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In addition, UTA is ranked No. 6 nationally for undergraduate ethnic diversity by U.S. News & World Report and is ONE OF ONLY 14 U.S. universities to achieve both HispanicServing Institution and Carnegie R-1: “Very High Research” designations.

“UTA continues to welcome African American students and support their educational journey to success,” says Jason Shelton, director of the Center for African American Studies.

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CONTENTS February 2020 • Volume 7 • Issue 2

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SPECIAL SECTION:

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Health Care Providers See page 28

DEPARTMENTS Starting Line 10 • This ‘n Data 12 Scene 20, 62, 68 • Around Town 22 Style 44 • Bulletin Board 70 Keen Cuisine 72 • Hot Spots 74 Sights/Sounds 76 • Speaking of Sports 78 Itinerary 80 • Finish Line 82

HIGHLIGHTS 42 Eight great date ideas ... Here are some items to put on the itinerary if you’re planning a Valentine’s Day date.

46 Arlington on Tap ... 500 Levitt shows and a million fans later, Patti Diou is the star of this production.

47 UTA online programs earn top rankings ... The College of Education nets four No. 1 spots from the website Intelligent.com.

48 Home SWEET! Home ... This Southern plantation-style house is as comfortable as it is beautiful to look at.

54 Net gain ... The pickleball craze is taking Mansfield by storm, growing in popularity by the week.

56 History maker ... This automobile model played a big role in the transformation of the American society.

60 Thumb’s up! ... The new Citibot text messaging tool makes it easier for residents to report issues and find answers.

64 Take paws ... City-centric pet calendars allow you to help support Arlington Animal Services.

66 Where are you from? ... The Arlington Genealogical Society is all about helping

ON THE COVER Mansfield ISD’s new Superintendent, Dr. Kimberley Cantu, is leading the district’s new initiative, Vision 2030, which focuses on getting students college, career, military and life ready.

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you find your roots.

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STARTING LINE

EXECUTIVE BOARD Executive Publisher Judy M. Rupay CEO Richard Greene

EMBRACING LIFE This month, we pay tribute to some special people

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couple of days before I sat down to write this missive, I received word that my financial portfolio was about to become two dollars and change more valuable, thanks to someone purchasing a copy of “Tooth or Consequences.” That’s the book I wrote seven and a half years ago to chronicle a medical situation I experienced that, more or less, redefined my life in its aftermath.

OK, that’s not totally accurate. I also wrote the book with the hope of retiring early off the royalties. But considering said sale now puts me in 2,515,998th place on the amazon.com best-selling-books list (but in 886th position among books related to dentistry), I much prefer to dwell on the transformative experience when I share the story of my story.

In a nutshell, the book records how a toothache darned near killed me, how an incredible team of medical professionals helped to ensure it didn’t and Yale Youngblood how I have dedicated the rest of my spared life to the proposition that I now have an obligation to spend my Editor remaining time in a meaningful manner.

Few moments have been more meaningful than the one that occurred roughly a dozen years after my ordeal. First, though, I need to explain the 12 days of moments that made this one special. That’s how long I lay in a medically induced coma in a local hospital, playing on a teeter-totter with death.

The principal health care provider when I was in the hospital is an oral surgeon named Daniel Dugan, who, in addition to extracting some diseased teeth, had the wherewithal to summon the hospital’s foremost anesthesiologist and one of the region’s premier immune disease specialists when it became apparent my life was in the balance. I believe that the collective efforts of that medical ensemble – and the prayers of one of those people – made it possible for me to leave the hospital some two weeks after I entered it.

“I have to show you this,” Dr. Dugan said to me in his office, where I had taken my wife to have some dental work done a couple of years back. He took out his phone and slid his finger over the screen to produce an image of a man who had experienced virtually the same malady that I had endured in 2006. The fellow’s face was terribly swollen from a tooth infection. “He passed yesterday,” Dr. Dugan said. “He’s only the second patient I’ve ever lost. I have to tell you, though, I honestly thought you’d be the third.”

Then Dr. Dugan moved closer and embraced me. “I love you, brother,” he whispered in my ear. I told him that I love him, too. We held our pose for a good 10 seconds.

And now you know why I’m partial to this month’s special section on health care professionals who have devoted their lives to making a difference (see page 28).

You can “book” this: They really do.

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Taste + taste!

Stefon Rishel’s new Wishbone & Flynt restaurant offers outstanding cuisine, plus a touch of old-school ambiance

L Arlington, circa 1974

RAISE YOUR HAND if you were counted among the 7,692 residents of Arlington during the census of 1950.

Keep that hand up if you also were among the 90,229 residents noted in the census of 1970, the 261,721 residents accounted for in the census of 1990 and the 365,438 residents measured in the census of 2010. If you met all those standards, you’ve been around a while, and that arm might be getting a little tired. So, go ahead and put it down.

ongtime Arlington resident and noted Chef Stefon Rishel has a new venture in the works. Wishbone & Flynt, located at 334 Bryan Ave. in South Main Village in Fort Worth, opened last month and features an eclectic array of delicacies displaying Rishel’s remarkable talents as a culinary king.

Chef Stefon Rishel In addition to 12 to 16 items that will routinely appear on the seasonally-inspired menu, Wishbone & Flynt also has a chef’s board featuring all the “odd bits,” such as chicken livers and hearts, and pig ears.

Why? Rishel says it’s because he takes pride in his ability to utilize every part of the animal used in the preparation of dishes.

But the cuisine is just part of the Wishbone & Flynt experience.

“I want Wishbone & Flynt to be a place where people are comfortable to come eat and enjoy themselves for 40 minutes or stay and hang for a few hours,” he says. “The concept of going out to dinner the way it used to be has been lost, and I want to bring that back.”

To that end, Rishel and the restaurant staff have price-pointed the fare so that you can get a group of people together to visit the restaurant and share a multitude of courses for a minimal amount of money.

“Everything is scratch made, from the food to the craft beer, to the craft cocktails and a boutique wine list,” he says. “Our wine list will not be like anyone else’s in town. I want you to come to Wishbone & Flynt and get those kind of things.”

Wishbone & Flynt was established with the help of the Trident Restaurant Group. Kyle Bryson and Wallace Owens, principal owners of the Trident Restaurant Group, formed a partnership with Rishel.

For more: wishboneandflynt.com.

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he new year brought Mansfield – and the Metroplex – its first new 2020 resident Introducing: Emma Leigh Petermeier at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 1. Emily Petermeier gave birth to a healthy girl named Emma Leigh at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center. Weighing in at 6 pounds 12 ounces, and measuring 19.5 inches long, Emma was delivered by Heather Havener, MD. New dad Austin Petermeier was thrilled to welcome his first Photo: Mansfield Methodist Medical Center child to the family.

The Petermeiers live in Arlington. The new parents received a Methodist Mansfield gift basket and a new baby book to help Emma Leigh get a head start on reading as part of the “Read to Me” Program. All babies born at Methodist Mansfield receive a new baby book provided by Methodist Mansfield, Mansfield Sunrise Rotary and Mansfield ISD.

Mansfield Methodist Medical Center welcomes first new baby of 2020 – it’s a girl!

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#atpetofthemonth Meet Ellie and Romeo! These two wiggle butts enjoy spending time at the dog park and meeting new people any chance they get. They will also supply you with endless laughter due to their goofy personalities!

– Morgan & David Rios

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ast month, the City of Grand Prairie opened the first phase of PlayGrand Adventures, a free, 10-acre “destination” playground located at 2985 Epic Place and featuring ADA-accessible play equipment and creative play opportunities for children and adults of all abilities. Once the multi-phase project is completed, it will be one of the largest specialized playgrounds in Texas and one of the largest public playgrounds (of any type) in the southwestern U.S. In addition to offering outdoor play opportunities accessible to children and adults with special needs, PlayGrand Adventures will also include one-of-a-kind play structures and activities that encourage learning, cognitive/ motor skill development, sensory engagement, social interaction, and physical activity for

Grand Prairie opens the first phase of PlayGrand Adventures children and families—all in a vibrantly colorful, multi-texture environment.

Cheryl De Leon, Director of the Grand Prairie Parks, Arts and Recreation Department, says that the project was funded and created with widespread support from the community.

For more: grandfungp.com/epiccentral.

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Turning a page Norma Zuniga named new Director of City Libraries

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orma Zuniga was recently named the City of Arlington’s Director of Libraries. Zuniga began her career in Arlington 18 years ago as a children’s librarian. Other chapters in her extensive Arlington Public Library career include serving as Downtown librarian, area branch manager, administrator for public service and administrator for operations and facilities. In those roles, she has worked to ensure the Arlington Public Library keeps pace with changing technology and provides access to educational programming, arts and cultural opportunities, resources and services that best meet our community’s needs.

Norma Zuniga “I began my career with the City of Arlington 18 years ago because I was intrigued by its innovation, its leadership and its passion for public service. To this day, I’m continually challenged and my desire to serve the community has not wavered,” Zuniga says. “Public libraries, education and literacy have been a passion of mine and I aspire to continue in public service and look forward to opportunities to grow with this organization.”

Zuniga, who graduated from the Arlington Executive Education Program in 2016, is a community volunteer and is also fluent in Spanish. She is a graduate of Saint Joseph College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology, as well as Texas Woman’s University, where she earned a master’s degree in library science.

Before arriving in Arlington, Zuniga’s previous experience included roles at the Dallas Public Library and the Hartford Public Library in Connecticut. Zuniga has served as acting director of Libraries since December 2018. Her predecessor, former Director of Libraries Yoko Matsumoto, was selected to serve as the City’s Human Resources & Civil Service director.

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Here are two pictures taken last month that show the rapid progress being made on Globe Life Field.

Photos: Texas Rangers

Are you ready for some baseball?

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s Spring Training begins for your Texas Rangers this month in Surprise, Ariz., crews in their regular season hometown are putting the finishing touches on the team’s new ballpark, Globe Life Field.

Here are some highlights of what is going on at the new facility in the month and a half before the team begins play in their new home: • Seat installation is in progress on the upper seating bowl.

Almost all seats have been installed.

• There is a heavy emphasis on all kitchen and concession areas. Concession work, including bar fronts, and installation of kitchen equipment, is ongoing on all levels.

• Work is nearly complete on the field surface, including the installation of the retractable pitching mound.

• The 5.5 acre retractable roof at Globe Life Field was closed for the first time in early December, marking a major milestone for the project. The roof moved a total of 405 feet from the open position, east toward the closed position.

• Decking is 100-percent complete and roofing work over the retractable roof structure is virtually completed.

• Framing of the ETFE panels was completed over the retractable portion of the roof. Installation of the roof’s windows took place during the middle of last month.

• Seals along the roof track have been installed. The seals will keep wind and rain out of the building.

Regarding the roof, the total steel weight of the entire operable roof structure is approximately 9,600 tons. The roof was completed at the end of 2019.

1. The University of Texas at Arlington once again is among the nation’s leading four-year institutions in educating diverse, workforce-ready students, according to an annual report from Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine. The University ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 17 nationally for master’s degrees awarded to all minority students, representing an 82 percent increase in degrees conferred since the 2012-13 academic year. UTA also ranked first in Texas in the number of degrees earned by African American students at the bachelor’s and master’s degree levels.

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2. The Texas Rangers are making an adjustment in times for most weekend home games in 2020.

Texas will start the majority of its Saturday home games (10 of 13) at 6:05 p.m. The exceptions will be three Saturday starts at 3:05 p.m. due to national television schedule restrictions: May 30 vs.

Oakland, June 13 vs. Cleveland and July 4 vs. the Chicago White Sox.

3. The Arlington Public Library is on a mission to prove art is for everyone. The Library has partnered with the National Endowment for the Arts to provide free art lectures and lessons to Arlington residents. The featured artist for this month’s classes, which will take place Feb. 3, 9, 16 and 24 in the Makerspace at the Downtown Library, is Alli Rogers. For more: arlingtonlibrary.org/art-everyone.

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SCENE Snapshots from the Open Arms Health Clinic Open House, from a special award presentation to the Arlington Police Department and from Arlington on Tap at Legal Draft Beer Co.

