Monarchs, was co-chaired by David Andrews and Carlo Barone, with Stephen Hoyl serving as honorary chair. The sold-out celebr ation was part of the 2023 Power of You Awards Luncheon events and raised net proceeds of $50,000.

The evening featured cocktail pairings with liquors donated by 3 Badge Enology and Mijenta Tequila. After a cocktail hour, guests enjoyed prosecco, wines, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a four-course menu.

There was a silent auction and a live auction conducted by John Rieger, and sponsors underwrote 100% of the tickets, so all the proceeds benefited Bryan’s House.

Regina Bruce and Dr. Carla Russo, who helped sponsor the event, are serving as co-chairs for the upcoming Bryan’s House 2023 Power of You Awards Luncheon.

More than 550 helped raise $550,000+ at Equest’s annual Blue Ribbon Ball.

The June 3 event was cochaired by Lindsay Ballotta and Jenny Merkle, with Kristina and Phil Whitcomb serving as honor ary chairs.

Arriving guests followed the blue carpet through the middle of the aisle of Equest’s horse barn. As they progressed to the Al Hill Jr. Arena, attendees posed with mini ambassadors Ranger and Dare in front of the step and repeat.

AVSD Productions was on hand with a virtual reality experi ence of riding a horse in the Ken tucky Derby or learning to fly, and Dallas Symphony Orchestra pia nists Nick Luby and Susan Zhang performed during a cocktail hour.

DANNY CAMPBELL

— Compiled by Rachel Snyder

Chef Abraham Salum, David Andrews, Stephen Hoyl, and Carlo Barone

Julie Fielding and Keith Mankin

Geoff and Kelly Schorr, Kunthear Mam-Douglas and Scott Douglas, and Nida and Douglas Hamblin

Joe and Dr. Carla Russo

Regina Bruce and John Pickett

John and Rhonda Pickrell

TAMYTHA CAMERON AND NATE REHLANDER

— Compiled by Rachel Snyder

Wade and Becca Betz with Jenny and David Merkle

Luis Aranjo and Amy Green Kendall and Lisa Loy Laughlin

Phil and Kristina Whitcomb

Standing Left to Right: Anna Berman, Rick Adams, Bianca Chow, Richard Margolin, Peja Krstic, Paula Feinberg, David Andrews, Jeanne Lewis, Elizabeth Smith, Cindi Tesseneer, David Wagner, Kunthear Mam-Douglas, Sarah Lamb, Debbie Murray

Seated Left to Right: Dr. Keith Mankin, Joe Russo, Dr. Carla Russo, Regina Bruce, John Pickett, Stephen Hoyl

Party Hopping

JUNE 17

Dallas Round House Party, home of Lisa and Salim Burduroglu. Pictured: Glenn and Mimi Bonick. TAMMY VANDERBILT

Save the Dates

September 7 - Ability Connection Ribbon Cutting and Open House, new location in Las Colinas, AbilityConnection.org.

12 - Forefront Living Foundation Each Moment Matters Luncheon, Hilton Anatole, ForefrontLiving.org.

29 - New Friends New Life 25th Silver Jubilee Luncheon, Hyatt Regency Dallas, NewFriendsNewLife.org/Luncheon.

October

6 - You Can Live Again Awards Gala, AT&T Performing Arts Center, YouCanLiveAgain.net.

8 - Annual Dallas All Star Chef Classic benefiting Dallas 24 Hour Club, Lighthouse ArtSpace, Dallas24HourClub.org.

JULY 11

Dallas Mavericks and Mavs Foundation Student Lounge Dedication, The Family Place. Katie Edwards and Hannah Sheretz. DALLAS MAVERICKS

JUNE 10

Porsche 75th Anniversary Celebration, Porsche Dallas. Ricardo Miranda. MICHAL AINSWORTH

10 - Texas Trailblazer Awards benefiting The Family Place featuring Brooke Shields, Hilton Anatole, FamilyPlace.org/ Trailblazer.

14 - Cattle Baron’s Ball, Southfork Ranch, CattleBaronsBall.org.

