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maintain hope,”hope,” Jones said.“We have uphill maintain Jones said. “Weanhave an uphill battle with of these that’ s what battleallwith all ofsetbacks,but these setbacks, but that’s what makesmakes this jobthis so rewarding.” job so rewarding.” After After the storm, assistance came pourthe storm, assistance came pour-

ing in.ing Dallas ISD arranged for facilities and and in. Dallas ISD arranged for facilities equipment on short The Dallas Cow- Cowequipment onnotice. short notice. The Dallas boys opened their Frisco practicepractice facility facility to the to the boys opened their Frisco

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Thomas Jefferson High High School athletic coordinator KennyKenny JonesJones stepped in to lead football team team Thomas Jefferson School athletic coordinator stepped in tothe lead the football “We’ve“We’ve continued to stayto calm coach afterafter the program’s coach left this (PHOTOS: CHRISCHRIS MCGATHEY) continued stayand calm and coach the program’s coach leftsummer. this summer. (PHOTOS: MCGATHEY)

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on,” Jones we raise bar,the kidsbar, usually on,”said.“If Jones said. “If wethe raise kids usually find a find way to try and meet a way to try andthose meetstandards.” those standards.”

“We “We certainly have have resilient staff and players have responded. TJ hadTJ had certainly resilient staff and And the And the players have responded. coaches and student-athletes. They have conmore than 30 varsity players suited up for the more than 30 varsity players suited up for the coaches and student-athletes. They have continued to open our eyes to how resilient they Wins on the scoreboard are nice, but for season-opening football game against PinkWins on the scoreboard are nice, but for season-opening football game against Pinktinued to open our eyes to how resilient they coaches and athletes at Thomas Jefferson, it’s a are,” said Jones, who has been the athletic co- ston, and despite a 50-2 loss, participation coaches and athletes at Thomas Jefferson, it’s a are,” said Jones, who has been the athletic co- ston, and despite a 50-2 loss, participation victory these days just to keep playing. ordinator at TJ for eight years. “We have concontinues to rise. ordinator at TJ for eight years. “We have concontinues to rise. victory these days just to keep playing. “We would typically be going and knockAfter all, you could hardly fault anyone at tinued to not make any excuses and move our After all, you could hardly fault anyone at tinued to not make any excuses and move our “We would typically be going and knockTJ for making excuses amid all of the obsta- programs forward.” ing on doors just to get kids to come to pracTJ for making excuses amid all of the obsta- programs forward.” ing on doors just to get kids to come to praccles that have befallen the school the past year. Jones points to a handful of milestones, tice,” Jones said. “Now we’ve had just as many, cles that have befallen the school the past year. Jones points to a handful of milestones, tice,” Jones said. “Now we’ve had just as many, A tornado leveled the campus in Octo- such as Lizzet Salazar making the school’s if not more, students showing up.” A tornado leveled the campus in Octo- such as Lizzet Salazar making the school’s if not more, students showing up.” ber 2019, prompting the relocation of classes first-ever appearance at the girls wrestling state Where coaches at other schools might first-ever appearance at the girls wrestling state Where coaches at other schools might ber 2019, prompting the relocation of classes and athletic programs to an old middle-school tournament last winter. But behind-the-scenes have to manufacture character-building expeand athletic programs to an old middle-school tournament last winter. But behind-the-scenes have to manufacture character-building expebuilding nine miles away. The COVID-19 achievements are just as noteworthy. riences,TJ players live through them every day.

building nine miles away. The COVID-19 achievements are just as noteworthy. riences, TJ players live through them every day. pandemic hindered efforts to regroup teams For example, it’s challenging to keep stu“There are reasons why people could have For example, it’s challenging to keep stu“There are reasons why people could have pandemic hindered efforts to regroup teams dents coming to a school 20 minutes from left, but we’ve had to talk with parents and ask and rebuild morale. and rebuild morale. dents coming to a school 20 minutes from left, but we’ve had to talk with parents and ask The public-health crisis also caused the their neighborhood. Administrators worked them to give us a chance to grow their kids The public-health crisis also caused the their neighborhood. Administrators worked them to give us a chance to grow their kids school’s football coach to leave over the sumout a bus plan to help, but regular practice at- and support their kids. Many of them have out a bus plan to help, but regular practice at- and support their kids. Many of them have school’s football coach to leave over the summer, with boys basketball coach Kenny Jones tendance can be logistically challenging for stayed,” Jones said.“We just try to focus on the mer, with boys basketball coach Kenny Jones tendance can be logistically challenging for stayed,” Jones said. “We just try to focus on the stepping in as a last-minute replacement to athletes. positives. Eventually, we will be back at the TJ positives. Eventually, we will be back at the TJ stepping in as a last-minute replacement to athletes. lead a downtrodden squad with 27 straight we know. It will be built better and stronger.” “We’ve tried to be really mindful and lead a downtrodden squad with 27 straight “We’ve tried to be really mindful and we know. It will be built better and stronger.”

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ark Cities People is turning 45 on September 4, and instead of counting candles we’re counting memories. Fire, after all, is never a good idea when you’re a newspaper. Join us for a look back at what was happening in the Park Cities 40-plus years ago.

stadium. Moms and dads of miscreants would be notified by loudspeaker or phone that they needed to come collect their troublemakers, repeat offenders would be banned from football season, and youngsters who refused to reform could face suspension from school.

A Fresh Perspective (Sept. 16, 1982) Park Cities People wrote that Kay Gilbert, the first woman to serve on the Highland Park Town Council, added a “feminine touch” to the group. Even on her first night as a council member, Gilbert hadn’t been afraid to speak her mind. The council was ready to dismiss a request for a new stop sign until she reminded the group that protection was important for the community’s most precious commodity, its children. The council later approved the sign’s installation at the corner of Byron and St. John’s.

Smash and Dash at the HP Jail (Sept. 22, 1983) A prisoner under arrest for burglary escaped from the Highland Park jail by kicking a hole in the top of his cell, going through a crawl space into a hallway, and exiting through the back door of the police station. The town’s assistant director of public safety said that Highland Park planned to renovate the jail in the next year and would probably make ceiling strength a priority. Meanwhile, warrants were out for the escapee’s arrest.

Kid Control (Sept. 23, 1982) Highland Park ISD announced that it was getting tough on uncontrolled children at Highlander Stadium. Kids who didn’t adhere to a behavior plan would be taken to a detention center in the

Personal Shopper Plunderer (Sept. 5, 1985) A whopping $531,000 in women’s clothing and accessories was missing from the downtown Neiman Marcus, and a University Park woman had been arrested in connection with some of the thefts. The woman allegedly resold clothing stolen by one of the store’s personal shoppers, who

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used legitimate orders and invoices to snag items identical to those she sold. The UP woman was arrested after police confiscated more than $31,000 in clothing from her home on Southwestern Boulevard. You Gotta Wear Shades (Sept. 25, 1986) A new Caruth Park playground had been in storage for months. Part of the plastic re-

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Lock your doors and hold onto your key fobs, GMC owners. GMCs are the most frequently reported stolen vehicles across Dallas and the Park Cities. In Highland Park, 11 GMC vehicles were stolen between 2024 and 2026, followed by Chevrolet with seven reported stolen during the same time period, Highland Park Department of Public Safety Lt. Lance Koppa said. In University Park, GMC accounted

for 30%, or 15, of the 50 vehicles stolen in 2025, followed by Land Rover at 14%, or seven. In 2024, GMC accounted for 24%, or five, of the 21 vehicles stolen, followed by Cadillac and Dodge at 19.04%, or four, explained University Park spokesperson Paige Ruedy. In Dallas, GMC and Chevrolet trucks were followed by Ford trucks (particularly Raptors and F-150, F-250, and F-350 series), according to Officer Jonathan Maner with the Dallas Police Department. Regardless of where you live or what you drive, officials stress the importance of lock-

Crime Reports July 13 - August 9 July 13 Reported at 5:58 p.m.: A destructive deviant damaged a vehicle on Emerson Avenue. July 14 Reported at 10:17 a.m.: Someone’s belongings were found inside University Park’s fire training facility on Fondren Drive. A brazen burglar stole things from a vehicle in The Plaza at Preston Center at about 1:50 p.m.

July 15 Reported at 12:01 p.m.: A reckless driver caused at least $200 damage to a vehicle during a hit-and-run crash in a private parking lot on Hillcrest Avenue. A pilferer stole packages containing Clorox bleach, silk pillow cases, fertilizing spikes, and honey before 3:59 p.m. from a porch in the 4600 block of Lorraine Avenue.

July 16 A lumber looter took 1.8 bundles of wood siding valued at $2,334.60 per bundle before 2:32 a.m. on July 16 from inside the locked gates of a home under construction in the 4500 block of Westway Avenue. A brazen burglar broke the rear passenger window of a GMC Sierra 1500 in the 4200 block of Mockingbird Lane before 12:42 p.m. and took a 9mm pistol from the center console. A scoundrel broke the window of a Ford Raptor, entered the truck, and stole a Chromebook, clothing, and a wallet containing a driver’s license and debit cards before 12:45 p.m. in the 4200 block of Mockingbird Lane.

July 17 Reported at 10:49 p.m.: A careless driver drove off after hitting the barrier arm in a garage on Hillcrest Avenue. July 18 Reported at 12:45 p.m.: A thief bur-

glarized a vehicle in The Plaza at Preston Center.

July 19 Reported at 11:11 a.m.: Harassment on University Boulevard. July 20 Reported at 4:57 a.m.: A burglar stole a 9mm Sig Sauer firearm from a vehicle in the 4300 block of Potomac Avenue and fled the scene after the vehicle’s owner tried to stop them. July 21 Reported at 7:11 a.m.: A sneaky crook broke into a truck in the 4400 block of Southern Avenue. Reported at 9:31 a.m.: A thief stole things from an apartment on Granada Avenue.

July 24 Reported at 9:55 a.m.: A mischievous malefactor threw several eggs at a home on Marquette Street. July 26 Reported at 9:24 a.m.: A porch pirate pilfered a package from a home in the 4200 block of Livingston Avenue containing $471 worth of clothes and a hair product. July 27 Reported at 2:17 a.m.: A reckless joyrider got into a vehicle on Wentwood Drive and crashed it. Reported at 9:46 a.m.: A mischief maker damaged property on Southwestern Boulevard.

July 30 Reported at 11:17 a.m.: A burglar took gardening equipment from a vehicle on Hanover Street. Reported at 5:32 p.m.: A swindler used the information of a resident on Bryn Mawr Drive to make fraudulent withdrawals at a bank.

July 31 Reported at 10:47 a.m.: A burglar stole equipment from a 7-Eleven on Hillcrest Avenue.

ing vehicles, ensuring key fobs and valuables aren’t left inside, and parking in a locked garage when possible to prevent theft. “These small steps can make a significant difference in preventing vehicle theft and keeping our community safe,” Ruedy said. Koppa added that hearing your car alarm outside “should be a call to dispatch right away.” The data is mixed on whether vehicle thefts are increasing or falling. Maner said the department has seen a 26.8% drop in vehicle thefts so far this year, following a 23.41% reduction in 2025.

Reported at 12:16 p.m.: A shoplifter stole merchandise from a Tom Thumb store in Snider Plaza.

Aug. 2 Reported at 9:24 a.m.: A crook stole a vehicle from the driveway of a home on Greenbrier Drive. Aug. 3 Reported at 11:40 a.m.: A careless driver struck a vehicle in a parking lot at Highland Park Village and left the scene without providing information. Aug. 4 Reported at 9:10 a.m.: A mischief maker burglarized a vehicle on Colgate Avenue. Reported at 3:36 p.m.: A pilferer stole a package containing a red dot sight for a pistol from a home in the 3800 block of Maplewood Avenue.

Aug. 5 Reported at 4:22 p.m.: A porch pirate swiped a package from a home in the 4300 block of Fairway Avenue. Aug. 6 Reported at 9:58 a.m.: A fraudster used the information of a resident of Bryn Mawr Drive at a wireless store. Aug. 7 Reported at 12:04 p.m.: A shoplifter took four racks of baby back ribs and a half-gallon bottle of orange juice from the Whole Foods store in the 4100 block of Lomo Alto Drive.

Aug. 8 Reported at 5:32 p.m.: A burglar broke a window of a vehicle in the 3600 block of Crescent Avenue and stole a Gucci wallet with a cosmetic bag, $500 in cash, 50 Euros, credit and debit cards, and more. Reported at 5:31 p.m.: A ne’er do well broke into a vehicle in the 3400 block of Centenary Drive.

Aug. 9 Reported at 9:10 a.m.: A resident on Westminster Avenue was assaulted.

“While overall numbers are down, the methods and targets of auto thieves have remained largely consistent,” he added. “We continue to see offenders using advanced tools such as key programmers to steal high-end vehicles.” The Highland Park Department of Public Safety reported 32 motor vehicle thefts from June 2024 to June 2025, and 22 from June 2025 to June 2026, Koppa said. The University Park Police Department has seen 34 motor vehicle thefts reported in 2026 as of July 30, after reporting 50 in 2025 and 21 in 2024, according to Ruedy.

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CRIME STATS Property Crimes

UNIVERSITY PARK June 2026 41 June 2025

HIGHLAND PARK 24 June 2026 June 2025

Violent Crimes

UNIVERSITY PARK June 2026 8 June 2025

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Property crimes include burglaries, thefts, and vehicle thefts. Violent crimes include assaults and robberies. Sources: Highland Park Department of Public Safety, University Park Police Department.

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A major roadway reconstruction project in Highland Park is close to starting after more than a year of planning. The Wycliffe Avenue reconstruction project involves rebuilding part of Wycliffe Avenue between St. Johns Drive and Lakeside Drive to replace the existing dam with a bridge that will mitigate flood risk. Highland Park Department of Public Safety Lt. Lance Koppa said July 31 that the project is slated to begin early this fall, but a specific start date hasn’t yet been determined. The existing dam was previously classified as high hazard by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), meaning that its failure would probably cause a loss of life and major property damage downstream. The designation placed Wycliffe Avenue among the most critical dam sites in Texas in terms of public safety risks. The town’s goal is to reclassify the dam as low hazard, a term used to describe dams whose failure would not cause any loss of life or significant economic loss. “This initiative is a legal and technical necessity designed to mitigate the risk of extreme flooding in the area for both residents and first responders,” according to the town’s website. “The project is engineered to withstand a 100-year storm event without overtopping Wycliffe Avenue, a critical improvement based on updated hydrologic data and modern resilience standards.” Aside from mitigating flood risks, the project is expected to improve drainage infrastructure, preserve the existing water level in Connor Lake, and lead to upgraded utility infrastructure and traffic improvements, according to the town’s website. It will also include upgraded pedestrian pathways as well as landscaping and aesthetic improvements.

Koppa said that before construction begins, there are some bumps in the road still to clear, in the form of moving utilities. AT&T started utility work on a stretch of Fitzhugh Avenue from just west of the Katy Trail to Oak Lawn Avenue in late June to set the stage for the project. That work is still underway, and while it narrowed the roadway on that portion of Fitzhugh Avenue, the roadway has since been partially widened, Koppa said. After AT&T completes its utility work, Oncor will begin moving utilities, he has said previously. Once the Wycliffe Avenue reconstruction project gets underway, the work is scheduled for completion in phases. Drivers in the area around Wycliffe Avenue between St. Johns Drive and Lakeside Drive will continue to notice traffic impacts, including closures or restricted access, at various points during the overall project, according to the town’s website. Town officials have said that 72% of the estimated $22 million cost of the Wycliffe Avenue reconstruction project is expected to come from external funding sources, including state and federal infrastructure grants, regional partners, and neighboring cities. The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) will contribute to the project via an 80/20 federal funding match, while Dallas County will contribute via a 50/50 cost-sharing agreement, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will participate via a grant to support design costs, the town’s website notes. The cities of Dallas and University Park will also contribute funds for the project. “The remaining costs, estimated at approximately $6.2 million, will be funded by the Town of Highland Park using local tax dollars,” the town’s website states. “These funds support both design and construction activities specific to the Town’s infrastructure.”

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Schools

‘I MAKE THE WORLD BEAUTIFUL. I’M PROUD TO BE ME!’

Boone Elementary student writes book about celebrating differences By Georgia Lokey People Newspapers

n 8-year-old student at Boone Elementary is teaching the community to embrace the beauty of being different and love others exactly as they are. Frannie Crowley has written and published the children’s book, Elisibeth: A Story of Celebrating Differences, which follows an elephant who doesn’t look like the rest of her herd. Instead of silky gray skin, Elisibeth is covered in colorful swirls, stripes, hexagons, and dots. Through Elisibeth’s story, Frannie reminds readers that the qualities that make us different are the very things that make us special.

“You make the world a more beautiful place just the way you are.” Frannie Crowley Frannie was born with Holt-Oram syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects her hands and arms as well as her heart. Growing up looking different from her peers hasn’t always been easy, but rather than focusing on what makes her different, Frannie has chosen to celebrate her uniqueness through her writing. The idea for Elisibeth’s story first came to Frannie when she was 5 years old. She drew the book’s cover and a few illustrations before setting the project aside. She picked the project back up during “Better Me Time,” a part of the Crowley family’s daily routine reserved for reading, drawing, or playing an instrument. One day, Frannie used that time to draw the rest of the pictures and write down Elisibeth’s story.