Photos: Photos: SouthernYale Flair Youngblood Photography

Karen Bonjour, Martha Smith, Greg Smith and Tom Bonjour at the Open Arms Health Clinic event

Cindy Bradley, Cal Kost and Parris-Lynn Case

Photo: City of Arlington

Photos: Yale Youngblood

Alan Martin, Lori Urso, Fran Martin and Richard Urso

The Arlington Police Department recently was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, one of the highest honors a force can receive.

Guest speakers (and renowned storm chasers) Kim George and Martin Lisius at the Arlington on Tap event held at Legal Draft Beer Co.

Lorie Lisius, Jannette Workman and Matt Lisius

Barb Hermann, Willa Mills and Bill Stallsworth

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The January Arlington on Tap drew a capacity crowd to Legal Draft Beer Co.

Coy E. Garrett, Broker, and Dan Fernandez, Site Assessment Counselor, are shown standing with the sign signaling that a new project is now in the works for South Arlington. They are two of the principals involved in the transaction that landed a new industrial park for the city.

Photo: Richard Greene

86-acre Innovative Industrial Park to be constructed in South Arlington

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n the heels of the very successful redevelopment of the former Six Flags mall area, there is now a new, 86-acre innovative industrial park planned for Arlington. The concept industrial park is being developed by NPIF IV Arlington, LLC, of Kansas City, Mo., which purchased the property from Total E&P USA Real Estate, LLC. Coy E. Garrett, Principal Broker with Coy E. Garrett and Associates, represented NPIF IV Arlington during the negotiations that made the project possible. Garrett says the site will encompass more than one million square feet of technologysensitive manufacturing and distribution facilities in South Arlington. The project is expected to provide approximately 1,000 new jobs for the surrounding area.

“Described by some as ‘a diamond in the rough’ property, it is the largest undeveloped IM (Industrial Manufacturing) zoned acreage remaining in the city of Arlington,” Garrett says. “That fact, alone, earns it the ‘diamond’ designation. The ‘rough’ description probably best describes the many issues that had to be overcome.”

Per Garrett, the property was a highly sought-after tract partially due to its favorable existing zoning status and also because all utilities were already on site. There is a high demand for IM property in Arlington due to the extensive restrictive requirements that are placed upon Light Industry (LI) zoned property and the difficulty of converting it to an IM designation.

“The land had attracted numerous inquiries,” Garrett says, “but always for smaller parcels and not to be purchased all at one time. Additionally, the Seller did not want to subdivide the tract.”

Numerous issues were inherent with the property. Problems

such as old deed restrictions, undisclosed easements traversing the property, unresolved surface rights, ingress and egress concerns with TXDoT that had to be addressed. “Last, but not least,” Garrett says, “residential property adjacent to and within the surrounding industrial zoned area also had to be resolved.”

Garrett says the 21-month-long effort of negotiations and eventual closing was a tedious process, which began when Dan Fernandez of Dan Fernandez and Associates called his attention to the property due to its “IM” zoning. “The sellers would not subdivide into smaller tracts,” Garrett says. “I knew of NorthPoint’s capabilities, so I called them and having just completed the former Six Flags Mall, they were interested.”

Ultimately, that interest evolved into the completion of the transaction, a success that Garrett credits to the tireless efforts and great expertise of several individuals. He notes, in particular, the persistence of well known real estate consultant Fernandez, who coordinated with TXDoT, the Texas Railroad Commission and other state and local entities to anticipate and solve numerous issues. L. Kelly Jones of Jones, Hassett, LLC, provided legal counsel that helped guide the project to a successful completion. Eric Walsh, a Principal Broker with ULTERRE/ Christie’s, represented the Seller, Total E&P USA Real Estate, LLC. The park’s infrastructure construction will begin in a few months, and the project should be finished out in about two to two-and-a-half years.

“This project will not only create more tax base on now current vacant land,” Garrett says, “but numerous jobs that are currently relocating to other cities outside of Arlington where the existing zoning can already be found.”

AROUND TOWN

SEE YOU AROUND In Albert Brown, rising star, AISD’s loss is Arlington’s gain • By Kenneth Perkins

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lbert Brown doesn’t bury the lead. He couldn’t if he tried.

He’s one of those straight shooters who take aim, fires, hits.

All the while he’s looking you straight in the eyes, no wincing, no glancing over your shoulder for something bigger or better.

When locked in, he’s locked in.

So it went recently during a sit down with Brown in a conference room on the second floor of an Arlington ISD’s Annex office.

I’d come to chat about his marvelous accomplishments as the Title 1 Family Parent Facilitator for the district’s Dads Outreach initiative, launching programs and multiplying the number of campus-embedded Dad’s Clubs by merely fluctuating the culture of it.

Less than a minute in, though, Brown tells me he is moving on from AISD. Yep, leaving. Date for his departure has already been set.

The website for his new venture, the Noisiv Agency, is already up and running. Check it out at noisiv.org, he tells me.

Brown, a rising star here, had been moving and shaking AISD since 2017.

“What brought me to Arlington and AISD was a ministry role as a student pastor,” Brown says. He arrived from Little Rock to take up residence at Cornerstone Baptist Church.

In Arkansas, he worked a number of administrator gigs serving the community. “That’s always been my heart,” he says, smiling.

“That’s what led me here. From there I transitioned to AISD with the opportunity to engage fathers. That was my passion. Still is.”

Exactly where that passion, now manifested through Noisiv, will take him – and Arlington – is still in the early stages, but Brown’s vision (spell vision backwards and you get the name) is to better equip organizations with resources to increase father engagement in education and children’s health. He’ll be a consultant, which is the role that might actually encompass his vast array of talent and fortitude.

The thing about talent is that it comes in all forms and can be singular or widely versatile – to Brown, it’s sort of an elastic concept born out of an unyielding desire to make a community healthier.

He’s been building up to this for a while now. Brown grew up in the Wakefield section of southwest Little Rock, which he saw transition from middle class to working class. He witnessed the challenges of navigating a community where as money moved out trouble moved in.

At one point, Brown, like many others, hit a crossroad.

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a lot of those things.” Like defining masculinity with his fists or manipulating women.

“But I had other positive role models such as coaches who taught me about discipline, about controlling your anger.”

One of those positive role models was the IT director at the architecture firm where his mom worked. He took a liking to the young Brown, tucking him under his wing. Gave him an internship. Brought him to meetings. Asked his opinions. He gave Brown the book, “The Greatest Salesman in the World,” which talks about how to maximize what you have.

“It all helped me see that if I continue to think how I was thinking about life, it would limit me.”

Brown studied psychology at the University of Central Arkansas because, he figured, knowing how people think is the best way to help them, But after taking a job as a case manager, working mostly with teens under court supervision, he wasn’t so sure. Engaging them was “more about medicating them. For me, I was like, I don’t know if psychology is for me because I don’t feel that medication is the only solution.”

Albert Brown After obtaining a master’s in public health, Brown worked as an administrator for the city and state, and skills he learned he used as a youth pastor at Cornerstone, working one on one with teens on how they can find their purpose and more, importantly, how they can develop a relationship with God. That led to his involvement at AISD. His whole career has circled around community development, serving others, finding ways to support people in finding – and living out –their purpose.

“Looking back at my experience, it helped me put my role of father engagement into perspective because most men don’t realize the value they add to their kids’ lives beyond just being able to protect,” he says.

Brown, a father of two whose wife, Katina, is his “motivator and motivation,” comes from a pretty simple perspective: Every student has a male role model.

What Noisiv wants to know: Is that role model going in a negative or positive direction?

Columnist Kenneth Perkins has been a contributing writer for Arlington Today since it debuted. He is a freelance writer, editor and photographer.

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VISION 2030

New Mansfield ISD Superintendent Already Has Eyes Set on Next Decade of Success

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ansfield ISD welcomed a new superintendent for the start of the new year.

Dr. Kimberley Cantu, formerly MISD’s deputy superintendent, assumed her new position on Jan. 1, making her the second female superintendent in the district’s history.

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She has 27 years of experience in public education; 21 of those years were with Mansfield ISD.

To say Dr. Cantu is hitting the ground running is an understatement. Although she is only weeks into her new role, she already has her eyes set on the district’s vision for the next decade.

One of the greatest tasks she has ahead of her is guiding the district’s mission of inspiring and educating students

to be productive citizens with intentional, tangible methods.

That major project is part of Vision 2030—a 10-year strategic plan with the focus of getting students college, career, military and life ready. The district currently has a system of accountability in place that has improved student achievement. Vision 2030 will expand upon that working system and individualize it for all students.

“Vision 2030 is the first of its kind. It’s going to be very intentional in preparing students to be successful in any area that they choose after graduating from Mansfield ISD,” said Dr. Cantu. “Students will, in essence, have ownership of their education and be able to track data at any time pertaining to how they are faring with being life ready.”

The idea of making each student accountable for their education came after attending a national conference of school superintendents. The cohorts started discussing indicators of college, career and life success at the department and campus level.

digital citizenship, voter registration, etc.

And among that, we’ll also encourage our students to be involved in leadership initiatives, mentorship programs and other factors that prove you can establish positive relationships. We want people to know that if they accept or hire or enlist a Mansfield ISD student, they have a well-rounded individual who has a lot to offer,” Dr. Cantu added.

Vision 2030 will continue the district’s guiding statement of having students reading on level or higher by the beginning of the third grade and remaining on level or higher as an MISD student.

As the discussion continued, representatives from Mansfield ISD thought it would be an even better idea to whittle those research-based statistics down and individualize the data for each student.

“We’re wanting to increase every child’s chance of success by having them see what they need to have accomplished, according to research, in order to excel at the next level,” said Dr. Sean Scott, associate superintendent of curriculum, instruction and accountability. “Factors like attendance levels, finance courses, earning certification and/or college credit, participating in extracurricular activities—all of that will be part of the student’s scorecard, which can be pulled up at any time.”

MISD administration noted that they are excited to officially launch Vision 2030. It is a strategic plan that has never been done to this scale in public education.

“I’ve never believed that we should limit kids,” said Dr. Scott. “Vision 2030 gives students the say so and the know-how to get their goals attained. It strengthens the district as a whole, and it helps every student take control of their future for generations to come.”

The Vision 2030 student scorecards are being piloted to all MISD ninth-graders and a few test campuses. Once the system is finalized, it will be implemented for all MISD students. The districtwide launch is set for the 2021-22 school year.

Scorecards will be tailored for each grade level. Integrated into the Vision 2030 plan is the social-emotional health of students. Dr. Cantu spearheaded Mansfield ISD’s social-emotional health program and hopes the scorecards will be another resource used to address the holistic needs of students.

“Under ‘life ready,’ we’ll be tracking attendance,

Mansfield ISD prepares students to follow the life path of their choice through various programs and community partnerships. Upon graduation, students are college, career, military and life ready.

Larry L. Fowler, Jr.

Paul J. Johnson

Harris Cook LLP welcomes 3 new members to its winning team This trio of renowned lawyers is primed to help lead the storied firm to continued success

Marc A. Stach

Harris Cook, LLP is pleased to announce that Larry L. Fowler, Jr., Paul J. Johnson and Marc A. Stach have joined its full-service law firm. By increasing the depth of experience and talent across multiple practice areas, Harris Cook can continue to provide dedicated, high-level legal services in the areas of business, personal injury, estate planning/ probate, real estate and family law matters.

Larry L. Fowler, Jr.

Attorney Larry L. Fowler, Jr. has extensive knowledge

in the areas of commercial and real estate litigation.

His cases typically involve assisting clients in resolving problems related to governmental regulations, contract lease interpretation, lender/borrower issues, zoning and land use disputes, landlord/tenant issues, condemnation, protection of collateral and enforcement of agreements.

Larry has represented clients in numerous state and federal courts and is licensed to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas.

Larry earned his Juris Doctorate from Texas Tech University and a Bachelor of Science from Texas Wesleyan University.

