Texoma Area Living Well Magazine January-February 2022

COLE HAUSER

THERAPY SERVICES:

• Manual Physical Therapy

• Manipulation based therapy

• Dry needling

• Cupping

• Individualized exercise programs

• Sports and injury prevention programs

• Vestibular rehabilitation

• Balance and fall prevention programs

• Pre- and Post-Operative therapy

At Texoma Orthopedic and Spine, we are dedicated to providing our patients with the highest quality treatment of Orthopedic injuries and disorders for patients at all stages of life.

Our physicians, Brian T. Rose, MD and Raymond Delpak, DPM, believe in improving quality of life by providing their patients with education as well as topnotch surgical, non-surgical, diagnostic and therapeutic treatment options.

We provide a full range of surgical and non-surgical treatment options for a variety of orthopedic conditions, including osteoarthritis of the joints, sports injuries and fractures of the upper and lower extremities, as well as neck and back pain.

Texoma Orthopedic and Spine has on-staff therapists to make sure your doctor is in close communication regarding your therapy during your rehabilitation process.

Dr. Raymond Delpak, DPM, AACFAS

FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY

Surgical Services:

• Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstruction

• Fracture repair

• Flat Foot Reconstruction

• Total Ankle Replacements

• Bunion Repair

• Hammertoe Repair

• Joint replacement in small joints

• Charcot reconstruction

• Foot and Ankle arthritic conditions

• Plantar fasciitis

• Achilles Tendon Repair

Brian T. Rose, MD, FAAOS

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY OF THE SPINE

Surgical Services:

• Spinal Fusion

• Kyphoplasty

• Cervical Disk Replacement

• Microdiskectomy

• Spinal Decompression

• Interlaminar Stabilization

THE HEALING POWER OF

RegenerativeTherapies

Naturally Treat & Heal the Cause of Painful Conditions

Not all Regenerative Medicine Injections are the Same. Regenerative therapies are a spectrum of cutting edge therapeutic techniques used to naturally treat and heal the cause of a painful condition rather than masking the symptom. Regenerative therapies stimulate and accelerate your own body’s natural ability to heal itself. Two of the most effective Regenerative therapies include stem cell and platelet rich plasma injections.

Stem Cells are “undifferentiated” cells, which allow them to develop into another type of cell that is required to repair or replace damaged tissue.

Stem cell therapy can repair tissues that are too damaged to heal on their own. Stem cells can stimulate the formation of cartilage, tendon, ligaments, bone and fibrous connective tissues.

PLATELET RICH PLASMA

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy utilizes platelets taken from the patient’s own blood to rebuild damaged tendons or cartilage.

As a result, the damaged tissue begins to heal. PRP has been successful in not only relieving pain, but also in jump-starting the healing process.

ROBERT J. NOCERINI, MD

Board Certified in Pain Management Board Certified in Anesthesiology

TREATMENTS

Injuries and conditions commonly treated by regenerative therapy procedures include:

• Back & Neck Pain

• Golfer’s Elbow

• Osteoarthritis of the Knee, Hip, & Shoulder

• Tennis Elbow

• Joint Injuries

• Ligament, Cartilage, & Tendon Injuries

THE INJECTION PROCEDURE

SREENADHA VATTAM, MD

Board Certified in Pain Management Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

MIKE CONNER, APRN, FNP-C Nurse Practitioner

HELENE DEHAAN, FNP Nurse Practitioner

Platelet rich plasma therapy and stem cell injections are done at our office and take about an hour. Patients return home the same day and are often able to work the following day.

EXPERIENCE

Our providers have years of experience in minimally invasive procedures with additional training in regenerative injection techniques. The entire staff is dedicated to providing you with the best possible experience.

Schedule an appointment with one of our providers to determine if one of these state of the art procedures could be right for you.

SHERMAN OFFICE: 1001 Sara Swamy Dr., #220 Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 892-1999

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

AN ABOUT-FACE

Most Texans don’t venture much north of Dallas, save to visit casinos. That’s changing in a big way, as Sherman, Texas, is making a big name for itself after several national and international heavyweights of industry can attest. With Texas Instruments’ recent announcement of a $29 billion (billion (with-a-‘b’) semiconductor plant to begin construction in early 2022, suffice to say that all eyes are now wide-open to the seemingly limitless untapped potential of Grayson County, and Sherman in particular.

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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022

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In this issue, we look into the unique advantages and competitive business environment of Sherman, as we delve into Sherman’s growth and what it means for this burgeoning city of 45,000 people. Find out why Sherman is the place to work and raise a family on page 8.

Speaking of an about-face, when Cole Hauser ambled in to his first scene in the hit show Yellowstone, most people had a hard time placing where they’d seen him before— so complete was the transformation of this previously clean-shaven actor from his previous roles.

Hauser’s nuanced portrayal of Yellowstone’s ranch foreman Rip Wheeler is in no small part dependent on a face that appears forged from years spent in the saddle, braving the elements. Sporting a dark, wiry beard and a wizened expression, Hauser’s faces conveys a multitude of emotions that range from fierce and vulnerable to rough and tender.

As Texans, we recognize that steely gaze and determination that comes from years spent working the land, which makes Hauser’s character so engrossing to watch. We catch up with the breakout star to learn about his Montana and Texas connections and to hear what’s next for this now bonafide cowboy starting on page 8.

