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We couldn’t be more excited to feature Southlake Olympian Hailey Hernandez on this month’s front cover! Prior to her departure to Tokyo, we caught up with Hailey at the liberty mural near the south entrance to Bicentennial Park. It’s a fitting backdrop of patriotism and spirit for this hometown hero.

As I stare down this month’s deadline, the women’s 3-meter springboard preliminary round is mere hours away. I expect Hailey still has this same gaze of confidence about the future as she did at the photoshoot that day. I know we are all wishing her well. Regardless of the outcome, she’s already made Southlake proud.

As Hailey boldly faces her future, so are thousands of area high school seniors. In “Eight Seniors On The Rise,'' we once again feature some of the best and brightest students around. They’ve already achieved so much, and the sky's the limit for the class of ’22.

Carroll students in particular have benefitted from Carroll ISD’s excellent education. Despite budget shortfalls that threaten educational opportunities for many school districts throughout the state, Dragons continue to thrive thanks to the unwavering support of the Carroll Education Foundation (CEF). In recent years, CEF has revamped its organization with an eye on the future, and the results have been nothing short of amazing. In “Funding Education,” we celebrate 25 years of a community united in support of an exceptional education for all Dragons.

Sometimes the more things change, the more they stay the same. I’m glad my face is back to introduce the many great stories ahead of you in this month’s issue.

Yours in Southlake Style,

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Bucket List Items To Check Off Take a quick day trip to Dallas or Fort Worth to walk through an area museum exhibit.

Listen to some live music, either at a local restaurant or event space.

RING THE BELL Dragons will fly back to campus this month.

Plan a family hike at Bob Jones Nature Center. Just don’t forget the sunscreen!

Break out your chalk, and create some bright art outside of your home.

MASTERWORKS CONCERT SERIES ARIA AMPHITHEATER AUGUST 27 Live music is back in Southlake!

Grab your blanket or lawn chair, and head out to the Aria Amphitheater to check out ESCAPE. Formed in 2006, ESCAPE is North Texas’ longest-running Journey tribute band. Its beautiful ballads, rocking tunes and overall good vibes will entertain the masses. The fun is set to start at 7 p.m.

Build a fort in your living room and host a sleepover with the whole family.

Enjoy a summer treat like a bright snow cone or popsicle.

Hunt down a few rods and take your little ones fishing.

STILL SUMMER Don’t break out the back-to-school sweaters yet — unless you want to break a sweat.

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Lego announces it will release blocks made out of recycled material within the next two years.

Visit the Dallas or Fort Worth Zoo so your kids can see the exotic animals.

Check out a new book from the Southlake Public Library.

BREAK OUT THE PIGSKIN Dragon Football is back!

Take your kids shopping for back-to-school essentials.

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Shondaland fans have several options to get their behind-the-scenes fix, whether it’s executive producer Betsy Beers breaking down “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal” on “Shondaland: Revealed” or the official podcasts for “How To Get Away With Murder” and “Bridgerton.” The official podcast for “The Crown” brings on a new cast member every episode to discuss its own British drama, and even though Ricky Gervais or Steve Carrell isn’t involved, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey have plenty of funny stories to share on “Office Ladies.”

Get ready to watch, and hear, contestants sashay away on RuPaul’s “Race Chaser” after each episode of drag race, hosted by fan favorites Alaska and William. Meanwhile, Bachelor Nation can enjoy Kaitlyn Bristowe and Becca Kufrin dish on the series during “Off The Vine” or “Bachelor: Happy Hour.”

Thankfully, Nick and Arie aren’t involved in either series. “Scrubs” co-stars Zach Braff and Donald Faison revisit the good old days at Sacred Heart Hospital with “Fake Doctors, Real Friends,” while Mark Evan Jacobson takes you to “The Good Place” with its official podcast.

And if you’re in need of fan casts, there are plenty of those to choose from too. Whether you are “Buffering The Vampire Slayer,” listening to “The Talking Dead,” laughing at a “Game Of Owns” or learning more about “Seinfeld” than you ever wanted to in the “Seincast,” these clever podcasts prove that there are several ways to enjoy your favorite shows.

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Keeping Carroll Safe

How CISD Nurses Helped Families Through COVID-19 After a year of masking, remote learning and social distancing, Dragons are finally returning to classes in person in the fall like they were before a pandemic hit in spring 2020. While COVID-19 is still a lingering concern, its hold on the district is weaker than it was last year — and Carroll’s nurses are to thank for helping return the district back to normal.

