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Goodbye Whataburger - Hello Local ecently an iconic local brand was purchased by an out of town company, and it has created quite the uproar and deservedly so. The truth is that Whataburger was never locally owned, but Texas owned, which is undoubtedly better than Chicago. Let me explain. Keeping money local is always a goal of mine and should be yours. I am a local fanatic. Locally owned businesses live in your neighborhoods and pay taxes and buy lots of things local. Owners in Chicago or even Corpus Christi where Whataburger was based is not optimal in supporting local businesses. When Walmart started its major expansion locating in towns across Texas and the US, many, many small, locally owned businesses went out of business. A lot of those towns now are shells of what they once were. The Whataburger double cheeseburger or patty melt may not taste any different after new owners take over, but the money will flow elsewhere. In the case of supporting local, it seems that a local burger joint owned by your neighbor makes pretty good burgers. Maybe they are a little more expensive and don’t do as much advertising but still make an excellent choice. Many restaurants source their food from local farmers, and it helps the cause to buy from them. By buying local, more of your money spent stays in the neighborhood where the proprietors live, purchase real estate, insurance, food and others goods and services such as local advertising which stays in the community when the media company is locally owned. Buying exclusively local on all things possible will significantly affect tax rolls that go into schools, roads, police, and fire protection. I’m sure Whataburger is pretty darn good and will likely stay that way, but I’m out. For an excellent example of a community that supports local check out the Heights. They have long been averse to national chains taking up shop in their friendly confines. By supporting local, the Heights has many cool locally owned retail shops, barber shops, galleries, restaurants, real estate and service companies that are unique to the Heights and contribute significantly to its appeal and bottom line. Seems like the right thing to do. Something to think about.
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Val Arbona REALTOR, CLHMS, CRS RE/MAX Vintage (713) 562-4903 valarbona.com
David Michael Young BROKER, CNE, CLHMS, GREEN John Daugherty, Realtors (713) 320-6453 www.youngrealtyhouston.com
2619 Newman St | Upper Kirby
List Price $909,000 | MLS#63293249
Custom home with clean, modern finishes in Upper Kirby with 4 bedrooms and large, versatile open living areas on the second floor. Located on a coveted horseshoe shaped street (no thru traffic), which provides more neighborhood feel in the city. Very lightly lived in, well maintained. Balconies with western views and large patio for outdoor enjoyment. 6x12 study off master added in 2018 – also great for a nursery. Elevator capable. Security, cameras, Control 4/Russound whole house sound system. Refrigerator, W/D included in sale. Home Team Pest Control system installed.
David M. Young | John Daugherty REALTORS | 713-320-6453
Mariana Saldana Broker, CIPS Uptown Real Estate Group, Inc. (832) 338-4040 Mariana@uptownhouston.com
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Sima Dalvandi CLHMS, ABR, Realtor Keller Williams Southwest (832) 630-7605 www.ezhomerealestate.com
Sharon Harris Realtor Keller Williams (832) 527-5240 sahhomes@gmail.com
Paula Hagerman CRS, ABR, Realtor, GHLHC RE/MAX Vintage (713) 306-3557 www.har.com/paulahagerman
Weldon Rigby CRS, ABR Founding Member KW Luxury Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan (713) 621-2555 www.weldonrigby.com
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10902 Memorial Dr | Hunters Creek
14331 Belle River Ln | Lakes of Parkway
Hunters Creek Hacienda/Villa beautifully updated with Spanish style interiors and European architecture. 5,652 SF of total living space, including separate quarters over 3 car garage. Solidly built with quality construction materials including 12-16 inch thick masonry brick stucco walls and fastidiously maintained roof. 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 2 half baths. 30,492 SF lot features resort style pool, cabana w/ full summer kitchen, firepit and mosquito misting! Plenty of guest parking on the double wide circular drive (12 cars park unobstructed).
Exceptional Kickerillo custom home on prime lake front lot in guard-gated Lakes of Parkway. Resort like backyard with pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, expansive covered terrace, many palm trees. 19x27 Living Room with 2-story ceiling, huge picture windows to backyard/lake, open to kitchen, breakfast, and foyer. The master has a 2-story ceiling, 2 huge walk-ins with custom build outs, study and bonus room attached. Two bedrooms down, 4 bedrooms up, game room and fully finished out media room.
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List Price $1,725,000 | MLS# 33095230
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Barbara Kobza Realtor, CLHMS, Million Dollar Guild Keller Williams Premier Realty (832) 215-7533 barbarakobza.com
Genevieve Rowland REALTOR, MCNE, CLHMS Multimillion Dollar Producer, ILHM Keller Williams Memorial 281-904-7014 www.rowland-properties.com
1911 Spann / River Oaks Area
Coming Soon Price $877,000
Elegant upscale luxury living in a private gated community. Freestanding home with an elevator to all three floors with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths with study and two flex rooms. Adjacent to superb River Oaks shopping and restaurants. Close to West Avenue and Upper Kirby. Zoned to River Oaks Elementary and Lanier High School.
Genevieve Rowland | Keller Williams Memorial | 281-904-7014
Beverly Smith CLHMS, Lake Conroe Specialist Coldwell Banker United, Realtors (713) 569-2113 www.har.com/bevsmith
Barbara Alcamo Broker Associate RE/MAX Vintage 713.825.1732 www.BarbaraAlcamo.com
3930 Marlowe St | West University List Price $1,299,900 | MLS#81284840
This classic 4/3.5/2 traditional has an expansive entry, gleaming hardwoods down, & the quiet comfort of carpet for all beds up. Study w/built-ins. A cheery island kitchen w/Jennair cooktop. High ceilings, tall windows & transoms create a light, open feeling. Abundant storage! Oversized Master, his/hers closets. Insulated bonus room over the garage w/guest bath! Custom-covered patio w/lush landscaping!
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254 Pinerock Lane / Montgomery
4019 Driscoll St | Montrose/Upper Kirby
This home was built for privacy and would make a perfect get away home from the hustle bustle life in Houston. It is located in a private enclave in Bentwater! Come and enjoy the 3 Golf Courses that Bentwater offers and play the exclusive Grand Pines Course. The home has an open floor plan with large family room designed for easy entertaining with full bar area.