Meanwhile, we have a lot more going on in this issue, including an insightful and timely article from Hodges Capital on everything you need to know about retirement income planning.

Be well!

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Brian Nwannunu, MD, MS

Brian Nwannunu, MD, MS, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. He cares for patients at Alpha Orthopedics & Sports Medicine’s offices in Sherman and McKinney, Texas.

Dr. Nwannunu, a native of Dallas, earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was part of the Morehouse College Honors Program. Upon graduation, he completed his master’s degree in Physiology at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., with a concentration on complementary and alternative medicine. Dr. Nwannunu then graduated with his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C., where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

Dr. Nwannunu completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the John Peter Smith Health Network in Fort Worth, Texas, before pursuing additional training with a fellowship in adult reconstruction at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. In addition to his clinical training, Dr. Nwannunu enjoys mission work abroad, providing medical care and health education to populations in need.

He is a member of the American Medical Association, National Medical Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.

When not working, Dr. Nwannunu enjoys basketball, weight training, outdoor activities, attending art and music festivals, traveling, world news, and reading.

RANCH HAND

YELLOWSTONE ’S COLE HAUSER BRINGS HEART AND SOUL TO COWBOY ROLE.

BY SONDRA BARR

When Cole Hauser ambled in to his first scene in the Paramount series Yellowstone, it took more than a few episodes to place where you’d seen the actor before.

Hauser’s transformation from the clean-shaven actor who first appeared in 1992’s School Ties, followed by such films as Good Will Hunting, Pitch Black, Olympus Has Fallen, Transcendence, and 2 Fast 2 Furious, was such that it completely took viewers by surprise.

Sporting a dark, wiry beard, substantial heft, a worn cowboy hat, and steely gaze, Hauser’s portrayal of Yellowstone’s ranch foreman Rip Wheeler is engrossing. A complex character that is both fierce yet vulnerable, rough yet tender, his deft performance leaves women watching the show swooning and the men wanting to be him.

In a show that highlights ranching, wildlife conflicts, and politics amid fiery family drama and corrupt land developers, Rip serves as the show’s moral compass of sorts. The perfect foil to John Dutton, the hardened ranching patriarch of the Yellowstone ranch skillfully played by Kevin Costner, Rip’s storyline is rich in contrasts.

“He is quiet, cool, and breathes everything that is Montana. Rip Wheeler is someone who is not very modern, who is more old school in his loyalties and in the way he acts. I realized this is something that needs to be portrayed, and I wanted to do it,” explained Hauser to Guns & Ammo’s Mike Schooby on his motivation to take on the role.

In addition to wanting to work with Yellowstone’s two creators, Taylor Sheridan and John Linson and being intrigued with Rip’s character, Hauser also saw the job as a way to connect with the rural life he experienced as a child, as well as a chance to explore his deep personal ties to Montana.

“I grew up on a really nice ranch in Oregon for about four years,” he told Bobbie Jean Sawyer of Wide Open Country. “Those were my earliest memories of being a kid.”

Meanwhile, Hauser’s dad’s family hails from Helena, Montana. Recently, Hauser and his eldest son researched the family to learn his great-great grandfather, Samual T. Hauser, helped fund the Louis and Clark Expedition.

“There is a lake named after him and all kinds of stuff. We went on this little history tour. He was a really special guy, a pioneer in many ways. He has been there since 1870. Think about that area in 1870, there was nothing out there. He came through the Great Lakes and into Montana, that’s wild. Samual T. Hauser was the first governor of Montana. I have always had this love for the state but didn’t really know why. It makes so much sense now. I mean, my family has been there since the beginning of time,” he told Courtney Rodgers of the Havoc Journal.

Although he spent time on a ranch growing up and performed some rodeo stunts for The High-Lo Country, a 1998 Western he starred in opposite Sam Elliott and Woody Harrelson, Hauser considered himself a novice horseman before Yellowstone

“Taylor Sheridan, Ross Coleman and all these cowboys put me through the works. They had me on horses every day, different horses, different saddles and after a lot of work, I can say now I am a ‘rider,’ but before I was not. I now know about my feet and ankles and what they should be doing versus yanking a horse around by his neck,” said Hauser to Schoby.

While becoming a horseman worthy of Yellowstone took some doing, 46-year-old Hauser didn’t require much practice for the firearms part of being a cowboy. An avid hunter who advocates for gun ownership rights, his stance is an anomaly in Hollywood.

“Listen, my right as an American is to own guns. Responsibility is a big deal to me. Have we as a community forgotten a little bit about

responsibility? Possibly. But in my household, no,” he told Guns & Ammo. “All my children know how to shoot and handle firearms safely. They will always know how to shoot, and they will be able to protect themselves, in every way they can. But gun ownership really all boils down to personal responsibility.”

Hauser has hunted in Texas, Montana, and other places around the West and holds a deep respect for the age-old practice. He won’t shoot anything that he doesn’t intend on eating and shuns the use of riding around in a truck or employing anything other than old school methods.

“When you hunt at the highest level, without bait, feeders, etcetera, and you finally get the one you are after, after walking miles, there is a certain amount of respect you have for that animal as well as respect for the process. I don’t think non-hunters really understand that. They may go to Whole Foods to buy meat, and they don’t really think about where it came from. When you walked for it and really hunted it and butchered it and stocked your freezer with it and now your kids are eating it, it is just a different feeling.”