Frannie Crowley, who has Holt-Oram syndrome, typed parts of her first children’s book with her feet. BRANDI CROCKETT AND HANNAH CROWLEY

“I did all the pictures with my feet,” she said. “I can draw and write with my feet.” Frannie’s mother, Hannah Crowley, even said her foot-writing is better than her older brother’s handwriting. When Frannie got tired of typing with her feet, Hannah helped her finish the story. Because Hannah teaches music at Boone Elementary, it has always been a part of Frannie’s life. Together, the mother and daughter wrote “I’m Proud to Be Me!,” an original song designed to be simple enough for elementary students to perform on classroom instruments. The lyrics echo the book’s message;

everyone has something about them worth celebrating: “I’m unique and special. My heart is full of glee. I make the world beautiful. I’m proud to be me!” For Frannie, that message extends beyond the pages of her book. She hopes readers will embrace differences, show kindness to others, and remember that everyone has something unique to offer. More books are in Frannie’s future, but she doesn’t know what they will be about just yet. “You make the world a more beautiful place just the way you are,” Frannie writes

BRING ELISIBETH HOME Elisibeth: A Story of Celebrating Differences is available to purchase on Amazon.com.

in her message at the end of the book. When Frannie handed me a copy of Elisibeth: A Story of Celebrating Differences, she had written a simple note inside the cover: “You’re special!” It’s a short message, but one that perfectly captures both the heart of her book and the lesson she hopes every reader carries with them. And it’s something everyone needs to hear once in a while.

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MIS/HPMS Gets a Makeover That Is More Than Skin Deep By Sarah Hodges

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Highland Park middle schoolers got a style upgrade this summer, and so did their school. Fifth through eighth graders ended the year as Raiders but returned to classrooms in August as Scots. Highland Park ISD’s board of trustees approved the mascot change last spring after almost 80% of respondents to a community survey said they favored the switch. Parent-teacher organization leaders said they hope adopting the high school’s blue and gold builds middle schoolers’ pride for their school and helps them take responsibility for their performance. “It’s a trickle-down effect,” McCulloch Intermediate School parent-teacher organization president Brooke Garner said. “‘Once a Scot, always a Scot.’ Well, that starts now.” This summer was optimal timing for a spirit shift at McCulloch Intermediate School and Highland Park Middle School, trustees explained in March. The campus was already due to receive a fresh coat of paint, new mascot graphics, replacement athletic uniforms, and other improvements with November 2024 bond funds. The district did not need to use operational dollars to make the mascot transition. The impact of the upgrades begins at the schools’ entrance, where the emblem near the front doors has been reimagined for the new Scots. The cafeteria is now the Scots Cafe, and the Raider Shop has become the Scots Supply Shop. The campus’ gymnasiums are transitioning from the home of the Raiders to the Scots, and red is being repainted with navy blue throughout the building. The mascot and color changes are still underway, explained Garner and HPMS PTO president Jacky Pincoffs. The PTO plans to

Despite the mascot change, the MIS/HPMS Raider won’t ride off into the sunset. A committee of parents who attended the schools is working to honor the mascot’s history in a permanent display.

When students returned to MIS/HPMS in August, they discovered that their campus had switched its loyalty from the Raiders to the Scots, and that spaces including the auditorium had received upgrades. PHOTO: MIS/HPMS PTO

display information about upcoming work so that parents and students can stay informed of its progress. Students had a chance to purchase Scotsthemed spirit wear before the school year started. But even though they’re now wearing blue and gold, they won’t be mistaken for young-looking high schoolers. Parent teacher

organization apparel chairs Nina Toups and Annie Cochran, along with graphic design chair Allison Ellis, worked to create gear targeted to teens and tweens. Options included designs that were both classical and more innovative, such as a hoodie with pastel lettering and a violet shirt with a floral design.

“There are so many Scots offerings. We wanted to do something different, and so they really spent their time saying what is unique,” explained Garner. “What a middle school kid likes may be different from what a high schooler likes.” Other changes at MIS/HPMS aren’t solely cosmetic. The district completed the schools’ new turf field and track last spring. Both are already being well-used by students and community members who remember the prior field, which Garner remarked became a “mud pit” on rainy days. “It’s a usable field for the school community and for the community at large,” she said. “That’s really what our neighborhood schools are about.” The field upgrades and multiple other improvements, such as bathroom remodels, significant upgrades to the auditorium, and a renovation to the teacher cafe, were funded by the 2024 bond. The PTO has added some extra love to turn the teacher cafe into a welcoming space where staff can decompress during the day. The district has replaced retiring principal Amanda Reyes with two new leaders. Katie Schuttler, a former principal and assistant principal in Carroll ISD, will take the helm at MIS, while Stefanie Powell, an instructional coach and assistant principal in HPISD, has been tapped to serve as principal of HPMS. The district decided to return to a two-principal model after seeking feedback from parents and staff, Pincoffs explained. “They heard the request of their staff and their parents,” she said. “They listened. And I feel thankful for that.”

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AI Workshop in HP Brings Community Together

The AI Equity Project’s first workshop in the Highland Park town council chambers. RACHEL

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A mother and daughter explored AI together. A grandfather used the technology to compose a musical score to play with his grandson. And generations of other community members at a recent workshop on AI in Highland Park proved that age is no barrier to use of the emerging technology. A group of about 25 gathered at Highland Park Town Hall on Aug. 1 for the first AI Equity Project workshop, which was hosted by the Highland Park Library but open to all.The AI Equity Project is a student-led nonprofit organization that seeks to make AI education more accessible. The organization was founded by Kiran Raja, a senior at the Alcuin School. Its model uses student volunteers to guide communities through workshops about AI with a focus on ensuring older adults can sharpen their knowledge of the technology. “Just because you’re not the standard demographic that people think of as using AI, that doesn’t mean that you can’t use it to its fullest potential,” Raja said. After a presentation by Raja about what AI is and how to create prompts, participants worked on

projects using Google’s Gemini. Suggestions included using Gemini to create a podcast or audio story, build an interactive learning plan, or transcribe and organize handwritten recipes. Liz Patterson, who uses AI in her work for data services companies, brought her mother, Jeannette, to the workshop to learn more about AI. “She’s catching on pretty quickly,” Liz said. Rudy Moras decided to attend the workshop after watching an interview with Paulina Barsook, author of the book Cyberselfish, about the influence of tech companies and Silicon Valley. “I think it’s in the best interest of all of us to understand what we’re all facing,” Moras said. “Like it or not, this is with us to stay, and if anything, it’s going to be even more all-pervasive. So we’re better off knowing what we’re dealing with.” While at the workshop, Moras employed AI to create a musical score to use when he and his grandson play the violin and cello together. The AI Equity Project has hosted events at other North Texas libraries. Raja said the group will host another workshop at Highland Park Town Hall on Oct. 3.

Retired HPISD Physics Teacher: Making Scrutiny Meaningful in Public Education Few public institutions face as much scrutiny as J E F F public educaB A R R OW S tion, but scrutiny matters only when it helps students learn, belong, and succeed. Public concern often centers on safety, programs, and test results, but the deeper question is whether students feel included, understand expectations, and believe they can improve. Most of us remember struggling to fit in socially or academically. Good instruction can reduce that uncertainty by helping students become more confident, active learners who are better able to engage with classmates and teachers. Scrutiny should therefore examine not only outcomes, but also the instructional practices that help students recover from mistakes and see themselves as capable learners. As a retired high school science teacher, I tried to make instruction clear without overwhelming students. One useful strategy was publishing instructional outlines that summarized the resources behind each topic. These outlines gave students a consistent reference for concepts, connections, and questions. Instructional Documentation Instruction is the essence of teaching and learning: the words, examples, activities, questions, and feedback teachers use to build un-

derstanding. District curriculum documents and Advanced Placement materials provide important goals, but students benefit most when those goals become practical documentation they can use before, during, and after class. Effective documentation might include a day-to-day outline, links to assignments and resources, and a consistent format for review. It also helps teachers refine lessons, collaborate around a shared record, and support new colleagues by clarifying a course’s scope, sequence, and opportunities for improvement. Assessment, Confidence, and Learning from Mistakes Assessments and grades strongly influence how students view a class. In challenging courses, teacher feedback can either encourage students to keep trying or reinforce the belief that they are not capable enough. Students need structured opportunities to learn from mistakes. Helpful practices include prompt exam returns, time for review and questions, make-up exams, and multiple versions of tests so students can keep their originals for study. The purpose of any test should be to reinforce understanding. Questions should show what students know, how well they can apply it, and where they need more practice with reasoning or problem solving. Without review, even fair exams

can seem confusing or discouraging. When teachers address mistakes directly, they help students build resilience and confidence. Toward a Shared Culture of Best Practices Teachers advocate for students in many ways, often through informal choices: the questions they ask, examples they choose, and feedback they provide. Instructional documentation can strengthen that work by giving students a dependable guide that reinforces learning. My goal is to encourage more systematic use of best practices. AP and IB courses often provide strong models because they offer rich resources for planning, monitoring progress, and reinforcing understanding, but similar support can come from textbooks, online platforms, and teacher-created materials. The point is not that every teacher should use the same materials or teach the same way. It is that schools can make effective practices easier to share when teachers maintain clear, usable records of what students are expected to learn and how they are supported. Meaningful scrutiny should lead to better instruction, stronger confidence, and a shared professional culture focused on helping every student learn. Educator Jeff Barrows retired last spring after 29 years of teaching physics at Highland Park High School.

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Community

WHO MOVED MY TIME TRAVEL DEVICE?

They had found dinosaurs. Now they needed to locate their ride home. By Sarah Hodges

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orgetting where you parked is a problem. But losing track of your time machine could be a historic blunder. Unfortunately for a group of young paleontologists at Highland Park Town Hall, some dinos had hidden their time machine in a prehistoric habitat. They had to find it to go back to their future, and they only had 45 minutes to hunt. The teens and tweens achieved their mission, and earned some candy in the process, but it wasn’t simple to crack the code of July 23’s Teen Triassic Timeskip. The third annual escape room from the Highland Park Library and University Park Public Library challenged students’ reasoning, math, and problem-solving skills. “I want them to have fun, but I want them to be encouraged to think about things more deeply, to actually get in there and feel comfortable with moving things and touching things” explained Highland Park’s youth services librarian Victoria Otterbine. “I think it’s helpful for them to use all their senses and be a little more tactile with discovering things and engaging with them.” Otterbine, who is a fan of ciphers herself, spent between 80 and 100 hours designing the room with assistance from Tre Robling, the library’s youth services assistant, and Zoe Williams, University Park’s youth services librarian. The librarians constructed many of the props themselves, including “rocks” made from painted papier-mache, a spray-foam “tar pit,” and “trees” that they repurposed from October’s haunted house. To escape from the age of the dinosaurs,

FROM TOP: Young paleontologists track down their time travel device. James Beck, 10, Oliver Radel, 12, and Erin Beck, 12, with a relatively friendly dinosaur after completing the challenge. SARAH HODGES

the library’s young paleontologists had to unlock a hidden duffle bag containing their time travel device. They tackled that challenge by complet-

SMU’s Feral Cat Group ‘Kneads’ Student Volunteers

ing a series of dino-sized steps. The students began by finding a false rock which opened to reveal a key along with advice to “stay sharp.” By putting bones in indentations on ABOUT THE F E R A L C AT G R O U P AT S M U How it started: Long before the group was formally established, a lone cat lover began distributing cat food around campus after finding a starving mama cat and kitten next to a dead kitten on campus one night while walking her dog. Upon her retirement in 1998, arrangements were made to continue the feeding program, and a single feeder was contracted for several years through the Summerlee Foundation. The formal program started in 2005 with a six-member volunteer team. To learn more about the Feral Cat Group at SMU or become a volunteer, visit www.smu. edu/orgs/cats or email cats@smu.edu The group is also on Instagram as @smucats

SMU Volunteer Estella McFalls feeds campus cats Sassy and Tsunami. RACHEL SNYDER

By Rachel Snyder and Jake Wilkinson Homeless cats on the SMU campus have a community of two-legged supporters in their corner. The Feral Cat Group at SMU has managed and cared for homeless cats on the Hilltop since 2005. Currently, the group tends to

approximately 25 cats, but that number fluctuates. The group is supported by funding from the Office of the President and donations, including assistance it receives annually during SMU Giving Day. The university’s furry residents need yearround helpers, a coordinated effort that requires about 40 volunteers. “It takes a community,” said Rose

Chavez, building manager for the Simmons School of Education and Human Development, who leads the volunteer program. “People either find us online or call us with an emergency, so we have fosters in the wings willing to step up, so we’re very grateful for our team of people.” One of those volunteers is Dallas International School senior Estella McFalls. McFalls, who has a beloved Maine Coon cat of her own at home, decided to use her experience with furry friends to assist animals at her dream school, SMU, after she discovered the Feral Cat Group there via social media. “I’ve grown up around cats my entire life. I currently have a Maine Coon,” she said. “I

the “tar pit,” paleontologists spelled the mirror-written word “ROCK” — the code to a locked backpack that contained a Dinosaur Track Reference Guide, the number 5, and a fake Sharpie, which concealed keys to a sample box. Along with artifacts, the sample box contained a paper with the number 7. The guide advised students to identify and look for “Triassic prints,” which were mixed with a variety of paper dinosaur prints in the room. Using an ultraviolet light that they found in a cracked dino egg, the students read and solved math equations on each print. The answers were the combination to a locked “bush.” Inside was the number 2. The code 752 unlocked a cardboard and plastic pipe “cave.” Inside was the duffle bag, which excited students opened with the key they had found in the false rock. Twelve-year-old Oliver Radel, one member of a team who took about 30 minutes to solve the escape room, said the Jurassic journey was hard, but fun. “I like challenges,” he explained. The Mammoth-sized puzzle was just one activity in the Highland Park Library’s Unearth a Story-themed summer reading program. The fun continued for young scientists on July 25 with a groundbreaking geology program, while adults spent the summer exploring their own stories in writing workshops. Activities such as the escape room give teens and tweens unique programs they don’t expect, Otterbine said, and show them that, while the library is still packed with books, it also has much more to offer. “Libraries are evolving,” she said. “If they get that kind of interest and that wonder, maybe they’ll look at some of the other stuff we do as well.” was just like, ‘I’d love to be a part of that.’” McFalls has helped care for the cats around campus since November of last year and also volunteers with Feed My Starving Children. Aside from the joy of being with furry friends, McFalls’ time spent caring for the cats helps bolster her volunteer hours for school. Feral cat volunteers clean and refill food and water bowls, which are set up at eight stations around SMU, and treat the stations for bugs as needed. They note their time spent volunteering, the cats’ food and water needs, and any anomalies in the campus cat population, such as new cats joining the colony or any ill animals. Volunteers apply online and receive training from experienced volunteers before caring for the cats independently. Volunteers’ efforts have had an impact. The Feral Cat Group has about a 95% spay/ neuter/vaccination rate, according to its website. Those efforts have reduced the cat population on campus by almost 50% over the last 10 years. SMU, along with other universities around the country, utilizes a trap-neuter-return system for managing the campus cat population. In addition to volunteering with the program or fostering kittens, the Feral Cat Group at SMU also takes donations of money or supplies like cat food, Chavez said.

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A student-run store is serving up snacks to teachers at McCulloch Intermediate School and Highland Park Middle School while delivering learning opportunities to students in special education programs. Special education teachers Amber Burks, Alyssa Early, and Catherine Twardowski created the Raider Snack Shack in the last school year to supplement the academic coursework for special education students. All three teachers were new to Highland Park ISD, Twardowski explained, and they realized that MIS and HPMS lacked a life skills simulation program for students with special needs. “Fifth through eighth grade is an extremely important time for students to engage with the community and gain skills they can carry with them for the rest of their lives,” she added. “When Ms. Burks asked Ms. Early and I to come together as a team to create the Raider Snack Shack, it was a no-brainer!” For the 2026-2027 academic year, the Raider Snack Shack will rebrand as The Scot Snack Shack to match the mascot change of Raiders to Scots at MIS and HPMS. The Scot Snack Shack teaches students money management skills, such as counting money accurately, in a hands-on way and enables them to become more self-sufficient, Early said. At the same time, the snack shack helps teachers refuel with treats such as chips, sodas, bottled Frappucino drinks, and crackers. Teachers order their snacks in advance, and they are delivered by groups of students about once a week. Teachers pay for the snacks using play money. “Everyone deserves to feel like they have a purpose, so building vocational skills for our students is a high priority,” Early remarked. “We want to see them graduate and reach their maximum level of independence, and hopefully that includes having a job, even if, to a neurotypical person, the job may seem small.” Burks said that not only does the Snack Shack offer a fun break between academics, but it also can give students more real-world independence. “One of the best parts of the Snack Shack has been seeing how excited the students are to participate. They genuinely enjoy being a part of it, and it’s created a lot of positive interactions with both staff and peers,” Burks said. “It’s been such a rewarding experience to watch them grow through it.”

