Fort Worth Magazine - December 2013

DRINKS AND DINING

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25 Best New Restaurants in Fort Worth

Experienced restaurateurs will tell you an eatery must combine spot-on service with an ideal location, fair price points and, of course, tasty cuisine in order to have just a shot at survival. Make sure you haven’t missed the best of the new best places to eat – 25 of which are listed here. by Celestina Blok

54 In Memory Of We pay tribute to those who passed away in 2013 and whose works benefited all, especially Fort Worth, but beyond. by Gail Bennison

86A Child’s Best Interest Perspectives on Child Protective Services from the inside out by Jessica Llanes

117Top Attorney List The 2013 Fort Worth, Texas list of Top Attorneys is drawn from nominations by other attorneys in the region.

124 2013 Blackstone Award Winner: John Allen Chalk, Sr. by Courtney Dabney

Del Frisco’s Grille, located in the recently opened Sundance Square plaza, has comfort bar food like cheese steak eggrolls, grits with Cajun lobster sauce, chorizo-topped garlic shrimp flatbread, and chicken schnitzel with sweet potato spaetzle.

Advanced Orthopedic Care

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth is one of the most advanced centers for all your orthopedic concerns. We offer a full range of services, from arthroscopic treatments to hip, knee and joint replacement, and we are committed to continued growth in our orthopedic program. Backed by experience, the dedicated surgeons perform some of today’s most complex orthopedic procedures, providing patients the care they deserve. For the diagnosis and treatment of all your bone, spine, joint and muscle injuries, trust Texas Health Southwest to take care of your orthopedic needs.

personalities and parties that have everyone talking

fwevents From the mustsee live concert to the highly esteemed art exhibit, a month of events worth checking out

Culinary ventures in and around town

Listings The most sought-after restaurant guide to navigate the area’s diverse dining options 256 Where Is This? How well do you know Fort Worth? Can you guess where this photo was taken based on the clues?

Hometown Heroes

Presented by Shale exploration

Michelle Marlow

President, Junior League of Fort Worth

As a little girl growing up amid the bluebonnets and breweries of Shiner, Texas, Michelle Marlow never dreamed she’d live in the “big city” — let alone be its Hometown Hero. “When I first came to Fort Worth to attend TCU, it seemed like a world away,” she says. “But I quickly learned that our city has that small town heart and spirit I love.”

What she also loves is enhancing her professional stripes as president of the Junior League of Fort Worth, a women’s organization that promotes volunteerism among its 1,900 members. Among her presidential duties: picking the nonprofit’s annual motif.

“Our focus this year is ‘Our League. Our City.’ More than a theme, it’s a declaration of our commitment to Fort Worth,” Marlow explains. “It tells civic leaders and our fellow citizens that whatever is needed, the League will be there.”

Among her motivators for this nonetoo-trivial mission is Marlow’s tribe of four young sons: George, 15; Thomas, 13; Henry, 10; and William, 6. “I feel it is so important that my boys see their mom working for the greater good of their community,” says Marlow, a speech language pathologist by trade.

And with her boys and husband Scott by her side, she’ll continue to do just that.

“Each day,” Marlow says, “I hope to touch someone’s life through my actions and my deeds.”

Shale Exploration, LLC, chases oil throughout North America but we proudly call Fort Worth our home. So to us, Fort Worth is not just where we work; it’s a place we love. Shale’s pledge to be a good corporate neighbor is one we take seriously and look forward to growing through initiatives like sponsoring Junior League of Fort Worth and also by supporting other community events. Shale’s philanthropic endeavors make a significant difference to numerous organizations, through community development, social services, health and medical causes and education. To learn more, visit our website at www.ShaleExploration.com

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I am a bIg fan of legacy and herItage; however, I would rather look forward whIle respectIng tradItIon. In my opinion, feasting on the past inevitably leaves the present coming up short. However, as owner and publisher of a magazine that with this December issue celebrates 15 years of serving the city I love as the authority in quality lifestyle journalism, I find myself at a moment that demands reflection.

Since 1998, Fort Worth, Texas magazine has established itself as a mainstay on coffee tables across this great city. The magazine’s body of work has been diverse over the years, and while we have not been afraid to tackle serious topics that affect our readers, I prefer to think of it as Fort Worth’s cocktail party in print.

I have been touched by the outpouring of appreciation from our readers in the last decade who have written me letters or made a point to tell me how much they appreciate that their city has such a great magazine. I must take this opportunity to thank you. We owe our success to you, the readers.

Since this is our anniversary issue, I thought it would be a good time to freshen up the magazine a bit. After 15 years of having most of you call it Fort Worth magazine, I am finally embracing it. While the magazine is still officially Fort Worth, Texas, you will notice that on the cover Fort Worth is now larger and Texas has been reduced in size and placed below. The magazine is also ¾-inch wider, which I think makes it just the right size. You will also see other graphic changes and department

name changes. I hope you like it. Friends and acquaintances regularly ask me, “Can you recommend a new restaurant for us to try?” The key is catching them before they close. Our cover story this month gives you what we have determined to be the 25 best new restaurants in Fort Worth that have been in business 18 months or less.

While I am a big fan of the West 7th area, it has not been kind to new restaurants. We lost Bailey’s, Patrizio’s (twice), and most recently Brownstone’s landlord posted a closed sign on its front door. One of my favorite restaurateurs, Jon Bonnell, took over the old Bailey’s space and is serving up some wonderful fresh seafood in his new Waters restaurant that made this year’s list.

Whether Waters, Little Red Wasp or any of our other 25 best new restaurants survive is up to us. Get out there and try them. If you like them, tell your friends. Dive into this issue and plan out your upcoming dining adventures. While you can certainly go to your stand-by dining favorites, let me encourage you to throw caution to the wind and give these 25 restaurants a chance to become one of your favorites.

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Dream Home Interactive Tour

The touring is over for the Fort Worth, Texas magazine 2013 Dream Home, but it’s not too late to take the tour digitally at fwtx.com. This year’s 5,600-square-foot French Eclectic home is located in Monticello. The interactive tour allows website visitors to hover over certain items in the home and gather more product information.

2013 Top Docs

Fort Worth, Texas magazine has the best information on our great city. Thank you for your hard work to keep us up to date on what’s going on here in our amazing city.

—Betty Dalton Burks

Up Close and Underground

Good little interview! I’d love to hear those original recordings, to see how they changed.

—centuryhouse

The Most Beautiful Women In Fort Worth

Best of Fort Worth

It’s that time of year again. Make your voices heard by visiting fwtx.com and voting for your favorite local establishments, individuals and service providers. It’s a great way to support what you love about Fort Worth and surrounding counties.

In the Kitchen With Judie

This month online, Judie Byrd shares her recipe for Tangy Lemon Fruit Salad. There are also monthly video segments, Something’s Always Cooking, where Judie walks you through some of her favorite recipes.

Party Pics

To see who attended which event or to find pictures from events you have attended, visit our website. Go to Party Pics and then browse our many photo galleries.

Where is This?

Each month we will present our readers with an obscure detail shot from somewhere in Fort Worth, courtesy of photographer Brian Luenser. We will provide the clues, and you will have the opportunity to guess where the shot was taken at fwtx.com/articles/where.

If someone beat you to the last newsstand copy, don’t worry. The virtual editions of both current and previous issues are available on our website. Flip through the pages to read more about the great city of Fort Worth by visiting fwtx.com.

All of these ladies have been nominated by someone that loves them. That’s beautiful and sweet.

—Shauna Glatz

Green River Ordinance

You all should do a full article in the magazine on the greatness of GROFort Worth’s own. Chasing Down the Wind is simply an amazing album.

—Chris Putnam

The new Renzo Piano Pavilion meets the legendary Louis Kahn Building.

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Regular contributor Jocelyn Tatum writes this month about Jewel Charity Ball’s 60th Anniversary (page 94) and a local food truck with a Cajun flair (page 238). With a master’s degree in journalism and an undergraduate degree in philosophy, Jocelyn spends a great deal of her time overthinking, digesting everything around her (figuratively and literally) and asking lots of questions.

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Sean Chaffin is a freelance writer in Crandall, Texas. His new book, RAISING THE STAKES: True Tales of Gambling, Wagering and Poker Faces, is available as an eBook and in paperback at his blog PokerTraditions.com, Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble. com. Sean contributed an

interesting story this month (see page 40) about an unpublished manuscript by Pulitzer and Noble Prize-winner Pearl S. Buck that was found in a storage locker in Fort Worth.

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The past year and a half has resulted in an onslaught of new restaurant openings in Fort Worth, so many of which have already come and gone. Resident foodie Celestina Blok devoted her time and taste buds to write about our cover story on the 25 best new restaurants in the city. To help decide on your next dinner out, turn to page 64.

4 With so many people concerned about the current state of health insurance, we asked insurance expert Ron McNalley to share his opinion about

the system. He has been in the insurance business, exclusively involved in employee benefit programs, for 40 years. Ron is the founder and president of Employee Benefit Resources, Inc., based in Grapevine. He addresses what we should be fearful of in coming years. Find Ron’s column on page 102.

5 Brian Luenser loves Fort Worth, old postcards and cameras, and that all comes together with a passion. Some might call it obsession. From his perch in The Tower downtown, he documents life in Fort Worth, and he also loves to roam the streets and document the city. He’s been married 31 years to his wife, Debbie. Starting this month, we will spotlight Brian’s work in a feature we are calling Where Is This?

at the back of every issue. Clues will be provided with the photo, and readers will have a chance to guess where the photo was taken at fwtx.com. To see the first of the series, visit page 256.

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Graphic designer, illustrator and fine artist Claire Johnson has a passion for the visual arts. She is the small business owner of Palette and Key, where she spends her time as a freelancer doing branding, portrait painting and illustration. Johnson has lent us her talent in the past. This month she provides a few fun, step-by-step illustrations for our How to Make the Perfect Hot Toddy feature on page 240.

7 Trey Chapman of the Chapman Family Ranches is the genuine

article. As a true cowboy, he was the perfect person to express how important a man’s horse can be to getting things done. See his column on page 100. Trey is also a regular blogger for the magazine. Read more about cowboy life and how the West is run at fwtx. com/blogs/earnyourhat.

8 Jessica Llanes takes a look at Child Protective Services from the inside out. She shares stories from those affected by the actions of CPS and some of the hurdles that caseworkers are facing. To find out more, see A Child’s Best Interest on page 88.

9 Gail Bennison remembers those who passed away over the last year in her story, In Memory Of 2013, on page 54. Many of those included had an incredible impact on our city, from its music and culture to the infrastructure and development. Let your voice be heard

We are always looking for fresh talent. If you are a writer, illustrator or photographer, please send your work samples and resume to Jennifer Casseday-Blair, executive editor, at jcasseday@fwtexas.com. If you want to get a comment or suggestion to one of our current contributors, please send to that same email address. We want to hear from you.

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Best Athletes in Area History

Editor’s Note: After running Best Athletes in Area History (see Oct. 2013, page 124), we found that a lot of locals are passionate about sports.

You Missed One!

I am writing to inform you of what I believe is a serious oversight on your part with regard to the above-referenced article.

Apparently, you forgot to mention Yale Lary, who, it is my understanding, is the only area high school product to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Seems like a failure of research to me. I would hope that this oversight is corrected. I have enclosed a copy of Mr. Lary’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Card for your reference.

Best Regards, Rob B. Schmid R. Bennett Schmid, Attorney-at-Law

POP THE QUESTION

We are asking you to ask us questions in our Question of the Week video series. You will get to know the staff behind Fort Worth, Texas magazine and have chances to win fun giveaways. Questions can be about the city (“Where is the best date spot?”), the magazine (“How do you pick winners for Best Of each year?”) or anything random (“Who played the best James Bond?”). Videos can be found at fwtx.com/videos/question-week. Ask away!

SETTING THE SOCIAL SCENE

Our online Social Datebook is the definitive overview of the Fort Worth charity scene. If you have an event that you would like listed and fits the criteria, please send details to Diane Ayres, associate publisher, at dstow@fwtexas.com. An event must draw more than 30,000 people or have at least 140 paid guests and benefit a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

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One of Fort Worth’s most prominent neighborhoods is now open for business.

Bella Plaza at Montserrat is Fort Worth’s newest destination for specialized retail, professional offices, fine dining, light medical, and luxury services. Highly visible and accessible from Loop 820, Bella Plaza is 15 minutes or less from almost anywhere in Fort Worth. More importantly, it is directly in the path of growth for and is especially convenient to all the communities south and west, such as Benbrook, Aledo, Granbury, Weatherford, and the future Walsh Ranch development.

Bella Plaza features 12 commercial pad sites that are mixed-use office and retail space. The pad sites are offered in a range of sizes from 0.5 to 1.75 acres, so you can design and construct the perfect building to match your business needs.

Staying connected with the latest local happenings

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Save the date

TCU’s Amon G. Carter Stadium will play host to the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl on December 30. | by

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BACk to Fort worth, which will pit the U.S. Naval Academy (pending eligibility) against a Mountain West rival again this year.

ESPN Regional Television (ERT) will be running the show, both producing and broadcasting the big game.

The Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl has had the same military theme for the past several years. Fans of past Bowls have been treated to awe-inspiring flyovers, fan fest areas featuring military hardware and demonstrations by highly trained military skydivers.

The 2013 Bowl should be no different, says Brant Ringler, Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl executive director. “There will be vintage Jeeps on display, a special veteran’s tailgate area, interactive booths representing the different branches of our armed services, and over 100 Patriot Guard motorcycles on display.”

After the big game, Emerald City Band will take the stage in the Adventure Area just east of the stadium, headlining the post-

game concert.

“Bell Helicopter is proud to be the title sponsor for the 2013 Armed Forces Bowl,” says Robert Hastings, senior vice president of Communications and Government Affairs. “This is the company’s eighth year sponsoring the AFB and for good reason. Bell Helicopter has a long, rich history of supporting our troops in battle. We take pride in that. This bowl in particular supports these brave men and women, and this is just one of the many ways we’re able to honor and pay tribute to them.”

In future years, the Armed Forces Bowl remains committed to featuring one military academy football team with various challengers coming from either the Big 10 or the Big 12 conferences.

Ringler says, “Thanks to our Corporate Partner Program, tickets to the Armed Forces Bowl will be given to over 10,000 active duty members and veterans this year. Fort Worth is a very patriotic city. This event is a way for the community to come out and say thank you to our military for a job well done.”

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Chef Tim Love has made anoTher big sCore in forT WorTh by becoming the exclusive on-course concessionaire and private hospitality caterer for Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. The next tournament is set for May 19 – 25, 2014. Just last year he partnered with the national food service company Sodexo to be the only food service provider in hospitality suites at TCU’s Amon Carter Stadium. Also, in somewhat recent news, Chef Love reopened his Lonesome Dove Western Bistro after a damaging fire. The re-launch came with a few bonuses including new light fixtures, wood flooring and drapes in the main dining room and an outdoor dining deck that overlooks Marine Creek.

new name on Campus

To honor Cbs neWsman and 1959 graduaTe bob sChieffer, Texas Christian University has renamed its College of Communication. It is now known as the Schieffer College of Communication. Previously, his name had only been affiliated with the School of

Journalism and Strategic Communication. In a statement, Chancellor Victor J. Boschini, Jr., said, “Placing Bob’s name over the entire College of Communication rather than a singular school within the college better aligns it with other named schools and colleges across the University.”

Wishing you a happy and active holiday season.

Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington

The holiday season is here and we hope you are able to enjoy it to its fullest. If you are experiencing pain and discomfort, isn’t it good to know that Baylor’s newest hospital specializing in orthopedic and spine care is part of your community?

Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington specializes in providing comprehensive outpatient and inpatient treatment for orthopedic and spine disorders. We combine personal attention and compassion with innovative technology and advanced treatments. Plus, you’ll have the added peace of mind that comes from being cared for close to home – minimizing travel and stress for you and your family. Find out how we can help today.

Crowds Reflect

Jerry Jones has made a multimillion-dollar addition, but it has nothing to do with the players. Sky Mirror, a 35-foot diameter circle of polished steel, had a price tag of $10 million. Jones and his wife, Gene, had it brought to Arlington from the modern art museum in Sydney, Australia. Including its granite pedestal, it stands as tall as a three-story house and weighs 23 tons. Sky Mirror, by artist Anish Kapoor, welcomes crowds entering into the east plaza and is the most expensive addition to the Dallas Cowboys Art Collection.

Reflections in the concave mirror are upside down and give viewers the sense that they are falling into the piece. A new perspective is formed as certain items in the background seem to project forward and the clouds recede.

Kapoor is most well-known for his piece in Chicago, Cloud Gate, commonly referred to as “The Bean.” Sky Mirror is surrounded by water, but from the back of the sculpture, crowds of fans can catch a reflection of themselves.

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magnolia avenue is exploding with new business. In early 2014, 24 plates, a small plates restaurant concept, will open at 407 W. Magnolia Ave. Owner Joel Kleven is a former chiropractor with a longtime passion for food. The name says it all. Patrons will find 24 plates on the menu. Artwork from local artists will be featured in the 3,300-squarefoot space and live acoustic guitar will entertain visitors.

Everyone knows that drinking and driving don’t mix, but Frank Kent motor Co. is combining fine wine and automobiles in a new concept on the corner of Magnolia Avenue and Adams Street. Owners Will Churchill and Corrie Wilson hope to create and open-air environment on the 8,000-square-foot property for wine connoisseurs and car enthusiasts.

Other Magnolia openings include proper and spice. Proper will serve unique cocktails in a hip bar environment, and Spice is a Thai eatery we are anxious to learn more about.

In the Can

At Rahr & Sons Brewing Company’s nine-year anniversary party, they announced that starting next year, fans can get Rahr Blonde and a new American Pale Ale in the can. Guests at the party enjoyed live music, food from Chadra Mezza & Grill and a new Belgian-style brew, 9 Year Anniversary Ale, that was revealed at the party.

Good Gator

Blake Brooks has been serving fried alligator in Hurst for eight years. He is opening a second location at 4413 Trail Lake Drive, formerly inhabited by Pop’s Burgers & Grill. Expect to find many of the same favorites, such as blackened scallops, half-pound burgers and, of course, fried gator tail. One item that will be exclusive to the Fort Worth R.J. Gator’s is the Sloppy Joe Chimichanga. The outdoor patio space has two fire pits and outdoor lounge seating.

New Hope

New Hope Academy of Fort Worth opened its doors a few months ago in White Settlement. It provides a

comprehensive and quality education for kids between the ages of 6 and 21. They embrace learning differences such as Autism, Asperger’s, Down’s syndrome, ADD/ ADHD, expressive language delay, sensory integration disorder and mild to moderate emotional, social or physical disorders.

Brass Tap

The Brass Tap is scheduled to open in Fort Worth in early 2014. Its location downtown at 901 Houston St. will offer more than 300 craft beers and 60 taps. Premium wines and cigars will also be available for purchase. The new bar will encourage its guests to participate in a point system for trying new

beers where they could be rewarded with T-shirts and gift cards. Bottoms up!

Saying Goodbye

When Brownstone opened in West 7th in 2010, we had high hopes. Top Chef contestant Casey Thompson brought a lot of attention to Brownstone. She left the restaurant in 2011 to open her own restaurant. Barnes & Noble will close two Fort Worth bookstores, University Park Village and Sundance Square, before the end of the year. Brick-and-mortar stores are finding it harder and harder to keep up with e-readers, tablets and smartphones.

Your definitive guide to living well

Telluride’s version of public transportation consists of a free gondola ride up and over aspen groves and dark spruce ridgelines to the town of Mountain Village and a whole new chapter to this historic tale.

26 escapes / 34 be well / 36 culture / 44 cooking / 48 style

Fort Worth, Texas:

rocky mountain high

No matter where you go for your next Colorado winter getaway, think beyond the limits of the airport shuttle and discover a side of the Rocky Mountains you may have overlooked.

| by Kyle Whitecotton |

CColorado is home to some of the greatest things in life. This is the land of raging rivers that rip through narrow canyons before slowing their pace along valleys speckled with wildflowers. This is where giant aspen groves paint mountainside masterpieces amid dark spruce forests before giving way to towering rocky peaks that climb to the sun. This is the land that complemented Albert Bierstadt’s paintbrush and John Denver’s guitar, and, for many who have been here, this is the place we picture when we think of paradise.

It’s no wonder then that when the mercury drops and snow begins to accumulate throughout the Rocky Mountains, crowds amass at Colorado’s most popular resort towns for the country’s best down-

hill skiing and snowboarding. But those city-dwelling locals that live here yearround also run for the hills every chance they get, leaving travel-weary visitors to fend for themselves. And while popular resorts along Interstate 70, like Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Vail, offer great skiing in a stunning landscape, one’s hard-earned vacation time is more

often spent shuffling through congested lift lines than actually skiing. Suddenly this Colorado paradise isn’t so great. Fortunately, Colorado is a big place, and many of the state’s best getaways are well hidden and often overlooked. They’re back

Near Steamboat Springs, visitors can enjoy a secluded mineral pool experience at Strawberry Park Hot Springs. Set within a dense mountain environment, Strawberry Park will tempt you to stay the night in one of the rustic cabins.

in the mountains, down a much smaller road and beyond the reach of those big city crowds.

Stashed away in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, amid a sprawling wilderness of rugged mountains and countless river bends, the town of Durango offers a classic Colorado getaway. For its year-round charm, the town has appeared on Outside magazine’s “Best Towns” list more than once. But with loads of crowdless skiing and après ski fun, a Durango winter is more than enough to earn the town a spot on anyone’s “best” list.

In addition to its extracurricular mountain town adventures like snowshoeing and snowmobiling, Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort offers 1,360 skiable acres, 10 lifts, five terrain parks and an annual snowfall of more than 21 feet. With more than half of their trails rated beginner and intermediate and a first-class ski and snowboard school, Purgatory is a mountain custom built for every level of skier, even the thrill-seeking powder hounds. San Juan Ski Co. provides guided backcountry skiing in more than 35,000 acres of untracked, expert terrain. When your ski legs grow weary, have a seat and make turns on a snowbike. Or skip the mountain and ride the narrow-gauge railroad through a snow-covered, Christmas card wilderness to the town of Silverton.

Aside from outdoor fun, cuisine is king in Durango; in fact, downtown Durango boasts more restaurants per capita than San Francisco. Mountain-town favorites like Ken & Sue’s and the Ore House will make an impression on your palate to be rivaled only by what the local brew masters are cooking up. Extreme elevation and ice-cold Rocky Mountain water are two ideal ingredients for brewing the world’s best beer, and Durango takes full advantage. With some of the state’s best microbreweries, like Durango Brewing Company and Ska Brewing Company, Durango serves up a flavorful menu of Colorado brews.

Head north out of Durango and the air gets thinner as the majesty of the mountains grows in relation to the smile on your face.

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By the time you make it to the clapboard storefronts of downtown Telluride, closed off from the rest of the busy world by a box canyon and towering peaks that top out at over 14,000 feet, you’ll swear you’ve arrived on the set of some romantic narrative.

Much of the town is designated a National Historic Landmark, and the residents and business owners take great pride in preserving the historic atmosphere throughout. Dine and drink at La Marmotte, inside the 125-year-old Ice House, or claim your stool (and your room) at the New Sheridan for an ice-cold glass of the late 19th century.

Telluride’s version of public transportation consists of a free gondola ride up and over aspen groves and dark spruce ridgelines to the town of Mountain Village and a whole new chapter to this historic tale.

Although Telluride is popular for its summertime cultural events like the Telluride Film Festival, these events are mere

footnotes to the world-class skiing visitors experience here. With more than 2,000 skiable acres (41 percent of which is designated advanced or expert terrain) and a vertical drop of 4,425 feet covered by 26

Stashed away in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, amid a sprawling wilderness of rugged mountains and countless river bends, the town of Durango offers a classic Colorado getaway.

inches of annual snowfall, Telluride is a mountain that will challenge and elevate (literally) even the most experienced snowrider. And remember, the crowds here are thin, so you shouldn’t hesitate to take a tumble or two on your way down the black diamond runs. North out of Telluride, across Colorado’s high desert region, up a winding drive north from Gunnison (where you’re sure to run across hitchhiking college students toting well-weathered snow gear), and into the Elk Mountains is a Colorado town that defines the notion of off-the-beatenpath—the town of Crested Butte. Originally a mining town in the 1800s, Crested Butte still maintains an intimacy with its history and environment that is evident from Main Street to the main lift.

While Aspen/Snowmass knows how to serve up snowriding, they are experts in entertainment with year-round outdoor concerts and festivals of all varieties.

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Staying Connected on the Slopes

Oakley is revolutionizing the alpine experience with the Airwave 1.5. It’s a snow goggle that integrates with smartphone technology to let snow sport enthusiasts connect, share and analyze performance while on the slopes. The Airwave uses a built-in display to show text messages, incoming calls, jump analytics, speed, altitude and more.

Oakley’s legendary optics still stand in the Air-

wave 1.5, as well as integrated GPS, Wi-Fi, and MFi Bluetooth. Users can control their soundtrack or locate and track friends on the slopes that have the Oakley Airwave or Oakley Airwave Snow App on their smartphone.

To snag a pair (listed at $649) before your next mountain vacation, visit oakley.com/airwave.

Against a blue sky, Crested Butte Mountain offers a distinct, towering profile. The prominent needle-like peak ascends far above the resort’s highest lift like an icy specter. Much of Crested Butte’s 1,547 acres is intermediate terrain, but this mountain offers something many others simply can’t—The Extreme Limits. This world of intense bowls and cliffs and steeps, offering an average pitch of 50 degrees, is some of North America’s best in-bounds double-black-diamond terrain. But don’t shy away if yours is a family getaway; Crested Butte has plenty of green terrain and some of the state’s best instructors available.

When the lifts close, the town of Crested Butte turns into a Christmas card image dotted with snowy spruce trees, icy storefronts, and bundled pedestrians. Local flavors like The Eldo, Talk of the Town, and The Dogwood Cocktail Cabin offer a place to refuel your weary ski legs, while dog sled tours, sleigh rides, and winter horseback trail rides broaden the breadth of snowy adventures available to visitors. Just a few miles north, over some of the state’s tallest peaks and icy roads impas-

sible during the winter, are two quintessential Colorado mountain towns—Aspen and Snowmass Village. The names alone paint the image of wealth and luxury, starry nights beneath mountainside neighborhoods and star-studded days mingled with fashionable ski wear and the chance to share a lift ride with a movie star. And while this is all true, Aspen and Snowmass offer visitors a taste of Colorado unapproachable anywhere else in the state.

Four classic ski areas accessed by just one lift pass magnify the ski and snowboard experience and offer visitors a different experience each day. Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk combine to offer 42 lifts, accessing 5,467 skiable acres and 336 trails. While Aspen/Snowmass knows how to serve up snowriding, they are experts in entertainment with year-round outdoor concerts, festivals of all varieties, World Cup ski races, big air competitions, and Friday Ullr Nights, complete with sledding, a bonfire, ice skating and live music.

The bar for Aspen cuisine and ambiance was set high back in 1972 when Little Annie’s Restaurant first started serving

When the heat from your body meets the cold mountain temperature, condensation and fogging in your goggles can be a major problem. Spending a little extra on a decent pair can make all the difference.

Look for goggles that have vents at the top, sides and bottom.

Don’t shift goggles to the top of your head upon stopping. The rising heat from your body will only make the problem worse.

Double-layered lenses are a must and don’t fog as quickly as single-layered lenses.

Try some anti-fog products such as a solution that can be applied before hitting the slope. There are also cloths and sponges to help inhibit and absorb moisture.

Visitors may want to skip the skiing in Durango and ride the narrow-gauge railroad through a snow-covered, Christmas card wilderness to the town of Silverton.

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the best burgers in town. Since then, Aspen has swelled with mouthwatering masters like The White House Tavern, Ajax Tavern, and Pine Creek Cookhouse. Lodging, much like the area’s dining offering, is easily the finest in the Rockies. The sprawling, slopeside presence of Westin Snowmass Resort (formerly The Silvertree Hotel) is a front-row seat to both the mountain and village with luxury amenities galore. In Aspen, nothing beats the historic elegance of Hotel Jerome, but a night at The Little Nell, with three bars, two restaurants, and award-winning service, might be the next best thing.

From Aspen, head north, bypassing Vail, Breckenridge, and the rest of the Interstate 70 crowd as you make your way to the loneliest of the out-of-the-way mountain towns and the home of Champaign powder—Steamboat Springs. Here the Western customs of cattle ranchers and cowboys meet an Olympic tradition that reaches back to the earliest days of skiing in North America.

The terrain of Steamboat’s ski hill, ranging an entire mountain range of nearly 3,000 skiable acres, offers skiers of all abilities a wide range of downhill

options. Families will appreciate that more than half of the trails are rated for beginners and intermediates, while advanced skiers will bask in the mountain’s expansive glades, roomy tree skiing, a mammoth superpipe, and a feature-filled terrain park complete with outdoor speakers. Best of all, experienced guides and instructors are available for every aspect of the mountain, no matter the age or ability. But what makes all of this so special is a fluffy, low-density powder, known as Champaign powder, specific to this part of the Rocky Mountains. Imagine skiing through three feet of down feathers, and you’ll begin to get the idea.

Off the mountain, Steamboat and Mother Nature roll out another unusual characteristic. The town’s namesake is its natural hot springs, located downtown, that once stirred so loudly French fur traders mistook the sound for the chugging engine of a steamboat engine. Today, Old Town Hot Springs is a multi-use facility with eight different pools. Or you could head up into the mountains for a more secluded mineral pool experience at Strawberry Park Hot Springs. Here the springs are set within a dense mountain environment that brings about a sort of reverence not often experienced in the busy downtown pools. If visiting Strawberry Park tempts you to linger, stay the night in a renovated train caboose or one of the rustic cabins that complement the springs. For a different kind of Colorado experience, this year visit the less crowded mountain towns, rather than wasting your time in long lift lines. You can enjoy your time on the slopes where you should be.

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Fly Right

Don’t let a leap in time zones ruin your trip. Follow these tips on how to avoid jet lag.

Yoga Travel Journal

Even if you’ve never practiced yoga, these simple poses can restore and invigorate during and after a grueling flight.

| by FWTX Staff |

S SympTOmS OF jeT laG caN iNcluDe pOOR cONceNTRaTiON, hunger or lack of appetite, irritability, sleepiness during the day and insomnia at night. Sometimes it can take days for your body’s inner clock to catch up.

Fly By Night Depending on the duration of the flight, you will reach your destination by morning or afternoon usually. It’s the best way to keep as close to your normal schedule as possible. Also, make sure to sleep on the plane. The more rest your body gets during travel, the more prepared you will be to fight off jet lag.

Drink Heavily This is not what you think. Limit alcohol and drink more water. Cabin air can dehydrate passengers, and on top of that, altitude changes quicken the effects of your cocktail. For every hour you are in flight, drink at least 8 ounces of water.

Get Outside When you get to your destination, remain active. Going to sleep will only make the jet lag worse. Any exertion will be helpful, and doing it in the sunshine is even better. Exposure to the sunlight helps your brain adjust to the new time zone.

Don’t Retire Too Soon Upon reaching your destination, don’t doze off too soon. You will probably wake up in the middle of the night and not be able to drift back to sleep. Force your body’s transition to the local time.

Simple Seated Twist – Easily done in your airplane seat, this spine-stretching exercise requires that you grab the sides of your seat and twist the torso to the right and left, holding for 10-20 seconds on each side. This will relieve lower backache and hip tightness. It helps with sluggish

digestion (common after flying) and increases circulation to the internal abdominal organs.

Ankle Rolls and Neck Rolls – Every so often, roll your ankles and neck clockwise and then counterclockwise to keep from getting stiff.

Downward Facing Dog – Get on the floor on your hands and knees. With your knees directly below your hips and your hands slightly in front of your shoulders, exhale and lift your knees away from the floor. Push the top thighs back and stretch your heels down onto the floor. Stay in this pose from one – three minutes. This pose helps to calm the brain and stimulate the nervous system. It also helps relieve headaches and boosts circulation, which is great for swollen legs and ankles after a long flight.

Sphinx Pose – Lie on your belly with legs side by side. Set your elbows under your shoulders and your forearms on the floor parallel to each other. Inhale and lift your upper torso and head away from the floor into a slight backbend. Stay in this pose for five to 10 breaths and then lower your torso and head to the floor. The Sphinx Pose helps open the chest, lungs and lower back. It also invigorates the body, soothes the nervous system and is therapeutic for fatigue.

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Baylor Health Care System and Scott & White Healthcare are now one. And the health care world will never be the same.

Two of the most trusted names in health care – Baylor Health Care System and Scott & White Healthcare –have become one: Baylor Scott & White Health. This new organization is the largest nonprofit health care system in Texas. And it’s an exciting union that brings twice the resources, working as one, to help make our communities healthier. Now, there’s no end to what we can accomplish.

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When Life Gives you Lemons...

| by courtney dabney |

L Life has deaLt Jared WiLson a feW curves, but they have onLy served to make the artist boLder.

The pastor’s kid who grew up in both Arlington and Aledo is a two-time cancer survivor, and spent six months homeless and living in a van after college.

Wilson suffered a scorching sunburn as a 2-year-old, which may have paved the way to three different surgeries to remove skin cancers beginning around

the age of 27. He also survived a rare form of melanoma of the eye just 11 years ago. Amazingly, his vision was not impaired. Wilson doesn’t take a moment for granted today, and such hardships have only improved his work ethic. The sun itself may have been his enemy, but light and color remain some of his truest friends.

He was introduced to his chosen medium of Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencils by a high school

art teacher and perfected his skills while studying art at Midwestern State University. “I fell in love with it,” Wilson says. “It is a young medium but with a growing reputation. They blend so well, and you can layer many colors together to pull out every detail of your subject.”

Wilson’s subject matter focuses on Texas culture and wildlife. He says, “It is my goal to romanticize what I see. Like a camera, I try to get the eye to focus on the story that I am trying to tell.”

In much of his artwork, the focal point in the foreground appears crystal clear while the objects in the background tend to recede from view.

His compositions depict photo-realis-

Catch Me If You Can, Prismacolor on Watercolor Paper, by Jared Wilson

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Unique. Dazzling. And all it’s wrapped up to be! From our exclusively designed wraps shown here to hundreds of other wraps, ribbons, totes, tie-ons and tissues, you’ll find everything you need to create a presentation even elves would envy at our Gift Wrap Wonderland. Shop the world’s most celebrated collection in store and online.

Help us reach our goal of collecting 15,000 coats! Bring new or gently used coats to any of our stores during November and December. The items you donate will benefit those in need in your local community. Learn more about One Warm Coat and how we support all of our communities on our blog.

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tic details but do not always begin with a photograph for reference. Many come completely from his imagination. “It is my creative interpretation,” he says. While homeless, Wilson wrote and illustrated a children’s book called Shoe Fly, Don’t Bother Me about an outcast fly looking for a new home. “I think a good children’s book should be enjoyed by parents and children alike. The moral of the story is one of love and acceptance.”

As an artist, Wilson’s experiences have certainly found a voice in his creative vision. To see his work, visit jaredpaulwilson.com.

cut to the chase

Brandon Chase may not be a household name...yet.

| by courtney dabney |

TThe singer/songwriTer found his passion for music aT age 14. Now, just five years later, he landed an audition on season five of The Voice. His vocal of Wanted got two judges to turn their chairs his way, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton. Chase was rewarded with a spot on Shelton’s team.

With a guitar strap over his shoulder and clutching an acoustic guitar, the Arlington native flashes his humble smile. But, he is just as comfortable playing the electric guitar, drums, piano, or keyboard -- all of which he taught himself to play. “I was a really shy kid when I began playing music. I had no formal training or lessons.”

Chase has positioned himself as a crossover artist, easily straddling both the country and pop genres. He has independently released four albums so far, all containing his original music. His newest EP is Country Enough

“The Voice is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I have been blessed to play a lot of gigs in the past few years, so the size of the studio audience was not daunting for me. But, with 30 cameras flying around you on stage, four music industry heavy weights judging your performance, producers waiting in the wings, and millions watching from home -- it is a little overwhelming,” Chase admits.

Although Chase made it through the first three rounds on the Voice, he was ousted during a Knock Out Round when he went head-to-head against one of his own teammates. Chase said, "Win or lose, my goal was to get my name out there and continue to connect with my fans. I just want to encourage and uplift people with my music." Although he did not ultimately win the competition, Brandon Chase has stepped into the spotlight and seems quite at home there.”

Embracing Tradition

DaviD Wilk anD Frank ForD oF Four Day WeekenD comeDy troupe partnered with Abra Liberman-Garrett to help children embrace the Hanukkah holiday by creating Maccabee on the Mantel™ This wonderfully illustrated book about holiday traditions is can be paired with a plush soldier doll that is meant to strengthen faith and encourage kids to celebrate customs with their families. Maccabee on the Mantel™. will be available in time for Christmas, or you can pre-order at maccabeeonthemantel.com.

Artist Jared Wilson works on one of his pieces reflecting Texas culture.

The Mockingbird - A True Texan, Prismacolor on Paper, by Jared Wilson

David Dike Fine Art founded the Annual Texas Art Auction in 1996, which has become a tradition that Texas art enthusiasts anticipate each year. The Auction will be held on January 25, 2014 at Wildman Art Framing located at 1715 Market Center Boulevard in the Dallas Design District. Some of the featured artists available will be Julian Onderodonk, Stuart Gentling, David Brownlow, Olin Travis, Everett Spruce, William Lester, and Dawson Dawson-Watson to name a few. Louis Murad will once again serve as our auctioneer, which will make for a fun and energetic Art Auction experience! Mark your calendars for January 25, 2014 and please contact the gallery with any questions.

Ancel E. Nunn (Am. 1928-1999) “Midwestern Spring” Acrylic on board 12 x 14 Signed lower right: Ancel E. Nunn

Julius Woeltz (Am. 1911-1956) Still Life

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From storage locker to literary revival

| by sean Chaffin |

AAnyone who’s seen the reAlity show Storage WarS on the A& e ChAnnel knows the sCenArio. Buyers, with cash in hand, gather around a suburban storage facility ready to bid on a unit in which someone has gotten behind in payments. The onlookers can only peer inside, bidding in hopes to find something of value among dusty, old furniture and clothes.

This scene played out in Fort Worth in late-2012, and one woman’s bid would unearth a literary treasure – two copies of an unpublished manuscript (one typed and one hand-written) by author Pearl S. Buck. A literary legend, Buck spent much of her early life in China with her missionary parents. She would later go on to write numerous novels, non-fiction works and short stories. It was the publication of her seminal novel The Good Earth in 1931, which was set in China and harkened back to her time in the country, which earned a Pulitzer Prize in 1931 and became a must-read for high school English classes. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1938 for contributions to the world of literature. The lucky bidder, who has chosen to remain anonymous, contacted Buck’s family and was paid a finder’s fee for the work.

“Someone, and I do not know who, took the manuscript from the house in which [Buck] died in Vermont and went away with it,” Buck’s son Edgar Walsh, who oversees his mother’s literary works, told National Public Radio in May. “Whoever that person was wound up in Texas, rented a storage unit and put the manuscript in

there. And that’s where it was found.”

How the manuscript wound up in Fort Worth remains a mystery, but experts have verified that the work was definitely a Buck novel. The work is titled The Eternal Wonder and was published Oct. 22 by Open Road Media, the publisher of 27 of her other works.

“There was never any doubt,” Open Road Media Publisher Tina Pohlman says. “It was verified not only by recognizing her handwriting but also by recognizing reallife experiences, places, people and things from Pearl Buck’s life that she included in the novel. Not to mention that the book touches on all of the themes that she explored throughout her life.”

Pohlman says The Eternal Wonder is a personal and passionate fictional exploration of the themes important to Buck. It is a coming-of-age tale of Randolph Colfax, a gifted young man whose search for meaning and purpose leads him to New York, England, Paris, and on a mission patrolling the demilitarized zone in Korea that will “change his life forever – and, ultimately, to love.”

Cancer took the author’s life in 1973, but the new work adds to her writing legacy. This unique, circuitous publishing event has captured the minds of media and readers across the country – including Fort Worth’s unique role in bringing this book to the reading masses.

“The reaction has been absolutely incredible and fits in perfectly with Open Road’s mission to bring the greats back to life,” says Pohlman. “As one of only two American women to win both the Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize, and as a passionate and active humanitarian, Pearl Buck’s legacy is unmatched. The Eternal Wonder is in many ways a culmination of her work as a writer and as a humanitarian. Above all, it’s a wonderful story.”

MUSIC, MAGIC AND MERRIMENT!

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WoW bus

After A lAte lunch on MAgnoliA, i heArd A couple of kids riding by on bikes sAy, “WoW! That’s a cool bus.” As I turned to look, I saw a restored school bus emblazoned with the word “WOW” in bright colors. Stepping aboard, the bus was jam-packed with famous literary works.

Metal shelves holding hardbacks and paperbacks were separated with cushioned reading areas, and additional whimsical touches such as throw rugs, pillows, a ceiling covered with book pages and Scrabble tiles spelling out fun messages make the space magical.

Tina Stovall is the driving force behind this mobile library. She considers this project a community service and is dedicated to “keeping books alive.” Stovall’s passion for the printed word caused an overflow of books in her townhouse. She decided she would rather give them away than sell them for nothing at a discount bookstore.

Visitors may take any book they like for free or stay a while to enjoy reading on site. Once the collection has reduced, Stovall hopes she can restock the bus with books donated by others in the community.

For a good read, visit 1455 W. Magnolia Ave. —Jennifer Casseday-Blair

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cooking With Love

Festive recipes by well-known locals

| by Judie Byrd | photography by Jason kindig |

LLooking for some kitchen inspiration this hoLiday season? We asked some well-known and wellloved locals to share their favorite festive recipes and, being the generous people they are, we have a fabulous roundup of fun, delicious dishes for you. Rosie Moncrief, Jean Roach, Deborah and Steve Lamb, and Neil Sperry are all incredibly busy people. But as my mom always said, “If you want something done, ask a busy person.” They were all gracious to let us into their homes and lives.

As you read these stories, you will surely note that the one thread running through all these lives is love. It shows in their cooking, their devotion to their families and in their commitment to our community. As Rosie Moncrief says, “Cooking food for people is one of the best ways to show them love.”

Happy holidays, dear readers!

Rosie Moncrief

It’s easy to see that when Rosie Moncrief is cooking in her kitchen, the first ingredient is love. On any given day, you might find her whipping up goodies for her local firefighters, taking one of her famous pecan pies to her floral designer, or baking treats for her grandkids.