It’s this ethos of a multifaceted, extremely interesting, deep-thinking, heartfelt, strong American man that Hauser embraces for this once-in-a-lifetime role, one which he suspected would resonate strongly with viewers.

“RIP WHEELER IS SOMEONE WHO IS NOT VERY MODERN, WHO IS MORE OLD SCHOOL IN HIS LOYALTIES AND IN THE WAY HE ACTS.”

“It obviously wasn’t what it is now. But there were people throughout the country who were watching very closely right out of the gates,” he told writer Joe Leydon for Cowboys and Indians. “And then I think it’s bled into the younger crowd, which has been really cool to see over the last couple of years. There are

HAUSER PLAYS ROUGH AND TOUGH COWBOY RIP WHEELER IN THE POPULAR TV SERIES YELLOWSTONE

PHOTO BY PARAMOUNT NETWORK

“THEY HAD ME ON HORSES EVERY DAY, DIFFERENT HORSES, DIFFERENT SADDLES AND AFTER A LOT OF WORK, I CAN SAY NOW I AM A ‘RIDER,’ BUT BEFORE I WAS NOT.”

more and more younger people coming up to me and talking about this show then there were initially. I meant, I was at a high school football game the other day here in Florida, and I was shocked that 16-year-olds, 14-yearolds, 18-year-olds—male and female—are watching the show and are blown away and love it.”

While Hauser credits Kevin Costner for much of the show’s early buzz, he’s been surprised about the outpouring of love for his character Rip. “He’s not somebody that Taylor and I thought, ‘Oh well, people, men and women, are just going to love this guy.’ I think that’s been a happy surprise for us both. And to see the response in the public to the character—for me, personally, it’s just been a real blessing.”

Yellowstone fans will be pleased to know that the show’s popularity has spawned two highly anticipated spinoffs Y:1883, s prequel starring Tim McGraw and Faith Hill as John Dutton’s ancestors James and Margaret Dutton and 6666, set in Texas.

In case you can’t get enough of Hauser, he has two films set to debut in 2022—Muti, a thriller with Morgan Freeman, and Panama, an action-adventure co-starring Mel Gibson.

A happily married (sorry ladies) father of three, Hauser lives in Florida and puts just as much effort into his family as he does his thriving career. “I am pretty good about compartmentalizing working and family. They are two of my biggest passions. I am not the kind of guy who forgets about them.”

IN DAZED AND CONFUSED (1993) A COMING-OF-AGE COMEDY.

HAUSER

PHOTO BY UNIVERSAL PICTURES

HAUSER AND EVA MENDES IN 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS (2003).

PHOTO BY UNIVERSAL PICTURES

HAUSER TURNS US MARSHAL IN THE SHORT-LIVED MANHUNT SERIES CHASE

PHOTO BY NBC

HAUSER WAS VINCE VAUGHN’S BAD WINGMAN IN THE BREAK-UP (2006).

PHOTO BY UNIVERSAL PICTURES

FELLOW CASTMATES OF GOOD WILL HUNTING (1997): CASEY AFFLECK, MINNIE DRIVER, BEN AFFLECT, MATT DAMON AND COLE HAUSER.

PHOTO BY BE GENTLEMEN

PROTECTING YOUR CHILDREN’S FinancialSecurity

By CRAIG WATSON

Most people who have worked hard all their lives to accumulate assets generally desire those assets to be left to their children in the most beneficial way. However, for some adult children, a large inheritance of assets could be dangerous, both to the children and for the assets. This article summarizes some of the estate planning strategies you can use to protect the assets from the children themselves, their creditors, their spouses, scam artists, and any number of other threats.

We all know families in which adult children encountered problems after they left home. These problems could include addiction to drugs and/or alcohol, fiscal irresponsibility, inability to retain a job, or wages inadequate for long-term saving and moving beyond a hand-to-mouth existence. Additionally, unexpected and catastrophic health problems may arise. You probably know someone who experienced financial stress due to divorce or overspending, and subsequently getting behind on monthly credit card or car loan payments. And there are some adult children with no current financial problems, but through accident or bad choices find themselves in resultant crisis.

These are just a few examples of life’s little hand grenades that can ruin the financial future of your children. In reality, every child, no matter how wealthy, is vulnerable to some degree of financial problems. Therefore, in the best interest of children, it is wise for parents to consider asset protection for the assets their children will inherit.

Traditionally, most parents have a Last Will and Testament bequeathing their assets to their children. Once a child inherits these assets, there is very little that can be done to protect the assets from existing or future creditors. The child cannot defeat the interests of an existing creditor by giving the assets away, putting the assets in trust, or any other strategy. In addition, the executor cannot keep the assets in the estate in-definitely if the Will says the assets are to go to the children.

In order to protect against these problems, the parent writing the Will can place very strong protection around the assets they wish to leave the child. In other words, by leaving assets to a child in trust, the parent can make sure their assets remain protected from the child’s creditors. The parent has a rare and fleeting “once in a lifetime” opportunity to set up a carefully drafted and irrevocable spendthrift trust in the Will to forever protect their assets.