ASSEMBLING THE TASK FORCE

The district had just let out for spring break when Tarrant County got its first confirmed case of COVID-19 last March. It wasn’t that long after when the district shut its doors and shifted its classes online.

“We thought we would be back later that month,” head nurse Karen Flexer says. “When we didn’t come back and the numbers kept skyrocketing, we knew this was sticking around and we needed to get serious about it.”

The district was quick to approve a COVID-19 task force, which comprised of district nurses, administrators and school principals committed to keeping the district’s kids and teachers safe.

“The COVID task force put us all in the same room so we could hear how they were all affected by COVID-19,” Karen says. “We had to look at everything differently.”

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KEEPING EVERYBODY SAFE

The task force’s first order of business was collecting masks, gloves and hand sanitizer for use on its campuses.

After securing enough protective equipment, the task force strategized plans for high school graduation and returning to school in the fall, using masks, touch-free thermometers and social distancing measures to stop the spread of COVID-19.

“The school nurses played a huge role in the public health outreach — just educating parents on the symptoms, what to do if a family member tested positive, taking temperatures at graduation,” Karen says.

The task force also implemented a prescreening check so families could check for COVID-19 symptoms at home before sending their child to school. It also created a COVID-19 dashboard to keep track of cases throughout the school year.

MOVING FORWARD

By the end of May 2021, Carroll ISD saw 827 total COVID-19 cases throughout the school year, with zero student casualties and overall cases never exceeding 25%, according to the district’s COVID-19 dashboard. Karen credits that to everyone being patient and working together selflessly, whether it was nurses checking on students’ temperatures or parents prescreening their kids at home.

“I feel like everybody wanted to keep each other safe,” Karen says. “They were hyper-sensitive about putting anybody else in danger.”

Going into the new year, Karen just can’t wait to see everyone being comfortable around each other again.

“I saw so many parents reach out to us being grateful, notes and emails from people taking the time to thank us,” Karen says. “At the end of the day, we are nurses, and we just want to give compassionate care and be an advocate for all of our students.”

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That’s why we’re highlighting some of the area’s rising stars who have bright futures ahead.

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ALANNAH BRUCE CARROLL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Miss Dallas Outstanding Teen Alannah Bruce has always believed that others’ differences should be celebrated, not condemned. Today she works tirelessly to make everyone feel welcome, whether she’s in the halls of Carroll ISD, volunteering with the city or competing at Miss America pageants.

Born and raised in Southlake, Alannah grew up surrounded by pageant life, with her mother Heather regularly competing while she was an infant. When Alannah became 13, she started competing herself and won multiple Miss Outstanding Teen titles in numerous cities, including Duncanville, Fort Worth, Grapevine and Dallas.

Through her social impact initiative “Celebrate You, Valuing Our Differences,” Alannah helps break down cultural barriers as a founding member of the Mayor’s Alliance For Unity and Culture, where she regularly volunteers for city events such as Celebrate Southlake and Heart Talks.

Alannah hopes to study at the University of Texas at Austin to become a child life specialist so she can continue to make a difference.

ANIKA BAJPAI CARROLL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Anika Art Foundation Founder When Anika Bajpai’s mother Vidisha donated one of her paintings to benefit Hurricane Harvey survivors in 2017, Anika realized her talents could be used to help others. So in 2018, she started the Anika Art Foundation to do just that.

As an illustrator, painter and artist, Anika has produced and sold multiple paintings that have helped raise around $10,000 for local organizations such as the Southlake Women’s Club, Kids Matter International, GRACE Grapevine, the Battered Women’s Foundation and the Carroll Education Foundation. She’s also traveled to India and the Bahamas to teach children and donate materials so they could create their own art, which Anika says is her favorite part of the foundation.

Along with her community service efforts, Anika excels in her art and animation classes at Carroll ISD. She hopes to enroll at the University of Texas at Austin or the University of Florida and become a visual effects designer after she graduates.

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ERIN PITCHER CARROLL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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Choir Vice President

Esports, Football and Soccer Varsity Member

After spending last year serving as the Carroll Choir historian, Erin Pitcher is rising up the ranks and will serve as its vice president this year. Fostered by her love of singing, Erin joined the choir program in sixth grade and hasn’t looked back since.

As historian, Erin was in charge of taking pictures at all the choir’s events. It was the leadership experience she gained that enticed Erin to run and earn the position of vice president.

With her new title and responsibilities, Erin hopes to more deeply unify and connect all of Carroll’s choirs.