Impeccably designed freestanding home in Montrose / Upper Kirby. Four bedrooms plus gameroom with wetbar and 3 balconies. Elevator installed. Hardwoods and tile–no carpet. Open living areas with high ceiling. Island kitchen has bar seating, stainless steel Wolf appliances. Great space for city living and views. Radiant barrier, tankless water heater. Refrigerator, W/D included.
List Price $1,675,000 | MLS#22373784
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City Hall 2752 Buffalo Speedway Museums Asia Society Texas Center
Roni Horn: When I Breathe, I Draw, Part ll Contemporary Focus: Mineko Grimmer
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Collection Close-Up: The Graphic Work of Dorothea Tanning
Super Sarap
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Site Lines: Artists Working in Texas
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‘First Look’ at New Holocaust Museum Houston, Lester and Sue Smith Campus The Holocaust Museum Houston (HMH) has opened its new Lester and Sue Smith Campus on at 5401 Caroline St. after a $34 million expansion. The new three-story structure will house a welcome center, four permanent galleries and two changing exhibition galleries, classrooms, research library, café, 200seat indoor theater and 175seat outdoor amphitheater. More than 50 screens, mini-theaters and interactive terminals are featured throughout the Museum. In becoming one of the top Holocaust museums in the country, the organization will broaden its mission as a super-regional hub for Holocaust education and a national voice for human rights and social justice. Holocaust Museum Houston, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization founded in 1996 by Houston-area Holocaust Survivors, their descendants and members of the community, is accredited by The American Alliance of Museums. Average annual attendance is 160,000 visitors, including more than 71,000 middle and high school students. The Museum is dedicated to educating people about the Holocaust, remembering the 6 million Jews and other innocent victims and honoring the survivors’ legacy. Using the lessons of the Holocaust and other genocides, we teach the dangers of hatred, prejudice and apathy. 10 | Intown | September - October July + August 2019 2018
Museum Of Fine Arts Houston
Eye on Houston High School Documentary Photography Ongoing through August 11
Arts of Islamic Lands: Selections from The al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait Ongoing through December 29
Between Play and Grief: Selections from the Latino American Collection Ongoing through September 8
William Forsythe: Choreographic Objects Ongoing through September 15
Icons of Style: A Century of Fashion Photography
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Ragnar Kjartansson: The Visitors
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Shooting the Moon: Photographs from the Museum’s Collection 50 Years Apollo
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Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
Stonewall 50
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Steven Evans: If I can’t dance, it’s not my revolution! Ongoing through October 14
Holocaust Museum Houston Re-Opening on July 3
Operation Finale: The Capture & Trial of Adolf Eichman Ongoing through September 15
Menil Collection
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Permanent Exhibits Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. Hall Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals Earth Forum Farish Hall of Texas Wildlife Frensley/Graham Hall of African Wildlife Hall Of Ancient Egypt Hamman Hall Of Texas Coastal Ecology Herzstein Foucault Pendulum John McGovern Hall of The Americas Lester & Sue Smith Gem Vault Morian Hall of Paleontology Starke Hall of Malacology Wiess Energy Hall Welch Hall of Chemistry Special Exhibitions “Moon” by Luke Jerram Death by Natural Causes InFocus: A Museum Photographic Experience Wild Bees Art of the Gunsmith: From Columbus to Napoleon Biophilia: A Dialogue of Nature, Art and Science Wildlife Photographer of the Year 54 Life in Stone Tourmaline Treasures Music & Dance HOUSTON SYMPHONY July 4 5-6 10
Star -Spangled Banner Salute The Music of Queen Donor and Subscriber Appreciation Concert 12-13 The Music of Selena 18-20 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
August 29 Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert 31- Sept. 1 The Little Mermaid_Film
SPORTS Houston Astros Minute Maid Park
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July 5-7 LA Angels 19-21 Texas 22-24 Oakland
THEATER A.D. PLAYERS
West Side Story
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August 2-4 Seattle 6-7 Colorado 19-22 Detroit 23-25 LA Angels 27-29 Tampa Bay
Mike Eldred The Very Best Of John Denver July 9
Elvis: My Way Starring Brandon Bennett July 15-16
Stuart Little The Musical August 9-11
ALLEY THEATRE
Murder on the Orient Express July 19-August 25
MILLER OUTDOOR THEATER July 4 Star Spangled Salute 5 Fly Dance Company 6 Family Funk Festival 16-21 Seussical The Musical August 2,4 ,6 ,8,10 Julius Caesar 3, 7,9,11 As You Like It 16 Jeremy McQueen’s Black Iris Project
17 Mingus Big Band 20 Movies At Miller: Black Panther 21 Movies At Miller: Top Gun 23,24 Formosa Circus Art 30 Classic Album Live:
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Murder For Two
Houston Dynamo BBVA Compass Stadium
The Doyle and Debbie Show
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Sister’s Back to School Catechism: The Holy Ghost and Other Terrifying Tales August 21 through October 13
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husband just received an early retirement severance package. Our analysts modeled their individual numbers, considering their income tax position and other assets. Our advice was to leave the mortgage alone and continue to make the regular payments. Considering income tax effects and long-term portfolio effects, their long-run financial position was likely to be better keeping the mortgage. They never imagined that the projected long-run improvement in their outcome could be greater than the amount needed to pay off the mortgage today. So, the answer is to keep your mortgage and pay off everything else? No, that would be another rule of thumb. The real solution is to get individually tailored advice from a firm committed to the fiduciary standard, with no particular ax to grind. As Phillip Hamman, CFA, CFP®, Chairman of our Wealth Planning Committee, stated recently, “We have all the professionals needed to fully address these questions - CPAs, attorneys and
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hat to eat when it’s hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk? Seasonal fruits and veggies, of course. They are fresh, healthy and bursting with flavor. Besides being in abundant supply at the local farmers market, you’ll also find them on plates at various restaurants around town. While tomato season may be starting to wind down, chef Daniel Berg says summer is the best time to enjoy an Italian classic salad at Memorial’s new b.b. italia kitchen & bar, part of his brother Benjamin Berg’s thriving empire of eateries around town. (Think B&B Butchers & Restaurant and B.B. Lemon.) “What really sets a great Caprese salad apart from others is fresh, heirloom tomatoes and high-quality mozzarella,” says the chef. “We import our mozzarella from Italy and we are currently using fresh, local heirloom tomatoes for our Caprese salad as they are in season, and I think it shows in the dish.” If you miss tomato season, you can chow down on the restaurant’s roasted beet salad with oranges, candied pistachio and shaved fennel. Delicious beets are harvested all summer long and into the fall. Chef/owner Lynette Hawkins has made the causal Giacomo’s cibo e vino in River Oaks a hit, both for her tasty Italian creations and for her well curated wine list. Both wine and foods often make the lists of best places to eat that will do minimal damage to your pock-
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et book. Every month she has a seasonal menu. “Because ingredients have the best flavor in their peak season,” she says. “And I like to support the local farmers. In July we’ll have heirloom peppers, eggplant and okra. Buying seasonally and locally is not only healthier and more delicious for the consumer, it is also healthier for the environment. Flying and trucking produce over long distances consumes a lot of petrol. This seems so obvious, but a lot people don’t realize this.” If you check her website you’ll also see that she does a monthly seasonal dessert, with proceeds going to Rescued Pets Movement, a local nonprofit that pulls dogs and cats from death row and finds them homes, often in other states that have a lack of adoptable pets. “I do it because I love animals,” the chef says. “I guess you could call it my ‘pet’ charity.” Hawkins herself has always rescued dogs and cats and, in fact, the restaurant is named after her previous rescued golden retriever, Giacomo.