A trust is basically a contract in which you appoint a trustee to manage the trust’s assets for the greatest benefit of the trust’s beneficiary. The terms of the trust can provide for how much and how often income and/or principal is distributed to the child and for what purposes. For example, the trust can be drafted to supplement the child’s income with a specific or variable amount of money every month, or on an as-needed basis. The trust can provide distributions for health care, education, support, or general welfare. When the child dies, the trust terms can dictate how the remaining assets are to be distributed to the child’s children, a charity, or another entity chosen by you.

Consequently, assets left to your child in trust are protected from your child’s past, current, and future creditors. A well-drafted trust can prevent the trust assets from becoming community property and thereby becoming vulnerable to the trust beneficiary’s spouse in a divorce. It is even possible to allow the child to be trustee of their trust and therefore have control over the assets you leave him or her. On the other hand, it may be in the best interest of the child for you to appoint someone else to serve as trustee to manage the assets and distribute income or principal to the child as needed. In general a trust can be established in your Will for your child and customized to your child’s particular situation so that the trust provides the level of asset protection, income protection, asset management, and financial assistance that is in your child’s best interest.

A Life-Changing Moment

Courtesy HEARCARE & ASSOCIATES

Steve Lukather, renowned guitarist and front man with the group Toto, has been playing rock-and-roll since he was 9 years old. It took another professional musician to persuade him to do something about his hearing loss. Kenneth and Jill Sheppard, owners of HearCare and Associates in Sherman and Gainesville, share Lukather’s story with you, and invite you to hear the music again.

“I was on a stage with Carlos Santana and Jeff Beck; this was the one time that I got the ring that never went away,” says Lukather. “So, I hadn’t heard silence since 1986.”

“I found myself saying, ‘what?’ all the time. How many times do you go, ‘Yeah!’ and laugh, going: ‘I couldn’t hear a word they said?’ I did that for a lot of years until I ran into my friend, Brad Whitford, from Aerosmith, and he was talking, and I kept asking, ‘What?’ He says, ‘Bro, you need one of these, man.’ And he whipped out his little device and I didn’t even know he was wearing it! We kind of cracked up, saying yep, we knew this day would come.”

Lukather laughs and says, “We had hoped by the time we needed one that it would be like this. That you wouldn’t need to be wearing two, like, tires on the side of your head.”

“They’re not your daddy’s or your grandpa’s hearing aids, man. No.

No. No. The Widex Moment hearing aids have changed my life. When I went down and I had them put in, I almost had tears in my eyes. Cuz I haven’t been able to hear that frequency for a long time. The quality is incredible,” says Lukather.

“There’s no shame in admitting that as you get older, you get a little weaker. Even if you’re not a musician, it happens.”

It’s estimated that about 40 million adults ages 20 to 69 in the United States have noise-induced hearing loss. Approximately one in three people in the U.S. between the ages of 65 to 74 have hearing loss. There is a solution!

Kenneth and Jill Sheppard invite you to call 903-868-2650 for an appointment to have your hearing checked. It’s fast, easy, and some say, even fun.

“THE WIDEX MOMENTTM HEARING

“With the latest Bluetooth® technology, you can stream your favorite music in the highest quality possible! Hear what’s important in your life. We want you to hear well again.”

- Jill Sheppard, Owner of HearCare & Associates in Sherman and Gainesville

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- STEVE LUKATHER Professional Musician, Founding Member of the Rock Band Toto

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Radiofrequency ablation treatment now available for spinal tumors

Minimally invasive technology, close to home

Brian Rose, MD,

A treatment system specifically used for treating painful tumors that have spread to the spine from cancer in other parts of the body is now available at TMC. Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Texoma Medical Center, Brian Rose, MD, FAAOS, says he has been treating patients for about two years.

The treatment serves a dual purpose. Dr. Rose states, “Radiofrequency ablation enables us to treat tumors using a small incision. Once the tumor is destroyed, we strengthen and stabilize the spine by filling in the affected areas with a cement-like material. The procedure usually takes less than one hour and following a short time in recovery, patients can go home.”

Dr Rose says that the person ’ s pain level is greatly reduced. For older patients with other health conditions, the minimal side effects are a plus. This often allows the patient to proceed with radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy without severe pain

Enhancing treatment options for patients

The new treatment is an extension of kyphoplasty, a procedure already performed at Texoma Medical Center for patients with spinal pain due to compression fractures that result from osteoporosis. “Kyphoplasty is a very similar procedure. The difference is that no ablation is needed. The patient’s vertebrae need support, so we fill

cementlike substance, and patients can get relief f

“Many patients who previously rated their pain as a ‘10’ tell us it dropped to a ‘2’. It’s exciting to be able to offer these solutions. We are trained to be as minimally invasive as possible, which equates to minimized pain and quicker recovery for the patient. These two procedures fall right in line with that ”

Individual results may vary There are risks associated with any surgical procedure. Talk with your doctor about these risks to find out if minimally invasive surgery is right for you

Brian Rose, MD

Texas Oncology–Denison Cancer Center Now Open

Texas Oncology opened a new comprehensive cancer center in Denison in June, combining both Sherman and Denison locations to offer medical oncology, radiation therapy, and hematology services—all at one location. Located at 5125 Texoma Medical Center Dr., Suite 100, Texas Oncology–Denison Cancer Center, provides patients with access to cancer prevention and screenings, genetic risk evaluation and testing, and research and clinical trials.

