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Highland Park at Christmas

Carriage rides with Highland Park homes decorated for Christmas.

TXSE Panel Presented at the Dallas Country Club

This new Texas Security Exchange is well funded by major banks and investors, some of whom are clients of mine. I was impressed that the criteria for being listed will be higher than the other exchanges but the superficial and noneconomic peripheral criteria will be eliminated. As Texas Senator Tan Parker says, this exchange will be created and located in Dallas to help people make money and keep their money.

The personality of the TXSE reflects the personality of Dallas. The number of Fortune 500 companies between Texas and Florida is quite impressive and likely the first firms to list on the TXSE. Dallas has so many opportunities and access to people, ideas, and initiatives.

TXSE panel at Dallas Country Club in Highland Park included Nicole Chambers, Global Managing Director of Texas Listings, Texas State Senator Tan Parker, attorney John Willding of Stinson LLP.
Nicole Chambers, the Global Managing Director of Texas Listings for TXSE, Texas State Senator Tan Parker, and attorney John Willding of Stinson LLP, moderator of the panel, are shown here discussing the impact the Texas Security Exchange will have on major companies and on Dallas. At my table were members of firms planning to list on the TXSE and others involved in the industry.

Perini Ranch Comes to Highland Park Village Loaded with Smoked Tenderloins for Their Clients

Perini Ranch sets up at Highland Park Village in Highland Park, Dallas, to allow customers to pick up their smoked tenderloins.
Perini Ranch sets up at Highland Park Village for an afternoon as customers once a year are able to pick up their smoked tenderloins for the holidays and also enjoy the tenderloin bites that are provided by Perini Ranch.
Perini Ranch offers tenderloin treats at Highland Park Village in Highland Park, Dallas, Texas.
Perini Ranch distributes tenderloin treats at Highland Park Village as customers pick up their smoked tenderloins for the holidays.

Honor Bar at Highland Park Village

Outdoor fireplace at the Honor Bar in Highland Park Village in Highland Park, Dallas, Texas
High-brow shopping is punctuated by a few casual dining spots. Honor Bar has always been one of the favorites in Highland Park Village as patrons here sit close to the outdoor fireplace.

Gallerist Nancy Whitenack continues to make a major impact with Conduit

Nancy Whitenack, the owner of Conduit Gallery, for over 40 years has made a major contribution to both artists and collectors with her Conduit Gallery.

Photograph of Nancy Whitenack, Owner of Conduit Gallery, located in the Design District of Dallas at 1626 Hi Line Drive.
Prominent gallerist, Nancy Whitenack, the owner of Conduit Gallery, has made a major impact on Dallas art collections from her first gallery at 3200 Main Street in Deep Ellum to her current gallery at 1626 Hi Line Drive in the Dallas Design District.

Estate Sale is Last Step of Historic Home Sold and Preserved

A Highland Park estate sale is always popular, especially if it is an estate sale of prominent owners like these at 3925 Potomac Avenue. This is a Hal Thomson designed home that he created for his own family. The sellers lived in the home for 45 years! Douglas Newby successfully sold this home with preservation deed restrictions that prevents it from being torn down.

Estate sale at architecturally significant home of architect Hal Thomson and his family in Highland Park at 3925 Potomac Avenue.
This Highland Park estate sale has people lined up for hours at 3925 Potomac Avenue, a home designed by architect Hal Thomson.
Highland Park estate sale held at the architect-designed home of architect Hal Thomson at 3925 Potomac Avenue in Highland Park.
Highland Park estate sales are popular as you can see here at 3925 Potomac Avenue where people lined up for hours to view the home designed and owned by architect Hal Thomson and hope to bring home some valued items.
Highland Park estate sale at the Highland Park home of architect Hal Thomson located at 3925 Potomac Avenue.
A happy customer leaves with bounty from the Highland Park estate sale held at 3925 Potomac Avenue designed by architect Hal Thomson.
Highland Park estate sale at the architect-designed historic home of architect Hal Thomson located in Highland Park at 3925 Potomac Avenue.
Patiently waiting in line at the Highland Park estate sale of architect Hal Thomson’s home located at 3925 Potomac Avenue in Highland Park.

Dr. Samuel Achilefu Discusses the Latest Advances in Biomedical Engineering at PRC

Here are images from the reception and from the President and Provost of UT Southwestern and the speaker addressing the members. Cece Smith and her husband Ford Lacy founded the President’s Research Council forty years ago to hear from the brilliant minds of UT Southwestern and to award annual grants to young researchers and their labs.