“I love Fort Worth and all its people,” says Rosie. This is evident in all the time and devotion she has given to our city. One of her love languages is showering loved ones with homemade goodies. She created her family’s favorite, Over the Moon Banana Pudding, because “I love my family and they love banana pudding,” she says. “When my grandchil-

– 9 total to package

• ¼ cup melted unsalted butter

dren were young, I had a book called, ‘I Love You to the Moon and Back’ that we read to them often. We still use the phrase ‘to the moon and back’ as an expression of love.” So naming this overthe-top dessert was easy. As it happens, she uses Texas Moon Gourmet Toffee as an extravagant, crunchy topping, sealing the name’s significance.

over the moon

Banana pudding graham crackers

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees

• 1 individual package of Nabisco Graham Crackers

Break crackers into small pieces – dime to quarter size – toss with butter in a mixing bowl. Spread onto cookie sheet and bake 10 -12 minutes until crispy brown. Divide into three equal parts and set aside.

custard

• 6 large egg yolks

• ½ cup sugar

• 6 tablespoons cornstarch

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 3 cups milk

• 1 ½ teaspoons Mexican vanilla

• 1 teaspoon unsalted butter for coating plastic wrap

1. Place egg yolks in a large bowl and whisk to combine; set aside. Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly. Cook, stirring over medium heat until mixture thickens and just begins to bubble, 10 – 12 minutes. Remove from heat.

stir, over medium heat until mixture just begins to bubble, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.

3. Transfer the filling to a medium mixing bowl. Lightly butter a piece of plastic wrap and place it directly on top of filling to prevent a skin from forming. Transfer the filling to the refrigerator until firm and chilled, at least one hour. The filling may be made a day ahead.

• *6 ounces of gourmet toffee (Rosie likes Texas Moon Gourmet Toffee)

Judie Byrd is founder of The Culinary School of Fort Worth. For more information, go to judiebyrd.com.

2. Whisk ½ cup hot sugar mixture into reserved yolks to temper. Slowly pour warmed yolks into saucepan, stirring constantly. Cook, while continuing to

Rosie Moncrief loves making her Over the Moon Banana Pudding for her grandkids.

Chop into pea size or smaller pieces and set aside

Whipped Cream

• 1 envelope Knox unflavored gelatin

• ¼ cup cold water

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream, very cold

• ½ cup confectioners’ sugar

• 1 teaspoon Mexican vanilla

1. In a small saucepan sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water and let stand for one minute.

2. Heat water and gelatin mixture for 3 minutes on low heat while stirring continuously to dissolve gelatin. Cool to room temperature.

3. Put whipping cream in chilled bowl and gradually add gelatin mixture while beating on low speed with hand mixer to combine well. Add Mexican vanilla. Beat on medium for 5 minutes. Add confectioners’ sugar and beat on high for 5 minutes until peaks form. Place in refrigerator

• 1 large banana

• Slice into thin pieces and sprinkle with lemon juice

– fresh or bottled- to prevent them from turning brown.

Assembly

• In a Trifle bowl, place 1/3 of Graham Crackers

• Next, spread ½ half of custard mixture

• Layer ½ of sliced banana

• Sprinkle 1/3 of gourmet toffee over bananas

• Sprinkle 1/3 of Graham Crackers over bananas

• Spread ½ of whipped cream on top of bananas

• Repeat process.

I like for my last bit of Graham Crackers to be crushed into crumbs for the very top of pudding, along with the last of the gourmet toffee.

Jean Roach

When you enter the home of gracious Jean Roach, you immediately feel the love and affection she has for her family. Fun holiday decorations are everywhere, and her warm, inviting kitchen is obviously a favorite place for her family to gather. She gives incredible time and energy to many local community efforts, but her favorite project is KinderFrogs, Tarrant County’s early-intervention program for young children with Down syndrome and other developmental delays. Jean was instrumental in starting KinderFrogs and is a main force behind its success.

As busy as she is, Jean still cooks for her family. Here is her family-famous Holiday Morning Casserole, a brunch staple at their Fort Worth home, as well as at their Florida home where the family spends many holidays. “I truly fix this every Thanksgiving, Christmas, and many Easter mornings. I have used it for wedding brunches too.”

HolidAy Morning

CAsserole yield: 8 servings

• 10 whole eggs

• ½ cup flour

• ½ cup butter, melted

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 16 ounces small curd cottage cheese

• 1 pound box Four Mexican Cheese, grated

• 8 ounces canned diced green chilies, optional

1. Preheat oven to 350º. Spray an 11 x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick coating.

2. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add remaining ingredients in order listed, beating between each ingredient. When well mixed, pour into prepared baking dish. Bake 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Let stand 5 – 10 minutes before serving.

Jean’s notes: The unbaked casserole can be covered and stored in the refrigerator the day before and baked the next morning. She adds, “You will be glad to have this tasty morning treat ready for the oven when you start a day of holiday fun. Serve with sausage patties, a baked tomato, salsa, plus biscuits or fried potatoes for a delightful start to a delightful day of celebrating. Enjoy!”

Jean loves cooking for her family. Her Holiday Morning Casserole is always a big hit.

Deborah Ferguson and Steve Lamb

Talk about a dynamic duo. This couple, in love and married 20 years, keeps our city informed on all the daily news as well as the latest in sports.

Deborah, award-winning news anchor for NBC 5 Today, is well loved in our community. And for good reason. Besides waking us up each morning with her cheery, winsome personality and warm, beautiful smile, she is very active in giving to our community. She is on the advisory council for the Young Women’s Leadership Academy, the first all-girls school in the Fort Worth ISD.

Steve, our cheeky WBAP sports anchor, is definitely Deborah’s biggest fan. His quick wit makes him a favorite with morning listeners, he runs with sports professionals, and he calls himself a “cocky sports guy.” But when it comes to his wife, he pretty much turns to mush. He counts his marriage, which he calls a partnership, as life’s biggest blessing and reward. “Having the privilege to call her my wife is one thing where I hit it out of the park,” Steve says in his blog at wbap.com.

Deborah claims she doesn’t cook, but when it’s go-time for company at their house, she can whip up a fabulous hors d’oeuvres, her Dynamic Duo. The beauty of this simple yet festive treat is not only its addictive deliciousness, but also the fact that opening packages of cream cheese is the trickiest part. Busy working folks can have it rustled up in minutes. “You can use any fig jam or any jam, but my favorite is from In a Pickle Foods, “ she says. Deborah uses two varieties, Orangey Fig and Apple Bourbon Cinnamon.”

With her Dynamic Duo, she also enjoys creating pretty cheese, fruit and bread platters to round out her pretty holiday table.

Deborah’s Dynamic Duo yield: 10 – 12 servings

• 2, 8-ounce packages

cream cheese

• 1, 8-ounce jar each, Orangey Fig and Apple Bourbon

Cinnamon jam from In a Pickle Foods

Open cream cheese packages and place cream cheese blocks on serving platter. Top each block with one jar of jam

Neil Sperry

Neil Sperry, our community’s foremost gardening and horticulture expert, teacher, and mentor, lives with his lovely wife, Lynn, on twelve acres of what can only be described as nearparadise. Giant oak trees and natural landscaping lend a resort atmosphere to their cozy compound.

Their sprawling home includes a lovely over-sized living/dining room, a cozy and well-equipped kitchen and a roomy family room with breathtaking views of their lush lawns.

This is where Lynn and Neil enjoy their morning coffee together.

Besides hosting a weekly radio program, writing books, and making personal appearances at myriad events, Neil has a special place in his heart for local ministries, and he is especially interested in helping to raise the essential funds they need. Thus, his hand-

crafted, wood-turned writing pens. He gives all of the proceeds from the sale of these pens to Serenity High, our area’s only public recovery high school.

For Neil and Lynn, there is always time for grandkids. Especially during the holidays. One special treat they love to serve this time of year is Lynn’s Famous Subs. The recipe dates back to college days when Neil and Lynn were dating. A favorite sub shop made sandwiches so special that Lynn and her roommates would order them to be delivered to their dorms at night while doing homework. By hook and crook and asking a lot of questions at the sub shop, Neil and Lynn finally pieced together the recipe. After 47 years of marriage, they still make these special sandwiches, which are a favorite of their children and grandchildren. When school is out and the grandkids are over for a special holiday evening, you will probably find the Sperry clan gathered around a platter of these hot, cheesy, delicious masterpieces.

Grandson Joseph, four years old and the youngest of seven grandchildren, loves to help his grandpa make a special fruit salad to accompany the subs. You can find this recipe at fwtx.com.

Lynn’s Famous subs yield: 6 servings

• ¼ pound hot capocollo ham, shaved

• ¼ pound sweet capocollo ham

• ½ pound Genoa salami, sliced very thin

• 6 medium slices Provolone cheese

• 6 submarine rolls, sliced

• ½ stick butter, melted

• Garlic salt to taste

• Tomatoes, sliced thin

• Sliced jalapeño peppers, to taste

• ½ head lettuce, shredded

1. Preheat oven to 500º.

2. Layer meat and cheese in rolls. Close sandwich and place on cookie sheet.

Baste top of rolls with garlic butter.

3. Bake 5 – 7 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from oven and brush tops with more garlic butter. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, and peppers to be added by each guest.

Deborah Ferguson and Steve Lamb have been married for 20 years. One of their holiday favorites is Deborah's Dynamic Duo with cream cheese and jam.

Lynn's Famous Subs make for a special meal that Neil Sperry and his wife, Lynn, love to serve around the holidays.

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Silver Gold

‘Tis the season for sparkle and shine!

If you still have space under the tree this holiday season, we have a special gift guide ranging in price from the affordable to the extravagant. From last-minute stocking stuffers to gifts for those who are most important in your life, we add some bling to any Christmas morning. Several of the items are available online if you want to avoid holiday crowds, but most gifts can be purchased locally.

Styled by Callie Johnston, Jennifer Casseday-Blair, Craig Sylva/photography by Jason Kindig Burberry "Orchard" Satchel, $1,495, Nordstrom, nordstrom.com

Burberry Men’s Watch, $695, Nordstrom, 1101 Melbourne Road, Ste. 4000, 817.590.2599

Jonathan Adler Brass Muse Wine Opener, $98, jonathanadler.com

Ivory Rose Oud Candle by Aquiesse, $45, Wright at Home, 817.989.8222

Kate Spade Silver Chandelier Earrings, $98, Nordstrom, 1101 Melbourne Road, Ste. 4000, 817.590.2599

Burberry Tie, $150, Nordstrom, 1101 Melbourne Road, Ste. 4000, 817.590.2599

Dior Nail Polish (Marilyn), $26, Dior Lipstick (Minuit), $36, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com

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Silver and Gold Wine Holder, $69, Wright at Home, 817.989.8222

Monogrammed Coaster Set, $14.95, Wright at Home, 817.989.8222

Monogrammed Napkin Set, $14.95, Wright at Home, 817.989.8222

Silver Stemmed Martini Glasses, $20 each, Wright at Home, 817.989.8222

Gold Taylor Headphones, $199.95, Nordstrom, 1101 Melbourne Road, Ste 4000, 817.590.2599

Stainless Steel Ice Cubes, $28, Wright at Home, 817.989.8222

Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. TX Whiskey with Santa Cap, $35, frdistilling.com

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Gold and Silver Pens, $5 each, Wright at Home, 817.989.8222

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Silver Leaf Platter, $275, Wright at Home, 817.989.8222

Konstantino Silver and Gold Ring, $415, Neiman Marcus,

Silver Scarf, $28, Beehive,

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Silver and Gold Frame, $35, Silver Hammered Frame, $68, Wright at Home

Michelle Watch with Gold Band, $795, 1101 Melbourne Road, Ste. 4000, 817.590.2599

Silver Coin Cufflinks by David Donahue, $225, Nordstrom, 1101 Melbourne Road, Ste. 4000, 817.590.2599

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Gold Marc by Marc Jacobs Crossbody Bag, $238, Tasha Ice Cube Clutch, $158, MetallicBurberryClutch, $550, Nordstrom, 1101 Melbourne Road, Ste. 4000, 817.590.2599 Metallic Clutch, $42, Beehive, 817.570.0484

Omorovicza Gold Shimmer Oil, $80, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com

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Old Hollywood Compact by Bobbi Brown, $150, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com

Silver Candlestick, $158, Wright at Home, 817.989.8222

Gucci Gift Set, $110, Nordstrom, 1101 Melbourne Road, Ste. 4000, 817.590.2599

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To some people, they were merely names, good for local trivia or simply for name-dropping. To others, they were icons, high on marble pedestals, untouchable and remote. They commanded respect even if we could not remember exactly why. We hope to remind you why. To friends and certainly family, they were inspirations, towers of strength and wisdom shining bright with kindness and forgiveness. They belonged to generations then, now and forthcoming. They and their works benefited all, especially Fort Worth, but beyond. We pay tribute to them here.

In Memory Of 2013

Van Cliburn More than 55 years ago, in the midst of a Cold War between the United States and the United Soviet Socialist Republics, a piano prodigy from Kilgore, Texas, melted the cultural barriers between the East and the West. On April 1, 1958, 23-year-old Van Cliburn captured the first prize in the First International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. Cliburn’s performances included the Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 and the Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3. Premier Nikita Khrushchev himself gave permission for the Soviet judges to award the prize.

Returning home from Moscow, Cliburn received a ticker-tape parade in New York City, the only time a classical musician was ever honored with the highest tribute possible by the City of New York. Cliburn lost his battle with bone cancer and died in his Westover Hills home on Feb. 27. He was 78. Harvey Lavan Cliburn Jr. was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on July 12, 1934. His father was an executive with Magnolia Petroleum, now Exxon Mobil. His mother and piano teacher, Rildia Bee O’Bryan Cliburn, was a talented piano student of Arthur Friedheim, who was a pupil of Franz Liszt. Van began piano lessons at age 3. At 6 years old, he moved with his family to Kilgore, and at 12, he won a statewide competition, which enabled him to debut with the Houston Symphony Orchestra.

At 17, he entered The Julliard School and studied under Rosina Lhevinne, and at 20, he won the Leventritt Award and made his Carnegie Hall debut. Early in his career, a group of friends and admirers began the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition as a living legacy to Cliburn’s efforts to aid the development of young artists. The first competition was held in 1962. On March 1, 2008, the Van Cliburn Foundation honored him on the 50th anniversary of his historic win with a black-tie gala held at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth.

Preston Murdoch Geren Jr. A legendary architect, civic leader, war hero, philanthropist and devoted family man, Preston Geren Jr.’s vision shaped much of the aesthetic character of the city of Fort Worth, and well beyond. Geren died June 12 at 89.

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With Preston M. Geren Architects & Engineers, he built numerous hospitals, churches, banks and office buildings. Many of his favorite projects were for Texas universities, including Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Texas Christian University, the University of Texas at Arlington and the University of Texas Medical School. His firm served as associate architect with Louis Kahn on the Kimbell Art Museum and in designing schools in 137 Texas school districts and many buildings on the Texas A&M campus. The first to receive the Fort Worth A&M Lifetime Achievement Award, Geren sponsored seven scholarships at the university. He honored his father with the Preston M. Geren Auditorium, and his grandfather, with support for the Frederick Giesecke Lecture Series.

Graduating from Arlington Heights High School in 1941, Geren attended Texas

A&M University, interrupting his studies to join the Army in World War II. He was awarded the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. After the war, Geren graduated with a degree in architecture and engineering from Georgia Tech and joined his father’s firm. Geren ultimately led the firm to become one of the largest and most prestigious in Texas.

Geren served as president of the Exchange Club, chairman of the Trinity Improvement Association, organizer and president of Streams & Valleys, and board member of the Fort Worth Children’s Hospital, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and Fort Worth Symphony. He was a member of the President George H.W. Bush Library Committee and the Texas A&M Chancellor and President’s advisory committees. Geren’s wife, Colleen Edwards Geren, died in 2012. They left a living legacy of five children, Charlie Geren, Pete Geren, Eva Geren Motheral, Chandra Edwards Geren and Dr. B.T. “Toby” Erwin III, 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Chris Kyle Born in Odessa in 1974, the son of a church deacon, Christopher Scott Kyle joined the Navy in 1999. His skills recognized, Kyle was quickly transferred to the SEALs. He received numerous honors in service, including two Silver Stars and five Bronze Stars with valor. He also received the Grateful Nation Award, given by the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs. Following his combat deployments, he became chief instructor for training Naval Special Warfare Sniper and Counter-Sniper teams, and later wrote the first Navy SEAL sniper manual. After four combat tours as a sniper in Operation Iraqi Freedom and elsewhere between 1999 and 2009, Kyle went on to write a book, American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in US Military History. He also co-founded Craft International, a security company that provides training to military, police, corporate and civilian clients, and Fitco Cares, a non-profit organization that created the Heroes Project to provide free in-home fitness equipment, individualized programs, personal training and life-coaching to in-need veterans with disabilities, Gold Star families, or those suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Kyle became a reality TV personality on Stars Earn Stripes. On Feb. 2, 38-year-old Kyle and a companion, Chad Littlefield, were shot and killed at the Rough Creek Ranch-Lodge-Resort shooting range in Erath County by 25-year-old fellow veteran Marine Eddie Ray Routh. Kyle and Littlefield had taken Routh to the gun range in an effort to help him with PTSD. A memorial service was held for Kyle at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Feb. 11. He was buried on Feb. 12 in Texas State Cemetery in Austin. The funeral procession from his home in Midlothian to Austin stretched more than 200 miles. Thousands lined Interstate 35 to pay their final respects. Kyle left behind wife Taya and two children.

Nancy Lee Bass Nancy Lee Bass was one of Fort Worth’s true trea-

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sures. She was the epitome of elegance, grace and benevolence. Known for her lifelong community involvement and philanthropic support of the arts, education, human services and healthcare, Bass died on Feb. 28 at age 95. On March 7, on what would have been her 96th birthday, one of the tower bells of First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth tolled 96 times in her honor. She and her late husband, Perry Richardson Bass, took their wedding vows there and were married for 65 years. Perry Bass died in 2006 at age 91. They gifted the church bells two decades ago. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1991 by gifting $50 million to institutions they loved, from Yale University to Lena Pope Home to First United Methodist Church. The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performed a memorial concert for this beloved Fort Worth philanthropist in the Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall in downtown Fort Worth on March 16. Bass served for three decades as vice president of the Sid W. Richardson Foundation. Active as a volunteer in numerous organizations, boards on which she served include: the Smithsonian Institution National Council; the Collectors Committee of the National Gallery of Art; the University of Texas at Austin Development Board; the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth; and the advisory board of the Van Cliburn Piano Competition, Fort Worth. Also in Fort Worth, she was a member of the Junior League, the Jewel Charity Ball, past president of The Assembly and a member of the Fort Worth Garden Club. She received the Distinguished Alumna Award from the University of Texas ExStudents Association and the Golden Deeds Award from the Exchange Club of Fort Worth. Bass was the first recipient of the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame Gloria Lupton Tennison Pioneer Award, given to women who do extraordinary things and make a difference. Perhaps her greatest legacy is in her sons, Sid Richardson Bass, Edward Perry Bass, Robert Muse Bass and Lee Marshall Bass, all of whom have made enduring contributions to their community.

Richard “Dick” Siegel Dick Siegel became an icon of the airwaves in the early 1980s with fun and always-memorable radio traffic reports from his WBAP 820 AM Jetcopter 820. He was an accomplished helicopter pilot whose experiences included flying Elvis from a concert to a hotel and piloting the flyovers for the introduction filming of Southfork Ranch for the television show Dallas His stepfather taught him to fly, and he earned his pilot’s license when he was 16. One half of the legendary “Hal and Dick” radio personality team, he suffered a heart attack and died on Jan. 3 at age 73. Siegel was Hal Jay’s on-air partner from 1981 to 2003. While providing traffic information from his helicopter, Siegel was part of the popular Sam From Sales comedy bits that aired for many years on the station. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram even had a comic strip called The Adventures of Hal ‘n Dick.

Siegel was born in Ohio and spent much of his childhood in a Catholic orphanage in Illinois, where his alcoholic mother had left him. At 7, he returned home to his mother and stepfather, who was a Jewish

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Air Force veteran. Siegel started in radio in McAllen in 1959. He worked for the Brewster County Sheriff’s Department in Alpine and Bell Helicopter Textron in Fort Worth before becoming a traffic reporter for KLIF-AM in Dallas. Siegel then resumed his career as a commercial helicopter pilot with Southwest Service Co. in Amarillo, where he monitored 7,000 miles of high-voltage lines, finally as a pilot for a Kentucky coal mine operator. Siegel had heart surgery in 2000 and 2002. After leaving WBAP in 2003, he worked for a short time in radio in Fort Worth before retiring to Granbury. Most recently, Siegel had been hosting a morning oldies show on KLDE 104.9 FM in Eldorado, a small town about 50 miles south of San Angelo in West Texas.

Gerald “Jerry” O. Russell Jerry Russell will be forever remembered for the legacy of live theater that he left behind in North Texas. Set to begin its 35th season at the time of his death, Stage West was the setting through which Russell left his most lasting theatrical mark. During his stage career, Russell was lauded for the numerous roles he played at Stage West and in the surrounding North Texas community. He was considered one of the most impactful theater directors and mentors in Texas history. Russell died peacefully on Sept. 5, at age 77, from pneumonia-related complications. A tribute to his life was held Sept. 15 at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. The tribute began with a formal ceremony in the Scott Theatre.

Founding Stage West as a 65-seat adjunct to his small, downtown Houston Street sandwich shop that he opened in 1978, Russell quickly became known as one of the pre-eminent talents in Texas’ theater community. He also was known through his role as teacher and mentor in the Texas Wesleyan theater program. The last character he was to play on stage was one of his most loved—a one-man stage play about the life and impact of Clarence Darrow. Russell believed passionately in justice for the least among us, as well as in an intellectual and honest approach to one’s work. Throughout his life, he was never far from the theater, first taking on roles in community theater, and later embarking on what was to be his most profound life’s work—the founding and nurturing of Stage West, a professional actors’ equity theater. Russell took pride in the day-to-day accomplishments of each of his five children. Survivors include his wife, Suzi McLaughlin; daughters, Kathy Russell, Wendy Russell Davis and Jennifer Russell James; sons, Christopher Neal Russell and Gerald Joseph “Joe” Russell; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

David “Kidd” Kraddick Radio and television personality Kidd Kraddick dedicated his life to making people smile every morning, and for 21 years his foundation has been dedicated to bringing joy to thousands of chronically and terminally ill children.

Kraddick died of cardiac disease on July 27, doing what he loved, hosting his Kidd’s Kids charity golf event near New Orleans. He was 53. The nationally syndicated KHKS, known as KISS-FM morning radio show, Kidd Kraddick in the Morning, is based in Las Colinas and aired throughout the U.S. It is syndicated by Kraddick’s company, YEA Networks. The show is broadcast on more than 75 Top 40 and Hot AC radio stations and also is transmitted globally on American Forces Radio Network. The show’s cast is seen weeknights on the nationally syndicated TV show Dish Nation.

Born David Peter Cradick, he received his nickname “Kidd” from a radio program director. Kraddick began his career in Miami. He attended the University of Miami for a semester but dropped out to study broadcasting.

Over the years, Kraddick moved around to stations in Salt Lake City, Los Angeles and Tampa. Moving to Dallas set his career in motion when the morning show went into syn-

dication, and he moved the production to an independent studio in Las Colinas. Kraddick has won numerous awards, including the prestigious Marconi Award for Radio Personality of the Year. He has been named Radio and Records Major Market Personality of the Year and America’s Best Radio Personality. He was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2006. His daughter, Caroline Cradick, announced in August that she will take over Kidd’s Kids. The charity sends 50 seriously ill and physically challenged children to Walt Disney World each year. This year’s trip to Orlando was set to take place Nov. 21-25.

Richard “Dick” T. Andersen Tarrant County Commissioner Dick Andersen was known as a fun-loving character, an avid outdoorsman and a man with a loyal heart for his friends and his district. He played an integral role in the restoration of the historic Tarrant County Courthouse. Andersen died on Sept. 5 at his Fort Worth home. He was 85. Andersen was born in Chicago in 1928. He was proud of his Nordic heritage and spoke Danish at home and Italian and Polish on the streets. He joined the Marine Corps while his father was in the Navy but was discharged after a football injury. Andersen moved to Fort Worth in 1940 to attend Texas Christian University, where he worked throughout to pay his tuition. After graduating in 1951 with a degree in business and psychology, he went to work for Dunn and Bradstreet. It was there that he met his future bride, Ava. Dick and Ava were married for 61 years at the time of his death. After work-

ing for Kimberly-Clark as a regional sales manager in West Texas and then Houston, he returned to Fort Worth to work in construction and land development. Andersen entered public service as a city council member in Everman. In 1968, he became the Tarrant County Precinct 1 Commissioner. He retired as commissioner after 20 years, in 1988, the same year the sub-courthouse on Alta Mesa was named the Dick Andersen Building. Dick and Ava enjoyed traveling, and Dick enjoyed hunting and fishing throughout the world. They also enjoyed their lake house at Lake Granbury.

Ruth Carter Stevenson Like her father, Ruth Carter Stevenson leaves behind a generous and beautiful legacy. Under her leadership, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art opened to the public in January 1961. The daughter of the museum’s namesake, Amon G. Carter Sr., Stevenson was solely responsible for seeing that her father’s wish to establish a museum for the city of Fort Worth was realized. Over its history, the Carter has acquired a collection of American art considered to be among the finest in the world. Stevenson was active in many civic, philanthropic and botanical pursuits until the end of her life. She died at her Fort Worth home on Jan. 6 at age 89. In 1960, Stevenson began a 23-year association with the Fort Worth City Art Commission; many of these years she served as chairman. In 1963 she founded the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County. Stevenson’s involvement with the arts reached far beyond the state of Texas. She served on the Visiting Committee of the Fogg Museum at Harvard; joined the boards of the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Trust for Historic Places, and the American Federation of Arts; and became the first woman appointed to the board of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. In 1987, she was invited to the Supreme Court building in Washington as an honored guest at Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s event for women who had made a difference in American society.

During the museum’s 50th anniversary year, it acquired a rare painting by Mary Cassatt in honor of her decades of leadership and guidance. In April of that year, she was honored at a gala on the museum’s plaza. On that occasion, Earl A. Powell III, director of the National Gallery and a longtime friend of Stevenson, made remarks in her honor; “Over its history, the Amon Carter has put together one of the great collections of American art. It is a great, great place Ruth has created for Fort Worth and the nation.”

Scott (Scotty) G. Sherman Champion boxer and promoter, successful businessman, irrepressible wisecracker and devoted family man, Scotty Sherman was the embodiment of carpe diem. Sherman died on Feb. 8. He was 79. A true self-made man, Sherman went from selling tubes of oil out of the trunk of his car in high school to opening the auto retail chain Scotty’s Auto Supply, a Fort Worth icon, with his brother Jack in 1952. He was 19 years old.

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With the help of his wife, Selma, he started the manufacturing and distribution factories Eagle Motive Industries, S&S Distributing, and Kool Clutch Manufacturing. After retiring from the automotive industry, he started Sherman Enterprises, a private investment firm, and served on the boards of XTO Energy, Cross Timbers, Worth Bank, The Fort Worth Club, where he had an office for more than 30 years, Fort Worth Bank and Trust and as honorary board member of MorningStar Partners.

After selling his automotive business, Sherman began mentoring and managing Fort Worth athletes by building Boxing Management, Inc. It was one of the highlights of his life to manage Paulie Ayala through three world championships. Sherman was a strong supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth, and a member of the Moslah Shrine Temple, an honor he shared with his brother. Sherman continued to play golf at Shady Oaks Country Club with his closest friends almost until the day he died and lived to win a wager with friends on the Super Bowl. He and Selma had a home in Colorado for 25 years where he loved skiing with his children and grandchildren. Not long before his death, Scotty fulfilled Selma’s dream to climb the Taj Mahal and ride elephants. He died of congestive heart failure surrounded by his wife of 56 years; his daughters, Kathy Sherman Suder, Dana Kleiman and her husband, David, and Jackie Sherman; and his eight grandchildren.

Henry Lee Luskey He always believed that family came first. Devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, Fort Worth businessman and philanthropist, Henry Luskey will be remembered for his loyalty to his family and friends and his constant care for others. Luskey died peacefully on Nov. 10, his 65th birthday, surrounded by a loving and devoted family. Born in Fort Worth in 1948, Luskey graduated from Paschal High School in 1966 and from the University of Texas at Austin in 1970. After graduation, he married the love of his life, Jeanie Hirsch. They moved to Fort Worth in June 1970, beginning a 43-year adventure through life together. Henry and Jeanie had two children, Steven Luskey and Valrie Luskey Eberstein, and two grandchildren, Simon and Charlotte. One of his greatest joys was being a “Poppi.”

Luskey’s first job after college graduation was in public accounting with the firm Arthur Young. He earned his CPA while Jeanie taught kindergarten. In February 1971, Henry and Jeanie opened their first retail store, Henry’s Jean Scene, and over the next 23 years, expanded throughout Texas, opening 19 stores. This included Cambridge Clothiers and Seville Shop in Fort Worth. Luskey was the primary supplier of private school uniforms for the greater Fort Worth area. He developed a niche within his retail operation, encompassing everything from manufacturing to sales. Luskey gave big to his community, serving on the board of directors of Ridglea Bank and on the boards of Lena Pope Home and Country Day School. He was involved

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in many civic and social organizations including Steeplechase, Jewel Charity, Shady Oaks Country Club and Magnolia League. Luskey is a past president of Congregation Ahavath Sholom and was chairman of its finance committee for more than 25 years.

Luskey ended his retail career in 1994 and followed his true passion in finance and the stock market. He earned numerous awards for his achievements with Prudential Securities, including the Chairman’s Club status for the top 100 producers nationwide. In 2006, Luskey moved his financial group to Morgan Stanley, and was currently executive director of The Luskey Group. For the last four years, the business publication Barron’s selected him to be on its list of “Top 1000 Financial Advisors” in the country.

William Y. Harvey Even when he was having a down time, you’d never have known it. He treated everyone like a long-lost friend. His gift of spinning a tale was legendary. Fort Worth businessman and philanthropist, Bill Harvey, died peacefully Nov. 8, just 18 days shy of his 82nd birthday. He left behind four children and 11 grandchildren.

Harvey graduated from the University of Georgia in 1954 and enjoyed the rank of 1st Lt. in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1957. He moved to the Dallas/Fort Worth area in 1959 and started his real estate company in 1961. Active in community affairs, he headed the effort to land the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Fort Worth; and his firm donated the land plus a considerable amount of cash for the plant. In the mid-80s, Harvey’s joint ventures sold more than 5,000 acres to Ross Perot Jr., the land on which Alliance Airport and the Texas Motor Speedway were developed. Back in Dallas in 1967, he started the Windmill Dinner Theatre, and before selling in 1972, had other dinner theaters in Houston, Phoenix and Fort Worth. He was on the founding boards of John Sharpe’s United Savings Life Insurance Co. (later named Transport Life Insurance Co.) and the board of Fort Worth National Bank (Texas American Bank).

Harvey served on the Advisory Board of Directors for Food for the Hungry, a worldwide support organization, and provided financing to ship surplus Texas wheat to an Ethiopia famine in 1988.

Harvey loved Georgia Bulldog football and was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. One of his favorite pastimes was hitting golf balls and hanging out at River Crest Country Club, which was like his second home.

Harvey was one of the original owners of the Dallas ABA Basketball Team (Chapparals). He was a huge fan of Texas Rangers baseball and was one of the club’s longest-tenured season ticket holders. Fort Worth businessman Brad Corbett and Harvey put together the five other general partners to buy the Rangers baseball team in 1973, and Harvey sold his stock to then President Bush in 1988.

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The past 18 months have resulted in an onslaught of new restaurant openings in Fort Worth, some of which have already come and gone. Experienced restaurateurs will tell you an eatery must combine spot-on service with an ideal location, fair price points and, of course, tasty cuisine in order to have just a shot at survival. Competition remains fierce, and as the choices keep on coming, it can be difficult for diners to decide on the next dinner out. In between your regular steakhouse visits and loyal stops for barbecue, chicken fried steak and TexMex, make sure you haven’t missed the best of the new best places to eat – 25 of which are listed here.

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Little Red Wasp

808 Main St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102 817.877.3111, Litteredwasp.com

With the success of Grace, the first dining establishment from restaurateur Adam Jones (named for his wife Caroline Grace), Little Red Wasp opened this fall just one block away with much buzz. Consider the laid-back lunch, dinner and late-night dining dive, titled for Caroline’s childhood nickname, as Grace’s lighthearted little sister, featuring a festive menu of “knife + fork sandwiches,” including a giant chili dog, and one of the best Reuben sandwiches on rye we’ve ever tasted. Fancier daily features include Texas-raised New York strip, local Windy Meadows chicken served over cous cous, and the Arctic char.

Enchiladas Ole

901 N. Sylvania Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76111, 817.984.1360, Enchiladasole.com

Mary Perez launched her line of vibrant, preservative-free enchilada sauces two years ago, but when customers asked her (over and over again) why she hadn’t opened a restaurant, she knew there was opportunity to expand her brand. Now her sunshinefilled, brightly-painted Riverside eatery, which opened this spring, is bustling with regulars from all over Fort Worth, each there to indulge in her plump, cumin and garlic-infused enchiladas. Our favorite? The emoladas - smoked chicken enchiladas smothered in Perez’s ancho chile-based, sesame oil-infused mole sauce. The friendly staff, quality ingredients and Mary’s constant smile provide for a refreshing take on Tex-Mex.

Daring to open just steps from Fred’s Texas Café late last year, “the Goat,” which comes from the same folks who brought us Flying Saucer and Sundance Square’s upcoming new Bird Café, quickly gained fame for taking burgers to new heights with house-ground beef and tricked-out toppings. There’s brisket chili and corn chips on the Terlingua, bourboncandied bacon and blackberry compote on the whiskey burger, and chorizo, queso fresco and a fried egg on the popular caca Oaxaca. Look for rotating chef specials that compete for customer votes to earn a spot on the menu. 2836 Bledsoe St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.877.4628, Rodeogoat.com

Sera Dining and Wine

2418 Forest Park Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76110 817.927.7372

Sadness swept across the Berkeley neighborhood when Sapristi! closed in May, but Sera, meaning “it will be,” brought familiar Sapristi! faces back to the Forest Park Blvd. space, including former general manager John Marsh and former Sapristi! sous chef Brandon Hudson, who left Smoke in Dallas to lead the Sera kitchen. Gather a group of adventurous friends, ask for the wine list, and prepare to share small, luxurious plates of French and Spanish-inspired dishes like pig ear frites, lamb sweetbreads, white anchovies and slow-cooked suckling pig.

Pacific Table

1600 S. University Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.887.9995, Pacifictableftworth.com

Waters wasn’t the only high-profile seafood concept to open this year. Felipe Armenta, who’s also responsible for the good food at The Tavern, breathed new life into a vacant corner of University Park Village with the opening of Pacific Table, his illustrious, California cool-inspired seafood and sushi spot. From plump oyster po’ boys served with rosemary fries to perfectly seared scallops, drizzled with pecan vinaigrette and plated atop curly kale, the menu shines with sumptuous options.

Red Door Bistro

4938 Overton Ridge Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76132

817.292.0000

In a refreshing departure from the South Hulen Street sea of chain restaurants, Red Door Bistro, which comes from the owners of Piola Italian Restaurant & Garden, serves new American cuisine with European and Mediterranean flair. Musttry dishes include savory beignets served with feta, olives and honey, black bean and chicken-stuffed crepes and tequila-infused quail over risotto. The lengthy wine list creates a sophisticated setting while menu items like the Angus burger and catfish sandwich keeps things comfortable.

The Vine Greek Taverna

2708 W. 7th St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107

817.334.0888

Born on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, owner John Ieronymides took to the kitchen after retirement last year in an attempt to recreate the comfort cuisine he grew up with. The former engineer flew his Cypriot mother in from overseas to train him and his staff (including his wife and children) on just how mousaka, spanakopita, dolmades and gyro should taste. Ieronymides is meticulous about authenticity, meaning you’ll be asked if you want lettuce with your Greek salad.

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Longtime customers refer to the original Mockingbird Lane location as “the Egyptian” (for the old lounge sign that exists out front) and swear by the landmark pizzeria’s ovalshaped pies. The iconic pizza kitchen, which claims to have served Dallas its first slice of pizza in 1946, finally opened its first Tarrant County outlet this spring. The long lines have dissipated a bit since, but local pizza lovers are keeping the place full, visiting for cocktails, calamari and signature pies like the All the Way, with sausage, salami, mushrooms, green peppers and green onions.

Diners might have missed the opening of this Houston-based gourmet comfort food chain inside the So7 development while the West 7th Street Bridge was closed for construction. The dim-lit dive touts a mulletinspired, business-in-the-front/party-in-the-back atmosphere complete with a mantra of “Fried chicken and champagne? Why the hell not?” Beneath all of the rock ‘n’ roll, patrons will find upscale Southern dishes like pot roast over sweet potato puree, Texas quail stuffed with foie gras dirty rice, Gulf shrimp and grits and fried chicken served over collard greens and mashed potatoes.

Il Cane Rosso

815 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76104 Ilcanerosso.com

Although the Fort Worth outlet of Il Cane Rosso isn’t open just yet (owner Jay Jerrier hopes to be up and running in the former Ryan’s Fine Grocer location before Christmas), the Dallas-based pizzeria earns a spot on this list based on the pies we’ve enjoyed from their mobile pizza oven, found every Thursday and Friday at Times Ten Cellars. Cane Rosso (“red dog” in Italian) uses imported ovens to create bona fide Neapolitan pizza, adhering to strict guidelines provided by a Naples-based watchdog group. Pizzas are blazed for 75 seconds at 900 degrees, leading to a charred crust and bubbling cheeses.

Mariposa’s Latin Kitchen

Lovely mother-daughter duo Irma Gamez and Crystal Padilla expanded their successful tamale catering business into a full-blown restaurant last year, serving a small menu of scratch-made enchilada plates, tropical ceviche, salads, tacos and grande tamales along with breakfast plates on Saturdays, including stacked huevos rancheros. Dishes feature culinary influences from Cuba, Mexico, Spain and Puerto Rico, and specials, like the handmade pork-stuffed empanadas, rotate daily. Check the restaurant calendar for tamale-making classes, too.

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Torchy’s Tacos

928 Northton St., Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.289.8226, Torchystacos.com

What started out as a taco trailer in Austin is now a statewide chain, and possibly the most notable taco joint in Texas. Torchy’s opened its first Tarrant County location a year ago near the hospital district and has since regularly generated lines of customers for tacos stuffed with memorable ingredients like fried avocado, blackened salmon, jerk chicken and battered Portobello mushroom strips. There’s also that addictive green chile queso, served in its own skillet, and a surprise taco of the month that keeps regulars on their toes.

801 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.945.1545, Brewedfw.com

It’s been just more than a year since Brewed opened its luxe living roominspired, coffeehouse-brewpub concept on the end of W. Magnolia Ave. anchored by Paris Coffee Shop. Confusion with ordering procedures led to a rocky start that was fueled by food bloggers, but a cozy setting and Chef John Kramer’s menu of chic-Southern dishes kept diners coming back. Now the lunch, dinner and late-night hot spot is open for breakfast, Tuesday through Friday. Visit for kombucha on tap, goat cheese queso, duck fat fries, pot roast and buttermilk mashed potatoes, beer floats and s’mores served in a jar.

Salsa Limon

929 University Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.820.0680, Salsalimon.com

While the Salsa Limon fleet of taco trucks has existed since 2011 and the original location inside La Gran Plaza even longer, the taco diner’s new “Museo” location is the concept’s first stand-alone brick-and-mortar outlet. Brotherand-sister duo Milo and Rosalia Ramirez have taken over the 1940s-era aluminum facade across from the Modern Art Museum that once housed Topsy’s Café, J&J Oyster Bar and a Quizno’s. New on the menu are red snapper and shrimp tacos along with beer, mimosas and sangria.

Billy’s Oak Acres BBQ

Pecan wood-smoked brisket sandwiches on grilled buns, $1.50 cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon and thick-crusted buttermilk pie make Billy’s Oak Acres BBQ worth the drive to far northwest Fort Worth. Pit master Billy Woodrich can be found behind the butcher counter, knife in hand, slicing slow-smoked brisket, sausage, pork ribs and turkey, and prepping sides like Sriracha-dotted deviled eggs and chunky potato salad. Customers will also find blue-checkered tablecloths, tiny table games and root beer on tap. Order the banana pudding before it sells out. 1620 N.

By now the masses know what a special find Magnolia Cheese Co. is, with its adorable décor, meticulously sourced cheeses and seasonal menu of soups, salads, sharable cheese planks and toasted, two-fisted sandwiches. The freezer and fryer-free kitchen, which has managed to make kale chips appealing to even the pickiest of eaters, continues to dole out new and delicious dishes each season, like the red wine-braised beef and Cabot Clothbound cheddar sandwich and ricotta and root vegetable crostinis. Note that ordering takes place at the counter and seating is limited. Also note to save room for Texas chevre cheesecake. 1251 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76104, 817.945.2221, Magnoliacheese.com

Trevino’s

1812 Montgomery St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.731.8226, Trevinosftworth.com

After months of missed opening dates, Trevino’s finally opened a tiny version of their Rockwall original on Montgomery Street in September. While white linen tablecloths (covered in white butcher paper) and a cramped interior could make dining somewhat awkward, the ambitious menu warrants regular visits. Dishes taste homemade. Enchiladas are tightly rolled, stuffed with cheese and white onions and smothered in a chili-powder heavy sauce. Sour cream sauces are winebased, and queso doesn’t resemble the ballpark variety. Visit for shrimp salad stuffed avocadoes, charbroiled skirt steak, smothered pork chops and micheladas.

Waters

2901 Crockett St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.984.1110, Waterstexas.com

Jon Bonnell knew expectations were high when he opened his seafood concept this spring, 10 years after building a loyal legion of customers through his wild game-focused Bonnell’s. His biggest pressure wasn’t getting people in the door but earning the reputation Waters already had before one dish had been served. After seven months, Waters remains bustling as patrons pack the house for seafood so fresh, it was likely swimming the day before. Don’t miss the toothsome lobster mac and cheese and pecan-grilled oysters.

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The Bearded Lady

1229 7th St.

Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.349.9832

Beardedladyfw.com

Aside from the craft brew selection, beer batter is the star here, as it coats everything from green tomatoes and okra to cactus strips and beer brats. A gradually growing menu offers a limited selection of sandwiches, including gourmet grilled cheese and a hefty feta and avocado-stuffed burger. The well-received Near Southside gastropub, where the ladies are actually clean-shaven, is admired for its street-side patio and charming house-like interiors, as well as for having a kitchen that’s not afraid to fry.

817.763.0145 bravoitalian.com

This summer Tanglewood residents were happy to see Bravo! Cucina Italiana take over the former Covey Restaurant & Brewery space in Trinity Commons, which closed abruptly in 2010. The southern Italy-inspired "ristorante" is a national chain from the same restaurant group that owns and operates Brio Tuscan Grille, but Fort Worth is home to Bravo!'s first location in Texas. Dishes include lobster ravioli, Portabello and gorgonzola flatbread, filet mignon and a lengthy list of gluten-free items.

Little Lilly Sushi

Tina’s Cocina

961 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.367.9807

Posole is a mild Mexican soup made with shredded pork or chicken, hominy, radishes, lettuce and lime juice that’s hard to find on Mexican restaurant menus in Fort Worth. Not the case at Tina’s Cocina, a new order-at-the-counter eatery opened by Juan Solis, part-owner of The Usual bar, on West Magnolia Avenue this fall. Juan’s mom is Tina, and she provided guidance for creating the casual restaurant’s breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, which includes chilaquiles (eggs scrambled with corn tortilla crisps and green sauce), fideo (vermicelli noodles simmered in a tomatobased broth), tortas and taco platters.

6100 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76116, 817.989.8886, Littlelillysushi.com

There is no trendy bar scene with martini lists or sushi rolls doused in neon-colored sauces. That’s because Little Lilly Sushi isn’t about flash. Head chef Jesus Garcia’s emphasis is on fresh taste, quality, and a continual exploration of Japanese culinary techniques. The young chef gained knife skills and know-how while working at Fearing’s at the Ritz-Carlton, Abacus, Piranha Killer Sushi, Blue Sushi Sake Grill, Shinjuku Station and at Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck, bringing together a multitude of experiences that have resulted in his best execution yet. Try Garcia’s seaweed paper-wrapped hand rolls, hamachi sashimi, and ramen when available, or simply ask for whatever the chef recommends.

Del Frisco’s Grille

154 E. 3rd St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102 817.887.9900, Delfriscosgrille.com

Now diners can get a Del Frisco’s steak at both ends of downtown, but why would you when at the shiny new, two-story Del Frisco’s Grille, located in the recently opened Sundance Square plaza, there’s comfort bar food like cheese steak eggrolls, grits with Cajun lobster sauce, chorizo-topped garlic shrimp flatbread, and chicken schnitzel with sweet potato spaetzle? And with a list of two-fisted sandwiches like the green chili cheeseburger and edamame falafel pita, dining here is laid-back and fun. Save the prime steaks for the other end of the block.

Having undergone a chef change (or two), The Live Oak is constantly evolving, both in menu items and in music scene. Don’t fall in love with a dish, because chances are it will be off the menu on a future visit, which can either be frustrating or adventuresome. We miss the chicken fried buffalo and the Hawaiian poke the restaurant opened with, but loved a recent roasted beet salad and shaved ribeye sandwich. What makes The Live Oak such a special dining destination, other than patrons can stay for show, is the uncovered rooftop patio and its amazing skyline view that, during cooperating weather, is not to be missed.

Sol de Luna

3005 S. University Drive , Fort Worth, Texas 76109, 817.923.2377, Soldelunarest.com

Forgo the chain burrito bars and visit this low-key dive, located next to Texas Christian University, for Venezuelan-Mexican fusion food, including fried empanadas, arepas (stuffed Venezuelan flatbreads), quesadillas and pepitos – Venezuelan hoagie-like sandwiches. We like the array of protein selections, from grilled shrimp and beef fajita to pork and avocado chicken, and that black beans can also come refried. Owner Frank Sigala graduated from TCU this year, and patrons will likely find him behind the ordering counter closely watching food prep. Don’t miss the Venezuelan custard, created from Sigala’s mom’s recipe.

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Morphing Holiday Traditions

Thanksgiving is getting the shaft.

| by Heywood | illustration by charles Marsh |

You’ve probablY noTiced over THe pasT several Years how traditional holidays are being altered by advertisers. They’ve gradually phased out the term “Christmas holidays” for the more generic “holiday season.” Some folks didn’t like the use of the word “Christmas,” but they sure didn’t mind taking all the vacation days associated with it. A few weeks ago, Hallmark Cards got into the act and decided to change a word in a popular Christmas carol, Deck the Halls, from “gay” to “fun.”

They claimed that the word now has a different connotation than when the writer, Thomas Oliphant, penned a translation of the Welsh song back in the 1800s. But I don’t know. He apparently enjoyed decking the halls and striking the harp, while continually singing “fa la la.” Maybe he just preferred gay apparel.

But the holiday that’s been taking a beating for quite a while is Thanksgiving. And I believe it’s because nobody except turkey raisers can figure a way to make money from it. There are no costumes or candy. No gifts, trees or decorations. Nobody hides turkey eggs, and there are no fireworks, at least not until your unemployed brotherin-law gets into the Captain Morgan.

That’s why I think Thanksgiv-

ing needs to get a campaign manager. It just seems like it was much more special years ago. Now, the actual tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November was not started by Franklin D. Roosevelt as most people believe. That date was actually chosen by John Hanson, the first president of the newly independent United States back in 1782. George Washington proclaimed it again in 1789, but everybody pretty much blew it off because there weren’t any football games yet. That didn’t happen until the Detroit Lions started hosting a game on that day back in 1934. The Cowboys began doing it in 1966.

Growing up back in the 50s, I have several distinct memories about Thanksgiving. First, early in the week, all of us would head to the train station downtown to pick up my grandparents from Little Rock. Sometimes my great grandmother would tag along with them. She was born in 1877, the same year as Albert Einstein. I only bring that up because they had identical hairdos. She was the only person I ever saw who enjoyed eating Nabisco Shredded Wheat. I think they quit making it because the box tasted better. One year, my grandparents brought along their beloved Pug. Even back then, I thought that type of dog had its eyes on the wrong end. It barked non-stop for two days, but for some reason, slept all day on Thanksgiving. I’m sure it had nothing to do with

the fact my dad was a doctor and knew a thing or two about pharmacology. Nope, nothing at all.

Thanksgiving Day started pretty much like it does now. Your mom would put the turkey in the oven sometime early in the morning and let it bake several hours. This was years before people realized they could fry turkeys in peanut oil and completely burn down the garage all within 45 minutes. We always sat down to eat around 2:00 that afternoon, and just like any kid today, I was through eating and ready to leave the table by 2:05. But all of us young ones had to sit there until every grownup had laid down his or her fork. How long was that? Well, you could sign up for health care faster. But looking back, it’s the part of Thanksgiving I miss the most. There was a special bonding with everyone during that time at the dinner table that would be difficult to duplicate today. That’s because nobody can go more than five minutes without checking his or her cellphone.

Thanksgiving is a little different for me these days. All of the family has several places to go visit during the day, so nobody really has time for a long sit-down dinner. That’s not a problem, because for the most part, single people are used to eating all their meals standing up. But I do hope that Thanksgiving can once again start getting the attention it deserves. At least people could wait until the day after to start playing Christmas carols. And that would still give them the rest of December to don whatever kind of apparel they like.

Frank KentDriven

See what Fort Worth’s forwardly mobile do for fun, food, excitement and delightment.

Sarah Biegel

Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

TCU alum Sarah Biegel fell in love with Cowtown as a college student. Now she makes Fort Worth home and spends her working hours as a meeting planner for the surgical group at Alcon Laboratories, Inc. When not working, Biegel enjoys an occasional golf outing, an enviable glass of wine, and time spent motoring around town in her Frank Kent Cadillac SRX.

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Hobbies

Sarah is the daughter of an avid golfer, and her husband frequents the sport as well. As a result, she appreciates a good round of links at Ridglea Country Club. “It is a very humbling sport,” she said. When not on the course, Sarah enjoys tackling home improvement projects.

Travel

As a meeting planner, Sarah frequently travels for work. Her most recent professional jaunt included a trip to Chicago where she had the opportunity to partake in the Windy City’s architecture tour. Personally, the Biegels relished their honeymoon in the Bahamas, where the couple went bone fishing.

Entertainment

Sarah and Symon enjoy a good glass of wine, and they recently attended the monthly Frank Kent wine tasting. It is one of the many reasons the Biegels appreciate their status as a repeat Frank Kent customer.

Automobile

Sarah is a fan of her 2011 Cadillac SRX for many reasons, but she’s quick to admit that the moon roof is a favorite feature. She’s also eager to sing the praises of Frank Kent. “When you have to take your car into the dealership for appointments, it is typically a tedious process,” she said. “Frank Kent understands that you don’t always have time to wait for your car, and they do everything in their power to ensure that you are taken care of.”

A Child’s Best interest

An in-depth look at Child Protective Services and the power it holds to remove children from their home environments | by Jessica Llanes |

It is the call every parent dreads, and Susan* remembers it clearly more than 20 years later. Her 10-month-old son was being rushed to the hospital from daycare, and she needed to get to the ER as soon as possible. “They said he had a blood clot on his brain,” Susan explains. “And I didn’t know anything at that time. I thought, oh my God, my cousin just died of brain cancer. What if it’s brain cancer?” Doctors transported her son via Life Flight to another hospital where Susan was met by police and Child Protective Services upon arrival. “I really didn’t understand the severity of any of this,” says Susan, who was 20 years old at the time. “You’ve been taught your whole life, tell the truth and everything will be okay, so I was extremely forthcoming.” Susan and her husband, Jim,* learned their son had suffered a traumatic brain injury that would leave him permanently disabled. But the harder news was still to come. The authorities believed Susan and Jim were perpetrators of abuse and must surrender custody of their children immediately.

“They went to my sister’s house with two police officers and dragged my daughter away from her, kicking and screaming. It was so terrifying for her that she couldn’t sleep—wouldn’t eat,” says Susan. “I wasn’t allowed to be in a room with my son by myself.”

After a month in the hospital, their baby was placed with a foster family five hours away, and their daughter was placed with Susan’s parents. Meanwhile, Susan and Jim submitted to a slew of requirements, including lie detector, drug and psychological testing, parenting classes and therapy.

Even after the police dropped all charges against the couple, CPS continued with a plan to sever custody. Susan’s parents raised $30,000 to pay an attorney to defend them. After six months, the couple regained custody of both children, but it came at a cost. The family lost its home, income and peace of mind. Meanwhile, the real abuser was never brought to justice.

“Statistically, I met the normal profile—being young, married young, poor,” explains Susan. “I understand they did what they did to protect my child and future children. However, because I was so young and naïve, I felt entirely taken advantage of.”

System

in Texas In 2004, CPS was placed under the purview of the Department of Family and Protective Services, which also handles protective services for the elderly and disabled, licensing for adoption, foster and daycare agencies, and early intervention services. Texas also underwent comprehensive legislative reform to improve CPS investigative practices, keep children safer at home and find permanent homes for children in the foster care system.

Child welfare is no small thing in Texas. The state has the second largest child population in the U.S. (more than 7 million), and almost 27 percent live in poverty (the national average is 22 percent).

About 300,000 children are subject to CPS investigation annually, and statistics show many live in poor, single-parent households.

Each state is given some autonomy about how they address child abuse, but all states must submit an annual progress report to Congress. These reports are used to compare the success of different measures across the U.S. and identify struggling areas.

For example, in 2011, CPS removed almost 20,000 children from their homes in Texas; however, this removal rate is lower than the national average (2.4 removals per 1,000 children compared with 3.4 nationally). Of the more than 70,000 Texas children in open CPS cases in 2011, 72 percent were not removed from their homes. Moreover, 76 percent of children removed by CPS were either reunited with parents or living with relatives instead of in foster care by the end of 2012.

“Our No. 1 goal at CPS is family reunification. The last thing we want to do is remove a child and put them into foster care,” says Justin Schaaf, who has been a CPS investigator in Parker and Tarrant counties. “I have been with the agency for five years total, and I’ve done two removals.”

Schaaf is in a specialized unit that handles sexual abuse cases. His caseload is between 15 and 20 cases, compared with upwards of 60 cases he dealt with regularly as a general investigator in Parker County. His unit works very closely with law enforcement (who investigate any criminal charges), and all CPS investigations must be completed in 30 to 45 days.

“Most of the time, if we have one protective parent, we can close our case,” says Schaaf, “as long as the parent is not going to allow the child to have any contact with the offender, or supervised contact, or whatever we deem necessary.”

CPS may also ask the parents to voluntarily complete familybased safety services like drug treatment or parenting classes, or relocate children to a relative’s house until the situation is safe. If a parent agrees to be protective and later allows the child back into an unsafe situation, removing the child becomes a possibility.

The child will then be placed either in foster care, or preferably, in a “kinship placement” (with a relative or family friend). Schaaf’s wife works in the kinship department at CPS and helps relatives who take in children get additional help, such as daycare assistance and Medicaid. CPS recently increased financial support to relatives who become permanent guardians or adoptive parents.

“I’ve heard several people through the years say that [CPS investigators] get a bonus for every child we put into foster care, and that

Justin Schaaf has been a CPS investigator in Parker and Tarrant counties. He is in a specialized unit that handles sexual abuse cases.

is absolutely false,” says Schaaf. “I wish our clients understood that we are there to help….We’re there to gather the information, listen to what you have to say, do the investigation and help the family.”

Careful Navigation Rachel* took a proactive approach when she learned CPS was investigating her family in 2008 during her divorce. Rachel’s now exhusband had filed criminal charges against her and convinced the police department to issue a restraining order. Although all charges and the restraining order were eventually dropped, she was denied access to her children, aged 6 and under, for two weeks.

“I was finally able to have a brief conversation with my kids over the phone that was arranged by my attorney,” says Rachel. “Somehow, in my conversation with them, my kids started telling me about when the people came to ask them questions. I was livid.”

Although CPS never called her, Rachel learned the name of the investigator who interviewed her children from their school.

“My attorney said, you need to schedule a time to go in and make yourself available for whatever questions they might have,” Rachel recalls. “I was so nervous because I was certain my soon-to-be ex had filled them with a lot of false information—which he had. And then you’re just left with this person to make a decision on what they believe.”

After that day, Rachel never heard from CPS again, though the experience showed her that anyone could be the victim of bad facts or malicious intent. She still doesn’t know who made the initial report or when they officially closed the investigation.

“CPS has a duty to investigate, and they’re doing their job, but I don’t know if I would have gone without an attorney,” Rachel says. “I’m in the legal field so I had access to folks who were giving me re-

A Closer Look

ally good deals on the time they were spending on my case....I don’t know how the average person of average means navigates situations like that without some repercussions.”

Breaking a Cycle

“I see myself as a guide,” says Renee Sanchez, who serves as a court-appointed attorney for parents and children in CPS cases. “Some of these parents have never had a positive role model, so it’s just a cycle that continues.”

Sanchez has been in family law for eight years but started work-

Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), which is overseen by Texas Health and Human Services, investigates the abuse of children, the elderly and disabled, provides services for affected families, and regulates daycare, foster care and adoption agencies.

Child Protective Services is the DFPS division charged with protecting children from abuse. Texas statutes and legislative oversight guide CPS operations and priorities. The federal government also regulates CPS through state performance reviews and funding requirements.

A major influence on budget priorities comes from federal entitlements and grants, which make up more than half of CPS funding. The remainder comes from state and local general revenue. Although funding is not directly linked to child removal numbers, the majority of the budget is allocated to administrative, foster care and adoption costs, all influenced by the number of children in the system.

ing CPS cases about four years ago. Her caseload usually hovers around 30 cases; and most cases last a year to 18 months, longer if children remain under state guardianship.

“The more you see, you realize [parents] are just as much a victim as a child is a victim. They were in CPS care themselves. There is a lack of education and a lack of exposure,” she explains. “You become more compassionate about what led them here.”

Her unique perspective as a Spanishspeaking attorney also gives her unique insight into how language barriers and illiteracy can complicate cases.

“I’ve had kids removed from grandparents because CPS says they weren’t following the safety plan, but they technically did,” she explains. “They just mistranslated or didn’t understand what they were saying.”

All entry-level caseworkers must have a bachelor’s degree; though if they have field experience, a degree in social work is not required. Promotions require additional certifications and training.

The economic downturn is negatively affecting her clients as well. Parents are waiting longer to receive drug treatment and mental health services, and they are having difficulty maintaining

Troski Murphy has taken in around 100 foster children over the past 19 years. Murphy is on the advisory board for a foster and adoption agency called SAFY in Arlington.

regular employment and housing.

“We had one service where we could actually send out a mentor that would sit at the house with parents and the kids, giving hands-on parenting. That is one of the things that we’ve lost,” says Sanchez. “Now parents have to do parenting classes online….Things you actually need, like hands-on parenting, they’re not providing, but they’re providing childcare when [a parent’s] not even working.”

According to a 2012 report from the Center for Public Policy Priorities in Austin, only six cents of every dollar in Texas’ CPS budget is spent on keeping children safe in their homes. In a CPS budget that will top $2.4 billion next year, that number can be hard to comprehend. This dilemma is due, in part, to the fact that half of this budget comes from fixed federal funding. Federal funding streams are restricted to specific uses, and not necessarily allocated where CPS needs it most. Most federal funds require state “matching,” meaning matched money is also restricted.

Essentially, Texas controls less than half of its annual CPS budget, according to the CPPP. More than 90 percent of the budget supports administrative, foster care and adoption costs. Only 5 percent is allocated for family services, 1 percent to relative caregiver support and 0.5 percent to abuse prevention.

“Higher-ups have no idea what it is like in the field,” says Brandi Williams, who was a CPS caseworker prior to taking a job with CASA of Tarrant County, a volunteer organization of court-appointed advocates for abused and neglected children. “I think if there were more funding and more intense training, we would have less repeat offenders. That is why a lot of children come back into [CPS] care.”

Mandy Tanner, who in the past 13 years has worked for CPS, a foster agency and CASA, agrees that more support is needed. One common scenario is an alcoholic or drug-addicted parent who relapses.

“She should have gotten the proper drug intervention and been trained on appropriate coping mechanisms for when her children

come back home, but that’s not happening. She’s given quick in-and-out drug rehab. She’s given four to eight sessions of counseling about how the weather is outside, and then she gets her kids back,” says Tanner.

In fact, substance abuse factors into the majority of child abuse and neglect cases.

“You often find whole families with CPS and criminal or drug histories. It is a cycle that repeats itself through the generations,” Williams says. “Parents are doing what they are familiar with and grew up with.”

Foster children aren’t always getting the depth of counseling required to overcome the trauma either. Many children are not only dealing with the abuse, but also feelings of rejection.

“The children get removed from the home when their parents did something wrong—not the parents. The child thinks they did something wrong,” Tanner explains. “The quick-fix solution is medication…and the internal part of what the child is going through is never addressed.”

Parents’ Rights

Texas Family Code allows CPS to visit homes under investigation, interview everyone involved and examine all children in the home. CPS may obtain court orders to gain access to the home, review medical records and conduct interviews, if necessary. Law enforcement investigates any criminal charges.

CPS will evaluate whether it is safe for the child to remain at home if abuse is confirmed. CPS can remove the child without parental consent or a court order if the child is in immediate danger.

If the child is safe, the family may receive in-home services to prevent future abuse; if there is ongoing risk, CPS will seek an emergency child placement with a relative. Federal law requires CPS to search for relative caregivers. To help facilitate a family placement, Texas doesn’t require that relatives obtain foster care licensing, provides them with financial subsidies, and may consider fictive kin for placement.

Parental interaction with CPS is voluntary. However, refusal to cooperate or complete services may be used against them in court. Parents have the right to hire legal counsel, have notice of all court proceedings, and know what allegations CPS has made. They also have the right to suggest family placements and have contact with their children. The Office of Consumer Affairs handles all CPS complaints.

The plight of teenagers is particularly troubling. Often, they’ve been through several placements (and sometimes adoption) but end up back in foster care. Since 2008, there has been a dramatic decline in the number of children in foster care for more than three years, but CPS remains concerned about teens who are “aging out” (becoming adults) in foster care. In 2011, 9 percent of foster kids in Texas aged out.

“The more these kids are rejected, the more they are going to act out. I counsel foster parents to hang on and let these kids work through their situations instead of rejecting them,” says Tanner. “Show that child you aren’t going anywhere.”

Labor of Love

“These children are dealing with a lot of trauma,” says foster parent Troski Murphy. Her family has taken in close to 100 children in the past 19 years. “They’ve already had abuse or neglect in their own home, but then are pulled out and put with strangers. They feel like they have no power. That is why a lot of them will act out in the foster home, because they want to assert some of that control.”

Being a foster parent is not easy. Parents must care for the unique

and varied needs of each child, while satisfying extensive CPS and foster agency requirements. This includes regular training, time-consuming paperwork and a demanding schedule of mandatory appointments for each child.

“It’s a labor of love. You’ve got to really like children and have a lot of patience, and not be thin-skinned,” Murphy says. “I don’t think you can stay involved in this unless your heart is in it. Because it is too demanding and too important. You have to do it for the love of the kids.”

Murphy is on the advisory board for a foster and adoption agency called SAFY in Arlington. She serves as a listening ear and mentor for parents, as well as a go-between to communicate parents’ needs to the agency.

“You have to have 50 hours of training a year, so they provide that for you,” she explains. “They also have babysitting, which is the biggest issue for foster parents because we can’t use Jane next door to babysit. We have to have licensed babysitters.”

Although doctor visits, psychological evaluations and therapy are all covered under Medicaid, the per diem parents receive for all other expenses is lacking. Foster agencies organize fundraisers to help subsidize necessities such as winter coats, school supplies and dental braces.

Christmas is a particularly poignant time for foster kids, which is why Murphy organizes a toy drive every year with her friends and neighbors to supply gifts for children in care.

“Everyone is coming home and visiting their family…and no matter how good that foster home is, it’s not their family. It is a really sad time for them,” explains Murphy. “I feel like Christmas should be an extra special time for them. They need it more than most kids.”

Foster parents are in high demand, especially those willing to care for teens. There is also a need for licensed babysitters, parents who can provide respite care, and surrogate grandparents for children in care.

“It’s not about you and your feelings,” Murphy says when people ask her how she is able to let go of kids she’s grown attached to. “It’s about the child and what you can do for them while they’re in your home. You take care of them and do a good job. And when it’s time for them to leave, you know you’ve done something wonderful for somebody.”

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Jewel Charity turns 60

It’s a poetic coincidence the organizers plan to reach $60 million in donations for uncompensated care at Fort Worth’s Cook Children’s Medical Center.

| by Jocelyn tatum |

J“Jewel Charity’s support of unCompensated Care at Cook Children’s ensures that every Child who needs our Care reCeives it and that no Child is turned away based on their family’s ability to pay. This truly is an amazing gift that they give year after year,” said Grant Harris, Cook Children’s Health Foundation vice president, in a prepared statement. It started 60 years ago when volunteers Nenetta Burton Carter and Billie Bransford volunteered in the kitchen at then Fort Worth Children’s Hospital. Their hearts broke for the countless children turned away for medical care simply because they couldn’t afford it. Before the Congress enacted the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act in 1986 (EMTALA), hospitals didn’t absorb the cost of those who couldn’t pay their hospital bills. Instead, sick children were sent home and their fate undetermined.

Carter and Bransford started the Jewel Charity in 1953 to answer this problem.

Fort Worth’s first Jewel Charity Ball was in 1954 at the historic Hotel Texas. That first year, the prominent jeweler House of Harry Winston came from New York City. He brought the famous Hope diamond as well as his own jewels to sell to Fort Worth’s elite. Organizers pinched pennies, serving popcorn and a midnight breakfast to ensure the most money possible went to the children. They raised $9,300 for the children’s hospital—a small fortune in those days.

Fast forward to the present, the traditions hold fast. Members like this year’s Diamond Jubilee president Leslie Johnson are still proud to support this cause. “I always walk away from the hospital amazed…[and] I love hearing and seeing the stories of children who are helped there,” Johnson said. Donations from last year’s Jewel Charity helped fund the new MIGB (metaiodobenzylguanidine) facility at the hematology/oncology department. This is the only MIGB facility in the Southwest. The experimental radioactive isotope seeks out neuroblastoma tumors, giving them more radiation than other parts of the body.

Jewel Charity Ball • Dec. 14, 2013 • jewelcharity.org

Nenetta Burton Carter, first Jewel Charity Ball president, and Charles G. Staiger, V.P. of Harry Winston, Jewel Charity’s first Official Jeweler

Leslie Johnson, Michele Reynolds, Debby Brown, Olivia Kearney and Gail Landreth

permanent Change

The Community Enrichment Center provides immediate assistance and help to those in need, but the long-term goal is to make the people and families it serves independent and self-sustaining.

| by paul K. harral |

WWhen the Community enriChment Center started 25 years ago as an outreaCh program of the hills ChurCh of Christ in north riChland hills, its mission was to provide groceries to low-income individuals and families in Northeast Tarrant County.

That’s still the mission, but now it is only part of what the Community Enrichment Center has become. “We choose to look to the future as opposed to dwelling on the crisis of the day,” says Executive Director Randy Clinton. “Our goal is to work ourselves out of a job. We are not here just to put a Band-Aid on a problem, but to help guide families and individuals to a more independent life style.”

The organization celebrated its quarter-century mark in October at its Hearts and Hope Gala, a benefit event that featured Former First Lady Laura Bush as the keynote speaker.

“Mrs. Bush was so in tune with what we do at the CEC and was able to relate our mission to her former experiences as a teacher,” Clinton said.

The organization’s food pantry distributed more than 600,000 pounds of food last year, serving an average of 800 families each month. But the faith-based organization has moved far beyond its original mission into efforts to help people work themselves out of poverty and into jobs that pay a living wage.

Using Food to Fight for Life

People facing life-threatening diseases need a source of healthy and nutritious food to help them in their struggle against killer diseases

| by paul K. harral |

even as she Was dying from her third bout With CanCer, Wendy Wilkie was pushing to establish her dream — a non-profit organization that would provide nutritious food to cancer patients in the Tarrant County area.

Sue Austin, a personal friend and president of Cuisine for Healing, the organization Wilkie visualized, said Wilkie was one of the bravest people she has ever met. Austin said, “She was full of energy, joy and life until just a few days before she passed. What an inspiration to behold.”

After her death, Austin and other friends of Wilkie vowed they would turn her vision into reality and became the founding board of Cuisine for Healing. Austin became the leader of the organization, which turned 5 in October. The organization’s core activity is its Outreach Food Program, which prepares and delivers fresh, healthy Cuisine for Healingcertified meals at no cost to qualifying cancer patients in the Tarrant County area.

In 2012, Cuisine for Healing provided nearly 7,000 meals. Volunteers drove more than 1,300 hours and 18,000 miles to deliver them. This past September alone, 993 meals were prepared and delivered. But there also were 22 clients on the waiting list due to limited funds.

Anne Felps is one who receives the meals and spoke at the 5th annual fundraiser — A Night on the Wilkie Way — Oct. 5, two days before undergoing surgery.

“When the thief comes to steal, kill and destroy, he never comes in a dignified manner. I first heard this phrase the Sunday after I received a diagnosis of rectal cancer. Make no mistake, the purpose of cancer is to kill you, and it’s definitely not dignified,” Felps said.

Cuisine for Healing’s next fundraiser is “A Foodie Feast” on Sunday, Feb. 9, at Mission Restaurant Supply, 2524 White Settlement Road.

The Hearts and Hope Gala featured a live art performance by Rolando Diaz. Former First Lady Laura Bush was the keynote speaker. Rosie and Mike Moncrief attended.

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filling the gap

A local foundation is seeking to bring the nation’s first comprehensive young adult cancer center to Fort Worth.

| by Paul K. harral |

NNot loNg after her daughter was diagNosed with stage iV ewiNg’s sarcoma, l aura rutledge atteNded aN eVeNt at carley’s high school. “As I approached the crowd of unaffected-by-cancer, happy, adoring friends, I literally broke into tears,” she says. “This was not my world, not right now. Hopefully, someday it would be again.”

Carley is cancer-free now after two bouts with the disease and is studying environmental science at the University of Colorado. She was diagnosed at the end of her sophomore year in high school. Ewing’s sarcoma is a bone cancer that affects mainly children and adolescents.

For most teenagers, the major concerns of life at that age involve simple things like getting the braces off or getting a driver’s license. Instead, Carley faced 11 months of chemotherapy, 43 days of radiation treatment and countless transfusions. But she beat it. And then, just before graduation, she relapsed.

But she doesn’t look back and feel sorry for that 15-year-old girl who heard the first diagnosis. “I look back and am mostly astounded at her — my own — ability to shut out the negativity that surrounds

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Carley Rutledge is cancer-free after two bouts with the disease. She is studying environmental science at the University of Colorado. photo courtesy of Rutledge Foundation

cancer. I avoided all the statistics, all the what-ifs and every negative thought,” she says.

What she and her parents also learned is that there is a gap in the healthcare system for AYA patients — adolescents and young adults between the ages of 15-39. And that’s where the Carley J. Rutledge Sarcoma Foundation comes in.

When the relapse occurred, the family was determined to find a better treatment than chemotherapy. That led them to a clinical trial at the Mary Crowley Cancer Research Center in Dallas that involved vaccine made from Carley’s own tumor cells. Eight vaccines were made after the tumor was removed and administered once a month while she was in her freshman year in college.

“She felt great and was able to be the normal person she longed to be,” Laura Rutledge said. “Over a year out from her first vaccine, she remains cancer free. Her doctors would have preferred to put her back on conventional chemotherapy, but Carley knew if this worked, her chances for survival would be better, and potentially more patients could benefit from the new treatment.”

As a result, doctors are working to bring the vaccine trial to Fort Worth. “My greatest hope for the Rutledge Foundation is to bring targeted, immune-based treatment to young adult sarcomas that cure,” she said. She also dreams that Fort Worth can have the first comprehensive Young Adult Cancer Center in the U.S., she said

A Man and His Horse

As I sIt Here At tHe rAncH wIndow And look out over tHe plusH green pAstures, I feel a sense of ease coming over me as I see the horses running about, the cattle grazing and the bulls lying under the tall East Texas trees. Winston Churchill once said, “There’s something about the outside of a horse that’s good for the inside of a man.” And how true this is.

I felt compelled to write about my partner in the ranching business that never lets me down. Rain, sleet, snow or shine, when I call her, she comes. Her name is Tilley Horse. She’s a mare that can run like the wind, leap small streams in a single bound, turn on a dime, stop on a line and is always faithful. So saddle up, and let’s go for a ride with Tilley Horse, “The Wonder Mare.”

It was March 2003 when this pretty

young mare colt was born to the daughter of Rideon-Tivio and Classy, who was born at Chapman Family Ranches on Bear Creek Road in Aledo. She took the name Tilley because it was so fitting for her. Tilley’s dad, Rideon-Tivio, was the son of Poco-Tivio, a famous horse. John Chapman noticed something special in Tilley Horse right away.

Tilley would run and play about the ranch with the other 40 horses. When

she was old enough, she was sent to Will Schafer of Rocking S Ranch on Sandy Lane in Millsap. Will Schafer is one of the leading horse trainers in the U.S., and he saw right away Tilley was going to be easy to train and work with. After her training was complete, she went back to Chapman Family Ranches in Aledo for a while. It was at this time that I met my trusty partner in the ranching business. Soon after, Tilley Horse came to live at Chapman Family Ranches’ H.Q. Ranch in East Texas. When she backed out of the trailer, I gave her a kiss on the nose.

After Tilley had been at H.Q. for a bit, I started riding her and noticed right off you better be on your toes all the time because she is FAST, like a lightning bolt shooting through the air. The cutting horse blood makes her perfect for working cattle. She is fast, sleek and hot on cattle, and her sweet personality means you can take her anywhere. I had to be careful because I didn’t want to end up on the ground laid out like Humpty Dumpty. Tilley comes when I call her just like a puppy, running full speed to the barn. The amazing thing is that she will stop in front of me for a kiss on the nose. I don’t care what anyone says; if you love an animal, they know. Tilley knows my moods and will react to anything that I’m feeling, but she’s always there for me.

If Tilley says no, I either asked the wrong question or asked the question wrong. I firmly feel that you should treat your animals like you want to be treated. There’s nothing wrong with a cowboy loving his horse and showing some respect to his partner that does all the work. There is no way I could do what she does. Carrying me all over on her back, chasing cattle, cutting back and forth, and helping keep order in the cattle pens. I wonder, “Could I do that?” And then I think, “I don’t have to. After all I, have my partner, the one I love, my trusty steed, Tilley Horse.”

| by trey chapman | illustration by charles Marsh |

Health Insurance Woes

| by Ron McNalley |

THe AffoRdAble CARe ACT (ACA), Also kNoWN As “obAMACARe,” has gradually been unfolding for the past couple years. Until now, the provisions of the federal legislation have focused primarily on employer-sponsored and other group programs. With the new 2014 individual mandates of the ACA, Americans everywhere are suddenly talking about their medical insurance.

The law requires that, no later than March 2014, all Americans have approved medical coverage. Failure to purchase medical coverage will result in tax penalties. Those who either have no medical insurance, those who have coverage that fails to meet the ACA standards or those who have been notified that their coverage is being terminated are now looking for insurance.

We are told that the intention of the ACA is threefold: 1. Guarantee that every American can have medical insurance, 2. Require that all medical insurance plans provide full coverage for all serious medical conditions without internal or lifetime limits, and 3. Make medical insurance premiums affordable for everyone. Certainly it would be hard not to applaud each of these objectives.

In order to accomplish the first goal, the ACA will no longer allow insurance companies to deny coverage to individuals with serious health problems. So far, so good. The second goal is satisfied by making sure that medical plans meet ACA standards for coverage. Again, a fairly simple task.

The third goal of “affordability” is the tough one. How do you guarantee coverage to individuals, no matter what their health condition, without increasing costs?

Washington’s answer is quite simple. Require all Americans, particularly the young healthy ones, to buy insurance. If the estimated 7 million who fall in this category participate, then the revenues generated will offset the higher claims of the older, less healthy insured. Since the government is also offering tax credits to subsidize premiums for those who qualify, the premium revenues will need to cover that expense as well.

Additionally, the federal government will be adding thousands of jobs to the Department of Health and Human Services and the IRS so that these agencies will be able to

continue to manage and police the success of the ACA. Hopefully, the medical revenues will be able to offset this expense as well.

As with most legislation, there are winners and losers. As I see it, the big winners under the ACA are those individuals who have been denied medical insurance in the past due to serious health conditions. Through no fault of their own, they have been in a position where all their assets were at risk. Hopefully, we will not hear any more stories of people who have lost everything because they couldn’t buy or afford medical insurance.

On the other hand, the big losers will be the American taxpayers if the forecasted revenues that are supposed to be generated by participation in the ACA fail to materialize. Let’s keep our fingers crossed.

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Extraordinary personalities shaping Fort Worth

Ronnie Mills

Former Olympic swimmer and decathlon winner also pioneered a local legacy that’s still making a splash today.

| by Alison rich | photography by Jason Kindig |

Although it hAppened 45 yeArs Ago, for ronnie Mills, the experience feels fresh As yesterdAy. His natural athleticism manifested even as a youngster. The Fort Worth resident won the Olympic bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Just 17 and a student at Arlington Heights High School, Mills also was a member of the USA gold medal-winning relay team during those same games. And there’s more: Mills is also the “pioneer of Fort Worth high school swimming.”

After he arrived back in Fort Worth following his award-garnering performances, Mills’ fellow AHHS Yellow Jackets and a slate of local luminaries showered him with a surprise hero’s welcome on the school lawn. Unbeknownst to Mills, his parents were in on the secret, “hiding” his car that morning (they said it was in the shop for a tune-up) so he’d have to hitch a ride to school with his mother. When they pulled up at Heights, Mills recalls seeing a swarm of people, all standing on the campus grounds and all clapping their hands and chanting his name. His reaction: “Complete shock,” Mills said, noting he was a shy boy who neither wanted nor expected such an exuberant display of affection from his peers and the public. Local news media captured his arrival on film while classmates hoisted him up above the excited crowd, striding the Olympian to a podium, where a reporter unceremoniously pointed a microphone at him. Taken aback but completely unfazed, Mills delivered a short but endearing speech.

“Based upon my presentation, the board unanimously passed a resolution providing swimming teams and coaches for all the high schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District, beginning the following year (1969–70) and going forward.”

The back page of that year’s AHHS yearbook is dedicated to Mills and his Olympic victory. It sports a black-and-white photo of a beaming Mills, the entire montage an inkon-paper reminder of that serendipitous morning celebration.

Back in the day, many Texas cities had swim-

ming teams — but not Fort Worth. (Mills, instead, swam under his Amateur Athletic Union [AAU] coach.) To remedy this, upon his return from Mexico, the teenager gave an impassioned speech to the Fort Worth school board about the need for high school swim teams.

“Based upon my presentation, the board unanimously passed a resolution providing swimming teams and coaches for all the high schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District, beginning the following year (1969–70) and going forward,” he said.

After high school, Mills went on to become an NCAA All-American at Southern Methodist University, where he was inducted into both the International and the Texas Swimming & Diving Halls of Fame. After graduating and working for several years in the business sector, in 1978, at age 27, Mills won the 10-sport Dallas Superstars Decathlon, besting athletes from all of the pro teams in the area, including Dallas Cowboys Roger Staubach and Drew Pearson. “The TV, radio and newspaper media were so befuddled that they had to report the awarded title of ‘Best Professional Athlete in Dallas’ went to an Olympic medalist swimmer, as I was not a professional athlete, but an amateur,” Mills recalled.

Mills then swapped tennis shoes for business suits, launching a successful advertising career in Dallas and ending it back in his beloved Fort Worth. He retired at age 48 and spent the next nine years caring for his elderly parents before they passed away.

Today, Mills plays golf and tennis at Ridglea Country Club, does volunteer work and manages the two commercial properties he owns in west Fort Worth.

“The Lord blessed me with a wonderful life. I had two very loving parents who were supportive of everything I wanted to do and every goal I wanted to achieve,” Mills said. “I would have never accomplished the things I was so fortunate to accomplish without their love and support.”

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The Scene Debutant Ball

The Assembly presents the Assembly Debutantes at its 98th Annual Ball Nov. 2 at Ridglea Country Club. Photos by Sharon Corcoran

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Mays, Miss Catherine Lehane Johnson, Mrs. Thomas Breckinridge Ray, Sr., Miss Ruth Isabelle Newberry, Miss Catherine Nichole Williams, Miss Samantha Margaret Berry, Miss Emily Anne Marlow Self. (2) Anne Self , Kim Darden (3) Sarah Ray, Breck Ray

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The 14th annual Sixty Five Roses Food and Wine Extravaganza benefiting The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was moved to River Ranch after heavy rains shut down La Paloma Ranch. Olivia and Jeff Kearney and Ron and Holly Lydick were co-chairs of the event.

Photos by James Verheyen

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Scene Cowtown Ball

The reveal party for Cowtown Ball was held in a private home Oct. 30. It was revealed that Tracy Lawrence will be the entertainment for this year’s ball. The party was sponsored by Darrell and Margaret Hawkins.

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Who WaS Seen (1) Blake Havern, Joy Ann Havern, Joan Katz, Courtney & Warren Prescott (2) Debby Brown, Cheryl Van Zandt, Anita Bickley (3) Leslie Johnson, Michele Reynolds, Ruth Roper (4) Bill Ayres, Amy Yudiski

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Jewel Charity Ladies’ Event Jewel Charity held the annual Ladies’ Event on Oct. 8 in the beautiful home of Kim and Glenn Darden. Event Chairs Olivia Kearney, Lou Martin and Terri Sexton brought the theme of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” to life. The more than 300 women present bought tickets for a chance on spectacular prizes to be awarded at the Diamond Jubilee Jewel Ball on Dec. 14. Photos by Sharon Elllman

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(1) Alden Karotkin, Leslie Johnson, Kim Darden (2) Lou Martin, Terri Sexton, Olivia Kearney (3) Cindy Barnard, Liz Fleischer, Melissa Taylor (4) Laura Bird, George Ann Carter Bahan, Teresa Hubbard

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How It’s Done The 2013 Fort Worth, Texas list of Top Attorneys is drawn from nominations by other attorneys in the region who must provide their Texas law license number to be able to make nominations through the magazine’s website.

Attorneys are not permitted to nominate themselves. Attorneys in large firms may nominate other members of their firms so long as they nominate an equal number of attorneys outside their firm in the same areas of practice.

This year, we received 979 completed nominations with 6,963 names. Many of those were duplicate nominations, of course. Once the nominations were calculated, we determined where the cutoff point was in each category. The remaining names were checked against the Texas Bar Association database to determine whether the nominee was licensed to practice law in Texas, when the attorney passed

the state bar exam, where the attorney’s primary area of practice was located and whether there were public disciplinary actions involving the attorney.

We developed two lists: Attorneys in practice more than five years and attorneys in practice fewer than five years. Those lists were submitted to a panel of attorneys who are themselves Top Attorneys for examination. They were asked to look for obvious omissions, questionable inclusions and areas of specialty. We went back through the lists and either accepted or rejected their suggestions.

Attorneys who passed the bar in November five years ago were left on the lessthan- five-year list because that was their status when they were nominated. Attorneys who passed the bar earlier in the year were moved to the more-than-five-year list.

Attorneys whose names are in color received 10 or more nominations from their peers.

2013 Top ATTorneys

In Practice More Than 5 Years

Administrative

Ann Diamond

Dee Kelly Jr.

