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Crime ............................................... 4

Real Estate Quarterly...................... 14

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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.

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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 con- continues 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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Surveillance footage from the second incident shows the two burglars and the vehicle they used. The investigations are ongoing and documented under case numbers 221224-2023 (Northaven) and 232795-2023 (Westpark).

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allas Police are still looking for a pair of thieves behind two recent burglaries that involved posing as a business to distract the victims.

One of the burglaries took place in an area most of us are probably familiar with: the 4500 block of Northaven Road.

M A R I A L AW S O N The preliminary investigation around 5:15 p.m. Dec. 13 determined the victim was speaking to a man posing as a business when the other male entered the home and stole property.

In the second burglary, the victim also was speaking to a man posing as a business when another entered the home and stole property. This one happened across U.S. 75 in the 9200 block of Westpark

Drive around 10:30 p.m. Dec. 30.

The pair left the second location in a black Chevrolet. Surveillance footage shows the vehicle and two men.

Anyone with information on the identity of the crooks or either case is urged to contact Detective Cade Mullins at 214-6707735 or cade.mullins@dallaspolice.gov.

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Steppington homicide-suicide Dallas Police officers conducting a welfare check around 10:45 a.m. Dec. 30 in the 10000 block of Steppington Drive found 29-year-old Brenda Cruz and 28-year-old Jesus Magana with gunshot wounds.

Dallas Fire-Rescue responded, and both the victim and suspect died at the scene.

Investigators identified Cruz as the victim and Magana as the one who shot himself after firing on Cruz.

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Crime Reports Dec. 4-Jan. 7 Dec. 4 The rear license plate was stolen off of a man’s car before 10:42 p.m. in the parking lot of The Shelton condominiums.

Dec. 5 Stolen at an unlisted time: a woman’s license plate in the 8300 block of Westchester Drive.

Dec. 6 Stolen before 3:53 p.m.: a man’s Chevy Corvette from the NorthPark Center parking lot.

Dec. 7 A cyberbully repeatedly harassed a man in the 3900 block of Inwood Drive via electronic device before 6:04 p.m.

Dec. 8 A speed racer fled from a traffic stop in a stolen vehicle around 12:47 a.m. in the 4500 block of Valley Ridge Road.

Dec. 9 A drunk driver caused a crash and severe bodily injury around 8:20 p.m. in the 10000 block of Midway Road.

Dec. 10 A burglar entered a woman’s locked Hyundai and damaged the steering column at an unlisted time in the parking lot of Magnolia at Inwood Village apartments.

Dec. 11 A burglar entered a woman’s car and ransacked it before 10:30 a.m. in the 7600 block of Eastern Avenue.

Dec. 12 A thief stole from a man at a construction site at Preston Oaks Shopping Center at an unlisted time.

Dec. 13 A robber pointed a gun at a man and took his money before 11:03 a.m. at Chili’s in the 12800 block of Preston Road.

Dec. 14 A burglar stole property from a business office in the 5900 block of Sherry Lane at an unprovided time.

Dec. 15 A “possible stolen vehicle” was blocking an alleyway before 9:55 a.m. in the 4900 block of Harvest Hill Road.

An unwelcome guest received a criminal trespass warning before 10:42 a.m. in the parking lot of El Fenix in the 6800 block of West Northwest Highway.

Dec. 16 Reported at an unlisted time: A thief opened a man’s car door and stole property in the NorthPark Center parking lot.

Dec. 17 A box burglar broke into a medical clinic in the 6100 block of Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway and stole delivered packages before 9:46 a.m.

Dec. 18 No cash for you! Reported at 1:18 a.m.: an unwelcome visitor to an ATM in the 12900 block of Preston Road.

Reported at 11:49 a.m.: jugging, a crime where the burglar followed the victim from a bank to a business in the 5300 block of West Lovers Lane then broke into the person’s vehicle.

Dec. 19 Before 9:45 a.m., a burglar broke into the storage shed at a home in the 4400 block of San Gabriel Drive and stole a motorbike.

Dec. 20 Reported at 1:56 p.m.: A homeowner accused a contractor of taking property from a house in the 10400 block of Shadow Bend Drive.

Dec. 21 Police didn’t provide reporting times for a theft at Inwood Village and vandalism at a home in the 4200 block of Cedarbrush Drive.

Dec. 22 Before 5:14 p.m., a reckless and irresponsible motorist struck a vehicle at Preston Center and left without leaving information. A similarly misbehaving driver fled before 5:07 p.m. after a minor collision outside a home in the 3800 block

of West Northwest Highway.

Dec. 23 Reported at 3:10 p.m.: A thorough thief took the license plates off the front and back of a vehicle at a home in the 8600 block of Turtle Creek Boulevard.

Dec. 24 Shortly after midnight, dispatchers sent police and an ambulance to a home in the 10700 block of Brookport Place, where an attacker had injured a woman by punching her in the face. A 31-year-old woman was arrested.

Reported at 11:36 a.m.: a bad time to make the naughty list. Officers responded to a call about potential violence at the Preston Oaks Shopping Center and gave an unwelcome visitor a criminal trespassing warning.

Dec. 25 At an unlisted time, a burglar broke a woman’s car passenger window and stole a firearm in the 5900 block of Elderwood Drive.

Dec. 26 How easy was it for a burglar to steal a man’s vehicle at an unlisted time in the 4600 block of West Amherst Avenue?

The car was left unlocked.

Dec. 28 A burglar pried open a rear gate lock and attempted to steal pool equipment before 5:15 p.m. at a home in the 5500 block of Northmoor Drive.

Dec. 29 A tracking device was placed in a man’s car without his permission before 8:38 a.m. in the parking lot of Everleigh Forestwood.

A convicted felon in possession of a firearm was caught drunk driving around 7:37 p.m. in the 4200 block of Walnut Hill Lane.

Dec. 30 An unwelcome visitor criminally trespassed in a man’s home before 7:13 p.m. in the 4000 block of Cochran Chapel Road.

Jan. 1 Around 4:36 p.m., an abandoned vehicle was found blocking the alley in the 5000 block of Forest Bend Road.

Jan. 2 A burglar entered a man’s home using unknown means and stole property at an unlisted time in the 11000 block of Tibbs Street.

Jan. 3 A driver was caught operating a vehicle with an invalid license and no insurance before 8:59 p.m. in the 5100 block of Southbrook Drive.

Jan. 4 Reported around 12:41 p.m.: A reckless driver hit a woman’s car and fled the scene without leaving information in the parking lot of the Preston Royal Branch Library.

Jan. 5 A fraudster used a stolen credit card with a corresponding stolen ID before 4:35 p.m. at a retail store at Bike Mart.

Jan. 6 A man’s stolen truck was recovered before 3:19 p.m. in the NorthPark Center parking lot.

Jan. 7 Before 5:21 p.m., a drunk refused to identify himself to officers in the 3500 block of Inwood Road. He also refused to give them his hands when officers were trying to handcuff him. of the

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Dallas To Ready More Greenspaces by 2025 The city-owned land at 3728 High Vista Drive in District 13 is one of the first five sites selected under a new program to create more community greenspaces. COURTESY DALLAS PARK AND RECREATION

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One of the first city-owned properties expected to become a community greenspace by 2025 is at 3728 High Vista Drive — within hollering distance of Preston Hollow.

Dallas Park and Recreation officials and Trust for Public Land leaders unveiled the first five locations (with a plan to eventually have 15) as part of an initiative to provide greenspace access to communities with limited access.

Trust for Public Land received a $1 million gift from the Lyda Hill Foundation and a $250,000 gift from the Meadows Foundation to support the program. Combined with $1.25 million in ARPA funding committed by Mayor Eric Johnson, the program’s total funding is $2.5 million.