MAY 21

Mothers’ Brunch Hosted by The Auxiliary of Nexus Recovery Center, Dallas Country Club. Laura Sahliyeh and Lili Luth. SHANA ANDERSON

MAY 21

Zoo to Do Kickoff, home of Gretchen and George Seay. George and Gretchen Seay with Thai-Lan Tran and Steven J. Roth. ROB WYTHE/WYTHE PORTRAIT STUDIO

23 - Bryan’s House Power of You Awards Luncheon, Dallas Country Club, BryansHouse.org/Luncheon.

26 – The Stoneleigh Centennial Gala with Preservation Dallas, Le Méridien, marriott.com.

26 - Twelfth Step Ministry’s 13th-annual Family Dinner Fundraiser, DoubleTree by Hilton Campbell Center, TwelthStepMinistry.org.

27 - Austin Street Center’s Humble Beginnings Luncheon, Hilton Anatole, AustinStreet.org/HumbleBeginnings.

November

MAY 10

Women’s Council of the Arboretum and Botanical Garden Spring Meeting, A Tasteful Place. Emilynn Wilson, Dorothea Meltzer, and Carole Anne Brown. ROB WYTHE/WYTHE PORTRAIT STUDIO

APRIL 25

Editor’s note: So many great cele brations, so little space in print. Enjoy this roundup of photographs of gatherings we covered online during the last sever al weeks and visit peoplenewspapers.com for more on these and other events.

MAY 3

APRIL 24

Bryan’s House Awards Luncheon Announcement Party, HPUMC Tolleson Family Activity Center. Dr. Carla Russo, Keith Mankin, Stefanie Held, and Regina Bruce. DANNY CAMPBELL

1 - Mallon Award Dinner, Hyatt Regency, DFWworld. org/Mallon.

3 - Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Women of Distinction Luncheon, Hilton Anatole, gsnetx.org/en/support-us/ donate-locally/women-of-distinction.

7 - A Writer’s Garden benefiting the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, wcdabg.org.

9 - Community Council Be the Change Gala, Arts District Mansion, CCAdvance.org/80thGala.

APRIL 20

LEAP Global Missions Gala, Dallas Country

15-18 – Chi Omega Christmas Market, Automobile Building at Fair Park, chiomegaxmas.org.

–Staff Report

Club. Craig and Julie Beale with Bunny and Michael Tibbals. ROB WYTHE/WYTHE PORTRAIT STUDIO

Turtle Creek Association Azalea Luncheon, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. Venise Stuart and Dyann Skelton. ROB WYTHE/WYTHE PORTRAIT STUDIO

Preservation Park Cities Historic Home Tour Underwriters Party, home of Toben and Graham Cocklin. Toben and Graham Cocklin. ROB WYTHE/WYTHE PORTRAIT STUDIO

Brooke Shields COURTESY PHOTOS

Chi Omega Christmas Market

Peters, Newcomers Seek to Keep Momentum for Jesuit

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

After losing a large senior class from a team that finished as the runner-up in District 7-6A, Jesuit Dallas doesn’t plan on going into rebuilding mode.

Instead, the Rangers aim to carry that momentum forward with a young but talented roster that will include several new starters on both sides of scrimmage.

“We’ll have a lot of new faces on offense, but our defense will be more experienced,” said Jesuit head coach Brandon Hickman. “We’ve got guys who played a lot of snaps last year.”

The defense should be quick at linebacker, where Grayson Wombacher and Entonyo Jones will be joined by Logan Thompson, who is shifting from a safety spot.

Cade Gill is the top returnee on

a powerful defensive line that also will feature Fred Lucky and Christopher Simington. Sean Watson is back in the secondary.

That defensive unit might have to shoulder the load as the up-tempo offense finds its footing behind new quarterback Charlie Peters, who moves up from junior varsity.

“He’s becoming a vocal leader for our team,” Hickman said. “He has good size and good speed. He makes good throws with a quick release, and he’s a tough kid.”

The Rangers lost almost all their production at the skill positions from 2022 except for receivers Cooper Cutler and Jaeger Krauss.

Zane Williams and Ryan Engelhardt might split the bulk of the carries in the backfield. Key contributors on the offensive line include Ben Petroff, Matthew Toker, and Michael Martin. The kicking game should also be a strength.

2022 RECORD: 9-3 (7-1 in district)

NOTABLE: Jesuit has made the playoffs in 12 of the past 13 campaigns. And the Rangers have a solid track record in postseason play, with 12 victories since 2012.