Bill Paxton

Tyler Wallach

Alternative Dispute

Resolution

John Allen Chalk

John Dowdy

Kight L. Higgins

John W. Hughes

Beth M. Krugler

Matthew McDonald

Hunter McLean

Wade McMullen

David Seidler

Len Wade

Appellate

Marianne M. Auld

Russell Barton

Dabney D. Bassel

Jerry Bullard

John Cayce

Frank Gilstrap

Rick Griffin

Thomas F. Harkins

Steven K. Hayes

David F. Johnson

David Keltner

Thomas Michel

Chris Nickelson

Karen Precella

Fredrick Quast

Brittani Rollen

Jody Sanders

Brent Shellhorse

Andrew Sims

Joseph Spence

Matt Stayton

Stephen L. Tatum

Banking

Kendall Adair

Bill Brackett

Paul Bradford

Charles N. Curry

Brandon Hill

Dan Lowry

Bruce McGee

Nicholas Pappas

Trey Penny

Wade Purtell

Sierra Quinonez

Bill Ratliff

Dan Settle

James Webb

Steve Westermann

Bankruptcy

Pam Bassel

John Bonds

Carey Ebert

Letty Martinez Evans

J. Robert Forshey

Mark B. French

Josephine Garrett

Matt Maben

Ted Machi

J. Michael McBride

Michael McConnell

Ian Peck

John Penn

Mark Petrocchi

Stephen Pezanosky

Scot Pierce

Joseph Postnikoff

Jeff P. Prostok

John Saitis

Henry W. Simon

Robert A. Simon

Clay Taylor

Karen Telschow-Johnson

Behrooz Vida

Patrick D. West

Business/Commercial

Randy Agnew

Bob Bodoin

Rickey Brantley

Judy K. Carter

Stephanie Daley

Russell Devenport

Mark Dugan

Elliott S. Garsek

Zachary M. Garsek

James E. Griffis

John R. Lively Jr.

Nicholas Pappas

Rick Sorenson

Andrew L. Wambsganss

Civil Litigation

Robert E. Aldrich Jr.

Brooke Ulrickson Allen

Geffrey W. Anderson

Michael Anderson

Chad Arnette

Mary Hazlewood Barkley

Lars Berg

Ricky Brantley

Tom Brandon

Bryan Bruner

Gina Bruner

Kirk Bryant

Melinda Burke

Amanda Bush

William L. Campbell

Patrick Canon

Davis Chapman

David Childress

Joseph F. Cleveland Jr.

Chris D. Collins

Hugh G. Connor II

Wesley Cooper

Kelly Curnutt

Roger Diseker

David J. Drez Iii

Mark Dugan

Ralph Duggins

Rebecca K. Eaton

Laura Elkind

Sterling Elza

Michael L. Forman

Larry Fowler

Walker C. Friedman

Sharon Fulgham

Terry Gardner

Matthew Germany

Paul Goetz

Chris Greer

George Haratsis

Alex Harrell

Jon Harrison

John C. Hart

Albon Head

Mark C. Hill

Leslie Hunt

Brandon Hurley

Bruce L. James

William Jenkins

Roland K. Johnson

Lynn Waller Kelly

Dee Kelly

Dee Kelly Jr.

Koy R. Killen

Jeff Kinsel

William L. Kirkman

Markus Kypreos

Trey Lansford

Jennifer Lovelace

Lisa Vaughn Lumley

Brant Martin

Steve Maxwell

Hunter T. McLean

Kleber Miller

Preston Mundt

Derek Montgomery

Jason Nash

Christopher A. Neal

Frank M. Newman Jr.

Michael Peck

Robert Piwetz

Adam L. Plumbley

John W. Proctor

David Rapp

Joe Regan

Guy Riddle

Jerrod L. Rinehart

Bruce Rogers

Brittani Rollen

Jerry Sawyer

Michael Schneiderman

Marshall Searcy

John W. Shaw

Brent Shellhorse

Mike Sheehan

Andrew Sims

David Skeels

Brian S. Stagner

Mack Ed Swindle

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2013 Top ATTorneys

Philip Vickers

Paul J. Vitanza

Bill Warren

Scott Wheatley

Jeff Whitfield

Jay Wieser

Thomas J. Williams

Shauna Wright

George Parker Young

Jim Zadeh

Construction

Toby Burke

Ed Cox

Randal L. Dean

John J. Drake

Christian Ellis

Stephen D. Harrison

Stephanie Smith Harrison

Andrew Keetch

Michael MacQuaid

Wes Maness

Hunter McLean

Matthew Motes

Andrew Piel

Stephen L. Polozola

Brad Rice

Henry E. Steck

Mark Stoecker

Joe Tolbert

Ross Vitek

J.P. Vogel

Charles E. Wear

Richard Wiseman

Consumer

Andrew Etter

Jerry J. Jarzombek

Michael Johnston

Kern Lewis

Tom Myers

John R. Wolffarth

Corporate Finance/ Mergers and Acquisitions

Brian Barnard

Tommy Boswell

Hurshell Brown

Benton Cantey IV

David Cook

William D. Greenhill

Sadie Harrison-Fincher

Justin Hoover

Cal Jackson

Robert Keffler

Kris Landrith

Charles Milliken

Vernon E. Rew Jr.

Andrew Rosell

Criminal

Bruce Ashworth

James Baker

Leslie Starr Barrows

Bruce D. Beasley

John Brender

Virginia Carter

Kara Carreras

Mimi Coffey

Mark G. Daniel

Clemente De La Cruz

Lance Evans

Tim Evans

Brandon Fulgham

Steve Gebhardt

Atticus Gill

Jeff Kearney

Tracie Kenan

Emily Lachance

Al Lazarus

Trent Loftin

Trey Loftin

Mitch Miers

Larry Moore

Terri Moore

Stephanie K. Patten

P. Micheal Schneider

Harmony Schuerman

Jim Shaw

Jonathan Simpson

Jeffrey Stewart

Lynda Tarwater

Brian K. Walker

Carey Walker

Greg Westfall

Kalandra Wheeler

Luke Williams

Reagan Wynn

Family

Andrew Anderson

Barbara A. Armstrong

Leslie Starr Barrows

J. Benjamin Barlow

Kaye Lynne Boll

Mark Childress

John Clark

Mark S. Cochran

David L. Cook

Theresa Copeland

B.C. Cornish

Anita Cutrer

Rachel E. Dalton

Lori De Angelis

Kelly Decker

Lindsay D. DeVos

Lauren Gaydos Duffer

Stephen C. Farrar

Stephanie A. Foster

Nancy Gordon

Marcy Akers Freeman

Brenda Ferguson Hasenzahl

Tom Hill

Deborah R. Hinds

Mary Holland

Robert D. Hoover

Lisa Hoppes

Tracey Justice

Jeffrey N. Kaitcer

Heather L. King

J. Steven King

David Kulesz

Katie Lackey

Stephen D. Lawrence

Bob Leonard

Trey Loftin

W. Cade Lovelace

James M. Loveless

Jane H. Mapes

Kenneth L. McAlister

Robert McEwan

Zoe Miegs

Cassie R. Mullen

Kimberly Naylor

Chris Nickelson

Gary L. Nickelson

Barbara D. Nunneley

Curran Skinner Plumbley

Richard C. “Dick” Price

Matthew Riek

Laurie Robinson

Mark J. Rosenfield

Kevin Schmid

Justin Sisemore

Kate Smith

Donna J. Smiedt

Lori Spearman

Keith Spencer

Jamie Taylor

Michael C. Tresidder

Diane M. Wanger

V. Wayne Ward

Kristina Denapolis West

Kyle Whitaker

Dana White

Weir Wilson

Mike Windsor

David W. Wynne

Intellectual Property

Joseph F. Cleveland Jr.

Heath Coffman

Clark Cowley

Charles Gunter

Dustin T. Johnson

Cheryl P. Leb

Geoffrey Mantooth

Stephen Mosher

Warren Norred

Lewis D. Schwartz

Richard L. “Rocky” Schwartz

David Skeels

Jonathan Suder

Mack Ed Swindle

Brian K. Yost

Labor & Employment

Employee

David Fielding

Susan Hutchison

Chris Medlenka

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Blackstone Award 2013

This year’s recipient was John Allen Chalk, Sr., a partner in Whitaker, Chalk, Swindle & Schwartz, PLLC.

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ChaLk, Sr. waS PrESEntED thE 2013 BL aCkStOnE awarD During thE tCBa’S annuaL Law Day DinnEr. The honoree receives a silver plaque, on which the name of each past recipient is engraved, set on a silver replica of a law book, to commemorate their exemplary service within the Tarrant County legal community. “Engraved on this award are some of the greatest and most respected lawyers in our community,” Chalk said. “It’s a big deal.”

The Blackstone Award is named after Sir William Blackstone who was a British Jurist and legal scholar in the mid to late 1700s. Sir William wrote the “Commentaries on the Laws of England” and became the first Professor of English Law at Oxford in 1758. His writings became the basis for all legal education in both America and Great Britain for the next century.

“A Blackstone Award recipient must be a member of the TCBA, be 65 years of age or older, and have practiced law in Tarrant County for at least 15 years, and continuously for the five years immediately preceding the award,” says Chalk. “It is a very secret process... no one knows who is on the Award Committee.”

Mark Daniel, an attorney with Evans, Daniel, Moore, Evans & Lazarus, worked with Chalk on the TCBA board in early ’90s. Daniel says, “Chalk is a consummate professional. He is simply what a lawyer should be. I am proud to call him friend. I cannot think of a more worthy recipient of the Blackstone Award.”

Receiving the honor was both humbling and overwhelming, Chalk said. “Personally, I had come to Fort Worth mid-career to practice law with my current law firm, then known as the Gandy Michener law firm. I knew how well the Fort Worth/Tarrant County lawyers and the Gandy Michener lawyers had received and treated me as a relative newcomer in 1986.”

Chalk is proud to be a member of the TCBA and speaks highly of its members and the caring and gracious nature of our legal community. He says, “It has just been a totally open door to me, which is unusual I think.”

2013 ToP ATTorneyS

Jason C.N. Smith

Rod Tanner

Labor & Employment – Employer

Tom S. Brandon

Russell G. Cawyer

Jennifer Covington

Karen Denney

Rory Divin

Janet Hahn

Caroline C. Harrison

Angela R. Hoyt

Leslie Hunt

Michael Hutchens

Carolyn Hyman

Gary Ingram

Claudine Jackson

Lynn Kelly

Patrick Maher

Danielle Needham

Lu Pham

Jay Rutherford

Kent Smith

Medical Malpractice – Defense

Jennifer M. Andrews

Gregory P. Blaies

Henri J. Dussault

Randy Hall

Wesley Myers

Jordan Parker

Carol Traylor

D. Michael Wallach

Karen Wardell

Medical Malpractice – Plaintiff

Anna Alvarado

Lou Barkholtz

Geno Borchardt

W. Brice Cottongame

Darrell Keith

Steven C. Laird

Randall Moore

Moving Violations

Jim Lollar

James Mallory

Sommer Walker

2013 Top ATTorneys

Oil & Gas

Karl Albert

Bill Bogle

Bill Bredthauer

Kirk Bryant

Jamie Bryan

Scott Gladden

Bob Grable

Meg Guerra

Raymond Kelly

Jeff King

James Korth

Tim Malone

Mark Matula

Richard McMillan

Aaron Moses

Pat Murphy

Chad Parsons

Adam Plumbley

Taylor Pope

Andrew Rector

Shawna R. Rinehart

Bart Rue

Andrew Sims

Todd Spake

Jim Strawn

Katey Powell Stimek

Leslie Dillon Thomas

John R. Thompson III

Jackie Ward

Wilson Woods

Rafael Ylanan

Personal Injury Defense

Daniel L. Bates

Paul Boudloche

Larry Cotten

Vince Cruz

Laura Docker

Neely Fortinberry

Randy J. Hall

George Haratsis

Wesley M. Hightower

Stuart Lumpkins Jr.

R. Bruce Moon

Bradley Poulos

John Proctor

Christopher J. Pruitt

Cailin Ringelman

Personal Injury –

Plaintiff

Mark Anderson

Seth Anderson

Wade Barrow

Bruce Beasley

Bob Bodoin

Art Brender

Brett Cain

John Cummings

Gil Daley

Dwain Dent

Cary Dorman

Preston Dugas

John David Hart

Robert Haslam

Andrew Hawkins

Michael J. Henry

Wesley M. Hightower

Greg Jackson

John Jose

Robert Kisselburgh

Steven C. Laird

Kent McAfee

Chris Medlenka

Chuck Noteboom

Brad Parker

Davis Purcell

Jason Stephens

Frederick Streck

Randall Turner

Patrick Woodson

Coby Wooten

Probate, Estates, Trust

Michael Appleman

David C. Bakutis

Craig A. Bishop

Marvin E. Blum

Michael V. Bourland

Tommy Boswell

Natalie Brackett

Keith Branyon

Patricia B. Cole

Monika Cooper

Kelly Deberry

Kimberly Donovan

Catherine H. Goodman

Ross Griffith

Chandler Grisham

Janet Hahn

Laura L. Haley

Shelli A. Harveson

Kelcie A. Hibbs

Amanda L. Holliday

Allan Howeth

John R. Hunter

Lisa H. Jamieson

Roger S. Jones

Michael Kaitcer

Terry Leach

R. Dyann McCully

Colin Murchison

Blair Norman

Amy E. Ott

Gary V. Post

Rachel L. Saltsman

Joel Sawyer

Marilyn Shell

Melinda Watts Smith

Aimee L. Stone

Rice M. Tilley Jr.

Rick Weaver

Product Liability

David Chant

Patrick Gallagher

Stephen C. Howell

Bradley Parker

Denise Collins

B. Blake Cox

Donald A. Ferrill

Roland K. Johnson

Real Estate

Ken Adair

Amanda Baker

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2013 Top ATTorneys

Mark E. Bishop

Susan Coleman

Walter Fortney

Noelle L. Garsek

Michael S. Goodrich

Brett Gunter

Susan Halsey

Tim Harvard

Jared Harrell

Sadie Harrison-Fincher

Alan Hegi

Brandon Hill

Justin Huston

Joel Heydenburk

Paul Johnson

Chad Key

Darren Keyes

Jared King

Kris L. Landrith

Andrew Lombardi

Brad Mahon

Travis McNellie

Patricia Meadows

Sharon Millians

Gary Moates

Gregory Monroe

Frank Newman

Jeremy Pruett

Heather Raiden

Pollard Rogers

Kenneth Stogdill

Dan Sykes

Burch Waldron III

William M. Warren

Ginger Webber

Robert G. West

Dan A. White

Securities

Todd Baker

Brian Barnard

Benton Cantey IV

Sharon Cooper

John R. Fahy

William D. Greenhill

Cal Jackson

Thomas Keltner

Jeffrey Norris

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Founded by Judge Jesse Brown, this premiere civil litigation firm specializes in solving its clients’ problems in aviation, business, commercial, condemnation, construction, railroad and insurance defense/subrogation cases. During its more than 90 years of legal practice in downtown Fort Worth, the firm has been rated “AV Preeminent,” the highest rating possible by the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, and its offices have been located on the second floor of the historic Fort Worth Club Building since 1959. Attorneys from the firm have been represented in the Fort Worth, Texas “Top Attorneys” issues from 2002 to the present, and have been voted by their peers for other national, state and local awards, including the American College

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Front row left to right: John C. Hart, Lynn M. Alexander, Richard W. Wiseman, John W. Proctor, Sheryl S. Norman, Michael L. Peck

Back row left to right: David W. Chant, Stephen C. Howell, Sterling J. Elza, Brooke Ulrickson Allen, Bruce A. Rogers, John W. Proctor, Jr., Vince Cruz, Jr., Robert K. Piwetz, Cailin M. Ringleman, Larry W. Wilshire, Jeff Gilmore

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LEADERSHIP

Texas

Patrick A. Reardon

David Reece

Vernon Rew Jr.

Andrew Rosell

Jacob Smith

Robert F. Watson

Wayne M. Whitaker

Social Security

Roger Allen

Joy Nesmith

Tax

Gordon Appleman

Marvin Blum

James A. Creel

Tom Hegi

John R. Hunter

Cary Jennings

Brandon Jones

Phillip McCrury

Gerald H. Perry

James Stripling

Len Woodard

Technology/Virtual

Nick Bettinger

Other

Communication Law

W. Judd Pritchard

Education/School Law

Neal W. Adams

J. Benjamin Barlow

Janet Bubert

Valerie Carrillo

Angela Robinson

Franchise Law

David L. Pratt

Sexual Abuse

Greg Love

Kimberlee Norris

Sports Law

Christian S. Dennie

Kennedy 2013

Religious/Non-Profit Law

Brandon Goodspeed

Benson

Appellate

Elizabeth Fitch

Matthew Richwine

John J. Shaw

Mary Hallman Smith

Bankruptcy

Shayla L. Friesen

Cyrus Daniel Herrin

Heena Hirani

Lindsay Daniel Steele Kleinsasser

Matthias J. Kleinsasser

Clare Russell

Katherine Thomas

Paul Wright

Business/ Commercial

Amber Altmose

Constance “Connie” Hall

Amy J. Hochberger

Patrick Rose IV

Civil Litigation

Lynn Alexander

Amber Altemose

Craig Barbolla

Dr. Paul Dean

Proud to call Fort Worth, Texas home.

From Left to Right Seated: Caroline E. Smock, Lindsay P. Daniel, James E. Griffis, Susan I. Paquet, C. Harold Brown, Shannon E. Boyd, Josef P. Reimer, Alyssa A. Jacobs

From Left to Right Standing: R. Mark Oliver, Adrienne M. Makens, Donald A. Ferrill, Misty M. Pratt, Michael L. Forman, Heather N. Sutton, Eric C. Freeby, Christopher J. Pruitt, Andrew L. Wambsganss, Michael J. Moore, Randal L. Dean, Shelli A. Harveson, Daniel J. Paret, Christopher T. Nezworski

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2013 Top ATTorneys

In Practice Less Than 5 Years

Mallory Beagles

Brett F. Miller

Caleb Bulls

Vincent Circelli

Colleen Deal

Eliza Fox

Brian Garrett

David Garza

Jacob Ramsey

Chase Medling

Preston Mundt

Andrew Norman

Kimberly Newcomer-

Fitzpatrick

Jeffrey Parks

J. Hunter Parrish

Clinton Quisenberry

Bronwyn Scharar

John Shaw

Dwayne Smith

Susan Smith

David Speed

Chris E. Stoy

Christopher L. Taylor

Tennessee W. Walker

Kelli Walter

Andrea Whalen

Construction

Patrick Sheridan

Corporate Finance/ Mergers

Courtney Burns

Ryann Lamb

Jason Pierce

Chelsea M. Tabor

Jared Wood

Criminal

Lauren Crisera

Cody L. Cofer

Erin Cofer

Elizabeth Cortright

Nick Davis

Ryan W. Hardy

Nathan Miller

Family

Norma A. Bazan

Dori Boone-Costantino

Sonya R. Carrillo

Ami Decker

Jessica Hall Janicek

Samantha Junker

Bria Larson

Amy Lee

Dana Manry

Kenneth Newell

Lauren Taylor McPherson

Lester K. Reed

Alison Porterfield Sanders

Melissa K. Swan

Intellectual Property

Glenn Orman

Labor & Employment –Employer

Antonio Allen

Ezra Kuenzi

Jennifer Bley Sweeny

Oil And Gas

Austin Conner

Elizabeth Babb

Kyle Brashier

Eric Camp

Colby Crosby

Michael Dawson

Jack Eggleston

Stephanie Hess

J. Hunter Parrish

Sarah Powers

Clark Rucker

Scott Surles

Trey Temple

Timothy Thorne

Richard Torlincasi

Courtney Williams

Personal Injury – Defense

Jeffrey Gilmore

Personal Injury – Plaintiff

Rieker Carsey

Jackson Davis

Robert L. Henry

Probate, Estates, Trusts

Kandice R. Damiano

Clint Dennis

Julie A. Plemons

Louis Stefanos

Kathryn Wells

Real Estate

William Babb

Kristin Good

Mitchell J. Moses

Kent Watson

Tax

Adam Fulkerson

Ryan Scharar

Congratulations to Our Twenty-Seven 2013

Amber Altemose

Thomas S. Brandon, Jr.

Kirk Bryant

John Allen Chalk Sr.

David R. Childress

Clark R. Cowley

Rebecca K. Eaton

John R. Fahy

Charles D. Gunter

Thomas F. Harkins, Jr.

Michael P. Hutchens

Bruce L. James

Trey E. Loftin

Bruce W. McGee

Hunter T. McLean

Stephen S. Mosher

R. Jason Pierce

Vernon E. Rew, Jr.

Trusted Services, Proven Results

Patrick H. Rose, IV

Jerry Sawyer

Richard “Rocky” L. Schwartz

John W. Shaw

Brent Shellhorse

Melinda Watts Smith

Mack Ed Swindle

Robert G. West

Wayne M. Whitaker

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Fears | Nachawati PLLC

MOTTO: Attorneys dedicated to quality representation and a superior client experience. PICTURED: (From left to right) Depinder Aujla, Garnett“Brit”Hendrix , Paul Roessner, Andrea Perez Affleck, Adam Villanueva, Bryan Fears*, Majed Nachawati*, Patrick Begley, Pavan Parikh, John Raggio*, Tyler Maki, Sean Flynn, Melissa Howard (*Partner). PRACTICE AREAS: Intellectual Property, Business Law, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Probate, Products Liability, Criminal Law, Immigration and Family Law. HISTORY: Founded in 2006 in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Fears | Nachawati began as a consumer bankruptcy and serious personal injury law firm. We have grown from a small firm to a firm of over 13 lawyers and a staff of 30 legal support

professionals. We continue to expand in an effort to help individuals and businesses develop effective and creative problem solving strategies. By leveraging our broad skill set and knowledge base, we are able to offer our clients unsurpassed legal services. Our mission is to provide the best representation possible given the factual circumstances in each case.

STATE LICENSURES: Texas, Florida, Oklahoma, Colorado, Missouri and Arkansas. RECOGNITIONS: Partner, Majed Nachawati, was awarded Super Lawyer Rising Star (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014), Top Young Lawyers in Texas (2010), and Top 40 under 40 (2012). Partner, Bryan Fears, was honored among the Top 100 Trial Attorneys (2011) and Super Lawyers Rising Star (2012, 2013, 2014). Bryan Fears and

Majed Nachawati have been notable as part of the Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Attorney List (2007), and as members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Partner, John Raggio, was awarded Super Lawyer Rising Star (2013, 2014). Attorney, Brit Hendrix, is also a Texas Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, bringing his expertise and experience to the firm’s litigation practice. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee Panel Member-Dallas, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Tarrant County Bar Association, American Association for Justice, John C. Ford American Inn of Court, Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts, Dallas Bar Association, and Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program. GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Providing excep-

tional customer service to our clients. WHAT SETS US APART: We believe there is more to the practice of law than statutes and courtrooms. Behind every case is a person, and every person deserves an advocate to stand by them. Fears | Nachawati prides itself on its expanding team of attorneys and cutting-edge thinking in the legal profession. In every area of our practice, success and client satisfaction are our greatest rewards. CONTACT INFORMATION: 4925 Greenville Ave., Ste. 715 • Dallas, Texas, 75206 214.890.0711 • Toll Free 866.705.7584 fnlawfirm.com

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Law Office of Gary L. Nickelson

Gary L. Nickelson

Chris Nickelson

INNOVATIONS: The firm is uniquely qualified to handle the most complicated matrimonial cases in the trial or appellate courts throughout Texas, having board certified attorneys in both Family Law and Civil Appellate Law. This adds a fresh perspective in resolving complicated litigation. CERTIFICATION: Gary is board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Chris is board certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Gary has been the chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, president of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; both the Texas Chapter and national organization. He is also a diplomate in The American College of Family Trial Lawyers. This membership is by invitation only and limited to 100 Family Law attorneys nationwide. Chris is past president of the Tarrant County Bar Association, Appellate Section and currently on the Family Law Council of the State Bar of Texas’ Family Law Section. Both are frequently authors and lecturers for the State Bar of Texas and other organizations. HONORS: Gary

holds many prestigious awards and has been named a “Texas Super Lawyer,” a Thomson Reuters business, as published in Texas Monthly magazine since the program began in 2003. Chris has been designated as a “Rising Star,” a Thomson Reuters business, in their Super Lawyer issue as published in Texas Monthly since 2004. Both father and son have won the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas’ highest and most prestigious award, The Dan Price Award, in 2003 and 2013, respectively.

EXPERIENCE: Gary has handled family law cases exclusively for 30 years. He is dedicated and has the experience to handle any and all family law cases throughout Texas. Chris, a 14-year attorney, clerked in El Paso Court of Appeals, appeared as an attorney in many of the appellate courts in Texas and is an accomplished family law attorney.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

5201 W. Freeway, Ste. 100 • Fort Worth, Texas 76107

817.735.4000 • Fax 817.735.1480 garynickelson.com

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Winstead PC

SPECIALTY: Corporate & Securities, Financial Services, Energy, Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, Appellate, Taxation, Construction, Closely Held Entities, and Estate Planning & Probate. FIRM’S AWARDS/HONORS: Ranked in Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers, Texas Rising Stars, Fort Worth Business Press (FWBP), Tarrant County Attorneys of Excellence, FWBP 40 Under 40, FWBP Power Attorneys, Texas Bar Foundation Outstanding Law Review Article Award. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ AFFILIATIONS: Greater Fort Worth Real Estate Council; CREW Fort Worth; Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association; Leadership Fort Worth; Oil and Gas Section, Professional Development Institute,

University of North Texas; the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce; American Bar Association; State Bar of Texas; Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Court; Tarrant County Bar Association; College of the State Bar of Texas; Counsel of Appellate Lawyers; Texas Bar Foundation. FIRM’S GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Winstead has been serving Fort Worth clients since 2000 and has steadily grown over the years. This growth was the result of a targeted strategy to hire attorneys with experience in several key areas that are both strengths of Winstead and relevant to the Fort Worth business community: financial services, real estate, and energy. Winstead’s Fort Worth office has established attorneys who have called Fort Worth home for genera-

tions. They serve on the boards and committees of many prestigious Fort Worth organizations and participate in the community. Winstead also has a younger generation of attorneys who will take the office through the next phase of growth and are involved in recruiting and business development for the Fort Worth office. PROFESSIONAL MISSION: We are more than just your attorneys – our knowledge of your business and industry makes us an extension of your core business team. We are practical, roll-up-our-sleeves lawyers committed to using our broad legal experience to relentlessly pursue innovative solutions on your terms. FREE ADVICE: Investing in sound legal advice at the beginning of a project goes a long way in reducing risk

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CONTACT INFORMATION: Managing Shareholder: David F. Johnson 817.420.8223 dfjohnson@winstead.com 777 Main St., Ste. 1100 • Fort Worth, Texas 76102 817.420.8200, Fax 817.420.8201

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Anderson Law Firm

Mark A. Anderson*

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INJURY LAWYERS: We are a plaintiff’s personal injury law firm. That’s all we do. Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law*. Our track record shows success both inside the courtroom and at the negotiating table. FIGHTING FOR WHAT’S RIGHT: We are laser-focused on winning “Full Justice” for our clients. It’s more than a motto, it’s a mission. It’s expected that the insurance companies will put up a fight. We are up for it. We have the staff and the resources necessary to take them on. TRUSTED BY OTHER ATTORNEYS: We continue to be honored when other legal professionals trust us to take care of their referrals and achieve success. We value our relationships with our joint venture partners and always keep our colleagues involved and informed. OUR MOTIVATION: While accolades are nice (such

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Anderson & Riddle, LLP

SPECIALTY: Civil litigation, aviation litigation, commercial litigation, probate litigation. AWARDS/HONORS: Geffrey “Geff” Anderson: “Super Lawyer” (2010–2013); “Top Lawyers in Tarrant County,” Fort Worth, Texas (2003, 2010–2013). Guy Riddle: “Super Lawyer” (2011–2013); “Top Lawyers in Tarrant County,” Fort Worth, Texas (2013). Jonathan “Jon” Harrison: “Rising Star” (2012–2013); “Top Lawyers in Tarrant County,” Fort Worth, Texas (2013). Bronwyn Scharar: “Top Lawyers in Tarrant County,” Fort Worth, Texas (2010–2013).

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS:

Geff Anderson: State Bar of Texas (Aviation Section, treasurer, secretary; member, insurance law, appellate practice and consumer law sections); Mensa; Texas Bar Foundation; Tarrant County Bar Association; Aviation Crime Prevention Institute; Defense Research Institute; National Agricultural Aviation Association. Guy Riddle: State Bar of Texas, Tarrant County Bar Association. Jon Harrison: State Bar of

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Texas, Tarrant County Bar Association, Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association. Bronwyn Scharar: Tarrant County Bar Association, Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association, Tarrant County Probate Bar Association, Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court. APPROACH: To consistently set and achieve courtroom goals for clients of any size, from major corporations to individuals, via an unconventional approach to litigation that provides a framework for success. WHAT SETS US APART: A combination of common sense and talent. PICTURED: Geffrey W. Anderson, Guy H. Riddle, Jonathan W. Harrison, Bronwyn M. Scharar.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1604 8th Ave. • Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.334.0059 • Fax 817.334.0425 andersonriddle.com

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Bailey & Galyen

SPECIALTY: A consumer law firm with an expanding practice that serves clients throughout Texas. Specializes in all aspects of law with an emphasis on family law, personal injury, bankruptcy and criminal defense. CERTIFICATIONS: Many of the attorneys are board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. AWARDS/ HONORS: Greg Jackson, Randy Turner, Steve Maxwell, and R. Keith Spencer recognized as “Top Attorneys” by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. Many have been named “Texas Super Lawyers” by Texas Monthly, rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review and “Preeminent Law Firm of the Year” from getlegal.com. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: State Bar of Texas, Tarrant County Bar Association, Dallas County Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, American Bar Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Texas Bar Foundation,

Christian Trial Lawyers Association. MISSION: We pride ourselves on being a 100 percent law firm, meaning we always give 100 percent effort in every aspect of providing only the highest-quality legal representation. Our staff of dedicated professionals is committed to our mission of serving clients in the most courteous, expeditious and cost-effective manner. FREE ADVICE: Choose a law firm with experienced attorneys that you trust, have compassion and who will fight for your rights. PICTURED: (left to right) Greg Jackson, Randy Turner, Steve Maxwell.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1300 Summit Ave., Ste. 650 • Fort Worth, Texas 76102 800.208.3104 • Fax 817.764.6336 galyen.com

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Bakutis, McCully & Sawyer, P.C.

CONCENTRATION: Estate Planning, probate litigation, estate administration and guardianships. SPECIALITIES: Bakutis – Probate Litigation. McCully – Guardianship, Probate, Estate Planning and Mediation. Sawyer – Estate Planning, Probate, Business Entities, Tax.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 32 years. EDUCATION: Bakutis

- J.D., Texas Tech. McCully - J.D., SMU. Sawyer - J.D., Baylor; LL.M (Taxation), NYU. Wiist - J.D., Baylor. Ravsten - J.D., St. Mary’s; LL.M (Taxation), SMU. Hampton - J.D., Baylor. ACTIVITIES: Bakutis - Tarrant County Probate Bar (past president), frequent legal speaker/author. McCully - Tarrant County Probate Bar (past president), Livingstone University Partners, Board Chair, frequent legal speaker/author. Sawyer - Performing Arts Fort Worth, Board; Community Foundation of North Texas Professional Advisor of the Year, 2010. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: American College of Trust and Estate Counsel,

American Bar Association, The College of the State Bar of Texas, Tarrant County Probate Bar Association, Tarrant County Bar Association, Fort Worth Business and Estate Council, National College of Probate Judges, Texas Guardianship Association, National Guardianship Association. WHAT SETS THEM APART: Long-term, focused experience in estate planning, probate, probate litigation, tax, business entities and one of the largest guardianship practices in the area. PICTURED: (standing, left to right) Joel T. Sawyer, R. Dyann McCully, David C. Bakutis, W. Michael Wiist. (seated, left to right) Beth Hampton, James B. Ravsten.

INFORMATION: 500 W. 7th St., Ste. 725 • Fort Worth, Texas 76102 817.335.2208 • Fax 817.332.6532 lawbms.com

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Leslie Starr Barrows

Bria Larson

SPECIALTY: Family, Criminal, and Probate. EDUCATION: Leslie – B.A., Sam Houston State University; J.D., Oklahoma City University School of Law. Bria – B.A., Magna Cum Laude University of Texas at Arlington; J.D., Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. HISTORY: The Barrows Firm was established in 2005. HONORS: Leslie –American Inns of Court (Secretary), (Solo/Small Firm Chair; Elder Law Committee; National Adoption Day Chair; Juvenile Seminar Co-Chair), Northeast Tarrant County Bar Association (President Elect), Metroport Meals on Wheels (Driver) and Metroport Teen Court (Judge of the Year 2013). Bria – National Order of the Barristers (2013), Preeminent Advocate (2013). MEMBERSHIPS: National College of DUI Defense, American Inns of Court, State Bar of Texas Trial College, State Bar of Texas, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Denton County Bar Associa-

tion, Tarrant County Bar Association, Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Northeast Tarrant County Bar Association, Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association, Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, Tarrant County Probate Bar. WHAT SETS YOU APART: Meeting and exceeding the expectations of our clients while resolving cases quickly and efficiently. MISSION: Giving our clients hands-on guidance through the legal process. ADVICE: Consult an attorney as soon as you have a feeling that you may need legal advice. We have offices in Fort Worth, Colleyville and Trophy Club to serve you.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 500 E. Belknap St., Ste. A • Fort Worth, Texas 76102

817.481.1583, Fax 817.381.1135 BarrowsFirm.com

Kaye Lynne Boll

Law Office of Kaye Lynne Boll & Associates

PRACTICE AREA: Boll has chosen to limit her practice exclusively to family law matters including divorce, custody, property division, child support, visitation and adoption. She offers her clients a full spectrum of legal services to meet their specific family law needs, which may involve litigation, mediation, arbitration or collaborative law. WHAT SETS

HER APART: Boll is a litigator and mediator who has practiced family law exclusively for more than 21 years in Tarrant County. Boll has served as president, officer and director of the Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association. She has significant experience in family law and knowledge of the courts, judges and their policies. Her firm treats each client with respect and in a holistic manner to effectively meet that cli-

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ent’s individual needs and prepare them for the future. ADVICE: You should always hire a family law attorney that specifically practices before the courts and judges in the county in which your case will be filed. Family law is complex. To protect your children, your property and yourself, it is not enough to simply go online and access child support calculators and legal forms. An experienced family law attorney is crucial.

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Rickey Brantley Alex Pelley

SPECIALTY/EXPERIENCE: Rickey Brantley has successfully helped individuals and businesses for more than 30 years. Brantley can be trusted to help with serious problems. A veteran of more than 100 trials and many significant jury verdicts and settlements, Brantley has the experience to help with both serious injury and complex business disputes. Alex Pelley joined the firm in 2011 and has been involved in many civil litigation areas including: insurance claims, business disputes, investment fraud, personal injury and probate matters. Pelley is passionate about providing the proper navigation to each of his clients and working as an advocate to represent their unique needs. HONORS: Brantley - American College of Trial Lawyers, the American Board of Trial Advocates, the Best Lawyers in America, Top 100 Texas Super Lawyers. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Brantley - Serves on the Board of the Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County; served as a Board member of the Methodist Justice Ministry; many other community activities.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 855 Texas, Ste. 100 • Fort Worth, Texas 76102 817.882.8220 • Fax 817.882.8209 rickeybrantley.com • rickey@rickeybrantley.com

Judy

Carter

SPECIALTY: Chief compliance officer and associate general counsel for BNSF Railway. EDUCATION: J.D., Cleveland Marshall College of Law; B.A., Northwestern State University. AWARDS/ HONORS: 2013 Fort Worth Power Attorney (Fort Worth Business Press) ; Best Legal Team in an M&A Transaction – Honorable Mention (Corporate Secretary 2010 Corporate Governance Awards). MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Tarrant County Bar Association; member, DFW Chief Compliance Officer Forum; chair, BNSF Railway Policies Committee; chair, BNSF Railway Subsidiary Governance Committee; member, BNSF Railway Security Council. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Played an integral part in negotiating and closing the acquisition and then making the transition to being a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. Over the past three years, Carter has focused on making BNSF’s Code of Conduct,

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policies and corporate governance program a “best in class” industry program. WHY YOU CHOSE LAW: I actually wanted to be an English teacher when I was in high school. But then I analyzed my skill set: excellent communicator, analytical ability and strong writing. I wanted a career that could leverage these skills and fulfill my desire to be impactful in my community, and a legal career became a natural path. MISSION: Deliver results. As attorneys, we should find a way to “yes” unless the answer legally or ethically has to be “no.”

CONTACT INFORMATION:

BNSF Railway Company 2500 Lou Menk Drive • Fort Worth, Texas 76131

817.352.2352 bnsf.com

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Virginia A. Carter, Attorney at Law

SPECIALTY: Criminal law, including felonies, misdemeanors, probation revocations, juvenile, traffic tickets and driver’s license issues.

EDUCATION: B.A., Texas Tech University, 1984; M.A. and teaching certificate, UNT, 1986; J.D., St. Mary’s University Law School, 1999.

AWARDS/HONORS: Being voted by my peers as one of the Top Attorneys in Fort Worth for 2012 and 2013. MEMBERSHIPS: Tarrant County Bar Association, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Fort Worth Republican Women, Metroplex Republican Women, Republican Forum, Arlington Republican Club. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL

ACHIEVEMENT: I consider myself lucky beyond measure to have mentored countless young people as a teacher (AISD 1987–1996) and a lawyer (1999–present). In addition, I served as a public defender for the

Tarrant County DIRECT (Drug Offender Diversion Program) Court for five years. WHY YOU CHOSE LAW: To help people and make a difference in the legal field like I did in education. In the near future, I would like to run for a County Criminal Court so that I can continue to make a difference in the legal profession as a judge. MOTTO: I am passionate about helping people and seeing that justice is done. I care about my clients and zealously fight to get the best outcome for them. FREE ADVICE: If you get involved in any legal matter, talk to a lawyer before talking to anyone else. CONTACT INFORMATION: 111

John Allen Chalk Sr. Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC

FOCUS: The resolution of business disputes through litigation, arbitration and mediation; negotiation and documentation of commercial agreements of all types; and State and Federal regulatory compliance, including State and Federal administrative law hearings and appeals.

EDUCATION: Freed-Hardeman College; Tennessee Tech University; U.T. School of Law. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 40.

MEMBERSHIPS: Mahon Inn of Court (President); Tarrant County Bar Association (Former President); Texas Bar Association (Former Chair ADR Section); American Bar Association; District of Columbia Bar Association; American Health Lawyers Association (Member, ADR Council); London Court of International Arbitration; Institute of Chartered Arbitrators. HONORS: Blackstone Award (2013)**; Fellow, Institute of Chartered Arbitrators, London; Fellow, College of Commercial Arbitrators; Charter Fellow, Tarrant County Bar Foundation; Sustaining Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation; Sustaining Life Fellow,

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American Bar Foundation; Fellow, College of State Bar; Credentialed-Advanced, Texas Mediator Credentialing Association; Certified Mediator, International Mediation Institute, the Hague, Netherlands. WHAT SETS HIM APART: “My clients receive candid evaluations of the issues they bring to me. I put myself in my clients’ situations and give them the responses that I would want from my lawyer.”

CONTACT INFORMATION:

301 Commerce St., Ste. 3500 • Fort Worth, Texas 76102

817.878.0575 • Fax 817.878.0501

jchalk@whitakerchalk.com

*Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

**Annual award by Tarrant County Bar Association to a lawyer selected solely on the basis of consistent ability, integrity and courage as a lawyer.

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Cofer Law

SPECIALTY: Criminal Defense Trial Attorney. EDUCATION: Texas Tech School of Law, J.D.; Texas Tech University, M.B.A.; Baylor University, B.A. HONORS: Texas Criminal Defense Trial College Graduate; 2012 Top Attorneys – Criminal, Fort Worth, Texas magazine; J. Hadley Edgar Advocacy Award; Order of the Barrister; American Jurisprudence Award for Trial Advocacy. MEMBERSHIPS: Licensed in Texas State Courts and the Northern District of Texas Federal Courts; Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; State Bar of Texas; NORML Legal Committee; Tarrant County Mahon Inn of Courts. WHY I CHOSE LAW: When I was an adolescent, I was big for my age and the class clown. I found myself sometimes being a bully, and I grew to hate

that part of me. I wanted to be the change that I felt. There is no better profession in the world to fight bullies than being a criminal defense lawyer. PROFESSIONAL MISSION: There is no substitute for being prepared. It starts with fanatical investigation and doesn’t end until a jury delivers their verdict. My father taught me that if I cared and took the time, there is something to love in everybody. I find that in my clients, and I show it to the jury. PICTURED: Cody L. Cofer and Lauren R. Crisera. CONTACT INFORMATION: 111

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Mimi Coffey

CONCENTRATION: DWI, Criminal Law. EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS: Baylor University; Texas Tech School of Law; Board Certified in DWI as recognized by the NCDD; Received the following training: SFST practitioner, instructor, Intoxilyzer 5000 operator, Borkenstein Technical Supervisor school in both alcohol and drugs (two separate courses), gas chromatography – Axion Analytical Labs (blood testing), DRE classification course. AWARDS/ HONORS: Regent to the NCDD; published three national articles in The Champion, five statewide articles in The Voice and author of Texas DWI Defense. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ AFFILIATIONS: NCDD, TCDLA, TCCDLA, DCDLA, frequent national and state speaker on DWI. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: All of my Not Guilty verdicts. APPROACH TO LAW: Thomas Jefferson advocated that “a government that governs least governs the best.” Our liberties have

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been greatly curtailed. I fight to keep our rights alive. Only a free people are a happy people. WHAT MAKES HER UNIQUE: With a scientific background (minor in Geology), she is able to understand the technical issues underlying breath and blood testing, very relevant in today’s day and age where The Innocence Project has cited improper forensic science as the cause of half of the first 225 wrongful convictions. HER PASSION: “ I love people, science and justice. MADD’s war on social drinkers has taken away too many of our rights and convicted too many people on bogus science. I view it as my duty and most honored privilege to fight for what is right.”

CONTACT INFORMATION: 4700 Airport Freeway • Fort Worth, Texas 76117

817.831.3100 • Fax 817.831.3340 mimicoffey.com

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Law Office of Wesley J. Cooper

SPECIALTY: Commercial Litigation, Corporate Litigation, Employment Disputes, Oil & Gas Transaction and Litigation, Property Tax Litigation. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: B.S., Texas

A&M University, 2003; J.D., University of Texas School of Law, 2007; Order of Barristers. AWARDS/HONORS: AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell; Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Attorneys, 2009-2013. MEMBERSHIPS: State Bar of Texas, Texas Young Lawyers Association, Tarrant County Bar Association, Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans. WHY I CHOSE LAW: I chose the legal field to use my talents as an advocate and negotiator to aid clients in reaching favorable resolutions to crucial disputes. APPROACH TO LAW: Do the right thing. Be a fair and zealous advocate for your client, and treat everyone with the utmost respect. FREE ADVICE: Tell the whole story to your lawyer, good, bad and ugly. Knowing what obstacles are ahead in litigation is key to planning a successful strategy. Lawsuits and litigation are difficult. Make a difficult situation better by hiring competent counsel you trust.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Law Office of Wesley J. Cooper 500

817.916.8131 • Fax 817.840.5516 wesleyjcooperlaw.com

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Cotten Schmidt & Abbott, L.L.P.

