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PROFILE

6 ScholarShot’s

Cathy McEachern

DINING

10 Frenchie

FEATURES

14 Bird’s Bookstore

18 Dr. Amp Miller III retires

23 Empty nesters

COLUMNS

8 Mallory Baureis on spring fashion

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Hollow neighbor Cathy McEachern takes ScholarShot’s mission to heart

Story by LISA PETTY | Photography by KATHY TRAN

With graduation season upon us, many bright futures will soon begin with a walk across the stage. Later this month, a unique ceremony hosted by Dallas-based nonprofit ScholarShot will celebrate just such a milestone for its latest graduating class.

Founded in 2009 by business growth executive Dan Hooper, ScholarShot is dedicated to connecting first-generation college students with the wide range of tools, from financial aid to community support, necessary to complete career-ready certificates or degrees. It’s a mission with an important meaning to Preston Hollow neighbor Cathy McEachern.

“ScholarShot is kind of an unsung hero,” McEachern says. “There are a lot of high-profile charities in Dallas, and they’re doing great work, but I don’t know if this organization gets enough publicity. It’s making a real impact.”

She is currently preparing to chair the ScholarShot Ninth Annual Graduation Luncheon on May 18.

“My mother always felt very strongly about education,” she says. “I think that that was imprinted on me, and I’ve always felt a strong service to education, as well. I believe in every kid having a chance at an education – it can transform you.”

A lifelong Dallasite, McEachern attended The Hockaday School and went on to earn her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Business school at Southern Methodist University followed, along with a successful career.

“I was in corporate finance for many years,” she says. “I retired from that and started mentoring a first-generation student. He had a great support system in his family, but he wasn’t doing well in school. I coached him with college applications and took him on a tour, but when you start to look at financial aid, it gets a lot more complicated.”

A chance meeting with Hooper through neighbors led to a light bulb moment and a years-long commitment to ScholarShot.

“He realized these kids need a support system from high school all the way through college,” McEachern says. “A student may get financial aid, go off to school, and become overwhelmed, whether they’re first-gen or not.

It’s a big step to go out on your own. Most organizations will help get them the financial aid, and then they’re done, but that’s where kids fall through the cracks. ScholarShot also asks questions such as, ‘Are you getting some internships? How do we get you some work experience?’”

Indeed, this organization takes a 360-degree approach to support long-term success. Eligible students include first-generation prospective college attendees who typically come from households with an income below $30,000 per year. Applicants must also demonstrate “grit and determination” before entering the program. Upon acceptance, ScholarShot provides academic support, financial assistance, career preparation and a strong community network from day one, through embarking on a new career.

The result? ScholarShot students achieve a 90% success rate in earning a bachelor’s, associate’s or vocational degree, with less than one-third the debt of their peers. As of the end of 2025, a total of 258 first-generation graduates had achieved this goal.

The ScholarShot class of 2026 will soon increase that number, representing graduates from schools including Texas A&M University, Texas Woman’s University, the University of Houston, and McEachern’s alma mater, the University of Texas. Degrees represented range from International Relations to Industrial and Systems Engineering.

Each new graduate will be celebrated on Monday, May 18, at this year’s graduate luncheon. In addition, ScholarShot alumnus Cayro Bustos will be a featured speaker. Bustos earned his law degree from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in 2023 and currently practices at Dallas-based Perkins Coie. Manny Ybarra, CEO of Pillar Commercial, and his wife Betsy will serve as this year’s Honorary Chairs, and Emmy-winning WFAA journalist Natalie Haddad will host. The audience will include family, friends, local civic leaders and educators, and McEachern may be cheering loudest of all.

“ScholarShot is not just about scholarships,” she says. “It’s mentorship, accountability, building confidence and providing a support system. Watching these scholars cross the stage each year is inspiring and deeply meaningful.”

A SPRING WARDROBE REFRESH AT INWOOD VILLAGE

Story by MALLORY BAUREIS

SPRING DRESSING DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN A FULL CLOSET OVERHAUL . Often, the most useful seasonal updates come from a few well‑chosen pieces that make everyday outfits feel lighter, more versatile and ready for changing temperatures. At Inwood Village, a small collection of thoughtfully curated boutiques makes building a flexible spring wardrobe feel intentional rather than overwhelming.

For those looking to refresh their look with seasonal pieces, WOLO Boutique delivers trend - forward styles that remain wearable long after spring ends. Flowy tops, contemporary dresses, and elevated accessories offer an easy way to incorporate color, texture or movement into a wardrobe without com mitting fully to fleeting trends. The selection is approachable and pol ished, making it simple to find pieces that work for everyday errands, casual dinners or spring events.

