The Dallas PULSE (2-1) earned their first-ever road victory Thursday, Jan. 22, outlasting the Atlanta Vibe (2-3) in a five-set match, 3-2 (20-25, 25-22, 23-25, 25-20, 15-9), at Gas South Arena in Atlanta.

Dallas PULSE outside hitter and the 2026 MLV first overall draft pick, Mimi Colyer, led all scorers with 24 kills (26 points) on 58 swings. Outside hitter Sofia Maldonado Diaz added 17 kills on 45 attempts. Major League Volleyball’s leading middle blockers, Tristin Savage and Layne Van Buskirk, recorded eight and five kills, respectively. The PULSE finished with 12 total blocks, marking their third straight match with double-digit blocks.

For Atlanta, outside hitter Leah Edmond led the Vibe with 20 kills on 47 swings and posted a double-double with 13 digs. Opposite hitter Aiko Jones contributed 15 kills and nine digs.

Dallas opened with the first point, but Atlanta quickly responded and controlled much of the opening set behind Edmond, who tallied eight kills on 14 swings. The PULSE battled back to tie the set at 20-all, but a late 5-0 run propelled the Vibe to a 25-20 first-set win.

The second set featured tight back-and-forth play, with the score knotted 12 times. Colyer provided the spark for Dallas, recording eight kills on 14 attempts to push the PULSE to a 25-22 set victory and even the match.

Momentum shifted again in the third set as three consecutive kills from Dallas, one by Maldonado Diaz and two from middle blocker Van Buskirk, gave the PULSE a late edge. Atlanta Vibe opposite hitter Aiko Jones sealed the set at 25-23 after a service error, despite Maldonado Diaz delivering two late points, including an ace, to pull Dallas within one.

Dallas responded in the fourth, breaking a 4-4 tie and holding the lead the rest of the way. PULSE outside hitter Kaylee Cox fueled a key 4-0 run from the service line, extending the PULSE’s advantage to 23-16. Atlanta cut the deficit to three, and a kill from Jones put the Vibe at 20, but back-to-back Vibe errors closed the set, 25-20, and sent the match to a fifth.

In the final frame, Dallas erased two early three-point deficits before tying the score at 7-7. After Atlanta regained a brief two-point lead, Maldonado Diaz notched her 16th kill of the night to pull the PULSE within one. With Cox back at the baseline, Dallas closed the match on a strong run to secure the 15-9 win and a 3-2 victory.

Dallas PULSE will continue their road series Sunday, January 25, with a 2:00 p.m. CT matchup against the Orlando Valkyries at Addition Financial Arena. Fans can watch live on YouTube.

Dallas returns home Thursday, February 5, to host the Omaha Supernovas at Comerica Center in Frisco at 7:00 PM CT.

ABOUT DALLAS PULSE

The Dallas PULSE is North Texas’ first women’s professional volleyball team, competing in Major League Volleyball’s 2026 season. Playing at Comerica Center in Frisco, Dallas PULSE echoes the energy, and heart of Dallas-Fort Worth – home to one of the nation’s largest and most passionate volleyball communities. For more information about the team, visit DallasPulseVB.com or follow the team on social media channels at @DallasPULSEVB for schedule updates, roster announcements, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

ABOUT MLV


Major League Volleyball, competing in its third season, is the longest-running formal professional volleyball league for women in the United States. Designed to elevate the sport through world-class competition, commercial innovation, and cultural relevance, MLV brings together elite athletes, visionary leadership, and global ambition. With alignment to USA Volleyball and a commitment to Olympic development, MLV serves as the premier pathway from professional play to the world stage.

Presented by Highland Park Village

The Preservation Park Cities Distinguished Speaker Luncheon presented by Highland Park Village featured Brent Hull, an award-winning builder and expert in historically accurate architectural millwork and moldings, as the keynote speaker on the topic “Texas Preservation.”
         
Chaired by Lauren Cooper and Porter Fuqua with Jan and Bruce Harbour as honorary chairs and Jason Morski as president, the reception began with guests enjoying passed hors d’oeuvres and wine, along with a VIP reception and book signing.

        
Jason began by welcoming everyone saying that Preservation Park Cities mission is to preserve and promote the history, architecture, aesthetics, and cultural traditions of the Park Cities.  He also shared insight into his own experience owning and carefully renovating an historic home, his was built in the 1800s, saying “Old is gold!” to a rousing round of applause. He gave insight into upcoming events, including the Historic Home Tour in May 2026 and the Park Cities Car Show in April 2026.
        