Along with her love of singing, Erin has a passion for songwriting. Erin says she loves it because she can be her most authentic self when writing songs.

While most of her post-graduation college plans are still up in the air, Erin already knows she wants to join her college’s a cappella group and learn more about music and songwriting.

No matter what sport he’s playing, Davis Anderson takes control of the field. Not only has Davis acted as Lions Football’s wide receiver, cornerback and kicker, but he also plays as center back for Lions Soccer. And last year, Davis helped pave the way for the school’s inaugural esports team as a founding member.

Davis has made the honor roll and academic all-state all four years of high school. He’s also involved in various academic extracurriculars, including the Student Leadership University, where he has represented Grapevine Faith at national conferences.

Since sixth grade, Davis has traveled to Tijuana, Mexico, each summer to build houses with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) Homes of Hope. As a sophomore, he also participated in a VBS mission trip to India and aspired to return as an upperclassman, but he was unable to due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After graduation, Davis aspires to pursue a degree in astrophysics or astronautical engineering.

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MASON COLE LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

International Thespian Society Troupe 6505 President After seeing how performances provided an escape for audiences, Mason Cole knew he had a heart for theater. That passion has brought about not only high school leadership roles but also post-grad potential.

Hot off of the prestigious Summer High School Training Program at DePaul University’s Theatre School, Mason takes the role as the Liberty Christian School thespian society president during his senior year. But it’s not the first time he’s led the department.

Last year, he directed the school’s successful production of “Clue.” He has also been recognized for his work in front of the curtain, including placing first during last year’s TAPPS duet acting state competition.

On top of his role as the Mandarin Club’s president, Mason says he strives to be a leader in the classroom as well, always trying to meet new people, raise his hand first in class and go out of his way to help others. After graduation, Mason aspires to return to DePaul University, this time to obtain a degree in acting.

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SOPHIE PASCAL CARROLL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

KDGN Executive Producer, Color Guard Captain

Sophie Pascal wears multiple hats at Carroll. That will be especially evident during the upcoming year, where she will serve as both the color guard captain and the KDGN executive producer.

Since hearing about her mom's best friend’s experiences in high school, Sophie had always wanted to be involved in color guard.

KDGN, meanwhile, came about because a color guard teammate told her about it and encouraged her to join.

Since then, she has worked her way from a staff member to the executive producer, loving every minute of it. She is thankful for her “school moms” Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Randall for not only teaching her, but for always being someone she can turn to.

Sophie says her favorite high school memories involved working with KDGN and taking pictures of the band. She plans to major in journalism in college.

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HANNAH COAN WESTLAKE ACADEMY

Art Historical Society President, Art Club Founder From the moment she could hold a pencil, Hannah Coan was drawn to art. From illustrating the characters from the “Magic Tree House” series to realism and animation, her love of art transcends one specific style.

That passion led her to start the art club at Westlake Academy after she realized it didn’t have one. With a desire to teach and inspire younger grades, the art club’s goal this past year was to create an animated short film after studying different animators and animation techniques.

But that’s not all Hannah does. Alongside her work with the art club, Hannah is also the Art Historical Society’s president. Though this past year put a damper on the historical society’s activities — namely its charity events and gallery night — Hannah is looking forward to what this next year will hold.

Following graduation, Hannah has plans to study computer science and continue creating art in any way she can.

BRETT BELLEVILLE CARROLL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Green Jacket

Alongside serving as a Swim4Elise Foundation ambassador and the founder of the Dragons4Dragons scholarship program, Brett Belleville added another accolade to his resume: being honored as a Green Jacket.

After being nominated by his teachers, Brett wrote his application essay — which prompted students to write about what it means to be a Green Jacket — about the different facets of life that makes a person an individual.

Brett says while he wasn’t expecting the honor, it felt really good to be recognized by the CSHS faculty as a Green Jacket.

During the upcoming school year, Brett will serve alongside his fellow Green Jackets as an usher for all of Carroll ISD’s musical and theatre performances, sports games and civic events.

Excited to represent the school, Brett will spend his senior year illustrating the excellence Carroll ISD fosters in its students. Brett aspires to join the United States Air Force or Naval Academy after graduating.

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As a native Texan and proud Texas A&M grad, Mark is a knowledgeable asset to the community and consistently meets the needs of every one of his clients.

In addition to home, auto and life insurance, Mark also offers financial services. A family man himself, Mark is a father to three children with his wife and college sweetheart, Nicole. He recognizes the importance of saving for your child’s education and planning for retirement. Placing customer service as a top priority has led Mark to consistent success. The Mark Jameson Allstate Insurance agency has been named a “Best Of” by the communities he serves 32 different times.