QUICK FACTS SCHEDULE

August

25 at Hebron 7 p.m.

September

1 Rockwall 7 p.m.

7 at Richardson Pearce* 7 p.m.

15 Lake Highlands* 7 p.m.

22 at Irving* 7 p.m.

29 Highland Park*^ 7 p.m.

October

13 at Richardson Berkner* 7 p.m.

20 Irving Nimitz* 7 p.m.

26 at Irving MacArthur* 7 p.m.

November

3 Richardson* 7 p.m.

*—District7-6Agame ^—atFordStadium(SMU)

Numbers Have Lions Optimistic About SPC Strides

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

St. Mark’s is making progress, even if upward mobility in the standings is challenging in the SPC’s daunting largeschool classification.

The Lions won four of their six non-division games last season but were outscored by their quartet of 4A conference rivals by a combined margin of 190-48.

“We took some major steps forward,” said third-year St. Mark’s head coach Harry Flaherty. “Our schedule was a little tougher, but our players really invested a lot and improved the program.”

More depth and experience could help St. Mark’s close the gap this season, with several starters returning on both sides of scrimmage.

Noah Williams has played five positions for the Lions, while Henry Estes has been a force on

the offensive and defensive line. Both are juniors with two years of starting experience.

Jimmy Francis and Lawrence Gardner are battling for the starting quarterback job. Both could see action early in the season.

“We’ve got two guys who can play the position,” Flaherty said. “We feel confident that either of them could get the job done.”

Top receiver Lucas Blumenthal returns after a terrific debut season in which he caught 11 touchdown passes. Fellow receiver Mateu Parker is also back.

Other key returnees include linebacker Nolan Marcus, tight end Baker Long, and linemen Thomas Clancy, Ben Erwin, and Charlie Hill.

“Our goal internally is just to be tougher in terms of our physicality, our effort, and our fundamentals,” Flaherty said. “If we focus on those things, we can continue to be more and more competitive.”

2022 RECORD: 4-6

QUICK FACTS SCHEDULE

NOTABLE: St. Mark’s has 17 SPC titles in football, most recently in 2008. Houston-area schools have dominated the large-school classification since then. August 25 at FW Country Day 7 p.m. September 1 Cistercian 7 p.m. 8 The Woodlands Cooper 7 p.m.

at Frisco Legacy 7 p.m.

at OKC Casady 7 p.m.

Houston St. John’s*

at Houston Episcopal*

p.m.

Lucas Blumenthal was the leading receiver last season for St. Mark’s after coming over from the school’s basketball team. CADE HAMNER

Newcomers Aim to Keep Eagles Flying High

QUICK FACTS

2022 RECORD: 7-2

NOTABLE: ESD narrowly missed a return trip to the SPC title game last season after suffering an overtime loss against defending champion Houston Kinkaid.

SCHEDULE

August 25

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

Two years removed from an appearance in the SPC 4A championship game, Episcopal School of Dallas is not ready to start over.

Sure, many faces will be new this fall for the Eagles, especially on offense, but the expectations will be as high as ever.

“The culture has been fairly consistent, and it’s really strong with this group. They expect to compete for a championship once again,” said ESD head coach Richard Williams. “The guys that we’re returning are completely bought in. The learning curve will be short and quick.”

Many starters from ESD’s high-powered offense have graduated, including standout quarterback Patrick Burke, who led the Eagles in passing and rushing last year.

The candidates to replace him

are Johnny Willingham, the back up in 2022, or Frisco Memorial transfer Jake Gierkey. Willingham is more of a pocket passer, while Gierkey is a dual threat. Both could see action early in the sea son, Williams said.

Three-year starter Collin Nich olson will play multiple positions on both sides of scrimmage. Oth er two-way returnees include Nick Wheeler and Jackson Pennington.

Hutch Chipman will take over as the starter at tight end, while transfer Dario Benaglia will be a lanky target at receiver. Meanwhile, experience will be more plentiful on the ESD de fense, with eight starters back. Owen Bellson and Landen Ca petillo will anchor the line.

“Our depth is probably stronger than it has been in previous years,” Williams said. “We have a lot of other talented guys who can spell them when we need to.”