“We are thrilled to see the next big steps of the Dallas Greening Initiative moving forward,” Dallas Park Board president Arun Agarwal said. “These locations will be a great fit for communities and will allow for close-tohome access to the outdoors.”

Locations were identified and selected through data analysis of city-owned properties

and communities lacking greenspace access.

TPL also prioritized locations based on the presence of urban heat islands, health disparities, and equity indicators.

Now that the locations are identified and funding is secured, TPL and the city will engage with each neighborhood to understand their needs and priorities.

“When I was a kid growing up in West Dallas and Oak Cliff, parks were critical to my wellbeing,” Johnson said, recalling his experience with community greenspaces.

“My own experiences drove me to announce this initiative last year and to dedicate my own discretionary funds toward this vision last spring.”

Once community engagement is complete, construction and site development can begin.

Johnson appointed Garrett Boone as the city’s first “Greening Czar” to help guide the effort.

“As I’ve said before, Dallas is full of natural beauty hidden in plain sight, and this initiative will help identify these locations so we can elevate neighborhoods by providing greater access to the many benefits greenspaces provide for residents across the city,” Boone said.

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TAMBE EMBRACES JOURNEY DURING FINAL SEASON AT HOCKADAY

Inspired by her mother, the senior has leaned into her Indian heritage

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shna Tambe started playing basketball when she was 5. But her breakthrough achievement didn’t come until about six years later: She beat her mom in one-on-one.

“I thought it was the biggest deal ever because I always looked up to my mom,” said Tambe, now a senior at Hockaday. “I figured maybe I was pretty good.”

“Ever since I picked up the basketball, I never dropped it.”

Ashna Tambe Her parents have remained inspirations throughout Tambe’s basketball journey, especially her mother, Shruti, who grew up playing at an elite level in her native India.

That ’s why Tambe has always worn No. 10 and remained

Ashna Tambe, the top scorer in Hockaday basketball history, will play for the University of Pennsylvania next year. CHRIS MCGATHEY

connected to her heritage on and off the court. Mother and daughter still close most of their training sessions with a game of one-on-one after all these years.

“Growing up, I had no one to really look up to who looked like me and came from the same background,” Tambe said. “I

want to work really hard to inspire younger girls.”

That work ethic has enabled Tambe to become perhaps the best player in program history for the Daisies. She broke the school scoring record during her junior year and has since surpassed the 1,500-point milestone for her career.

“Ever since I picked up the basketball, I never dropped it,” the 5-foot-7 point guard said.

“Being the smallest guard, I had to work to find my advantage and excel at that.”

With help from her coaches on the year-round club circuit, she developed a quick first step, non-

stop defensive tenacity, consistency with her outside shooting, and the court vision to distribute the ball.

“It was just my consistency in work ethic,” she said. “We were traveling every weekend to camps or tournaments and practicing every day for multiple hours. I didn’t let the failures get to my head and trusted the process.”

During her freshman year, Tambe began attracting attention from college programs. She chose the University of Pennsylvania, where she will enroll in the fall, for its balance of academics and athletics. She’s also a McDonald’s All-American nominee.

But Tambe also wants to give back to basketball at Hockaday and beyond. She has spearheaded a youth camp and donated equipment to Terlingua, Texas, students for the past two years.

Meanwhile, her leadership has also helped rally a young Hockaday squad seeking its first SPC championship since 2008.

“Ashna has already created a legacy. That leadership and that guidance goes a long way,” said first-year Hockaday coach Gaby Moss. “We’re better because of her and her commitment to the program.”

Big Man on Campus: Norris Stands Out on Offensive Line for Longhorns

After four years as a starter, W.T. White senior will play next year at Texas State

By Todd Jorgenson

“As I continued to play and learn the game, I got excitement from my quarterback being able to throw a pass or my running back having a hole to run 15 yards,” Norris said. “It’s something that you get used to.”

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Tyler Norris remembers his first varsity football game as a 14-year-old freshman at W.T. White. At 270 pounds, he looked the part, but mentally, he was anxious and uncertain if he could handle the pressure.

Four years later, Norris has just completed his senior season as one of the team’s most experienced and confident players — having recently earned a full scholarship to play Division I football at Texas State, no less.

“I was playing against grown men. It was nerve-wracking. I was just thrown in there, but it molded me as a player,” Norris recalled about the 2020 season. “I felt I wasn’t strong enough, but that added fuel to the fire to better myself.”

His work ethic is the primary reason Norris has emerged as one of the top offensive linemen in the Dallas area. WTW head coach Kenchee Ross said he’s improved not only his body — adding muscle to his 6-foot-5, 290-pound frame — but also has developed elite quickness and agility for his size.

“He’s very knowledgeable and always wanting to know more. He’s a dominant

“He’s a great leader on that offensive line.”

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blocker who is very athletic in space and a great leader on that offensive line,” Ross said. “His athletic ability allowed us to run a lot of screens and get him out in space. He can block with power and great footwork.”

Since they rarely touch the ball, linemen often go unheralded, even on a prolific offensive unit. Norris accepts that and takes pride in racing to the end zone after a touchdown and lifting up his teammates — literally.

Norris has been a part of four consecutive playoff teams at WTW — for the first time in school history — and hopes his senior class has paved the way for future growth in the program.

Transitioning to a leadership role hasn’t always been easy for the soft-spoken Norris, even as he became the player on the roster with the most potential to play at the next level.

“I sort of grew into it. I began to improve in that aspect. I used to be the young buck with leaders around me,” he said. “I just tried to encourage them. I told them the long hours and the hard work would pay off in the long run.”

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#1 COMPANYWIDE TOP SELLING TEAM 214.799.1488 perrymillerstreiff.com SOLD

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9701 HOLLOW WAY ROAD

4700 DORSET ROAD

11225 W. RICKS CIRCLE

6/6.3 | 7,143 SQ. FT. | 2.04 ACRES | $8,500,000

5/5.3 | 13,104 SQ. FT. | 1.18 ACRES | $6,995,000

5/6.3 | 8,292 SQ. FT. | 1.06 ACRES | $4,995,000

LISTED BY RYAN STREIFF + JAMIE KOHLMANN

LISTED BY RYAN STREIFF

LISTED BY KAREN FRY + RYAN STREIFF

6730 DESCO DRIVE

9909 PRESTON ROAD

6715 NORTHWOOD ROAD

5/5.3 | 7,215 SQ. FT. | 0.413 ACRES | $4,595,000

1.410 ACRES | GATED | LOT | $3,995,000

4/4.1 | 5,468 SQ. FT. | 0.22 ACRES | $2,600,000

LISTED BY LAURA MICHELLE

SOLD

SOLD

BUYER REPRESENTED BY COURTNEY JUBINSKY

BUYER REPRESENTED BY LAURA MICHELLE

7033 HILL FOREST DRIVE

8408 MENIER STREET

11832 BROOKHILL LANE

4/4.3 | 6,659 SQ. FT. | 0.195 ACRES | $2,499,000

3/3.1 | 3,228 SQ. FT. | 0.182 ACRES | $2,200,000

3/3| 2,703 SQ. FT. |0.167 ACRES | OFF MARKET

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ARTIST’S LATEST SERIES INSPIRED BY 2019 TORNADO Tom Hoitsma’s ‘Heart of the Matter’ used neighborhood rubble for early sculptures

WA N T YO U R OW N ?

To reach Hoitsma or commission your own “Heart of the Matter” sculpture, visit tomhoitsma.com.

