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    RIP Caroline Rose

    Dallas heiress and Uptown pioneer Caroline Rose Hunt dies at 95

    Candy Evans
    Nov 14, 2018 | 8:23 am
    Caroline Rose Hunt, Robert Backbill, Flora Award
    Caroline Rose Hunt with Robert Backbill at the Flora Awards in 2013.
    Photo by Daniel Driensky

    Caroline Rose Hunt, oil heiress, daughter of legendary oil wildcatter H.L. Hunt, and the woman who pioneered Uptown in Dallas, has died; she was 95.

    Hunt was a Dallas-based philanthropist, hotelier, author, real estate investor, world traveler, gourmet, entrepreneur, mother of five, grandmother of 19, and great-grandmother of 23.

    She was also once the richest woman in America.

    She died on November 14 after suffering a stroke on October 31. Our thoughts and hearts are with her family.

    "My mother changed the complexion of the city," said her only daughter, Laurie Harrison. "She bought land in an area that nobody wanted to be in and created The Mansion on Turtle Creek. She took something that was historical and made it useful and beautiful. She took 13 acres that was a car lot and created The Crescent — one of the most beautiful Philip Johnson buildings in America. My mother lived three or four lifetimes in one. She was something else."

    That she was. Caroline Rose Hunt was one of the most important women in Dallas real estate. If her father, H.L. Hunt, had a capacity for finding oil, Caroline Hunt knew how to find dirt and make it sing. I had the pleasure of interviewing her for a story I wrote in 2010 on the Crescent's 25th anniversary.

    In the early 1980s, we had just moved to Dallas and most shopping was either at NorthPark or up north — Valley View Mall, Prestonwood, or the new Galleria. But in the mid 80's, just as everyone was depressed and downtrodden over the collapse of the real estate market, Caroline Hunt and her Rosewood Corp. purchased several blocks of old automobile dealerships north of downtown Dallas.

    Victory wasn't even a twinkle in anyone's eye. You still passed sketchy on your way to downtown. Crescent plans were to create a grand mixed-use development in an area that might have reminded you more of Harry Hines Boulevard.

    And when virtually no one in town had any money to lend, excavation began on digging one of the largest holes ever in this city. Hunt was creating a 5-level, 4,100 space underground parking facility, one of the most expensive ever constructed in Dallas, with an estimated cost of $400 million. Come 1986 there was a gala event — I think we were there — in a city starved for really great parties.

    Seeking upscale clients during a recession — mind you, Dallas was hit harder than most areas — was challenging. Hunt ended up buying retailer Stanley Korshak to keep the store on schedule for an opening at her Crescent. After all, Korshak was to be the anchoring department store. The Crescent's location in the center of the (then) transitioning Uptown attracted multiple financial firms and upscale retailers, permanently pulling the center of the financial industry in Dallas from Main Street to Uptown.

    The Crescent is often credited for stepping up the quality of the surrounding neighborhood, which flourished after the Crescent's completion. Today Crescent commercial rents are some of the highest in Dallas. The structure retains its strength of beauty, and it was updated a few years ago. Right across the street are the venerable Ritz Residences and hotel, and Crescent’s $225 million McKinney and Olive tower is beyond that, on the corner of McKinney Avenue and Olive Street.

    To the northwest, Gabriel Barbier-Mueller's Harwood owns 16 blocks of Uptown, which he developed after the Crescent, building his signature $150 million, 31-story tall Azure condominium in 2006.

    But it all started with Caroline Hunt. There was literally no Uptown until she built it.

    According to Cheryl Hall, Caroline Hunt was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, to H.L. and his wife Lyda Bunker. Her siblings included brothers Hassie, Nelson Bunker, and Lamar Hunt and her sister, Margaret Hunt Hill, all deceased; and one surviving sibling, William Herbert Hunt.

    Hunt attended and graduated from the Hockaday School in 1939. She attended Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia, for her first two years of college, finishing up with a bachelor of arts degree in English from UT.

    She was married twice, to Loyd Sands and Buddy Schoellkopf, both of whom she outlived.

    Her net worth at its height in the late 1980's was about $1 billion — more than $2 billion in today's dollars — and also included the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek and Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles.

    Hunt launched into the hotel business after she bought the old Sheppard King Mansion on Turtle Creek Blvd, which she turned into one of the most luxurious hotel brands in the world. After 42 years of ownership, she sold Rosewood Corp. in 1989.

    When Harrison, 62, executive director at Rosewood Corp., asked her mom why she'd agreed to sell the family's crown jewels, she received one of her mother's well-honed pieces of business advice.

    "She goes, 'Laurie, I told you, don't get emotionally tied to any one line of business,'" Harrison recalled. "'Business is cyclical. And now is the time to sell. We’ve got a Chinese [tycoon] getting ready to overpay. Besides that, you children can buy it back for 30 cents on the dollar in about 15 years.'"