Throughout the years, Larry has been an active member in the Arlington community. He currently serves as the President of the River Legacy Foundation Board of Directors and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Arlington Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. Larry is a past Chairman of the City of Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission, a past President of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the City of Arlington’s Volunteer of the Year in 2017 and a past Director of the Arlington Bar Association (1994-97, 2004-2009).

Larry is married to Melody Fowler, an instructor at the University of Texas at Arlington and current member of the Board of Trustees of the Arlington Independent School District.

Areas Of Practice • Real Estate Litigation • Commercial Litigation • Condemnation • Governmental Relations Bar Admissions • State Bar of Texas (1985) • U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas Education Texas Tech University School of Law: Juris Doctorate, 1985, cum laude, Delta Theta Phi, Board of Barristers Texas Wesleyan University: Bachelor Of Science, 1982, cum laude Honors & Awards • Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas magazine (2013 – 2015) • Chief Justice James P. Alexander Award in Texas Civil Procedure, Martindale-Hubbell® AV®

PreeminentTM (5.0) rating • Volunteer of the Year, City of Arlington (2017)

English-Department Distinctions, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, magna cum laude

Professional Associations and Memberships • Arlington Chamber of Commerce, President Elect 2017; Government Relations Council, Chair • City of Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission, Commissioner, 2011 • Arlington Bar Association, Director, 1994-97, 2004-05 • Arlington Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, 2019-2020 • Tarrant County Bar Association • State Bar of Texas

Professional Associations And Memberships • Arlington Tomorrow Foundation, Advisory Committee, Chair • Real Estate Law Exam Commission member for the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Real Estate Law • Tarrant County Bar Association - Real Estate Law Section, past Chair • Texas Bar Foundation, Sustaining Fellow • Tarrant County Bar Foundation, Sustaining Fellow • Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., past Board Member • Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Technology Council, past member • Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Real Estate Advisory Council, past member • State Bar of Texas – Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section, Business Law Section, and Corporate Counsel Section • Tarrant County Bar Association • Arlington Bar Association

Paul J. Johnson

Paul J. Johnson is a real estate and business attorney with over thirty years of experience in complex transactions and business representation. Board Certified in both commercial and residential real estate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Paul has not only been the lead attorney on many high profile real estate developments and business acquisitions, but he also counsels clients on general business matters across a wide array of industries and geographic areas, representing companies from startup through maturity. Paul has a wide breadth of experience in helping clients achieve their goals.

A Texas native, Paul studied at Southern Methodist University, where he earned Bachelor degrees in Political Science and English, followed by a Juris Doctorate. Paul then continued his education at the London School of Economics and Political Science, where he earned a Master of Laws.

Paul is active in the community and professionally. He currently serves as the Chair of the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation, Advisory Committee, and on the Real Estate Law Exam Commission for the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Real Estate Law. In the past, Paul has served as the chair of the Real Estate Law Section of the Tarrant County Bar Association, as a Board member of Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., and on the Arlington Chamber’s Technology Council and Real Estate Advisory Committee, among many other services. Paul is very active in his Church and other charitable organizations.

Areas Of Practice • Real Estate • Business Acquisitions • Corporate and Business Law Certified Legal Specialties • Board Certified, Commercial Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization • Board Certified, Residential Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Education London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London: Master of Laws with Commercial and Corporate Law Concentration Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law: Juris Doctorate Southern Methodist University: Bachelor of Arts,

Bar Admissions • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas • State Bar of Texas

Marc A. Stach

Attorney Marc Stach has over two decades of legal experience. His primary practice areas include Business Litigation, Business Transactions and Probate and Estate Planning.

Marc earned his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. Prior to this, he attended Texas Christian University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Political Science.

Native to Ohio, Marc moved to Arlington in 1989. Over the years he has been appointed to several civic boards and commissions, including the position of Chairman of the City of Arlington’s Zoning Board of Adjustment, a mayoral appointed position. He is also a member of the Arlington Bar Association and Tarrant County Probate Bar Association.

Areas Of Practice • Business Litigation • Business Transactions • Estate Planning • Probate Bar Admissions • State Bar of Texas (1998) Education St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas: Juris Doctorate, 1998 Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas: Bachelor of Science in Political Science, 1995 Professional Associations and Memberships • Arlington Bar Association • Tarrant County Probate Bar Association

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital

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exas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history in North Texas. As a Level IV Trauma Center, Cycle III Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center, we offer the communities of Arlington, Kennedale, Pantego, Dalworthington Gardens, Mansfield and Grand Prairie advanced life-saving care close to home.

The hospital is also certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services as a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, providing specialized care to our tiniest patients.

Texas Health Arlington Memorial provides advanced medical treatments and an experienced staff that provides compassionate care. With a mission of improving the health of the people in the communities we serve, the hospital and physicians on its medical staff are committed to your well-being and the health and wellness of your family. To that end, we offer a variety of healthcare services, including behavioral health, cancer care, diabetes care, digestive health, an emergency department, ear/nose/throat care, a fitness center, heart and vascular care, hospice care, imaging, neurosciences, nutrition, orthopedics, rehabilitation, respiratory therapy, sports therapy and women and infants care.

Texas Health Arlington Memorial is ranked among the best hospitals in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, and has received the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Fragility Fracture Certification, the first health care facility in the country to receive Joint Commission certification for a fragility fracture program.

It is also designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, an honor that recognizes hospitals for excellence in nursing, and was the first facility in Arlington to earn the designation. Texas Health Arlington Memorial is 369-bed, acute-care hospital conveniently located at the corner of Randol Mill Road and Cooper Street in North Arlington.

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital 800 W. Randol Mill Road • 817-960-6100 texashealth.org/locations/texas-health-arlington-memorial

Dr. Mark Bishara

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Dr. Mark Bishara is a member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ISHRS), the Tarrant & Dallas County Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association. He has held licenses to practice surgery in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas and Florida.

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lways at the forefront in matters both medical and technological, Dr. Mark Bishara and his staff at The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa offer a wide range of procedures for patients hoping to improve the way they look and feel.

To achieve state-of-the-art results for patients from around the world Dr. Bishara and the Paragon team stay on top of the latest medical technology to produce results patients love.

To wit: Dr. Bishara and the staff use new lasers and cuttingedge gel implants for breast augmentation. Whether patients come to him for enhancement or corrective cosmetic surgery, Dr. Bishara delivers results that help patients take pride in how they look and feel after undergoing the various treatments and procedures.

“We know that every woman is unique in both her desires and her body shape,” he says. “With that in mind, we take the time during the pre-operative consultations to learn what each patient hopes to gain from breast augmentation surgery and to decide which implant type and implant placement is best. In this way, every one of our patients enjoys completely customized treatment designed with her specific goals in mind.”

Dr. Bishara says his patients elect to undergo breast augmentation for many different medical and aesthetic reasons, including balancing breast size, compensating for reduced breast mass after pregnancy or surgery and correcting a

congenital breast defect. “Under our doctors’ expert care,” he says, “patients enjoy great-looking, natural-feeling breasts that are one or more cup sizes larger after the operation.”

For the past seven years, The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa has served patients at the Mansfield facility, a beautiful, 8,200-square-foot facility located on two-and-a-half acres. It has four operating rooms, multi-bay recovery, two private preoperative rooms, three injection rooms and three spa treatment rooms.

There Bishara, an M.D. who has practiced cosmetic surgery in North Texas since 2009, heads a group of surgeons, nurses, nurse anesthetists, aestheticians, surgical assistants and a support staff.

Collectively, the Paragon team offers a wide variety of cosmetic and corrective services for both women and men, including: breast augmentation; tummy tucks; liposuction; face, neck and eyelid lifts; rhinoplasty; robotic hair restoration, Botox and fillers.

An integral part of the Paragon team is the ensemble of three robots – “junior partners,” Dr. Bishara calls them – that are utilized whenever patients seek his services for the revolutionary ARTAS hair restoration process. Dr. Bishara is a member of an elite roster of Diplomats of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgeons worldwide and was the first doctor in Texas to acquire the ARTAS system.

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Medical City Arlington

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Medical City Arlington has been designated a Level II Trauma Center by the Texas Department of State Health Services, making it the first and only hospital in Arlington to achieve this distinguished classification. A Level II trauma designation represents the second-highest level of trauma designation available and reflects Medical City Arlington’s dedication to providing optimal care for severely injured patients.

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ince its genesis in August 1976, Medical City Arlington has evolved into a 432-bed, full-service hospital located in the heart of the growing South Arlington area. There are more than 1,550 full-time and part-time nurses, therapists, technicians and other healthcare personnel that make up our team.

Medical City Arlington features more than 750 highly skilled physicians who represent a wide variety of medical specialties.

Together we form a team that is focused on high-quality care delivered safely in an environment filled with compassion and service.

In many respects there is not much difference when you compare hospitals based on bricks and mortar and to some extent when comparing technologies available for diagnosis and treatment. We recognize and thrive on the fact that what sets us apart from other hospitals in North Texas is our culture.

We define our culture.

It starts with how we treat and interact with each other. We support each other. We communicate well. And we make sure that our team has the tools and resources it needs to be able to deliver excellent patient care. We create a workplace where doctors and nurses want to be because they know they are doing meaningful work with a purpose.

Highlighting Medical City Arlington’s quest to be the premier healthcare provider in the region, the hospital opened its new

$60 million Medical City Women’s Hospital Arlington last April.

The dedicated Women’s Hospital added two floors, more than 125,000 square feet of new and renovated space and 55 beds to the existing building. A multi-disciplinary team of physicians and specially trained staff provide leading-edge treatment in a peaceful environment for women at all stages of life, including high-risk pregnancies and deliveries.

“Medical City Arlington Women’s Hospital is where healthcare excellence meets elegance,” says Medical City Arlington CEO Keith Zimmerman. “This specialized Women’s Hospital provides the full continuum of high-level women’s healthcare, from childbirth to gynecology surgery, including access to specialists conveniently located on campus. Our mission is to help women at every stage of life.”

Facilities at Medical City Arlington Women’s Hospital include: • A dedicated postpartum floor with 34 private patient rooms, as well as four spacious women’s premier postpartum suites.

• 33 women’s services medical/surgical rooms, in addition to 23 modern labor and delivery rooms and three C-section operating rooms.

• 35 Level III neonatal intensive care (NICU) beds, including 15 private NICU rooms.

• Two dedicated family overnight stay rooms for NICU patient family members.

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Kos / Danchak Audiology & Hearing Aids

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r. Melissa Danchak, Owner / Audiologist at Kos/Danchak Audiology, has a few very simple professional philosophies: do my absolute best to serve my patients and my employees to the best of my abilities; continue learning and growing so that I can accomplish that, every day!

“What we say we do, we do. That is being verified publicly by the community of physicians that consistently refer their patients to us and the online reviews and recommendations our patients are posting about their experiences,” Dr. Danchak says.

Dr. Danchak believes that the first, and main, priority, is to honor the practice’s commitments to each patient. “Better hearing healthcare is a journey, not a transaction! Each day, we meet with people that give us the opportunity to earn their trust. Their confidence in us and their positive reviews online are humbling to say the least – and we are also grateful for their

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willingness to share their experiences publicly as that helps others do something about their hearing healthcare needs.”

For over 35 years, Kos/Danchak Audiology & Hearing Aids has been “Helping North Texans Hear Better”! They have been making a difference in the lives of North Texans Since 1984! They help a grandmother hear her grandchildren more clearly when they speak on the phone. They help a working professional hear better in their place of employment. They help people hear better in social situations and at their place of worship. Dr. Danchak says, “there are not many audiology practices in the North Texas area that can say they’ve been helping people hear better for over 35 years. We believe that how we meet with people and the delivery of the services we provide is ultimately about giving an experience that makes them feel confident in their decision to address their hearing healthcare needs with us!”

Dr. Melissa Danchak

Gina Logi, Audiologist

Kos/Danchak Audiology & Hearing Aids • 101 W. Randol Mill Road • 817-277-7039 • northtxhearing.com

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Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers of Texas On a Mission: Bringing better vision to the world in 2020

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can do things you cannot, you can do things that I cannot, together we can do great things.” – Mother Teresa.

