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advocating for community S TA F F & C O N T R I B U T O R S PUBLISHER Mike Tesoriero Mike@SouthlakeStyle.com SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR Nicole Tesoriero Nicole@SouthlakeStyle.com EDITOR Ashley Bradshaw Ashley@SouthlakeStyle.com

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The COVID-19 pandemic has canceled plenty, but one thing has increased throughout the year: isolation. While sheltering in place and keeping distance, we’ve missed out on coffee catch-ups, after-work happy hours and family dinners and replaced them with time spent alone.

Thankfully, there are locals out there putting in the time to ensure their neighbors feel seen.

After 40 years, Metroport Meals On Wheels volunteers are still hard at work, delivering food and smiles throughout the Metroplex. HarborChase Executive Director Chris Sykes ensures seniors feel cared for, providing entertainment and a loving environment to call home. Carroll graduate and Big & Mini co-founder Allen Zhou bridges generations, building lasting relationships that both seniors and youths can depend on.

Jamber founder Amber Johnson makes streetwear for those who want to stand out, leading the way for others while inspiring them to pursue their own dreams.

In unique ways, each of the men and women featured in our November issue are striving to maintain connections. And we know they are not alone in their efforts. We here at Southlake Style identify with this mission as we aspire to spotlight those doing good and bring a sense of community to your front door.

Until normalcy returns, we’ll be there for one another. Because Southlake protects its own, which is why we know we will get through 2020 in style.

Happy reading!

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There aren’t enough homes in the North Texas market.

Demand is exceptionally strong and the supply is low! Multiple offers have become the norm here in Southlake and surrounding areas, forcing values to continue to rise. In an election year, things historically slow down, but this year should end strong.

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Across North Texas, we are seeing multiple offers on homes that are light, bright and updated. The Southlake/Colleyville/Westlake area is in high demand, especially because so many corporate headquarters have moved in. I am helping several buyers moving from California, New York and Georgia, who have realized, during the Covid-19 outbreak, that community and family are most important.

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The market in Southlake is hot. Our area is a leader for employment and population growth and there are more buyers than available homes — which has created a buying frenzy. That housing shortage has kept home prices high. In fact, multiple offers on a home, for more than the asking price, have become the norm.

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We Are Thankful For In 2020 A community that cares about all of its residents.

Local restaurants that dish out seasonal flavors.

Dragon Football seasons that include practicing on Thanksgiving.

Local retail options ranging from national brands to

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A property tax rate reduction for FY 2021.

Brisk fall weather after a hot Texas summer.

LUMINOVA HOLIDAYS NOV 20 – JAN 3 An immersive holiday experience is coming to Globe Life Field this month. Luminova Holidays will feature more than 270,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor wonder and seasonal magic. With a 10,000 square-foot ice skating rink, 65-foot Christmas tree and 2.7 million twinkling lights, there’s plenty to explore. Other attractions include photo ops, strolling holiday entertainers, train rides for kids and an appearance from Old Saint Nick.

FLOUNDERING FOUNTAIN The Southlake Boulevard installation is up for a makeover.

Autumn activities that can still involve social distancing, like making s’mores by the fire and looking at Christmas lights.

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WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO GO INTO A SENIOR CAREGIVING CAREER? When I grew up, I was very, very close with my grandparents. My grandfather ended up having Alzheimer's, and I saw the way he was being treated in a nursing home. I wanted to make a difference working in assisted living and create a caring environment that helps the folks living there.

WHAT DUTIES DOES YOUR JOB ENTAIL? I’ve managed multiple sites in this industry for 17 years.

About 60% of my job is resident interaction while 40% is overseeing and managing other directors. I’ll usually work an average of 50-60 hours every week.

WHAT KIND OF RESIDENTS DO YOU CARE FOR? We look after about 97 residents at HarborChase.

There are around 30 residents in our memory care unit, and the remaining 67 residents are in regular assisted living. Assisted living residents are more independent — there’s not as much hands-on care they need. But in memory care, there’s eight residents to one care partner.

HOW DO YOU CATER TO RESIDENTS’ NEEDS? We have very detailed programming that is set up to meet the resident’s capabilities. If they’re pretty advanced in the disease process, then we’ll have simpler programming for them to do, while the higher functioning residents would be doing some more skilled activities such as painting. We meet them wherever they’re at.

WHAT ARE THE HEALTH CONCERNS SURROUNDING COVID-19?

Elderly folks are a high-risk group, so in order to protect them we were required to limit visitation.

This was particularly tough from a social aspect. We started screening all residents and associates for COVID-19, took daily temperature checks and exercised precaution and high vigilance of social distancing.

HOW HAS COVID-19 IMPACTED YOUR SENIOR CARE? Our team has created innovative solutions such as our Togetherness Suite, which allows residents to visit outside in a private suite area. We also have virtual visits for families since we were not able to allow visitation inside the community.

DO THE RESPONSIBILITIES EVER BECOME TOO MUCH? Our caretakers enjoy coming here and interacting with the residents. The hours are long, but the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life really recharges our batteries. This is not just a job for us — it’s a calling.

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Publisher Mike Tesoriero is always in the mood for the shenanigans that “Schitt’s Creek” brings. But if Eugene and Dan Levy aren’t on the Tesorieros’ TV, it’s because Nicole is rewatching “The Notebook.” And if Nicholas Sparks doesn’t make you cry, then Julia Roberts certainly will in Kelly Rose’s favorite comedy-drama “Steel Magnolias.”

You can catch Kristan Borges and Lizzy Spangler watching Bravo’s “Real Housewives,” whether they are New Jersey reruns or the premiere of Salt Lake City set for November 11. Ashley Bradshaw and Brandee Champagne prioritize comedies, with Ashley’s go-tos being Michael Schur’s “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Parks & Rec” and Brandee indulging in Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer’s goofy charm in “Friends.” And whether it’s “Star Wars” or superheroes like Spider-Man, David Dunn never gets tired of rewatching one blockbuster after another.

When she’s not watching “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” with her toddler, Jenn Rich is taking in other Disney+ classics like “Hocus Pocus.” Andrea Hatchett, on the other hand, enjoys keeping her thespian spirit alive with stirring musicals like “Evita” and “Les Miserables.” And whether it’s with “The Natural,” “The Sandlot” or “Rookie of the Year,” it’s always baseball season for Bruce Sons and Laura Woodside. After all, watching something you love feels like a home run.

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Writing Through November

Southlake Public Library Leads Community Through NaNoWriMo Writing 50,000 words on over 100 pages for 30 days might seem intimidating to some people. Thankfully, Cynthia Pfledderer has some experience in that area. Working as a Southlake public librarian for the past 11 years, Cynthia’s life revolves around words, whether she’s reading them from a book or writing her own. But one of her favorite aspects of the job is helping people power through National Novel Writing Month in November.

What Is National Novel Writing Month?

National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, is a month-long challenge where participants attempt to write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. Created in 1999 by freelance writer Chris Baty, NaNoWriMo regularly gathers over 200,000 participants, with about 40,000 writers completing the challenge every year.

“Writing is such a solitary thing that it’s easy to become discouraged. NaNoWriMo brings aspiring writers together and provides a framework to push against. It challenges them to take their dream and make it real by setting a challenging but attainable goal,” Cynthia says. “It isn't even about being good — it's about the accomplishment.”

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Love Of Words

After creating a profile at NaNoWriMo.org, participants will have from Sunday, November 1 until 11:59:59 p.m. on Monday, November 30 to finish their 50,000 words. According to the website, writers have to write an average of 1,667 words a day, 69 words an hour or 1.2 words per minute to win the challenge. While Cynthia has participated in NaNoWriMo in years past, the closest she’s ever come to finishing was 30,000 words. She hopes to change that this year, and being part of a community of tight-knit storytellers helps her keep writing.

