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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2021 TOP REALTORS AND TEAM LEADERS WHO REPRESENT THE TOP 10% OF OUR MORE THAN 200 AGENTS

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VOLUME 25 ISSUE 05

The Good Guys

Former TCU football coach Gary Patterson and soul star Leon Bridges are the voices of doing good in pursuit of a better world. They stopped by for a visit before a big benefit last month.

BY BRIAN KENDALL AND JOHN HENRY

64 Smooth Rider

When it comes to riding bulls, PBR champ Mason Taylor has only one tip: hold on.

BY BRIAN KENDALL

84 This Charming ’Hood

Taking a Sunday drive through a handful of Fort Worth’s most charming neighborhoods.

BY MARY MURPHY, BRANDI ADDISON, MALCOLM MAYHEW, AND BRIAN KENDALL

Top Realtors

Our annual feature of Top Realtors is a list of dynamic producers. All names that appear on this list had a minimum of $8 million in sales.

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Quelle belle maison vous avez

What a beautiful house you have, indeed; this Southlake French estate with the airy spaces and vast hallways made manifique by the Midas touch of interior designer Brenda Blaylock. BY BRENDA

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12 Buzz

The battle of redistricting is done with a second Hispanic opportunity district at the end. The means to get there left some scars, and whether reconciliation or a council cold war is next is a matter on the radar.

18 Calendar

Hold on to your cowboy hat. The month starts with Mayfest celebrating a landmark birthday, followed by a couple of hot items at Dickies Arena with the PBR World Finals and, gasp, Paul McCartney, and this coda: the 76th Charles Schwab Challenge.

20 Fort Worthian

Meet Kristin Jaworski, “trail boss” for The Fort Worth Herd, a job that unites her lifelong passions for tourism, marketing, and horses.

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24 Books

Five questions with children’s author Kimberly Griffin, a Texas native, wife, mother to two, and graduate of the University of North Texas.

26 Sports

The story of Ben Hogan’s fabled career isn’t complete without a long chapter on his fabled friendship with Marvin Leonard, who stood by his protégé without conditions.

32 Style

We interrupt Fort Worth artist Mud Lowery, who is cutting some new bling for Miranda Lambert, with a few questions. He has answers.

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40 Restaurant News

The newly opened Don Artemio Restaurant comes in hot in the Cultural District with its daring, authentic, and absolutely-not-Tex-Mex cuisine inspired by a son of Saltillo.

148 Snaps

Alzheimer’s Association

Medicine Ball

Jewel Charity Ball

Habitat for Humanity

Top Docs

Project Goodwill

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168 You can’t blink for a moment in downtown Fort Worth — ’cause you might miss a great photo.

No Hard Feelings, No Regrets

Our cover story on Gary Patterson and Leon Bridges’ charity, The Big Good, is the first real public appearance by Coach P in Fort Worth since October 30, 2021, when he and TCU “agreed to part ways” after 21 seasons.

The feeling of Frogs fans about Coach P’s departure was not dissimilar to the feeling Dallas Cowboys fans had when Jerry Jones ousted Tom Landry in 1989. Cowboys fans were bewildered. Six months ago, that same bewilderment poured over Fort Worth like purple rain.

Most fans disagreed not only with Jones’ decision to fire Landry, but also how quickly it went down. After all, this was the coach of America’s Team — who had won two Super Bowls and 13 division championships. Fans were upset because they loved the man in the fedora.

Likewise, TCU fans love the man known for wearing a purple visor and untying and tying his shoes during games. So, many were confused to hear about Coach P’s departure. Like Landry, Patterson was/ is legendary, departing TCU with a 18179 record, including an undefeated 13-0 season in 2010 that was capped by a Rose Bowl victory.

Despite all the success Landry brought to the Cowboys, they had posted three consecutive losing seasons, including a 3-13 disaster in 1988. Since the start of the 2018 season, TCU had more losses (22) than wins (21), and football fans do not like losing.

Being a coach in college sports today is a business judged by wins and losses. Several years ago, Nike ran an ad with Tiger

Woods and the headline, “Winning takes care of everything.” People quickly got over Jerry Jones’ decision to part ways with Landry when the Cowboys started winning, and if Sonny Dykes can turn TCU around, they will eventually move past Gary’s departure as TCU’s coach.

After our interview with Leon and Gary about The Big Good, I asked Coach P a few questions about football and life after football (pg. 60). I asked him about his going to work for the dark side (UT) and whether he planned to keep a house here. He said he is renting a condo in Austin, and that after 25 years here, Fort Worth is his and Kelsey’s forever home. He said he loves Cowtown and wants to show us all that he didn’t start the Gary Patterson Foundation and The Big Good because he’s a football coach but because he cares about Fort Worth.

As you know, Coach P plays the guitar and sings a bit. He (with the assistance of JT Hodges and Jim Beavers) has written a song that he hopes to release in the next few weeks. The song, titled “The Day I Walk Away,” speaks to doing your best and having no hard feelings or regrets. He said the song is a love affair with the fans.

Fort Worth is fortunate to have Gary and Kelsey Patterson as residents, and as soon as he removes burnt orange from his wardrobe, I will help lead the team to give him the proper thank-you he deserves.

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ON THE COVER: Leon Bridges and Gary Patterson visited our offices in early April for a photo shoot and interview. Inspired by the moody imagery of the film “Goodfellas,” our staff photographer, Crystal Wise, took the duo to our building’s parking garage for a gritty cover shot.

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Drawing the Lines

Redistricting in Fort Worth is done, but are battle scars left behind?

BY JOHN HENRY

The Fort Worth City Council unanimously passed a redistricting map it code-named “Anna,” a special honor for the soon-to-bedelivered baby girl belonging to the district director of Councilman Michael Crain, who noted that the new arrival might be through college before the duty of drawing a redistricting map was completed.

And suffice to say, Anna’s highly anticipated coming-out party was a far simpler process than the intensive labor it took last month to sort out this redistricting map, which reflects two new seats to be added in 2023. Voters in 2016 approved a change to the city charter that altered the council makeup to 10 council districts and one mayor. In short, a 10-1 structure.

The process to carve up the city’s council boundaries was tantamount to watching the proverbial sausage being made in Niles City, a task of democracy — no one would mistake it with a “science of craft” — that would have made even Tocqueville turn his head, lest a dry heave manifest itself the way the sight or scent of Goldschläger might the Rev. Norris.

But there they all were on Wednesday — all day Wednesday — trying to bring to life a new council map that could garner a majority five votes for, while juggling all the precincts (not all precincts are created equal in terms of performance on election day), and competing special interests of the citizenry and councilmembers, all who gave up something and one who, true to his word, didn’t give up anything.

The latter is a matter that might have left a lingering touch of colic among the council.

There was a consensus formed among the current nine that one final result of the whittling should be an additional seat at the table for a Hispanic man or woman. The socalled second Hispanic opportunity district. Currently, only one Hispanic sits on the council, Carlos Flores, he of a predominantly Hispanic District 2.

Activists for years have argued there should be another, an assertion ramped up for this round of redistricting with

ammo-data showing that Hispanics make up 35% of the city’s population.

The council got there without any prequels of Will Smith, the uxorious chap, and Chris Rock — barely — though it was considered.

The body also needed the hotly debated “horseshoe” feature to the map, which connects neighborhoods in the South Side to east Fort Worth. There hasn’t been that much controversy over a horseshoe since two beer-drinking neighbors got together to toss one at well-grounded stakes.

The new District 11 will have a total Hispanic voting age population, or VAP, of almost 59%. Currently, Flores’ District 2 features a VAP in the low-to-mid 50%.

Another new district, District 10, was created for the burgeoning north Fort Worth, north of Loop 820.

“Our goal was to create some kind of horseshoe with a Hispanic opportunity district,” Mayor Mattie Parker said afterward. “We have achieved something pretty notable today.”

Despite the few predictable naysayers — they are everywhere it seems, regardless of color, creed, or neighborhood — Fort Worth’s Hispanic community has come away from the proceedings pleased by the outcome and the increased potential for political empowerment in the city.

“This looks pretty good,” said Fernando Florez, a representative of the United Hispanic Council of Tarrant County, who has been working on the issue of Hispanic representation on the council since 1990. “Not everybody is happy in the Hispanic community, but that’s the way it goes. We didn’t get everything we wanted, but we got a pretty good deal. That’s just the reality. You don’t get what you want always.”

There’s no guarantee a Hispanic will be elected, but the theory follows that a district with weighted demographics will encourage more Hispanics to become engaged.

“This will encourage good [Hispanic] candidates to run,” Florez said. “It’s going to change the community. People will become more engaged in municipal elections. That’s my prediction.”

Getting there also required quite a bit of compromise — the word “sacrifice” was used more than once on Tuesday — on the part of councilmembers. District 9 Councilwoman Elizabeth Beck probably wins the profile in courage award for this one.

She willingly gave up the most at the very real risk of losing her seat on the council in 2023. As part of her “compromise,” Beck added Wedgwood to her District 9. Wedgwood is a more conservative neighborhood traditionally in District 6. That is at odds with Beck’s more liberal leanings, a reality she acknowledged in remarks on Tuesday. She vowed to her would-be new constituents that she would be committed to them and their concerns no matter what their differences would be in a different political sphere. (The city’s business is making sure the water and lights stay on, police arrive when you need them, firefighters get to distress calls, and the such.) She reminded them that Wedgwood is her first home. She graduated from Southwest High School.

Crain handed over the Como neighborhood, a reality that brought him to near tears at a Tuesday council meeting

as he said his first goodbyes to the historic neighborhood on the West Side that is going to District 6. (Como is a traditionally Black neighborhood whose demographics are evolving with new Hispanic residents.)

Como residents had expressed a desire to be one of those opportunity districts. To that end, the neighborhood went to District 6 and Councilman Jared Williams, a Black man.

That was the wish of the neighborhood.

Williams stood to be one of the big political winners in redistricting. The way he did it almost certainly didn’t please his colleagues.

While Beck, Crain, Chris Nettles, and others compromised, Williams gave up nothing, and at one point during the negotiations last week announced he would not budge one bit in ceding any ground that, by all appearances, he believed would benefit him politically. That led to heated arguments between Williams and Beck, and Williams and Nettles. Losing Wedgwood wasn’t exactly a “loss” for Williams, who didn’t fare well there in his election victory against Jungus Jordan.

Williams, currently in Italy on city business, didn’t respond to a call. (Carlos Flores, too, did pretty well for himself, increasing his voting age population to 62% Hispanic.)

No one will go on the record about what the current temperature is on council, but Beck and Crain might have flashed their feelings on Tuesday by both saying they hoped one day soon a “son or daughter of Como” would ascend to the City Council.

To do that, of course, an electoral challenge to Williams would have to be made.

As the mayor remarked, this redistricting stuff is full-contact sport that even the gooniest of hockey defenseman would likely decline. No one believed it would be a trip to the play space at McDonald’s.

Dean Trial Set to Begin in May

Former Fort Worth police officer is standing trial for the death of Atatiana Jefferson.

BY JOHN HENRY

The trial of former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean is scheduled to begin with jury selection in early May in what is expected to be an emotionally charged proceeding.

Dean, a white man, is going on trial in the shooting death of 28-yearold Atatiana Jefferson, a Black woman, who was shot through an open window after police responded to a call of an open front door at her home in October of 2019.

State district Judge David Hagerman has sided with the defense on two previous motions for continuance, the most recent to delay a January start because two expert defense witnesses would not be available. The pandemic had caused an initial delay.

The judge said afterward that no “further continuances would be granted.”

Defense attorneys have also asked that the trial be moved out of Tarrant County, arguing that Dean cannot receive a fair and impartial trial because pretrial coverage of the incident has prejudiced potential jurors.

The judge has not ruled on the motion.

Dean was part of a contingent of officers who responded to a call to Jefferson’s house on Oct. 12, 2019. A neighbor had called the department’s nonemergency number to express concern about the front door being open at Jefferson’s house after 2 a.m.

Dean was in the backyard of the house when, according to reports, he saw Jefferson through a window pointing a gun outside. Jefferson’s nephew told police that she had drawn the gun because she heard noises in the backyard.

Dean resigned from the department and was indicted for murder in December 2019.

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Three WorldClass Exhibits Come to Fort Worth

The Kimbell, Modern, and Amon Carter boast three diverse art shows.

BY BRIAN KENDALL

Our city’s trifecta of exceptional art museums has collectively brought three phenomenal exhibits for Fort Worthians to peruse during the spring and summer months.

The Kimbell Art Museum’s new exhibit, “The Language of Beauty in African Art,” presents over 200 works from indigenous African communities. It’s a massive collection that gives viewers an awe-inspiring perspective into local evaluations of beauty and art.

“Art Making as Life Making” is a new exhibition at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The installation offers a glimpse from the perspective of artist Kinji Akagawa into the Tamarind Lithography Workshop based in Los Angeles. The collection includes more than 40 works from Akagawa as well as leading artists who printed their lithographs.

Down the road at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, an upcoming exhibition that features 46 female artists who choose women as the subject matter of their works will kick off May 15. Painting, a medium typically dominated by white men, will be the focus. Artists range from early trailblazers like Alice Neel to emerging painters like Jordan Casteel.

» More Homes Planned in ‘New Fort Worth’ Development

A planned residential development south of downtown is progressing after an Arizona-based real estate investment and land asset management company acquired nearly 300 acres at West Cleburne Road and Longhorn Trail in Crowley.

Walton Global said the 296-acre property named “Sewell” will be developed by a “top national homebuilder,” according to a news release. About 7 acres will be developed for commercial use.

“This property represents a natural extension of the path of development in south Fort Worth, complementing Walton’s Rock Creek Ranch master plan to the west and Southfork Estates to the east,” said David Peter, executive vice president, special projects with Walton.

“Walton and the builder on this project remain very bullish on the market in Fort Worth and the entire Greater Dallas-Fort Worth market.”

Walton has about $3.4 billion under management, according to company officials.

According to the company, the undisclosed homebuilder asked Walton to secure the land while the builder begins its development processes. Walton’s purchase of the acreage includes an exit-focused letter of intent for the pre-development land from the homebuilder.

“This is the first of what we hope will be many builder-brought investments in the future,” Ed Hadley, Walton’s executive vice president, real estate, added.

The property is being annexed by the city of Fort Worth.

The site is next door to Walton’s Rock Creek Ranch development, which consists of 1,700 acres and a planned 3,800 singlefamily homes along the Chisholm Trail Parkway, constructed over the next 10 years.

Walton acquired the property in 2014. Construction is expected to begin later this year, according to company officials.

“The Chisholm Trail Parkway … really made it a logical path of growth extension for the new Fort Worth,” Peter recently told the Dallas Business Journal.

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MAY 5 – 8

Mayfest 2022

Following a two-year hiatus, one of Fort Worth’s favorite family-friendly festivals is back and bigger than before for its 50th anniversary celebration.

Trinity Park 2401 University Drive mayfest.org 817.332.1055

MAY 8

Mother’s Day at Weston Gardens in Bloom

Celebrate mom with an easy afternoon in Weston Gardens where you can sample an assortment of teas and take plenty of photos at the spots set around the venue.

Weston Gardens in Bloom 8101 Anglin Drive westongardens.com 817.572.0549

THROUGH

MAY 29

Saddles on Parade: The Artistry of Edward Bohlin

Expert saddle maker and silversmith Edward Bohlin crafted over 12,000 saddles during his career in Hollywood, and some of the most extravagant are on display only through the end of the month.

Sid Richardson Museum 309 Main St. sidrichardsonmuseum.org 817.332.6554

MAY 11

Party on the Patio

Educational needs are different for every child, but the need for support is shared by all. Party on the Patio raises money to benefit Child Study Center at Cook Children’s. The center provides children with complex developmental and behavioral disabilities the highest quality diagnosis, treatment, and education to help them achieve their full potential.

MAY 13 – 22

PBR World Finals

The PBR (Professional Bull Riders) World Finals are coming to Cowtown for what will be an exciting ending to the Unleash the Beast regular season. Part of the program includes the Women’s Rodeo World Championship, which is free to attend.