This quote hangs on the wall where doctors and staff from Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers of Texas are staying during their Medical Mission in Honduras.

CEO Christian Ellison says, “Every one of us is contributing to our company’s mission to improve peoples’ lives through better vision and outstanding patient experiences. We cannot do what we do without each of our unique contributions. This quote is reflective of our efforts on this mission and reminds me why we all do what we do every day in the States.”

Drs. Anthony Evangelista, Matthew Hildebrand and many teammates from Kleiman Evangelista kicked off the (very appropriate) year 2020 with one goal – to bring life-changing eye care procedures, products and services to those who need it most. In partnership with One World Surgery, a nonprofit which joins with communities and healthcare providers to deliver surgical services to areas of the world where medical care is unavailable or unreliable, the Kleiman Evangelista team spent eight days in Honduras treating patients of all ages who have minimal or non-existent access to eye care.

“Half of the world’s population lacks access to quality surgical care,” says Julie Jung. “One World Surgery transforms lives worldwide by providing access to high quality surgical care through mission trips like ours.”

“These are complex cases on patients who have no other option available to them and often travel days to reach the surgical facility,” says Dr. Hildebrand when discussing the next days’ surgeries. “We have extremely dense cataracts and

dense cataracts here. These aren’t the easy cases we’re used to seeing.”

He and others reported how incredibly gratifying it is to see the reactions and emotions from patients and their family members once a patients’ sight is restored.

“It’s so amazing to watch these people wake up from surgery and immediately exclaim that they can see again!” says Angela Suhail, a member of the Kleiman Evangelista team.

In addition to surgery, hundreds of pairs of glasses, prescription medications and drops were donated for the mission. The team was able to provide free eye exams and give prescription eyewear to patients who had never truly seen what the world around them looked like.

“Our goal was to help as many patients as possible to see better” says Dr. Evangelista. “The kindness and gratitude from the patients and the dedication of the local staff was energizing for our whole team.”

Dr. Evangelista is joined by Dr. Matthew Hildebrand, Christian Ellison, Alex Grode, Vanessa Sidara, Jessica Blehm and her son Nate, Monica Orlofski, Julie Jung and Angela Suhail.

Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers of Texas plans to continue their partnership with One World Surgery and is already planning a third visit to Honduras in June. Between missions, they will continue to offer quality eye care and advanced technology procedures in the DFW area. Monica Orlofski, who’s worked in Ophthalmology for over 30 years says that it’s so rewarding to be able to help patients see better every day. “I’m glad to work for an organization that cares about making a difference,” she says, “and I know we’ve made a difference for so many patients, both here in Texas and in Honduras.”

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Arlington / Mansfield Foot & Ankle Centers Part of StrideCare Advancing foot and ankle care

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ith two locations, Arlington/Mansfield Foot & Ankle Centers are headed by an expert team of board certified physicians that treat patients so they can enjoy active lifestyles free of foot and ankle pain.

Established in 1986, Arlington/Mansfield Foot & Ankle Centers have been a leading provider of comprehensive foot and ankle care for more than 30 years. In 2019, AMFAC joined the StrideCare network as a founding practice to help create the most comprehensive Podiatric and Vascular network in the country.

According to Dr. John Landry, “Merging with StrideCare has allowed us to expand the comprehensive nature of our practice, especially in the areas of diabetic foot care and lower extremity Joe Southerland, DPM, FACFAS Linnie Rabjohn, DPM, FACFAS wound care, as well John R. Landry, DPM, FACFAS as in the prevention of Ryan Lawrence, DPM, FACFAS R. David Warren, DPM, FACFAS complications in the diabetic foot.”

Both Arlington/Mansfield Foot & Ankle Centers are full-service practices, making it easy for patients to access advanced foot and ankle care. Committed to the use of the latest cutting-edge technologies, the team of physicians uses methods such as digital X-rays, CT scanners, LASERS and Shockwave therapy to produce the most accurate diagnosis and ensure optimal results for each patient. The centers provide care for everything ranging from common concerns like ingrown nails and heel pain, to trauma care and advanced reconstruction of common foot and ankle disorders.

Patient reviews ...

Christi: Doctor Landry and his staff are awesome. He has a great bedside manner, very honest about your treatment and what he can and cannot do for you, and he was just awesome to me through the entire process of stem cell injection. I couldn’t ask for a better doctor ... love the man to death ... saved me a lot of pain and a lot of money and gave me an option that really worked for me.

Dannette: Dr. Southerland has consulted me for the last few years with dealing with my bunions.

I finally made the decision to have my surgery.

I was pleased with the process, although there are a few hurdles ahead of me. I trust that the best decision was made thanks to Dr. Southerland and his wonderful staff.

Victoria: Dr. Warren was extremely polite and knowledgeable, as was his staff and colleagues.

He spent time with me discussing the different tendons in my feet and provided me with solutions to relieve my pain. Dr. Warren also let me pick his brain about a few unrelated questions about the foot and ankle. Great guy.

Jim: The staff is always friendly at check in. Dr. Lawrence’s nurse is always pleasant and easy to talk to. And Dr. Lawrence is attentive and listens carefully to my concerns.

Christina: The staff is very friendly and professional! Dr. Rabjohn is great! She listens and is very attentive to your needs.

Get started on the path to healthier feet by calling (817) 467-1990, or visiting our website at footanklecenters.com.

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Arlington Family Practice, PA

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ounded in 1977, Arlington Family Practice provides comprehensive and preventative health care services to patients of all ages from Arlington and surrounding communities.

The practice features four noted local physicians.

Laura Rice, D.O., has been here since 1997, although she is no longer accepting new patients. Her first love in medicine is functional homeopathic medicine, focusing on women’s health.

Tien M. Truong, D.O., has been here since 2006 and loves being a wellrounded family practitioner, treating patients of all ages, both men and women. She strives to use advanced medical technology in a compassionate and personalized manner.

Sherley Aramath, M.D., has been here since 2012. Dr. Aramath also enjoys treating the whole family. She uses a systematic method, while being a caring doctor who listens to her patients to

treat their chronic or acute illnesses.

Kaitlyn Gorman, NP, has been with us since June 2019 and loves treating all of our patients. Her goal is to empower and educate the patients she sees in our office.

In addition to the physicians, Arlington Family Practice has 12 wonderful women waiting to serve our patients.

The family practice offers virtually complete services for patients. We have our own X-ray and DEXA (for bone density testing) machines in house, and draw our labs here in our office as well.

We offer well exams for children, men and women (including paps), acute visits for the flu, coughs and allergies, and manage chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and more. We also offer immunizations.

Our philosophy is to make patients feel better when they leave than when they came into see us.

Arlington Family Practice, PA • 2415 Matlock Road• 817-277-6444 •arlingtonfp.com

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

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pened December 27, 2006, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center stands as a beacon of health, hope and healing, while providing modern, quality health care to our neighbors in Mansfield and the surrounding communities, including South Arlington, South Grand Prairie, Kennedale, Venus and Midlothian.

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center has been awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Score by Leapfrog Group, as well as Advanced Primary Stroke Center accreditation by the Joint Commission, and recognition as an Arlington Area All Star by the readers of Arlington Today magazine.

Our hospital features 254 beds, up-to-date technology, and a wide array of skilled medical specialists.

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is a full-service hospital featuring some of the latest patient-centric design, amenities and technology. Electronic medical records and bedside medication

verification are just some of the technological advances that help ensure a safe and comforting environment for our patients.

Equal attention to detail has gone into making visitors feel at home with amenities such as in-room visitor zones with highspeed Internet access, couch/beds, flat-screen TVs and more.

All of our growth, advancements, accreditation, awards and accomplishments have been earned under the guidance of the principles of the Methodist ministers and civic leaders who founded the Methodist Health System more than 80 years ago: life, learning and compassion. We’re still growing, learning and improving — grounded in a proud past and looking ahead to an even brighter future. Whatever your medical need, we are honored that you would entrust us with your health and safety. We understand that we have a solemn responsibility to you and your family, and you can trust that our team takes that commitment very seriously.

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Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital-Arlington

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hen getting around is getting difficult, expert help is right around the corner. Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital - Arlington specializes in providing comprehensive outpatient and inpatient treatment of orthopedic and spine disorders.

For everything from simple back or neck strains to the most complex spine and back surgeries, we combine exceptional care with personal attention and compassion. At the only orthopedic surgery and specialty hospital of its kind in Dallas/Fort Worth, we bring experts close to home.

Baylor Scott & White - Arlington’s 24hour emergency department is always ready to handle sudden pain or injuries, while our technologically advanced operating rooms help our physicians deliver the highest level of surgical care.

Extensive diagnostic imaging includes CT, MRI, X-ray,

arthrograms and myelograms. We offer minimally-invasive treatments for hips, knees, shoulders and spine or, if indicated by the diagnosis, full joint replacements and complex spinal surgery.

The hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for our Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Care programs, and Baylor Scott & White-Arlington is the official orthopedic provider of the University of Texas at Arlington athletic department. Plus, it is a Joint Commission certified specialty hospital. We are fully licensed by the state of Texas.

We are committed to providing the utmost in care and comfort for all of our patients. Our focus is on delivering quality, specialized treatment that is compassionate and specifically appropriate for each individual under our care. From our attentive and caring staff to our specialty trained doctors, you’ll be under the best care available and back to doing what you love in no time.

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Open Arms Health Clinic

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ast month, Open Arms Health Clinic celebrated a move to a new location with an open house (see photos in Scene on page 20) that celebrated the ongoing commitment by clinic officials to broaden the facility’s community outreach.

The new Open Arms is located at 3311 Little Road, where clinic healthcare providers welcomed their first patients in December.

The new building marks the first of several expansion projects on tap at Open Arms that were made possible by a generous grant from Arlington Tomorrow Foundation.

Phase II remodeling is underway, with new services to follow, says Open Arms Executive Director Fran Martin, RN, MSN. “Once completed, we’ll have room for more patients, more volunteers, more specialized services and more clinic hours,” Martin says. “New offerings will include on-site patient health and job skills classes, a computer lab and office space for other much-needed social services.”

Open Arms Health Clinic offers compassionate, high-quality care to those who lack access to affordable health services. The faithbased nonprofit clinic is staffed by volunteer professionals and is 100-percent funded by grants and donations.

The clinic provides a Controlling Chronic Illness Program that gives patients the education, support and tools to take an active role in their own health care.

They learn how lifestyle affects symptoms, how to monitor their illness and simple ways to make healthier choices.

This education program for patients with chronic illness is made possible by a grant to Open Arms Health Clinic from the American Medical Association Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Medical Association. The AMA Foundation works with communities across the country to provide significant improvements to some of our most challenging health issues.

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ctive Family Wellness Center was founded by Dr. Kenyon Godwin in 2010 and combines education, training and peoplefocused service to help communities live longer, stronger, healthier lives. AFWC offers an effective lifestyle modification program called “8 Weeks to Wellness.” This program incorporates the best of wellness: Chiropractic, Nutrition, Massage, Fitness and Meditation/ Prayer.

The practice offers specific science-based adjustments, corrective care for scoliosis and weakened spines, spinal decompression and injury prevention for all levels of athletes. On Dr. Kenyon Godwin the wellness side, AFWC offers eight loss, prenatal adjustments, pediatric adjustments, health talks and organic, all-in-one vitamins. Active Family Wellness Center uses cutting-edge technology and now offers advanced 3D functional movement analysis and the latest software for notes, check-in and appointment reminders.

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The two-day health and wellness event will focus on the role plant-based nutrition plays in preventing and reversing many chronic illnesses including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, cancer, and auto-immune diseases.

An EXPO with over 30+ Exhibitors and cooking demonstration sessions will be featured throughout the two days to help attendees learn how to incorporate healthy nutrition into their daily lives. Fitness experts will discuss how to achieve an improved level of physical fitness through muscle-building foods. Continuing education credits will be available for physicians and healthcare professionals.