“When you start to build connections, you see how many others around you are in this unofficial aspiring writers club,” Cynthia says. “You start to recognize one another on the street, a kindred spirit for your love of words.”

Local Resources

Not only are there several local clubs you can connect with to help you through NaNoWriMo but also the Southlake Public Library offers take-home kits to help writers with their creative thinking. The kits include pens, writing prompts, notepads, a tracker card to log your progress and words of encouragement to keep you going. The library is also hosting a socially distanced writein event at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 6, where writers can gather, connect and share the projects they’ve been working on. After all, NaNoWriMo isn’t about completing a finalized, fully fleshed-out novel — it’s about sharing your creative experiences with one another.

“You never know what your words will mean to someone else,” Cynthia says. “But first, you have to write them. You can edit anything except a blank page.”

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ore people experience hunger and loneliness than you may think, even in your own backyard. Take Miss Lorraine as one example. An 89-year-old Southlake resident, Lorraine moved in with her son after her husband died a few years ago. But with her son often away, busy at work, Lorraine usually winds up spending time by herself at the house.

“Sometimes I find myself alone,” Lorraine expresses. “I really don’t cook very well. I just don’t have the energy for it anymore.”

Luckily, a hot meal and good company is only a phone call away for Lorraine. That’s because for the past 40 years, Metroport Meals On Wheels has been hand-delivering warm meals to hundreds of people across the Metroplex. Rain or shine, cold or warm, nothing stops its volunteers from caring for the people they’re committed to — not even a pandemic.

“I feel like I know them,” Lorraine says. “They’re generous, personable. They remember your first name. They really make you feel secure. We don’t get near them as much as we used to anymore, but you always feel like they’re there with food on the way.”

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MEALS AND MEMORIES

In 1980, Westlake resident Kelly Bradley founded Roanoke Meals On Wheels with a group of church friends to alleviate hunger for local senior citizens. They later mentored similar operations in Keller, Argyle and Justin, uniting as Metroport Meals On Wheels in 1992. The organization has only grown since, covering 23 cities across Tarrant, Denton and Wise Counties.

While she wasn’t involved in the organization’s founding, executive director Mary King has been with the program for more than 20 years. She first volunteered as a driver delivering meals for the Visiting Nurses Association in Dallas in 1999.

“I would go out once a month,” Mary recalls. “I would drive around with my kiddos delivering meals when they were preschoolers. For me, being able to get out, see people, meet them and greet them face to face is one of the most special aspects of volunteering. It feels like I’ve always been a part of this.”

Mary says she’s always felt connected to the mission, but it grew more personal the more she committed.

“I’ve watched relatives of mine decline,” Mary says. “Since I’ve been with Metroport, I went through my mother and father-inlaw’s final years with them until they died at 93 and 97. I can remember at one point my mother talking about something that was going on in her church, and I asked her, ‘Why don’t you just share how you feel?’ Her response was, ‘No one cares how an old lady feels.’ I don’t want anyone to think that’s the case ever.”

Shortly before Kelly retired in 2000, Mary heard about the chance to lead the organization and leapt at the opportunity.

Once she got the job, her responsibilities dramatically increased from just driving around, delivering meals and interacting with participants. But she never forgot the reasons why she joined in the first place.

“I want to know our participants by name,” she says. “It helps me stay grounded. When you have a lot of paperwork and fundraising to do like I do, it can be real easy to lose sight of why you started doing it in the first place. It’s really important for me to stay connected. It’s personal to me. They aren’t numbers.”

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According to Mary, over 80% of food provider programs across the nation rely on federal entitlement funding to cover meal costs.

But by collaborating with local food partners, Metroport is able to serve a wider base unhindered by government stipulations.

That’s helped Metroport’s growth dramatically over the years.

Not only did its 390 volunteers provide 112,676 meals in 2019, but they’re on the fast track to exceeding last year’s numbers this year. Mary says Metroport Meals On Wheels has delivered more than 1,750,000 meals throughout its 40-year history.

“Our area covers everything from suburban to rural,” Mary says.

“Each of our communities are totally unique. I like that variety.

The communities are invested in this program and the welfare of its citizens.”

Few people know that as well as board president-elect John Thane. Having been involved with Metroport for well over a decade, John says he first heard about Metroport Meals On Wheels when he moved from Houston to Southlake in 2001. It didn’t take long for him to start driving and delivering meals as a volunteer.

“It’s just something that always tugged at my heartstrings,” John says. “There’s always been a plethora of nonprofits, charities and children support services, and I guess there always will be.

But seniors are a need area that hasn’t always been addressed. I was grateful to find an organization that made them a priority.”

John quickly learned that Metroport doesn’t just cater to seniors specifically. They lend a helping hand to whoever needs it — anyone who gives them a call.

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“We have people that are recovering from major illnesses and surgeries,” John says. “There could be a disability or a mobility issue involved, or they could just be alone. There are some people that will even take their meal at lunch, divide that in half and that’s their dinner too. There’s always a need everywhere, even in Southlake.”

And the need is much more than just delivering meals. Mary stated that the deliveries double as welfare check-ins for their participants as well.

“So many of our folks are isolated,” Mary states. “If it weren’t for the volunteers that show up on their doorstep every day, they might go days or weeks without a visitor. That loneliness is so dehumanizing, so dangerous. Being able to interrupt that isolation is equally as important as bringing the meals.”

1,400 meals a month. Because of that, Mary says the need for donations are more important than they ever have been before.

“It doesn’t matter whether it's someone who sends a $1 bill or a five-figure donation,” Mary says. “They’re all so important and reinforce how important the whole village is in taking care of our seniors. We don’t ever want to tell someone we can’t bring a meal because you can’t pay a certain amount. That’s just not in our vocabulary. That’s not in our DNA, and I don’t ever want it to be.”

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A SEASON OF GIVING

Despite the additional responsibilities resting on Metroport’s shoulders, Mary says its dedicated volunteers have helped carry the extra weight.

While they haven’t received many additional volunteers to keep up with the demand, Mary says the ones they currently do have consistently risen to the occasion.

“We have a great team,” Mary exADJUSTING TO THE TIMES presses. “I can’t sing their praises When COVID-19 came to Texas enough. They’re very real people with in March, it flipped Metroport’s very real lives, and sometimes, life entire world upside down. There takes over and derails their plans for was an obvious health concern the day. When that happens, we have for its senior participants since — Mary King a substitute driver that can step in and eight out of 10 COVID-19 deaths Executive Director help share that responsibility. They’re occurred in adults 65 or older, acall so dedicated and fantastic at the cording to the Centers for Disease job they do.”

Control and Prevention. Because That dedication is needed for the months ahead beof this, volunteers had to wear masks, deliver meals cause Mary says the holidays are the busiest time for on the doorstep and maintain a 6-foot distance from Metroport Meals On Wheels. Not only do they deliver participants. meals more frequently this month due to Thanksgiving “It has been challenging in so many ways to figure but also they compile winter meal packages to help parout how to deliver, to do it safely and to assure our ticipants get through bad weather days where volunparticipants their safety,” Mary says. “All of a sudden, teers may not be able to drive out to their house. They going inside and visiting wasn’t safe anymore.” also increased lunch deliveries to senior centers, started Participants’ health wasn’t the only thing that was an online wish list and even partnered with the local nonin jeopardy. Since COVID-19 immediately impacted profit Don’t Forget To Feed Me to provide pet food donarestaurants around the area, many of Metroport’s tions for its four-legged participants as well. food partners were at risk of closing.

