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Park House Lunch with John Reoch

Park House in Highland Park Village is a convenient spot for lunch halfway between the estate area of Highland Park and Bluffview.

John Reoch at Park House in Highland Park Village, Dallas, Texas
A Park House lunch with John Reoch punctuated a tour of a magnificent architecturally significant Highland Park estate home just being completed, and a visit to his Bluffview home to see a Trenton Doyle Hancock painting of his since I just returned from a New York museum exhibition of Trenton Doyle Hancock.

The Death of Harry Gibson is the Passing of an Era in Munger Place

Historic home in the Munger Place Historic District located at 4940 Worth Street, Dallas, Texas.
4940 Worth Street was on the corner of Collett and Worth Street, with a wraparound porch, which increased the view of the neighborhood and those who gathered on the porch.

Harry Gibson, married to Marian Gibson, was a legendary figure in Munger Place and in Dallas. He and Marian, in the early 1970s, were one of the first urban pioneers in Munger Place and Old East Dallas. He was chair of the Old East Dallas Community Design Committee Neighborhood C. He ran these neighborhood meetings with the same toughness he did as Secretary General of the Dallas Public Employees Union. He was as tough as they came and incredibly politically astute. His wife knew everyone in the city and everyone in the neighborhood, and she let people know what they should be doing. What once was the first home to be renovated, a beacon of hope for the neighborhood, a home for neighborhood parties including Swiss Avenue, and a home with the highest Munger Place architectural rating, over 50 years deteriorated and became the most distressed property in the neighborhood. The morning Harry Gibson was removed from the home, his stepson, Daryl Probst, his daughter, neighbors and friends gathered to say goodbye. The family was incredibly kind to me when I was 22 and I first moved into the neighborhood and knew nothing about old houses, home ownership or politics. I could always stop by their house to get something to eat if my cupboards were bare. I will be forever grateful. Daryl Probst, sitting on the front porch, was one of the handful of investors in the first two new homes that were built after Munger Place became a historic district.

Harry Gibson home at 4940 Worth Street in the Munger Place Historic District of Dallas before the 2025 renovation.
4940 Worth Street home before the 2025 renovation. This home was one of the first homes in Munger Place to be renovated in 1975. Fifty years later, it had deteriorated again and is one of the few unrenovated homes. In 2026, it has been totally renovated again.
Wide porch of historic home at 4940 Worth Street in Munger Place Historic District, Dallas, Texas.
Last day of Harry Gibson at 4940 Worth Street. His son Daryl Probst is sitting on the porch.
The historic neighborhood of Munger Place at 4940 Worth Street, Dallas, Texas.
Harry and Marian Gibson’s daughter, Marcia Gibson, is at 4940 Worth Street as her father is being taken away. The home at 4940 Worth Street was in the precise center of the neighborhood and the center of neighborhood activities for decades. Harry Gibson, after he retired, could always be seen on his front porch welcoming visitors.

Hipster in Front of Small Two-Story Home in Bishop Arts Neighborhood

Actor and intellectual Christian Taylor exudes the vibe of the Bishop Arts district that is so popular across Dallas.

Actor Christian Taylor in front of Bishop Arts neighborhood home located at 411 N. Vernon Avenue, Dallas, Texas.
Actor Christian Taylor is standing in front of a small two-story home at 411 N. Vernon Avenue in the Bishop Arts Dallas neighborhood. This 800 square feet home on a 1500 square feet lot is perfect for an artist who can walk to the bookstores, coffee shops and restaurants of Bishop Arts.

Longhorn Ballroom Legacies Patron Tour

One of the treats of being a Legacies History Conference patron was a tour of the Longhorn Ballroom found in the Cedars neighborhood owned and renovated by Edwin Cabaniss.

We saw the original bar that was moved to the Proprietor’s Room. We saw original murals that have been uncovered. We saw pictures of the previous owners and costumes of performers that ranged from James Brown to Tammy Wynette. We saw Bob Wills’ saddle that he wore on Pumpkin, his horse, that he rode across the dance floor every evening. The Longhorn Ballroom has fabulous performing acts across many styles of music. The tour was both informative and nostalgic. It is truly a Dallas historic landmark.

