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maintain hope,”hope,” Jones said.“We have uphill maintain Jones said. “Weanhave an uphill battle with of these that’ s what battleallwith all ofsetbacks,but these setbacks, but that’s what makesmakes this jobthis so rewarding.” job so rewarding.” After After the storm, assistance came pourthe storm, assistance came pour-

ing in.ing Dallas ISD arranged for facilities and and in. Dallas ISD arranged for facilities equipment on short The Dallas Cow- Cowequipment onnotice. short notice. The Dallas boys opened their Frisco practicepractice facility facility to the to the boys opened their Frisco

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Thomas Jefferson High High School athletic coordinator KennyKenny JonesJones stepped in to lead football team team Thomas Jefferson School athletic coordinator stepped in tothe lead the football “We’ve“We’ve continued to stayto calm coach afterafter the program’s coach left this (PHOTOS: CHRISCHRIS MCGATHEY) continued stayand calm and coach the program’s coach leftsummer. this summer. (PHOTOS: MCGATHEY)

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losseslosses entering this season. entering this season.

on,” Jones we raise bar,the kidsbar, usually on,”said.“If Jones said. “If wethe raise kids usually find a find way to try and meet a way to try andthose meetstandards.” those standards.”

“We “We certainly have have resilient staff and players have responded. TJ hadTJ had certainly resilient staff and And the And the players have responded. coaches and student-athletes. They have conmore than 30 varsity players suited up for the more than 30 varsity players suited up for the coaches and student-athletes. They have continued to open our eyes to how resilient they Wins on the scoreboard are nice, but for season-opening football game against PinkWins on the scoreboard are nice, but for season-opening football game against Pinktinued to open our eyes to how resilient they coaches and athletes at Thomas Jefferson, it’s a are,” said Jones, who has been the athletic co- ston, and despite a 50-2 loss, participation coaches and athletes at Thomas Jefferson, it’s a are,” said Jones, who has been the athletic co- ston, and despite a 50-2 loss, participation victory these days just to keep playing. ordinator at TJ for eight years. “We have concontinues to rise. ordinator at TJ for eight years. “We have concontinues to rise. victory these days just to keep playing. “We would typically be going and knockAfter all, you could hardly fault anyone at tinued to not make any excuses and move our After all, you could hardly fault anyone at tinued to not make any excuses and move our “We would typically be going and knockTJ for making excuses amid all of the obsta- programs forward.” ing on doors just to get kids to come to pracTJ for making excuses amid all of the obsta- programs forward.” ing on doors just to get kids to come to praccles that have befallen the school the past year. Jones points to a handful of milestones, tice,” Jones said. “Now we’ve had just as many, cles that have befallen the school the past year. Jones points to a handful of milestones, tice,” Jones said. “Now we’ve had just as many, A tornado leveled the campus in Octo- such as Lizzet Salazar making the school’s if not more, students showing up.” A tornado leveled the campus in Octo- such as Lizzet Salazar making the school’s if not more, students showing up.” ber 2019, prompting the relocation of classes first-ever appearance at the girls wrestling state Where coaches at other schools might first-ever appearance at the girls wrestling state Where coaches at other schools might ber 2019, prompting the relocation of classes and athletic programs to an old middle-school tournament last winter. But behind-the-scenes have to manufacture character-building expeand athletic programs to an old middle-school tournament last winter. But behind-the-scenes have to manufacture character-building expebuilding nine miles away. The COVID-19 achievements are just as noteworthy. riences,TJ players live through them every day.

building nine miles away. The COVID-19 achievements are just as noteworthy. riences, TJ players live through them every day. pandemic hindered efforts to regroup teams For example, it’s challenging to keep stu“There are reasons why people could have For example, it’s challenging to keep stu“There are reasons why people could have pandemic hindered efforts to regroup teams dents coming to a school 20 minutes from left, but we’ve had to talk with parents and ask and rebuild morale. and rebuild morale. dents coming to a school 20 minutes from left, but we’ve had to talk with parents and ask The public-health crisis also caused the their neighborhood. Administrators worked them to give us a chance to grow their kids The public-health crisis also caused the their neighborhood. Administrators worked them to give us a chance to grow their kids school’s football coach to leave over the sumout a bus plan to help, but regular practice at- and support their kids. Many of them have out a bus plan to help, but regular practice at- and support their kids. Many of them have school’s football coach to leave over the summer, with boys basketball coach Kenny Jones tendance can be logistically challenging for stayed,” Jones said.“We just try to focus on the mer, with boys basketball coach Kenny Jones tendance can be logistically challenging for stayed,” Jones said. “We just try to focus on the stepping in as a last-minute replacement to athletes. positives. Eventually, we will be back at the TJ positives. Eventually, we will be back at the TJ stepping in as a last-minute replacement to athletes. lead a downtrodden squad with 27 straight we know. It will be built better and stronger.” “We’ve tried to be really mindful and lead a downtrodden squad with 27 straight “We’ve tried to be really mindful and we know. It will be built better and stronger.”

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eeling lucky? In 1994, the fate of Hillcrest High School’s football season rested on the outcome of a coin toss. Head coach Garry Monty was hoping for tails. We hope you enjoy this look back at some features from our 1990s archives.

An Open Letter to Parents (Nov. 1, 1990) The heads of 12 area schools, including Greenhill, St. Mark’s, Hockaday, and The Episcopal School of Dallas, wrote a letter to parents warning of the danger of unsupervised weekend parties. The principals suggested to mom and dad that, when children’s health and safety hangs in the balance, prevention should start at home. The James Herriot of Northside (Nov. 21, 1991) Jo Eklof had cared for nearly 600 birds and more than 100 mammals at her home since March, Northside People reported. The former schoolteacher was currently housing a white pigeon with a bad foot, doves, a domestic ringneck pigeon with no known owner, a rabbit, injured birds, mourning doves, white opossums, a turtle with a dog-chewed shell, and mealworms to feed the turtle. Eklof was also a songwriter and

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Cinemark Plan a Flop With Neighbors (Nov. 4, 1993) Cinemark Theaters’ plan to construct an 18-screen movie complex on Inwood Road between Forest Lane and the LBJ Freeway had neighbors fuming. “It would be like Las Vegas Circus-Circus in the middle of our neighborhood,” resident Kathy Coffman told Northside People. Spoiler alert: The Dallas City Council narrowly nixed the project, and Cinemark sued. The city settled that lawsuit in 1996 at a cost of more than $5 million. Ursuline Overcomes Legal Tangles, Wins State (Nov. 11, 1993) Ursuline Academy’s cross country team brought home a state championship thanks to a little help from parents and attorneys, and a temporary restraining order from a Dallas judge. Ursuline was one of 20 schools that mistakenly thought it had registered for state when it signed up for district competition. TAPPS ruled that the schools were ineligible to compete due to their failure to file the correct paperwork. When TAPPS’ board of

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Wild Night at Ursuline: Students at Ursuline Academy blew off steam prior to beginning studies for their final exams in this 1992 photo. They played volleyball, performed skits, and generally raised a ruckus at the academy’s Walnut Hill Road campus. Kathleen Nolan is shown leading cheers for the class of 1993. DAVID WESTAPHER

directors refused to budge, parents filed suit on behalf of the students. Ursuline, it turned out, had both speedy runners and firm legal ground to stand on. A Lucky Coin (Nov. 10, 1994) The phrase “tails never fails” hit home for Hillcrest football head coach Garry Monty when a lucky coin flip earned his Panthers a spot in the playoffs. Hillcrest, W.T. White, and Roosevelt were tied for the title in District 12-4A. But only two playoff spots were available

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for the three teams. The coaches decided that the odd man out on a coin flip would win the first seed, and that the remaining teams would flip for the second spot. W.T. White’s coach won the first toss, leaving Roosevelt and Hillcrest to vie for the remaining berth. Roosevelt’s coach called heads, and the coin came up tails. Northside People reported that Monty let out a sigh of relief and yell at the same time. Hillcrest fell in its bi-district game the next week.

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Vehicle Break-In Reports Relatively Flat Year-Over-Year in Preston Hollow

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While some neighboring communities have reported a rise in vehicle break-ins, the data tells a different story in Preston Hollow. An analysis of records using the Dallas Police Department’s public data portal for the beats serving Preston Hollow shows the number of reports of vehicle break-ins has remained relatively flat year-over-year from September 2025 to September 2026. For the beats serving the Preston Hollow area, the data analysis from Sept. 1-30, 2026 showed approximately 35 vehicle break-in reports. From Sept. 1-30, 2025, the same data showed approximately 39 reports of vehicle break-ins.

That’s in contrast to neighboring University Park, where the police department received 34 burglary of motor vehicle reports in August, a 161.5% increase from the 13 such reports in August 2025. The town of Highland Park has also seen an uptick in burglary of motor vehicle reports year over year. The Highland Park Department of Public Safety took 39 burglary of motor vehicle reports in August of this year. In August 2025, the HPDPS reported 14 burglaries of a motor vehicle. Law enforcement officials say there are some common-sense precautions residents can take to prevent crime. “We encourage people to Lock, Take, Hide (belongings) and please report any suspicious activity and/or criminal offenses,” said Dallas Police Department Public Information Officer Erika Brown.

Crime Reports Sept. 7 - Oct. 11 Sept. 7 A driver had a doozy of an accident — they hit a backhoe, damaging a fence pole in the 5900 block of Burgundy Road. Sept. 8 Someone was found with a green, leafy substance in the 3700 block of Haggar Way.

Sept. 17 A dirty thief stole a catalytic converter from a vehicle in the 5900 block of Royal Lane. Sept. 18 How easy was it for a thief to steal from a vehicle in the 6400 block of Royal Lane? It was left unlocked.

Sept. 9 An aggressor punched someone in the face at a medical facility in the 11000 block of Park Central Drive.

Sept. 19 An unwelcome guest was given a criminal trespass warning at a convenience store in the 6800 block of West Northwest Highway.

Sept. 10 Fraud that occurred in cyberspace was reported in the 6300 block of Bandera Avenue.

Sept. 20 An assailant stabbed someone in the neck and head with a screwdriver in the 6800 block of Prosper Street.

Sept. 11 A thief was on easy street in the 12000 block of Inwood Road. The vehicle that they stole property from had been left unlocked.

Sept. 21 A sneaky scoundrel placed a tracking device on a vehicle without its owner’s knowledge in the 10000 block of Stone Canyon Road.

Sept. 12 A locker room larcenist stole a woman’s credit card and cash from a gym in Preston Center.

Sept. 22 Money laundering was reported at Dallas Love Field.

Sept. 13 A not-so-super shopper stole from a supermarket in the 11000 block of Preston Road.

Sept. 23 A scoundrel broke into a vacant home and stole contractor’s tools in the 4300 block of Boca Bay Drive.

Sept. 14 A crafty thief stole construction materials from a work site in the 6500 block of Turner Way.

Sept. 24 A criminal camper was arrested after being seen in an unlawful homeless encampment in the 11000 block of North Central Expressway.