Local Foods has spread its fresh salads and sandwich fare to five locations now. A favorite one is the one inside Heights Mercantile market in the historic neighborhood. This is the place to cool down this summer with the original Local Foods mint tea that will be back on the menu. Manager Arien Chabolla says look for lots of eggplant and roasted bell peppers in July and August. The menu features many vegan items that make use of seasonal vegetables and fruits. “We recently revamped our smoke trout sandwich and smoked salmon sandwich,” he says. “We buy most of our produce locally so it’s always seasonal. We buy from farms and ranches and have a strong relationship with the high school farm at Pro-Vision.”
Pro-Vision is a charter middle and high school serving southeast Houston’s Sunnyside neighborhood that also teaches character development and job preparation. The nonprofit school also has a two-acre urban and aquaponic farm where students learn to grow the food Carrot salad and Melanzane Ripiene, below, at Giacomo’s
and how to sell it to local restaurants, like Local Foods. The farm is also a tool to address issues in the community like childhood obesity and lack of access to fresh, healthy food. So, get out of the heat this summer and head to your favorite eatery where you can enjoy some seasonal eats and some cooling air conditioning. You’ll love it and you may be helping out a good cause.
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DESIGN
Kimberly Paulus receives award from Patti Coons and Jim Bugg Jr.
Local Interior Designer Wins National Award H
oustonian designer Kimberly Paulus a relative newcomer to the design industry took home Decorating Den Interiors prestigious top honor - Designer of the Year by Decorating Den Interiors, the highest design award presented by Decorating Den Interiors. Franchise owner Paulus, of Missouri City won the company’s 35th International Dream Room Competition. Paulus received her awards at the company’s 50th anniversary conference and supplier market held at Paris Las Vegas and will also be honored at a dinner in New York City. In addition to Designer of the Year, Paulus’s bedroom makeover won first place out of 385 entries in 12 categories and was first place among the designers who entered the competition for the first time. This award was judged by a panel of interior design journalists from across the U.S. and Canada. “I am thrilled to win this honor,” said Paulus. “My design resulted in a transitional master bedroom retreat that offers a serene, relaxing at-
mosphere in blue and gray. To break up the expansive space, I used detailed trims, wall sconces, and artwork. Luxurious bedding and designer fabrics add depth to the room while furniture selections add interest. Sheer window treatments frame the seating area, and soft lighting adds to a quiet mood. My wonderful clients were Michael and Estrella Alberter.” Paulus also tied for third in the living room category, and her commercial project was judged second best among first-timers. Paulus has owned her franchise since 2016 and was named Rookie of the Year at last year’s conference for having the highest sales for her first 12 months in business. She was also honored for being in the top 10 franchises for sales last year and for reaching a significant milestone for cumulative sales. Decorating Den Interiors is North America’s largest interior design and home furnishings franchise company and leading in-home decorating service.
To learn more about Paulus, visit www.kimberly.decoratingden.com. About Decorating Den Interiors Decorating Den Interiors was founded in 1969 and has interior design professionals and decorators throughout the U.S. and Canada. Decorating Den Interiors offers clients fine furniture, case goods, accessories, lighting, floor and wall coverings, draperies, and other hard and soft window treatments from their LIVV Home Collection™ of furnishings. Designers bring samples directly to the client’s home or office and provide complimentary design services and personally oversee projects through installation. www.decoratingden.com 14 | Intown | July + August 2019
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A Doggone Friendly Brewery
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By The Hon. Philip Berquist Honorary Consul of the Republic of Croatia for Texas
onsider the popular theory that “All politics are local.” Our lives are truly centered around the things around us - the “local” things. I would like to expand that popular theory to this - “All beers are local - or should be!” Growing up in the 50’s and 60’s in the Midwest, I recall that were not many choices for beer. My “local” beer was Stroh’s, from Detroit. The customers were not offered many choices of beers in those days, mainly German-styled lagers. People had their favorites, to be sure, whether it was Schlitz, Pabst Blue Ribbon, even Blatz was popular. Then, in the 80’s and 90’s something wonderful happened - a beer revolution that would change the beer scene in so many terrific ways. No longer did one have to choose the lager of choice, the options now were expanded to ales, brown and very dark, London-style bitters, Czech-inspired pilsners, Hefeweizen (wheat - one of a very, very few beers that I do not enjoy!) and my own favorite, IPA (India Pale Ale). Breweries opened and closed in the Houston area with great frequency as the industry tried to figure out a successful model. Remember the “Houston Brewery” and “Two Rows” in the Rice Village? Most had in-house food and were referred to as “Brew Pubs.” I frequented many of them but never had been able to experience a really “local” concept. Yes, Saint 16 | Intown | July + August 2019
One of the brewery’s dogs, Beau, as a puppy
Arnold was and is a favorite independent, but I dreamed about a neighborhood tap room, where beer was brewed on site, and poured by the brewer. Well, it happened. Sarah and Adam Pope opened a place in the West U area in 2017 named “Baileson Brewpub.” Remember the old automobile repair shop on Bissonnet, near the old “Kay’s Lounge” between Kirby and Greenbriar? One would drive by and see two outdoor auto lifts, usually with BMW’s up for service. This is now Baileson’s. 2322 Bissonnet. The name is based on the names of their two dogs, puggles, both named Bailey and Jamie, were named after brands of liquor, Bailey’s Irish Cream (“Baile”) and Jameson Irish Whiskey (“son”). Sar-
