Fort Worth Magazine - December 2016 by fwtx

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December 2016

Leaders of the Pack

Twelve local millennials that are making a difference in the community help define their generation. by Gail Bennison

72 Making It in America

Seven wonders from around the world were armed with dedication and given opportunity. Their achievements represent a microcosm of immigrant entrepreneurship and have positively transformed the local landscape. by Jennifer Casseday-Blair

80 Dream Home 2017: Westlake

It’s "old home week" for Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s Dream Home projects, with vendors returning year after year. by Scott Nishimura

84 Seeking Justice This feature investigates a couple of Tarrant County cold cases that may just need someone to come forward and help bring the guilty person to justice. by Sean Chaffin

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Top Attorney List

The Fort Worth, Texas magazine list of Top Attorneys as voted on by their peers.

fill readers in on a literary journal launched in Fort Worth, the new director at Jubilee Theatre and local artists and art exhibits.

Snapshots Behind the ropes and on the red carpet, the photos of the personalities and parties that have everyone talking

comprehensive listing of the city’s top events

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THE COVER STORY FOR THE NOVEMBER ISSUE OF FW INC. (FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAGAZINE’S SISTER BUSINESS MAGAZINE) LISTS THE WINNERS OF ITS BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN FORT WORTH COMPETITION (SEE PAGES 42 AND 43 IN THIS ISSUE FOR THE LIST OF WINNERS). The judging was done by a third-party research group. In reading through many of the benefits of the winning companies, I came to realize how different the workplace with millennials is today from when I started my career in the late 80s.

As a baby boomer (I was born in the cut-off year for boomers), my mindset in the first 10 years of a career was much more conventional than the mindset of millennials in the early part of their careers today. I was just fine with a salary, set paid vacation and traditional benefits. Millennials today value more non-traditional compensation such as flexible work hours, working from home, casual dress, ping-pong tables at work, company-catered lunches and companysponsored happy hours during work hours.

If you look at most great companies, they almost always have great employees. Considering that millennials will make up roughly half of the workforce by 2020, those of us who run companies that have a desire to make them great better figure out how to provide the younger generation value outside of traditional compensation. To that end, we had freelance writer Gail Bennison do a little research into Fort Worth millennials, which is our cover story this month.

We selected 12 Fort Worth millennials who we felt define their generation. While millennials have been typecast as entitled and lazy, this group of 20- and 30-somethings contradicts that stereotype. These remarkable individuals are making noticeable impacts in their careers, are greatly involved in their communities, and are doing their part to help change the way society views millennials…one amazing accomplishment at a time. Among them are business owners, vice presidents, real estate developers, directors, a pediatrician, horse trainer, car dealers and a couple of musicians.

Jamey Ice, the millennial we chose to represent the story, is a lot of things, but lazy is not one of them. At 32 he is the lead guitarist for the extremely popular band called Green River Ordinance (GRO), a co-owner and partner in the real estate company 6th Avenue Homes that rehabilitates older homes in the Fairmount Historic District and a co-owner and partner in the restaurant and coffee house BREWED on Magnolia Avenue. And if his wife and young daughter don’t keep him too busy, he is also a photographer.

His strongest character trait is determination. He loves knocking through doors, chasing down dreams, figuring out how to make something work and overcoming challenges. He sounds a lot like a baby boomer. Perhaps we are not as different as I once thought.

Hal A. Brown owner/publisher

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M&O Station Grill Review

The salad you show in the photo looks 1,000 percent better than the one they served me last Saturday. And my burger was in a basket, not a plate, no garnishjust thrown in the basket… Maybe they treat the media better than the regular people.

—Jason M. Adams

Editor’s Note: It is a strict policy at the magazine that reviewers never inform restaurant staff members of who they are and why they are there. However, the magazine's photographer schedules an appointment to shoot food photos after the reviewer attends, and restaurants may choose to plate dishes differently.

New Music Festival Launches

It will be nice to have a new festival there. The old Fort Worth music festival was lovely but really changed its tone when it moved to Panther Island. Glad to see something back in this area.

Up Close

Most Stylish Men in Fort Worth

This [October issue] is what makes America, Texas and Fort Worth magazine so great. Everyone can express their own opinion and style. Kudos to the local men and the fashions they chose to model in that issue. It was great to see “real” men in today’s look of clothing.

—Sandy Tomlinson

CORRECTION: In last month’s Top Realtor list, some names were misspelled and three people on the list were incorrectly listed as being with the wrong real estate company. Please visit fwtx.com for an accurate and up-to-date listing of the 2016 Top Realtors who were nominated by members of the community.

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Gail Bennison enjoys writing about people, art and culture, health, and history. She contributes our cover story this month about 12 local millennials making a major impact in our community. They explain what they think their generation is all about on page 56. Gail also contributes a culture feature on Panther City Review (page 38), one of Fort Worth’s latest literary journals, and an Up Close piece on Carlo Capua, alum president for TCU, who speaks four languages and owns/operates Z’s Café and Catering (page 98).

5 Sean Chaffin is a freelance writer in Crandall, Texas. His new book, Raising the Stakes: True Tales of Gambling, Wagering & Poker Faces , is available at Amazon.com. This month Sean contributed a serious story that shed light on local cold cases (page 84). It’s his hope that by retelling some of the cases’ details, someone may come forward with new information, thus giving closure to the families affected.

Beth Maya is a food stylist, food writer and home entertainment expert. She focuses on festive cocktails this month in her feature, Holiday Spirit (page 40). Robert Chicotsky of Chicotsky’s Liquor and Fine Wine provided the recipes and liquor. Readers will get inspired to make the Christmas Party Punch, Bourbon Eggnog and Café Royal when holiday guests begin arriving.

Escapes this month is more exotic than usual. Kyle Whitecotton takes readers on a journey to the top of the world. Have you ever wanted to stay at a luxury destination where your accommodations include an igloo with views of the Northern Lights or enjoy a reindeer safari? Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort in the northernmost region of Finland is the place for you. Bundle up and turn to page 28 to discover more.

Linda Simmons grew up in Plano and received a BA in Psychology from the University of Texas at Arlington (where she currently serves on the alumni board) and worked on an MBA at TCU in Fort Worth. She began writing about 10 years ago, mainly expanding and building on events from her own life. (Linda has been published in Texas Christian University’s descant: The Literary Journal of Fort Worth – My Lost Summer, and has two short stories on Amazon. In this issue, Linda contributed a culture feature about Fort Works Art, which can be described as a mix between an art gallery, cultural center and museum (page 32).

7 Jocelyn Tatum has a master’s degree in narrative journalism and undergraduate degree in philosophy. She spends much of her time analyzing and inquiring about the world around her. This month Jocelyn got to know the new director of Jubilee Theatre, William “Bill” Earl Ray (page 34).

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Founder of The Culinary School of Fort Worth, Judie Byrd is usually either working with food or thinking about working with food. She never lets us down when it comes to a never-fail, go-to recipe for entertaining guests. This month in our Extra Bites section, Judie shares her “showstopper” Cran-Apple Pie recipe (page 222). It’s not super complicated, and she even allows bakers to opt for a store-bought pie crust to save time.

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN

Make your voices heard before closing voting on Feb. 6 by visiting fwtx.com/bestof and choosing your favorite local establishments, service providers and individuals. It’s a great way to support what you love about Fort Worth

Mark your calendars for Jan. 25 as previous Top Chef winners compete in Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s Top Chef Masters Challenge. Those that can handle the heat will compete, but only one will make the cut.

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Team Traditions

The magazine staff tells how they celebrate the holidays.

Christmas morning breakfast strata is eaten around a cozy fire, listening to an awful Carpenters’ holiday album while taking turns opening gifts.

Jennifer Casseday-Blair, Interim Executive Editor

We attend the Christmas Eve candlelight service at Pathway Church, give our birthday gift to Jesus, then go home for preparation of the last night with Clyde (our Elf on the Shelf) before he heads back to the North

Pole. We have a traditional Christmas Eve dinner, open one gift of choice and anticipate the arrival of Santa by setting out homemade cookies and milk and carrots for the reindeer.

Gina Wigginton, Advertising Account Supervisor

On Christmas Eve morning, whoever says the phrase "Christmas Eve Gift" first was always the first person who got to open their gift of choice. No clue how this started, but we still do it today.

Amy Horany, Audience Development Manager

The first thing you do on Christmas Eve morning is pour a shot of bourbon for each family member to enjoy before breakfast. As you are drinking, think about a wish for the next year.

Alex Lepe, Staff Photographer

Every year, even after we were grown working adults, we received in our stocking: gloves, some kind of underwear, and money from Santa. Spray Gleaves, Art Director

Missed It

If you aren’t following the FWTX.com blogs, why not? Here are a few of the exclusive online stories you missed this month: fwvoice

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Lancaster Mixed-Use Project Delayed

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Yards and Stripes Forever

| by Samantha Calimbahin |

THE LOCKHEED MARTIN ARMED FORCES BOWL is the one time in the year when two football teams other than TCU (well, usually) square off on the turf of Amon G. Carter Stadium.

But the Armed Forces Bowl was never just a game – it also serves as a tribute to U.S. military servicemen and women.

Set to kick off at 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 23, the game will pit the U.S. Naval Academy against a team from the Big 12 Conference, pending bowl eligibility, as well as honor military personnel in between. A lineup of on-field ceremonies, award presentations and recognitions are planned for this year’s bowl, and one wounded veteran will leave the game with a brand new home.

New to this year’s game is a sponsorship from Fort Worthbased dealership Bruce Lowrie Chevrolet, which will sponsor the Bruce Lowrie Warrior Club, located in the south end zone of Amon G. Carter Stadium. The club will host 250 wounded veterans and their families, providing them food

and complimentary tickets.

There’s plenty to do for fans not in the military as well. Outside the stadium, fans can mosey through the Tailgate Outpost Fan Fest, featuring food trucks, games, military hardware, and other sights and activities.

And, of course, there’s football. Last year, the California Golden Bears left Fort Worth with a dominating 55-36 win over the Air Force Academy. Cal quarterback Jared Goff threw for 467 yards and six touchdowns, breaking Aaron Rodgers’ school record for passing yards in a bowl game and coming just one touchdown shy of tying Geno Smith’s record for most passing touchdowns in a bowl game. Goff later became the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, taken by the Los Angeles Rams.

The Navy will find out its opponent on Dec. 4 when final college football rankings are announced.

The Armed Forces Bowl will be televised nationally on ESPN.

California Golden Bears celebrate their victory.

Let It Snow

Donna and Toni Snow are movers and shakers. Well, maybe with less shaking.

| by Samantha Calimbahin |

DONNA AND TONI SNOW

AREN’T SHORT ON QUIPS AND PERSONALITY, bringing their housemoving expertise – along with their winsome Southern accents – to the

screen on DIY Network’s reality show Texas Flip N Move.

Starring on the show has sometimes led to the Snows receiving Facebook messages or comments from people asking the same question: How long does it take to memorize a script so funny?

The thing is, there’s no script, Toni Snow says.

“We are what we are on TV,” she said. “We know how to cut a piece of wood, we know how to measure, we know how to do things like that, but we also kid around and be ourselves, in and out of the reality part.”

Such is the life of the Fort Worth sisters, whose family-owned company H.D. Snow & Son House Moving, Inc., has been getting air time on Texas Flip N Move for the past four seasons. The company moves houses, physically lifting them up from the ground and transporting them to other locations (it’s the same company that moved Salsa Limón’s Museo location to the River District).

The Snow family has been moving houses since 1942 – a business started by Donna and Toni’s grandfather, C.A. Snow. The family has moved everything from historic homes to duplexes in as

slow and careful of a manner as possible. In fact, their father used to set a glass of water on the chimney and move the house without a spill, just to prove how careful he was.

Eventually, TV producers began to take notice. When the Snows got their first phone calls from Texas Flip N Move’s showrunners, they thought it was a competitor pulling a prank.

“I just went right along with it,” Donna Snow said. “I was being nice to him, as I was raised to be respectful, and answered all his questions. I start questioning, ‘Well, you know, if this is a competitor pulling a prank, boy, they’re really taking it to the hills.’ ”

It wasn’t a prank, as the Snows eventually found out. Now on the show’s fifth season, the Snows say they’ve received favorable feedback from the audience, getting phone calls from other house movers thanking them for bringing light to the industry.

But even more importantly, Donna Snow says, the business and the show has brought the family closer together. snowhousemoving.com

A Shot in the Park

W ith construction beg inning on the Texas L i ve! entertainment district at Globe L ife Park, the Texas Rangers have announced another tenant jo ining the lineup – Revolver Brew ing

Revolver Brew ing plans to have a work ing brewery w ithin the district, serv ing flagship brands like

Blood and Honey, along w ith specialty beers made specif ically for the Texas L i ve! development The brewery is expected to open when Texas L i ve! opens in spring 2018.

Revolver Brew ing joins another recently announced tenant, celebr ity chef Guy Fieri, who plans to open a restaurant at the development . The f irst phase of Texas L i ve! is a $250 million project featuring 200,000 square feet of dining, entertainment and hosp itality space.

A version of this article originally appeared on FWTX.com.

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Pass the Toque

Chefs are making moves around Fort Worth, with several established restaurants welcoming new faces to their kitchens.

ONE OF THOSE CHEFS ISANTHONY FELLI, who moved from Del Frisco’s to become executive chef at upscale seafood restaurant Waters. Felli, who won Fort Worth Texas magazine’s Top Chef competition in 2013, is planning some updates to the menu, as the restaurant finishes up a move from West Seventh to Sundance Square. The Sundance Square location is expected to open in early 2017. Back at Del Frisco’s, the former chef of Sullivan’s Steakhouse in Seattle, ZACH MARTINEZ, will take over Felli’s role.

Meanwhile, the Kimbell Art Museum hired former Swiss Pastry Shop executive chef PETER KREIDLER to become the new manager of food services. Kreidler takes the place of SHELBY SCHAFER, who retired after more than 30 years in the position. As manager of food services, Kreidler is in charge of the museum’s Buffet Restaurant and all dining operations. Former Billy Bob’s sous chef KEVIN FULLER stepped in at Kreidler’s role at the Swiss Pastry Shop.

Texas Bleu Steakhouse, too, has a new chef – but certainly not one that’s new to the area. Former Max’s Wine Dive chef STEFON RISHEL and his signature mohawk are returning to head Texas Bleu after a short stint at 51fifteen Cuisine & Cocktails in Houston. Rishel, too, won Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s Top Chef competition in 2015.

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Get in the Paint

It’s Playtime!

IN A WORLD WHERE SMARTPHONE

APPS AND VIDEO GAMES SEEM TO REIGN, a new store has opened downtown with the philosophy of getting kids off the screens and playing with toys.

That’s Houston Street Toy Company, one of Sundance Square’s newest retailers located on Houston Street between Overland Sheepskin Company and Five Guys Burgers and Fries. The store opened in November and features 1,843 square feet of plush animals, arts and crafts, musical and educational toys, books, and puzzles among other items.

The store celebrated its grand opening Nov. 12 with a prize drawing, face painting and story time, as well as a visit from a balloon artist and the Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker,

courtesy of the Texas Ballet Theater. Houston Street Toy Company is owned by Lindsey Ross, who also owns the Schakolad Chocolate Factory in Sundance Square.

“Three dimensional play is vital to the growth and positive development of our children – not staring at a screen,” Ross says. “If I can give a child an experience, bring families together through makebelieve, reading a sweet book, playing games or maybe putting together a puzzle, and make that concept more attractive by offering really authentic, specialty toys, that is what it is all about to me.”

A version of this article originally appeared on FWTX.com.

GET YOUR BRUSHES READY – PAINTING WITH A TWIST HAS OPENED ITS SECOND FORT WORTH LOCATION AT 5521 SOUTH HULEN ST.

The studio is known for offering art classes with a BYOB option, allowing amateur artists to follow an instructor to create elaborate paintings depicting landscapes, animals, abstract art and the like. It has served as a popular venue for birthday parties, children's classes and other events.

According to a news release, 50 percent of profits at the South Hulen Painting With a Twist will go toward local charities during Painting With a Purpose days.

“Our new studio is designed to provide guests with a fun night out — a chance to escape from reality,” said Julie Wright, owner of the South Hulen location. “We are offering a lighthearted activity that merges creativity and a social gathering where friends come together to create memorable pieces of artwork.”

A version of this article originally appeared on FWTX.com.

The Sugar Plum Fairy (Paige Nyman) reads to children at the grand opening of Houston Street Toy Company Photo courtesy of Texas Ballet Theater.

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Top of the World

| by Kyle Whitecotton |

MORE THAN 150 MILES NORTH OF THE ARCTIC CIRCLE, ON THE ROAD TO THE ARCTIC SEA AND SURROUNDED BY A DENSE FOREST THAT GIVES WAY TO THE VAST SUBARCTIC WILDERNESS OF URHO KEKKONEN NATIONAL PARK, 20 GLASS IGLOOS PEPPER THE LANDSCAPE. These futuristic structures may at first appear to be part of some scientific outpost for studying reindeer, but a closer look reveals one of the world’s most unique getaways.

The igloos belong to Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, a luxury destination in the northernmost region of Finland. This region, known as Lapland, is best recog-

nized for phenomena like the Northern Lights and the midnight sun, and it’s the homeland of the indigenous Sami people. But there is far more to this landscape, and Kakslauttanen invites you to stay awhile and experience a whole new world.

The resort started by happenstance in 1973 when the founder, a man named Jussi, on the way home from a fishing trip to Utsoki in Northern Finland, found himself out of fuel and stranded in the middle of the wilderness. What began as one night of roadside camping turned into a summer-long tent stay. The next summer, Jussi returned and built a small chalet and café for travelers headed north. As the years passed, the idea for Kakslauttanen grew into one of Finland’s best-

known resorts.

Your own Kakslauttanen adventure begins with a variety of accommodation options, starting with the resort’s famed glass igloos. Whether you visit during the Northern Lights season from August to April or come when countless twinkling stars fill the night sky, a snooze beneath these crystal clear domes is sure to be a night you won’t soon forget. The structures’ thermal glass walls and ceilings are built for warmth and designed to be frost preventative on even the coldest of nights. For larger parties or those who prefer the comfort of a spacious chalet, Kakslauttanen’s kelo pine log chalets offer guests a rugged elegance fit for the Finnish wilderness, along with the luxury of

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a personal sauna, full-size bathroom and large stone fireplace. The resort’s classy queen suites include an outdoor Jacuzzi on the terrace, while the kelo-glass igloos combine the luxury of a cozy chalet with the panoramic views of the glass igloos for the best of both worlds.

Adventurous guests will enjoy the seclusion of the riverside gold digger’s chalets. These inviting cabins include a sauna, a front yard and even a Finnish kick sled to get around the resort. Meanwhile, truly daring winter guests will want to spend at least one night in a snow igloo where, no matter what the mercury reads outside, the temperature inside stays a cozy 21 degrees Fahrenheit all night. But don’t worry, Kakslauttanen provides you with a down sleeping bag and bearskin rug.

No matter where you choose to sleep, Kakslauttanen is full of luxurious amenities. Saunas are a popular feature throughout the resort, and guests are encouraged to unwind and sweat away the stress of everyday life in one of the three riverside smoke saunas. In fact, the biggest of these smoke saunas is celebrated as the largest in the world. But when things get

too steamy inside, run outside to the end of the jetty and take a refreshing dip in the icy-cold spring water.

For fine Lappish cuisine, the resort’s traditional Kelp restaurant or the West Village Aurora restaurant—complete with a glass igloo bar—provide gourmet menus all day. Visitors can also meet Kakslauttanen’s most popular year-round guest by crossing a narrow footbridge to the red chalet that is Santa’s home. Santa’s Celebration House is also a great setting for corporate events as it accommodates more than 250 people and offers state-ofthe-art technology.

In addition to unique accommodation options, guests of Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort will enjoy a robust menu of winter activities, including ice fishing on Lake Inarinjarvi, horseback riding through snowy forests, and skiing and snowboarding at nearby Saariselka, Finland’s northernmost ski area.

Two large husky farms neighbor the resort and allow for winter and summer husky safaris throughout the Lapland landscape. Head out on a short 15-minute trip, pack for an overnight expedition

or pair up with one of the huskies for an afternoon stroll.

When the sun rises at the end of the polar night, join a local reindeer herder for a relaxing reindeer safari, head out on a more exhilarating snowmobile safari through the snowy Lapland forest or take in the panoramic views from the comfort and warmth of the resort’s snow tank.

The summer sun never sets in northern Finland, so between mid-May and early August—whether you’re fishing for trout, grayling and Arctic char; mountain biking or hiking the nearby national parks; or exploring the Lemmenjoki on a riverboat cruise—Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort feels like a never-ending Arctic adventure. Try your luck at gold panning, head out on an ATV expedition or roam the nearby forests and wetlands in search of mushrooms, blueberries, and the local cloudberries. Then kayak the rapids of the wild Juutua River or load up a canoe for an overnight wilderness stay on the banks of the serene Lutto River.

In a place so full of adventure, it makes sense to start your life’s greatest adventure here too. For years Kakslauttanen has been a popular place to tie the knot. During the winter months, couples can marry in a chapel made of snow and ride away together in a reindeer-drawn sleigh. And in the summer months, couples have their choice of matrimonial sites, including the peak of Kaunispaa, the holy island of Ukko, or beneath the portable wedding altar placed anywhere in the Lapland wilderness. Although you may come for the glass igloos and the Northern Lights, you’ll soon discover that these gems are merely scratching the surface of Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort. So don’t let the cold temperatures keep you away. Instead, pack your wool socks and your down parka, clear your calendar for at least a week and journey north to your next adventure in the Arctic Circle. The saunas are already warm and waiting.

The “Works” on Montgomery

WE LOVE THE GALLERY. NOW WE WOULDN’T COME TO FORT WORTH WITHOUT A STOP AT FORT WORKS ART,” COMMENTED A RECENT PATRON

Fort Worth has an abundance of culture, including a variety of art museums, but it’s worth noting one of the newest galleries in town – Fort Works Art (FWA). Located at 2100 Montgomery St., FWA is housed in what used to be Cowboy Publishing. The new gallery formally opened its doors in April 2016 and has presented five exhibitions since that time. It has a sweet history, beginning its journey several years ago in the minds of two individuals well known in the city’s art scene – Lauren Childs and J.W. Wilson. Childs began her studies at Northwestern University, studying

Theater Arts, and continued at The University of Texas at Arlington, receiving her BA in Art History, where she studied under UTA’s gallery director Benito Huerta. In 2002 she co-founded her first arts organization, The United Voice Collective, producing multi faceted pop-up events in the Dallas - Fort Worth area. Several years later, Childs returned to her true love, co-founding FWA along with Wilson. In March 2014, they incorporated, and shows began in a warehouse attached to Shipping and Receiving, a Near Southside bar and music venue on Calhoun Street. After only five exhibits, the decision was made to open a gallery at the Montgomery location.

Wilson attended Texas Christian University where he lettered four years on the football team. He founded the Comrades True Football Scholarship, an endowed scholarship funded exclusively by former lettermen, the first of its kind in the country. Along with coaching the sport at All Saints Episcopal School, he is also president of ROXO Energy.

Both Childs and Wilson strive to bring grace and culture — and yes, maybe a little quirkiness at times — to Fort Worth’s art scene. They especially want to inspire young people to take an interest and also to engage those who have never visited a gallery.

“The last few months have been nothing short of a whirlwind,” Childs says. "The support from locals, the community and the press has been overwhelming. We are thrilled with the momentum the gallery has, and we are looking forward to growing, expanding and evolving over the course of the next calendar year. Our most recent gallery night brought in many wonderful people from the DFW area, and it was a happening spot to be that day. Many notable artists were in attendance, and the event felt like it could have been picked up and put right in the heart of New York City and fit perfectly. I was thrilled!”

Wilson added, “We never imagined things would go this well this fast. The response from guests tells us we are hitting a nerve in the city.”

Take time to attend one or all of the upcoming exhibitions, particularly the openings. Meeting the artist adds a whole new dimension to the experience. Visit with friends, meet new people, exchange ideas and build a sense of belonging in the community. Someone once said, “Art changes people, and people change the world.” That’s what it’s all about.

Upcoming Exhibitions

Duets

• A group exhibit with artists: Sergio Garcia/Dan Lam, Alonsa Guevara/Lauren Childs and Riley Holloway/Tim Okamura

• Exhibition Dates: Nov. 15 – Dec. 30

• Opening Reception: Nov. 19

This Is the Fort

• A group exhibition featuring Marshall Harris — a collection

| by Linda Simmons |

Mas by Lauren Childs

Photo: Scala/White Images/

Leading Role at the Jubilee Theatre

| by Jocelyn Tatum |

AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AT APPLYING FOR THE JOB AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE JUBILEE THEATRE OVER THE YEARS, WILLIAM “BILL” EARL RAY FINALLY GOT THE GIG LAST SPRING. So he’s been brainstorming forever about what he can do for the long-standing theater to make it bigger and better. His mission has always been to share the diverse stories and culture of African Americans beyond monotonous stereotypes, which will

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• Opening Reception: Jan. 7

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be told through musicals and plays with an emphasis on new talent. This man has been acting and directing all over the country since 1978. He’s engrossed in all things African American theater as evidenced in his exhaustive resumé. Ray always had an insatiable appetite for reading and learning. Music and books have been this self-proclaimed “loner’s” passion since he was a child. He would escape into his room and dive into the lives and stories of others. This eventually led him to theater.

He will never forget that moment he saw The Amen Corner by James Baldwin while serving in the Korean War. The curtains parted one evening, and an entire cast of African Americans emerged on stage. The play spoke directly to his heart, telling him a story they all shared.

“There were all black people on the stage, and I had never seen that before,” Ray said.

Immediately after returning to stateside in 1978, Ray started acting in and directing in African American theater in Fort Lewis, Wash. By 1980 he became director of the Ndaba Cultural Ensemble in Washington for seven years. But he would say he didn’t become a good director until nearly 20 years later in 1998 when he had an epiphany. He was watching a Woody Allen movie when the camera zoomed into a photograph that came to life. He immediately wanted to figure out how he could do that on stage. For him, life is a series of photographs.

As director, he has many hats, but he continues his passion for reading and music because he chooses and directs the performances for each season. “I never stop learning. I don’t think you can ever stop learning,” Ray said.

Congruent with the directors that came before, Ray will continue to choose productions that speak directly to the hearts of African Americans. He said subjects like racial strife have not changed over the years, so a play based on events in the ’60s is more relevant now than ever.

“The mission is to do stories that reflect the African American experience going forward but to be inclusive. The bookend plays [this season] are multicultural. We don’t want to not be inclusive. Our goal is to maintain and engage a diverse audience,” Ray said.

The Burden of Honoring One's Father by Marshall K Harris

William ”Bill” Earl Ray

Actor Marcus Mauldin has been working with Ray in various theaters for 22 years. He said acting in a production directed by Ray is as comforting as a grandmother’s Sunday dinner because of his comprehensive knowledge of acting and directing. They place all their worries and concerns in his hands.

“They should have hired him a long time ago…He has big ideas, but sometimes people need to get out of his way,” Mauldin said.

Mauldin said he knows Ray wants to grow the Jubilee from a local theater to a regional attraction where actors come from all over the country to work with him. And since Ray has worked all over the world “with major names,” he may be able to intrigue them. Mauldin said it would be hard to find someone who worked harder than Ray does.

“I never cared about being rich. What was important to me was doing what I love to do. I have eaten air for food,” Ray said.

His proudest moment was in 2001 when he worked with a group of teens in a juvenile detention center. He produced a play and saw that he was able to reach these children through the play’s message.

To continue this mission in sync with the theater’s mission, he plans to start a Monday night reader series next year to help new playwrights, young and old, workshop their pieces and possibly produce some of them at Jubilee. For this reason, he would also like to add a black box theater (which is a smaller, less-adorned venue) to showcase the new, up-and-coming artists.

“This is the place [Jubilee Theatre] where we have the opportunity to reach out and hopefully make a difference in someone’s life, and as artistic director of Jubilee Theatre — that is the vision that I can see most clearly for the future of the company,” Ray wrote in the 2016-2017 season calendar booklet.

This strong-willed, seasoned actor and director knows how to get things done. The evolution of the Jubilee Theatre will unfold over the next few years under Ray’s determined and diligent direction.

Focused and Dangerous

Meet the photographer behind TCU Football’s 2016 promotional campaign

| by Samantha Calimbahin |

PHOTOGRAPHER RANDAL FORD HAS DONE THE WHOLE “LIONS, TIGERS AND BEARS” SHEBANG, SNAPPING PICTURES OF ANIMALS IN HIS SIGNATURE CRISP, DETAILED STYLE.

So when it came time to photograph one of his smallest subjects, the horned lizard, well, let’s just say it was a whole different animal.

“They’re just tiny,” Ford said. “That presents its own challenges.”

To get the look he wanted, Ford adjusted his depth of field, setting up his lighting in a way that mimicked sunlight. Doing so put much of the horned lizard into focus, bringing out every detail of its spiny skin.

“I’m kind of a perfectionist, potentially to a fault,” Ford said. “I think that shows through in my work.”

That horned lizard, or horned “frog” as it’s known in Fort Worth, eventually became the face of TCU Football’s 2016 marketing campaign, Horned and Dangerous. But before the image graced billboards and season ticket packages, it was originally part of a 2015 Texas Monthly article about the dwindling horned lizard population, as well as Ford’s growing animal portfolio titled Kingdom: The Animal Portrait Collection.

It wasn’t long before the photos caught the attention of PAVLOV, the advertising agency that works with TCU on its football campaigns. PAVLOV approached Ford about licensing the photos to promote the 2016 season, and Ford gave his blessing.

“The uniqueness of the mascot, combined with the brilliant clarity in the photograph that Randal had taken, really spoke to us,” said Drew Martin, TCU’s associate athletics director for marketing and licensing. “So we decided to go with a very clean campaign.” Ford, 35, said he aims for that clean, modern look with every photo. His knack for

photography came while he was attending college at Texas A&M, taking pictures for the school newspaper. He wasn’t studying photography, or anything related to art for that matter, but business – a degree that would eventually pay off when he graduated and decided to start his own business as a freelance photographer.

Ford says his “big break” came when advertising agency GSD&M hired him to shoot more than 100 photos for a coffee table book, The Amazing Faith of Texas, showcasing faiths and churches around the state. From there, Ford went on to shoot portraits, magazine covers and celebrities like wrestling star John Cena (insert proverbial trumpet fanfare).

Now based in Austin, Ford has also done work for TCU’s Big 12 rival, the Texas Longhorns, photographing the team’s mascot Bevo. The funny thing is, the one animal Ford hasn’t photographed is Reveille, the mascot of his alma mater. But it’s something he hopes to do one day.

Nonetheless, Ford said he’s grateful for the career he’s had so far.

“I’ve been in the studio with a tiger and a lion and a leopard off-leash,” he said. “Being that close to animals that powerful and that beautiful is an experience that I would never forget.”

Panther City Review

| by Gail Bennison |

IN MAY 2014, RACHEL PILCHER, FORT WORTH NATIVE AND LONGTIME ENGLISH TEACHER, CURRENT LIBRARIAN AT TRIMBLE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL, LAUNCHED THE FORT WORTH WRITER’S BOOT CAMP ON WEST BERRY STREET.

The purpose was to provide a community for local writers. One year later, Pilcher started a writer’s critique group through the Boot Camp. Most of the writers in the group are consistently submitting work to literary journals and magazines, but few were getting published. In January 2016, she asked them to submit their top three best submissions from May 2015 through April 2016 to be put into a literary journal that she decided to publish, selecting up to two of the submissions from each writer. Pilcher had a background in publishing and always wanted to start her own small press, so she did. This was the birth of Panther City Review, and the independent publishing company, Sleeping Panther Press. Pilcher launched Panther City Review 2016 at The Last Word Bookstore on Oct. 1, where it is constantly kept in stock. Why “Panther City” and “Sleeping Panther”?

Thank you for this opportunity. I chose to include “panther” in the titles of both the review and the name of the publishing company due to the provenance of the sleeping panther in Fort Worth lore.

What is the future of Panther City Review and Sleeping Panther press?

I plan to publish the Panther City Review annually, opening up submissions from North Texas writers in February 2017. Sleeping Panther Press will also be releasing at least two more books in the next few months, with the goal of publishing at least four titles. Why should people join Fort Worth Writer’s Boot Camp?

It was solely created to help writers hone their craft. Taking a workshop or joining a critique group will ultimately improve a writer’s work by either giving them new skills, through workshop, or providing multiple eyes and viewpoints on their writing and through critique. Writing is a solitary work, but improving your writing involves more than just you, your family, or closest friends to read it and heap praise on it. Writers need other writers to read their work with a critical eye. I believe that a writer who wants to be published cannot be serious about their work if they have not had it critiqued at least once.

Where do you see the Boot Camp in five years?

I envision Fort Worth Writer's Boot Camp as being a sanctuary for writers. A place where they can bring their work to be evaluated and know that, with some praise, there will also be suggestions for improvement. The only difference between what it is now and what I see it being in the future is that more writers will know about what we do and will be either taking writing workshops or being a member of a critique group.

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Christmas Party Punch

Holiday Spirit

WELL, IT LOOKS LIKE WE ARE IN THE FULL SWING OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON. We have eaten all the turkey sandwiches we can handle, and the rush to find the perfect gift is whirling around us. Of course this time of year brings such fond memories of holidays past and the promise of great memories still to come. We have so much to look forward to this month, especially the eating and drinking — holiday dinners with family, the annual office party, quiet gift exchanges between friends at your favorite restaurant. And let’s not forget the New Year’s Eve bash.

So this December, let us focus on the cocktails that go along with this festive season. They can set the tone for any gathering and be the finishing touch to any occasion. Finding the perfect holiday cocktail can also be quite daunting, so I knew I had to call in the experts.

My instant choice was Robert Chicotsky who runs Chicotsky’s Liquor and Fine Wine, a family-owned business that has been around for more than 80 years. Chicotsky’s began business right after prohibition ended in 1933. I don’t think there is more expertise than that. I asked Robert to come up with some of his favorite holiday cocktails and find the perfect liquors to create them. Of course you can switch up the liquors with your favorite brand of spirit and make it your own or just stick to the recipe. Either way, you are in for a winter treat. So give the holidays a boost this year, and mix up some of these magical cocktails at your next gathering. Happy Holidays!

DARK AND STORMY

• 2 ounces of The Kraken Spiced Rum 94 Proof

• Gosling Ginger Beer

Directions: Fill a copper mug with ice and add 2 ounces of The Kraken Spiced Rum. Fill with Gosling Ginger Beer and stir. Garnish the drink with a lime wedge.

CLASSIC MARTINI

• ½ ounce to 1 ounce of Martini & Rossi Extra Dry Vermouth

• 2 dashes of Regan’s Orange Bitters

• 3 ½ ounces of Tito’s Vodka or Bombay Sapphire Gin

• Lemon twist, olives or cocktail onions

Directions: Fill a mixing tin with ice, and then add dry vermouth, orange bitters, vodka or gin. Stir the ingredients and then strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish the drink with a lemon twist, olive or cocktail onions.

CHRISTMAS PARTY PUNCH

• 32 ounces cranberry juice

• 8 ounces orange juice

• 8 ounces of Nue Vodka

• 16 ounces of Sprite

• Orange slices and frozen cranberries for garnish

Directions: Combine the cranberry juice, orange juice and vodka in a punch bowl, then top with Sprite. Garnish with orange slices and frozen cranberries and serve chilled.

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Recipes and enterta

BOURBON EGGNOG

• 12 large egg yolks

• 2 cups of sugar

• 4 cups cold milk

• 1 cup of heavy cream

• 1 ½ cups of Bulleit Bourbon

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Freshly grated nutmeg

Directions: In a large bowl, whisk the yolks and the sugar until smooth and frothy. Whisk in the milk, cream, bourbon and vanilla. Transfer into a pitcher or punch bowl for serving. Top each individual serving with freshly grated nutmeg.

OLD FASHIONED

• Maraschino cherry

• 1 orange slice

• ½ teaspoon sugar

• 4 - 5 dashes of Angostura Bitters

• 2 ounces of Buffalo Trace Whiskey

• Splash of Topo Chico

Directions: In a short glass muddle Maraschino cherry, orange slice, sugar and Angostura Bitters. Fill glass with ice and top with 2 ounces of Buﬀalo

Trace Whiskey and a splash of Topo Chico, then stir.