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PARISH DYNASTY LOOKS TO KEEP REWRITING HISTORY

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

Sawyer Anderson knew what he was getting into. But was he ready?

He had never played above the middle-school level in Highland Park and was thrust into the starting quarterback role for a two-time defending TAPPS state champion. He was replacing Parish Episcopal legend Preston Stone, one of the state’s most decorated signal-callers, who’s now at SMU.

Anderson handled the pressure and responded to the challenge as a Parish freshman, leading the Panthers to a third straight crown. Last season, they earned a fourth.

Anderson and Parish will aim for a fifth consecutive title this fall, which would put the Panthers among the most prolific dynasties in Texas high school football history.

“People look at it like it’s some sort of foregone conclusion, like it’s supposed to happen. But it’s not that easy,” said Parish head coach Daniel Novakov. “Once you get to that point, everybody is taking their shots

you off. It’s hard to keep that success going.”

Last year, the Panthers navigated one of the most challenging schedules of any team in the state and finished 12-1. They were especially dominant in TAPPS play, winning every contest by lopsided margins, including a 38-14 drubbing of Plano Prestonwood in the state championship game.

“Not a lot of people see the work that goes into it,” said Anderson, whose grandfather, Donny, won two Super Bowls as a halfback for the Green Bay Packers during the 1960s. “It just puts a bigger target on your back.”

During his freshman campaign — with mentorship from Stone — Anderson started all 13 games and threw for 2,864 yards and 32 touchdowns while playing alongside standout running back Andrew Paul and a stellar defense.

“Stepping into those shoes, people la

said. “The game happened a lot faster in my freshman year. It was like you’re always in panic mode. Year after year, it slows down a little bit.”

That experience paid off in 2022, when Anderson improved his numbers across the board, accounting for 41 scores. And he was elected as a team captain despite being only a sophomore.

Those leadership qualities have been evident since Novakov coached him during the summers in third through sixth grade.

“Even then, you could see his special ability and talent,” Novakov said. “Back in youth football, he was probably better with his feet than he was with his arm.”

Not surprisingly, college recruiters have noticed, too. Anderson had his first scholarship offer before he even played a high school game. Two days after the 2021 title tilt, Missouri of

programs from around the country have joined the parade.

“It’s pretty hard to play better than he’s played over the last two years,” Novakov said. “He will be bigger and stronger. You’ll see some more athleticism out of him.”

This season, Anderson will pilot an experienced and high-powered offensive unit that averaged 43.8 points in its last eight games.

Thousand-yard rusher Maddux Reid is back, as are top receivers Bryson Fields and Hutch Crow. Four of the five offensive linemen return, as well. Purdue commit Caleb Mitchell Irving will anchor the defensive line again, while D.C. Crane is a standout in the secondary.

Key transfers include receiver Carson Darby (Frisco Lone Star), linebacker Caleb Bowers (Prestonwood), and defensive end Hurley Wiker (Keller Timber Creek).

“These kids are on a mission to take on anybody who wants to play us. We want to differentiate ourselves from any other program,” Novakov said. “These kids want to win, and they want to keep making history.”

QUICK FACTS

2022 RECORD: 12-1 (4-0 in district)

NOTABLE: Parish’s four publicschool opponents on the schedule combined for a 51-9 record last year, and three won UIL state titles.

SCHEDULE

August 25 at Aledo 7:30 p.m.

September

1 Houston Episcopal 7 p.m.

8 Austin LBJ 7 p.m.

15 at South Oak Cliff 7:30 p.m.

22 at China Spring 7 p.m.

October

6 at Bishop Lynch* 7 p.m.

13 San Antonio Cornerstone 7 p.m.

20 at Fort Worth Nolan* 7 p.m.

27 Trinity Christian* 7 p.m.

November

3 Plano Prestonwood* 7 p.m. *—TAPPSdistrictgame

These kids want to win, and they want to keep making history.

Daniel Novakov

Longhorns Aim to Keep Building Toward Higher Goals

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

Three straight playoff appearances have resulted in three lopsided first-round losses for W.T. White. But the key to changing that postseason trend comes in the regular season.

With a mix of youth and experience, the Longhorns look to move up the standings in the nine-team District 5-5A Div. I and clinch a better seed. That’s the next step for a program that has boosted expectations in recent years.