ah is the Brewmaster, Adam handles the business side. Sarah brews during the week. Her many offerings are sold on weekends only - Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Food is offered, after all it is a “Brewpub”, but it is served by a rotating variety of excellent food trucks. There is even a pizza food truck that hauls around a wood burning pizza stove. Other trucks feature BBQ, Mexican and Asian fares. There is a short bar on the inside along with numerous tables. Outside are many picnic tables. Photo of picnic tables. Baileson’s is also BYOF (Bring Your Own Food). Bring a sandwich, order a pizza delivery, not a problem. Sarah and Adam also feature “Beer To Go.” They have introduced the “Crowler,” not to be confused with a “Growler” which is a large beer bottle. The Crowler is a 32 ounce refillable container that, when filled, is literally sealed to ensure the beer’s freshness. As far as production capacity, Sarah brews about 200 gallons per week, using the top-fermenting yeast menthol, resulting in very tasty draughts. Each beer available is listed on a black board, with alcohol by volume (ABV) percentages as well to guide the customer. Pints and half-pints are offered. As is the current brewing custom, the names of the beers are clever, though not always self-descriptive. For example, Parliament is an American Pale Ale, their
Nook with different breweries
Imperial Stout is called The Healer, a delicious West Coast IPA is Massinghorn. Another “SMaSH” (single malt, single hop) IPA is the Amarillo Hopkins. Their wheat beer offering is the Honey Nugget. Another Baileson’s Hefeweizen is the “BeauHaus” that is named after their third dog, Beau. There are many, many more Baileson brews to choose from, you get the idea. My current favorite is Better Late than Never, another West Coast IPA. They also feature non-alcoholic Saint Arnold’s Root Beer. A quick lesson into the original of my beloved IPA, India Pale Ale. Years and years ago, in the 1840’s, when England had troops stationed in India, it was literally impossible to get beer to the soldiers in India that would be drinkable after the long sea voyage around the southern tip of Africa. Obviously this was a serious problem and serious problems require serious solutions. After years of many failures, England brewers started drastically “over-hopping” the beer being sent to India. At long last the problem of foul tasting beer was solved and the over-hopping resulted in a very full and robust end result, the IPA. Back to Baileson’s. Man’s Other Best Friend Since Baileson’s is named after dogs, one would be entirely correct in assuming that this is a very dog-friendly establishment. From exotic breeds to mutts, all are welcome. Lisa and I do not take our beloved Sammy there since she would not take kindly to all of the canine competition, but the dogs that do show up are generally well-behaved and leashed by their thoughtful owners. Also, plenty of “Baileson Paraphernalia” is available, hats, shirts, baby outfits etc. So there you have it. Local owners, local beers, iconic building = sheer perfection.
Baileson’s Brew Pub
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office, and poolside views allow the high profile business traveler to escape the boardroom and do business on the Bayou. Cozy oversized chairs invite world travelers to sit by the fire and tell stories of business conquests, personal journeys, and more with a cocktail in hand.
Dr. Ron DePinho and daughter Alexis
The Spa
Accommodations This cosmopolitan oasis is located in the heart of downtown Houston. The hotel’s Parkview Terrace is home to the oneof-a-kind Texas-shaped rooftop lazy river, a rooftop infinity pool, and a large-scale special events pavilion overlooking Discovery Green Park. The hotel features 1,000 guest rooms, a full-service spa and fitness center, and six food & beverage outlets. • Game Day: Catching an Astros game at Marriott Marquis Houston includes live music during weekend games in the hotel’s lobby. At the hotel’s elevated sports bar, Biggio’s, Astros fans can sample food and drink specials while cheering on the team from one the luxe leather recliners, or in a semi-private booth. Biggio’s baseball caps are given to a limited number of guests on game day. • Moon Landing: All eyes will be on Houston this July as the city observes the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. To celebrate, Marriott Marquis Houston’s “Mission to the Moon” hotel package includes overnight accommodations, hotel credit, and the new “Moon Melt Massage” spa treatment, incorporating warm Himalayan salt stones, hot Basalt River Stones, and foot scrub. Packages start at $454.
Food + Drink
Located on the sixth-floor Parkview Terrace, High Dive serves handcrafted cocktails and specialties in a resort-like atmosphere. Gear up for the day’s adventures, mingle at our rooftop pool bar or relax over dinner and drinks with a panoramic view of downtown Houston and Discovery Green. Visit Marriott Marquis Houston online, or call 713.654.1777. 18 | Intown | July + August 2019
A Houston favorite the Trellis is a full-service spa, featuring massages, facials, body treatments, hand and foot treatments, waxing, hair services, and professional make-up services.
Summer Package
Houstonian Rooms Crafted for those who crave unique luxury and Southern comfort, our Executive Suites offer separate living and sleeping spaces. The generous two-room suites each boast an individual charm, highlighted by the natural light that filters throughout the rooms. Well-appointed amenities offer the high-end traveler a lovely retreat in which to pamper themselves. Constructed for the original Texas tycoon, the masculine décor of the Capitol Suite embodies the “everything is bigger in Texas” attitude with an Oil Baron ambiance. Plush accommodations, an in-suite
Slide down a 30-foot pool slide and play in geysers, a Little Lagoon, and our club’s kid’s gym, Bungalow, and playground. Enjoy popcorn, candy and a movie, then explore the outdoors on our Nature Hikes for families*. Each child receives a “Houstonian Buddy” stuffed animal! The best available rate for deluxe accommodations, Thursday – Sunday Arrival gift of popcorn, candy and a “Houstonian Buddy” stuffed toy for each child One complimentary in-room movie per stay Complimentary Saturday morning Nature Hike at The Houstonian (*August only) Complimentary self-parking Late check-out on Sunday evening Complimentary access to the exclusive Houstonian Club and resort pools Add Saturday Nature Hike breakfast with nature craft for only $16+ for adults and $9+ for children. Reserve by calling 713-685-6713. Add more to your weekend! See the wonders of space, amazing animals, fascinating science, world-class art and more with Houston CityPASS tickets: https:// www.citypass.com/houston For more go to houstonian.com.