Sept. 15 A burglar entered an attached garage and took property in the 7600 block of Southwestern Boulevard. Sept. 16 Someone left other drivers in the dark after removing both taillights of a vehicle in the 7400 block of Morton Street.

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Sept. 27 An offender punched someone, causing them to lose consciousness, in the 5700 block of West Lovers Lane. Sept. 28 Fraudsters posing as agents of the FBI and FDIC convinced a man to send money in the 7800 block of Caruth Court. Sept. 29 A greedy thief opened a vehicle door and stole a firearm in the 4300 block of West Northwest Highway. Sept. 30 Someone poisoned feral cats in the 12000 block of Noel Road.

Oct. 1 A burglar entered a commercial building and stole personal property in the 5000 block of Lemmon Avenue. Oct. 2 A troublemaker destroyed property in the 9600 block of North Central Expressway.

Oct. 3 A striker struck someone in the face three times in the 10000 block of Stone Canyon Road. Oct. 4 An irresponsible operator didn’t leave their information after a crash in the 6700 block of LBJ Freeway. Oct. 5

Sept. 25 Someone was verbally threatened near the intersection of Preston Road and Willow Lane.

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Sept. 26 A criminal stole a vehicle at NorthPark Center.

A thief opened a vehicle door and stole items in the 11000 block of Coit Road.

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Oct. 7 A sneakster stole from a storage unit in the 5800 block of the LBJ Freeway. Oct. 8 A cowardly cruiser fled the scene after striking a vehicle in the 9600 block of Hillcrest Road. Oct. 9 A white, powdery substance was found in a market in the 10000 block of Preston Road. Oct. 10 A loudmouth said that they would beat someone up if officers weren’t present in the 4500 block of Kelton Drive. Oct. 11 A fraudster took money from a woman for a vehicle that she didn’t receive at Dallas Love Field.

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Voters on Nov. 3 will decide on everything from representation at the national, state, and local levels to tax-rate and bond elections that, if approved, will fund public safety facilities and homelessness response. In U.S. House District 24, which includes parts of the Park Cities and Preston Hollow as well as a large swath of Tarrant County, incumbent Republican Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne faces a challenge from Democrat Kevin Burge. Burge is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who previously worked at the Defense Intelligence Agency and was a technical adviser supporting the White House Situation Room during the Biden administration. He now lives in Tarrant County. Van Duyne is a former Irving Mayor and City Council member who served as Regional Administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. She was elected to Congress in 2020. In Texas House District 108, which includes the Park Cities and Preston Hollow, incumbent Republican Morgan Meyer is running to keep his seat against a Democratic challenger, Allison Mitchell. Meyer, a University Park resident and partner at the Wick Phillips law firm, was first elected to the Texas House in 2014 and chairs the powerful House Ways & Means Committee. Among the top issues highlighted on Meyer’s website are efforts to provide property tax relief. Mitchell is a Hockaday School alumna, entrepreneur, and children’s book author. She’s the mother of two children born with autism spectrum disorder, and school funding is one of the top campaign issues on her website. In the race to lead the Dallas County Commissioners Court, Democratic incumbent Dallas County Judge Clay Lewis Jenkins is running for re-election against Republican challenger Mike Immler. Jenkins, who was first elected in 2010, is part owner of the Dallas law firm Loncar

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Lyon Jenkins. His stewardship of the county through the COVID-19 pandemic and an outbreak of West Nile Virus in 2012 has drawn both praise and criticism. Immler is an attorney, former executive, and retired Air Force Colonel. Among the priorities listed on Immler’s website are fiscal responsibility and public safety. For a seat on the Dallas County Commissioners Court representing Precinct 2, which encompasses the Park Cities and Preston Hollow, incumbent Democrat Andy Sommerman has a challenger in Republican Barry Wernick. Sommerman is a civil trial attorney and partner in the firm Sommerman McCaffity Quesada & Geisler. He was first elected in 2022, defeating Republican J.J. Koch. Wernick is an attorney and mediator. He previously ran for the District 11 Dallas City Council seat in 2021, losing to the incumbent at the time, Jaynie Schultz, and was a candidate in the GOP primary for state House District 108 in 2024, ultimately losing to the incumbent, Meyer. Countywide, voters will decide whether to approve an ad valorem tax rate of $0.248650 per $100 of property value to fund programs that support homelessness response efforts and access to mental health treatment. The county’s proposed 2.4 cent property tax increase would generate an estimated $1.58 billion, which includes $102.9 million from the Tax Rate Election, if approved. According to the Aug. 11 commissioners court order, an average home value of $350,000 would be anticipated to experience an annual increase of $116.03 on the Dallas County portion of their tax bill. Dallas voters will also decide on Proposition A, which will determine whether the city will issue $443 million in general obligation bonds for five public safety facility projects.

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Saying Goodbye to Neiman Marcus

The lights went out on Main and Ervay the way they go out on a certain kind of American dream — quietly, with a soft click of JOSH HICKMAN the locks on those great glass doors. September 30, 2026. The last of the original major department stores still breathing in downtown Dallas simply ceased. The end of an era that had once seemed as permanent as the red-brick-andwhite-stone Renaissance Revival pile itself, raised in 1914 by George Dahl after the first little specialty shop burned down. One can still see them — the ladies who lunched, ascending that double staircase or the opulent escalators Stanley Marcus installed as if money itself were vertical transportation. Up to the sixth floor, to Eleanor LeMaire’s Zodiac Room, that celestial blue dream where the carpet was deep enough for snowshoes. Popovers with strawberry butter. Chicken consommé in demitasse cups. Models drifting between tables like elegant ghosts. High society made visible, edible, purchasable. Stanley Marcus understood the theater of it all. Weekly fashion shows, the first in America for a specialty store. The Neiman Marcus Award that lured Chanel, Dior, Saint Laurent. The Christmas Book with its his-and-hers fantasies. Fortnights that turned the store into a temporary embassy of distant glamour. Dallas suddenly had a claim on the world’s attention, wrapped in tissue paper and tied with a ribbon the color of money. “I had measurements for every case and column there,” Gale Sliger recalled of setting up the celebrated Fortnights during the store’s 1970s-80s heyday with Bill Reed and designer Alvin Colt. “We’d load in on Saturday afternoon, they’d lock the doors, the trucks went away, and we started putting stuff together. When they opened Monday morning, it was done.” “I think it’s a real mistake not to have that anchor of history,” she lamented. “I hate to see it close.”

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Harvey Haigh started helming the store’s chic salon in 1970 and continued for over 50 years. “There was something magical about that store, you know,” Haigh noted of Neiman Marcus. “There was always something going on. You never knew what was going to happen. Stanley had this saying, ‘Everything under one roof.’ That was beauty and clothing and shoes and service and so on. I’d never met anybody like him.”

“Nothing was pretend,” he said of the store. “If it looked like a 15th-century chaise longue, that’s exactly what it was, because he wouldn’t have anything that wasn’t up to his standards.” Haigh recounted illustrious visitors: Sophia Loren, the Queen of Thailand; Princess Grace of Monaco came three times. “His door was always open,” Haigh recalled of Marcus. “We became friends — a great pleasure of my life. Going to that

store every morning was like going home.” And so, the glass doors lock. The Zodiac’s blue migrates to NorthPark. Sixty-seven jobs scatter. Downtown loses its last original temple of aspiration. One walks past the darkened windows and feels the peculiar ache of something that was never supposed to end — something clean, modern, quietly classy — suddenly revealed as mortal after all. Harvey smiled sadly, “I don’t think it’ll ever happen again.”

10 Best Dressed Celebrate Last Event at Downtown Neiman Marcus By Rachel Snyder

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The last Crystal Charity Ball fashion show and luncheon held at the morethan-century-old Neiman Marcus Downtown Dallas flagship store drew a soldout crowd that included everyone from Carolina Herrera’s creative director to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and family. The 52nd annual event, honoring the 10 most fashionable and philanthropic women in Dallas, was held Sept. 17, less than two weeks before the store closed its doors after more than a year of uncertainty. “Neiman Marcus has a longstanding tradition of bringing together extraordinary fashion, our customers and the communities we serve, and the Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show and Luncheon is such a meaningful expression of that,” said Neiman Marcus’ parent company Exemplar Luxury Group’s Chief Stores Officer Mary McGreevy. “It was a privilege to welcome Wes Gordon and the Carolina Herrera team to our Downtown

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Dallas store and create an unforgettable experience that celebrated both the incredible spirit of this community and the power of fashion to bring people together

in support of important causes.” Carolina Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon was on hand Sept. 17 to present a runway show with pieces from

the brand’s Resort 2027 and Winter 2027 collection. “Neiman Marcus has long understood that fashion is about so much more than the clothes themselves — it is about creating moments, celebrating individuality and bringing people together,” said Gordon. “It was incredibly special to bring Carolina Herrera to Dallas for the Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show and Luncheon, and to celebrate alongside a community whose generosity and commitment have such an extraordinary impact.” This year’s event honorees were Haley Anderson, Jacquelin Sewell Atkinson, Julie Bagley, Shelby Goff, Shannon Graham, Tracey Kozmetsky, Tracy Lange, Erin Mathews, Felicia Powell and Katherine Wyker. Tavia Hunt was a 2026 Hall of Fame honoree, and Nancy Nasher was the eighth Honorary Chair in the event’s 52-year history. The Crystal Charity Ball supporting eight local charitable organizations will be Dec. 12. It’s unclear where the 10 Best Dressed fashion show and luncheon will be held going forward.

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Ball and Buck 5370 W. Lovers Lane, Suite 325 The outdoor lifestyle brand’s Inwood Village store offers heritage-inspired menswear, womenswear, and outdoor gear, along with destination-worthy attractions, such as a full-service barbershop, hidden gun room, and restored vintage Jeep. Jellycat Ranch Nordstrom NorthPark Center The British brand has taken a roadtrip to the Old West. It’s set up camp on the second floor of Nordstrom in a Texas ranch-inspired space. Lafayette 148 NorthPark Center The New York brand that pairs clean lines and warm materials with intimate spaces for one-on-one styling is offering Dallasites a closer connection to its personalized service

Toastique THE SHOPS AT PARK LANE

and the craftmanship it has spent 30 years refining.

LiftHER - Women’s Strength Studio 5550 W. Lovers Lane, Suite 146 The woman-only strength studio has brought its small group lifting with expert-led programming to Inwood Village. Meraki Pilates and Physical Therapy 6160 Sherry Lane, Suite 110 Meraki is delivering high-quality, individualized care that combines the principles of Pilates with evidence-based physical therapy techniques in this space just south of Preston Center. Yo-Chi 5710 W. Lovers Lane, Suite 101 The Australian frozen yogurt brand recently made its U.S. debut, drawing a crowd of 5,000 over its opening weekend. A second Dallas location is in the works for NorthPark Center later this year.

Toastique 8060 Park Lane North, Suite B116 The gourmet toast, juice, and coffee bar known for its chef-crafted, nutrition-forward menu brought its vibrant açaí bowls, nutrient-packed smoothies, and other delicious and wholesome options to The Shops at Park Lane on Oct. 10.

