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June 2022 PUBLISHER

Peggy Garner | peggy.garner@citylifestyle.com MANAGING EDITOR

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We can all probably think of a man in our life who has had a big impact on us at one time or another. I’ll forever have the voice of my father in my head saying “Go for it! Throw your hat in the ring and give it a try. What do you have to lose?” Sometimes, all I needed were just a few affirming words to get me to take that leap of faith and take action, even if I was unsure of the outcome. His words always helped me feel confident taking up new life challenges during some of the most crucial times in my life. Travel to a new country? Just go for it. Meet with a new client? Just go for it! Grow something new in my garden? What do you have to lose? I am truly thankful for that encouragement and strength passed onto me from my father, because I know it’s shaped my life in incredible ways. This month we are honoring men and their contributions to the betterment of our community. We are highlighting men who put themselves second, work hard and inspire others to do the same. We’ve included a thoughtful compilation of fatherly wisdom from four special dads, including my very own husband, Justin, who is featured alongside our daughter, Grace. Be sure to check out page 18 to see those heartwarming photos of all of the fathers and their kiddos. To all of the men out there who are making a difference in someone’s life, big or small, we applaud you. The lasting impact that you are making and the ripple effect that often ensues is worth it. Whether they are a father, a coach, an uncle or a boss, being a role model and leading by example can make a lasting impact on those watching. Who has had a positive affect on your life? I’d love to know more about your story. Reach out to me and in the meantime, enjoy this month’s issue dedicated to the gentlemen around us who are making a difference.

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18 Four Dads on Fatherhood

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KEITH LACEY BUILDS THRIVING GOLF CART BUSINESS BY TREATING CUSTOMERS LIKE FAMILY

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A GOLF CART AMERICAN DREAM Keith Lacey, a Tomball native and welder by training, has suddenly found himself living the American dream. A family man and saltof-the-earth kind of guy, is the founder and owner of Lacey’s Golf Carts, where he helps customers purchase a cart, repair one or add custom details to their existing vehicle. It’s not like he’d never done this type of thing before. Keith started welding as a 14-year-old in his dad’s metal fabrication shop. Eventually, he became a full-time welder for his father, but over the years he made a hobby of rebuilding dirt bikes and go carts. When he first tried his hand at refurbishing golf carts, he started simple. He installed a new back seat on one, along with new tires, headlights and made mechanical changes before posting both vehicles online for sale. The carts sold in two hours. Keith then knew he was on to something. He started doing more custom work like adding Alpha bodies that resemble Ford trucks to his carts and reselling them. Word spread, and what started as a backyard side hustle soon grew into a fleet of custom golf carts all equipped with Keith’s personal touches. In 2020, Keith quit his full-time job and officially opened his current showroom just as government shutdown orders rolled through. The effects were devastating for many small businesses while others did well. After learning that golf cart sales were deemed essential

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during the pandemic as part of the transportation industry, Keith flung open his doors and customers poured in. “People started buying everything they could think of to have fun at home and luckily golf carts were on the list,” Keith says. 2020 proved to be a landmark year and 2021 even better. Keith hired extra help for the showroom, brought on a trusted friend, partner and accountant and together they doubled business revenues. This year, business continues to thrive. These days Keith handles everything from hiring to helping customers decide what color neon lighting they want on their vehicles. He runs a small team and likes to keep the store stocked with new inventory. Customers can shop golf-course-ready or passenger carts from makers like Icon, Evolution and Epic with most models available for next-day delivery. Staffers are friendly, no-pressure and care more about building great rapport than just making the sale. Keith, a father of six, even installed an arcade room where kids can play while parents shop. He’s fond of telling stories and building relationships with his customers, a trait he learned from watching his father run his own business. “You do what you have to do to make sure your customers are happy,” Keith says. “Because your customers are your best salespeople.”