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Variety of fresh fruit Homemade muffins Grits, turkey and pork sausage Variety of cereals, yogurts, and bread Coffee, milk, and juice Individual items such as quiche, potato casserole and breakfast tacos (weekends only) A guest can join you for breakfast; there is an additional charge of $20 per person, and advance notice to the innkeeper is required.
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Sara’s Inn on The Boulevard
Dr. Ron DePinho and daughter Alexis
The Hotel For over 30 years, Sara’s Inn has been an excellent place for guests from all over the world looking for something a little different. Perfect for the romantic couple looking for that weekend get-a-away unforgettable stay. Only 4 miles from downtown, Sara’s Inn is close to and less than a mile from many of the local Texas-acclaimed restaurants. Ranked #1 on Trip Advisor, the 100+-year-old Inn has the charming character of a historic home combined with the elegance and luxury of a boutique hotel.
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The Rooms
Most offer the same amenities as a hotel, such as flat-screen TV, cable, minifridge, robe, hairdryer. Several bonuses to staying here versus a hotel downtown is free on-site parking, free wireless internet, and a breakfast with many made-toorder and gluten-free options. We also have a one-of-kind machine that makes coffee, cappuccinos, lattes, and hot chocolate with an easy-to-use touch screen. There are 15 beautifully decorated rooms with our choice of rooms being the Rooftop Suite. If a queen bed suits you, this will allow you the only access to the Rooftop balcony. Getting cozy is worth it. For a more extensive, more modern suite go for the Luxury Suite which has a 50-inch flat screen.
199 weekends and 179 weeknights during summer- based on the availability of course. For more saras.com.
55+ All Inclusive Independent Living, Assisted Living, Respite and Memory Enhancement We are a lease, NOT a buy-in! Celebrating 20 Years of Service in Houston
This year marks the 20th anniversary of providing excellent service in Assisted Living and Memory Care. With more than 60 years of Senior Living industry experience, The Abbey has been the benchmark for care and service to those age 55+. Call us today to schedule a personal tour of our beautiful, newly renovated community. From the moment you enter, you’ll understand why our residents are proud to call The Abbey home. Family owned and operated, The Abbey offers all-inclusive Independent Living. Assisted Living and Memory Enhancement, all on the same campus. Come see for yourself how we’ve changed.
The Food
Breakfast is served from 7:00–9:00 am during the weekdays and from 8:00– 9:30 am during the weekend. The famous breakfast includes all of the following: Made-to-order eggs, waffles, pancakes, steel cut oatmeal, and Canadian bacon
2865 Westminster Plaza Drive Houston, Texas 77082 (Across from W. Houston Medical Ctr.) www.abbeywp.com
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Houston Real Estate Market Update HALF TIME REPORT 2019 By David M. Young,
Broker Associate, John Daugherty Realtors 713-320-6453 david@youngrealtyhouston.com
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he Houston residential real estate market has registered record sales in the months of February to May this year, with our higher end (over $750k) leading the way. Despite record sales, many homes continue to sit on the market due to higher inventory levels in many areas, including the Inner Loop, Heights and Energy Corridor. According to the Houston Association of Realtors: “Sales of single-family homes increased 2.8 percent in May, with 8,346 homes sold compared to 8,117 in May 2018. On a year-to-date basis, home sales are running 2.7 percent ahead of 2018’s record pace. The prices of a single-family home reached historic highs in May. The median price rose 2.4 percent to $249,993 and the average price climbed 5.8 percent to $323,023. The last pricing highs were reached almost a year ago, in June 2018.” Since the market is doing so well, why isn’t my home selling? It all comes down to location, condition and price. If a home borders a busy street or commercial property, it will almost always take longer to sell. If a home needs updating, repairs or is not staged well, then buyers may not get excited about it or see too many dollars to invest after closing. If a home is priced higher than other competing homes, it may not even get showings until its price comes in line with other properties. But even when a home is in a prime location in the neighborhood, is in excellent condition and is priced competitively, it may sit on the market for many months waiting for the right buyer. We have a lot of buyers in the market, but we also have a lot of homes on the market, so there are lots of choices for buyers right now. 20 | Intown | July + August 2019
Most expensive: 2930 Lazy Lane
Here are some statistics on several of our major micromarkets, showing 2019 YTD sales of single family homes as of June 28, and highlighting the highest sale so far this year. River Oaks 30 homes sold averaging $3,826,660 ($597/SF) and 134 days on market (DOM) 2930 Lazy Lane - $15,680,000 ($1,479/SF) – 234 DOM – 10,599 SF house on 228,020 SF lot built 1950 Memorial Villages 54 homes sold averaging $1,926,324 ($362/SF) and 145 DOM 25 Greyton Lane - $5,250,000 ($66/ SF) - 188 DOM - 11,265 SF house on 48,082 SF lot built 2013 Tanglewood 21 homes sold averaging $2,218,095 ($386/SF) and 288 DOM 5510 Tupper Lake $4,550,000 ($654/SF) – 285 DOM – 6,959 SF house on 44,383 SF lot built 1993 West University Place 75 homes sold averaging $1,339,650 ($401/SF) and 76 DOM 2819 University Blvd $3,150,000 ($411/SF) – 202
DOM – 7,670 SF house on 14,000 SF lot built 2007 Briargrove 24 homes sold averaging $1,106,224 ($327/SF) and 100 DOM 6213 Briar Rose - $2,300,000 ($357/SF) – 22 DOM – 6,450 SF house on 9,727 SF lot built 2015 Heights (77008 east of Shepherd, south of 20th) 120 homes sold averaging $769,512 ($323/SF) and 97 DOM 635 E 12th St - $2,100,000 ($410/ SF) – 6 DOM - 5,127 SF house on 9,375 SF lot built 2014
Bridgewood Quietly Building Scale One At a Time