And Metroport isn’t alone in its seasonal giving. Ev“Because we were working with independent resery year, Trophy Club’s Meat U Anywhere organizes a taurants, we suffered through what closure did to massive Thanksgiving extravaganza to provide 500-900 them with them,” Mary says. “Some of them didn’t meals to Metroport participants, volunteers, families and even make it.” first responders. And although this year’s event has been But of all of the changes, the most difficult came adjusted into a drive-thru event, it still makes owner with the lack of human interaction. Since volunteers Andy Sedino proud to help. couldn't go into participants' homes as often, they “It’s a beautiful thing to be able to donate our meals instead have to converse from a distance and call to the community, and we’ll continue to do so as long as and follow up by phone if they want to speak more our doors are open,” Andy says. “It enriches our soul to with a participant. be able to feed their souls.”

“Our volunteers don’t just deliver meals: They also The road ahead is long for Metroport volunteers, and deliver smiles, hugs and other forms of assistance,” the challenges that lay ahead remain uncertain. But with Mary expresses. “One of the things our participants a strong foundation of supporters and advocates, Mary and volunteers have both told us repeatedly is how knows they will keep connecting the community through much they miss the hugs. We can’t be there with a their love of food and people. hug, so we’re trying to send a hug through the food “There’s so many faces with so many special stories we deliver instead.” and unique circumstances,” she expresses. “They are alAt the same time, community needs have surged ways happy to see you, and they make you feel happy to thanks to event cancellations and record unemploybe around them. Knowing what a difference we make to ment. Before the pandemic, Mary says Metroport the people around here makes this job so fulfilling.” delivered 800 meals a month to one area. Now it’s

Being able to interrupt that isolation is equally as important as bringing the meals.

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FUNDING TEACHERS AND FUTURES Carroll Education Foundation Funds Teachers On 11 Campuses

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ver the past 25 years, the Carroll Education Foundation has contributed over $2.5 million to Carroll ISD teachers, students and alumni, with $1 million of that in just the past two years. CEF doesn’t do this alone. The generous Dragon community of parents, friends, businesses and alumni are the basis of this success.

Carroll Education Foundation Inc. works tirelessly with the community to fund and support CISD teachers and educators. Even within an unprecedented pandemic, CEF this year funded 11 essential educators across the district — one for each campus, including eight school nurses and three intervention (emotional health) counselors.

“Nurses and counselors are there for students daily, from the first bell to the last,” states CEF Board Chair Rebecca Hindman. “They work with teachers to help all students, not just those with chronic health challenges or other physical or emotional needs.”

CEF raises funds all year long, but one of the most important fundraising efforts, the CEF Teacher Telethon, is scheduled for December 1, 2020. It’s CEF’s largest event.

Last year, the telethon raised over $114,000, exceeding the previous year’s goal by 20%.

This year, CEF Executive Director Kathy Lanier emphasizes that the need is even greater.

“The Texas school finance recapture system, nicknamed Robin Hood, continues to put pressure on our district,” Kathy says. “From our tax revenues locally, over $30 million goes to the state each year for other school districts. This annual stress, coupled with the far-reaching effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, makes it more important than ever for us to help fund positions. These positions are necessary to sustain the high-quality education that our children deserve.”

As Rebecca notes, if every CISD family became a “Friend of CEF” by donating just $1 per day, CEF could raise almost $1.7 million, the amount needed to fund 34 teachers on CISD’s campuses.

“It’s a worthy goal. Our Southlake community strongly values education,” Rebecca says. “With everyone’s help,

CEF TEACHER TELETHON GOAL: Fund two teachers by raising $100,000! Avoid the call, and donate today by texting “Telethon” to 44321 or online at CarrollEducationFoundation.org/Donate-Now.

we can assure support for exceptional teachers and exceed our goals for this year.”

For more about CEF, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, visit its expanded website at CarrollEducationFoundation.org. Send your questions or comments to Info@CarrollEducationFoundation. org. Contribute your ideas, your enthusiasm and your dollars.

“CEF’s on a mission, and we need your help!”

Rebecca adds.

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DRAGON TENNIS WINS 10TH CONSECUTIVE DISTRICT TITLE Dragon Tennis continues to dominate the competition. Last month, the team defeated Timber Creek to win its 10th consecutive district title, head coach Corey Aldridge says.

“To win another district title is exciting as it’s always one of our goals to achieve each year,” Corey says. “With more and more talent developing in our area, we are blessed to have the work ethic and resources available to develop our kids the right way.” With their latest win against Fossil Ridge on October 20, the Southlake Carroll Dragons are currently 9-1, with their only loss coming against Allen. This is the school district's first athletic title win of the year. “Timber Creek was talented and pushed us on the girls doubles side, but once we put our singles matches on court, it was smooth sailing,” Corey says. “We are fortunate to have experienced players who put in time and work outside of our practices.”

The district title notwithstanding, the tennis team already had reason to celebrate. They also hosted Senior Night, with the team honoring the players set to graduate this year. “Senior Night is always special. We host a brief ceremony before our match where we recognize our seniors and their parents' contributions to our program,” Corey says. “We honored nine seniors this year, and all nine were selected as Academic All-State selections, so that’s super special.” Dragon Tennis played its last regular season match on October 23 and the postseason began on October 26.

APEX TO HOST CONCERT WITH DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Mark your calendars! The Apex Arts League will be hosting an outdoor concert on November 8 at 3 p.m. with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. The Orchestra’s brass musicians will be descending on the Aria Amphitheater at The Marq Southlake to serenade citizens to a collection of pop, classical and jazz music. The concert is free, with masks and social distancing required. Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs.

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24 CARROLL JAZZ MUSICIANS QUALIFY FOR ALL-REGION BAND Despite their performances looking a little different this year, 24 Carroll Jazz Band musicians still got to audition and qualify for the All-Region Jazz Ensemble.

After virtually auditioning for all-region last month, the Carroll Jazz Band earned 24 out of 40 available spots between the two jazz ensembles. In addition, 14 students also qualified for area and will have the chance to record another audition for the All-State Jazz Ensemble.

Congratulations to these Dragons: alto saxophonists Justin Wu and Logan Clay; tenor saxophonists Joe Sweeney, Henry Thompson and Bates Pulliam; baritone saxophonist Diego Pena; trumpeters Chase Adams, Callum Andrews, Hudson Koonsman, Alex Estridge and PJ Owston; trombonists Chris Estridge, Austin Smallwood, Jack Kester, Riley Silfies and Nicole Krishna; bass trombonists Kyle Mulvihill and Jake Bonanno; guitarist Monil Parekh; pianists Tom Kersen and Alexander Feng; and drummers Charlie Hook, Will Gornell and Carter Adams. Carroll Jazz musicians will begin taping for the area competition later this month. The all-region concert is currently scheduled for spring 2021.

CISD TO CONSIDER 45 CANDIDATES FOR SUPERINTENDENT POSITION A total of 45 candidates are being considered to replace Dr. David Faltys as Carroll ISD’s next superintendent.

The Thompson and Horton law firm updated the CISD School Board of Trustees on its superintendent search progress during a special board meeting on Monday, October 19. According to the firm, 28 sitting superintendents, six deputy or assistant superintendents, six directors, consultants and teachers, three principals and two interim superintendents applied for the position. “It is a diverse group,” Dr. David Thompson says.

“You have people at different stages of their career. You have variety. A lot of different individuals bring different talents that you will have the opportunity to consider.”

The first round of interviews was conducted between October 26 and 28.