Tom Hoitsma majored in art in college and has worked in music, filmmaking, and visual arts over the years. MICHAEL CARTER

By Maria Lawson

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W

hen Tom Hoitsma walked down Lavendale Avenue after the October 2019 tornado, he saw rubble, destruction, and the material for his next art series.

The Preston Hollow-based artist’s “Heart of the Matter” sculptures started a few years ago, and the early pieces were made from debris he collected the day after the tornado — mainly gutters, which he described as pliable aluminum.

“There’s a beauty to (the rubble),” Hoitsma said. “I’ve always felt that you see these images on television and there’s a funny beauty, a sculptural beauty to this destruction. It’s almost as if it’s on purpose.”

He brought the debris he collected to his studio, not yet sure what to do with it.

“Then I started thinking about using it as like a metaphor for the resiliency of the human spirit by creating some of these abstracted heart shapes,” Hoitsma said.

Once he ran out of the finite debris from October 2019, he started fabricating metals that mimic the original material.

Hoitsma and his daughter paced the neighborhood the day after the tornado when they encountered a pin-quiet Preston Hollow with no animals, cars, or humanity in sight: “The neighborhood was just destroyed. Homes (were) completely gone.”

“You see this stuff on television, but to walk it is a whole other thing,” he continued. “It’s really very disturbing, surreal.”

On that walk, they met a couple standing near the site of what once was their home. Hoitsma describes their aura as joyful and euphoric, despite having their home torn from above their heads

the evening before.

“That got me thinking,” Hoitsma said.

“We hear these stories all the time about triumph from tragedy. … It’s not like I have been without challenges, but this is a different level when you lose all the stuff: your entire family history and home.

What do you do? Where do you go?”

Hoitsma fabricates the metal, then treats, sands, and primes it, and then coats it in automotive paint to add some shine. “(I’m) taking this tortured metal and

making it as beautiful as possible — beauty from tragedy,” Hoitsma said. “The finish is important, this idea of it just really buffed up.”

The pieces are weatherproof, and Hoitsma works with local designers and homeowners to commission pieces for indoor or outdoor spaces.

Some purchasers are people who were affected by the October 2019 tornado, and others are people who have experienced other traumatic events “and want something to (be) a representation of that or their connection.”

“I started thinking about using it as like a metaphor for the resiliency of the human spirit by creating some of these abstracted heart shapes.”

Tom Hoitsma

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• Pershing Elementary School principal Lourdes MoralesFigueroa, who was named one of Dallas ISD’s Master Principals for the 2023-2024 school year. The designation is awarded annually to the top 10% of Dallas ISD principals. Morales-Figueroa will receive a $10,000 stipend and be honored Feb. 1 at the annual Master Principal Recognition Event.

• Witherite Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck, which donated $15,000 to support the “Shop With a Cop” event where police officers take teens to a nearby Target to browse and purchase new things. The funding provided 150 teenagers with $100 Target gift cards to shop with on Dec. 14. The law firm also gave hoodies and water bottles to the teens.

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Sold | 1918 Olive St. #3403

Sold | 7901 Windrose Ave #1701

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4516 Myerwood Lane $2,850,000

4060 Cedarbrush Drive $2,300,000

4229 Hanover Street $2,899,000

Lori Sparks | 214.680.6432 lori.sparks@alliebeth.com

Jamie Ashby | 646.620.6676 jamie.ashby@alliebeth.com

Lucinda Buford | 214.728.4289 lucinda.buford@alliebeth.com

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

4529 Mockingbird Lane $1,350,000

8302 Chadbourne Road $1,895,000

8250 Boedeker Street $3,400,000

Catherine Osborne | 214.733.9727 catherine.osborne@alliebeth.com

Susan Blackburn | 214.912.2455 susan.blackburn@alliebeth.com

Doris Jacobs | 214.537.3399 doris.jacobs@alliebeth.com

SOLD - Represented Buyer

SOLD - Represented Buyer

AVAILABLE

5207 Kelsey Road $3,650,000

7615 Marquette Street $1,495,000

4502 Abbott Avenue #301 $1,625,000

Cynthia Beaird | 214.797.1167 cynthia.beaird@alliebeth.com

Kim Jacobs Calloway | 214.395.7001 kim.calloway@alliebeth.com

Eve Sullivan | 214.534.1698 eve.sullivan@alliebeth.com

AVAILABLE

SOLD - Represented Buyer

SOLD - Represented Buyer

4649 W. Mockingbird Lane $999,000

3404 Harvard Avenue $3,750,000

3141 Stanford Avenue Private Sale

Lucinda Buford | 214.728.4289 lucinda.buford@alliebeth.com

Shelly Tillery | 214.794.3634 shelly.tillery@alliebeth.com

Teffy Jacobs | 214.676.3339 teffy.jacobs@alliebeth.com

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3435 Wendover Road $3,200,000

4429 Beverly Drive $4,595,000

Susan Bradley | 214.674.5518 susan.bradley@alliebeth.com

Jackie Converse | 214.673.7852 jackie.converse@alliebeth.com

Erin Mathews | 214.520.8300 erin.mathews@alliebeth.com

AVAILABLE

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3525 Turtle Creek Boulevard #17B $1,300,000

2716 Purdue Avenue $3,150,000

3704 Marquette Street $4,850,000

Sunny Wood | 214.934.5090 sunny.wood@alliebeth.com

Kimberly Cocotos | 214.682.5754 kimberly.cocotos@alliebeth.com

Susan Baldwin | 214.763.1591 susan.baldwin@alliebeth.com

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4401 Westway Avenue $3,855,000

4604 Gilbert Avenue $1,249,000

10817 Saint Michaels Drive $2,195,000

Jamie Ashby | 646.620.6676 jamie.ashby@alliebeth.com

Shirley Cohn | 214.729.5708 shirley.cohn@alliebeth.com

Ashley Rupp | 214.727.4992 ashley.rupp@alliebeth.com

SOLD

AVAILABLE

SOLD - Represented Buyer

5810 Park Lane $8,950,000

4635 Westside Drive $2,695,000

5138 Deloache Avenue $8,495,000

Juli Black | 469.737.0852 juli.black@alliebeth.com

Erin Mathews | 214.520.8300 erin.mathews@alliebeth.com

Teffy Jacobs | 214.676.3339 teffy.jacobs@alliebeth.com

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Real Estate Market Snapshots Editor’s note: Find here the latest available (as of press time) real estate market statistics for Dallas, Highland Park, and University Park from North Texas Real Estate Information Systems Inc. The Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University prepares monthly Multiple Listing Service (MLS) reports but leaves out municipalities when they don’t hit a 10-sale threshold for single-family homes. University Park last met that threshold in November, Highland Park in October. We would prefer more comprehensive and timely data, but believe these market snapshots still provide a helpful look at where the industry is heading.

DECEMBER 2023:

DALLAS

2.5

95.5%

month’s supply

sold to list price

December 2022: 1.9

December 2022: 93.6%

559

41

closed sales

days on market

December 2022: 540

Shelley Tims Anbouba’s NEAT Method Highland Park assists with moves, organization projects, and ongoing organizational maintenance.

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$426,479

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helley Tims Anbouba, owner of NEAT Method Highland Park, seems to have organizing in her blood.

She used to alphabetize her Little Golden Books and her Barbie clothes as a child growing up in the Park Cities.

“I have a really good understanding of the Park Cities dynamic, the family connections, how many generational aspects there are, in addition to the influx of people coming in specifically to the Park Cities from California and New York,” Anbouba said. “There is some kind of six degrees of separation between all of us. Dallas is the biggest small town you’ll ever live in.”

The TCU grad went from a long corporate career in the graphic arts industry to managing several nonprofit foundations, finally stopping the heavy travel and workload with a part-time job at the Container Store.