Cece Smith, founder, of President's Research Council of UT Southwestern in Dallas attends lecture by Samuel Achilefu, Ph.D.
Founder of President’s Research Council Cece Smith and her husband, Ford Lacy, the Cofounder, is joined by Realtor Connie Harkins at UT Southwestern reception before the lecture.
Founders Cece Smith and Ford Lacy at UT Southwestern President's Research Council in Dallas before lecture by Dr. Samuel Achilefu.
Cece Smith and Ford Lacy, founders, at President’s Research Council of UT Southwestern in Dallas at the reception before the talk by Dr. Samuel Achilefu.
Dinner for participants at UT Southwestern President's Research Council in Dallas.
Participants having dinner at UT Southwestern before the President’s Research Council lecture.
UT Southwestern President's Research Council with introduction by Dr. Daniel Podolsky.
Dr. Daniel Podolsky, President of UT Southwestern, introduces the President’s Research Council speaker.
Speaker at UT Southwestern President's Research Council in Dallas regarding Biomedical Engineering in 2024.
Provost W.P. Andrew Lee of UT Southwestern in discussion at PRC regarding Biomedical Engineering.
President's Research Council of UT Southwestern with speaker Samuel Achilefu, Ph.D. held in Dallas
Samuel Achilefu, Ph.D., speaks at UT Southwestern President’s Research Council regarding Biomedical Engineering.
UT Southwestern President's Research Council held in Dallas highlights Biomedical Engineering.
Speaker, Samuel Achilefu, Ph.D., discusses Biomedical Engineering at UT Southwestern President’s Research Council this year held in Dallas.

Ngon Receives Michelin Recognition

Carol Nguyen the owner of Ngon and Tam Nguyen the manager are well deserving of the Bib Gourmand award. This is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant because of the food, service, incredibly kind staff and atmosphere for inside and outside dining. It makes one think of Lower Greenville in a whole new way. Congratulations to Carol Ngon and all those that make the magic happen at Ngon in Old East Dallas.

Tam Nguyen the Manager of Ngon received Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. Ngon is located in the Lower Greenville neighborhood of Old East Dallas.
Tam Nguyen the Manager of Ngon which just received the Bib Gourmand Michelin recognition.

Economist Cullum Clark at Merit Coffee

Having written some of the best work on cities and housing, it is exhilarating to exchange ideas with an economist who supports his ideas with facts and statistics not political philosophy and fantasy.

Cullum Clark, brilliant economist, Director of George W. Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative and Adjunct Professor of Economics at SMU here at Merit Coffee on Oak Lawn Avenue in Dallas.
Brilliant economist Cullum Clark, Director, George W. Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative and Adjunct Professor of Economics at SMU at outside table of Merit Coffee on Oak Lawn Avenue in Dallas.

Munger Place Monuments are Dedicated by City Council Member

Munger Place homeowners gather at 4936 Junius Street for the dedication of the Munger Place Monuments.

Architect C.D. Hill designed this Italian Renaissance home at 4936 Junius Street for his own family. Beautifully renovated, this home is in the Munger Place Historic District of Dallas where the dedication of the Munger Place Monuments took place in 2024.
Architect C.D. Hill designed this Junius Street home where Munger Place homeowners gathered for the dedication of the Munger Place Monuments.
Dedication of Monuments by Munger Place Historic District located at 4936 Junius Street in Old East Dallas.
Dedication of Munger Place Historic District Monuments on Collett Avenue between Junius Street and Reiger Street celebrated by Munger Place Homeowners.
Moving into their Junius Street home in 1974 in the Munger Place Historic District neighborhood, Jackie Burden and Susanne Starling made a tremendous contribution to the neighborhood. Jackie Burden is pictured here with long-time Munger Place homeowner Douglas Newby.
Jackie Burden and Susanne Starling, two history professors, moved into their Junius home on January 4, 1974. They made a tremendous contribution to the neighborhood as one of the first urban pioneers in Munger Place. I always said that Jackie Burden made the best speeches on the floor of the East Dallas Community Design Committee of anyone I have ever heard. It was a real treat to see her at the dedication ceremony of the Munger Place >Monuments, having known her for almost five decades. She recounted early stories of me and Bob Logan, who she referred to as my mentor in the neighborhood. Munger Place Homeowner Association voted in the late 1990s to build Munger Place >Columns and dedicate the one on Reiger to Robert D. Logan for his work initiating the East Dallas Bar Ordinance that permanently shut down over 200 honkytonks, beer and wine licensed bars, that were hotbeds of criminal activity. Twenty-seven years later, this motion that passed the homeowner’s association was not followed up on, but it was fun to hear Jackie Burden talk about what a nice man he was and how much he did for the neighborhood.
Beautifully renovated interior of architect C.D. Hill designed home at 4936 Junius Street in the Munger Place Historic district of Old East Dallas.
This C.D. Hill-designed home in the Munger Place Historic District of East Dallas at 4936 Junius Street was beautifully renovated by the current owners.
Interior of architect-designed home at 4936 Junius Street in the Munger Place Historic District of Old East Dallas.
Living room of this C.D. Hill designed home was seen at the dedication of the Munger Place Monuments.
Owners John Gormley and Robert Florian own the architect-designed home at 4936 Junius Street in Munger Place of Old East Dallas.
John Gormley, owner, in the living room of this C.D. Hill designed home on Junius Street in the Munger Place Historic District greeted Munger Place homeowners at the dedication of the Munger Place Monuments.
Beautifully renovated C.D. Hill designed Italian Renaissance home at 4936 Junius Street in Munger Place Historic District in Old East Dallas.
Owners John Gormley and Robert Florian have done a beautiful renovation on the home at 4936 Junius Street in the Munger Place Historic District. C.D. Hill designed his home and lived in it himself.

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