SOUTHLAKE RANKED NO. 8 IN 2020 ‘BEST SMALL CITIES IN AMERICA’ Need another reason to be a proud Southlake citizen? WalletHub released its “2020 Best Small Cities In America” report on October 20, and Southlake landed in the 99th percentile. The personal finance website compared more than 1,200 U.S. cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 based on 43 key indicators of livability. Southlake earned the No. 8 spot thanks to factors like its affordability, economic health, quality of life and safety. Southlake’s total score came in at 69.54, the second-highest Texas ranking. Sugar Land was the only Lone Star State city to rank ahead of Southlake, coming in at No. 5. Southlake also ranked in the top 1% in 2019 and 2018, proving its long lineage of excellence.

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SOUTHLAKE DIWALIFEST GOES VIRTUAL WITH FIREWORK SHOW In lieu of an in-person event, Southlake will celebrate Diwali this year with high aerial fireworks at Bicentennial Park, according to a press release. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is “India’s biggest and most important holiday of the year,” according to Southlake Diwalifest’s website.

Southlake citizens will be able to watch from their homes as the fireworks will light up the night sky on November 13 around 7 p.m.

SOUTHLAKE HOSTS NORTH TARRANT REGIONAL SWAT COMMANDER’S CHALLENGE Roanoke, Colleyville, Keller and Trophy Club first responders came together in Southlake last month for an intense challenge and tested their field skills. Some even got to walk away with an award at the end of it. For three years, Southlake Police Capt. Jose Luna has organized the North Tarrant Regional SWAT Commander’s Challenge for DFW police departments. Incorporating physical challenges into practical field applications, Jose says the Commander’s Challenge includes activities such as a dummy drag, a tire flip and an 82-round rifle and pistol course. One of the more challenging feats, he says, is the obstacle course, which equipped participants with gas masks and 45-pound weights before they took on the course. Jose says participants had to pay attention to their surroundings and recollect what they saw at the end of the competition so they could deliver an accurate report. Jose says the challenge was about putting its participants through real-world simulations to better prepare them for the field.

ANNUAL GRACE GALA TO GO VIRTUAL This year, due to the pandemic, the annual GRACE Gala will be virtual. Scheduled for November 7 at 7 p.m., the GRACE Gala will be a streaming event filled with entertainment, auction items and meaningful stories. One of GRACE’s premier events, this gala will help GRACE provide shelter, food, clothing, education and medical attention to families in need. The hosts for the gala will be Vic and Tina De Vincenzo, the 2020 GRACE Gala co-chairs; Laura Harris, an NBC 5 co-anchor and journalist; and Shonda Schaefer, GRACE CEO. Tickets for this year’s GRACE Gala are available at GRACEGala.com and any questions about the event can be emailed to Events@ GRACEGrapevine.org.

ERIC MCDADE LAUNCHES ‘BEING DRAGONSTRONG’ PODCAST Eric McDade is lifting the community up with his new podcast: “Being DragonStrong.” A couple of months ago, the head basketball coach did a Friday morning pep talk to in-service teachers during a video call on Zoom. After the district received an overwhelmingly positive reaction from Eric’s encouraging words, assistant communications director Justin Dearing got the idea to help Eric start his own podcast to deliver his positive message from anywhere. The “Being DragonStrong” podcast is released weekly through the Anchor podcasting platform. You can catch the newest episode of the “Being DragonStrong” podcast every Monday on iTunes and Spotify.

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DRAGON FOOTBALL CELEBRATES SENIORS The Southlake Carroll Football team celebrated this year’s seniors during a presentation before the October 2 game against Rockwall-Heath. Seniors from all different groups such as football, marching band and Emerald Belles were honored. Due to the pandemic, the seniors stood alone on the field, without parent escorts, while their names were called out. After the senior presentation, the Dragons went on to beat RockwallHeath 72-57. Dragon Football also hosted Pink Out during the October 30 game, when Southlake Carroll took on Keller at home.

FORMER COWBOY DEMARCUS WARE MAKES CAMEO IN SOUTHLAKE DPS VIDEO If you saw some dancing on the morning of October 1 around Southlake Town Square, here’s why: Southlake DPS dropped a video featuring former Dallas Cowboys athlete DeMarcus Ware dancing alongside a construction worker, a firefighter and a police officer to encourage crosswalk safety. The inspiration for this video struck when football season started, Brad says. “I’ve had crosswalk safety as an issue to focus on, and somehow randomly had a fleeting thought of the Village People and then was like, ‘Wait what if we could use a Dallas Cowboy instead of an actual yee-haw cowboy?’”

Brad says. “Here in Southlake, there’s only one Cowboy I knew that was a fan favorite, kind and might respond — easily DeMarcus Ware. So Renni Burt on the fire side tracked down DeMarcus, we pitched to him and he was so eager and easy to work with.” With this video and DeMarcus Ware on their side, Southlake DPS hopes citizens “be-Ware” of distracted drivers when it comes to crosswalks.

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CARROLL SENIOR AND HIGH SCHOOL COLLABORATE ON VETERANS DAY VIDEO While public events are still on hold, the Southlake Carroll Dragons are still working to make this Veterans Day special for everyone. This month, the Carroll Senior and High School campuses will collaborate with Dragon Media to create a virtual Veterans Day assembly video honoring our nation’s heroes. Local veterans submitted photos and bios of themselves on the district’s Veterans Day submissions webpage in October, and Dragon Media took the submitted materials and edited them into a video that will play with the Southlake Carroll Dragon Band’s “Armed Forces Salute” performance. The video will be shared with the community by Veterans Day on November 11.

DAWSON TEACHER NAMED TEXAS ARCHIVE OF THE MOVING IMAGE EDUCATOR FELLOW One of Dawson Middle School’s history teachers will join the Texas Archive of the Moving Image as one of two new educator fellows. A videographer and former television journalist, Josh Ault has a passion for Texas history and education. After applying for TAMI’s inaugural fellowship program, Josh will have the chance to go through 50,000 hours of footage and find videos pertaining to his lesson plans. Josh says he hopes his fellowship will help other educators instruct more thorough lessons about Texas history. “I am so excited to be working with TAMI to better serve my students,” Josh says on MySouthlakeNews.com.

“I know using their archival videos in my lessons will enrich my activities and give my students a view of what different eras in Texas looked like. It will also allow me to create projects that impact my students in a more meaningful way and allow them to have the opportunity to research a wide range of topics.”

PARK VILLAGE FOUNTAIN REDESIGN SUBMITTED TO CITY COUNCIL After several years of fixes and repairs, the Park Village Fountain on Southlake Boulevard is getting a makeover.

In September, Southlake City Council Place 2 Shawn McCaskill announced that ShopCore Properties submitted an application to redesign the fountain located next to Gloria’s Latin Cuisine on Carroll Avenue. According to the application, the new concept plan proposes a reconfiguration of the corner area that includes a smaller fountain, a performance area, a pavilion, an activity lawn, additional seating and more green space and trees. A sculpture installation is also proposed for the fountain.

The Southlake city council discussed the redesign during its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 3.

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SOUTHLAKE DPS WINS A 2020 GOVERNMENT SOCIAL MEDIA GOLDEN POST AWARD Southlake DPS won yet another award. Last month, the Government Social Media Golden Post Awards recognized more than 40 local and state government agencies in the United States for their social media engagement. Eight of those awards went to Texas agencies, with Southlake DPS being named a “Facebook Favorite.” “Southlake DPS was chosen for its excellent content that helps humanize their combined police and fire department entity, get important messages to the people they serve and make their followers excited to be members of the community,” the organization wrote on its website. In addition to winning the “Facebook Favorite” award, Southlake DPS was also a finalist in the “Best Facebook Presence” category.

Government Social Media pointed to examples such as the virtual Southlake fire station tour, where firefighter John Angeles guided the “rookie” through the station, as one of many examples of the department’s creative outreach.