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6739 Northport Drive $2,025,000

20 Stonecourt Circle $1,525,000

Kelly Morgan | 214.470.8439 kelly.morgan@alliebeth.com

Susan Baldwin | 214.763.1591 susan.baldwin@alliebeth.com

Jean Bateman | 214.912.9288 jean.bateman@alliebeth.com

SOLD

3937 Southwestern Boulevard Private Sale

4444 Arcady Avenue $4,499,000

4018 Shady Hill Drive Private Sale

Susan Bradley | 214.674.5518 susan.bradley@alliebeth.com

Catherine Osborne | 214.733.9727 catherine.osborne@alliebeth.com

Lori Sparks | 214.680.6432 lori.sparks@alliebeth.com

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EXPERTS

SOLD

7270 Turtle Creek Boulevard $6,495,000

3804 Hanover Street $4,650,000

11460 Strait Lane $4,450,000

Diana Stewart | 214.215.6516 diana.stewart@alliebeth.com

Elizabeth Wisdom | 214.244.0181 elizabeth.wisdom@alliebeth.com

Susan Baldwin | 214.763.1591 susan.baldwin@alliebeth.com

SOLD

SOLD - Represented Buyer

4305 Arcady Avenue $7,595,000

3518 Caruth Boulevard $5,500,000

9520 Hathaway Street $8,990,000

Stephen Pryor | 469.387.0272 stephen.pryor@alliebeth.com

Alex Perry | 214.926.0158 alex.perry@alliebeth.com

Katherine Ballard | 214.287.9385 katherine.ballard@alliebeth.com

SOLD

4136 Hanover Street $5,995,000

3820 Potomac Avenue $9,750,000

3601 Centenary Avenue $6,249,900

Susie Thompson | 214.354.8866 susie.thompson@alliebeth.com

Christine McKenny | 214.300.5539 christine.mckenny@alliebeth.com

Chad Barrett | 214.714.7034 chad.barrett@alliebeth.com

SOLD

3520 Blackburn Street $3,199,000

3420 Bryn Mawr Drive Private Sale

4024 Marquette Street $6,995,000

Lucinda Buford | 214.728.4289 lucinda.buford@alliebeth.com

Teffy Jacobs | 214.676.3339 teffy.jacobs@alliebeth.com

Jamie Ashby | 646.620.6676 jamie.ashby@alliebeth.com

All listing information, either in print or electronic format, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and listing broker is not responsible for any typographical errors or misinformation. Prospective buyers are instructed to independently verify all information furnished in connection with a listing. This information is current as of the distribution of this material, but is subject to revisions, price changes, or withdrawal without any further notice. Allie Beth Allman & Associates strictly adheres to all Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity laws and regulations.

22 September 2026 | parkcitiespeople.com

Couple Helps Families Find Furmiliar Faces

Park Cities residents create an app to bring lost pets home By Georgia Lokey

HELP PETS FIND THEIR W AY H O M E

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Your pet has snuck out the door and is nowhere to be found. You run around the block, then get in your car and drive slowly through neighboring streets with eyes hyper-aware of every little movement in each bush. You post on online bulletin boards hoping that your notice is read before it disappears beneath dozens of others. To prevent the stress of frantic neighborhood searches and overlooked social posts, husband and wife Zach and Jennifer Munoz have created an app dedicated solely to bringing furry family members home. Furmiliar Faces is free to join, and new members can sign up through their browser without making any downloads. When an owner reports a missing pet through Furmiliar Faces, users within a onemile radius receive a text message with the animal’s photo and description, allowing neighbors to begin searching immediately. The inspiration for Furmiliar Faces came from Jen’s daily walks through her Park Cities neighborhood. During those walks, she noticed how many lost animals seemed to emerge from the bushes or wander the streets. Zach has joked that she’s like Snow White because animals naturally gravitate toward her. She would sometimes recognize the animals she saw, but she didn’t always know the owners. Sometimes, the animal didn’t have a collar, or that collar would only include the animal’s

Visit furmiliarfaces.app to make more pet and people reunions possible. No app download or subscription is necessary to join the Furmiliar Faces neighborhood.

FROM TOP: Zach, Jen, and their two sons, Cole and Jackson Munoz. Shadow and Duke Munoz sit on their porch. JEN MUNOZ

name, not their owners’ contact information. Some pets are also too frightened to let you come near them, making it difficult to identify them and reunite them with their

owners. While police can scan a found pet for a microchip, not every animal has one. Jen and Zach began developing the idea for Furmiliar Faces several years ago. All the

members of the Munoz family came together to bring it to fruition. “It’s just been like a passion project for the whole family,” Jen said. Advances in artificial intelligence made it possible for Zach to build the app himself. Using Claude, OpenAI, Cursor, and other development tools, he wrote the code and even used AI to troubleshoot coding issues along the way. Zach’s efforts meant that the family didn’t need to hire a developer, pay for the work, and wait at least 12 to 18 months for a product they were confident they could create themselves. But the task required a significant time commitment. “There were several weekends where we did not get out of our pajamas,” Jen said. Zach and Jen’s teenage sons helped with everything from going door-to-door getting neighbors on the app to testing the app’s functionality. One of their sons plans to be a pre-vet student when he starts college at Auburn University. The app works best when as many neighbors as possible are signed up. That’s why the Munoz family is focused on expanding its user base and encouraging residents to become, as the app’s tagline says, “a nose for the neighborhood.”

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Giving you the home field advantage. Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. Meredith Ferrell, Class of 1997

Love your neighborhood. Love your home. meredith.ferrell@compass.com | 214-868-1177 | @meredithferrellgroup

Meredith Ferrell Group is a team of real estate agents affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by federal, state and local Equal Housing Opportunity laws.

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SELLING THE MOST IN

THE PARK CITIES & PRESTON HOLLOW

SOLD

SOLD - Represented Buyer

4222 Gloster Road $3,995,000

8567 Santa Clara Drive $3,450,000

6622 Norway Road $2,800,000

Brenda Sandoz | 214.202.5300 brenda.sandoz@alliebeth.com

Cliff Kessler | 310.923.2506 clifton.kessler@alliebeth.com

Susan Baldwin | 214.763.1591 susan.baldwin@alliebeth.com

SOLD

SOLD - Represented Buyer

4141 Shenandoah Street Private Sale

3307 Bryn Mawr Drive Private Sale

4815 Allencrest Lane $2,450,000

Susan Baldwin | 214.763.1591 susan.baldwin@alliebeth.com

Catherine Osborne | 214.733.9727 catherine.osborne@alliebeth.com

Carol Ann Zelley | 214.668.0503 carolann.zelley@alliebeth.com

SOLD

4401 Greenbrier Drive Private Sale

3828 Mockingbird Lane $3,399,000

2817 Fondren Drive $1,895,000

Susan Bradley | 214.674.5518 susan.bradley@alliebeth.com

Deanne Brock | 214.535.1585 deanne.brock@alliebeth.com

Mary Crawford | 504.289.0980 mary.crawford@alliebeth.com

SOLD

SOLD - Represented Buyer

4228 Southwestern Boulevard $2,699,000

6034 Prestonshire Lane $2,500,000

6322 Ellsworth Avenue $799,000

Stephen Pryor | 469.387.0272 stephen.pryor@alliebeth.com

Susie Thompson | 214.354.8866 susie.thompson@alliebeth.com

Julia Reichert | 214.797.5712 julia.reichert@alliebeth.com

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SOLD

SOLD - Represented Buyer

SOLD

3641 Mockingbird Lane $3,495,000

5701 Armstrong Parkway $3,699,000

4255 Cochran Chapel Road $10,900,000

Carol Ann Zelley | 214.668.0503 carolann.zelley@alliebeth.com

Catherine Osborne | 214.733.9727 catherine.osborne@alliebeth.com

Christine McKenny | 214.300.5539 christine.mckenny@alliebeth.com

SOLD

10757 Saint Lazare Drive $1,999,900

4408 Amherst Avenue Private Sale

4222 Brookview Drive $5,299,000

Susie Thompson | 214.354.8866 susie.thompson@alliebeth.com

Lucinda Buford | 214.728.4289 lucinda.buford@alliebeth.com

Eric Narosov | 214.529.1282 eric.narosov@alliebeth.com

SOLD

SOLD - Represented Buyer

SOLD

5634 W. Amherst Avenue Private Sale

6247 Lupton Drive $3,295,000

7503 Caruth Boulevard $4,695,000

Claire Amaker | 214.886.7391 claire.amaker@alliebeth.com

Chad Barrett | 214.714.7034 chad.barrett@alliebeth.com

Deanne Brock | 214.535.1585 deanne.brock@alliebeth.com

SOLD - Represented Buyer

SOLD

3413 Howell Street $845,000

4312 Purdue Avenue Private Sale

29 Saint Laurent Place $1,995,000

Emily Rogers | 214.868.4405 emily.rogers@alliebeth.com

Catherine Osborne | 214.733.9727 catherine.osborne@alliebeth.com

Susan Baldwin | 214.763.1591 susan.baldwin@alliebeth.com

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When Our Kids Become the Teachers

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One of the biggest surprises of parenting is realizing there comes a day when your children stop looking to you for every answer ... and start changing the way you see the world. Fo r ye a r s , I thought my job was to introduce my children to the people, places, traMARTHA ditions, and music JACKSON that had shaped me. I never imagined they’d eventually return the favor. This summer, my son Blake asked Sean and me to go see Rush with him. If you’re a Rush fan, you may want to stop reading for a moment because I’m about to confess something. For decades, I couldn’t stand them. It wasn’t really because of the music. It was because of what the music represented to me. Back in middle school, my best friend and I eventually took very different paths. As she made choices that I knew weren’t right for me, certain bands became permanently linked to that chapter of my life. Rush was one of them. So were Styx and REO Speedwagon. The music wasn’t the problem. It was everything the music reminded me of. However, Blake is a huge Rush fan. So this summer, I went to the concert with an open mind. As I watched the performance, something unexpected happened. Somewhere between the opening song and the encore, I realized I had spent decades judging a band for reasons that had nothing to do with the band. As Blake pointed out the things that make Rush legendary, I started listening differently. I began noticing the precision, the complexity, and just how intentional every note seemed to be. For the first time, I understood why so many people consider Rush one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Somewhere along the way, my 17-year-old son had changed my mind. The older I get, the more I realize parenting isn’t just about teaching our chil-

dren. It’s also about being willing to let them teach us. Our kids introduce us to new music, new technology, new restaurants, and new ways of seeing the world. They challenge our opinions. They ask questions we can’t answer. Sometimes they even help us let go of ideas we’ve been carrying around for decades. As parents, we spend so much time trying to prepare our children for adulthood. We teach them values, encourage them to work hard, and hope they’ll grow into kind, thoughtful people. But if we’re paying attention, they’ll keep shaping us too. That concert reminded me how easy it is to carry old stories with us long after they’ve stopped serving us. Mine happened to be about a rock band. The real question is: what’s yours? Maybe it’s a band. Maybe it’s a tradition. Maybe it’s a first impression you’ve never questioned. Maybe it’s a person you’ve quietly written off. Whatever it is, we all carry stories that shape the way we see the world, often without realizing it. I walked into that concert convinced I knew exactly how I felt about Rush. I walked out realizing the band had never really been the issue. I’d been listening through the lens of my past for far too long. And for that, I’m grateful, not just because I discovered a new appreciation for one of rock’s greatest bands, but because my son reminded me that we’re never too old to see something through a different lens. Maybe that’s one of the greatest surprises of parenting. We spend years hoping to shape our children’s view of the world, only to discover they’ve been shaping ours in unexpected ways all along. Martha Jackson, host of The Bubble Lounge Podcast, has lived in University Park for 20 years. She’s passionate about connecting with fellow moms, supporting local businesses, and f inding humor in the chaos. You can f ind her at bubblelounge.net and on Instagram @bubbleloungepodcast.

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Just Sold New Build 10940 Snow White Drive SOLD - $3,695,000 5 Bed I 5.2 Bath I Pool

Marc Ching | 214.728.4069 | marc.ching@alliebeth.com

Iconic Strait Lane 10920 Strait Lane $9,750,000 6 Bed | 8.2 Bath | 11,211 Sq.Ft.

Eric Narosov | 214.529.1282 | eric.narosov@alliebeth.com

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Boho Chic in University Park 3705 Binkley Avenue $1,750,000 3 Bed I 2.1 Bath I 3,176 Sq. Ft.

Jackie Converse Cimorelli | 214.673.7852 | jackie.converse@alliebeth.com

Fabulous in Devonshire 5726 W Hanover Drive $2,399,000 4 Bed I 4 Bath I 3,629 Sq. Ft.

Shirley Cohn | 214.729.5708 | shirley.cohn@alliebeth.com

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4301 Beclaire Avenue

Highland Park - SOLD

It’s All About Results + Service Susan Baldwin

214.763.1591 susan.baldwin@alliebeth.com

Live Your Extraordinary 5216 Palomar Lane $9,950,000 6 Bed I 7.2 Bath I 9,446 Sq. Ft.

Alex Perry | 214.926.0158 | alex.perry@alliebeth.com

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Selling University Park 3817 Centenary Avenue SOLD-Represented Buyer - Private Sale 5 Bed I 6.1 Bath I 5,934 Sq. Ft..

Susie Thompson | 214.354.8866 | susie.thompson@alliebeth.com

Serenity on Surrey Circle 5420 Surrey Circle SOLD - $7,495,000 4 Bed I 4.1 Bath I 5,803 Sq. Ft.

Lucinda Buford | 214.728.4289 | lucinda.buford@alliebeth.com

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University Park Stunner SOLD! 4081 Amherst Avenue SOLD-Represented Buyer - $4,250,000 5 Bed I 6.2 Bath I 5,473 Sq. Ft.

Teffy Jacobs | 214.676.3339 | teffy.jacobs@alliebeth.com

Hear from My Clients “I am extremely fortunate to have Susan assist me with buying and selling. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional and patient. I was very pleased with her negotiating and marketing skills. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. — Park Cities Client” Susan Bradley

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GREAT THINGS HAPPEN WHEN WE DO GOOD, Y’ALL

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GO ALL IN ON GIVING DAY North Texas Giving Day arrives on Sept. 17. KIM LEESON

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For someone living with a disability, a service dog can mean the difference between depending on others and navigating life with confidence. Since creating the modern service dog in 1975, Canine Companions has placed nearly 9,000 expertly trained service and facility dogs with children, adults, and veterans living with 65 different types of disabilities across the country. Each pup spends about two years being raised by volunteers and professionally trained before being matched with a client, completely free of charge, thanks to the generosity of donors and volunteers. North Texas Giving Day helps sustain every step of the journey that makes these life-changing partnerships possible.

Cancer Support Community North Texas closes gaps in care for cancer patients by creating Community Partners of Dallas community, providing support, and focusing Focus: meeting on mental health children’s urgent needs after along with physabuse ical well-being. cpdtx.org The nonprofit Something as provides group simple as a new and individual therapy led by pair of shoes, clean CANCER SUPPORT clothes, or basic licensed mental COMMUNITY NORTH hygiene products health professionTEXAS als, as well as lifestyle can transform a child’s programs such as yoga and sense of comfort, dignity, tai chi, and free educational work- and belonging. shops. Since 1989, Community PartNext year, the organization ners of Dallas has worked to meet will celebrate 25 years of ensuring the immediate needs of abused that no one fights cancer alone. and neglected Dallas County North Texas Giving Day provides children while building stabilithe nonprofit with essential fund- ty, restoring dignity, and creating ing, ensuring that all of its social opportunities for them to thrive. and emotional services remain cost free. Continued on Page 34

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MY POSSIBILITIES

FOR LOVE & ART

The nonprofit equips caseworkers conversations, and brighten somewith new clothing, shoes, school sup- one’s day. plies, hygiene products, toys, infant Since 2010, For Love & Art has essentials, and other critical items. It brought masterpieces from world-realso provides enrichment experiences nowned museums directly into seand holiday programs that help chil- nior living communities, giving older dren experience moments of joy and adults the opportunity to experience normalcy. art they may no longer be able Community Partto visit in person. Guidners of Dallas works ed by trained volunteers known as Art tirelessly to ensure Angels, residents that no child in engage in meanprotective care ingful discussions or caseworker that encourage is turned away. connection, lifeThe collective long learning, and generosity of cognitive engagethe North Texas community on ment. EQUEST This year, the orGiving Day ensures ganization expanded into that children who have Tarrant County, bringing its proexperienced abuse and neglect know they are not alone — they grams to even more seniors across have a community standing behind North Texas. The support it receives them. through North Texas Giving Day helps the organization train more Art Equest Angels, reach additional communiFocus: equine-assisted ties, and ensure more older adults can therapeutic services experience the beauty, joy, and conequest.org nection that art inspires. Equest brings hope and healing to children, adults, veterans, Friends of the University Park first responders, and their families Public Library through partnerships with hors- Focus: Raise funds. Create es. The nonprofit is enhancing the programming. Provide lives of thousands of children and volunteers. adults by offering programs in- uplibraryfriends.org cluding horsemanship, physical What began as a small group and occupational therapy, mental of volunteers determined to bring health services, and competition. a public library to University Park This year, Equest will celebrate has grown into an organization 45 years of building human-equine that continues to shape that library connections, a milestone made more than three decades later. possible due to special horses, deSince 1992, the Friends of the termined volunteers, and dedicatUniversity Park Public Library have ed community partners. raised approximately $2.5 million North Texas Giving Day into support library operations, purtroduces more community memchase books and ebooks, and create bers to the nonprofit’s mission and free programs for readers of all ages. strengthens support, all while fundFrom author lectures and children’s ing the care of therapy horses and storytimes to the annual Summer programs that have a lasting impact Reading Program, the Friends help on lives throughout the area. make lifelong learning accessible to the community. For Love & Art Support through North Texas Focus: Bring beauty. Cause Giving Day allows the organizaJoy. Share Love. tion to continue expanding these forloveandart.org programs while ensuring the liA work of art can do more than brary remains a welcoming gatherinspire; it can spark memories, start ing place for generations of readers.

Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support Focus: help and hope for domestic violence survivors genesisshelter.org

tential, and gives each, regardless of economic and social barriers, the opportunity to thrive.

“I Have A Dream” Foundation Focus: helping students build brighter futures

For 40 years, Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support has been a ihaveadreamfoundation.org place of safety, healing, and hope The “I Have A Dream” Founfor women and children escaping dation - Dallas has made a longdomestic violence. term commitment to helping Founded in 1985 to address students succeed by providing acathe widespread impact of abuse, demic support, mentoring, enrichGenesis provides a full continuum ment, life skills, and college and of trauma-informed, no-cost sercareer preparation from childhood vices, including emergency shelthrough high school. ter, counseling, legal advocacy, and The foundation believes that a occupational therapy. As the first child’s ZIP code should not dedomestic violence agency to offer termine their future. For nearly 40 an occupational therapy program, years, it has helped Dallas students Genesis continues to develop ingain the support and opportuninovative services that help survities needed to succeed. The founvors recover from the lasting efdation’s assistance continues well fects of trauma. past high school, as Dream ScholBecause the organization does ars are eligible for scholarship asnot accept government funding, sistance while pursuing their postevery gift made through North secondary goals. Texas Giving Day directly North Texas Givsupports these life-saving Day supports ing programs. Comtransformative munity generosity experiences, ensures survivors such as handscan access the on learning, care they need field trips, acat no cost while ademic enrichreminding every ment, and new woman who reachopportunities es out that she is not beyond the classGIRLS INC. alone. room. The organization is Girls Inc. expanding in the new school year Focus: youth development and introducing a chess program programs for girls that will allow Dream Scholars girlsinc.org to learn the game and compete in Girls Inc. empowers girls to UIL chess. be stronger, smarter, and bolder, equipping them with the tools Living for Zachary they need to become successful leaders. The nonprofit’s youth de- Focus: preventing sudden velopment programs for girls aged cardiac arrest in youth 6 to 24 include mentorship, aca- livingforzachary.org demic enrichment, leadership deLiving for Zachary is dedicatvelopment, career exposure, and ed to raising awareness of and preinternship placements. venting sudden cardiac arrest in Since 1968, Girls Inc. has ex- youth. The nonprofit aims to save tended its reach by more than lives through initiatives including 300% in Dallas. It now brings scholarships, heart screenings, edtransformative programming to ucation to increase preparedness, 4,850 girls annually. North Texas and Automated External DefibrilGiving Day donations help ensure lator donations. that every girl can unlock their poZachary Schrah’s mother, Kar-

en, launched Living for Zachary in 2009 after her son collapsed at football practice and died due to an undetected heart condition. The nonprofit has since reached 1.8 million people across the state of Texas and provided more than $32 million worth of cardiovascular care. This year, Living for Zachary hopes to raise $35,000 through North Texas Giving Day, funds that will grow its efforts to save lives and help children have brighter, healthier futures.

Me Squared Cancer Foundation Focus: cancer diagnosis financial assistance mesquaredcancerfoundation.org

Me Squared Cancer Foundation provides financial support to adults who have been newly diagnosed with cancer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The nonprofit helps finance medical expenses, including chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, imaging, prescriptions, and office visits. Its assistance means patients can focus on their treatment and recovery. Since 2019, Me Squared Cancer Foundation has provided more than $2.4 million in cancer treatment support to upwards of 1,700 adults across the Dallas area. Every dollar of assistance is paid directly to healthcare providers. Participation in North Texas Giving Day has spotlighted the nonprofit’s mission and shown future supporters how to turn compassion into lifesaving action. Each Giving Day gift received and act of generosity provides hope to cancer warriors.

My Possibilities Focus: intellectual and developmental disability support mypossibilities.org

My Possibilities aims to unlock the untapped potential of adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, known as Hugely Important People (HIPsters), through full-time, year-round education and job development programs. Continued on Page 36

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NEW TEXAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

My Possibilities and fellow nonprofit Ability Connection joined forces in 2025. Together, they now serve more than 1,700 individuals through a growing continuum of education, employment, and support services. Funds raised through North Texas Giving Day help My Possibilities provide high-quality services that build socialization, independent living skills, and community engagement, and enable those served by the nonprofit to pursue their dreams.

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The North Texas Wildlife Center Focus: Texas wildlife welfare ntxwildlife.org

The North Texas Wildlife Center rescues, rehabilitates, and releases animals native to Texas. Since 2015, the nonprofit has provided daily veterinary care for animals in need of aid, as well as community educational programming. The North Texas Wildlife Center is currently preparing to move into a new, community-funded facility, which will house patients New Texas in larger enclosures and Symphony Orchestra enrich animals’ care. Focus: free live North Texas Givsymphonic music ing Day has provided the ntso.org nonprofit with foundaThe New Texas SymTHE NORTH TEXAS tional funding that makes phony Orchestra is a preWILDLIFE CENTER its day-to-day work possible mier, community-focused orand helps it provide a high-qualchestra in Dallas. The orchestra’s ity, lifesaving level of care to wildlife all 80 volunteer musicians come together to year-round. rehearse, grow artistically, and perform soulful, live music in concerts that are free Project Unbroken and open to all. Last year, the nonprofit’s concert at Focus: rebuilding lives after Moody Performance Hall explored perse- parental suicide verance, courage, and the ability of indi- projectunbroken.org viduals and communities to move forward Project Unbroken helps children and together through distinctive music. families rebuild their lives after the loss of North Texas Giving Day enables the a parent to suicide. From financial grants to orchestra to remove the cost barrier and trusted community resources, Project Unmake each event accessible without sacri- broken aims to assist families in healing afficing quality. Contributions fund venues, ter unimaginable loss. orchestral music, and guest artists. Since launching in 2024, the nonprofit has supported more than 100 children North Texas Food Bank and families. This year, Project Unbroken is expanding through family counseling and Focus: a hunger-free North Texas peer-to-peer support, among other offerntfb.org ings. The North Texas Food Bank has been North Texas Giving Day donations working to ensure that no North Texreach families who need immediate assisans go hungry since 1982. The nonproftance. Every gift helps foster healing and it provides nutritious food at more than resilience after the loss of a loved one. 500 food pantries and through community partners. Ninety-five percent of its reSuperVive sources are dedicated directly to programs Focus: women’s health working to relieve hunger. Last year, NTFB provided more than supervive.org SuperVive (formerly Rosa es Rojo) em136 million healthy meals to North Texans in need. This massive milestone re- powers Hispanic women to adopt healthy flects the strength and passion of com- lifestyles that help prevent chronic diseasmunity members and NTFB’s generous es. SuperVive aims to meet women where supporters. they are and provide the resources needed The nonprofit uses North Texas Giving to promote their health, nutrition, physical Day funds to ease grumbling stomachs, activity, and self-advocacy. meet rising demand, and strengthen proSuperVive will host the 10th annual grams that provide the food North Texans Virtual Rally: Miles for a Cause this Noneed on a daily basis. vember. The rally is a global celebration of

collective movement — whether that takes the form of walking, running, or biking — and unites thousands of women and their families under the spirit of “juntas (together), achieving well-being.” North Texas Giving Day has been vital to SuperVive’s growth, enabling the nonprofit to reach a vast audience, connect with future donors, build a network of supporters who share its vision of health equity, and show how grassroots community support can inspire lasting, healthy habits.

Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Focus: education, mentorship, and real-world leadership experiences tltleaders.org

stories include one homeless and unemployed parent who, after working with caseworkers and the family support department, has moved into a home of her own and become the general manager of a restaurant. North Texas Giving Day donations help provide the tools Vogel Alcove needs to break the cycle of homelessness and create a stronger, more compassionate Dallas.

The Wilkinson Center Focus: pathways to self-sufficiency thewilkinsoncenter.org

The Wilkinson Center has been lending a helping hand to Dallas neighbors since 1982 through free-of-charge case management, workforce training, GED classes, and food assistance programs. The nonprofit aims to give those facing hunger more than a handout, but instead provide a hand up and compassionate support that leads to a pathway to stability. Every North Texas Giving Day gift goes directly toward helping neighbors move from crisis to stability. A single day of generosity for donors can become a lasting pathway out of poverty for a Dallas family.

Tomorrow’s Leaders Today helps future leaders grow their confidence, career readiness, and capabilities through mentoring and meaningful learning opportunities. Since launching in 2019, Tomorrow’s Leaders Today has expanded its reach across Texas and balanced affordability and accessibility through partnerships with more than 60 universities. The nonprofit invests every dollar raised during North Texas Giving Day directly into developing the area’s future leaders. Contributions fund intern stipends, leadership Youth Equipped curriculum, technology, learning materials, to Succeed mentorship programFocus: student conming, and professional nection and wellbeing development opportuyouthequipped.org nities, enabling particYouth Equipped to ipants to gain valuable Succeed (YES) endeavors experience without fito build value and vision in nancial hardship. By helpVOGEL ALCOVE youth by fostering connectiving create civic leaders, Toity and rejecting isolation. YES morrow’s Leaders Today hopes brings connection to schools through to also strengthen businesses, schools, and motivational experiences, wellness edunonprofits throughout the Lone Star State. cation, and student mentoring services, programs that create healthy relationships Vogel Alcove among students and enable them to overFocus: preventing poverty come challenges. and homelessness Recently, after merging with nonprofit vogelalcove.org Aim for Success, YES’ staff grew from 12 Vogel Alcove exists to help young chil- to 33 employees. It now serves more than dren and their families overcome the ef- 200,000 students, parents, and educators fects of homelessness and poverty and each school year. build secure futures. The nonprofit serves Since 2009, generous donors have givfamilies with children from birth through en more than $1 million to YES. Every age 17 and specializes in early childhood donation helps bring students conneceducation, mental health counseling, and tion and hope, and ensures they are seen, family support services. heard, and valued. Since its founding in 1987, Vogel Alcove has helped more than 18,000 children -Compiled by Jake Wilkinson, and their families. Its individual success Georgia Lokey, and Sarah Hodges

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Crystal Charity Ball Hall of Famer Tavia Hunt The 2026 Hall of Fame honoree supports a variety of Dallas charitable organizations along with her husband, Kansas City Chiefs co-owner and FC Dallas CEO Clark Hunt. She was previously recognized at the Crystal Charity Ball’s annual Fashion Show and Luncheon from 2003 to 2005. The local organizations she assists include The Sweetheart Ball supporting UT Southwestern Medical Center, Focus on the Family, Council for Life, the Crystal Charity Ball, the Chiefs Women’s Organization, and nonprofits that serve children and military families or support education and healthcare initiatives. This spring, the Hunts served as chairs of The Sweetheart Ball, which our sister publication D Magazine reports raised around $4 million. What are you proudest of having accomplished in the last year? Professionally, serving as chairman of The Sweetheart Ball and helping raise meaningful support for improving lives across Dallas has been incredibly rewarding. Personally, I’m most proud of watching our children continue to grow into compassionate, faith-filled adults who are pursuing lives of purpose. Seeing them embrace service and integrity is far more meaningful than any personal recognition.

Erin Mathews

The first-time honoree and real estate agent serves on the Dallas Symphony Association’s board of governors and assists The Family Place, Junior League of Dallas, the Crystal Charity Ball, and Tri-Delta’s Cookies and Castles benefiting Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. She also enjoys supporting The Episcopal School of Dallas, where her grandchildren are students. Last year, Mathews served as honorary co-chair of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s annual gala and as honorary chair of The Family Place’s annual Partners Card fundraiser. Now known as Dallas’ original real estate influencer, Mathews came to Dallas when she was in her 20s and worked at Neiman Marcus before she turned her hobby of remodeling houses into a career in real estate. She enjoys traveling with her son, Travis, daughter-in-law Brittany, and her grandchildren, Sutton and George.

What are your favorite fashion trends this year? Lots of plaid and loafers.

Felicia Powell

The first-time honoree is passionate about assisting local organizations that promote mental health and education and help children and families thrive. She and her family support the Stand Together Foundation, SMU’s Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center, the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, the Salvation Army, and POETIC, which provides support services to girls who have experienced mistreatment, commercial sexual exploitation, and sex trafficking. She’s also co-chaired the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute’s Texas State of Mind Society. What is your favorite Dallas event to get dressed up for and why? The Crystal Charity Ball is one of my favorite evenings of the year. I love seeing everyone dressed so elegantly, and what makes the night truly special is coming together to support children in our community alongside those doing the work.

Haley Anderson

Haley Anderson is a first-year honoree, but a legacy as her mother and grandmother have also been honorees. She was raised in Dallas and attended Highland Park High School. After receiving her sports management degree at the University of Arkansas, she moved to Los Angeles to work for the LA Rams as a ticket service representative. She currently serves as the director of brand development for the Dallas Cowboys. Since joining the Cowboys in 2019, she has participated in projects with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, specifically two performances with legendary band Queen, as well as the Netflix series, America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, and the annual Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show. What are you proudest of having accomplished in the last year? One of my proudest moments this past year was representing our partnership with The Salvation Army during Giving Tuesday on both Good Morning America and The TODAY Show! It was an

1 0 BEST D R ESSED ABOUT THE 10 BEST DRESSED The Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show and Luncheon is in its 52nd year of celebrating the most philanthropic and fashionable women in Dallas. Kim Quinn is chair and Nancy Nasher is honorary chair of this year’s event, which will be held on Sept. 17 at Neiman Marcus Downtown Dallas. The Fashion Show and Luncheon will feature a special presentation from Carolina Herrera.

A B O U T H A L L O F FA M E After being named to the 10 Best Dressed list for three consecutive years, honorees become members of the Hall of Fame. Each year, one member of the Hall of Fame is recognized for her personal style and commitment to the community. The 2026 Crystal Charity Ball will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12.

incredible opportunity to help shine a national spotlight on an organization that has meant so much to me, my family and the Dallas Cowboys.

Jacquelin Sewell Atkinson

The second-year honoree and her family’s business, Sewell Automotive Companies, have championed a variety of charitable organizations across North Texas for decades. She serves on various industry councils, including the Audi Customer Experience Council, General Motors Dealer Executive Board, and Cadillac National Dealer Council. Jacquelin attended The Hockaday School and has served on its board of trustees. A graduate of SMU’s business school, she is a member of the Simmons School of Education Board and the Tate Lecture Series Board. Jacquelin enjoys supporting Crystal Charity Ball, Cattle Baron’s Ball, The Dallas Contemporary, The Dallas Museum of Art, Children’s Medical Center, Equest, The Sweetheart Ball, the Junior League of Dallas, Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas, and more. She’s a current member of the Crystal Charity Ball, the Dallas Woman’s Club and The Dallas Shakespeare Club. She said she’s excited to learn about this year’s Crystal Charity Ball beneficiaries and introduce others to the work the Crystal Charity Ball supports. What are your must-have items in your purse (aside from phone, wallet, and keys!) A snack for my daughter, Henrietta, Jane Iredale Forever Pink lip stain, and a Ziploc of crispy bacon.

Julie Bagley

Julie, a second-year honoree, has been a Dallas resident since childhood. She and her husband, Scott, have two children and are now happily embracing life as empty nesters. A longtime leader in the Junior League of Dallas, Julie has served as president and now advises the development team and sits on the board of trustees, overseeing the League’s endowment. She has recently begun grant writing for local nonprofits, building on a lifetime of volunteer work that has allowed her to support causes close to her heart

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while forming some of her most meaningful friendships and connections. Julie loves that Dallas is a city where people genuinely roll up their sleeves to make a difference. What are you most excited about in regards to Dallas philanthropy this year? I’m excited for the Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show. It is an honor to be a part of the last event at the Downtown Neiman Marcus store, and I know it will be a special day.

Katherine Wyker

Katherine is a third-year honoree, seventh generation Texan, and fourth-generation Dallasite. She serves as CEO of her family’s private foundation, which was founded by her grandparents in loving memory of her Aunt Mary, who was a part of the special needs community. Katherine has chaired and co-chaired numerous fundraising events, including the Equest Gala, Forefront Living Foundation Luncheon, and the Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show. She is also an active member of Crystal Charity Ball and serves on the boards of Goodwill Industries and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Katherine is married to Austin Wyker, and they are raising two young boys. Do you have past charitable involvement that you would like to highlight? This past April, my underwriting co-chair and precious friend, Catherine Jaynes, and I broke the record for raising the most money for the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary. We are SO grateful for our amazing supporters and the incredible Salvation Army team who are truly “doing the most good.”

Shannon Graham

The second-time honoree serves on the boards of various Dallas charities, including The Stewpot, the Dallas Woman’s Club, and the nonprofit religious organization AmazingGrace.Life. She is president of the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary. Previously, she has chaired the annual Day at the Races event benefiting the Turtle Creek Conservancy, the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s annual Fashion Show and Luncheon, the Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show, HHM

Health’s annual Healing Hands Luncheon, and Council for Life’s annual Celebrating Life Luncheon. Graham has lived in the Dallas area for about 25 years, where she’s raised her two sons and works part time for a Texas State Senator. What are your must-have items in your purse (aside from phone, wallet, and keys!) My lipstick, sunglasses, cash for valet, a small notebook and pen (you never know when inspiration — or a to-do list — will strike!), and a packet of cinnamon mints.