After the chairs thanked sponsors, including D Home as magazine sponsor, Brent presented a very interesting slideshow and spoke about how to build better and more beautifully. From the history of housing from post-war in 1946 when the focus was on supplies to the cookie-cutter homes of the 1950s, then through the housing crisis, modern houses and how construction has changed through the years. Focusing on historic buildings, he said that’s what ties the community together, the history of our homes, saying that when we save these buildings, we save who we are.
        
To learn more about Preservation Park Cities or to join, visit the website at www.preservationparkcities.org.   

Brent Hullis an award-winning master builder and expert in historically accurate architectural millwork and moldings. For over thirty years his craftsmanship has enhanced nationally registered properties and homes across the country. Hull honed his expertise at Boston’s North Bennet Street School where he trained in the art of traditional building and historic preservation prior to founding Hull Millwork & Hull Homes in Fort Worth, Texas. When Brent is not working with his teams, speaking or consulting about how to build better and more beautifully, he enjoys reading and writing about historic architecture. He has authored five books on historic millwork; his most recent book released this spring, Millwork: The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740-1950.

Overview:

• The Historic Home Tour, Distinguished Speaker Luncheon and the Park Cities Car Show are the organization’s only fundraisers each year. The proceeds are allocated to help further our mission to celebrate and promote the preservation of Park Cities architecture, history, aesthetics, and cultural traditions.
• The purpose of the annual Historic Home Tour is to showcase architecturally and historically significant homes of the Park Cities and illustrate how these homes have been restored or remodeled to serve the lifestyle needs of families today.
• The organization landmarks architecturally and historically significant homes in the Park Cities, some of which are on the Historic Home Tour.
• Members of the organization enjoy historic and preservation oriented educational programs.

Preservation Park Cities Mission:
Preservation Park Cities mission is to preserve and promote the history, architecture, aesthetics, and cultural traditions of the Park Cities. Proceeds of the Distinguished Speaker Luncheon, Historic Home Tour and the Classic and Antique Car Show will be used to fund:

• Property Landmarking
• Stewardship of the PPC archives at the UP Library
• HPISD Architecture/History Student Scholarship Award
• The Distinguished Chair for History at HPHS
• The “Save the Top 100” campaign and the new book: The Houses of the Park Cities: An Architectural Guide to the Historic Houses of Highland Park and University Park Texas

Membership in PPC is open to the community. For more information visit www.preservationparkcities.org

Social Media: Facebook @preservationparkcities     Instagram @preservationparkcities/                                                            

Photos by Rob Wythe/Wythe Portrait Studio

The Dallas PULSE secured a 3-1 victory against San Diego Mojo on Thursday, Jan.15, at Comerica Center in Frisco, earning the team’s first-ever franchise win in their inaugural Major League Volleyball season.

Dallas PULSE fell short in the opening set, scoring 15-25, but responded with determination and power, winning the next three sets by scores of 25-16, 25-16, and 25-18.

Sofia Maldonado Diaz, Dallas PULSE outside hitter, recorded a double-double, leading the PULSE with 12 kills and 10 digs, posting a .276 hitting average. Outside hitter Mimi Colyer also contributed 12 kills, while middle blockers Layne Van Buskirk and Trisitin Savage anchored the net on both ends for the PULSE. Van Buskirk finished with nine kills and four blocks, while Savage added 10 kills and three blocks, earning Dallas PULSE Player of the Game.

“Tonight was amazing. It’s our very first win for this franchise, for Dallas, and it’s the best we’ve played as a team,” said Dallas PULSE Head Coach Shannon Winzer. “When you watch us play and see the players having fun and enjoying the game, that team aspect comes a lot easier. When we’re not getting the blocks, we’re getting the digs, and having that many players running speed off a dig is huge.”

For San Diego, outside hitter Grace Loberg led the Mojo with 12 kills on 39 attempts. Former SMU standout Maya Tabron tallied nine kills and 11 digs for San Diego. Middle blockers Kayla Caffey and Marin Crote chipped in eight kills on 15 swings, and seven kills on 18 attempts, for the Mojo.

San Diego jumped out to an early advantage, opening the match with a 4-0 run, and claiming the first set, 25-15, behind Loberg’s four kills.