Meanwhile, Bask Boutique excels at the art of vacation-ready pieces with an emphasis on timele ss swimwear and warm-weather accessories. From coordinated linen sets to easy silhouettes that transition from poolside to dinner, the boutique emphasizes pieces that feel relaxed yet intentional. Beach - r eady accessories and lightweight layers round out the assortment, making BASK a go - to stop for anyone planning spring travel — or simply looking to dress for warmer days closer to home.

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For men, Ball and Buck offers an approach rooted in quiet utility and timeless style. As mornings start cool and afternoons warm quickly, lighter fabrics and neutral layers become essential. Tailored shirts, well‑structured lightweight jackets and versatile basics make it easy to transition through the day without overthinking

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FRENCHIE FINDS ITS GROOVE

The eatery creates co n n e c tions & ‘playful’ flavors

Story by LISA PETTY

As it approaches the one-year mark in the Plaza at Preston Center, Frenchie is earning its wink-anda-nod name by lifting the pretense away from French cuisine. The newest restaurant in Dallas-based Travis Street Hospitality’s portfolio, which includes Le Bilboquet, Knox Bistro and Georgie, this friendly cafe departs slightly from the formula. Here, co-founders Stephan Courseau and Daniele Garcia, and Culinary Director Bruno Davaillon, have created a neighborhood spot for all-day dining – no matter where the day might take you.

“This is a restaurant that needs to stay approachable,” Courseau says. “It’s a playful menu.”

To lead this young kitchen, which is rooted in tradition with plenty of twists, Courseau tapped Reilly Brown. Michigan-born and classically trained, Brown brings skill, a sense of adventure, and plenty of curiosity to the role of executive chef. On a morning in March, with the stylish restaurant’s dining room open to the early spring breeze, we chatted with

Courseau and Brown to learn more about Frenchie’s unique menu.

“I let the seasons dictate the flavors,” says Brown. “In Napa, that was a big driving force for developing my style of cooking. I like to highlight a central ingredient and build things around it to bring it up.”

After completing his degree at the Culinary Institute of America, Brown immersed himself in the food culture of the Napa Valley. Known as a cradle of the farm-to-table movement, the region is also home to many of our nation’s most prestigious restaurants. Notably, during his tenure as sous chef at PRESS in St. Helena, the restaurant earned a Michelin star.

At Frenchie, Brown applies this Napa-honed expertise with laid-back ease. “I’ve had the opportunity to cook more like I would cook at home and with family,” he says.

That translates to a menu filled with favorites executed from a fresh perspective. Eggs Benedict, for example, is served classic ($21), Norwegian ($25) or Florentine style ($21) in the morning; grilled salmon comes atop spiced lentils with fresh arugula pesto

in the evening ($34). It pairs beautifully with a white or light-bodied red from Frenchie’s well-edited list of French and California wines.

Courseau notes the burger au poivre ($24) is another “fun play on a French classic.” Rich with Gruyère cheese and black peppercorn aioli, it’s his go-to comfort food order. And, when you’re up for “a good surprise,” as he puts it, there’s an order for that, too.

Brown’s grilled octopus ($34) is one such dish. “It’s a vibrant, fresh preparation,” says Brown. “We braise the octopus for four hours, so it’s very tender, then finish on the grill and combine with chimichurri, charred shishito pepper, cilantro and lime.”

Yellowtail crudo ($28) is also handled with care and creativity. Starting with fresh, whole fish delivered daily, Brown first cures the crudo in salt, sugar and citrus zest, then finishes with fresh grapefruit and a Serrano-spiked sauce. It’s perfect with a cilantro-infused Back to Cabo cocktail.

In addition to highlighting “playful” flavors, Frenchie takes sourcing seriously. “We’ve been working with suppliers from

around the area for years,” says Corseau. Though this door is relatively new, Le Bilboquet opened in 2013. The years add up to long-term relationships and time-tested ingredients for the Travis Street Hospitality team. Profound Foods, My Epicurean Farm and Chef’s Produce as well as Rosewood Beef and Valhalla Organic Salmon, are just a few local and artisanal purveyors on Frenchie’s list.

Brown, still new in town, also sources inspiration locally. “Honestly, the dining scene has been a big thing,” he says. “I love food. I love hospitality. So, in my time off, I frequent other restaurants to see what’s going on and to meet new people.”

Seeking out hidden Dallas gems serving everything from Tex-Mex to Detroit-style pizza to authentic Jordanian cuisine, Brown returns to Frenchie with fresh ideas daily – and the boss wouldn’t have it any other way. “We want to create connections with different communities,” says Corseau. “That’s what you do with food.”