CAFE ROYAL

• 1 1/2 ounces Patrón XO Café

• Your favorite fresh brewed coffee

• Freshly whipped cream

• Cocoa powder

Directions: In a heated coﬀee mug, add Patron XO Café. Fill with coﬀee until one inch from the top of the mug. Top with freshly whipped cream and garnish with cocoa powder.

Special thanks to Chicotsky’s Liquor and Fine Wine for providing the spirits and to Central Market for providing the food. For more information on Beth Maya, please visit foodbybethmaya.com.

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Editor’s Beauty Picks 2016

We test beauty products every month. When something stands out, we’re happy to let you know. Here are some of our favorites for keeping you gorgeous in the coming year

| by Jennifer Casseday-Blair |

Aveda Shampure Dry Shampoo, $30

This non-aerosol powder absorbs any excess oil between washes and is great for reviving hair after a workout, while traveling or extending a great blow dry. Unlike other dry shampoos, Shampure leaves minimal residue and won’t dry out the hair.

Kevyn Aucoin The Volume Mascara, $28

The wand for this magical mascara is thinner than what the name implies. Usually leaning toward the fattest mascara wand for amped-up volume, Kevyn Aucoin The Volume makes lashes look longer, fuller and never clumps, smudges, flakes or leaves those nasty dark circles behind. You also won’t damage lashes trying to get it off. A few splashes of warm water before bed, and you’re done.

La Mer The Regenerating Serum, $330

The price tag may deter you from buying this product, but I must admit that it’s worth it.

Living Proof No Frizz

Nourishing Oil, $38

Working on dry or damp hair, this product is a miracle for humid days. Best suited for coarse hair types, Living Proof Nourishing Oil was specifically formulated to mimic hair’s natural oil, providing frizz protection and much-needed hydration for smooth, shiny, healthy-feeling hair. It’s safe and formulated for hair that has been colored and chemically treated.

Dermablend Professional Setting Powder, $27

Clinique Deep Comfort Body Butter, $30.50

For those wanting all-day softness, Clinique’s Deep Comfort Body Butter can’t be beat. Luxurious, butter-rich body cream penetrates drynessprone skin and is so silky that skin drinks it up instantly. It absorbs easily and doesn’t leave skin greasy. While ideal for all skin types, it is particularly suitable for very dry skin and is a staple during winter months.

Dior Vernis Nail Polish, $27

What makes this nail polish different from the rest? The durability is impressive, and the gel-effect nail lacquer provides a glassy-smooth shine in several vibrant and trending colors. It’s easy to remove and doesn’t contain harmful ingredients.

La Mer The Regenerating Serum is a powerful age fighter and visibly diminishes lines and wrinkles. This potent serum is also powered by the Regenerating Ferment, a bio ferment engineered with plant stem cells and the Marine Peptide Ferment. Shake gently, tap several drops onto fingertips and sweep over face and neck each morning and evening.

Tata Harper Be Smitten,

$29

For happy lips, reach for Tata Harper’s Be Smitten lip therapy. A highly concentrated, antioxidant-rich formula delivers powerful environmental protection for day-long damage control and plumpness. The product combines meadowsweet, alfalfa, calendula and comfrey to exfoliate, oxygenate, repair and soothe. Apricot Kernel oil nourishes and moisturizes with concentrated minerals, vitamins and proteins. Various tints ensure that lips not only feel good but look beautiful.

For long days where you need to look your best until the very end, Dermablend Professional Setting Powder is at the top of our list. After applying foundation, apply the loose powder and let it set for two minutes. Brush off excess with a powder brush, and forget about it for up to 16 hours. Makeup is locked in with no smudging or transferring to other objects. It’s great for all skin types and is fragrance free.

Omorovicza Gold Rescue Cream, $310

Omorovicza continues to be one of our favorite skin-care lines. The use of mineral-rich healing waters from Budapest is the secret. This cream is the closest you will come to feeling like you’ve just been to the spa because of its intense hydrating abilities. Colloidal gold promotes a youthful appearance while peptides help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. If you can afford to spoil yourself, go for the entire Gold Facial Set ($565). It comes with the aforementioned Gold Rescue Cream, as well as Gold Night Drops and Gold Eye Lift. Your complexion will radiate!

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2016

| by Jennifer Casseday-Blair |

Tradition is what makes the holiday season special. Passed from generation to generation, certain customs will never go out of style. From that thought is where we drew inspiration for this year’s gift guide. Investing in these timeless classics ensure a lifetime of style for that exceptional man, woman or child on your shopping list.

Iconic Trench, J.Crew, jcrew.com, $298

White South Sea Pearl & Diamond

Framed Drop Earrings, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com, $3,700

Chanel No 5 Eau Premiere, Neiman Marcus, $76 neimanmarcus.com

Crosley X UO Cruiser Metallic Bluetooth Record Player, Urban Outfitters, urbanoutfitters.com, $99

Saint Laurent Cassandre Crossbody Bag, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com, $1,890

Belle Calligraphy Starter Kit, Anthropologie, anthropologie.com, $30

Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses, Macy’s, macys.com, $200

Model A Briefcase, W Durable Goods, $360 wdurablegoods.com

Gent’s Tag Heuer Watch Formula One Chronograph, Kubes Jewelers, $1,650 kubesjewelers.com

Horn iPhone Speaker Dock, Copper, Target, target.com, $19.99

Stanley Classic Food Jar, REI, rei.com, $32.50

Nintendo NES Classic Edition, Best Buy, bestbuy.com, $59.99

Radio Flyer All Terrain Wagon, Target, target.com, $149.99

Instax Instant

Urban Outfitters, urbanoutfitters.com, $70

Original Sock Monkey, Toy Works, 817.737.8697, $109

Hunter Original Matte Kids Waterproof Rain Boots, Dillard’s, dillards.com, $80

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OUR MILLENNIALS

Talking about their generation

| by Gail Bennison | photography by Alex Lepe |

A wired, connected world is all they have ever known. Millennials — more than 80 million of them — have surpassed baby boomers as the nation’s largest living generation. Depending on the source, millennials are defined as those born between 1981 and 1997. They have been called the “me, me” generation, the “entitlement” generation and the “participation trophy” generation. We took a peek into the lives of 12 millennials from Fort Worth and asked what they thought about their generation. We asked them about the causes they support, their families, pets, favorite books, music, art, movies, quotes, and motto, to name a few. Favorite books ranged from the Bible to Goodnight Moon.

Jamey Ice, 32, the lead guitarist with Green River Ordinance band, owns 6th Avenue Homes and BREWED Restaurant and Pub — two successful business ventures in Fort Worth.

“We are a generation of people not afraid to dream,” Ice said. “We are not content to just get a paycheck. We want purpose and meaning behind what we do. There must be an answer to the ‘Why?’ behind the work that we do.”

We found that our millennials value education.

They attended the University of Texas at Austin, Texas Christian University, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston,

University of Virginia, and Massachusetts Technology Institute.

Adan Banuelos, 28, an inductee into the National Cutting Horse Association Riders Hall of Fame in 2017, is one of the youngest inductees ever. Banuelos got his education on horseback, learning from a large mixed-culture Mexican-American family that taught him the importance of hard work, and from mentors on ranches, who steered him towards being a better and stronger man, he said.

Our millennials value family, and many work with family.

Paxton Motheral, 33, a sixth-generation family member at Cassco Development Company serves as the company’s vice president. The

most important thing he has learned in his job is to ask questions, he said. “Don’t be afraid to speak up when you disagree with something. You may not change the outcome, but it’s better than regretting not having said anything at all,” Motheral said.

Gloria Moncrief Holmsten, 34, a partner at Moncrief Oil and treasurer of Montex Drilling Company, is the fourth generation in her family’s business. “I sit at my father’s desk each and every day. We work side-by-side, and I have learned about our business from watching and listening to him and my 96-year-old grandfather,” Holmsten said.

Jaclyn (J.J.) Williams, 32, and Sabrina Williams, 29, represent the third generation as managing partners at Roger Williams Chrysler/ Dodge/Jeep/Ram. J.J. and Sabrina opened a new state-of-the-art dealership in October. “My relationship with family has always been close,” Sabrina Williams said. “We do everything as one. And every decision, we make together. Considering we all work together, we kind of have to get along,” she said. “As an adult, my relationship with my family has not changed,” J.J. Williams said. “I am probably one of the most loyal people I know, and my family is the same way.”

Ben Rosenthal, 33, managing partner at Penrose Group, has worked with his father and sister for the past few years. “Overall, my respect for all of my family members has grown tremendously,” he said.

Charlie Royer, 35, the fourth generation involved in the familyowned business, serves as an account executive and relationship manager of Royer & Shutts Commercial Interiors. Royer handles new business development for the company.

“Without question, those relationships are better than ever, and they were great to begin with, which is why I decided to work with them,” Royer said. “We think different, we see different, and we have

experienced different, but comparing those notes is the best part.” Our millennials are givers, and they are passionate about their causes.

Dr. Celia Moncrief Browning, 32, is a pediatrician. She supports Eating Disorder Awareness as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics. “Children are our future,” she said. She hopes to make the world a better place by helping children be healthy and stay healthy, “especially through preventative medicine, including vaccines,” she said.

Browning’s twin sister, Adelaide Moncrief Royer, 32, works at Christ Chapel Bible church as its Soul Care Communications Coordinator. Two of Royer’s causes are Make-A-Wish North Texas and Saving Hope Foundation, which supports responsible pet ownership awareness, including spaying and neutering. “I hope I am making the world a better place by caring for others and also giving my time and resources to causes I believe in that help people and animals,” Royer said.

Sterling McDavid, 27, founded and is CEO of The Starling Project. McDavid’s causes include UNICEF and providing solar energy in rural communities in need. The solar panel that The Starling Project currently funds in Central Africa not only provides electricity to a community of 5,000 people, but it also powers pipes for clean water. “I believe every child should be able to live safely, healthily and be educated,” McDavid said. “I love UNICEF for that reason and love that the organization provides opportunities for me to invest in areas I am passionate about, like solar energy.”

Hudson Moore, 26, singer, songwriter and musician, supports the Wounded Warrior Project. Moore has hosted several Wounded Warrior benefit concerts in Fort Worth. “We couldn’t live out our daily lives in freedom without their sacrifice,” Moore said. “We really owe it all to them.”

We hope our readers enjoy learning about our millennials as much as we did!

Adan Banuelos

Age: 28

Work: Cutting Horse Trainer, Horseman

Inducted into the National Cutting Horse Association Riders Hall of Fame in 2017 as one of the youngest inductees ever.

Education: My parents, Ascencion and Tiffani Banuelos, and my late Uncle Carlos Banuelos taught me the importance of family, hard work and how to be a horseman. The late Wes Adams of Western States Ranches; Kent Shiozawa, father of World Champion Calf Roper Matt Shiozawa; and Tim Drummond of the Drummond Ranch have all steered me towards being a better and stronger man.

Family: A large mixed-culture Mexican-American family. Not married.

Pets: Rambo, a 105-pound German shepherd; and Dougie, a 65-pound mixed-breed rescue dog; and a lot of horses

Hobbies: I love to rope, watch movies, play pool and occasionally golf.

Causes: Giving back to your community and helping your fellow man/neighbor

Motto: If your dreams don’t scare you, then they are not big enough.

Favorite Quote: I have two favorites.

“It has nothing to do with talent and everything to do with effort! Wins and losses come a dime a dozen, but effort? Nobody can judge that, because effort is between you and you.” Ray Lewis

“If you say you can or you can’t, you are right either way.” Henry Ford

Favorite Movie: The Godfather

Favorite Book: A short one

Favorite Music Genre: Classic Rock

Favorite Art Style: Western

Favorite Vacation Spot: Playa Del Carmen

Greatest Moment in Your Life: Today

What do you think about your generation? My generation has the greatest ability and lives in a time when anything is possible but is so afraid to fail that they don’t even try, and they are also afraid of looking like losers. Every successful person, whether in business, sports or social issues, failed at some point before they succeeded. My generation has the most opportunity to make the biggest differences in the world, and they choose to be selfabsorbed and believe less in a higher power and take the easy way instead of the right way.

Strongest Character Trait:

Positivity and patience, horse sense, which have come from a lifetime of working with family, and I really enjoy motivating other people.

Important Life Lessons Learned: How to handle losing like a winner and to do what you love. If you love your job, you never really feel like you are working.

If your dreams don’t scare you, then they are not big enough.

Adelaide Moncrief

Royer

Age: 32

Work: Soul Care Communications Coordinator at Christ Chapel Bible Church

Education: University of Texas at Austin

Family: Husband – Charlie Royer, daughter Shirley Royer (2.5 years old) and baby girl Royer due February 2017

Pets: Two dogs – Izzy and Honey, horses –Danny, Tag, Buddy

Hobbies: Riding horses, spending time with family and friends, reading, and traveling

Causes: Make-A-Wish North Texas, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, and Saving Hope Foundation

Motto: Treat others how you want to be treated.

Favorite Quote: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6

Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption

Favorite Book: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

Favorite Music Genre: Country and Pop

Favorite Art Style: Realism

Favorite Vacation Spot: Colorado in the summer with family

Greatest Moment in Your Life: My wedding day. I experienced joy, happiness and excitement like I have never experienced before. I was getting to say “I do” to the man I love the most and is my best friend, surrounded by all the people we love and care about the most.

What do you think about your generation? I think that our generation has an entrepreneurial spirit and isn’t generally afraid to try new things. I think our generation is confident in their abilities and isn’t afraid to speak their minds. I think our generation still has much to learn from our parents’ generation. I believe our parents’ generation really understands the importance of giving back and supporting the community, and I hope that our generation does a good job of following in their footsteps.

Strongest Character Trait: I think that I am a pretty good listener. I like to hear people’s stories and what is going on in their lives, and I think that is why I work at the counseling office that I work at because I have the opportunity to do that on a regular basis.

Important Life Lessons Learned: Treat others well and with kindness; you don’t always know what someone is going through.

Treat others how you want to be treated.

Never underestimate the power of a kind word or deed.

Work: Managing Partner at Penrose Group

Education: University of Virginia

Family: Wife, Madolyn; one son, Hank, 16 months; and one baby on the way in January

Pets: Woody, a yellow lab-golden retriever-mix rescue dog

Hobbies: Golf, fishing, hanging out with my family

Causes: Trinity Valley School Board of Trustees, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, The

Center for Transforming Lives, The Multicultural Alliance, the Gladney Cup Board of Advisors, Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate, Chefs 4 Kids, UNICEF

Motto: Never underestimate the power of a kind word or deed.

Favorite Quote(s):

“Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.” Thomas Jefferson

Ben Rosenthal Age: 33

Favorite Movie: Home Alone and Shawshank Redemption

Favorite Book: Rum Diary by Hunter S. Thompson

Favorite Music Genre: Indie Rock

Favorite Art Style: Modern

Favorite Vacation Spot: Snowmass, Colo.

Greatest Moment in Your Life: Birth of my son, Hank

What do you think about your generation? That’s a loaded question. Like anything else, I think there are great aspects of our generation and some negatives.

I’ve seen millennials described lots of ways – the “Traits” section on Wikipedia (I can’t believe I’m quoting Wikipedia) quotes authors William Strauss and Neil Howe, stating that they predict millennials to be “more like the civic-minded G.I. Generation with a strong sense of community both local and global.” I agree that our generation does tend to have these feelings, and they are apparent in millennials’ social/political views and lifestyle. On the flip side of this, my concern is that lots of millennials seem to state their views but don’t actually go out and donate their time and resources to others. I also fear that our generation has strong beliefs, but we don’t always fully understand the implications of those beliefs. In other words, we are dreamers but sometimes not practical. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but I think it is a reality of our generation, which may be due to our age for now. It will be interesting to see where we go as a generation as we continue to get older.

Strongest Character Trait:

I think my strongest trait is patience and my ability to be rational. I heard a Navy SEAL once say that the most important piece of their training is to always be able to back away from a situation, “relax, look around and make a call.” If you can’t do this, the moment will take over, and it is hard to create a successful outcome. I find I am most successful when I can gather as much data as possible in a situation and use that information to make a rational decision. That way once the decision is made, I do my best not to look back. That helps when we are analyzing business opportunities and making life decisions.

Important Life Lessons

Learned: One mistake can cause you irreparable harm, so treat every day and each moment as an important one. Always treat people well.

Dr. Celia Moncrief Browning

Age: 32

Work: Pediatrician

Education: Texas Christian University, UT Health Science Center at Houston (Medical School); Residency at UT Southwestern-Children’s Medical Center, Pediatrics

Family: Reagan Reed Browning – Husband; Daughters – Adelaide “Reed” Browning (4 years old) and Elizabeth Jaye Browning (1 year old)

Pets: Three dogs – Georgia, Bevo and Max

Hobbies: Running

Causes You Support: Eating Disorder Awareness, American Academy of Pediatrics

Motto: Try to find the best in everyone.

Favorite Quote: “For I know the plan I have for you” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Favorite Movie: Patch Adams

Favorite Book: The Bible

Favorite Music Genre: Contemporary Folk

Favorite Art Style: I like art of all styles but not all art.

Favorite Vacation Spot: Gunnison, Colo.

Greatest Moment in Your Life: There are two of equal greatness – having my daughters.

What do you think about your generation? I am proud of our generation as a whole, as I can see we are contributing to great causes and making changes for things we believe in. It is a generation that has been provided with a lot of opportunity. However, a lot of people have not accepted those opportunities because they are challenging. I sadly see that our generation compared to the last two generations feels more entitled. It prevents people from being successful and from gaining self-respect from working hard and achieving things themselves.

Strongest Character Trait: Compassion

Important Life Lessons Learned:

As a child – Respect others. Teenager – Nothing in life is free. Adult – Be thankful for all your blessings. They are gifts from God. And live in the moment as much as you can.

Try to find the best in everyone.

Work Hard. Play Hard. Respect Everyone. Never Stop Learning.

Work: Account Executive/Business Development at Royer & Shutts Commercial Interiors

Education: Texas Christian University

Family: Wife, Adelaide Royer; daughter, Shirley Royer (2.5 years old); daughter “Baby Royer” (due Feb. 4)

Pets: Izzy and Honey, miniature Dachshunds

Hobbies: Fly fishing, golf, outdoors, anything to do with cars

Causes: Children and education – scholarship and mentorship

Motto: Work Hard. Play Hard. Respect Everyone. Never Stop Learning.

Favorite Quote:

“Where there is no guidance the people fall, but in abundance of counselors there is victory.” -Proverbs 11:14

“Great minds discuss ideas, average ones discuss events, and small minds discuss people.”-Eleanor Roosevelt

Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption

Favorite Book: Keep it local – Same Kind of

Charlie Royer Age: 35

Different As Me by Denver Moore and Ron Hall

Favorite Music Genre: Anything with a good beat and good lyrics

Favorite Art Style: I appreciate the passion of the artist more than the art itself. I can’t commit to a style.

Favorite Vacation Spot: Hawaii

Greatest Moment in Your Life: Cliché, but very true: No. 1 - March 20, 2010, at 5:30 p.m.: the moment my wife came into view on our wedding day. No. 2 - March 22, 2014, at 3:17 a.m., when my daughter, Shirley Ann Royer, was placed in my arms.

What do you think about your generation? I think a lot of things. I think we are misunderstood by some of the previous generations. I think we are struggling to discover our true potential at times, as neither the standards of past generations or social media habits of the under-20s make complete sense. But I know we have and will continue to change the landscape of business and what it means to be successful. I would describe our generation as excited about opportunity, encouraged by others’ successes, and open to working together to get things accomplished.

Strongest Character Trait: The ability to connect with people, genuinely. I love people. I sell furniture, but I am in the relationship business, and from my perspective, that comes with making lots of friends and keeping them long after they become clients.

Important Life Lessons Learned: As a young child: Shake hands with a firm grip, look people in the eye and have fun. As a teenager: Hold doors open for everyone, especially women; own your mistakes immediately, make adjustments, move on and don’t make the same one twice. As an adult: Honesty, integrity, communication with everyone, especially those closest to you, even when it is uncomfortable or difficult.

The best is yet to come.

Work: Partner Moncrief Oil, treasurer Montex Drilling Company, founder The Saving Hope Foundation

Family: Husband, Erich Holmsten; and three daughters, Monty, Kit and Gunni

Education: University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business, BBA in finance

Pets: Four dogs– three dachshunds, one lab – ALL rescues

Hobbies: My children and helping

rescue animals

Causes You Support: The Saving Hope Foundation, the University of Texas, Fort Worth Zoo, Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, MD Anderson Cancer Center

Motto: The best is yet to come.

Favorite Quote: “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”-Seneca

Favorite Movie: Star Wars

Favorite Book: The Bible

Favorite Music Genre: Frank Sinatra and everything from that era

Favorite Art Style: Modern

Favorite Vacation Spot: Gunnison, Colo., and Palm Springs, Calif.

Greatest Moment in Your Life: When my children were born

What do you think about your generation? When I think about it, I think of people much younger than me.

I think of social media, iPhones and an age that I really cannot relate to. I do not

fit the mold of a “millennial.”

Strongest Character Trait: You can always rely on me to give my honest opinion. My closest friends say that you always know what you’re going to get with me.

Important Life Lessons

Learned: To always work hard at everything…school, work, relationships, relationship with God. To be passionate and care about what you do and why you’re doing it.

Hudson Moore Age: 26

Work: Singer, songwriter, musician

Education: University of Texas at Austin

Family: Wife, Sarah, and two brothers, Tucker and Preston

Pets: Two mini-dachshunds, Ralph and Lilly; one terrier mutt, Bobby-Lee

Hobbies: Golf, tennis, fishing, exercising, filming and editing videos

Causes: Wounded Warrior Project, Sarah Cannon Cancer Research, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I have a tremendous amount of respect and admiration for our veterans. I’ve hosted several benefit concerts here in Fort Worth, raising money for the Wounded Warrior Project. One day I’d love to fly overseas and play a big concert for our military.

Motto: Work hard, treat people right, and good things will happen.

Favorite Quote: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, when you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” – James 1:2-3

Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption

Favorite Book: The Road Less Traveled

Favorite Music Genre: Country, Classic Rock, Blues, Motown/Funk, Top 40

Favorite Art Style: Modern

Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere in California

Greatest Moment in Your Life: Marrying my wife Sarah Thoughts about your generation? We are a curious, passionate and ambitious generation of dreamers that is addicted to technology.

Strongest Character Trait: Persistence. When I set a goal, I’ll do everything I possibly can to achieve it. Some of the most successful artists I look up to aren’t necessarily the most talented, but they’re relentless in their pursuit of their vision, and they keep their eye on the prize. I’ve never had a “Plan B” for my career, and I think that’s really served me well.

Important Life Lessons Learned: Integrity is everything. You’re only as good as your word.

Work hard, treat people right, and good things will happen.

“Be the change that you want to see in the world.”

- Mahatma Gandhi

Jaclyn (J.J.) Williams Age:

Work: Managing Partner at Roger Williams

Chrysler/ Dodge/ Jeep/ Ram

Education: Texas Christian University

Family: Husband, Eric Contreras

Pets: Five dogs – Marley, Harley, Dilly, Polo and Shelby; and two mini pigs, Rocky and Hamlet

Hobbies: Working out, spin class, hanging out with my pups and watching and cheering on my Horned Frogs

Causes: Parker Paws, Little Dog Rescue of North Texas, Weatherford Parker County Animal Shelter Giving Second Chances Campaign, Saving Hope Foundation, Ladies on the Lamb, Texas Cultural Trust

Motto: “Be the change that you want to see in the world.”- Mahatma Gandhi

I wear a bracelet almost every day with these words that I try hard to live by.

Favorite Quote: “Your windshield is bigger than your rearview mirror.”

“Be nice to people. There are so many of them and so few of you.”

Favorite Movie: Any movie related to sports or a good horror film

Favorite Book: Goodnight Moon and Hungry Hungry Caterpillar. Reminds me of my grandparents because they read these to me.

Favorite Music Genre: Motown all the way up to today’s hits

Favorite Art Style: European. I especially love items that come out of an old church.

Favorite Vacation Spot: I love Horseshoe Bay and Escondido for a weekend getaway, and going up to the Black Hills in South Dakota and Grand Cayman.

Greatest Moment in Your Life: Opening our new state-of-the-art dealership on my 32nd birthday and getting married a week after that. I had a huge October.

What do you think about your generation? I don’t know if you want me to answer this question. I think my generation is one that has always had things handed to them, and this has created people that don’t care. They are so busy living in the moment that they forget that there is more to

life. Face-to-face communication is a thing from the past, and that is sad. Hard work and having pride in what you do is something that a lot of my generation knows nothing about.

Strongest Character Trait: Being a leader and opinionated, because it earns respect when you can stand up and stand by something that you believe in.

Important Life Lessons Learned: Just be nice to people; everyone has a story.

Don’t be afraid to take risks and dream big dreams. You only get one shot at life; make it count and do what you love!

Work: Guitar player for Green River Ordinance, owner/partner – 6th Ave Homes, owner/partner –BREWED

Education: Texas Christian University

Family: Melissa Ice, executive director of The NET; daughter, Roosevelt Pearl, 10 months old

Pets: Oliver – 8-year-old Maltipoo

Hobbies: Photography, spearfishing, building things, good whiskey and good conversation, philosophy and theology

Causes: The Net

Motto: Don’t be afraid to take risks and dream big dreams. You only get one shot at life; make it count

and do what you love!

Favorite Quote: “Fame, pleasure, and riches are but husks and ashes in contrast with the boundless and abiding joy of working with God for the fulfillment of his eternal plans.” – David Phillips

Favorite Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean

Favorite Book: Desiring God by John Piper; The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas

Favorite Music Genre: Classic Rock or Classic Country

Favorite Art Style: Modern. Rothko is my favorite artist.

Favorite Vacation Spot: Akumal, Mexico

Jamey Ice Age: 32

Greatest Moment in Your Life: The day my wife said “I do” and playing Red Rocks in front of 20,000 people

What do you think about your generation? We are a generation of people not afraid to dream. We are not content to just get a paycheck. We want purpose and meaning behind what we do. We want to matter, and we want what we do to matter. There must be an answer to the “Why?” behind the work that we do. We are a generation craving authenticity. Our generation wants local products, goods, and things, which is why there is such a big movement for local food, products, craft beer, etc. We want real things made by real people. We are a generation that cares about our city. The generation before us fled out to the suburbs. My generation has fled back into the heart of the city and has revitalized neighborhoods. We love urban living. Walkability. Sustainability.

We are a generation that cares. We are passionate about serving and about loving and knowing our neighbors. We are a generation that loves community. We would rather work in a crowded coffee shop than in an isolated office.

We are a generation that likes to create and innovate. We would rather express ourselves and find purpose and value in what we do over just getting a paycheck. We need to do things that matter and are worthwhile.

We are generation that loves media, music and movies. We consume all of these at crazy levels. But at the same time, we are a generation jaded by advertising and distrustful of the man. We are leery of corporate America and even our political system and process. We want real tangible and authenticity. We are hesitant and leery of shiny and flashy. We are a generation that loves to do things and go places. We love style and aesthetics. We spend money and energy pursuing recreation and having fun. We would rather have an experience and fun life than a big house and new car.

Strongest Character Trait: My determination. I love knocking down doors and chasing down dreams. I love figuring out how to make something work and overcoming challenges.

Important Life Lessons Learned: Chase your dreams, and don’t be afraid to take risks. If you don’t know how to do something, figure it out. Or fake it until you make it. You get one shot at life, and it’s too short to not take the risk to do something beautiful. Do what inspires you and what you love to do.

Paxton Motheral

Age: 33

Work: Vice President, Cassco Development Co.

Education: Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Texas Christian University-Ranch Management; Texas Christian University - M.J. Neeley School of Business

Family: Wife – Martha, Daughters – Margery and Eleanor

Pets: Ruger – German Shorthaired

Hobbies: Hunting, fishing and cycling

Causes: Union Gospel Mission, Christ Chapel Bible Church, Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Sportsmen’s Club of Fort Worth, Botanical Research Institute of Texas, Greater Fort Worth Real Estate Council, Urban Land Institute

Motto: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” – Reinhold Niebuhr

Favorite Quote(s):

“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”

Favorite Movie: Lonesome Dove

Favorite Book: The Bible

Favorite Music Genre: Country & Classic Rock

Favorite Art Style: Local. Most of the art in our house is by local artists.

Favorite Vacation Spot: The ranch

Greatest moment in your life: The birth of my daughters. It is truly a miracle and a blessing. What do you think about your generation?

Our generation is looking for authentic experiences, and we are tending to seek out a more boutique, unique experience. We don’t necessarily want the commodity experience that is the same everywhere we go. When we travel to a different city, a different state, or a different country, we want to experience the culture of that place. It’s an extra layer in a story, not just an experience.

Strongest

Character Trait: Patience

Important Life Lessons Learned: Work/life balance is extremely important. I was completely focused on my career early on, and once I started devoting more time to my family and my spiritual life, I was much more fulfilled. Technology has become so ingrained in everything we do. We need to forget what’s in our hand and appreciate the beauty around us. Work hard, but get up and watch the sunrise. It gives you a whole different perspective.

“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”

– Reinhold Niebuhr

It’s not how good you are; it’s how good you want to be.

Sabrina Williams

Age: 29

Work: Managing Partner at Roger Williams Chrysler/ Dodge/ Jeep/ Ram

Education: Texas Christian University

Family: Not married

Pets: Three dogs – Heidi, Sophie and Brady

Hobbies: Spending time at the lake, attending TCU sporting events, and spinning (cycle class)

Causes: Saving Hope Foundation, Parker Paws, Ladies on the Lamb, Cook

Children’s, Weatherford/Parker County

Animal Shelter (The Giving Second Chances Campaign), Texas Cultural Trust

Motto: It’s not how good you are; it’s how good you want to be.

Favorite Quote: Your windshield is bigger than your rearview mirror

Favorite Movie: For Love of the Game

Favorite Book: All Harry Potter books

Favorite Music Genre: BPM

Favorite Art Style: European

Favorite Vacation Spot: Bar Harbor, Maine, and Palm Springs, Calif.

Greatest Moment in Your Life: Opening our new dealership and being third generation in our family’s business What do you think about your generation? Sadly, our generation believes they are entitled. The bright thing about our generation is our generation’s military presence. They may be the world’s next greatest generation.

They continue to step up to protect us every day. “Land of the free because of the brave.”

Strongest Character Trait: Perseverance. Once I have a goal, I won’t give up until I reach that goal.

Important Life Lessons

Learned: Never give up and always have visions to change reality and do not be afraid to change your course. Life is short; live your life in such a way that people want to talk about your legacy and success.

Go above and beyond.

Sterling McDavid Age: 27

Work: Founder/CEO of The Starling Project (starlingproject.org) and Founder/CEO of Sterling McDavid LLC (residential redevelopment firm)

Education: University of Texas at Austin, BBA, McCombs School of Business

Family: Fiancé, Carey James Dorman

Pets: No pets

Hobbies: Yoga and travel

Causes: UNICEF, solar energy in rural communities in need, MD Anderson Cancer Center

Motto: Go above and beyond.

Favorite Quote: “To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson

Favorite Movie: Wedding Crashers

Favorite Book: Originals by Adam Grant

Favorite Music Genre: Hip Hop / Rap

Favorite Art Style: Contemporary

Favorite Vacation Spot: South of France

Greatest Moment in Your Life: Every moment spent working in the field in Rwanda with UNICEF

What do you think about your generation? I love millennials because we are hyperfocused on making society better from the health movement to anti-bullying to giving back. We are also hyper-curious, and I love that we are so easily able to share information. I get inspired every day by looking at other millennials on Instagram. I would say my generation is confident, curious and innovative. If it was not for all the millennial gogetters surrounding me on a daily basis, I doubt that I would have been confident enough to go forward

with launching my companies. The curiosity and innovation of my peers has also pushed me and made me better-educated and more creative.

Strongest Character Trait: Diligence. I don’t go into anything without doing thorough research and meeting with as many people as possible who may be able to help further educate me. My colleagues often mention that they can’t get anything past me because I don’t miss a beat. I think it has certainly contributed to my success so far because, with a thoughtful process, I

don’t jump into things that could be permanent setbacks to my companies.

Important Life Lessons Learned: I was fortunate enough to grow up with two parents who work hard and give their all to anything they commit to. My father always says, “The harder I work, the luckier I get.” I think there is no statement more true, and it is one of the most important lessons I have learned. I have never considered giving anything I commit to less than my all, and I believe hard work pays off.

MAKING IT IN AMERICA

| by Jennifer Casseday-Blair | photography by Alex Lepe |

Fort Worth, Texas: The City

Leaving everything behind and immigrating to another country can be likened to an act of entrepre-

neurship. Both require the same kind of courage and tenacity to walk away or escape what you have known to take a risk and begin again. Learning a new language, adapting to a different culture or trying to fit into a community that doesn’t always embrace newcomers didn’t deter these seven wonders from around the world. Armed with dedication and given opportunity, their achievements represent a microcosm of immigrant entrepreneurship. They have positively transformed the local landscape and serve as an inspiration to others.

Jean-Claude Mauridi – Refugee Services of Texas Case Worker Country of Origin: Democratic Republic of Congo

Born in Uvira, a township in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, JeanClaude Mauridi lived with his mother and five siblings. Mauridi experienced an environment filled with violence and rebellion due to political disputes. “I had a very difficult childhood. My father died when I was 7. It was very difficult for my mom to raise six of us, feeding and paying our school fees. Two of my sisters were forced to drop out of school to help mom working in a small family farm. At young age, I had to work during vacation to raise money for me to buy uniform when school start. I worked so hard in school to pass and make my hard-working mother happy,” Mauridi says.

At the age of 16, conditions worsened with crimes of mass killings, rape and torture running rampant. Rebel armies were kidnapping boys and men, forcing them to join or be killed. Despite Mauridi’s mother’s attempts to get him out of the country, he escaped alone with nothing and on foot to Tanzania.

Along with 200,000 other refugees, Mauridi lived at the Nyarugusu refugee camp in a tent for two years until the violence subsided and he could return home. Almost immediately he was kidnapped by rebels and refused to join. A friend helped him escape before being executed, and he returned to Tanzania but didn’t want to go back to that refugee camp where he had

spent two years previously.

Deciding to risk living undocumented in Kigoma, Tanzania, Mauridi spent time in jail and worked side jobs installing computers until he could save enough to buy a ticket for a ship that would transport him to Lake Tanganyika. Across the lake was Zambia, where conditions for refugees were better. He was able to live in a house, learn English, complete high school and receive a sponsorship to attend college. Mauridi immersed himself in his studies, but due to severe food insecurity and a deeply rooted distrust of foreigners, locals began committing violent acts toward refugees, including Mauridi. He applied for protection from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), but it took five years for his case

to be approved so he could be referred for resettlement.

In 2009 at the age of 30, Mauridi arrived in Fort Worth. Refugee Services of Texas (RST) greeted him and helped him get settled into his new home. Mauridi says, “The overwhelming difference [between the Congo and the United States] is respect of human right. In my country, Congo, and Zimbabwe, where I lived as a refugee, human rights are violated every second. There’s no freedom of expression, no freedom to choose who you want to be. The government that has the mandate to protect its population is the same government killing and infringing on their birthright.”

Mauridi is now married with two beautiful children and holds a bachelor’s and now three master’s degrees. He is an official representative and advocate for Texas for the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) Refugee Academy, a Refugee Congress Delegate for UNHCR, and is active in a local refugee ministry that he helped establish at Christ Chapel Bible Church. He is a highly valued employee at RST, a leader among his community and a voice for refugees seeking hope and opportunity.

“I chose to be a caseworker, particularly working with refugees. Being a refugee myself, I felt like I understand refugees very well, their physical and psychological

Jean-Claude Mauridi

needs, so I felt the need and the passion to work with refugee agency and make a difference in the life of a hard-working, but vulnerable population,” Mauridi says.

“This a country of many opportunities, and education is the key to success. So don’t think twice, don’t waste time. Go to college and get as many degrees as you can. Climb as high as you can, and make the sky your limit.”