LONE STAR BUBBLES & BREWS OPENS IN COLLEYVILLE Bubbles, boards and brews come to Colleyville through a new business that provides party rentals and contactless serving. Before she opened Lone Star Bubbles & Brews, Emily Aguilar was working for an event company planning for proms, graduations and birthday parties. Every time she scheduled a new event, she would always run into the same situation. “I always found it so hard to find certain party rentals,” Emily says. “When I wanted certain things, I could not find them. They had to be custom-built, and nobody wants to hold onto these items forever. They want to use them and hand them back over because they’re bulky and take up space.” She got the idea to open Lone Star Bubbles & Brews to provide party rentals for people who can utilize them and return them after each use. Her products include a lineup of boards where individuals can serve themselves food and drinks such as champagne, beer, donuts, cupcakes and pretzels. “During COVID, you have to think outside the box,” Emily says. “Instead of having a person serve you a drink at your outdoor event, it’s contactless serving where you serve yourself. That’s what’s going to set us apart and be different from a lot of other rental companies.” Its rentals range between $50-375. To check them out, visit BubblesAndBrews.Events.

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MICROSOFT SIGNS SHORT-TERM LEASE IN SOUTHLAKE Microsoft is coming to Southlake. After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced last year that the technology company would hire over 500 new employees and invest in over $30 million for a strategic hub in DFW, a company spokesperson confirmed that it signed a short-term lease with VariSpace for 80,000 square feet at 1900 West Kirkwood Blvd. “Microsoft is constantly evaluating our real estate portfolio to ensure we provide an exceptional place to work and create greater collaboration and community for our employees around the world,” a spokesperson says via email.

“The company considers various real estate strategies, including traditional and co-working options, to determine which best supports specific business objectives in markets.” The $1-trillion company currently has seven locations in the state, with the closest being at 7000 State Hwy. 161 in Dallas, according to its website. Microsoft is expected to move into the space early next year.

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AT&T BUSINESS CEO RELEASES FIRST BOOK Southlake resident and AT&T Business Chief Executive Officer Anne Chow made waves when she became the first woman of color CEO in AT&T history. Now she’s showcasing her experience and long history as a champion of diversity, equality and inclusion in her book partnership with FranklinCovey: “The Leader’s Guide To Unconscious Bias: How to Reframe Bias, Cultivate Connection, and Create High-Performing Teams.” As a board of directors member, Chow says she was grateful to partner with the FranklinCovey team, along with Simon & Schuster, to create the final product.

CHARLES SCHWAB TO MOVE HEADQUARTERS TO WESTLAKE The Charles Schwab Corporation announced on October 6 that it has completed its acquisition of TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation and that it would move its headquarters to Westlake effective January 1. “This is a historic moment that brings together two leading companies with proud and successful histories of making investing more accessible to all,” Schwab President and CEO Walt Bettinger says via press release. “As we begin this next chapter, we remain focused on continuing to be the industry’s most trusted leader in investment services.

Looking forward, we intend to quickly and efficiently harness our complementary strengths in order to break down even more barriers for investors. In doing so, we intend to deliver a winning combination of low costs, great service and industry-leading technology to support our clients, and the advisors who serve them, across every phase of their financial journey.” According to the press release, Schwab and TD Ameritrade will operate individually until the integration is complete. The integration is expected to occur over the next 18 to 36 months.

DELTA HOTELS BY MARRIOTT DALLAS SOUTHLAKE SET TO OPEN IN NOVEMBER Delta Hotels by Marriott Dallas Southlake will host its official grand opening this month. The six-story hotel, located at the intersection of State Highway 114 and White Chapel Boulevard, features 240 rooms, large workspaces, a chef-inspired graband-go food market, a 24-hour elite pantry, a fitness center and an outdoor pool and lounge. Restaurateur Dean Fearing also consulted for the hotel’s Sky Creek Kitchen and Bar, which will feature an elevated Southwestern cuisine and craft beverages.

“Our focus at this world-class hotel is on doing the simple things perfectly, featuring a clean aesthetic and a modern take on comfort,” says hotel manager John Emmett. “Every touchpoint is masterfully designed and prioritized to meticulously and seamlessly deliver the key essentials guests need and eliminate everything they don’t.” Delta Hotels by Marriott Dallas Southlake, only the second Delta Hotel in the Metroplex, will anchor a new 16-acre mixed-use development.

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Blu Medspa brings wellness and boosts confidence to every client that walks through its doors. Its practice includes highly qualified staff and medical professionals that provide a full range of cosmetic procedures such as injections, laser services and anti-aging treatments. They also offer cutting-edge technology for body sculpting that includes cellulite and fat reduction. Plus it’s one of the few medspas in the area that offers CO2RE intima rejuvenation and CO2 laser treatments.

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Patients’ well-being is the top priority over at Methodist Southlake Hospital. Licensed and accredited as an acute care hospital, Methodist Southlake Hospital has a broad spectrum of surgical specialties, including orthopedics, spine, gynecology, general surgery, endoscopy and urology. Its new Da Vinci Xi Surgical System offers the most advanced minimally invasive technology available, while luxurious amenities such as rooftop gardens, a gorgeous lobby and a nutritious menu from the hospital’s Cafe 114 provides comfort while you recover. And with safe practices such as pre-surgery screenings and a mask requirement, you can enter the hospital at ease knowing you’ll be protected from COVID-19.

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Vitality Wellness Clinic If you’re in need of a clinic that delivers results, you can’t do much better than the Dallas Cowboys’ favorite acupuncturist, Vitality Wellness Clinic. Dr. Jason Tun Hua Tsing is the only acupuncturist in the United States that has trained for seven years under the godfather of acupuncture, Dr. Wu Wei Ping. He brings his skilled one-needle technique to every patient he sees and never fails to bring them back to 100%.

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renée thomas Where I Belong

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hen my husband and I first moved to Southlake in 2007, we were amused by a “D Magazine” cover.

It was titled “Why You Should Hate Southlake.” It was a tongue-in-cheek cover story that showcased our town as the envy of the Metroplex, an academic powerhouse with a pretty good football program as well. The cover featured three students, including the starting quarterback of the recent state champions. More than 13 years later, the title perhaps will resurface again, but this time in less favorable fashion. Some describe us as a homogeneous, elitist community through which racial tension runs rampant. This has not been my experience. This is not the Southlake that I know.

Growing up, I always felt like the perpetual new kid in school.

My family moved often because of my dad’s job. As the daughter of immigrant Asian Indian parents, I felt that I never fit in or looked like my peers. Our first stop in Texas was Lubbock, where I somehow developed a Texas accent. When my family moved to the DFW area, no one knew what to do with the Indian girl with the West Texas drawl.

Once in Dallas, we were surrounded by diverse cultures. For the Indian community, I was never “Indian enough.” I didn’t speak Hindi, and I had no clue about the latest Bollywood hit. I managed to find a group of friends, but I always felt like an outsider. A decade or so later, my husband and I moved to Southlake from an affluent ethnically

diverse suburb in the Houston area, where our neighbors were not very friendly and never went out of their way to make us feel welcome.

When we arrived in Southlake, we, of course, expected a similar situation. To say that we were pleasantly surprised would be a gross understatement. In our first week in our new home, our neighbors brought over freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. When our youngest son was born seven weeks premature that year, our neighbors rallied around us and showed the true definition of compassion, providing meals, as well as support. Our children have blended into #DragonNation well, with friends of all races, cultures and religions. Finally, we have been blessed to become involved in a great church in this wonderful community.

