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Dallas record store owner and DJ suffers catastrophic injury in fall

Chris Penn

The Dallas music community is rallying around a local figure who's been hurt in a serious accident: Chris Penn, a DJ and co-founder of music store Good Records, fell while at work and sustained serious damage, causing paralysis from the neck down.

According to a post from musician Tim DeLaughter, founder of Polyphonic Spree and co-founder of Good Records, Penn was taking down advertising decals on the store's front window on Monday March 17 when the decal unexpectedly gave way and he fell backwards landing directly on his back.

DeLaughter described the fall as "catastrophic," stating that "his spinal cord was bruised and paralysis was immediate from the neck down."

"It's going to be a long road ahead with many challenges along the way, and we're just getting started," DeLaughter said.

Penn has been in the Intensive Care Unit ever since and is being monitored around the clock. Their current focus is on getting his intubation tube removed so that he can start the journey of breathing without assistance — "that's the first step of many to come," DeLaughter said.

No visitors are allowed but they've started a GoFundMe for Chris, his wife Jennifer, and their three sons Oliver, Archie, and Grover that has already amassed more than $6,000 in donations.

There is also a link for a MealTrain for those who prefer to make donations of food.

"Please send your prayers and positive thoughts towards Chris and his family as we navigate his road to recovery," DeLaughter said. "I know. It's a lot to take in….As you can imagine, the world stopped and from that moment on it has been about Chris and what his future will look like."

DeLaughter also said that one of the first things Penn discussed — via nodding his head at letters until a word was spelled — was "order" — as in order Charlie Crockett Records for an in-store appearance this weekend.

"That pretty much sums him up, so be sure to show up for that in-store tomorrow. We’ve got some records to sell," DeLaughter said.

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Racquet Ball News

New private club with sports & dining opens in old T-Bar Dallas space

Banner House at T Bar M

Dallas tennis and racquet sports facility T Bar M Racquet Club has been transformed into Banner House at T Bar M, a new private club combining sports facilities with hospitality options.

Located at 6060 Dilbeck Ln., the facility is now under the leadership of WoodHouse, whose experience in the private club realm includes Park House at Highland Park Village, and in Houston.

Founded in 1972 by Texas tennis legends Jack Turpin, Tut Bartzen, and Clarence Mabry, T Bar M Racquet Club has served as a destination for tennis and racquet sports enthusiasts. The newly transformed Banner House at T Bar M will debut as a next-generation private club, blending world-class racquet sports, luxury hospitality, wellness, and cultural experiences.

Construction has been ongoing throughout the year, with the original clubhouse still open to members. The new Clubhouse officially opened to Banner House members in early March. In early May, Banner House will host an official unveiling of the expanded facilities.

Which include:

22 hard courts, three red-clay courts, one grass court, eight pickleball courts, five padel courts
wellness spa & resort-style pool
dining concepts and members-only lounges
Social events such as champagne and caviar nights, supper clubs, and mixology experiences
Wellness & fitness events like yoga on the courts, guided meditation, and wellness workshops
Racquet Sports training programs, tournaments, and social play opportunities
Next Gen Club – For kids and teens, featuring holiday festivals, parent-child tournaments, scavenger hunts, and junior sports academies
Culinary & Beverage – A Michelin-starred chef-driven culinary experience, including Japanese omakase at ‘The Nook,’ a poolside taqueria, and intimate dining concepts.

There's also art from Art Basel, the Dallas Art Fair, and global artists.

Food and beverage programs will be led by Executive Chef Steven Lartz, who has worked at Michelin-starred restaurants. Options include The Nook, a Japanese omakase restaurant with Executive Sushi Chef Jun Takahashi and Executive Sous Chef Tai Nguyen; a poolside restaurant, The Taqueria, the dining room, garden dining and courtside patio dining.

Membership prices are … well if you have to ask, you can't afford. Dues start at $195 per month for students aged 21-25.

A full-club membership for single/unmarried members only who are over 30 is $495 a month. Plus: a $16,500 initiation fee. A full-club membership for single/unmarried members who are under 30 is $345, with a $10,000 initiation fee.

Aside from getting access to all of the various amenities, Full Club members are given priority nomination privileges, offering the ability to nominate 10 individuals for preferential membership consideration. Very Ponzi scheme!

Family memberships range from $550 to $645 per month, with initiation fees ranging from $15,000 to $35,000.

WoodHouse owns and operates Park House Dallas and Houston; Jose, the chef-driven Mexican restaurant; and Dior Café by Dominique Crenn in Dallas’ Highland Park Village. Plus: Citizen House Oklahoma City, Elevation Hotel & Spa in Crested Butte, Pilgrimage Music Festival, and The Moore Miami, a luxury private members club, work space and hotel in the Miami Design District.

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