She heard about NEAT Method there and started in the Highland Park/Dallas market in September 2019.

“We had six months of great business, and then the world came to a grinding halt,” she recalled. “During COVID, I had people call and say, ‘I’m leaving everything in New York and moving here. Can you help me?’

That really got my wheels turning.”

She added moving and concierge relocation services with sustainable crates, a box

“We’re not going to make you get rid of everything.”

Shelley Tims Anbouba

price per square foot

December 2022: $360,000

December 2022: $211.55

1,592

active listings

December 2022: 1,376

Shelley Tims Anbouba always finds time for organizing truck mover, and workers bonded and insured to pack.

“We also work with architects and individuals to review their house plans before they commit to millwork or a closet,” she said. “We’re doing projects now that have multi-year spans with purging, packing, designing, and unpacking.”

There are 100 NEAT Method owners nationwide and in Canada.

“We all have access to our own product line,” Anbouba said.

“We are all trained the same way; we just customize it for our own client.”

She credits a loyal client base and referrals for growing her business.

“Two years ago, I was the largest franchise — I tripled my business in one year, and I’ve been able to maintain that,” she said.

Anbouba also addressed misconceptions about organizational services.

“We’re not going to make you get rid of everything,” she said. “We learn how you live and use the space and tailor it to you. We have a VIP maintenance program where we go in and refresh spaces yearly, monthly, or seasonally.”

Her company has done it all — gun closets, private airplanes, airplane hangars.

Summer and holiday concierge services include house checking, accepting and organizing packages, shopping and pantry stocking, and closet refreshes pre-return.

“It’s not a one-time fix,” she said. “Let’s create a sustainable method for you to live

$227.88

median price

FROM BARBIE CLOTHES TO AIRPLANE HANGARS

By Josh Hickman

December 2022: 42

NOVEMBER 2023:

UNIVERSITY PARK

in your environment and easily maintain it.”

With growth in the architectural/build/ interior design and corporate worlds, people see the value of having an organizer involved from the beginning.

Organization has proved important for productivity in corporate business — common areas, desk setups, and break rooms, Anbouba said. “People are really wanting the space they live in to work hard for them.”

$2,615,000

ORGANIZING TIPS

November 2022: $1,880,000

10-30 min: Organize your everything drawer or junk drawer and your drop zone.

Assess what is in there. File, shred, or scan any paperwork, holiday receipts, etc. Make an edit of anything that’s not being used and do a refresh. Make sure that everything that’s in there is something you need — keys, phone charger, sunglasses, etc. It always helps to separate the space with compartments for each item category.

1 hour: For families with kids: The playroom/bedroom. The No. 1 thing you can do post-holiday to have a neat new year is to purge and donate any toys that have been replaced by something new. Donate any toy past its prime, damaged, or no longer relevant.

3-4 hours: Edit your pantry. Purge anything you bought/received for the holidays or entertaining that you’re going to be tempted to eat along with anything expired. Create a new category — new, healthy snacks, keto diet, anything you want to try. If you want to drink more water, stock that. Box up any unwanted liquor from the bar and store it away in the pantry. You won’t be tempted to consume something if it’s not there in front of your face.

1.7

96.7%

month’s supply

sold to list price

November 2022: 2.4

November 2022: 93.3%

11

35

closed sales

days on market

November 2022: 12

November 2022: 33

$572.57

median price

price per square foot

November 2022: $524.64

22

active listings

November 2022: 32

OCTOBER 2023:

HIGHLAND PARK 6.3

99.3%

month’s supply

sold to list price

October 2022: 4.0

October 2022: 90.6%

10

8

closed sales

days on market

October 2022: 5

October 2022: 74

$2,725,000

$819.68

median price

price per square foot

October 2022: $1,800,000

October 2022: $610.09

44

active listings

October 2022: 28

FOR SALE

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All About Downsizing: What to Let Go, What to Bring, What to Buy

More Americans than ever are looking to downsize for their next home purchase.

Downsizing makes sense to people from all walks of life: empty-nesters, retirees, and people who are moving in with, or MARGARET separating from, a CHAMBERS significant other.

This article is aimed at anyone downsizing for the first time and looking for practical advice on where to begin.

Decluttering can be emotionally exhausting, so pace yourself by focusing on just one room at a time.

Starting early will give you time to pause and enjoy looking at old photos and travel mementos. You’ll also have time to research the value of your collectibles and antiques.

Everything you take to your next home should have a dedicated place. Choose only the best of the best of your furniture to bring with you.

A common downsizing tip is to sort your belongings into Yes, No, and Maybe piles. However, I would suggest you skip the ‘Maybe’ pile. ‘Maybe’ piles create an extra chore for you later when you look at all those items again.

An easy way to cut down on kitchen clutter is to identify and eliminate duplicates. If you don’t entertain large parties, you probably don’t need lots of drinking glasses or multiple sets of dishes.

Of course, downsizing isn’t just about getting rid of things; it’s also about finding new

furniture and storage solutions for your new home. Free up space by choosing multi-purpose items whenever possible. Instead of having a guest bedroom, you can get a comfortable sofa sleeper or an attractive daybed with a trundle bed for your home office.

“Choose only the best of the best of your furniture to bring with you.”

Professional designers can provide second opinions on what items to bring to the new home and guidance on space planning and furniture layout.

Downsizing is no easy task, but the results are worth it: a simpler lifestyle, less surface area to clean, less space for clutter to accumulate, and lower utility bills. This is an opportunity to give your old things a fresh start, creating a beautifully curated environment that you look forward to coming home to.

If downsizing is in your future, I hope this article can make your next move as stress-free as possible.

Margaret Chambers, a registered interior designer (RID) and American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) member, leads Chambers Interiors and Associates. Her colleague Caitlin Crowley helped edit this column. Visit chambersinteriors.com/blog for more design advice.

CLOCKWISE: Downsizing clients from University Park updated a 1960s ranch-style Preston Hollow home, filling it mostly with newly purchased furniture and accessories. A mirrored console table adds extra storage. A home office can double as a guest bedroom if you add a daybed or trundle bed. MICHAEL HUNTER WITH DESIGN BY MARGARET CHAMBERS If you own an entrée table but won’t have a foyer in your next home, consider repurposing it as a breakfast table. DANIEL MOTTA WITH DESIGN BY MARGARET CHAMBERS

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A Grassy Gem in Bluffview 4707 Bluffview Boulevard $6,600,000 4 Bed / 4.1 Bath / 5,653 Sq. Ft.

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

Gorgeous French Transitional 3405 Bryn Mawr Drive - SOLD Private Sale 5 Bed / 6 Bath / 7,200 Sq. Ft.

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

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Love Where You Live 3603 Harvard Avenue $3,900,000 5 Bed / 4.3 Bath / 5,513 Sq. Ft.

Susan Bradley | 214.674.5518 | susan.bradley@alliebeth.com

A Welcome Change 4229 Hanover Street - SOLD Listed for $2,899,000 4 Bed / 3.5 Bath / 3,729 Sq. Ft.

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

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The Perfect UP Address 3704 Marquette Street $4,850,000 5 Bed / 5.3 Bath / 6,817 Sq. Ft.

Susan Baldwin | 214.763.1591 | susan.baldwin@alliebeth.com

Delight In Devine Design 804 Lexington Terrace $2,799,000 6,612 Sq. Ft. / .692 Acres / Cabana

Clarke Landry | 214.316.7416 | clarke.landry@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.

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Private Sale 4 Bed / 4.1 Bath / 5,508 Sq. Ft.