Bridgewood Property Company, a Houston based company has quietly become a regional force in senior living with a “steady as she goes” approach to development and operations. Since its founding, Bridgewood’s founder and president, Jim Gray has developed 34 communities. Bridgewood’s current portfolio now consists of 22 properties in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas, totaling 2,600 independent living, assisted living and memory care units, which are managed by Bridgewood’s in-house operator, Retirement Center Management (RCM). Gray is “baffled” by the pace at which some senior living markets are being flooded with product and is committed to Bridgewood’s careful approach — still, the company has ramped up in recent years, starting to grow through acquisition for the first time. “We don’t want to be the biggest operator,” Gray said. “We just want to be the best.” Gray got his start in real estate at Trammell Crow Company, a legendary Dallas-based real estate brokerage and developer that is now a subsidiary of CBRE, the largest real estate services and investment firm in the world. Gray left Trammell Crow in 1997 to form Cypress Senior Living, focusing strictly on independent living, and ultimately built a portfolio of 2,250 units across the Midwest and Southeast before selling Cypress to Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX: CSH-UN), Canada’s largest senior housing operator, in 2006. Building scale, one community at a time Gray regrouped by forming Bridgewood and RCM, focusing on higher-end, ground-up developments. The typical size of a Bridgewood community is around 200 units. The company undergoes a lengthy site selection and entitlement process, Gray told Senior Housing News. “We build one community at a time,” he said. “There is a lot of product being built in some markets, which is baffling to me.” Development accounts for the majority of Bridgewood’s portfolio, but the company has added acquisition to its strategy in recent years and has added five communities in the past three years through purchases. Bridgewood’s newest development, The Village of Southampton, offers high-rise luxury senior living in the iconic Southampton neighborhood of West University in Houston. The Village location is blocks from the Rice Village shopping and dining district, Rice University and the Texas Medical Center. The 203-unit continuing care community is scheduled to open Spring 2020 with 50% of the independent living units already pre-leased. Bridgewood Property Company co-developed The Village at The Triangle, a CCRC in Austin, Texas. The Village at the Triangle was awarded “Best CCRC Design” in the 2018 Senior Housing News Architecture and Design Awards. July + August 2019
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River Oaks Attorney Trying to Beat Long Odds
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Who Is Tony Buzbee By William Hanover
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very two years, Houston decides who is going to be its next CEO. More often than not, history repeats itself, and the incumbent not only defends but serves a term limit of six years. Tony Buzbee, whose motto is “just win” has other ideas. He has his sights on becoming the CEO of one of America’s largest and vibrant cities, with a self-financed plan to get in a runoff after November and put an end to the 25-year string of wins for incumbents.
Not Since 1992, when then Kathy Whitmire’s ten-year term came to an end has a sitting mayor been defeated. Her opponent was Houston businessman Bob Lanier who passed term limits of six years. He served a maximum six-year term as did Lee Brown then Bill White finally Annise Parker. As it has been in the past, it will be an uphill climb to unseat the incumbent Mayor Sylvester Turner. What makes this East Texas native think he can pull off something that hasn’t happened in 20 years. So what motivates him. Is it power or his frustration with the current administration, the Houston traffic, or his constant desire to “just win.” Tony Buzbee has practiced law in Texas for over twenty years, and his opulent lifestyle well documented. He is a River Oaks resident and very successful plaintiff lawyer. He currently runs the Buzbee Law Firm. Buzbee garnered most of his wealth representing Plaintiffs against BP. His self-funding massive ad campaign is everpresent on news programming while also hosting a regular meet and greet throughout the city.
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Intown caught up with him recently at a breakfast meeting for Hispanic preachers held at Harry’s in midtown. It was a light turnout, and his prowess in working the room despite his first try at a campaign for any office was evident. As he sauntered into the room nearly an hour after the start time, he greeted folks throughout the restaurant taking time to speak with and listen to several patrons. Buzbee addressed the room of mostly Hispanics through an interpreter and appeared in no hurry despite the relatively small crowd. Tony Buzbee was born and raised in Atlanta, Texas, a town with a population of 2,000 in East Texas. His mother was a bus driver and worked in the school cafeteria; his father was a union meat-cutter. According to Buzbee, his parents did not have much money, but they were abundant in the things that matter. He has three siblings: Laura, Tim, and Jennifer. His older sister, Laura, still lives in Atlanta, along with his parents, where she owns a children’s boutique. His younger brother, Tim, lives in Australia where he is a professional musician with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. His younger sister, Jennifer, lives in Houston and runs Tony’s life - literally. Growing up, Tony worked multiple jobs to help out at home. He remembers overhearing his parents’ quiet discussions at night over which bills they could afford to pay that month. Those
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stuck in his head and made him more determined to succeed. Buzbee later attended Texas A&M University on an ROTC scholarship. While there, he served as a Battalion Commander in the Corps of Cadets. After earning a degree in psychology, he entered the U.S Marines where he served as an infantry officer in the Persian Gulf and Somalia before advancing to reconnaissance officer. Buzbee attained the rank of captain and awarded the prestigious Navy Commendation Medal. “The Corps of Cadets was perfect for a young person like me,” said Buzbee. “It provided structure, friendship, leadership, and guidance. In the Corps, you learn you can compete against others from all over the state and excel. That builds confidence.”
After his service to his country, Buzbee attended the University of Houston Law School, graduating second in his class. In 1999 he founded the Buzbee Law Firm in 1999, and while practicing in Galveston in a restored warehouse near the docks, it became the scene of his most significant battles, wherein 2005 an explosion at a Texas City refinery owned by BP killed 15 people, injured 170 and spawned thousands of damage claims. Buzbee sued BP on behalf of 179 clients, and in all, the company paid out $2.1 billion on claims from that explosion. He put his take from the litigation at close to $100 million. Buzbee and his wife, Zoe, who graduated from Texas A&M in 1991 met in an English class. They had four children and divorced in 2017. In September 2008, Hurricane Ike made landfall on the east end of Galveston Island and Buzbee’s offices were heavily damaged. He relocated most of his staff to downtown Houston on the 73rd floor of JPMorgan Chase Tower, where his business resides today. He lists 13 other attorneys on his website. He also worked on the defense of Texas Governor Rick Perry on two felony abuse of power charges. He was a long time Perry supporter and served as a debate coach in Perry’s unsuccessful presidential bid.