The double stroller is now gone, and we now have a third driver in the family. As an author stated, “The days are long, and the years are short.” The young man who was the starting quarterback of the 2007 Dragons, and on the cover of “D Magazine,” has now come home to coach his alma mater. So much has changed, but the heart of Southlake remains the same. It is a community of people with hearts of gold, each one imperfect as an individual. Together, however, we embrace each others’ differences with tolerance and understanding. We all bleed green together, and not just on Friday night. Southlake is my home where I can finally say that I belong.

RENÉE THOMAS IS A PHARMACIST TURNED HOMEMAKER AND MOM TO TWO DRAGONS. SHE VOLUNTEERS AT GATEWAY CHURCH AS A SMALL GROUP LEADER AND TEACHER. RENÉE AND HER HUSBAND JOHN HAVE CALLED SOUTHLAKE HOME SINCE 2007.

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The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of Southlake Style.

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FINDING PURPOSE DURING A PANDEMIC

CARROLL ALUM ALLEN ZHOU STARTS A NONPROFIT TO COMBAT LONELINESS

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hen the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March, Carroll alum and current University of Texas at Austin sophomore Allen Zhou was busy studying electrical and computer engineering. Within the span of a week, he — like millions of other college students — transitioned to virtual classes, moving back home and social distancing from nearly everyone.

Allen started noticing the pandemic’s social effects, realizing how unhealthy it is for people to stay alone for long periods of time. So he, his brother Anthony and fellow UT student Aditi Merchant joined forces to create the nonprofit Big & Mini.

“I always wanted to do something good for the world, and I have a strong belief in technology for social good,” Allen says. “Even when I was in Carroll, I was working with my friends and my brother to build different projects to help improve others’ lives.”

In April, nearly 55% of Americans said their mental health was suffering and 47% of Americans said they feel more lonely than usual in a ValuePenquin. com survey. With a goal of eradicating loneliness, Big & Mini pairs young people with older adults, allowing them to connect, form friendships and, ultimately, be less lonely.

THE STIRRINGS OF AN IDEA

Inspired by volunteering at senior living facilities and sharing moments with his grandparents, Allen says he knew both groups would benefit from these connections.

“When COVID hit, it exacerbated loneliness, especially in the senior population and every population, every age group,” Allen says. “I felt like a virtual solution was the way to go so connecting youth and seniors kind of like how I was connected with my grandparents who are across an ocean. I have to use virtual communications to chat with them. Thinking about that, I thought that others would also benefit from this intergenerational connection that I had.”

Allen, Anthony and Aditi started with a single-page website. The fledgling nonprofit used a Google form for potential Bigs and Minis to fill out. Lacking contacts in the senior citizen community, Allen says faculty members at UT and UT Arlington were a big help in sharing their message.

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“They connected us to different aging organizations...and that’s kind of how we first spread the word for those populations,” Allen says. “[It] was just cold outreach.”

CREATING THE FIRST CONNECTIONS

While they’ve definitely had some troubleshooting with matching, Allen says the first connection made all their hard work feel validated and inspired them to continue pushing forward.

“There was kind of a sense of, ‘Who knows what’s going to happen,’” Allen says. “You have these two random people of different generations separated by tons of years and who knows if they’ll have a good conversation. We just connected the two people by email.”

After connecting their first Big & Mini, the waiting game began. But it wasn’t long before Allen received an email from the Big gushing about how well the meeting went.

“She was like, ‘Wow, it was so great talking to my Mini, 48 minutes flew by in a second...so awesome,’” Allen says. “Seeing that email, it was just really, really fulfilling and inspiring that virtual communications can create connections this real.”

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FAST & FURIOUS GROWTH

At the beginning, the trio manually matched Bigs and Minis. But as people began to sign up and different press outlets took notice — Big & Mini has been featured in the “Houston Chronicle” and on “The Today Show” — the three founders realized they needed a scalable option.

“We created a matching algorithm to do it. People sign up on our website — they create an account, complete their profile...read a short training and then do a short training quiz, and then they’re ready to be matched,” Allen says.

After a profile is manually reviewed, the matching algorithm creates matches for potential Bigs and Minis based on their availability and interests.

“It’s supposed to make it as easy as possible, so after you sign up and then complete the profile and training, we give you the time to meet, the person to meet with, the meeting link and the meeting room,” Allen says. “So everything is contained. We do it all.”

Since starting in April, Big & Mini currently has around 1,500 volunteers and around 500 matches.

“We consider both Bigs and Minis volunteers because we really think about it as a mutually beneficial relationship,” Allen says. “So both sides are volunteering their time to help the other generation learn or think from a new perspective.”

CONNECTING INTERGENERATIONAL FRIENDS

At the end of April, Clare DeGuzman, who lives in Michigan, searched for “video chats with senior citizens.” When the “Houston Chronicle” article about Big & Mini popped up, she was interested.

“I loved it and signed up right away,” Clare says. “I decided to sign up because I loved the idea of the oneon-one connection and because I knew that the platform was such a good opportunity to impact someone in a positive way.”

Matched with a Big across the world in Jordan, Clare says that the first meeting was fun and open.

“It was very warming to know that someone across the world wanted to participate in this community and talk with other people,” Clare says. “I was slightly nervous before my first meeting because I really wanted it to go well, and I hoped that it wouldn’t be awkward.

I had nothing to worry about, however, because it was very easy to talk with my Big.” Clare and her Big still meet once a week, discussing everything from their schedules to food. Clare says her Big also tells her stories about his life and gives her advice.

“Having a Big is like having a very supportive family figure in your life who cares deeply about you and wants the best for you and looks out for you,” Clare says. “It is such a special relationship because each person really puts in the time to meet and talk with each other and you know that person will always be willing to hear about your ups and downs. A Big is someone to

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laugh with and talk with and learn from.”

Elva Roy, a 75-year-old Big, first heard of Big & Mini from her friend, Noelle Fields, a professor at UT Arlington. Elva leads a community of people aged 50 and older called Ambassadors for Aging Well. Before recommending the nonprofit to her group, Elva wanted to try it out.

“My intention was to be matched, try it out for one or two conversations, decide whether to recommend it and then quit,” Elva confesses. “However, I enjoyed meeting with my Mini and talking with him every Saturday morning...and now I have no intention of quitting.”

Elva matched with 19-year-old Daniel Formella, a Catholic University of America student who is currently taking classes from his home in Southlake until the campus reopens.

“It’s quite wonderful [having a Mini],” Elva says. “I raised three sons and adored learning about all the things boys are interested in when my boys were growing up. [I] find it interesting to know what Daniel is interested in.”

Elva and Daniel’s topics range from politics and religion to Peru and soccer. Since being paired, Elva’s also learned more about Roman history, a subject Daniel is interested in, while he helps her when she’s struggling with learning Spanish because he’s bilingual.

“I like that from the beginning, [the] Big & Mini founders did not represent it as a ‘charity to help frail old people,’ but it was represented to be a way to decrease loneliness for both the Bigs and Minis,” Elva says. “This is a fantastic way to make a new intergenerational friend, which is important to reduce stereotypes that different generations may have about another.”

LOOKING AHEAD TO THE FUTURE

“In terms of the long-term vision that I have…our goal is really to continue that mission of eradicating loneliness,” Allen says.

That vision means launching new offerings, like its new program FAM, which stands for Friends and Mentors. FAM connects individuals who have disabilities to people without disabilities so they can form friendships.

But Big & Mini is far from slowing down, with current Minis already talking about using this platform when they are on the other side of the coin.

“I remember one of our Minis told us, ‘I love talking to my Big so much...I can’t wait until I’m a Big and I have my own Mini,’” Allen says. “So this is a Mini thinking 50 years in the future that Big & Mini will still be here making a positive difference.”