Frenchie, 8420 Preston Center Plaza, 214.377.8652, frenchiedallas.com

The selection at Bird’s Bookstore includes items that highlight local talent, who maybe have not gotten their due, Emily Dawson says.

AMONG THE FLOCK

Bird’s Bookstore puts uniqueness on display

Story by HAILEY SMITH

by LAUREN ALLEN

TUCKED INTO PRESTON ROYAL VILLAGE, the space pairs curated wood textures with a cozy living room nook feel, reflecting a growing shift toward more intentional, in-person reading experiences. Designed by MMaison Interiors, the space brings a neighborhood community to life with a curation of little goodies, magazines, ceramics and a vast selection of books.

Husband and wife Drew and Emily Dawson wanted to bring Dallas not only an indie bookstore but a place where customers can find things that might not be in other stores around the city.

“From traveling, Drew has always been someone who loves to discover and go get little goodies and trinkets,” Emily says. “We love to curate and collect things that feel unique to our store in order to show them to a broader audience in Dallas.”

Another touch of Drew’s to the

shop is the store name. Bird was his mom’s nickname for him growing up.

Now, when it comes to the selection of the books, he says the booksellers and managers are the experts.

“They just have their finger on the pulse of what is being read right now, what people are look ing for,” he says.

For Emily, she says it’s im portant to her to dig up small er brands, whether she comes across them on social media, through curators or even design ers that she follows to bring a distinct collection of pieces to Bird’s Bookstore.

“I also work with really amaz ing distributors who have done this for 30 years,” she says. “You know, kind of similar to our book sellers. They know all the new books coming out, they have helped me hone in our vision, point of view of the books and will send me things that our audience might like.”

One thing Bird’s Bookstore hopes to incorporate more of in the future is a more distinct footprint of Dallas components into the store. They hope to be able to “spotlight some local folks who are really talented, who maybe have not gotten their due,” Emily says.

Like their ceramist, Marcel lo Andres Ortega, with his au thentic pieces that draw in local customers.

“He now lives in The Cedars in Dallas, but went to school right over here. He is amazing and really talented. I discovered him at my last job at D Magazine before COVID. He was still really big at the time, but still gaining momentum,” Emily says.

Another draw for the custom er’s eye is the exquisite interior that transforms you into a time less mid century refuge of liter ature and quiet charm.

Emily says one thing she treasures most about the space is the skylight, something she

knew she wanted for the space, which brings a level of sunshine to welcome customers into the atmosphere.

Another key part of the bookstore is the rotunda.

“It is the focal point of the shop,” Emily says.

From there, you pass through a hall way where the baristas greet you at their espresso bar with local treats that await you.

“The whole concept of the store is real ly to feel like a home away from home. It’s very residential, which was intentional,” Drew says.

Filled with intentional textures such as the natural cork low ceilings, the in triguing Dutch doors, brings together a fusion of mid century modern design and Scandinavian minimalism.

Emily explained that they tried to bring in little odes to places they have traveled, such as the “lou” sign hanging above the bathroom after seeing it at a restaurant in London and many other pieces you can spot, like the exit sign, which was inspired by a New Orleans Hotel.

“Since the buildup took so long, we had a long time to gather inspiration, really, just like an eclectic mix of a lot of people’s brains,” Drew says.

Some say bookstores are getting a revival of popularity.

“I think after COVID, everyone was fatigued of their phones as everyone calls it rotting and scrolling on our phones,” Emily says.

Drew adds that they’ll catch them selves doing the same thing and in stead grab a book.

“Yeah, it’s really I’m like, ‘I need to repent,’” she says. “But I think people are boomering back to wanting a space with people they can convene with.”

They want that space to be Bird’s Bookstore for everyone. Emily says its super important to her that when you walk in “every person should feel comfortable and welcome, and again, feels like they can come in and spend as much time as they want.”

“A lot of people come in and are immediately impressed by the look of the store,” Drew says. “And we hope that when they leave, that they’re more impressed with the staff and the people and how they feel from the booksellers who converse with them.”

Educator who taught thousands of dental students looks forward to retirement

Being a good dentist means seeing your patient as a whole human, not just a mouth in need of repair.

Dr. Jake Hornberger, who serves at Leftwich + Hornberger Dentistry in Lakewood, learned this best from his former college professor, Dr. Amp Miller III. The 78-year-old North Dallas native and current Lake Highlands resident is retiring in May after 53 years as a faculty member at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry on Gaston Avenue.

Miller sticks out in Hornberger’s mind in the time following the death of his grandfather, Dr. Charles Moody Alexander, who also used to teach at the dental college and chaired the orthodontics department back when it was under the Baylor umbrella. Alexander was Hornberger’s hero and the main reason why he pursued his career.