5122 Purdue Avenue $2,495,000 4 Bed / 4.2 Bath / 5,565 Sq. Ft.

Susan Shannon | 214.796.8744 susan.shannon@alliebeth.com

Tim Schutze | 214.507.6699 tim.schutze@alliebeth.com

3919 Gillon Avenue

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8616 Turtle Creek Boulevard #316 $559,000 2 Bed / 2.1 Bath / 1,949 Sq. Ft.

Kim Jacobs Calloway & Doris Jacobs | 214.395.7001 | kim.calloway@alliebeth.com

Cochran Heights Gem 5214 Homer Street $949,000 3 Bed / 2 Bath / 2,155 Sq. Ft.

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

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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.

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Real Talk: Jenny Dietsch Jenny Dietsch, of University Park, launched Getting it Done Organizing nine years ago when her youngest daughter started kindergarten.

But her family and friends know that her organizing passion started well before that.

“A friend of mine randomly gave me a label maker for my birthday one year,” Dietsch said, recalling the gift giver’s words, “‘I just have a feeling you will like this!’ How right she was!”

Another sign that Dietsch belonged in the organizing profession came the day after Christmas in 2014 when a friend with four small children called in a panic.

“She said that she would not take NO for an answer, and she needed me to come over and organize her playroom, so I went,” Dietsch said. “I realized that I have a natural gift for organizing and setting up systems to help people maintain order in their home, and doing this made both my clients and me happy.”

What’s the best part of your job?

I love the consultations where I get to brainstorm ideas with clients and come up with a big-picture plan for their space. I love the actual organizing, taking something chaotic and creating an orderly system that allows people’s lives to be

to not have it all figured out up front.

Start small. Celebrate the small victories as it all starts to come together.

I realized that I have a natural gift for organizing and setting up systems to help people maintain order in their home, and doing this made both my clients and me happy.”

Jenny Dietsch

Getting it Done Organizing CEO Jenny Dietsch COURTESY PHOTO

much simpler. I love seeing the reactions of my clients when they see the final reveal.

Now that you’ve been a consultant for a while, if you could go back in

time and give yourself any advice, what would it be?

If I could go back in time and give myself some advice about starting a business, I would say it is perfectly acceptable — and normal —

What does your dream closet look like?

The closet would only have things in it that I love, that fit me, and that are current season. It would, of course, have matching hangers, and everything would be grouped by category and would be color-coded. I do not like things to be crowded, so there needs to be enough room for all my things to

have space and to be seen.

Got any organizing horror stories? Please share.

We have seen many different scenarios, but they are not horror stories. … One client called me when her third baby was about 2 years old.

She was crying and said her house was a disaster and she could not take it anymore. This happened because … the family transitioned into the new house while she was in the hospital after giving birth to baby No. 3. Her family opened all the boxes and shoved things everywhere with no rhyme or reason. … This woman was not disorganized but was focusing on what was most important: the babies.

What’s a fun fact about yourself?

I was diagnosed with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) when I was an adult. When I went to the doctor to talk about ADHD, he said, “What took you so long to get here?” He also asked what I did for a living, and I told him he might think it strange, but I am a professional organizer. He said that this made sense to him because I had to overcompensate for my lack of focus, and I now excel at the tools I learned and adopted to survive myself.

– Compiled by William Taylor

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Comings and Goings

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Storied Beauty Preston Royal Village The beauty boutique and skincare company founded by Dallas native Lindsay Freeman offers a customized skin care concierge service. The brand will soon offer facials and other services and plans to hold events each month that will bring in beauty and wellness specialists to speak to the community.

JOEY NorthPark Center The restaurant, which features a globally inspired food and beverage menu, opened its first Dallas location Jan. 18.

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Navy Blooms Preston Center The brand with a goal to celebrate all occasions — holidays, birthdays, sororities, schools, and more — has opened a storefront after previously operating only online.

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Bezos Academy Preschool Presbyterian Village North The tuition-free, full-day preschool opened in early November and is one of four Bezos Academies set to open in Dallas.

JINYA Preston Hollow Village The ramen bar offers more than a dozen dishes that are slowly simmered for 20 hours to ensure a deep flavor. This is the brand’s 13th location in Texas.

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DeGroat’s passion to build a family legacy and create a healthy lifestyle has led to the launch of their first franchise location of the smoothie brand.

MOVING

Peacock Alley 2711 Fairmount St. The luxury bedding and bath store is moving from the Design District to Uptown in late January as the company celebrates its 50th anniversary.

BYREDO NorthPark Center The brand, which creates a range of products such as fragrance, makeup, home items, leather goods, and accessories, recently moved to a new location on level one between Nordstrom and Macy’s.

EXPANDING

Tolleson Wealth Management Highland Park, University Park The wealth management company recently completed the finishing touches on its Highland Park office and expansion to a second office location and bank branch in University Park. These collaborative working spaces were designed with a new client experience in mind.

CLOSED

Baldo’s Ice Cream 6401 Hillcrest Ave., Suite 102 The gourmet ice cream shop’s last day of business was Dec. 30.

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The Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center Dallas, in partnership with NorthPark Center, is grateful to the generous sponsors and community for their incredible commitment and support of A Season of Giving.

During this holiday campaign, thousands brought the magic to Children’s Health through supporting events, watching movies and of course, visiting Santa – all to support the Children’s Health mission to make life better for children.

Visits with Santa at NorthPark Center

NorthPark Center Santa Visits

Movies with a Mission Co-Founders Ella Kate Nayfa and Barrett Gibbins

NorthPark Center’s Santa provided over 4,000 Santa visits to families in the community from November 24 through December 24, as well as brightened the hallways at Children’s Health for hundreds of patients who spent the holidays at the hospital with personal visits and storytime with Santa at Seacrest Studios.

Breakfast with Santa Spectacular The 33rd annual Breakfast with Santa Spectacular presented by NorthPark Center hosted more than 550 guests to kick-off the holiday season. Festivities included photos with NorthPark Santa, holiday performances and carolers, face painting, balloon artists, special character appearances, live reindeer, a life-size snow globe and so much more! A special thanks goes to our chairs, Lara Pryor and Madison Strode and honorary chairs, the Sewell Family.

Movies with a Mission Magical Moments with patients at Children’s Health

In partnership with AMC NorthPark 15, the 3rd annual Movies with a Mission is a platform for young philanthropists to make a difference in the lives of children.

Founded by Ella Kate Nayfa and Barrett Gibbins, the duo was able help raise funds to benefit Children’s Health through four movie screenings this year.

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Schools

BSA Troop 80 Introduces Three New Eagle Scouts

LIKE DAUGHTER, LIKE FATHER

Harvard student’s dad learns English, earns engineering degree

These area students have earned the Eagle Scout rank, Boy Scouting’s highest. Doing so typically takes several years and requires earning 21 or more badges plus completing a special project.

CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP: Jean Tchinda graduated with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering in December. He works on his UTDesign Capstone project, a product to move goods autonomously into dorms from curbside stations for sponsor JPods. Tchinda tells his daughters, from left, Emannuelle, Eva, Ismaelle, Ange, and Andrea, not to put limits on their goals. COURTESY UT DALLAS

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ast June, former People Newspapers intern Kelly Tran introduced readers to Andrea Tchinda Machedjou.

Tchinda Machedjou moved to the United States from Cameroon in Central Africa five years ago, graduated from Hillcrest High School in 2023, and earned a full ride to Harvard.

The Ivy League computer science major may have gotten some of that educational ambition and work ethic from her French-speaking father.

The University of Texas at Dallas recently shared with Preston Hollow People what Jean Tchinda has accomplished since moving his family to North Texas for better opportunities.