Ramiro “Milo” Ramirez – Owner, Salsa Limón

Country of Origin: Mexico

Ramiro “Milo” Ramirez came to North Texas at the age of 21 and attained a degree in Business and Art from Southern Methodist University. Since then he has proved to be an innovative and successful entrepreneur who has grown his authentic Mexico City-style street food concept, Salsa Limón, into a rolling empire of multiple food trucks, three storefront locations in Fort Worth and six new stores to open by end of 2017.

“During the great recession, our mostly Hispanic customer base from La Gran Plaza was seriously affected. Treats like salsita (mix of chopped tomatoes, onions and cilantro) were sacrificed during hard times. With our cash flow dwindling, we had to take our brand outside the mall. Our solution was a food truck parked on Berry Street in the middle of the TCU bar scene. It was open all the time and introduced awesome Mexican street food to the general market,” Ramirez says.

Boasting a mantel full of awards and walls of positive press coverage, Ramirez was named Hispanic Businessman of the Year in 2014 by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Salsa Limón was named by USA Today as one of the 10 best places in the U.S. to get a burrito and named in “120 Tacos You Must Eat Before You Die” by Texas Monthly. Other than tapping into a college community that spread the “taco gospel” around town, Salsa Limón’s success can be attributed to its quality ingredients. “For some reason, food back home has a more organic quality. Oranges aren’t all beautiful, but they are super juicy.

Cheeses have bolder and creamier saltiness…Food felt more free back in Mexico than it does here. In my case, it was very much backyard to table,” Ramirez says.

Working closely with family isn’t always easy, Ramirez admits. Although he says he owes a large part of his success to his mom and pop, as well as his sister, Rosalia. Other concepts partially created by Ramirez include La Perla and Gorgonzilla food truck. So what else does the future hold for Ramirez? “[I want] a better system for our operation and better procurement and technology at our service. We will refine our quality and engage our customer at a personal level more,” Ramirez says. He’s also eager to grow Gorgonzilla with his partners and design

a modular small-footprint living space that can travel. “Oh…and I want to learn how to sail,” Ramirez says.

George Popstefanov – Founder and President, PMG Digital Advertising Country of Origin: Macedonia

Transferring to Texas Christian University (TCU) from another university at the age of 19, George Popstefanov is originally from Macedonia. At TCU he joined the ECommerce program at the Neeley School of Business and was fascinated by the internet and the opportunities it could bring. Popstefanov says, “Right after graduation, I joined a small and growing digital advertising agency and was instantly hooked. Digital advertising allows me to combine

Ramiro “Milo” Ramirez

my technical background with a passion for marketing to solve very interesting challenges/opportunities for some of the top Fortune 1000 companies.”

Today Popstefanov runs his company, PMG, a full-service digital agency that does everything from social media to search engine optimization. Currently operating with 92 full-time employees, PMG projects $20 million in revenue for the year. Popstefanov doesn’t believe there is such a thing as overnight success. “There has been hard work, partnership and collaboration by a lot of people. This includes my amazing clients, the entire PMG team, my work and personal mentors, and, of course, my very supportive family, especially my wife, Melissa. From invaluable advice to unending patience to being a source of great ideas, I rely heavily on my network for support and motivation.”

He adds that sometimes things are meant to happen over a period of time versus right away. Popstefanov encourages young entrepreneurs to not become discouraged when found in a difficult

situation, but keep finding ways to move forward.

Popstefanov now considers North Texas his home, and one of his biggest goals is to continue to impact community in a positive way. He does this though providing opportunity to others less fortunate and acting as an ambassador for living and working in Fort Worth. “Outside of that, my time is consumed with being a great dad to my two boys, Stefan and Georgie,” Popstefanov says.

Neena Bhagat, M.D. Country of Origin: India

Dr. Neena Bhagat was born in India, where she received her schooling, and moved to North Texas in 2006. Her residency and fellowship were attained in Brooklyn, New York, prior to that, and she has been practicing at Tarrant Nephrology Associ-

ates since 2010.

“We were middle class. My grandfather only finished 10th grade, and my mother couldn’t finish her education either. Everything I am today is because of my mom,” Bhagat says. “And secondly because of the support of my husband.”

Education is everything to her. “People can take almost anything from you, but that’s one thing nobody can take away from you.”

Her experience in New York was very different from her experience in North Texas. “I love Texas. The core values here are like back home.” In India, Bhagat says they are very family-oriented. “You extend a hand to your neighbor.” In the United States, she says that everyone is much more private.

“In the 16 years I’ve been here, I’ve never experienced any racism. I’ve always been treated with respect. My kids say that this is their country. We go back to India at least once a year, and they are happy to visit family. They enjoy India but are eager to come back to the U.S.”

Her greatest achievement is balancing her work and family life. Happily married with a 13-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter, Bhagat had a traditional arranged marriage. “My husband and I met for an hour and a half and said yes.”

Bhagat chose the field of medicine for

George Popstefanov

Neena Bhagat, M.D.

two reasons. Her mother once rented a house to a doctor, and she was fascinated with him. “My mother told herself that she would make sure one of her daughters was a doctor.” The other reason Bhagat gave for her interest in medicine was that she believes, “It’s magic to be able to heal.”

Wen-Jo “Walter”

Chiang – Founder

CP&Y Inc. and Adjunct Professor UTA Country of Origin: China

Born in war times in China, Wen-Jo “Walter” Chiang was a refugee child who first relocated to Hong Kong in 1951 and then to Taiwan after that.

“I had a very difficult time during my childhood life in Asia. My parents were moving us constantly (five times in 10 years), trying

to get away from the Japanese war and China interior conflict wars. My family lived in Chongqing, Shanghai, Macao, Hong Kong and finally in Taiwan,” Chiang says.

He arrived in North Texas when he was 27 years old and describes the area as “a fast-growing and prosperous area in the United States.”

Starting as an engineering research assistant, he received his master’s degree in environmental engineering in 1970. In 1975 Chiang began serving as an adjunct faculty member of the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Texas at Arlington, where he still teaches water and wastewater treatment design and industrial wastewater treatment. After working as project manager for Dow Chemicals (formerly Hydroscience, Inc.), he started his own firm, Chiang and Associates, Inc., in Arlington in 1980. Today his firm is known as CP&Y and has offices in McKinney, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Oklahoma City and Phoenix. He has been involved with projects

throughout Texas, other parts of the U.S., and in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Puerto Rico and Mexico. Chiang is a member of American Water Works Association, Water Environment Federation, and is the chair of Municipal Wastewater Treatment for the Water Environment Association of Texas. In addition, he has also conducted lectures and authored/coauthored numerous technical papers and books in the Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste areas.

Chiang travels to Asia at least once a year. He goes back to visit with relatives and friends as well as consult on engineering projects.

To what does Chiang attribute his success? “It’s very important to learn the knowledge, establish networking and make lifelong friends,” Chiang says. To motivate young minds, he encourages students to “work hard, engage in the community, have confidence and faith in your life.”

Joyce Brown – Founder of East Fort Worth Montessori School/Owner of Library Café

Wen-Jo “Walter” Chiang with an engineer at the Village Creek Water Treatment Facility

Joyce Brown has ventured all around the world. After a childhood in Sierra Leone, Brown studied in Italy and Switzerland and then globetrotted extensively before making her way to the States. Moving from Washington, D.C. to Fort Worth, Brown moved to North Texas in her early 30s when her husband transferred jobs.

Brown describes her childhood as a happy one. Her mother was an educator, and her father worked for the government. It was her parents that instilled in her an unyielding drive and dedication, as well as the positive influence of her teachers.

One of the biggest differences Brown sees between the country in which she was born and where she lives today is the number of choices available. “In the U.S., you have so many opportunities.”

“I’m very grateful that my formative years were in Sierra Leone. There you are not just a child of your parents, you are a child of the community. I truly believe it takes a village to raise a child. We were a middle-class family, and my parents taught me religious tolerance and to never judge a person based on financial status. I was told that people are people, and you respect

them for who they are,” Brown says.

Attracted to the diverse community in East Fort Worth, Brown compared it to the neighborhood where she lived on Capitol Hill. In Washington, D.C., Brown’s son had attended a Montessori school. When she began her search for a local school, she couldn’t find one with any diversity. It was at that time that she realized she wanted to open a Montessori academy in East Fort Worth. “We began 21 years ago with just six students in a Presbyterian church on Meadowbrook. Today we have two campuses with 514 students,” Brown says.

The East Fort Worth Montessori Academy focuses on meeting the needs of the whole child. Under Brown’s leadership, students are ensured nutritious meals and pushed to develop a love for learning. “Not only do these children need to know how to find the knowledge, but also how to apply that information to solve the world’s problems…I keep going back to the Nelson Mandela quote, ‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ ”

In addition to classroom learning, the students have access to “outdoor learn-

ing,” where they tend to a garden and help take care of chickens and goats. A peace labyrinth has been built for meditation, and a wheelchair-accessible flower garden is onsite to share with visiting senior citizens. Parents are always welcome and have access to ESL classes if needed. “This is not our school; it belongs to the community.”

In addition to operating the school, Brown also opened The Library Café in July. It serves as a prep kitchen for the Montessori school and offers the public a healthy dining option in an area inundated with mainly fast food restaurants.

“Like the school, the Café belongs to the community. We host local art exhibitions, open mic poetry slams, jazz and piano music, and author book signings. A portion of the money goes to the child nutrition program at East Fort Worth Montessori Academy and a Montessori school in Sierra Leone.”

The No. 1 thing Brown wants to instill in her students is that the sky is the limit. “Children are a product of their own expectations. You can be whatever you choose…a chef, carpenter or street sweeper…but you must do your very best.”

Dr. Nowell Donovan – Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, TCU

Country of Origin: Scotland

When Nowell Donovan was 11 years old, his father told him that he was taking him out for the day. Not owning a car, they took the bus to Dunnottar Castle, which is dramatically perched on nearly 200-foothigh cliffs overlooking the North Sea.

“It was a wild stormy day that imprinted on my imagination. What I remember is that I was just as fascinated by the rocks

Joyce Brown

that I was just as fascinated by the rocks the castle sat atop as I was the castle itself,” Donovan recalls. The highly durable, striking red conglomerate rock he is referring to was forced to the surface 440 million years ago during the Silurian period.

“On the way home, I asked my father, ‘What do they call people who study rocks?’ He said they were called geologists. I said that’s what I want to do when I grow up,” Donovan says. “That Christmas my father bought me four university-level geology books that I still have today.”

Donovan was the first in his family to go to college. “My father was very intelligent, but he never got his chance. He was due to go to Cambridge, but his father fell down the stairs and broke his neck…He was never bitter, but he always told me, ‘Always make the most of your chances,’ ” Donovan says.

His love for rocks brought him to the States in 1975. With nothing more than a suitcase and carry-on, Donovan says being in Scotland that morning and then stepping off the plane in Stillwater, Okla., that afternoon was a major culture shock. “I had never experienced temps like that before. It was a wall of heat. I was wearing a white T-shirt, Polo wool sweater, thick corduroy jacket and a rain jacket on top of that. I thought I was going to die,” Donovan says.

While teaching at OSU, he met a professor from TCU who attended a field trip Donovan lead through the Wichita Mountains. Donovan later received a call from that professor who wanted him to lead a group of TCU students on a similar field trip.

“It was serendipity really. We had such a great time, and then the next week while back in the Wichita Mountains, I came across a brand new hammer. I knew it must belong to one of the students, so I packed it up and sent it to TCU. Because of that, they called me and said that there was an open position as an endowed chair that they wanted me to fill.”

In 1986, Donovan, his wife, Jeanne, and two daughters, Erin and Corrie, moved from the small town of Stillwater, to Fort

Worth. After several years at the university, the previous provost was retiring. Donovan decided to go for the position and was the last interviewee of the day before being offered the job in 2004.

Since arriving at TCU, Donovan has been active in campus committees and events and published more than 100 scholarly papers, book articles and abstracts. Donovan has established several academic studies programs in Scotland and was a member of the founding faculty of TCU-

in-Oxford, which eventually led to the creation of the TCU London Centre.

For Provost Donovan, education is critical. He believes that the ability to have creative thought is a unique human quality, and that passing along knowledge is the greatest characteristic of human beings. “We must inspire the spirit. It’s not just about passing the torch; it’s also about lighting the torch. I am hopeful about the future because of what I’ve encountered at TCU.”

Dr. Nowell Donovan

Dream Home 2017: Westlake

It’s “old home week” for Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s Dream Home projects, with vendors returning year after year.

| by Scott Nishimura |

The 2017 Fort Worth, Texas magazine Dream Home is two months from completion in Westlake’s luxury Granada development, and crews have been pushing to bring the 6,700-square-foot transitional Spanish Mediterranean home on time to begin showings in February.

The magazine’s charity, A Wish With Wings, which grants wishes to sick children, benefits annually from ticket sales to public showings of the Dream Home that will begin in February. Most of Dream Home’s vendors put in repeat performances from year to year, drawn by the ability to work with new builders, showcase their best work, and help out A Wish With Wings.

“It’s a challenge,” Ernest Partin, owner of Partin Drywall, the

magazine’s longtime Dream Home vendor, says. “You’re on some time restraints. But in the end, it’s for the same reason; that’s what draws me to it. To me, it’s an honorable thing to be asked to do it.”

Partin has been in business for 26 years, since age 19. These days, he estimates he runs 80-100 men on a typical day. “Drywall is drywall,” he says. “I work for a lot of builders that are reputable.”

He tries to squeeze in as much charity as possible, working on churches and Habitat for Humanity projects. “Anything I can handle, I’m after it,” he says. “I’m just thankful for what I have.”

After 26 years, Partin Drywall is still very much a family-oriented business, Partin says. His wife, Tracey, runs the office. “We still handwrite every check,” he says. “We believe in that.”

The Dream Home – five bedrooms, five and a half baths – is being built by Vesta Homes, which, like other Dream Home builders, is building the project on spec. The home is for sale, being marketed at $2.495 million by the official Realtor of the magazine’s Dream Home and Home of Dreams projects, Dona Robinson Associates at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. Vendors, ranging from drywall to the swimming pool and everything under the roof, offer up their best, working in conjunction with the builder.

Kelly Russell, owner of Texas Custom Window and Door, is another repeat Dream Home vendor, having done his first for the magazine three years ago. For the Westlake home, Russell estimates he’s putting in 40-50 windows, a black aluminum-clad window with a wooden interior. “There’s no maintenance; there is no painting” necessary, Russell says.

The 2017 Dream Home's builder and pool vendor are working on plans for the play pool they'll install.

Russell, who started his company in 2001, enjoys the ability to work with new builders on the Dream Home projects. “It’s just getting your name out there,” he says. Last year, Russell supplied the windows for the Dream Home built by Atwood Custom Homes in Southlake, and he’s now a regular supplier to Atwood. “We don’t look at it as a one-time deal,” Russell says of working the Dream Homes.

Dream Homes also allow the vendors to keep up with the latest trends, which often come to Texas by way of California. In doors and windows, Russell is seeing more floor-to-ceiling treatments and glass walls that retract into pockets in the wall and allow the outside to be brought into the home and expand the living space.

Pete Hanson, of Metro Brick and Stone Co., sold three components into the 2017 Dream Home: the cut limestone for the exterior, the stone for the 60-inch linear fireplace inside the family room and a 36-inch fireplace on the patio. It’s the first Dream Home for Metro, which has showrooms in Dallas and Ennis and has two stone quarries in Granbury.

The company is one of the largest in the country in reclaimed materials like antique brick, which it brings in from Chicago and resells either full-size or in a thin veneer. The company does a lot of natural stone finishes, barrel ceilings, wine rooms and groin vaults, Hanson says. Trinity Hearth & Home is the fireplace installer.

Sam Swingle, owner of Watercrest Pools, is the 2017 Dream Home’s pool contractor. He’ll be putting in what he calls a “uniquely shaped pool and spa.” He was still selecting materials as of press time. “It’s not your typical rectangle,” he says. “It will complement the architecture of the house. I’d call it a play pool.”

The pool will have a negative edge spa, meaning the spa will flow over all sides, into a reservoir at the bottom, which then flows into the pool. “It gives it a real rich look; it’s going to be a real nice showpiece for us,” Swingle says.

Swingle founded his company in 2007, about a year before the brunt of the recession hit. “Oh yeah, it was great timing on my part,” he jokes. But “from 2010 on, it’s got increasingly better every year.” Swingle estimates he’s put in a half-dozen pools in Granada already.

For Swingle, the latest trends in pools mean homeowners who are limiting the sizes of their pool decks, rather than take up a whole backyard with the pool and deck. “People are really scal-

ing back on the amount of decking they’re using,” he says. Homeowners have also moved toward clean lines – perfect for the transitional look of the Dream Home – and away from organic shapes and use of features such as boulders to create the sense of a garden oasis. “Most of our designs are going to clean lines,” Swingle says.

DREAM HOME VENDORS

Construction on Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s 2017 Dream Home is underway. Here are vendors that have signed on to the project thus far:

AVID ASSOCIATES LLC: Interior design and decoration

CENTURION STONE: Stucco

CHIP’S CABINETS & BATHS: Cabinets

DALTILE: Tile

DONA ROBINSON

ASSOCIATES, BRIGGS

FREEMAN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY: Realtor

DURANGO DOORS: Front entry

EXPRESSIONS HOME

GALLERY: Appliances

FERGUSON ENTERPRISES: Lighting and plumbing fixtures

GUARDADO LANDSCAPING: Landscaping and irrigation

HAYNES FIRE PROTECTION: Fire sprinklers

J & S AIR INC.: HVAC

J & V PAINTING: Paint labor

KLZ STONE: Countertops and Granite Fabrication

LOVELESS GUTTERS: Gutters

MAGNOLIA FENCE & PATIO: Iron fence

METRO BRICK AND STONE: Exterior fireplace and stone

OPEN UP GARAGE DOORS: Garage doors

PARTIN DRYWALL: Drywall

PASSION LIGHTING: Lighting

PIERCE FINE DECORATIVE HARDWARE & PLUMBING: Hardware

PRO SERVE PLUMBING: Plumbers

RED OAK INSULATION: Insulation

SHERWIN WILLIAMS: Paint

SOUTHWEST SHADE SOLUTIONS: Retractable screen

TEXAS CUSTOM WINDOW & DOOR: Wooden windows

THE KITCHEN SOURCE: Kitchen Cabinets

TRINITY HEARTH & HOME: Fireplaces

UNIVERSAL SYSTEMS: AV and low-voltage wiring

VESTA CUSTOM HOMES: Builder

VINTAGE FLOORS: Hardwood and carpet

WATERCREST POOLS: Pool

ETA Dream Home: Early 2017

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SEEKING JUSTICE

Tarrant County cold cases await new evidence and witnesses.

| by Sean Chafﬁn |

True

crime and fictional accounts of

detectives

and forensic scientists are a constant on television and in the media. NBC’s Dateline and CBS’s 48 Hours Mystery weave tales of murder and intrigue each week with the cracking of cold cases among the most popular.

Advancements in forensic science have helped police and courts put criminals behind bars who might have gotten away with crimes only a few decades ago. An investigator in the 1800s had little to rely on other than footprints, eyewitness testimony and his own instincts. The use of fingerprints to identify suspects did not begin until the early-1900s. In recent years, new technology and investigative techniques have made cracking these cases more and more possible. DNA testing has advanced, as has training for investigators.

“Since the advent of DNA testing in 1985, biological material (skin, hair, blood and other bodily fluids) has emerged as the most reliable physical evidence at a crime scene, particularly those involving sexual assaults,” as TIME magazine notes.

The odds of getting away with a perfect crime or murder have decreased. In December 2015, Fort Worth police arrested 58-yearold Melvin Linn Knox for the Aug. 7, 1973, shooting and stabbing death of Donald Bryan Rodgers, who was 14 at the time. Police believe the two were neighborhood friends, and Rodgers was found dead in the Knox’s family home. Knox blamed an intruder at the time and was suspected of the crime, but the Tarrant County district attorney’s office did not prosecute because of a lack of evidence. Cold case detectives reopened the case and amassed enough evidence to make an arrest. Police say Knox has since confessed to the crime and will now face charges.

And while investigators do break open cases like Knox’s, others remain unsolved. Some just need some key evidence or a key witness’s information or a confession. Others sit on the shelf for months, then years, then decades. This feature investigates a couple of Tarrant County cold cases that may just need someone to come forward and help bring the guilty person to justice.

Case No. 1

Little Girl Lost

CRIME: Murder

VICTIM: Edna Rodriguez

AGE: 8

LOCATION: South Fort Worth, 3500 block Travis Avenue

DATE: Saturday, July 18, 1998

TIME: 2 a.m.

It was a blistering hot day that Sunday in July 1998. Temperatures were expected to be in triple digits, but volunteers and police were out in force searching for 8-year-old Edna Rodriguez. The child had disappeared only hours earlier from the family’s home on the 3500 block of Travis Avenue, just a couple hours after midnight. Neighbors, friends and family milled about as police and volunteers scoured the area. Everyone hoped Edna would be found.

Diane Crump, a teacher at nearby George C. Clark Elementary, taught Edna in her pre-kindergarten class a few years earlier and

would be teaching her younger sister that fall. Crump and her teaching assistant heard about the disappearance on Saturday and were bringing the family a meal that Sunday. About 1 p.m., Crump parked her car in the busy neighborhood about a block away from the Rodriguez home. She noticed a police crime van nearby. And then everyone ran.

“I just started running when everybody else started running,” Crump says. “Someone had dumped the body about two doors down on the other side of the street from where she lived. The police were there and not anybody was allowed around the body.”

As police cordoned off the area, family and friends broke into tears as TV cameras rolled. The sweet little girl who loved to play the tambourine in church and was remembered for her bright smile had been found. The search was over only 35 hours after it commenced – and was now a murder investigation.

GONE

GIRL Like many immigrants from Mexico, friends say Fidencio and Juana Rodriguez moved their young family to Texas to offer their children a better life. Fidencio’s older brother had helped with U.S. immigration so that he could make the move, according to friends. The girls were in English as a Second Language classes, and the family lived in a small house in south Fort Worth’s Rosemont area.

Friends say Juana was a good mother and focused on the family, which also included three sons. Her husband, 27 at the time, was a hard worker. Amanda Serrano, a friend of the family who also served as their spokesperson at the time, says Fidencio was friendly and a bit of a joker. Serrano worked with him at a mobile home manufacturing company.

Residents who lived in the area in the 1990s describe it as a neighborhood with some crime problems but also as a close-knit group of families where children and teenagers could play. Edna was said to be regularly seen playing on Travis and Lipscomb with friends and family that lived in the area. For a family seeking a better life in the U.S., things were going well in Fort Worth.

“Everything was going really well until the murder happened,” Serrano says.

In July 1998, Juana was in Mexico caring for her father, who had been in poor health, and her husband was at home watching the children. The Friday before Edna disappeared, neighbors say she was at home and had been seen playing with a dog in the front yard. Details aren’t certain as to what happened later that night as Saturday came, but life in the Rodriguez family would never be the same.

At 2 a.m. that Saturday morning, Fidencio called police. His daughter was missing, he said. According to media reports, he said Edna had been sleeping with him and another younger daughter. Before contacting law enforcement and relatives, the father told police he discovered a front window open and searched his home, yard and neighborhood for the girl.

“The first 48 hours following the disappearance of a child are the most critical in terms of finding and returning that child safely home, but they also can be the most troublesome and chaotic,” the U.S. Justice Department notes in its online checklist for what to do in cases of missing children.

Police were hopeful the girl was safe, but the more time that went by reduced the chances that Edna would be found alive.

ON THE CASE In the next day and a half after Edna was reported missing, law enforcement flooded the neighborhood, conducting a search with 40 officers and more than 130 volunteers. A police helicopter hovered overhead, and search dogs sniffed through streets and in yards, tails wagging as they surveyed the scene. Four police officers were assigned to work the case full time. But as the searched dragged on into Sunday evening, no signs of Edna were found.

And then as the day’s summer temperatures continued to rise and frustrations grew, a neighbor just a block away noticed Edna’s partially-clothed body in the front driveway of a vacant home in the 3600 block of Lipscomb Street – only 35 hours after the child was reported missing. One arm covered the child’s face, and the body was found inside a locked fence gate about 25 feet from the sidewalk.

Neighbors say police had searched the area thoroughly. One said she believes the body had to be placed there after police had previously searched and that she and neighbors would have seen the child’s body either Saturday or Sunday. Police came to the same conclusion and said the house had been thoroughly searched. They believed the body was placed there sometime on Sunday, and a neighbor helped investigators narrow down the time frame by noting that the body was placed there in the afternoon because it had not been seen there as late as 12:30 p.m., according to a report in the Star-Telegram.

A murder in one’s neighborhood is certainly rare for most and can understandably be quite shocking. "Gerald" (he asked that his real name not be used), grew up on Travis and was about 14 when the crime took place. Now he lives in the same home he was raised in by his grandmother. A sense of fear gripped the neighborhood.

“My grandma would make sure I was inside. People were more child conscious,” he says. “It was one of those weird moments as a child where you kind of grew up quickly.”

Today the house on Lipscomb where Edna’s body was found is occupied. Not too many residents who lived on the street at the time of the murder remain. Those who are new are shocked at the story.

Media reports at the time say that the girl was strangled but not sexually assaulted. A request by Fort Worth, Texas magazine for an autopsy report from the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office

was denied on grounds that it is still part of an ongoing investigation and could not be released as it may jeopardize facts that only the child’s killer would know. Throughout the next few days, police continued to speak with neighbors and search for clues.

In the days that followed, the spotlight would shine on Fidencio Rodriguez as the last person to see his daughter. She had been sleeping in his bed at the time she disappeared.

Police questioned him and conducted two polygraphs tests. The results of his polygraphs (administered in Spanish by an operator recommended by the FBI) were never made public. Rumors began to swirl in the area as the investigation continued.

Neighbors and some who knew the family at the time say that many friends and family would hang out at the home on the weekends, and drinking could be a big part of that.

“People would come and drink,” said Alejandrina Miranda, who has lived next door for 27 years, while tending to her well-manicured backyard garden. “There were a lot of people coming in and out of the house drinking. I did not know the family well though.”

Serrano believes that Friday may have been like many – with friends and family hanging out, drinking and having a good time. She stands by Fidencio, and believes he had nothing to do with the murder.

“He had many people in the house on the weekends,” she says. “We used to drink a lot on the weekends. I really think that he got drunk, and he fell asleep. And he doesn’t know what happened. I really think it was somebody at the house or somebody he invited. I wasn’t there, and I really regretted later on that I wasn’t there … when I was there, I watched the little kids and made sure they were okay, except that weekend.

“Maybe it was someone he invited that weekend, or he got drunk and maybe left the door open. I’m not sure, but I know he didn’t do anything.”

In days following the murder, police continued the investigation and announced that as many as 20 people would take polygraph tests to help gather more evidence and eliminate possible suspects. A $15,000 reward is offered to anyone with information leading to an arrest of the suspect. However, police report that calls to the department with information began to dry up. Police obtained a warrant and searched the Rodriguez home for the second time. Police recovered some items from the home but did not release details on what was taken. An affidavit for the search warrant was sealed to prevent the release of lab reports in the case that may jeopardize the investigation. Police said that Fidencio and his family cooperated with investigators throughout the process and that Fidencio never asked for an attorney when speaking with police.

On Thursday, July 15, 350 mourners gathered for Edna’s funeral at Travis Avenue Baptist Church. Numerous flowers, balloons and stuffed animals were placed at the location where the child’s body was found. At the funeral, along with an emotional outpouring of sympathy for the family, many in attendance also expressed support for Fidencio and his innocence.

“This is extremely painful for the family,” friend Sadrach Alfaro said while delivering a eulogy for the child, according to the Star-Telegram. “It’s torture not being able to find the person who did this.”

CASE GONE COLD

It has been more than 18 years since Edna Rodriguez’s body was found. Those who remember the crime, the fear it caused the neighborhood and little Edna hope there is a resolution to the case one day.

“Everybody was scared,” says Miranda. “I had a little girl at the time and did not want to leave her alone. Hopefully someone will come forward and say who did it.”

Only three months after the murder, Serrano says the Rodriguez family moved back to Mexico. Fidencio and Juana Rodriguez could not be reached, and family and friends have maintained the father’s innocence. Many who remember the murder believe it is solvable if someone would just come forward with more information or evidence.

In the intervening years, however, no arrests have been made in the case, and it is sent to the Fort Worth police cold case unit. And justice for Edna remains out of reach.

“As in most of these cases, there was tremendous interest in the media and public when it was happening,” Sgt. Paul Kratz told the Star-Telegram during the investigation. Katz was the homicide detective leading the police unit looking into the crime. “Once that slacks off, people may not realize how large of an investigation this is. It is ongoing and will go on for the foreseeable future.”

Fort Worth police maintain that the case is still active but declined to release many details about where it stands due to it being part of an ongoing investigation.

“All I can say about this case is that it is still being investigated, there are several suspects, and there is evidence being tested,” Detective Michael McCormack says. “I can’t release more than that because of the integrity of the case.”

In early October, a scene similar to that 18 years ago was played out again. Police responded to an abduction of a 6-year-old Fort Worth girl in the early morning hours of Saturday, Oct. 8. Forty officers converged on the Polytechnic area and found the girl about a mile from her home that afternoon. Edis L. Moya Alas, 35, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, has been charged with kidnapping and sexual assault.

For Amanda Serrano and her family, news of the kidnapping brought back a flood of thoughts about the 8-year-old girl with the cute smile.

Case No. 2

Innocence Stuck Down

CRIME: Hit and run death

VICTIM: Kelly Walters

AGE: 20

LOCATION: Arlington, intersection of Northeast Green Oaks Boulevard and Burney Road

DATE: Jan. 16, 2015

TIME: 8 p.m.

The surveillance video is a bit dark and grainy and without sound –and only seven seconds long. In the video, two cars can be seen moving from right to left on Northeast Green Oaks Boulevard. The white vehicle in the foreground slows to a stop, just the back end is visible in the left side of the frame. In the background, a dark-colored sedan speeds along and doesn’t slow down. Just off view of the camera, the driver runs the red light and strikes a young woman as she walks through the cross walk.

Police would later use the security video to try and piece together what happened to 20-year-old UTA student Kelly Walters. Additional security video would show several cars slow to a stop and render aid as she lay in the street. And the driver who hit Kelly? He or she simply drove away.

That instant changed the lives of the Walters’ family forever. Within minutes police and emergency personnel were on the scene, but the collision would take Walters’ life as she was later pronounced dead. Friends and family were left stunned and saddened, and Arlington police are still searching for the driver.

“We are still checking on leads as they come in,” Arlington police spokesman Christopher Cook says. “Investigators did search specific zip codes of similar vehicles to the one described at the scene but still haven’t found anything.”

Family members believe Walters had gone on a walk that night and had texted a roommate that she was on her way home about 8 p.m. Three minutes later, she was struck in the crosswalk and the suspect sped away.

The young woman was remembered by many at UTA. She had a passion for politics and hoped to even run for Congress one day. She enjoyed running cross country, and friends and family say Walters was a compassionate and intelligent leader with a bright future.

Cathy Sneed taught English to Walters at Arlington Lamar High School and remembers her well. During her time at the school, Walters worked as a page in Washington D.C., something Sneed said she really admired in the young woman.

“The schedule was tough, but she loved being in the environment of lawmakers,” Sneed says. “She returned from Washington and finished her junior year at Lamar, making top grades for me and probably everyone else as well.”

“Her senior year, I still talked to her frequently when I went to the school library where she was an aide. She knew that the world was not as it should be and planned to change it. I have no doubt that she would have made that happen.”

Sneed only recently learned of Walters’ death and is heartbroken that no one has been arrested for the crime.

“That nobody has taken responsibility for her death is horrible,” she says. “That must weigh heavily on her parents, who are very nice people. I had the opportunity to meet them when Kelly was in my class. I adored Kelly and am so saddened by this.”

In April the Arlington Republican Club awarded a $1,000 Kelly Walters Memorial Scholarship to Ailey Ore, who is also a political science major at UTA, like Walters. She had been a member of the group since age 16.

Police continue to seek tips and help from the public in this case. They don’t yet have any suspects or updates to the case. Investigators believe the driver was in a dark gray 2007-2010 Chrysler 300 that may have had damage to the front end at the time of the crime.

Parents Ginna Walters and Gary Brizendine are left hoping that the driver will one day be brought to justice.

Cases Gone Cold

A look at some cold cases in the files of area police law enforcement. If you have any information on these murders, please contact the Fort Worth or Arlington police departments.

VICTIM: Carla Walker

AGE: 17

LOCATION: Ridglea Avenue, Fort Worth

DATE: Feb. 17, 1974

A student at Western Hills High School, Walker was kidnapped while she sat in a car with her boyfriend at the Ridglea Bowl parking lot. Her body was found three days later in a culvert near Lake Benbrook in Tarrant County. The cause of death was strangulation.

VICTIM: Mildred May

LOCATION: 1000 North Freeway, Fort Worth

DATE: Feb. 4, 1967

This is the oldest case listed publicly by Fort Worth’s cold case unit. May ’s body was discovered by a motorcyclist riding along the Trinity River beside the levee. It was later determined she had been strangled. Co-workers reported they had last seen her when she left the Matador Club on Camp Bowie the previous night. She did not return to her home where she lived with her husband. Her 1959 Pontiac sedan was found at 4500 West Freeway.

VICTIM: Ramon Robledo AGE: 32

LOCATION: 4811 S. Cooper St., Arlington DATE: July 21, 2005 Robledo's body was discovered in the trunk of a 2003 white Nissan Sentra in a

Wal-Mart parking lot. He died from gunshot wounds.

VICTIMS: John and Mary Mitchell

AGE: John, 69, Mary, 65

LOCATION: 2204 Hurley Ave., Fort Worth

DATE: April 14, 1999

Police responded to the Mitchell home after receiving a report of a double-homicide. Officers observed the two victims died of blunt force trauma. The house had been ransacked and there were indications of a violent struggle. In the 1980s, the Mitchells owned a music club in south Fort Worth.

VICTIM: Karen and Frederick Cremean AGE: Karen, 27, and Frederick, 29 LOCATION: 4825 Mayfair, Fort Worth

VICTIM: Trina Lane

AGE: 23

LOCATION: 3700 Cravens, Fort Worth

DATE: March 19, 1992 Officers arrived to 6001 East Berry St. where Lane’s body had been found floating in a creek at 3700 Cravens. She was reported missing by her mother on March 11, and her 1989 Ford Tempo was found behind a butcher shop at 4016 Mansfield Highway. Police reported there appeared to be a struggle inside the vehicle and that she had been strangled.

SOURCES: Fort Worth and Arlington police departments

DATE: Sept. 19, 1983 Officers were dispatched to the Cremean home and found the bodies of Frederick Cremean and his wife Karen. Both died of gunshot wounds.

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Millennial Translation

| by Heywood | illustration by Charles Marsh |

ALTHOUGH I’VE HEARD THE TERM FOR YEARS, I WAS NEVER REALLY CLEAR ON WHO WAS INCLUDED IN THE SEGMENT OF THE POPULATION KNOWN AS “MILLENNIALS.” But

because this month’s issue of the magazine is featuring an article on some local ones, I decided to take a look at our newest generation and do a little research.

Millennials are often referred to as Generation Y or Generation Me, and depending on which vegan you talk with at Whole Foods, their birth years range anywhere from 1980 to the early 2000s. Currently they are about 85 million strong, which makes them the largest age grouping in American history. We all have our perception of the average millennial, but the truth is, most are over-educated, under-employed, drowning in student debt and addicted to smartphones. In addition, they are deathly afraid of Zika, identity theft, creepy clowns and accidentally “liking” a picture of their ex on Facebook. They’ve gotten a rap of being the most self-absorbed generation; however, that’s exactly how those of us who are baby boomers were described years ago. We’re just jealous because we never got any participation trophies.

But there are some major differences between my generation and the millennials. For starters, we had much more face-to-face contact. They interact with others almost entirely through a screen. Millennials also seem to want to delay the transition to adulthood. They’re waiting much longer before they have to get married. That’s why when you finally get the chance to throw some rice at the wedding, you must be careful not to hit the baby.

Our sources for entertainment are also quite different. For instance, an enjoyable evening for me might be dinner and a movie. On the other hand, millennials are totally content with cooking and eating alone. A typical meal would probably be a

grass-fed beef burger complemented with a side of high-potassium sweet potato wedges. After Snapchatting it to friends, they will then proceed to binge-watch a complete season of their favorite cable series on Netflix. Older millennials have been rumored to have binge-watched the entire Star Trek franchise, completely disregarding the possibility of growing their virginity back.