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Go Greek Yogurt 6401 Hillcrest Ave., Suite 102 Go Greek is slated to bring a taste of the Mediterranean to the Park Cities with the opening of this location across from SMU, which will offer classic and frozen yogurt, Greek bowls, and smoothies. LAKE Pajamas Inwood Village The beloved pajama store will offer sleepwear, loungewear, and daywear in its first Texas location, which is scheduled

to open just in time for cooler temps on Nov. 6.

Pause Studio Park Cities 5643 W. Lovers Lane The studio founded in Venice Beach, California, in 2016 is slated to begin offering Dallasites a transformational wellness experience and space for rest, reflection, and recovery next to Fifth Third Bank.

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Starbucks 6733 Hillcrest Avenue The coffee chain closed this location, along with about 250 others nationwide, in September. Coffee afficionados can find their caffeine fix nearby in Snider Plaza coffee shops Kilo Coffee and White Rock Coffee, as well as several cafes. —Compiled by Sarah Hodges

Preston-Royal Tower Project Delayed Again as Discussions Continue

By Rachel Snyder

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Some neighboring residents say they remain concerned about the height and density of a controversial tower project proposed for the southwest corner of Preston Road and Royal Lane as negotiations continue. Plans from developer Leland Burk include building a hotel/residential tower up to 240 feet, or about 19 stories, another residential tower up to 210 feet, or about 18 stories, and an office building up to 190 feet. The maximum structure height allowed by the area’s current zoning is 54 feet. District 13 Dallas City Councilmember Gay Donnell Willis at the Oct. 14 city council meeting moved to defer a vote on the case until Nov. 10. It’s the second time a city council hearing on the project had been delayed since the city plan commission OK’d the rezoning on Aug. 6. “Negotiations are not complete on this project,” Willis said when she called for the delay. Neighbors have expressed concerns about the height proposed and potential traffic impacts. Willis cited traffic as neighbors’ top concern when she announced that she

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planned to seek a deferral. “Additional traffic improvements will reduce wait times at the lights and ensure an improved flow of vehicles. I am pushing for a solution that extends beyond the immediate intersection and encompasses more of the east and westbound traffic to make a greater overall impact on traffic flow,” she said. “The engineers at Kimley-Horn need additional time to recommend meaningful and effective plans to do this.” Neighbor Richard Cox said at the Oct. 14 meeting that residents’ concerns were more complex. They stemmed from the project’s

density and scale, not simply the amount of traffic associated with it. “A 19-story tower and an 18-story apartment complex simply do not belong at Preston and Royal,” he said. “While we appreciate the councilmember’s focus on traffic, traffic is only a symptom of a much larger problem.” Other residents who spoke at the Aug. 6 city plan commission meeting expressed optimism about the project’s potential additional housing options. “As aging families start to downsize from those large homes, they need alternative housing, and this project is going to

provide some additional resources on housing to fulfill that need,” Steven McCoy said. “But also (the project will bring) the retail, the walkable retail and the restaurants that all the surrounding areas need (to) be more of a positive light in bringing energy back to Preston Hollow.” Burk was also in attendance at the city plan commission meeting. He said he and his team had made it a priority to meet with residents and take their concerns into account. Willis’ Oct. 9 announcement that she intended to seek a deferral came the same day a newly formed political action committee formally submitted notice of intent to circulate a recall petition against Willis. A group of residents threatened a recall effort in August after calling for a delay on three contentious zoning cases, including the Preston-Royal case, for 120 days. To get the recall placed on the May 2027 ballot, organizers will need signatures from 15% of registered voters in Dallas City Council District 13. Doug Hazelbaker, one of the organizers of the effort, says the same group that is running the ballot initiative effort for the Save City Hall campaign is leading the petition effort.

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Kips Bay Show House Returns to Turtle Creek

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

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The seventh-annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas includes the first-ever home gym in Kips Bay Show House history. COURTESY HN CAPITAL PARTNERS

By Daniel Lalley

People Newspapers The Kips Bay Decorator Show House returns to the iconic estate at 2999 Turtle Creek Blvd. for the third and last time on Nov. 14. The event benefiting multiple non-profits, including Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, Dwell with Dignity, and the Crystal Charity Ball, has become one of Dallas’ most anticipated design showcases since it debuted in 2020. The 25,000-square-foot Turtle Creek mansion maintained by HN Capital Partners has become a defining backdrop for the Dallas Show House. Set within this striking French Renaissance-style property, the Fall 2026 edition promises a reimagined experience with new designers, fresh perspectives, and previously unseen spaces of this sprawling residence. “This third and final year hosting the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas holds particular significance for us,” said Vipin Nambiar, founder and managing partner of

HN Capital Partners. “Our ties to the Dallas Design District are longstanding and deep, and it has been a genuine privilege to welcome the designers and patrons who give this community its vitality. Watching the property reimagined each year has been a pleasure, but what we have valued most is the opportunity to engage with and champion the exceptional design community that has embraced Dallas and the Show House. We look forward to marking this final chapter in fitting fashion.” An extension of the legendary New York showcase, this experience brings together visionary architects and interior designers to transform top luxury residences. Last year’s spaces were brought to life by 26 acclaimed designers, including local studios such as Doniphan Moore Interiors, Joshua Bernard Design, and Yates Desygn. Each participant showcases their distinct style in a designated area, creating a collection of unique experiences driven by cutting-edge design. “We’re thrilled to bring the Kips Bay

month’s supply G E T YO U R T I C K E T S To reserve tickets to the show or attend the President’s Dinner, visit kipsbaydecoratorshowhouse.org.

Decorator Show House Dallas back to Turtle Creek,” said James Druckman, President of the Board of Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. “One of the most exciting things about the Show House is seeing how each year’s designers completely transform the property, bringing their own perspectives and creativity to the spaces. We can’t wait to see how this year’s talented group reimagines the house, and to welcome visitors back to experience it for themselves.” Ahead of the public opening, The Kips Bay Decorator’s Show House will host its President’s Dinner on Nov. 12 at Brook Hollow Golf Club. There, guests will get a first look at the year’s most anticipated installations while benefiting local causes and exploring the latest in luxury design.

Sharing the Holidays Safely With Your Pets If your pets are like mine, they won’t be left out of holiday festivities. From Thanksgiving turkey to Christmas cookies, D R . K AT I E the kitchen is every MORGAN bit as exciting to our four-legged family as to us. Owners ask me which holiday foods they can safely share with pets. A few thoughtfully chosen bites in moderation and some common sense can give your pet a seat at the holiday table … or at least an interesting spot underneath. Simple is best when making your pet’s plate. A bit of plain, boneless turkey is a great place to start. Add unseasoned green beans, carrots, or plain sweet potato, and you have a perfect holiday pet dinner. Just skip the butter, sauces, and seasonings. Portion size matters, too. Our pets don’t need a human-sized helping. Holiday treats should supplement, not replace, normal diets. A few special bites are plenty, which leaves room for regular meals. We get into trouble when we share finished dishes rather than setting aside pet-friendly food during preparation. Turkey is fine; turkey covered in gravy and seasoning is another story. Rich, high-fat foods like turkey skin, gravy, and butter can cause upset stomach and potentially pancreatitis.

Before dressing your turkey or adding the good stuff to the vegetables, set aside a plain portion for your pet. Our pets must sit out some holiday favorites. Onions, garlic, leeks, and chives aren’t pet friendly. Grapes and raisins cause kidney issues in dogs, so raisin bread, fruitcake, and other dishes containing them should stay off the pet menu. Chocolate is another no-go, particularly dark and baking chocolate. And some sugar-free desserts contain xylitol, an artificial sweetener especially dangerous for dogs. Fortunately, nobody needs to memorize every ingredient. A simple rule works well: if you aren’t certain what’s in a dish, don’t share it. Stick with what you know. The same applies to bones. Cooked turkey (and chicken and ham) bones splinter and become lodged in the digestive tract. Corncobs, skewers, and foil aren’t much better. Clear plates promptly and put scraps in a secure trashcan. Houseguests present another opportunity for creative pet management. A bite of turkey from one person isn’t a big deal, but what if everyone did that? Ten guests slipping the dog “just one” is a whole extra dinner. Let guests know your pet feeding policy and keep a small bowl of approved goodies handy so guests don’t improvise. Pets with health issues should stick to

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their regular diets, but that doesn’t mean they have to miss out. A veterinary-approved treat or their regular dinner served somewhere special makes the occasion feel different without changing what’s in their bowl. Despite best efforts, a pet may snag something questionable. Try to determine what was eaten, how much, and when. Save the ingredient list if you have it, and contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service. Don’t do anything unless a veterinarian tells you to do so. Not every pet wants to be at a party. For one overwhelmed by a houseful of guests or who can’t resist targeting unattended plates, a quiet room with a favorite bed can be a calm retreat. Sharing the holidays with pets doesn’t have to mean sharing everything on our plates. They can enjoy the celebration without blowing their diets, waiting in a comfortable spot for someone to accidentally drop a tasty morsel. Dr. Katie Morgan, a Park Cities native and Hockaday graduate, is the owner and medical director of White Glove Pet Care, White Glove Pet Ranch, and White Glove Pet Valet, which together provide concierge veterinary care, luxury boarding, and in-home pet services for dogs and cats throughout the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. Learn more about Dr. Morgan by visiting whiteglovepetcare.com.

94.1%

sold to list price

August 2025: 4.4

August 2025: 94.8%

640

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August 2025: 667

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$469,000

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July 2025: 2.8

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closed sales

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July 2025: 19

July 2025: 49

$3,470,000

$817.74

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July 2025: $2,285,000

Juy 2025: $627.58

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: After we enclosed this loggia and added air conditioning, it became much more comfortable in the summer. Our clients say they use and enjoy their loggia more often now. Since this great room has tall ceilings, we used tall wallpaper panels as art. We thought the Indian prints featuring elephants, like the one over the fireplace here, were playful and fun. In the keeping room, we brought in some fun fabrics for the seating area by the limestone fireplace. We took that same fabric and put it in the adjacent pool bathroom, which ties the spaces together. STEPHEN KARLISCH AND MARGARET CHAMBERS

Behind the Scenes of an Award-Winning Home Transformation

Last month, one of our house projects won “Best in Show” and “1st Place for Entire Residence over M A R G A R E T 5,000 Square Feet” at C H A M B E R S the American Society of Interior Designers Celebrating Design Texas awards. This project was a major facelift for a 25-year-old, French style home in University Park. Today, I’ll explain how I brightened the home with new color schemes and art while still honoring its traditional French architecture. My clients were a family of five. The wife loved glam, richness, and antiques, because of their sense of history. However, she knew her

house was getting tired looking and wanted a fresh new look. We first edited out some of her old antiques, and then updated the rugs, fabrics, paint colors, upholstery, and wallpapers. Having the color scheme flow from space to space helps a home feel cohesive. The clients owned a contemporary painting with shades of orange, red, blue, and green, which we used as an inspiration for the home’s new color palette. For example, the office had a very dark, dated stain color on the walls, paneling, and built-in bookshelves. We repainted it with a high-lacquer green paint that brightened the space and reflected light in the room. The rooms in this house are extraordinarily large, especially the great room with its high vaulted ceiling. Everything we chose

needed to be large-scale. In the living room and dining room, we raised the decorative rods up close to the ceiling, used tall draperies, and hung custom light fixtures. We completely gutted the kitchen to the studs and added all new cabinets, a new embossed backsplash, new countertops in Taj Mahal quartz, and fresh paint. We also replaced all of the wrought bronze hardware with a bright brass that looks more current. Previously, our clients didn’t use their loggia very often because they had a major mosquito problem. So, we enclosed the back loggia, and put in all new flooring, paint colors, and furniture, with new vintage pieces. We even put in air conditioning to keep the area cool during the summer.