Tchinda (pronounced “Chin-da”) learned English, navigated life in a new country, became a U.S. citizen, completed an associate’s

degree at Richland College, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree from UT Dallas — all while working a full-time job overnight.

“Some people told me, ‘You cannot go to UTD because it’s such a challenging college,’” he said in a story posted on utdallas.edu. “I want to show that everything is possible. Never give up. You just need to work hard.”

Tchinda would work from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. as a maintenance technician at an aerospace company. After work, he slept for two hours before heading to campus for classes.

In the late afternoon, he got a little more sleep before doing homework from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and then going to work.

Between it all, he pitched in with rides for his daughters and parent-teacher conferences.

Tchinda said one of the keys to his success was to meet with his professors and to be un-

“When my kids say something is impossible, that they cannot do that, I say, ‘If I can do it, you can also do it.”’

Jean Tchinda

afraid to ask for help.

“At UTD, you can get everything you want,” he said. “They have amazing support.”

The usual office hours for Introduction to Wireless Communications didn’t fit into Tchinda’s crammed schedule, so Dr. Mohammad Saquib, professor of electrical engineering, made time after class instead.

“He’s an extremely hard worker,” Saquib said. “If I were an employer, he’s a student I would hire.”

Dr. Rosana Melendez called Tchinda a top student in her systems and controls class this fall.

“His example of hard work serves as an inspiration for many other students who face similar challenges,” the electrical and computer engineering lecturer said. “I am happy that he has achieved this new milestone now of becoming an electrical engineer.”

Tchinda uses that milestone and the pursuit of it to inspire his family.

“I want always to show to my children, everybody around me, that you can do whatever you want. Just try,” he said. “When my kids say something is impossible, that they cannot do that, I say, ‘If I can do it, you can also do it.”’

Roman Childress, son of Anita and Greg Childress, of Dallas, is a junior at St. Mark’s School of Texas. His Eagle project benefitted MaaPaa (a nonprofit dedicated to helping single mothers raise sons to reach their highest potential) by building a new reading and learning center for Bean’s Library, a community-based library located in Allen’s Grocery Store in South Dallas.

Jackson Galbraith, son of Sally and Chris Brezic and Jeff Galbraith, of Dallas, is a junior at Jesuit College Preparatory School.

His Eagle project benefitted the nonprofit Military Heritage Collection of North Texas Museum located in Nevada, Texas, by designing and building a rolling display for a 1,800-pound inert munition, creating a slide show explaining the history of the munition, and presenting the display and slide show to military veterans at a luncheon.

Henry Roden, son of Darla and Mark Roden, of Dallas, is a junior at St. Mark’s. His Eagle project benefitted William Lipscomb Elementary School in East Dallas by clearing weeds and filling cracks in an asphalt playground; painting hopscotch, four-square play areas, and a large U.S. map on the playground; and updating a study guide to be used with the map.

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Small But Mighty – Tennis Balls Can (But Rarely Do) Cause Head Injuries

It’s well known that playing football and soccer can cause head injuries, but how worried do we need to be about tennis?

Concussions are rare but can happen on the court, according to a study from Xin-Lin Gao, a mechanical engineering professor at SMU, and Yongqiang Li, a former SMU Ph.D. student who worked with Gao. Mild traumatic brain injuries can occur when ball speed is higher than 40 meters per second, which is faster than a cheetah runs, or most amateur players serve the ball. Head injuries are more common when the ball strikes the side of the head and hits someone at a 90-degree angle.

Gao’s team reached its conclusions using a computer-generated tennis ball and a head model. The researchers applied an algorithm used to test rubber elasticity to determine how brain tissues would respond to a ball strike.

Transfer scholarships From seeking tutoring for challenging classes to attending her first Oktoberfest, SMU junior transfer student Raissa Umwali is on the road to a great campus experience.

She is attending SMU on a full-tuition North Texas Community College Scholarship, awarded each year to 10 transfer students from surrounding community colleges.

“It took time to get used to the rigor and pace,” Raissa said. “But sometimes the things that look the scariest from afar aren’t that scary when they get closer.”

The Community College Scholarship is one of the most generous offered at SMU and is renewable for up to five terms.

More than 275 students have received the transfer scholarship since its creation in 2004. The scholarship’s application deadline is April 1. To qualify, students must have completed 50 hours of transferrable community college work and achieved a 3.7 GPA. Visit smu.edu/Admission/Apply/ Transfer/TransferScholarships to find out more about the program.

Aquatic center addition Mustang swimming and diving programs got a boost in December with the dedication of the 50-meter-long Holt Hickman Outdoor

Pool. The new addition to SMU’s aquatic center makes SMU one of only a handful of universities with indoor and outdoor Olympic-size pools at the same facility.

“With the Holt Hickman Outdoor Pool at the Robson & Lindley Aquatics Center, SMU is even better positioned to attract exceptionally talented student-athletes as we enter the ACC in 2024,” SMU director of athletics Rick Hart said.

The new outdoor pool honors Holt Hickman ’54, a standout member of the Mustang swim team known for his business acumen and hometown spirit. Hickman served SMU and the city of Fort Worth in multiple capacities and received the key to the city of Fort Worth in 2011 in recognition of his lifetime achievements and contributions.

By the numbers More than 600 SMU grads were honored last month at the university’s December Commencement Convocation.

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CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT: A computational study shows the effects of being struck by a tennis ball. Junior transfer student Raissa Umwali attends SMU on North Texas Community College Scholarship. SMU dedicated the 50-meter-long Holt Hickman Outdoor Pool in December. COURTESY SMU

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A GUIDE TO THE MOST ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS IN DALLAS

Places like The Library at The Mansion on Turtle Creek (left) and Bar Colette (right) often get mentioned when making a list of romantic dining destinations in Dallas. COURTESY PHOTOS

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hat makes a restaurant romantic?

There are as many opinions of what constitutes “romantic” as there are medspas in Collin County. In other words, a lot.

A romantic restaurant has flattering, slightly dimmed lights; sumptuous furnishings such as velvet banquettes instead of hardwood benches reK E R ST E N R ET T I G purposed from an old country church; appealing music playing not too loud; a gorgeous table setting with a low unscented floral arrangement; attentive but not intrusive service, and a noise level in the restaurant low enough that you can speak softly to your dining companion.

Oh yeah, and the food should be great, too.

February hosts Valentine’s Day, the manufactured “most romantic day of the year” when restaurants roll out the red carpet for experienced and novice diners alike.

Prix fixe menus, red roses for the lady, and complimentary glasses of champagne are Valentine dinner trifectas, pre-printed, pre-cut, pre-poured before the first couple crosses the threshold.

Dallas has a lot of romantic restaurants, some classic, some new. Some of the most romantic restaurants are dead, like some romances.

Chez Gerard was a very romantic spot on McKinney Avenue where Doce Mesas now stands. Around the corner from that was L’Ancestral, a gorgeous little boîte where Le Bilboquet is today.

Over on Greenville, St. Martin’s Wine Bistro was kitschy romantic with white tablecloths, candles on the table and a live piano player feathering tunes such as “The Way You Look Tonight,” the song my ex-husband and I danced to at our wedding.

While that romance is dead, the song lives.

It’s a great time to prune.

All three were romantic; all three French; and all three closed. Coincidence?

I crowdsourced names of romantic restaurants in town and there was a consistent theme throughout the answers: not too loud, nice lighting, great food and service, all without price gouging.

The Mansion was mentioned many times as one of the most romantic restaurants in town. Le Bilboquet and Georgie also won praise for the ambience, sound level, great food, and warm service. Knox Bistro’s setting was called romantic, but a bit loud for some lovebirds. All of this is good news for French food, though.