“We’re just trying to continue to elevate our program,” said second-year WTW head coach Kenchee Ross. “We want to make the playoffs yearly, but we don’t want to be content with that.”

Up front, all five starters return on the offensive line. Tyler Norris and Eric Davis are the standouts.

“That’s the strength of the team, is having those guys back up front with some depth behind them,” Ross said. “We’ll be more focused on running the ball.”

That should ease the transition into a new starting quarterback, as dual-threat junior Jimmy Mowles leads an offense that might be more deliberate but still has firepower.

“He can make all the throws. We want him to make good decisions,” Ross said. “He’ll be able to make some plays with his feet, also.”

WTW will feature several players likely to contribute on both sides of scrimmage, led by linebacker Markavious Justice, who had three interceptions and 69 tackles a year ago.

Other two-way players should include Anthony Chibli, Keyshawn Sinfort, and twins Demetrius and Demarkis Troupe. Evan Williams is back at receiver, as is Cooper Whitson at linebacker.

2022 RECORD: 5-6 (5-3 in district)

NOTABLE: The Longhorns have not won a playoff game since 2000, but they have posted their most overall victories in any three-year span since 1996.

QUICK FACTS SCHEDULE

August

24 at Frisco Heritage 7 p.m.

September 1 Waco 7:30 p.m. 8 Mans. Timberview* 7:30 p.m. 15 at Molina* 7:30 p.m. 21 Sunset* 7 p.m. 29 at Richland* 7 p.m.

October

5 Bryan Adams* 7 p.m. 19 at Carr. R.L. Turner* 7 p.m. 26 Newman Smith* 7 p.m.

November

3 at Birdville* 7:30 p.m.

*—District5-5A,DivisionIgame

Markavious Justice will be a defensive leader this season at linebacker for W.T. White, and he’s also likely to play some offensive snaps. CHRIS MCGATHEY

Panthers Focus on Toughness, Aim For Strong Finishes to Close Games

QUICK FACTS

2022 RECORD: 7-3 (4-2 in district)

NOTABLE: District 6-5A Division II is split into two five-team divisions, necessitating two crossover games to determine likely playoff seeds.

SCHEDULE

August

25 at Frisco Emerson 7 p.m.

31 at Carrollton Ranchview 7 p.m.

September

7 Gainesville 7 p.m.

14 Wilmer-Hutchins 7 p.m.

22 at Thomas Jefferson* 7:30 p.m.

29 Seagoville* 7:30 p.m.

October

12 at Woodrow Wilson* 7 p.m.

20 Conrad* 7 p.m.

27 District seeding game* 7:30 p.m.

November

3 District seeding game* 7:30 p.m.

*—District6-5A,DivisionIIgame

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

Twenty-six seconds. That’s how long it took Seagoville to drive for a game-tying touchdown against Hillcrest during a pivotal midseason game last year.

The Dragons won the game in overtime and wound up claiming the final postseason berth in District 6-5A Div. II away from the Panthers.

The importance of those 26 seconds, plus a narrow defeat against Woodrow Wilson the following week in which a late lead also slipped away, has fueled Hillcrest’s quest for a fourth consecutive winning season — and a playoff return.

“Instead of finding ways to lose those close games, we need to find ways to win them,” said Hillcrest head coach Jacob Ramon. “We need to be more

mentally and physically tough.”

Top offensive threats Reggie Williams and Jaden Hodge have graduated, leaving the leadership responsibilities to linebacker Ford Morris and lineman Prophet Hishaw. Morris was the team’s leading tackler, Hishaw anchored the offensive line, and

both are expected to play multiple roles.

The starting quarterback should be either returning senior Luke Monter or sophomore Asher Randall, a transfer from Episcopal School of Dallas.

Among the other top offensive returnees for the Panthers

are Zion Anguiano, Aidan Hernandez, Aidan Lewis, and Luis Lopez. Defensive standouts include Quinn Burno, Romeo Jackson, and Anderson Hewitt. Speedy siblings Isaiah and Isaac Dorn also should make an impact.

“We’re going to have some growing pains since we have a lot of kids who don’t have varsity experience,” Ramon said. “There’s a lot of kids who people are going to find out about.”