Granted, millennials are far more techsavvy and educated than my generation. However, there are some life lessons that many of them never had the chance to experience. Growing up, millennials generally had all their conflicts with each other settled by the nearest adult. We settled them ourselves. I’ll never forget taking down that 11-year-old bully one afternoon. My dad was so proud. Gosh, I wish I was 30 again.

Also, because most of their work and correspondence is done on a keyboard, handwritten communication is a thing of the past. In fact, most millennials never learned cursive. This is extremely sad because they may never be able to read a neck tattoo.

And since they’ve been around, we’ve seen the gradual disappearance of main staples such as VCRs, bookstores, maps, yellow pages and encyclopedias. I’ve left out the main one because these days nothing good can come out of answering a landline.

But we can thank millennials for the development of their own language. Let me interpret some examples.

1. Bae - refers to your significant other. Actually, a misspelling of the word “babe.”

2. No chill - the lost ability to think or act rationally. Happens most often when voting.

3. Break the internet - Just another Kardashian selfie.

4. I’ll look for a job next week, DadHas no meaning whatsoever.

These words and phrases have gradually become an integral part of the English language. So the next time you see a millennial drinking a craft beer or heading to a core power yoga class, thank them. Catch you next month, Bro.

Making Wishes Come True

| by Samantha Calimbahin |

IF CHARLIE POWELL HAD HIS WAY, ORGANIZATIONS LIKE MAKE-A-WISH WOULDN’T EXIST. That’s because, in a perfect world, children would not be sick, and there would be no need for Make-A-Wish, says Powell, Fort Worth regional council chair and ex-officio governing board representative of Make-A-Wish North Texas.

For Powell, who has grandchildren of his own, it’s difficult to see children suffering through illness, spending weeks at the hospital or undergoing multiple surgeries.

But sadly, that’s not the reality for many families, Powell says, and Make-A-Wish is the least he can do to help.

“With all the diseases some of these children have, and some of the expectations, and some of these surgeries, to hear some of these young children that are my grandchildren’s age talk about being in the hospital for weeks and weeks, and they’re on their fourth surgery at four years old or whatever – to see the light in their eyes, you wish you had more [time] to give to it,” Powell said.

Make-A-Wish North Texas granted 635 wishes last fiscal year and at least 80 wishes since the fiscal year began in September. The organization is completely funded with private donations, and much of the funding comes from events like Delicious Wishes, an annual fundraiser in which participants enjoy food prepared by local chefs, as well as watch a child’s wish be granted on the spot.

According to Jessie Wente, development director of MakeA-Wish North Texas, December is typically a busy month for wish-granting, since children are on Christmas break from school and have more time to travel.

The wishes that the organization has granted over the years have ranged from celebrity meetings to trips to Disneyland or Hawaii. Powell remembers one teen who wished she had a horse. Make-AWish was able to bring her one, complete with a saddle.

“When they brought that horse in, saddled up, it was amazing to see the look on that young lady’s face,” he said.

Powell said that Fort Worth is a generous community with many referrals often coming from local physicians from medical organizations like Cook Children’s. He said he encourages Fort Worth to not just give, but also volunteer, whether it be on a board or as a “Wish Granter” who does the work to make a wish come true.

“There’s plenty of need here to keep granting these wishes,” Powell said.

And while Powell says he wishes children didn’t have to be sick and use services like Make-A-Wish, he’s grateful for the opportunity to at least help make things better.

“I wish we didn’t have it,” he said. “But as long as we have children with these types of medical conditions, I’m glad there are these types of organizations like Make-A-Wish to put, hopefully, a bright spot in their day.”

More information on volunteering at Make-A-Wish North Texas can be found at ntx.wish.org/volunteer. To learn more about how to donate, visit ntx.wish.org/donate.

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work, health care, family law, oil and gas, real estate, probate, mediation and arbitration, tax controversy, and admiralty/maritime. With strategically located ofﬁces and attorneys licensed in over 10 states, we represent individuals, local grass-roots businesses and an array of Fortune 500 companies in complex legal matters not only in the Gulf Coast and West Coast Regions, but throughout the United States.

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There’ll Be Music, There’ll Be Light

The Texas Health Resources

Foundation is hosting Breakfast with St NICUlas once again, and they’re really, ahem, letting it go this year.

| by Samantha Calimbahin |

THE SNOW GLOWS WHITE AT THE FORT WORTH CLUB IN DECEMBER WHEN THE 12TH FLOOR TRANSFORMS INTO A CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND FOR BREAKFAST WITH ST. NICUlas.

The event, hosted by the Texas Health Resources Foundation, benefits the Neo-

natal Intensive Care Unit at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth. Families are invited to enjoy breakfast, live performances, cookie decorating and other Christmas-themed activities.

And for the second year, a special guest will be coming all the way from Arendelle – Elsa, the heroine from Disney’s smash hit film Frozen

“All of the guests really enjoyed Elsa and wanted her to come back this year,” said Ashley Cole, special events coordinator at the Texas Health Resources Foundation. “Last year, we decorated one of the rooms in a Frozen theme, where Elsa did storytime and sang songs with the children, which was a big hit.”

But of course, it won’t be Breakfast with St. NICUlas without St. Nicholas himself. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be there, along with a live reindeer.

A new feature for this year’s event is an app that notifies guests when it’s their turn to meet Santa. That way, families can enjoy the other activities at Breakfast with St. NICUlas without spending much time in line. The newest feature on the app allows guests to check their Santa Line status from their phone.

Breakfast with St. NICUlas is currently in its ninth year. Since its start, the event has raised more than $350,000 for Texas Health Fort Worth’s NICU.

“It’s a great way for the community, especially children, to be involved in a fun philanthropic event,” Cole said. “It’s important to start giving back and doing good for others at early age.”

Breakfast with St. NICUlas takes place Dec. 10 at the Fort Worth Club. Ticket and sponsorship information can be found on the event’s website, texashealth.org/bwsn.

Get on the Bus

| by Samantha Calimbahin |

NOT ALL FAMILIES IN FORT WORTH HAVE EASY ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.

That’s when the Texas Health Wellness for Life Mobile Health Program rolls in. The program works to increase awareness of cancer prevention, promote the benefits of cancer screening and offer the community easy accessibility to many types of early detection services, including diabetes and cholesterol blood tests, mammogram screenings, well-woman exams, skin cancer screening, pap tests, and colon and prostate cancer screening.

The program serves four counties –Parker, Hood, Johnson, Tarrant – but has also has sent buses to Dallas and other surrounding areas as well.

Wellness for Life began in 1993 and averages about 6,000 patients a year. So far this year, the program has performed at least 3,600 mammograms, with at least 33 breast cancers detected.

But it doesn’t end with just detection. If a screening comes out abnormal, patients are also given next steps in seeking treatment.

“Having the opportunity to actually work in the phase of healthcare where we can actually identify cancer early and even talk to patients about their health so that they can reduce their own risk of developing breast cancer or any other type of cancer, it’s just a wonderful thing to be able to do,” said Rosemary Galdiano, oncology nurse and manager of Wellness of Life.

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Carlo Capua

Co-Owner and General Manager of Z's Cafe

| by Gail Bennison | photography by Alex Lepe |

CARLO CAPUA GOT HIS HUMANITARIAN SIDE FROM HIS MOTHER, WHO TIRELESSLY HELPS PEOPLE, he said. His work ethic and business sense came from watching his dad work hard in the car business. Fort Worth’s Z’s Café, a social enterprise partnership with local nonprofit Samaritan House, has over the past seven years provided jobs to more than 100 low-income men and women.

Capua, Z’s co-owner and general manager, aims to help people build self-esteem and job skills to return to the workplace with sobriety, education and dignity, he said. To that end, Capua created a workforce development program for low-income people. Z’s supports 400 local nonprofits by donating food and supporting fundraising events, partnered with Cuisine for Healing to provide eight cancer patients with 112 weekly meals, and pioneered Fort Worth’s first culinary incubator, advising more than 300 small businesses and startups. Capua has used his experience in the food business to mentor more than 100 small businesses. Samaritan House honored him with the Spirit of Hope Award in 2014.

Janet Z. Capua, Carlo’s mother, co-owns Z’s. “Working with family can be the most wonderful and inspiring thing one can do, and it also can be the most frustrating and terrifying thing one can do,” Carlo said. “You get to know your parent on a business partner level and an adult level. This was my mom’s dream since she was 12 years old,” he said. “She wanted to cook for people and make it a living. No one ever encouraged her to do it until 50 years later. To see my mom finally follow her passion is the most fulfilling feeling I have ever had. She is the first one to help someone in need.”

Janet says that her son is kind and transparent. “What you see is exactly what you get. He is a citizen of the world, and what a gift he is to all,” she said. Z’s is named in honor of Carlo’s grandparents, John and Marie Zito. “Carlo is obviously Johnny Zito’s grandson,” Janet said. “My dad, although in heaven, must be so proud. Carlo’s life mission has only begun. Oh, the places he’ll go.”

A 2000 business school graduate of Texas Christian University, Capua received his degree in Business Marketing with a minor in the Japanese language. He serves on the boards of trustees for TCU

and Texas Health Resources Specialty Hospital and is the current president of the TCU National Alumni Association. After graduation, Carlo taught English for seven years in Fort Worth’s Sister Cities in both Japan and Mexico. His work in Swaziland, South Africa, has helped build the bridge between two cultures and implement the construction of a health center. Capua traveled to 19 countries and speaks fluent Spanish and Japanese. He has completed 17 full marathons, one ultramarathon and an Ironman Triathlon.

“Someone somewhere should do a case study on the transformation of TCU over the last five years,” Capua said. “It is incredible. One of the former directors of admissions said to me that every admissions director hopes to one day have a career here. I think it’s a combination of what Mayor [Betsy] Price is doing in Fort Worth combined with the leadership of TCU,” he said. “It’s just making Fort Worth a great place to live, work and play. And the football program is like the front porch of the university. It’s not everything, but it gets a lot of coverage.”

Capua met his wife Rachael at TCU.

“My wife is the sweetest, most kind person I have ever met,” Capua said. “I am just lucky that she chose me to do life with.”

Capua’s volunteerism includes Downtown Rotary Club of Fort Worth, Steer Fort Worth Education Task Force, Vision Fort Worth Board of Directors, Trinity River Vision Advisory Committee, and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Capua coached 250 first-time athletes and helped raise $600,000 for cancer research.

With Fort Worth Cities International, Capua directed an awardwinning leadership academy, bringing together 150 international student ambassadors annually for cultural exchange and global problem-solving. He served as ambassador to Italy, Japan, Mexico, Swaziland, Ghana and Northern Ireland. Capua served on the national and local boards of directors from 2007-2011.

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STEEPLECHASE DEBUTANTES

On Saturday, Oct. 29, at River Crest Country Club, The Steeplechase Club presented the 2016 Steeplechase Debutantes at the 100th Annual Steeplechase Ball. Photos courtesy of Rick Bettinger/Gittings

Front Row: Miss Genevieve Lauren Merrill, Miss Caroline Little Carvalho, Miss Margaret Elizabeth Crockett, Miss Catherine Fondren Murray, Mr. Thompson Earl Purvis, Miss Claudia Kathleen Boyd, Miss Alexa Katherine Nolan, Miss Taylor Christine White, Miss Kasey Lynn Grona

Back Row: Mr. Peter Campbell Ray II, Miss Mary Claire Ekstrom, Mr. John Barron Parker, Miss Caroline Reid Grace, Mr. John Weldon Closuit

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DINNER UNDER THE STARS

Rivertree Academy presented the second annual Dinner Under the Stars on Oct. 10 at The Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork. The event benefited the children of Como and was chaired by Olivia and Jeff Kearney and Paige and Graham Pate. Photos courtesy of Rhiannon Lee

DELICIOUS WISHES

Make-A-Wish North Texas hosted Delicious Wishes, an intimate event featuring local chefs and breweries serving up unique creations to help grant the wishes of local children with life-threatening medical conditions. Eric Hunter of Fire Oak Grill was the lead chef. Honorary chairs were W.R. (Bob) Watt Jr. and Gerri Watt. Photos by Hannah Grace Photography

Paige Pate, Olivia Kearney

Izzy (Wish Kid) and Eric Hunter

Tyler Crumley, Lori Brumley, Melissa Mehall

Dan Chick, Pete Chambers, Terrence Butler

Lorene Agather, Mayor Betsy Price, Jerri Watt, Wish Kid Caitlin

Michael Thomson, Jeff Copeland

Carol Behringer, Richard & Anne Wistrand

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JEWEL LADIES’ EVENT

The Ladies’ Event was held on Thursday, Oct. 20, at the beautiful home of Marsha Hilcher. Featuring breathtaking jewelry by Eiseman’s Jewels and informal modeling by NorthPark Center, the night was a huge success.

CONSERVATION AWARD

BRIT presented its 2016 International Award of Excellence in Conservation to Carter Smith, executive director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, on Thursday, Oct. 20. The event honors individuals whose contributions and leadership best reflect BRIT’s core principles of conservation, sustainability and wise stewardship of the land.

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Angela Donahue, Brenda Anderson, Judy Strong, Jane Sykes, Lauren Sykes

Mary Anne Polson, Leslie Johnson, Michele Reynolds, Gail Landreth, Debbie Reynolds

Jenny Dupree, Rob Dupree

Lee & Ramona Bass, Marce &, Grant James

Janis & Sam Brous

Beth Collins, Jennifer Treason

Ed Bass, Carter Smith

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Top Attorneys 2016

Need a lawyer? Start here with Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s 2016 Top Attorneys.

The magazine works diligently each year to put together the best list in town. This year’s list contains 813 lawyers, a smaller number than last year’s 850.

Some highly regarded professionals may not appear on these lists for many reasons, including not enough votes to meet our thresholds, newness to the area and sub-specialties so narrow as to preclude mention.

By including an attorney on these lists, Fort Worth, Texas magazine does not recommend or endorse his/her service. If you have a good relationship with an attorney, do not let this cause an unnecessary change. Simply use these results as one part of your search should you require new counsel.

Attorneys whose names are in BOLD type received 20 or more nominations, and attorneys who are in BOLD ITALIC received 10-19 nominations. Attorneys who were licensed as of December 2011 are considered to have more than five years in practice for this list. — Scott Nishimura

TOPATTORNEYS2016

More than Five Years in Practice

HOW WE DID IT

The 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 firms of more than one person may nominate other members of their firms, so long as they nominate an equal number of attorneys outside their firms in the same area of practice.

This year we received more than 8,000 nominations. Once the nominations were received, we determined where the cutoff point was in each category. We checked those above the cutoff points with the Texas Bar Association database to determine whether each attorney was licensed to practice law in the state, when the attorney passed the State Bar exam, where the attorney ’s primary area of practice was located, and whether there were any public disciplinary actions.

We developed lists of attorneys in practice for more than five years and less than five years. Those lists were submitted to a panel who were themselves Top Attorneys for examination. We asked them to look for obvious exclusions, questionable inclusions and areas of specialty. We accepted or rejected their suggestions.

Administrative Issues regarding the body of rules, regulations, orders and decisions created by administrative agencies of government.

Christopher Gee

Dee Kelly Jr.

Tyler Wallach

Andrew Wambsganss

Adoption

Issues in adoption law.

Heidi Cox

Zoe Meigs

Susan Paquet

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Practice of resolving legal disputes through mediation, collaborative law, arbitration or other nonlitigation methods.

Jennifer Caldwell

John Allen Chalk

Thomas “Trey” Gordon

Kight Higgins

John Hughes

Beth Krugler

Richard “Alan” Maples

Matthew McDonald

Wade McMullen

Dale O'Neal

David Seidler

Appellate

Issues regarding appeals of a lower court’s ruling.

Marianne Auld

Russell Barton

Dabney Bassel

Jerry Bullard

John Cayce

Thomas Harkins, Jr.

Steve Hayes

David Keltner

Thomas Michel

Christopher Nickelson

Melvin "Keith" Ogle

Karen Precella

Fredrick "Fritz" Quast

Brittani Rollen

Jody Sanders

Brent Shellhorse

Andrew Sims

Joe Spence

Matt Stayton

Stephen Tatum

Banking Issues regarding state and federal statutes on bank regulations.

Steve Cone

Elisa Fox

Elliott Garsek

Stephanie Kaiser

Dan Lowry

Bill McCann

Bruce McGee

Nicholas Pappas

Sierra Quinonez

Bill Ratliff

Dan Settle

Dennis Swift

George “Toby” Wommack

Bankruptcy

Issues regarding the rights and responsibilities of debtors and creditors in bankruptcy proceedings.

Pamela Bassel

John Bonds III

Letty Evans

Bobby Forshey

Heena Hirani

Katherine Hopkins

Jim Ince

Matt Maben

Brad Mahon

J. Michael McBride

Michael McConnell

Ian Peck

Mark Petrocchi

Professional Malpractice (NonMedical) - Defense

HENRI DUSSAULT Medical MalpracticeDefense

CLAUDINE JACKSON Labor & EmploymentEmployer

BRUCE MOON Personal InjuryDefense

ANDREW NORMAN Business/Commercial

JOE TOLBERT Construction ANDREA WHALEN PARIS Civil Law - Litigation

VERONICA CHAVEZ LAW Real Estate

JERROD RINEHART Civil Law - Litigation

LAURA DOCKER Civil Law - Litigation

HEATH COFFMAN

JIM CREEL Tax

JOE CLEVELAND Intellectual Property

SHARED VISION, LOCAL EXPERIENCE & MOMENTUM FOR THE FUTURE

Winstead’s Fort Worth ofﬁce is home to attorneys who have lived in the city for generations. Our attorneys serve on boards and committees of many Fort Worth organizations and participate in several local community activities. Winstead shares the love of the city’s heritage and supports Fort Worth’s vision for growth and prosperity.

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TOPATTORNEYS2016

than Five Years in Practice

Stephen Pezanosky

B. Scot Pierce

David Pritchard

Jeff Prostok

Clarke Rogers

Clare Russell

Robert A. Simon

Lindsay Steele

Clay Taylor

Behrooz Vida

Patrick D. West

Daniel Wright

Business/Commercial Litigation

Issues regarding the formation and financing of business or commercial enterprises.

Amber Altemose

Craig Barbolla

Stephanie Daley

Russell Devenport

Jack Eggleston

Zach Garsek

Constance Hall

Jared Harrell

Robert Keffler

William “Butch” Korb

Andrew Norman

Orsen Paxton

Patrick Rose IV

Rick Sorenson

William M. “Bill” Warren

Steve Westermann

Civil Law – Litigation

Litigation seeks damages or specific performance in noncriminal cases.

Randy Agnew

Robert Aldrich

Derek Anderson

Geff Anderson

Michael D. Anderson

Chad Arnette

Gerald Bates

Theresa Berend

Lars Berg

Nick Bettinger

Robert Bodoin

Richard Bourland

Rickey Brantley

Bryan Bruner

Gina Bruner

Kirk Bryant

Julie Camacho

William Campbell

Patrick Canon

Davis Chapman

David Childress

Lee Christie

Vincent Circelli

Chris Collins

Hugh Connor

Kelly Curnutt

Randal Dean

Roger Diseker

Laura Docker

David Drez

Mark Dugan

Ralph Duggins

Rebecca Eaton

Laura Elkind

Sterling Elza

Roel “Joey” Fabela

Jacob Fain

Cynthia Favila-Terry

Michael Forman

Neely Fortinberry

Larry Fowler

Walker Friedman

Sharon Fulgham

Toby Galloway

Terry Gardner

Brian Garner

Brian Garrett

David Garza

Paul Goetz

Jim Gordon

Chris Greer

Douglas Hafer

George Haratsis

Jon Harrison

Barry Hasten

Albon Head

Jennifer Henry

Michael J. “Mike” Henry

Wesley M. Hightower

Tim Hoch

Tim Howell

Brandon Hurley

Bruce James

William R. Jenkins Jr.

David F. Johnson

Roland Johnson

Michael Johnston

Lynn Kelly

James Key

Koy Killen

Jeff Kinsel Jr.

William Kirkman

Matthias Kleinsasser

Markus Kypreos

Jeff Lacy

Lyndon Laird

Sandy Liser

John Lively

John Lively, Jr.

Cade Lovelace

Jennifer Lovelace

Brant Martin

Dan McDonald

Matt McLain

Hunter McLean

Chase Medling

Kleber Miller

Derek Montgomery

Shayne Moses

George Muckleroy

Preston Mundt

Marcus Mungioli

Jennifer Munoz

Jason Nash

Christopher Neal

Kimberly NewcomerFitzpatrick

Dan O'Brien

Shane O'Dell

Glenn Orman

David A. Palmer

Michael Peck

Robert Piwetz

Olyn Poole

Misty Pratt Schneider

John W. “John” Proctor

Joseph P. Regan

Guy Riddle

Jerrod Rinehart

Jerry Sawyer

Bronwyn Scharar

Michael Schneiderman

Chip Searcy

Marshall Searcy

John W. Shaw

Mike Sheehan

Brent Shellhorse

Andrew Sims

David Speed

Brian Stagner

Jon Suder

William Tatsch

Christopher Taylor

Stephen Taylor

Brooke Ulrickson Allen

Philip Vickers

Tennessee Walker

Kelli Walter

William Nolan “Bill”

Warren

Jeff Whitfield

Jay Wieser

Thomas Williams

Shauna Wright

George Parker Young

Jim Zadeh

Civil Law – Transactional

Transactional law involves protection of the interests of a business, individual or multiple parties working together.

Ryan Damiano

Amy Hochberger

Michael J. “Mike” Moore

Construction Issues regarding matters with contractors, surety,

Standing with Fort Worth

Derek

Michael

Chad

Whitney

Lars

Mark

Prichard Bevis Oil & Gas Thomas Brandon Labor & EmploymentEmployer & Non-proﬁt Kirk Bryant Civil Law & Litigation

David Flowers Personal Injury Defense

Charles Gunter Intellectual Property

Tom Harkins Appellate

Bruce McGee Banking Hunter McLean Construction, Civil

Stephen Mosher Intellectual Property

Clark Cowley Intellectual Property

Rebecca Eaton Civil Law & Litigation, Oil & Gas

John Fahy Securities

Tim Harvard Real Estate

Michael Hutchens Labor & Employment

Bruce James Civil Law & Litigation

Mike Kaitcer Probate Estates/Trust

Lyndon Laird Civil Law & Litigation

Trey Loftin Criminal & Family

Schyler Parker Civil Law & Litigation

Jason Pierce Corporate Finance/ Mergers & Acquisitions

Scot Pierce Bankruptcy

Vernon E. Rew, Jr. Corporate Finance/ Mergers & Acquisitions

David Skeels Intellectual Property

Jerry Sawyer Civil Law & Litigation

Decker Cammack Intellectual Property

Robert Simon Bankruptcy

Melinda Smith Probate Estates/Trust

Mack Ed Swindle Intellectual Property

Bob West Real Estate

Wayne Whitaker Healthcare

Richard “Rocky” Schwartz Intellectual Property

TOPATTORNEYS2016

More than Five Years in Practice

landowners and government agencies dealing with construction disputes or litigation.

Toby Burke

Ed Cox

Richard DeBerry

John Drake

Christian Ellis

Stephanie Harrison

Stephen Harrison

Cara Kennemer

Michael MacQuaid

Hunter McLean

Matt Motes

Frank Newman

Andrew Piel

Stephen Polozola

Brad Rice

Richard Schellhammer

Patrick Sheridan

Thomas Shiels

Henry Steck

Mark Stoecker

Joe Tolbert

Ross Vitek

Richard Wiseman

Stephen Yungblut

Consumer

Issues regarding regulations within the consumer marketplace, including (but not limited to) warranties, credit cards and e-commerce.

Charles Hamm

Jerry Jarzombek

John Wolffarth

Corporate Counsel

In-house legal counsel.

Hurshell Brown

Andrea Cottrell

Susan Hudson

Carolyn Hyman

Andrew Lombardi

Emily Mundt

Heather Raiden

Corporate Finance/ Mergers and Acquisitions

Issues regarding the formation and financing of business or commercial enterprises involving mergers and acquisitions.

Brian Barnard

Tommy Boswell

Benton Cantey

Doug Clayton

David W. Cook

Charlie Florsheim

Bill Greenhill

Justin Hoover

Brandon Scott Jones

Rich Lowe

Rob Lydick

Evan Malloy

Charles Millikan

Jason Pierce

Vernon Rew

Kent Watson

James Webb

Dustin Willey

Jared Wood

Craig Woodcock

Criminal

Issues regarding crimes and their prosecution.

Bruce Ashworth

Brandon Barnett

Bruce Beasley

Allen Blake

Virgina Carter

Edward Castillo

Cody Cofer

Mimi Coffey

Daniel Collins

Craig Dameron

Mark G. Daniel

James Davidson

Mathew Davidson

Clemente De La Cruz

Lance Evans

Tim Evans

Taylor Ferguson

Curtis Fortinberry

Brandon Fulgham

Steve Gebhardt

Jeff Hampton

Ryan Hardy

Daniel Hernandez

Francisco Hernandez

Kyle Hogan

Jeff Hoover

Jason Howard

Dewayne Huston

Christy Jack

Scotty Jones

Steve Jumes

Jeff Kearney

Tracie Kenan

Emily LaChance

Trent Loftin

Trey Loftin

James Luster

Trent Marshal

Letty Martinez

Jayson Nag

John W. Robinson

Brian Salvant

P. Micheal Schneider

James H. “Jim” Shaw

Jonathan Simpson

Justin Sparks

Anna Summersett

Brian Walker

Greg Westfall

Luke Williams

Bonnie Wolf

Jerry Wood

Education Law

Issues concerning the laws and regulations that govern

federal and state education.

Neal Adams

Ben Barlow

Janet Bubert

Melissa Kates

Family Law

Issues regarding marriage, divorce, spousal support, adoption or child custody.

Martha “Marcy” Akers

Andrew Anderson

Barbara Armstong

Genevieve Barr

Leslie Barrows

Norma Bazan

Stephanie Beamer

Robert Blankenship

Kaye Lynne Boll

Catherine Borum

Sonya Carrillo

Mark Childress

John Andrew “John” Clark

Mark Cochran

David L. Cook

Shelley Cooper

Theresa Copeland

B.C. Cornish

Margaret Crosby

Anita Cutrer

Rachel Dalton

Lori De Angelis

Ami Decker

Kelly Decker

Michele DeLotto

Kristina Denapolis West

Lauren Duffer

Stephen Farrar

Stephanie Foster

Eric Freeby

Lisa Gavia

Kendall Goetz

Nancy Gordon

Vicki Hafer

Brenda Hasenzahl

Tom Edwards Hill

Deborah Hinds

Mary Holland

Robert Hoover

Lisa Hoppes

TOPATTORNEYS2016

More than Five Years in Practice

Jessica Janicek

James Jay

Jill Johnston

Tracey Justice

Jeffrey Kaitcer

David Kelley

Debra Kimbriel

Heather King

J. Steven King

David Kulesz

Mark Lane

Stephen Lawrence

Bob Leonard Jr.

Jerry Loftin

Trey Loftin

Jim Loveless

Sean Lynch

Dana Manry

Kenneth McAlister

Lynne Milford

Tyler Monahan

Charla Moore

Cassie Mullen

Kimberly Naylor

Stephen Naylor

Gary Nickelson

Barbara Nunneley

Elizabeth “Betsy” Parmer

Alison Porterfield

Richard “Dick” Price

Shannon Pritchard

Lester Reed

Matthew Riek

Laurie Robinson

Mark Rosenfield

Kevin Schmid

Justin Sisemore

Curran Skinner

Donna Smiedt

Dwayne Smith

Kathleen “Kate” Smith

Susan Smith

Joseph Soto III

Lori Spearman

Keith Spencer

Melissa Swan

Jamie Taylor

Anna Teller

Donald Teller, Jr.

Michael Tresidder

Thomas Vick Jr.

Diane Wanger

V. Wayne Ward

Kyle Whitaker

Dana White

Pamela Wilder

W. Weir Wilson

Monroe “ Mike” Windsor

Doug Wright

Health Care

Federal, state, and local law, rules and regulations pertaining to healthcare.

Wayne Whitaker

Immigration

Issues related to federal rules that determine who's allowed to enter the country and for how long.

Jason Mills

Intellectual Property

Issues regarding securing an idea, patent or trademark of an invention.

Decker Cammack

Joe Cleveland Jr.

Mike Cooke

Clark Cowley

Leslie Darby

Charles Gunter

Dustin Johnson

Cheryl Leb

Geoffrey Mantooth

Stephen Mosher

Edward Nelson

Warren Norred

Richard L “Rocky” Schwartz

David Skeels

Mack Ed Swindle

James Walton

Brian Yost

Labor & Employment –Employee

Issues regarding workers, their skills and their value within a business.

Zoe Courtney

David Fielding

Richard Lee “Rick” Griffin

Susan Hutchinson

Jason C.N. Smith

Tara Tankersley

Rod Tanner

Labor & Employment –Employer

Issues concerning the treatment of employees and applicants for employment by employers.

Tom S. Brandon Jr.

Russell Cawyer

Jennifer Covington

Karen Denney

Rory Divin

Brad Dowell

Caroline Harrison

Cynthia Hill

Angela Hoyt

Leslie Hunt

Michael Hutchens

Gary Ingram

Claudine Jackson

Ezra Kuenzi

Justin Malone

Danielle Needham

Lu Pham

Henry Robinson

Jay Rutherford

Jennifer Bley Sweeny

Land Use & Environment

Issues involving development and environmental law.

Ray Oujesky

Jim Schell

Medical Malpractice –Defense

Issues regarding defending a physician when a patient claims their doctor has not lived up to claims of experience, and injury or loss occurs.

Jennifer M. Andrews

Greg Blaies

Henri Dussualt

Wes Myers

Jordan Parker

Carol Traylor

D. Michael Wallach

Medical Malpractice –Plaintiff

Issues regarding helping a client when a physician fails to live up to his/her claims of experience, and injury or loss occurs.

Art Brender

Randall Moore

Moving Violations

Defense of traffic tickets.

James Mallory

Sommer Walker

NONPROFIT LAW

Counsel to nonprofit associations.

Thomas S. Brandon Jr.

Steven Goodspeed

Dana Stayton

Congratulations to our 2016 Top Attorneys

Straight Talk

Professional, experienced, results-oriented. They’re adjectives that describe all good law r s. ut at , we provide our clients with so ething ore understanding. e wor with you to understand your needs, then wor hard to ensure you understand our solutions. That’s true representation.

Back row left to right: Russell R. Barton, Kendall D. Adair, James E. Key, Dee S. Finley, Charles B. Harris, Roland K. Johnson, Paul T. Elkins Front row left to right: Paul B. Westbrook, William G. Bredthauer, Shelby J. White, Catherine H. Goodman, Adam P. Simmons, Andrew D. Sims Not pictured: Bill F. Bogle, Mark C. Matula, Shawna R. Rinehart

CELEBRATING 120 YEARS

BY THE NUMBERS

25 attorneys 10 practice areas 2nd oldest firm in Tarrant County 12 named 2016 Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuter

4 Women named 2016 Rising Star by Thomson Reuter: Kelly Decker, Elisa Fox, Leslie Hunt, Sarah Powers

5 attorneys named “Power Attorneys” by Fort Worth Business: Chuck Milliken, Rob Kelly, Randy Hall, Janet Hahn, Matt Motes

3 attorneys named “Great Women of Texas” by Fort Worth Business: Janet Hahn, Patricia Cole, Kelly Decker 22 average years of experience 2015 Chuck Milliken named “Professional Advisor of the Year” by the North Texas Community Foundation.

4 attorneys awarded “40 Under 40” from Fort Worth Business: Patricia Cole, Stephen Polozola, Leslie Hunt, Kelly Decker All Decker Jones attorneys were recently awarded Top Attorney in Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s December 2016 issue.

CELEBRATING 120 YEARS

PRACTICE AREAS

Business & Corporate, Commercial Litigation, Construction, Employment, Estate & Probate, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Oil & Gas, Real Estate, Mergers and Acquisitions

TOPATTORNEYS2016

More than Five Years in Practice

Oil & Gas

Issues regarding energy sources and disputes between landowners and energy companies.

Elizabeth Babb

Prichard Bevis

Bill Bogle

Bill Bredthauer

Cole Bredthauer

Jamie Bryan

Zach Burt

Eric Camp

Colby Crosby

Michael Dawson

Justin Dolan

Rebecca Eaton

Chad Fillmore

Jeff Grable

Robert Grable

Meg Guerra

Charles Harris

Kristi Jones

Raymond Kelly

Jeffrey C. King

Phil Lamsens

Tim Malone

Mark Matula

Aaron Moses

Elizabeth Murphy

R. Mark Oliver

Hunter Parrish

Adam Plumbley

Katey Powell Stimek

Shawna Rinehart

Clark Rucker

Bart Rue

Christina Sherwood

Brian Smith

Todd Spake

Dan Steppick

James Strawn

Heather Sutton

John R. Thompson III

Elizabeth Tiblets

Richard Torlincasi

Rob Vartabedian

Paul Westbrook

Robert Wood

Rafael Ylanan

Personal Injury Defense

Issues regarding defending a client from liability.

Dan Bates

Larry Cotten

David Flowers

Randy Hall

Stuart Lumpkins

Charles Mitchell

Richard Bruce Moon

Ray Palmer

Jeffrey Parks

Allen Pennington

Brad Poulos

John W. Proctor Jr.

Christopher Pruitt

Cailin Ringelman

Jackie Robinson

James L. Williams Jr.

Personal Injury –

Plaintiff

Issues pertaining to proving a defendant is liable for the plaintiff’s injuries and responsible for monetary damages.

Mark Anderson

Seth Anderson

Brandy Austin

Wade Barrow

Bill Berenson

George Boll

Geno Borchardt

John Brender

Rieker Carsey

Brice Cottongame

John Cummings

Gil Daley

Dwain Dent

Preston Dugas

Mark Haney

John David Hart

Robert Haslam

Andrew Hawkins

Robert Henry

Greg Jackson

John Jose

Darrell Keith

Robert Kisselburgh

Steven Laird

Steve Maxwell

Kent McAfee

Michael McGartland

Chris Medlenka

Brad Parker

Anthony Pettitt

Kelly Puls

Jim Ross

Todd Smith

James Stanley

Jason Stephens

Chris Stoy

Randall Turner

Roger “Rocky” Walton

Richard Ward

Rickey “Rick” Ward

Natherral Washington

Coby Wooten

Probate, Estates, Trust

Issues regarding distribution or management of an estate while the client is alive or after his/her death and determining the authenticity of a last will and testament.

Michael Appleman

David Bakutis

Monica Benson

Craig Bishop

Marvin Blum

Michael Bourland

Natalie Brackett

Cole Bryan

Patricia Cole

Kandice Damiano

Kelly DeBerry

Clint Dennis

Tena Fox

Catherine Goodman

Ross Griffith

Geary Grimes

Chandler Grisham

Janet Hahn

Laura Haley

Beth Hampton

Charles Harris

Shelli Harveson

Kelcie Hibbs

Amanda Holliday

Lisa Jamieson

Roger Jones

Michael Kaitcer

Steve Katten

Kevin Kuenzli

Terry Leach

Dan McCarthy

Dyann McCully

Catherine Moon

Colin Murchison

Blair Norman

Amy Ott

Henry Paup

Julie Plemons

Gary Post

Rachel Saltsman

Joel Sawyer

Melinda Watts Smith

Louis Stefanos

Aimee Stone

J.B. Strong

Karen Telschow Johnson

Leslie Thomas

David Tracy

Rick Weaver

Michael Wiist

John Wilson Wright

Dana Zachary

Product Liability

Issues regarding actions against a manufacturer that sells a defective product, which results in injury to the buyer or user.

Patrick Gallagher

Stephen Howell

Grant Liser

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TOPATTORNEYS2016

More than Five Years in Practice

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Professional

Malpractice

(Non-Medical) Defense

Issues regarding defending a professional when an individual claims the professional has not properly performed the duties of the profession.

Heath Coffman

Denise Collins

Monika Cooper

Blake Cox

Donald Ferrill

Roland Johnson

Real Estate

Issues regarding topics concerning the purchase and sale of land, including contracts, deeds, title of insurance and other property rights.