When people live in a home that is beautiful, well-thought-out, and functional, they feel happier and are proud to entertain in their homes. If you feel like your home is overdue for a refresh, give us a call. By incorporating playful color schemes, and mixing contemporary and antique items, we gave our clients a home that feels both forward-thinking and timeless at the same time. 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. For more ideas and articles, follow us on Instagram at @chambersinteriors, or visit our website at www.chambersinteriors.com.

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ST. RITA CATHOLIC SCHOOL HOLDS BLESSING OF THE PETS IN HONOR OF LILA’S LIGHT By Sarah Hodges

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REMEMBER LILA, BROOKE, AND BLAIR

variety of pawed and clawed friends gathered to receive a special blessing on Oct. 8 at St. Rita Catholic School. The Blessing of the Pets, which celebrates the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, was held for the second time in honor of Lila’s Light. In addition to pups both big and small, attendees at the blessing included one hermit crab named Timiscus and two very well-fed guinea pigs. Human guests were treated to ice cream, while their fourlegged companions enjoyed pup cups — whipped cream with a bone-shaped treat. All proceeds from the event benefitted Lila’s Light, a foundation that works to keep children from harm and protect animals from disaster and crises. It carries on the light of Lila Bonner, a little girl who loved all creatures and lost her life in July 2025’s Hill Country flooding.

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“It’s good to see this light still shining,” Fr. Joshua Whitfield, pastor of St. Rita Catholic Community, said before leading the tail-wagging gathering in a prayer. “I hope we do this every year.” Lila’s family and their two dogs, Violet and Lovey, attended the blessing. Her cousins are students at St. Rita, which also lost two young girls, Blair and Brooke Harber, in the catastrophe. Some of the guests at St. Rita on Oct. 8 could be heard barking along during Fr. Whitfield’s prayer. He then blessed all the pets with holy water. “I’m going to soak your animals,” Fr. Whitfield said to laughter from his human listeners before saying a Hail Mary for Lila Bonner.

St. Rita Catholic School was crowded with furry friends and their people during the Blessing of the Pets. The afternoon was filled with ice cream, pup cups, and a prayer from Fr. Joshua Whitfield, pastor of St. Rita Catholic Community. SARAH HODGES

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Hockaday, Greenhill Students Take STEM From Classroom to Community

By Sarah Hodges

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Math may be a useful skill, but it doesn’t usually make for compelling reading. That is, unless you’re browsing articles on Youth Stemline, a website created by students at Greenhill School and The Hockaday School for peers to express their interests in math, science, and technology. The website’s environment section includes one piece titled “Cow Farts, Climate Change, and Coffee: The Unexpected Connection.” Other writings cover everything from the digitalization of beauty standards to space-time and NASA’s Artemis II mission. “I think one misconception is, ‘these articles are written by teenagers. How good can they be?’ That’s something we work to break,” said editor-in-chief Aravli Paliwal. “A lot of the work that our writers put out there is quality work.” Paliwal, a junior at Hockaday, founded Youth Stemline in the summer of 2025 with Greenhill student Ronak Ramnani and fellow Hockaday students Katherine Mao and Ariel Yuan. Since its creation, the website has grown to include more than 40 writers. And the group’s founders have taken their desire to spark an interest in STEM off the page and into the community. They’ve hosted a series of TomorrowMakers workshops for young learners in partnership with the Dallas Police Association, the Preston Royal branch of the Dallas Public Library, and the University Park Public Library. Topics have included wacky weather, artificial intelligence, and why airplanes don’t fall out of the sky. The teens have endeavored to create interactive experiences for workshop attendees. “There’s only so much impact you can have when you’re online,” Ramnani explained. “Not everyone’s reading our articles.”

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About 15 children crowded into a conference room at the University Park Public Library for a Wednesday afternoon session on outer space. The members of Youth Stemline began by sharing information about gravity and the solar system before breaking their listeners into groups to tackle a hands-on challenge: how to cushion spacecrafts, or hard-boiled eggs, from the force of landing on distant planets, or being dropped from the library’s balcony. Not all the spacecrafts touched down safely, but the members of Youth Stemline reassured rookie scientists that cracked eggs didn’t mean that their designs weren’t successful. “This is what lots of scientists go through,” Paliwal said. “They go through lots of failure before they even get one good result.” The session, which ended with discussion questions on a Youth Stemline article modified for a younger audience, was also a touchdown for parents.

FROM TOP: Ronak Ramnani, Katherine Mao, Aravli Paliwal, and Ariel Yuan. Six-year-old Casey Kelly and 5-year-old Sebastian Alexander get some expert help from Ramnani. SARAH HODGES

“I think it’s great that even though they’re still young, and have not graduated high school, they’re pouring into the younger generation,” said Belinda Alexander, who brought her children to the session. “I feel like kids learn from other kids, too. They pay attention. It shows that they can do it when they’re older.” The founders of Youth Stemline, who are all now high school juniors, hope the pro-

gram continues to grow. They’ve spread word about their project to other teens who have started chapters in the United Kingdom and Kazakhstan. “We want people who are sophomores, freshmen, and even younger than that to see what we do, and then take the foundations that we’ve built, and add their own tweak,” Paliwal said. “We don’t want this to stop when we leave.”

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At The Hockaday School, every girl is invited to discover her voice, follow her curiosity, and dream boldly. Devoted teachers create a community where ideas are welcomed and confidence grows. The results speak for themselves: Hockaday is proud to celebrate 28 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists this year, a remarkable testament to the talent and dedication of its students. Yet academics are only part of the story. On the stage, on the field, and in the community, Hockaday girls forge lifelong friendships, uncover new strengths, and find the courage to try anything. Here, girls are never asked to shrink. They are encouraged to shine. Families across North Texas choose Hockaday for an inspiring, rigorous education that prepares young women to lead lives of purpose and impact. Discover the Hockaday difference and schedule a visit today. To learn more, visit www.hockaday.org.

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Greenhill Debate Continues Dominance With Third Straight National Title By Josh Hickman People Newspapers

Greenhill School’s debate program cemented its status as one of the nation’s premier forensics powerhouses this year with Greenhill Platinum’s sweep of the 2026 Texas Forensic Association State and Tournament of Champions World Schools titles. The Platinum squad — Benjy Beckman ’26, Marleigh Massoud ’28, Arhaan Iyer ’28, Vijay Naidu ’26, and Josephina Qiu ’26 — captured the Texas Forensic Association (TFA) State championship and then repeated in April as winner of the Tournament of Champions (TOC) in Lexington, Kentucky. That victory marked the third consecutive year Greenhill has claimed the World Schools national title, a rare, sustained run in one of high school debate’s most competitive divisions. In the competition’s final, Platinum defeated Houston’s Northland Christian in a rematch of the state final, opposing the motion that states should close critical international trade routes during geopolitical conflicts. The back-to-back-to-back national titles underscore the program’s depth and consistency under longtime Director of Debate Aaron Timmons Jr., now in his

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34th year at Greenhill. Coaches Rodrigo Paramo and Ross Fitzpatrick support the effort across Policy, Lincoln-Douglas, and World Schools formats. No other Texas school has produced more TFA State Debate champions than Greenhill. At the 2026 TFA State Tour-

nament, Greenhill set a program record with 48 qualifiers and reached the final in all three debate divisions for the first time. In addition to Platinum’s World Schools crown, Soyam Kelifa ’26 and Iliyan Ali ’26 won Policy. Tim Csallner ’28

earned Top Speaker in World Schools. The team finished fourth in Sweepstakes. At TOC, Greenhill Diamond took third after meeting Platinum in the semifinals; Csallner finished second overall speaker, with strong individual results across divisions. These achievements build on recent history. In 2025, Greenhill won both Policy (its first since 2008) and World Schools at TOC. The 2026 results extend that excellence while showcasing a new generation: four Class of 2028 students —Massoud, Iyer, Cindy Chou, and Csallner — earned elite national and state team berths through a rigorous selection process. Csallner joined the USA Debate National Team, Massoud the USA Development Team (again), and Iyer and Chou Team Texas. Students credit preparation and mutual trust. “The difference is we all rely on each other,” Csallner said. “We can make fun of each other … because we trust each other.” Late-night case work and alumni involvement further fuel the culture. “No matter what road we choose … we will be back at Greenhill,” Massoud said of the strong alumni network. Timmons remains focused on the fundamentals. “I am very pleased with their place of growth,” he said. “My goal is to, first of all, keep debate fun.”

Hockaday Student Honored by Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas By Josh Hickman People Newspapers

The Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas recently celebrated Hockaday senior Kora Thomas for a project that blends athletic instruction with mentorship and confidence-building. Thomas was recognized on Oct. 9 as a Mary Anne Cree Young Woman of Distinction for her Gold Award project, “Breaking Barriers: Making Sports Accessible for Kids in Underserved Communities.” The lifelong Girl Scout organized a free soccer clinic at Marcus Elementary that drew roughly 100 students, even amid severe weather. She also developed replicable program guidelines, secured community support for equipment, and created a sustainable model that continues through Coaching for Change and has inspired another student-led clinic. “My project had a lot of factors that went into it,” Thomas explained, pointing first to Hockaday’s recurring Coaching for Change program. “We take a few girls from Hockaday down to Marcus Elementary, join their PE class, motivate them, and keep them engaged in sports.” Soccer tutorial videos she created have helped participants further advance their skills. Community outreach proved essential as well. “I reached out to Dick’s Sporting Goods and Sam’s Club,” Thomas said. “They helped me with my project. I got some volunteers, and they came with me to Marcus, and we hosted a soccer clinic for all kids.” Thomas credits Girl Scouts with shaping her leadership. She began work on the project during her sophomore year and is already thinking ahead about the

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program’s future. “ We’re probably going to hand it down to someone,” said the Coaching for Change co-president. “I’m also planning to send Coaching for Change’s club format to other schools, so, hopefully, they can implement it.” As the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Women of Distinction awards luncheon approached, Thomas and fellow honorees started preparing. “We’ve been doing media training,” she said with a laugh before the luncheon, “basically prepping us to speak clearly, answer questions, take deep breaths, prompting us that it’s okay to be nervous.”