Instead of finding ways to lose those close games, we need to find ways to win them. Jacob Ramon

Hillcrest’s Ford Morris had more than 100 tackles last season in addition to playing multiple positions on offense. CHRIS MCGATHEY

Valiant Knights Seek Postseason Breakthrough

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

Despite playing in a more challenging district in 2022, Covenant rolled through the regular season with a program-record eight wins.

Then came the TAPPS Division III playoffs and a surprising firstround exit against Arlington Grace Prep that provided a sour ending.

“That was not what we were expecting,” said Covenant fifth-year head coach Jacob Zinn. “We’re at the point where we expect to win every game. When you get bounced in the first round, that’s not good enough.”

That defeat fueled the offseason mindset of a team that lost significant firepower to graduation but also returns a handful of key starters. Hard-hitting linebacker James Predtechenskis and defensive lineman Dobson Beaird each hold multiple school records. They will also likely

see significant snaps on offense.

“It’s nice having those two catalysts on the defensive side coming back,” Zinn said. “We’ve got a ton of experience. We’ve got a really good core group of guys coming back, especially up front.”

The Knights have struggled in the past with size in the trenches, but that could change this season with four returnees along the offensive line.

Other third-year starters returning include Bennett Sands, who rushed for 11 touchdowns a year ago, and speedster Benjamin Golik. Improved depth at the skill positions should help new quarterback Brady Shahan, the team’s top receiver last season.

“We’re excited about what our offense will look like around him,” Zinn said. “Our offense will probably look a lot different. We’ll probably be more traditional, but I’m excited about that.”

2022 RECORD: 8-2 (3-1 in district)

NOTABLE: In its eight wins last season, Covenant scored an average of 45.6 points while allowing only 7.9 points — including three shutouts.

QUICK FACTS SCHEDULE

August

25 at Lewisville Founders 7:30 p.m.

September

October

November

3 at Tyler All Saints* 7 p.m. *—TAPPSdistrictgame

Covenant’s Benjamin Golik is among the returnees expected to contribute on both sides of scrimmage this season. ROB GRAHAM

New Coach Brings New Identity to Rebuilding Greenhill

QUICK FACTS

2022 RECORD: 0-9

NOTABLE: The Hornets have not beaten a Texas opponent since topping The Woodlands Cooper in the 2017 regular-season finale.

SCHEDULE

September

1 Coram Deo 7 p.m.

8 at Covenant 7 p.m.

15 at The Woodlands Cooper* 7 p.m.

22 FW Country Day* 7 p.m.

29 at Houston Christian* 7 p.m.

October

6 FW Trinity Valley* 7 p.m.

13 Arlington Oakridge* 7 p.m.

20 at St. Mark’s 7 p.m.

27 at Cistercian* 7 p.m.

*—SPCClass3Agame

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

Although the win-loss record in recent years is unsightly, K.J. Williams sees a unique opportunity at Greenhill.

That’s why he left the sidelines at Fort Worth Nolan to take the head coaching role with the Hornets, who have endured three consecutive winless seasons.

“As a coach, you obviously want to challenge yourself,” Williams said. “Greenhill always stuck out to me. When the opportunity presented itself, it was intriguing.”

Williams is realistic about the hurdles and what it takes to overcome them. The Hornets have dropped 29 straight games and were outscored by about 39 points per game in 2022. He’s started by instilling a culture of focus and hard work.

“I was able to come in early and

build some trust with the players. In order for us to get going in the right direction, the players have to trust the process and trust themselves. We want to build confidence,” Williams said. “The buy-in is real ly good. These guys are high-energy, and they want to work.”

Williams will look to a handful of returnees to fill leadership roles, such as Zane Crumedy, Bryson Watt, Laird Burke, Oliver Hill, Cole Feldman, and Brandon Polk.

Will Black will move from re ceiver to quarterback. Newcomers to watch include lacrosse player Mateo Lanzilotta, freshman Zac chaeus Crumedy, and Nolan trans fer Caden Castillo.

“There’s secondary depth be hind every position. Our program has gone through a lot, but I just want to build a good experience for the kids and develop them,” Williams said. “The wins are going to come.”

After being a top receiving target last year, Will Black will shift to quarterback this season to run the new offense at Greenhill. ROB GRAHAM