Bulletin Board

Field of Honor event will take place on Sept. 3-12

CIRCLE THE DATE: The Arlington Field of Honor, a local event created by the Arlington Veterans Park Foundation to commemorate Patriot Day, will be open to the public from Sept. 3–12 at Veterans Park (3600 W. Arkansas Lane).

On the 21st anniversary of the 2001 attacks on the Twin Towers and the Pentagon, the Arlington Field of Honor will be marked by a solemn formation of American flags. Posted in rows and columns during the days surrounding Patriot Day, the Stars and Stripes will fly in tribute to the victims of 9/11, active-duty military, fallen servicemen and women, first responders, heroes in our lives, veterans, and hometown heroes.

“The Stars and Stripes reminds us of who we are as a people,” says event spokesperson April Pettitt. “Americans meet the challenges of history and overcome hardships, becoming stronger. That is just who we are. The United States flag represents our solidarity in creating a brighter tomorrow and uniting us all.”

Foundation principals involved in the project include Chair David Curtis, Co-Project Chair Paul Fulks, Fundraiser Chair Jim Runzheimer, Public Relations Chair April Pettitt, Program Chair David Curtis, Volunteer Chair Stacy Bridger, Field Coordinator Chair Ken Cox and Malcom Chakery and Clete McAlister.

Pettitt says this display is a gift to the community made possible through donations, sponsorships, and the efforts of many dedicated volunteers. You can show your support and gratitude by sponsoring a flag or making a donation.

For more: arlingtonfoh.org.

Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers of Texas adds new services for its patients

KLEIMAN EVANGELISTA Eye Centers of Texas has expanded its service offerings to include oculoplastic surgery procedures to address medical conditions and cosmetic concerns.

Kleiman Evangelista’s oculoplastic subspecialty will be led by Adriane Schiano, M.D., an ophthalmologist with specialized training in oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery.

“The whole purpose of oculoplastic surgery is to protect the health and safety of the eye, while helping patients enjoy the full scope of their vision,” says Dr. Schiano. “There are many patients who could benefit from oculoplastic procedures. One thing that surprises patients is that many of these procedures may be covered by insurance. Patients don’t realize that this is something that is medically significant.”

One of Kleiman Evangelista’s main oculoplastic surgery procedures is blepharoplasty, a type of surgery that removes excess eyelid skin to repair droopy eyelids. Excess eyelid skin can cause severe visual field defects, closing in patients’ vision. The blepharoplasty procedure takes less than an hour, and patients can enjoy improved vision and a younger appearance.”

Kleiman Evangelista’s oculoplastic procedures include: • Blepharoplasty (upper and lower eyelids) • Botox and facial fillers • Direct brow lifting • Ectropion and entropion repair (inward or outward turning of eyelids) • Orbital fat prolapse excision • Ptosis (drooping of the upper eyelid) repair • Eyelid lesion excisions and biopsies • Treatment of styes and chalazion

“Whether it’s the next step following cataract surgery or a cosmetic enhancement, our goal is always vision improvement,” says Nadia Virani, O.D., vice president of operations for Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers of Texas.

For more: KEEyeCenters.com.

Digital water meters will help Grand Prairie residents monitor usage better

THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE is offering H2Know digital water meters to residents to help them monitor water use online 24/7. H2Know measures and transmits hourly water usage data – older systems could only provide a single monthly usage total. Now residents can see when they are using the most water and adjust accordingly as needed. H2Know meter give residents the power to: • Receive automatic alerts of higher than normal usage • Establish monthly budget with alerts when reached maximum total • Identify high usage and suspected leaks with precise meter readings • Monitor usage patterns such as irrigation to better manage frequency and time • Save water and money.

This system will also help the city find and repair its own leaks, better manage its water conservation programs and provide more useful information when residents contact the city with questions.

For more: gptx.org/Departments/Water-Service/Water-Conservation/H2Know.

Rangers bring back University Days promo

THE TEXAS RANGERS and Bally Sports Southwest are returning University Days for the 2022 season. The University Days program will see the Rangers and its television rights holder partner to present college nights at Globe Life Field.

Fans who purchase University Days tickets will receive a Texas Rangers cap or jersey co-branded with Big 12, SEC, and DFW university logos, presented by Bally Sports Southwest.

The program kicked off late last month with Baylor University Day. Upcoming University Days will take place on these dates (and will feature for fans): • Texas Tech University on Thursday, July 14 (Rangers / Tech cap) • Texas A&M University on Friday, July 15 (Rangers / A&M cap) • Southern Methodist University on Tuesday, August 2 (Rangers / SMU cap) • University of Texas on Friday, August 12 (Rangers / UT cap) • Oklahoma State University on Saturday, August 13 (Rangers / OSU cap) • University of Oklahoma on Friday, Sept. 9 (Rangers / Jon Gray OU jersey) • University of Texas at Arlington on Wednesday, Sept. 14 (Rangers / UTA cap)

For tickets, visit texasrangers.com/udays.

Visit Mansfield video earns special award

VISIT MANSFIELD’S

short documentary, “The Spirits of Wright House,” recently won a Gold Level Award at the 2022 Viddy Awards.

The Viddy Awards, formerly the Videographer Awards, are among the more coveted honors in the video industry. They recognize video artisans who excel in the scope of their own environment.

Only three other projects received as high a designation as Visit Mansfield in the documentary category.

“The Spirits of Wright House” chillingly combines a historical documentary of one of Mansfield’s more famous homes with a paranormal investigation.

mansfieldtexas.gov