“For nearly three decades, Texas Oncology has provided leading-edge cancer care to patients in the Texoma region,” said Steven Paulson, M.D., president and chairman of the board of Texas Oncology. “The new Texas Oncology–Denison Cancer Center highlights our commitment to ensuring that cancer patients across North Texas not only receive high-quality, comprehensive cancer care, but that they have access to innovative therapies and groundbreaking research.”

We are proud to serve the patients of this region and look forward to strengthening our relationships with the community for decades to come.

In addition to providing cancer care, the new 26,000-square-foot facility includes an on-site pharmacy and in-house laboratory. Other support services offered at Texas Oncology–Denison Cancer Center include financial counseling and support groups.

“Texas Oncology–Denison Cancer Center provides patients in the Texoma community with enhanced access to care in a convenient, comfortable setting with the same team of trusted physicians who have always cared for the patients of Grayson County,” said Tammy Roque, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Denison Cancer Center. “We are proud to serve the patients of this region and look forward to strengthening our relationships with the community for decades to come.”

For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit TexasOncology.com/Denison.

Gradually, then Suddenly

SHERMAN BECOMES THE LATEST LONE STAR STATE BOOMTOWN

By Nate Strauch

For most of the last 175 years, the eyes of Texas have rarely, if ever, wandered north of Dallas. In fact, most Texans would be hardpressed to say if there is much north of Dallas, save for the money-printing casinos of southern Oklahoma.

But just an hour north of Reunion Tower, nestled between the Red River and the sprawling suburbs of McKinney, sits Sherman, Texas, county seat of Grayson County. And over the last few months, the eyes of many Texans—not to mention several national and international heavyweights of industry—have been focused firmly upon this growing city of 45,000 people.

What they’ve seen here has catapulted this historic community to the forefront of Texas’s burgeoning high-tech economy. And with Texas Instruments’ November announcement of a $29 billion (with-a-‘b’) semiconductor plant to begin construction in early 2022, suffice to say that all eyes are now wide-open to the seemingly limitless untapped potential of Grayson County, and Sherman in particular.

“People have been saying for decades that growth was coming up Highway 75, but then it never really happened,” said Sherman Mayor David Plyler, the thrice-elected executive of the city. “It had really gotten to the point where people had cried ‘wolf’ for so long, no one really believed it was going to happen anymore. But after what we’ve seen in the last few years, there aren’t many doubters left.”

It wasn’t a wolf, however, that showed up first at Sherman’s door, but a Panda. Back in 2014, Dallas-based Panda Power Funds opened a state-of-the-art, 758-megawatt, combined-cycle natural gas power plant on Sherman’s south side, providing the city with a nearby source of consistent, environmentally-friendly power generation to supply its growing base of legacy manufacturers.

Then, in 2017, Finisar (since rebranded as “II-VI”) renovated a 700,000-square-foot building in Sherman, investing $390 million of Apple’s money to create an onshore production facility for iPhone chips. And with those 500 new jobs in hand, Sherman had officially announced itself as major combatant in the Metroplex’s internecine battle to woo the next great titan of industry.

“That really put us on the map,” said Sherman City Manager Robby Hefton. “All of a sudden, the conversation switched from ‘Where’s Sherman?’ to ‘How soon can we come take a look?’ And as the jobs came, the rooftops quickly followed.”

With housing prices hovering just above $200k for a brick home, a steady stream of emigrants from cities further south and states far afield began to pay Sherman notice. A trickle of 100 new homes a year expanded to 150, then 200, and now 300 new housing starts each year—a number that’s expected to double in 2022.

But those housing numbers could soon look quaint. News broke in late November that Texas Instruments had selected Sherman over Singapore for a four-stage investment that will inject nearly $30 billion into the local economy. The new TI facility will be one of the largest factories in the United States when complete—on par with Tesla’s plant in Austin—and the 3,000 high-paying jobs that come along with it will deliver the type of growth that most cities only dream about.

“Sherman provides some unique advantages such as a competitive business environment, access to a highly trained technical workforce, and an existing supplier base,” said TI Senior Vice President of Technology and Manufacturing Kyle Flessner. “The proximity to our other manufacturing operations in Dallas and Richardson will help us further scale our efforts and build on operational efficiencies as we expand our 300-millimeter manufacturing presence in North Texas.”

TI’s decision made headlines in publications worldwide, as the company’s decision to create a long-term, domestic solution to the

chip shortage was monumental in more ways than one. Texas Governor Greg Abbott was quick to join the chorus of applause, noting that the Sherman facility will do much to cement the Lone Star State as a global leader in tech.

“In addition to bringing billions of dollars in capital investment and thousands of new jobs to North Texas, this historic expansion will keep Texas a national leader in semiconductor manufacturing while also strengthening the domestic semiconductor supply chain,” Abbott said. “I thank TI for choosing Sherman as the site for its four new semiconductor manufacturing facilities as we work together to keep Texas a global hub for innovation in advanced technology and manufacturing.”

It’s heady stuff for a community that heretofore was best known as the birthplace of country legend Buck Owens. But ‘Hee Haw’ notwithstanding, preparing for this type of growth has been no laughing matter for generations of Sherman’s community leaders.

After spending decades flexing political muscle to acquire water rights in nearby Lake Texoma, Sherman moved to capitalize on those rights in 2020 through a massive expansion of its water treatment facility. That $30-million (with-an-‘m’) investment gave the city far more water than it was able to use at the time, creating a reservoir of potential, should an opportunity like the TI plant ever come along. For those keeping score at home, that investment has now paid off 1,000-fold for Sherman—an ROI that would make Choctaw Casinos blush.