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Women caring for women The doctors of Women’s Health Services provide full OB/ GYN services and are skilled in managing all aspects of women’s health care, such as normal and high risk pregnancy care, gynecologic surgery, incontinence treatment, annual exams, and contraceptive and hormone therapy needs. We also provide state-of-theart maternity care in the newly renovated labor and delivery suites at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital.

Our goal is to provide quality care with high patient satisfaction. Visit our website and make your appointments online at www.womenshealthservices.com. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Dr. Jessica Brown Originally from Houston, Dr. Jessica Brown attended Baylor University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. She completed both medical school and her OB/ Gyn residency training at University of Texas at Southwestern. When she was in medical school, Dr. Brown met her husband, Paul, who is a financial advisor in the DFW Metroplex. In her spare time, Dr. Brown enjoys traveling, learning about different cultures, and trying new cuisines.

An honest and friendly physician, Dr. Brown cares about the doctor-patient relationship. She enjoys educating her patients so that they can take ownership of their health.

She’s passionate about the obstetrics and gynecology field, especially the areas of family planning, holistic health, adolescent and pediatric gynecology, and minimally invasive surgery.

Dr. Brown is accepting new patients at both the North and South office locations of Women’s Health Services.

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he City’s annual Aging Well Expo will be held from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the Esports Stadium Arlington + Expo Center (1200 Ballpark Way). This free event is a great way to learn important tips and information about how to live your best life in The American Dream City.

The Aging Well Expo, a coordinated effort of the City of Arlington, Tarrant County and many community sponsors, is expected to feature more than 125 vendors, fitness demonstrations, health screenings, housing resources, information on volunteering in the community, educational presentations, door prizes and more.

The expo will also offer participants a chance to receive screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure and blood glucose, as well as vision, hearing and fall risk evaluation. Flu, pneumonia, whooping cough and tetanus shots along with other vaccinations will be available for free for those who qualify.

This year’s presenting sponsor is Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington.

Early registrants are guaranteed a free lunch; otherwise, registration is not required. Walk-in guests are welcome.

Parking is free, and assistance will be available from the parking lot to the entrance.

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DOCTOR SPOTLIGHT

Dr. Joy Carter Dr. Joy Carter grew up in the Mid-Cities in Texas.

She went to college at Baylor University for her bachelor’s in Biology, and then went to Southern Methodist University for her master’s in Biology Science.

She was accepted to medical school at University of Texas in San Antonio and completed her OB/GYN residency at the UT Medical Branch in Galveston.

After practicing in a solo environment for three years in South Texas, she joined Women’s Health Services in 2016. Dr. Carter loves the practice of both obstetrics and gynecology. She focuses on promoting the right health care options for each of her patients. She enjoys taking care of women throughout their reproductive years, pregnancy, and menopause. She is skilled at performing gynecological surgery, including minimally invasive and in-office procedures.

Dr. Carter and her husband, Brian, have three children. When she’s not busy with work or family, she enjoys hiking, outdoor camping, and knitting. Dr. Carter practices out of both the North and South office locations of Women’s Health Services.

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VALENTINE’S DAY

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The romantic date of romantic dates can take place in one location – provided said location is The Sanford House. Consider this: Simply by going to 506 N. Center St., you can, in a matter of hours, be pampered at the Sanford Spa, then dine on exquisite cuisine at restaurant506.

THEN ... you can stay the night at the inn. Now, THAT’S romantic.

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While Texas Live! (1650 E. Randol Mill Road) has earned a stellar reputation as the area’s premier pre- and post-game hangout, it’s also a marvelous venue to include as part of your romantic Valentine’s Day date. For wining, dining and taking in a vast array of local and national musical acts, this place earns the exclamation point at the end of its name – every time.

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This Feb. 14, you can spend an evening under the stars – without actually spending a chilly evening under the stars. The University of Texas at Arlington Planetarium will present “Romancing the Stars”

on Feb. 13-15. For tickets for this special show (and the warm fuzzies it will produce), visit shorturl.at/aeIS1.

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If you haven’t picked out a present yet for your sweety,

you might consider a shopping spree as part of your romantic gesture. In the Arlington area, that means visiting Gracie Lane (4720 S. Cooper St.) and/or Anything Goes (2504 W. Park Row Drive, Suite A, Pantego), where he/she can choose just what he/she wants to mark the best Valentine date yet.

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There are few romantic gestures that register in the “plus” column quite as effectively as a good pampering. And there are few local “pamperers” that can compare to the staff at Great Skin Spa & Facial Club (3851 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd.). Whether you include a visit as part of the date or you give a gift card as part of the present, Great Skin holds great romantic promise.

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If you are ready to take the next step in the relationship – including the REALLY BIG NEXT STEP – you’ll score all manner of points with your significant other if you make sure one stop on your Valentine’s Day itinerary is at Troy Vinson Jewelers (4666 S.W. Loop 820, Fort Worth). There you’ll find rings, pendants and the proverbial “other” that will make his/her heart swoon.

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Four out of five lovers of The Great Outdoors* agree:

While we have no qualms with a conventional “dinner

River Legacy Parks is “all that and more” when it comes to showcasing the best Ma Nature has to offer. This Valentine’s Day, the wonders of the parks hold special romantic allure, what with all the communing with flora and fauna under the stars. (*The fifth simply hasn’t been to Arlington yet.)

and movie” date to celebrate Valentine’s Day, we suggest you think outside one box and head inside another – specifically into the confines of Theatre Arlington (305 W. Main St.), where “A Raisin in the Sun” will debut on Feb. 14. There’s nothing quite like live theater to make the Valentine heart go all a’flutter.

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s a 10-year Patti Diou will share director of stories about what it was like to be the the Levitt Executive Director of the Levitt Pavilion.

Pavilion, Patti Diou booked, scheduled and managed more than 500 free concerts, bringing more than a million music fans to downtown Arlington.

Until now, Diou – the speaker for the upcoming Feb. 11 Arlington on Tap – has seen her role in dealing with often eccentric (and sometimes entitled) performers as being something like a lawyer fretting about attorney-client privileges: Do the job and say nothing.

Through season after season, the first 10 years of the Levitt’s existence, Diou – who retired in late 2019 – has somehow managed to bring in nationally and regionally famed musical performing acts to the downtown venue. With very few glitches.

Stars that are, stars-to-be, stars-that-used-to-be. Including a bucketload of Emmy and Grammy winners.

Are some of them eccentric, maybe even for lack of a better descriptive, weird?

“Oh, heck yes,” Diou says.

Do some of them have peculiar requirements? “All the time,” Diou says. And yet the show goes on. So much so that the Arlington Levitt success is much emulated, studied and replicated across the country.

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popular happy-hour-with-a-talk event, which revolves monthly at assorted downtown venues.

For Feb 11, a Tuesday, it will be at Urban Alchemy (403 E. Main St.), from 6 - 8 p.m. RSVP is not required. Arlington Historical Society and Arlington Today Magazine are also sponsors.

Diou will also expound upon the Levitt story, the downtown Pavilion opening in October 2008. The pavilion, located at Center and Abram streets across from City Hall, was a collaboration between the Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation, the city, the Tomorrow Foundation and a host of community supporters, the goal being an ambitious one: Bring 50 free concerts a year at a pavilion style venue. Diou was the first director.

Concerts have been eclectic and reflecting of a wide variety of musical tastes and trends.

Over the years, 35 Grammy winners have been Levitt performers – Maren Morris, Asleep at the Wheel, Jimmie Vaughan, Pentatonix, Kenny Loggins, Rick Trevino and others. And there have been numerous Emmy winners, including Aaron Nigel Smith, Biscuit Brothers, David Chicken 500 Levitt shows and a million fans later, Patti Diou is the star and Farmer Jason. Diou was there for all of it.

“Along the way we’ve also “For the first time, Diou tells almost all in what promises to be hosted a variety of very popular local or regional performers, an enlightening and entertaining talk,” says Maggie Campbell, being chosen to perform at the Levitt becoming a sign that as a president of Downtown Arlington Management, sponsor of the performer, you’ve arrived,” Diou says.

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UTA online programs earn top rankings College of Education nets four No. 1 spots from the website Intelligent.com • By Devynn Case

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guide to the nation’s top online college programs has ranked five from The University of Texas at Arlington – including four in the College of Education – as No. 1 in the nation in their respective fields.

Intelligent.com ranked UTA’s curriculum and instruction, math education, science education and educational leadership online master’s programs as best in the nation. All are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

The online master’s degree in public administration, in the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs, also received a No. 1 national ranking.

UTA’s nationally ranked online master’s programs offer rigorous instruction and the flexibility of an online format that reaches students at all stages of their professional careers.

“We are delighted that our online programs continue to be recognized as among the best in the country,” says Teresa Doughty, dean of UTA’s College of Education. “Our faculty are nationally recognized scholars in their respective fields. We are committed to the continued success and positive impact of our programs, both online and on campus, with the unwavering goal of turning out the highest quality educators.”

Adrian Parr, dean of UTA’s College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs, says the online MPA program is an important part of the college’s overall academic mission of educating and training top-notch graduates to fill key jobs in government, nonprofit organizations, schools, social service agencies and Fortune 500 businesses.

“The success of the MPA program starts with our faculty, who help attract brilliant students,” Parr said. “Our students complete their MPA degrees fully equipped to participate in a variety of public sectors. We are committed to providing them with both a flexible learning format and service learning opportunities. Some of the most exciting aspects of our degree program are the real-world projects students complete with local government and nonprofit organizations.”

Other UTA online programs ranked among the nation’s best by Intelligent.com include the master’s in education, No. 24, and master’s in social work, No. 39.

Intelligent.com’s student-focused comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 1,604 accredited colleges and universities. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system that includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third-party evaluations.

The Law Offices of Stephanie A. Foster, P.C. Deciding to divorce is one of the most important decisions a person can face so it makes sense to know your options. One option is traditional courtroom litigation. Another option is collaborative divorce.

Although attorney Stephanie A. Foster is prepared to be the warrior in your courtroom battle as she has been in thousands of Tarrant County divorce cases over the past 28 years, her preference is to be the peacemaker in your interest-based negotiations through the dignified, private, childprotecting process known as collaborative divorce which involves no court.

Stephanie A. Foster is confident that the collaborative process is a powerful way to generate creative solutions in family law disputes while minimizing financial and emotional damage to the couple and their children all the while promoting post-divorce psychological and financial health of the restructured family.

As a family law mediator and one of the first Tarrant County attorneys trained in collaborative law, attorney Stephanie A. Foster will help you navigate through your divorce options and zealously represent you through the process of your choice.

Contact attorney Stephanie A. Foster today to discuss your options.

One option is traditional courtroom litigation. Another option is collaborative divorce.

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LOCAL DWELLINGS

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outhern plantation house characteristics originated from French Colonial designs of the 18th and early 19th centuries.

Some of the defining elements are their columns, sprawling porches and expansive balconies.

This outstanding home was recently custom built for Dr. Gary and Mrs. Sheri Wolf by MCH - Mansfield Custom Homes, and is presented to you by The Julie Short Team.

The design speaks to Sheri’s strong ties to Louisiana. The dirty kitchen and enclosed back porch are classic Louisiana style.

The dirty kitchen keeps the main kitchen sparkling clean while entertaining, which is so easy to do in this southern palace.

Guests can be found enjoying the massive front porch or the huge dining room, or they can gather in the open kitchen/living area or enjoy the enclosed back porch, which seems to be a favorite among visitors.

The attention to detail throughout this home is impressive;

every inch of this 4,681-square-foot beauty has finishes and extras you just don’t see everywhere. There’s backlit granite in the bar, outstanding lighting and iron work, elegant cabinetry and tile work.

Sheri’s artistic giftings can be clearly seen in the wallpaper selections (YES wallpaper is back!) and décor. She says she and Gary spend most of their time enjoying the fireplace on the enclosed back porch and upstairs in the state-of-the-art media room (see page 52).

Set way back off the road with a circle drive surrounding a magnificent fountain, this dwelling is the true mark of southern royalty, and the best thing about this beautiful home is the feeling you get when you enter the property. It is warm and welcoming, just like its owners, the Wolfs. It feels oh, so comfortable, even as it clearly displays superb, elegant, upscale craftsmanship.