“He passed away while I was in dental school,” Hornberger says. “It was a time that could have been very isolating, I think, and made dental school really tough because of the constant reminders.”

Miller, a friend of Hornberger’s grandfather, was there to pull him aside after class, ask about his family and let Hornberger know that he was thinking of them.

“It added this very personal feel to dental school, to the academic work and really helped remind me of that human connection of dentistry that goes so much further beyond the clinical skill,” Hornberger says. “What was unique about him is that he had that great ability to connect with students on a deeper level in a way that demanded respect, but also, just made them feel known and cared for.”

that,” the Thomas Jefferson High School alumnus says.

It wasn’t until his undergrad years at Southwestern University, between Waco and Austin, that he discovered an interest in health care sciences, like his major in chemistry, and teaching. Miller also connected his eventual pursuit of a dentistry career with his fondness for handmade models.

“Our family dentist would let me come sometimes and look over his shoulder in the lab,” he says. “I just got interested in the models and the details of the technical things that he was doing.”

Miller returned home to Dallas to attend what is now Texas A&M University College of Dentistry from 1969 to 1973 and never really left. He made friends with faculty members at dental school, who got him into teaching while also working as a dentist. Not too long later, he earned a prosthodontic (practice involving dental prosthetics) certificate in 1980.

Of course, Miller has decades of experience in working with students. He was an associate dean for clinical affairs at one time, but he didn’t stay there because he was more interested in teaching and managing curriculum. Miller has taught dental students of all levels and particularly enjoys one part of the learning process — the accumulation of swagger.

“The first few times they do something, they’re struggling, and you want to give them some thoughts on how they do that. Second year, they’re getting better, and some of them are getting really good. And then in the clinics, it’s fun to kind of watch them work with the patients the first time,” he says. “I like to see them get a little swagger, begin to get better and better, and it’s fun to watch them teach, like to watch a second year sometimes teach a first year sometimes teach a first year because they’ve done it once or twice, and the first years haven’t done it much.”

Despite his current dedication to the field, Miller didn’t always have a dream to work with teeth.

“I thought I wanted to be an athlete or something goofy like

At that time, restorative dentistry was the right place for self-proclaimed lab rats like Miller.

“You used to have to really be OK with being in the laboratory,” he says. “Back in those days, we were doing everything analog. You make an impression, you make a cast, you wax it up, you do a bunch of things with it, and so you really had to spend a lot of time in the lab. I didn’t mind that so much.”

The process for this work has now become more digital, which Miller says is a good thing. Yet, having the manual “hand skills” — like figuring out where a tooth needs to be restored, drilling into it and placing a filling — are still important for dentists today to know.

“When you prepare the tooth for a crown, you got to have some hand skills in order to get the shape right,” he says. “You still need to have hand skills in order to do that, even though the scanners and the digital technology has made it a little bit easier sometimes to fabricate the crowns and get them ready to be placed.”

Like Hornberger, plenty of Miller’s students stick around the Dallas area after they graduate, and Miller enjoys bumping into them from time to time and checking in. One of his former pupils is the college of dentistry’s dean, Dr. Lily T. García.

“He’s taught thousands of dental students, including me,” García said in a statement. “The dental college has served the North Texas community for 120 years, and Dr. Miller has been an important part of that for nearly half the time. His contributions to dentistry are immense.”

Miller keeps an eye out for professionals who would be good teachers at the dental college. Enjoying teaching and being around students, helping and engaging them, are mandatory qualities, and once Miller recognizes that, he encourages them to give it a shot. And these are things he saw in García.

“I was always interested to see what she would do because I knew she would be a good educator,” he says.

Hornberger recalls meeting Miller for the first time as a teenager when he was at the college with his grandfather. He doesn’t remember what the conversation was about but left realizing that Miller was one to know.

“I remember meeting him and chatting with him and just thinking like, ‘Oh yeah, that dude carries a lot of weight around here,’ especially with how excited my granddad was to introduce me to him and all that,” Hornberger says. “It was very clear that that was someone that you wanted to know and wanted to be around and learn from and that there was a lot of respect garnered from his presence.”

Scot Burkett, a college of dentistry student who plans to graduate next year, had the same first impression.

“He was the type of professor that whenever he spoke, everyone listened very intently,” Burkett says.

Burkett doesn’t take classes with Miller anymore but will still check in when he sees him around campus. Miller remembers him and will ask how he’s doing with patients. After taking on an overwhelming first case in clinics, Burkett knew just who to turn to.