“We encourage students to look at the world and see, through their passion, where a need exists, and Kora did just that,” commented Hockaday’s director of the Institute for Social Impact Melanie Robinson. “I’m incredibly proud of her, because I know it was the result of a lot of hard work, long hours, and many phone calls. She was so organized, diligent, and passionate about it all the way through.” Thomas aims to combine two passions after her Hockaday graduation. “I want to be a veterinarian, and I also want to play soccer,” she said, “so, I’m currently looking at colleges that have

both of those requirements for me.” Reflecting on 13 years in Girl Scouts, she noted a shift in her perspective. She loved the crafts and cookie sales as a child but now sees the program’s deeper value. “I realized how much Girl Scouts gives me,” she said. “It teaches me leadership, how to handle money, and different kinds of elements that you use in the real world. Being able to be a Girl Scout and experience those at a young age helped build my character and was really nice to have.” Thomas plans to continue using sports and mentorship to help young people build confidence, skills, and a sense of belonging.

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Jesuit Classical League Reigns Victorious at National Convention By Daniel Lalley

People Newspapers The Jesuit Rangers recently had one of their best showings ever at a national convention that turns ancient studies into spectator sports. The weeklong National Junior Classical League (NJCL) Convention allows students across the country to compete in areas like academics, creative arts, graphic arts, and Olympika. This year, the gathering was held at Indiana University in Bloomington, and Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas sent a 13-member delegation. “The NJCL convention is always a great experience for our students,” said Vanessa Jones, language department chair and junior classical league moderator. “They love it because they get to travel with their friends, compete in their areas of interest, and get a glimpse at navigating college life. I love seeing their confidence grow through it all.” For the Jesuit Rangers, this year’s competition was defined by multiple standout students and incredible achievements. With 27 top-15 finishes across a range of categories, the team had one of its best showings to date. “This is the 14th year I have been a part of it,” Jones said. “We have always brought back wins, but we had some really exceptional moments this time. One student, Anson Chen, placed second in the nation for reading comprehension, which was one of the best finishes I have ever had.” Other notable highlights included Levi

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Scout Brings Shared-Ride Waiting Station to Juliette Fowler Communities

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Fourteen-year-old Charlie McGinnis, a University Park resident and freshman at St. Mark’s School of Texas, recently completed his Eagle Scout project by constructing a covered shared-ride waiting station at Juliette Fowler Communities in East Dallas. The structure gives residents a sheltered, consistent place to wait for drivers and rideshare services. Charlie developed the idea after learning that residents sometimes struggled with pickups across the multi-address campus. “They said their residents sometimes had issues with ride shares. So, this would be a consistent and safe location for them to stop, so that’s why I researched this project,” he said. “Uber comes here; they get lost. Now, you can reach out to Uber and Lyft and mark this spot on the map for all of those addresses.” The project offered Charlie the chance to lead fellow Scouts, collaborate with his family, and work through real-world design and construction challenges. His grandfather helped design the structure, and both his grandparents assisted with the woodworking. “This project was a little harder, because this is not as common. So, we had to come up with the design of our own,” explained Charlie, who started Scouting as a first grader. He had helped his brother erect a similar structure across the street two years earlier, but that was the extent of his prior building experience.

Construction took three days and was completed on Labor Day. Charlie plans to return in six months once the wood has fully cured to paint the station. Residents who watched the work take shape expressed clear enthusiasm. “It’s awesome!” said Juliette Fowler resident Marylin Wright. “I’m a former teacher, and he gets an A-plus-plus!” Charlie noted the positive response as well: “They appreciate it a lot. I think it’s good for the residents and safer for them.” Charlie’s father, Jim McGinnis, highlighted the leadership and family involvement. “He brought together his Scout friends and led them through the project. He got to work with his grandfather and his grandmother in the design process. It was a bit daunting at first, but I think when we finished it, we all had a great sense of accomplishment.” Jim also pointed to the strength of local Scouting. Troop 82 is one of the country’s largest and has produced more than 1,100 Eagle Scouts since it was chartered in 1955. “We’re blessed to be in the Park Cities, where we have a very strong troop in Troop 82 and a very supportive council,” Jim said. Eagle Scout projects require planning, leadership of others, problem-solving, and lasting community benefit. Charlie’s covered waiting station fits that model by addressing a practical daily need for older residents at the historic, intergenerational nonprofit. The new structure improves both convenience and safety, giving drivers a clear landmark and residents a protected place to wait.

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Hillcrest assistant leaving mark on volleyball program By Justin Thomas People Newspapers

illcrest assistant volleyball coach Christine Gregory said she is often referred to as the “Chaos Coordinator.” If you ask head coach Candace Balderas-Miller, she is simply the “Secret Sauce.” Regardless of the moniker, one thing that can’t be denied is the impact Gregory — who is in her 39th season coaching volleyball — has made in her now third year with the program. Gregory spent 27 years at Carrollton Newman Smith before retiring, but a favor from a close friend is what ultimately brought her back to the coaching ranks and to Hillcrest. “I had been retired for two years from Smith, but Diana (Davis) the former coach here and I are good friends, and before she passed away I promised her I would help out whenever they needed,” Gregory said. “One day, she called me and asked if I was going to honor that because they really needed the help, and so here I am.” From the moment Gregory arrived on campus, it has been a match made in heaven for both her and the program. “I just love volleyball,” Gregory said. “I love teaching the kids and I love the game. When I got the opportunity to come be an assistant coach, volleyball was all I wanted to coach. I just love running

Hillcrest assistant Christine Gregory is in her 39th season coaching high school volleyball. CHRIS MCGATHEY

practices and coming up with funky drills and developing kids and showing them the game. They say I have too much passion, which I think is funny, but I guess it’s true. I show up at 2 o’clock excited to do anything that I can do for the kids and the program.” Gregory’s role as an assistant has been particularly beneficial to a program like

Hillcrest because of what she brings to the sub-varsity ranks. “For the most part, it’s her experience,” Balderas-Miller said. “She’s been coaching volleyball since before I was born basically. She just has an insane amount of experience and has seen it all. At a school like Hillcrest, we have a mix of club players and non-club players, and

you have to figure out how to marry that and make them all advanced. Since she has been a coach in public schools for so long, she’s really experienced in that and is able to teach those kids that don’t have that high-level club experience how to play at a fast pace.” Gregory concurred that improving participation and quality of play at the grassroots level is what could ultimately take Hillcrest, which has turned into a perennial playoff qualifier, to the next tier. But her message to her players is to simply enjoy the game like she does, something Gregory wasn’t able to do during her youth. “I want them to know that women can do anything,” she said. “I grew up in the Title IX era. I didn’t have that opportunity, and I want the girls that do to know they can be leaders and they can enjoy the sport. They can be aggressive and do whatever they dream to do. That’s what I want for them.” As to how long she will remain at Hillcrest, even Gregory doesn’t know. “I have no idea how long I’ll keep going, I just know I love the game. I love Hillcrest. I knew I didn’t want to do club ball, just high school, so this was a good fit. I enjoy teaching the kids that don’t have the opportunity and show them how fun it is. We’re all following SMU now. We’re all following the Aggies and the Razorbacks. I bring the whole game to them.”

Midseason Statement

Rangers holding strong in district standings By Justin Thomas People Newspapers

When the 2026 football season kicked off, few prognosticators considered Jesuit Dallas a factor in the race for the District 6-6A crown. But as the district slate passed its midpoint, the Rangers sat in a tie for second place with a 3-1 mark. Jesuit opened with convincing wins over Princeton and McKinney Boyd before turning heads with a thrilling 50-49 win in overtime on Oct. 8 on the road over Prosper Walnut Grove. Jesuit entered the contest unranked in The Dallas Morning News’ area 6A rankings while Walnut Grove came in at No. 7. But following Jesuit’s upset Oct. 8, Walnut Grove dipped to No. 11 while the Rangers debuted in the poll at No. 17. And while Jesuit is certainly happy to be considered one of the top 6A programs in the area, it isn’t going to allow rankings or previous results to impact the future. “You obviously see the rankings, because it’s hard not to see it,” said senior captain Ben Phillips. “But we don’t really buy into it. You just have to trust the guys in the locker room and listen to the coaches and worry about what we’re doing.” “Everyone has bought in, and that’s something the media and the newspapers don’t get to see,” added senior captain Mack Murphy. “But we see it every day and we know the

Jesuit Dallas topped ranked Prosper Walnut Grove in overtime on Oct. 8. CHRIS MCGATHEY

confidence we have. We have a ton of belief that we can beat anybody.” That belief was on full display in Jesuit’s Oct. 8 win, where the Rangers hung close in the first half with Walnut Grove before pulling in front on a 96-yard touchdown pass from quarterback J.P. Livingstone to wide receiver Joseph Konings early in the

third quarter following a goal-line stand for the defense. “That was a big shift in the game and the first time we took the lead,” Livingstone said. “It was right out of halftime and the defense got a huge stop and we were able to get our momentum from that, and I think it carried us the rest of the way.”

That play set the stage for a dramatic finish that saw Jesuit score second in overtime and win the game on a 2-point conversion. “That was the No. 1 moment playing football for me so far,” said senior captain Jack Bourrett. “But we’re looking to top it this week.” Jesuit’s follow up came Oct. 16 against No. 6 Prosper, where it faced its first district defeat. The Rangers continued a three-game gauntlet on the road against No. 2. Allen. Looking forward, the Rangers will not only lean on the win over Walnut Grove for confidence, but a non-district schedule that despite a 1-2 record was beneficial for Jesuit. “We could have gone out and scheduled some easier teams and been 3-0, but to prepare us for this district it set us up for where we’re at right now,” senior captain Ty Daboub said. Bourrett echoed those thoughts. “We went into the season with the coaches telling us that the non-district games don’t matter,” he said. “They’re for preparation for the district season and I think it’s shown that we were very prepared coming into district.” Now the Rangers believe focus and execution is all that matters on the field. “We’re playing against ourselves,” Murphy said. “Our game plan changes, but our preparation doesn’t. Getting together in practice and keeping our heads down and working hard. It’s the same thing every week.”