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From the “dirty” kitchen to the spacious living area – and then in practically every other region of the house – the dwelling owned by Dr. Gary and Sheri Wolf has the feel of the vintage, upscale Louisiana homes of a bygone era.

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The Wolf’s house, custom-built by Mansfield Custom Homes and presented here by The Julie Short Team, features spectacular views, even if you’re simply looking at all the accents inside the dwelling. >>>

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This home was crafted with entertaining in mind, and the Wolfs certainly take advantage of the various options in that realm, some of which are pictured here.

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RECREATION

In Mansfield, the pickleball community has blossomed from a few players to more than 200 participants playing weekly.

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ansfield is putting players on the court with a new twist. The city has become a burgeoning pickleball community.

The city’s Parks and Recreation Department has fostered the up-and-coming racquet sport that’s suited to all age ranges, athletic abilities and skill levels.

“We are always looking for future programs, and pickleball was blowing up on the East and West coasts,” says Greg Guse, a Recreation Services Supervisor for the city of Mansfield. “We branched out and started out with a couple of players. Now we have 200 players a week at the (Mansfield Activities Center).”

The sport, which originated on the West Coast in the mid1960s, can be played by two or four players, each using a wooden paddle to hit a hollow plastic ball over a net to score points. The paddle is smaller than a tennis racquet and larger than a table tennis paddle. The ball has holes in it and resembles a Wiffle ball.

The court is 44 feet by 20 feet, smaller than a tennis court, which measures 78 x 36 for doubles. Players score only when they or their team has the serve. The game ends on points rather than a predetermined time frame. Games are played to 11, 15 or 21, depending on the circumstances, with the winning team required to win by at least two points.

“The game length depends on how well the players match up,” says Guse.

Though games can get competitive, the social aspect and laidback attitude draw players.

“It allows me to have a new group of friends,” says Linda Brandes, a retired Mansfield ISD teacher and coach. “It’s a social

Spring Slam Pickleball Tournament is scheduled for Feb. 21-23.

About 100 players are expected for the event, which sold out in less than 24 hours.

Another tournament, the Summer Slam Pickleball event, is set for Aug. 1-2 at Fieldhouse USA Mansfield (650 US 287 Frontage Road). For more information on the tournaments, visit mansfieldtexas.gov/pickleball.

Last summer’s tournament held at Fieldhouse USA brought nearly 400 players from 10 states, including California, Hawaii and South Dakota, Guse says. The tournaments are sanctioned

by USA Pickleball, the governing body for the sport in the United States.

Brandes, who has played for more than two years, travels to other locations in Dallas-Fort Worth to play, and uses an app to find games when she’s traveling out of state.

The former coach, who describes herself as competitive, likes that the sport allows her to The pickleball craze is taking Mansfield by storm • By Bob Kowalski teach the game to others.

“Nobody gets mad, game, it’s affordable and it’s good for all ages and skill levels.” and people are really open to learn the game, especially in That word has gotten around Mansfield. The Mansfield Mansfield, where everybody is so inviting,” she says.

Activities Center (106 S. Wisteria St.), plays host to competitors Guse foresees only growth in Mansfield. The need for more three days a week, with open courts for three hours at a time. courts is being addressed in long-term planning, and Guse wants The Rec Department sets up the courts in the gym, and has to enlarge the field of younger players. paddles available for newcomers who want to try the game. For “We’re bursting at the seams, so we’re looking at new those in search of more formal training, classes are available. opportunities,” he says. “In five years, this game will be The MAC will be the site of a tournament this month. The pronounced at all age levels.”

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BEHIND THE WHEELS

History maker

Robert Massengale stands with this stunning Ford Model T Touring automobile, which represents one of the greatest achievements, not just in American car making, but in the history of American automation.

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his remarkably preserved example of the iconic Ford Model T Touring automobile, presented to us by master technician Robert Massengale, could be purchased in 1927 for less than $300.

Meanwhile, the Cadillac dealer down the street was selling his top models that year, to the few who could afford them, for about $4,000. We featured one of those in our classic car story last month.

There are few other examples of anything that transformed an entire society more than this juxtaposition of personal transportation vehicles a hundred years ago.

And, it all occurred by deliberate design from a daring risk taker who would become one of the world’s wealthiest people with a fortune estimated, in today’s dollars, of $200 billion.

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enough for the family, but small enough for the individual to run and care for. It will be constructed of the best materials, by the best men to be hired, after the simplest designs that modern engineering can devise. But it will be so low in price that no man making a good salary will be unable to own one – and enjoy with his family the blessing of hours of pleasure in God’s great open spaces.” – Wikipedia The first production Model T left the factory in 1908.

It was a runaway success as, in a matter of days after the release, 15,000 orders had been placed. The last one emerged in 1927 from the first-ever moving assembly line that had been devised by Ford to achieve a level of production never imagined.

Between those dates more than 16 million of the car affectionately known as the “Tin Lizzie” had been sold.

1 EyeWitness to History explains the outcome: “At the beginning of the 20th century the automobile was a plaything for

There has rarely been an American vehicle that gave as much bang for the buck as the Model T, which was created by Henry Ford to be the car for the everyman.

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YOU MAY HAVE HEARD THAT Henry Ford famously said that you could buy his Model T in any color you wanted as long as it was black. Actually, in its first five and last two years of production it was available in bright red (like this one), green, blue, brown, maroon and gray.

the rich. Henry Ford was determined to build a simple, reliable and affordable car; a car the average American worker could afford. Out of this determination came the Model T and the assembly line – two innovations that revolutionized American society and molded the world we live in today.”

Interestingly, the Model T was not Ford’s first attempt to achieve his promise. Together with colleagues we would say were innovative engineers and mechanics, after his first experiment in 1896, he developed the Model A in 1903.

The Model T got its name because Henry went all the way through the alphabet developing his final result. By the time he got to the Model N in 1906 he was then only two years away from the version he put into production.

Still, to meet the demand while reducing the cost to build them, the revolutionary method of moving the cars under construction along an assembly line instead of the workers moving from one station to the next had to be invented.

By the time that result had been fully achieved in 1913, the process began at the top floor of the four-story building where the engine was assembled and progressed level by level to the ground where the body was attached to the chassis.

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of $5 per day (better than most jobs at the time), who worked in eight-hour shifts building the most popular vehicle of the era – Ford had captured close to half of the entire automobile industry.

Per the EyeWitness to History account, “A towrope was hitched to a chassis, this time pulled by a capstan. Each part was attached to the moving chassis in order, from axles at the beginning to bodies at the end of the line.”

As you take a look at Robert standing with this car that he maintains in its original, fully operational condition for its Fort Worth owner, you may be asking about its color.

You may have heard that Henry Ford famously said (no one seems to know for sure if he did) that you could buy his Model T in any color you wanted as long as it was black.

Actually, in its first five and last two years of production it was available in bright red (like this one), green, blue, brown, maroon and gray. The benefit to production was the black ones dried the fastest, so for 12 of the 19 years of production of this model, they were all black.

Finally, if you are wondering about the performance, the Model T’s four-cylinder engine produced 20 horsepower and reached speeds of 40-45 MPH – plenty for the roads of the day.

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With Citibot, one text is all it takes to streamline the reporting process for residents, allowing them to make The American Dream City a better place to live, learn, work and play.”

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he City of Arlington has launched Citibot, an interactive Arlington is the second city in Texas – and the largest – to text messaging tool that provides a new way for residents implement Citibot. The City will test the service’s functionality to report issues in the community, such as potholes or and how residents use and embrace the technology as part of stray animals, or find information about city services and events, a one-year pilot program funded by the Arlington Tomorrow such as permits, public meetings or trash and recycling pick up Foundation. dates.

Based in Charleston, SC, Citibot LLC was formed in 2016 with With Citibot, residents and visitors throughout The American a mission of making cities and counties accessible for all. Bratton Dream City can text a short question, such as “How do I get a pet Riley, Citibot’s co-founder and CEO, was inspired by the evolution license?,” and an interactive chatbot will reply with a relevant of the conversational chatbot and its ability to help governments link to information be more accessible and available on the City’s accountable to every website. Users can also resident. text key words, such “People’s expectations as recycling pickup or of high-quality customer street light, to report an service are everCitibot text messaging tool makes it easier issue by street address. increasing,” says Riley.

When the City fixes the “Cities like Arlington for residents to report issues, find answers reported issue, Citibot are leading the way by will follow up to let the delivering powerful person know their query has been resolved. solutions to maximize efficiency and enhance access to information To start a conversation with Citibot, Arlington residents can text and vital services.” “hello” to 817-409-4110.

“We’re always looking for ways to put technology to work and About Citibot: offer our residents easier ways to report and resolve issues in their Citibot is a tool for residents and their governments to use for neighborhoods,” says Jay Warren, director of Communication and efficient and effective communication and civic change. Citibot Legislative Affairs for the City of Arlington. “With Citibot, one empowers residents to solve problems in their community and text is all it takes to streamline the reporting process for residents, get questions answered immediately via text message. For more allowing them to make The American Dream City a better place to information visit citibot.io or connect with Citibot on Facebook live, learn, work and play.” (/citibotio) or Twitter (@citibot_io).

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e’re already in the second month of the new year – but it’s not too late to support Arlington Animal Services by buying its annual calendar.

Each year, the calendar takes on a different theme. The 2020 “Adopted Pets Around Arlington” calendar features cats and dogs that have been adopted from the shelter, photographed on location at some of the city’s more popular destinations, including AT&T Stadium, Theatre Arlington, J. Gilligan’s Bar and Grill and the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library.

The 2020 calendar’s cover was City-centric pet calendars designed by allow you to help support Nick Ward, a Arlington Animal Services graphic design student at • By Toni Randle Cook AISD’s Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center (which is also highlighted in the calendar).

“We started calendars during the year 2008 as a fundraiser,” says Chris Huff, Arlington Animal Services manager. “We partner with local organizations, community partners and Arlington citizens to raise money.”

Huff says the money was initially used to expand educational programs for the community and the Animal Services staff. But now, educational opportunities for their volunteers is a goal of the fundraiser, as well.

The calendar runs from January 2020 through February 2021.

You can pick one up at the following locations for a $5 (tax deductible) donation: • Arlington Animal Services Center (1000 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd.)

• Arlington Water South Service Center (1100 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd.)

• Arlington North Water Office (101 W. Abram St.) • J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill (400 E. Abram St.) • Richter Animal Hospital & Health Resort (4601 W. Sublett Road) You can also buy the calendar online at the City’s webstore: arlingtonwebstore.com/arlingtonanimalservicescalendar2020.aspx.

It’s a small investment for animal lovers, even sports fans and foodies, and as Huff explains, the calendar serves a bigger purpose when it comes to local pet adoption.

“Calendars are available at other city departments,” Huff says. “They include quotes from the student winners of our annual essay contest.

Calendars are available at shelter events, and many adopters are interested in donating for a calendar when adopting a new pet.”

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FAMILY HERITAGE

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t’s been 50 years since a dedicated group of super sleuths formed the Arlington Genealogical Society. Since then, AGS has donated many of the genealogy books located on the third floor of the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, as well as maps, large screen computers and other tools to help people delve into family histories.

Although most of the group’s 80 members are from Arlington and some are from Mansfield, Sylvia Hoad, the group’s president, says anyone can join.

Hoad, who worked as a children’s librarian for decades, became interested in the hobby after watching “Roots,” a TV miniseries based on the 1976 novel by Alex Sylvia Hoad is Haley. She says the pastime involves searching for answers to questions such as president of the Arlington where did your relatives come from, where they went, why and if any records survive Genealogical detailing what they did personally. Through research, Hoad, who’s lived in North Society.

Photos: Karen Gavis Texas her whole life, learned that some of her ancestors were pig farmers in Denton County. Another relative owned property in North Dallas and one was president of a temperance union.

She says it’s a fun hobby whether people are simply looking for clues to their family history or trying to obtain membership in a lineage society that requires proof of one’s ancestral lineage.