“He took time out of his day, even though it wasn’t anything

“HE TOOK TIME OUT OF HIS DAY, EVEN THOUGH IT WASN’T ANYTHING REGARDING HIS CLASS ...AND HE SAT DOWN WITH ME FOR A GOOD HOUR, MAYBE, AND TALKED ME THROUGH THE DECISION MAKING AND TREATMENT PLANNING...”

regarding his class or anything that he really had any responsibility for, and he sat down with me for a good hour, maybe, and talked me through the decision-making and treatment planning regarding crowns and how to properly approach it,” Burkett says. “That was super awesome because it really showed that he still cared and always will care, and he’s always somebody to rely on whenever I have questions.”

Miller is retiring on his birthday this year, and he plans to use his newfound free time for himself by playing golf and working on home improvement projects. Miller hopes he is remembered as a “capable, caring educator that tried to make the programs as good as they could be and help the students when they need help” — similar to how Hornberger and Burkett described him.

No longer having Miller as a readily accessible resource may be a loss for the college of dentistry students, but Burkett is grateful to have had any opportunity to learn from him.

“We all wish that he could teach forever and teach everybody,” he says. “He’s got to retire, and you’ve just got to be happy that it happened.”

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Contractor & Handyman. Remodels, Renovations. Paint, Plumbing, Drywall, Electrical. 469-658-9163 Let Us Tackle Your To-Do List!

HOUSE PAINTING

HECTOR PEREZ PAINTING Commercial/residential. Intrior/ Exterior. Fair Rates. 214-489-0635

RAMON’S INT/EXT PAINT Sheetrock, Repairs. 214-679-4513

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A BETTER TREE MAN Trims, Removals, Insd.

18 Yrs Exp. Roberts Tree Service. 214-808-8925

Lawns, Gardens & Trees

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Shop Local And visit our Garden Center and Gift Shop. 10540 Church Rd. 214-343-4900

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Raising the Standard of Outdoor Beauty

HOLMAN IRRIGATION

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WHEN PRESTON HOLLOW NEIGHBOR SUZY MIGHELL AND HER HUSBAND STARTED THEIR FAMILY, they didn’t envision the day they would become empty nesters. They cheered their three children on at athletic contests, stage performances and award ceremonies and carefully planned ways to pay for college degrees, but Mighell admits she didn’t consider the emotional toll of being left at home when her kids flew the coop.

Mighell (pronouned Mi-yal) has written Empty Nest Blessed, a new book designed to help moms of grown children rediscover their identity apart from motherhood and find fresh purpose as they begin a new chapter. The book is a natural extension of her popular lifestyle blog by the same name, which offers practical advice on building healthy, respectful relationships with adult kids without overstepping boundaries.

“I became an empty nester on my 50th birthday 10 years ago,” Mighell says. “And I knew I wanted to do something meaningful.”

With her publicw relations degree and years of experience as a PR volunteer for various nonprofits, Mighell got to work talking to other empty nesters and blogging about her daily experiences.

“What I noticed was that so many of my friends were struggling to make that transition to the empty nest. There’s always a range — some people really grieve, and others think it’s the greatest thing that ever happened. Most people are somewhere in between. For me, I felt like there were two tracks. On one hand, I really missed my kids. On the other, there was a sense of exhilaration as I realized I could live my

NEST TO NEXT

‘Empty Nest Blessed’ helps moms whose kids have flown

Story by CAROL TOLER

life and make my own decisions. My husband and I could go anywhere we wanted for as long as we wanted and do whatever we wanted.”

Mighell makes frequent appearances on local television, radio and podcasts, where she gives tips on everything from how to refrain from dictating advice to grown children to choosing the cutest spring dress for your age and body type. Influencers abound for the 30-something set, but the empty nester demographic has been largely ignored — until now.

“When I started, I would make a little video and put it on the internet about how to adapt a crock pot recipe intended for five people to just two. People would be like, ‘That’s great, but where did you get those earrings?’”

Now, Mighell works with various brands eager to reach her demographic. She’s just finished collaborations with Ann Taylor and Talbots.

“I love the fact that women are so multifaceted, and I think that’s what makes us so interesting,” Mighell says. “I wanted my website to be very reflective of that.”

Mighell’s site has a tab which focuses on downsizing and decluttering. Another offers tips for navigating marriage after retirement. Her colorful book is written as an interactive journal, with 60 bite-sized segments and spaces for written reflection. Every section begins with a quote — either a saying from a wise person or a scripture from the Bible.

“When readers really step back and can put that equation together, they have a whole new view of who they are, what they have to offer in this season, and what life can be like now that they have the opportunity to just focus on themselves — growing, learning and developing.”

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