Dickies Arena 1911 Montgomery St. dickiesarena.com

817.502.0053

MAY 14

Fort Worth Taco & Margarita Festival

Take Tex-Mex to another level with Fort Worth’s fourth annual Taco & Margarita Festival where you can sample an assortment of tacos and margaritas

MAY 17

Paul McCartney

Oh! darling, let it be known that Paul McCartney is returning to Fort Worth for the first time since 1976. Get your tickets today for his GOT BACK Tour.

Dickies Arena 1911 Montgomery St, dickiesarena.com

817.502.0053

MAY 20

LeeAnn Rimes

Country music living legend LeeAnn Rimes is taking to the stage at Will Rogers Auditorium as part of the PBR World Finals Concert Series.

Will Rogers Auditorium 3401 W. Lancaster Ave. fortworth.com/will-rogersmemorial-center 817.392.7469

MAY 21

Fort Worth Fried Chicken & Craft Beer Festival

Four Corners Brewing Co. is serving up plenty of fried chicken, craft beer, live music, and more at its inaugural Fried Chicken & Craft Beer Festival.

Panther Island Pavilion

395 Purcey St. pantherislandpavilion.com 817.698.0700

MAY 21 – 22

“Dog Days” in the Botanic Garden

As part of a new program, pet parents can finally bring their furry family members to experience the Botanic Garden to take part in doggy yoga and try some treats made by local artisans on specially designated days.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. fwbg.org 817.463.4160

THROUGH MAY 8

¡Printing

Catch the final few days of a unique exhibition showcasing the long-lasting influence activist Chicano artists have had on the dense history of printmaking.

Amon G. Carter Museum 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., cartermuseum.org 817.738.1933

MAY 23 – 29

MAY 29

Memorial

Day Weekend Market

Martin House Brewing Company is collaborating with Wandering Roots Market to bring you an array of local artisans, food trucks, kids’ crafts, and live, local music.

Martin House Brewing Company

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817.222.0177

Charles Schwab Challenge

Jason Kokrak returns to defend his title and vie for a piece of the $8.4 million purse at the 76th Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club on the venerable Hogan’s Alley. Colonial Country Club 3735 Country Club Circle charlesschwabchallenge.com 817.927.4281 or 817.927.4280

JUNE 4

The Taylor Party

It feels like the perfect night for a Taylor Swiftinspired evening. Dance and sing along to all of her songs with your fellow Swifties for one night only when The Taylor Party stops in Fort Worth. Are you … ready for it?

Tulips FTW

112 St. Louis Ave. taylorswiftnight.com 817.367.9798

Kristin Jaworski

BY JILLIAN VERZWYVELT

Trail Boss

PHOTO BY CRYSTAL WISE

It’s not easy being the boss, but Kristin Jaworski has been doing it for two decades.

Since 2002, Jaworski has held the title of “Trail Boss” for The Fort Worth Herd and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive.

After graduating from Tarleton State University, Jaworski pursued a position that combined her lifelong passions for tourism, marketing, and horses.

“It’s everything that I love wrapped up in one program,” she says. “It was a great fit, but I still had a lot to learn.”

From the moment Jaworski starts speaking about her experience, she can’t help but smile. It’s clear that The Stockyards have become a central part of her life. It was here she met her husband and had the opportunity to adopt her first miniature donkey, Hansel.

In 2018, Hansel was a live auction item at a fundraising gala held for The Herd. While Jaworski didn’t walk away with Hansel immediately after the event, he was donated to her by a supporter not long after.

“He’s changed my life,” she says.

At 6 years old and standing a staggering 32.5-inches tall, Hansel is an award-winning show donkey, competing in an array of classes.

But Hansel isn’t Jaworski’s only fourlegged friend at home. She has two more miniature donkeys, a mule, a horse, and a mare named Catniss.

“I’m a person who lives and breathes for the animals,” she says.

When asked what she does outside of the job, Jaworski almost laughs.

“This program has become a lifestyle for me,” she says. “There’s so much overlap that it’s hard to separate the two.”

Finding balance has been an ongoing challenge for Jaworski, but she makes it a point to schedule time during the week to set aside her phone and saddle her horse.

Jokingly, she says, “Everybody knows not to bother me when I’m with Catniss.”

Although Jaworski was born in Arizona, she’s proud to say she’s lived in Fort Worth longer than anywhere else.

“The Stockyards have become my home,” she says.

While being the “boss” can be a lot at times, Jaworski revels in the opportunity to support the city and preserve its Western heritage and the culture of the American cowboy.

“I love being from Arizona, but now I’m an ambassador for Fort Worth,” she says. “I think that’s what living here really teaches you.”

1. Kristin leading in the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Parade. 2. Kristin with her other horse, McKoy. 3. Her miniature donkey, 2X4, on Christmas. 4. Dr. Temple Grandin is Kristin’s mentor. 5. Kolin Jardine, Kristin Jaworski, and Tony Green. 6. In 2019, Hansel won “Best of Breed” and “Champion Jack.” 7. Kristin and husband, Marty Olsen, showed Hansel and 2X4 in the Houston Livestock Show.

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All Ages

From titles for tykes and toddlers to harrowing tales for adults, these three books will inspire people of all ages.

BY TINA HOWARD

1Mama Braids by Kimberly Griffin

Mama Braids is a thoughtful depiction of how a mother inspires her daughter to be proud of their culture as represented by the simplicity of hair braiding. Through poetic dialogue, beautiful imagery, and stunning watercolor illustrations, the story is a wonderful read to enjoy with the whole family!

2How to Pronounce Knife by Souvankham Thammavongsa Henry Award-winner Souvankham Thammavongsa gives us a story collection which honors characters struggling to find their bearings far from home, even as they do the necessary “grunt work of the world.” She paints a vivid picture of them struggling to make a living, illuminating their hopes, disappointments, love affairs, acts of defiance, and above all, their pursuit of a place to belong

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Lovely by Jess Hong

Big, small, curly, straight, loud, quiet, smooth, wrinkly. This beautifully illustrated children’s book examines all the ways that we are different and lovely.

5 QUESTIONS: KIMBERLY GRIFFIN

1 Tell me a little bit about yourself. I’m a Texas native, wife, and mother. I hold a degree in fashion merchandising from the University of North Texas; however, for the past five years I’ve been focusing my efforts on working inside the home and helping raise our two daughters. In my free time, I enjoy digging for gold in the racks of my local thrift stores, trying out new foodie events, and writing about my adventures on my lifestyle blog, officiallykim.com. 2 What inspires you as an author and writer? What inspires me as

an author is my daughters. Watching what they glean from their experiences with me is so fascinating. I wanted them to have Mama Braids as an encouragement for the times they might be in uncomfortable spaces as they grow up. I wanted to leave this specific legacy for them in hopes that one day they will grasp the weight of the importance of what gets passed down through generations. 3 Why do you think representation in children’s literature is important? I believe representation in children’s literature is important because at a young age they need to understand that they are seen, heard, and identified with even if they are in the minority. Children need to see themselves represented so they do not feel invisible or like their experiences do not matter. Books for young readers are the perfect vehicle to let them know they matter very much, and they are not alone. 4 What have you read recently that you would recommend and why? I read a book I really enjoyed called The Forgotten Jesus by Robby Gallaty. I highly recommend this book because its sole purpose is to challenge the Western approach of viewing Jesus, opting instead to view Him from the Jewish perspective. 5 What is next on the horizon for you? What’s next for me is focusing on getting copies of Mama Braids into little hands as much as possible. One of the main ways I’m focusing on right now is getting onto the bookshelves of libraries across Texas and hopefully beyond. I also have another children’s literary work that has been sitting in my phone notes app for years. Possibly in the distant future, if the timing is right, I hope to publish that one as well.

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‘The Best Friend I Will Ever Have’

The

greatest legacy Marvin Leonard and Ben Hogan left behind was friendship.

BY JOHN HENRY

The Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club plays its 76th tournament later this month on Marvin Leonard’s fabled links along the Trinity River, a layout best known by its more common alias, “Hogan’s Alley.”

Ben Hogan, one of Fort Worth’s most distinguished citizens, won five times at Colonial, more than anyone else has ever dreamed of. To commemorate his dominance there, as well as his association with the place, a statue of Hogan overlooks the 18th green with notes of his feats adorning the base.

The story of Hogan, nine times a golf majors’ winner, is the story of possibilities and imagination. Of hopes and dreams achieved. And of dogged perseverance and grit.

Use of the term “American hero” for him is not mere embellishment or fancy embroidery on words. Who else except American heroes receive ticker-tape parades in New York City? Hogan, coming back from near death in 1949, took his place among the greats by being feted in 1953 with New York’s high honor, joining the likes of Teddy Roosevelt, Pershing, Lindberg, Ike, Truman, Nimitz, Churchill, and MacArthur. A pianist from Fort Worth would also receive the honor in 1958.

One can say with little reservation that it probably doesn’t happen without Fort Worth, the place that molded this resolved taskmaster, who as a young boy walked six miles to his job as a caddy at Glen Garden Country Club and often slept there so as to ensure he got the earliest tee times and the best tippers. As a caddy, Hogan was smart and “learned to get professional people who would tip him well,” his mother recalled years later.

And Hogan’s story of renown also probably isn’t written without Marvin Leonard, the town’s leading citizen in his day and, according to one description, its “voice of reason, compassion, and optimism.”

And, of course, the city’s leading promoter and benefactor of the sport of golf, which he revolutionized in Texas

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Marvin Leonard, left, and Ben Hogan are synonymous with Colonial Country Club and the Charles Schwab Challenge. Five times Leonard handed the Colonial championship trophy — today called the “Leonard Trophy” — to Hogan.

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Marvin Leonard was a “quiet giver,” his daughter Marty says, and that included helping his friend Ben Hogan in his early days on the

with the introduction of the bent grass greens everyone told him he couldn’t grow in North Texas because of the heat. He put them on the championship-caliber course he built near TCU which hosted the 1941 U.S. Open and an annual PGA Tour stop beginning in 1946. The other club he built, Shady Oaks, had them, too.

There’s a common theme among the greats among us: They’re the ones who do things the smartest people in the room say are not possible.

That was certainly one thing these two friends — these two greats — had in common.

Much has been written on the topic of friendship, since before and including the Greeks’ great thinkers to singers and songwriters to script writers at NBC and elsewhere.

It’s the relationships that matter, friends being the essential ingredient to making good in this world — no matter how that is defined — and for Hogan, Leonard was that friend, who stood by him and helped him get his career and perhaps even his life off the ground.

“The best way I can describe [the relationship] is the inscription Hogan wrote to my father in his first instruction book,” says Marty Leonard, daughter of Leonard. “‘To Marvin Leonard, the best friend I will ever have. If my father had lived, I would have wanted him to be just like you.’”

“That tells you as much as anything. That was certainly the way Hogan felt, and I know my father felt the same way as well.”

True friends are a sure refuge,

Aristotle said from his lectern at the Lyceum, it is presumed, in poverty and other misfortunes in life. Hogan needed refuge in his early days. One reason he was so poor was because he came from a dysfunctional family broken up ultimately by his father’s suicide.

Many believe Hogan, then 9, witnessed his father’s suicide, but it was more than likely his 12-year-old brother, Royal, who entered the room.

“Daddy, what are you going to do?” asked Royal, according to news reports of the incident in the 300 block of Hemphill Street at about 6:30 p.m. on a Monday in 1922. Chester Hogan jerked a gun from the bag and shot himself just over the heart.

To those in the prime of life, friends “incite to noble deeds.”

The name Leonard and the department store he and brother Obie owned and operated for the better part of 70 years cannot be separated from the history of Fort Worth.

One reason is because Leonard was incited to noble deeds.

One example was retold in a Leonard biography, Texas Merchant, authored by Walter L. Buenger and Victoria L. Buenger.

A program to feed hungry school children during the Depression, financed by the state and county budgets, had run out of money. Leonard told the schools superintendent to keep the program going and send him the bill. He quietly paid the $35,000 bill to do so. He wasn’t the kind of guy to go on Facebook — had there been a Facebook — and tell the world what he had done.

He didn’t operate that way. Leonard was a “quiet giver,” his daughter once said, adding in one testimonial that he was always “helping people in some way, whether it happened to be with paying bills, or with food programs at local schools, providing college funds, or helping out in a personal crisis. Everybody loved him, and that was because Daddy loved people.”

This was a guy who didn’t finish high school because, as his brother Obie said, as retold in Texas Merchant, he didn’t want to burden his parents with

the expense of buying him a graduation suit.

Leonard’s Department Store was also the first in Fort Worth to remove the last ugly vestiges of Jim Crow, according to Texas Merchant. The store had always welcomed Black shoppers, but it had separate water fountains and bathrooms. Blacks were also not allowed in the buffet line of the store’s restaurant. It was an example that is credited for making way for the one of the most peaceful transitions of desegregation in South.

Of his quiet philanthropic pursuits, Leonard would say later in his life that, “Whatever I might have contributed to the field of golf and to the welfare of my city, I received deep personal satisfaction — more than I know how to express.”

As it concerns golf, Leonard initially put the game away as quickly as he had picked it up. He tried to play in his early 20s but found the game took too long to play. He reasoned that even as a bachelor, he was too busy with an upstart business in downtown Fort Worth to mess with chasing a white ball around a golf course.

A doctor convinced him to change his mind some years later when Leonard was in his early 30s.

“I woke up one morning feeling so low that I went to my family doctor, and he said to start playing golf or start preparing for a crack up,” Leonard said, according to Texas Merchant.

He returned to Glen Garden and began playing at least nine holes in the morning before breakfast. His hobby turned to obsession, as we all know the story of his proving that bent grass

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PGA Tour.

This trap on No. 16 at Colonial was a very simple obstacle compared with the others Hogan faced down in his life.

greens could not only survive but thrive in Texas. He had discovered them in California.

It was at Glen Garden that Leonard met the hardscrabble Hogan, then a teen, the pockmarks of the disease of poverty covering him from head to toe.

Leonard befriended him, and it’s not a stretch to suggest that the older man — 17 years older than his new protégé — was the only true friend at that time of Hogan, who left Glen Garden in a fit of rage, never to return, believing he had been cheated out of winning Glen Garden’s caddy tournament by members who liked Bryon Nelson more than him. According to Hogan, he had beaten Nelson in a nine-hole playoff only to lose when members extended the playoff to 18 holes to give Nelson a chance. Nelson won and with his victory received a junior club membership.

The experience was a seminal event in the life of Hogan, who, author Dan Jenkins once told me, remained hurt by the incident up until his final breath.

In those early days on tour in 1931, Leonard seeded Hogan’s first year. By Christmas, he was out of cash and stuck on the West Coast with no way to get home. He called Leonard for another advance. Leonard wired him money, with enough to buy his fiancé a Christmas gift.

Marty Leonard said she doesn’t know how much money her father gave to Hogan, other than the crude, simple one-page document kept in the Hogan Room at Colonial. It’s a matter of a few hundred dollars (roughly $5,000 today).

“I’m sure there were other instances,” she said. “That’s the one we have record of.”

Hogan’s first 10 years as a professional were difficult. His first victory didn’t come until 1940 at the North and South Open in Pinehurst, North Carolina. From 1945-49, Hogan won 37 tournaments, including the PGA and U.S. Open twice.

The accident in Van Horn almost ended it all. Hogan cheated death twice from the collision with the bus. He suffered a broken left ankle, a fractured collarbone, multiple fractures in the

pelvis, and a damaged rib when his car, which also carried his wife, Valerie, as a passenger. In the aftermath of surgery to repair his injuries, he also developed what was described as a serious blood clot condition that compromised his life.

Leonard didn’t fly out to El Paso, Marty said, but he was intimately involved.

“I can remember as a youngster waking up in the middle of the night hearing my father on the phone,” said Marty Leonard. “Daddy had some connections with at Carswell [Air Force Base]. They were trying to fly Dr. Ochsner, who was in New Orleans, to operate on Hogan.”

Alton Ochsner, a professor of surgery at Tulane University who had flown to El Paso on an Army airplane, called the surgery a “complete success.” The doctor said he had made an incision in Hogan’s abdomen and tied off the vein from where the clots had appeared.