Ken Adair

William Babb

Chris Baker

Mary Barkley

Mark Bishop

Veronica Chavez Law

Susan Coleman

Dee Finley

Noelle Garsek

Bob Ginsburg

Mike Goodrich

James Griffis

Bryon Hammer

Sadie Harrison-Fincher

Timothy Harvard

Blake Hedgecock

Alan Hegi

Joel Heydenberk

Brandon Hill

Justin Huston

John Charles “JC” Johnson

Paul Jeffrey Johnson

Chad Key

Darren Keyes

Jared King

William Dunn “Trey” Kuhlmann III

William “Bill” Kuhlmann

Jr.

Kris Landrith

Lisa Leaton

Matthew Luensmann

Travis McNellie

Pati Meadows

David Mellina

Sharon Millians

Gary Moates

Greg Monroe

Mitchell Moses

Sarah Powers

Jeff Rattikin

Pollard Rogers

Jennifer Rosell

Scott Settle

Kenneth Stogdill

Dan Sykes

Burch Waldron III

Ginger Webber

Robert “Bob” West

Dan White

Travis Youngblood

Securities

Issues regarding the issuance and selling of securities and related matters.

Sharon Cooper

John Fahy

Cal Jackson

Robin Perras

Patrick Reardon

Andrew Rosell

Representation of victims of sexual abuse and organizations in matters related to child sexual abuse.

Greg Love

Kimberlee Norris

Social Security/Elder Law Issues regarding Social Security claims and related issues.

F. Charles Kennedy Tax Issues regarding assisting clients through the regulations that authorize the collection of income, gift, estate, inheritance and business taxes.

Gordon Appleman

James Creel

Adam Fulkerson

Chester Grudzinski

Tom Hegi

John Hunter

Philip McCrury

Jessica Morrison

Ryan Scharar

James Stripling

Len Woodard

Technology/Virtual Issues regarding data security, intellectual property, technology and social media.

Brian Kirkpatrick

Brian Von Hatten

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TOPATTORNEYS2016

Under Five Years in Practice

Appellate

Issues regarding appeals of a lower court’s ruling.

Adam Arrington

Joe Greenhill

Shelby White

Banking

Issues regarding state and federal statutes on bank regulations

Justin Rader

Business/Commercial Litigation

Issues regarding the formation and financing of business or commercial enterprises.

Sean Buckley

Civil Law – Litigation and Transactions

Civil litigation seeks damages or specific performance rather in non-criminal cases. Transactional law involves protection of the interests of a business, individual or multiple parties working together.

Whitney Beckworth

Caleb Bulls

DaNae Couch

Anthony Cuesta

Lindsay Daniel

Paul Elkins

Kyle Fonville

Joshua Graham

Christopher Nezworski

Katherine Owens

Andrea Palmer

Daniel Paret

Taylor Paris

Schyler Parker

Alex Pelley

Scott Phillips

Jacob Ramsey

Adam Simmons

Brad Timms

Andrea Whalen Paris

Corporate Finance/ Mergers & Acquisitions

Issues regarding the formation and financing of business or commercial enterprises involving mergers and acquisitions.

Jarratt Watkins

Chelsea Wood

Criminal

Issues regarding crimes and their prosecution.

Devin AuClair

Andrew Deegan

Ashley Gilmore

Phillip Hall

Kimberly Knapp

Christopher Lankford

Chelsi McLarty

Thomas Murphree

Benson Varghese

Veronica Veyhl

Bryan Wilson

Family Law

Issues regarding marriage, divorce, spousal support, adoption or child custody.

Lisa Ajo

Kathryn Copeland

Rashelle Fetty

Bodie Freeman

Courtney Harbaugh

Alyssa Jacobs

Jeff Johnson

Bria Larson

Amy Lee

Brenna Loyd

Janine Nicole Wilson McGill

Taylor McPherson

Jerold Mitchell

Lyndsay Newell

Spencer Nilsson

Jessica Phillips

Bradley Scalise

Sarah Seltzer

Turner Thornton

Melissa Wilks

Samantha Wommack

Paul Youngblood

Intellectual Property

Issues regarding the protection of intellectual property.

Chase LanCarte

Labor & EmploymentEmployer

Issues concerning the treatment of employees and applicants for employment by employers.

Antonio Allen

Lauren McDonald

Lauren Munselle

Oil And Gas

Issues regarding disputes between landowners and energy companies.

Seth Burt

Jeff Gilmore

Jeff Kauser

Patrick Murphy

Greg Springman

Personal Injury – Plaintiff

Issues pertaining to proving a defendant is liable for the plaintiff’s injuries and responsible for monetary damages.

Anna Hodges Patterson

Caleb Miller

Travis Patterson

Tyler Thomas

Probate, Estates, Trusts

Issues regarding distribution or management of an estate while the client is alive or after his/her death and determining the authenticity of a last will and testament.

C. Ryan Heath

Torrie Poehls

Emily Seawright

Corey Williams

Real Estate

Issues regarding topics concerning the purchase and sale of land, including contracts, deeds, title of insurance and other property rights.

Jarrod Cone

Brett Epstein

Martin Garcia

Ryann Lamb

Robert Reeb

Grant Sorenson

Jody Walker

Hannah Watkins

Saluting the Attorneys of Brown, Dean, Proctor & Howell, LLP on their 94th Anniversary

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 For t 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 of Trial Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America, Texas SuperLawyers and Rising Stars, Attorneys of Excellence, and the Blackstone Award from the Tarrant County Bar Association.

Back Row: Michael Peck, Robert Piwetz, Jack Proctor, Richard Wiseman, Larry Wilshire, John Proctor and Steve Howell

Front Row: Elizabeth Johnston Smid, B.C. Cornish, Cailin Ringelman and Denise Collins

Not pictured: Sterling Elza, Michael W. Johnston, Nathan Schattman, Sheryl Norman and Alicia Murphy

Robert G. “Bob” West

Real Estate

44 years of experience

Bruce L. James

Civil Law-Litigation

45 years of experience

Michael P. Hutchens

Labor and Employment-Employer

22 years of experience

Melinda Watts Smith

Probate, Estates & Trusts

32 years of experience

Experience Says It All

“Good judgment is our practice, and strong relationships are our most treasured asset.”

These four Whitaker Chalk attorneys represent numerous businesses, partnerships, banks and trust departments, property owners, and families. Their legal services comprise negotiation and closing of transactions and preparation of contracts and other legal documents in practice areas including real estate; estate planning, probate, and trusts; organization and operation of business entities; aviation; railroads; and employment law; and handling of disputes arising from those areas including litigation, arbitration, and mediation. West and James received their law degrees from The University of Texas, Smith from Texas Tech University, and Hutchens from Southern Methodist University.

LAWYERS WORTH KNOWING

They stand by us through some of life’s more memorable moments. They guide us through everything from an adoption to starting a company. They are some of Greater Fort Worth’s brightest, most-sought-after professionals, and they want to tell you how hiring them will beneﬁt you.

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Fears | Nachawati Law Firm

PRACTICE AREAS: Intellectual Property, Business Law, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, Mass Torts, Estate Planning, Probate, Products Liability, Criminal Law, Immigration, Family Law, and Employment Law. HISTORY: Fears | Nachawati is a diversiﬁed law

ﬁrm representing businesses and individuals on a national basis. With over 20 lawyers and a staff of 30 legal support professionals, we are able to offer our clients exceptional legal services across a broad range of practice areas. Our goal is to provide the best representation possible given the facts of each case. STATE LICENSURES: Texas,

Florida, Oklahoma, Colorado, Missouri and Arkansas. RECOGNITIONS: Partner, Majed Nachawati – 2014 & 2015 D Magazine “Best Lawyers in Dallas,” Super Lawyer Rising Star (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014), Super Lawyers (2015), Top Young Lawyers in Texas (2010), and Top 40 under 40 (2012). Partner, Bryan Fears – Top 100 Trial Attorneys (2011) and Super Lawyers Rising Star (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016), 10.0 Superb AVVO Rating and member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Partner, John Raggio – Super Lawyer Rising Star (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016). PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: State Bar

of Texas Grievance Committee Panel Chairman-Dallas, Texas, The Honorable John C. Ford American Inn of Court, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Tarrant County Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Dallas Bar Association, Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program and International Trademark Association (INTA). GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Providing exceptional legal services to our clients. MOTTO: Attorneys dedicated to quality representation and a superior client experience. WHAT SETS US APART: We believe in the notion that every case matters. Fears | Nachawati prides

itself on the breadth of resources available and ability of our legal team to leverage an outcome that is most favorable to our clients. PICTURED: (left to right) John Raggio*, Majed Nachawati*, Avani Javia^, Bryan Fears*, Matthew McCarley* (*Partner) (^Director of Operations).

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Norma A. Bazán

Gary L. Nickelson

Chris Nickelson

Law Ofﬁce of Gary L. Nickelson

CONCENTRATION: The firm is uniquely qualified to handle the most complicated matrimonial cases in trial or appellate courts throughout Texas. CERTIFICATION: Gary is board certified in Family Law through the State Bar of Texas. Chris is board certified in Civil Appellate Law through the State Bar of Texas. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Gary has been the chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar, president of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - both the Texas Chapter and national organization, and is Director of the State Bar of Texas. He is also a diplomate in The American College of Family Trial Lawyers, which 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’s Family Law Section. Father and son are frequent authors and lecturers for the State Bar and other organizations. Norma was chair of Tarrant County Bar Association Legal Line in 2015, is President-Elect of the Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, and a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas. 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 2003. Chris has been named as “Texas Super Lawyer,” a Thomson Reuters business, in their Super Lawyer issue as published in Texas Monthly since 2014. Gary and Chris 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. Norma has been designated as Top Attorney in Fort Worth, Texas magazine in 2015 and 2016 and named TCC Distinguished Alumni in 2015. EXPERIENCE: Gary has handled family law cases exclusively for 30 years. His experience allows him to handle all types of family law cases throughout Texas. Chris, a 16-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. Norma, an eight-year attorney, has handled many family law cases, including handling child-related cases for the State.

CONTACT INFORMATION: garynickelson.com

Law Ofﬁce of James M. Stanley

SPECIALTY: Wrongful death and personal injury. EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS: James M. Stanley – University of Alabama, B.S., Business and Commerce (1973); University of Alabama, J.D., 1976. Jesse J. Lotspeich – Howard Payne University, B.S., 2002; Texas Tech University, J.D., 2005; Texas Tech University, MBA, 2005. Alfred Pandolﬁ – University of Ottawa, B.A., 1965; Texas Tech University, J.D., 1977. John R. Burton – University of Texas at Arlington, B.A.; University of Mississippi, J.D., 1993. FIRM’S AWARDS/HONORS: Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum; Million Dollar Advocates Forum. MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Texas Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice. FIRM’S GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: 40 years of ﬁghting for economic and social justice for our clients. PROFESSIONAL MISSION: To help

make the world better for our clients. FREE ADVICE: Time is of the essence. When a wreck occurs, trucking companies and insurance companies begin their investigation and preparing their defenses almost immediately. Accident victims should contact a qualiﬁed attorney as quickly as possible to preserve evidence and protect their rights. PICTURED: James M. Stanley, Jesse J. Lotspeich, Alfred Pandolﬁ, John R. Burton, Angela Braymer, Maria Fernandez, Veronica Rodriques, Sarah Crouch.

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Anderson Legal Group, P.C.

SPECIALTY: We handle all types of Family Law / Divorce and Criminal defense litigation in Tarrant, Dallas and Denton counties. WHAT SETS US APART: We represent clients by listening to their goals and then creating speciﬁcally tailored plans for achieving their objectives as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. We are committed to developing all options and predicting the potential outcomes so that our empowered clients can make informed decisions. Due to our extensive courtroom experience, clients know that if their case cannot be resolved amicably that we will work to receive all possible relief from the Judge or Jury. FREE ADVICE: Find the attorney who you feel comfortable speaking with and who listens to your goals. ACHIEVEMENTS: Andrew J. Anderson – Board Certiﬁed in Family Law–Texas Board of Legal Specialization;

Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s Top Attorney; Texas Super Lawyer –Under 40 for the past ﬁve years; Martindale-Hubble–Highest Peer Review for both ethics and legal competence; Avvo 10.0 rating; Lead Counsel Rated. FIRM MEMBERS PICTURED: (l to r) Sarah Hayes, A.A.S, Lead Paralegal; Paul G. Daly, J.D., B.A., Associate Attorney; Carrie K. Tapia, J.D., MSSW, BSW, Associate Attorney; Andrew J. Anderson, J.D., B.S, Senior Attorney.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

www.andersonlegalgroup.com contact@andersonlegalgroup.com

Lawyers

Anderson & Riddle, LLP

SPECIALTY: Civil Litigation, Aviation Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Probate Litigation. AWARDS/HONORS: Geffrey W. Anderson – Texas Rising Star (2005, 2008); Texas Super Lawyer (2010 - 2016); Top Attorney in Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Texas magazine (2003, 2010 - 2016); Super Lawyer Business Edition (2011 - 2015). Guy H. Riddle – Texas Rising Star (2009, 2010); Texas Super Lawyer (2011 - 2016); Top Attorney in Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Texas magazine (2012 - 2016). Jonathan W. Harrison – Texas Rising Star (2012 - 2016); Top Attorney in Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Texas magazine (2013, 2015-2016). Andrea M. Palmer – Top Attorney in Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Texas magazine (2015-2016); Mahon Inn of Court, Associate Member (2016). GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Referrals from clients and attorneys. APPROACH TO LAW: The firm’s straightforward approach to litigation produces results, and the lawyers’ collegiality and professionalism allow for quick

resolution of most cases. If an agreement cannot be reached, each lawyer maintains the courage to perform under ﬁre and thoroughly present the dispute to the jury. This combination of common sense and talent sets the ﬁrm apart from all competitors. PICTURED: Guy H. Riddle, Jonathan W. Harrison, Geffrey W. Anderson, Andrea M. Palmer.

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andersonriddle.com ganderson@andersonriddle.com griddle@andersonriddle.com jharrison@andersonriddle.com apalmer@andersonriddle.com

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Brandy Austin Law Firm, PLLC

SPECIALTY: We specialize in litigation in the practice areas of personal injury, family law, business law, elder law, and bankruptcy.

EDUCATION: Brandy Austin – Baylor Law School, 2008; East Carolina University - English, Creative Writing, Political Science, American Government Systems; Mediator. AWARDS/HONORS: Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2015, 2016 and 2017; VerdictSearch publication. MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors; Texas Bar Association; Tarrant County Bar Association; Arlington Bar Association; Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association; Arlington-Mansﬁeld YMCA, Cooper Street, Board of Directors; Center for Transforming Lives, Board Shadow; Leadership Fort Worth; Texas Trial Lawyers Association; Texas Bar Foundation; Arlington Chamber of Commerce; and Professionals Serving Seniors. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL

ACHIEVEMENT: Creating a successful law ﬁrm that provides a work-life balance for myself and my employees. WHY SHE CHOSE THE LEGAL FIELD: To give those a voice who would not have one otherwise. MISSION: To provide remarkable representation in a warm, supportive environment. FREE ADVICE: Help others as often as you can, even when there’s no direct beneﬁt to you. PICTURED: (left to right) Larry Mike, II; Seth Crosland; Brandy Austin; Yesha Patel.

CONTACT INFORMATION: brandyaustinlaw.com brandy@brandyaustinlaw.com

Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC

SPECIALTY: Criminal Defense; DWI Defense; Juvenile Defense. AWARDS/HONORS: Top Attorneys – Fort Worth, Texas magazine (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016); Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2014, 2015, 2016); Top 100 Trial Lawyers – National Trial Lawyers Association. MEMBERSHIPS: National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and National College of DUI Defense. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: As a criminal defense ﬁrm, we hope that our clients never need us again. We are thrilled when we see our clients go on to live fruitful lives and be blessings to their families and their communities. APPROACH TO LAW: We strive to be a team of professionals with uncompromising character in the face

of both adversity and success. We place a high value on honest and open communication with our clients. FREE ADVICE: Express your concerns to your attorney at the earliest possible stage. A successful defense is based on open and regular communication. PICTURED: Kirstie Plumley (Paralegal); Luke Williams (Attorney); Brandon Barnett (Attorney); Jason Howard (Attorney); Ashley Gilmore (Attorney); Sue Holdridge (Ofﬁce Manager).

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Bill Berenson

EXPERTISE: Bill Berenson has successfully represented thousands of victims of truck and auto collisions for the past 36 years. He focuses on helping people injured by 18-wheelers and intoxicated drivers. EDUCATION: B.A. with honors, UT Austin; J.D., SMU School of Law. MEMBERSHIPS/HONORS: Board of Directors, Texas Trial Lawyers Association; Top 100 Attorney, National Trial Lawyers; Fellow, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum; Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation; Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas magazine multiple years. BOARD CERTIFICATION: Certiﬁed by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law (since 1994). PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Berenson has been involved in high-proﬁle lawsuits ranging from the 2000 presidential election to the

“afﬂuenza teen case” and has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and other national media. He has obtained many multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. WHAT SETS HIM APART: Berenson harnesses the drive that has enabled him to run marathons in all 50 states (with 40 qualifying for the Boston Marathon) to passionately ﬁght to get his clients the maximum recovery. MOTTO: Hire an attorney who can go the distance.

CONTACT INFORMATION: BerensonLaw.com

Lawyers

Kaye Lynne Boll

Law Ofﬁce of Kaye Lynne Boll & Associates

PRACTICE AREA: Ms. 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: Ms. Boll is a litigator and mediator who has practiced family law exclusively for more than 24 years in Tarrant County. Ms. 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 client’s individual needs and prepare them

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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.

Law Ofﬁce of Kaye Lynne Boll & Associates

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Rickey J. Brantley Law Firm

SPECIALTY: General Civil Litigation: emphasis on personal injury, business disputes, investment fraud, probate, wrongful death and other civil trial matters. EDUCATION: Rickey Brantley – Baylor Law School, Board Certiﬁed in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law. Alex Pelley – Texas Wesleyan/A&M Law School. AWARDS/HONORS: Top 100 Texas Super Lawyers, Texas Super Lawyers, Top 100 Dallas/Fort Worth Texas Super Lawyers, American Board of Trial Advocates, American College of Trial Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, Best Law Firms in America. MISSION: We have been successful in helping individuals and businesses obtain justice for over 30 years. Our ﬁrm will be an advocate that can be trusted to solve your most serious problems. Our successful record is evident both in the compensation awarded to our clients as well as the recognition received

from the legal community. FREE ADVICE: It never hurts to speak with a lawyer if you believe that you may have a legal issue that you are unable to resolve yourself. Most legal problems are not quick or easy, so when you are faced with a legal issue, make sure that you hire someone whom you believe will relieve the additional stress and feel comfortable working with on a daily basis. PICTURED: Rickey Brantley, Alex Pelley and Cathie Smith.

CONTACT INFORMATION: RickeyBrantley.com cathie@rickeybrantley.com

The Brender Law Firm

John Brender and Art Brender

SPECIALTY: Personal injury and criminal law. EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS: John Brender – B.A., University of Texas; J.D., Baylor University School of Law; Former Felony Prosecutor. Art Brender – B.A. and J.D., University of Texas; Board Certiﬁed, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Personal Injury Trial Law and Criminal Law. AWARDS/HONORS: John Brender is a highly successful criminal defense attorney in the DFW area. John’s reputation for courtroom excellence across the Metroplex has led to him being chosen as a “Top Attorney” by Fort Worth, Texas magazine in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 and named a “Rising Star” by Texas Monthly magazine in 2009. While working with Art, John handled a variety of cases ranging from personal injury lawsuits to ﬁrst-degree felonies. John was an Assistant Dallas District Attorney for six years where he handled misdemeanors and felonies. Due to this vast experience, John is skilled

in DWI defense, drug-related offenses, white-collar crime and felony offenses. WHAT SETS THEM APART: Since 1973, Art Brender has successfully represented, tried and won hundreds of cases in Fort Worth, Tarrant and surrounding counties involving personal injury, products liability, insurance bad faith, civil rights, medical negligence, mass torts, class actions, sexual harassment and employment discrimination. MOTTO: Experienced Lawyers Who Get Results! PICTURED: (back, left to right) Deyanira Carbajal, Megan Goor-Peters, John Brender, Lynda Brender; (front) Art Brender.

CONTACT INFORMATION: brenderlawﬁrm.com

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John Allen Chalk, Sr. Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC

FOCUS: The resolution of business and real property disputes through negotiation, litigation, arbitration, mediation, early case evaluation, and settlement counsel work for all types of business and commercial transactions – domestic and international; and State and Federal regulatory compliance, administrative hearings and appeals.

EDUCATION: Freed-Hardeman College; Tennessee Tech University; University of Texas Law School. YEARS OF LEGAL EXPERIENCE: 43.

MEMBERSHIPS: Texas Bar Association* (former Chair of ADR Section); Texas Bar Foundation; District of Columbia Bar Association; American Bar Association; American Bar Foundation; Tarrant County Bar Association (Past President); TCBA Foundation; Mahon Inn of Court (Past President and Master Emeritus); American Health Lawyers Association (Past Member of ADR Service Task Force and Council); Chartered Institute of Arbitrators; College of Commercial Arbitrators; London Court

of International Arbitration; Adjunct Professor, Pepperdine University School of Law. HONORS: 23rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© 2017 in Arbitration; Blackstone Award (2013) by TCBA; Fellow and Chartered Arbitrator, CIArb; Fellow, CCA; Fellow, College of SBOT; Credentialed Distinguished by Texas Mediator Credentialing Association; Certiﬁed Mediator, IMI, the Hague. WHAT SETS HIM APART: “As a working lawyer and a long-time dispute resolver, I give my clients the candid advice that I would want from my own lawyer.”

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jchalk@whitakerchalk.com

*Not certiﬁed by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Circelli, Walter & Young, PLLC

SPECIALTY: Our firm tackles unique litigation both for and against some of the biggest companies in the country. This year, we helped negotiate a gross $52.5 million settlement on behalf of over 13,000 royalty owners in North Texas. We’ve now set our sights on assisting former collegiate and high school athletes suffering long-term brain injuries against the largest football helmet manufacturer in the country and the NCAA. Our singular focus is zealous representation of our clients, from Fortune 500 companies to individuals struggling with serious long-term illness. AWARDS/HONORS: Young - Top Attorney in Civil Litigation by Fort Worth, Texas magazine every year since 2010; Certified in Civil Litigation by Texas Board of Legal Specialization; Litigation Council of the State Bar of Texas; former finalist for Trial Lawyer of

the Year by the Trial Lawyers of Public Justice; AV® Peer Review Rated Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell®. Walter - Top Attorney in Civil Litigation by Fort Worth, Texas magazine, 2012-2014, 2016. Circelli - Top Attorney in Civil Litigation by Fort Worth, Texas magazine every year since 2010; Thompson Reuters’ Texas Rising Star published by Texas Monthly magazine each year since 2014; State Bar of Texas Substantive Law Series of Articles Award, 2015. PICTURED: Kelli L. Walter, Vinny Circelli, and George Parker Young.

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Mimi Coffey

CONCENTRATION: DWI, Criminal Defense. EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS: Baylor University, Texas Tech School of Law, Board Certified by the NCDD. SFST Practitioner and Instructor, Borkenstein Technical Supervisor School for both drugs and alcohol, gas chromatography - Axion Analytical Labs, DRE classification course. AWARDS/HONORS: Regent to the NCDD, national speaker on DWI, three national articles published in The Champion, five statewide articles in The Voice, author of Texas DWI Defense, Texas Lawyer: 2015 Extraordinary Minorities in Texas Law. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: NCDD, TCDLA, TCCDLA, DCDLA. National speaker, Texas Tech School of Law Foundation Board, Cenikor Advisory Board. SPECIAL INTERESTS: Helping young people. Texas Tech School of Law: Dean Darby Dickerson

Writing Award, Coffey Diversity Endowment Scholarship, Brewer High School: Four Legacy Scholarships, and DBA Volunteer Mock Trial Judge. APPROACH TO LAW: With my scientiﬁc background, I’m able to better understand the technical issues underlying breath and blood testing. I feel it’s my duty and honored privilege to ﬁght for what is right. EXPERIENCE: 21 years of experience, over 300 trials. FREE ADVICE: Be respectful to police, but know that you can decline to take any tests and choose to not answer any questions.

CONTACT INFORMATION: mimicoffey.com

W. Brice Cottongame & Associates, P.C.

SPECIALTY: Specializing in significant personal injuries and wrongful death involving car wrecks, 18-wheeler crashes, motorcycle collisions, industrial accidents and select medical malpractice cases. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Fort Worth native and graduate of The University of Texas at Arlington and South Texas College of Law; Board Certiﬁed in Personal Injury Trial Law. MEMBERSHIPS: State Bar of Texas, Texas Trial Lawyers, Tarrant County Bar, Tarrant County Trial Lawyers, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum-Life Member, National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVE-

MENT: Successful recovery for multiple clients involved in Ryder 18-wheeler crash litigation. WHY HE CHOSE THE LEGAL FIELD: To represent injured people in the adversarial judicial process and make a difference in their lives. APPROACH TO LAW:

Representing those injured and the families of those killed by someone else’s fault is all I have ever done in my 33 years of practicing law. My professional mission is guided by honesty, candor, hard work and God’s Grace. FREE ADVICE: Every day I see the effects of horrible injuries and fatalities on families. Please be careful on the roadway. Never take your family or loved ones for granted. I never wish for any bad thing to befall anyone. But if it does, I want to be the lawyer you turn to. PICTURED: W. Brice Cottongame.

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wbricecottongame.com wbca@wbricecottongame.com

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Rachel Eckroth Dalton

Cassie R. Mullen

The Law Ofﬁce of Rachel E. Dalton, A Professional Corporation

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.” 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-size-ﬁts-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: racheldalton@daltonfamilylaw.com cassiemullen@daltonfamilylaw.com

Lawyers

Law Ofﬁce of Clemente De La Cruz

CONCENTRATION: Criminal Law (including DWI Defense) and Juvenile Law. We also provide representation regarding Personal Injury matters. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: T.C.U., M. J. Neely School of Business; T.W.U., School of Law. AWARDS/HONORS: 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2016 Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Attorney; 2013 and 2016 National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers; Law Review Editor, Texas Wesleyan School of Law. MEMBERSHIPS/ AFFILIATIONS: Tarrant County Bar, TCCDLA, TCDLA, MABA, Saint Andrews Catholic Church, Leadership Fort Worth. MISSION: The Law Ofﬁce of Clemente De La Cruz strives to provide the highest

quality of service on a personal level. Born and raised in Fort Worth, Clemente, his wife, and children reside in Fort Worth. He is a 33-year Fort Worth Fire Captain and proud member of the most elite ﬁreﬁghting team, better known as The Fire Frogs. PICTURED: Clemente De La Cruz and his legal assistant, Clemente De La Cruz III.

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The Dent Law Firm

Fred Streck III

Dwain Dent

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. MOTTO: 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.

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thedentlawﬁrm@cs.com thedentlawﬁrm.com

Dorsett Johnson & Swift, LLP

SPECIALTY: Real Estate Transactions & Litigation; Liability Defense Litigation (Trucking, Premises, Product, Food Product, Construction and Hospitality); Employment (Employer); Commercial Transactions & Litigation; and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). HISTORY: Dorsett Johnson & Swift, LLP was founded in 2008. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM); Texas Land Title Association (TLTA); National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA); Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA); Risk Management Society (RIMS); Real Estate Council of Fort Worth. WHAT SETS THEM APART: Communication; Client Service Orientation; and Attitude (“We still play to win”). MOTTO: “Come and Take It.” SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo; Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate; Ladies on the Lamb; American Cancer Society –Cowtown Ball; Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth; Cook Children’s

– Pickin’ for Preemies; and a Wish with Wings. FIRM MEMBERS: Fort Worth: J. C. Johnson, Trey Gordon, Martha Trujillo, Andrew Etter II, and Thomas L. Brackett; Austin: Bob Dorsett, Jr., Jim Ballard, Doug DuBois, Allison Chandler, Greg Gallagher, Kevin Leahy, Liz Brooks, and Laura A. Wright; Houston: Brian Swift and Doug Walla. PICTURED: J. C. Johnson.

CONTACT INFORMATION: (Current Location) DorsettJohnson.com jcjohnson@dorsettjohnson.com

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Lisa Haines

Law Ofﬁce of Lisa Haines, P.C.

SPECIALTIES: Criminal Defense and Mental Health Issues: All felony and misdemeanor criminal trials and pleas: aggravated cases, felony DWI, drugs, family violence, DWI and occupational driver’s license, shoplifting, marijuana, etc.; Juvenile court, Probation Revocations, Deferred Prosecution programs, Expunctions, Mental Health Diversion Court, Veterans Diversion Court, etc.; Mental Health: mental health detentions/commitments ; competency, insanity defenses.

EDUCATION: SMU Dedman School of Law, J.D.; Ohio State University, M.A. magna cum laude; State University of New York Brockport, B.S. magna cum laude; Former Tarrant County Assistant Criminal District Attorney for 13 years. AWARDS: AVVO Client Favorite 2012 - 2016; Texas Master Teacher, Teacher of the Year City of Richardson, Teacher of the Year Richardson ISD, PTA Lifetime Member Award RISD. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Obtaining no-bills regularly on serious felony cases by showing the prosecutor

and Grand Jurors why my client should never have even been arrested. APPROACH TO LAW: Knowing that my clients’ reputation, employment opportunities and liberty are at stake, I passionately seek to obtain the best possible resolution for each client, whether I am retained or appointed. Often mental health disorders lead to criminal behavior so I provide hope, support and resources to clients who could beneﬁt from psychiatric treatment. FREE ADVICE: Do not touch K-2 (synthetic marijuana). It can cause psychosis and brain damage.

CONTACT INFORMATION: LisaHainesLaw.com LisaHainesLaw@att.net

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

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. PICTURED: (seated) Michael J. Henry (Mike); (standing, l to r) Michael J. Henry, Jr. (Jay) and Robert L. Henry.

CONTACT INFORMATION: henrytexlaw.com

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Hoppes & Cutrer, LLC

Lisa Hoppes

Anita Cutrer

FOCUS: Family Law: Divorce, property division, child custody disputes. WHAT SETS US APART: Hoppes & Cutrer is a firm you can turn to when you need to protect your interests. Both Lisa and Anita are Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law and both have the honor of being selected as a Texas Super Lawyer in the area of family. Only 5 percent of the lawyers in Texas are selected to Super Lawyers. Hoppes & Cutrer are ready and willing to negotiate and fight for the best outcome possible and to do so as effectively as possible so you don’t waste time or money. At Hoppes & Cutrer, we respect our clients, so we explain all of the options available – litigation, mediation, and collaboration. We help our clients set realistic expectations, explain their rights, and give honest advice about the benefits

and consequences of any course of action. BACKGROUND: Lisa graduated from Louisiana State University School of Law in 1993. Anita graduated from South Texas School of Law in 1993. Both Lisa and Anita are frequent lecturers for Texas State Bar Continuing Legal Education courses, have served on various legal organization Board of Directors, and are active in their communities.

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info@hoppescutrer.com hoppescutrer.com

The Law Ofﬁce of Greg Jackson, PLLC

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SPECIALTY: Personal Injury Trial Law. EDUCATION: B.B.A., Baylor University, 1994; J.D., Baylor University School of Law, 1995; Board Certiﬁed in Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2001-present. AWARDS/HONORS: Baylor Young Lawyer of the Year, 2005; Outstanding Young Lawyer of Tarrant County, 2006. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Tarrant County Bar Association; Texas Trial Lawyers Association; Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association; American Bar Association. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Baylor Young Lawyer of the Year, 2005. WHY YOU CHOSE LAW: My mom said I was good at arguing. MISSION: I represent my clients to the fullest extent of the law, but always treat my opponents in a professional and respectful way so as to bring honor to the profession. PICTURED: Greg Jackson.

gregjacksonlaw.com gjackson@gregjacksonlaw.com

Tracey Justice

Kristina

Denapolis

West Justice Law Firm, P.C.

SPECIALTY: Family Law, including divorce, collaborative law, modiﬁcations, child support issues, terminations & adoptions, enforcements, marital property agreements, wills, estates, and probate. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Tracey Justice - B.A., Psychology, Baylor University; Juris Doctor, Texas Wesleyan University School of Law; Certiﬁed Mediator since 2002; trained and experienced in the Collaborative Law process; licensed to practice law in Texas and in the Federal Court, Northern District. Kristina Denapolis West – B.F.A., Texas Christian University; J.D., Loyola College of Law; licensed to practice law in Texas and Louisiana and in the Eastern District of Texas. MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Tarrant Collaborative Divorce Counsel, Northeast Tarrant County Bar Association, Collaborative Law Institute of Texas, Texas Legal Ethics Foundation, Founding Board Member for Stepping Stones Foundation, Board Member for Spiritual Outreach Worldwide Ministry. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:

Establishing a reputation in the community as an honest, ethical and wellrespected attorney. PROFESSIONAL MISSION: At Justice Law Firm, we strive to use our specialized knowledge and experience to help people navigate through very difﬁcult times. FREE ADVICE: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Take the time to have an attorney review any legal document before you sign it. You might spend a few hundred dollars, but one mistake can cost you thousands of dollars in the future. PICTURED: Kristina Denapolis West, Attorney; and Tracey Justice, Attorney.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

JusticeLawDfw.com legal@justicelawdfw.com

The King Firm

J. Steven King

Jill L. Johnston

SPECIALTY: J. Steven King and Jill L. Johnston have over 45 years combined experience in family law. This practice includes nonadversarial cases, as well as high conﬂict and complex divorce and custody matters. Steve has practiced exclusively family law for over three decades and is board certiﬁed in family law. He has extensive experience settling and litigating cases. Jill practices primarily family law and does estate planning. MEMBERSHIPS: Steve is a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and a fellow of the American and International Academies of Matrimonial Lawyers. Jill serves on several committees for multiple bar associations and is a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas. HONORS: The King Firm has received a Tier 2 ranking in the Dallas Metroplex in Family Law by U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms.” Steve

has been included in The Best Lawyers in America© and as a “Super Lawyer” by Texas Monthly. Steve and Jill have both been recognized as a “Top Attorney” by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. CASE GOALS: We strive to be honest with our clients about their expectations based upon the law and facts of their case and utilize a team of experts, such as therapists, accountants and business evaluators to accomplish those goals. PICTURED: Carolyn Golden, J. Steven King, Terry King, Jill L. Johnston, Annie Wiley, and Joy Rosen.

CONTACT INFORMATION: kingfamilylaw.com

Lacy Lyster Malone & Steppick, PLLC

SPECIALTY: Lacy Lyster Malone & Steppick, PLLC is a law ﬁrm that takes a results-oriented approach to resolving business disputes. Our attorneys represent small, medium and large businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals in a wide range of litigation and transactional dealings. AWARDS/HONORS: Jeff Lacy and Dan Steppick have each been elected as a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation; Jeff Lacy was named a Top Attorney by Fort Worth, Texas magazine in 2014, 2015 and 2016; Justin Malone and Dan Steppick were named Top Attorneys by Fort Worth, Texas magazine in 2015 and 2016; Dan Steppick was honored as a Texas Super Lawyer (2012 - 2015) and has been AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell since 2004; Chris Lyster is rated AV Preeminent (5.0) by Martindale-Hubbell. APPROACH TO LAW: Drawing from our many years of experi-

ence in courtrooms and boardrooms across the country, we ﬁght hard to protect the interests of our clients. However, our experience also allows us to serve as trusted advisors and we appreciate our clients’ desire to be fully informed so that prompt resolutions can be achieved when appropriate. PICTURED: (l to r) Jeffrey A. Lacy, Partner; Wesley C. Maness, Of Counsel; Christopher G. Lyster, Partner; Justin L. Malone, Partner; Daniel C. Steppick, Partner; Tom Ryder, Of Counsel; and David Menefee, Of Counsel.

CONTACT INFORMATION: lacylyster.com

Mark C. Lane

Mark Lane Law Ofﬁce

SPECIALTY: My ﬁrm practices family law, including complex divorce and custody litigation, property settlements, custody modiﬁcation and family law trial cases through an aggressive maverick style of lawyering. EDUCATION: B.S. in Psychology, Lamar University; J.D., Texas Wesleyan University; retired Judge of Roanoke after 14 years. EXPERIENCE: Established over 19 years ago with approximately 6500 cases to date. 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 ACCOMPLISHMENT: Winning custody and property division cases that help that person continue in life with a fresh start. APPROACH TO

LAW: 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. SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fellowship of the Sword, New River Fellowship Church, Vision Life Ministries and Dressing Souls. FREE ADVICE: “Hire me before your spouse does!”