Above all, Allen says his goal is to help others.

“We really think this is just the beginning,” Allen says. “There’s so many more people that need to be helped, and I think we can do that.”

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hen Thanksgiving is over and stomachs are overstuffed with turkey, it’s nice to retire in a relaxing yet engaging environment. So this month, we are focusing on game time. Because once the dishes are done and the leftovers are put away, it’ll be easy to recharge with a little playing.

FIT THE BILLIARD Rack them up! A traditional billiard table allows families to practice their strategic gaming skills, and it may even encourage your kids to gain an interest in geometry. After finding a table with 22 colorful striped and solid balls, complement your table with a shelf to store your accessories, like a cue stick and ball rack, for easy access. Complete the pub vibes by surrounding the table with a few bar tables, providing seating options for players waiting their turn.

ARCADE EXCELLENCE If traditional gaming gets a little repetitive, add some arcade action to your home. Arcade machines make a fun amenity to any space, and they come in many shapes and sizes. Whether you get classical platformers like “Super Mario Bros.” and “Pac-Man” or more intensive fighting games like “Street Fighter” and “Mortal Kombat,” every button mash is packed with fun. You could also get a pinball machine, and hit the trigger switches for hours. It doesn’t matter what you choose, you’ll still be fighting over who has the highest score.

COUCH CRASHING One game never goes out of style, and that is the Sunday night football we all cherish and love. Get a nice, soft, large-scale couch where you can spread out on and lay back as you watch the Dallas Cowboys take the field on your big-screen TV. You’ll want one that includes innovative features such as LED theater lighting and power reclining, and others even come with their own integrative speakers for more immersive sound. Sure, you may not want to get up again and might even pass out on the couch, but all good Turkey Days include a post-dinner nap, anyway.

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Solea Tavolo Park is a resort-style active adult apartment home community in Fort Worth that offers an incredible, maintenance-free living experience rich with activities and new friends. Thoughtfully situated within a vibrant local neighborhood, everything about Solea Tavolo Park is created with a truly active lifestyle in mind. In your new beautifully designed apartment home, you will have full access to our extensive community features, programs and amenities where we provide abundant opportunities to socialize and enjoy your favorite hobbies with others.

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Arlington Designer Makes Streetwear For Everyone

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rom the age of 10, Arlington resident and designer Amber Johnson knew she wanted to be in fashion. That dream became a reality when she started her own business and released her first clothing line in February. Now, Jamber, a unisex streetwear brand, is making waves not only in the local market but also on the national stage — finding itself in the running for “Oprah Magazine’s” Favorite Things 2020. While her pieces won’t be in its beloved December issue, Amber has her eyes set on the future and is determined to persevere, no matter what obstacles get in her way.

MY CHILDHOOD DREAM… inspired me to start my own clothing line. After I went to college and started my job, that vision started to pull me. I began to revisit my childhood dream, and I made it a reality.

JAMBER… was a childhood nickname. I wanted to incorporate my name into the brand. But it also stands for ‘just anticipating more by exercising resilience.’ It’s a brand that represents motivation and resilience like the icon the hummingbird. The hummingbird was never supposed to be able to fly. Its wings are too small. Not only can it fly but also it is the only bird that can fly forward, backward, up, down and even hover. It represents determination. We want our customers to feel motivated to go chase their dreams.

MY BACKGROUND IS FROM… the athletic world.

Growing up, I played basketball. I worked for a basketball company. And I always shopped for mismatched outfits. I love wearing clothes from the women’s and men’s department, so I decided to make a collection that is unisex. Jamber is made from meticulous details and a unique twist in every garment. The fabric is different. You can dress our styles up or down either with high heels or athletic shoes. I just wanted to do something for everyone.

I WANTED TO CREATE… clothing for the customer who wanted to stand out, who has that creative energy within them. I wanted vibrant colors, so they could show personality. I wanted to show them that if they want to be different, they can come and wear Jamber.

I obviously want them to feel comfortable, but I also want them to feel empowered. We have hidden messages in the tags of our clothing. This collection’s tags read, ‘It starts with a dream; it's fueled by passion but requires commitment to make it happen.’ I want cus-

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tomers to feel their dreams require commitment.

I want them to know if I can do it, they can do it.

That doesn’t mean designing clothing.

THIS IS A BUSINESS… that I did not start out in. I knew nothing about it. But I’ve had to learn along the way how the fashion industry works. I’ve had to find my market, find my customer, try to get in touch with the right buyers, find contacts.

COVID-19 HIT… but my vision has stayed the same.

In life, we go through roadblocks, but instead of focusing on COVID, I focused on where Jamber was going. I kept trying to push Jamber forward.

I HAVE... the utmost respect from entrepreneurs.

Being an entrepreneur is hard — it’s very, very hard — but betting on yourself is the most rejuvenating experience you can ever have. I didn’t come from privilege. Everything I’ve had to do, I’ve had to work for. As your own boss, you don’t know if you have a check coming in. If you don’t work, you don’t eat.

MY ADVICE TO ENTREPRENEURS… is that challenges will come, but don't give up. You need to know where you want your business to be. If you keep working on it, then things start to happen. A lot of people give up too quickly, and they are almost there. I can see it clear as day where Jamber will be in the next five years. I see Jamber being a globally recognizable brand; it’s what keeps me going. If you don’t have a vision, then you don’t know where you are going to go. You need to know where you want your business to be and then keep working on it. Things will start to happen.

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t’s quite the undertaking to make a new restaurant feel like a longtime member of an area’s dining community. But thanks to Stone House Restaurant’s property, team and offerings, it comes across seamlessly.

After selling Coal Vines Pizza and Wine Bar in Southlake four years ago, husband-and-wife duo Paul and Lisa Pardo were ready for retirement. But they felt drawn to Stone House Restaurant’s history. The 1940s home was recently outfitted for a salon, but Lisa says she saw the location’s potential.

“We have lived in Colleyville for years and have always driven by this house,” Lisa says. “We’ve always said it needs to be a restaurant.”

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cept came up, the Pardos seized it and opened the eatery in late September. They partnered with chef Thomas Dritsas, who spent the last 20 years as the corporate chef for Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, and Greg Kalina, the general manager of Fort Worth’s Del Frisco’s for more than 14 years, to construct a new eatery that fit the needs of Colleyville diners.

“We thought we were done. We were going to enjoy being retired,” Lisa says. “Paul said, ‘I have to find something to do.’ This isn’t exactly what we had planned, but here we are.”

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name, providing a cozy yet sophisticated ambiance for those expecting quality cuisine.

“We kept the house as original as we could,” Lisa explains. “We want them to feel like they have stepped into our house. Like they are in our home enjoying a wonderful meal with family.”

After finding a seat, either at a table inside or on one of the two patios, order a round of drinks to warm up the evening. The Elevated G&T — Ford’s Gin, St-Germain, artisanal tonic, cucumber and mint — acts as a posh take on a classic, while the Stonefashioned — Bulleit Rye, Stone House bitters and charred orange — provides deep flavors. For something new, try The Boulevard. The cocktail — pineapple, citrus-infused vodka and orange peel — takes two weeks to make thanks to the care that goes into the fermenting process. And the final result proves that time worthwhile.

After enjoying a few shareables, like the blue crab empanadas served with fire-roasted pepper jelly or warm bacon cheddar biscuits served with honey butter whip, get ready to dive into a few fresh, juicy steaks.

The Chili-Rubbed Akaushi Flat Iron, served with charred shishito peppers and chili-rubbed lime butter, comes packed with flavor thanks to its bold ingredients. But the hand-cut ribeye lets the meat do all the talking, plated with au jus. Delicate flavor combinations can be found in the lamb sirloin, accompanied by snap pea succotash and rosemary lemon reduction, as well as the seared salmon, served with blistered baby broccoli and smoked tomato butter.