SPECIALTY: Formed in 1992, Cotten Schmidt & Abbott is a full-service law firm. Our practice areas include civil litigation (personal injury, toxic tort, premises liability and commercial), business and transactional work, health care, labor and employment, family law, oil and gas, real estate, wills/trusts/probate/estates, mediations and arbitrations, tax controversy, and admiralty/maritime. AWARDS/HONORS: Cotten Schmidt& Abbott is proud to recognize its partners receiving Top Attorney awards: Angela Hoyt (Labor & Employment); Brenda Ferguson Hasenzahl (Family Law) and Larry Cotten (Civil Litigation). Since 1993, our firm has been a charter member of the nationally recognized Primary Law Firm Network of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (“DuPont”), a select group of firms handling outside legal matters for DuPont. WHAT SETS US APART: From offices in Fort Worth and New Orleans, the firm’s attorneys represent individuals,

local grass-roots businesses and an array of Fortune 500 companies in complex legal matters throughout the United States. We provide legal services throughout the country at a notably lower cost than typical medium- to large-sized law firms. We use early case assessment, current technologies and leveraged staffing models, along with competitive fee structures to achieve the greatest cost efficiencies possible while providing outstanding legal services to our clients.

PICTURED: (left to right) Angela Hoyt, Brenda Ferguson Hasenzahl and Larry Cotten.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 550 Bailey Ave., Ste. 600 • Fort Worth, Texas 76107

817.338.4500 • Fax 817.338.4599 csa-lawfirm.com

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Rachel Eckroth Dalton

Cassie R. Mullen

The Law Office of Rachel E. Dalton, PC

SPECIALTY: Family law. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Dalton - B.A., University of Oklahoma; J.D., Texas Wesleyan University, School of Law; certified to practice in the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas and before the United States Supreme Court. Mullen - B.A., Texas Tech University, Magna Cum Laude; J.D., Baylor Law School; certified to practice in the Northern District of Texas. HISTORY: “With more than 30 years of combined experience, we started practicing together in 2006 and formed The Law Office of Rachel E. Dalton, A Professional Corporation in 2008.” WHAT SETS THEM APART: “We work cases in tandem, playing to each of our strengths. When you hire us, you get a comprehensive team.” SPECIAL INTERESTS/ CHARITIES: HALO Society, ZTA Alumnae. MEMBERSHIPS: State Bar of Texas, Tarrant County Bar Association, Tarrant County

Family Law Bar Association. APPROACH: “Preparation is key to meeting our clients’ goals, whether the case involves settlement or protracted litigation. Each case is different, so we avoid a ‘one-sizefits-all’ approach.” FREE ADVICE: “Be honest and up front with your lawyer so that they (and you) don’t get surprised in court. Having advance notice of the good, bad and ugly aspects of your case will provide the opportunity to diffuse any potential hazards.”

CONTACT INFORMATION:

2525 Ridgmar Blvd., Ste. 150 • Fort Worth, Texas 76116 817.850.9999 • Fax 817.348.8791 racheldalton@daltonfamilylaw.com cassiemullen@daltonfamilylaw.com

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Law Office of Clemente De La Cruz

CONCENTRATION: Criminal Law, including DWI Defense and Juvenile Law. We also provide representation regarding Personal Injury matters such as automobile accidents. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: TCU, M. J. Neely School of Business; Texas Wesleyan School of Law; Completed training that police officers receive regarding the Standardized Field Sobriety Test. AWARDS/HONORS: 2012 & 2013 Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Attorney, 2013 National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Law Review Editor, Texas Wesleyan School of Law, Leadership Fort Worth. MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Tarrant County Bar, Tarrant County Criminal Defense, TCDLA, MABA, Saint Andrews Catholic Church. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Being recognized by Tarrant County’s great attorneys as a top attorney this year is a wonderful compliment.

MISSION: My professional approach to law is to provide the highest level of service on a personal level. I was born and raised here in Fort Worth. My wife, children and I reside here in Fort Worth. I am a Fort Worth Fire Captain with the Fort Worth Fire Department, working on my 31st year. My business comes primarily from referrals. We strive to offer a close relationship between our office and our clients. PICTURED: Clemente De La Cruz with legal assistant, Diana De La Cruz Moreno.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 601 University Drive, Ste. 109 • Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.335.5050 • Fax 817.335.5804 delacruzlawoffice.com csdlaw@sbcglobal.net

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The Dent Law Firm

Dwain Dent

Fred Streck III

Jackson Davis

CONCENTRATION: Wrongful death, pharmaceutical, insurance and injury. EDUCATION: Dent and Streck – St. Mary’s School of Law. Davis – Texas Wesleyan School of Law. REASON FOR BEING LAWYERS: All three attorneys share a passion for fighting the giants, i.e. David vs. Goliath. The law gives them an opportunity to help others. HISTORY: The Dent Law Firm, founded in 1990, has successfully represented thousands of clients in serious injury and death claims, claims against insurance companies, car wrecks, social security, aviation and other personal injury cases. HONORS: Recognized Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalist, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice Foundation, Washington D.C., 2011; Pre-eminent Lawyers in America; Who’s Who in American Law; Million-Dollar Advocate Forum Member; Voted “Top Attorney” in Fort Worth, Texas magazine, 2003 – present; Voted “Texas Super Lawyers” by Texas Monthly magazine

every year since 2003; St. Mary’s Law School Distinguished Graduates, 2012; St. Mary’s Law School Hall of Fame, 2013; Best Lawyers in America. Davis - Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas magazine, 2012 and 2013. MOTTOS: Represent clients with commitment, integrity and professionalism. ADVICE: “Never assume an insurance company will do the right thing.” SERVICE: The Dent Law Firm is dedicated to service and committed to supporting the Texas community, both professionally and personally.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1120 Penn St. • Fort Worth, Texas 76102 817.332.2889 thedentlawfirm@cs.com thedentlawfirm.com

John V. Dowdy, Jr.

SPECIALTY: My concentration is predominantly probate and commercial law. More than 90 percent of the cases I mediate are probate contests. HONORS: I am blessed with a wife (Sarah), who has put up with me for almost 50 years, two daughters (Rebekah and Susannah), four grandkids (Logan, Lauren, Diego and Sophia) and two sons-in-law (Mark and Jeff). These are my honors. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: State Bar of Texas; Association of Attorney-Mediators (National President, 2004-2005); Tarrant County Bar Association; Tarrant County Probate Bar Association. GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Helping people stay out of the courtroom. WHAT SETS YOUR PRACTICE APART: I don’t know if it sets my firm apart because I’m sure other firms try to do the same. I try to

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practice preventative law, focused on keeping people out of the litigation arena. This is one of the reasons I moved from the courtroom into mediation. IN THE COMMUNITY: Bible teacher in bible study for Internationals, First Baptist Church of Arlington; Member of the Board of Trustees for Mission Arlington. OUTSIDE THE OFFICE: I am a PADI certified Open Water Scuba Instructor. Other than this, I try to avoid “getting in over my head.”

CONTACT INFORMATION: 2401 Garden Park Court, Ste. A • Arlington, Texas 76013 817.265.9000 • Fax 817.460.8366 dowdylawfirm.com • john@dowdylawfirm.com

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ForsheyProstok, LLP

EXPERTISE: Chapter 11 bankruptcy, including corporate insolvency and reorganization, creditor rights, commercial bankruptcy litigation, workouts and bankruptcy acquisitions. CERTIFICATIONS: Jeff Prostok (left), Bobby Forshey (right) and Lynda Lankford are Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. HONORS/AWARDS: Chambers USA 2013 (Bankruptcy/Restructuring). ForsheyProstok, LLP is the only Fort Worth-based firm selected by Chambers USA for bankruptcy and insolvency expertise. Partners Forshey and Prostok have been recognized as “Texas Super Lawyers” from inception through 2013, and associate attorneys Suki Rosen, Matt Maben and Clarke Rogers have each been selected as “Texas Rising Stars” by Texas Monthly and Law & Politics magazines. Prostok named to Best Lawyers in America 2014.

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APPROACH: “Innovation and demand from the legal and business community has pushed ForsheyProstok to the forefront as one of DFW’s most well-respected corporate insolvency practices. Our firm holds as its core values the practicality and efficiency that our clients have learned to count on.” PICTURED: (left to right) Katrina Kershner, Jeff Prostok, Clarke Rogers, Bobby Forshey, Matt Maben, Suzanne “Suki” Rosen.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

777 Main St., Ste. 1290 • Fort Worth, Texas 76102

817.877.8855

500 Crescent Court, Ste. 240 • Dallas, Texas 75201 214.716.2100 forsheyprostok.com

Gardner Aldrich, LLP

SPECIALTY: General civil trial and appellate practice, including business and commercial litigation, divorces involving substantial assets, fiduciary, probate, personal injury, real estate, employment, and oil and gas litigation. HISTORY: Gardner and Aldrich formed their partnership in January 1995. Gardner received his license in 1966 and Aldrich received his license in 1978. AWARDS/HONORS/CERTIFICATIONS: Gardner is included in “Best Lawyers,” and both Gardner and Aldrich are included in “Super Lawyers,” “Distinguished Lawyers” and “Pre-Eminent Lawyers” in national, state and local publications. Gardner was awarded “The Blackstone Award” by the Tarrant County Bar Association for the year 2007 for exemplifying the highest attributes of the legal profession. Both are past presidents of the Tarrant County Bar Association, and Aldrich is currently on the Board of Directors for the State Bar. Both are board certified in civil trial law and

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personal injury trial law. GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Being recognized by our peers for the highest quality of legal services and integrity. ADVICE: Whatever the facts are in your case, the probability of a successful result is greatly enhanced by the experience, quality, preparation and advocacy skills your lawyer possesses. PICTURED: Brett Miller, Kamryn Caldwell, Terry Gardner, Robert Aldrich and Scott Lindsey. Lindsey recently joined the firm and is board certified in civil appellate law.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1130 Fort Worth Club Tower 777 Taylor St. • Fort Worth, Texas 76102 817.336.5601 • Fax 817.336.5297 gardneraldrich.com

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Guerra, Sherwood, Ward & Ylanan

SPECIALTY: Our Firm focuses on Oil and Gas, Real Estate Law, and Commercial and Residential Closings. Given the knowledge and experience our firm has in the different facets involving property, we are equipped to provide a well-rounded approach for our clients, whether we are rendering a complex drilling title opinion or handling commercial and residential closings. HONORS: For the past three years, at least one of the Firm’s partners has been present on Fort Worth, Texas Magazine’s Top Oil and Gas Attorney list; Meg M. Guerra is a past Associate of the Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court and Fellow of the Tarrant County Bar Foundation; Christina Sherwood is a current Associate of the Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court. MEMBERSHIPS: Texas Bar Association, Tarrant County Bar Association, Energy Division of the Tarrant County Bar and Texas Bar Associations, United

States Supreme Court Bar Member, United States Court of Federal Claims Member, Fort Worth Association of Professional Landmen.

GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Within the Firm’s first year, we grew from four founding members to 22 attorneys, with the ability to represent clients in Texas, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Colorado, Mississippi, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Illinois.

PICTURED: Jackie Ward, Rafael Ylanan, Christina Sherwood and Meg Guerra.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1000 Macon St., Ste. 300 • Fort Worth, Texas 76102 817.570.9991 • Fax 817.841.8595 gswylaw.com

Lisa Haines

SPECIALTY: Criminal Defense: Misdemeanor and felony charges, from DWI and shoplifting to narcotics and murder, Grand Jury presentations, expunctions, probation revocations, asset seizures and occupational driver’s license. MENTAL HEALTH: The probate judges regularly appoint me to protect the rights of patients who have been involuntarily detained in a psychiatric hospital. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: B.S., SUNY Brockport; M.A., Ohio State University; J.D., SMU School of Law; Licensed 1997. MEMBERSHIPS: College of the State Bar of Texas, State Bar of Texas, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Tarrant County Bar Association, TCBA Criminal Law Section Continuing Legal Education Coordinator. WHY I CHOSE LAW: A law degree provides me with the power to effectuate change and obtain justice, especially for the disenfranchised. The law is ever-evolving, with judicial interpretations frequently impact-

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ing criminal cases. I think it is essential to keep up with and apply these rulings to support my client’s position. APPROACH TO LAW: I am passionate about protecting my clients’ rights. I utilize my knowledge and lengthy experience as both a Tarrant County prosecutor and as a defense attorney to protect those rights and to obtain the best possible outcome for my client. ADVICE: Hire a lawyer who will listen when you talk, who will fully explain your rights and options, and who will be available to you throughout the case.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

111. N Houston St. • Fort Worth, Texas 76102 817.877.LISA • evenings and weekends 817.479.9331 Fax 817.479.9336

LisaHainesLaw@att.net

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Harris, Finley & Bogle

CONCENTRATION: Harris, Finley & Bogle attorneys practice general civil law, serving the needs of the business community. AWARDS/ HONORS: The firm is proud to announce that the following attorneys have been voted as “Top Attorneys” in Fort Worth, Texas magazine by their peers. PICTURED: Wade D. Purtell, banking; Andrew D. Sims, civil litigation and oil & gas; Joe D. Tolbert, construction; Roland K. Johnson, civil litigation and product liability; Paul D. Bradford, banking; Russell R. Barton, appellate; (the following are not pictured) Kendall D. Adair, real estate and banking; Bill F. Bogle, oil & gas; William G. Bredthauer, oil & gas; Mark C. Matula, oil & gas; Shawna R. Rinehart, oil & gas; (not pictured and practicing less than five years) Austin S. Conner, oil & gas; Timothy L. Thorne, oil & gas; Tennessee W. Walker, civil

litigation. ABOUT THE FIRM: The firm handles a wide range of legal needs for individuals and businesses. The areas of practice include trial and appellate law before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in all types of litigation, bankruptcy, construction law, automobile dealer representation, banking, oil and gas law, real estate, business organization and planning, and estate planning. MOTTO: True Representation.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 777 Main St., Ste. 3600 • Fort Worth, Texas 76102

817.870.8700 • Fax 817.332.6121 hfblaw.com

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Michael J. Henry, Attorney at Law, P.C. Robert L. Henry, Attorney at Law

SPECIALTY: Michael J. Henry (“Mike”) and his son, Michael J. Henry, Jr. (“Jay”), offer clients throughout Texas the highest quality of representation in Commercial, Oil & Gas, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:

Mike is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law. Mike is also licensed to practice in all Federal District Courts in Texas, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. FOCUS: Robert L. Henry represents clients throughout the State of Texas in all areas of civil litigation. Rob has been involved in a wide range of issues including matters involving commercial litigation; real estate litigation; personal injury; and family law. Rob is licensed to practice in all Texas State Courts as well as the Northern District of Texas. EDUCATION/MEMBERSHIPS: Rob obtained a JD/MBA from Texas Tech University in 2009 where he had previously obtained a Bachelor of Arts. Rob is active in both the Tarrant County Bar Association and Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association. All three are graduates of the Texas Tech School of Law and licensed to practice in all Texas Courts.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Michael J. Henry, Attorney at Law, P.C. Robert L. Henry, Attorney at Law 675 N. Henderson

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Hoppes & Cutrer, LLC

Lisa Hoppes

Dana Manry

Anita Cutrer

FOCUS: Divorce, property division, child custody disputes. WHAT SETS US APART: Communication and cost effective representation. We listen to what each client wants and keep them informed through each step of the process. This interactive approach helps us develop options so the client can choose how the case will progress and ultimately help control the costs.

BACKGROUND: HoppesLisa has been named a Texas Super Lawyer and Top Attorney in the area of family law. She is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education courses and served as president of the Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association. Lisa received her law degree from Louisiana State University School of Law in 1993. Cutrer - Anita graduated from South Texas School of Law in 1993. She has been named a Texas Super Lawyer and Top Attorney in the area of family law. Anita performs volunteer

services through the Tarrant County Bar Association and lectures at continuing legal education classes. Manry - Dana received her law degree from Mississippi College School of Law in 1996 and is licensed in three states. She began devoting her practice entirely to family in 2005 while practicing law in Atlanta. Since relocating to Texas, Dana has been named a Top Attorney in the area of family law and has served on various committees for the Tarrant County Family law Bar Association.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 959 W. Glade Road • Hurst, Texas 76054 817.283.3999 info@hoppescutrer.com hoppescutrer.com

Harold V. Johnson Law Offices of Harold V. Johnson, PC

EXPERTISE: More than 16 years experience in criminal defense. AWARDS/HONORS: Fellow of the College of the State Bar of Texas; former director of Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association; associate of Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court; adjunct professor of Advanced Trial Advocacy at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. Johnson has provided legal analysis for local television news broadcasts and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and Dallas Morning News He has earned the prestigious Martindale-Hubble “AV” peer review rating. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Admitted before U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; Tarrant County Bar Association; American Bar Association. PROFESSIONAL GOALS: “I achieve my professional goals when I observe my clients’ satisfaction and

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appreciation after I exceed their expectation.” APPROACH TO LAW: “I understand how a criminal arrest can produce feelings of fear, despair, anger and frustration. My approach places my clients’ goals as my first priority. I will defend your constitutional rights and personal freedoms to your satisfaction.” FREE ADVICE: “Hire an attorney who communicates well with you and makes you feel comfortable. A good trial attorney will likely communicate just as effectively for you in the courtroom.”

PICTURED: Harold V. Johnson, Michelle M. Counts.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

3624 W. Vickery Blvd. • Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.222.3222 • Fax 817.222.0776 hjohnson@hvjohnsonlaw.com • mcounts@hvjohnsonlaw.com HVJohnsonlaw.com

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The King Firm

J. Steven King

Jill L. Johnston

SPECIALTY: The King Firm focuses on family law litigation, including complex divorce and custody matters. EXPERIENCE: The King firm has years of experience handling all aspects of domestic relations litigation, from mediations to jury trials and appeals. MEMBERSHIPS: In addition to being members of the State Bar of Texas, the Family Law section, and many local bar associations, Steve is member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and a fellow of both the American and International Academies of Matrimonial Lawyers; and Jill is a past member of the Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court; and The College of the State Bar of Texas. AWARDS/HONORS: The King Firm has received a Tier 2 ranking in the Dallas Metroplex in Family Law Practice by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2014; Steve has consistently

been included in The Best Lawyers in America©, and recognized as a “Super Lawyer” by Texas Monthly and a “Top Attorney” by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. ADVICE: Family law cases are complex to say the least. To help win your case, look for the following characteristics in an attorney: family law experience; knowledge of the courts and judges where your case is pending; zealous advocacy; and the courage to be honest with you if your expectations are unreasonable.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 2900 Airport Freeway • Fort Worth, Texas 76111

817.838.3338 • Fax 817.838.3545 kingfamilylaw.com

Mark C. Lane Mark Lane Law Offices

SPECIALTY: My firm practices family law, including complex divorce and custody litigation, property settlements, custody modification and family law trial cases and family law trial cases through an aggressive maverick style of lawyering. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: B.S. in psychology, Lamar University; J.D., Texas Wesleyan University; Judge of Roanoke for the last nine years. AWARDS/HONORS: Past board member of Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS:

Texas Family Law Bar Section, Tarrant County Family Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, North District, U.S. District Court. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Winning custody and property division cases that help that person continue in life with a fresh

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start. WHY YOU CHOSE LAW: To provide excellent personal service to help solve problems for clients. PROFESSIONAL MISSION: Establishing an effective game plan to help my clients by using wisdom, experience and litigation by providing a personal and direct contact through very difficult events. FREE ADVICE: “Hire me before your spouse does!”

CONTACT INFORMATION: 6115 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 140 • Fort Worth, Texas 76116 817.377.1077 • Fax 817.377.1806 marklanelaw.com marklane@me.com

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Loe, Warren, Rosenfield, Kaitcer Hibbs, Windsor, Lawrence & Wolffarth, P.C.

SPECIALTY: Civil litigation, complex family law matters, personal injury, business, trust and estate planning and real estate. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: The following attorneys are Board

Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Hibbs – Estate Planning and Probate Law. Kaitcer – Civil Trial Law, Family Law, Personal Injury Trial Law. Windsor – Family Law. HONORS: Warren, Rosenfield, Kaitcer, Hibbs are AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. Kaitcer – Texas Monthly Super Lawyer 2003 – 2013, American Lawyer Media, 2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Commercial Litigation; Hibbs – Texas Monthly Super Lawyer 2007 – 2013; Rosenfield – Texas Monthly Super Lawyer 2008 –2013; Windsor – Texas Monthly Super Lawyer 2009 – 2013; Lawrence – Texas Monthly Super Lawyer Rising Star 2011 – 2012; Wolffarth – Texas Monthly Super Lawyer Rising Star 2013. MEMBERSHIPS: Hibbs – Past President of Tarrant County Probate Bar Association and Tarrant County Women’s Bar Association. Kaitcer – Past President of Tarrant

County Family Bar Association. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Virtually every member has been recognized by the professional community by inclusion as Texas Super Lawyers in Texas Monthly magazine or Texas Super Lawyer Rising Stars. Also, all the firm members have been listed as Top Attorneys in Fort Worth, Texas magazine. MISSION: We provide a wide range of legal services to our clients, and are small enough to focus attention on each client. PICTURED: (left to right) M.A. “Mike” Windsor, Mark J. Rosenfield, Jeffrey N. Kaitcer, Kelcie A. Hibbs, Stephen D. Lawrence, John R. Wolffarth, William M. Warren.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 4420 W. Vickery Blvd., 2nd Floor Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.377.0060, Fax 817.377.1120 loewarrenlaw.com

Love & Norris

SPECIALTY: The law firm of Love & Norris litigates child sexual abuse cases across the country and provides legal counsel in pre-litigation contexts where an allegation has been made in a ministry or secular organization providing services to children. Gregory and Kimberlee are directors of MinistrySafe and Abuse Prevention Systems, entities that provide consultation in the design and implementation of safety systems that reduce the risk of child sexual abuse. EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATION: Love –BBA/Accounting, Texas Tech; JD/ Law, Texas Tech School of Law. Norris –BA/Journalism, Texas A&M University; JD/Law, Baylor University. HONORS: Love – Texas Tech Law Review; Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Attorney, repeated years; Tarrant County Bar Association Lifetime Fellow. Norris – Texas A&M Departmental Scholar; Baylor Law Review; Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Attorney, repeated years; Tarrant County Bar Association Lifetime Fellow. MEMBERSHIPS: Tarrant County Bar Association.

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PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: In prevention efforts: helping schools, churches, ministries and children’s organizations protect children in their care. In litigation efforts: giving a voice to the child that was betrayed and abused. PROFESSIONAL APPROACH: We are a small firm in a niche practice with a BIG impact. We have opportunity, regularly, to address large audiences about child sexual abuse and prevention. Our passion shows; that’s what makes us different. PICTURED: Gregory Love and Kimberlee Norris.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 621 Hemphill St. • Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.732.7100 LoveNorris.com MinistrySafe.com AbusePreventionSystems.com

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Loveless & Naylor

FOCUS: At Loveless & Naylor, the team of lawyers and staff has proven experience in representing clients in family law matters involving high asset-complex divorces; premarital agreements; child custody; mediation and traditional litigation. ACHIEVEMENTS:

Loveless, Board Certified in Family Law, has been named as one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Texas, and Naylor was named a Texas Rising Star by Texas Monthly Super Lawyers. Naylor handles family law litigation matters but is also trained in Collaborative Law and as a Mediator. Both are graduates of the Harvard Law School – Advanced Negotiations Skills Program. The firm is AV rated by Martindale Hubble’s peer review system, and the firm has been recognized for the highest of legal ability and ethical standards. HONORS: Naylor serves as a Director of the Tarrant County Bar Association, has chaired the Fee Arbitration Committee, and serves on the State Bar of Texas

Grievance Committee. Loveless has been honored as the recipient of numerous awards and recognized for his contributions to the practice of family law, legal skills, professionalism and integrity. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, The International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and Diplomat of the prestigious American College of Family Trial Lawyers. GOAL: To protect our clients’ privacy and dignity while developing creative solutions to complex problems.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 2900 Airport Freeway Fort Worth, Texas 76111

817.831.6800, Fax 817.831.6879 loveless-law.com

J. Kent McAfee Attorney at Law

McAfee is licensed by the Texas Supreme Court and is a member of the State Bar of Texas. CONCENTRATION: Personal injury (plaintiff), civil litigation. EDUCATION: B.S., University of Tennessee; Graduate Studies (M.P.A.), Memphis State University; J.D., Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. EXPERIENCE: McAfee began practicing law in 1984. His decision to pursue the legal field was prompted by a desire to serve the public and a chance to make a difference. “Focusing on personal injury allows me the opportunity to give a voice to individuals and to ‘level the playing field’ against powerful corporations and insurance companies.”

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: McAfee is licensed by the Texas Supreme Court and is a member of the State Bar of Texas, American Bar Association, Christian Trial Lawyers Association, Tarrant County Bar Association and the American Association for Justice.

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WHAT SETS HIM APART: “Communication is paramount the client must understand what we’re doing, why we’re doing it and participate in that process.” MOTTO: “Never accept ‘no’ for an answer.”

SPECIAL INTERESTS: SafeHaven, The WARM Place, Ronald McDonald House, Speedway Children’s Charities, Neighborhood Needs, American Cancer Society, Race for the Cure, Rebels for Christ, a Christian student group at Ole Miss. ADVICE: “Do not hire an attorney who won’t or can’t speak with you in the initial meeting. It won’t improve later.”

CONTACT INFORMATION: One Legal Place • 925 8th Ave. • Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.332.7678 • onelegalplace.com Kent@onelegalplace.com

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Zoe Meigs

SPECIALTY: Family law including divorce, custody and adoption. Also handles military divorce. EDUCATION: B.A., Northwestern University (1981); University of Texas School of Law (1985). HONORS: AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ AFFILIATIONS: Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, Tarrant County Bar Association, State Bar of Texas. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Clients’ gratitude and positive reviews of the service provided. WHY YOU CHOSE LAW: The legal field — particularly family law — allows me to work at the intersection of my skills and my passion for helping individuals through difficult situations. Empathy, intelligence and advocacy are my strengths. A great day for me combines meeting a nervous new client and relieving some of their anxiety with my advice and empathy, researching the law to prepare

for a hearing and advocating my client’s position at the hearing. PROFESSIONAL MISSION: I see myself as a guide, teacher and translator for clients in a “land” that may be hostile and foreign to them: family courts. I try my best to shield them and to guide them through the landmines. I provide advice to help clients and their children emerge from this experience as unscathed as possible. I interpret and apply the special language and the rules used so clients know what to expect and how to succeed. ADVICE: Stay off social media during your case.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 4420 W. Vickery, Ste. 102 • Fort Worth, TX 76107 817.336.2325 • Fax 817.377.8879 zoefamilylaw.com

Nathan Miller

SPECIALTY: Nathan practices criminal defense exclusively and focuses on intoxication and drug-related offenses. EDUCATION: B.A., Baylor University; J.D., Texas Wesleyan University School of Law; Texas Criminal Trial College. AWARDS/HONORS: Named “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” by The National Trial Lawyers; Rated “10/10” by former clients on avvo.com; 2X “Top Attorney” in Fort Worth, Texas ; National Champion and Best Oral Advocate in the National Criminal Procedure Moot Court Competition; Inducted into the National Order of the Barristers. MEMBERSHIPS: Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, College of the State Bar of Texas. ACHIEVEMENTS: Former Denton

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County Prosecutor Nathan Miller won “Not Guilty” jury trial verdicts on behalf of several DWI clients in 2013. He also obtained dismissals after successfully challenging DWI and drug cases on legal grounds in pretrial hearings. MISSION: “To be tireless in my defense preparation, fearless in the courtroom, and gracious with my time in an effort to better my clients’ lives.”

CONTACT INFORMATION: 809 North Locust St. • Denton, Texas 76201 940.293.0550 • Fax 940.293.0551 nathanmillerlaw.com nathan@nathanmillerlaw.com

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Terri Moore

SPECIALTY: State and Federal Criminal Defense. EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATION: B.A., Texas Christian University; J.D., South Texas College of Law; Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. HONORS: Extraordinary Women in Texas Law – Texas Lawyer; Above and Beyond Service, District Attorney; Community Builder Award, Masonic Lodge; Outstanding Law Enforcement Award, DFW Federal Executive Board; U.S. Postal Inspector’s Award for landmark internet child pornography prosecution; Outstanding Woman Award, Fort Worth Commission on the Status of Women.

ACHIEVEMENTS: I made an indelible impression on the criminal justice system by establishing the conviction integrity unit in Dallas in 2007, where our work exonerated 16 men for crimes they did not commit. The Conviction Integrity Unit was the first of its kind in the country,

and based on the work of the Conviction Integrity Unit, the same type of unit was established in California, New York and in other jurisdictions in the United States. There was a six-week TV series called Dallas DNA that featured the Conviction Integrity Unit and was on the Investigation Discovery Channel. WHY I CHOSE LAW: Life is all about helping people. People facing a legal crisis are often in life altering need of legal advice. The legal profession allows me to help those in the greatest need. MISSION: Getting the best result for my client is my sole mission.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

300 Burnett Plaza, Ste. 160B • Fort Worth, Texas 76102

817.877.4700 • Fax 817.698.0000 terrimoorelaw.com

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Nunneley/Family Law Center Dressed for Success

FIRST STEP: When resolving marital problems becomes overpowering, it’s time for heroic measures. Take the first step by harnessing the power of our elite team - all distinguished as top attorneys. FOCUS: We are exclusively divorce, property division and custody focused. With that focus comes a depth of expertise in complex family law issues. CERTIFICATION/EXPERIENCE: Barbara is Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Stephen has been practicing for more than 20 years in Probate, Personal Injury and Family Law. Sonya brings powerful talent in Dispute Resolution to her Family Law practice. RECOGNITION: (These action figures are usually disguised as mild-mannered attorneys. But their peers know them to be otherwise.) HONORS: With more than 30 years of experience in North Texas, Barbara has been repeatedly recognized

as an elite “Super Lawyer” by Thomas Reuters and Texas Monthly and as a “Top Attorney” by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. As the founder of the Nunneley Family Law Center, she dedicates herself to helping clients protect their financial future and their children. REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Business owners, C-Level executives, spouses, dedicated parents and grandparents. FREE ADVICE: Action speaks louder than words. PICTURED: Barbara Nunneley, Stephen Farrar, Sonya Carrillo.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1845 Precinct Line Road, Ste.100 • Hurst, Texas 76054

817.485.6431 nunneleyfamilylaw.com

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The Peavler Group, P.C.

SPECIALTY: A “Go To” Firm for Fortune 500 Companies. General liability, nonsubscription, premises liability, products liability, insurance coverage, retail liability and appellate law. EDUCATION: PeavlerUT/UT Law; Fortinberry - TCU/Texas Wesleyan Law; Briscoe - Texas State Univ./SMU Law; Sinor UT/SMU Law; Brezik - UT/South Texas College of Law; Stumbaugh-UTA/Baylor Law; Turner- LSU/Texas Wesleyan Law. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell® Peavler - America’s Premier Lawyer in Fortune Magazine, 2008; Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers; argued numerous cases in State and Federal Courts of Appeal and the Texas Supreme Court; FortinberryTarrant County Top Attorney 2009-2013; Texas Rising Star 2011; more than 175 jury trials to verdict; Briscoe – Texas Rising Star 2013; multiple jury trials resulting in defense verdicts and extensive experience rep-

resenting premises owners and non-subscribers on appeal; National Finalist – American Bar Association Labor and Employment Mock Trial Competition; Brezik – Articles Editor for the Texas Journal of Business Law. MISSION: We offer the experience and specialized skill you will find at large firms as well as the cost-effective and client-focused approach that only a boutique firm can deliver. PICTURED: David Brezik, Neely Fortinberry, Michael Stumbaugh, Donna Peavler, Kyle Briscoe, Julie Sinor. NOT PICTURED: Todd Turner (of counsel).

CONTACT INFORMATION:

3400 Carlisle St., Ste. 430 LB16 • Dallas, Texas 76204-1221 1235 S. Main St., Ste. 252 • Grapevine, Texas 76051

214.999.0550 • Fax 214.999.0551 peavlergroup.com

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Law Office of Lester K. Reed

CONCENTRATION: Family Law. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: J.D., 2008, Texas Wesleyan University School of Law; B.A., History, 2000, B.A. Political Science & Spanish, 1998, Tarleton State University. MEMBERSHIPS: Fort Worth Chapter Rotary Club; Mahon Inn of Court; Fort Worth Club. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: To date, my peers voting me as a Top Attorney and being nominated to join Mahon Inn of Court. WHY I CHOSE LAW: From an early age, I knew that when people were at their lowest they needed someone in their corner. I wanted to be that person. I was meant to do this. APPROACH TO LAW: I believe everyone needs an advocate, no matter what side you support. I pro-

vide a personal approach to law and make my clients my first priority. FREE ADVICE: Take a deep breath. If faced with litigation, don’t panic. Chaos and worrying will only cause more stress and anxiety. PICTURED: Lester K. Reed; Hayden Reed (son); Olivia Reed (daughter); Jessica A. Phillips (Associate Attorney) and Courtney E. Harbaugh (Intern).

CONTACT INFORMATION: 500 Main St., Ste. 1000 • Fort Worth, Texas 76102 817.810.9925, Fax 682.224.7450 lesterkreedlaw.com

P. Micheal Schneider Law Firm, P.C.

APPROACH TO LAW: Aggressive. Passionate. Client Driven. FIRM FOCUS: Family Law and Criminal Defense. PREFERRED CASES: High Conflict Divorce Litigation, Custody Fights, Family Violence Defense, Sex Crimes Defense. MEMBERSHIPS: Tarrant County Family Law, Texas Bar-Family Law Division, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Numerous favorable trial verdicts in Family and Criminal Defense. Jury verdict denying parental rights termination in the Tarrant County “Meth Mom” case, in which two children under the age of 5 tested positive for methamphetamine ingestion. WHY THEY CHOSE THE LEGAL FIELD: To fight the battles that no one else will face. WHAT SETS US APART: “We will never be so arrogant as to presume that we know better than our clients as to what is in their best

interest. We advise, they decide.” FIRM’S MISSION: Zealous advocacy for all. MOTTO: Aggressive, Passionate, Client Driven. FREE ADVICE: The cheap lawyer may be the most costly in the end. PICTURED: (left to right) Trent Marshall; Emily LaChance (Voted Top Attorney under 5 years); P. Micheal Schneider (Voted Top Attorney; Texas Super Lawyer); Melissa Swan (Voted Top Attorney under 5 years; Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star); Alison Porterfield (Voted Top Attorney under 5 years; Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star).

CONTACT INFORMATION:

400 E. Weatherford St., Ste.106 • Fort Worth, Texas 76102 817.850.9955 • Fax 817.769.3797

ClientDrivenLaw.com • ClientDrivenCriminalLaw.com info@clientdrivenlaw.com

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Family Law Firm of Donna J. Smiedt

SPECIALTY: Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Family Law Mediator and Collaborative Attorney. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: B.A., Southern Methodist University; J.D., Southern Methodist University School of Law; Board Certified by State Bar of Texas in Family Law. HONORS/AWARDS: Texas Super Lawyer; Arlington Family Law Attorney of the Year; Top Attorney Fort Worth Texas Family Law. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists; Arlington Bar Association; Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association; Tarrant County Bar Association. GREATEST PROFESIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Being sworn in by Chief Justice Rehnquist to practice before the United States Supreme Court in 2000. WHY I CHOSE LAW: I have always been interested in the history of law and how as a civilized society we developed rules for interacting as a com-

munity. APPROACH TO LAW: I strive to provide the highest level of legal expertise tempered with an empathy and understanding of the great emotional challenges clients are facing in their family law cases. FREE ADVICE: Do not marry with the expectation you can change your spouse. The only person you can change is yourself.

PICTURED: (left to right) Managing Partner Donna J. Smiedt, Attorney Patrick J. Clabby, Attorney Stephanie D. Giotes

CONTACT INFORMATION: Family Law Office of Donna J. Smiedt

Board Certified Family Law Attorney and Mediator 6208 W. Poly Webb Road • Arlington, Texas 76016 817.572.9900 • Fax 817.572.7679 smiedtlaw.com or arlingtondivorces.com

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Kate Smith

SPECIALTY: Collaborative Law, Family Law, Mediation, Estate Planning. EDUCATION: J.D., Texas Wesleyan; LL.M, Pepperdine University School of Law. AWARDS: Second in law school class, magna cum laude, Past President of the North East Tarrant County Bar Association. MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: State Bar of Texas, Tarrant County Bar, North East Tarrant County Bar Association, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, CLi-TX, Admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court Northern District Court, Planning and Zoning Commissioner for the City of Southlake. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: I am proud to have dedicated my practice to solving disputes by utilizing alternative methods such as collaborative law, mediation and arbitration. WHY I CHOSE THE LEGAL FIELD: I was a mediator prior to going to law school, mediating family law cases. In the process of going to law school to become

a better mediator, I discovered collaborative law, a field I am passionate about. MISSION: I strive to help families navigate through tough times and empower clients to make decisions for their families if at all possible without asking for court intervention. ADVICE: Always consider mediation prior to litigation. Thoroughly research all your options before deciding on counsel, and make sure that whomever you choose to represent you shares your method of problem solving and that you have a shared vision of the general direction of your case.

PICTURED: Donna Owen, J. Spencer Nilsson, Kate Smith.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1205 Hall Johnson Road • Colleyville, Texas 76034

817.479.0562 • Fax 817.479.0538 katesmithlaw.com

Tanner and Associates, P.C.

Rod Tanner

Joshua Kersey

Matthew Pierce

EXPERTISE: The firm’s practice is focused on labor and employment law, civil trials and appeals in federal and state courts, administrative proceedings and arbitration. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

Tanner – B.A., English Literature with Honors, University of Texas at Austin, 1973; J.D., University of Texas School of Law, 1976; Board Certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1990. Kersey – B.S., Finance, Florida State University; B.S. Real Estate, Florida State University, 2007; J.D., Stetson University College of Law, 2010. Pierce – B.A., Political Science, Summa cum Laude, University of Oklahoma, 2010; J.D., University of Texas School of Law, 2013.

EXPERIENCE: Tanner is the founding shareholder of Tanner and Associates, P.C. He has 37 years of legal experience. WHAT SETS THEM APART: The unique practice niche. The firm has a national

union-side labor law practice and a statewide employment law practice. Tanner is a Fellow in the prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. He is widely recognized as one of the state’s preeminent labor lawyers. MISSION: The firm’s mission is to provide diverse legal services in labor and employment matters of the highest quality. MOTTO: Exhibit grace under pressure. FREE ADVICE: “Be proactive in seeking counsel before you are overtaken by events.”

CONTACT INFORMATION:

6300 Ridglea Place, Ste. 407• Fort Worth, Texas 76116-5706 817.377.8833 • Fax 817.377.1136

rodtannerlaw.com rtanner@rodtannerlaw.com

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Lynda Tarwater, Attorney at Law

SPECIALTY: Criminal trial attorney with entire legal career dedicated to practice of criminal law. Also handles parole representation cases. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: B.A., communications, University of Texas at Arlington, academic honors; J.D., Texas Wesleyan School of Law; MASCE coursework, Bakke Graduate University; certified in mediation and dispute resolution. AWARDS/ HONORS: Beautiful Feet Ministries board, corporate officer; Tarrant County Homeless Coalition and Mercy Heart board; Grace Gee Thornton Foundation business scholarship; Junior Achievement board; Parenting Guidance Center consulting editor. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: State Bar of Texas; Tarrant County Bar Association; Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; Texas State Bar College; Texas Pro Bono College; licensed in U.S. District Court, Northern District, and the Supreme Court of the Chickasaw Nation; Fort Worth Republican Women’s Club. GREATEST

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Successfully arguing before the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Volunteer to homeless communities, counsels women inmates at Carswell Federal Medical Center, to name a few. WHY YOU CHOSE LAW: To zealously defend the Constitution and the individual liberties guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. PROFESSIONAL APPROACH: Justice tempered with mercy. It’s not just a slogan — it’s the guide to my professional and personal life. FREE ADVICE: Work hard, play fair and always find a way to give people hope. It can turn a life around.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 601 University Drive, Ste. 107 • Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.386.7515 Fax 817.887.0806 tarwaterforjudge.com

Dick Turner Tyler Monahan

Keeton Monahan

Law Offices of Turner-Monahan, PLLC

SPECIALTY: Fort Worth office: Criminal Law and Family Law. Cleburne office: Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Family Law and Wills and Probate. EDUCATION: Dick Turner – TCU, 1970; Houston Bates College of Law, J.D., 1973. Tyler Monahan – TCU, Business Degree, 2001; Texas Wesleyan School of Law, J.D., 2008. Keeton Monahan –TCU, B.S., 2008; Texas Wesleyan School of Law, J.D., 2012; Estate Planning Certificate, Texas Wesleyan School of Law. MEMBERSHIPS: All three attorneys are members of the State Bar of Texas, American Bar Association. Keeton – Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court. Tyler and Keeton: Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association, Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, Tarrant County Bar Association. Dick –Johnson County Bar Association. EXPERIENCE: The attorneys at Turner-Monahan have more than 45 years of combined litigation experience. WHY I CHOSE LAW: Dick Turner – My father, Gean B.

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Turner, was an attorney in Cleburne, and at a very young age I worked with him in his law office. Tyler Monahan – I have always been interested in law and its principles. Keeton Monahan – I have always strived for a career that allowed me to spend my days helping people solve problems. MOTTO: Our professional philosophy is to be dependable and aggressive in protecting our clients’ rights and go to extremes to reach our clients’ goals.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

100 Throckmorton St., Ste. 170 • Fort Worth, Texas 76102

817.332.4477 • Fax 817.332.4499

101 E. Henderson • Cleburne, Texas 76031

817.558.7000 • Fax 817.558.2122 tumolaw.com

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Vick, Carney & Smith, LLP

SPECIALTY: We represent clients in a wide range of legal areas, including family law, criminal law and catastrophic personal injury. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: G. Thomas Vick, Jr. – South Texas College of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1981; Austin College, B.A., 1977; Board Certified – Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization; Fellow – American and International Academies of Matrimonial Lawyers; Named in the Top 100 Lawyers in Texas by SuperLawyers. Daniel W. Carney - Texas Tech University School of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1978; North Texas State University, B.B.A. cum laude, 1975; Weatherford Junior College, A.A., 1973. Mac Smith – Texas Tech University School of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1973; Texas Tech University, B.B.A., 1970; Former District Attorney. FIRM HISTORY: Founded in 1958 by Tom Vick’s father, Gabe Vick, our law firm has deep community roots.