“You have to understand some of these records, they’ve been burned,” she says.

“They’ve been destroyed. They got in a flood. The courthouse burned, or it was never recorded.”

For instance, Hoad says one of her ancestors died in 1923, but no death record exists.

And sometimes, a lack of information could mean a dead end. ”You can come in here and tell me you’re related to George Washington all you want to,” she says. “But you’ve got to prove it. And you can’t prove it. He had no Kenneth Weant conducts research. children, is what history says.”

AGS hosts programs to help people with their research. In the past, they’ve brought in guest speakers to talk about things like maps and migration patterns, Native American ancestry and DNA testing.

“At Christmas, we have a potluck dinner,” The Arlington Genealogical Society is all about Hoad says. “And we let the members get up and tell their family stories, their interesting things.” helping you find your roots • By Karen Gavis One remarkable story that Hoad recalls was told by former Arlington mayor Elzie Odom and his wife Ruby. Elzie was born in 1929 and grew up in the rural, southeast Texas community of Shankleville. ”They were telling the whole history of the freedman’s colony and how religion and the church were so important to them,” Hoad says. As she talked, 73-year-old Kenneth Weant conducted Civil war research on one of the large screen computers nearby.

AGS meets the second Tuesday of the month from September through June in the Brary room on the first floor of the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library.

Refreshments are served at 6 p.m., and the meetings, which begin at 6:30 p.m. typically, last a couple of hours.

Hoad says the group’s next program will focus on funeral home records.

The Society has discovered all “A lot is online, but not everything,” she says. “Don’t expect to find someone manner of historical facts about Arlington over the years. famous in your family. Maybe they’re there. Maybe they’re not there. In genealogy, you find the good, bad and the ugly.”

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Join Us for the 6th Annual May 21st, 2020 12pm On the Field at AT&T Stadium

The breathtaking view from the field of AT&T Stadium will add to the excitement when we announce our next Keynote Speaker. This year’s speaker promises to captivate the audience and inspire everyone to become involved.

Our community needs your commitment to realize a brighter future. We hope to see you at this important event.

Join Us Along With Another Inspirational Keynote Speaker Like These:

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Christopher Landry, Valerie Landry and Kris Landrith at The Sanford House event

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Dallas Renegades General Manager Grady Raskin talks to the crowd at the team’s welcome reception.

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Mansfield Mayor David L. Cook (fourth from left) and his team of fellow ringers won the recent Mayoral Red Kettle Challenge to support The Salvation Army of Arlington-Mansfield. Cook helped raise $100,165.11 for the worthy cause.

Mayoral Red Kettle challenge nets 6 figures in donations, area-wide

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he annual Mayoral Red Kettle Challenge to support The Salvation Army of ArlingtonMansfield that took place during the recent holidays raised more than $134,360 to help support programs and services provided by The Salvation Army of Arlington-Mansfield.

Among the entities benefiting from the mayors’ efforts were a transitional homeless shelter for families and the Gene and Jerry Jones Family North Texas Youth Education Town (YET), which provides quality youth programming for children in need.

Participants included Mayor Jeff Williams (Arlington), Mayor David L. Cook (Mansfield), Mayor Laurie Bianco (Dalworthington Gardens), Mayor Michael Boyter (Bedford), Mayor Doug Davis (Pantego), Mayor Richard Newton (Colleyville), Mayor Brian Johnson (Kennedale), Mayor Linda Martin (Euless) and Mayor Henry Wilson (Hurst). Each mayor rang a bell that day at a Salvation Army red kettle stand located at a business in their city.

Mansfield Mayor David Cook took first place overall raising $100,165.11. Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams raised $12,348.15 to finish in second place.

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he Friends and the Foundation of the Arlington Public Library are holding book drives in preparation for their upcoming Spring Book Sale. As the Library’s non-profit support organization, FFAPL presents a variety of fundraising events throughout the year.

Donations support the Library and are tax deductible, making these book drives a great value for both donors and the Library.

Book drives take place at the FFAPL’s warehouse, (2205 W. Division St., Suite G4) You can drop off items from 9 a.m. until noon Feb. 8, Feb. 13, March 12 and March 14.

Items in good, clean condition are gratefully accepted at the book drive. Books, DVDs, comics and games are commonly donated, but the Friends and Foundation accept a wide range of items.

For more: arlingtonlibrary.org/ffapl.

Martin band to host 5k Run on March 21

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he Warrior Band on the Run 5k, sponsored by the James Martin High School Band, will return for its fifth year at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 21.

Funds raised will support the band’s trip to Washington, D.C., to march in the National Memorial Day Parade in May. Learn more and sign up to walk or run at www.warriorbandontherun.com.

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ansfield Cares’ 21st annual Charity Ball will take place at 7 p.m. on Feb. 22 at Walnut Creek Country Club (1151 Country Club Drive, Mansfield).

Mansfield Cares is the No. 1 fundraiser for charitable organizations and programs within the Mansfield community, and each year it raises more than $150,000 in donations, all in one evening, at the annual Charity Ball event to divide among partner programs.

The Mansfield Cares Annual Charity Ball is the community’s largest individual charity fundraising event. The Ball has become a tradition in the Mansfield community and features a night of great food, fun, and community support. Last year, Mansfield Cares gifted the Linda Nix Caring Place Clinic to the Mansfield Mission Center to enable that entity to better serve its mission to help Mansfield residents thrive in physical, financial, and relational ways. For more: mansfieldcares.org.

surf’s up at the epic’s ‘Boards ‘n Brews’ event

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pic Waters Indoor Waterpark last month launched a late-night surf-themed series, “Boards ‘N Brews,” that take place at 9:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

It’s an opportunity for college students, young adults and the young-at-heart to experience a SoCal atmosphere with DJs or live music, summerlike weather indoors, specialty drinks and appetizers to appeal to late-night socializing. While visitors enjoy craft beers and tasty bar food, they will also be entertained by the thrills and spills of flowboarders in action.

Guests can enjoy special menu items such as Epic Wings, Texas Poutine, the German Pretzel, the Epic Burger and more.

With no cover charge, all guests will have access to a special after-hours food and drink menu at Longboards, the Epic Waters bar. Guests can watch the action and adults 18+ can try their skills on the park’s FlowRider® for only $15. (Admission to the FlowRider® is only $10 for Epic Waters annual pass holders.)

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acquainted with flowboarding in a fun, laid-back setting, while enjoying delicious food, music, our great patio and cool views of the nighttime landscape around the park,” says Richard Coleman, CEO of American Resort Management, the waterpark’s operator. “Our goal with Boards ‘N Brews is to bring a new form of entertainment to North Texas while also introducing more people to this high adrenaline sport. It’s easy to get into if you have a place to participate and practice, like Epic Waters.”

The FlowRider® is the world’s first and most famous surf simulating machine; there are over 220 FlowRiders installed all over the globe. Epic Waters is home to a FlowRider® Double (a two-lane attraction), making it the largest FlowRider® in North Texas.

Flowriders of all skill levels, including novice, are welcome to participate in Boards ‘N Brews—Epic Waters team members with flowboarding experience will be on hand to teach basic skills to beginners.

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A COLD WEATHER HAVEN Every time I visit J.R. Bentley’s, I leave with another special memory • By Sara Pintilie

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n a rainy, cold evening, what is better than a burger and a pint?

I haven’t found it, but luckily I have a neighborhood pub where I can always warm up, hang out and have that comforting dinner combo.

Since 1979, J.R. Bentley’s has been a cornerstone of college life in Arlington, and as a UTA alumna, I have spent my fair share of evenings in the smoky pub. Situated in downtown Arlington at 401 W. Abram St., the English pub had been a steady option for a night of beer and company.

Until it wasn’t.

A fire broke out in 2013, putting Bentley’s out of commission for almost two years.

When they reopened, they did so with a new, open floor plan – and a smoke-free atmosphere. I really like the new design. The bar area is much brighter, and it’s easy to maneuver around.

I remember having some struggles getting from the back area to the restroom easily with the old floor plan.

On a dreary winter day, my friend and I wanted to duck out of the cold and enjoy a couple of drinks with our dinner.

We both are long-time Arlington residents, so we are no strangers to Bentley’s, but it had been a while since either of us had walked up the porch and into the 1920s refurbished house.

I got there earlier than my friend because I had time to kill and I wanted to enjoy a Guinness during that time. Sometimes, especially when it’s cold outside, I just want to savor a dark beer. I never want one frequently enough to justify buying a six pack but, man, a stout hits the spot when the weather is miserable.

One of my favorite things about Bentley’s is that as a woman sitting alone at the bar, I know I won’t get harassed and the bartender will be attentive but not pushy or nosy. I feel safe there, and that is a precious thing.

When my friend showed up 10 minutes later, I was already

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thoroughly enjoying my evening – and my beer.

During the many times I had been to Bentley’s over the past decade, I actually never had their food. My friend raved about the burgers, and though the Bangers and Mash (I ate the sausage dish a lot while I was studying abroad in England) sounded really good, I caved and got the burger.

If you follow my column, you might be seeing a pattern – I always cave for the burger.

I ordered The Big Ben, a burger with pulled pork, cheddar cheese and bbq sauce, and another Guinness. I drink the Irish stout maybe twice a year, where I enjoy it immensely then immediately forget about it the next day, but that burger sounded amazing with another Guinness.

And I was right. I do not regret my decision, though I will be coming back to try the Bangers and Mash.

My friend and I enjoyed our food while having a The redesigned J.R. Bentley’s still maintains lively discussion about the charm that made it a personal favorite hangout. anything from B-Films to “Sailor Moon” while showing each other pictures of our cats (I foster for the Humane Society of North Texas, so I always have fresh kitten photos).

The employees are always attentive without being pushy. We sat at the bar, but we didn’t feel like we were on display for the bartender.

Pubs are something I wish were more prevalent in North Texas, but luckily, Arlington has a great one in J.R. Bentley’s.

And with looming miserable weather that almost always befalls us in February, it will be a haven for escaping the cold and getting a good beer that warms the body and soul.

Sara Pintilie is a distinguished writer, editor and photographer who calls Arlington home. In her column, she offers a millennial’s take on matters of local importance.

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MUSIC: Performances at Texas Live When: Feb. 5-29 Where: Texas Live!

Show times: See below Notes: This month’s schedule will feature: Trivia Night (7:30 p.m. on Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at Miller Tavern & Beer Garden), Graceland Ninjaz (9:30 p.m. on Feb. 7 at Live! Arena), The Drop (11 p.m. on Feb. 8 and 15 at Live!

Arena) and Karaoke Night (9 p.m. on Feb. 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 and 28 at Miller Tavern & Beer Garden).

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MUSIC: Concerts at Arlington Music Hall When: Feb. 6-29 Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.) Show times: See below Notes: This month’s concert schedule will feature: B.J. Thomas (7:30 p.m. on Feb. 6), The Lettermen (8 p.m. on Feb. 7), Savoy Brown (7:30 p.m. on Feb. 8), Connie Smith (2 p.m. on Feb. 15), Joey Defrancesco (8 p.m. on Feb. 15), Beatlemania64 – A Tribute to The Beatles (7:30 p.m. on Feb. 20), Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers (7:30 p.m. on Feb. 21), The Afro Bop Alliance Big Band (8 p.m. on Feb. 22), Restless Heart (8 p.m. on Feb. 28) and Ana Barbara & Javier Aguilar en “Cuando el Mariachi Suena el Mundo Canta” (7:30 p.m. on Feb. 29).

For more: arlingtonmusichall.net

MUSIC: Symphony Arlington with Cristiana Pegoraro, piano When: Feb. 13 Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.) Show time: 7:30 p.m.

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Symphony” and Chopin’s “Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor.”

For more: symphonyarlington.org/february

THEATER: A Raisin in the Sun When: Feb. 14 - March 8 Where: Theatre Arlington (305 W. Main St.) Show times: 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday Notes: This classic play portrays a few weeks in the life of the Youngers, an AfricanAmerican family living on the South Side of Chicago in the 1950s. When the play opens, the Youngers are about to receive an insurance check for $10,000. Each of the adult members of the family has an idea as to what he or she would like to do with this money. This landmark play was the first play on Broadway written by an African-American female. This play is appropriate for audiences age 13 and up and is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company.