“Sherman is unique compared to most of the other cities around DFW in that we control our own destiny when it comes to water,” said

SHERMAN’S BOARDWALK BUILDING ANCHORS A REINVIGORATED DOWNTOWN FULL OF LOCALLY OWNED SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS.

Hefton, the city manager. “We are able to chart our own course when we need to make hard decisions. And we’re very fortunate in Sherman that our leaders have traditionally had the foresight to make sure we would have all the water we would need. And God continues to bless our community in ways that are unimaginable.”

Now, the floodgates are open. Literally hours after the TI announcement, Hefton’s phone was already ringing. Companies large and small have reached out to learn what made Sherman so attractive, and to be next in line to take advantage of what it has to offer.

“It’s easy for your eyes to get crossed on the $30 billion, but there’s going to be a very large impact, we believe, on other businesses that may be vertically aligned with TI—suppliers or customers—that want to be close to this plant and will be looking to relocate to Sherman,” Hefton told The Dallas Morning News. “And we’re prepared for them as well.”

So, water? Check. Jobs? Check.

Affordable housing? Write a small check.

And as for quality-of-life, well, that’s the mayor’s forte. Sherman hosts perhaps the largest free concert series in Texas, with big-names like 70s disco king KC and the Sunshine Band, 80s powerhouse .38 Special, 90s chart-toppers Fuel, and Texas-country superstar Koe Wetzel, just to name a few.

“I mean, Elvis has played in Sherman; we have a tradition to uphold,” said Plyler with a laugh, referencing a possibly-apocryphal 60s

visit by The King. “People can pay their fifty bucks and see a lot of these country acts in Dallas whenever they want, but to see some of these big-name rock acts—that’s just not something that anyone else is offering. And we do it for free.”

Add to that a brand-new high school that opened last year, a re-blossoming historic downtown chockfull of locally-owned shops and restaurants, and city property taxes that are among the lowest in the state, and what you have is a recipe for sustained success that extends far beyond the big-tech headlines.

“It’s pretty remarkable, how quickly it’s all come together,” said Plyler. “You spend all these years preparing for growth, but when it arrives is out of your hands. All you can do is plant the seeds and wait for nature to do its thing.”

Those seeds needed water, and that part was already taken care of. They needed a nutrient-rich medium to take root, provided in this context by the aforementioned work in public education and conservative government. But they needed something else to sprout; some combination of luck and opportunity that would provide Sherman’s moment in the spotlight.

It was Hemingway who coined “Gradually, then suddenly,” in his 1926 book The Sun Also Rises, and it seems an apt phrase for what’s happened in Sherman in the last few years—incremental growth, followed by a day in the sun in which everything comes together.

And now that the sun has risen in Sherman, it seems the day may have only just begun.

AUSTIN COLLEGE IS AMONG THE STATE’S OLDEST INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING. THE CAMPUS HELPS SUPPLY SHERMAN’S HIGHLY TRAINED TECHNICAL WORKFORCE.

- Mahatma Gandhi

Dr. Grant Craig

Pastor Terry Barnett

Natalie, Jeremy and Champ Roberts

Mayor David and Mignon Plyler

Dr. Richard Jelsma is double board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine.

HIGH QUALITY SURGERY DEMANDS EXPERIENCE

Dr. Jelsma is one of the most experienced surgeons in North Texas having performed:

•Over 3,000 minimally invasive arthroscopic shoulder repairs. Including rotator cuff and labral tears.

•Over 3,000 arthroscopic knee surgeries. Including ACL tears, meniscus tears, and cartilage injuries.

•Over 1,000 minimally invasive knee replacements.

DR. JELSMA’S OFFICE PHILOSOPHY: PERSONAL CARE

He prides himself on seeing all of his patients personally. Each patient is examined, and additional tests may be ordered to determine an accurate diagnosis. Dr. Jelsma then reviews a list of treatment options with the patient in order to make a decision while taking into account their personal goals and lifestyle considerations.

ASSISTING ALL PATIENTS WITH THEIR GENERAL ORTHOPEDIC NEEDS

•Treats all types of musculoskeletal pain, whether you’re an athlete or spectator.

•Addresses both non-surgical and surgical options.

•Dr. Jelsma and his team are here to get you back in life’s game.

STAND OUT WITH THE EMINENT CHOICE IN HEALTHCARE

Pain Management • Sports Medicine • General Surgery

Spine Surgery • Orthopedic Surgery • Neurosurgery

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery • Total Joint Surgery

Foot & Ankle Surgery • Hand Surgery

Gynecological Surgery • Plastic Surgery

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Orthopedic surgeons and the medical staff at Eminent Medical Center are excited to offer Zimmer Biomet’s ROSA Knee System, which helps surgeons personalize surgical procedures for their patients.

We provide surgical services for pain management, orthopedic & sports medicine, gynecology, spine surgery and general surgery.

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Premier Foot & Ankle is the leading practice of foot and ankle specialists in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area as evidenced by multiple awards such as the Best of Dallas 2011-2012 and 2015-2020 and the Reader’s Choice Best of Living 2017. As a trusted and dedicated

provider, Premier Foot & Ankle is here to help patients alleviate their foot and ankle pain resulting from various foot disorders and injuries such as sports and diabetic foot care.