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STAR GRAZERS: GOATS AND SHEEP RETURN TO NORTHAVEN TRAIL

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ast fall, “Northaven Tails” welcomed 400 goats and sheep to Preston Hollow’s collective backyard. Organized and supported by the Friends of Northaven Trail and tended by the eco-friendly land clearing specialists at Open Space, the herd munched its way through over two dozen of the trail’s “no-mow zones.” Many adoring fans gathered along the way. For 10 days in October, these local star grazers returned for an encore performance. “The support from the community this

year has been really strong,” said Friends board member, Will Dawson. “Last year we did 29 areas. This year we bumped that up to 57 with sponsorships from local businesses, neighborhood groups, and different families that came together to sponsor grazing areas.” In addition to nearly doubling the zones to be tended in year two, grassroots community support cleared the way (two puns intended) for several more “Tails” enhancements. For starters, a new website was launched to provide logistical information, including a daily “flock finder,” full grazing schedule, interactive map, and parking locations. In addition, this year’s grazers had their own cow-

boy hat-topped police escorts when crossing major thoroughfares. Star treatment, indeed. Perhaps best of all, though, Dawson highlights the continuing involvement of local schools. “Last year, Grace Academy of Dallas basically shut down the school and everybody came over to the trail,” he said prior to the goats’ arrival. “This year, we already have two schools that have sponsored grazing areas and are planning on doing field trips, with more trips expected. It brings me a lot of joy, because that was really the impetus behind this: for school-age kids to learn what a grazing animal does.” And, what is that, exactly? In short, the

trail’s designated pollinator areas are intentionally left unmowed so that native grasses and flowers can thrive. Rather than clear-cutting, grazers are introduced to munch through the tangled upper thatch layer while their hooves aerate the soil below. The process makes way for new plants to germinate, which will provide nourishment and protection for birds, butterflies, and bees in the season to come. It’s great fun to watch these adorable animals enjoying their greens. If you missed your favorite vegetation control technicians this year, monitor tails.northaventrail.org for updates on when the herd will return.

‘Awkwardness Is OK’

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“We know people stare,” said pediatrician Abbie Smith, the mother of a 15-year-old with Down syndrome. “We’re like, ‘come on over.’ We would love to educate.” Smith and other parent and expert panelists spoke about how to navigate children’s natural curiosity in a way that helps them embrace differences during the Sept. 29 Reframe Luncheon from WITH Ministries. When your child has questions about someone who looks different, let them ask those questions, Smith and other panelists said at the Dallas Country Club. And if you have a party, don’t be afraid to invite the entire class, including the child with a disability. “We love to talk about our kids — I do at least,” Smith continued. “Just be curious and ask.” WITH Ministries has a mission of helping churches create cultures of belonging for all individuals. There’s work to be done to achieve that goal — half of all families with disabled children leave their church because their child is not welcome or included, said Rebecca Wall, a 2005 Highland Park graduate who founded WITH Ministries and now serves as the nonprofit’s executive director. While the luncheon included in-depth

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discussion of inclusion in faith communities, panelists shared advice on how to think differently about disabilities that was applicable far beyond church doors. “We are creating all these separate spaces, and separate classrooms, and separate parties, and separate dances,” Wall said. “But that limits friendship. And that limits transformation for the church. And it limits our opportunity to truly know one another.” Panelist Feleceia Wilson spoke about helping her 17-year-old daughter, who has Down syndrome along with talents in the performing arts, navigate spaces that aren’t always designed for her.

“We’ve found the most success with teachers and with directors and choreographers, and even friends, who are just willing to ask questions and willing to be awkward for a second while we find our way,” Wilson said. “Awkwardness is OK.” She continued that her family still hasn’t found the right church. “It’s not because people don’t try. It’s because it’s uncomfortable,” she explained. “And I think parents get tired of being uncomfortable. That’s an exhausting thing, over and over again.” There’s a difference between tolerating someone’s presence and embracing it, said panelist Emily Griesbeck, whose 7-year-old

son is autistic and intellectually disabled. “I think as Christians we’re called to do that next step,” she continued, “which is not just, ‘You’re able to be here. I tolerate your presence. You can be invited,’ but ‘This wouldn’t be the same without you. We miss you. You need to be here because these kids need you.’” Gini Florer, whose now 22-year-old son had a stroke in utero, remembered when he started school at Hyer Elementary. The children who were her son, John Lawson’s, classmates have grown to become his cheerleaders today. John Lawson was even one of the first boys to join the Spirited Scots, which was known as the Sparkling Scots before he became a member. Florer explained that she advocates for and protects John Lawson, but is also called to share her son, who wakes up every morning at 5:30 singing praise and worship songs, with the community. “He is the gift to everyone. We can learn so much from him,” she said, adding later. “He really has just changed everything about what I think our life would look like for the better.”

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Automatic license plate readers, such as those from tech company Flock Safety, have sparked debate as officials weigh privacy concerns against potential public safety benefits. Flock Safety cameras capture license plates and vehicle characteristics, such as make, model, and color, as drivers pass the cameras. Dallas, Highland Park, and University Park are among the municipalities that utilize the automatic license plate reader system. The Dallas Police Department has said in a statement that the cameras are “an important investigative tool” used to “develop leads, identify vehicles associated with criminal activity, and assist in solving crimes.” The technology has also sparked concerns about surveillance and allegations of misuse in Texas and beyond. “I’m real sensitive to the concerns of my neighborhood, my district, who are really concerned about privacy invasion,” Dallas District 11 City Council member Bill Roth, who represents part of North Dallas, said at a September Dallas City Council Public Safety Committee meeting about resident concerns. “To the extent that this is a valuable technology to our police force, I want them to have it. However, this is a slippery slope if it is not handled properly.” After Gov. Greg Abbott halted state grant funding for Flock cameras in late August, the Dallas Police Department announced that the city’s 321 grant-funded flock cameras would be shut off. But following a meeting between Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux and Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley, those grant-funded cameras will remain on for now, keeping the total number of cameras citywide at about 690. “Technology can be an important tool in keeping Dallas safe, but we also have a responsibility to understand how that technology and the information it collects are being used and protected,” Comeaux said in a statement after the meeting with Langley. “(The) conversation allowed us to address our concerns directly and better understand the safeguards Flock has in place.” The city of Dallas retains data collected from the cameras for 365 days. A map shared in Dallas Public Safety Committee materials shows the highest concentration of cameras downtown and south of downtown.

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SIX HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS CONSIDER THE YEAR 2050

By 2050, today’s high schoolers will be about the age their parents are now, living in a world shaped by the choices being made today. Six high school seniors from schools in the Dallas area gathered to reflect, write, and discuss what life might look like in the future. They considered questions about artificial intelligence, personal autonomy, ethics, humanity, and the direction society is heading. For the students, who are the generation growing up alongside AI, the future is different from anything generations before could have envisioned. What follows are lightly edited excerpts from each student’s written response.

Ellie Chong Highland Park High School

Leila Hulme The Hockaday School

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In 2050, you will be approximately the age of your parents — what will life look like for you then? Ellie In 2050, there will be significant advancement in technology, especially with artificial intelligence, yet along with these greater capabilities comes an increasing need for human connection. In healthcare, AI will play a significantly larger role in developing personalized diagnoses and treatment plans. Even now, we are starting to develop advanced machine learning models to quickly identify abnormalities. I believe that existing smartwatches and other wearable biotech have the potential of not only tracking sleep and fitness but could be used as indicators for infection and disease. However, I believe that AI will never replace humans in healthcare because humans provide a necessary compassionate element. Henry We’ve had the ability, as a society, to do whatever we want. It seems that society hasn’t bound itself by many rules. There’s been unrestrained growth, and I see that really changing in the next 20 years. While we’ve been able to build without care, with the growing threat of climate change and resource scarcity, I think that there will be more regulations as to what actions can be taken. There will be far stronger preventions against pollution and deforestation, and climate impact will be taken with much more care and be of much higher importance than it is now. Leila With all of the unknowns surrounding technology, especially the rise of AI, it’s hard to predict for sure what our lives will be like in 2050. I’m afraid that we may end up taking AI to a place where we can no longer control it. But if the people in charge of legislation and policy take the time to recognize

both the benefits and drawbacks that AI can have, we could use it to create a real positive change. AI could even act as a “neutral party” in polarized issues, such as feminism, racism, climate change, food, and housing, where no human could be truly an unbiased moderator. Pranavi In 2050, I hope life will not be too different from today. Although we can never truly predict the future, I am excited to see what humanity creates. I hope we continue innovating AI in ways we never imagined, using it to help rather than replace humans. The major concern is how anybody can get experience in entry level jobs when AI is eliminating those opportunities. That is why AI regulation is so important. Technology has always shaped society, and I hope that by 2050, we continue to innovate while treating technology as a friend rather than an enemy. Ronni Recently, we have witnessed the emergence of AI companies that have grown extremely rapidly and sparked controversy in doing so. As we move past AI’s exciting beginning, even those closely involved, including the CEO of Anthropic, are calling for regulation. There are two possible futures depending on how the legislation is considered now: early limitations that maintain the status quo, or fewer limitations that may allow us to experience why experts believe regulation is necessary. Spencer The advent of artificial intelligence will give people more free time. Humanity has always progressed in culture when given free time. Caveman did this by painting buffaloes in caves on rainy days. With a greater amount of free time in 2050, who knows what the next iteration of cave paintings may be? I also believe that there will be new technologies that act as an extension of the

body. Think about it, you take your phone everywhere, it’s practically already a part of your being, and I believe that technologies like this will continue to integrate themselves into our lives. How do you anticipate AI shaping society by 2050? Henry I worry about two interconnected issues. First, a labor surplus, where people can’t find jobs because of AI taking entry-level work, which will increase unemployment and prevent new people from entering industries. Then later, when people haven’t been entering these industries and the people who have experience retire, few people will have the experience to replace them, so we will have an expertise crisis. Leila I’m honestly a little afraid of how AI may impact our society by 2050. I worry that we run the risk of losing what makes life special. If the decision is made to let AI keep growing, my only hope is that we restrain it enough to the point where we can still be ourselves, even knowing that we might not live up to what a machine can make. Human culture is richer because of its imperfections. Will we lose that with the expanding role of AI? Will you have more — or less — autonomy over your life in 2050? Ellie In 2050, I think people will have less autonomy over their lives because AI will be used to subconsciously control the decisions humans make. Social media already subconsciously changes the way we think, so as we continue through an age of digital dependence, the videos we see may redefine our values and the standards by which we measure ourselves.

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Ronni I believe that the definition of autonomy will change as the future progresses. As regulations are introduced to prevent catastrophic outcomes involving climate change and human rights, “autonomy” may shift. Instead of larger entities choosing whether to engage with or forgo ethical considerations, individuals may have greater responsibility for deciding whether to engage with these entities and considering their own ethics. How would you describe the conscience of humanity in 2050? Pranavi I believe the conscience of humanity will get better with the improvement of technology and humanity learning more about ourselves and the world around us. It’s difficult to predict how humans will act when given advanced technology. For example, with the incorporation of AI, I can only imagine how we will stop thinking for ourselves and will depend on our devices to think for us. I can only hope that we develop a conscience that harnesses technology for the betterment of society. Spencer It feels like people are more polarized than ever. People must become more united in problem solving, and the sphere of care in our society must extend to all humanity. I hope ego is set aside, and there is focus on the betterment of society as a whole. This article is the second in a series in which high school students share insights about their lives. The article was edited by Highland Park High School’s 2026-2027 Executive Editor of ‘The Bagpipe’ newspaper Hannah Hameed, Editor-in-Chief of ‘The Bagpipe’ Ryaan Khan, The Episcopal School of Dallas 2026–2027 ‘Eagle Edition’ newspaper CoEditor-in-Chief Lilly Traylor, and The Episcopal School of Dallas 2026–2027 Yearbook (Carillon) Co-Editor-in-Chief Emory Simpson.