It was similar, the doctor said, to “turning off a water faucet.”

“We removed the danger of any more clots,” he told reporters then, “and another one could have been fatal.”

He predicted that Hogan would be “up and around in a few months.”

History tells us how this remarkable story ended. In June of 1950, 17 months after the accident, Hogan, then in his mid-30s, won the U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club, and he went on to win six more majors.

In 1951, Hogan won his first Masters tournament and in 1953 won the Masters, U.S. Open, and British Open. He might have won the PGA had he played in it, but that tournament conflicted with the British Open (if you can believe that).

The ticker-tape parade in New York followed, a celebration ultimately of the American spirit and overcoming his accident and his empty pockets.

“Hogan’s comeback was just amazing,” said Marty Leonard, who recalled following Hogan around the Colonial tournament “like a puppy dog.”

“That he could ever walk again and play as he did was amazing.”

Hogan’s last victory on tour was

the 1959 Colonial. He defeated Fred Hawkins by four strokes in an 18-hole playoff. One observer was Marty Leonard, who skipped classes at SMU that Monday to watch.

The friendship between Leonard and Hogan remained steadfast until the end of each other’s lives, said Marty Leonard, who noted also that her father was an investor in the Hogan Co., a manufacturer of golf clubs.

“He threw out the first set of them because he didn’t like them,” she said.

“I think he lost some of his investors when he did that, but not my father.”

Colonial members held a roast of Leonard in 1969, which turned out to be the final year of his life.

Hogan was the star attraction.

“For the edification of you out-oftowners, we here in Fort Worth like to honor people who have never made a success of anything,” Hogan said dryly. “We pick out people who have never contributed one thing to this city’s success. We only honor complete parasites.”

After pausing, he added: “Our honoree tonight goes beyond that.”

Hogan joked that Leonard’s career had been a series of “mistakes,” which his brother Obie had to bail him out, including coming to the rescue of Leonard’s Department Store after discovering Marvin was “giving away” the merchandise. “While Marvin was home sleeping, Obie was down at the store changing prices.”

Hogan then grew serious and said: “Marvin Leonard has done more for golf with his time and his knowledge and his money than anyone I know.

I don’t know that anyone else would have the nerve and foresight to do the things he did. I doubt if Colonial would exist. I doubt if Shady Oaks would exist. I doubt if the U.S. Open would have come here. Marvin, I salute you.”

There also might not have been the Ben Hogan we know.

In the years that followed Hogan’s success, the golfer offered to pay back the money Leonard had given him, Marty Leonard said.

“Ben,” Marvin Leonard said, “you don’t owe me anything.”

Romancing the Stone

Fort Worth artist Shannon “Mud” Lowery is making a name for himself in the bling biz for his colorful — and celebrity-approved — jewelry.

BY MALCOLM MAYHEW

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If you saw country music singer Miranda Lambert present or perform on the CMA, ACM, or CMT awards over the past two years, you also saw Shannon “Mud” Lowery — or at least a small piece of him.

Lowery is a jewelry-maker whose works of sterling silver and turquoise have caught the eyes of the famed country singer, along with 28,000 others who follow the 32-year-old artist on Instagram. Lambert has worn several pieces of Lowery’s jewelry on various country music awards shows.

When they go on sale every Sunday night on his website, his pieces — bracelets, earrings, necklaces, cuffs, watchbands and other forms of body bling — sell out in minutes, sometimes seconds. Such success has led to a deal with Cavender’s, which will begin carrying his jewelry in the coming months.

Surprisingly, Lowery has no formal training. Everything he learned, he says, he learned by doing it, over and over. If there’s a savant in the jewelry world, it’s this quirky, 32-year-old dude who lives in the Chapel Hill area of Fort Worth and goes by the nickname, “Mud.”

While making new pieces for Lambert, the multitalented Native American artist shared with us his love for bling, his heritage and, of all things, Nudie Suits.

FW: How’s it going?

Lowery: Good, just kinda busy. If you hear some clinking in the background, I’m trying to cut some silver. Right before you called, I got a call to make some more jewelry for Miranda Lambert to wear.

FW: What are you going to make?

Lowery: I don’t know yet. I was going to ask you what I should make.

FW: I bet she’d like some nice earrings. Lowery: I think I’m going to make her some hoops and a big necklace.

FW: How’d you come to do work with her?

Lowery: Social media. Tiffany Gifford, who’s her stylist, saw something I posted on my Instagram and thought my jewelry would be a good fit for another group she worked with, Maddie & Tea. After Tiffany and I got to know each other a bit, we started working together on Miranda. Miranda and I aren’t best friends or anything, but she did invite me and some friends backstage to her last show at Billy Bob’s, which I thought was super nice of her. (Subsequently, all the pieces Lowery was working on during our call were worn by Lambert at the CMT Music Awards in early April.)

FW: How did you learn the art and business of jewelry-making?

Lowery: From my parents. When we were little kids, my dad used to carve wooden duck decoys that he would sometimes sell. While he was doing that, he would let us paint on the leftover pieces of wood. That kind of gave me the confidence to sell stuff that I can make. And I think that being a small-business owner, you have to learn how to set boundaries and come up with policies that protect you and your business, and I think I got that from my mom — she’s always taught us to stick up for ourselves.

FW: What attracted you to jewelry?

Lowery: I’m Native American. I belong to the Lumbee tribe. When I was very young, I remember my grandmother

would buy traditional Native American jewelry, usually turquoise pieces, for my family. I was always fascinated with it — the cool colors, the shininess of the silver, you knew it was something special. That attraction never left me.

FW: Was there a particular artist — a jewelry-maker or otherwise — who inspired you?

Lowery: I was thinking about this: Is there a silversmith I look up to?

To be honest, I don’t. There wasn’t an artist, either. I’m just surrounded by people who took what they loved and made a career out of it. Here’s an example: I had a friend who was into hunting and fishing, and he started an airboat company. It started out as a small business, and it’s blown up — he’s got hundreds of employees now. Another guy I know started a firearms company that got into Walmart. He was just this guy who took his passion seriously. That’s what inspires me, just regular people who aren’t millionaires or anything, who turn their likes into careers.

FW: When it comes to the jewelry you make, what’s your vibe?

Lowery: I describe it as a modern spin on traditional turquoise jewelry. I love to mix gemstones with turquoise — that’s kinda what I’m known for. They’re a good meeting point for someone who doesn’t want to do too Western or too traditional but somewhere in between. At the same time, the other thing I try to do with my jewelry is make sure it has enough tradition to it to where you could pair it with traditional antique pieces. This isn’t your grandmother’s jewelry, but it’ll look great with it.

FW: Is there a piece you’re most proud of?

Lowery: A turquoise, crescent-shaped necklace called the Squash Blossom. My father-in-law bought it from me for my mother-in-law as a present. It got me on the ACM awards. Miranda wore it for one of her performances. I remember my phone blowing up for months after that — people asking, ‘Was that your piece?’ I did interviews

with other magazines and podcasts. It shaped my career. Mickey Guyton wore it on the cover of Billboard. People ask if I’d sell it, but the answer’s no. It was a gift. My family is gracious enough to let people borrow it.

FW: Where did you grow up?

Lowery: I grew up in Coco Beach, Florida, and then I moved to Fort Worth about.....

FW: Oh, wow. “I Dream of Jeannie”! Lowery: I knew you were going to say that! Everybody says that. Everybody except people in Coco Beach. I lived there for 21 years, and no one ever mentioned that show, and then I move to Fort Worth and everybody’s like, “I Dream of Jeannie, I Dream of Jeannie.”

FW: That’s the only time anyone’s ever heard of it! Anyway, sorry, dude. I interrupted you.

Lowery: I moved to Fort Worth in the October of 2013. I’m married and I have

a baby. Well, he’s not a baby anymore. My wife, Lauren, is from Granbury, and she does a lot of modeling for me on social. I was the marketing manager for Tony Lama boots for a while. I have a long history in the Western world. Now I work at Lockheed in supply chain management as my day job, and I make jewelry on the side. I’ve been making it for about seven years now. I also do acrylic painting and graphic design — stuff like that. When people ask, I just say I’m an artist.

FW: What were you like in college?

Lowery: I graduated from the University of Florida. I was in a Christian fraternity. I played rugby. I think that’s where my nickname, Mud, came from. Maybe I was caked in mud one day. I don’t remember. I just remember I needed a name for my jewelry business one day, and “Shannon Lowery” was already taken on Instagram.

FW: Tell me about the Lumbee tribe.

Lowery: They’re based in North Carolina in a small town called Pembroke. It’s a very large tribe — the largest tribe east of the Mississippi River. My dad’s from there. We go back a lot to visit. They have their own communities, not native land. One of their largest industries is farming. They have their own dialect. It’s called Lumb. The communities used to be broken up based on what church you went to. That wasn’t that long ago. My grandmother is still alive, and she remembers that time. When my grandmother’s sister died, she couldn’t go visit her. She wasn’t allowed. But that was years ago. I love talking and learning about Lumbee. You should Google “Battle of Hayes Pond,” and you can read about how my ancestors ran the KKK out of their town.

FW: I have to ask you about the Nudie Suits. I’ve seen one that looks just like something Porter Wagoner would have worn.

Lowery: They are definitely inspired by people like him — Porter Wagoner, old, old-school country singers, the whole “Hee Haw” scene. But you know what — Embroidered suits are coming back, especially in Nashville. I really like the way they look, and I like how I look in them. I’m really a pretty shy person, and I never posted about myself that much. But during the pandemic, I got a little bored and wanted to do something new. So, my wife and I made one of those suits and made a bunch of videos of me doing weird stuff, and the videos took off! If you run the photo of me in an old vintage Cadillac, you’ll see the suit that I made for this story. I was like, “If I’m going to be in Fort Worth Magazine, I gotta make a suit for the occasion.”

Shannon “Mud” Lowery can be reached at mudlowery.com or on Instagram at instagram.com/mudlowery.

FASHION CREDITS

Boots: R Watson Boots

Black jacket and blue outfit: H Bar C

Hats: Keith Maddox’s hat from American Hat Company and Chieffalo americana

Light blue suit and jewelry: Mud Lowery Car: Keith A. Kidwill Family Trust

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Pushing the Envelope

Don Artemio, a daring new restaurant in Fort Worth’s Cultural District, serves authentic Mexican cuisine, not the Tex-Mex stuff, in a posh, upscale setting.

BY MALCOLM MAYHEW

Within minutes of ordering the cactus tacos on a Friday night at the newly opened Don Artemio, they were delivered to our table.

The last thing we expected to order was the first thing we fell in love with at this posh Mexican restaurant, a brave and welcome addition to Fort Worth’s expanding food scene.

Most Fort Worth foodies, I would imagine, have had nopalitos tacos, at some point or another, at some taqueria or another, near or far; they’re certainly nothing new. But I bet they didn’t look like this beautiful tangle of lightly fried strips

of cactus — spiked with tiny pieces of bacon — that our server insisted should kick off our meal. Two salsas came on the side, along with a half-dozen freshly made corn tortillas.

On top of the cactus was a set of tongs, inviting us to combine all the ingredients, which we did and which we continued to do until the last strand of cactus was gone. It was so good — one perfect bite after another of saltiness and crispiness — I was tempted to get a second order.

But we still had two entrees to go: a generous chunk of pork belly wearing a cape of rich adobe sauce and surrounded with a pool of black bean puree and a generously portioned

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filet mignon, perfectly cooked inside and out, with grilled veggies and painted with a swath of chipotle sauce that found my wife licking her spoon.

Elsewhere on the menu, there were beef tongue tacos, a pecan and cream cheese-stuffed poblano pepper, slowcooked cabrito in tomato sauce, and enchiladas topped with a tamarind mole.

For those who have lived in or traveled through the northeast Mexico region of Saltillo, whose recipes inspire Don Artemio’s food, maybe this type of food is the norm. But for the majority of Fort Worth, I would dare to say, Don Artemio is a new kind of restaurant: daring, authentic, and absolutely not Tex-Mex.

Opened late March in the space once occupied by Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, the restaurant is the end result of a longtime friendship between general manager Adrian Burciaga, the former general manager of Café Modern, and award-winning chef Juan Ramón Cárdenas. The two have known each other for decades.

Burciaga was studying restaurant management at La Universidad Autónoma del Noreste in Saltillo when a classroom assignment required he reach out to an industry expert. Managing his family’s restaurant at the time, Cárdenas wound up being that expert, and the two hit it off instantly.

“He became my mentor in the restaurant business,” Burciaga says. “He and his family taught me the backbone of this industry.”

Years later, when Burciaga worked at the Modern, he would invite his old friend to come up and guest-host special dinners. During those occasions, the two toyed around with the idea of opening a restaurant together, Burciaga says.

That opportunity came at a turbulent time in the restaurant industry: during the pandemic. But Burciaga, who had just lost his job due to the pandemic, felt like the timing was perfect. “I had two choices: I could pursue some other opportunities that had presented themselves, or I could move forward with fulfilling a lifelong dream,” he says. “I called Juan, and five days later he was on a plane to Fort Worth to scout some sites.”

It was decided the pair would open a second location of Cárdenas’ popular Don Artemio, an award-winning restaurant located where the two originally met, in Saltillo; the restaurant is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year.

The two wanted to recreate the vibe and feel of the original location as much as possible. Mexican pottery, special tile, and other design and architectural elements were imported from Saltillo.

“It took nine 18-wheelers to get everything here,” Burciaga says.

But the pair are most proud of the dishes they’re introducing to Fort Worth. “It all comes down to the food,” Burciaga says. “We use traditional cooking methods and make everything from scratch, down to the tortillas. But most importantly, everything here is made with love.”

Don Artemio, 3268 W. Seventh St., donartemio.us

PHOTOS BY CRYSTAL WISE

Nopalitos Tacos

El Famoso “Chile Hojaldrado”

Frescas con Crema

Panther City BBQ’s New Digs Close to Completion

BY MALCOLM MAYHEW

Since last fall, one of the city’s top barbecue restaurants has been in the process of expanding. That

expansion is now nearly complete.

Panther City BBQ, recently named by Texas Monthly as one of the Top 10 barbecue restaurants in the state, has taken over the bar located next door,

Republic Street Bar. The space is being converted into a dining and fullservice bar area, says Panther City BBQ co-owner Chris Magallanes.

When completed — Magallanes guestimates it’ll be late May — the space will seat nearly 100 people. It’ll house the restaurant’s main dining room, the ordering counter, and a fullservice bar. The space will also house a small kitchen where desserts and sides will be prepared.

“We know these summers can be tough,” Magallanes says. “They’re tough for us, too. We figured it was about time to have an air-

conditioned dining room.”

The restaurant’s current dining area consists of two patios — one covered, one not. Both will remain open. Magallanes says he and co-owner Ernie Morales are planning on spiffing up the uncovered patio area with a new sundeck and stage for live entertainment.

The Republic Street Bar space has been given a complete makeover, Magallanes says, with brandnew restrooms, new lighting, new paint and sheetrock, and a half-dozen new TVs. Although the Republic Street name is going away, the bar is staying (as are some of the cool old Fort Worth photos that once hung on Republic Street’s walls).

“The only thing that will really change will be the hours,” Magallanes. “We won’t close at 2 a.m. We’ll keep restaurant hours, not bar hours.” Those hours are still being worked out, but Magallanes says they’ll probably close between 9 and 11 p.m., depending on the day of the week. The restaurant will be open Tuesday – Sunday.

After 6 p.m., the restaurant will shift from its barbecue menu to more of a bar bites and Mexi-cue menu, similar to its La Pantera concept that, unfortunately, folded after the pandemic hit. Items will include burgers, tacos, nachos, elotes, and chopped brisket and pulled pork sandwiches.

Construction has been going on for months but was slowed down by material shortages.

Magallanes and Morales recently completed another bit of expansion: They added two new smokers, bringing their total number to five. Their custom-build smokehouse is now outfitted with three 500-gallon smokers and, the newbies, a pair of 1,000-gallon smokers.