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John Barilla, a longtime customer, is one of those salespeople. He enjoys sharing about his buying experience with others after he and his family purchased a custom golf cart from Keith. “He was very honest, very personal and friendly,” John says. Keith’s business is as much about his own family as it is about golf carts. Keith credits his wife, Danielle, for helping him grow the business. She helped single-handedly run their household and care for their young children while Keith invested countless hours into the business. His children are also regulars at the shop. These days, much like his father before him, Keith invites his children to come work and earn extra income. In the not-so-distant future, Keith hopes to open a second showroom and continue growing the business. It’s been a fascinating journey, but the ride’s not over yet. “Never in a million years would I have thought golf carts would be my thing,” he says. “But I love it.” LaceysGolfCarts.com 9807 Farm to Market 2920, Tomball 832-990-6090

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PAU L WILLMON, DC OCCUPATION: Owner, Fairfield Chiropractic KIDS: Reese, Mayeli, Sofie, Mateo, Parker and Reagan

DID YOU FEEL PREPARED TO BE A DAD? Anyone who feels prepared to be a dad is fooling themselves. I have to grow this baby into a functioning adult? I can’t even keep plants alive!

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A FATHER? It means every day modeling for your children the type of person you want them to be.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE ACTIVITIES TO DO WITH YOUR KIDS? I love discussing religion and politics and life with the older kids. With our little kids, I love playing chase and “ride a horsey.”

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE DAD JOKE OF ALL TIME? My favorite joke is one I use all the time at my house. When my kids ask, “Dad, can you put my shoes on?” I respond with, “I would, but I don’t think they’ll fit me.” This always gets a strong eye roll from my wife.

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B R YA N FLORES OCCUPATION: Owner, head instructor at Prestige Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu KIDS: Bryan Jr. and Brandon

WHAT DO YOU WISH TO TEACH YOUR CHILDREN? Being their Jiu-Jitsu coach, teaching them to be able to defend themselves is a priority. More importantly, I hope to teach them that discipline and hard work in everything they do in life will take them further than just talent alone. WHAT’S YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR A SOON-TO-BE DAD? Make the most of every moment with your kids when they are young. When they get older, you’ll wish you could go back in time to when they were babies and toddlers. I DO! TELL US THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE FATHERHOOD. Protector, blessed and selfless.

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SHANE WA L L AC E OCCUPATION: Police sergeant and criminal justice professor KIDS: Abigail, Blake and Noah

DO YOU THINK BECOMING A DAD CHANGED YOU? Absolutely. You develop more patience, you bond more with your spouse, and you receive unconditional love. Having your child give you a hug or a kiss at the end of a rough day can make the stress melt away. Hearing them say, “I love you” or “thank you” can make all the work and sacrifice of being a parent worth it in an instant. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A FATHER? Fatherhood is leading with love, guiding with love, showing the way with love, trying to be an example that your kids want to live up to. It is about teaching them to learn from their mistakes but not to be afraid to make them. WHAT DO YOU WISH TO TEACH YOUR CHILDREN? I want all my children to always be humble and kind. I want them to behave as if their mother or I were watching them. Chase your dreams and live for today.

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JUSTIN HERNANDEZ OCCUPATION: Eighth grade boys teacher, Klein Alternative Education Center KIDS: Grace

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE ACTIVITIES TO DO WITH GRACE? One of my favorite things to do with Grace is to hang out in our garage gym and watch her try to imitate my workout. So far, she’s learned situps and how to lift a three-pound dumbbell. She’s now working on burpees.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT BEING A DAD? The love and affection my daughter shows me every day. I enjoy hearing her say new words and conquer new obstacles on the playground. I’m proud of every little achievement that she makes knowing that my daughter is growing into her own person right before my eyes.

WHAT DO YOU WISH TO TEACH YOUR DAUGHTER? When life gets hard, do not give up. Forge onward. By doing so, you will learn to be self-reliant and strong.

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A Sports Lover's Paradise ARTICLE BY ERICA HERNANDEZ | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DELUXE FAN CAVES

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On December 15, 1980, Bob Tinn sat in Anaheim Stadium watching for the first time two professional teams play American football. Bob, a British-Italian transplant, knew nothing about the game. So when he showed up to watch the Los Angeles Rams face-off against the Dallas Cowboys he was perplexed, yet fascinated. He knew of Dallas–the setting for the hit 1980s soap opera with the same name. He also knew of the Hollywood-style American cowboy who rode his horse into the dusty sunset. But when it came to American football, Bob was clueless. He was also very lucky. FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME As the crowd roared and players tossed the old pigskin down the field, a kind-hearted Rams fan taught Bob the object of the game. The more he learned, the more he fell in love. The pristine uniforms, the acumen of Tom Landry–the Cowboys’ iconic coach who led the team to 20 consecutive winning seasons–captured his interest in a way that still shapes his life. It would be several decades before Bob decided to transform this love of sports into a business. He spent 40 years in the energy industry, lived all over the world and collected sports memorabilia from his favorite teams. As the years went on, Bob amassed so much gear he started designing and building his own sports-themed entertainment rooms to house his collections. He equipped each of the rooms with epic sound systems, swanky lighting designs and dubbed them “fan caves.” Bob and his family enjoyed the fan caves so much that Bob decided to launch a business to help others create their own.