Tei-An also made the list, which is unexpected and spot-on at the same time; it’s elegant, quiet, and reverent in its food and service. Dakota’s was also mentioned, as was

“Maybe the key to a romantic dinner is about managing expectations rather than reservations.”

Las Palmas, Sevy’s, Café Pacific, and Bubba’s. Yes, fried chicken Bubba’s.

There were a handful of new restaurants mentioned as the most romantic in Dallas.

Those included Mister Charles, Carbone, and Monarch, all gorgeous restaurants to be sure, but detractors said a romantic meal isn’t worth selling a kidney for. Fair point.

I recently spent an evening with my husband in the West Village, starting at Bar Colette then dining next door at Namo. As first timers there, we had no expectations.

The night was lovely, the food and drinks were sublime, and the vibe was romantic and cozy.

Maybe the key to a romantic dinner is about managing expectations rather than reservations. Open minds find open hearts.

Kersten Rettig, a freelance writer with leadership experience in the food and travel industries, lives in the Park Cities, where she is known as “the restaurant sherpa” for her recommendations. Follow her on Instagram @KerstenEats.

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Italian Panna Cotta Wins Hearts on Valentine’s Day and Beyond PANNA COTTA

options. Although I’m partial to personal-size heart pans, other options include pouring the custard into a 9-inch round or heart-shaped pan, custard cups, Champagne coupes, or other individual glass containers. Garnish with fresh berries or raspberry or strawberry sauce.

To make the sauce, place berries in a blender with a tablespoon of sugar and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Blend until smooth, pour into a fine sieve set over a bowl, and press the puree against the sieve

with the back of a spoon to remove the seeds.

Served by the fire on Valentine’s Day, this pretty custard is sure to win hearts.

Christy Rost is a cookbook author, host of Celebrating Home cooking videos, and longtime Park Cities and Preston Hollow resident.

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Directions: In a medium saucepan, stir together gelatin, sugar, half-and-half, and cream. Set aside 10 minutes until the gelatin has softened. Slice a vanilla bean open using a sharp knife and scrape out the seeds with the tip of the knife. Add the seeds and vanilla bean to the saucepan and stir.

Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it is hot and small bubbles form around the edges of the pan, but do not boil.

Strain the custard through cheesecloth into a bowl or large liquid measuring cup.

Spray 8 individual 3-inch heart-shaped molds with nonstick cooking spray.

Ladle or pour the custard into the prepared molds, cover, and chill 3 hours or until set.

Alternately, pour the custard into a 9-inch round or heart-shaped baking pan, or cool and ladle into custard cups or Champagne coupes.

To serve, unmold the panna cotta by dipping the heart-shaped molds into a bowl of hot water for 5 to 10 seconds. Place a dessert plate over the mold, turn both over, and unmold the custard onto the plate. Repeat with the remaining molds.

Garnish each plate with fresh raspberries or raspberry sauce.

Yield: 8 servings

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As I write this column, I’m gazing at snow-covered mountains outside my window. We’ve escaped to Swan’s Nest for a couple of months before returning home to Dallas for the spring.

The sky is a brilliant blue without a cloud CHRISTY ROST in sight and the thermometer reads 10 degrees.

On cold days like this, I’m often inspired to invite friends for a cozy dinner that begins with apps served by the hearth, but one doesn’t have to be in the mountains to take advantage of hearthside dining.

For appetizers, afternoon tea, or a romantic dinner, North Texas winters provide ample opportunities to dine in front of the fireplace. I couldn’t begin to count the number of times my husband and I have enjoyed apps or dinner in front of the fire in our Park Cities home.

We recently invited friends to join us for a simple Italian meal that began with fireside appetizers followed by bowls of minestrone, lasagna with meat sauce, salad, and garlic bread.

For dessert, I served panna cotta with raspberry coulis. Panna cotta is a light, creamy Italian custard with a delicate vanilla flavor. It becomes a beautiful and easy Valentine dessert when poured into small heart-shaped molds.

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‘The Cloud’ Helps All About Community: Hometown Life, Retirement Living Seniors Save Gilbert Brown embraces change in address, meeting new people Photo Memories SENIOR LIVING

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You could certainly call Gilbert Brown a lifelong resident of Highland Park.

Save for going to school at the University of Texas, serving in the Navy, a stint at Stanford, and a career start in Shreveport, this 1954 Highland Park High School graduate has spent most of his life in this iconic town.

“I consider myself incredibly lucky,” Brown said. “There aren’t many people who can say they’ve been able to spend this much time in such an incredible community.”

“ The benefit of communities is that you get to know people. A lot of us are in the same position and it’s just nice to have that connection.”

Gilbert Brown Brown grew up in the era of Eisenhower and Elvis Presley, when suburban expansion defined much of the American ethos. Highland Park and its rich inventory of architecture resembled an aesthetic you might find in the Norman Rockwell archives.

“I remember playing football in the street,”

Gilbert Brown’s senior living community routine includes pickleball with his new neighbors. FROM LEFT: Physical therapy assistant Chris Nguyen, John Drake, Brown, Debbie and Dave Driscoll, and Terry Wolfe. COURTESY PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE NORTH

Brown said. “We could basically do whatever we wanted and just knew we had to be home at 6 o’clock for dinner. It was a different time.”

After marrying his high school sweetheart, Brown strayed from the close-knit community of Highland Park to serve in the Navy and pursue academics. Eventually, he landed a job with IBM. “IBM sent me to Shreveport for five years, and then I was transferred to Dallas,” he said.

“After that, I went to work at Interfirst Bank.”

Brown worked as a systems engineer for years, installing computer systems at the forefront of the information age. Later, he went on to work as an agent at New York Life.

“Going to work in insurance was one of the best things that could have happened to me,” Brown said. “That position afforded me the time to do so many things I might not have otherwise had the opportunity to do. I always say, when God closes a door, he opens a window, and you have to just jump inside it.”

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Are you ready to tackle the upcoming cold and flu season head-on?

Did you know that more than 1 billion people get the seasonal flu yearly, and those 65 or older are at highest risk of complications?

Dr. Farhan Abdullah, an expert in concierge medicine serving residents at The Preston of the Park Cities luxury senior living community, has offered several strategies for staying healthy this season, including: • Get Vaccinated: Getting a flu shot is one of the most effective ways to prevent the flu. Annual flu vaccinations are recommended for everyone, especially those at higher risk, including individuals with underlying health conditions.

• Frequent Handwashing: Regularly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after being in

His latest jump was to retirement community living, a move made to continue the excitement and satisfaction of his incredibly full life.

Brown and his wife, Linda, chose the faith-based Presbyterian Village North (PVN), just minutes from hometown Highland Park.

“I came out here because I saw how my father lived alone until he passed away,” Brown said. “I had to witness just how lonely he was in the latter part of his life, and my wife didn’t want the same thing for me.”

PVN has provided Brown with a new lifestyle and fresh perspective.

“It’s a community,” he said. “And the benefit of communities is that you get to know people. A lot of us are in the same position, and it’s just nice to have that connection. We have just really enjoyed starting fresh here and are excited for the next chapter.”

public places, touching surfaces, or interacting with sick individuals. If soap and water are unavailable, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

• Stay Hydrated: Proper hydration can help keep your mucous membranes moist, making it harder for viruses to enter your body. Drink plenty of water, herbal teas, and clear broths.

• Eat a Balanced Diet: A diet rich in fruits and vegetables provides essential vitamins and minerals that support your immune system. Consider foods high in vitamin C, like citrus fruits, to boost your immunity.

• Regular Exercise: Engage in moderate exercise to maintain a healthy immune system. But avoid overexerting yourself, as excessive exercise can weaken your defenses.