Panther City’s expansion comes on the heels of earning the No. 10 slot on Texas Monthly’s coveted list of the 50 best barbecue joints in the state. For updates, visit facebook.com/817PantherCityBBQ.

Bits and Bites

Fred’s Texas Café will hold a grand opening celebration for its new location on May 21, the restaurant announced via press release in April. A fixture of the West Seventh area before there was a such thing as the West Seventh area, the original location of the long-running burger and beer joint, located on Currie Street for four decades, closed last year to take over the spacious building, for years a Steak & Ale, at 7101 Camp Bowie West near the Benbrook traffic circle. For updates, visit fredstexascafe.com.

City Works Eatery & Pour House recently revamped its menu, like really revamped it, like, adding-25-new-items revamped it. New items include crab fondue with goat cheese, braised beef sloppy Joes, peppercorn-crusted ahi tuna, meatloaf made from ground beef and Italian sausage, blackened salmon with deviled eggs, tacos made with Impossible meat, and, for brunch, carrot cake pancakes. Thankfully, they haven’t done away with their excellent cheese curds. 5288 Monahans Ave., at the Shops at Clearfork, cityworksrestaurant.com

I’d like to personally thank the people at Dallas’ Four Corners Brewing Co. for putting together what could possibly be the best Fort Worth food festival ever: the Fort Worth Fried Chicken & Craft Beer Fest, happening May 21 at Panther Island Pavilion. Ten local restaurants will offer their renditions of fried chicken, including Helen’s Hot Chicken, Tributary Café, Nick’s Soul Food Cuisine, Williams Fried Chicken (oh, hell, yes), and Emmy’s Smokehouse, while Four Corner Brewing will give you six 4-ounce tastings of their craft beer to wash everything down. There will also be live music, because isn’t there always live music, plus axe throwing, because don’t beer and axe throwing go together? For more info, visit facebook.com/PantherIslandPavilion.

Arlington’s Hurtado BBQ is now available at select Texas Rangers games this season at Globe Life Field. Great to see the Rangers supporting local restaurants. Jube’s Smokehouse on the east side of Fort Worth will celebrate its fourth anniversary with a three-day shebang May 13 – 15. Look for specials such as smoked fish, turkey legs, and pork tenderloin. 1900 S. Edgewood Terrace. Keep an eye out for Blue Butterfly Café, a new fast-casual cafe and coffeehouse offering gluten-free, sugar-free, and organic baked goods, plus sourdough bread, pizza, and other items. It’ll open this summer at 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 240, in Olivella’s Pizza original space. facebook.com/BlueButterflyCafe.FW

Restaurant news written and compiled by Malcolm Mayhew. You can reach Malcolm at malcolm.mayhew@hotmail. com or on Twitter @foodfortworth.

Brisket tacos, above, and a brisket elote cup to pair with that sausage, below.

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Christina Ewin, Chelsea Albright, Kris Karr, Joseph Berkes, Claire Berkes, Kendall Kostohryz

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JEFF

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NOT PICTURED:

Seth Fowler

Kathy Lanpher

Kelly Nelson

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THE GOOD GUYS

How do you change the world? Fort Worth icons Gary Patterson and Leon Bridges have an idea.

BY BRIAN KENDALL AND JOHN HENRY

PHOTOS BY CRYSTAL WISE

There is only a handful of Fort Worthians who demand double takes when catching a glimpse of them in the wild — those whose celebrity status has skyrocketed to a stratospheric level. This pool is small and, yes, very exclusive.

These days, local celebrities don’t get much bigger than Grammy Awardwinning singer/songwriter Leon Bridges and former TCU head football coach Gary Patterson [now a special assistant at the University of Texas]. For the past few years, the pair have become ubiquitous in our town and, some might say, represent our city on a global level.

Bridges, a Fort Worth native, has been here since he was a 2-year-old. And Patterson, though originally from Kansas, has called Cowtown home for over two decades. It might not surprise anyone to know that the two are friends, bonding over music and their philanthropic efforts.

Patterson conceived of getting this diverse duo of big names together when brainstorming ways to increase his charity work. He thought getting different celebrities who work in different industries and have different fan bases would result in a bigger network and a greater opportunity to effect real change.

Aptly dubbed The Big Good, the foundation hit the ground running in 2020 with a Thanksgiving meal distribution and a virtual holiday concert by Leon Bridges. While it’s difficult to say what the foundation may become, it’s clear the cofounders have plenty of ambitious ideas.

The pair met up with two of our editors at the Fort Worth Magazine offices for a photo shoot and roundtable discussion. Topics of discussion included The Big Good, Patterson’s guitar playing, and their big plans moving forward. On the next few pages, you’ll find a pared down version of our conversation.

FW: So, obviously, I think the first question is, what’s the history of this? How did The Big Good come to be, and how’d you two come together?

Leon Bridges: Pretty much my management reached out to me about meeting Coach Patterson, and I’ve always had just the heart to do something in the community — I just didn’t know

where to start. And so, I just felt it was the perfect opportunity to collab with another prominent person in the city and try to make a change in the community.

Gary Patterson: Well, for us, we felt like the Gary Patterson Foundation had to get bigger if we were going to help Fort Worth and the metroplex to the extent we wanted to. And so, I was talking to a guy named Elliot Hill that we worked with at Nike and was a TCU grad, and I said, “Who do you think would be great to partner with?” They did something like this in Austin with Matthew McConaughey and Mack Brown back in those days when.

So, Elliot said, “What about Leon Bridges? He’s a cutting-edge Fort Worth guy who’s done really well.”

[Leon and I] finally got a chance to get together, and since then, it’s been really amazing. [We’ve been doing this for] the past two years now, and his career is doing unbelievably.

I think the one thing that we shared, the thing that really made me think that this would work, was that we both loved music. I’m not as talented as he is, but I love music just as much, and we both love Fort Worth and the people here. While we’re both busy, and it seems like we’re not back in Fort Worth as much as we’d like to be, it’s still been awesome.

FW: It’s interesting how you mentioned Mack Brown and Matthew McConaughey earlier and celebrities teaming up for charity. What kind of impact do you think your celebrity status has when it comes to making a difference?

LB: We have such a big platform and such influence. For me, specifically as an artist, I think it’s a great way to get people involved, to want to donate, or devote their time for a great cause. I’m totally down to leverage [my status as a celebrity] for that.

GP: Well, we’re both blessed, and I always believed in paying it forward. And I think both of us feel that way about people. [After my days of coaching at TCU were over] I saw a lot of “Thank you, Gary” signs. It was one of those things where I didn’t really know how far I reached because this wasn’t just TCU people, it was Fort Worth. Really, Fort Worth raised me. Fort Worth raised Leon. And our paths to getting to this point in our lives are very different. They’re everywhere.

FW: And you both come from such humble beginnings. How have your backgrounds inspired you to become such philanthropic people within the community?

LB: Man, this is totally a full-circle moment for me because I look at moments on my journey where there were people gracious enough to allow me to play music on their platform. Or even coming up as a kid, there were people pouring into my family financially. Growing up in the kind of United Community Center, I saw firsthand how their work shaped kids, and even myself. So, this is an awesome opportunity to reciprocate the love.

GP: Being in coaching, one of my first mistakes was saying, “I know how you feel.” Well, you don’t. Because we all come from different backgrounds. I never walked in their shoes. But what I did understand is that I couldn’t do anything about what happened before, but I could try to do something about what might happen in the future. In 25 years at TCU, we had almost 800 guys come through the program. That’s 800 guys who I tried to have a positive impact on their lives.

If you go back to my first press conference when I took the job in 2001, I said, “What I’d like to do is tie north, south, east, and west and tie them into one.” I think people kind of looked at me like I was stupid. But I think in some ways, we accomplished what I was hoping to accomplish. I think Fort Worth did come together. We still have our issues, but I think we’re better than we were, and we’ve got to keep working on improving.

FW: So, what are some things that you’d like to see change in Fort Worth, and what ultimately is the goal of The Big Good?

GP: One of the reasons Leon and I partnered together was so we could be bigger, and, thus, we could help more. I think, together, we can raise more money and help more people. I mean, back in 2020, we fed close to 100,000 people in the metroplex during Thanksgiving [in partnership with the Tarrant Area Food Bank and North Texas Food Bank].

We’ve also been assisting with hotspots and getting internet to specific neighborhoods so kids can have internet

“I mean somebody helped us along the way, so we’re trying to do the same. Hopefully, there’s somebody we’re helping who will be the next Leon Bridges. And hopefully, there’s someone who’s going to be the next Gary Patterson.” – Gary Patterson

FW: With the additional signing class, the transfer portal policy, and new legislation that’s allowing college athletes to get paid for their name, image, and likeness (NIL), how much more difficult is it being a head coach today?

GP: I think like anything else we’ve ever done in college football, I think we’ll learn how to deal with it. The thing I worry about is kids changing or not finishing college. Because when you [transfer], you lose [credit] hours. In some ways you’re teaching kids to quit because I don’t know too many freshmen who didn’t come into college initially thinking he’d like to transfer because it was harder than high school.

Concerning NIL, I think it’s a good thing.

I’ve been in too many homes where I could see the dirt through the floors and the massive difference between the haves and the have-nots. Something needed to happen. The problem we have right now is that the NFL has a player’s union, and we’re the wild, Wild West.

FW: Let’s say you were vying for a championship every year at TCU moving forward. If that’s the case, how many years does Gary Patterson still coach?

GP: Oh, I would say that 65 would’ve been my cut-off, one way or the other.

So, I’m 62 right now, so I would’ve been another four or five years. I think my thing is, you don’t ever retire; you retire to something. Right now, I want to help college football, I want to help kids, and I’m

Quick questions: GARY PATTERSON

probably interested in starting a consulting business in the near future.

Obviously, now I have more time, and I have a better voice. I can sing and play and write, so that’s the fun part of it. But I also want to get involved in a lot of different things, maybe ESPN — things that I’ve done before, but I hadn’t had time to do as much of.

FW: How long is your contract with UT?

GP: I don’t know. I don’t know what the contract is. It might be tomorrow, as far as I know.

FW: You’re day to day?

GP: Yeah, probably. My whole role is to make sure Coach [Sarkisian] is happy. That’s my job

FW: When you left, many felt TCU betrayed you with the way it all went down. If you go back and do something differently, what would you have done anything differently?

GP: I’ve stayed away from the topic just because I don’t think anything good about it.

A good friend of mine that’s in the newscasting business said, “Don’t do an interview.” He said, “Everything always comes out in the wash.” And so, for me, my interview is really coming back, still doing the foundation in Fort Worth, still trying to help. Now, I’m trying to prove to people I didn’t do [all this local charity work and the Gary Patterson Foundation] because I was a football coach. I did it because I care about Fort Worth.

A lot of people ask, “Where are you moving?” And I say,

“No, I’m not moving.” College football coaches sometimes move 10 to 15 times in their careers. I moved nine or 10 times in my first 15 years. But now I’ve stayed in one place for 25 years, and you don’t just pick up and leave that.

A guy once told me, “You want to get to a point in your life where you want to be able to say ‘no’ more than you say ‘yes.’”

I still remember the AD at Michigan. They had just let go of Rich Rodriguez, and I was interviewing for the head coaching job. I spent 45 minutes telling him why I wasn’t the right guy for the job. I’m not a Michigan guy. It’s not that I don’t think I can go to Michigan and win, but I didn’t think it’s what was best for Michigan. And Fort Worth was always good to me.

FW: When musicians leave, they leave with their song, a final performance, and that’s it. But, when coaches leave, especially the successful ones, they get a ticker-tape parade. There will come a time when you’re not lining up on the other side in burnt orange. When that time comes, can you let us know so we can plan that tickertape parade?

GP: We’ll do this. How about we’ll make it a celebration? I’ll be retiring, and [Leon Bridges] will be coming off his fifth Grammy. So, we’ll have a lot to celebrate.

access after school. Because that’s how they’re expected to study these days.

Editor’s note: The Big Good has partnered with several North Texas charity organizations, including The Tarrant To & Through Partnership, United Community Centers, UpSpire, Boys & Girls Clubs, Hope Farm, and the Tarrant Area Food Bank, to name only a few.

LB: We’re not a community center. That’s just my experience, and it inspired me to specifically give to them. We just see whatever needs that might come to the surface, and we act on that. We’re still understanding all of the community’s needs, and I need to do my part.

GP: You’ve got to have a starting point. You can’t do big things until you do the small things. Food, housing, education — those are foundational base points that you have to address before you can get to the rest of it.

We try to touch a lot of different points in Fort Worth from the Boys & Girls Clubs to Hope Farms to some of the community center stuff that Leon has championed.

When we started the [Gary Patterson Foundation], we started a program at Clark Elementary that offered $500 scholarships for fifth graders. Kids would write in expressing how much hope it was giving them. We then started having banks come into the school because we discovered that 70% to 80% of the kids that had a savings account would also go to college, no matter what the amount was.

It’s those kinds of things that make a difference.

I mean somebody helped us [Leon and me] along the way, so we’re trying to do the same. Hopefully, there’s somebody we’re helping who will be the next Leon Bridges. And hopefully, there’s someone who’s going to be the next Gary Patterson.

FW: How do people get involved with The Big Good?

GP: Well, I shouldn’t leave out Kelsey [Patterson], my probably better half. She basically runs our side of the foundation. And we’re on every social platform possible, so we’re definitely trying to get ourselves out there. But, when people donate or get involved, it’s important they know all of their money and hard work is going to amazing programs right here in Fort Worth. All of the programs are here.

The biggest thing is people understanding that the platform to help is there if they want to use it. And it’s really surprising how many people ask to get involved when they do find out about [The Big Good]. I think mostly for Leon.

FW: Your mantra at TCU, of course, was “40 not four.” [A reference to Patterson’s goal of building success for his athletes well beyond the four years they attended the university.]

GP: Still feel the same way.

FW: You taught philanthropy, I’m assuming, with your players and giving back.

GP: Yeah. Everybody says in this day and age kids aren’t like that. I disagree. One of the things that kids have to understand is that it’s humility, it’s accountability, it’s work ethic, and all that stuff. While some might learn these things at church or home, some kids don’t learn it. So, even if someone’s not at the maturity level to listen to what I’m saying at the moment, someday it might click. Like my own sons, they didn’t always like to hear what I had to say, but that’s what parents do, right? Parents tell you things because they care about you and want you to succeed and be a good member of the community. I think [Leon and I] are just trying to be good role models.

Editor’s note: In January, it was announced that Patterson would be joining the University of Texas coaching staff as a “Special Assistant” under head coach Steve Sarkisian.

FW: Professionally, how has the transition been for you?

GP: Awesome. I’ve been really working hard. So, it’s wake up early, go to sleep early. Kelsey’s not down [in Austin] because she’s still staying up here quite a bit, especially when we’ve been working on the foundation. It’s still 25 years of friends, so you just don’t give that up. But like I told Leon earlier, the people in Austin have been great to me, and I’m one of those kinds of guys where, if I want to do something, I don’t kind of do it. I go all in; I’m not a good yes-man. And so, I’m trying to do, within my role, whatever [Sarkisian] wants me to do to make University of Texas better.

FW: Did it feel a little strange putting on that Longhorn?

GP: Of course, but there’s a lot of Texas fans here in Fort Worth. I mean, there are a lot of Longhorns that gave us money in this city to build TCU. So, I never felt like I had any obligation that would prevent me from going down there. I really think, for the sake of football in the whole state of Texas, if the University of Texas becomes better, Texas as a whole becomes better.

So, that’s what I’m trying to accomplish. Plus, play a little music. When you’re sitting by yourself in a condo, music is a good thing. I mean, when you’re done with your guitar, you just put it in the corner. It doesn’t get mad at you; it doesn’t complain to you.

[Editor’s Note: Patterson and Bridges met us at our Camp Bowie offices right before heading to a Big Good charity event that would include performances by Leon Bridges and other local artists.]

FW: You might do a little guitar picking at tonight’s event?

GP: I think, possibly, when we go over to the after-party, I might.

LB: Going to bring a guitar?