CONTACT INFORMATION: marklanelaw.com hiremebeforeyourspousedoes.com mark@marklanelaw.com

Lively & Associates, PLLC

SPECIALTIES: Business, Business Litigation, Civil Appellate, Mediation, Real Estate, and Probate. FIRM HISTORY: John R. Lively, practicing law for 48 years, has been the primary partner in his own firms since 1980. David Farris joined him in 1995 after sitting on the Second Court of Appeals for ten years. John R. Lively, Jr. partnered with his father to create the current firm in 2008. Daniel R. Aguilar joined the firm in 2012. EDUCATION: John Lively— L.L.B., UT Austin. John Lively, Jr.—J.D., Baylor, licensed to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Daniel Aguilar—J.D., UT Austin. David Farris—J.D., Baylor; Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law. MEMBERSHIPS/HONORS: John Lively – AV Rated; Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas magazine 2008-2016; Chair, Tarrant County Fee Arbitration Panel; Fellow, Tarrant County Bar Foundation. John Lively, Jr. – Texas Monthly Rising Star 2009-2016; Top Attorney,

Fort Worth, Texas magazine 2011-2016; Barrister, Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court. Daniel Aguilar – Associate Member, Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court. David Farris – Emeritus Master, Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court; Life Fellow, State Bar of Texas Foundation; College of the State Bar of Texas. WHAT SETS THEM APART: Aggressive, persistent, and efﬁcient representation with personalized service from attorneys to obtain the best possible results. PICTURED: (back, l to r) John R. Lively, John R. Lively, Jr.; (front, l to r) Daniel R. Aguilar and David Farris.

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Love & Norris, Attorneys at Law

SPECIALTY: Gregory Love and Kimberlee Norris are recognized experts in legal standards of care related to child sexual abuse, providing crisis response to ministries and secular organizations nationwide. Litigating sexual abuse cases across the United States, their unique perspective provides valuable counsel to ministry and secular consulting clients, including the United States Olympic Committee, Awana International, Nazarene Global Ministries, Sovereign Grace Ministries, Methodist conferences, and Baptist Conventions and Associations. Love & Norris serve as co-founders of MinistrySafe and Abuse Prevention Systems. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Love – B.B.A., Accounting, Texas Tech; J.D., Texas Tech School of Law. Norris –B.A., Journalism, Texas A&M University; J.D., 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 Scholar; Baylor Law Review; Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Attorney, repeated years; Tarrant County Bar Association Lifetime Fellow. MEMBER-

SHIPS: Tarrant County Bar Association. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: In prevention efforts: helping churches, ministries, camps, schools and children’s organizations protect children from child sexual abuse. In litigation efforts: giving a voice to victims.

PROFESSIONAL APPROACH: From our most complex client (United States Olympic Committee) to the smallest (church plants), we provide personal professional services that cannot be replicated. Our law practice is making the world a safer place for children.

PICTURED: Gregory Love and Kimberlee Norris.

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J. Kent McAfee

Attorney at Law

SPECIALTY: McAfee has been a Texas attorney for over 32 years serving injured victims in Fort Worth and throughout 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, 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:

Licensed by the Texas Supreme Court; member of the State Bar of Texas, American Bar Association, Christian Trial Lawyers Association, and Tarrant County Bar Association; served on the State Bar of Texas District 7 Grievance Committee for ﬁve years. 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: The WARM Place, Ronald McDonald House, Lighthouse for the Blind, SafeHaven of Tarrant County, American Cancer Society, and Rebels for Christ, a Christian student group at Ole Miss. ADVICE: “Do not hire an attorney who won’t talk with you in the initial meeting. It won’t improve in the future.”

CONTACT INFORMATION: One Legal Place

onelegalplace.com Kent@onelegalplace.com

Law Ofﬁces of Jason Mills, PLLC Immigration Law Firm

SPECIALTY: The Law Offices of Jason Mills was established in 2001 as a full-service immigration and compliance law firm specializing in Immigration Law. Established by Jason Mills, the first-ever board certified specialist in immigration and nationality law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Fort Worth in 2006, it is a successful multidisciplinary practice focusing on all aspects of U.S. immigration law, including consular processing, waivers, removal defense, family-based visas, business visas, and investor-related cases. EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS: Mills–Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M, 1995; Juris doctorate from Texas A&M School of Law, 2000; international studies, Cambridge Law School, England; and State Bar of Texas, the Northern District of Texas, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for 15 years. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVE-

MENT: Creating an honest environment for people to come in and get advice. APPROACH TO LAW: It is essential to be honest and efficient with clients. The firm’s approach in maintaining clients begins with keeping the client informed. The firm emphasizes a progressive and hands-on approach to problem solving and effectively and efficiently handling legal matters. FREE ADVICE: Check references in the form of former clients before hiring an attorney.

CONTACT INFORMATION: immigrationnation.net info@immigrationnation.net

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Newell Family Law, PLLC

SPECIALTY: Family Law, including divorce, child custody, child support issues, child protective services defense, protective orders, and appellate family law issues. EDUCATION: B.S., Early Childhood Education, University of Tennessee-Knoxville; M.S., Child and Family Studies, University of Tennessee-Knoxville; and J.D., Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. AWARDS/HONORS: Texas Rising Star (2017); Fort Worth Top Attorney (2015); Judicial Clerk to Justice Ann Gardner, Second District Court of Appeals (2012-2013); and Texas Wesleyan Law Review (2010-2012). MEMBERSHIPS/ AFFILIATIONS: Tarrant County Bar Association; Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association; Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court; Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Helping children who are in foster care ﬁnd their forever families. WHY SHE CHOSE THE

LEGAL FIELD: I taught ﬁrst grade before going to law school and wanted to help children and families more than I could in the classroom. APPROACH TO LAW: Be mindful that when clients walk in the door, they are likely going through a very emotional time, often the worst time of their life. Be respectful and compassionate. FREE ADVICE: No one wins in family law. At the end of the day, you have to love your child more than you dislike your former spouse. PICTURED: Lyndsay A. Newell.

CONTACT INFORMATION: NewellFamilyLaw.com lnewell@newellfamilylaw.com

J. Spencer Nilsson Nilsson Legal Group, PLLC

SPECIALTY: Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and Support, Adoption, Termination, Litigation, and Mediation. EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS: Texas Wesleyan School of Law, J.D., 2012; Texas Tech University, BBA, 2006; Certiﬁed Mediator, 2012. AWARDS/HONORS: DBA Civil Trial Academy, 2014; Mensa; 2015 Fort Worth Top Attorney. MEMBERSHIPS: State Bar of Texas, Tarrant County Bar Association, Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association, Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, Phi Delta Phi. Animal Legal Defense Fund. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Helping our clients get through what is probably the hardest time of their lives. WHY HE CHOSE THE LEGAL FIELD: I thrive on copious amounts of stress and

virtually no sleep; I also like to help those in need. APPROACH TO LAW: “As one person, I cannot change the world, but I can change the world of one person.” – Paul Shane Spear. FREE ADVICE: Don’t confuse my law degree with your Google search. PICTURED: J. Spencer Nilsson, Stuart Adrian, Donna Owen, and Margaret Spring.

CONTACT INFORMATION: ftwlegal.com spencer@ftwlegal.com

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Nunneley | Family Law

MOTTO: Respectful. Digniﬁed. Determined. FIRST STEP: When marital problems become insurmountable, it’s time to take action. Call expertly trained, family law attorneys to advocate on your behalf. FOCUS: We are exclusively divorce, property division and custody focused. With that concentration comes a depth of expertise in complex family law matters. 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 possesses powerful talent in litigation and Dispute Resolution and has been asked to sit for the Family Law Board Certiﬁcation Exam.

HONORS: With more than 35 years of experience in North Texas, Barbara has been recognized as an elite “Super Lawyer” (2003-2016)

as featured in Texas Monthly and as a “Top Attorney” (2001-2016) by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. As the founder of Nunneley| Family Law, she is dedicated to helping clients protect their ﬁnancial future and their children. REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Business owners, C-Level executives, spouses, dedicated parents and grandparents. FREE ADVICE: Seek expert legal advice before you begin the divorce process. PICTURED: Barbara Nunneley, Stephen Farrar and Sonya Carrillo.

CONTACT INFORMATION: nunneleyfamilylaw.com

Parker Law Firm

W. Bradley Parker

EXPERTISE: Broken bones, brain injuries and death caused by the negligence or stupidity of others usually arising out of auto/trucking accidents as well as other traumatic events. EXPERIENCE: Brad Parker, Board Certiﬁed by the Texas Board of Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law, has over 30 years of extensive trial experience and has been providing exceptional legal services throughout Texas. He is the Past President of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Past President of the Tarrant County Bar Association and Past President of the Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association. HONORS/AWARDS: Martindale-Hubbell recognizes Parker as an AV-rated attorney, the highest rating available to any individual lawyer. Parker has also been repeatedly recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer, 2003, 2006-present,

by Thomson Reuters as published in Texas Monthly magazine and as a “Top Attorney,” 2002-2016 by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. FIRM’S MISSION: “To provide a unique client experience that is unlike any other law firm provides.” WHAT SETS US APART: “The three unique benefits to working with our firm involve liens, cases accepted and fee structure. Visit our website to learn more.” MOTTO: “The Attorneys You Want, But Hope You Never Need.”

CONTACT INFORMATION: parkerlawﬁrm.com

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Anthony N. Pettitt (“Tony” or “TFP”) Pettitt

& Kimball, PLLC

SPECIALTY: Trial Lawyer in the fields of Personal Injury (Defense and Plaintiffs), Commercial Disputes and Agriculture. Fluent in Spanish. EDUCATION: B.A., TCU, History/Spanish, 1993; St. Mary’s School of Law, 1997; TCU Ranch Management, 2001. AWARDS/ HONORS: “AV-Preeminent,” the highest possible peer rating; licensed in U.S. Supreme Court in 2001; Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, a recognition afforded to only one-third of 1 percent of Texas Attorneys; Texas Monthly Rising Star/Super Lawyer: Personal Injury Defense, 2005-2008; Plaintiffs, 2009-2011; previously named in Fort Worth, Texas magazine as a top trial attorney in Tarrant County, 2007, 2012, and 2015. MEMBERSHIPS: Board member: Friends of the Fort Worth Herd; Dallas Safari Club, Life Member; NRA, Life Member. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Having achieved extensive trial experience and an eventual partnership in a large Dallas-based firm, Tony got back to his roots and opened his own law office over ten years ago in the Livestock Exchange Building located in the heart of the Stockyards. He now achieves a healthy balance between his family, his trial practice, and his passion for hunting/fishing world-wide. His partners, Joe Kimball and John Nix, practice real estate, landlord/tenant, criminal, family, and immigration. APPROACH: Boots and Jeans Attitude, Coat and Tie Service. ADVICE: Work hard, then play hard. (Pictured in Zambia playing hard.)

CONTACT INFORMATION:

tpettitt@stockyardslawﬁrm.com

Puls Haney, P.L.L.C.

CONCENTRATION: Personal Injury/Torts, Construction, Corporate/Transactional, Family, Litigation, Guardianships/Trusts, Intellectual Property, Family Law Litigation. EDUCATION: Mark A. Haney – University of Texas at Arlington, 1983; University of Tulsa College of Law, J.D., 1987. W. Kelly Puls – Texas Christian University, B.F.A., 1982; California Western School of Law, J.D., 1986.

CERTIFICATIONS/HONORS: Haney – Past President and Board Member of the Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association; rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell; Top Attorney in Fort Worth in personal injury trial law since 2003; Texas Law & Politics, Super Lawyer in personal injury trial law since 2003; Texas Monthly, Top 100 Lawyers in Texas in personal injury trial law. Puls – Board Certiﬁed - Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization; Board Certified - Civil Trial Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy; Life Fellow - Texas Bar Foundation; rated AV Preeminent by

Martindale-Hubbell; Super Lawyers, 2003-2016; selected Lead Counsel in the XTO Class Action Litigation. APPROACH TO LAW: Representation of clients by experienced trial lawyers in a variety of litigation matters throughout the State of Texas, including wrongful death, personal injury, fraud, fraudulent transfer, breach of ﬁduciary duty, breach of contract, Texas Theft Liability Act, DTPA, patent and trademark infringement, negligence, and gross negligence. PICTURED: W. Kelly Puls and Mark A. Haney.

CONTACT INFORMATION: kpuls@pulshaney.com mark@pulshaney.com pulshaney.com

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Jim Ross Law Group, P.C.

SPECIALTY: The firm’s concentration is on litigation in the practice areas of Personal Injury, Family Law, Criminal Defense, Business Litigation and Probate/Wills. AIM: Straight talk: It’s the foundation of their practice. With over 70 years of trial experience, they tell things as they are and value honesty above all else. Sometimes, this isn’t easy to do. The news isn’t always good. But the associates at the Jim Ross Law Group firmly believe that all clients deserve the truth. Clients deserve to have unyielding support from a tough legal team that delivers on its promises. EDUCATION: B.S., Criminal Justice, Dallas Baptist University; J.D., Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. AWARDS/HONORS: “Family Law Lawyer Worth Knowing,” 2012-2016; “Best Attorney in Arlington and Mansfield,” Living Magazine ; “Face of Personal Injury” and “Top Attorneys,” 2015-2016, Fort Worth, Texas magazine; “Top Attorneys of North America,” 2015-

2016; “Best Attorney,” Arlington Today Magazine ; Super Lawyers, 2015-2016. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILI-

ATIONS: Veteran Owned Business; American Bar Association; Texas Bar Association; Tarrant County Bar Association; Texas Trial Lawyers Association; Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association; Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; American Association for Justice; Better Business Bureau Accredited Business; Arlington Chamber of Commerce; Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce; Ft. Worth Chamber of Commerce. PICTURED: Jim Ross.

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P. Micheal Schneider Law Firm, P.C.

FIRM FOCUS: Family Law and Criminal Defense. PREFERRED CASES: High Conﬂict Divorce Litigation; Custody Fights, including Jury Trials; Family Violence Defense; Sex Crimes Defense. REPRESENTATIVE CASES: Seven straight not guilty jury verdicts in family violence defense cases. Not Guilty in federal drug conspiracy case. Hung jury after a two-week trial in a medical child abuse case. Seven-minute not guilty in a DWI breath test with a BAC of .14. Not guilty in an unlawful carrying of a weapon case where client possessed an AK-47, a gas mask, and 600 rounds of ammunition. WHAT SETS US APART: “We have a team of attorneys with a mastery of procedure, evidence and trial dynamics. We bring experience, knowledge, resources, and determination to your case from the initial client meeting through ﬁnal disposition.”

FIRM’S MISSION: Win every case. MOTTO: No matter what, go in court and be a tiger! PICTURED: (left to right) Emily LaChance (Voted Top Attorney 4x); Trent Marshall (Voted Top Attorney); Bria Larson-Wallace (Voted Top Attorney 2x); P. Micheal Schneider (Voted Top Attorney 6x; Texas Super Lawyer 4x); Melissa Swan (Voted Top Attorney 4x; Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star 2x); Alison Porterﬁeld (Voted Top Attorney 4x; Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star 2x).

CONTACT INFORMATION:

ClientDrivenLaw.com info@clientdrivenlaw.com

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Schreier & Housewirth Family Law

Kendall Goetz, Attorney at Law

SPECIALTY: Divorce litigation, complex property settlements, child custody, parenting plan development and modiﬁcation, grandparent rights, restraining orders and other emergency orders, pre- and post-marital agreements. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana; Juris Doctor from Saint Mary’s University Law School in San Antonio, Texas. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: State Bar of Texas, Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Helping my clients feel good about themselves and their futures at a time in their lives when they may lose hope. WHY SHE CHOSE THE LEGAL FIELD: I am always mindful of the trust my clients place in me. They count on me to understand their needs and to then protect their interests. Helping a client through difﬁcult times

and on to the rest of their lives is my greatest reward. APPROACH TO LAW: I focus on helping my clients regain their equilibrium, put things in perspective, and set their goals. Together, we work to achieve those goals, thinking creatively and exploring every alternative. I am a part of the solution, not the problem. FREE ADVICE: Do what you can to move past the initial ﬂood of emotion when a family crisis arises. Then, you’ll be more likely to make good, pragmatic decisions for you and your children.

CONTACT INFORMATION: lawtolife.com kendall@fwfamilylaw.com

Family Law Firm of Donna J. Smiedt, PLLC

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, Family Law, Fort Worth, Texas magazine. 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. 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. WHAT SETS THEM APART: Experience and expertise. MOTTO: When your family and ﬁnances matter, experience counts. SPECIAL INTERESTS: Girls Inc.; Arlington Animal Shelter. FREE ADVICE: Do not marry with the expectation you can change your spouse. The only person you can change is yourself. PICTURED: (1st row, l to r) Donna J. Smiedt and Linda Webber; (2nd row, l to r) Rhonda Spencer, Annie Tyson and Ninfa Cruz; (3rd row, l to r) Ann Watson and Chelsea Fields; (not pictured) Desaray Muma and Selina McManus.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

smiedtlaw.com or arlingtondivorces.com

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Kate Smith

FOCUS OF PRACTICE: Collaborative Law, Family Law, Mediation, Estate Planning. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Board Certiﬁed in Family Law; J.D., Texas Wesleyan; LL.M, Pepperdine University School of Law; B.A., University of Houston. AWARDS:

Nominated by peers as a Super Lawyer Rising Star, 2014 and 2015. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Past President of Northeast Tarrant County Bar Association, Chairperson of the Collaborative Law Section of the Tarrant County Bar, graduated second in law school class, magna cum laude. WHY I CHOSE THE LEGAL FIELD: I was a mediator prior to going to law school, and I mediated 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 am proud to have dedicated my practice to

solving disputes by utilizing alternative methods such as collaborative law, mediation and arbitration. I strive to help families navigate through tough times and empower clients to make decisions for their families without asking for court intervention, if at all possible. ADVICE: Always consider alternatives 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: Kate Smith.

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Stephens, Anderson & Cummings, L.L.P. Jason Stephens, Seth Anderson, John Cummings, Adam Drawhorn

CONTACT INFORMATION: StephensAnderson.com

FOCUS: Righting wrongs. It’s what we do. We believe in just compensation for those whose lives have forever been disrupted. SPECIALTIES: Plaintiff’s personal injury, commercial truck, motorcycle and motor vehicle wrecks, product liability, oil/gas accidents, bad faith insurance, and business litigation. WHAT SETS US APART: We don’t care how big or rich the other side is, we’ll stand toe-to-toe with anyone on behalf of our clients. We have the resources to fight to the finish. We’ve obtained some of the largest settlements and verdicts in Texas and the U.S. since 2004. We don’t let county or state lines hold us back. Our firm handles cases all across Texas and Oklahoma, and we’ve handled select cases in Louisiana, Indiana, Missouri, New Mexico, and Ohio. MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Stephens, Anderson and Cummings are Members of American Board of Trial Advocates; Named Texas Super Lawyers by Texas Monthly, Top Attorneys by Fort Worth, Texas magazine, and Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers; “AV” rated (highest) by Martindale-Hubbell; Seth Anderson and John Cummings are Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law. REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: We are lawyers for the people. We represent the Davids of the world, not the Goliaths. Let’s Win This®

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Tanner and Associates, P.C.

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. 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 40 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: Recognizing that the noble purpose of our labor laws is to establish justice in the workplace, the ﬁrm’s mission is to provide a wide range of legal services in labor and employment matters of the highest quality. MOTTO: Always exhibit grace under pressure. FREE ADVICE: Employees, unions and employers must be proactive in legal matters so as to avoid being overtaken by events. PICTURED: Rod Tanner; Matthew Pierce.

CONTACT INFORMATION: rodtannerlaw.com rtanner@rodtannerlaw.com

Telschow Johnson Law, PLLC

SPECIALTY: Estate Planning through Wills, Trusts, Probate and Elder Law. EDUCATION: B.A., Political Science, Texas A&M University, 1988; J.D., Texas A&M University School of Law, 1998. GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: My greatest accomplishment is in providing legal services to families at their most challenging times. From hospital rooms to nursing homes, helping families where the need arises is something I am honored to do. WHAT SETS THEM APART: We do not make decisions for clients. We respect the importance of educating our clients to make their own informed decisions and guide them in creating an estate plan that works for them. APPROACH TO LAW: We listen to our clients, learn what they need, and provide exceptional legal work to meet those needs. MOTTO: Telschow Johnson Law: Honoring Families Through Thoughtful Estate Planning, Probate and

Elder Law. FREE ADVICE: Life is what happens when we are busy making plans. The law respects the written word. Attorneys are the vehicle for ensuring the right words are used to protect us at our most vulnerable. Seek out an attorney to protect you and your family during times of incapacity and to protect your legacy. FIRM

MEMBERS: Karen Telschow Johnson, Principal and Attorney; Brenda L. Rodgers, Paralegal; Bob Telschow, Executive Assistant.

PICTURED: Karen Telschow Johnson.

CONTACT INFORMATION: tjlawpllc.com brenda@tjlawpllc.com

Texas Secure Title Company, LLC

McAlister & Garcia

SPECIALTY: Real Estate, Title Insurance, Probate and Family law. EDUCATION: Kenneth L. McAlister – Texas Tech School of Law, Board Certiﬁed in Civil Trial Law. Martin A. Garcia – Texas A&M School of Law (fka Texas Wesleyan School of Law). Kirsten M. Green – University of Oklahoma College of Law. AWARDS/HONORS: McAlister – Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Attorney, Texas Super Lawyers for 16 years. Garcia – Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Attorney for three years, Texas Super Lawyer for one year. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Texas Land Title Association, TLTA PAC Board of Trustees, American Board of Trial Advocates, Tarrant County Bar Association, Tarrant County Family Bar Association, Volunteer Income Tax Association (Oklahoma, Green), Fort Worth – Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Starting Texas Secure Title Company, an independent Texas title agency, in 2014 and more than tripling its size since then to nine DFW locations. MISSION: We take pride in counsel-

ing clients on signiﬁcant decisions in their lives including some of the largest investments they’ll ever make in real estate purchases. We represent the industry standard by creating growth and opportunities in our community, facilitating real estate transactions, and providing extraordinary customer service. FREE ADVICE: Learn about Real Estate; it provides the highest return and greatest value. PICTURED: Martin A. Garcia, Kirsten M. Green, Kenneth L. McAlister, and Gretchen L. Wright.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Ken@McAlisterGarcia.com

Martin@McAlisterGarcia.com

KGreen@McAlisterGarcia.com

Law Ofﬁce of Turner-Monahan, PLLC

SPECIALTY: Family Law and Criminal Law. EDUCATION: Dick Turner – TCU, B.S., 1970; Houston Bates College of Law, J.D., 1973. Tyler Monahan – TCU, B.S., 2001; Texas Wesleyan School of Law, J.D., 2008. Keeton Monahan – TCU, B.S., 2008; Texas Wesleyan School of Law, J.D., 2012. Nathan Hatton – University of Iowa, B.A., 2002; Texas Wesleyan School of Law, J.D., 2007. MEMBERSHIPS: Tarrant County Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. AWARDS/HONORS: Dick Turner –Fellow of Texas Foundation; Keeton Monahan – Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Courts; Tyler Monahan – Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s Top Attorney, 2014, 2016; Super Lawyer, 2016. HISTORY: Dick Turner began practicing law in 1973 with his father, Gene B. Turner. Upon graduating from law school, Tyler joined Dick Turner, his step-father, and opened our Fort Worth ofﬁce. Tyler’s wife, Keeton, joined the practice in 2012 when she

graduated from law school. Our ﬁrm was excited to bring on Nathan Hatton in 2016 as an associate. WHAT SETS YOUR FIRM

APART: Our attorneys are very hands-on, and our ﬁrm takes a team approach on all of our cases. MOTTO: Our professional philosophy is to be dependable and aggressive in protecting our clients’ interests and goals. PICTURED: Dick Turner, Tyler R. Monahan, E. Keeton Monahan, and Nathan Hattan.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 817.558.7000 tumolaw.com info@tumolaw.com

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Rick Ward Ward Law Firm

SPECIALTY: Personal Injury Trial Law. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: J.D. (Cum Laude), St. Mary’s School of Law, San Antonio, 1992; Board Certiﬁed in Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1999. AWARDS/HONORS: John Harlan Society, AV Preeminent (Martindale Hubbell). PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). WHY CHOOSE THEM: I have worked with referring attorneys and clients to obtain positive results for more than 25 years. I strive to get to know my clients, their injuries and all the damages they’ve suffered in order to effectively advocate their claims and maximize their recoveries. I will litigate your claim and take it to trial. WHAT SETS THEM APART: Some of the largest cases my ﬁrm has handled

throughout the years were referred by other attorneys in the Texas legal community. I pledge to treat your clients the way you would and love making a difference in their lives. I actually enjoy paying your referral fee and will work with you at whatever level of involvement you like. APPROACH TO LAW: Start with compassion for your clients, do the right thing by them, and everything else will follow. I aggressively advocate for my clients and give them personalized legal representation. PICTURED: Rickey G. “Rick” Ward.

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The Washington Firm, P.C.

SPECIALTY: Plaintiff’s Personal Injury. EDUCATION: Nate –BBA, University of North Texas; MBA, University of North Texas; JD, South Texas College of Law. Katrina – BBA, University of Houston; JD, Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. AWARDS/HONORS: Life Member of the Million Dollar Forum, Life Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Forum. MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Texas Trial Lawyers Association, L. Clifford Davis Legal Association, Tarrant County Bar Association, Texas Bar Foundation Fellow. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Obtaining a conﬁdential seven ﬁgure settlement for a young man with catastrophic injuries from an insurance company that denied all liability just two months earlier. WHY THEY CHOSE THE LEGAL FIELD: To be a voice for

those that are unable to speak for themselves. APPROACH TO LAW: Our approach is based upon something that a great judge once told us: “If you prepare for a settlement, you get a trial. If you prepare for a trial, you get a good settlement.” We assume from the start that we are going to have to tell our client’s story to twelve strangers at trial.

PICTURED: Nate Washington, Esq., and Katrina Washington, Esq.

CONTACT INFORMATION: theWﬁrm.com info@thewﬁrm.com

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Kyle Whitaker

SPECIALTY: Criminal and family law; estate planning and probate. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: B.A., North Texas State College (1986); J.D., Louisiana State University Law School (1993). AWARDS/HONORS: 233rd District Court advisory board (2007–2008); American Inns of Court Foundation; Who’s Who in Law; Leadership Fort Worth (2007–2008); “Top Attorney,” Fort Worth, Texas magazine. MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Tarrant County Family Bar Association, Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers 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 HE 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. PICTURED: Drew Williamson, Nicole Carrol, Holly Hearn, and Kyle Whitaker.

CONTACT INFORMATION: kylewhitaker.com

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

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Coby@CobyWootenLaw.com CobyWootenLaw.com

CONCENTRATION: Personal injury plaintiff litigation concentrating on representing people who have been injured or killed due to the negligence or gross 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, 2014, 2015 and 2016; AVVO Superb 10+ rating. MEMBERSHIPS: Texas Trial Lawyers Association (Board of Directors); Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association (President, 2014, Board of Directors, Present); American Association for Justice; American Board of Trial Advocates; Million Dollar Advocates Forum; Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2014 National Litigator Award; State Bar of Texas; Tarrant County Criminal Law Association. MISSION: To be able to provide complete, fair and competent representation while advocating on behalf of my clients. We represent those who are in need of legal assistance against insurance companies and big businesses. We strive to 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.

MASTERS CHALLENGE

Come join in the excitement of watching four of Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s Top Chef winners battle it out in an unprecedented competition.

The first ever Top Chef Masters Challenge.

Donatella Trotti, Blaine Staniford, Ben Merritt and Todd Phillips will face the heat once again to see who will claim the title of Top Chef Master Champion.

Keep checking fwtx.com/ topchef as details unfold.

January 25

Signature Auction®

Chefs

We are truly grateful to those who helped make this year’s local 10th anniversary Signature Chefs Auction Fort Worth the most memorable yet – lead chef Molly McCook, participating chefs, our sponsors, chairs, donors and volunteers.

Support like this has funded research and innovation for more than 75 years and is the reason why

LEAD CHEF:

Molly McCook, Ellerbe Fine Foods

AMBASSADOR FAMILY:

Jennifer and Darren Burkhart; Madisyn and Mason

SPONSORS:

Gold Sponsor:

Pricewaterhouse Coopers (Exclusive Chefs Toast Sponsor)

Silver Sponsors: BECK Group

Blue Diamond Growers

HDR, Inc.

MEDNAX – Fort Worth Neonatology

Bronze Sponsors:

Virginia Anderson, Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center, Balfour Beatty Construction, Bell Helicopter, BNSF Railway, Cook Children’s Medical Center, Deen Meats & Cooked Foods, GE Transportation, Hobbs Charitable Trust, Klabzuba Oil & Gas, Legacy Texas Bank, Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth, Lei and Frank Testa, Texas Health Resources –Alliance, Texas Health Resources, Waco Bend Ranch, Wells Fargo, XTO Energy

Media Sponsors:

EB3 Media

Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

FOX 4 News

EVENT CHAIRS: Luanne and Kirk King

HONORARY CHAIRS: Linda and Robert Cluck, M.D.

PARTICIPATING CHEFS

Jon Bonnell – Bonnell’s Restaurant Group

Terry Chandler – FRED’S Texas Café

Curren Dodds – Let’s Eat

Keith Hicks – Buttons Food & Music

Sarah Hooton – Central Market

Eric Hunter – Fire Oak Grill

Scott Kaiser – Cannon, Shinjuku Station

Ben Merritt – Fixture Kitchen & Social Lounge

Steve Mitchell – The Grille at the Harbor on Possum Kingdom Lake

Marcus Paslay – Clay Pigeon

Carolyn Phillips – Alchemy Pops

Melvin Roberson – Doughboy Donuts

Joe Rosario – River Ranch Stockyards

Michael Thomson – MICHAELSCUISINE Restaurant

PRoPER – Featuring Event Night Signature Cocktail

Things to do in December

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54-foot-tall Christmas tree at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine

Fort Worth, Texas: The City

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For more information on area events, go to fwtx com and click on events

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Send calendar information to Fort Worth, Texas magazine, c/o Kendall Louis, executive editor, 6777 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 130, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, or e-mail ideas to kendall.louis@fwtx.com. Special consideration will be given to submissions that include photographs. To meet publishing deadlines, information must be received two months prior to monthly magazine issue.

Museums

FOCUS: Lorna Simpson, through Jan 15

This exhibit at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth will be the first to showcase artist Lorna Simpson’s large-scale ink, acrylic and silkscreened paintings, depicting themes like racial and sexual identity. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

KAWS : Where the End Starts, through Jan. 22

Well-known for his larger-than-life sculptures and hard-edge paintings that emphasize line and color, KAWS’s cast of hybrid cartoon/ human characters, with similarities to popular cartoon figures and logos like Mickey Mouse and the Michelin Man, are perhaps the strongest examples of his exploration of humanity. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

Pablo Picasso: Ceramics, through Feb. 12

Pablo Picasso is best known for his paintings, sculpture and graphics, but another art Picasso enjoyed was ceramics. Inspired by the Madoura pottery in southern France, he produced 633 works, using clay or painting on plates and pitchers. The Pablo Picasso: Ceramics exhibit at the

Arlington Museum of Art showcases more than 40 ceramics by Picasso, including dishes, pitchers and other works. Arlington Museum of Art. 201 West Main Street, Arlington. arlingtonmuseum.org. 817.275.4600.

Hidden Treasures : Celebrating 75 Years, through Dec 31

From period rooms showcasing life in a bygone era, to Texas history artifacts, to a spectacular array of ceremonial masks from around the world, the Hidden Treasures exhibit features collections that shaped our story. Experience these classics, reimagined for a special anniversary exhibition. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum.org. 817.255.9300.

Border Cantos : Richard Misrach, Guillermo Galindo, through Dec 31

This multidimensional collaboration between successful photographer Richard Misrach and innovative artist-musician Guillermo Galindo examines the border between the United States and Mexico through a revelatory, humanistic lens. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

Sam Francis : Prints, through Feb 5

Printmaker Sam Francis uses loose strokes and splatters to create vibrant lithographs that pop with color and pulse with energy. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

American Photographs, 1845 to Now, through Feb. 12

American Photographs, 1845 brings together more than 70 photographs drawn from the Amon Carter’s permanent collection. Spanning the history of the medium, the works reflect the diversity of photographic practices in the United States that grew along with the country’s industrial development beginning in the midnineteenth century. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

Legacy, through May 2017

Legacy depicts the clash of cultures of the 19th century American West during westward expansion. The interactions among diverse peoples, cowboys, soldiers, explorers and Indigenous Americans were themes that occupied artists Frederic Remington (1861-1909), Charles M. Russell (1864-1926) and their contemporaries throughout their careers. Free admission. Sid Richardson Museum. 309 Main St. sidrichardsonmuseum.org. 817.332.6554.

A Modern Vision : European Masterworks from the Phillips Collection, through Aug 13

A Modern Vision presents a selection of the most iconic European paintings and sculptures from The Phillips Collection, America's first museum of modern art, which opened in Washington, D.C., in 1921. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.

Monet : The Early Years, through Jan. 29

Some of the first works of French Impressionist painter Claude Monet are on display at the Kimbell Art Museum. The exhibit features about 60 paintings dated between 1858 and 1872, following his career from its early days in Normandy, to his time as a student at the Barbizon school in the 1860s, to the moment he settled in Argenteuil, on the River Seine near Paris. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.

Gabriel Dawe: Plexus no. 34, through Sept 2, 2018

The Amon Carter has commissioned a largescale, site-specific installation of more than sixty miles of multicolored thread by internationally celebrated Mexican-born, Dallas-based artist Gabriel Dawe. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

Sensory Saturdays, Second Saturdays of every month

Sensory Saturdays is a free program for families with children who are five to 12 years old and on the Autism spectrum. Families will have time to explore artworks in the galleries and get creative during a hands-on, art-making experience. The Family Access Program is from 10:30 a.m. to Noon. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

American Airlines C R Smith Museum, Ongoing

The C.R. Smith Museum takes visitors on a flight through American Airlines history, with interactive exhibits that entice participation by all age groups. Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. 4601 Texas Highway 360 at FAA Road. crsmithmuseum.org. 817.967.1560.

Fort Worth Aviation Museum, Ongoing

The Fort Worth Aviation Museum tells the story of the aviation heritage and accomplishments in North Texas since 1911. Active duty military and their families visit free of charge. Admission is $5 for adults, $1 for kids ages 6 to 16, under 6 free and $10 for families. 3300 Ross Ave. fortworthaviationmuseum.com. 855.733.8627.

Pablo Picasso: Ceramics Picasso and Madam Ramie examine a plate that has just come from the kiln at the Madoura Pottery in Vallauris, Southern France, March, 1948 Copyright Associated Press

Congratulations to the Winners

These companies have shown they have the best policies, practices, beneﬁts and environments, as well as the employees’ engagement and satisfaction.

Small Companies

Satori Capital, LLC

The CSG Companies, Inc.

GUS BATES Insurance and Investments

The Baker Firm - Fidelity National Title

Balcom Agency

Forrest Performance Group

Trinity Habitat for Humanity

Warren Douglas Advertising

Medium to Large Companies

Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Qualbe Marketing Group

Freese and Nichols

Apex Capital Corp

Huckabee Dental

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics

The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders

Radiology Associates of North Texas, P.A.

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Leonard’s Department

Store Museum, Ongoing

Visitors can view displays featuring hundreds of vintage items from the iconic downtown retail giant. Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Screen Printing Building. 2000 Carroll St. fwscreen.com. 817.336.9111.

Texas Civil War Museum, Ongoing

Featuring 15,000 square feet of exhibits, this is the largest Civil War museum west of the Mississippi River. Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 760 Jim Wright Freeway N. texascivilwarmuseum.com. 817.246.2323.

Galleries

Adobe Western Art Gallery, Ongoing 2322 N Main St. Free. 817.624.4242.

Art on the Boulevard, Ongoing 4919 Camp Bowie Boulevard Suite B. artontheboulevard.com. 817.737.6368.