“I think we came out a bit flat,” said Dallas PULSE middle blocker Layne Van Buskirk. “We reminded ourselves that we’re at our best when we’re having fun, and that really showed in the second set.”

Dallas responded in the second set, finding its rhythm and pulling away for a 25-16 win. The PULSE totaled six blocks in the frame compared to San Diego’s two.

The PULSE carried that momentum into the third set, holding the Mojo to a .143 hitting percentage en route to another 25-16 victory. Dallas entered the fourth set feeling “confident” and “in control,” according to Van Buskirk, as the PULSE added four more blocks to close out the match, 25-18.

Throughout the match, the Dallas PULSE bench buzzed with energy and unity, showcasing the team’s growing chemistry as players celebrated one another with every impressive dig, powerful kill, and ace.

Dallas will hit the road for their first away game of the season, traveling to Georgia to face the Atlanta Vibe on Jan. 22, at 6 p.m. CT. The match will be streamed on Victory+.

Dallas PULSE will return home on Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. CT to host the Omaha Supernovas at Comerica Center. Season and single-game tickets are available at dallaspulsevb.com.

ABOUT DALLAS PULSE

The Dallas PULSE is North Texas’ first women’s professional volleyball team, competing in Major League Volleyball’s 2026 season. Based at Comerica Center in Frisco, Dallas PULSE echoes the energy, and heart of Dallas-Fort Worth – home to one of the nation’s largest and most passionate volleyball communities. For more information about the team, visit dallaspulsevb.com or follow the team on social media channels at @DallasPULSEVB for schedule updates, roster announcements, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

ABOUT MLV

Major League Volleyball, entering its third season, is the longest-running formal professional volleyball league for women in the United States. Designed to elevate the sport through world class competition, commercial innovation, and cultural relevance, MLV brings together elite athletes, visionary leadership, and global ambition. With alignment to USA Volleyball and a commitment to Olympic development, MLV serves as the premier pathway from professional play to the world stage. 

The Dallas PULSE secured a 3-1 victory against San Diego Mojo on Thursday, Jan.15, at Comerica Center in Frisco, earning the team’s first-ever franchise win in their inaugural Major League Volleyball season.

Dallas PULSE fell short in the opening set, scoring 15-25, but responded with determination and power, winning the next three sets by scores of 25-16, 25-16, and 25-18.

Sofia Maldonado Diaz, Dallas PULSE outside hitter, recorded a double-double, leading the PULSE with 12 kills and 10 digs, posting a .276 hitting average. Outside hitter Mimi Colyer also contributed 12 kills, while middle blockers Layne Van Buskirk and Trisitin Savage anchored the net on both ends for the PULSE. Van Buskirk finished with nine kills and four blocks, while Savage added 10 kills and three blocks, earning Dallas PULSE Player of the Game.

“Tonight was amazing. It’s our very first win for this franchise, for Dallas, and it’s the best we’ve played as a team,” said Dallas PULSE Head Coach Shannon Winzer. “When you watch us play and see the players having fun and enjoying the game, that team aspect comes a lot easier. When we’re not getting the blocks, we’re getting the digs, and having that many players running speed off a dig is huge.”

For San Diego, outside hitter Grace Loberg led the Mojo with 12 kills on 39 attempts. Former SMU standout Maya Tabron tallied nine kills and 11 digs for San Diego. Middle blockers Kayla Caffey and Marin Crote chipped in eight kills on 15 swings, and seven kills on 18 attempts, for the Mojo.

San Diego jumped out to an early advantage, opening the match with a 4-0 run, and claiming the first set, 25-15, behind Loberg’s four kills.

“I think we came out a bit flat,” said Dallas PULSE middle blocker Layne Van Buskirk. “We reminded ourselves that we’re at our best when we’re having fun, and that really showed in the second set.”

Dallas responded in the second set, finding its rhythm and pulling away for a 25-16 win. The PULSE totaled six blocks in the frame compared to San Diego’s two.

The PULSE carried that momentum into the third set, holding the Mojo to a .143 hitting percentage en route to another 25-16 victory. Dallas entered the fourth set feeling “confident” and “in control,” according to Van Buskirk, as the PULSE added four more blocks to close out the match, 25-18.

Throughout the match, the Dallas PULSE bench buzzed with energy and unity, showcasing the team’s growing chemistry as players celebrated one another with every impressive dig, powerful kill, and ace.