For more: theatrearlington.org

THEATER: Mark Twain’s Tom Sawyer When: Feb. 28-29 Where: Willie Pigg Auditorium (1520 N. Walnut Creek Drive, Mansfield) Show times: 7 p.m. on Friday; 2 p.m. on Saturday Notes: Set in St. Petersburg (Hannibal), Mo., along the Mississippi River, this play presented by Mainstage Classic Theatre tells the coming-of-age story of the community’s most mischievous boy. The play draws some of its material from Mark Twain’s Classic, “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.”

For more: mainstageclassictheatre.org

A SPECIAL NIGHT WITH TIMELESS CONCERTS imeless Concerts will present its “Leap Year Special” concert at 8 p.m. on Feb. 29 at the Arlington Museum of Art. This performance will include previews of upcoming concerts, and the favorites of Timeless Concerts performers, from tangos to passionate opera arias, and some contemporary pieces recognizable from the movies.

Admission includes a post-concert party with a complimentary fruit/cheese/ dessert buffet and wine/soft drinks.

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CRISS ANGEL IS COMING TO GRAND PRAIRIE he Theatre at Grand Prairie (1001 Performance Place) will present “Criss Angel RAW - The Mindfreak Unplugged” at 8 p.m. on Feb. 11.

This unique theatrical experience features world-renowned illusionist/ magician Chriss Angel’s famous sleight of hand street magic, mentalism and even some of his more iconic illusions – all performed in an intimate, raw setting.

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SPEAKING OF SPORTS

IS THIS THE YEAR? With a new park and some new arms, the Rangers could be a force • By John Rhadigan

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here are certain years that we anticipate. I was forced to read the George Orwell classic novel, “1984,” sometime in the ‘70s when I was in junior high. In high school, I was an actor in the stage adaptation of the book. I feared everything would change in that fateful year and that Big Brother would dictate my every move. Turns out ‘84 was a lot like ‘83 before it and ‘85, which followed.

The year 2000 was another one that caught our attention.

Remember all the people who filled their homes with bottled water and provisions fearing that the new millennium would bring with it chaos and anarchy. By then I was old enough, wise enough to realize that “life is good,” and even if there was chaos, I would figure it out.

And now we get to 2020! I don’t know about you, but I have been really anticipating this year for, well for, 29 months. You recall it was just 29 months ago that the Rangers broke ground on their new stadium. As I sat at the groundbreaking ceremony in October of 2017, I had two thoughts: first, that I was actually sitting on a chair that occupied the space where I parked every night when the Ballpark at Arlington opened.

Secondly, I thought, there is no way they can get this done in 29 months.

Turns out I was wrong on both counts – I was sitting on Bill Jones’ parking spot, and the Rangers are going to open the season in their shiny new air conditioned stadium with a retractable roof next month. 2020 is going to be special, as we say goodbye to rain delays and oppressive heat. And we say hello to a pitching staff that will be among the best in baseball.

By adding the Coppell High alum and two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber to their rotation, the Rangers made an emphatic statement. That is: They are not just counting on the new stadium to put butts in the seats; they intend to compete. Kluber has been nicknamed Klubot because of his consistency. He won the Cy Young in 2014 and 2017; in 2016 he was named starting pitcher of the year by the Sporting News, and in ‘18 he won 20 games.

Kluber will anchor a staff that includes Mike Minor and Lance

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Lynn, both of whom finished in the top 10 in Cy Young voting last year. Add to that free agent right handers Kyle Gibson and Jordan Lyles, and what you have is the makings of the best rotation in the best division in baseball.

The AL West will be tough again; in fact tougher than it has been the last few years. The Astros will still be the team to beat. The Angels swung and missed on several pitches, including Kluber, Dallas Kuechel and Gerritt Cole. But they did land Anthony Rendon, whom the Rangers coveted. The A’s will be good as always with a tiny budget and a terrible stadium. And in Seattle they will be counting the days until the start of football season.

But the reality is that in Major League Baseball, pitching rules the day. The Astros have lost two great ones in each of the past two off seasons. The Angels were unable to add any, and the Rangers got three! The bullpen will be good again, anchored by Jose LeClerc and bolstered by any number of veterans like Edinson Volquez.

Cory Kluber gives The lineup will lean a little less left after the Rangers a legitimate ace this the trade of Nomar Mazara. He is so young summer. that he may make us all regret that trade, but the truth is he never took that next step Photo: republicworld.com here. Joey Gallo did last year; so did Willie Calhoun. Player of the Year Danny Santana, Rookie of the Year Nick Solak and Good Guy of the Year Shin Soo Choo will ensure that the pitchers won’t have to throw a shut out every night.

The last time I was this excited about a Rangers new season was 2010. Anyone remember what happened in 2010? That was the year the Rangers went to their first World Series. They went back the next year. Now it is time to win one. This could be the year! Or it could be next year!

Of course, every year COULD be the year. But some years have a way of getting our attention, like 1984, 2000 and 2020.

Sports columnist John Rhadigan is an anchor for the Fox Sports Southwest television network.

ITINERARY Your official guide to fun (and the like) Albrecht Dürer: Master Prints When: Through Feb. 23 Where: Arlington Museum of Art (201 W. Main St.) Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday In a nutshell: This engaging exhibition features more than 30 woodblock prints and engravings by (or after) the German Renaissance master printmaker Albrecht Dürer (1471 - 1528). The artist was an extraordinary innovator who revolutionized the medium of printmaking in the late 15th century.

For more: arlingtonmusem.org

UTA Basketball When: Feb.1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 28, 29 Where: College Park Center (601 Spaniolo Drive) Times: See below for tip-off times In a nutshell: This month, the University of Texas at Arlington’s mens and womens basketball teams have a full slate of home games. The men will play host to the University of Louisiana-Monroe (2 p.m. on Feb. 1), Arkansas State (7 p.m. on Feb. 13), Arkansas-Little Rock (2 p.m. on Feb. 15), Georgia State (7 p.m. on Feb. 20), Georgia Southern (2 p.m. on Feb. 22) and Texas State (8 p.m. on Feb. 28). The women will entertain Appalachian State (7 p.m. on Feb. 6), Coastal Carolina (2 p.m. on Feb. 8), Texas State (5 p.m. on Feb. 22), Georgia State (7 p.m. on Feb. 27) and Georgia Southern (2 p.m. on Feb. 29).

For more: utamavs.com

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Maverick Speakers Series: Common When: Feb. 11 Where: College Park Center (600 S. Center St.) Time: 7:30 p.m.

In a nutshell: Common is an American hiphop recording artist, actor, film producer, poet and activist from Chicago. He’s renowned for his roles in films such as “Selma,” “Barbershop” and “John Wick 2;” for his lasting influence on hip-hop culture; and for his recurring role in the Showtime series he and Lena Waithe executive produce, “The Chi.” He starred in a number of films in 2018, including the animated “Smallfoot” and the critically acclaimed “The Hate U Give.” Up next he will be seen in the action film “The Informer,” in “The Kitchen” with Melissa McCarthy, and in “Eve” opposite Jessica Chastain.

For more: uta.edu/maverickspeakers

Eat Your ART Out When: Feb. 27 Where: Arlington Museum of Art (201 W. Main St.) Time: 7 p.m.

In a nutshell: The third annual Eat Your ART Out event is a chance for art patrons to have a fun evening and support the Arlington Museum of Art. Festivities will feature the unveiling of the museum’s newly renamed Mezzanine galleries in honor of the generous donations given by the Sam Mahrouq Family.

Table sponsorships start at $1000 and include a full evening of one-of-a-kind cakes from bakeries all over DFW, a sushi bar featuring chefs from Piranha Killer Sushi and champagne, wine and coffee from Urban Alchemy Coffee + Wine Bar. For more: arlingtonmuseum.org

XFL’S RENEGADES WILL DEBUT HERE THIS MONTH he Dallas Renegades will make their XFL debut against the St. Louis BattleHawks at 4 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Globe Life Park.

Led by Bob Stoops, who became a coaching legend at the University of Oklahoma, the Renegades will play a 10-game schedule in the re-imagined XFL, which debuts this spring and which features innovations designed to offer fans an opportunity to experience more action, access and fun.

The league is built on three core principles, which are outlined on its website, xfl.com: • FAN-FIRST. We love our fans and want what they want. The XFL is a league that listens.

• ULTRA-ACCESSIBLE. We get fans close to the game in fun and imaginative ways.

• TRUE TO THE GAME. We are faithful to the foundations of football.

Never different just to be different. No gimmicks. Ever.

To that collective end, the league features rule innovations designed to speed up games (outside of two minutes in each half, the clock won’t stop on incomplete passes) and create exciting plays (teams can execute double forward passes, provided the first pass is caught behind the line of scrimmage).

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A STREET LIKE NO OTHER The Abram Street project stands to redefine Downtown Arlington • By Richard Greene

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ere’s some really good news about the downtowntransformative Abram Street project: After nearly two years of construction, it’s fast approaching completion, and when all the final landscaping and sweeping up is done, we will discover a street like none other anywhere in the city.

A hundred years ago, the Abram corridor through the city was the route of the Interurban rail system connecting Fort Worth and Dallas in the region’s first public transportation facility.

Today it’s becoming the centerpiece of a resurgent downtown that will ensure the long-hoped-for comeback for the heart of the city.

When voters authorized the $26 million project that runs from the intersection with Cooper Street on the border of the University of Texas at Arlington campus to Collins Street, the main corridor to the Entertainment District, few likely realized the innovation that would emerge.

Since the beginning of construction, most of us have been variously inconvenienced when navigating to a downtown destination and/or businesses along the route that have worked hard to remain viable while they await its completion.

All the while, the city has devoted itself to ensuring access to every address by phasing the project so that almost none of the street has actually been completely shut down, in spite of the challenge to work around it all.

The effort began with a series of public meetings starting in 2014 before construction began in the Spring of 2018.

With coordination between the City and the Downtown Management Corporation, efforts have been successful in accommodating those who visit, live, work and study in the area.

Multiple websites, social media and weekly e-newsletters have kept everyone informed as to the progress of the project and providing alternative access points, parking spaces and optimal routes to avoid the ongoing construction work.

The success of those efforts can be found in the opening of new businesses, restaurants, nighttime gathering and entertainment destinations and more that have emerged even in the midst of all the road work.

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downtown, with more on their way as the latest high-rise project at the intersection of Mesquite Street takes shape.

Together with student housing on the UT Arlington campus and private development in the surrounding neighborhoods, the critical mass of people will soon be able to discover the pedestrian-friendly environs of the completed Abram Street experience.

In addition to the improvements to stormwater infrastructure and roadway paving at the intersection of Abram and Cooper Streets, here’s what the City has said will unfold during the next 90 days as final completion is achieved: • Relocation and installation of more than 77,000 linear feet of conduit/cables for electricity, communication, fiber optic, traffic signals and irrigation lines.

• Installation of 57 Americans with Disabilities Act compliant sidewalk ramps.

• Installation of approximately 33,000 square yards of concrete for roadway, median and sidewalk paving.

• Installation of 4,000 linear feet of reinforced concrete pipes for stormwater system improvements.

• Installation of 6,640 linear feet of water lines and 2,300 linear feet of sanitary sewer lines.

• Installation of 2,200 square yards of decorative brick pavers in the roadway and sidewalks.

The final months of construction also include focusing on completion of the reconstruction of the City Hall South Plaza across the street from the Levitt Pavilion. That includes completion of pedestrian walkway enhancements, lighting and landscaping improvements along the entire project corridor.

The ribbon cutting and dedication that will mark the opening of the “new” Abram Street through downtown will be a day of celebration in a city that is known for achievements in building the quality of life for all its residents.

Richard Greene served as Arlington’s mayor from 1987-1997 and currently teaches in UT Arlington’s graduate program in the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs.

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