GP: Yeah. Or listen. I want to listen. I want to hear Leon play, really. And Abraham [Alexander].

Last time we had one of these [charity events], I didn’t have to play because I was in the middle of spring [practice], so I couldn’t sing. Now, I don’t have that problem anymore. I can be Gary all the time, not Coach P.

FW: Leon, like Gary, do you find yourself alone picking?

LB: Always, man. It’s therapeutic for me, and I’m constantly just trying to write

songs. Man, I remember when I first I learned the piano, and I gravitated toward the guitar. Just loved the sound that it makes, and you can bring it anywhere.

FW: You said you learned on the piano?

LB: I did. I pretty much went on YouTube and learned this one chord progression, and that’s the only chord progression that I know on the piano to this day.

GP: Let me tell you a great story. So, during COVID, I get this call from someone saying, “Hey, Leon’s on his front porch playing.” And the whole neighborhood came to gather around.

LB: That was a cool moment.

GP: I mean, really? Who does that? I mean, it’s awesome. A guy that’s world-renowned, and he’s just playing and singing on his porch, right?

LB: The whole neighborhood was lined up in front of my house, and I was like, “This is cool, but everybody knows where I live now.”

FW: Leon, have you critiqued Gary’s music by chance?

LB: Man, I’m telling him, “Send more of it so that I can critique it.” But it’s some singer/songwriter, strumming on a guitar type stuff.

GP: When you get to my age, you look at music like you look at your own cooking. If you can cook well enough, and you like it, eat it. If I can play it and sing it well enough to where I like to hear it, then I’ll go about my business. But, it makes me happy. I think we tell our experiences in our lives through words. Like [Leon’s] new album that’s out now. I mean, it’s truly amazing. He always tells a story, and I think that’s really cool. I love telling stories.

FW: You two have been really busy lately. I mean, Leon, you released an album, been on multiple tours, and were just at the Grammy’s.

LB: Yeah, it’s been a whirlwind. I was in Dearing, Georgia, shooting a film with this independent filmmaker, which I’m super excited to do and working on new music. I had an opportunity to perform on stage with Justin Bieber. It’s wild to hit all these milestones in my career. It’s surreal.

FW: Yet, despite fame and career changes, neither of you forgets Fort Worth. You keep

“Growing up in the kind of United Community Center, I saw firsthand how their work shaped kids, and even myself. So, this is an awesome opportunity to reciprocate the love.” – Leon Bridges

coming back.

LB: Yeah, man. I raise the Fort Worth flag high. It’s a place that I grew up and my family’s here and my friends are here. In the midst of all the craziness that goes on, the music industry, and fame and all that shit, this place is the only thing that’s real to me.

FW: Do either of you ever pinch yourselves sometimes and wonder, “Is this really real? I’m doing everything I’ve dreamed of ever doing.”

LB: Yeah, it’s wild for me because I never aspired to have a career in music, and it was just one of those things that it happened. I just had to buckle up for the ride. But I’m grateful to be here, grateful that it’s provided a way for me to take care of my family, take care of myself, and I’m able to make good art for a living, which is nice.

GP: Yeah. I tell people, “Greatness happens somewhere where hard work and dreams meet.” Well, that little town where I came from [Rozel, Kansas], people only knew how to work hard. I had to learn how to dream. There was a guy named Mr. Simmons who once asked me, “Why are you trying to become a graduate assistant coach?” He said, “You’re from this little town in Kansas. You’re never going to ever make it.” I think everybody has a Mr. Simmons in their life who tells you you’re not going to be able to do this or that.

I always asked my players, “How do I help you prove all those people wrong?” It was my job to make sure as I could help them prove all the Mr. Simmonses of the world wrong.

FW: Sounds like it should be a tagline for The Big Good, “Proving all the Mr. Simmonses wrong.”

GP: Well, somebody said the other day, “The Big Good equals big hearts.” I kind of liked that.

LB: Unassuming quality, we got big hearts. We love our city; we love the people.

FW: So, where do you see The Big Good in 20 years?

GP: I don’t know. I think it’s going to keep growing, is what I think. I think Leon needs to keep getting bigger and bigger, and I’m just going to keep helping him. That’s what we’re going to do.

FW: Tours, album releases, Grammys, and sharing the stage with Justin Bieber — you stay pretty busy. What’s next for you?

LB: Yes, I know. Embarking on a tour starting May, which I’m pretty excited about. And then get my toes into some acting.

FW: Acting?

LB: Yeah, totally. I’ve done other roles in the past, but they’ve been super minuscule. So, this is my first co-lead role. It’s by an up-and-coming director named of Tayarisha Poe. She did a film called “Selah and the Spades,” I believe. I love her vision. Just visually. It has this psychedelic vibe to it. But at the core of it is this story of this girl who’s transitioning into marriage, and I’m essentially the … well, I don’t want to give too much of it away.

It’s like a love story. The focal point of it is her. It’s from her perspective. I don’t know how they’re going to edit it in, but I’m not even in the movie until toward the end, I guess. Or I don’t know.

Editor’s note: The new film, titled “The Young Wife,” is currently in post-production. Deadline reports that the movie is “a wholly new take on the wedding film.”

FW: What was that experience like?

LB: I can say that it was very humbling. It was humbling to not be in control, to step outside of my realm, and do something new. And daunting. It was daunting to have to learn lines and be around people who are essentially strangers. But I think musicians kind

Quick questions: LEON BRIDGES

of have this innate sensibility of acting. And it’s crazy how everything that my teacher instilled in me when I was dancing came into play for the movie. It was just learning how to have that performative aspect and being on stage. And there was dance incorporated into the film.

FW: Do you want to do more acting? Is this something you might pursue?

LB: Ultimately, it’d be cool. It was a great experience, but it was challenging. Number one, I was staying in Brunswick, Georgia, and there’s pretty much nothing to do there.

FW: Yeah, can’t imagine that being your vibe.

LB: Right? Definitely not sexy, not glamorous at all. But I loved it, man. It was humbling. It’s like, “Okay, this is my life for a month.”

FW: Not that we’re envious, but you were recently the subject of a great Texas Monthly cover story that got a lot of attention due to your candidness and some interesting revelations. Has that changed people’s perspective of you in any way? Just curious, because you let your guard down quite a bit.

LB: I did, I did. And I think just the way we conducted the interview was so relaxed, and we’re kicking it at Gold Diggers Hotel. It was cool, but I felt like I had, I guess, a vulnerability hangover the next day. I was like, “Shit, I think I gave too much to the world.”

But, man, I think I had to get it out. It was healing because

I had that shit boiling up for so long. And so, it was therapeutic to get it out for sure.

FW: Do you have any more music coming out?

LB: So, I’m working on my fourth album, and the focus is to bring it back to the basics. At least, in a way of sonics and in a way of songwriting. I’m currently working with this cat named Tyler Johnson at Woodshed in Malibu. I want to try to shape something that hasn’t been done before.

SMOOTH RIDER

He got on the back of a sheep at 18 months old, hopped on a bucking bull with a dislocated shoulder, and nearly won it all with a jaw wired shut. Mason Taylor’s one of the toughest, committed, and best bull riders in the world, and he’s about to prove it on his home turf.

BY BRIAN KENDALL

PHOTOS BY CRYSTAL WISE

IT’S A LITTLE OVERCAST AND WINDY, SO NOT THE MOST IDEAL CONDITIONS, BUT SUCH MILD WEATHER ADVERSITIES DON’T BOTHER MASON TAYLOR. The 7-handicap golfer, decked out

in a polo shirt and khaki shorts, launches his drive nearly 300 yards down the right side of the fairway. Outside the rare undulation, the course is flat and only a few trees cause any impediments — nothing too out of the ordinary for a North Texas golf course.

He’d go on to stick his approach shot and tap in for a birdie. His score was somewhere in the high 70s — a fairly normal Thursday afternoon for Taylor. After all, he’s been swinging clubs since he was a little kid when his dad would take him to the local driving range to hack away at a bucket of balls.

Taylor played a round of golf the day before, and he played a round the day before that. He technically plays as much golf through the week as a touring pro. But, like all Thursdays, this marks the last day he gets to play this week because tomorrow, Taylor’s headed for Tacoma, where he’ll get on the back of a 1,500-pound bull and hold on for dear life. He’ll do this four times through the course of the tournament.

That weekend, Taylor would go on to place third, taking home $9,000. A showing like this, at this time of the year, is huge for Taylor, one of the best bull riders in the world. He’s currently ranked 14th among PBR riders, but only razor-thin margins separate him from the top 10. And, with the PBR Finals right around the corner, Taylor’s in prime position to make some noise.

Yes, it was a thrilling and consequential weekend for the 22-yearold. But, on Tuesday, he’ll be back at the Rusted Rail Golf Course, hitting 8 irons pin high.

Bulls Over Baseball

It’s not easy deciphering Taylor’s age. He’s slight of build and has a boyish face with few, if any, whiskers in sight. Yet, he speaks in proverbs and idioms as if he were a grandfather who’s been around the sun more than a few dozen times. And his experiences as a bull rider already add up to a lifetime of achievement. His looks, thankfully, just haven’t caught up to it.

But, when he tells his story, it all falls into place. In years, Taylor’s young, but he had to grow up fast.

Taylor’s the son of a bull rider. Now, bull riding is not a deep-seeded vocation that’s been passed down from multiple generations; his father picked up the sport having grown up an earshot away from an indoor rodeo arena called Kow Bell. The arena, located near Mansfield, had an open roof — think the old

Cowboys stadium in Irving — and had weekly bull riding events on Friday and Saturday nights — think Cowtown Coliseum. Taylor’s father had to walk a mere couple blocks to partake in the daring event, which offered cash prizes. According to Taylor, his father just went in one day, rode a bull, and was hooked.

“My dad [rode bulls for a living], and my mom was a secretary when my dad met her,” Taylor says. “So, my dad tried to get the money, and my mom took the money.”

Trying to make ends meet on an amateur bull rider’s winnings and a secretary’s salary, the family grew up poor, and money was tight. Yet, Taylor admits he never recognized the family’s financial woes until his early teens, well after Taylor had begun riding steers.

Growing up in Maypearl, Taylor went through the ranks of bareback animal riding pretty quickly. His dad put him on his first sheep when he was 18 months old. He graduated from sheep to calves to steers to open bulls and now to PBR. Yes, PBR bulls are in a class of their own — bred for genetically superior bucking, according to PBR’s official website.

“It’s just kind of how you grow up and how your parents feel about you doing [riding],” Taylor says. “If your parents don’t want you doing it, then there’s kids that have to wait until they’re 16 or 17, and they start sneaking off and riding.

“But I’ve always had a family that’s had my back, and I got a great support system. So, I’ve been able and fortunate enough to do it, my whole life.”

He’s quick to credit his family for his success, recalling all the times they sacrificed for him and his career.

“My sister, she didn’t get to grow up doing whatever she wanted because my family put all of their eggs in my basket in riding bulls,” Taylor laments. He tells the story about how, when he was 12, he was going to compete in an event, one that required an entry fee of $200. His family had only $400. That’s it. With the exception of some gas in their car’s tank, that’s all the money they had.

“So, they paid my entry fees, and we had just enough gas to get there and stay in a hotel room. And that was it. If we would’ve got there and I wouldn’t have stayed on [the bull], it would definitely

have been hard getting home. But when we got there, I ended up winning both rounds — the short round and the average. And we walked out of there with, like, 12 or 1,300 bucks.”

They would do this a few more times, scrounging up the last of their cash to pay for hotel rooms, gas, and an event’s entry fee. Taylor would win — a natural at keeping his keister on a bucking bull — and they’d have enough to return — with some extra money to boot.

“Them tough times like that, I think is what makes me try as hard as I do nowadays,” Taylor says. “Because I want to be able to take care of me, my fiancée, and my family, as well.”

Despite the financial hardships he’d become privy to, Taylor knew he’d either be a bull rider or a baseball player. He played select baseball — the league for those kids who were head and shoulders above children their own age — since he was 7 years old. Splitting his time between the two sports, Taylor was on the road every weekend, either doing a rodeo or a baseball tournament. Eventually, and perhaps even a little ironically, it was baseball that took a toll on him, and he was burned out.

“I’m just glad that God put me on this way because this one’s working out. I don’t know if I would’ve made it in baseball.”

Taylor, during his thus far short stint as a professional bull rider, has won two Unleash the Beast tournaments (the highest class of tournament you can capture), represented the U.S. during a successful Global Cup event, and finished third at the PBR World Finals last year. In the baseball world, that would be equivalent to a few All-Star appearances, an Olympic Gold Medal, and a couple Gold Gloves. Taylor’s not just successful as a bull rider, he’s one of the greatest riders in the world.

A Legion of Demons

The taming of bulls as a competitive sport dates as far back as ancient Greece. Yet, the bull riding we recognize today has its roots in Mexico. According to a book titled The Hispanic Influence on Rodeo, by Mary Lou LeCompte, Mexico was home to frequent equestrian and ranching skills competitions called charreadas — similar to a modern-day rodeo. While the original sport was far more uncompromising in its brutality (riders would literally ride the bull to death), it eventually evolved into a form where the bull would be ridden until it stopped bucking.

One fascinating account of a charreada came from Scottish noblewoman Frances Erskine Ingles, who once wrote, “The most curious part of the exhibition was when a coachman, a strong, handsome Mexican, mounted on the back of a fierce bull, which plunged and flung himself about as if possessed by a legion of demons.”

So, to hop on the back of a two-ton, demon-possessed monster that’s trained to do nothing more than hurl you off its back, one might assume such a person had certain personality traits. An edginess and aloofness earned by staring death in the face on a weekly basis.

Yet, nothing could be further from the truth. In Taylor’s opinion, the act of riding a bucking bull makes the rider all the more humble. After all, a bull rider never physically dominates the bull; they just have to hang on for eight seconds. The rider always gets bucked off eventually, so the bull always wins.

In fact, most bull riders, as Taylor puts it, “are just skinny little toothpicks.”

Taylor himself is 5-foot, 8-inches tall and weighs 147 pounds. You might not see it via bulging muscles on his arms or legs, but his core is as strong as anyone’s. As he puts it, this is riding shape, not fitness shape. You’ll find that most bull riders are short and lean. Not jockey short and lean, but no doubt on the shorter and leaner side of average. This is not by mistake. According to Taylor, the smaller you are, the bigger the scores you’ll get.

“So, we all try to stay as small as we can,” Taylor says. “From a working-out standpoint, I just do a whole lot of cardio. I’m on the golf course, walking five, six miles every time we’re out there. Then when I get home, whether it’s jump roping or running or just getting in the hot tub and then getting in the sauna and sweating, I just try to keep the excess weight off and remain as lean as I can.”

Of course, not everyone abides by the “skinny is better” strategy. Many of the Brazilian riders are similar in height but weigh over 180 pounds. While this allows them to better handle the bull, the bull can’t buck as hard. So, their scores are not as high. But Brazilians have been dominant over the past decade for one main reason: As Taylor puts it, “The more you stay on, the more you win.”

A rider is only allowed to ride once per night, and most competitions last two nights, meaning a bull rider gets two cracks at reaching eight seconds. In tournaments that go three or four rounds, the field will whittle down to 12 or 20 before the final round. A rider only receives points, which are awarded by a panel of judges, if they remained on the bull for the full eight seconds. Judges look at both the bull and the rider, with 50% of points coming from each. If the bull is bucking hard and spinning fast, this means more points for the rider. Judges also look at how well a rider covers the bull, his balance, and whether he spurs the bull to buck more.

While having a spinning, high-kicking bull will accrue more points, a rider is also less likely to stay on.

Godzilla Throws Mason Taylor to the Ground Like a Wet Paper Towel

If you do something enough times, there’s an inevitability factor that comes into play.

If you skydive long enough, you’ll eventually have a parachute that fails to open properly (thank goodness for backup chutes). If you drive enough, you’ll eventually be involved in some sort of accident that has you pulling out your insurance information. Statistically, these things are bound to happen.

So, when you ride a bull multiple times a week for years on end, you’re bound to break a bone or two.