Art7 Crockett Community Gallery 820 Currie St. west-7th.com/attractions/art. Fort Works Art

2100 Montgomery St. fortworksart.com 817.759.9475.

Fort Worth Community Arts Center 1300 Gendy St. 817.738.1938. fwcac.com

Milan Gallery

505 Houston Street. milangallery.com 817.338.4278.

Rebecca Low Metal Gallery and Studio 7608 Camp Bowie W. 817.244.1151. rebeccalow.com

Films

Family Film Series, Second Saturdays

Check website for details on titles and descriptions. 1 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Library. Youth Center Discovery Theatre. 500 W. 3rd St. Parking is free on the streets and in the Third Street garage after 6 p.m. fortworthlibrary.org. 817.392.7323.

Films at the Modern

Check the website for details on titles, times, tickets and descriptions. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org/films/upcoming. 817.738.9215.

The Polar Express : An IMAX Experience, through Dec 15

The classic animated holiday film The Polar Express returns to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s Omni Theater for the only domed IMAX screening in the Southwest. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, the film uses CGI and motion capture technology to tell the story of a young boy who takes a train to the North Pole in hopes of seeing Santa Claus. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum.org/calendar. 817.255.9300.

Music

Keyboards and Carols at Christmas, Dec. 1

The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary hosts an evening of Christmas piano music. The concert is free. MacGorman Performing Arts Center. 4616 Stanley Ave. swbts.edu. 817.923.1921.

VOICES of Fort Worth, Dec. 17-18

A capella group VOICES of Fort Worth returns for its fifth season, performing choral arrangements of classic Christmas tunes. See voicesoffortworth.com for performance locations and ticket information.

Voices of Fort Worth Christmas : Dec. 17

Christmas at the Chapel : Dec 18

Billy Bob’s Texas

Fort Worth Stockyards. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. billybobstexas.com. 817.624.7117. (Ticket prices are general admission/reserved.) Thursday concerts at 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 10:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise.

Sunny Sweeney: Dec 1

Eric Paslay’s Angels in This Town Tour: Dec. 2

Easton Corbin : Dec. 3

Aaron Einhouse: Dec. 8

Stoney LaRue: Dec 9

Turnpike Troubadours : Dec 10

Flatland Cavalry: Dec 15

Randy Rogers Band : Dec 16-17

Kacey Musgraves : A Vey Kacey

Christmas : Dec 21

Parker McCollum : Dec 22

William Clark Green’s Christmas Circus : Dec 23

Kevin Fowler: Dec 29

Toadies : Dec. 30

Eli Young Band with Green River Ordinance: Dec 31

Capital Bar

Check the website for upcoming shows. 3017 Morton Street. capital-bar.com. 817.820.0049.

Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge

Check the website for upcoming shows. 1311 Lipscomb St. theliveoak.com. 817.926.0968.

Lola’s Saloon

Check the website for upcoming shows. 2736 W 6th Street. lolassaloon.com. 817.877.0666.

Scat Jazz Lounge

Live jazz from local and nationwide artists perform in a speakeasy-style lounge in downtown Fort Worth. Check the website for upcoming shows. 111 W 4th Street #11. scatjazzlounge.com. 817.870.9100.

Sports

Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, Dec. 23

The Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl returns to Amon G. Carter Stadium at TCU, pitting a Big 12 Conference team against the U.S. Naval Academy, pending bowl eligibility. Along with the game, the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl also honors military servicemen and women, with on-ﬁeld ceremonies and complimentary packages for veterans and active duty service members. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. The game will be televised on ESPN. Amon G. Carter Stadium. 2850 Stadium Drive. armedforcesbowl.com. 817.810.0012.

Dallas Cowboys, dallascowboys.com

Home Games:

Dec 18 vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Noon Dec 26 vs Detroit Lions, 7:30 p m Home games at AT&T Stadium. 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, Texas.

TCU Football, gofrogs.com

Dec 3 @ Kansas State, TBA

All home games at Amon G. Carter Stadium. 2850 Stadium Dr.

TCU Basketball, gofrogs.com

Dec. 3 vs. Arkansas State, TBA

Dec 10 vs Wofford, 4 p m

Dec 18 vs Texas Southern, 5 p m

Dec. 21 vs. Bradley, 8 p.m.

Dec 30 vs Kansas, 8 p m

All home games at Schollmaier Arena. 2900 Stadium Dr.

Stage and Theater

Amphibian Stage 3200 Darnell Street. amphibianstage.com. 817.923.3012

Smart Pretty Funny through Nov. 13

Bass Performance Hall

525 Commerce Street. basshall.com. 817.212.4200

Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Dec 3-4

Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis, Dec 4

UNT One O’Clock Lab Band, Dec 9

Michael Martin Murphey, Dec 19

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, Dec 29

The Polar Express An IMAX experiece at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

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Robert Earl Keen, Dec. 30 Casa Manana 3103 W Lancaster Ave. casamanana.org. 817.332.2272.

Santa Claus : A New Musical, through Dec. 23

Circle Theater 230 W 4th Street. 817.877.3040. circletheatre.com.

Hip Pocket Theatre 1950 Silver Creek Road hippocket.org. 817.246.9775.

TCU Theatre Main Stage Series 2800 South University Drive. theatre.tcu.edu. 817.257.7625.

Jubilee Theatre 506 Main Street. Jubileetheatre.org. 817.338.4411.

Rose Marine Theater 1440 N. Main artesdelarosa.org. 817.624.8333. Stage West 821 W Vickery Blvd. stagewest.org. 817.784.9378.

Murder for Two, through-Dec. 18

Stolen Shakespeare Guild Fort Worth Community Arts Center. 1300 Gendy St. stolenshakespeareguild.org. 817-988-2058.

Comedy

Arlington Improv and Restaurant, Ongoing Different standup comedians perform weekly. 309 Curtis Mathes Way, Ste. 147. improv.com. 817.635.5555.

Four Day Weekend, Fridays and Saturdays

A staple of the local entertainment scene for many years, this popular Fort Worth-based improvisational comedy troupe performs skits and songs based on audience suggestions. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. 18 and older are welcome. Tickets: $20. 312 Houston St. fourdayweekend.com. 817.226.4329.

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.

The Wondercrust Movie Watchers Club, last Thursday of every month Fort Worth’s second longest running show is held the last Thursday of every month. The comedy group “Shut Up and Prance” hosts the show where comedians and some guest perform live commentary over old movies. The audience enjoy free popcorn and a theme alcoholic shot per movie. During the show the audience will be given prizes. The show is free for anyone over 21 starting at 9 p.m. The Grotto. 517 University Drive. 817.882.9331.

Other Attractions and Events

ICE! and Lone Star Chr istmas, through Jan 1

“Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” is the theme for this year’s ICE! at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine. Enjoy more than 2 million pounds of ice carvings, along with other attractions like snow tubing, Cookies and Milk with Mrs. Claus, an 8-foot-tall gingerbread house and the resort’s 54-foot-tall Christmas tree. Gaylord Texan Resort. 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine. christmasatgaylordtexan. 817.778.1000.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Dec 3-4

Bass Hall hosts the critically-acclaimed Cirque Dreams Holidaze, featuring 20 acts, 30 artists and more than 300 costumes from around the world. Bass Hall. 4th and Calhoun Streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.

Holiday in the Park, through Jan 1

Six Flags Over Texas transforms into a Christmas wonderland as Holiday in the Park returns, bringing back classic attractions like the snow sledding hill and live musical shows like “All I Want for Christmas.” Visitors can also ride newly opened thrill rides like Rage of the Gargoyles and The RIDDLER Revenge, as well as old favorites like Titan and BATMAN the Ride. Six Flags Over Texas. 2201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington. sixflags.com/overtexas.

Christmas in the Stockyards, Dec 3

Armadillo races, Cowboy Santa pictures and a Christmas parade are just a few of the activities in line for the annual Christmas at the Stockyards Event, taking place on the lawn of the Historical Livestock Exchange Building inside Stockyards Station. The event is free and takes place from noon to 5 p.m. Stockyards Station. 130 E. Exchange Ave. fortworthstockyards.org. 817.625.9715.

Martin House Brewing Co Tours and Tastings, Thursdays and Saturdays

Admission includes a souvenir pint glass, guided brewery tour and three complimentary pints (must bring your ID). $10 tour and tasting admission. Thursdays, 6 – 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 – 5 p.m. Martin House Brewing Co. 220 S. Sylvania Ave., Ste. 209. 817.222.0177. martinhousebrewing.com.

Wild Acre Brewing Co. Tours and Tastings, Saturdays

The Taproom and beer garden is open to the public on Saturdays from 12:30 - 4 pm. Cost is $15 and includes 4 tokens, which can be exchanged for 4 beers, or, 3 beers and a logoed pint glass to be picked up upon exiting. 1734 East El Paso St., Ste. 190. Wildacrebrewing.com. 817.882.9453.

Rahr & Sons Brewing Co Tours and Tastings, Wednesdays and Saturdays

There’s 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 yours for no additional charge. Wednesdays, 5–7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 1–3 p.m. Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. 701 Galveston Ave. 817.810.9266. rahrbrewing.com.

Fort Worth Ghost Bus Tours, Thursdays – Saturdays

Visit the haunts of mysterious ghosts from long ago and local well-known ghosts who cannot seem to find their rest. Raise a glass of your favorite wine or beer at Grand Cru before you board the ghost bus. The tour lasts for about an hour and half. Grand Cru Wine Bar and Boutique. 1257 W. Magnolia Ave. 817.812.6963. fwghostbus.com.

Vintage Railroad : Trinity River Run, Thursdays–Sundays

Hit the rails in an authentic Victorian-style coach between Grapevine and the Fort Worth Stockyards. From the Fort Worth location,

ICE! “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” is the theme for this year’s ICE! at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine

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visitors can ride on a trip to the Trinity River and back, enjoying beautiful scenery and the 19th-century ambience of a steam locomotive. 3:15–4:15 p.m. $6–$10. Grapevine Vintage Railroad – Fort Worth. 140 E. Exchange Ave. grapevinetexasusa.com. 817.410.3123.

Revolver Brewing Tour and Tastings, Saturdays

Great beer, fresh country air, picnic tables, a band, barbecue or fajitas, corn bag toss and an informative tour of the brewery. Noon–3 p.m. 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.

Granbury Ghosts and Legends Tour, Fridays and Saturdays

Hour-long walking excursion around Granbury’s historic downtown square guided by actors dressed in Civil War-era attire. 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. $7–$10. 116 W. Bridge St. granburytours.com. 817.559.0849.

Stockyards Walking Tours, Daily Wrangler Walking Tour: Historical facts, culture and stories of the Stockyards. 10 a.m., Noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets: $6-$8. Stockyards Station. 130 E. Exchange Ave. stockyardsstation.com.

Zumba in the Plaza, every other Saturday Free Zumba classes in Sundance Square Plaza. (All Levels Welcome) Presented by Sundance Square and Amon G. Carter, Jr. Downtown YMCA. Zumba classes are from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Sundance Square Plaza. 201 Main Street, Ste. 700. sundancesquare.com. 817.255.5700. Yoga in the Plaza, every other Saturday Free yoga classes in Sundance Square Plaza. (All Levels Welcome) Presented by Sundance Square and Amon G. Carter, Jr. Downtown YMCA. Yoga classes are from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Sundance Square Plaza. 201 Main Street, Ste. 700. sundancesquare.com. 817.255.5700.

Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show, Ongoing

A Historical reenactment of the original Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show. The show features trick roping, trick shooting, trick riding, cowboy songs and entertaining look at history. Every Saturday and Sunday 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Adult $15. Child $8. Senior $11. Reserved $18$23 Cowtown Coliseum. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 817.625.1025 or 800.COWTOWN.

Sid Richardson Museum, Ongoing

From docent-guided gallery tours to hands-on studio activities, the museum provides programs and events year round to illuminate the Western art of Frederic Remington (1861-1909), Charles M. Russell (1864-1926) and their contemporaries. Free tours each Tuesday and Saturday at 2 p.m.; group tours by appointment only. Second Saturday of each month at 3 p.m., a docent portrayed as Nancy Cooper Russell, wife of Charles Russell, tells stories about his career. Open daily except for major holidays. Free admission. Free valet parking. Sid Richardson Museum. 309 Main St. sidrichardsonmuseum.org. 817-332-6554.

BRIT Tours, Ongoing

Lace up your sneakers and 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. Wednesday–Friday, hourly, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday, 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.

Coyote Drive-In, Ongoing View flicks the “old-fashioned way,” in an underthe-stars setting that’s anything but antiquated. The Panther Island locale provides stunning views of downtown Fort Worth along the Trinity River near the Panther Island Pavilion, where concerts and tubing are regularly happening. Coyote Drive-In is a joint collaboration between Coyote Theatres, the Tarrant Regional Water District, Trinity River Vision Authority and the city of Fort Worth. Check the website for movies, times and special events. 223 N.E. 4th St. coyotedrive-in.com. 817.717.7767.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Ongoing

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. Open daily from dawn until dusk. 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 city-owned 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: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Hardwicke Interpretive Center: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily. Admission: $2–$5. 9601 Fossil Ridge Road. 817.392.7410. fwnaturecenter.org.

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

The oldest zoo site 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. Open daily at 10 a.m. Tickets: adults (13+), $14; children (3–12), $10 (2 and under free); seniors (65+), $10. Wednesdays: half-price. 1989 Colonial Parkway. fortworthzoo.org. 817.759.7555.

Lectures and Discussions at the Kimbell, Ongoing

Year-round evening, weekday and Saturday lectures by staff and guest speakers explore various topics relating to the permanent collection and special exhibitions on view at the Kimbell Art Museum. Some programs require advance reservations. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.

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. And be sure to keep tabs on the website, which details the Village’s ever-changing array of special events. Tuesday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 1–5 p.m.; closed Monday. Tickets: $4–$5. Closed for maintenance Jan. 23 – Feb. 8. Log Cabin Village. 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. logcabinvillage.org. 817.392.5881.

River Legacy Living Science Center, Ongoing

The 12,000-square-foot nature center offers interactive exhibits, terrariums, aquariums, nature trails and Saturday events. Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Free admission. 703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington. riverlegacy.org. 817.860.6752.

Stockyards Championship Rodeo, Ongoing Full-on rodeo action Friday and Saturday night, year-round at the historic Cowtown Coliseum. Tickets: $15–$20.121 E. Exchange Ave. 8 p.m.

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COWGIRL TOUGH–A SHOWDOWN WITH CANCER

BY MARSHA BROWN

PHOTO BY MEGAN PARKS

Two Cancers and Two Friendships Make for a Winning Combination. Both will be in the 2016

Texas native and rodeo cowgirl Trina Hadley was a homesick young mother living in Wyoming on a ranch that had been in her husband’s family for generations when she met a teenaged cowgirl Stacy Marquiss.

Now they’re both living just outside of Weatherford and helping each other battle an ominous enemy — cancer. They’re doing it with the help of two other best friends.

“Who’d of thought that two Wyoming girls would wind up here — both battling cancer,” Stacy said. “At the same time with treatment from the same people?”

“The rodeo world brought us together. She used to babysit for me when she was in high school, and we’ve been friends ever since,” Trina said.

Trina returned with her family to Texas, and Stacy moved to Parker County. She was just in time to help Trina face cancer.

Trina said, “She was scooping me up, helping me with ovarian cancer, and then guess what?”

“Then low and behold, they found Lucifer in my chest,” Stacy said. “Lucifer” is Stacy’s name for lymphoma.

Stacy is now through with her treatment, and Trina’s is nearing its completion.

Trina found both Careity Foundation and The Center through another of her dear friends in the equine world — Shelly Mowery.

It was pretty far along by the time I talked to Shelly. Things happen fast with me. I was pretty sick.”

Trina was stunned when she was delivered the diagnosis. “I didn’t know what to do. A friend said, ‘Call Shelly.’ I visited with Shelly, and she got me with Lyn. I believe that it was a God thing. We can’t leave God out of the mix.”

When Trina mentions “Lyn,” she’s referring to Lyn Walsh, president and co-founder of Careity Foundation. Along with her best friend, Beverly Branch, Walsh founded Careity 22 years ago, inspired after both their mothers battled cancer.

“We work with hospitals and physicians,” Walsh said.

Careity Celebrity Cutting.

“We strongly believe that the funds we raise should go to help patients.”

“We’re very involved with every patient’s journey, every step of the way,” Walsh said.

“We are saving lives. There are a lot of people out there who don’t want to know if they have cancer because they can’t afford to do anything about it.”

“Lyn got me with Dr. (Ray) Page and Dr. DeEtte Vasques,” Trina said. “I’ve never been more blessed by all of these people. The whole thread of the rodeo world and how the family cares for each other, whether we’re blood kin or not, is simply amazing. Those ﬁngers reach way across the U.S.”

Stacy underwent two biopsies, and both of them came back inconclusive.

“Then they went into my chest cavity and found lymphoma,” Stacy said. “Dr. Page was ordering my test way before I met him, and when the last test came back he said, ‘I’ve been watching you from the bench for six weeks.’ The almost two months of not knowing was dreadful.”

Trina and Stacy were communicating the entire time.

“When she (Trina) got diagnosed, I was at the hospital with her,” Stacy said. “Then I came with her to The Center of Cancer & Blood Disorders.”

When Stacy became part of Trina’s support system in her battle with cancer, she had no idea that the disease was lurking within her.

When Stacy brought Trina to her ﬁrst chemo treatment, she had no idea that she would be returning a few weeks later for her own treatment.

Is there an upside to being a cancer survivor?

“Yes. It’s been the strength we found in going through this,” Trina said.

Both are truly cowgirl tough. Both are still roping. “I think it’s our solace,” Trina said.

What does it mean to have a close friend and conﬁdant

at your side when you’re ﬁghting the most frightening battle of your life?

“It means everything,” Trina said. “It’s humbling to me to think that God had us in the palm of His hand the whole way. But that’s not to say that we ever coddled each other.”

Call it courage or call it tenacious, but the girls call it something else.

“We are cowgirl tough,” Trina said.

“We are cowgirls after all,” Stacy said. “We believe that you have to get on with it. You either get on with living or get on with dying.”

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OPHTHALMOLOGY, LASIK & VISION SPECIALISTS WORTH KNOWING

Our eyes are one of our most precious gifts. That’s why it is important that we maintain good vision and eye health as we age. To help you select a vision care specialist who will meet your needs, the following experts want to tell you more about themselves, their practices and how their services can help improve your outlook on life.

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Key-Whitman Eye Center

SPECIALTY: Ophthalmology – adult eye care including but not limited to treatment for cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes and dry eyes. Also offering laser vision correction and high-tech lens implants for reduced dependence on glasses and contacts, as well as cosmetic eyelid surgery.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Chian-Huey (Amy) Hong, M.D. – cum laude, Columbia University; B.A., pre-med and economics; medical degree, UT Southwestern Medical School; internship, ophthalmology residency and glaucoma fellowship, Tulane School of Medicine. Ronald Barke, M.D. – undergraduate and medical school, University of

Southern California; internship, Los Angeles County University of Southern California Medical Center; fellowship, Jules Stein Eye Institute in lens and cataract biochemistry; training, UT Southwestern Medical School, fellowship in oculoplastics and ophthalmology; currently on staff as a clinical volunteer at UT Southwestern Medical School. WHAT SETS THEM APART: Convenience, with six full-service medical eye center locations, a fully accredited ambulatory surgery center, a laser center, and four boutique optical shops in South Arlington, Dallas, North Dallas and Mesquite. We offer the most up-to-date, proven technology and

care, with a full range of options for improving and preserving the vision of our patients — all set in a very patient-friendly atmosphere. INNOVATIONS: The advances in high-tech lenses like Symfony, Trulign, Crystalens, ReSTOR, Tecnis Multifocal and the Toric lens using the latest techniques with Femtosecond laser, which give many patients a wide range of vision for near or far distances without glasses or contacts. FREE ADVICE: Everyone needs to have regular eye health exams. Oftentimes, permanent vision loss can be easily prevented with early diagnosis and treatment of conditions before any symptoms

are present. PICTURED: Martin Faber, O.D.; Ronald Barke, M.D.; Chian-Huey (Amy) Hong, M.D.; and Alfred Humphrey, M.D.

CONTACT INFORMATION: patientservices@keywhitman.com keywhitman.com

Cornea Consultants of Texas

Aaleya Koreishi, M.D. and Patricia Ple-plakon, M.D.

SPECIALTY: Dr. Koreishi and Dr. Ple-plakon are fellowshiptrained, board-certiﬁed ophthalmologists providing compassionate, cutting-edge specialty care in cornea transplantation, cataract, and refractive surgery. They are experienced in specialty lenses, laser cataract surgery, and LASIK surgery. They perform the only FDAapproved corneal crosslinking procedure for keratoconus (Avedro).

EDUCATION: Dr. Koreishi completed her B.S. and M.D. at University of Michigan, followed by ophthalmology residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at the No. 1 ranked eye hospital, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Ple-plakon earned her B.A. at Rice University, followed by her M.D. and ophthalmology residency at University of Michigan, and fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. PATIENT CARE: Dr. Koreishi and Dr. Ple-plakon are committed to providing quality

and state-of-the-art care in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. They believe patient education is the key to successful treatment and strive to educate their patients so that they can play a more active role in their treatment and recovery. Dr. Koreishi and Dr. Ple-plakon are humbled by the trust their patients put in them and honor that trust by providing the best care possible. The entire Cornea Consultants of Texas team strives to provide exceptional and individualized care to every patient.

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Fort Worth Eye Associates

SPECIALTY: Our doctors provide a wide range of services such as comprehensive eye exams for children and adults, CustomVue LASIK, Crystalens, Restore and Tecnis advanced cataract surgery, contact lens ﬁtting, eye muscle surgery, glaucoma care, diabetic eye exams, and dry eye treatment. EDUCATION: H. W. Ranelle – University of Texas, Austin; Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. Ann Ranelle – Saint Mary’s University; Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences; pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at Children’s Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Kacy Pate – University of Oklahoma; Northeastern State University College of Optometry. AWARDS/ HONORS: Ann Ranelle – President-Elect for the Tarrant County Medical Society. AFFILIATIONS: Baylor Medical Center of Fort Worth, Baylor Surgicare of Fort Worth, Cook Children’s Medical Center, Texas Pediatric Surgery Center, Weatherford Regional Medical

Center. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Serving the greater Fort Worth area for 40 years. INNOVATIONS: First practice in Fort Worth to perform lens implant for cataract vision correction, as well as the ﬁrst in Fort Worth to provide laser vision correction. FREE ADVICE: Be an active participant in your healthcare – ask questions! PICTURED: Kacy Pate, O.D.; Ann Ranelle, D.O.; H. William Ranelle, D.O.

CONTACT INFORMATION: ranelle.com

Kleiman | Evangelista Eye Center

SPECIALTIES: Blade-Free HD LASIK, Visian ICL (LASIK alternative), Corneal Inlay Procedure for restoring reading vision, multifocal LifeStyle Lenses, iStent glaucoma treatment, No-Drop and laser surgery for cataract patients, as well as comprehensive eye care. INNOVATIONS: Kleiman|Evangelista Eye Center is among the first in the U.S. to offer the Corneal Inlay Procedure to restore reading vision in patients over 40, among the first to incorporate LenSx laser technology for cataract surgery and is now offering No-Drop cataract surgery. WHAT SETS US APART: “Our vision is your vision. With a remarkable team of experienced surgeons, we work together to determine the ideal procedure for your unique vision,” says Dr. Kleiman. With a VIP patient experience and advanced technologies, Kleiman|Evangelista Eye Center is an excellent choice for five-star eye care. MILESTONES: Kleiman|Evangelista Eye Center opened their 28,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art center in

Arlington in January 2015 with an all-new LASIK suite, an ambulatory surgical center for cataract and ICL patients, and a host of amenities to provide the ultimate patient-focused atmosphere. In November 2015, they opened their newest ofﬁce in the Knox-Henderson neighborhood of Dallas. This year, they added Dr. Loan Ramsey to their team of highly trained surgeons. PICTURED: David A. Kleiman, M.D.; Anthony W. Evangelista, M.D.; Loan Ramsey, M.D.; Kelly J. Frasier, M.D.

CONTACT INFORMATION: LASIKsurgery.com

Martin Reinke, M.D.

SPECIALTY: Ophthalmology: Cataract Surgery, Premium Lens Implants (Crystalens, ReStor, Tecnis, Toric Lens), Laser Refractive Surgery (LASIK with Intralase, VISX, Allegretto), Diseases of the Retina and Vitreous, Diabetic Retinopathy/Lasers, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma Treatment. EDUCATION: B.A., Magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1986; M.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, 1990; Ophthalmology Residency, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, 1995; Vitreoretinal Fellowship, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Inﬁrmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, 1997. CERTIFICATIONS: Board Certiﬁed, American Board of Ophthalmology. AWARDS: Physician’s Recognition Award, American Medical Association. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Texas Ophthalmological Association, Texas Medical Association, Tarrant

County Medical Society. AFFILIATIONS: Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas, Baylor Scott & White-Grapevine, Baylor Scott & White-Irving, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. PATIENT CARE: A commitment to excellence in eye care is enhanced by our outstanding, caring staff. Dr. Reinke is a uniquely talented surgeon who personally provides all preoperative and postoperative care.

CONTACT INFORMATION: reinke.southlake@gmail.com dfwlasercataract.com

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Eye and Laser Center Texas Eye Surgery Center

Brian D. Ranelle, D.O.; Jerry G. Hu, M.D.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

SPECIALTY: Texas Eye & Laser Center is dedicated to the preservation, restoration and improvement of vision with the most cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic technologies in ophthalmic care. WHAT SETS THEM APART: We are proud to introduce the latest breakthrough in intraocular lenses for the treatment of cataract, presbyopia and astigmatism: The Tecnis Symfony IOL and Tecnis Symfony Toric IOL. The groundbreaking Tecnis Symfony IOL represents the ﬁrst and only Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) IOL, a brand new category of presbyopia-correcting cataract lens, to receive full FDA approval in the United States. It provides patients a FULL RANGE of continuous high-quality vision while also minimizing the effects of presbyopia by helping patients focus at near. Another unprecedented feature of the recent FDA approval includes a Toric version of the lens – the Tecnis Symfony Toric IOL – for patients with astigmatism. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: As nationally recognized leaders and principal investigators in many FDA clinical trials, Dr. Jerry Hu and Dr. Brian Ranelle are at the forefront of modern ophthalmic technologies and offer a wide range of surgical services including blade-free wave front custom LASIK, blade-free laser cataract surgery, intraoperative wavefront aberrometry, corneal transplantation as well as glaucoma and retinal laser surgeries. In addition, we specialize in medical treatments of dry eyes, diabetes, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and comprehensive eye care.

Culinary ventures in and around town

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Avocado Margarita with roasted pineapple and jalapeño-infused tequila, agave nectar, and Hass avocado at Wild Salsa

¡Muy Caliente!

Jennifer

ANTICIPATING THEIR OPENING SINCE IT WAS ANNOUNCED A FEW YEARS AGO, THE DRG CONCEPTS RESTAURANT, WILD SALSA, DIDN’T DISAPPOINT. Just a hop, skip and a jump across from Avanti Italian restaurant, I’ve been watching development from the neighboring patio for months.

With other locations in Fairview and downtown Dallas, Wild Salsa will soon be joined by another DRG Concepts restaurant, Chop House Burger, going in next door.

The pulsing vibe at Wild Salsa is first sensed from the glowing base of

the bar, which is echoed on the outside bar utilized by patiogoers. Highlighting the Mexican tradition of Dia de los Muertos, expect to see elaborate décor such as colorful skulls, crosses and iconic Mexican figures.

An impressive patio is decorated with handsome barstools and potted pepper plants. Music gets a little loud as the crowd shows up to enjoy the warmerthan-usual seasonal weather. Party poopers would be better off inside.

Wild Salsa’s menu features regional Mexican flavors with an upscale touch. Ranging from simple a la carte street tacos to more complex dishes like the Gulf Redfish a la Plancha, all food is made from scratch every day using local, fresh ingredients.

Excited to try one of Wild Salsa’s hand-crafted margaritas, I was shocked at the extensiveness of the restaurant’s tequila menu (I counted nearly 50

options). Trying to decide between the Wild Rita ($11), made up of roasted pineapple and jalapeño-infused tequila, hand-pressed lime juice and agave nectar, or the El Flamenco ($12), consisting of the frozen rita de casa, sangria roja and lemon-lime paleta, I opted for the latter due to the fact it was frozen and the thermometer read nearly 90 degrees. A few of the other margarita offerings include: Prickliest Pear, Blood Orange, and the Avocado margaritas. It was the freshest swirl I’ve ever experienced, and the tequila didn’t overpower (making it slightly dangerous).

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As a starter, I tried the Sopa Azteca Verde ($7). It was a traditional chicken tortilla soup with cheese, tomatillo, hominy, serrano and cilantro. I would have loved a little more chicken, but the cilantro plus a squeeze of lime made the soup citrusy and fresh.

Next arriving were the Sonoran Chicken Enchiladas ($14). Chicken tinga enchiladas are served with chilirubbed tortillas, elote cream, cotija and

an arugula salad with agave vinaigrette. It’s nearly impossible to mess up this Mexican staple found on every TexMex menu in North Texas, but Wild Salsa’s version of chicken enchiladas was delightful. Each bite had heat, tender chicken, creaminess and saltiness from the cotija. The arugula greens assisted in making a very heavy dish a little lighter, and the agave vinaigrette was unusual and innovative.

Dessert was a little tardy getting to the table, but it was worth the wait. Flan Napolitano ($8) is Mexican vanilla, cream cheese and a fresh strawberry and quinoa compote. Like other egg-based custards I’ve tasted, the Flan Napolitano erupts with vanilla and caramel flavors. While some have aversions to flan’s texture, this classic dessert was properly prepared and was thick and rich with creaminess. The addition of the strawberry compote elevated the dish even more.

While downtown Fort Worth has other Mexican/Tex-Mex offerings (Taco Diner, Mi Cocina, La Perla Negra, Cantina Laredo), Wild Salsa stands out with its cool venue, creative flavors and dedication to always-fresh ingredients.

Location: Wild Salsa, One City Place 300 Throckmorton St.

For Info: 682.316.3230 wildsalsarestaurant.com

Hours: Currently open for dinner only: Mon.-Thu. 4pm-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 4pm-midnight; Sun. closed. Happy Hours: Mon.-Sat. 3pm-7pm; Fri.-Sat. 10pm-close.

Prices: $$

What We Liked: The impressive tequila selection, knowledgeable and friendly service and innovative Mexican fare. Happy hour prices are stellar.

What We Didn’t: We hope they open soon for lunch and brunch.

Our Recommendations: Enjoy your spicy meal with one of Wild Salsa’s specialty margaritas.

The Dagwood

Sonoran Chicken Enchiladas

Sopa Azteca Verde

Going Greek

With Greek specialties, live jazz on Sundays and grotto-style dining, Jazz Café on Magnolia Street maintains a loyal crowd.

Jennifer Casseday-Blair | photography by Alex Lepe |

IT HAD BEEN YEARS SINCE I STEPPED FOOT IN THE JAZZ CAFÉ. This unpretentious lunch spot is frozen in time like the ruins of ancient Greece. Parking was a little tricky, and unless you know where to look, the front door is somewhat hidden just beyond a courtyard filled with items reminiscent of a flea market.

The interior of the Jazz Café is eclectic and eccentric. A hodge-podge of paintings, posters, neon signs and half of a plastic swordfish adorn the walls, and stucco arched windows look out onto busy Montgomery Street. Mismatched tables and chairs inhabit the quaint café with unpolished cement flooring, and the

ceiling appears to be failing in a few spots. In the past I’ve always ordered the amazing Greek Salad that the Jazz Café is famous for, so I decided to venture outside of my comfort zone in hopes of finding new favorites on the menu. Nearly half of the Cafe’s offerings are vegetarian-friendly.

As we sat in anticipation for our Combo Platter of Hummus, Tabouli and Tzatziki ($10.50), we were entertained by some commotion in the kitchen. A few spirited words coming from the staff were heard by most in the dining area, but they shrugged it off as if it were normal.

Location: 2504 Montgomery St.

For Info: 817.737.0043

Prices: $$

Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11am-3pm; Sat., 9am-3pm; Sun., 9am-2pm

What We Liked: The tabouli and tzatziki have authentic fresh ﬂavors.

What We Didn’t: Cleanliness and service could be improved.

Our Recommendations: Visit this Fort Worth institution for Sunday brunch and experience the live jazz and rowdy regulars.

quirky environment in which everyone knew the people sitting at the table next to them. Many regulars visited the owner, Nick Kithas, who was preparing food in the kitchen, and he would stop and hug them before they returned to their seats.

My entrée of Dr. T’s (Needles & Pins) ($9) consisted of thick moist turkey, mozzarella, grilled mushrooms and avocado on whole wheat pita bread. While the flavors were there, the presentation was not what I expected. In my opinion, the insides were disproportionately distributed, and the pita sat atop a small cluster of broken Pringles. When the Falafel was set on the table, I dove in for the first bite. Three homemade patties, grilled in olive oil, were served resting on an enormous mound of hummus. Made mostly with chickpeas, I enjoy falafel as a vegetarian alternative. Perhaps it was just on our visit, but I thought their version lacked moisture and seasoning. We only managed to finish one of the three patties and had already had our share of hummus.

They don’t take credit at Jazz Café, and there is no sign stating that, so don’t forget cash. If memory serves, the best time to visit is on Sundays for the brunch menu and live jazz.

The hummus, tabouli and tzatziki were spot on. Truly authentic in flavor, we sopped up nearly every bite with fresh warm pita. Of the three, the tabouli was my favorite because of the intensity of the chopped fresh parsley and mint.

Prompt service didn’t seem like a priority on our visit, but we enjoyed the

Hummus, Tabouli and Tzatkiki

Dr T's (Needles & Pins)

Easy As Pie

The holiday

season

is when we want to bring out our most festive desserts, but with all the season’s extra goings-on, it ’s important to save ourselves time and stress.

| by Judie Byrd |

This showstopper pie is luscious and beautiful and can be easily created by following some simple steps (the first step being, don’t try to make it “perfect”). Use your favorite pie crust recipe, but if making pastry from scratch gives you angst, opt for prepared pie crusts and use my new trick: brush the top with flavored liquid coffee creamer instead of the egg glaze to give extra flavor and shine. The important thing will be that you created a special dessert that will be a loving gift for your family and friends – and you will still be enjoying the holiday spirit.

CRAN-APPLE PIE

Yield: 1, 9-inch pie to serve 6

Pastry for double-crust, 9-inch pie

Egg glaze

1 egg mixed with 1 teaspoon water

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Roll out one piece of pastry and line a 9-inch pie pan. Pour in filling (recipe below).

To make lattice, roll out second piece of pastry to a 10-inch circle and use a paring knife to cut 10 strips. (Know that they don’t need to be perfectly even. Imperfections add character to your pie.) Start in the center of your filled pie and lay the longest strip across. Place another long strip across to

form a cross. Then continue placing strips on either side of these two beginning strips, lifting up strips as needed to make a uniform over-and-under design. Trim pastry edges to about 1 inch over the rim of the pie pan. Save extra pastry for creating leaves. Use your fingers to crimp the edges. Brush entire top with egg glaze.

Roll out extra pastry and use a cookie cutter to cut out holly leaves and then drag the back of a paring knife along the center and edges of each leaf to create veins. Roll small bits of pastry into holly berries. Place on top of pie and brush these with egg glaze.

Bake pie 40 – 45 minutes until golden brown.

Filling

3 large cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced

1 cup fresh cranberries

1 teaspoon vanilla

¼ teaspoon almond flavoring

1 cup sugar

½ cup flour

1 teaspoon cinnamon

In a large bowl, toss apples, cranberries, vanilla and almond flavoring. In a small bowl, stir together sugar, flour and cinnamon. Add to apple mixture and toss to mix well.