Q: Can you tell us about your first job after graduating from law school? I was the only University of Houston graduate who was hired by the nationally known, Susman Godfrey, LLP out of Houston. It was an honor to get that job. Q: What do you remember most about your childhood? Working; whether it was feeding the animals we had on our small farm, or working our garden, when I wasn’t in school my dad had me working. Q: During the BP trials where you represented plaintiffs and were ultimately awarded millions of dollars for you and your clients. You were quoted during that time as “hating BP.” Do you feel that way today? That was a long time ago. BP was a serial offender of all sorts of laws, including the criminal law. Remember, they were convicted criminally even before the large oil spill. I tried more cases and had more clients suing BP than any other lawyer in history. They hurt a lot of people. Q: Do you remember the day and the reason you decided to run for mayor? It was a slow transformation. People have asked me for years to run for mayor because I would always opine on how we could do things differently, and better. I finally decided to run for mayor about two years into Turner’s administration when I realized he had done nothing for this city, and likely would not do so. Q: What changes would you make from how the current administration is running the city? I will actually lead. I won’t just talk, go to events, and travel. We have a lot of work to do. If you give money to a candidate, you won’t do business with the city or work for the city, period. I will turn out all lobbyists at city hall. I will put more police on the streets, and at the times and in the areas where crime occurs. The best way to fight crime is to prevent it in the first place. I will actually repair the streets and make them drivable, even if that means I have to pri-
Q & A
vatize street maintenance. We will quit nibbling around the edges of drainage and flood prevention, and actually do something about it. I intend to immediately give the firefighters the raise the voters voted for. I intend to cut millions from the budget, eliminate unnecessary positions, and completely change the way we collect waste. I am going to tackle homelessness head on. I intend to make a dent in the stray animal population, and ramp up laws regarding animal cruelty. I am not going to tolerate sexual and human trafficking. Finally, I intend to cancel several contracts that I know are a complete waste of taxpayer monies, and are only in place due to campaign donor influence. Q: You have interests in a number of retail, commercial buildings, and hotels. Won’t these holdings provide an opportunity for conflicts of interest? I have divested myself of all of my commercial real estate holdings. Q: One of the big problems with Houston is our mobility and mass transit. What are your thoughts on improving the gridlock and mass transit? First, we will properly synchronize the lights. You would be surprised how much of a difference the would make if done correctly. I am going to work with TXDOT to make sure they are properly scheduling projects, and not blocking lanes when no work is being done!! And, I am going to incentivize people to use mass transit; we’ve already spent the money on it, we may as well actually use it. Stand by on that. Finally, the biggest thing we could do is make Houston proper a place where people want to live, which would alleviate a lot of the freeway traffic. Q: As a very successful lawyer, what advice would you offer kids graduating to the workforce today? Here is the secret to success: WORK HARD. July + August 2019
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Hall
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Houston Sports Authority Ring Ceremony
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he Harris County - Houston Sports Authority, in partnership with Midway and Lionstone, created the Houston Sports Hall of Fame and announced the inaugural class at the first annual Houston Sports Awards in February 2018. The Class of 2019 joins the inaugural Hall of Fame class – Earl Campbell, Hakeem Olajuwon and Nolan Ryan – who received their rings and unveiled their plaques in a similar celebration last June. “We are thrilled to be launching phase two of the Houston Sports Hall of Fame,’’ said Harris County - Houston Sports Authority CEO, Janis Burke. “The interactive kiosk gives fans the opportunity to learn more about all of our inductees, and the inclusion of the Greater Houston Football Coaches Association’s Hall of Honor showcases the legendary high school coaches in our area.” “The Harris County - Houston Sports Authority has created an internationally acclaimed sports culture that not only spurs local economic prosperity, but also makes every Houstonian proud of our community and our athletes,” said Julie Sudduth, PNC Bank regional president for Houston. “PNC is proud to be supporting this year’s Houston Sports Hall of Fame and honoring several legendary Houston athletes.” 2019 Hall of Fame Class Jack Burke, Jr. The Hall of Fame golfer and co-founder of Champions Golf Club, which he built with Jimmy Demaret, grew up at River Oaks CC where his father Jack Burke, Sr., was the head professional and graduated from St. Thomas High School. Buke won his first professional tournament in 1949 – the Metropolitan Open – and went on to win 17 PGA TOUR events, including both the Masters and the PGA in 1956. He played on five Ryder Cups, captained two Ryder Cup teams, was an assistant captain once and host the 1967 Ryder Cup at Champions. 26 | Intown | July + August 2019
George Foreman. Affectionately known as “Big George”, Foreman grew up in Houston’s Fifth Ward and went on to become a two-time World Heavyweight Champion and Olympic gold medalist. After a tough childhood, Foreman took up amateur boxing and won the gold medal in the heavyweight division at the 1968 Olympics. He knocked out then-undefeated Joe Frazier in the second round in 1973 to win the world title but lost it to Muhammad Ali in the 1974 Rumble in the Jungle and retired in 1977. A decade later, he came out of retirement and in 1994 the 45-year-old Foreman knocked out Michael Moorer to share the heavyweight championship. A.J. Foyt. The son of a mechanic, the Houston native is the only driver to win the Indianapolis 500, the Daytona 500, the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The American racing legend drove in the Indy 500 for 35 consecutive years and won it four times. He is the only driver to win it with both front and rear-engine cars. He holds the USAC career wins record with 159 and the American championship racing caJuly + August 2019
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reer title with 67. He survived three major crashes and barely escaped a fourth. Dan Pastorini. Drafted by the Houston Oilers in the first round in 1971, Pastorini eventually became the soul of the Luv Ya Blue Oilers of the late 1970s. The third player taken in that draft, the tough, flamboyant quarterback thrived under Oilers coach Bum Phillips and led the Oilers to back-to-back AFC title games in 1978 and 1979. Pastorini’s best season was in 1978 when he threw for a career-high 2,473 yards and 16 touchdowns. A Pro Bowler in 1975,Pastorini also played for the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia before retiring after the 1983 season. He was the first player to wear a “flak” jacket during games to protect his broken ribs.