Vick, Carney & Smith is located in a renovated opera house across the street from the historic Parker County Courthouse. We take pride in the fact our lawyers and our staff have been with the law firm for decades. MISSION: Our attorneys bring their collective knowledge of the law, the civil and criminal courts, and the North Central Texas communities we serve to every client and every case. We have gained a statewide reputation as strong advocates of our clients’ rights and as leaders in our chosen practice areas. PICTURED: Dan Carney, Tom Vick, Mac Smith.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 111 York Ave. • Weatherford, Texas 76086 817.596.5533 • Fax 817.596.8577 vcslaw.com

Wallach & Andrews, P.C.

CONCENTRATION: Civil practice and litigation with concentrations in medical and health care liability defense, products liability, personal injury, general litigation, medical/nursing boards and employment law. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Wallach – Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specializations; Board Certified, Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy. Andrews – Attorney and Registered Nurse. AWARDS/HONORS: Wallach –Texas Association of Defense Counsel, past president; Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Attorney, 2003-2013; Texas Monthly magazine Texas Super Lawyer, 2003-2013. Andrews – Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Attorney, 2009, 2012. Maragoudakis – Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Attorney, 2011. WHAT SETS US APART: We create and maintain a team

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approach to handling cases attempting to provide the most efficient and effective representation for our clients’ needs. We have always practiced on the creative, cutting edge of the law, whether it be in the courts, in the application of new rules of procedure or substantive law, or in the legislative arena. ADVICE: There is no substitute for the seasoned trial attorney. Experience in the courtroom counts. PICTURED: D. Michael Wallach, Jennifer M. Andrews, Cynthia K. Maragoudakis.

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Kyle Whitaker

SPECIALTY: Criminal and family law. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: B.A., North Texas State College (1986); J.D., Louisiana State University Law School (1993). AWARDS/HONORS: One of Fort Worth’s “Best Family Lawyers,” Tarrant Magazine ; 233rd District Court advisory board (2007–2008); American Inns of Court Foundation; Who’s Who in Law; Leadership Fort Worth (2007–2008). MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Tarrant County Family Bar Association, Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association, Tarrant County Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Mental Health Association board member (1999–2002), Saginaw Chamber of Commerce member (2006–2008), Leadership Fort Worth advisory board. GREATEST

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Establishing a successful law practice after leaving the district attorney’s office. WHY YOU CHOSE LAW: To empower those without a voice. MISSION/ APPROACH: I advocate for my clients with integrity and common sense. FREE ADVICE: Even in the most difficult situations, conduct yourself with dignity.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 4320 W. Vickery Blvd. • Fort Worth, Texas 76107

817.332.7703 Fax 817.334.0599 kylewhitaker.com

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Jerry L. Wood

CONCENTRATION: My practice is limited exclusively to criminal defense with an emphasis on DWI and other intoxication issues. EDUCATION: B.A., Howard Payne University, 1978; J.D., Texas Tech School of Law, 1981.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Association; Tarrant County Bar Association; Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (past president 1997). WHY HE CHOSE THE LEGAL FIELD: To help unjustly and wrongfully accused citizens get through difficult situations. PROFESSIONAL MISSION: Good people sometimes make mistakes in judgment. It’s my mission to help them through those times. FREE ADVICE: Make good choices, but when you don’t, hire a good lawyer.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 912 W. Belknap St., Ste. B • Fort Worth, Texas 76102 817.338.4250 • Fax 817.423.6802 jerrylwood1212@att.net

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Coby L. Wooten, Attorney at Law, P.C.

CONCENTRATION: Personal injury plaintiff litigation concentrating on representing people who have been injured or killed due to the negligence of others. EDUCATION: Texas A&M School of Law, 1996; Texas State University, 1990. HONORS: Top Attorney in Fort Worth, Texas magazine: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013; AVVO Superb 10+ rating. MEMBERSHIPS: Texas Trial Lawyers Association (Board of Directors); Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association (President 2014); American Association for Justice; American Board of Trial Advocates; Million Dollar Advocates Forum; American Bar Association; State Bar of Texas; Tarrant County Criminal Law Association. MISSION: To be able to provide complete, fair and competent repre-

sentation while advocating on behalf of my clients. We represent those who are in need of legal assistance against insurance companies and big business. We ensure that those who desire, require and are entitled to the jury trial system have access to it and receive it. ADVICE: Be open and honest when retaining an attorney. The first meeting will be the foundation of your relationship.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

12 pm - 1:30 pm

The Salvation Army

2014 Annual Doing the most good® Luncheon

Omni Fort Worth hotel

Keynote Speaker Beth Holloway

2014 Annual

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Host of Vanished With Beth Holloway

USMD Arlington and USMD Fort Worth have both earned the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award. This award recognizes hospitals that have remained in the 95th percentile for overall patient satisfaction at least four consecutive quarters.

We’re just happy to hear that you’re happy with USMD hospitals!

MedTalk Knowledge from the Experts in Orthopedic Surgery

Farewell to Fibroids with Robotic Surgery

Q: What is a uterine fibroid?

a : A uterine fibroid is a benign tumor on the muscle wall in the uterus. it can occur as a solitary tumor, or there can be several throughout the uterus. Fibroids can come in a variety of sizes, from pea size to the size of a large cantaloupe. Symptoms can include problematic periods such as heavy flow and clotting, prolonged or frequent bleeding or bleeding in between regular periods. Painful periods, painful intercourse and pelvic pressure on the other organs are often present as well.

Q: Are uterine fibroids common among women?

a : Fibroids are an extremely common problem and one of the most common reasons for hysterectomies done in the United States. Approximately half of women will develop fibroids by the age of 50. they most often occur during the 30s and 40s and gradually begin to decrease in size after menopause.

Q: How are uterine fibroids treated?

a : t here are a variety of treatments for fibroids. t he choice of treatment depends on several factors including what symptoms they are causing,

the patient’s desire for future children, and how large or how many fibroids are present. Although there are medications available to treat fibroids, surgical removal is the most common treatment.

Q: Why should a woman consider robotassisted surgery for the removal of uterine fibroids?

a : r obotic-assisted fibroid surgery has many advantages over traditional surgery. For many years, the incision required has been approximately 6 inches, extending across the lower

abdomen. now with the advances in minimally invasive robotic surgery, that has decreased to four small incisions about ½-inch to 1-inch long. t his enables much quicker recovery including less pain and quicker return to work, exercise routines and normal activities. robotic surgery can often be done as an outpatient procedure.

Q: Why do you like doing surgery at USMD Hospital at Arlington?

a : i am continually impressed by the desire for excellence of all the staff. t his includes everyone from the operating room nurses to the cafeteria employees. t he administration is always striving to improve in every area but maintains that patient care and satisfaction is a priority.

Ellen Parrill, M.D.

Firefly: Ideal Option for Kidney Surgery

Q: Why would someone require kidney surgery?

a : t he most common reason someone would require kidney surgery is to remove a kidney tumor, specifically kidney cancer. Problems with drainage

sions and more accuracy. With the robotic imaging technology, we are able to magnify the area we are viewing on the kidney, create a 3-D view of the area where we are operating and use smaller instruments. All of these factors enable us to do the surgery more precisely and safely. Patients can expect a quicker recovery, with most spending only one night in the hospital.

Q: What is “firefly” technology?

that we have a good margin of incision around the cancer and take out only what needs to be removed.

Q: Why do you prefer doing surgery at USMD Hospital at Arlington?

of the kidney (known as UPJ obstruction) and certain kidney stone issues can also require robotic kidney surgery.

Q: Why should patients consider robot-assisted versus traditional open kidney surgery?

a : robot-assisted surgery is minimally invasive, which allows the surgery to be performed with less pain, less scarring, less blood loss, smaller inci-

a : Firefly is a fluorescent imaging technology incorporated into the robotic system that allows the surgeon to see blood flow within certain areas of the body after injecting a safe imaging dye into the patient. Using a special fluorescent camera, we can view the dye as it flows through organs. t his allows us to better visualize structures and delineate normal versus abnormal kidney tissue.

Q: How does firefly technology benefit patients undergoing kidney surgery?

a : By using firefly technology, we can differentiate the kidney tumor from the surrounding normal tissue. Firefly allows us to remove the tumor more precisely without injuring normal kidney tissue surrounding it; it helps us ensure

a : We have extensive experience performing robotic surgery dating back nine years. We were the first hospital regionally to offer many of the now commonly used robotic procedures. our experience with robotic surgery far exceeds that of any other center in this region. For complex robotic kidney surgery, we have extensive experience compared to hospitals nationwide. With the vast experience of the surgeons and staff, patients undergoing robotic procedures at USmD Hospital at Arlington can expect to receive world-class care in a convenient location.

Keith Waguespack, MD

USMD Cancer Center

801 W. Interstate 20 Ste. 1 Arlington, TX 76017

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888.444.USMD

Robotic Surgery a Solution for Pelvic Prolapse

Q: What is pelvic floor prolapse?

a : Pelvic floor prolapse means that something vaginal is dropping. it could be that the bladder has dropped or the rectum or bowels are bulging within the vagina. if the woman still has her uterus, it also could mean that the uterus has dropped.

Q: What are the symptoms?

a : t he woman usually feels pressure or heaviness and may even see a bulge. She may have pain with intercourse or may have recurrent urinary tract infections. Also, she may feel as though she does not empty her bladder after voiding.

Q: If a woman is experiencing the symptoms you just described, should she see a specialist?

a

: Probably the first person she should see is her primary care doctor. And the primary care doctor can usually refer her to a specialist for evaluation and treatment. She will need a pelvic exam to see what exactly has dropped. if the woman still has her uterus, she will need a Pap smear and will also need her urine checked to make sure there is no infection. then referrals to a specialist can be made from there.

Q: Is robotic-assisted surgery an option if surgery is required, and what are the advantages?

a : t here are vaginal approaches to correcting prolapse, as well as robotic approaches. t he advantages of the

robotic approach are better long-term success rates, less pain, only an overnight hospital stay is needed, the patient uses less pain medication post-operatively and returns to work faster.

Q: Why do you prefer to do surgery at USMD Hospital?

a : i prefer to do surgery at US mD because the operating room staff is familiar with robotic surgery and has been doing it for many years. Also, USmD has a high volume of robotic surgeries, so patients get good nursing care while in the operating room. When the patients go to the floor, the nurses are very familiar with robotic surgery and are able to give the patient the floor care they need. the anesthesiologists are also very familiar with the robotic procedures and give wonderful care, as well.

USMD Center for Bladder Control & Pelvic Health

811 W. Interstate 20 Ste. 114 Arlington, TX 76017 uant.com 888.444.USMD

Shed the Pounds with Weight Loss Surgery

Q: How do I know if I am eligible for weight loss surgery?

a : m ost recommendations by health insurance companies and the federal government look at a body mass index (B mi ) above 35 and/or with significant comorbidities or other disease processes that are related to obesity, such as diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea and arthritis. t he FDA in 2011 reported that weight loss surgery is beneficial for patients with a B mi over 30 and the above disease processes; however, no current health insurance company is going by the current FDA guidelines. t here are patients who are paying out of pocket and not going through their health insurance company.

Q: What weight-loss surgeries are currently available, and how do I know which is best for me?

a : t here are three high-volume operations in the U.S.: laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (Lap-Band) and laparoscopic gastric bypass. m y practice is one of the few in tarrant County that offers all three. We discuss the patient’s goals and use

our expertise to pick an operation that suits each individual.

Q: If I am interested in weight loss surgery, what is my first step?

a : the first step is to call and talk to a weight loss surgeon or your primary doctor to see if you’re a candidate. During the first appointment, we discuss your weight history from childhood to current, all your medical issues, past diets and goals.

Q: What are some of the lifestyle changes I should expect after my surgery?

a : n umber 1 is more energy. n umber 2 is a lot of people enjoy increased confidence. With the

Lap-Band and the sleeve, patients tend to have the same tastes; they just get fuller sooner. With gastric bypass, sometimes there are changes in taste and a high intolerance to very sweet foods.

Q: Why do you recommend your patient have surgery at USMD Hospital?

a : USmD Arlington is currently the only hospital in the m etroplex offering robot-assisted bariatric surgery. For the patient, that means smaller incisions, less blood loss and less pain than with traditional surgery. US m D is also physician driven, and everything we do is about the patient and ensuring they have the best clinical outcome and experience while there. i t’s also one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the U.S.

Augustus Lyons, M.D.

Arlington Surgical Association 1001 N. Waldrop Drive Ste. 802 Arlington, TX 76012

arlingtonsurgical.com

888.444.USMD

Tracy Cannon-Smith, M.D.

Your Choice Raffle

Sewell is proud to support Texas Health Resources Foundation by underwriting the cost of a vehicle for raffle. Win the raffle and select your choice of 2014 InfinitiQ50 or LexusIS. MSRP of the vehicle not to exceed $42,000.

Winner will be drawn April 3, 2014. Need not be present to win.

TICKETS: 1 for $100; 3 for $250; 6 for $500 No more than 1,500 tickets will be sold.

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Mansfield Women’s Club presents their

Sunday, December 8, 2013  2 – 7 p.m.

Tour 6 fabulous homes & enjoy refreshments, raffles & shopping at our Christmas Market Lodge TICKETS AVAILABLE IN MANSFIELD AT: Creekside Collections, Frost Bank, Mansfield Community Bank & Mansfield Chiropractic $25 in advance or $30 at the door

For Ticket Information: Karen Tecklenburg 817-366-4554 or www.mansfieldwomensclub.com

SPONSORS: Dura-Tech Processes, Inc. ✷ Mackey Services of Burleson ✷ NORTHSTAR BANK of Texas ✷ Barbara Perez – Keller Williams Realty Providence Homes, Inc. Fort Worth ✷ Bush, Rudnicki & Shelton, PC Arlington Affiliated Bank of Arlington ✷ American Eagle Builders Inc. Windows & Siding, Arlington ✷ Frost Bank ✷ Pauline & B. J. Taylor Proceeds to benefit our major cause “Feed the Hungry” and other area charities

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Auto DeAlers Worth KnoWing

When it’s time to purchase a new or used vehicle, you want to go someplace that you can trust. Auto dealers know that success and growth are based primarily on keeping the customer happy. On the following pages, local dealers tell you about their experience, awards and approach to customer service. The information in this section is provided by the advertisers and has not been independently verified by Fort Worth, Texas magazine.

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DFW Audi

Audi Fort Worth

SPECIALTY: In addition to being passionate about Audi, our entire staff loves the new technology. The new features available with our multimedia interface, Google Earth and Wi-Fi connectivity – plus a host of new advancements on the horizon – make it fun to go to work every day. Getting to share that new technology with customers and demonstrating how it can enhance the overall Audi experience is almost as much fun as selling an Audi. EXPERIENCE: The Baillargeon family has been proudly serving the Dallas/Fort Worth area for 50 years. HONORS: Both dealerships have been named to Audi’s Magna Society. In fact, Audi Fort Worth has received this honor every year since it first opened.

Magna Society acknowledges the top 10 percent of dealerships based on business practices and customer satisfaction. Simply put, it honors the best of the best. DFW Audi has received the 2012 Audi Top Service Award and continues to be recognized year after year in Top Audi Certified Pre-Owned Sales. MEMBERSHIPS: Mr. Baillargeon is a past chairman and chairman elect of the New Car Dealer Association and a member of the Texas Automobile Dealers Association as well. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: It’s always great when someone buys an Audi from one of our dealerships. But the fact that so many of our customers keep coming back is considered one of our greatest

achievements. Our Magna Society recognition speaks to this customer loyalty. CUSTOMER SERVICE APPROACH: The fact that someone is prepared to buy an Audi says a lot about that person’s expectations. That’s why we make sure that buying an Audi from one of our dealerships is an experience in itself. Our customers are treated like guests at a five-star hotel – valet service included. We’re proud when we sell an Audi – and even prouder when our unique brand of service brings them back. ADVICE: Think about your car’s resale value! So much research goes into the initial price of a car and so little is spent on a model’s projected resale value. Car buyers like to think a new car is forever, but the truth is, the average purchase-cycle of a luxury vehicle is quite short. So make your car’s resale value an important part of the purchase equation. PICTURED: Bobby Baillargeon, founder and owner of DFW Audi and Audi Fort Worth.

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Randy Hiley

Hiley Buick GMC of Fort Worth

Hiley Auto Group

WHAT SETS US APART: We are Fort Worth family owned and operated and are the only Buick GMC dealership in the city of Fort Worth.

AWARDS/HONORS: Top 100 private companies in Tarrant County; President’s Award for volume and customer satisfaction; ranked “Best Place to Buy a Car” by the Dallas Morning News. PHILOSOPHY OF MANAGEMENT: Treat your customers the way you expect to be treated. We are family owned and operated and are able to keep operating costs down and pass savings on to our customers. MOST IMPORTANT DECISION A CEO MUST MAKE: Hire great leaders. Without strong leadership, no business can accomplish long-term viability in the marketplace. We are fortunate to have great people in our organization that have helped us grow from one small location 22 years ago to 10

franchises in two states. The CEO has to have the vision, and the rest of the team has to share that vision and believe in it. ADVICE FOR ASPIRING CEOS: Create and maintain a culture of excellent customer service. Grow people from within your organization. Get heavily involved in the community where you do business. CONTACT INFORMATION:

R L B Sales & Leasing

SPECIALTY: Taking care of our Fort Worth customers in a no-hassle/non-traditional way. We build relationships, not just a customer base, and we count our customers as friends. We offer new and used car leasing. EXPERIENCE: Jim Snyder has 27 years of experience. Robbie Baker has 33 years of experience. Jeff Crawford has 24 years of experience. John Annas has 33 years of experience. AWARDS/HONORS: EBay Premier Seller for nine years. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, BBB, Camp Bowie District, TIADA. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Taking care of our friends’ automotive needs over the past 15 years. CUSTOMER SERVICE

APPROACH: Pursuing excellence one relationship at a time. FREE ADVICE: Ask questions and come see RLB first! Whether we sell you a car or not, we will steer you in the right direction. PICTURED: Robbie Baker, Jim Snyder, Jeff Crawford, John Annas, Allen Stearns, Margaret Givler, Marlon Young.

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Aston Martin of Dallas

WHAT SETS YOU APART: Aston Martin of Dallas is the only standalone sales and service facility for Aston Martin in North America. EXPERIENCE: I have been in the automobile industry for more than 20 years, the last 13 with Aston Martin of Dallas. AWARDS/HONORS: Multiple Aston Martin Dealer of the Year awards, Top New and Pre-Owned combined sales for last seven years including No. 1 Pre-Owned Aston Dealer for last six consecutive years. MEMBERSHIPS: Charter Member of Aston Martin Dealer Advisory Panel. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Our greatest achievement is working with a lot of extremely successful individuals in making their ownership experience a great experience. Aston owners expect and deserve the best. CUSTOMER APPROACH: Our customers own the best of everything. Their expectations are high. We meet and exceed their expectations when it comes to taking care of their needs. From gaining access

to exclusive lifestyle events to handling any issues that may arise with their ownership, we handle it. We simply get it done. FREE ADVICE: Buy from your local franchised dealer. Whatever make and model automobile you are looking for, the franchised dealer provides the best opportunity for you to make the best purchasing decision. Franchised dealers have trained staff members, use only factory authorized parts on services and have strong ties to the community. They are the best source for the best ownership experience.

PICTURED: Kurt Fegraeus, Managing Partner.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 5333 Lemmon Ave. • Dallas, Texas 75209 214.522.1007 astonmartindallas.com info@amdallas.com

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Autobahn Motorcar Group

SPECIALTY: Autobahn is a high-line new and pre-owned luxury car dealership specializing in Volvo, Volkswagen, BMW, Porsche, Land Rover and Jaguar automobiles. EXPERIENCE: Autobahn has been a family owned and operated dealership in Fort Worth for more than 33 years. AWARDS: Porsche Premier Dealer Award, BMW Center of Excellence, Volvo Presidents Club, Land Rover Pinnacle Award. MEMBERSHIPS: Better Business Bureau, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, NADA, TADA, DFW-NCDA, Texas Longhorn Breeders Association. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Our reputation as an honest and honorable business within our community is something we do not take for granted. Since our first Volvo rolled off the showroom floor in 1980, we have striven to give our customers a fair, laid-back, non-confrontational experience. Fast forward 33 years, and

those core values still drive us today as we strive to give each customer an enjoyable purchase and ownership experience. ADVICE: Looks aren’t everything. Since an automobile is something we keep for many years, it is important that it fits our day-to-day needs. Different makes and models of cars have different personalities. So do your due diligence and fight the urge to judge a car by sheet metal alone. PICTURED: Chad Chase (Executive Vice President), Tim Karr (Chief Financial Officer). CONTACT INFORMATION:

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Hooks Lincoln

SPECIALTY: Personalized service to provide the premier ownership experience. EXPERIENCE: Our family has been in the car business for over 55 years. We are proud to be the oldest Lincoln dealer in North Texas, family owned and operated for over 32 years.

AFFILIATIONS: We are proud of our community involvement and plan on expanding that into Fort Worth, while maintaining our roots in Weatherford/Parker County. Dennis is Mayor of Weatherford. Kip (TCU ‘93, TAMU Law ‘11) serves on the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees and is very active with Horned Frog Athletics and the TCU Frog Club. Kory (Texas Tech ‘97) is an alum of Kappa Sigma fraternity and a member of the Red Raider Club. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: To come full circle over three generations. Dennis began his career in the car business in Fort Worth, and now we have the opportunity to return as Fort Worth’s Lincoln dealer. CUSTOMER SERVICE:

We are known for our Service Center and the personalized ownership experience we provide. People travel from hours away to come back to us for service. We are in the people business, we just happen to sell and service automobiles. ADVICE: The purchase experience is about the relationship you have with your dealer; be sure to do business with people you trust. PICTURED: Dennis Hooks, Kip Hooks, Kory Hooks.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

3015 Fort Worth Hwy. • Weatherford, Texas 76087 (New Location Coming Soon)

8900 W. Freeway (I-30 @ Las Vegas Trail) • Fort Worth, Texas

817.596.0044 • Fax 817.594.0822 HooksLincoln.com

Sewell Infiniti of Fort Worth

INNOVATIVE DEALERSHIP: Sewell Infiniti of Fort Worth opened its doors in November 2011 after months of eco-minded construction. The state-of-the-art facility is one of the first in the country to incorporate elements from Infiniti Retail Environmental Design Initiative (IREDI), which focuses on the ultimate customer experience while incorporating innovative design and environmental initiatives. The store has been recognized nationally for its groundbreaking design. WHAT SETS US APART: The Infiniti brand is known for introducing a number of innovations to the automotive world, and Sewell is known for being a leader in customer service for more than 100 years. Sewell Infiniti of Fort Worth is the third Infiniti store in Texas for Sewell, which gives its staff over a decade of specialized experience with Infiniti vehicles. EXPERIENCE THE SERVICE: Whether you are looking for a new or pre-owned automobile or simply want to experience the

sophisticated showroom, you are invited to visit Sewell Infiniti of Fort Worth. The attention you receive is known as the Sewell Difference, and it includes complimentary loan cars during service, complimentary pickup and delivery of vehicles, around-the-clock roadside assistance, complimentary car washes and more. PICTURED: (front to back) Greg Warrick- General Manager; Roxanne Morrison- New Car Director; Travis Erb- Service Director; Kris Liska- Parts Manager; Joe Shavor- Pre-Owned Director; Scott Hays- Pre-Owned Sales Manager; Justin Nichol- General Sales Manager.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 5135 Bryant Irvin Road • Fort Worth, Texas 76132 817.370.8100 infinitifortworth.sewell.com

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Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth

OUTSTANDING SERVICE: Proud to serve Tarrant County for 24 years, Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth has been nationally recognized time after time for its outstanding service. The store is a 14-time winner of the coveted Elite of Lexus award, which is only given to Lexus dealerships who have achieved the highest level of customer satisfaction, sales and service. This prestigious honor is surely associated with the fact that all associates and technicians at Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth are Lexus Certified. CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERTS: Along with the staff’s considerable Lexus expertise comes the service Sewell is famous for. It includes complimentary loan cars during service, complimentary pickup and delivery of vehicles, around-the-clock roadside assistance, a Lexus Certified Collision Center, complimentary car washes and more. Providing personal attention from the moment you walk in the door to thousands of miles down the road and everything in between. They provide special benefits that make your daily ownership experience feel like anything but everyday. PHILANTHROPIC: Beyond providing an extraordinary ownership experience with new, certified pre-owned, and pre-owned automobiles, Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth places great importance on supporting local causes. As a dedicated member of the Fort Worth community, the store lends generous support and volunteer time to Ronald McDonald House, A Wish With Wings, Fort Worth ISD and other local organizations.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 5100 Bryant Irvin Road • Fort Worth, Texas 76132 817.370.5100 lexusfortworth.sewell.com

CeleBrATe JeWel ChArITY’s DIAMOND JuBIlee.

The 60Th AnnuAl Jewel ChAriTy BAll BenefiTing Cook Children’s MediCAl CenTer sATurdAy, deCeMBer 14, 2013 AT The forT worTh ConvenTion CenTer

DIAMOND JUBILEE

1953–2013

In 1953, Jewel Charity organized to raise funds to meet the needs of children whose families could not afford their medical care. Join us in our Diamond Jubilee year by becoming an Angel. Your donation goes directly toward pediatric health care for the young patients at Cook Children’s Medical Center. In appreciation you will receive an invitation to the annual Jewel Charity Ball.

It’s not too late! To learn more about becoming an Angel, call 817-732-9333, ext. 3 or email Jonelle.ONeill@cookchildrens.org The Strength of a Diamond, The Heart of an Angel

Things to do in December

The Age Of Picasso And Matisse: Modern Masters From The Art Institute Of Chicago runs through Feb. 16 at the Kimbell Art Museum.

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MuseuMs

Color! American Photography

Transformed, Through Jan 5

Featuring 75 key works, th is is the first survey of American color photography from the medium’s earliest days to the present. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

Curious George: Let’s Get Curious!, Through Jan 5

Letting curiosity and inquiry be their guides, visitors explore familiar buildings and locales from the Curious George book series and television show. $0–$14. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum.org. 817.255.9300.

México Inside Out: Themes In Art Since 1990, Through Jan 5

This is one of the largest and most ambitious exhibitions in more than 10 years to examine contemporary art of central Mexico and Mexico City from the 1990s to today. $0–$10. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

Hotel Texas: An Art Exhibit For The President And Mrs. John F. Kennedy, Through Jan 12

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the Amon Carter will exhibit the works of art installed in the president’s suite at the Hotel Texas during his fateful trip in 1963. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

Selections From The Permanent Collection, Through Feb 8

The Modern maintains one of the foremost collections of modern and contemporary international art in the central United States. On view now on the first floor, important examples of Abstract Expressionism, Color Field painting, Pop art and Minimalism as well as new acquisitions by Sol LeWitt and Jenny Holzer. $0–$10. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

Penguins, Through Feb 9

Except for the sounds of the rookeries, the expansion and contraction of the ice and the howl of the wind, Antarctica is very much like the soundless photographs presented in this exhibition. Painter, naturalist and photographer J.J. L’Heureux turns her camera to the emperor penguins and their adaptations to the cold and wind of the continent. $0–$14. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum.org. 817.255.9300. The Age Of Picasso And Matisse: Modern

Masters From The Art Institute Of Chicago, Through Feb 16

Nearly 100 of the Art Institute’s most outstanding masterpieces will be on view to tell the story of European art in the first half of the 20th century through the collection of one of the world’s best encyclopedic museums. $0–$18. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.

John Albok’s Neighborhood, Through Feb 23

John Albok (1894–1982) emigrated from Hungary to New York City in 1921 and was a tailor by trade. This exhibit features stunning photographs Albok captured of his neighborhood and surrounding areas. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

Hombre! Prints By Jose Guadalupe Posada, Through April 6

This exhibition commemorates the 100th anniversary of the death of José Guadalupe Posada, one of the key figures in the development of modern Mexican printmaking. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

Hanskaska: The Shirt Wearers The Plains Indian Art Of Cathy A. Smith, Through April 27

2013 Hall of Fame Honoree and Emmy Award winning costume designer and artist Cathy A. Smith was commissioned in January 1996 to re-create the material culture of 12 historically important Plains Indian leaders for a private museum in Santa Fe, N.M. The collection consists of the regalia, clothing and accouterments of each personage as determined from historical photographs, paintings and informants, both living and historically researched. Free. National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. 1720 Gendy St. cowgirl.net. 817.336.4475.

Galleries

Gallery Reception For December, Dec 6

Reception for art exhibits opening at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. Free and open to the public. 1300 Gendy St. fwcac.org. 817.298.3021. Carol Ivey, Dec 6–Jan 25

Fort Worth resident and award-winning painter

Carol Ivey displays an array of eye-catching works. Ivey has shown at institutions including the Albuquerque Museum, the Amarillo Museum of Art, the Aspen Art Museum and the Laguna Gloria Art Museum (now the Austin Museum of Art). Her work is included in many private collections as well as the corporate collections of Frito-Lay,

Texas Instruments and Baylor All Saints Medical Center-Fort Worth. Artspace111. 111 Hampton St. artspace111.com. 817.692.3228.

Scottie Parsons, Jan 12–Feb 9

Select works from the estate of acclaimed Texas artist Scottie Parsons (1925–2011) will be on display. Her paintings employ simple visual elements to address notions of space, time and the sublime via color interaction and subtle texture and layering. Free. William Campbell Contemporary Art. 4935 Byers Ave. williamcampbellcontemporaryart. com. 817.737.9566.

Jfk In Fort Worth: A Lasting Impression, Through Dec 6

This special exhibit recognizes the 50th anniversary of the death of President John F. Kennedy. It documents his visit to Fort Worth, Lee Harvey Oswald’s connection to the city and the recently opened JFK Tribute. Free. Fort Worth Central Library Gallery. 500 W. 3rd St. fortworthlibrary. org. 817.392.7323.

FilMs

First Sunday Film Club, Dec 1

This series showcases the Fort Worth Library’s large and vibrant media collection. This date: Oliver Twist (1933). An adaptation of Charles Dickens’ novel, the film follows orphan Oliver Twist as he encounters hardship, poverty and injustice in 1830s London. Dickens’ well-developed characters, such as the Artful Dodger, and gift for symbolic social commentary are thought provoking, entertaining and timeless. 80 min. 2 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Library, Tandy Hall. 500 W. 3rd St. fortworthlibrary.org. 817.392.7323.

Family Film Series, Second Saturdays Stop by the Central Library for a family-friendly flick on the second Saturday of every month. Check website for details on titles and descriptions. 1 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Library. Youth Center Discovery Theatre. 500 W. 3rd St. fortworthlibrary.org. 817.392.7745.

Films At The Modern

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth offers a variety of events and programs on films. Check the website for details on titles, times, tickets and descriptions. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org/ films.html. 817.738.9215.

Magnolia At The Modern

Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films shown weekly on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Check the website for titles and times, as well as for info on other film-related happenings. Tickets: $8.50. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

Omni Theater And Noble Planetarium

Check the museum website for times and dates. fwmuseum.org/calendar. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum. org. 817.255.9300.

Music

Home For The Holidays, Dec 1

Delight in your favorite holiday tunes performed by the Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale and conducted by Andres Franco, participate in an audience sing-a-long and even see snow descend on Bass Hall. 2 p.m. Tickets: $27–$79. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. fwsymphony.org. 817.665.6000.

Messiah, Dec. 3

Rejoice greatly at the return of this Fort Worth holiday tradition. Thrill to exultant choruses, soaring trumpets and pounding timpani as conductor David Thye of Southwestern Baptist

Theological Seminary conducts the Southwestern Seminary Master Choral in its stirring rendition of Handel’s Messiah. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $19–$65. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. fwsymphony. org. 817.665.6000. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and

Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.665.6000. LeAnn Rimes, Dec 5

Country music superstar and Metroplex native LeAnn Rimes makes her triumphant return to Bass Hall for a one-night-only holiday spectacular. She’ll perform seasonal favorites with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, as well as songs from her newest CD, Spitfire. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35–$99. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. fwsymphony.org. 817.665.6000.

Bob Newhart, Dec 7

The six-time Emmy Award-nominated actor brings his standup show to Bass Hall. 7:30 p.m. See website for tickets. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.665.6000.

Tis The Season: A Classic Christmas Celebration, Dec. 7, 14 And 21

The DFW All-Stars will perform all of your favorite holiday tunes from yesterday and today in this festive musical production. 2 p.m. Tickets: $15–$25. New River Campus. 930 Winscott Road, Benbrook. thedfwallstars.com. 855.823.5550. Holidays With The One O’clock Lab Band, Dec 13

Join the One O’Clock Lab Band for its yearly “Holidays with the One O’Clock” concert at McDavid

Studio. The band will perform selections of big-band arrangements of your favorite Christmas tunes. 8 p.m. Tickets: $30. Performing Arts Fort Worth. McDavid Studio. 301 E. 5th St. basshall. com. 817.212.4280.

Michael Martin Murphey, Dec 16

“Triple M” returns with his annual Christmas event, a heartwarming mix of poetry, music and stories. 7 p.m. Tickets: $33–$82.50. Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.665.6000.

Jim Brickman, The Magic Of Christmas, Dec 17

The Grammy-nominated pianist and singer returns to the Hall for Christmas songs and cheer. 7:30 p.m. See website for tickets. Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.665.6000.

Robert Earl Keen, Dec 28

Wile away your New Year’s weekend crooning along about roads that stretch forever and parties that never end. 8 p.m. See website for tickets. Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.665.6000.

New Year’s Eve: Simply Sinatra, Dec 31

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Steve Lippia comes back to Bass Hall with his Frank Sinatra tribute concert, which features the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra under the skilled baton of guest conductor Steve Sigmund. 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $29–$80. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. fwsymphony.org. 817.665.6000.

New Year’s Eve In Sundance Square Plaza, Dec 31–Jan 1

Sundance Square is counting down the hours until 2014, and what better place to do it than in the brand-new Plaza? Enjoy music from party band

Professor D as you groove the night away in this 55,000-square-foot crown jewel of downtown Fort Worth. 10:30 p.m. 420 Main St. sundancesquare. com. 817.255.5700.

Cowboy Music And Family Fun, Every Sunday

Round up the herd and join us for a Western-style music concert on the steps of the historic Livestock Exchange Building in the Fort Worth Stockyards. 2 p.m. Free. Historic Livestock Exchange Building. 131 E. Exchange Ave. cowtownopry.org. 817.521.4969.

Billy Bob’s Texas

Fort Worth Stockyards. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. billy-

bobstexas.com. 817.624.7117. (Ticket prices general admission/reserved.) Friday and Saturday concerts at 10:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise.

DEC 5 – Mark McKinney, 9 p.m., $10

DEC 6 – Kevin Fowler, $15/$20

DEC 7 – Wade Bowen, $15/$22

DEC 12 – Corb Lund, 9 p.m., $10

DEC 13 – Kyle Park, $12/$16

DEC 14 – Stoney LaRue, $15/$22

DEC 18 – The Cult, 9 p.m., $15/$30

DEC 19 – Uncle Lucius, 9 p.m., $10

DEC 20 – Pat Green, $15/$25

DEC 21 – Casey Donahew Band, $15/$22

DEC 26 – The Damn Quails, 9 p.m., $10

DEC 27 – Cody Johnson, $16/$22

DEC 28 – Randy Rogers Band, $18/$30/$35

DEC 30 – Toadies, 9 p.m., $15/$25

DEC 31 – Lee Brice, $20/$30/$40

Grapevine Opry

gvopry.com. 817.481.8733. All December tickets are $25. All performances at 7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre. 300 Main St. Grapevine.

DEC. 6, 7, 13 – A Texas Christmas

DEC. 14 – Christmas Wonderland

DEC. 31 / New Year’s Country Eve Verizon Theatre Verizon Theatre, 1001 Performance Place. Grand Prairie. verizontheatre.com. 972.854.5050.

DEC 4 / Donny & Marie. 8 p.m. Tickets: $45–$125

DEC 5 / How the EDGE Stole Christmas. 5 p.m. Tickets: $27.50–$57.50

DEC 6 / The Story Tour. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $19.49–$75.75

DEC 7 / A Very Awesome Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! Holiday Show. 2 p.m., 6 p.m. Tickets: $25–$45

DEC 8 / Jaheim, with special guest Chrisette Michele. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $39.50–$79.50

Comedy

The Nutty Nutcracker, Dec 20

For one special night only, Texas Ballet Theater will be trading in the holiday classic for its PG-13 cousin, The Nutty Nutcracker. Incorporating side-splitting pop culture references into the traditional show makes this a great night out for comedy. A collaboration between artistic staff and dancers, Nutty is different every year, featuring the news and topical gossip of the past 12 months. See website for tickets. Texas Ballet Theater. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. texasballettheater.org. 817.763.0207.

Four Day Weekend, Friday And Saturday, Ongoing

This popular Fort Worth-based improvisational comedy troupe performs skits and songs based on audience suggestions. 18 and up, $20. 312 Houston St. fourdayweekend.com. 817.226.4329.

Leann rimes, dec 5, Bass hall: Metroplex native LeAnn Rimes returns to Bass Hall for a one-night-only holiday spectacular. She’ll perform seasonal favorites with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, as well as songs from her newest CD, Spitfire

Hyena’s Comedy Night Club, Ongoing

Various performances each week in downtown Fort Worth, ranging from local to national stars. 425 Commerce St. hyenascomedynightclub.com. 817.877.5233.

Arlington Improv And Restaurant, Ongoing

Different performers weekly. 309 Curtis Mathes Way, Ste. 147. improv.com. 817.635.5555.

Stage and theater

A Tuna Christmas, Dec 6–22

This hilarious holiday update of the popular “Greater Tuna” franchise is a satirical, affectionate and wickedly funny depiction of the life and times of a tiny Southern town and its colorful residents. 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. See website for tickets. Theatre Arlington. 305 W. Main St. theatrearlington.org. 817.275.7661.

A Christmas Carol, Dec 12–23

Dickens’ classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his encounters with the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future hits the stage at the newly renovated 176-year-old Granbury Opera House. See website for times and tickets. Granbury Theatre Company. 110 N. Crockett St. granburytheatrecompany.org. 817.579.0952.

After Ashley By Gina Gionfriddo, Dec 8–9

A blisteringly funny and deeply affecting story about a teenage boy navigating the joys and terrors of life. Tickets: $5–$15. Amphibian Stage Productions. 120 S. Main St. amphibianproductions.org. 817.923.3012.

The Littlest Wiseman, Dec 7–15

This play pageant of the Nativity is presented as a Christmas gift to the community by the Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir through a grant from the Walsh Foundation. Dec. 7, 10, 11, 12 and 13 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15 at 3 p.m. See website for tickets: thelittlestwiseman.org. Scott Theatre. 1300 Gendy St. fwcac.com. 817.658.0012.

The Nutcracker, Dec. 13–23

Let Texas Ballet Theater’s perennial favorite become the dazzling star atop your family’s holiday tree. This classic story tells the tale of a young girl, Clara, who receives a Nutcracker and goes on a magical journey to discover the Land of Snow and Kingdom of Sweets alongside her Nutcracker Prince. See website for times and tickets. Texas Ballet Theater. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. texasballettheater. org. 817.763.0207.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Dec. 19–23

Presented by Kids Who Care at Fort Worth Community Arts Center. Thu.–Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. and Mon. 2 p.m. See website for ticket prices. Kids Who Care, 1300 Gendy St. kidswhocare.org. 817.737. KIDS. Scott Theatre, 1300 Gendy St. fwcac.com. 817.738.1938.

A Christmas Cinderella, Through Dec. 21

Poor Cinderella works all day to please her stepmother and stepsisters and dreams of going to the Christmas ball. With the help of her Fairy Godmother, a pumpkin becomes a sleigh! Mice become flying reindeer and Santa himself the

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coachman! Cinderella’s special mouse friends take center stage in their comic plot to help Cinderella meet her Prince Charming, just in time for a Christmas Day wedding! Times and dates vary. Tickets: $5 (kids), $7 (adults). Artisan Center Theater. 418 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst. artisanct. com. 817.284.1200.

Frosty the Snowman, Through Dec 22

The beloved snowman is back in a new musical adventure guaranteed to melt your family’s hearts! Based on the classic tale enjoyed by millions around the world, this show is sure to put a smile on your face and get the entire family in the holiday spirit! 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets: $18–$25. Casa Manaña. 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. casamanana.org. 817.332.2272.

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Through Dec. 23

After leaving the Army following World War II, Bob and Phil team up to become a top song-anddance act. They soon meet a pair of beautiful sisters who also have an act. When the girls travel to a Vermont lodge to perform a Christmas show, Bob and Phil follow, only to find their former commander is the lodge owner. A series of romantic mix-ups ensue as the performers try to help the general. Thu.–Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 3 p.m. Tickets: $13–$15. Plaza Theatre Company. 111 S. Main St., Cleburne. plaza-theatre.com. 817.202.0600.

Jubilation, Through Dec 29

A collaboration by Tre Garrett and Geno Young, this Christmas musical is set in the town of Rudyville and hosted by Jubilee Theatre’s mascot, Lee Roy, the proprietor of Lee Roy’s Night Club. He’s has gathered all of his friends and favorite performers for a fun evening of holiday cheer, friendship and your favorite songs of the season with a jazzy, gospel twist. See website for times and ticket prices. Jubilee Theater. 506 Main St. jubileetheatre.org. 817.338.4411.

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Dallas Cowboys dallascowboys.com. See website for ticket prices.

DEC 9 / Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

DEC 15 / Green Bay, 4:25 p.m.

DEC 22 / Washington, 1 p.m.

DEC 29 / Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

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Men’s Basketball

DEC. 5 / Mississippi State, 6 p.m.

DEC. 15 / Texas-Pan American, 1 p.m.

DEC. 19 / Grambling State, 7 p.m.

DEC. 21 / Tulsa, 11 a.m.

DEC. 29 / Texas Southern, 1 p.m.