DELUXE FAN CAVES This year, Bob opened Deluxe Fan Caves, an interior decor service focused on curating and displaying sports memorabilia in stylish, custom-built spaces. “It’s a unique offering,” Bob says. “There are other interior decorators, but there are not interior decorators who are sports-memorabilia focused.” Deluxe Fan Caves customers get Bob’s expertise designing, sourcing and installing rooms dedicated to their favorite teams. The firm can also put in custom lighting or audio equipment to make rooms not only aesthetically pleasing, but a fun place to catch a game on TV or enjoy family movie nights. Bob’s first rooms, in fact, became a place where Bob and his family created many memories watching movies together and eating popcorn. A UNIQUE COLLECTION Bob’s current fan cave is (naturally) an elaborate tribute to the Dallas Cowboys. His collection centers on the Ring of Honor, a distinction that celebrates players and coaches who’ve made significant contributions to the team. Over the years he met several of the Cowboys players and had them sign anything he could. He has several autographed jerseys from Ring of Honor players on display along with a throwback helmet signed by Cowboys hall of famers and replica Super Bowl trophies signed by Cowboys who’d won the Super Bowl. It’s taken years to amass his collection, but it’s a process Bob truly enjoys. He’s passionate about meeting the players, hearing their stories and getting them to autograph his pieces. For many sports fans,

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“One thing I’m committed to is to make each home unique. I won’t replicate an idea that one person has because it’s personal to them.” collecting autographs or sourcing memorabilia might prove difficult, but Bob knows exactly how to go about it. He helps customers source the exact memorabilia they want so that no space looks like any other. “One thing I’m committed to is to make each home unique,” he says. “I won’t replicate an idea that one person has because it’s personal to them.” Bob can even hire talented artists to adorn customers’ walls with elaborate sports-themed murals. His own fan cave has a brilliant mural depicting the famed history of the Cowboys. The scene centers on five dazzling Super Bowl trophies surrounded by some of the team’s legends. It features larger-than-life depictions of coach Tom

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Cowboy Szymanski thrusts a molten hunk of metal into his coal-burning forge and waits for the iron to melt. To call it a knife blade would be premature at this point. There’s still the hammering, hours of grinding and heat treatments before Cowboy’s metal starts to resemble the artful custom blades he’s renowned for crafting. But how a thing begins around here is certainly never how it ends. From the forge, Cowboy extracts his iron that’s now heated to 3,300 degrees. It’s like clay. A malleable and glowing beam which he sets down on his anvil. A few taps from his hammer sends tiny metal pieces flying. Cowboy flips the metal, strikes, turns then strikes again. Twist. Turn. Hammer. The iron quickly takes shape as its fiery color fades to a dull red. Time to go back into the forge. Bladesmithing is a whole body experience for Cowboy, a master knife maker and owner of Phenix Knives in Bellville. He listens for clang of hammer against iron, smells it smoldering and watches its color change. “I’m crafting just like when you were a kid and you played with clay,” he says. “I’m now sculpting metal and crafting it into something new, creating something functional. A visual functional piece of art.” A BLADESMITH IN THE MAKING Cowboy began his foray into bladesmithing 28 years ago when a chance encounter landed him an impromptu apprenticeship. He worked at a bike shop at the time after competing professionally in extreme sports like mountain biking and rollerblading. Thrilling as it was, sports were never Cowboy’s true passion. He grew up enamored with swashbuckling tales of King Arthur and the Three Musketeers. He also had a penchant for lighting things on fire. So one day when a bike shop customer asked him what he really wanted to do with his life, Cowboy blurted out, “I want to make knives!” The customer told Cowboy of a blacksmith named Lee, a bear of a man who worked out of a dilapidated gun range at the end of a dirt road. When Cowboy arrived to look for Lee, he found a smoky office filled with guns, knives and Lee, who ran Bear Claw Knives. Lee taught Cowboy