• Adequate Sleep: Prioritize quality sleep,

“Engage in moderate exercise to maintain a healthy immune system. But avoid overexerting yourself, as excessive exercise can weaken your defenses.”

Dr. Farhan Abdullah Abdullah practices with Curana Health, which The Preston partnered with to provide residents essential guidance on maintaining well-being.

Abdullah completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees at UAB before attending Nova Southeastern University for medical school. Upon completion, he finished his residency in internal medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. He practiced as an internist in Nashville until making Dallas his home in 2019.

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Every time I visit my parents’ house, I get to see my mom’s scrapbooks with lots of photos.

She has kept most of my childhood memories in a filing cabinet.

But you know the main drawback of JEAN APONTE physical photo albums? They are easily damaged or lost.

Thanks to today’s technology, we have a more efficient and secure alternative by storing them in “the cloud.”

What is “the cloud”?

In my training classes, I’ve learned that many seniors have heard of the cloud, but that it can be confusing and intimidating.

Here’s a simple way to think of it: The cloud is like a giant external filing cabinet where you can securely store files from your device (phone, computer, or tablet).

It’s a non-tangible, digital storage service. Your files are kept securely in your own cabinet apart from anyone else’s. All it needs is an internet connection to work.

You can store any type of files in the cloud (documents, photos, videos, and more), but I’m using photos as my example to keep it simple.

By using the cloud, your files are not tied to your device. Therefore, you can access your files from any of your devices at anytime, anywhere, as long as you have an internet connection.

Even better, if your device is damaged or lost, your files are still in the cloud safe and secure.

How do I get to the cloud?

Fortunately, cloud storage is already integrated into smart devices. This means that you may already have cloud storage without knowing it. Every company has its own version of the cloud; however, they all do the same work.

Do you have a smartphone? If so, you have either Google Drive (cloud server for Android/Google) or iCloud (cloud server for iPhone/Apple).

I know it all sounds very simple, and it really is. For example, to save photos to the cloud using an iPhone, you simply go to your iPhone’s settings, then go to iCloud, photos, and turn on “sync this phone.”

Once it is synced, an extra copy of all your photos is saved from your iPhone to the cloud automatically. Most cloud storage has a basic level of storage that is free, and then a monthly fee if you go beyond that level.

The cloud is a more secure and effective way to save and share files that can last a lifetime.

Jean Aponte, a bilingual technology trainer at The Senior Source, grew up in his native Puerto Rico and worked as a Spanish teacher where he integrated technology into his dynamic and innovative lessons for children. The Senior Source, a nonprofit formed in 1961, assists more than 25,000 seniors and their families annually. Visit theseniorsource.org for a schedule of classes on cloud storage and other topics.

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We work side by side with chaplains, social workers, and physicians. We’re educators JENNIFER B R OA DWAY and confidants. We help people come together and make amends with family members in the final stages of their lives.

It’s also a deeply personal experience for me. I’ve been a nurse for 28 years and have worked in hospice care for the past 10 years, but none of that compares to navigating my husband and father through hospice care in 2021 and 2022.

That personal and professional experience has also made me keenly aware of what hospice care is and what it isn’t. There are many misconceptions about hospice care, and these are just a few of them:

1. It’s for those with few days to live.

This isn’t the case. In fact, hospice care is designed to support patients over extended periods, allowing them to embrace a quality of life for as long as possible. On average, the duration of a patient’s stay in hospice care is around 180 days, revealing that this supportive care can help patients live longer with better quality days.

2 . Patients relinquish control.

On the contrary, hospice care is meant to support the physical, emotional, spiritual, and other needs of the patients and their families, allowing them to guide their own journey. The

patient always retains the right to leave hospice care and return to treatment if they wish.

3. It is only for cancer patients.

Hospice care can be used to treat a wide range of terminal illnesses and chronic conditions, such as heart failure, kidney disease, lung problems, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia.

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Tending to patients’ physical needs and providing emotional and spiritual support can help improve the person’s overall quality of life while maintaining their dignity. In the right hands and the right environment, the difference that hospice care provides, and the comfort it gives to patients and their families, can be remarkable. I see it every day and lived it firsthand.

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My young bride and I felt like champions on Nov. 11, glimpsing ourselves on the big screen as we entered the field before heading to an end zone for a selfie with the Cowboys logo.

However, the biggest win of that Veterans Day affair went to Folds of Honor, which provides scholarships to dependents of slain and disabled service personnel and first responders.

The 2023 Folds of Honor North Texas annual Gala, presented by Ryan tax services and attended by more than 1,700, raised $3.9 million. Holly and Jim Trester served as honorary chairs.

Speakers included Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, a golf pro and U.S. Air Force Reserve fighter pilot who founded Folds of Honor in 2007 after witnessing a family with a young boy escorting the flag-covered casket of a fallen soldier.

Folds of Honor scholarship recipients Colleen Katzenberger and her son, Everett, talked about the difference the nonprofit has made in their lives after U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jeremy Katzenberger died while deployed mere months after Everett was born.

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Another exceptional home in the coveted Volk Estates neighborhood is available at 4021 Glenwick Lane. The home brims with fashionable light fixtures, classic woodwork and beautiful stone finishes. Foodies may especially love the brilliant kitchen decked out in bold, blue cabinetry and top-of-the-line appliances.

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Builders like NRSA know the value of fireplaces and included ones in the living room and the primary bedroom suite of the newly built home at 5534 Northmoor Drive. This six-bedroom home is located in sought-after in Preston Hollow.

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Nothing says luxury like the circular driveway and elegant landscaping at this stucco and limestone home at 4408 Lorraine Ave. in Highland Park. The light-filled first floor has French oak floors with custom lighting throughout.

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have not been recently remodeled, near 8% interest rates and a Presidential election year, have days on market on the rise and more and more frustrated sellers.

Now more so than ever, it is imperative that sellers have strategic counsel regarding how they can move the perception of their home into that sought-after category of “move-in ready”. The Perry Miller Streiff Group encourages those considering selling to start the process as early as possible in 2024.

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With more than 9,000 square feet on a .73 acre lot, a French traditional home at 4206 Woodfin Drive brings sophistication to family living. An elevator, a dedicated gym area, a spacious wine fridge and a five-car garage with room for car lifts are other luxuries included in this five-bedroom home.

If you’re seeking more of an urban lifestyle without compromising charm, this 4,125-square-foot home at 9831 Kingsway Ave. is for you. The home’s prime location near Preston Hollow Village makes it perfect for walkability to shops and restaurants.

Another home available in this walkable neighborhood is at 9712 Kerrisdale Lane. The home boasts a state-ofthe-art closet in its massive primary suite, while the other three bedrooms come with en-suite bathrooms.

And at more than 4,000 square feet, the home at 9827 Kingsway Ave. has loads of storage space, including a pantry off the professional kitchen and custom closets.

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Midwest will experience gains from being in the most affordable region,” Yun said.

After eclipsing 8% in late 2023, Yun expects the 30-year fixed mortgage rate to average 6.3% and that the Fed will cut rates four times – calming inflationary conditions – in response to slower economic activity.

NAR identified 10 real estate markets with the most pent-up housing demand, which it expects to outperform other metro areas in 2024. In order, the markets are as follows: • Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, Texas • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas • Dayton-Kettering, Ohio • Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina • Harrisburg-Carlisle, Pennsylvania • Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas •Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, Tennessee • Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Delaware-Maryland • Portland-South Portland, Maine • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, D.C.-VirginiaMaryland-West Virginia Interested in learning more about housing in DFW? Contact an Ebby Halliday agent today. To get started, visit ebby.com.

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