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Dear Olivia,

We are considering starting our mother on hospice services sometime soon, as her physician thinks that it might be time to keep her at home and prevent any further hospitalizations. She has been frail for some time now and he feels she may need this extra layer of support and care. How do we know when the time is right? Also, are there any supports our family can receive if we need to go out of town to see our grown children while she is on hospice service?

-Difficult decisions

Dear Difficult decisions,

It is often a difficult decision to put a loved one on hospice service, even when we know that may be the best way to provide the appropriate level of care. Skilled hospice care can provide comprehensive, holistic care to both the patient and family when someone is facing a terminal illness or condition.

Starting hospice at the right time is important to ensure that the care team has a chance

to get to know the patient and family and establish the best plan of care possible. The “right time” to transition someone to hospice is different for every family, but two important considerations are whether further aggressive treatment is desired, and if the patient would want to return to the hospital. If the answer to both questions is no, then this is often the right time to choose hospice care.

In terms of travel, one of the best benefits of hospice for families is a service called respite care. This is one of the levels of care we can provide. This allows a patient to stay in an inpatient setting, such as a nursing facility, for up to five consecutive days for caregiver relief. This means that the family can travel, see other loved ones, or even just have a much-needed respite from caregiving, knowing that their loved one is safe and being checked on daily by hospice staff. Hospice really can help families take care of loved ones as they navigate the challenges of endof-life care.

~Olivia

VNA Hospice Care focuses on living life to its fullest and treating you with the dignity and respect you deserve. As a nonprofit, our bottom line is patient support and care provided by our highly qualified staff.

To schedule your free in-home informational visit please call (214) 535-2615 or email gethelp@vnatexas.org For volunteer opportunities please call (214) 689-2271 or email volunteer@vnatexas.org

OLIVIA ROGERS is a leading voice in health care and senior services and the Chief Nursing Officer of VNA Texas.

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Attorney Deandra M. Grant is the Managing Partner of Deandra Grant Law’s five offices. She is an international speaker on DWI law, science and trial skills. As the author of the annually updated Texas DWI Manual, she is viewed by her peers as being a leader in her field. Deandra understands the science behind alcohol absorption and elimination rates and can use this knowledge to competently defend you.

Deandra formerly was an assistant district attorney. Her tenure as a prosecutor focused on DWI prosecutions which has given her firsthand knowledge on how to counter the prosecutor’s evidence and strategy. Deandra has spent hundreds of hours in training courses and programs related to DWI defense and has completed the certification course to administer standard field sobriety testing (SFST), the same training course taught to police officers nationwide on how to identify drunk drivers during traffic stops. As a certified SFST Instructor, Deandra has taught the course to other attorneys. She’s also completed the coursework on DWI forensic blood and urine testing.

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“I have a masters degree in pharmaceutical science and a graduate certificate in forensic toxicology. I am able to take apart evidence in ways a lot of other attorneys are not able to do. The most important part of my job is being the barrier between the government and my client. Standing between them. Making sure their rights are protected.”

Co-Author of the Texas DWI Manual

–DEANDRA GRANT

Going “Zero to Caregiver”–Advance Directives make a Difference

By TAMERA WHITLOW, LVN, USAF

Our second day was eventful at the hospital. Things started to move rapidly. The final straw was when they came to ask for consent for evasive procedures and informed it would be safer if they moved us to ICU so we could have a nurse one on one. His heart is frailer and tired. The lack of sleep, pain and the unknown are starting to show on his face. As I watch I know he is tired, and I will become his fight to live. In his eyes I can see fright, worry, regret and exhaustion. He is begging to just close his eyes and go to sleep until it is over, so he pulls the cover over his head. Today is our wedding anniversary of 24 years. As I reminisce about our marriage it was always this way, I took care of the battles and conflict and he was all jokes and pranks.

Our door reminds me of the doors you find at hotels that go around and around and around. Consent forms, doctors for each specialty, nurses, social workers, surgeon team, heart team, LVAD

team. His heart can no longer push fluids to his organs, so now we take the next door in keeping him alive. Feeling stunned, stressed and overwhelmed by it all, it is informed consent time once again––to hear the risk that each procedure brings and its saving qualities. I have insisted he be awake and hear about each procedure and sign his own consent forms. He is definitely not excited at being an informed patient and wants me to do all the paperwork. He just does not want to hear it. He now needs an Intra-Aortic Balloon device; it will be his heart in a machine. Our bridge to keep him alive until he is cleared to have heart surgery. And we sign and wait.

I had no idea how many decisions we would have to make. Knowing what is important makes such a difference on you emotionally and supporting the caregiver is just as critical as patient care.

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DENNIS BIRENBAUM, MD EUGENE J. WYSZYNSKI, DO

Dr. Birenbaum founded the Arlington Cancer Treatment Center in 1981. He founded the Texas Hematology/Oncology Center, PA in 1997. He is the founder, Medical Director, and CEO. Dr. Birenbaum trained at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Institute for 5 years, 3 years as a Hematology/Oncology fellow and 2 years as a facility professor. His private practice in Hematology/Oncology has been in the Dallas/Fort Worth area since 1979. Dr. Birenbaum is available by cell phone 24/7 and participates in many support groups and radio programs.