Shelby Goff

The second-time honoree is a longtime supporter of the Salvation Army of North Texas. Last year, she and her husband co-founded the organization’s new initiative, “Echelon, Continuing the Legacy,” which aims to bridge the gap between Echelon and the Women’s Auxiliary and foster community connections. Aside from her work with the Salvation Army of North Texas, Goff is a champion of MD Anderson. She chaired its Dallas “A Conversation With a Living Legend” event last year with Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan and Dallas Cowboys Chief Brand Officer Charlotte Jones. Last year, she also co-chaired Kappa Tablescapes, a twoday event that supported five charities and honored Lila Bonner and Wynne Naylor, who lost their lives in the devastating Central Texas flooding. She serves on committees for the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show and Luncheon and the Clayton Dabney for Kids With Cancer Love Luncheon, as well as on the gala committee for the da Vinci School. What is your favorite piece of clothing and why? A beautiful custom ballgown that my mother had made when she chaired an event in Austin almost 30 years ago. I am still waiting for the perfect moment to wear it!

Tracey Kozmetsky

Tracey is a third-year honoree. She and her husband, Aaron, raised their three children, Jack, Will, and Claire, in her historic childhood home, where they still live today. A Highland Park High

School and TCU alumna, she began her career in New York City at Women’s Wear Daily and L’Oréal Professionnel before co-founding a public relations firm after returning to Texas. Philanthropy has long been a core value for her family. In addition to her service with Crystal Charity Ball, she chairs the Governance Committee of the Tory Burch Foundation and remains involved with her family’s alma maters and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. She also serves on advisory boards for Baylor Scott & White Health, Children’s Medical Center Foundation, and UT Southwestern Medical Center, reflecting her family’s commitment to education, service, and health care. What are your favorite fashion trends this year? As a sixth-generation Texan, I always enjoy seeing Western influences on the runway. From turquoise jewelry to embellished boots and everything in between, the trend feels right at home.

Tracy Lange

Tracy, a third-time honoree, has lived in Dallas for almost 30 years with her husband and two children, Luke and Livia. Her family founded Luke’s FastBreaks, a nonprofit inspired by Luke’s desire for more choices than traditional hospital gowns during medical procedures. She continues to serve on the board of Luke’s FastBreaks and is active with other pediatric charities. Tracy and her husband served as honorary chairs for the Aging Mind Foundation’s 2025 gala. Her other charitable endeavors include supporting Family Legacy by volunteering to assist children in Africa and serving as a member of the Crystal Charity Ball and the Cattle Baron’s Ball, the American Cancer Society’s largest single-night fundraiser. Tracy says she and her family “absolutely love everything about” Dallas. What are your must-have items in your purse? Lipstick, hand sanitizer, and a mahjong card, just in case… - Compiled by Rachel Snyder and Georgia Lokey

FRONT: Tracy Lange, Luncheon Chair Kim Quinn, Hall of Fame Honoree Tavia Hunt, Ball Chair Jennifer Dix, Honorary Chair Nancy Nasher, and Tracey Kozmetsky. BACK: Erin Mathews, Felicia Powell, Katherine Wyker, Shelby Goff, Haley Anderson, Julie Bagley, Shannon Graham, and Jacquelin Sewell Atkinson. TAMYTHA CAMERON

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Home & Business COMINGS AND GOINGS

ulous attention to cut and fit on level 1 between Nordstrom and Macy’s. ALO, a Los Angeles-based wellness lifestyle brand, has moved its studio-to-street designs and wellness products to a new location on level 1 between Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.

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Acai Brasil 5601 W. Lovers Lane, Suite 110 Acai, a Brazilian superfood from the Amazon rainforest, has arrived in Preston Hollow at this Lovers Lane location serving up bowls, smoothies, and juices. Cavero Cafe 6009 Berkshire Lane The elegant, all-day cafe is offering premium beverages, breakfast and lunch wraps, salads, smoothies, and signature desserts made with Cavero’s homemade soft serve ice cream in the former Southpaw’s Grill spot. El Molino 6025 Royal Lane, Suite 250 Vandelay Companies has opened its second El Molino location in the former Anchor Sushi Bar spot. The new restaurant’s lively interpretation of Mexican

dining includes USDA prime fajitas prepared over wood-fired smokers, signature Flaming Margaritas, and rare sipping tequilas.

Galleria Dallas Various stores Timberland, the footwear, apparel, and accessories brand known for its rugged boots, is open on level 3. Lingerie and beauty product retailer Victoria’s Secret is open on level 1.

Johanna Ortiz Highland Park Village The beloved Colombian designer has opened a pop-up in a 300-square-foot space previously occupied by Staud at Market for a yearlong residency.

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JJ’s Café 4711 Maple Ave. The popular breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot has opened its third North Texas location at Food Nation Cinco Cocinas Food Hall.

Jungle Studio Fitness 5560 W. Lovers Lane The heated mat studio has brought pilates, sculpt, jungle method, strength, and yoga to Inwood Village.

NorthPark Center Various Stores Sezane is offering ready-towear clothing and accessories that combine thoughtful designs and refined materials with a metic-

WokStar 3700 McKinney Ave., Suite 307 The Chinese eatery offering favorites such as orange chicken, General Tso’s chicken, and soup dumplings has opened a West Village location with music-inspired décor and an expansive patio.

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Scilla Aritzia 8111 Douglas Ave. Galleria Dallas The coastal Italy-inspired The apparel brand will open spot is offering diners this fall on level 1. a transportive experience rooted in Hadleigh’s and fresh seafood, Field Shop by handmade Hadleigh’s pasta, bevThe Plaza at erages, and Preston Center wood-grilled The luxury specialties, boutique featursuch as whole ing impeccably red snapper designed men’s Skin Experts and za’atar lamb and women’s clothSKIN EXPERTS kabobs. ing for the modern lifestyle is coming soon to Skin Experts University Park, and it’s bring6464 E. Northwest Highway, ing with it Field Shop, which Suite 343 features handmade products deA Highland Park High signed for outdoor adventures. School alum has opened the skincare/spa chain’s first Texas SusieCakes location at Medallion Center 3699 McKinney Ave., Suite 318 offering advanced skincare techThe beloved bakery is slated nology, products, and personal- to open its fourth DFW location ized treatments. in the West Village this fall. Velocity Sim Racing Lounge 9830 N. Central Expressway, Suite 400 The virtual driving venue offering racing simulators and a menu that includes taquitos, a bacon cheeseburger, and flatbread pizzas has zoomed into The Hill shopping center.

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Being a Regular Has Its Advantages Dining tourism is at a fever pitch right now thanks to the dining industry’s much sponK E R ST E N R ET TI G sored and hyped awards and the social media idolization of visually engaging restaurants. Though restaurants clamor for virality, staff frequently lament the often-disruptive content creation that occurs in their restaurants. Trendy vibe dining means there’s a hyper focus on a restaurant’s aesthetic, sometimes prioritizing environment and gimmicks over the food itself. The dine, click, post, and dash (DCPD) crowd drives a certain amount of business. But regulars drive more. The opposite of the DCPD diner is the “regular,” the person who returns to a restaurant repeatedly because it’s familiar. A study by the Harvard Business Review revealed that increasing your customer retention by as little as 5% can increase a restaurant’s profit by 25%. Converting visitors to regulars is valuable, both for the restaurant and for the diner.

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Social scientists refer to a “third place” as a spot, often a bar, restaurant, or coffee shop, where people desire to spend time outside of home and work. A third place is a haven for predictability and retreat from trend chasing; think Friends’ Central Perk, television’s most famous coffee shop. Restaurateur Jon Alexis is a second-generation seafood shop owner who owns and operates a lineup of restaurants that happen to be a third place for many. Paul Bassman, a regular at Alexis’ TJ’s and Ramble Room restaurants, says he and his wife dine several times a month at those spots.

“We love the comfort and consistency,” of dining frequently at the same restaurants, he explained. “We have our regular server, Bri, who we’ve known for years and just love.” Alexis said hospitality is a vital part of his company’s training protocol; yet despite that, he knows he can’t simply declare his restaurants the place for regulars. No one can. They evolve organically. Bassman had always enjoyed TJ’s, but when a milestone birthday occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic and a public celebration was impossible, he contacted TJ’s

and its staff catered a celebratory dinner at Bassman’s home. “They went above and beyond for me. I’ve been a regular at Jon’s restaurants ever since” he said. In many ways, the digital and social age has created a society of people who are alone in a crowd. Being a regular in a restaurant “makes me feel seen and appreciated,” Bassman said. Alexis says he’s deeply grateful for the regular diners who connect with his restaurants and consistently support his staff. Almost everyone has “their” Tex-Mex spot or pizza place, the default decision when you crave comfort, familiarity, and consistency. When you walk in, do the hospitality staff recognize you? Do they welcome you back or stare blankly at you with no recognition? Do you know your regular server’s name? If not, consider making more of an effort to connect with your favorite places and the people that make them work. The DCPD crowd tends to see restaurants and staff as extras in their own movies. Regulars like Paul Bassman and his wife believe the real stars are the restaurants and staff that welcome them home every time they walk through the door.

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Preston-Royal Rezoning Moves Forward Despite Opposition

By Rachel Snyder

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After months of debate, a controversial mixed-use project at Preston Road and Royal Lane recently cleared an important procedural hurdle. The project from developer Leland Burk involves building a hotel/residential tower up to 240 feet, or about 19 stories, another residential tower up to 210 feet, or about 18 stories, and an office building up to 190 feet. The maximum structure height allowed by the area’s current zoning is 54 feet. Burk and his team previously reduced the maximum height proposed for the project. The project has gotten pushback from some residents near the intersection, including from the group Preserve Preston Hollow and the newly formed coalition of North Dallas neighborhoods called D13 Together. D13 Together includes representation from Bluffview, Wimberley Court, Preston Hollow, and Melshire Estates. During an Aug. 4 press conference, the residents expressed concern about the height of the buildings, the potential traffic impacts of the project, and its proximity to schools like St. Mark’s School of Texas.

A hot-button Preston-Royal zoning change to allow for the construction of towers, one of which is proposed to be as high as 240 feet, recently cleared a key hurdle. BURK INTERESTS

“We are in support, 100%, of this corner developing. It’s the height that’s the issue,” Doug Hazelbaker, who is involved with Preserve Preston Hollow and attended the D13 Together news conference, said at the Aug. 6 City Plan Commission meeting. Megan Ratcliff said her sons attend St. Mark’s and, while she

supports development of the corridor following the 2019 tornado that struck the area, she opposes the plan proposed. “It’s hard to envision the kids walking along Preston-Royal on a game night, to grab a burger, to meet up with the girls, with three high rises worth of residents and employees added to the mix, and

their cars. This is already a very busy intersection,” Ratcliff said. “We want development, but not this.” Burk attended the City Plan Commission meeting and said he and his team had made it a priority to meet with residents and take their concerns into account. “We have listened and we have made significant changes to our

original design,” Burk said. Some supported the development, saying it would add needed housing to the area. Steven McCoy lives in the Preston Hollow area and said at the City Plan Commission meeting that he believes the project would provide additional housing options to the neighborhood. “As aging families start to downsize from those large homes, they need alternative housing, and this project is going to provide some additional resources on housing to fulfill that need,” McCoy said. “But also the retail, the walkable retail and the restaurants that all the surrounding areas need (to) be more of a positive light in bringing energy back to Preston Hollow.” After hours of debate, Dallas City Plan Commissioner Larry Hall made the motion to approve the rezoning. Dallas City Plan Commissioner Jack Kocks had proposed an amended motion that would allow no structure on the site to exceed 75 feet in height, but that motion failed. The case will still need to go before the Dallas City Council for final approval. It’s unclear when the city council will take up the case or when the developer might begin construction if it’s approved.

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Where Has All the Wonder Gone?

Highland Park Native reclaims her childhood wonder in her new song By Georgia Lokey

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hat happens to our childlike wonder when we grow up? Where does it go? Those questions inspired Highland Park native Erin Duvall’s latest single, “Wide Eyed Wonder,” a song about rediscovering the sense of awe that can fade with age. For Duvall, a single mother of four, life gets crazy. There’s carpool, homework, heartbreak, and everything in between. But in those in between moments, Duvall has been privileged to witness life through her children’s eyes and reclaim the wonder that was misplaced. The song didn’t come to her all at once. Instead, it grew from years of watching her children experience the world. “Seeing the world through my children’s eyes with that glimmer and hope was what gave me inspiration,” Duvall said. “A firefly becomes magic to them, or cardboard becomes castles, or just the way that the sunlight hits the sidewalk, and then they want to paint it. That is such a beautiful perspective.” From the start, Duvall knew she wanted to write a song about holding on to hope and a sense of wonder. She watched her children and looked back on her own memories of growing up. One lyric came directly from a memory of when she and her brother built a castle out of a cardboard box for a turtle they discovered in the creek near Armstrong Elementary School. Duvall emphasized that she was surrounded by love as a child. Growing up in a house with five siblings, her home was always full of life. She knew she

“Wide Eyed Wonder” can be streamed on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.

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“Seeing the world through my children’s eyes with that glimmer and hope was what gave me inspiration,” Erin Duvall Highland Park native Erin Duvall, a single mother of four, has released a new song about rediscovering a childlike sense of awe. KELSEY PAGE AND DAVID BULLANDAY

wanted to create that same environment for her children. “There’s a lot of continuation between my story and their story,” she said. Her mother turned Christmas

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Christmas filling every room. Duvall has worked to recreate that magic for her own children. “You want to take the good parts from your own childhood and continue those,” she said.

Duvall’s favorite lyric from the track is “We were just kids wishing.” It reminds her of dreaming big as a child, and especially of her ambition to become a Broadway star. Everything feels boundless as a child; that’s what makes everything seem possible. Duvall hopes that listeners will slow down, choose joy, and remember that beauty and wonder still exist in the everyday moments around them. Looking ahead, Duvall will release a cover of Linda Ronstadt’s “Poor, Poor Pitiful Me” before her full album drops in October. A Texas native raised in musical theater, Duvall has long admired Ronstadt ’s ability to blend soul with gritty rock and country, a sound that continues to influence her own music. Outside of her music career, Duvall is also focused on giving back. Her nonprofit, Twice the Love Foundation, supports single parents. It will host a benefit at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in November featuring a Grammy and Oscar nominated artist. Proceeds from the event will benefit Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support. Visit twicethelovefoundation.org to learn more.

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WE DO NETWORKING. We’re not talking hotel meeting rooms. (Although we occasionally do that, too.) We’re talking the world — anywhere you want to live, in North Texas and beyond. A new neighborhood. A second home. A getaway ranch. Our local real estate advisors have truly global connections in the Sotheby’s International Realty ® network — 26,000 other industry pros, all working together on referrals, relocations, company moves, you name it. And, yes, sometimes, thousands of them get together in one city to trade intel, develop strategies and make business friendships that last for life. That is our idea of networking — and it benefits more than just those agents. It benefits you. After all, for 66 years and counting, we’ve known that real relationships mean real results.

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804 Kimball Court $

4,395,000

Twin Creeks / Allen 7,963 square feet 6 beds / 6.1 baths Golf course community

Clarke Landry 214-316-7416

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4518 Normandy Avenue $

8,750/month

University Park 3,072 square feet 4 beds / 4.1 baths

Tessa Mosteller 214-505-1248

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11616 Wander Lane $

12,975,000

Hillcrest Forest / North Dallas 9,420 square feet 5 beds / 5.2 baths 2.4 acres

Jason Garcia 254-368-0829

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5606 La Foy Boulevard $

939,000

Mockingbird Park 3,016 square feet 4 beds / 3 baths

Shelle Carrig Baumann 469-443-8765

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7850 Caruth Court Off-market sale

SOLD

Caruth Court 2,874 square feet 3 beds / 2 baths Zero-lot-line community

Pam Brannon 214-912-1756

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Jeannie Nethery 214-803-3787

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5948 Azalea Lane Listed for $3,259,990 *Represented buyer Preston Royal 4,946 square feet 5 beds / 5 baths

Holly Krug Group 214-498-7678

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SARAH MILBURN HELPS OTHERS NAVIGATE LIFE WITH PARALYSIS By Rachel Snyder

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arah Milburn has rebuilt her life since a 2015 rideshare crash left her paralyzed. Now, the Park Cities native is working to help others with similar injuries rebuild theirs. “I believe that this happened to me for a reason,” Milburn said, “and I’m here to make a difference.” Her advocacy is the focus of a new film, Living in the Wake of Impact, which includes footage of her parents’ Park Cities home and other locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The documentary’s director, Sarah Moshman, called Milburn a “beautiful example of the power of the human spirit.” “I was just absolutely blown away by Sarah and all that she does every single day to get stronger physically, but also the way that she helps others through mentorship and sharing her story,” Moshman said. “She’s just such a joyful, optimistic person.” Today, Milburn is a volunteer at the Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, the same hospital where she was treated, providing advice and comfort to people learning to live with paralysis. “I mentor them if they’re newly injured, navigate them through their new injury, and what their new life is going to look like,” she said. She’s also served on the board of the Neuro Assistance Foundation and has been a peer mentor for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation since 2016, where she assists others with spinal cord injuries around the world.