Longhorn Ballroom historic sign in the Cedars neighborhood of Dallas at 216 Corinth Street.
One of the treats of being a Legacies Dallas History Conference patron was a tour of the Longhorn Ballroom owned and renovated by Edwin Cabaniss.
On the Legacies Patron Tour, the front entrance of the historic Longhorn Ballroom, located at 216 Corinth Street in the Cedars neighborhood of Dallas, Texas.
The front entrance of the historic Longhorn Ballroom with original sign.
Another view of the historic Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas' Cedars neighborhood located at 216 Corinth Street.
A sundown view of the Longhorn Ballroom view approaching entrance
Longhorn Ballroom, a Dallas historic landmark, seen on the Legacies Tour in the Cedars neighborhood of Dallas at 216 Corinth Street.
The Longhorn Ballroom iconic sign.
Longhorn Ballroom original bar in the Proprietors' Room seen at the Legacies Tour in Dallas' Cedars neighborhood located at 216 Corinth Street.
The original bar of the Longhorn Ballroom that was moved to the Proprietors’ Room.
Photos of performers photographs in the Proprietors' Room at the Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas, a historic landmark in the Cedars neighborhood located at 216 Corinth Street.
Photos of famous performers over the decades seen in the Proprietors’ Room at the Longhorn Ballroom, which is a Dallas historic landmark.
The Proprietors' Room displays photographs of famous owners over the decades at the Longhorn Ballroom at 216 Corinth Street, Dallas, Texas.
Photographs of the series of owners in the Proprietors’ Room at the Longhorn Ballroom.
The Longhorn Ballroom at 216 Corinth Street in Dallas' Cedars neighborhood displays Jack Ruby's suit and Tex Ritter's costume.
Costumes of Jack Ruby and Tex Ritter showcased at the historic Longhorn Ballroom.
Preservationist Douglas Newby at the Longhorn Ballroom Legacies Patron Tour at the display of Jack Ruby, located in the Cedars neighborhood at 216 Corinth Street in Dallas, Texas.
Douglas Newby is standing in front of the display of Jack Ruby artifacts seen on the Legacies Patron Tour of the Longhorn Ballroom.
Display of Waylon Jennings' costume at the Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas, Texas, located at 216 Corinth Street in the Cedars neighborhood.
Waylon Jennings hat, boots and guitar showcased at the Longhorn Ballroom.
Bob Wills' saddle displayed at the Longhorn Ballroom on the Legacies Patron Tour. The Longhorn Ballroom is located in the Cedars neighborhood of Dallas at 216 Corinth Street.
The saddle of Bob Wills on display at the Longhorn Ballroom. This is the saddle he used when riding his horse pumpkin across the dance floor.
The Legacies Patron Tour of the historic Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas, Texas, at 216 Corinth Street in the Cedars neighborhood..
The Legacies Patron Tour at the Longhorn Ballroom with those in attendance viewing the costumes of performers.
The costume of Ray Benson showcased at the Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas as seen with the Legacies Patron Tour.
The costume of Ray Benson on display.
Bob Wills' saddle seen at the Longhorn Ballroom Legacies Patron Tour in Dallas, Texas. The Longhorn Ballroom is located at 216 Corinth Street in the Cedars neighborhood.
Bob Wills’ saddle that he wore on Pumpkin, his horse, as he rode across the dance floor every evening.
Photographs of performers on the tour of the historic Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas, Texas, at 216 Corinth Street in the Cedars neighborhood.
Photographs of some the “Pokes” who have performed at the historic Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas.
The costumes of Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn are showcased at the historic Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas, Texas, as seen on the Legacies Patron Tour.
The Longhorn Ballroom had fabulous performing acts including Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn, whose costumes are displayed.
Costumes of famous performers displayed at the Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas at 216 Corinth Street in the Cedars neighborhood.
Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn and the Sex Pistols have performed at the Longhorn Ballroom, ranging across different styles of music.
Historic mural seen on the Legacies Patron Tour at the Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas at 216 Corinth Street in the Cedars neighborhood.
An original mural seen on the Legacies Patron Tour of the Longhorn Ballroom.
Owner Edwin Cabaniss of the Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas at 216 Corinth Street in the Cedars neighborhood.
Owner and renovator, Edwin Cabaniss, of the historic Longhorn Ballroom.