AREAS OF CLINICAL INTEREST:

• Gastrointestinal Tumors

• Melanoma, Sarcoma

• Breast Cancer

• Lymphoma

• Kidney Cancer

EDUCATION AND TRAINING CREDENTIALS:

• Southern Methodist University

• Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara/University of Michigan

• Straight Medical Internship - Henry Ford Hospital/University of Michigan

• Straight Medicine Residency - Tulane University Medical Center/Ochsner Clinic

• Fellowship Hematology/Oncology - University of Texas M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute

• Private Practice 1979 to Present

PERSONAL INTERESTS:

• Born and raised in Dallas, TX

• Father of 2 sons

• Owns six dogs

• Loves traveling and golf

• Avid collector of arts and antiques

Dennis Birenbaum, MD and Dr. Wyszynski, MD, DO are M.D. Anderson trained hematologists/oncologists.

Dr. Wyszynski, MD, DO also trained at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, PA.

Dr. Wyszynski joins the Texas Hematology and Oncology Centers after many years of successful private medical practice in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Dr. Wyszynski completed his internship and residency at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Stanford, New Jersey. He followed these with a number of Fellowships including one in Hematology/Oncology at the prestigious M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, and two years at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Wysznski is well known for his quality of care and the personal interest he takes in his patients. He is very active in many professional societies and investigative trials.

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine: Hematology/

• Oncology-Certified: 8/24/2007

• American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

• American Osteopathic Association

• ASCO

• Texas Medical Association

• Dallas County Medical Association

CLINICAL CANCER INVESTIGATIVE TRIALS:

• Central Pennsylvania Oncology Group Protocal

• Eastern Cooperative Group

• Southwest Oncology Group

PERSONAL INTERESTS:

• Married and father of 2 children

• Enjoys traveling and spending time with family

• Active in many hobbies

You may find that your 2nd or 3rd opinion should have been

SPORTS EYE SAFETY TIPS

Courtesy KEY-WHITMAN EYE CENTER

Did you know that more than 25,000 people seek treatment for sports-related eye injuries each year? Damage to your eyes can have lasting effects extending beyond pain during the initial blow—it can lead to vision issues over time.

Protecting Your Eyes While Playing Sports

Keep reading to learn more about common conditions that could affect your game, and how to protect your vision from our team at Key-Whitman Eye Center.

Keep Your Eyes Healthy on the Field

Whether you’re competing in a game with friends or are hitting the field for some exercise, here are some tips to keep your eyes safe:

• Consider wearing contacts or shatter-proof glasses.

• Wear sunglasses when possible to prevent UV damage.

• Protect your eyes by wearing a helmet with an attached shield, goggles, or safety glasses.

• Keep your safety glasses clean.

• Have your vision checked if you sustain an injury.

Eye Conditions That Could Limit Your Ability

In addition to preventing damage to your eyes, it’s important to know which conditions can affect your athletic ability. Certain eye conditions can limit your ability to play sports, such as nearsightedness and cataracts.

Patients with nearsightedness have trouble with long-distance vision, which can make it difficult to play field sports such as baseball, soccer, or football.

Patients with cataracts may experience blurred or distorted vision, making completing daily activities and competing in sports difficult.

Warning Signs of Eye Conditions

While many patients think it’s okay to ignore eye issues, this won’t make them go away and can potentially damage your eyes more.

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms or other abnormalities with your eyes, contact your ophthalmologist for an appointment:

• Sudden or severe eye pain.

• Sudden vision changes or loss.

• Heavy eye discharge.

• Burning and itching of the eye.

• Blurred, hazy, or double vision.

• Seeing flashes of light.

• Changes in the color of the iris.

• White areas in the pupil.

Thousands of people all over North Texas have chosen Key-Whitman Eye Center because of our consistently excellent care for our patients. Learn more about our practice and how we help patients get their best vision possible. Contact Key-Whitman today for a consultation!

Key-Whitman Eye Center celebrates over 60 years of providing excellence in eye care to North Texas. The Plano clinic has provided services in Collin County for 20 years.

Dr. Kimberly Warren is board certified in general ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology and specifically board certified in LASIK and cataract surgery by the American Board of Eye Surgery. She has been an integral part of the Key-Whitman staff since 2000. She resides in Plano with her husband and three children.

Dr. Faisal Haq is also board certified in general ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology and specifically board certified in LASIK and cataract surgery by the American Board of Eye Surgery. He joined Key-Whitman in 2006 and lives in Plano with his wife and two children.

Dr. Warren and Dr. Haq provide a full range of adult vision services, including comprehensive eye exams, management of glaucoma and corneal disease, and cataract surgery.

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• Light Adjustable Lens, Synergy™, Symfony®, PanOptix, Vivity®, and the Toric IOL

• Management of Glaucoma & Corneal Disease

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From left to right are: Leslie Pfei er, M.D.; Anita Jacob, O.D.; Kimberly Warren, M.D.; Sadaf Razi ElHa ar, O.D.,; Faisal Haq, M.D.

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Our team of specialists uses an advanced clinical approach, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, to reduce your healing time.

Working together with your healthcare provider, our trained staff will get you back to living your daily life.

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If you have a wound or an ulcer that is not healing, or any wound that is of concern, ask your physician for a referral to the wound center or contact us directly for an appointment.