Living in the Wake of Impact is available to stream on Kinema. Run time: 24 minutes

Park Cities native Sarah Milburn’s advocacy is the focus of the new documentary Living in the Wake of Impact. LEGALMED180

Milburn co-designed the first wheelchair-accessible Tesla Model X in the U.S. The vehicle she helped create has since been used around the country and received Veterans Affairs approval. She’s also shared her story with

groups including the Texas Bar Association and a committee of the Texas Legislature. In the Park Cities, Milburn has advocated to ensure sidewalks, intersections, and businesses are wheelchair accessible. Her efforts have led

to the installation of a handicap crosswalk at the intersection of Preston Road and Lovers Lane. She also has founded a Dallas-area Paralympic swim team. Milburn herself had the second-best American time in the 50-meter backstroke competition in 2019. “She has a reputation as a fearless problem solver in the (spinal cord injury) community,” said Sarah’s father, John. Milburn’s efforts don’t stop with assisting others facing paralysis. She also dedicates 15 to 20 hours per week to volunteering with local dog rescue group DallasDoggrrr. In a case that reached the Supreme Court of Texas and made headlines, Milburn pursued civil litigation against the manufacturer of the vehicle where she was a passenger. A jury found Milburn should receive about $37 million in damages, but the state’s highest court determined that no evidence supported the jury’s award and reversed it. The film about Milburn’s journey as a quadriplegic was commissioned by LegalMed180, an organization that seeks to bring people in law, healthcare, and policy together to improve outcomes for those experiencing health issues. “The number of people involved and the professionalism of the production was great but a little overwhelming,” John said. “We are extremely pleased and proud of Sarah’s impact and accomplishments.”

A Salad for All Occasions September has always struck me as a bit confusing when it comes to planning menus. Summer vacation is a fond memCHRISTY ROST ory, kids are back in school, and work schedules are once again underway. And yet, although the calendar and nearly every retail advertisement declare autumn has arrived, my air conditioner is running at full tilt because it’s HOT outside! My go-to solution for a light lunch or side dish during this transitional month is a hearty salad that’s cool and refreshing, quick to assemble, and features protein. One of my favorites is White Beans, Arugula, and Dill with Tarragon

Dressing. I created this recipe years ago for one of my cookbooks, but recently my sister mentioned that she’d brought it to a church event. My mouth instantly watered with flavor and texture memories — the peppery, slightly wilted arugula, creamy white beans, crunchy onion, and delicate fresh dill coated in a tangy tarragon, garlic, and Dijon mustard vinaigrette. Served with sauteed chicken breasts, grilled pork chops, or baked fish, this zesty, make-ahead side dish never fails to perk up a hot-weather meal. And, when you want a one-dish meal on a busy day, top the salad with tuna or chopped, rotisserie chicken for an easy dinner. Need a quick salad for your next luncheon? I’ve taken this one to luncheon meetings on many occasions because I can quickly assemble it early in the morning and it’s ready to go at noon. The dish tastes best when the flavors have a couple of hours to meld and the arugula

White Beans, Arugula, and Dill with Tarragon Dressing Ingredients: 2 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained 3 sprigs fresh dill, rinsed, stemmed and chopped 1 small bunch fresh arugula, rinsed, stemmed, and chopped ½ cup sweet onion, peeled and diced 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar 2 to 3 drops white wine Worcestershire sauce 1 large clove garlic, peeled ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste ¼ cup olive oil

Directions:

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has time to wilt, but when time is short, simply combine the ingredients and give it a final toss just before serving. How easy is that! Christy Rost is a cookbook author, host of Celebrating Home cooking

videos, and longtime resident of the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. Her ‘At Home with Christy Rost’ cooking series for Eat This TV Network airs on AmazonFire, AppleTV+, Roku, Samsung TV, and YouTube. Please visit christyrost.com for details and recipes.

In a large mixing bowl, gently stir together the beans, dill, arugula, and onion. Set aside. In the bowl of a mini food processor, combine the tarragon vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Process until the mixture is smooth. Add the olive oil and process until the dressing is creamy. Taste and adjust the seasonings, if necessary. Pour the dressing over the beans. Toss well, transfer the salad to a serving bowl, and serve. If desired, cover and chill 2 hours until cold.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

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HPHS Grad Helps Others Take the Next Step to a Happier Hour HP grad Emily Susman, creator of Navi Mocktails. NAVI MOCKTAILS

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Special Contributor Christ the King Catholic School decided two assistant principals were better than one when it came to replacing Rosemary Kohut, who was promoted to principal in the spring. “We really were just looking for a good fit, someone that would feel as passionate about Christ the King and our beliefs as we do,” Kohut said, explaining that two assistant principals could better handle the responsibilities that have come with the school’s enrollment growth. In May, the school chose a pair of leaders for the roles who were already familiar with Christ the King, Beth Burau and Grace Chengery. Kohut quickly thought of Chengery when she began considering candidates. Chengery began teaching at Christ the King in 2020. Her willingness to help led to roles supporting students with learning differences and coordinat-

ing standardized testing in the last school year. Chengery came to Kohut when she had questions and had learned that whenever Kohut asks something of you, the answer is yes. Chengery enjoyed helping the school as a whole and felt that becoming an assistant principal was a natural steppingstone. Burau has spent the last 23 years at Bishop Lynch High School, where she has experience serving as instructional technology coordinator. She was attracted to the Christ the King role by the opportunity to continue helping teachers. Burau was familiar with Christ the King through teaching Christ the King alumni and past service as a member of the school’s advisory board. Burau also attended the Christ the King Church when she first moved to Dallas from the University of Notre Dame in 2000. Burau came to the area to teach at Saint Mary of Carmel Catho-

lic School as part of the Alliance for Catholic Education program, a two-year service commitment for teachers pursuing master’s degrees in education from the University of Notre Dame. Burau completed the program and stayed for an extra year at Saint Mary of Carmel before moving to Bishop Lynch. While Burau loves Bishop Lynch, she is excited for the opportunity to help teachers with lessons plans. Kohut said Burau has been a worker bee in the summer — she has jumped right in and embraced the position. “She’s been fantastic,” Chengery said. “I’m so glad we’re doing it together because I think we’re going to complement each other really well.” Kohut said that there is currently no separation of duties between Chengery or Burau. The plan is for them to work as a team. “We’re all going to just work together wonderfully,” Kohut said. “I think it’s just going to be a really strong team for the school.”

Emily Susman knew she didn’t need alcohol to have a great cocktail. But the Highland Park High School graduate couldn’t find an easy-to-prepare, craveable mocktail that made her want to raise her glass. So the chef and author drew on her experience and commitment to sobriety to cook up Navi Mocktails, a line of portable, powdered sachets that combine with sparkling water to bring a taste of the tropics to any destination. “I think Navi will give people a reason to celebrate,” said Susman, who graduated from HPHS in 2001. “(To) have something fun and flavorful that they feel like they’re part of the party, without having peer pressure to put alcohol in it.” Susman, who spent years struggling with alcohol, began her own sobriety journey in 2021. After a hard night of partying, she awoke from a hangover and decided it was time for a fresh start, for both herself and her marriage. She’s since lost more than 100 pounds and gained a desire to change the lives of others who struggle to maintain an alcohol-free lifestyle. “When I got sober, I realized I was like, if I can help one person get sober, then I feel like I will have done my mission,” she said. Susman began by creating mocktails at home. She wanted to combine tropical flavors with nu-

T RY I T O U T A variety pack of eight Navi Mocktails is available for $15.99 at navimocktails.com. To learn more and follow Susman’s journey, check out Navi Mocktails on Instagram, @navimocktails.

tritional benefits. Today, her Navi Mocktails include 4 grams of protein, no sugar, collagen, and L-theanine, which has been shown to relieve stress and promote attention. The name Navi is a combination of NA for nonalcoholic, and VI for vida, which means life in Spanish. The mocktails are available in flavors including raspberry and orange, coconut and pineapple, spicy citrus, and cucumber, lime, and mint. Since starting her company in June of this year, Susman said she has received supportive feedback and tailored her products to appeal to the sober-curious. Younger adults want to watch what they put in their bodies, she explained, and they’ve made sobriety seem “cool” in the eyes of their parents and grandparents. She’s also had success in helping others recover from alcohol abuse. “Don’t be scared to make a change in your life,” Susman said, “because I promise you one thing: getting sober, you will never regret it.” Susman’s own journey doesn’t end here. She plans to roll out even more Navi Mocktails flavors, as well as to keep helping others climb their mountains and change their lives.

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Local Cook Spices Up North Texas Kitchens By Sarah Hodges

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Preston Hollow’s Arpitha Neravetla was in her 40s when she finally mastered her mother’s recipe for perfectly balanced garam masala. Until then, the former business analyst relied on care packages from Hyderabad, the South Indian city where she grew up. Shoppers can now find her family’s recipe on store shelves closer to home. Neravetla’s company, Spicytude, recently tied for third place in H-E-B’s annual Quest for Texas Best competition, which attracted multiple entries from more than 370 entrepreneurs in 2025. S pic y tude kits use high-quality, carefully sourced spices, step-by-step recipes, and videos to make it simple for home cooks to reproduce authentic Indian dishes. The kits are available at North Texas H-E-B stores, Preston Hollow’s Infused Oils & Vinegars, Empire Baking Company locations, and spicytude.com. Neravetla will also be on hand from Oct. 8 to 18 in the State Fair of Texas’ GO TEXAN Pavilion. “I specifically designed these kits for the American chef,” she said. “Anybody, even a beginner, will feel comfortable cooking Indian food. And it will come out perfectly every time.” Neravetla was inspired to create Spicytude after a friend explained that, even with a recipe and ingredients, she still

I love eating Indian food, but I’m not a fan of cooking it. My home-cooked meals never taste quite as good as what I can defrost from Trader Joe’s. I learned about Spicytude through a friend who met Arpitha Neravetla at the St. Michael’s Farmers Market. Cooking her chicken tikka masala at home was easy. The result was delicious. When I heard about Spicytude’s third-place win in H-E-B’s Quest for Texas Best competition, I decided to write about Neravetla’s journey and buy a few more spice kits in the process.

After a third-place win in H-E-B’s Quest for Texas Best competition, Arpitha Neravetla has brought her Spicytude kits to store shelves. JORDAN FRAKER

couldn’t make biryani, a flavorful Indian dish that combines basmati rice and rich spices with meats or vegetables. Neravetla challenged herself to make the recipe easy, but doing so was harder than she thought. It took years to write her method for cooking flavorful biryani, along with recipes for tikka masala and butter chicken sauces, and record videos that she knew would be key to reproducing them at home. Bringing her idea to consumers posed another set of challenges. To develop her idea, she drew on assistance from SCORE mentorship, a free service funded in part by the Small Business Administration.

“I was still scared to go to the market,” she said. “I had never done that in my life. Finally, after two-and-a-half years, I applied to the Dallas Farmers Market. They gracefully accepted.” H-E-B’s culinary products development manager stopped by Neravetla’s farmer’s market booth one day, was impressed with her product, and encouraged her to apply for the company’s competition. Neravetla did not make the finals that year, but she was named one of the top 10 when she tried again in 2025. She made an in-person pitch on stage in San Antonio last fall. “I’m a little stage shy. I can talk oneon-one, but I don’t like the focus on me. I asked my daughter to be with me,” Ner-

avetla said. “She came and she made me comfortable.” Since her third-place finish, H-E-B has helped Neravetla bring her product to 25 stores. With help, she still grinds her spices in a Vitamix and mixes them by hand. But she has plans to crank up the flavor in Spicytude’s future. “My dream is to get into more American stores, so we are in more American kitchens,” she said. “I don’t know how to get there, but one step at a time.” Neravetla has already expanded her product line at the request of farmer’s market customers. Spicytude kits now include vindaloo, rice pilaf, and chai masala, and Neravetla has plans to add korma and saag. But her ambitions don’t end in the kitchen. She married at 17, had a daughter at 18, and was on her own at 21. In addition to financial pressure, she had to deal with the stigma of divorce and single motherhood in India. She would like to eventually donate a portion of her profits to helping girls and women overcome similar struggles. “Something changed in my life that I can really take this on,” she said. “All my other dreams can come true because of this.”

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Perfectly situated in prestigious HPISD, this home is zoned for Boone Elementary just one block away and includes University Park Emergency Services. If you are seeking quiet privacy and safety for your family, this location is a rare find as it is nestled on a private street with no thru traffic. Only steps away from beautiful Coffee Park, this 5-bedroom home offers over 5,000 sq ft of luxurious living space, blending timeless elegance with modern comfort. The gourmet chef’s kitchen features stainless-steel appliances, a large center island, and custom cabinetry. The first floor includes a private office with custom built-ins and a guest suite, while the upstairs hosts the spacious primary retreat with a spa-like ensuite bath, featuring a soaking tub, oversized shower, and dual vanities. Three additional bedrooms, a large playroom, and an exercise room complete the second level. Outside is your private backyard oasis featuring a large sparkling pool, spa, putting green, and turfed yard. A covered patio with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace offers the perfect setting for gatherings This exceptional home is just minutes from Highland Park Village, Preston Center, Northpark Mall, SMU, and the best shopping and dining Dallas has to offer. Contact Matt Malaise (214.533.7142) for more information or to set up a private showing. Visit DPMFineHomes.com to learn more.

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4205 Buena Vista, #302 currently being offered for $6.295,000. Within the stately confines of The Terminal in the heart of Dallas, Residence #302 represents a new standard in high-rise living. Meticulously reimagined in 2024 by celebrated designer Brant McFarlain, this extraordinary two-bedroom unit has been transformed into an artistic expression of affluence, tastefully refined by dignified opulence. Every finish is curated without compromise, featuring French oak herringbone floors and hand-applied Venetian plaster walls that add warmth and depth. The chef’s kitchen is anchored by a striking lilac marble island and outfitted with Wolf appliances. Open-concept living spaces flow seamlessly to a large private terrace, complemented by a fully integrated A-V system for effortless entertaining. The primary suite offers a private retreat with a custom Onare closet and spa-inspired bath, along with a dedicated office space and terrace access. A secondary bedroom with en-suite bath is thoughtfully separated for guest privacy. Additional office with custom cabinetry and its own bath provides an ideal work-from-home environment. A 1,000-square-foot private terrace overlooks the Katy Trail and is fully landscaped with multiple seating areas for dining and relaxation; a rare outdoor high-rise experience. Residents enjoy controlled access, concierge-style services, on-site dining, coffee, and wellness offerings, with direct access to the Katy Trail. Residence #302 delivers a refined, lockand-leave lifestyle in one of Dallas’ most walkable locations. Contact Matt Malaise (214.533.7142) for more information or to set up a private showing. Visit DPMFineHomes.com to learn more.

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Situated just one block west of Highland Park High School, 4309 Glenwick Lane (4309glenwick. daveperrymiller.com) redefines luxury, lowmaintenance Park Cities living. Built in 2020 by premier Park Cities builder J. Gregory, this impeccably maintained single-family attached residence offers 5 bedrooms and 4.1 baths. It is listed for $1,875,000 by Shelly Bailey. An inviting circular driveway and manicured landscaping introduce the light-filled main level. At its heart, a crisp white kitchen features a quartz island, built-in JennAir appliances, and a walk-in pantry, seamlessly connecting to open living spaces, a wet bar, and a turfed side yard. A versatile front study offers the ideal setting for a private office or game room. Upstairs, the primary retreat boasts a spalike bath with a freestanding tub alongside three additional bedrooms. The flexible third-level suite comes complete with a full bath and wet bar. This exceptional property provides ultimate convenience to local schools, athletic events, dining, and nearby boutique shopping. To schedule a showing, contact Bailey at 214673-4323 or shellybailey@dpmre.com. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (dpmre.com) is a division of the Ebby Halliday Companies, specializing in Preston Hollow, Park Cities, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, Kessler Park, plus lake homes and Farm & Ranch properties in the North Texas region.

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Located on prestigious Beverly Drive, this exceptional Highland Park residence presents a rare opportunity to experience enduring architecture, extraordinary craftsmanship and gracious living in one of Dallas’ most admired settings. Designed by architect Rick Robertson, the home makes an immediate impression with manicured grounds, mature trees, classic symmetry and a distinguished Lueders limestone entrance. Inside, quarter-sawn oak floors, exquisite millwork, custom finishes and four wood-burning fireplaces create interiors of warmth, character, and lasting beauty. The chef’s kitchen combines top-tier appliances, custom cabinetry, a large pantry and a silver closet, while the light-filled breakfast room overlooks the pool and pergola. A richly paneled family room opens through four sets of French doors, creating an effortless connection to the outdoors. Additional highlights include a temperature-controlled wine cellar, an elegant upstairs library and a serene primary suite with dual closets and a luxurious marble bath. Beyond the home, a heated pool, fountains, and raised pergola form a private retreat for entertaining or quiet relaxation. Guest quarters and a three-car garage complete this remarkable offering. For those seeking a true Highland Park classic, 3605 Beverly Drive delivers quality, distinction, and timeless appeal. Contact Allie Beth Allman to schedule a private showing and experience it firsthand.

In the highly sought-after Boone Elementary district, this beautifully updated five-bedroom, five-bath residence at 7702 Bryn Mawr Drive offers the rare combination of timeless style, thoughtful design and true move-in readiness. Extensive improvements completed between 2023 and 2026 have transformed the home inside and out. Fresh exterior finishes, a new front door, professionally designed landscaping and premium backyard turf create immediate curb appeal, while the renewed pool and updated outdoor fireplace establish an inviting setting for relaxed afternoons and memorable gatherings. Inside, the home feels polished yet comfortable. The renovated kitchen features new countertops, designer lighting, updated appliances and a custom pantry, all designed for everyday living and effortless entertaining. Rich, color-drenched finishes bring warmth and personality to the breakfast room and first-floor primary suite. The spacious primary retreat includes two oversized walk-in closets and a fully redesigned bath with dual vanities, a soaking tub and an oversized shower. Upstairs, an expansive game room and refreshed bar area offer a sophisticated place to gather, while additional flexible rooms can serve as a media room, office, fitness studio or guest retreat. Reach out to Eric Narosov or Alex Perry for more information. Thoughtfully curated and beautifully finished, this exceptional home is ready to be enjoyed from the moment you arrive.