Women’s Basketball

DEC. 4 / Stephen F. Austin, 8 p.m.

DEC. 15 / Texas-Pan American, 5 p.m.

DEC. 18 / Abilene Christian, 8 p.m.

DEC. 21 / Sam Houston State, 8 p.m.

DEC. 28 / Prairie View A&M, 8 p.m. UTA utamavs.com

Men’s Basketball

DEC. 3 / Dallas Baptist, 7:30 p.m.

Jubilation, through dec 29, Jubilee theater: A collaboration by Tre Garrett and Geno Young, this Christmas musical is set in the town of Rudyville and hosted by Jubilee Theatre’s mascot, Lee Roy, the proprietor of Lee Roy’s Night Club.

DEC. 7 / Weber State, 7:30 p.m.

DEC. 14 / Houston Baptist, 7:30 p.m.

DEC. 17 / Oklahoma, 7 p.m.

DEC. 21 / Cal State Bakersfield, 1 p.m.

Women’s Basketball

DEC. 4 / North Texas, 7:30 p.m.

DEC. 14 / Northern Arizona, 11:30 a.m.

DEC. 18 / Texas-Pan American, 7 p.m.

DEC. 21 / Texas A&M Corpus Christi, 3:30 p.m.

Dallas Stars

stars.nhl.com. See website for ticket prices.

DEC 1 / Oilers, 5 p.m.

DEC 3 / Blackhawks, 7 p.m.

DEC 5 / Maple Leafs, 6 p.m.

DEC 7 / Flyers, 1 p.m.

DEC 10 / Blackhawks, 7:30 p.m.

DEC 12 / Predators, 7 p.m.

DEC 14 / Jets, 2 p.m.

DEC 16 / Avalanche, 8 p.m.

DEC 17 / Avalanche, 7:30 p.m.

DEC 19 / Canucks, 7:30 p.m.

DEC 21 / Sharks, 9:30 p.m.

DEC 23 / Kings, 9:30 p.m.

DEC 27 / Predators, 7:30 p.m.

DEC 29 / Blues, 5 p.m.

DEC 31 / Kings, 7 p.m.

other AttrActionS And eventS

Aledo Christmas Tyme And Arts & Crafts Fair, Dec 7

The day-long festival welcomes locals and tourists for an enjoyable, family-friendly holiday event. Christmas Tyme, 5–9 p.m. Downtown. Craft Fair, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Aledo Community Center. 817.441.7520. aledo-texas.com.

Birds’ Christmas Tree, Dec 7

Feast your eyes on the fall color of the Japanese Garden while you and your family enjoy traditional Japanese dance, music, martial arts demonstrations, papermaking and tea ceremonies. $6 (adults), $3 children (4–12). 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. fwbg.org. 817.871.7686. Christmas In The Stockyards, Dec 7

The Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District celebrates Christmas on Exchange Avenue, with a tree lighting, a holiday spirit parade at 4 p.m., games for kids with Radio Disney, chicken roping, visiting with Cowboy Santa and much more. 2–6 p.m. Free. Stockyards Station. 130 E. Exchange Ave. 817.625.9715. stockyardsstation. com.

Dickens Of A Holiday At The Central Library, Dec 14

Featuring reindeer, Santa and Victorian Christmas games and activities for both children and adults. This free children’s festival will feature a wellknown children’s author and a nationally known author who will present a program for adults on Dickens, his literature and the Victorian period. 1–4 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Library. 500 W. 3rd St. fortworthlibrary.org. 817.871.8022.

Holidays At The Hearth, Dec 14

Enjoy holiday music, string popcorn and cranberries, spin the dreidel and help make pomander balls, ornaments and more. Tue.–Fri., 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., 1–5 p.m. Tickets: $4–$5, plus a $2 craft fee to make an old-fashioned ornament. Log Cabin Village. 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. logcabinvillage.org. 817.392.5881.

Kids Who Care Family Fun Day, Dec 21

Family Day at the Scott Theatre will transform Fort Worth's Community Arts Center into a sugar-

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The First Fête of Fall Honorary Chairs: Governor of Texas Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry, US Representative Kay Granger, US Representative Roger Williams and Patty Williams, Mayor of Fort Worth Betsy Price and Tom Price and Chairs: Michelle Hancock and Dan Lowrance, Joy Ann and Bob Havran, Priscilla and Joe Martin and the First Fête of Fall Committee; The Barrett Martin Havran Memorial Committee, Honorary Chair Congresswoman Kay Granger and Chairs Joy Ann and Bob Havran; Featured Restaurants: Bistro Louise Catering - Chef Louise Lamensdorf, Bonnell’s & Waters - Chef Jon Bonnell, Del Frisco’s Double-Eagle Steak House - Chef Anthony Felli, Ellerbe Fine Foods - Chef Molly McCook, Grady’s Line CampChef Grady Spears, Let’s Eat - Chef Curren Dodds, Nothing Bundt Cakes - Chef Chris Padilla, Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Chef Craig Doyle, Saint-Emilion - Chef Summer Jones, The Capital Grille - Chef Todd Williamson; Featured Beverages: Coors Distributing Company of Fort Worth, Enchanted Rock Vodka, Rebecca Creek Whiskey, The Vineyard at Florence; Neiman Marcus: Scott Mitchell and Allie Kobs; and to Diana Aguirre, John Anderson, Grant Coates, Kyle Edgington, Betty Harvey, Ben Karr, Amy Lively, Denise Maxwell and Christy Smith

The First Fête of Fall Honorary Chairs: Governor of Texas Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry, US Representative Kay Granger, US Representative Roger Williams and Patty Williams, Mayor of Fort Worth Betsy Price and Tom Price and Chairs: Michelle Hancock and Dan Lowrance, Joy Ann and Bob Havran, Priscilla and Joe Martin and the First Fête of Fall Committee; The Barrett Martin Havran Memorial Committee, Honorary Chair Congresswoman Kay Granger and Chairs Joy Ann and Bob Havran; Featured Restaurants: Bistro Louise Catering - Chef Louise Lamensdorf, Bonnell’s & Waters - Chef Jon Bonnell, Del Frisco’s Double-Eagle Steak House - Chef Anthony Felli, Ellerbe Fine Foods - Chef Molly McCook, Grady’s Line CampChef Grady Spears, Let’s Eat - Chef Curren Dodds, Nothing Bundt Cakes - Chef Chris Padilla, Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Chef Craig Doyle, Saint-Emilion - Chef Summer Jones, The Capital Grille - Chef Todd Williamson; Featured Beverages: Coors Distributing Company of Fort Worth, Enchanted Rock Vodka, Rebecca Creek Whiskey, The Vineyard at Florence; Neiman Marcus: Scott Mitchell and Allie Kobs; and to Diana Aguirre, John Anderson, Grant Coates, Kyle Edgington, Betty Harvey, Ben Karr, Amy Lively, Denise Maxwell and Christy Smith

The First Fête of Fall Honorary Chairs: Governor of Texas Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry, US Representative Kay Granger, US Representative Roger Williams and Patty Williams, Mayor of Fort Worth Betsy Price and Tom Price and Chairs: Michelle Hancock and Dan Lowrance, Joy Ann and Bob Havran, Priscilla and Joe Martin and the First Fête of Fall Committee; The Barrett Martin Havran Memorial Committee, Honorary Chair Congresswoman Kay Granger and Chairs Joy Ann and Bob Havran; Featured Restaurants: Bistro Louise Catering - Chef Louise Lamensdorf, Bonnell’s & Waters - Chef Jon Bonnell, Del Frisco’s Double-Eagle Steak House - Chef Anthony Felli, Ellerbe Fine Foods - Chef Molly McCook, Grady’s Line CampChef Grady Spears, Let’s Eat - Chef Curren Dodds, Nothing Bundt Cakes - Chef Chris Padilla, Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Chef Craig Doyle, Saint-Emilion - Chef Summer Jones, The Capital Grille - Chef Todd Williamson; Featured Beverages: Coors Distributing Company of Fort Worth, Enchanted Rock Vodka, Rebecca Creek Whiskey, The Vineyard at Florence; Neiman Marcus: Scott Mitchell and Allie Kobs; and to Diana Aguirre, John Anderson, Grant Coates, Kyle Edgington, Betty Harvey, Ben Karr, Amy Lively, Denise Maxwell and Christy Smith

The First Fête of Fall Honorary Chairs: Governor of Texas Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry, US Representative Kay Granger, US Representative Roger Williams and Patty Williams, Mayor of Fort Worth Betsy Price and Tom Price and Chairs: Michelle Hancock and Dan Lowrance, Joy Ann and Bob Havran, Priscilla and Joe Martin and the First Fête of Fall Committee; The Barrett Martin Havran Memorial Committee, Honorary Chair Congresswoman Kay Granger and Chairs Joy Ann and Bob Havran; Featured Restaurants: Bistro Louise Catering - Chef Louise Lamensdorf, Bonnell’s & Waters - Chef Jon Bonnell, Del Frisco’s Double-Eagle Steak House - Chef Anthony Felli, Ellerbe Fine Foods - Chef Molly McCook, Grady’s Line CampChef Grady Spears, Let’s Eat - Chef Curren Dodds, Nothing Bundt Cakes - Chef Chris Padilla, Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Chef Craig Doyle, Saint-Emilion - Chef Summer Jones, The Capital Grille - Chef Todd Williamson; Featured Beverages: Coors Distributing Company of Fort Worth, Enchanted Rock Vodka, Rebecca Creek Whiskey, The Vineyard at Florence; Neiman Marcus: Scott Mitchell and Allie Kobs; and to Diana Aguirre, John Anderson, Grant Coates, Kyle Edgington, Betty Harvey, Ben Karr, Amy Lively, Denise Maxwell and Christy Smith

The First Fête of Fall Honorary Chairs: Governor of Texas Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry, US Representative Kay Granger, US Representative Roger Williams and Patty Williams, Mayor of Fort Worth Betsy Price and Tom Price and Chairs: Michelle Hancock and Dan Lowrance, Joy Ann and Bob Havran, Priscilla and Joe Martin and the First Fête of Fall Committee; The Barrett Martin Havran Memorial Committee, Honorary Chair Congresswoman Kay Granger and Chairs Joy Ann and Bob Havran; Featured Restaurants: Bistro Louise Catering - Chef Louise Lamensdorf, Bonnell’s & Waters - Chef Jon Bonnell, Del Frisco’s Double-Eagle Steak House - Chef Anthony Felli, Ellerbe Fine Foods - Chef Molly McCook, Grady’s Line CampChef Grady Spears, Let’s Eat - Chef Curren Dodds, Nothing Bundt Cakes - Chef Chris Padilla, Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Chef Craig Doyle, Saint-Emilion - Chef Summer Jones, The Capital Grille - Chef Todd Williamson; Featured Beverages: Coors Distributing Company of Fort Worth, Enchanted Rock Vodka, Rebecca Creek Whiskey, The Vineyard at Florence; Neiman Marcus: Scott Mitchell and Allie Kobs; and to Diana Aguirre, John Anderson, Grant Coates, Kyle Edgington, Betty Harvey, Ben Karr, Amy Lively, Denise Maxwell and Christy Smith

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Gulliver’s Travel

Gordon Boswell Flowers

Gulliver’s Travel

Gulliver’s Travel

Gordon Boswell Flowers

Gulliver’s Travel

Gordon Boswell Flowers

Faith and Jim Mallory

Faith and Jim Mallory

Gulliver’s Travel

Faith and Jim Mallory

Faith and Jim Mallory

Gulliver’s Travel

Judith P. Miller

Faith and Jim Mallory

Judith P. Miller

Judith P. Miller

Faith and Jim Mallory

Judith P. Miller

Jennifer and Mike Patterson

Judith P. Miller

Jennifer and Mike Patterson

Jennifer and Mike Patterson

RAF Valet

Judith P. Miller

Jennifer and Mike Patterson

RAF Valet

Jennifer and Mike Patterson

RAF Valet

RAF Valet

Jennifer and Mike Patterson

Holly and Chuck Reynolds

Holly and Chuck Reynolds

RAF Valet

Holly and Chuck Reynolds

Holly and Chuck Reynolds

RAF Valet

Jean and John Roach

Jean and John Roach

Holly and Chuck Reynolds

Jean and John Roach

Jean and John Roach

Holly and Chuck Reynolds

Joy Weaver

Joy Weaver

Jean and John Roach

Joy Weaver

Joy Weaver

Jean and John Roach

Joy Weaver

Joy Weaver

Melinda, Glenn, Will and Greg Adams

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Melinda, Glenn, Will and Greg Adams

Melinda, Glenn, Will and Greg Adams J Anthony Consulting

Melinda, Glenn, Will and Greg Adams

Melinda, Glenn, Will and Greg Adams

J Anthony Consulting

J Anthony Consulting

Brenda and Tom Bartle

Melinda, Glenn, Will and Greg Adams

J Anthony Consulting

J Anthony Consulting

Brenda and Tom Bartle

Brenda and Tom Bartle

Brenda and Tom Bartle

Deborah and David Chadwick

J Anthony Consulting

Deborah and David Chadwick

Deborah and David Chadwick

Brenda and Tom Bartle

Deborah and David Chadwick

Brenda and Tom Bartle

Louise Carvey

Louise Carvey

Louise Carvey

Deborah and David Chadwick

Deborah and David Chadwick

Shirley and John Dean

Louise Carvey

Shirley and John Dean

Shirley and John Dean

Louise Carvey

Louise Carvey

Shirley and John Dean

Marilyn and Marty Englander

Marilyn and Marty Englander

Shirley and John Dean

Marilyn and Marty Englander

Shirley and John Dean

Fletcher Consulting, Public Relations

Marilyn and Marty Englander

Marilyn and Marty Englander

Fletcher Consulting, Public Relations

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Marilyn and Marty Englander

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Muriel and Ed Havran

Fletcher Consulting, Public Relations

Muriel and Ed Havran

Muriel and Ed Havran

Frost

Joan and Howard Katz

Muriel and Ed Havran

Joan and Howard Katz

Muriel and Ed Havran

Joan and Howard Katz

Joan and Howard Katz

mHe3 Productions

Muriel and Ed Havran

Joan and Howard Katz

mHe3 Productions

mHe3 Productions

mHe3 Productions

Joan and Howard Katz

Murray Media

Murray Media

mHe3 Productions

Murray Media

mHe3 Productions

Murray Media

Nancy and Ted Paup

Nancy and Ted Paup

Murray Media

Nancy and Ted Paup

Murray Media

Nancy and Ted Paup

Peggy and Jim Rhodes

Peggy and Jim Rhodes

Nancy and Ted Paup

Peggy and Jim Rhodes

Nancy and Ted Paup

Peggy and Jim Rhodes

Betsy and Chuck Senter

Betsy and Chuck Senter

Peggy and Jim Rhodes

Betsy and Chuck Senter

Peggy and Jim Rhodes

Betsy and Chuck Senter

Karen and Henry Simon

Betsy and Chuck Senter

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Karen and Henry Simon

Betsy and Chuck Senter

Sandy and Mike Stepp

Karen and Henry Simon

Karen and Henry Simon

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Sandy and Mike Stepp

Karen and Henry Simon

Trey & The Tritones

Sandy and Mike Stepp

Sandy and Mike Stepp

Trey & The Tritones

Trey & The Tritones

Trey & The Tritones

Sandy and Mike Stepp

Trey & The Tritones

US Congressman Roger Williams and Patty Williams

Trey & The Tritones

US Congressman Roger Williams and Patty Williams

US Congressman Roger Williams and Patty Williams

US Congressman Roger Williams and Patty Williams

US Congressman Roger Williams and Patty Williams

US Congressman Roger Williams and Patty Williams

Julie and Gary Wilson

Julie and Gary Wilson

Julie and Gary Wilson

Julie and Gary Wilson

Julie and Gary Wilson

Julie and Gary Wilson

The Barrett Martin Havran Little Steps Big Futures Program of Big Brothers Big Sisters has three pillars: the educational benefits that all youth receive from having a mentor; targeted identification of BBBS’ most academically at-risk youth for additional match support; and integrated academic activities and strategies such as the mentor2.0 initiative which allows BBBS to work with schools and youth in new ways.

The Barrett Martin Havran Little Steps Big Futures Program of Big Brothers Big Sisters has three pillars: the educational benefits that all youth receive from having a mentor; targeted identification of BBBS’ most academically at-risk youth for additional match support; and integrated academic activities and strategies such as the mentor2.0 initiative which allows BBBS to work with schools and youth in new ways.

The Barrett Martin Havran Little Steps Big Futures Program of Big Brothers Big Sisters has three pillars: the educational benefits that all youth receive from having a mentor; targeted identification of BBBS’ most academically at-risk youth for additional match support; and integrated academic activities and strategies such as the mentor2.0 initiative which allows BBBS to work with schools and youth in new ways.

The Barrett Martin Havran Little Steps Big Futures Program of Big Brothers Big Sisters has three pillars: the educational benefits that all youth receive from having a mentor; targeted identification of BBBS’ most academically at-risk youth for additional match support; and integrated academic activities and strategies such as the mentor2.0 initiative which allows BBBS to work with schools and youth in new ways.

The Barrett Martin Havran Little Steps Big Futures Program of Big Brothers Big Sisters has three pillars: the educational benefits that all youth receive from having a mentor; targeted identification of BBBS’ most academically at-risk youth for additional match support; and integrated academic activities and strategies such as the mentor2.0 initiative which allows BBBS to work with schools and youth in new ways.

The Barrett Martin Havran Little Steps Big Futures Program of Big Brothers Big Sisters has three pillars: the educational benefits that all youth receive from having a mentor; targeted identification of BBBS’ most academically at-risk youth for additional match support; and integrated academic activities and strategies such as the mentor2.0 initiative which allows BBBS to work with schools and youth in new ways.

Proceeds from First Fête of Fall have endowed the Barrett Martin Havran Little Steps Big Futures Program and all of its three pillars and have served as a major catalyst for bringing mentor2.0 to Dunbar High School in Fort Worth this fall.

Proceeds from First Fête of Fall have endowed the Barrett Martin Havran Little Steps Big Futures Program and all of its three pillars and have served as a major catalyst for bringing mentor2.0 to Dunbar High School in Fort Worth this fall.

Proceeds from First Fête of Fall have endowed the Barrett Martin Havran Little Steps Big Futures Program and all of its three pillars and have served as a major catalyst for bringing mentor2.0 to Dunbar High School in Fort Worth this fall.

Proceeds from First Fête of Fall have endowed the Barrett Martin Havran Little Steps Big Futures Program and all of its three pillars and have served as a major catalyst for bringing mentor2.0 to Dunbar High School in Fort Worth this fall.

Proceeds from First Fête of Fall have endowed the Barrett Martin Havran Little Steps Big Futures Program and all of its three pillars and have served as a major catalyst for bringing mentor2.0 to Dunbar High School in Fort Worth this fall.

Proceeds from First Fête of Fall have endowed the Barrett Martin Havran Little Steps Big Futures Program and all of its three pillars and have served as a major catalyst for bringing mentor2.0 to Dunbar High School in Fort Worth this fall.

fwevents december

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rush wonderland with candy-coated fun for all ages. Not only will partygoers enjoy the best seats in the house for a magical Kids Who Care performance of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” at 10 a.m., but they will also be invited to a special pre-show luncheon featuring an endless candy waterfall, video games, candy-themed activities, a children's raffle and much more. See website for ticket prices: kidswhocare.org. Kids Who Care, 1300 Gendy St. 817.737.KIDS. Scott Theatre. 1300 Gendy St. fwcac.com. 817.738.1938.

Martin House Brewery Tour, Saturdays

Admission includes a souvenir pint glass, guided brewery tour and three complimentary pints. $10. 2–5 p.m. Martin House Brewery. 220 S. Sylvania Ave., Ste. 209. 817.222.0177.

Revolver Brewery Tour, Saturdays

Noon–3 p.m. Great beer, fresh country air, picnic tables, a band, barbecue or fajitas, corn bag toss and an informative tour of the brewery. Admission

is $10 and includes a Revolver Brewing pint glass. Food vendors will be on site. Revolver Brewery. 5650 Matlock Road, Granbury. revolverbrewing. com. 817.736.8034.

150 Years Of Fort Worth Satellite Exhibit, Ongoing

Open daily from 9 a.m.–8 p.m. The exhibit traces the city’s development, from its beginning as a frontier outpost, through its rowdy youth as a cattle town, to present day. Created by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, in cooperation with City Center Development Co. Free. Historic Fire Station No. 1. Second and Commerce streets. fwmuseum.org. 817.871.7686.

Brit First Saturday, Ongoing

10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free family fun and activities on the first Saturday of the month, including a farmers market that features a variety of fresh, seasonal produce sourced from local gardens based around Fort Worth. Botanical Research Institute of Texas. 1700 University Drive. brit.org/firstsaturday. 817.332.4441.

Brit Tours, Ongoing

Learn about Botanical Research Institute of Texas’ history, present and future, research programs, herbarium, libraries, educational programs and its sustainable building. Thursdays 1:30 p.m., first Saturday of the month 10:30 a.m. Free. Botanical Research Institute of Texas. 1700 University Drive. brit.org. 817.332.4441.

Cattle Baron Mansions, Ongoing

Tour the Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House and Thistle Hill mansion and stand where the famous cattle barons stood when livestock was king and ranching ruled the Southwest. Wed.–Fri., hourly, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun., hourly, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Tickets: $15/adults, $7.50/children 12 and under. Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House, 1110 Penn St. Historic Fort Worth. historicfortworth.org. 817.332.5875.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Ongoing

Open daily from dawn until dusk. A peaceful haven nestled in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District, the Garden is home to more than 2,500 species of native and exotic plants that flourish in its 23 specialty gardens. Free. Admission fees apply to Conservatory and Japanese Gardens. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. fwbg.org. 817.871.7686.

Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive, Ongoing

The world’s only twice daily cattle drive. Historic Fort Worth Stockyards on East Exchange Avenue in front of the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building. 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Fort Worth Nature Center And Refuge, Ongoing

The 3,621-acre refuge is one of the largest cityowned nature centers in the United States with more than 20 miles of hiking trails. The center

provides a variety of regular and special programs. Check website for details. Refuge: Open daily from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Hardwicke Interpretive Center: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily. Admission: $2–$5. 9601 Fossil Ridge Road. fwnaturecenter.org. 817.392.7410.

Fort Worth Water Gardens, Ongoing

Designed by famed architect Philip Johnson, the 5-acre downtown park features a peaceful oasis of fountains and pools. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. 1502 Commerce St. Free. 817.871.5700.

Fort Worth Zoo, Ongoing

Open daily at 10 a.m. The oldest zoo in Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo was founded in 1909 and has grown into a nationally ranked facility, housing nearly 7,000 native and exotic animals. Tickets: adults (13+), $12; children (3–12), $9 (2 and under free); seniors (65+), $9. Wednesdays: halfprice. 1989 Colonial Parkway. fortworthzoo.org. 817.759.7555.

Log Cabin Village, Ongoing

Step back in time to the 1800s at Log Cabin Village, a living history museum devoted to the preservation of Texas’ pioneer heritage. Tue.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 1–5 p.m. Tickets: $4–$5. Log Cabin Village. 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. logcabinvillage.org. 817.392.5881.

Rahr & Sons Brewery Tour, Ongoing Wednesdays, 5–7:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 1–3 p.m. There is a $10 tour admission fee for anyone over 18, but a tour of the brewery and a Rahr & Sons pint glass that holds up to three free beer samples are no charge. Rahr Brewery. 701 Galveston Ave. rahrbrewing.com. 817.810.9266.

River Legacy Living Science Center, Ongoing

The 12,000-square-foot nature center offers interactive exhibits, terrariums, aquariums, nature trails and Saturday events. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Saturday. 703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington. Free. riverlegacy.org. 817.860.6752.

Southside Urban Market, Ongoing Saturdays 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Their mission is to foster relations among a diverse group of people, promote local artisans, encourage eco-friendly food production and promote healthy living.

Southside Fort Worth on the corner of S. Main and E. Daggett. southsideurbanmarket.com.

Stockyards Championship Rodeo, Ongoing Rodeo action Friday and Saturday night, yearround at historic Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave. 8 p.m. Tickets: $15-$20.

Stockyards Walking Tours, Saturdays

Wrangler Walking Tour: Historical facts, culture and stories of the Stockyards. 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Tickets: $6–$8. Available in Spanish, French, German, Japanese and English. Stockyards Station, 130 E. Exchange Ave. stockyardsstation. com

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Culinary ventures in and around town

234 Review: Pacific Table / 236 Review:

The Trout Almondine at Pacific Table is served butterflied and chargrilled, dusted with parsley and simple seasoned.

Piranha Killer Sushi

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Pacific Paradise

Chef Felipe Armenta’s newest creation, Pacific Table, has everything but a view of the water.

TThe Pacific NorThwesT is disTiNcTive for iTs moderN aNd earThy archiTecTure, as well as iTs uNique cuisiNe. Seattle and Vancouver are both oriented toward the water. The ocean permeates every detail of life there and commands center stage on most menus. While Pacific Table is not a “seafood” restaurant per se, fresh fish is never far from your mind.

Another thing that is notable about that region is their love for organic and sustainable products, which are featured prominently at Pacific Table (notice the free-range chicken, Niman Ranch rib-eyes and Quinoa Salad). An Asian influence is also common in the North-

west, thanks to generations of immigrants who call the area home. This affinity is apparent in the Miso Salmon, Korean Style Short Ribs or Singapore Chicken Salad.

A Scallop Salad ($16) was a great appetizer for two and would make a hearty meal. The wild greens were mostly deep green ruffles of kale and bitter Napa cabbage shreds. Crunchy jicima and apples are blended with creamy avocado chunks, pine nuts and chewy raisins. All ingredients were tossed in a mild pecan vinaigrette and mounded neatly in the center. Four golden brown scallops adorned the edges.

We tried one of the Asian-influenced dishes and one of the seafood specialties. The Korean Style Short Ribs ($24) were served with sticky white rice and the vegetable du jour, which was steamed broccolini. The broccolini was the only disappointment on the plate, just nothing to write home about. The short ribs were served with pineapple ginger glaze, which was sweet and spicy with jalapeño in the mix. The tender ribs made a hearty dish.

Trout Almondine ($18) was served butter-flied and char grilled. The fish was fresh and mild with nice char flavor, dusted with

| by courtney dabney | photography by Jason Kindig |

(left) The Scallop Salad at Pacific Table is a hearty option from the salad menu. (below) The environment is relaxed yet refined, with a U-shaped bar and modern theme.

Come

Jingle with us on Saturday, Dec. 7

Sundance Square Plaza 4-8 pm

Jingle Bells for Cancer Cells is a family-friendly outdoor event, which will include musicians, choirs, a silent auction, vendor booths, food and lots of fun!

Benefiting:

• The Children’s Tumor Foundation - Ending Neurofibromatosis through research (CTF)

• Basal Cell Carcinoma Nevus Syndrome (BCCNS)

• Methodist Justice Ministry - Protecting women and children from abuse and violence

SPONSORS:

Bell Tower

Samsill Corporation

Silver Bell

Vista Sand

Senior Insurance Brokers

Jingle Bell Rock

Mike and Melissa Tapp

Jingle All The Way

David Doyle

Hult Lunsford Commercial

Senior Security Benefits

DFW Plastics Inc

Paul and Susan Warner

Joe and Una Bailey

With Bells On

Bill and Tyler Morris

Josh and Whitney Lorenz

Matt and Tracy Taplett

Matt and Katie Worley

David and Mandy Patty & Tom and Mindy Hegi

Gaye Fuller

Trung and Nancy Tran

William and Anjie Butler

Matt and Jessica Lewis

FOOD SPONSORS:

The Flying Saucer

Starbucks

Jamba Juice

Daddy Jack’s Seafood

The Original Cupcakery

Oliver’s Fine Foods

Piranha Killer Sushi

Schakolad Chocolate Factory

Bird Café

IN-KIND SPONSOR:

Broude, Smith & Jennings, P.C.

Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

Hayley Roebuck Photography

Jeff Kitsmiller

Albertson’s

Wayne P. Burchfield, Jr. CPA

Funky Wright Designs

Our AMAZING committee

ENTERTAINMENT:

Mr. Mark

Robert Sebastian

Ray Johnston

Rick Bernard James

School of Rock - Dean’s List

For more information please visit us: hmcpresents.org or email hmcpresentsfw@gmail.com

location: 1600 S. University

Dr., #601, Fort Worth for info call: 817.348.0200

price range: $-$$$

hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

what we like: The environment was relaxed yet refined, and they offer super sandwiches, salads and sushi. The patio seating is ample.

what we don't: The steamed broccolini was nothing to write home about.

our recomendation: The Korean Style Short Ribs have a delicious pineapple ginger glaze with a spicy kick. The ribs are extremely tender and filling.

parsley and simply seasoned. Rough-chopped almonds were a variation on the expected sliced variety. The only problem we had was that rough-chopped peanuts were also sprinkled over the broccolini, and we narrowly avoided a disaster with a peanut allergy. We couldn’t tell the difference in the peanuts and the almonds since they were chopped the same and had to send it back to have all the peanuts removed and the dish replated.

The space is divided by a long service island running down the middle. The interior is an interesting mix of materials lending to the modern theme. Coffered ceilings and half-timber beams decorate some walls, while others are made up from cut and painted cement block. A small sushi bar is tucked in by the semi-open kitchen, with a selection of iced raw oysters on display. One

private dining table is tucked into the back.

It is a relaxed space with a Ushaped central bar area. Shiny white subway tiles provide a backdrop behind the bar, highlighting white leather booths. Gleaming steel and black chairs round out the interior seating. Eye-catching custom chandeliers dangle about with oversized pendant lights.

When I noticed a Coconut Cream Pie ($8) on the menu, my choice was made. It had a not-too-sweet crust but with a chocolate bottom, which I thought overpowered the coconut. Unsweetened whipped cream and toasted coconut made for a pretty presentation.

With super sandwiches, salads and sushi offerings, Pacific Table is a lovely respite for a quiet lunch. And in the evening, the place glows with warm woods and comfortable seating that invites you to stay a while.

There is also ample patio seating to accommodate diners and loungers alike. The

Piranha killer sushi

covered patio is flanked by brick walls and decorated with string lights. The whole layout and design scheme are studied and could be found anywhere in the Northwest. It’s a classy combination of natural and modern materials.

Forgive my bias...but I have been a huge fan of Chef Armenta ever since my first visit to his other local draw, The Tavern. It’s apparent that Armenta did some traveling, did his homework, and then fashioned the perfect Northwestern retreat to prove it.

After opening his first sushi restaurant in 2001 in Arlington, the ravenous Piranha has taken over in six other Texas cities including downtown Fort Worth.

TThe reason for This bankable success has been a creaTive Take on sushi, so much of which in our area has been Anglicized or dumbed down in an effort to market to Texans’ typically timid palates.

Piranha took a decidedly different path. They took a traditional Japanese dish and introduced flavors from all over the Pacific Rim. Owner Kenzo Tran spiced his sushi up with jalapeños, Sriracha sauce and chili paste, which is a complete departure from classic and clean Japanese forms that offer the simplicity of the freshest fish, rice wine vinegar infused rice and little other flavor than salty nori seaweed or fish eggs.

The Vietnamese

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in rice paper and filled with salmon, tuna, crab, greens, mango and crunchy asparagus.

Texans dig on spicy foods, and Tran tapped into that market and plied his sushi creations to the awaiting crowd. Many of the offerings on the menu have a Thai or Vietnamese flavor with the addition of cilantro, mango and heat. You will notice the word “spicy” sprinkled liberally across the menu.

But, not everything has that much flavor. Unfortunately, on my most recent visit, I was struck by how bland most of the dishes seemed. That is not usually the case. In fact, after eating Piranha Sushi over the years, my expectations were high as I sat down to

| by courtney Dabney | photography by Jason kindig |

The Coconut Cream Pie at Pacific Table has a not-too-sweet crust with a chocolate bottom.

Summer Roll

wrapped

location: 335 W. Third St. for info call: 817.348.0200

price range: $-$$

hours: Mon.-Wed. 11 a.m.10 p.m., Thur. 11a.m.-11p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-midnight, Sat. noon-midnight, Sun. noon10p.m.

what we like: The friendly sushi chefs and updated space is welcoming. The food is fresh and the presentations are innovative. what we don't: Some of the dishes seemed bland. our recomendation: The Vietnamese Summer Roll is crispy and fresh, and the tuna ceviche is stellar.

the busy sushi bar. This is the first time that I have ever been disappointed.

I saw a chef creation headed to a nearby table and pointed it out to my server. But my “I’ll have what she’s having moment” was cut short.

It was a lightly seared Tuna Tataki ($9.95) with sesame seeds, jalapeño slices, micro greens and a drizzle of truffle oil. The thinly sliced white tuna was fresh and velvety, but there was no flavor. The truffle oil tasted more like plain oil, and not even the jalapeño could give it a kick.

For my main course, I tried the Sushi and Sashimi Dinner hoping to improve my odds. The dish was an array of five unique rolls and seven slices of sashimi fanned neatly on a green marble tile with a martini glass centerpiece filled with tuna ceviche. It was plentiful and colorful. The tuna ceviche with red onions and a soy-based spicy dressing was the best part of the dish.

We also sampled a Vietnamese Summer Roll ($12.95), which was crispy and fresh. The healthy option was wrapped in rice paper and filled with salmon, tuna, crab, greens, mango and crunchy asparagus.

The space has had a recent update with a glowing backlit bar and uber-modern touches. There are bright oranges, reds and plenty of warm wood tones to make the space cozy. It’s a perfect fit for the buzzing young professional crowd. There is an ornate kimono hanging behind glass by the front door and a central sushi bar with additional seating, with mostly banquettes surrounding the big show.

The sushi chefs are friendly, made even more so by a generous party at the end of the bar, who bought them at least three sake shots throughout their meal. At Piranha the food is always pristinely fresh and presentations are typically elaborate and inventive.

extrabites

Taste of Louisiana

Beverly Carter blushed and looked down at the table admitting she never learned to make food from “a box.” Growing up in Louisiana, everything her family made—jambalaya, crawfish étouffée, po’boys, classic red beans and rice—was from scratch, which is what you get when you visit her family’s

food truck, A Taste of Louisiana.

| by Jocelyn Tatum |

September marked their first year in business, and this food is the real deal.

I would know; Louisiana became my second home as a young girl when my mother moved to New Orleans. The fried shrimp po’boy tasted just like the ones from a famous NOLA dive, Ye Olde College Inn.

I told her how impressed I was and asked her how she did it.

“You know, the secret is in the bread,” Beverly said.

When I asked her where

she got her bread, she quipped, “That’s a secret.”

The bright red tomatoes were fresh, the shrimp perfectly cooked and crunchy, and the bread melted in my mouth. The homemade crawfish étouffée was rich and creamy, and the jambalaya was packed full of flavor. Everything is seasoned to perfection, but the food is not for the faint-hearted—it’s spicy. The fried boudin balls are a must. They’re a creamy pork sausage rice mixture with Cajun spices deep fried and served with a spicy homemade ranch dressing. “We didn’t go out and get new recipes; we just stuck with what we knew and grew up eating,” Beverly said.

The Fried Shrimp Po'Boy from A Taste of Louisiana food truck tastes like what you would get in New Orleans.

We carry a complete line of imported and domestic nuts, dried fruit and seeds, chocolate candies, gift baskets, corporate gifts and more! Ideal for holiday and special occasions, gift items for friends, relatives, customers or employees. Corporate gift orders are welcome.

ORDER YOUR HOLIDAY GIFTS NOW!

Call or stop in or visit our website for price list and brochure.

Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Step One: Pour 1 teaspoon of honey, 2 ounces of boiling water and 2 ounces of whiskey into a mug.

Step t wO : Add some spice with 3 whole cloves, 1 cinnamon stick and add a slice of lemon or orange.

how to Make the Perfect hot toddy

Kevin Borg, resident bartender at Fire Oak Grill in Weatherford, says the most important thing when making a hot toddy is to use whiskey that is not too harsh. “I use 2 ounces of Forty Creek Whisky, a splash of simple syrup, squeeze of one lemon wedge and top it off with water,” Borg says. You can visit Borg and try one of his cocktail creations at Fire Oak Grill located at 114 Austin Ave. in Weatherford.

Award-winning Grease Monkey Rubs are totally Texas and make meat the star of any dish. They offer fun blends including: Rita Fajita, Commander in Beef, Sultry Poultry and Redonkulous. To see where you can purchase Grease Monkey Rubs, visit gmrubs.com. Rubbed the Right Way

Step thRee: Let the yummy mixture stand for up to 5 minutes and sprinkle with a pinch of nutmeg.

Step FOuR : Enjoy on a cold winter evening.

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fwdish restaurant listings

For more information on area restaurants, go to fwtx.com and click on dish.

The Listings section is a readers service compiled by the Fort Worth, Texas magazine editorial staff. The magazine does not accept advertising or other compensation in exchange for the listings. Listings are updated regularly. To correct a listing or request a restaurant be considered for the list, contact Jennifer Casseday-Blair at jcasseday@fwtexas.com.

pricing: $ - Entrees up to $10, $$ - Entrees $10-$20, $$$ - Entrees $20-$25, $$$$ - Entrees $25 and over

american Arlington/Mid-Cities

Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 230 N. Center St., 817.801.0300. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; All Day 11am-9pm Sat. and Sun. $

BlackFinn Restaurant & Saloon 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 101, 817.468.3332. 11am-2am daily. $-$$

Bj’s Restaurant And Brewhouse 201 Interstate 20 E., 817.465.5225. 11am-midnight Mon.-Wed.; 11am-1am Thu-Fri.; 10am-midnight Sat-Sun. $-$$

Buttermilk Café 337 Pipeline Road, 817.285.9340. 6:30am-8pm Mon.-Wed.; 6:30am9pm Thu.-Sat.; 6:30am-3pm Sun. $

Chef Point Cafe 5901 Watauga Rd., Watauga, 817.656.0080. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.; 7am-10pm Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. Breakfast Saturdays. $-$$

Dave & Busters 425 Curtis Mathes Way, 817.525.2501. 11am-midnight Sat.-Wed.; 11:30am-1am Thu.-Fri. $$

Garden Cottage Tea Room 5505 Davis Blvd., 817.656.9780. 10am-6pm Mon.-Sat.; 1pm-5pm Sun. $

Houlihan’s 401 E. 1-20 Hwy., 817.375.3863. 11am11pm, bar 1am Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight, bar 2am Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm, bar midnight Sun. $$-$$$

Humperdink's Restaurant And Brewery

700 Six Flags Drive, 817.640.8553. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thu.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $$ Olenjack’s Grille 770 Road to Six Flags East, Ste. 100., 817.226.2600. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$ J Gilligan's Bar & Grill 400 E. Abram. 817.274.8561. 11am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11ammidnight Thu.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ Mac’s Bar & Grill 6077 W. I-20, 817.572.0541. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-2:30pm and 3pm-10pm Sun. $$ Market Street 5605 Colleyville Blvd., 817.577.5020. 6am-10pm daily. $

No Frills Grill 4914 Little Rd., 817.478.1766. Other locations: 801 S. Main St. #109, Keller, 817.741.6344; 2851 Matlock Rd., Ste. 422, Mansfield, 817.473.6699. 11am-2am daily. $ Olenjack’s Grille 770 Road to Six Flags East, Ste. 100., 817.226.2600. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$ Potager 315 S. Mesquite St., 817.861.2292. 11am3pm Tues.-Wed.; 11am-9pm Thu.-Sat. Cash/ Check only $$ Rose Garden Tearoom 3708 W. Pioneer Pkwy., 817.795.3093. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 12pm-3:30pm Sun. $

The Sanford House 506 N. Center St., 817.861.2129. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Wed.Sun.; Dinner Hours 6-9pm Thu.-Sat. $-$$

Southern Recipes Grill 2715 N. Collins St., 817.469.9878. 11am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 8am-9pm Sat.; 8am-4pm Sun. $-$$

Steve's Garden & Grill 223 Depot St., Mansfield. 817.473.8733. Tues.-Thur. 11am-9pm; Fri. 11am-10pm; Sat. 4 pm-10pm; Sun.-Mon. closed. $-$$

Ventana Grille 7005 Golf Club Dr., 817.548.5047. 6:30am-9pm daily $-$$

Burleson

Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 120 S. Main St., 817.447.3400. 11am-9pm daily $

Dalton's Bar & Grill 200 S. Main St., 817.295.5456. 11am-midnight Mon.-Wed. and Sun.; 11am-2am Thu.-Sat. $$

The Porch 140 S. Wilson St., 817.426.9900. 6:30am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Fort Worth

Bluebonnet Café 2223 Haltom Rd., Haltom City, 817.834.4988. 6:15am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat. $ Brewed 801 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.945.1545. 8am-11pm Tue.-Wed.; 8am-midnight Thu.-Sat.; 9:30am-2:30pm Sun. $-$$

Buffalo Bros Pizza Wings & Subs 3015 S. University Dr., 817. 386.9601. 11 am-11 pm Sun.Sat. $$ Buttons 4701 W. Freeway, 817.735.4900. Lunch Hours 11am-10pm Sun.-Tues.; 11am-midnight Wed.-Thu.; 11am-2am Fri; noon-2am Sat. $$$ Cat City Grill 1208 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.916.5333. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm10pm Fri.-Sat.; Brunch: 10:30am-1:30pm Sun. $$-$$$

Charleston’s 3020 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8900. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ Cowtown Diner 305 Main St., 817.332.9555. 8 am-9pm daily. $$-$$$

Curly’s Custard 4017 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8700. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Del Frisco's Grille 154 E. 3rd St., 817.887.9900. Brunch - 11am-3pm Sat.-Sun.; Lunch - 11am3pm Mon.-Sun.; Dinner - 3pm-10pm Sun. & 3pm-11pm Mon.-Sat. $$

Dixie House Cafe 3701 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0883. Other locations: 6200 E. Lancaster, 817.451.6180; 5401 S. Hulen St., 817.361.8500; 5401 Blue Mound Rd., 817.625.4115, Dinner Friday Nights. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Thu. & Sat.; 6:30am-8:30pm Fri. $ Drew’s Place 5701 Curzon Ave., 817.735.4408.