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There’s a lot of pressure in feeding kids. S er ve enough vegetables. Don’t serve too much sugK AC I E B A R N E S ar. Make sure they get enough protein and fiber. Encourage them to try new foods — but don’t force them! Oh, and also make something everyone at the table will actually eat. It’s no wonder feeding kids can feel like the hardest part of your day. So here’s something I wish more parents heard: you don’t have to choose between food your kids actually want to eat and food that offers them something nutritionally. Some of my favorite foods for kids live happily in the middle. Take apple crisp. It’s dessert. It should taste like dessert. (And yes, I highly recommend serving it warm with vanilla ice cream.) But apples are also a great source of fiber, and the topping in my Maple Apple Crisp adds oats and ground flaxseed. You don’t need to remove all the sugar or skip the ice cream to make it “healthy.” You can make a really delicious dessert that also happens to bring some great nutrition to the table. The same idea works with vegetables. If your child turns up their nose at a pile of roasted vegetables, that doesn’t mean you’ve failed — or that vegetables are off the table. Sometimes changing the flavor or texture of a food makes all the difference. That ’s one reason I love Creamy Pumpkin Soup for kids. Pumpkin is packed with nutrients (woohoo!) but since it’s also naturally sweet and creamy,

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there are no chunks or unexpected textures to navigate. For a selective eater, that can make a new fruit or vegetable feel a whole lot less intimidating. Of course, you can make the most kid-friendly pumpkin soup in the world and your child may still take one bite and declare they hate it. That doesn’t mean you failed. Kids learn to enjoy foods through repeated exposure, and tasting is only part of that process. Seeing a food, smelling it, touching it and helping prepare it all count as experiences that build familiarity. So bring them into the kitchen. Let them sprinkle the topping over the apples.

Maple Apple Crisp Topping Ingredients ¼ cup oat flour, heaping ⅓ cup old fashioned oats, blended to flour ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats 2 tbsp ground flaxseed ¼ cup dark brown sugar ¼ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp salt ¼ cup cold butter, diced into small cubes Filling ingredients 3 medium granny smith apples, peeled, cored, ¼-inch thick slices, halved 2 large honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, ¼-inch thick slices, halved ¼ cup pure maple syrup 1 tsp cornstarch ½ tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease an 8×8 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. 2. To make the topping: Mix the oat flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and ground flaxseed in a large bowl until well combined. Add in the pieces of butter and use your hands to squeeze and combine until the mixture becomes crumbly and resembles wet sand. There will be clumps, this is fine. (Or, cut in the butter with a pastry cutter.) 3. Place the topping mixture in the fridge and begin making the apple filling. 4. To make the filling: Place sliced apples, maple syrup, cornstarch, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a large bowl and toss to combine. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes. 5. Place the apple mixture in the prepared pan and sprinkle evenly with topping. 6. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. 7. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Serve warm, with vanilla ice cream!

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Hand them the spoon to stir the soup. Let them grate a mountain of cheddar cheese on top if that’s what makes the soup more appealing. Then let them decide whether they eat it. Our job as parents isn’t to make our kids eat healthy foods. It’s to keep putting those foods in their world — in ways that taste good and feel good — so they have plenty of opportunities to learn to enjoy them. That approach doesn’t always give us the immediate satisfaction we want. Sometimes you do all the “right” things and your kid still refuses what you made. You’re still doing your job. And if I can leave you with one last

piece of advice, it’s this: zoom out. Kids don’t need every meal to be perfectly balanced. Instead of stressing about what they ate at one particular meal, think about what they’ve eaten over the course of a few days. That bigger picture is a much better reflection of how they’re eating overall. I bet you’re doing better than you think! Kacie Barnes, MPA. MCN, RDN, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in making healthy eating approachable and attainable for families. With her extensive education and focus on pediatric nutrition, she now shares her knowledge and kid-friendly recipes with the world through her website, mamaknowsnutrition.com.

Creamy Pumpkin Soup Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium white or yellow onion, chopped 2 cans pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling!!) 2.5 cups vegetable broth (can sub chicken broth or ½ bone broth with whatever broth you choose) ¾ cup unsweetened coconut cream (can also sub full-fat coconut milk or ½ cup heavy cream) ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp salt (may need more depending on what broth you use) a sprinkle of ground black pepper Optional: shredded cheddar cheese on top. I like the salty contrast a little bit of sharp cheddar cheese brings to this soup!

Re: “There’s a Dust-Up Over a Damaged Bluffview Bluff ” by Rachel Snyder In the October 2026 issue of Preston Hollow People, Dallas Cothrum is quoted “... that construction be harmonious with the environment and nearby homes” when referring to development in the Bluffview neighborhood. He continues, according to code, new builds should “conform in width, depth, and area to the pattern already established in the adjacent areas, having due regard to the character of the area, its particular suitability for development, and taking into consideration the natural topography of the ground, drainage, wastewater facilities, and the proposed layout of the streets.”

Instructions: 1. Heat your olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat 2. Once hot, add minced garlic and onion and saute for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and translucent 3. Add your veggie broth, pumpkin puree, coconut cream, and spices (salt and pepper to taste) 4. Bring to a boil (watch out — it will bubble fast and pumpkin puree is known to jump out of the pot) 5. Turn the heat down to low and cook covered for 8-10 minutes. Optional: blend in a blender or with immersion blender for a completely creamy soup, or leave as is if you’re okay with a little more of a textured soup. Serve with grated cheddar cheese on top!

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ELIZABETH PHILLIPS CELEBRATED BY NEW FRIENDS NEW LIFE By Rachel Snyder

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lizabeth Phillips has garnered national support and an array of accolades for her advocacy on behalf of survivors of child sexual abuse. As of Sept. 24, the Park Cities native can count a 2026 ProtectHer Award from New Friends New Life among them. Phillips began her advocacy on behalf of her brother, Trey Carlock, who took his own life at the age of 28 in 2019. Trey was abused from age 7 to 17 by a former staffer at Kanakuk, a Christian summer camp based in southwest Missouri. Later, he was prevented from speaking about the abuse by a nondisclosure agreement he’d signed in a civil case against Kanakuk. Since her brother’s passing, Phillips has founded No More Victims, a national advocacy organization supporting child protection laws, and advocated for the passage of Trey’s Law, legislation designed to prohibit the misuse of nondisclosure agreements in child sexual abuse cases. Phillips was one of several honorees recognized for their work in the fight against human trafficking and gender-based violence during New Friends New Life’s Stand for Her Luncheon. In a video message shared during the luncheon, Phillips said she learned from the work of New Friends New Life after the nonprofit was formed at her church when she was in eighth grade. “I got an early and very formative look around how to help the vulnerable in the community,” she said. “I never knew that

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all the things I’d learned would apply to my very own family.” She told the crowd of more than 1,500

about applying those lessons in her “journey to give victims their voices back,” and advocating for policy change.

“Survivors hold the solutions, and it’s in them finding their voices that we all start to better learn how to prevent this,” Phillips said. “That’s what I love about New Friends New Life; it’s especially that new life part. It’s life changing and life-saving work.” Through the advocacy of Phillips and others, versions of Trey’s Law have been passed in Texas, Missouri, Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana. A federal version of Trey’s Law passed in the U.S. Senate in May and has moved on to the U.S. House of Representatives. Phillips’ other recent accolades include being named the 2026 Beacon Award Honoree by the Grant Halliburton Foundation. She was also selected to be among People Newspapers’ 20 Under 40 in 2024. During the New Friends New Life’s Stand For Her luncheon, the organization’s leadership announced it was nearing its $1 million fundraising goal, with nearly $900,000 raised. The fundraiser supports the organization’s work providing support services for trafficked and sexually exploited teen girls, women, and their children. Following the awards, the event featured a conversation between NBC5 Today co-anchor Laura Harris and Girlfriends and Black-ish actress Tracee Ellis Ross. Luncheon co-chair Beth Thoele, who chaired the event alongside daughter Brooke Russo, and Kathy Helm and daughter Marci Kramer, reminded audience members that once they become aware of issues of human trafficking or gender-based violence, “you cannot look away. You can only decide what you’re going to do about it.”

We Are Heading Into Feasting Season, What a Shame.

I like to eat, always have. I have a refined palate, but I don’t like everything. For example, I spent a week K E R ST E N R ET TI G in the Perigord region of France recently where foie gras is as ubiquitous as water in Niagara Falls, and I still don’t like it. Some in my social circles eat with gusto, like me. Some are like, “Oh, no thanks. I ate a bean yesterday and I’m still full.” To each his and her own, you know, but it’s high time to stop obsessing and shaming about food intake. Ours and others. It’s OK to eat. If your friends see you at Bubba’s and say, “I didn’t know you ate?!” Don’t reply sheepishly with “I don’t, I’m just here for Bible study.” Come on! Enjoy the occasional fried chicken and biscuits with honey and butter. Everything in moderation. Neva Cochran is a highly respected registered dietician nutritionist and implores us to focus on nutrition over diet. And, she says, don’t believe the headlines — believe the sci-

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ence. Seed oils are not the enemy, and neither is lean red meat. Don’t ditch the wine and start sipping canola oil or start mainlining tallow, but don’t shame them either. (Disclaimer: my advice not hers, check with your cardiologist before giving up wine.) We’re rolling into what I like to call “feastival season.” The time of year when holiday meals and celebrations revolve around food and drink. Let’s see, there’s Halloween when we can eat more candy than we do at Easter because we help our kids get rid of “the bad stuff ”

from Trick-or-Treating. There’s of course Thanksgiving when overeating is the balm to soothe the sting of being together with family, and then there’s the company holiday party at which it’s often better to hang out at the buffet than it is to talk to that one person from audit with shifty eyes. Oh! And there’s Hanukkah where you can eat great for eight nights in a row, and Christmas when it’s illegal to not eat sweets from giant tins that you brought home because no one else in the office wanted them.

And finally, there is the week between Christmas and January 2 when you’re duty bound to eat the remaining cheese and crackers (which, Neva says, are fine and help you get your dairy and grain nutrients) and the last of the cookies and Williams Sonoma Peppermint Bark. The bottom line is this: be thin or don’t be. Eat what is right for you, but please don’t shame others for what they eat. I would not write this column if I didn’t personally experience and observe food shaming. Being attractive is a competitive sport in Dallas, and that usually means fitting into a certain size and looking a certain way. It’s not a moral imperative to be thin or fit. Yes, there are vast health benefits to focusing on nutrition and exercise. But, as we go into feastival season, please respect others’ approaches to enjoying without guilt. Kersten Rettig, a freelance writer with leadership experience in the food and travel industries, resides in the Park Cities, where she is known as “the restaurant sherpa” for her expert recommendations. Follow her on Instagram @KerstenEats.