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3901 Turtle Creek Boulevard #7

3901 Turtle Creek Boulevard #7 in Place des Vosges, represented by Diane DuVall of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty; $8,900,000 Tucked into the gated, guarded enclave of Place des Vosges, just south of Highland Park, this stately, four-floor residence offers a rare fusion of classical sophistication and cuttingedge artistry. Commissioned by prominent art collectors, the home boasts unmatched integrity in design and construction. Built in 1997, it is an homage to French châteaux by noted architect James Langford, complete with radius-cut Lueders limestone, intricate ironwork and a regal, commanding presence. The interior is by renowned designer Paul Draper and is strikingly contemporary, with a mix of materials that includes plaster, rosewood, oak, limestone, sandstone, marble, onyx, gold leaf and brass. A standout feature is the monumental fireplace surround in the twostory living room: an 18th-century chimneypiece of marble and jasper attributed to Henry Cheere, carver to Westminster Abbey. This home is a work of art — for the enjoyment of art. It offers three sumptuous bedrooms, a media room, chef’s kitchen, formal dining room, breakfast room and perhaps the world’s most unusual library. Housed atop the home’s distinctive turret, the library is also beneath one of the world’s few residential installations of a Skyspace by artist James Turrell. At the touch of a button, the top of the turret’s conical roof rises gently and swings open slowly — a motorized system designed for the home by a NASA engineer — transforming the library into a dynamic, living artwork.

Discover a University Park residence with enduring charm, thoughtful updates and a point of view all its own Perfectly positioned on a prime University Park lot, 4020 McFarlin Boulevard is a refreshing departure from the expected. Filled with natural light and distinctive character, the home blends classic architecture with a spirited, contemporary sensibility designed for today’s living. A gracious foyer introduces elegant formal living and dining rooms, each with warmth and presence rather than formality alone. Beyond, the chef’s kitchen features marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, double ovens, a generous island and a welcoming breakfast area. It opens seamlessly to the spacious family room, creating an effortless setting for daily life, lively gatherings and relaxed weekends at home. Upstairs, the serene primary suite offers a spainspired bath and generous walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms, each with an ensuite bath, provide comfort and privacy for family and guests. The home’s inviting flow continues outdoors to a covered porch and beautifully landscaped setting ideal for year-round entertaining or quiet evenings. Sunny, sophisticated and rich with personality, this is a home that honors tradition while embracing fresh design. Discover a University Park residence with enduring charm, thoughtful updates and a point of view all its own. Reach out to Alex Perry to schedule a private showing to experience its warmth firsthand.

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Rio Vista Brazos

4616 N. FM 4 in Palo Pinto, Texas, represented by Harlan Ray and David Burgher of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty; $7,995,000

1747 Leonard Street #2601 in the Dallas Arts District, represented by Kyle Richards and Cindi Caudle of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty; $17,500,000 Perched high above the vibrant Dallas Arts District, the Gallery Penthouse at HALL Arts Residences is more than a home: It is the backdrop for a life well-lived. With its harmonious balance between strong architecture and quiet, inviting spaces, the full-floor penthouse on level 26 has been meticulously designed by nationally renowned Abeyta Tibbs Architecture. Within its 7,688 square feet, the residence offers four bedrooms, four full baths, two half baths, thoughtful luxuries and effortless elegance. For those who value both privacy and grandeur, the Gallery Penthouse offers spaces for both. The library, just off the foyer, is a haven for quiet contemplation, in a setting that speaks to your refined taste. The formal living room, meanwhile, stands as the heart of the residence, offering expansive panoramic views of the Dallas skyline, a grand fireplace and a unique bronze floor pinstripe. The kitchen is its own masterpiece, with the finest in German design. Gaggenau appliances and sleek Bulthaup cabinetry ensure that every culinary endeavor is executed to the highest standards. In the primary bedroom suite, complete with a private terrace, wake up each morning to sprawling views of the city stretching out beneath you like a work of art.

Set on more than 1.13 acres in Preston Hollow’s prestigious Lobello Estates, this exceptional residence at 5216 Palomar Lane listed by Allie Beth Allman & Associates offers a fresh expression of sophisticated Dallas living. Sleek yet comfortable, the sixbedroom custom estate blends dramatic architecture with playful, beautifully curated details that make every space feel both elevated and inviting. A striking two-story glass foyer introduces interiors filled with natural light and designed for seamless flow. Each room offers its own distinctive experience, from the handsome library and elegant living spaces to the expansive kitchen and thoughtfully appointed entertaining areas. Walls of glass illuminate the home while creating a natural connection to the lush backyard beyond. The serene first-floor primary suite provides a private retreat, complete with a spa-inspired bath, dual custom closets and a dedicated fitness space. Upstairs, five ensuite bedrooms, including a junior primary suite, offer comfort and privacy for family and guests, along with a spacious media room. Outside, the home opens to a beautiful green and expansive lawn and a resort-style pool. Whether hosting lively gatherings or enjoying a quiet afternoon by the water, this extraordinary estate was created to celebrate beauty, relaxation and effortless living—both indoors and out. Reach out to Eric Narosov and Alex Perry for more information.

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Gallery Penthouse at HALL Arts Residences

This is an extraordinarily rare opportunity to own a truly one-of-one escape along the Brazos River, celebrated for generations by artists, writers and historians for its sense of mystery, history and enchantment. Originally part of the historic McMurry Ranch, which was assembled in the late 1870s following the end of the Civil War, the 100-acre Rio Vista Brazos has had only two owners since — a remarkable testament to the significance of this offering. It is conveniently located about 13 miles west-northwest of Mineral Wells and close to all the diversions of Possum Kingdom Lake, Lake Palo Pinto and the Palo Pinto Mountains State Park. The ranch’s centerpiece is the contemporary main home sited high above the river, with commanding panoramic views. The sprawling residence — of Leuders limestone and stucco, topped with a standing-seam metal roof — was designed for both intimate enjoyment and largescale entertaining, with five fireplaces, a chef’s kitchen, four bedrooms and two bunkrooms. It offers a resort-style pool and hot tub, plus multiple patios and outdoor entertaining areas — the perfect spots for watching the sun slowly setting behind Schoolhouse Mountain in the distance. Rio Vista Brazos features an ideal combination of sandy soils and beautiful rock outcroppings, characteristic of this sought-after region with its dense post-oak forests, tallgrass prairies, limestone cliffs and diverse native landscapes. With approximately 2,100 feet of frontage along the river, the ranch also offers remarkable access to the iconic Texas waterway, a rare recreational and aesthetic asset.

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9435 Inwood Road in Old Preston Hollow, represented by Pogir of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty; $4,595,000 Tucked beneath a canopy of mature trees on just under an acre, this fully reimagined modern masterpiece is a rare sanctuary for those who crave beauty in every detail. From the moment you arrive, the sweeping, sculptural driveway and monumental art installation in the front garden set a tone of artistic grandeur. With more than 7,000 square feet of airconditioned space, this home is an exquisite blend of design and function. It features garages for seven prized vehicles — a collector’s haven — each space climate-controlled and perfectly integrated into the home’s sleek aesthetic. The oversized living areas were created with the art lover in mind, with soaring ceilings and expansive wall space that allow bold, curated collections to breathe. A glass-encased wine room adds a touch of sophistication, while the media room invites intimate film nights or vibrant gatherings. The primary suite is a retreat unto itself: serene, expansive and luxuriously appointed with a spa-like bathroom that rivals five-star resorts. Every inch of the home has been meticulously updated with contemporary finishes that honor its architectural integrity while offering modern ease. Wrapped in unrivaled privacy and surrounded by lush landscaping, this residence is not just a home — it’s a lifestyle statement, where art, automobiles and architecture converge in perfect harmony.

Timeless architecture, generous living spaces and exceptional access to the neighborhood’s most treasured destinations Set along one of Highland Park’s most inviting streets, this distinguished residence at 3621 Shenandoah Street offers timeless architecture, generous living spaces and exceptional access to the neighborhood’s most treasured destinations. From the welcoming front porch, the home opens to a wide foyer, gracious formal rooms and warm gathering spaces designed for both daily life and effortless entertaining. The expansive great room flows into the breakfast area and gourmet kitchen, while five ensuite bedrooms provide comfort and privacy across three thoughtfully planned levels. The light-filled primary suite features windows on two sides, a Carrera marble bath and two walk-in closets. A hidden office, spacious game room and abundant storage add versatility throughout. Outside, mature trees shade the backyard, where front and rear patios create inviting places to relax. A detached three-car garage is topped by beautifully appointed guest quarters with a full bath, walk-in closet and central HVAC, ideal for visitors, extended family or household staff. Moments from Highland Park schools, SMU, Snider Plaza, Highland Park Village, the Katy Trail, parks, dining and shopping, this is a true Highland Park home offering enduring style, remarkable convenience and room for everyone for generations to come. Reach out to Susan Baldwin for more information.

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3901 Turtle Creek Blvd #15 Place des Vosges 4 Bed | 5.4 Bath | 6,712 SF + 855 Finished Basement Kyle Crews & Molly Massey | $5,950,000 Located in the prestigious gated and guarded Place Des Vosges community on Turtle Creek Boulevard is this stunning residence representing a rich blend of classical elements that create authentic and timeless interiors. From the caststone exterior to the custom finishes throughout, careful thought was given to all the bespoke features of this 6, 712sf home including premium grade marbles, stone and granite finishes. An antique Italian door frame serves as an impressive fireplace surround in the living room alongside French doors overlooking the private courtyard. Dramatic high ceilings, gleaming hardwoods and spaciously proportioned entertainment areas feature hand-finished walls, beautiful wall coverings, deep molding and decorative lighting throughout. Reminiscent of a European villa, the classic design includes a stunning entrance hall with marble stairwell, hand-forged iron rails, crystal chandeliers and sconces. The home has a perfect entertainment flow leading to a private outdoor pool with alfresco kitchen. Enjoy the peace of mind of living in this one-of-a-kind, luxury residence minutes from Dallas’ Arts District, The Katy Trail, fine restaurants and shopping

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Points were not at a premium for Highland Park a year ago. The Scots racked up an average of 47.5 points per game and scored more than 50 points on six occasions. When the level of competition stepped up, so too did HP. The Scots averaged 46.5 points in their four playoff contests. HP is hopeful for similar production in 2026, and with good reason. Quarterback Buck Randall is back for his third season starting under center. Last year, Randall threw for 4,396 yards and 51 touchdowns while also chipping in 509 rushing yards and 12 additional scores. But if you ask Randall, much of the optimism surrounding HP’s offense comes with its balance.

“I want to say that we’re going to be an explosive offense,” he said. “But at the same time, looking at our new personnel, I think we’re going to have a really good running game … I think we’ll be able to lean on that more and control the game a little better.” HP’s offensive line features two returning starters in Benton Weathersby and Cooper Alt, as well as Colton Williams — who earned a starting spot a year ago before suffering a season-ending injury in HP’s opener. Rounding out the projected starters on the line are Luke Swaner and Trey Lander, while Caiden Reeves is projected to be the lead running back with support from James Flowers. The biggest question comes at receiver, where HP was decimated by graduation. But Randall noted that he is al-

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contributors a year ago, while returning starter Graham Rodgers is joined at linebacker by Beckett With just three returning Curtis, captain Lee Wagner, and starters from 2025, HP’s de- Dean Williams. fense will take on a new look “I think things are looking this season. great,” Wagner said. “I think Fortunately for the Scots, this is the most stacked deck returnees and captains are we’ve had at linebacker in a available at every level of the long time. The depth is really defense. coming together, and I think Head coach Randy Allen we’re going to be really strong said he was there.” Reigning pleased with “I think this is first-team all-dist h e p ro g re s s H P ’s performer the most stacked trict and captain Dean newcomers deck we’ve had Dulin is joined made during Sutton Spillspring camp, at linebacker in by man at cornerand noted a long time.” back, while HP’s that depth starting safeties figures to be a strength. are expected to be On the Cotton Patterson line, Charlie Flint, Boone and Max Green. “Coming off of last year, Thompson, and captain Nick van der Westhuizen were varsity we have a lot of spots to fill

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2026 SCOTS VA

No. Name....................... Pos ��Class

Dean Dulin...................... CB ��Sr.

13 Nick van der Westhuizen.DL ��Sr.

27 Jaiden Patel.................... CB �� Jr.

36 Leyton Gilliam................. RB �� Jr.

Liam Thomas.................. WR ��Sr.

15 Luke Cecil........................ WR ��Sr.

27 Beckett Lawrence.......... WR �� So.

37 James Grimste............... RB ��Jr

Caiden Reeves................ RB ��Sr.

16 Henry Swanger............... WR ��Sr.

28 Ford Jackson................... RB ��Sr.

38 William Ledford.............. LB �� Jr.

Lee Wagner..................... LB ��Sr.

19 Gavin Thornfield............. QB �� Jr.

29 Owen Isom...................... S �� Jr.

39 Michael Kelley................ S �� Jr.

Cotton Patterson............ S ��Sr.

20 James Flowers................ LB �� Jr.

30 Henry Leinart.................. S �� Jr.

40 Hudson Beall.................. LB ��Sr.

Buck Randall.................. QB ��Sr.

21 Josh Wade....................... S ��Sr.

30 Julian Patel..................... CB �� Jr.

41 William Henson.............. LB ��Sr.

Benton Gordon............... LB ��Sr.

22 Harley Eckert.................. CB ��Sr.

31 Sutton Spillman............. S �� Jr.

42 Beckett Swanger............ LB ��Sr.

10 Beckett Curtis................. LB ��Sr.

23 Charles Gardner............. CB ��Sr.

32 Dean Williams................ DB ��Sr.

43 Brandon Galanos........... WR �� Jr.

11 Max Green....................... S ��Sr.

25 Tashaun Stewart............ CB ��Sr.

33 Sloan White.................... RB ��Sr.

43 Brooks Kinkaid............... LB �� Jr.

12 Thomas Coffman........... QB ��Sr.

26 Bentley O’Brien............... LB �� Jr.

34 Logan Jones.................... RB �� So.

44 James Hamilton............. LB ��Sr.

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ARSITY ROSTER No. Name....................... Pos ��Class

No. Name....................... Pos ��Class

45 Hawkins Schoenvogel... S �� Jr.

58 Alexander Diltz............... LB �� Jr.

73 Peter Sealy...................... LB �� Jr.

85 Owen Camillo................. WR �� Jr.

45 Jack Mahmud................. CB �� Jr.

59 Mark Mauser................... LB �� Jr.

74 Henry Peterson............... OL �� Jr.

85 Hutch Thomas................ WR �� Jr.

46 Robert McCallum........... CB �� Jr.

60 Kaden Boyd..................... OL ��Sr.

75 King Hutchinson............. DL ��Sr.

86 Evan Snelleman............. WR �� Jr.

48 Graham Rodgers............ LB �� Jr.

62 Cash Wagoner................ DL �� Jr.

76 Cooper Alt....................... OL ��Sr.

87 Chad Savage................... WR �� Jr.

49 Corbin Gray..................... LB �� Jr.

63 Samuel Jenull................. OL �� Jr.

77 Colton Williams.............. OL �� Jr.

88 James Axley.................... WR �� Jr.

50 Luke Swaner................... OL �� Jr.

63 Brody Pacholski ............. DL �� Jr.

78 Gates Foley...................... OL �� Jr.

89 Bear Anderson................ WR �� So.

51 Ault Zelazny.................... LB �� Jr.

64 William Lajous................ DL �� Jr.

79 Vito Pogue....................... OL �� Jr.

89 Graham Sherman.......... WR �� Jr.

52 Shep Pryor....................... K ��Sr.

65 Ben Warburton............... OL ��Sr.

80 Jack McCarty.................. WR ��Sr.

90 Jackson Helms............... DL �� Jr.

53 Stephen Spence............. OL �� Jr.

66 Benton Weathersby....... OL �� Jr.

80 George Blaylock............. WR �� Jr.

91 Boone Thompson........... DL �� Jr.

55 Charles Davenport......... DL ��Sr.

68 Henry Butler.................... OL �� Jr.

81 Brad Davey...................... WR �� Jr.

92 Billy Lokey....................... LB ��Sr.

56 Major Andrews .............. LB �� Jr.

70 Trey Lander..................... OL ��Sr.

82 Thompson Braner.......... WR �� Jr.

93 Slade Stapp.................... DL �� So.

57 Matt Friedman................ K �� Jr.

71 Carter Blurton................. OL ��Sr.

82 Hunter Jenull .................. WR �� Jr.

95 Fischer Millican.............. DL ��Sr.

57 Andrew Barker................ LB �� Jr.

72 William Gunnerson........ OL �� Jr.

83 Cadell Brown................... WR �� Jr.

98 Charles Flint.................... DL �� Jr.

58 Colt Stabler..................... K �� Jr.

73 Levi Shore........................ LB �� Jr.

83 Carter Patten.................. WR �� Jr.

99 Patton Vargas................. DL ��Sr.

2026 SCHEDULE

JV BLUE

Sept. 17 Sept. 24

Argyle Naaman Forest

7 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 17 Sept. 24

Midlothian Heritage Plano

5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

VARSITY

Oct. 1 Oct. 8

Richland R.L. Turner

7 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 1 Oct. 8

Richland Sachse

5:30 p.m. TBD

Oct. 14 Oct. 29

Creekview Birdville

5:30 p.m. 7 p.m.