“You can get hurt from time to time,” Taylor shrugs. “It’s going to happen. You don’t know when it’s going to happen. That’s why I feel like all of us bull riders — even if we’re doing it on a big stage with bright lights — we’re just normal people. I think it keeps you humble. It just kind of keeps us down to earth and keeps us enjoying every moment.”

According to a study conducted by Current Sports Medicine Reports, the incident of injury among bull riders is 32.2 injuries per 1,000 competitor exposures. This means there’s a 3.2% risk of injury every time a rider hops on the back of a bull.

While some of this is “rider error” that can be avoided by nonamateurs, the vast majority of the risk lies in the unpredictability of the animal. In car racing, you know the car will accelerate when you hit the gas and stop when you hit the brake. You at least have some semblance of control over what you’re operating. In bull riding, such control is nonexistent.

Do a quick YouTube search of Mason Taylor, and you’ll find plenty of examples of control being chucked out of the window. No surprise, bulls violently bucking riders get more views than successful rides.

One video posted by PBR titled “Godzilla Throws Mason Taylor to the Ground Like a Wet Paper Towel,” shows Taylor struggling in the chute with the bull, aptly named Godzilla. It’s a full three minutes and 40 seconds before the chute finally opens, only for Taylor to last less than three seconds on the Godzilla’s back.

A YouTube search of “Godzilla Bull” also yields short videos of plenty of rides lasting less than three seconds.

“Honestly, I like that kind of stuff,” Taylor says. “That’s what pushes me to want to be the best bull rider in the world is knowing that there’s a bull out there that is bucking everybody off. That’s the one that I want to ride because if you ride him, not only are you going to get paid for it. Not only are you going to get recognized for it, but you’re going to feel good about yourself knowing that you did something great.”

Despite not remaining on Godzilla for long, Taylor was able to scurry away to safety.

“My dad used to say, ‘When you hit that ground, pick a direction, get up, and go,’” Taylor says. Much like bull riding itself, there’s no magic secret to avoiding injuries.

Despite the stellar advice from his father, Taylor has sustained a couple of brutal injuries over the past couple of years — both of which have entered the territory of lore among PBR fans.

He first broke his collar bone, which would require surgery.

According to Taylor, it took a little swallowing of his pride to have surgery. This meant he could return to the ring in six weeks. But, once he was back bucking bulls, something was off. His rides weren’t as good. He wasn’t pleased with his draws. And his normally sanguine attitude had turned sour.

Sure enough, negative energy begets negative results. In the last event of the season, Taylor would collide heads with a bull and break his jaw.

“That was kind of the moment in my career where I could either stay home or face adversity and went at it,” Taylor says. “And honestly, at the time, it didn’t do nothing but piss me off. I had to have another surgery.”

Three days after his second surgery, he got on his first bull at the 2021 PBR Finals.

This is the part that catapulted Taylor to legendary status: Taylor, with a wired jaw, would go on to ride five of six bulls and finish in third place.

Riding among the best bull riders in the world, unable to speak outside of a murmur, and keeping to a liquid diet, the press began to joke whether Taylor was better with his jaw wired shut. His star was no longer rising — it was now firmly affixed in the night sky.

Home Court Advantage

When Taylor enters the chute, he does it to Drake’s song “Trophies.”

It’s been his walk-up song since he joined PBR and started competing in the top-tier Unleash the Beast tournaments after spending six months on the lesser Velocity Tour.

His fiancée, Caitlin, turns the song off during car rides because it gives her too much anxiety.

Her brother drives race cars — which she says scares her more — so she’s used to having loved ones partake in high-risk sports.

“I don’t get too nervous,” she says. “I know he knows what he’s doing.”

But the Drake song still triggers a certain emotion.

The couple, who have been engaged for only a few months but have been together for many years, own a single-story starter home in Combine, where they live with their dog, named Fish. The inside of the home is adorned with belt buckles in glass cases and photos of Taylor riding bulls. The property has a deep backyard where, Caitlin jokes, their 3 1/2 horses reside — one of them is a miniature horse.

They’re also just a few miles from the golf course Taylor likes to frequent. These are the things that make up the dreams of retirees or couples in their 30s and 40s. Mason and Caitlin are 22 and 21, respectively.

Eventually, Taylor wants to devote himself entirely to golf.

While he’s always a pleasant and loquacious fellow, when you get Taylor on the subject of golf is when he really opens up. Golf clubs in his house are starting to take precedence over the myriad of belt buckles he’s won.

His plan is to retire from bull riding at 29 and play golf full time.

“I can’t do this forever,” Taylor says. “I want a family, and I want to quit [bull riding] before it takes a toll on me.”

Regardless, before he leaves bull riding, he still strives to be the greatest in the world. And in mid-May, he’ll have a great opportunity to stake claim to that title.

On May 13, Dickies Arena, which resides not far from his hometown of Maypearl, will host his sport’s biggest event: the PBR World Finals. While Taylor currently sits in 14th on the overall standings, he’s the highest ranked Texan who’s within earshot of the overall leader, João Ricardo Vieira.

While he’s down the leaderboard, it’s not an impossible gap to make up. The points awarded at the PBR World Finals are nearly quintuple what they would be at any other event. For instance, one rider could earn up to 2,160 points during the five-day event. Vieira currently leads Taylor by 419 points. Again, not undoable.

“We had finals in 2020 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington,” Taylor says. “So, I’ve gotten a taste of having all my friends and family and everybody come out to watch me, and I loved it.”

His friends and family will be there to witness the amazing result of their sacrifices. After all, seeing the potential that Taylor could one day become a world champion is what made all of those entry fees, hotel rooms, and tanks of gas worthwhile. While they might all cover their ears during Drake’s “Trophies,” they’ll have their full weight behind him.

“I expect it to be a whole lot of fun,” Taylor says. “Everybody that I know and love is going to be there supporting me. It gives me a little extra boost of confidence, I think.”

Introducing Fort Worth Magazine’s

Top Realtors 2022

Real estate has never been more front and center, and Realtors have never been more invaluable. We can’t imagine trying to navigate a market like this with a flat-fee agent or an algorithm helping you make long-term financial decisions.

On the following pages are 72 of the greater Fort Worth area’s finest.

Their collective responsiveness, ingenuity and networking prowess yielded success after success for clients competing in one of the most challenging business climates in recent memory. We salute their efforts and congratulate them for standing out among their peers.

Ayres, Ferguson, Smith & Mallouf Group

We strive to be your trusted adviser, to provide analysis of our fast-moving market, educate you on the process, and provide step-by-step guidance. Seasoned advice is critical when developing a strategy to sell your current home, as is knowledgeable assistance while locating your next neighborhood and home. Consistently one of Ebby Halliday’s top-performing groups, we bring a combined 52 years of real estate experience and market knowledge to your next move.

Keith Ayres 214-681-6497 keithayres@ebby.com

Jill Smith 214-505-4004 jillsmith@ebby.com

Mitzy Ferguson 972-989-8649 mitzyferguson@ebby.com

Jack Mallouf 214-334-8140 jack@ebby.com ayresfergusonsmithmalloufgroup.ebby.com

Adamcik Group

The Adamcik Group’s experience and achievements ensure that your real estate goals will be heard, understood and executed. We understand the gravity of purchasing real estate, and our commitment to you as our client goes well past the purchase or sale of your home.

FROM LEFT

Tiffany Ringsdorf 214-907-8965 | tiffanyringsdorf@ebby.com

Darrah Adamcik 817-901-4447 | darrahadamcik@ebby.com

Becca Davis 817-966-5892 | beccadavis@ebby.com adamcikgroup.ebby.com

Marcontell + Gilchrest Group

The Marcontell + Gilchrest Group oﬀers clients the advantages of working with two of the most respected names in North Texas residential real estate – Kelly Marcontell and Susan Gilchrest. Kelly and Susan’s diverse and complementary backgrounds, awardwinning talents, and $1B+ in career sales allow them to expertly position and market homes in today’s competitive environment, as well as write winning oﬀers. They specialize in Southlake, Westlake and the surrounding communities, and are proud to have been named the No. 1 Team for Ebby Halliday Companywide in 2021 with $147M+ in sales volume. Experience more with Marcontell + Gilchrest.

Kelly Marcontell

972.743.9171

kellymarcontell@ebby.com

Susan Gilchrest

817.718.1242

susangilchrest@ebby.com

marcontellgilchrestgroup.ebby.com

The CasselberryHeugatter Group

With over 20 years as a top-producing group, Carolyn Casselberry and Mary Ann Heugatter are consistently recognized Top Producers and customer service award winners. Widely respected for their knowledge, experience, and can-do attitude, Carolyn and Mary Ann utilize their extensive network, the latest technology, and a personal touch to represent both buyers and sellers. Both are longtime area residents and actively involved in their communities.

Mary Ann Heugatter

817-929-3317 | maryannheugatter@ebby.com

Carolyn Casselberry 817-235-1511 | carolyncasselberry@ebby.com casselberryheugattergroup.ebby.com

Cunningham Group

One of North Texas’ premier real estate entities, The Cunningham Group is a full-service team that offers buyers and sellers the ultimate customer service experience. “The best interests of our clients will always come first, as we are dedicated to the development of long-term client relationships – that’s why we’re proud that so much of our business is referrals from satisfied past clients,” says group leader Michael Cunningham.

Michael Cunningham 817-654-8445 | michaelcunningham@ebby.com

Julie Pompa

817-966-7379 | juliepompa@ebby.com

Susan Daniels 817-654-8407 | susandaniels@ebby.com cunninghamgroup.ebby.com

The Robichaux Group

therobichauxgroup.ebby.com

The Robichaux Group is passionate about making real estate an exciting adventure for clients. The art of preparing a seller’s home to reach its highest potential and helping a buyer find the perfect purchase makes the entire process very gratifying. The group stays informed on current market conditions to give clients every advantage and stands out for their attention to detail and “time is of the essence” attitude. The Robichaux Group was ranked No. 15 Companywide in 2021 in the Groups category and No. 3 for the Flower Mound | Lewisville office. They also enjoy making a difference in their community.

Jennifer Baker

972-841-1218 jenniferbaker@ebby.com

Darrell Robichaux

214-663-5175 darrellrobichaux@ebby.com

Donna Robichaux

214-564-3701 donnarobichaux@ebby.com

Jeannette Robichaux 972-310-2922 jeannetterobichaux@ebby.com

Shay Eastland

972-345-0312 shayeastland@ebby.com

Debra Rosser 214-762-6291 debrarosser@ebby.com

Danna Fason

I am passionate about my real estate career and dedicated to assisting my clients in finding the perfect home for their family. Moving from one state to another is a very stressful situation for buyers and sellers. Listening and establishing their needs and turning all towards their home is very rewarding and exciting. It’s an honor to work with families and help find their dream home. Thank you, my wonderful clients, I love assisting you!

972-743-9242

dannafason@ebby.com

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The Givens Brown Group

Thanks to an impeccable reputation, a significant part of Jennifer and Nancy’s business comes from repeat and referral clients. With the Givens Brown Group, you can be confident your best interests are at the forefront of their minds because their goal is to make your real estate dreams a reality. As business partners, they provide an unparalleled real estate experience.

Jennifer Brown

972-754-8796 | jenniferbrown@ebby.com

Nancy Givens

817-789-9697 | nancygivens@ebby.com givensbrowngroup.ebby.com

The Reid Cristy Group

With over 35 years of experience in real estate and a consistent history of being Top Producers, our goal is to provide you with excellent personal service and an outstanding experience. The addition of licensed transaction manager, Andrea Gonterman, has made us unbeatable in attention and satisfaction. As long-time DFW residents, Chip and Lauren are invested, well-connected and active in our communities.

Lauren Cristy

817-727-2290 | laurencristy@ebby.com

Chip Reid

817-706-8610 | chipreid@ebby.com reidcristygroup.ebby.com

The Verloop Group

The Verloop Group is a dynamic trio whose clientele spans the entire DFW region. We recognize that your real estate needs are unique, and we would love to be a part of your story.

Amy Allen

214-384-1868 | amyallen@ebby.com

Cecily Verloop

817-739-1231 | cecilyverloop@ebby.com

April Aultman 817-676-3448 | april@ebby.com theverloopgroup.ebby.com

Gaylene Anders

214-673-9622

gaylene@ebby.com

Erin Carlson

972-814-9532

erincarlson@ebby.com

Kristina Anderson

817-229-2615

kristinaanderson@ebby.com

Joel Arredondo

682-465-5591

joelarredondo@ebby.com

Kristine Claus

The Lone Star Group 972-469-1663

kristineclaus@ebby.com

Sue Cogdell

940-390-3264

suecogdell@ebby.com

The

paulettegreene@ebby.com

817-614-1376

maryannizzarelli@ebby.com

214-668-3079

lynnslaney@ebby.com

Congratulations to our 2022 Top Realtors

Darrah Adamcik

Amy Allen

Gaylene Anders

Kristina Anderson

Joel Arredondo

April Aultman

Keith Ayres

Jennifer Baker

Pam Boronski

Deke Brown

Jennifer Brown

Nikki Butcher

Erin Carlson

Carolyn Casselberry

Kristine Claus

Sue Cogdell

Rena Connors

Lesli Cordero

Sandy Cotton

Lauren Cristy

Michael Cunningham

Susan Daniels

Becca Davis

Jan Davis

Violet M. Dugas

Shay Eastland

Danna Fason

Stacey Feltman

Mitzy Ferguson

Linda Fogle

Susan Gilchrest

Nancy Givens

Julie Gray

Paulette Greene

Kimberly Hamilton

Bonnie Hennum

Mary Ann Heugatter

Rachael Hill

Mary Ann Izzarelli

Kathy Lakatta

Suzanne Maisto

Jack Mallouf

Kelly Marcontell

Renie Masi

Susan Mayer

Cary McCoy

Nicholas Nordman

Cindy O’Gorman

Gladys Parke

Sarah Pierce

Julie Pompa

Lisa Quinn

Chip Reid

Tiffany Ringsdorf

Darrell Robichaux

Donna Robichaux

Jeannette Robichaux

Debra Rosser

Rob Russell

Karen Sefcik

Jeannie Seth

Lynn Slaney Silguero

Brad Simpson

Angela Smith

Jill Smith

Beverly Spillyards

Cecily Verloop

Elaine Walker

Jory Walker

Gina Wilson

Natalie Winchester

Judi Wright

THIS CHARMING ’HOOD

Somewhere within the grid that is Fort Worth — inside the sprawling monotony of the suburbs but outside the claustrophobic chaos of downtown — lies six neighborhoods where a home purchase is never a regretful decision.

BY MARY MURPHY, BRANDI ADDISON, MALCOLM MAYHEW, AND BRIAN KENDALL

BY CRYSTAL WISE

Home prices are sky-high, we know. But just because we’re in a prolonged seller’s market doesn’t mean you should abandon your desire to purchase a home. But where should you buy? Here, we break down six distinct neighborhoods that offer homebuyers competitive prices, convenient locations, and, of course, charming homes. Each neighborhood has its own unique flavor and positive characteristics, so we encourage you to skim through the following pages to find the one that best suits the needs of you and yours.

PHOTOS

Linwood

In the middle of the Foundry District, Crockett Row, and Fort Worth’s Cultural District, there’s a surprisingly peaceful neighborhood that seems worlds away from fastpaced city life. Located in the 76107 ZIP code, Linwood is tucked away between West Fifth Street, North University Drive, and Montgomery Plaza, offering a quiet respite in the heart of the city.

The area has experienced a lot of transition over the past few years, and it’s now normal to see contemporary townhomes sitting next to historic cottages, across the street from luxury apartments. Open lots are also available, which is ideal for anyone who’d like to build from the ground up.

“If you can get in [Linwood] now, this is a really good time,” advises Kris Richardson, Realtor with Texas Pride Realty Group. “It hasn’t blown up yet, but it’s on the verge.”

ON THE MARKET:

228 Wimberly St.

3 bed

2.5 bath

3,615 square feet

Asking price: $540,000

Richardson believes that homes in Linwood will maintain and grow in value over the next several years, bringing homeowners a great return on investment. There’s a lot of options in the area: single-family homes prime for renovation, open lots begging for new builds, and state-of-the-art townhomes ready for move-in.