Dallas will hit the road for their first away game of the season, traveling to Georgia to face the Atlanta Vibe on Jan. 22, at 6 p.m. CT. The match will be streamed on Victory+.

Dallas PULSE will return home on Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. CT to host the Omaha Supernovas at Comerica Center. Season and single-game tickets are available at dallaspulsevb.com.

ABOUT DALLAS PULSE

The Dallas PULSE is North Texas’ first women’s professional volleyball team, competing in Major League Volleyball’s 2026 season. Based at Comerica Center in Frisco, Dallas PULSE echoes the energy, and heart of Dallas-Fort Worth – home to one of the nation’s largest and most passionate volleyball communities. For more information about the team, visit dallaspulsevb.com or follow the team on social media channels at @DallasPULSEVB for schedule updates, roster announcements, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

ABOUT MLV

Major League Volleyball, entering its third season, is the longest-running formal professional volleyball league for women in the United States. Designed to elevate the sport through world class competition, commercial innovation, and cultural relevance, MLV brings together elite athletes, visionary leadership, and global ambition. With alignment to USA Volleyball and a commitment to Olympic development, MLV serves as the premier pathway from professional play to the world stage. 

Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical is proud to announce that it has been awarded “Best Electrical” in Society Life Magazine’s highly competitive TOPS IN TARRANT awards—an annual recognition celebrating the “Best of the Best” businesses across Tarrant County.

Selected entirely by reader votes, this award reflects the outstanding service, community trust, and customer care that Berkeys delivers every day throughout Northeast Tarrant County and beyond. The company also earned a position among the TOP 100 Best in Industry—a distinction reserved for businesses that exemplify excellence, reliability, and leadership in their field.

“We are honored to be recognized by the community we serve,” said Jeff Cox, President of Berkeys. “Earning the title of ‘Best Electrical’ in Tarrant County is a testament to our technicians’ expertise, our commitment to customer satisfaction, and the trust our neighbors place in us. We are truly grateful to everyone who voted.”

The award and full list of winners will be featured in the January 2026 “TOPS IN TARRANT” issue of Society Life Magazine, which reaches more than 125,000 local readers through direct mail and business distribution. As the most widely circulated lifestyle publication in Northeast Tarrant County—with over 40,000+ mailed homes monthly—Society Life’s recognition highlights the businesses that residents trust most.

For more than 50 years, Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical has built its reputation on exceptional workmanship, transparent service, and a commitment to keeping North Texas homes safe, comfortable, and efficient. This latest recognition further solidifies Berkeys’ position as one of the region’s most trusted home services providers.

Berkeys’ half-century legacy and success is built on the company’s founding principles:

• Exceptional Customer Service – Providing prompt, professional, and courteous service that exceeds expectations
• Quality Craftsmanship – Offering reliable, efficient, and long-lasting solutions
• Community Involvement – Actively supporting local organizations and giving back to the communities it serves

In addition to its latest honors, Berkeys has earned a long list of awards and accolades over the years, including Southlake Journal Best of the Best Angie’s List Super Service Award and an A+ Rating and Accreditation from the Better Business Bureau since 1997.

About Berkeys Plumbing, A/C, & Electrical

Texas-based Berkeys has been providing quality plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, and heating services to homeowners in the Dallas / Fort Worth metroplex since 1975. The company sells America’s top-rated brands of plumbing, AC repair, electrical, and heating equipment known for high efficiency, reliability, and serviceability; and it services all brands and makes of plumbing and air conditioning equipment. All Berkeys plumbers have passed rigorous state plumbing examinations and are licensed by the State of Texas; they understand the complexity of state plumbing codes all the way down to local requirements. Berkeys signature MVP Maintenance Program delivers priority service, seasonal tune-ups, and member-only savings to keep home systems running smoothly year-round.

Berkeys maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and has led the field in area newspapers’ readers’ favorite polls.. Berkeys is part of the Wrench Group, a national leader operating in 25 markets across 14 states to provide home repair, replacement and maintenance services specializing in heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

Headquartered in South Lake, TX, Berkeys also services greater DFW with satellite locations at:   4645 Avon Ln Suite 260, Frisco, TX 75033 (214) 216-1727

4311 Belmont Ave Suite 125, Dallas, TX 75204 (214) 612-0133

3001 W 5th St Suite 700, Fort Worth, TX 76107 (817) 799-6090