Oct. 29

Birdville

TBD

Nov. 4

Newman Smith

5:30 p.m.

Date Aug. 29 Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 15 Oct. 30 Nov. 5

Opponent Lewisville Rockwall-Heath Tyler Argyle Naaman Forest* Richland* R.L. Turner* Creekview* Birdville* Newman Smith*

* — District 6-5A, Division I game

Stadium Time The Star 1 p.m. Wilkerson-Sanders 7 p.m. Highlander 7 p.m. Eagle 7 p.m. Highlander 7 p.m. Birdville ISD 7 p.m. Highlander 7 p.m. Standridge 7 p.m. Highlander 7 p.m. Standridge 7 p.m.

Date Aug. 27

Opponent Lewisville

Time 7 p.m.

Sept. 3 Sept. 10

Rockwall-Heath Tyler

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JV GOLD Date Aug. 27

Opponent Lewisville

Time 5:30 p.m.

7 p.m. TBD

Sept. 3 Sept. 10

Rockwall-Heath Midlothian

5:30 p.m. TBD

Date Aug. 27

Opponent Lewisville

Time 7 p.m.

Sept. 3

Rockwall-Heath

7 p.m.

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Time

Aug. 27 Sept. 3 Sept. 10

Lewisville 5:30 p.m. Rockwall-Heath 5:30 p.m. Garland 7 p.m.

Sept. 10

Tyler

5:30 p.m.

Sept. 17 Sept. 24

Argyle Naaman Forest

TBD 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 1

Richland 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 1 Oct. 8

Richland R.L. Turner

7 p.m. 7 p.m.

Oct. 8

Poteet 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 14

Waxahachie 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 14 Oct. 29

Creekview Birdville

5:30 p.m. 7 p.m.

Oct. 29

Birdville

Nov. 4

Brewer 5 p.m.

Nov. 4

Newman Smith

5:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Aug. 29 7 p.m. at The Star in Frisco

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2026 OPPONENTS ROCKWALL-HEATH

Friday, Sept. 4 7 p.m. at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium

TYLER

Friday, Sept. 11 7 p.m. at Highlander Stadium

ARGYLE

Friday, Sept. 18 7 p.m. at Eagle Stadium

NAAMAN FOREST

Friday, Sept. 25 7 p.m. at Highlander Stadium

Nickname: Fighting Farmers Head coach: Michael Odle 2025 record: 8-3 (5-2 in district)

Nickname: Hawks Head coach: Casey Dick 2025 record: 8-4 (4-2 in district)

Nickname: Lions Head coach: Rashaun Woods 2025 record: 4-7 (3-3 in district)

Nickname: Eagles Head coach: Todd Rogers 2025 record: 12-2 (8-0 in district)

Nickname: Rangers Head coach: Jesse Perales 2025 record: 5-6 (4-4 in district)

Notable: Under head coach Michael Odle, Lewisville has turned into a perennial playoff team, qualifying in eight consecutive seasons at the Class 6A level. The Farmers return 12 starters, including versatile athletes Derrick Martin and Aiden Evans and standout tight end Landon Bogany, but have big holes to fill in the trenches.

Notable: Casey Dick takes over as head coach at Heath after claiming a state title in Arkansas a year ago. Heath returned to the 6A playoffs for the fifth time in six years in 2025 after missing out in 2024. Quarterback Prosper Neal and running back Carter Zahm lead an offense that must replace four starting linemen, while Division I recruit Carson Adams anchors the defense.

Notable: The Lions hope to take another step forward in 2026 after qualifying for the playoffs last season under Rashaun Woods. Tyler must replace a three-year starting quarterback, but Oregon commit and running back CaDarius McMiller provides the Lions with a dynamic playmaker. Last year, HP prevailed over Tyler in a shootout, 70-66.

Notable: Powerhouse Argyle figures to be in the state title hunt in Class 5A Division II following a berth in the regional finals last season. Prosper Walnut Grove transfer Hayes Hackney takes over under center for the Eagles. He will be throwing to one of the area’s premier receivers in Julian Caldwell behind one of the state’s top offensive lines.

Notable: Naaman Forest has dropped down a classification to 5A after making the playoffs a year ago in 6A. The Rangers figure to be among HP’s top competitors in 6-5A DII behind quarterback Jaki Robinson, who threw for nine touchdowns and rushed for another nine scores as a sophomore. Two-way star Braylon Deal also returns for the Rangers after a standout junior campaign.

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RICHLAND

Friday, Oct. 2 7 p.m. at Birdville ISD Athletic Complex

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2026 OPPONENTS R.L. TURNER

Friday, Oct. 9 7 p.m. at Highlander Stadium

CREEKVIEW

Thursday, Oct. 15 7 p.m. at Standridge Stadium

BIRDVILLE

Friday, Oct. 30 7 p.m. at Highlander Stadium

NEWMAN SMITH

Friday, Nov.5 7 p.m. at Standridge Stadium

Nickname: Royals Head coach: Ged Kates 2025 record: 9-4 (6-2 in district)

Nickname: Lions Head coach: Michael Farda 2025 record: 5-5 (3-5 in district)

Nickname: Mustangs Head coach:Dusty Ortiz 2025 record: 9-2 (7-1 in district)

Nickname: Hawks Head coach: Chris Smith 2025 record: 5-5 (4-4 in district)

Nickname: Trojans Head coach: Keith Houston 2025 record: 6-5 (6-2 in district)

Notable: The Royals have not only qualified for the playoffs in each of the past three seasons, but have also advanced to the third round. Richland will again have lofty expectations behind standout running back Jayshon Gibson, who already holds more than 30 collegiate offers, quarterback Brett Kates, and a defense that returns all 11 starters.

Notable: There is plenty of excitement within the Turner program coming off the 2025 season, when the Lions secured their most wins (five) in more than 20 years. Thirteen members of that squad will be back on the field for Turner, including eight defensive starters, while Legend Farda will likely be tasked with leading the wing-t offense under center.

Notable: Creekview has made the playoffs in each of its two seasons with Ortiz as head coach. It will be seeking a third consecutive berth behind third-year starting quarterback Cason Garcia. Receivers Gavin Palacio and Tay Evans are also back for what could be a high-flying Creekview offense. The game will be broadcast on KDFI Channel 27.

Notable: Birdville is seeking its first playoff appearance under head coach Chris Smith, but is hopeful that drought ends in 2026. The Hawks are yet another 6-5A squad returning a three-year starting quarterback in Zach Wells and are well-equipped at the skill positions with receivers Braylin Montoya and Jake Subjeck and running back Anthony White.

Notable: Houston is in his first season leading the Trojans after previously being defensive coordinator at Fort Worth Southwest. He will have his work cut out inheriting a defensive unit that graduated 10 seniors from a playoff team a year ago. Offensively, Smith is seasoned at running back and on the line, but will feature a new quarterback.

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Unfinished Business: Scots Eye Seventh State Title By Justin Thomas People Newspapers

The ingredients are there for Highland Park’s football team to make a deep postseason run in 2026. It doesn’t start on the field, though, for a program like HP. It starts with upholding a tradition built over years and years as the winningest program in Texas high school football history. More than 900 all-time victories. Six state championships. Sixty district titles. “The team sets the goals for the team, but there’s been a standard and an expectation that the seniors leave the program better than they found it,” said Randy Allen, HP head coach. “They want to play as long as they can play and reach their potential. We start off with the idea that we’re the winningest team in the state of Texas, so we want to honor that tradition.” With a state championship appearance in 2024 and a berth in the regional finals in 2025, HP’s seniors have already done their fair share of carrying on the tradition. But the experience of coming oh so close to the program’s seventh state championship will also be a driving force for the Scots. “There’s a lot of motivation and a lot of saltiness in our mouth from the last couple of years,” said senior captain and offensive lineman Cooper Alt. “I think we have what it takes to put it all together this year, though. We’ve been there, we’ve been close, and we have an amazing quarterback like Buck (Randall) who has started in the state championship before.” On the field, eight playoff wins over the previous two seasons give a strong indication HP has the pedigree to play with anyone. And if you ask HP’s captains, they have the talent this year, too. That starts under center where seemingly the only thing missing on the resume of the aforementioned Randall is a state championship ring. Now a three-year starter, the

Highland Park’s football team voted five players as captains for the 2026 season. Pictured, from left, are Buck Randall, Cooper Alt, Nick van der Westhuizen, Dean Dulin, and Lee Wagner. MELISSA MACATEE

SMU pledge is coming off a season in which he threw for 4,396 yards and 51 touchdowns while chipping in 509 yards and 12 additional scores on the ground. For his performance, Randall was named the 2025 District 7-5A Division I MVP. That on the heels of a sophomore campaign in which he led the Scots to the state title game and threw for 3,899 yards with 40 touchdowns and 12 rushing scores. In the backfield, Caiden Reeves is set for an expanded role after gaining 102 yards (4.3 per carry), while two-way player James Flowers (254 yards, eight touchdowns last season) will provide support in addition to his defensive duties. The pair will be running behind an offensive line that appears capable of mauling opponents. Alt and Benton Weathersby are returning after starting for HP a year ago, as is Division I prospect

Colton Williams, who was a starter a year ago but suffered a season-ending injury in HP’s first game. Luke Swaner and Trey Lander round out the projected starters for the Scots. “We have some good experience coming back,” Alt said. “Even some of the guys who weren’t starters last year still got some playing time. “The thing I really like about our line is that it is super tightly-knit. We’re all friends with each other and there’s no gaps between us. These are the guys I’m going to hang out with on a Friday night. It’s not like I’m going to see you at practice and that’s it.” With a beefy and deep offensive line, and three capable runners, the ground game could be an added weapon for a Scots team that has already produced prolific scoring numbers under the helm of Randall. The extra security of a dominant rushing attack could also benefit the Scots’ passing game

as HP works in a new-look receiving corps. Slated to start for the Scots are James Axley, Evan Snelleman, Liam Thomas, and Luke Cecil, while Beckett Lawrence, Dean Dulin, and Max Green are also expected to contribute. “I have a ton of confidence in those guys, especially after seeing how the 7-on-7 games went over the summer,” Randall said. “We got to see guys like Colton Heinlen, who took two years off from football and just came back. He balled out and played incredibly. He’s going to be key on the outside for us. Beckett Lawrence is a young guy, and we got to see a lot of him, and he had a lot of clutch touchdowns in 7-on-7. That’s really exciting, seeing those young guys that might not even necessarily be starters, but when guys go down, they’re going to be in there.” Defensively, HP returns just three starters. But the Scots are

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fortunate to have not only a key returner at every level, but a captain. “It’s funny that’s not how it’s supposed to fall, but it seems like every year that’s how it goes,” said returning cornerback and first-team all-district performer Dulin. “It’s how it should be. There are leaders in every area. Secondary, linebackers, d-line, o-line, and of course quarterback. So it works out pretty well.” In the trenches, Boone Thompson is slated to start at nose tackle with Charlie Flint and Nick van der Westhuizen manning the defensive end spots. Patton Vargas, Slade Stapp, William Lajous, and Fischer Millican will also figure into the rotation. Linebackers include captain Lee Wagner, Graham Rodgers, Beckett Curtis, and Dean Williams. Joining Dulin in the secondary are cornerback Sutton Spillman and safeties Cotton Patterson and Green. “I think we have a good amount of guys that gained a lot of experience last year, so I think we’re set up pretty good there,” Dulin said. That potential defense, coupled with HP’s firepower offensively, figures to keep HP competitive in any game. But if you ask Randall, the key ingredient to going one step further and reaching Texas football immortality may well be the chemistry and confidence he has seen throughout the offseason. “I really think it’s going to come down to the belief we have,” he said. “Looking back at the state team two years ago, I really see a lot of similarities to that team with a lot of defensive-heavy leadership guys and then some new, young offensive guys. They haven’t proven their skills at the varsity level yet, but I think we’re going to see it. There’s a lot of belief between each guy here, and I think later in the season, what’s going to get you points and wins is really believing late in the game that you can win it.”

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RANDALL’S RUN FOR THE RECORD BOOKS By Justin Thomas People Newspapers

ith more than 900 victories, Highland Park is the winningest Texas high school football program of all time. In addition to unparalleled team success, the Scots have produced a lineage of quarterbacks few in the state can match. HP’s tradition of standouts under center began way back in the 1940s, when Bobby Lane quarterbacked the Scots before going on to star at the University of Texas and producing a professional football career worthy of Hall-of-Fame induction. Many believe current NFL MVP Matthew Stafford, who led HP to a state title in 2005 and played collegiately at Georgia before being selected first overall in the NFL draft, is on his way to donning a gold jacket in Canton as well. The success doesn’t stop there, however. John Stephen Jones powered HP to

consecutive state titles before departing for Arkansas, when Chandler Morris stepped in and took the Scots to a third straight championship in 2018. Morris is currently on Tampa Bay’s roster following a successful collegiate career with stops at Virginia and North Texas, among others. Alexander Webb (Northwestern), Bill Foran (Princeton), Luke Woodley (Louisville) and Brayden Schager (Hawaii) are also among a contingent of Division I quarterbacks who have left their mark at HP. But senior SMU pledge Buck Randall is positioned to finish with his name above any and all at the conclusion of the 2026 season. Entering his third year as HP’s starter, Randall

Barring injury, Highland Park quarterback Buck Randall is set to become the program’s all-time leader in passing yards in 2026. CHRIS MCGATHEY

needs just 655 passing yards to eclipse Stafford’s program-record of 8,958 yards. That isn’t the only milestone within reach for Randall, however. Graham Harrell’s record-setting numbers while playing at Ennis are also in jeopardy of falling. From 2000-2003, Harrell — who played collegiately at Texas Tech and for multiple seasons in the NFL before moving into the coaching ranks (currently as offensive coordinator at Abilene Christian) — amassed a total of 12,532 passing yards and 167 touchdowns. The former number ranks first in the history of Dallas-Fort Worth public-school quarterbacks. To pass Harrell, Randall needs to accumulate 4,330 yards through the air. Last year, Randall racked up 4,396 yards over 14 games. “ We’re really

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proud of our quarterback tradition here,” said Randy Allen, HP head coach. “There aren’t too many who have done what Buck is doing. Matthew was a three-year starter for us, and Alexander was a part-time starter for three years. Buck is the only other one to do that.” When asked what makes Randall so productive, Allen didn’t hesitate. “Accuracy,” he said. “He’s one of the most accurate quarterbacks we’ve ever had. Without a doubt.” While accuracy has certainly played a role in Randall’s prodigious passing numbers, his legs have also been integral in the success of HP’s offense. In two seasons as a starter, Randall has rushed for 884 yards and an additional 24 touchdowns. Add it all up, and a place in the pantheon of legendary HP quarterbacks is already secure before Randall even takes the field for his senior season. The only question is where it will finish.

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Winner Winner Raising Cane’s Chicken Dinner By Sarah Hodges

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Cheering from the stands isn’t the only way fans can support their Scots on the field. The team will shift its season into high gear with the Highland Park Football Caniac Supper & Auction, the largest football fundraiser of the year. Supporters can visit muradbid.com/app/ public/bidapp/hpfootball to purchase tickets for the supper on Sept. 25, participate in the online auction from Sept. 20 to 27, or join the action during the early auction from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4. Money raised will help purchase new equipment, support coaching staff, and make it possible for fans to view all the plays at Game On Sports. The link to view the games, including halftime, will be available on the team’s Instagram, @hp_scots_football. This will be the Scots’ 13th year hosting the fundraiser, an event that aims to unite the community behind the team. “It started with the goal of bringing the community together and supporting the foot-

The team hopes fans will grab a seat at the table in the Highland Park High School cafeteria on Sept. 25 during its Caniac Supper. MELISSA MACATEE

ball program,” explained booster club director Katie Dulin. “The fans have been amazing.” The Caniac Supper is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 25, in the Highland Park High School cafeteria prior to the varsity home game against Naaman Forest. Take out is available from 4:30 to 6 p.m., and dine in from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Items available during the early auction

from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4 include four coveted Blue Back tickets to all HP Scots home games, two premier parking passes valid for all home football games, and an unforgettable sideline experience for two — the chance to watch the action on Randy Allen Field alongside players and coaches. The competition will ramp up during the HP Football Silent Auction from Sept. 20 to

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27, when marquee items will include a Denago golf cart, a two-night stay at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, a Scottie Scheffler-signed Masters flag, a dove hunting experience at La Zenaida Lodge in Argentina, and premium sports tickets to watch the Cowboys, Stars, Longhorns, and SMU. Fans can also enter raffles through Sept. 25 for chances to win a $2,000 NorthPark Gift Card and VIP valet parking pass, the opportunity to be a football player for a day, anti-aging facials from Trammell Bright Skin, free Raising Cane’s for a year, a $2,500 Eiseman Jewels gift certificate, and a $2,500 package from Edwards Painting. 2026 Caniac Supper Chairs are Ashley Gray and Alexa Snelleman. HP Football Auction Chairs are Amy Camillo, Kristine McCallum, and Melanie Schoenvogel. The team’s boosters hope that fans show their support both through the fundraiser and during the season. “The boys look up into the stands and feel the incredible energy of our community showing up for them,” Dulin said. “There’s truly nothing like Highland Park Scots fans.”

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