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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. $

BJ ’s Restaurant And Brewhouse 201 Interstate 20 E., 817.465.5225. 11am-midnight Mon.-Thur.; 11am-1am Fri.; 10am-1am Sat.; 10am-midnight Sun. $-$$

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Dave & Busters 425 Curtis Mathes Way, 817.525.2501. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thur.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $$

Houlihan’s 401 E. 1-20 Hwy., 817.375.3863. 11am-midnight, bar 1am Mon.-Thu.; 11am1am, bar 2am Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm, bar midnight Sun. $$-$$$

Humperdink's Restaurant And Brewery 700 Six Flags Drive, 817.640.8553. 11am-2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun. $$

J Gilligan's Bar & Gr ill 400 E. Abram. 817.274.8561. 11am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-midnight Thu.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.; drafthouse open nightly 11am-2am $

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. $$ No Fr ills 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. 1550 Eastchase Pkwy., Ste. 1200, Arlington, 817.274.5433. 11am-2am daily. $

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817.548.5047. 6:30am-9pm daily $-$$

BURLESON

Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 120 S. Main St., 817.447.3400. 11am-2pm lunch and 5pm9pm dinner Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9pm Sat.-Sun. $

Dalton's Corner Bar & Gr ill 200 S. Main St., 817.295.5456. 11am-midnight Mon.-Wed.; 11am-2am Thu.; 8am-2am Fri.-Sat.; 8am-midnight Sun. $$

The Porch 140 S. Wilson St., 817.426.9900. 6:30am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $$

COLLEYVILLE

Market Street 5605 Colleyville Blvd., 817.577.5020. 6am-10pm daily. $

Tr io New Amer ican Cafe 8300 Precinct Line Road, Ste. 104, 817.503.8440. 11am-3pm Tue.Sat.; 5pm-9pm Thu.-Sat. BYOB. $$

FORT WORTH

Bird Cafe 155 E. 4th and Commerce, 817.332.2473. 11am-midnight Mon.-Thur.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $$ Bluebonnet Café 2223 Haltom Rd., Haltom City, 817.834.4988. 6:30am-2:30pm Mon.Sat. $

Brewed 801 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.945.1545. 8am-10pm Tue.-Wed.; 8am-11pm Thu.; 8ammidnight Fri.-Sat.; 9:30am-2:30pm Sun. $-$$ Buffalo Bros Pizza Wings & Subs 3015 S. University Dr., 817. 386.9601. 11am-2am daily. $$ Buttons 4701 W. Freeway, 817.735.4900. 11am10pm Sun.-Tues.; 11am-midnight Wed.-Thu.; 11am-2am Fri; noon-2am Sat. $$$

Cast Iron Restaurant 1300 Houston St., 817.350.4106. 6am-10:30am Mon.-Sat.; 6am2pm Brunch, Sun.; 11am-2pm. and 5pm-10pm daily. $$

Cat City Gr ill 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. $$

Clay Pigeon 2731 White Settlement Rd., 817.882.8065. Lunch 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner 4:30pm-10pm Mon-Sat, Closed Sun. $$$

Curly ’s Frozen Custard 4017 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8700. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.;

11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $

Del Fr isco's Grille 154 E. 3rd St., 817.887.9900. Lunch 11am-4pm Mon.-Sun.; Dinner - 4pm10pm Sun. and 4pm-11pm Mon.-Sat. $$ Dixie House Cafe 3701 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0883. Other locations: 6200 Calhoun St., 817.451.6180. 5401 S. Hulen St., 817.361.8500. 5401 Blue Mound Rd., 817.625.4115. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Thu. & Sat.; 6:30am-8:30pm Fri. $ Drew ’s Place 5701 Curzon Ave., 817.735.4408. 10:30am-6pm Tue.-Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $-$$

Ellerbe Fine Foods 1501 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.926.3663. Closed Sun.-Mon.; 11am-2pm and 5:30pm-9pm, Tue.-Thu.; 11am-2pm and 5:30-10pm, Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm, Sat. $$-$$$

Fred ’s Texas Cafe 915 Currie St., 817.332.0083. 10:30am-midnight Tue.-Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. Closed Mon. 2730 Western Center, 817.232.0111. 10:30am-midnight Tue.Sat.; 3509 Blue Bonnet Circle, 817.916.4650. 10:30am-2am Mon.-Sun. $$

HG Sply Co 1621 River Run, Ste. 176, 682.730.6070. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thurs.; 11ammidnight Fri. & Sat. $$-$$$

Little Red Wasp 808 Main St., 817.877.3111. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-midnight Fri.; 10am-midnight Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun.; Brunch to 4pm Sat.-Sun. $$-$$$

Luc ile’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 2421 W. 7th St., Ste. 109, 817.870.1100 4pm-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pmmidnight Fri. & Sat.; 4pm-10pm Sun.; Brunch 10am-3pm Sat. & Sun.; Happy Hour 4pm-6pm Mon.-Fri. $-$$

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. $$ Montgomery Street Café 2000 Montgomery St., 817.731.8033. 6am-2pm Mon.-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. $

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Par is Coffee Shop 704 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 10am-2:30pm, Dinner 6pm-9pm Mon.Fri.; Brunch 10am-1pm Sat.-Sun. $-$$

Pop’s Safari 2929 Morton St., 817.877.0916. 9am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 9am-midnight Fri.Sat.; closed Sun. $$-$$$ Press Cafe 4801 Edwards Ranch Road, Ste. 105, 817.570.6002. 7am-10pm Mon.-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. 3pm-midnight Tue.-Thur. and Sun.; 3pm-2am Fri.; 1pm-2am Sat. $$

The Rose Garden Tea Room 7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.7673. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon-Sat.; 12pm-3:30pm Sun. $

The Soc ial House 840 Currie St., 817.820. 1510. 11am-2am Mon.-Sun. $$

The Zodiac Room At Neiman Marcus 2100 Green Oaks Blvd., 817.989.4650. 11am-3pm Mon.-Sat. $$

Twin Creeks Café 3400 W. Loop 820 S. (inside Frank Kent Honda), 817.696.4360. 8am3:30pm Mon.-Sat. $

Vidalias Southern Cuisine 200 Main St., 817.210.2222. 6am-10pm daily. $$

Varsity Tavern 1005 Norwood St., 817.882.6699. 11am-2am Mon-Sun. Brunch 11am-4pm Sat-Sun. $$ Westside Café 7950 W. Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.560.1996. 6am-10pm daily. $ GRAPEVINE

Mac's on Main 909 S. Main St., Ste. 110, 817.251.6227. 11am-3pm, lunch Mon.-Sat.; 4:30-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:30-10pm Fri.&Sat.; 10am-2:30pm brunch, 4:30-9:30pm Sun.; $$ Tolbert's Restaurant 423 S. Main St. 817.421.4888. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am9:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-8:30pm Sun. $$ Winewood Gr ill 1265 S. Main St., Grapevine, 76051 817.421.0200. 11am-10pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$-$$$

KELLER/LAKE COUNTRY

FnG Eats 201 Town Center Ln., Ste. 1101, 817.741.5200 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.; 10:30am-10pm Sat.; 10:30am-9pm 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.-Fri.; 7am2pm Sat. $

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 Front ier Cook ing 304 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4855. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

SOUTHLAKE

Café Express 1472 Main St., 817.251.0063. 7am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 7am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ The Cheesecake Factory 1440 Plaza Place, 817.310.0050. 11am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11ammidnight Fri.-Sat.; 10am-11pm Sun. $$

Del Fr isco's Gr ille 1200 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.410.3777. 11am-11pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am10pm Sun. $$

Modern Market 1161 E. Southlake Blvd. Bldg. O, Suite 260. 817.442.0123. Breakfast: 8am11am Mon.-Sun.; Lunch/Dinner: 11am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $$

Wildwood Grill 2700 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.2100. 11am-11pm daily. $-$$

WEATHERFORD

Fire Oak Grill 114 Austin Ave., 817.598.0400. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm9pm Tue.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ Weatherford Downtown Café 101 W. Church St., 817.594.8717. 7am-3pm Mon.Wed.; 7am-8pm Thu.-Sat.; 8am-3pm Sun. $

ASIAN ARLINGTON

Bethany Boba Tea House 705 Park Row Dr., 817.461.1245. 11am-10pm daily. $

Genghis Gr ill 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 189, 817.465.7847. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Orchid City Fusion Cafe 2135 Southeast Pkwy., 817.468.3777. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$

Pei Wei 2100 N. Collins St., 817.299.8687. Other locations: 4133 E. Cooper St., 817.466.4545. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.Sat. $

Piranha’s K iller Sushi 859 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.261.1636. Other locations: Arlington Highlands 309 Curtis Mathes Way, Ste. 149 817.465.6455 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; Noon-10pm Sun. $$

Sukhothai 423 Fielder North Plaza, 817.860.4107. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm9:30pm 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

MK's Sushi 2400 Airport Fwy., Ste. 130, 817.545.4149. Lunch 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner 4pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat.Sun. $$

Thai Jasmine 3104 Harwood Rd., 817.283.8228. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu. and Sun.; 11am-9:30pm Fri.-Sat. $

BURLESON

Taste Of As ia 130 NW John Jones Drive, Ste 206, 817.426.2239. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

FORT WORTH

Asia Bowl & Gr ill 2400 Lands End, Ste. 115, 817.738.1688. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Blue Sushi Sake Gr ill 3131 W. 7th St., 817.332.2583. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.; noon-midnight Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $-$$

Cannon Chinese K itchen 304 W. Cannon St. 817.238.3726. Lunch 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.; 3pm-10pm Sat.; Closed Sun. $$

Edohana Hibachi Sushi 2704 S. Hulen, 817.924.1144. Other locations: 5816 S.W. Loop 820, 817.731.6002. Lunch 11:15am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner 5:15pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:45pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 4:45pm-9:30pm Sun $$

Hanabi Ramen & Izakaya 3204 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.420.6703. Lunch 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$

HoYA Korean Kitchen 355 W. 3rd St., 817.334.7999. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $ Japanese Palace 8445 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.0144. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm11pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

Kona Gr ill 3028 Crockett St., 817.210.4216. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$

Little Lilly Sushi 6100 Camp Bowie, Ste. 12, 817.989.8886. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$

My Lan 4015 E. Belknap St., 817.222.1471. 9am9pm Mon.-Sun. Closed Wed. $

Pappa Chang Asian Bistro 1526 Pennsylvania Ave., 817.348.9888. Buffet 11am-2:30pm Sun.-Fri.; 10:30am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Pei Wei 5900 Overton Ridge Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.294.0808 . Other location: 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 6942 Green Oaks Rd., 817.738.0040. 10am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $

Phu Lam 4125 E. Belknap St., 817.831.9888. 10am-9pm Daily $-$$

Piranha’s K iller Sushi 335 W. 3rd St., 817.348.0200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-11pm Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.; noonmidnight Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $$

Shinjuku Stat ion 711 W. Magnolia Ave.,

817.923.2695. 5pm-9pm Mon.; 11am-9pm Tues.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $-$$

Sushi Axiom Japanese Fusion Restaurant 4265 Donnelly Ave., Ste. 101, 817.735.9100. Other locations: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.877.3331. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $$

Szechuan 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., Cityview Plaza, 817.346.6111.; 5712 Locke Ave., 817.738.7300. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Taste Of As ia 4484 Bryant Irvin Road, Ste. 101, 817.732.8688. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 9324 Clifford St., Ste. 116, 817.246.4802. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat,; 7420 Beach St., 817.503.1818. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Thailic ious 4601 W. Freeway. Ste. 206 (Chapel Hill at I-30 & Hulen), 817.737.8111. Mon.-Thu. 11am-3pm and 4.30pm-9.30pm; Fri. 11am3pm and 4:30pm-10pm; Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 11am-9pm. $-$$

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. $

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. $$ P F Chang ’s 650 W. Highway 114, 817.421.6658. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

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. $-$$

SOUTHLAKE

Ginger ine 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: 11:30am2:30pm Mon.-Fri; noon-3:30pm Sat.-Sun.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Pei Wei 1582 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.722.0070. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.Sat. $

RA Sushi 1131 E. Southlake Blvd. Bldg. L. 817.601.9590. 11am-12am Sun.-Thu.; 11am1am Fri.-Sat. $$

Sushi Sam 500 W. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 138, 817.410.1991. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner: 5pm-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

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-8pm Mon., Wed.; 10am-7pm Tues., Thu.; 10am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $ FORT

WORTH

Angelo’s 2533 White Settlement Rd., 817.332.0357. 11am-9pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am10pm Thu.-Sat.; closed Sun. $

Billy Bob's Texas Honky Tonk K itchen 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817.626.2340. 11am-9pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $

Billy's Oak Acres BBQ 1700 Las Vegas Trail North, 817.367.2200. 11am-8pm Tue.-Wed.; 11am-9pm Thu.-Sat.; noon-5pm Sun.; Closed Mon. $

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 locations: 5125 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.346.3999. 9560. Feather Grass Ln., 817.750.2020. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $

Dickey ’s Barbecue Pit 451 University Dr., 817.231.8813. 11am-9pm daily. Other locations: 951 N. Beach St., 682.647.0222. 11am-9pm daily. 1989 Colonial Pwy., 817.759.7400. 11am-9pm daily. 5412 Blue Mound Rd., 817.289.0027. 10:30am-8:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $

Heim Barbecue 1109 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.882.6970. 11am-10pm Wed.- Mon. Closed Tues. $$

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.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Riscky ’s 6701 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.989.1800. Other locations: 140 E. Exchange Ave. 817.626.7777. 300 Main St., 817.877.3306. 9000 U.S. 377, Benbrook, 817.249.3320. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm 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.; 11am9pm Fri.; 8am-8pm Sat.; 8am-4pm Sun. $ The Smoke Pit 2401 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0455. 10:30am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-7pm Sat. $-$$

Trailboss Burgers 140 E. Exchange Ave, 817.625.1070. 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

Rafain Brazilian Steakhouse 2932 Crockett St., 817.862.9800. 11am-2pm, 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm Fri.; 4:3010:30pm Sat; 12pm-3pm, 4:30pm-9pm Sun. $$$

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, 817.251.9881. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$

BURGERS & SANDWICHES ARLINGTON

Al ’s Hamburger ’s 1001 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd.. Ste. 103, 817.275.8918. 7am-9pm 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 2230 Park Row Drive, Ste. 116, 817.459.3700. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $

K incaid ’s 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Ste. 113, 817.466.4211. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am7pm Sun. $

Tom's Burgers & Gr ill 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. $

K incaid ’s 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.2881. Other locations: 4825 Overton Ridge Blvd., 817.370.6400. 3124 Texas Sage Trail, 817.750.3200. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-7pm Sun. $

The Love Shack 110 E. Exchange Ave., 817.740.8812. $

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M & O Stat ion Gr ill 200 Carroll St., 817.882.8020. 11am-4pm Sun.-Tue.; 11am-8pm Wed.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $

Pappas Burgers 2700 W. Freeway, 817.870.9736. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$

Rodeo Goat 2836 Bledsoe & Currie, 817.877.4628. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am1am Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Shaw's Pat io Bar And Grill 1051 W. Magnolia Ave. 817.926.2116. 11am-2:30pm Mon.; Tue.-Thu. 11am- 9pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm; 10:30am-4pm. Sun. $-$$

Tommy ’s Hamburger Grill 5228 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.569.1111. Other location: 2455 Forest Park Blvd., 817.920.1776. 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. 10:30am8:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 10:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-3pm Sun. $

K incaid ’s 100 N. Kimball Ave., 817.416.2573. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-7pm Sun. $

CONTINENTAL

ARLINGTON

Café At Daireds 2400 W. I-20, 817.465.9797. 817.465.9797. 12pm-6pm Sun.; 9am-6pm Mon.; 9am-7pm Tue.; 9am-9pm Wed.-Thu.; 9am-6pm Fri.; 8:30am-5:30pm Sat. $-$$

FORT WORTH

Six10Gr ille 610 Main St., 817.332.0100. 6:30am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$$

DELIS & BAKERIES

ARLINGTON

Ir is Bagel And Coffee House 5801 W. Interstate 20, 817.561.9989. 5:30am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-2pm Sun. $

FORT WORTH

Baker Bros Amer ican Deli 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 244, 817.989.1400. Other locations: 501 Carroll St., Ste. 658., 817.332.0500. 3300 Heritage Trace Pwy., Ste. 110, 817.750.6666. 11am-9pm 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 Bakery Café 3010 S. Hulen St., 817.665.9949. 6:30am-9pm daily. $ 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. 6am-7pm daily. Other locations: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848. 6:30am-7pm daily. 1601 Park Place Ave. 817.923.1992. 6:30am-9pm Mon.Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-5pm Sun. $

J Rae's 935 Foch St., 817.332.0090. 9 am-7pm Mon.-Sat. $

Jason's Deli jasonsdeli.com. Hours vary. $- $$ Kolache Shoppe 6724 Brentwood Stair Rd., 817.457.0071. 6am-10:30am Tue.-Sat.; 7am10:30 Sun. $

McK inley ’s Fine Bakery & Café 1616 S. University Dr. Ste. 301, 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. 4611 S. Hulen St. 817.370.1802. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am8pm Sun. $

Pearl Snap Kolaches 4006 White Settlement Road. 817.233.8899. 6 am-3pm Mon.-Fri., 7 am-1 pm Sat. & Sun. $

Sweet Sammies 825 Currie St., 817.332.0022. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun.; 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.; 100 Country Club Rd., 940.464.0748; 2940 Justin Rd., 972.966.1091. 7am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 8am2pm Sun. $

Yogi’s Deli and Grille 2710 S. Hulen St., 817.924.4500. 6:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am3:30pm Sat.; 7:30am-3pm Sun. $ Yolk 305 Main St., 817.730.4000. 6am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-3pm Sat.&Sun. $

GRAPEVINE

Breadhaus 700 W. Dallas Rd., 817.488.5223. 9am-6pm Tues.-Fri.; 9am-4pm Sat. $$

Main Street Bistro and Bakery 316 Main St., 817.424.4333. 6:30am-6:30pm Mon.-Wed.; 6:30am-10pm Thu.-Sat.; 6:30pm-5pm Sun. $ The Snooty Pig 4010 William D. Tate, 817.283.3800. 7am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 8am-2pm Sun. $

Weinburger ’s Deli 601 S. Main St., Ste. 100, 817.416.5574. 8:30am-7pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am3pm Sun. $

HUDSON OAKS

Ult imate Cupcake 3316 Fort Worth Highway, 817.596.9090. 10am-5pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-1pm

Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $ SOUTHLAKE

Elegant Cakery 5355 Nolen Drive, Ste. 200, 817.488.7580. 9am-6pm Tue.-Fri.; 9am-4pm Sat. $-$$

Weinburger ’s Deli 3 Village Circle, Ste. 116, Westlake, 817.491.9119. 8:30am-7pm Mon.Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $

ECLECTIC ARLINGTON

The Melt ing Pot 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 119, 817.472.9988. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.; 3:30pm-11pm Sat.; 3pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$

FORT WORTH

Café Modern 3200 Darnell, 817.738.9215.

Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 10am-3pm Sat.-Sun. $$

Fixture - K itchen and Soc ial Lounge 401 W. Magnolia Ave., 817-708-2663. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 10am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-3pm Sun.; Brunch Sat. and Sun. 10am-3pm $$

K imbell 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. $$

Reservoir Bar, Pat io And K itchen 1001 Foch St. 817.334.0560. 3pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; noon-2am Sat.-Sun. $-$$

Righteous Foods 3405 W. 7th St., 817.850.9996. 7am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-9pm Sat.; Closed Sun. $$

Simply Fondue 111 W. 4th St., 817.348.0633. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri. Dinner: 5-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5-11pm Fri.-Sat. Sunday Brunch: 10am-2pm. $$-$$$ Spiral Diner 1314 W. Magnolia, 817.332.8834. 11am-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 9am-5pm 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. $-$$$$

ETHNIC ARLINGTON

Tandoor Indian Restaurant 1200 N. Fielder Rd., Ste. 532, 817.261.6604. Lunch: 11:30am2:30pm Sun.-Sat.; Dinner: 5:30pm-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. 11am-

4pm and 5pm-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-2am Thu.-Fri.; 4pm-1:30am Sat.; Sunday available for private parties. $$

K ing Tut 1512 Magnolia Ave., 817.335.3051. 11am-2:30pm 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. $$

Spice 411 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.984.1800.

11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

FRENCH ARLINGTON

Cacharel 2221 E. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 910, 817.640.9981. 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$$

La Madeleine 2101 N. Collins St., Arlington, 817.461.3634. 6:30am-10pm daily. Other location: 4201 S Cooper St., Arlington, 817.417.5100. 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $

Le Cep 3324 W. 7Th St., 817.900.2468. 5:30Pm10:30Pm Tue.-Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$$ FORT WORTH

La Madeleine 6140 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.654.0471. 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. Other locations: 4626 SW Loop 820. 817.717.5200.; 900 Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.251.0255. 6:30am-10pm daily $ Saint-Emilion 3617 W. 7th St., 817.737.2781. 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 6pm-9pm Fri.-Sat. $$$

GERMAN FORT WORTH

Edelweiss 3801 Southwest Blvd., 817.738.5934. 5pm-10pm Wed.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.; 4pm11pm Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$ Greenwood ’s 3522 Bluebonnet Cir., 817.921.6777. Lunch: 11am-2pm Thu. & Fri. 4pm-9pm Tue. Thu.; 4pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

GREEK FORT WORTH

Café Medi 420 Grapevine Hwy., Ste. 101A, Hurst, 817.788.5110. Other location: 129 E. Olive St., Keller, 817.337.3204. 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. $

The Vine Greek Taverna 2708 W. 7th St., 817.334.0888. 11am-2pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Tue.-Sat. $

INDIAN FORT WORTH

Route 66 100 E Altamesa Blvd. 469.605.9684.

10am-10pm every day. Buffet every day, specials at dinner. $$ Bombay Grill, 4625 Donnelly Ave. 817.377.9395 Buffet: Mon.-Thurs. 11am-2:30pm, Sat.-Sun. 11:30am-2:30pm. Dinner: Mon.-Thurs. 5:3010pm. Fri.-Sat. 5:30-10:30pm Sun. 5:30-9pm $$

Maharaja Indian Restaurant 6308 Hulen Bend Blvd. 817.263.7156 Mon.-Thurs. 11am2pm, 5:30pm-10pm; Fri. 11am-2pm; Sat. 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm; Sun. 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10pm $$

ITALIAN

ARLINGTON/MID-CITIES

Avant i 150 Throckmorton St., Ste. 140, 817.991.6455. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.l; 5pm10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$ Birraporett i’s 668 Lincoln Square, 817.265.0555. 5pm-10pm daily. $$ 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-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ Mama’s Pizza 1200 N. Fielder, 817.795.8700. Lunch buffet: 11am-2pm daily. Delivery through Entrees-To-Go: 11am-10pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $ Mellow Mushroom 200 N. Center St. 817.274.7173. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Moni's 1730 W. Randol Mill Road, Ste. 100, 817.860.6664. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am9pm Sun. $$ Nizza Pizza 1430 S. Cooper, 817.274.5222. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-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: 5:30pm-10:15pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun. $-$$

Prespa's 4720 Sublett Road, Arlington, 817.561.7540. Other location: 3100 W. Arkansas Ln. B, Dalworthington Gardens, 817.459.2775. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Reflect ions Of Bella Vita 1507 N. Watson Road, Arlington, 817.633.0877. 10am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 8am-10pm Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $ FORT WORTH

Avent ino’s Italian 5800 Lovell Ave., 817.570.7940.11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$$ Bella Italia West 5139 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.1700. 11:30am-1:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 6pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ 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. $$ Cane Rosso 815 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.922.9222. Lunch 11am-3pm Tue.-Fri.; Brunch 11am-3pm Sat.-Sun.; Dinner 5pm10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sun. $$ Fireside Pies 2949 Crockett St., 817.769.3590. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Sat. $$ Fortuna 5837 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.737.4469. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ La Piazza 2930 Bledsoe St., 817.334.0000. 11:30am-2pm Sun.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Mon.Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat., available for parties Sun. $$$

Mama’s Pizza 1813 W. Berry St., 817.923.3541. Other locations: 5800 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.6262. 5811 Bryant Irvin, Ste. 101, 817.346.6262. Lunch buffet: 11am-2pm daily. Delivery through Entrees-To-Go: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $

Mancuso’s 9500 White Settlement Rd., 817.246.7041. 10:30am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $ Margie’s Or iginal Italian K itchen 9805 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.4301. Lunch: 11am2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Mellow Mushroom 3455 Bluebonnet Circle, 817.207.9677. 11am-9pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am10pm Thu.-Sat. $$

Milano’s 3416 W. 7th St., 817.332.5226. 11am10pm Mon.-Sat. $

Nizza Pizza 401 University Dr., 817.877.3900. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-11pm Fri.Sat. $

Nonna Tata 1400 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.0250. Lunch: 11am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-8:30pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm9:30pm Fri. $-$$

Piola 3700 Mattison Ave., 817.989.0007. 11am2pm Mon-Fri; 5pm-10pm Mon-Sat. $$

Pizzer ia Uno Chicago Gr ill 300 Houston St., 817.885.8667. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11ammidnight Fri. & Sat. $

Taverna Risotter ia 450 Throckmorton St., 817.885.7502. Sunday brunch. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am10pm Sun. $-$$

SOUTHLAKE/ COLLEYVILLE

Br io Tuscan Grill 1431 Plaza Place, Southlake, 817.310.3136. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$

Buca Di Beppo 2701 E. State Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.749.6262. 11am-10pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Ferrar i’s Italian Villa 1200 William D. Tate Ave., 817.251.2525. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm10:30pm Sat.; 4:30pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$

Nizza Pizza 3930 Glade Rd., Ste. 101, 817.283.4700. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-

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Ruggeri’s Ristorante 32 Village Ln., Ste. 100, Colleyville, 817.503.7373. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Thirteen Pies 1285 S. Main St., Grapevine, 817.416.1285. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Sat. $$

LATIN AMERICAN COLLEYVILLE/FORT WORTH

Glor ia’s Colleyville: 5611 Colleyville Blvd., 817.656.1784. 11am-10pm daily. Fort Worth: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.332.8800. 11am-9pm Sun.Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. Arlington: 3901 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Ste. 137, 817.701.2981. 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $-$$

Trevino's 1812 Montgomery St., 817.731.8226. 11am to 9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 9am-9:30pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun.; Breakfast 9am-3pm Sat. & Sun. $-$$

Yucatan Taco Stand 909 West Magnolia Ave., 817.924.8646. 10am-10pm Sun.; 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.; 10am-midnight Sat. $$

MEDITERRANEAN FORT WORTH

Chadra Mezza & Gr ill 1622 Park Place Ave., 817.924.2372. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $-$$

Saffron Sky 449 N. Beach St., 682.708.3901. 11am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-4pm Sat.; Closed Sun. $-$$

Terra Mediterranean Grill 2973 Crockett St., 817.744.7485. 11am-2:30pm and 5pm-10pm, Mon.-Fri.; 11am-11pm, Sat.; noon-8pm, Sun. $-$$

SOUTHLAKE

Luna Grill 1141 E. Southlake Blvd. Suite 530. 817.488.8811. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $-$$

MEXICAN ARLINGTON

Chipotle 5001 S. Cooper St., Ste. 125, 817.522.0012. Other location: 2151 N. Collins St., 817.459.0939. 11am-10pm daily. $ Chuy's 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 199, 817. 557.2489. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $

El Fenix 1620 E. Copeland Rd., 682.558.8890. Other location: 4608 S. Cooper Rd., 817.557.4309. 11am-10pm daily. $ Fuzzy ’s Taco Shop 510 East Abram, 817.265.8226. Other locations: 4201 W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, 817.516.8226. 2030 Glade Rd, Ste. 296, Grapevine, 817.416.8226. 480 W. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 101, Southlake, 817. 488.2500. 7am-midnight Mon.-Wed.; 7am-1am Thu.; 7am-3am Fri. & Sat.; 7am10pm Sun. $

Rio Mambo 6407 S. Cooper St. 817.465.3122.

11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.Sat. $$

COLLEYVILLE / GRAPEVINE

El Fenix 401 State Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.421.1151. 11am-10pm daily. $ Esparza’s 124 E. Worth St., 817.481.4668. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9:30pm Sun. $

La Hac ienda Ranch 5250 Hwy. 121, Colleyville, 817.318.7500. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm 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. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu., 11am2am Fri.; 10am-2am Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $$

Cant ina Laredo 530 Throckmorton St., 817.810.0773. Other location: 4020 William D. Tate, Ste. 208, Grapevine, 817.358.0505. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Chimy ’s Cervecer ia 1053 Foch St., 817.348.8888. 11am-midnight Mon.-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. 6370 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 140, 817.840.3904. 11am-10pm daily. $

Dos Gringos 1015 S. University Dr., 817.338.9393. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $

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. $-$$

Enchiladas Ole 901 N. Sylvania Ave., 817.984.1360 11am-3pm Mon.-Tues; 11am9pm, Wed.-Fri.; 10am-9pm Saturday $$ Fiesta 3233 Hemphill St., 817.923.6941. 10am8pm Mon.; 10am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 10am-10pm Fri.; 7am-10pm Sat.; 7am-8pm Sun. $

Fuzzy ’s Taco Shop 2917 W. Berry St., 817.924.7943. Other Locations: 2719 Race St., 817.831.8226. 5710 Rufe Snow, 817.465.3899. 6353 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 101, 817.989.8226. 5724 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.292.8226. 9180 N. Fwy., Ste. 500, 817.750.8226. 7am-midnight Mon.-Wed.; 7am-1am Thu.; 7am-3am Fri. & Sat.; 7am-10pm Sun. $

Joe T. Garc ia’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 Perla Negra 910 Houston St., 817.882.8108. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $$

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 Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ Los Asaderos 1535 N. Main St., 817.626.3399. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.Sat. $-$$

Los Molcajetes 4320 Western Center Blvd., 817.306.9000. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun. $ Los Vaqueros 2629 N. Main St., 817.624.1511. Other Location: 3105 Cockrell Ave., 817.710.8828. 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.; 4pm-10pm Wed.-Sat. $

Mi Coc ina 509 Main St., 817.877.3600. Other locations: 4601 W. Freeway (I-30 and Hulen), 817.569.1444. 9369 Rain Lily Trail. 817.750.6426. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $

The Original 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.6226. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat.; Breakfast tacos: 6am-10am Mon.-Fri. $

Pappasito’s Cant ina 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. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.Sat. $

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 Limon 4200 S. Freeway, Ste. 1099, 817.921.4435. 10am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am2:45am Fri.-Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun.; 2916 W. Berry St. 817.675.2519. 11am-11pm Mon.; 11am-2am Tue.-Sat. $ Torchy's Tacos 928 Northton St. 817.289.8226. 7am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 7am-11pm Fri.; 8am11pm Sat.; 8am-10pm Sun. $ Uncle Julio’s 5301 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.2777. 11am-10:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11:30pm Fri.; 10am-11:30pm Sat.; 10am10:30pm Sun. $$

Velvet Taco 2700 W 7th St., 817.887.9810. 11am11pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-2am Thu.; 11am-4am Fri.; 9am-4am Sat.; 9am-11pm Sun. $

SOUTHLAKE

Mi Chula’s 1431 Southlake Blvd., Ste. 551, 817.756.6920. 11am-9pm Sun-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

SEAFOOD

ARLINGTON

Fish City Grill 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., 817.465.0001. 11am-10pm Mon.- Thu.; 11am–

11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am- 9pm Sun. $-$$

Pappadeaux 1304 E. Copeland Rd., 817.543.0544. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Razzoo’s 4001. S. Cooper St., 817.467.6510. 11am11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $$

Rockfish 3785 S. Cooper St., Arlington, 817.419.9988. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ FORT WORTH

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. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Eddie V’s 3100 W. 7th St. 817.336.8000. 4pm-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$$$

J&J Oyster Bar 612 N. University Dr., 817.335.2756. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm 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.-Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun. $$

Pappadeaux 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 600 W. Hwy 114, Grapevine, 817.488.6220. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Razzoo’s 318 Main St. in Sundance Square, 817.429.7009. Other locations: 4700 Bryant Irvin Rd. in Cityview, 817.292.8584. 2950 Texas Sage Trail, 817.750.0011. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am2am Fri.-Sat. $$

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. $-$$

Rockfish 228 State St., 817.442.0131. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Truluck’s Seafood, Steak & Crab House 1420 Plaza Pl., 817.912.0500. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm11pm 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 1600 S. University Dr., 817.332.6372. Other Location: 550 Lincoln Square, Arlington, 682.323.3050. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$

Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.738.5489. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Tues.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-9pm Tues.-Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon.

$$$

Buffalo West 7101 Camp Bowie W., 817.732.2370. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat.

$-$$$

Lonesome Dove Western Bistro 2406 N. Main St., 817.740.8810. 11:30am-2:30pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm-

POWER PLAYER

Donna Elam Licensed Esthetician Facials

Teresa’s Bartending & Serving

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.; 5:30pm-11pm Thu.-Sat. Chile Bar hours: 11am-11pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am1am Thu.-Fri.; 5pm-1am Sat. $

Reata 310 Houston St., 817.336.1009. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm daily. $$

The Tavern 2755 S. Hulen St. 817.923.6200 11am10pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun. $$

STEAKS

ARLINGTON

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 4001 Arlington Heights Blvd., Ste. 101, 817.465.3700. 4pm-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$$

CLEBURNE

Fly by Night Cattle Co 2705 CR 1125, 817.645.7000. 5pm-10pm Thurs.-Sat. $S-$$$$

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: 11am-4pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 4pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-11pm Fri.; 5pm-11pm Sat.; 4pm9pm Sun. $$$$

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.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$$

Grace Restaurant 777 Main St., 817.877.3388. 5:30pm-9:30pm daily. $$$$

H3 Ranch 105 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. $$

M&M Steakhouse 1106 N.W. 28th St., 817.624.0612. Cash only. 5pm-11pm Tue.-Sat. $$

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. $$$

GRAPEVINE / SOUTHLAKE / COLLEYVILLE

J.R.’s Steakhouse 5400 Hwy. 121, 817.355.1414. 11am-10pm daily. $$$

Kirby’s Steakhouse 3305 E. Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.410.2221. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$

Old Hickory Steakhouse Restaurant Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, 817.778.2215 (after 5pm, 817.778.2280). Nightly, 5:30pm-10pm. $$$$

CELEBRATE GREATNESS ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD AND COURAGE OFF OF IT.

Veterans receive four complimentary tickets.

Our country was founded on freedom, but it’s passion is football, and Fort Worth wouldn’t be the same without either. Fort Worth’s bowl game, the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, continues to celebrate our love

of freedom and love of football by honoring the courageous men and women who preserve our liberties so we can enjoy the battles on the gridiron. Join us this December for an all-American tribute to our Armed Forces.

MANY RESIDENTS DEPEND ON THE TRINITY RAILWAY EXPRESS (TRE) COMMUTER RAIL LINE THAT RUNS THROUGH THE DFW METROPLEX. Established by an agreement between Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T), the first segment of the TRE opened in 1996. Following along a 10-mile commuter rail line, the TRE originally linked Union Station in downtown Dallas to the Medical/Market Center Station and the South Irving Transit Center. More than 4,000 people rode the train during its first day of operation. Today commuters can ride the TRE to/from Texas & Pacific Station at 1600 Throckmorton St. and Union Station at 400 S. Houston St. in Dallas.

| Photo by Brian Luenser |

AT THIS MOMENT [CLOUDS BECAME ART

TOP-TIER Service

Pharmacist Moni Sagoo of Mira Vista Specialty Pharmacy and his wife, Elisabeth, have been loyal Mercedes-Benz owners since 1998.

For the past 10 years, the Fort Worth couple has repeatedly turned to Cowtown’s own Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth for the purchase of their Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Moni currently drives a 2016 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, and Elisabeth owns the 2016 MercedesBenz C450 AMG and 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL63 SUV. Their love for the luxury brand is a family affair, with their son Adrik, 15, hoping his first car will be a Mercedes-Benz.

Moni praises the S63 AMG for its “impossibly posh interior,” optimal olfactory system and high performance 577-horsepower V8. Elisabeth, an artist/jewelry designer, appreciates a host

of the sporty C450 features and the seemingly endless high-tech safety features of the GL63. Moni describes buying cars from Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth as “an exciting and amazing experience” with “top-notch service.” He says, “The wonderful buying experience starts with George Johnson, General Manager; Brandon Barbaro, Sales Experience Manager; and Greg Johnson, Service Advisor. The three of them have connected with us on a personal level, which makes us feel valued and important.”

“The three cars that we have get a lot of attention on the road, with people always giving us a thumbs-up when driving. After driving a Mercedes, it’s impossible to switch to another brand of car!”