As of right now, the average price for a home in the area is $522,000, although this number will vary if you’re looking at an older home or open lot. For those who don’t mind renovating room by room, purchasing an older house may be best, allowing them to move in and remodel over time. Kids growing up in the area can attend schools in Fort Worth ISD, including North Hi Mount Elementary School, Stripling Middle School, and Arlington Heights High School.

“I always recommend this area for young families,” says Richardson, “It’s easy to pop out for date night but still be close by home, just in case.”

With so much to do nearby, there are plenty of options for a night out. You could walk to The Grand Berry Theater (at the edge of the neighborhood, off Weisenberger Street), make your way across Carroll Street to admire local murals along Inspiration Alley, or venture a little further down Foch Street to enjoy a bite to eat at Fort Brewery and Pizza. One of the best things about Linwood is its location. Even though it’s close to everything, it’s hidden away from the hustle and bustle. Drive down any of the main roads surrounding the area, and you’ll see car dealerships, fast-food chains, local restaurants, and offices ... but if you turn into the neighborhood and drive a little further, you’ll find a quiet area with a variety of eclectic homes (including one on Merrimac Street creatively built with shipping containers).

Amid the colorful single-family cottages, vacant lots, and modern townhomes is another component that adds to Linwood’s appeal: a 4-acre park, named after longtime Linwood resident, Jesse D. Sandoval. It’s in the center of the neighborhood, complete with a playground, basketball courts, a soccer field, walking trails, and ample space to have a picnic or fly kites on a sunny afternoon.

White Lake Hills

With Quanah Parker Park to the north, Gateway Park to the west, and Interstate 30 to the south, it’s rather easy for residents of White Lake Hills to find balance between spending time outside and time in the city. The neighborhood is conveniently located next to the highway (the Stockyards, downtown, and the Cultural District are all about a 15-minute drive away), but it still feels tucked away, surrounded by nature.

ON THE MARKET:

600 Blue Lake Drive

4 bed

2 bath 3,030 square feet

Asking price: $440,000

Three sides of White Lake Hills are bordered by green space, and there are only a handful of discreet entrances leading into the neighborhood, making it a tranquil, safe, and scenic place to live. Considering the location and atmosphere, purchasing a home in White Lake Hills is a great option for anyone who wants to stay close to town without blowing their budget. The average price for a home in this area is $319,000.

“Truth be told, I can’t think of another area in the city where you’re going to get over 2,000 square feet, on a quarter-acre, for under $320,000,” says Jake White with League Real Estate. Driving through the neighborhood, you’ll find multiple single-story, ranchstyle homes, each with their own unique flair. Many of the homes are on a quarteracre of land, averaging around 2,000 square feet with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and spacious front and back yards. The neighborhood itself features several cul-de-sacs, along with winding, hilly roads and a lot of lush greenery. It’s a little slice of (reasonably priced) paradise, and homes here are in demand.

“Recently, one of the houses went on the market on a Saturday and stopped taking bids on Tuesday,” says Kris Richardson, real estate agent with Texas Pride Realty Group. “The houses [in White Lake Hills] are moving quickly, but I would say they’re moving at a fair price, considering what you’re getting.”

Along with scenic views in the neighborhood, there’s a lot of nature to enjoy at multiple parks nearby. Smith-

Wilemon Park has a playground and picnic gazebo within walking distance, and a little further down the road, Gateway Park and Quanah Parker Park offer access to trails along the Trinity River. Gateway Park is rather expansive, featuring softball fields, soccer fields, a disc golf course, and Fort Woof Dog Park. There’s even more to explore on the other side of Interstate 30: Tandy Hills Natural Area, Oakland Lake Park, and Meadowbrook Golf Course.

South of Interstate 30 is also where parents will find public schools, including Meadowbrook Middle School and Meadowbrook Elementary School. Private school options, like East Fort Worth Montessori Academy and Nolan Catholic High School, are a little closer by.

The 76103 ZIP code might not be the first that comes to mind when looking for a new home, but rest assured, White Lake Hills is a peaceful pocket in east Fort Worth that’s a win-win: close enough to the city for a fun night out and just far enough away to find an affordable home, encompassed by nature.

ON THE MARKET: 6721 Ashbrook Drive

3 bed

4 bath

3,464 square feet

Meadows West

One of the hottest neighborhoods in Fort Worth, Meadows West may even be one of the hottest in all of North Texas.

The small, cozy neighborhood is made up of neo-eclectic houses built between the late 1990s and mid-2000s. It is highly acclaimed for its prime location in Southwest Tarrant County and accessibility to abundant green space.

Parallel to the east bank of the Trinity River, Meadows West residents have easy access to outdoor recreation. The neighborhood is centrally located between Oakmont Park and Cityview Park. Additionally, the neighborhood boasts an entrance to the Fort Worth Bike Trails.

“You can pop on a bike trail in our neighborhood and ride for 60 miles in a circle from Benbrook Lake out to Riverside Park,” says Bernie DeMent, the branch manager of Service First Mortgage and decades-long resident of Meadows West. “That was always kind of a plus for this neighborhood.”

Asking price: $674,500

Although slightly isolated in its proximity to businesses and restaurants, the route down Bellaire Drive makes for a quick 10-minute trip to The Shops at Clear Fork and 15-minute trip to Sundance Square.

And just a few minutes away, a day fishing at Benbrook Lake or spent on the greens at Pecan Valley Golf Course awaits.

“It’s actually faster to get on your bike and ride around on the bike trails to get

to Benbrook Lake than it is to drive it,” DeMent says.

Located between the Trinity River, Interstate 20, and Bryant Irvin Road, residents won’t have to worry about development or any future disturbances to their quiet neighborhood.

“It’s just a little enclave where there’s not going to be any more development,” DeMent says. “We don’t have to worry about what the future will bring because all the land is already taken.”

Plus, it’s on the hospital grid, DeMent jokes as one of its most redeeming qualities.

The median home price for Meadows West in March was $592,000, up 17% increase from March 2021.

Oakhurst

For years, the Near Southside was the primo destination for homebuyers who wanted to buy into a historic part of Fort Worth. But recently, another area of the city has become popular with homeowners who want a slice of history with their patios and pools.

Oakhurst, a small community filled with historic homes just east of downtown, has become a haven for those looking for antique or vintage homes, either to fix up or are move-in ready. You’ll find more of the latter, less of the former in this secluded area, a tree-lined oasis whose tucked-away location gives way to beautiful views of downtown.

Take a drive through the winding streets of Oakhurst, and you’ll find immaculately kept homes and residents walking their dogs and riding their bikes and mowing their yards. Most will wave at you, even if you’re a stranger. People jog at night and don’t think anything of it.

As such, it’s not easy to find a home in Oakhurst, especially in this still-hot real estate market.

continued through the 1960s, which introduced architectural styles ranging from 1930s bungalows to 1950s ranch-style homes.”

The neighborhood feels like a neighborhood, not just a collection of homes built next to one another, Slater says.

The area is home to an elementary school that also goes back nearly a century. “What strikes me as special about Oakhurst Elementary is that it has been there from the beginning as it was built in 1927,” Slater says. “With just around 600 students in grades Pre-K – fifth, the strong family vibe of the community permeates the classrooms with smaller classes and a sense of belonging.”

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“The stability of home ownership and large percentage of lifers in Oakhurst have created a strong sense of community,” says Noelle Slater, a Realtor for TDT Realtors. “The turnover of real estate in this area is low, and oftentimes, homes are sold from one family to another by word of mouth or simply passed down from one generation to the next.”

Recent price points range from $443,000 for a three-bedroom/three-bath home built in 1945 on Yucca Avenue to a nearby four-bedroom/four-bath, built in 1949, for $775,000.

One of Oakhurst’s many charms is that virtually no two homes are the same. “Many new communities are designed and built by one family or developer in a condensed amount of time,” Slater says. “That was not the case with Oakhurst. While the neighborhood was officially established in 1924, construction

“From a real estate perspective, Oakhurst is the kind of place where neighbors know each other, know their neighborhood, and take pride in checking in on each other,” she says. “The original developers of Oakhurst, John P. King and Henry King, hired the renowned landscape architecture firm, Hare and Hare, to artfully design their 175-acre development with lush landscaping, treelined streets, and bright green front yards. I believe that this original concept of bringing people outside to tend to their gardens contributed to that feeling of community.”

The area is sandwiched between downtown Fort Worth and Riverside, the latter of which serves as the gateway to many of the city’s most popular restaurants, including My Lan, a popular Vietnamese restaurant. The nearby Race Street features several restaurants, including Tributary Cafe and La Onda, plus a live music venue/ restaurant called The Post at River East.

But most are attracted to Oakhurst for its longevity and history.

“While Fairmount rightfully gets a lot of attention for being a tremendous and respected historic district, Oakhurst earned its own place on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010,” Slater says. “There is something to be said for a community that honors and encourages historic preservation.”

Candleridge

In far Southwest Fort Worth is Candleridge, a booming neighborhood with charming homes and abundant green space.

The neighborhood is currently one of the hottest in the Fort Worth market, seeing a 34% increase in median home price year over year. Currently, the median home price sits around $361,000.

Gary Addison, a real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway/Alexander Chandler Real Estate, says there are many reasons that Candleridge is so attractive to homebuyers: First and foremost, Candleridge Park, French Lake, and linear beltways are in close proximity.

Just a walk away, Candleridge residents can visit the park for any outdoor activity they desire. The park offers a fishing pond — paired with a catch-and-release global program — a

surrounding park is home to several other wildlife species.”

He added that the neighborhood is also attractive for its proximity to retail and restaurants, as well as other daytime activities and nightlife.

Located along South Hulen, Candleridge is a quick drive to the Shops at Clearfork or downtown Fort Worth. It also offers easy travel to Benbrook Lake for water recreation or quick access to Interstate 35 for southbound travel to other major areas within the state.

In far Southwest Fort Worth, the neighborhood is quiet with few to no disturbances.

“Because it is landlocked, residents can expect it to stay the way it is,” Addison says. “There’s no room for any continued development, so residents don’t have to worry about increased traffic coming through their neighborhood or loud noises from nearby construction.”

ON THE MARKET:

4429 Foxfire Way

3 bed

2 bath

2,564 square feet

Asking price: $400,000

children’s playground, twomile exercise trail, and soccer and softball complexes.

“These green spaces provide ample opportunity for outdoor recreation — and for those who just enjoy being immersed in nature,” Addison says. “French Lake houses fish, turtles, and ducks, and the

Additionally, the area provides advanced opportunity to communities of color, Addison says, and homebuyers seeking to purchase in Candleridge could be eligible for minority-majority grants.

“Candleridge is a great neighborhood for families who want to live within Fort Worth city limits but want to avoid the fast-paced environment that we see as we get closer to downtown and other cultural districts,” Addison says.

Crestwood

There are neighborhoods in Fort Worth that’ll put you front and center of all the action: the Cultural District, Fairmount, West 7th — all located within walking distance of hip restaurants, museums, cool bars, and lively nightlife scenes.

And then there are neighborhoods that shield you from all that commotion. The nearly century-old Crestwood falls into the latter category. Sandwiched between the West Fork of the Trinity River and the Monticello neighborhood, it’s quiet and serene, a reminder of what Fort Worth life was like before our small town turned into one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.

Crestwood’s oldest homes are from the World War II-era when the area first began to take shape. Small, simple and indicative of the time, many of these homes have survived for nearly eight decades. Go over a street or two, and you’ll find more luxurious homes, some built during the same time, others more recently.

“You’ll find homes that go back to the 1930s and all the way up to new

ON THE MARKET:

337 Eastwood Ave.

3 beds

3 baths

2,404 square feet

Asking price: $697,000

construction,” says Adrianne Holland, a real estate agent for Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. “Mediterranean, Cape Cod, midcentury — the area encompasses so many architectural styles because that’s the way neighborhoods were built back then. There’s new construction here and there but not rows of new homes that all look the same.”

The area went through a renaissance in the 1970s when nearly 400 new homes were built.

Crestwood has consistently been a popular area for Fort Worth homebuyers for years, though. Holland says residences are attracted to the feeling of seclusion the neighborhood offers.

“There’s not a major pass-through in Crestwood, no major road that goes through,” she says. “Because of that privacy, people feel tucked away.”

Crestwood is known for its tree-lined streets — literally, trees grow in the middle of the street.

Homes are currently selling on average for $238,000 to $1.3 million, according to real estate website Trulia. As of this writing, only three homes are for sale.

“It’s a hard area to get into,” Holland says. “Homes in that area go so fast, within days.”

The area is part of the Fort Worth ISD. Students attend North Hi Mount Elementary, Stripling Middle, and Arlington Heights High School.

The voluntary Crestwood Association, whose annual membership fees are only $15, organizes several family-friendly events for residents, including Halloween in the Park Before Dark, an annual Easter egg hunt, and a July 4 parade and picnic.

“Crestwood is definitely ideal for raising a family,” Holland says. “It’s a nice, quiet neighborhood, but it’s not that far from restaurants and shopping and downtown. It’s secluded but close enough to what you need — sort of the best of both worlds.”

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ASHLEY PANTUSO | LORI MIRA | KATHY HAMILTON | SUSIE FITZGERALD | NAOMI JONES We could not have done it without all the families we have helped throughout the metroplex, sincerely to our Fort Worth Magazine 2022 Top Producers

NOLAN WHISENHUNT | KIM MILLER | MYSTI STURGES | COLIN PAIR

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IRFRAN MALIK | BONNIE BILLINGSLEY | CINDY GILES | CHARLIE BROWN

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+ Joe Minton career retrospective

Classic Style in Southlake

Brenda Blaylock brings textural warmth to the formal aesthetic of this French estate.

75th Anniversary Celebration

The most anticipated event of the year, the Fort Worth Chapter of the American Institute of Architects will be celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the Chapter at a cocktail party commemorating local architecture over the past 75 years.

Saturday, May 14, 2022

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Acme Brick Headquarters

Tickets: $10.00 AIA Members $25.00 Non-Members

All ticket purchases include one free guest

Details can be found at aiafw.org

BIENVENUE CHEZ MOI

Interior designer Brenda Blaylock takes us on a tour of this modern French estate.

by Brenda Blaylock

According to interior designer Brenda Blaylock of Haus of Blaylock, her clients wanted to emphasize a light, fresh, and formal aesthetic throughout the home while retaining textural warmth for an inviting experience. eTo strike this delicate balance between formal and inviting, Blaylock blended both French and modern furnishings with soft, luxurious fabrics. A neutral color palette conveys tonal consistency throughout the home while opulent materials provide tactile and visual comfort.

Photography by Chloe Vaughan and Brenda Blaylock

The family room serves as a bright and refreshing space to escape to that emphasizes comfort and durability. I selected furnishings that are more modern and brought casual comfort in by selecting fabrics that are soft and textured. Even with a monochromatic palette, bold pops of color are always a fun and necessary way to prevent an ocean of one color. In this instance, I went more bold when selecting the rug. Having that big print really makes the rug pop.

For the custom window treatments, I selected a beautiful, textured, gray linen fabric with tan and white undertones. While appearing more minimalist at first glance, these drapes add plenty of functionality when closed.

When designing the dining table and buffet, I wanted them to be unparalleled in their sophistication and style. Both are custom built, featuring an aged patina finish.

The dining chairs make a beautiful statement with a bold two-tone damask fabric on the back and luxurious solid velveteen interiors.

I wanted the kitchen to be bright and inviting while bringing in depth and warmth. I selected an antiqued marble backsplash that gives the quartzite countertops a more casual look. I designed the Ventahood to be more elaborate to complement the rest of the home. This is also where we shifted to hardwood floors to give that warm and cozy, more laid-back feeling for not only the kitchen but the family room as well. To elevate the grand island, I selected antiqued iron, caged pendants, and finished the look with the distressed wood barstools. This all together gives the kitchen a bright, cohesive look.