    Caroline Hunt is survived by her son, Stephen Hunt Sands and wife Marcy; daughter, Laurie Sands Harrison; son, Patrick Brian Sands and wife Kristy; daughters-in-law Nancy Sands Esber and Gayle Sands; her brother, William Herbert Hunt; and half-brother Ray Hunt and half-sisters Ruth June Hunt, Swanee Hunt Ansbacher and Helen Hunt Hendrix.

    She lost two sons, David Sands and John Bunker Sands, to cancer.

    Mrs. Hunt is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

    Services are pending.

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    A more extensive version of this story can be found on Candy's Dirt.

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    Heat Wave News

    Dallas pet owners should take these steps with oncoming heat wave

    Teresa Gubbins
    May 13, 2025 | 10:31 am
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    Keep your pets hydrated. Consider putting out a kiddie pool.

    Dallas weather is about to take a serious turn, and the SPCA has valuable advice on what steps pet owners should take. It's easy to forget that animals get hit hard by the heat, and especially in Texas: A report by Veterinarians.org found that Texas was No. 1 on the list of states with heat-related pet deaths. Based on data they compiled from 2018-2022, Texa had 40 reported heat-related pet deaths — more than six times the national five-year average.

    In a statement, SPCA of Texas Interim Chief Veterinarian Valarie Tynes, DVM, DACVB, DACAW reminds pet owners that their pets have very few ways to cool themselves down.

    “As a veterinarian, I’ve seen far too many cases of dogs and cats suffering from heatstroke, often brought into the emergency room when it’s already too late," Tynes says. "Our pets have very limited ways to cool themselves down. They can sweat a small amount through their paw pads, but their main way to release excess heat is by panting. Panting helps pets cool off through the evaporation of moisture, but it only provides limited relief, especially during extreme temperatures."

    Tynes says that, when the body can’t shed heat fast enough, serious internal damage begins to occur.

    "The proteins and chemicals that keep the body functioning start to break down," she says. "I’ve seen heat affect the kidneys and brain—organs and processes that are incredibly sensitive to high temperatures."

    Breed, overall health and environment all can influence how at-risk a pet is, but one thing is always true: prevention is critical. Please don’t underestimate how dangerous heat can be.

    Tynes advises pet owners to keep pets in cool, shaded areas, provide plenty of fresh water, and avoid walks or outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day.

    Here are some proactive measures to keep pets safe and comfortable during these sweltering days:

    Keep your pets hydrated
    Make sure your furry friends have access to fresh, cool water at all times. Consider placing multiple water bowls around your home and refill them regularly. If your pets must be outside during the day, make sure there are plenty of shady spaces throughout the day and several shaded, nontippable water bowls filled with ice water. Do not use metal bowls outside.

    If possible, a small wading pool filled with cold ice water and placed in a shaded area outside is preferred. This not only allows pets to drink but also to cool off in the water when overheating.

    Schedule exercise with your pets wisely on warm days
    Give your pet plenty of water before and after walks or playtime. Be sure to avoid strenuous activities during the hottest parts of the day. Early mornings (before 10 a.m.) or late evenings (after 5 p.m.)—when temperatures are lower—are ideal for walks or playtime.

    Hot pavement can burn paw pads, so opt for walking on grassy areas. Consider using paw wax or booties to shield sensitive paws from hot pavement, rocks or sand that can cause burns and blisters. If you cannot hold the back of your hand on the pavement for five to 10 seconds, the pavement is too hot for your pet.

    Make sure your pets have plenty of shade
    If your pet spends any time outside, be sure it has plenty of shade so he or she can get out of the sun. This is where the ground or grass will be coolest—under a tree, an umbrella, or a simple, open structure. Do not tie or restrain the pet so that it cannot move between shady spots as needed.

    If it is really hot and humid, bring your pet indoors and into air-conditioned areas.

    Never leave your pet in a locked car
    No matter what, even if you think you will be away from the car for just a few minutes, do not leave your pet unattended in a parked car. The car can absorb enough energy within minutes to become a death mobile. A cracked window or two is not enough to prevent heatstroke when it’s hot, or even warm. It is also not enough to park in the shade on a hot day and leave all the windows and even sunroof open.

    While weather in the 70s may seem harmless, a Stanford study showed that in just an hour, a car’s temperature rose to 116 degrees internally when left out in 72-degree heat. It is not recommended to leave the air conditioner running in a car for your pet. Oftentimes the air conditioner malfunctions, leading to overheating inside the vehicle.

    Heatstroke is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that can affect pets when they are exposed to high temperatures and excessive heat. Dogs and cats cannot regulate their body temperature as efficiently as humans, making them more susceptible to heatstroke. It can occur in as little as 10-15 minutes, especially in hot and humid environments or when an animal is left in a parked car.

    Symptoms of heatstroke in pets include excessive panting, drooling, rapid breathing, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea and collapse. It is crucial to act quickly if you suspect your pet is suffering from heatstroke. Move them to a cool and shaded area, offer fresh water, and use cool (not cold) water or damp towels to gradually lower their body temperature.

    Then take the pet directly to an emergency veterinary clinic. Heat stroke can be fatal and can come on very quickly, so it’s best not to take any chances.

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