Hefty appetites can indulge in the buttermilk fried chicken tenders, served with handcut fries and Texas chive ranch, and the gulf shrimp and grits, accompanied by crawfish, hatch chili corn and tasso bacon.

Championing both subtle flavors and robust recipes, Stone House Restaurant proves to be a great date night spot, perfect for marking special occasions. And after looking over the dessert menu and finding buttermilk pie with a Texas pecan crust and warm bourbon bread pudding served with Henry’s vanilla ice cream and bourbon caramel, dining in can prove to be its own celebration.

“We want this to be the place you come and make your memories, celebrate life’s journey,” Lisa says. “We are here for the community. We are here to serve.”

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Oak & Eden Brings Innovation To Whiskey When it comes to whiskey, few distilleries veer from the traditional aging technique that results in a smooth yet satisfying finish. But Brad Neathery and Joe Giildenzopf are challenging traditions with Oak & Eden in Southlake.

Launching in 2017, Oak & Eden is the first spirit brand of its kind to utilize a patented technique called “in-bottle finishing,” where a 5-inch spiral of oak is dropped inside a bottle of fully aged whiskey. Brad says dropping a wood spire into the bottle absorbs the whiskey’s bitterness and delivers a fuller flavor.

“A good whiskey has more to do with the wood than it does the spirit, which is why creating a distilled spirit only takes a couple of weeks but a fully finished whiskey takes years,” Brad says. “The intent is not to continue the aging process, but simply to add flavor by adding the variables of wood, fire and spirits that had previously infused the wood.”

Oak & Eden’s signature product, Bourbon & Spire, serves as the base for all of its whiskey variations. The differences between each whiskey is the minor adjustments made to the wooden spires inside. The Wheat & Spire, for instance, sinks French Oak into the bottle as opposed to toasted American Oak, while the Rye & Spire chars the wood for a caramelized effect.

More ambitious combinations like the Bourbon & Brew soaks the spire in Denton’s West Oak Coffee cold brew before sinking it into the bourbon for a coffee-inspired aftertaste. But the bestseller comes in the award-winning Bourbon & Vine, which immerses the spire in Marker Cellars’ cabernet sauvignon for a sweet and savory infusion.

“While it’s hard to ignore that there is a spire of wood inside every bottle of whiskey, that is not what inherently makes us unique,” Brad says. “What separates Oak & Eden is our ability to change the experience of our whiskey at bottle level, not barrel or batch level. We can customize and fine tune each bottle specifically to meet the desired profile for ourselves, our retailers and brands we work with.”

Located in thousands of stores across 21 states, Oak & Eden is making splashes across the whiskey production scene. You can pick up a bottle at Bear Creek Spirits & Wine in Colleyville, Fossil Creek Liquor in Westlake or 6S Spirits in Trophy Club.

Oak & Eden Retail Price: $39.99-$64.99 Available in select stores OakAndEden.com

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a grand ESCAPE A straight shot down State Highway 121, The Colony is booming before our eyes. Whether you associate the city with shopping, retail options include Nebraska Furniture Mart and Scheels All Sports, or have kept up with the growth of the Grandscape entertainment district, now’s the time to venture out and learn more about the dining opportunities available. While you can definitely make a whole day out of the excursion, we’re giving you the guide for planning a worthwhile night on the town.

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One of the best perks of living in Texas has to be the prolonged patio season. Embrace a new outdoor dining experience at The Colony’s Truck Yard.

This casual, zany stomping ground has it all: live music, craft cocktails and a toilet seat art museum. You read that right. Truck Yard showcases more than 1,400 pieces created by Barney Smith, each one made out of toilet seats. You may want to order a frozen mai tai or Pack Mule, a 128-ounce serving of the bar’s take on a Moscow mule, before walking through the display — it’s a sight for sore eyes. Truck Yard also offers a variety of draft beers, wines and comfort food bites thanks to the location’s rotating food trucks.

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This addictive treat’s only downside is it’s meant to be shared. Whether you are in the mood for a fried clam po’ boy, herb-crusted prime rib or mango salmon roll, it’s available on Seven Doors’ dinner menu. And with colorful seating options, an art gallery aesthetic and bright decor, guests are sure to feel uplifted while dining. SevenDoorsKitchen.com

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Don’t head west until you’ve enjoyed a nostalgic dessert from Baked Bear, a California-based custom ice cream sandwich shop. Guests can pick their top and bottom cookie, with options spanning from sea salt peanut butter chocolate to gooey butter cake, then select their ice cream filling and toppings. And with selections like toasted s’mores and blackberry crumble ice cream, Baked Bear is sure to introduce you to new flavor pairings. Each final result is unique, but the quality remains consistent thanks to the creamy craft scoops and fresh baked goods. Vegan and gluten-free options are also available, ensuring everyone can indulge in this sweet find. TheBakedBear.com

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What To Do Winter vacationers are sure to take advantage of the city’s slopes for everything from cross-country skiing to snowmobiling, but Park City is more than a ski town,

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providing plenty of outdoor entertainment for every season. Those heading out in the summer or fall can take advantage of the range of biking trails in Wasatch State Park, just over the ridge from Park City. White Pine Touring’s electric bike, or e-bike, tours ensure riders of all fitness levels can take part in this memorable adventure. There’s also paddle boarding, ropes courses, hiking and horseback riding opportunities just waiting to be seized. Adrenaline junkies will love rafting on Weber River, while those looking for more serene times can book a fly fishing session.

No matter the activity, one thing is true — you’ll want to be outside as much as possible.

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When it’s finally time to head in, you’ll want a sophisticated place to rest and energize. For a ski-in, ski-out hotel

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that’s also close to summertime fun, book your stay at the Westgate Park City Resort & Spa. Thanks to its location at the base of Canyons Village, this top-notch hotel connects visitors to the town’s best amenities. Plus, imagine the views you’ll wake up to thanks to the picturesque peaks located outside your window.

After a long day of exploring, Westgate’s Serenity Spa provides plenty of self-care options for both individuals and couples. After unwinding, stop by its award-winning Edge Steakhouse to enjoy both its robust dinner selections and extensive wine list. Chef Wayne E. Christian’s specialities include everything from Wagyu beef and bison to wild caught fresh fish, and each of his dishes exclusively uses locally sourced and organically grown produce. So guests can sit back and relax knowing they are enjoying quality creations.

Where To Dine

Park City has a wide range of culinary delights, ensuring the most serious foodies can find something to get excited about. Make a reservation at Riverhorse on Main to enjoy dining at one of the area’s oldest and most distinguished restaurants. The eclectic American bistro offers a rotating menu, focusing on seasonal favorites like Alaskan Halibut and local rainbow trout. Those looking for a more rustic menu and intimate patio should head to Grappa, also located on Main Street. The historic house is the ideal location to enjoy a glass of vino with friends. High West Distillery, however, is the best place around to savor a quality cocktail. With breathtaking views of the landscape and plenty of spirits to keep you company, this stop is definitely worth the drive.

Where To Explore

With more than 100 clothing boutiques and 50 eateries, you’ll definitely want to block out a day to mosey down Main Street.

The local retail destination features mountain fashion and popular outdoor brands as well as unique souvenirs, perfect for grabbing something to remember your trip by. The area also often hosts live performances and family experiences, providing even more entertainment. Park City Museum also offers fun for all ages, showcasing interactive exhibits, artifacts and even the city’s original basement jail. As soon as you see what’s possible in Park City, you’ll be planning your trip back to see even more.

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