10:30am-7pm Tue.-Thu.; 10:30am-8pm Fri.; 10:30am-6pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $-$$

Ellerbe Fine Foods 1501 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817.926.3663. Closed Sun.-Mon.; 11am-2pm and 5:30pm-9pm, Tues.-Thu.; 11am2pm and 5:30-10pm, Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm, Sat. $$-$$$

Fred’s Texas Cafe 915 Currie St., 817.332.0083. 10:30am-midnight Tue.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Closed Mon. 2730 Western Center, 817.232.0111. Mon.-Sat. 10:30am-midnight Mon.-Sat.; Noon-9pm, Sun. $$ Little Red Wasp 808 Main St., 817.877.3111. 11am - midnight Mon.-Fri.; 10am - midnight Sat. & Sun. $$-$$$

Lucile’s Stateside Bistro 4700 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.4761. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$

Lunch Box 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.2181. 10:30am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-2:30pm Sat.Sun. $

MAX's Wine Dive 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. 4pm-11pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.; 9am-midnight Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$

Montgomery Street Café 2421 W. 7th St., 817.870.1100. 6am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-noon Sat. $ Old Neighborhood Grill 1633 Park Place Ave., 817.923.2282. 7am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ Ol’ South Pancake House 1509 S. University Dr., 817.336.0311. Open 24 hours. $ Paris Coffee Shop 700 W. Magnolia, 817.335.2041. 6am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Breakfast Only 6am-11am Sat. $

Park Hill Cafe 2974 Park Hill Dr., 817.921.5660. Lunch Hours 10am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm; Brunch 10am-1pm Sun. $-$$ Pop’s Safari Room 2929 Morton St., 817.877.0916. 9am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 9am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. $$-$$$

Rise & Shine 3636 Altamesa Blvd., 817.423.3555. 6am-2pm daily. $

Secret Garden Tearoom 2601 Montgomery St., 817.763.9787. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am4pm Sat.; noon-4pm Sun. $

The Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge 1311 Lipscomb St., 817.926.0968. 4pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; 11am-2am Sat.-Sun. Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. $$

The Rose Garden Tea Room 7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.7673. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon-Sat.; 12pm-3:30pm Sun. $ Twin Creeks Café 3400 W. Loop 820 S. (inside Frank Kent Honda), 817.696.4360. 7:30am-4pm

fwdish restaurant listings

Mon.-Fri.; 8am-4pm, Sat.; Closed Sun. $

Vidalias Southern Cuisine 200 Main St., 817.210.2222. 6am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6am10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am-2pm Sun. $$ Westside Café 7950 W. Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.560.1996. 6am-10pm daily. $

The Zodiac Room At Neiman Marcus 2100 Green Oaks Blvd., 817.738.3581. 10am-7pm Mon.-Sat.; 1pm-6pm Sun. $$ Grapevine

Into The Glass 322 S. Main St. 817.442.1969. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.Sat. $$

Tolbert's Restaurant 423 S. Main St. 817.421.4888. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu. 7 Sun.; 11am-9:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Winewood Grill 1265 S. Main St., Grapevine, 76051 817.421.0200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-4pm Sun. $$-$$$ Keller/ l aKe Country

FnG Eats 201 Town Center Blvd. 817.741.5200 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-11pm Sat. & Sun. $$

Harbor One 9315 Boat Club Rd., 817.236.8150. 10am-6pm Wed.-Sun. $ roanoKe

Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 104 N. Oak, 817.491.2900. 11am-9pm daily $ Blue Hangar Cafe 700 Boeing Way, 817.491.8283. 10:30am-2pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am3pm Fri.; 7am-3pm Sun. $

Classic Cafe 504 N. Oak St., 817.430.8185. Lunch

Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$$$$

Dove Creek Café 204 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4973.

6am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-3pm Sat. & Sun. $

Reno Red's Frontier Cooking 304 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4855. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.' 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

SouthlaKe

Café Express 1472 Main St., 817.251.0063. 7am10pm daily $$

The Cheesecake Factory 1440 Plaza Place, 817.310.0050.11am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am12:30am Fri.-Sat.; 10am-11pm Sun. $$ Wildwood Grill 2700 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.2100. Gluten free. 11am-10pm Mon.Fri.; 11am-11pm Sat.-Sun. $-$$

X’s & O’s Sporting Tavern 1239 Main St., Southlake, 817.251.6776. 3pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; 11am-2am Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun. $ Weatherford

Weatherford Downtown Café 101 W. Church St., 817.594.8717. 7am-3pm Mon.-Wed.; 7am8pm Thu.-Sat.; 8am-3pm Sun. $ Fire Oak Grill 114 Austin Ave., 817.598.0400. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm9pm Tue.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ The Wild Mushroom 1917 Martin Dr. 817.599.4935. Dinner hours: 5-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. Lunch hours: 11am-2pm Thu.-Fri. $$-$$$

asian

arlinGton

Bethany Boba Tea House 705 Park Row Dr.

817.461.1245. 11am-10pm daily. $

Genghis Grill 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 189, 817.465.7847. Lunch: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Orchid City Fusion Cafe 2135 Southeast Pkwy. 817.468.3777. 8:30am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am9pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Pei Wei 2100 N. Collins St., 817.299.8687. Other locations: 4133 E. Cooper St., 817.466.4545. 10:30am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.; 11:30am-9pm Sat.-Sun. $

Piranha’s Killer Sushi 851 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.261.1636. Other locations: Arlington Highlands 309 Curtis Mathes Way, #149 817.465.6455 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.; Noon-11pm Sat.; Noon-10pm Sun. $$

Sukhothai 423 N. Fielder Plaza, 817.860.4107. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Sat.; $

Taste Of Thai 2535 E. Arkansas Lane, 817.543.0110. 11am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Sat.; 11:30am-9:30pm Sun. $ Bedford

Thai Jasmine 3104 Harwood Rd., 817.283.8228. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri.; 11:30am-9pm Sat.-Sun. $

BurleSon

Taste Of Asia 130 NW John Jones Drive, Ste 206, 817.426.2239. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

fort Worth

Asia Bowl & Grill 2400 Lands End, Ste. 115, 817.738.1688. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Blue Sushi Sake Grill 3131 W. 7th St., 817.332.2583. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11ammidnight Fri.-Sat.; 12pm-10pm Sun. $-$$ Edohana Hibachi Sushi 2704 S. Hulen, 817.924.1144. Other locations: 5816 S.W. Loop 820, 817.731.6002. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.Sat. $$

Japanese Palace 8445 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.0144. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

Little Lilly Sushi 6100 Camp Bowie #12, 817.989.8886. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-midnight Fri. & Sat.; noon9pm Sun. $$

MK's Sushi 2400 Airport Fwy. 817.545.4149. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 1pm11pm Sat.; 5-10pm Sun. $$ 2801 W. 7th St., 817.885.7677. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 4pm10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-11pm Fri.; 1pm-11pm Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun. $-$$

My Lan 4015 E. Belknap St., 817.222.1471. 9am9pm Mon.-Sun. Closed Wed. $ Pappa Chang Asian Bistro 8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., 817.348.9888. Buffet 11am-2:30pm Sun.-Fri.; 10:30am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Pei Wei 5900 Overton Ridge Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.294.0808 . Other locations: 2600 W. 7th St., Ste. 101, Montgomery Plaza, 817.806.9950. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-

Sat. $ P.F. Chang’s 400 Throckmorton, 817.840.2450. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ Pho Little Saigon 1712 Mall Circle, 817.738.0040. 10am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $ Phu Lam 4125 E. Belknap St., 817.831.9888. 10am9pm Daily $-$$

Piranha’s Killer Sushi 335 W. 3rd St., 817.348.0200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am11pm Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.; Noon-1am Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $$

Shinjuku Station 711 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.923.2695. 5pm-9pm Mon.; 11am-9pm Tues.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $-$$

Sushi Axiom Japanese Fusion Restaurant 4625 Donnelly Ave., Ste. 101, 817.735.9100. Other locations: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.877.3331. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $$

Sushi Yoko 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd. Ste. 280., 817.737.4000. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Szechuan 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., Cityview Plaza, 817.346.6111.; 5712 Locke Ave., 817.738.7300. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$

Taste Of Asia 4484 Bryant Irvin Road, Ste. 101, 817.732.8688. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 9324 Clifford St., Ste. 116, 817.246.4802. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat,; 7420 Beach St., 817.503.1818. 11am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Thailicious 4601 W. Freeway. Ste. 206 (Chapel Hill at I-30 & Hulen), 817.737.8111. Mon.-Thu. 11am-3pm and 4.30pm-9.30pm; Fri. 11am-3pm and 4:30pm-10pm; Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 11am9pm. $-$$

Thai Select 4630 SW Loop 820, 817.731.0455. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $

Thai Tina’s 600 Commerce St., 817.332.0088. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Tu Hai Restaurant 3909 E. Belknap St., 817.834.6473. 9am-8pm Mon.-Sat; Closed Sun. $ Tokyo Cafe 5121 Pershing Ave., 817.737.8568. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; noon10pm Sat. Closed Sun. $ Grapevine

Edohana Hibachi Sushi 1501 Hwy. 114 Ste. 100, 817.251.2004. Lunch: 11:15am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:15pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:45pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 4:45pm-9:30pm Sun. $$

P.F. Chang’s 650 W. Highway 114, 817.421.6658. 11am-11pm daily. $$ hurSt

Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine 977 Melbourne Rd., 817.268.2899. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9:30pm Sat.; 11:30am-8pm Sun. $-$$ ManSfield

Sake Hibachi Sushi And Bar 100 W. Debbie Lane, Mansfield, 817.453.5888. 11am-10pm, Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm, Fri.-Sat.; noon10pm, Sun. $-$$

Thank You!

to the guests, Steering Committee, sponsors, and Chair, Lezlee Liljenberg. You made SafeHaven of Tarrant County’s 21st Annual Legacy of Women Awards luncheon a success and allowed us to honor 15 women who are leaving a legacy in their communities. Your support makes it possible for SafeHaven to continue our passionate mission to END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THROUGH SAFETY, SUPPORT, PREVENTION AND SOCIAL CHANGE.

2013 Honorees

ARTS

PERSIS ANN FORSTER | Miss Persis Studio of Dance/Performing Arts

JODY ULICH | Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County

JEAN LEWIS | Arts Council Northeast and The Arts League

BUSINESS

SHIRLEY COX | Frost Bank

DIANE STOW | Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

CARITA WEAVER | i5 Web Works

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ELLEN RAY | Ellen Ray Development & Communications

PAIGE PATE | Junior League of Fort Worth

DARLA DENNISON | Colleyville Women's Club

EDUCATION

CINDY POWELL | Arlington ISD

ERMA JOHNSON HADLEY | Tarrant County College District

VELMA WALKER | Tarrant County College, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

STEPHANIE GILLESPIE | Arlington Police Department

LORI ATKINS-WILLIAMSON, MD | Texas Health Care

BARBARA CHILDRESS | City of Richland Hills

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fwdish restaurant listings

Southlake

Gingerine Fresh Asian 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 100, 817.749.0998. 11am-10pm Sun.-Fri.; noon-10pm Sat. $

Kobeya Japanese Hibachi & Sushi 1230 Main St., 817.416.6161. Lunch: 11:30am-2:15pm

Mon.-Fri; 12:15pm-3:15pm Sat.-Sun.; Dinner: 5pm-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Pei Wei 1582 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.722.0070. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.Sat. $

Sushi Sam 500 W. Southlake Blvd., 817.410.1991.

Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner: 5pm9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Thai Chili 215 Grand Ave., 817.251.6674. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Mon.Thu.; 5pm-11pm Sat.; 11:30am-9:30pm Sun. $-$$ barbecue arlington

David's Barbecue 2224 W. Park Row. Dr. 817.261.9998. 11am-9pm Tues.-Sat. $

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 5530 S. Cooper, 817.468.0898. 1801 Ballpark Way, 817.261.6600. 11am-9pm daily. $

Oh My Bbq 901 E. Arkansas Ln. 817.303.1499. 10am-10pm Mon.,Wed. & Fri.-Sat.; 10am-3pm Tues.; 10am-6pm Thu. $

Fort Worth

Angelo’s 2533 White Settlement Rd., 817.332.0357. 11am-9pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am10pm Thu.-Sat.; closed Sun. $ Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que 301 Stockyards Blvd., 817.626.6464. 11am-8:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. and Sat. $

Cousin’s Pit Barbecue 6262 McCart Ave., 817.346.2511. Other location: 5125 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.346.3999. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 451 University Dr., 817.231.8813. Other locations: 5724 Bryant Irvin, 817.361.1034 1000 N.E. Loop 820, 817.289.0027. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817.759.7500. 11am-9pm daily. $

Railhead Smokehouse 2900 Montgomery St., 817.738.9808. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ Red Hot And Blue 3000 S. Hulen St., 817.731.8770 9143 Grapevine Hwy., 817.605.1333. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Riscky’s 6701 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.989.1800. 300 Main St., 817.877.3306. 9000 U.S. 377, Benbrook, 817.249.3320. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $

Sammie's Bar-B-Q 3801 E. Belknap, 817.834.1822. 9am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 9am10:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 11:30am-5pm, Sun. $-$$

Smokey's Bbq 5300 E. Lancaster Ave., 817.451.8222. 11am-8pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.; 8am-9pm Sat.; 8am-4pm Sun. $ The Smoke Pit 2401 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0455. 10:30am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-6pm Sat. $-$$

Trailboss Burgers 140 E. Exchange Ave, 817.626.7777. 11am-7pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9pm

Fri.; 11am-10pm Sat. $-$$ hurSt

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 1858 Precinct Line Rd., 817.656.0200. 10:30am-9pm daily. $ White Settlement

Soda Springs Bar-B-Q 8620 Clifford St., 817.246.4644. Mon.-Sat. 11am-2pm; Thurs. 4 pm-8pm; Fri. 11am-8:30pm; Sat. 11am-8pm; Sun. closed. $-$$

brazilian Fort Worth

Texas De Brazil 101 N. Houston St., 817.882.9500. Brunch: 11am-3pm Sun.; Lunch: 11am-2pm Fri.; Dinner: 5-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.; 4:30pm-10pm Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$ grapevine

Boi Na Braza 4025 William D. Tate, 817.329.5514. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$ burgers & sandwiches

arlington

Al’s Hamburger’s 1001 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.275.8918. Breakfast Hours 7am-11pm; 11am9pm Mon.-Sat. $

Chapps 2045 N. Hwy. 360, 817.649.3000. Other locations: 153 Southwest Plaza (1-20 & Little Road), 817.483.8008. 2596 E. Arkansas, 817.460.2097. 11am-9pm daily. $ Chop House Burgers 1700 W. Park Row Drive, Ste. 116, 817.459.3700. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ Tom's Burgers & Grill 1530 N. Cooper St., 817.459.9000. 6am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 6am-9pm Sun. $-$$

Fort Worth

Dutch’s 3009 S. University Dr., 817.927.5522. 11am-9pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $ The Great Outdoors 3204 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.877.4400. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. $

Kincaid’s 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.2881. Other location: 4825 Overton Ridge Blvd., 817.370.6400. 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $ the love shack 110 E. Exchange Ave., 817.740.8812.; 3505 Bluebonnet Circle, 817.348.9654. 11:30am-10pm Sun.-Wed.; 11:30am-11pm Thu.; 11:30am-1am Fri.-Sat. $ M & O Station Grill 200 Carroll St., 817.882.8020. 11am-5pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $

Magnolia Cheese Co. 1251 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.945.2221. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-2pm Sun. $$

Pappa’s Burgers 2700 W. Freeway, 817.870.9736. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.

$-$$

Rodeo Goat 2836 Bledsoe & Currie, 817.877.4628. 11am-midnight Sun.-Wed.; 11am-2am Thu.-Sat. $-$$

Shaw's Patio Bar And Grill 1051 W. Magnolia Ave. 817.926.2116. Mon. 11am-2:30pm; Tue.Thu. 11am- 9pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 10:30am-9pm. $-$$

The Pour House Sports Grill 2725 W. 7th St.,

817.335.2575. 11am-2am daily. $

Tommy’s Hamburgers 2701 Green Oaks Rd., 817.735.9651. Other locations: 5228 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.569.1111. 3431 W. 7th St., 817.885.7500. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-8pm Sun. $ Woodshed Smokehouse 3201 Riverfront Drive, 817.877.4545. 10am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am-11pm Fri.; 8am-11pm Sat.; 8am-10pm Sun. $-$$ Z’s Café 1116 Pennsylvania Ave. 817.348.9000. 10am-3pm Mon.-Fri. $ Southlake

Johnny B’s Burgers & Shakes 2704 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.749.0000. 10:30am-8:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 10:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am3pm Sun. $

continental arlington

Café At Daireds 2400 W. I-20 (Temporarily Closed for Remodeling), 817.465.9797. Other Location: 15 Skyline Dr., Arlington, 817.465.9797. 12pm-6pm Sun.; 9am-6pm Mon.; 9am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 9am-6pm Fri.; 8:30am5:30pm Sat. $-$$ Fort Worth

610 Grille 610 Main St., 817.332.0100. 6:30am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$$

delis & bakeries arlington

Iris Bagel And Coffee House 5801 W. Interstate 20, 817.561.9989. 5:30am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-2pm Sun. $ Fort Worth

Artisan Baking Company 4900 White Settlement Rd., 817.821.3124. 7am-1pm Fri.; by appointment Mon.-Fri.; 8am-noon Wed. & Sat. at the Cowtown Farmers' Market. $ Baker Bros. American Deli 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 244, 817.989.1400. Other Location: 501 Carroll St., Ste. 658., 817.332.0500. 11am9pm daily. $

Black Rooster Bakery 2430 Forest Park Blvd., 817.924.1600. 7am-4pm Tue.-Fri., 8am-4pm Sat. $

Bluebonnet Bakery 4705 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.4233. 7am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-4pm Sat. $

Boopa’s Bagel Deli 6513 N. Beach St., 817.232.4771. 5:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 6:30am2pm Sat.; 6:30am-1pm Sun. $

Carshon’s Delicatessen 3133 Cleburne Rd., 817.923.1907. 9am-3pm Mon.-Sat. $ Corner Street Bakery 3010S. Hulen St., 817.665.9949. 6:30am-7pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-7pm Sat.; 7am-5pm Sun. $

The Cupcake Cottage 5015 El Campo Ave., 817.732.5670. 10am-4pm Tues.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat. $

Esperanza’s Mexican Café & Bakery 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770. Other location: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848. 6:30am-7pm daily. $ J. Rae's 935 Foch St., 817.332.0090. 9 am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $

Jason's Deli jasonsdeli.com. Hours vary. $-$$ Kolache Shoppe 6724 Brentwood Stair Rd.,

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YWCA Fort Worth & Tarrant County would like to extend heartfelt thanks to all the individuals, organizations and businesses that were part of the 15th Anniversary of the Women Who Care, Share Luncheon on September 27, 2013. Your support and participation helps the YWCA move women, children and their families from poverty to independence. Special thanks to Committee Chair Mary Stelter, Honorary Chair and event founder Beverlee Herd and the Women Who Care, Share Committee. BECAUSE OF YOU, the luncheon was a success.

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fwdish restaurant listings

817.457.0071. 6am-noon Tue.-Sat.; 7am-noon Sun. $

Mckinley’s Fine Bakery & Cafe 1616 S. University Dr., 817.332.3242. 8am-6:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $ Panera Bread 1700 S. University Dr., 817.870.1959. Other location: 1804 Precinct Line Rd., 817.605.0766; 1409 N. Collins, Arlington, 817.548.8726; 2140 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. S. 817.416.5566 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-8pm Sun. $

Sweet Sammies 825 Currie St., 817.332.0022. 10am-9pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $ Swiss Pastry Shop 3936 W. Vickery, 817.732.5661. 6am-5:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 7am-4pm Sat. $

The Snooty Pig 2401 Westport Pkwy., Ste. 120, 817.837.1077. Other locations: 1540 Keller Pkwy, Ste. 107, Keller, 817.431.0064. 7am-2pm Mon.Sat.; 8am-2pm Sun. $ YOFE CAFE / 817 Currie St., 817.332.5888. 6 am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-10pm Sat.-Sun. $ Yogi’s Bagel Cafe 2710 S. Hulen St., 817.921.4500. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-9pm Sat.; 7:30am-3pm Sun. $ Grapevine

Breadhaus 700 W. Dallas Rd., 817.488.5223. 9am-6pm Tues.-Fri.; 9am-4pm Sat. $$ Main Street Bread Baking Company 316 Main St., 817.424.4333. 6:30am-6:30pm daily. $

The Snooty Pig 4010 William D. Tate, 817.283.3800. 7am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 8am-2pm Sun. $

Hudson oaks

Ultimate Cupcake 3316 Fort Worth Highway, 817.596.9090. 10am-5pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-1pm Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $ soutHlake

Elegant Cakery 535 Nolen Drive, 817.488.7580. 9am-6pm Tue.-Fri.; 9am-5pm Sat. $-$$ Weinburger’s Deli 3 Village Circle, Westlake, 817.491.9119. Other location: 611 Main St., Grapevine, 817.416.5574. 8:30am-7pm Mon.Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $ eclectic arlinGton

The Melting Pot 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 119, 817.469.1444. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.; 3:30pm-11pm Sat.; 3pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$ Burleson Wine Down 124 S. Scott Street. 817.447.9122. 11am-9pm Wed-Sat. $$ Fort WortH

Café Modern 3200 Darnell, 817.738.9215. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 11am-3pm Sat & Sun. $$

Kimbell Art Museum 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.332.8451, ext. 251. For reservations call 817.332.8541 ext. 277. Lunch 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Thu. & Sat.; noon-2pm Fri. & Sun.; Dinner 5:30pm-7:30pm Fri. $$

Lili’s Bistro 1310 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.877.0700. Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner

Hours 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$

Mijo's Fusion 1109 W. Magnolia Ave.

817.921.3905. 10:30am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Reservoir Bar, Patio And Kitchen 1001 Foch St. 817.334.0560. 3pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; 10am2am Sat. & Sun. $-$$

Sera Dining and Wine 2418 Forest Park Blvd. 817.927.7372. 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.-Sat. $-$$ Simply Fondue 111 W. 4th St., 817.348.0633. Lunch hours: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri. Dinner hours: 5-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5-11pm Fri.-Sat. Sunday Brunch: 10am-2pm. $$-$$$ Spiral Diner 1314 W. Magnolia, 817.332.8834. 11am-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $ Vee Lounge 500 Taylor St., 817.332.4833. 3pmmidnight Tue.-Wed.; 3pm-2am Thu.-Sat.; 11am-2am Sun.- $$

Winslow’s Wine Café 4101 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.546-6843. Mon.-Thu. 4pm-11pm; Fri. 4pm-midnight; Sat. 10:30am-2pm and 4pmmidnight; Sun. 10:30am-2pm and 4pm-10pm. $-$$$$

Zambrano Wine Cellar 910 Houston St., Ste. 110, 817.850.9463. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pmmidnight Fri. & Sat.; Closed Sundays. $-$$

ethnic arlinGton

Tandoor Indian Restaurant 1200 N. Fielder Rd., 817.261.6604. Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm Sun.-Sat.; Dinner: 5pm-10 p.m. Sun.-Sat. $-$$ Fort WortH

Bombay Grill 4625 Donnelly Ave., 817.377.9395. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat. & Sun.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun. $

Byblos 1406 N. Main St., 817.625.9667. 1am-2am Fri. & Sat.; Sunday available for private parties. $$ Hedary’s 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.6961. 11am-2pm Mon.; 11am-2pm & 5pm-10pm Tues.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $ King Tut 1512 Magnolia Ave., 817.335.3051. 11am2:30pm Mon.-Sat. 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Sat. $$ Maharaja 6308 Hulen Bend Blvd., 817.263.7156. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat.-Sun.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$

french arlinGton

Cacharel 2221 E. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 910, 817.640.9981. 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-10pm Mon.Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$$

Fort WortH

La Madeleine 6140 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.654.0471. 4626 SW Loop 820. Other locations: 2101 N. Collins St., Arlington, 817.461.3634. 4201 S Cooper St., Arlington, 817.417.5100. 900 Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.251.0255. Camp Bowie 6:30am-10pm Sun.Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Hwy. 114 6:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Collins and Cooper 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ Saint-Emilion 3617 W. 7th St., 817.737.2781. Full

bar. 6pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$

german Fort WortH

Edelweiss 3801 Southwest Blvd., 817.738.5934. 5pm-10pm Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.; 4pm-11pm Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. Closed Mon.-Wed. $$ Greenwood’s 3522 Bluebonnet Cir., 817.921.6777. Lunch: 11am-2pm Thu. & Fri. 4pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 4pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

greek Fort WortH

Café Medi 420 Grapevine Hwy., 817.788.5110. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $

Greek House 2426 Forest Park Blvd., 817.921.1473. 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $

Jazz Café 2504 Montgomery St., 817.737.0043. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-3pm Sat.; 9am-2pm Sun. $

italian

arlinGton/Mid-Cities

Birraporetti’s 668 Lincoln Square, 817.265.0555. 11am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.Sat.; 10am-11pm Sun. $$

Italianni’s 1601 Precinct Line Rd., Hurst, 817.498.6770. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

La Bistro 722 Grapevine Hwy., Hurst, 817.281.9333. 11am-10pm Sun.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$

Moni's 1730 W. Randol Mill Road #100, Arlington, 817.860.6664. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Nizza Pizza 1430 S. Cooper, 817.274.5222. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ Palio’s Pizza Café 5712 Colleyville Blvd. Ste. 130, 817.605.7555. 11am-10pm daily. $ Piccolo Mondo 829 E. Lamar Blvd., 817.265.9174. Lunch: 11:30am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-10:15pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30 pm-10pm Sun. $-$$ Prespa's 4720 Sublett Road, Arlington, 817.561.7540. Other location: 3100 W. Arkansas Lane #B, Dalworthington Gardens, 817.459.2775. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ Reflections Of Bella Vita 1507 N. Watson Road, Arlington, 817.633.0877. Breakfast and Lunch, 6am-2pm Sun.-Sat.; Dinner, 4:30pm10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:30pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4:30pm-9pm Sun.11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ Ruggeri’s Ristorante 32 Village Ln., Ste. 10, Colleyville, 817.503.7373. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Fort WortH

Aventino’s Italian 5800 Lovell Ave., 817.570.7940.11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$$ Bella Italia West 5139 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.1700. 11:30am-1:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 6pm9pm Mon.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

fwdish restaurant listings

Café Bella 3548 South Hills Ave., 817.922.9500. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 4pm-10pm Sat. Closed Sun. $-$$

Campisi's 6150 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.916.4561. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun. $$

Ferré Ristorante Bar 215 E. Fourth St., 817.332.0033. 4pm-9pm Tues.-Wed.; 4pm-10pm Thu.; 4pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Fireside Pies 2949 Crockett St., 817.769.3590. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Sat.; 11am11pm Sun. $$

Fortuna 5837 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.737.4469.

11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ La Piazza 2930 Bledsoe St., 817.334.0000. 11:30am-2pm Sun.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$

Mama’s Pizza 1813 W. Berry St., 817.923.3541. 5800 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.MAMA Lunch buffet: 11am-2pm daily. Delivery through Entrees-To-Go: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $

Historic Bistro

4700 Camp Bowie Blvd.

817.738.4761

lucilesstatesidebistro.com

From the original mosaic tile floors to the tin ceiling with whirling fans and milk-glass pendant lighting, Lucile's Stateside Bistro is just charming. The ambience is highlighted with simple café curtains, scattered tables clad in green and white-checkered tablecloths and ladder-back chairs. The lively bar area is always filled with a regular crowd, and its antique mahogany and bevel-mirrored façade classes up the joint.

The dinner salads deserve a mention. They consist of simple greens with julienne carrots and shaved red onions dusted with sesame seeds. The house dressing is what makes them sing. Lucile’s offers a couple of standout desserts in keeping with the age and atmosphere of the restaurant — a Bananas Foster and a Cherries Jubilee.

Mancuso’s 9500 White Settlement Rd., 817.246.7041. Lunch: 10:30am-1pm Tues.-Fri.; Dinner: 4pm-9pm Tues.-Thu.; 4pm-10pm Fri.Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $

Margie’s Original Italian Kitchen 9805 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.4301. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Mellow Mushroom 3455 Bluebonnet Circle, 817.207.9677. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Milano’s 3416 W. 7th St., 817.332.5226. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $

Nonna Tata 1400 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.0250. 11am-3pm Tue.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. $-$$

Piola 3700 Mattison Ave., 817.989.0007. 11am-2pm Mon-Fri; 5pm-10pm Mon-Sat. $$

Pizzeria Uno Chicago Grill 300 Houston St., 817.885.8667. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat. $

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What the locals are eating

Taverna Risotteria 450 Throckmorton St., 817.885.7502. Sunday brunch. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $-$$

Grapevine/Southlake/ Colleyville

Brio Tuscan Grill 1431 Plaza Place, Southlake, 817.310.3136. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Buca Di Beppo 2701 E. State Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.749.6262. 11:30am-10pm Mon.Thu.; 11:30am-10pm Fri.; 11:30am-10pm Sat.; 11:30am-9pm Sun. $$

Ferrari’s Italian Villa 1200 William D. Tate Ave., 817.251.2525. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm10:30pm Sat.; 4:30pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$

latin american

Colleyville/Fort Worth

Gloria’s Colleyville: 5611 Colleyville Blvd., 817.656.1784. Fort Worth: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.332.8800. Arlington: 3901 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Ste. 137, 817.701.2981. Colleyville: 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. Fort Worth: 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Yucatan Taco Stand 909 West Magnolia Ave., 817.924.8646. 11am to 10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11ammidnight Fri.-Sat. $$

mediterranean Fort Worth

Chadra Mezza & Grill 1622 Park Place Ave., 817.924.2372. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $-$$

Terra Mediterranean Grill 2973 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 817.744.7485. 11am-2:30pm and 5pm-10pm, Mon.-Fri.; 11am-11pm, Sat.; noon8pm, Sun. $-$$

The Flying Carpet Cafe 1223 Washington St., 817.877-1223. Lunch 11am-2pm Tues.-Fri. Dinner 5pm-10pm Tues.-Sat.; Closed Sun. BYOB. $$

mexican arlinGton

Chuy's 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 199, 817. 557.2489. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ Colleyville/Grapevine

Esparza’s 124 E. Worth St., 817.481.4668. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; 10am-9:30pm Sun. $

La Hacienda Ranch 5250 Hwy. 121, Colleyville, 817.318.7500. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Rio Mambo 5150 Hwy. 121, 817.354.3124. 11am9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Fort Worth

Benito’s Restaurant 1450 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.8633. 10am-9pm Mon.-Thu., 10am-2am Fri.-Sat., 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Cabo Grande 115 W. 2nd St., 817.348.8226. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $$ Cantina Laredo 530 Throckmorton St., 817.810.0773. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $-$$ Chimy’s Cerveceria 1053 Foch St.,

817.348.8888. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thu.; 11am1am Fri.-Sat. $

Chipotle 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8355. Other locations: 3000 W. 7th St., 817.348.8530. 4484 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.735.4506. 1312 W. Pipeline Rd., 817.595.3875. 3010 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.4745. 11am-10pm daily. $

Dos Gringos 1015 S. University Dr., 817.338.9393. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ El Asadero 1535 N. Main St., 817.626.3399. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $-$$ El Fenix 6391 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.5584. 11am-10pm daily. $

El Rancho Grande 1400 N. Main St., 817.624.9206. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Esperanza’s Mexican Bakery & Cafe 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770. Bakery and Cafe: 6 am-7pm daily. Other location: 1601 Park Place Ave., 817.923.1992. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-5pm Sun. $ Fernandez Cafe 4220 W. Vickery Blvd., 817.377.2652. 6:30am-2pm daily. $ Fiesta 3233 Hemphill St., 817.923.6941. 11am9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 2917 W. Berry St., 817.924.7943. Other Locations: 2719 Race St., 817.831.TACO. 5710 Rufe Snow, 817.465.3899. 510 East Abram, Arlington, 817.265.8226. 7ammidnight Mon.-Wed.; 7am-1am Thu.; 7am-3am Fri. & Sat.; 7am-10pm Sun. $

Hacienda San Miguel 2948 Crockett St., 817.386.9923. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11ammidnight Fri. & Sat. $-$$

Joe T. Garcia’s 2201 N. Commerce, 817.626.4356. Cash only. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$ La Familia 841 Foch St., 817.870.2002. 11am10pm Tues.-Fri.; 8am-10pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $

La Playa Maya 6209 Sunset Dr., 817.738.3329. Other locations: 1540 N. Main St., 817.624.8411. 3200 Hemphill St., 817.924.0698. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $ Los Molcajetes 4320 Western Center Blvd., 817.306.9000. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.; 8am-10pm Sat.; 8am-9pm Sun. $ Los Vaqueros 2629 N. Main St., 817.624.1511.

Other Location: 3105 Cockrell Ave., 817.769.3070.11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11 am10pm, Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Other location: Crown Valley Golf Club, 29 Crown Road, Weatherford. 817.441.2300 $ Mambo’s 1010 Houston St. in the Park Central Hotel, 817.336.3124. 11am- 2pm Tues.-Fri.; 4pm10pm Wed.-Sat. $

Mi Cocina 509 Main St., 817.877.3600. Other location: 4601 W. Freeway (I-30 and Hulen), 817.569.1444. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $

The Original 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.6226. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ Paco & John 1116 8th Ave., 817.810.0032. 7:30am10:30am & 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat. $$

Pappasito’s Cantina 2704 W. Freeway, 817.877.5546. Other location: 321 W. Road to Six Flags, Arlington, 817.795.3535. 11am-10pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ all locations Pulidos 2900 Pulido St., 817.732.7571. Other location: 5051 Hwy. 377 S., 817.732.7871. 11am9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ Revolver Taco Lounge 2822 W. 7th St., 817.820.0122. 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun.-Mon. $$ Rio Mambo 6125 SW Loop 820, 817.423.3124. 1302 S. Main St., Weatherford. 817.598.5944. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.Sat. $$

Salsa Fuego 3520 Alta Mere Drive, 817.560.7888. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. $

Salsa Limon 929 University Drive, 817.820.0680. 4200 S. Freeway, #1099, 817.921.4807. 10am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am-2am Fri.; 10am-3am Sat.; 10am-midnight Sun. $

Torchy's Tacos 928 Northton St. 817.289.8226. 7am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 7am-11pm Fri.; 8am11pm Sat.; 8am-10pm Sun. $

Tres Joses Cocina Mexicana 4004 White Settlement Rd., 817.763.0456. 11am-9pm Tue.Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.; Closed Mon. $$

Uncle Julio’s 5301 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.2777. 11am-10:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Southlake

Mi Chula’s 1431 Southlake Blvd., Ste. 551, 817.756.6920. 11am-8:30pm Sun-Thu.; 11am9:30pm. $$

seafood arlington

Fish City Grill 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., 817.465.0001. 11am-10pm Mon.- Thu.; 11am–11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am- 9pm Sun. $-$$ Fort Worth

Bayou Jack's Cajun Grill 2401 W. 7th St., Ste. 117. 817.744.8631. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am9pm Sun. $-$$

Blu Crab 6115 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8585. Mon.-Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 11am-9pm. $$$$

Daddy Jack’s 353 Throckmorton St., 817.332.2477. 355 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake. 817.442.0983. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$ Eddie V’s 3100 W. 7th St. 817.336.8000. 4pm11pm Sun.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$$$

J&J Oyster Bar 612 N. University Dr., 817.335.2756. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $

Lone Star Oyster Bar 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.370.0030. 11am-2am Tue.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun.-Mon. $

Pacific Table 1600 S. University Drive, 817.887.9995. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Pappadeaux 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Razzoo’s 318 Main St. in Sundance Square,

817.429.7009. Other location: 4700 Bryant Irvin Rd. in Cityview, 817.292.8584. 11am-11pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $$

Rockfish 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.738.3474. 11am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Waters, Bonnell's Coastal Cuisine 2901

Crockett St. 817.984.1110. 11am-2:30pm & 5:30pm-10pm Tues.-Sat.; 10:30am-2:30pm & 5:30pm-10pm Sun. $$$$

Zeke’s Fish & Chips 5920 Curzon Ave., 817.731.3321. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $

Southlake

Fish City Grill 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.748.0456. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Truluck’s Seafood, Steak & Crab House 1420 Plaza Pl., 817.912.0500. 5pm-10pm Sun.Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ WilloW Park

Fish Creek 4899 E. I-20., 817.441.1746. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; noon-10pm Sat. $$

southwest

Fort Worth

Blue Mesa Bar & Grill 600 S. University Dr., 817.332.6372. Other Location: 1586 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817.416.0055. Fort Worth: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$

Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.738.5489. Lunch Hours 11:30am2:30pm Tues.-Fri.; Dinner 5:30pm-9pm Tues.-Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$ Buffalo West 7101 Camp Bowie W. 817.732.2370. mo.-wed. 4pm-11pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-11pm Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$

Lanny’s Alta Cocina Mexicana 3405 W. 7th St., 817.850.9996. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$

Lonesome Dove Western Bistro 2406 N. Main St., 817.740.8810. 11:30am-2:30pm Tue.Sat.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$

Michaels Restaurant & Ancho Chile Bar 3413 W. 7th St., 817.877.3413. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 5:30pm11pm Thu.-Sat. Chile Bar hours: 11am-11pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-1am Thu.-Fri.; 5pm-1am Sat. $ Reata 310 Houston St., 817.336.1009. 11am2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm daily. $$

The Tavern 2755 S. Hulen St. 817.923.6200 11am10pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun. $$

Tillman's Roadhouse 2933 Crockett St., 817.850.9255. Lunch 11am-2pm Tues.-Sat.; Dinner 5:30pm-9pm Tues.-Thu.; 5:30pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-4pm & 5:30pm-9pm Sun. $$$

steaks

arlington

Mac’s Steaks & Seafood Arlington: 6077 I-20 W., 817.572.0541. Colleyville: 5120 Hwy. 121,

are a few of my favorite things...

$600 Sponsors one child for a year of programs at the Club.

$250 Provides a month of counseling for a child or adult in crisis.

$200 Pays a high school student to tutor 8 children for a month - the earned money goes into their savings account for college.

$300 Covers the cost of an evening meal for each one of our 38 families during their stay.

$6535 Fund every featured program and project in the Greatest Gift Catalog Ever.

$200 Provides advocacy services for a child for a month.

$300 Pays for a dental exam, two fillings and a stainless steel crown for a child in pain.

$110 Sponsors meals for one client for four weeks.

$480 Pays for a six-week equine psychotherapy counseling session for a veteran.

These are 9 of the 81 great ways to help in the community this year through the Greatest Gift Catalog Ever® Each organization has matching funds available through the catalog to make your contribution go even further. For more information please visit TheGreatestGiftCatalogEver.org or call 817-922-8297.

817.318.6227. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 3pm-10pm Sun. $-$$

Trail Dust Steak House 2300 E. Lamar Ave., 817.640.6411. 11am-10pm Daily. $$$ Fort Worth

Bob’s Steak and Chop House 1300 Houston St., 817.350.4100. 5-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5-11pm Fri. and Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$$

The Capital Grille 800 Main St., 817.348.9200. Lunch 11:30am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun.; lounge open daily. $$$$

Cattlemen’s Steak House 2458 N. Main St., 817.624.3945. 11am-10:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$$

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse 812 Main St., 817.877.3999. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$$

Grace Restaurant 777 Main St., 817.877.3388. Dining Room Hours 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Bar Hours 4pm-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sunday. $$$$ H3 Ranch 109 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.1246. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$$

Hoffbrau 1712 S. University Dr., 817.870.1952. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 5760 SW Loop 820, 817.731.3534. Other locations: 4001 Arlington Heights Blvd., #101, Arlington, 817.465.3700. Fort Worth: 4pm-midnight Mon.-Sat.; 4pm-11pm Sun. $$$

Mercury Chop House 301 Main St., 817.336.4129. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 3pm-11pm Sat.; 3pm-10pm Sun. $$$

M&M Steakhouse 1106 N.W. 28th St., 817.624.0612. Cash only. 5pm-11pm Tue.-Sat. $$

Ray’s Prime Steak & Seafood 3206 Winthrop Ave., 817.732.1614. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 4pm-11pm Sat.; 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Sun. $$-$$$$

Riscky’s Steakhouse 120 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.4800.11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

Ruth’s Chris 813 Main St., 817.348.0080. 5pm-10 pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$

Silver Fox Steakhouse 1651 S. University Dr., 817.332.9060. Other location: 1235 William D. Tate, Grapevine, 817.329.6995. 4pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. $$$

Granbury

Buffalo Gap Steakhouse And Cantina 1470 Hwy. 377, 817.573.4471.11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Grapevine/Southlake/ Colleyville

J.R.’S Steakhouse 5400 Hwy. 121, 817.355.1414. 4pm-lounge; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$

Kirby’s Steakhouse 3305 E. Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.410.2221. 5pm-10pm daily. $$$

Old Hickory Steakhouse Restaurant Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, 817.778.2215 (after 5pm, 817.778.2280). Nightly, 4:30pm-10pm. $$$$

EEach month wE will prEsEnt our rEadErs with an obscurE dEtail shot from somEwhErE in fort worth, courtEsy of photographEr brian luEnsEr. We will provide the clues, and you will have the opportunity to guess where the shot was taken at fwtx.com/articles/where. The following month, we will include the full photo as well as a new obscure detail shot. Here are this month’s clues:

1

. This was originally a boarding school for young ladies.

2. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

3. The statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary is presumed to have been part of the architectural plans drawn by J. J. Kane.

Park Place Motorcars ft. worth 5601 Bryant Irvin Rd. 888.833.3427

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Clients – and Friends – For liFe

A busy Fort Worth executive, Randy Cleveland finds himself on the road more often than not. As such, he requires a vehicle with plenty of power under the hood and ample amenities behind it — which is precisely why Randy drives a 2011 Mercedes-Benz S550. In fact, he’s so plugged in to his purchase, he says, that he’ll never stray from the S Class series. “This is my second S Class, and I will drive no other car again,” Randy said. “It’s smooth on the road, very dependable and extremely comfortable.”

Randy’s wife, Nina, is equally impressed with her 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350, in timeless diamond white just like her husband’s. The Clevelands scooped up both Benzes from Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth, an experience about which they still rave.

“It was the best ever in a car purchase. There was no heavy sales pitch, and they were very accommodating and friendly,” Nina said. “They gave us very flexible options and were very patient — never pushy. Things moved quickly and were very simple.”

Even one and two years hence, their salesman, John Bui, and their service manager, James Jacobs, communicate regularly with the couple — a gesture that further fuels their loyalty for the Fort Worth dealership. “They stay in touch with us and are very helpful on any questions or assistance we need,” Randy said. “They treat us like friends for life.”