Legacies Dallas History Conference at the Dallas Public Library

The Legacies Dallas History Conference coordinated by historian Mike Hazel is the premier history conference in Dallas supported by many history and preservation organizations. The talks are always fascinating and give us a better understanding of Dallas. A Legacies Journal will provide articles on the topics presented. Every year I see old friends like Martin Cox who is a Leadership Dallas classmate of mine, a Highland Park landmarked home homeowner and past president of Chase Bank Dallas.

Legacies Dallas History Conference was held at the downtown Dallas Public Library and coordinated by historian Mike Hazel.
The Legacies Dallas History Conference was held at the downtown Dallas Public Library, coordinated by historian Mike Hazel, and is the premier history conference in Dallas supported by many history and preservation organizations.
Sarah Crain, Executive Director of Preservation Dallas introduces David Preziosi, Executive Director of Texas Historical Foundation at the Legacies Dallas History Conference at the Dallas Public Library downtown. David Preziosi presented the Longhorn Ballroom.
At the Legacies Dallas History Conference, the Longhorn Ballroom was presented by David Preziosi, Executive Director of Texas Historical Foundation, and introduced by Sarah Crain, Executive Director of Preservation Dallas.
Legacies Dallas History Conference held at the downtown Dallas Public Library presents the history of Longhorn Ballroom by David Preziosi, the Executive Director of Texas Historical Foundation.
At the Legacies Dallas Historic Conference, Executive Director of Texas Historical Foundation, David Preziosi, presented the history of the Longhorn Ballroom located at 216 Corinth in the Cedars neighborhood of Dallas.
Martin Cox, a Highland Park landmarked home homeowner, member of Leadership Dallas, and past president of Chase Bank, is seen here at the Legacies Dallas History Conference at the Dallas Public Library downtown.
At the Legacies Dallas Historic Conference, every year I see old friends like Martin Cox who is a Leadership Dallas classmate of mine, a Highland Park landmarked home homeowner and past president of Chase Bank Dallas.

SMU is Victorious After 40 Years

SMU Celebrates Touchdown with Peruna Running Across the Field

After every score, Peruna continues the 100-year tradition of running across the field in celebration.

All of Dallas, football fans and non-football fans, SMU Alumni, and non-SMU Alumni are excited about SMU being nationally ranked and going to the playoffs. Standing by the sideline at the Cal game, I saw SMU cinch a position in the NCAA football playoffs. SMU has once again become Dallas’ team.

Coach Lashlee seen at SMU game in Highland Park, Dallas.
Coach Rhett Lashlee seen at SMU game at Ford Stadium in Dallas.

Paul Rogers SMU’s Faculty Athletic Representative Seen on Sideline of SMU Game

Professor Paul Rogers with SMU Dedman School of Law seen on sideline of SMU game in Highland Park, Dallas.
Professor C. Paul Rogers III, SMU Dedman School of Law, besides being the former dean of the law school and a successful author, he is SMU’s Faculty Athletic Representative of the Athletic Council overseeing external compliance. On the sideline of the Cal game, he can be seen giving instructions to those around him.
Paul Rogers, Faculty Athletic Representative of SMU, on sideline of game with Mustangs and California Golden Bears.
Paul Rogers on sideline of SMU game with Cal.
Paul Rogers as the SMU Faculty Athletic Representative in the sideline at the SMU Mustangs versus the California Golden Bears game in Highland Park.
The much admired Paul Rogers is seen roaming the sidelines in his role as SMU’s Faculty Athletic Representative at the game where the SMU Mustangs were opposing the California Golden Bears.

SMU Quarterback Kevin Jennings Shows Nimble Footwork

Quarterback Kevin Jennings zigzags for long run setting up a touchdown.

SMU Game Against California Golden Bears

At SMU Ford Stadium in Highland Park, SMU Mustangs played California Golden Bears.
SMU played California on a beautiful Saturday afternoon with the campus peaking over Ford Stadium.
The SMU punter warming up at SMU Mustangs game with California Golden Bears at the SMU Ford Stadium in Highland Park.
SMU punter warming up just in case.

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.

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