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Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church Dedicates New Home By Lisa Petty

People Newspapers Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church marked the culmination of a multiyear, $78 million project on Sept. 27 with the formal dedication of its new home. Soaring skyward above a tree-lined plaza, the transformed central building gathers church, chapels, parish halls, a café, and many additional areas for fellowship and learning across four levels. The project increased the footprint of the nearly 80-year-old campus by 65%. However, the Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata, church Rector since 2016, noted that this transformation was about far more than square feet. “Space, although important, was never the highest good,” he said. “The highest good is the way that the building helps to ‘build up’ our community.” Funding for the project came from the community itself through the St. Michael’s Building Our Future capital campaign, which was launched in September 2023. The campaign laid a three-part foundation to ensure a future-focused result: physical and infrastructure upgrades for long-term sustainability; expanded community spaces to encourage gathering and deeper fellowship; and enhanced educational spaces, including many within the neighboring Saint Michael Episcopal School. The project broke ground in December 2023. As construction progressed, Building Our Future culminated in March 2025 with more than $76 million raised. Upon

reaching that milestone, Girata lauded the humbling “faithfulness and generosity” that had enabled the success of the largest capital campaign ever undertaken by an Episcopal Church in the United States. Fast forward to the first Sunday of August this year, and many doors to newly renovated areas opened softly for the first time. Several events were hosted in the first few weeks alone. Girata envisions a future in which all neighbors can view the new campus as their own. “My hope is that it becomes a gift to the city,” he said. “We’d love for community partners who are doing great work in different neighborhoods to host meetings and fundraisers in this space. It doesn’t necessarily have to follow a worship experience, because although a lot of people have access to spaces like this, not everyone does.” To be sure, the spirit of fellowship was in the air on September’s official Dedication Day, which was, not coincidentally, hosted on the annual celebration of the Feast of St. Michael. Following a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony, St. Michael’s plaza along Douglas Drive overflowed with music, laughter, and the scent of lunch on the grill. As parishioners departed to begin a new week, another of the Rector’s dreams for this new campus came to fruition: “It’s in the leaving of the building that we own our true mission. When we come together, we pray, we learn, and we build our relationships … and when we go out and serve the world, that’s when we become the kind of church that we’re called to be.”

FROM TOP: Campaign leadership celebrated the grand opening and dedication of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church’s new campus. The campus ribbon cutting. SARAH FAIRWEATHER AND ALLISON REIMSCHUSSEL (A&A CREATIVE)

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Thanksgiving Memories and a Decadent Dessert

W hen I think of Thanksgiving, I remember celebrations with my parents, sisters, and grandparents, chilly and sometimes snowy nights, golden brown roasted turkeys, cranberry sauce that came from a can (with CHRISTY ROST ridges), my husband Randy’s and my first Thanksgiving when I was trying to impress him with my cooking skills, and always — gathering around the table with loved ones. One year Randy and I flew to Colorado’s Eagle/Vail airport on Thanksgiving Day. We had just purchased our historic home Swan’s Nest and could hardly wait to make plans for its restoration. We tucked a small, smoked turkey in a box with a package of cornbread dressing and cans of cranberry sauce and green beans and shipped it under the plane. Upon arrival, we purchased a pumpkin pie at a market and drove to the family condo. Soon after, Randy and I settled down to one of our most memorable Thanksgiving celebrations. It was simple and perfect. All these years later, I still get excited as Thanksgiving approaches, cherishing this time to gather with family and friends in gratitude for our blessings. While supermarkets are well-stocked with turkeys in early November, it’s the produce department that inspires me for planning side dishes and dessert. Pumpkins, squash, green vegetables, newly harvested apples, citrus, and fresh cranberries. This year, I’ll tempt our guests with my Cranberry Apple Crumble Tart. Despite groans of “I’m too full for dessert,” I have no doubt guests will find room when

Cranberry Apple Crumble Tart Pastry

1 ½ cups flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar ½ teaspoon salt 10 tablespoons cold unsalted butter 4 to 5 tablespoons ice water ½ teaspoon almond extract 10-inch tart pan with removeable bottom Place flour, sugar, and salt into the bowl of a food processor and pulse several times to mix. Slice butter into small cubes and pulse until pea-size. Add 4 tablespoons ice water and almond extract, and pulse at low speed until the pastry is crumbly. If the mixture feels dry, add the remaining ice water and process just until the pastry comes together. Remove the pastry, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill at least 30 minutes until cold.

Crumble

¾ cup brown sugar, packed ¾ cup flour ⅓ cup old fashioned oats ½ teaspoon cinnamon 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter In a medium bowl, stir together the brown sugar, flour, oats and cinnamon. Slice butter into small cubes and use a pastry blender to cut it into the brown sugar mixture until it is crumbly. Cover and chill while preparing the filling.

Filling

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they see this gorgeous tart. Instead of the usual combination where apples are the star ingredient and cranberries play a supporting role, I flipped the focus, so cranberries are the stars in my dessert. Thinly sliced apples line the bottom of this buttery tart, topped with a generous portion of fresh or frozen cranberries. A thick layer of brown sugar, oatmeal, and cinnamon crumble crowns the tart. Guests are sure to remember this

decadent, grand finale well into the holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving! Christy Rost is a cookbook author, host of Celebrating Home cooking videos, and longtime resident of the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. Her ‘At Home with Christy Rost’ cooking series for Eat This TV Network airs on AmazonFire, AppleTV+, Roku, Samsung TV, and YouTube. Please visit christyrost. com for details and recipes.

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rnestine Langford passed away quietly on the morning of August 8, 2026. Ernestine, born Lillian Ernestine Orts on November 27, 1925 in San Antonio , Texas, was the only child of Ernest Paulson Orts and Lillian Branch Orts. At an early age, she and her parents moved to Dallas and she often reminisced about walking to her much loved church, Church of the Incarnation, on Sunday mornings. She has lived in Highland Park for more than 85 years. Her father was a prominent home builder in Highland Park in the 1940s. She lived in the family home he built in the 1940s on Beverly Drive until past her 100th birthday. Ernestine

2 medium apples, rinsed, cored, peeled, thinly sliced 2 ¼ cups fresh or frozen cranberries ½ cup sugar 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves Place apples and cranberries in a large bowl; set aside. In a small bowl, stir together sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Pour mixture over apples and cranberries; toss gently. Cover and chill while rolling out the pastry. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out the pastry on a floured pastry cloth or counter, fold in half, unfold and fit into the bottom and sides of tart pan. Trim excess pastry. Arrange apples in the bottom of the pan and top with cranberries and any remaining juices. Sprinkle with a thick layer of crumble. Place tart on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake 15 minutes at 400, reduce heat to 375 degrees, and bake 30 minutes more until apples are tender and juices begin to bubble around the edge. Serve warm or at room temperature. Yield: 10 servings

graduated from Highland Park High School in 1943, and went on to the Business School at the University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1947. Other honors at UT included membership in Beta Gamma Sigma and Sigma Iota Epsilon. In 1946 she was honored as a Bluebonnet Belle nominee. She enjoyed her years at college and told stories about living in the Chi Omega Sorority house. Upon graduation, she returned to Highland Park and worked for several years at Sun Oil Company as an executive secretary where she met her husband, D Ray Langford. Ernestine and Ray were married for 59 years and raised their two sons, James Ernest and Thomas Ray in Highland Park. They were very proud that both sons excelled in their pursuits and went on to graduate schools at Harvard. Ernestine was active in community and neighborhood activities, and especially enjoyed the Beverly Drive Book Club, where she was a past president and a member for more than 63 years. She always enjoyed family dinners at the Dallas Petroleum Club. Ernestine is preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her sons James and Tom and their wives, Kathy and Florence and grandchildren William, Lilly, Carolyn, Byron and Annie. Ernestine is remembered as incredibly kind, gentle, unassuming and quietly smart. She is much loved by her family and will be greatly missed. A private memorial service for Ernestine was held on August 13 in Whispering Waters mausoleum at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas, Texas.

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November Never Stood a Chance Poor November. It used to have a purpose. There was football, Thanksgiving, and a reMARTHA spectable amount JACKSON of time to recover from Halloween before anyone started talking about Christmas. Not anymore. Now November is basically December with a turkey in the middle. Somewhere between putting away the Halloween decorations and thawing the Thanksgiving turkey, we’re expected to take the family Christmas card photo, attend charity events, go to football games, start Christmas shopping, decorate the house and respond to holiday party invitations that begin arriving before we’ve finished the Halloween candy. November isn’t a month. It’s a monthlong game of “What am I forgetting?” The Christmas card alone can consume a good portion of it. First, you have to find one evening when every member of the family is available, which becomes nearly impossible once your children are old enough to have their own schedules and opinions. Then there are the outfits. Everyone needs to coordinate without looking coordinated, which apparently means assembling five people in varying shades of beige and blue and pretending it happened naturally. Then comes the photo shoot, where someone is irritated, someone hates what they’re wearing, someone asks how much

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longer this is going to take, and the dog is the only one genuinely happy to be there. If you get one photo where everyone’s eyes are open and nobody looks actively annoyed, you’ve succeeded. A week later, a beautiful card arrives in everyone’s mailbox suggesting your family spends its free time standing peacefully together in flattering light. Nobody needs to know what happened five minutes before that picture was taken. While you’re creating this fictional version of family life, Thanksgiving negotiations are underway. Who’s hosting? What time are we eating? Who’s bringing what? Is it lunch or dinner? And why does coordinating one meal require a text

thread longer than the Constitution? Every family also has dishes that cannot be touched. Someone can suggest a new recipe, but replacing the traditional mashed potatoes your family has eaten since 1996 will be treated as an act of aggression. Thanksgiving is not the time for culinary innovation. Bring the same pecan-topped sweet potato soufflé you’ve brought for 20 years and nobody gets hurt. The kids’ table has changed, too. The children who once needed their turkey cut into tiny pieces are now coming home from college with restaurant recommendations, opinions about cocktails and surprisingly sophisticated tastes. They have apartments, jobs and credit cards. They

are practically adults. Yet they still walk into the kitchen, open a fully stocked refrigerator and ask, “Do we have anything to eat?” Of course, Christmas has no intention of waiting its turn. Black Friday now seems to begin around November 3, and my inbox spends the rest of the month warning me that THIS IS MY LAST CHANCE to save 30% on something I didn’t know I needed. Christmas lights start appearing on houses before the Thanksgiving turkey has been ordered, and holiday parties begin while there are still pumpkins on the porch. At this point, Thanksgiving is basically just trying not to get run over by Christmas. By Thanksgiving Day, we’ve coordinated schedules, taken the family photo, ordered the cards, planned the meal, attended the events, started shopping and somehow transitioned the house from pumpkins to Christmas trees. Then we finally sit down, eat too much and make the rookie mistake of thinking we can relax. Until someone asks the most terrifying question of November: “So, are you ready for Christmas?” Martha Jackson, host of The Bubble Lounge Podcast, has lived in University Park for 20 years. She’s passionate about connecting with fellow moms, supporting local businesses, and f inding humor in the chaos. You can f ind her at bubblelounge.net and on Instagram @bubbleloungepodcast.

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Hockaday Students Share Power of ‘Our Human Voices’ By Rachel Snyder