Step into the home’s study/library, and you'll know you’ve found your sanctuary. I created the perfect conversation area by selecting cozy wingback chairs that have a contemporary silhouette. I covered them in an edgy patterned chenille fabric and contrasting velvet to give this room a pop of personality. Custom window treatments elegantly frame the windows. Rather than keeping the outside world separate, custom drapery can often complement and enhance the views outside. In the case of a library, the serene pastoral surroundings make this the perfect spot to get lost in another world.

For as much as this home emphasizes spaces of family and communal gathering, my clients needed a primary room that served as a true oasis away from life’s chaos. I started by designing a headboard that is French-inspired, merging elegance and formality with intricate detailing. The baroque headboard delivers a grand statement. The rest of the furnishings continue with the baroque detailing and aged finishes. The fabrics I selected range from exquisite silk velvets to soft linens. All together, this gives the room a refined style while being warm and inviting. I selected a Jacquard velvet and linen fabric for the draperies. It gives a classic, opulent look.

Fort Worth’s Most

Iconic Designer

Joseph

Minton

by Brandi Addison

Rreflects on his 40-plus-year career.

enowned designer Joseph Minton discovered his knack for decorating at a young age.

The 90-year-old recalled how his mom would get onto him for rearranging the furniture around his family home when

he was still a child.

Design was always one of Minton’s greatest passions, although he didn’t necessarily expect it to become his full-time career — previously working as the city attorney for Fort Worth and a personnel officer in the U.S. Air Force.

In fact, his exceptional career began as a fluke, really.

“When I worked with the trust department of the Continental Bank, the chairman, who was a friend and neighbor, knew that I had design ability from just seeing my house and being my friend,” Minton says. “So, he asked me to design the two top floors of the bank, which at the time was the tallest building in Fort Worth. And I got David Corley to help, and it turned out to be a fabulous job.

“When we finished the construction and design work, the bank asked what they could do for us, and I said I wanted to have the first party in that space. So, we invited a bunch of people for this big party. And that very night, David and I decided to go into business together and start our design firm.”

Now, for more than 40 years, Minton’s design vision has influenced thousands, garnering national attention in highly prestigious publications and numerous awards for his work.

Within two years of the design firm’s launch, Minton’s work was published in Architectural Digest — an honor very few designers have received as frequently as Minton.

Appearing in the magazine 12 times over, Minton twice landed on the cover and twice in Architectural Digest’s “AD 100” edition, which the magazine describes as “an exclusive guide to the World’s Finest Interior Designers.” The edition provides a comprehensive list of the world’s top design, décor, and architecture talents.

Minton’s work has also received praise in The New York Times, and in one excerpt, journalist Rita Reif said his clients “delight in the unexpected.”

“If you don’t take some chances, you’ll end up with boring rooms,” Minton told The Times in 1976.

More recently in 2017, the Texas Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art presented Minton with its Board of Directors Award — a prestigious award bestowed every two years to designers who embody the spirit of John Staub, a legendary designer and architect whose talents were widely recognized around the nation in the early 1900s.

Family Roots

Born and raised in Fort Worth, Minton is a fifth-generation resident, whose roots go back to the mid-1800s when his greatgreat-grandparents moved westward from Mansfield — the town that they co-founded in the mid-1800s — to become some of the earliest settlers in the former Army fort.

His great-greatgrandfather, Julian Feild, was the town’s first postmaster and signed the bond for the construction of Fort Worth’s first courthouse.

“I'm 90. I'm still working. And I'm in perfect health. I want to go past 100.”

“And my greatgrandfather put the phone system in Fort Worth,” Minton says. “We had the first phone, and it was ‘1,’ and they kept that number through the 1920s, even when my mom went to college down in Austin at the University of Texas.”

Upon leaving home to attend the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, Minton hoped to study architecture, but this steered him in another direction, and he, instead, studied history before returning

to North Texas to attend the Southern Methodist University for his doctorate of jurisprudence.

Engrossed in his studies, Minton didn’t have much time to think about architecture while in college. But the passion reemerged when he was first lieutenant in the Air Force and traveled overseas to England.

“I was really influenced by the architecture over there and loved the antiques and décor inside the English homes,” Minton says.

He realized, then, that he wanted to grace people in the place he called home

— Dallas-Fort Worth — with the same design aesthetics.

While Minton prefers contemporary and traditional works, his hands have dabbled in just about every style. Among his favorite places to design: log cabins in the mountains.

Minton currently houses his design studio in Dallas, along with his antique shop, splitting most of his time between his workplace and his two homes — one in Highland Park and the other, a condominium in the Forest Park tower.

Still to this day, design is a passion that Minton hopes to continue for several years more.

“I’m 90. I’m still working. And I’m in perfect health,” Minton says. “I want to go past 100.”

The fire place isn't the only feature that makes this meeting room extremely warm.

This "great hall" concept is ideal to welcome and entertain guests.

Even at 90, Joe Minton has designs on the future.

Project Profile

Tori Rubinson Interiors

Park Place Texas Vernacular in Fort Worth

Our design process always includes a "getting to know you" phase at the beginning of the project. We want to design a home that functions well for families’ needs and that speaks to them aesthetically. This project was for a family moving to Fort Worth from Beaumont, Texas. The starting point for the project’s design included the family’s love for hosting friends and family and their love for gardening. They were also sentimental about family heirlooms and treasured art. As a family that loves to

host and entertain, the kitchen design was of utmost importance. Because the home had incredible views out the windows into the gardens, we incorporated greens and blues into the design. We added painted ceiling paneling, a new range and hood design, more functional cabinetry, and a built-in china hutch to house the owner’s silver and china. The island is the perfect place for the couple to enjoy their morning coffee and plan their day.

Project Profile

Susan Semmelmann Interiors

Contemporary Cowtown

Although Susan Semmelmann prides herself on creating bold design statements, she knows there’s a special place in every homeowner’s heart for clean, contemporary design. Our fabrics, drapes, and upholsteries are innovatively designed in our Fort Worth Fabric Studio — a flourishing, local, woman-owned business in the heart of Texas. For this project, we set the feel in every room — through a contemporary lens, we’ve conceptualized a beautifully spacious master bedroom that allows for ample dresser space, along with a gorgeous view that overlooks blue skies. To create the perfect living room, we upholstered the seating with cowhide leather

that brings the look and feel of your local ranch to the comfort of home. In the process of conceptualizing a bathroom that allows you to relieve the pressures of the day, we stole an all-white color palette and focused on implementing perfect symmetry in the safe space. With the amount of countertop space available to customize the dream kitchen, we’ll add a personal decorative touch that’s sure to amaze your houseguests. For the freshest take on contemporary home creation, trust Susan Semmelmann and her 23 years of Interior Design experience to bring your dreams to life.

Susan Semmelmann

Ablaze Gala

Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association opened 2022 with its highly anticipated Ablaze Gala at Hotel Drover in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. The high vaulted ceilings and exposed 150-year-old reclaimed timbers made The Barn the perfect backdrop for this cowboy chic gala. Ablaze opened with a VIP experience featuring a meetand-greet with honored guests Betsy Price and keynote speaker April Wiechmann, Ph.D., of the UNT Health Science Center. Hors d’oeuvres welcomed guests as they enjoyed live music by Joshua Ingram and a unique live painting by artist Robin Munro. All proceeds from the event go toward the Alzheimer’s Association to support its mission to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

David Kulesz, Lauren Jancoski, Grant Coates, Valerie & Mark Skinner

Joanna Kamin, Kristin Schor, Levena Hillman, Betsy Price

Robin Munro

April Wiechmann

Medicine

Ball

Tarrant County Medical Society Alliance & Foundation

The Tarrant County Medical Society Alliance & Foundation celebrated Doctor’s Day at its 12th annual Medicine Ball. The black-tie event was held at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel, with a cocktail reception, dinner, and dancing to the live band Le Freak.

Elmer & Ingrid Smith, George & Debbie Massingill, Omar & Roshan SelodPaul & Betsy Spore, Claire & Logan Clark

Joe & Heather Shelton, Tina & Ed Castillo

Standing: Opeoluwa Daniyan, Abdullah Abdussalam, Rebecca Guerrero, Daniel Chapa, Kassandra Lopez, Sitting: Rianna & Bobby Brite

Sofia & Michael Balderamos

Rusty & Molly Reid, Sainty & Eric Nelson

Mavericks Dancers

Michelle & Dan Miles

Camille & Hal Brown, Susan & Marc Semmelmann

Tara Warren, Carley Cagle, Brooke Wright

Cheryl Corbitt/ Diane Stow Ayres Day

Habitat for Humanity

To honor and remember two of their own who lost battles with cancer, the Fort Worth Magazine staff participates in a full day dedicated to a charity outing. Cheryl Corbitt was art director for many years with Magnolia Media Group and became main art director for the first Fort Worth Magazine. Diane Stow Ayres was Fort Worth Magazine’s first employee in 1998, the last associate publisher of Fort Worth Magazine. and a relentless worker and advocate for numerous Fort Worth charities.

For the third year in a row, on March 25, the staff joined the Trinity Habitat for Humanity crew to build a home in the Hillside Morningside area of Fort Worth. Past charities that have benefited from a FWM charity day are Ronald McDonald House, Cancer Care Services, Presbyterian Night Shelter, and many more.

Brian Kendall

Julia Martin

Spray Gleaves, Marion Knight, Rita Hale

Mike Waldum, Hal Brown

Sarah Benkendorfer, Grace Coan

Robby Kyser, John Henry, Craig Sylva, Charles Newton

Gina Wigginton, Grace Coan, Sarah Benkendorfer

Tammy DeNapoli

Craig Sylva

THFH Staff Member, Robby Kyser, Julia Martin, Rita Hale, Josh Anderson, John Henry, Charles Newton, Mike Waldum, Gina Wigginton, Grace Coan, Sarah Benkendorfer, Brian Kendall, Tammy DeNapoli, Melissa Mitchell, Hal Brown, Spray Gleaves

Robby Kyser

Top Docs

In voting by their peers, these doctors were chosen as Fort Worth Magazine’s Top Docs, the top-notch medical professionals of Fort Worth. To celebrate these deserving doctors, Fort Worth Magazine held a reception at The Sinclair hotel with delicious hors d’oeuvres crafted with care by the Wicked Butcher. The cocktail reception was held on the first floor of the stunning historic building, one of Fort Worth’s art deco gems opened in 1930. Fort Worth musician Bryan Lucas serenaded guests while they snacked on gourmet sliders and enjoyed the limelight.

Frank & Tracy Papa

Erin & Chris Happ

Hal Brown, Mike Sanborn

Kelly & Kirstin Kunkel

Mohanakrishnan Sathyamoorthy, Mike Sanborn, Nick & Elizabeth Batterton

Project Goodwill

Goodwill North Central Texas

Goodwill North Central Texas hosted Project Goodwill on April 7 at Ridglea Country Club following a two-year hiatus. This fashion show, design competition, and fundraiser gala tasked aspiring designers from the community with designing wearable garments using $100 worth of unconventional materials from local Goodwill stores and presenting those looks in a runway show. First place went to Renacio Reyes, who designed a dress entirely out of four framed pictures, wire, and a shower curtain he found at Goodwill.

Peoples Choice Winner Kate Oxley, Model Rebekah Dunning

PGW Judges Dearrine Morrow, Kanani Mahelona, Lizzie Jones, Joe Allen, Lyndsay Baylor

Third-Place Winner Meagan Tate, Model Rileigh Woodall

Model EJ Chong, Designer Salam Orfalay

Second-Place Winner Amber Houston, Model Abigail Griffith

Model Hailie Leonard, First-Place Winner Renacio Reyes

Designer Christie Buresh, Model Lydia Laman

MAY 4

Cigar Smoker

Fort Worth Public Library Foundation

MAY 7

BeatLeukemia Ball

Leukemia Texas

MAY 7

Derby Pre-Party 2022

American Cancer Society

MAY 18

Inspiring Hope Luncheon

The Salvation Army of North Texas

MAY 22

Big Taste

Big Brothers Big Sisters

MAY 23

Charles Schwab Golf Tournament

Colonial Country Club

JUNE 2

Small Business Summit 2022

Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce

JUNE 4

Cowtown Summer Soiree

Creel Family Philanthropies

JUNE 4

Party with Paws 2022

Humane Society of North Texas

JUNE 10

Man and Woman of the Year 2022

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

JUNE 30

Young Professionals Summit 2022

Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce

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The Tarrant County Light The Night Executive Leadership Committee is a group of select area professionals and volunteers who support the mission of LLS through fundraising initiatives, expanding corporate partnerships, and advocating for a world without blood cancers.

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Gold Award Girl Scouts are change-makers. They have changed the world, changed their lives, and earned the most prestigious award in Girl Scouting.

To earn the Gold Award, a Girl Scout identifies an issue in their community, drafts a plan to address a root cause, and leads a team of volunteers to implement it. When the project is complete, the Gold Award Girl Scout and their team have made a sustainable impact on the world that continues to last beyond their involvement.

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Sani Ali Books and Blankets

Catherine Bergan Teen Librarians

Courtney Brecheen Order Up Literacy

Lynda Clayton Not One More: A Mission to Eliminate Youth Suicide

Gabby Comer “Be Prepared” for Any Weather Emergency

Abigail Dickinson Rockets for Kids

Keira Honig Middle School Mental Health Sanctuary

Mattie Kleespies Repair at Heavenly Care

Erin Mann Shelves for Christ’s Haven

Abigail Newlon Paramount Playground Update

Rose Poldson Fill the Room

Samantha Wren Uganda Pen Pal

Aubrey Gray Using Social Media to Raise Awareness for Rare Disease

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IT’S AN HONOR TO ANNOUNCE OUR OFFICIAL JEWELER 2022-2023

WE’RE EXCITED FOR THIS PARTNERSHIP AS WE WORK TOGETHER TO PROVIDE FOR THE PATIENTS AND FAMILIES AT COOK CHILDREN’S.

Thank you for your support of presented by the KUPFERLE HEALTH BOARD

Proceeds from this annual event provide important mobile health outreach to underserved women in Fort Worth and surrounding communities.

EVENT HONORARY CHAIR Louella B. Martin

Congratulations to Careity Foundation Doris Klabzuba Altruism Award Winner

Special thanks to our sponsors

Throughout the year, the Texas Health mobile team will drive more than 1,000 miles providing mammograms, diagnostic follow-up procedures, and cervical screenings to women in our community — women like our mothers, sisters, aunts, and daughters. And we couldn’t do with the support of our loyal donors.

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You’re invited to Fort Worth Inc.’s special cocktail reception to honor the 400 Most Influential People in Fort Worth and our 2022 Person of the Year

— Opal Lee

Every year, Fort Worth Inc. provides a comprehensive list of 400 of the most influential people in Fort Worth. One distinguished individual is chosen from the list as the magazine’s Person of the Year. This year, Opal Lee has been named the Person of the Year for her significant influence and impact in our community.

Thursday, May 19 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM

The Fort Worth Club

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Dynamic Driving

Mark Alexander, a self-proclaimed Land Rover fanatic, is energized by the legendary driving experience he gets with his 2021 Land Rover Range Rover LWB from Park Place Jaguar Land Rover DFW. “We chose this brand and vehicle because of the luxury, drive, sportiness, and versatility of the Range Rovers and the off-road capabilities,” says Mark, owner of Alexander Hunt Distinct Homes. “With a family of four, all over 5-foot, 10-inches, the long wheelbase Range Rover is fantastic to travel in with plenty of room for everyone.” And the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport provides the allwheel drive and safety that Mark and his wife, Denelle, want for their daughter, Avery.

Mark’s passion for Land Rovers and off-road driving has taken him to Land Rover Off-Road Driving Experiences, tackling the most extreme terrains in Moab, Utah, and in Sweden, ice driving on frozen lakes. “We have taken

the whole family to the Land Rover Driving Experiences in Ashville, North Carolina, and Carmel, California, to drive through woods, water, and mountains.”

While Mark is smitten with the unmatched capabilities of Land Rovers, it is the clientfocused experiences at Park Place Jaguar Land Rover DFW that exceeded his expectations. “Park Place is My Place because they offer the vehicles we love and the service we appreciate in a convenient location — great cars, friendly service, great location,” he says.