Financial
Taxconscious actions for the rest of the year
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FOCUS
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ow that this year’s tax filing duties are history for most of us, taxes may not seem like a much of a pressing concern. But pushing taxes onto the back burner for most of the year is a mistake, especially if you want to manage your tax liability as much as possible. A better approach is to actively plan for and manage taxes throughout the year, enabling you to make the most of strategies that could positively impact your tax bill. Maximize contributions to your retirement plan accounts, including 401(k)s and IRAs. Although you may make tax-deductible contributions to some types of accounts, such as a traditional IRA and SEP-IRA, as late as your tax-filing deadline next year, there is nothing that says you must wait until then to make those contributions. It is actually easier to invest throughout the year and get that money working in your tax deferred accounts sooner.
If you are 70½ or older, take the required minimum distribution from IRAs and defined contribution plans between now and December 31. If you miss the end-of-year deadline, you face a costly consequence—a 50 percent excise tax on the amount not distributed as required. Review your payroll withholding. The recent Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that overhauled the tax withholding applied to pay delivered a few surprises to some
tax-deductible donations to your favorite nonprofit organizations before midnight December 31, as long as you have adequate documentation. Make an appointment with your CPA, tax attorney and wealth advisor to review your financial plan and assess your tax strategy for 2019. What is working so far this year? What are you concerned about going forward? A midyear review of your progress and goals, including tax management and strategies, is an opportunity to reset and make adjustments.
Would you like more information? Contact Evans at 713.388.1367 or evans.attwell@frostbank.com.
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taxpayers when they filed their 2018 taxes this year. Although many have already adjusted their withholding, you may still need to modify your W-4 and make other adjustments. Visit with your tax advisor or CPA for assistance, and look for a helpful withholding calculator at apps/irs.gov/app/withholdingcalculator. Be charitable. Many nonprofit organizations especially appreciate financial support during the slower summer months. You may be able to claim a tax deduction for your gifts made to qualified charitable organizations by making
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Richard and Mary Lee Wilkens
Kalinda Campbell and Shiree Berry
Matt and Julie Baughman
Hyperrealist sculptures by Carole Feuerman
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON HOSTS LEAGUE LEGENDS CELEBRATION
Tara Hinton, Francita Ulmer and Steph Magers
Junior League of Houston gathered with nearly 100 attendees for its League Legends Annual Fundevent, to honor donors who have contributed monetarily to support the organization’s important initiatives in the Houston community. Donors and their guests were invited to enjoy the celebration at Art of the World Gallery, and the lively evening included art, delicious food and conversation. League volunteers Julie Danvers Baughman, the Annual Fund Chairman, and Anne Sears, Development Vice President, made sure no details were missed, as party goers were dazzled by the hyperrealist sculptures by Carole Feuerman and other eye-catching artwork at the gallery as they sipped on Texas wine generously donated by William Chris Vineyards. Taste of Texas served up tasty light bites and dessert and provided the Junior League-branded ice sculpture and flowers under the artistic direction of Kristin Blackford, Taste of Texas director and Junior League member.
Henry Garcia, Liliana Molina and Mauricio Sampogna
Kristin and Corbin Blackford Steph Magers, Magers, JLH JLH President President and and Steph Tara Hinton, Hinton, League League Membership Membership Tara Vice President President Vice
Lauren Brown, Leslie Keyes, Anne Sears and Amy Dunn Comiskey
Sara-Nell and John Van Lant Casey Jo Robertson and Laura Czapski
By Lindsay Mowad Abby and Daniel Yates
Ernest and Shannon Hunter, Jance Acosta and William Hagans (PHOTO: PRISCILLA DICKSON) Amber Goodson and Robert Monson
JDRF RAISES $1.9 MILLION IN GLITTERING PLATINUM CELEBRATION
Marshall and Suzette Lang and Julie & Steve Westlund (PHOTO: PRISCILLA DICKSON) Fielding and Meredith Cocke Ernest and Jennifer Sotuyo
Houston Gulf Coast Chapter Recognized Two Decades of Achievements at Platinum Promise Ball JDRF, the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research held its 20th annual ball at the Hilton Americas-Houston ballroom. Chairs Mary and Mark D’Andrea led the way for 2019 Promise Ball Honoree Daniel Yates; 2019 Fielding and Meredith Cocke Visionary Award Recipients Dr. Alana Spiwak and Sam Stolbun; and Presenting Sponsors Hagans Montgomery & Rustay, P.C. JDRF’s philanthropic community leaders came together to raise $1.9 million toward its mission. Emceed by Andrea Bishop, the program began with an emotional story from the JDRF Houston Gulf Coast Chapter Board President Elizabeth Lay. Shortly following her son’s diagnosis, she called her best friend, Promise Ball chair Mary D’Andrea, who offered continued support from day one. Additionally, she discussed the impact of Daniel Yates who has raised over $500,000 since his own son’s diagnosis. The Fielding and Meredith Cocke Visionary Award went to Dr. Alana Spiwak and Sam Stolbun, who discussed the advances JDRF has made.
Mary & Dr. Mark D’Andrea (PHOTO: PRISCILLA DICKSON) Dr. Devinder and Gina Bhatia
Christy Schnellhardt, Rebecca Brown and Jordan Amis
Sam Stolbun and Dr. Alana Spiwak
Levi, Chip, Deah, Marston Fisher (Fund A Cure Family) Amber and Clay Bretches
Photos: Daniel Ortiz
14331 Belle River Lane/Lakes of Parkway $1,725,000 MLS# 33095230
11414 St Germain Way/Royal Oaks CC $1,649,000 MLS# 2885218
11406 Chartreuse Court/Royal Oaks CC $1,495,000 MLS# 55197677
2619 Newman St/Upper Kirby $909,000 MLS# 63293249
4019 Driscoll St/Montrose $848,888 MLS#41726749
1025 S Shepherd #307/River Oaks $750,000 MLS# 26909284
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11514 Royal Ivory Crossing/Royal Oaks $750,000 MLS# 92310748
1406 W Brooklake Dr/Lakeside Place $699,900 MLS#80241278
1302 Tracewood Cove/Parkway Villages $670,000 MLS# 25014065
803 Walkwood Cir/Memorial Thicket $518,900 MLS#91373941
1917 Rosewood St/Museum District $550,000 MLS#28998343
806 A Woodcrest Dr/Lowell Heights $375,000 MLS# 630444595
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Over 16 years experience working with buyers and sellers of residential real estate in the Greater Houston Area.
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