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“I’m now sculpting metal and crafting it into something new, creating something functional. A visual functional piece of art.”

everything he needed to know and after three days of training, Cowboy had made two knives and began purchasing his own tools. Now, 25 years later, Cowboy is still forging and teaching others how to do the same. In his workshop—birthed from a blacksmith shop that’s operated almost continuously since 1891—he hosts classes and forges custom knives for his own extensive list of clients. Customers who place a custom order today can expect to receive a knife around December 2023. Equally as popular are his in-person classes where students can learn how to fashion their own knife from a horseshoe or spend days in the shop working oneon-one to create a custom masterpiece. For Cowboy, it’s allowing others to forge a memory that keeps him going. “It’s the magic of the people more than anything else,” he says. Cowboy forges knives that are as much statement pieces as they are functional. In his shop display case is a gentleman’s bowie—a five-inch blade polished so fine

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you can see your own reflection in it with a mirror-like appearance—as well as something called a knork, a sleek, fork-like knife utensil that Cowboy makes for people who need help cutting and eating food such as people who’ve had strokes or injured veterans. FORGED IN FIRE Over the years, Cowboy’s acclaim has grown and with good reason. He is friendly, hardworking and meticulous about his craft. A captivating storyteller, Cowboy is as quick to give a lesson about the history of blacksmithing as he is to explain–with passionate accuracy–the science of his work. For years, he performed living history interpretations at George Ranch and did stints at the Renaissance festival. Then in 2015, Cowboy appeared on Forged in Fire, the History Channel’s reality knife-making competition show. Cowboy competed on the show’s first season after turning down producers multiple times. Although he did not win, he learned a great deal more about bladesmithing and

continues to meet with Texas-based show alumni every year. “I started seeing the quality and caliber of the guys who are out there, and I’m like, yeah, I’m a baby in this group,” he says. “I started realizing I needed to push myself.” These days, Cowboy splits his time between forging custom orders, teaching and planning his yearly knife-making event called Texas Select. The event, the largest organized gathering of custom knife makers in Texas, draws bladesmiths and knife enthusiasts to Bellville for demonstrations and fellowship. The show also raises thousands of dollars to fund local education programs. Still, he longs for less busy days so he can challenge himself to keep improving. “You gotta go through the tough stuff,” Cowboy says. “That’s what makes you better.” PhenixKnives.com 713-724-6813 305 E Main St, Bellville, Texas

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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

STAG EWOR KS THEATRE Lawrence Jameson makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money. Freddy Benson swindles women with fabricated stories about his grandmother's failing health. After meeting on a train, they attempt to work together, only to find that this small French town isn't big enough for the two of them. A hilarious battle of cons ensues! Stageworkstx.org

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PLAY HOUS E 1960 Footloose is a musical based on the 1984 film of the same name. When Ren McCormack moves to a small town where the local government has banned dancing and rock music, he leads his classmates around the law and Reverend Shaw Moore to have a real senior prom. Contains mature language and subject matter. Playhouse1960.com

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Texas Sundown Trio at Misfit Brewery

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realty report A sample of recently sold properties in Cypress. N E I GH BO RH O O D

LIST PRICE

SO L D P RIC E

%SP / L P

DO M

B DRM S

B AT H S

Cypress

$2,500,000

100%

177

6.5

Cypress

$1,295,000

100%

4.5

Rock Creek

$1,275,000

$1,250,000

98%

5.5

Towne Lake

$950,000

$1,075,500

113%

5.5

Coles Crossing

$975,000

$1,025,000

105%

4.5

Kitzman Acres

$1,000,000

$980,000

98%

Wincrest Falls

$1,150,000

$975,000

85%

853

5.5

Cypress Creek Lakes

$889,000

$908,000

102%

4.5

Bridlecreek

$790,000

$900,000

114%

4.5

Cypress Creek Lakes

$875,000

$900,000

103%

4.5

Rock Creek

$799,000

$825,000

103%

4.5

Towne Lake

$819,344

100%

4.5

Towne Lake

$815,900

100%

118

4.5

Wildwood at Oakcrest

$765,000

$810,000

106%

3.5

Towne Lake

$799,990

$800,000

100%

3.5

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