Mark’s success does not go unnoticed, as he is the recipient of several professional awards including

the Allstate Honor Ring, Premier Financial Services Professional, Circle of Champions, Inner Circle Elite and many more. Mark has been recognized for his professional achievements in addition to his many accomplishments and community contributions. Notably, he founded the Mark Jameson Allstate Scholar Athlete of the Month Program at Carroll Senior High School. Nine times a year, a student-athlete with a strong devotion to their education is awarded a $500 scholarship. Mark has awarded more than $80,000 in scholarships since the program’s inception. When asked what professional achievement he was most proud of, he smiled as he described the Allstate Ray Lynch Community Service Award that he received.

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Needless to say, Mark goes above and beyond in all professional and personal aspects. Relationships make all the difference in “Mark’s good hands.”

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CARROLL ISD HIRES FORMER OLYMPIAN AS NEW DIVING COACH Carroll ISD has recruited a former Olympian to lead its diving team for the upcoming school year. An eight-time All-American and silver medalist from the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, Anastasia Pozdniakova is a Russian diver that has won backto-back NCAA individual titles while diving for the University of Houston. Anastasia was named the Conference USA Diver of the Year in 2007 and 2009, as well as the NCAA Diver of the Year in 2009, according to a media release. She previously coached at Spring Branch ISD before joining Carroll ISD. “We are very excited to have such a highly qualified and experienced diving coach joining our Dragon Swim and Dive coaching staff,” swimming coach Kevin Murphy says. “The future looks very bright for our Dragon high school divers as coach Pozdniakova takes the reins of our Dragon Diving program.”

RYAN WILSON NAMED NEW CARROLL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Ryan Wilson has moved from Dawson Middle School to Carroll Senior High School to act as its new principal this fall. Ryan has worked in education for 22 years, with 19 of those years being at Carroll ISD, according to MySouthlakeNews.com. His first job was as a middle school teacher in Lewisville ISD before moving to teach at Dawson Middle School. He then served as assistant principal for three years before becoming its head principal in 2008.

“I am both humbled and honored to be appointed as the next principal at Carroll Senior High School,” Ryan says in MySouthlakeNews.com. “My 19 years in the district has instilled in me a tremendous desire to care for each and every Dragon student who walks our CISD hallways. It’s an exciting opportunity for me to be in service to the staff and students as they finish their public school journey.”

FOUR DRAGONS NAMED 6A RETURNING STAT LEADERS Four Dragon Football players were named to "The Dallas Morning News'" list of top 6A returning leaders for the upcoming football season. Senior quarterback Quinn Ewers was recognized as a returning passing leader, junior running back Owen Allen was named to the list of returning rushing leaders and both seniors RJ Maryland and Landon Samson were recognized as returning receiving leaders. Last season, Samson, who will play in the 2022 All-American Bowl alongside Ewers, caught 75 passes for 1,293 yards and 15 touchdowns while Maryland — who was named to the 4-6A All-District First Team last season — caught 30 passes for 736 yards and 13 touchdowns. Also putting up impressive numbers last season, Allen rushed for 2,063 yards and 28 touchdowns while Ewers, despite being out, still managed to throw for 2,442 yards and 28 touchdowns. This season will officially begin on August 26 in a game against Highland Park at AT&T Stadium.

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KELLER SIXTH GRADER TIES FOR FOURTH IN SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE When the Scripps National Spelling Bee took place on July 8, a Keller sixth grader was among the 11 spellers competing to be the champion on live television. Bear Creek Intermediate School student Vivinsha Veduru spelled her way to the National Spelling Bee during the semifinals, held remotely on June 27, according to a Keller ISD press release. After making it to the finals alongside 208 other spellers, Vivinsha advanced to the 10th round and was one of 11 spellers to compete live on ESPN2. After five spellers were eliminated in round 10, the six remaining spellers all successfully advanced to round 11. Misspelling the word “chrysal,” Vivinsha and two other spellers were eliminated in round 12 and tied for fourth place.

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HVAC SPECIAL DAWSON MIDDLE SCHOOL SRO WINS NATIONAL AWARD OF VALOR One of Southlake’s own won the National Award of Valor from the National Association of School Resource Officers last month. Every year, NASRO hosts a school safety conference recognizing some of the most dedicated school resource officers in the nation. This year, Dawson Middle School resource officer Anthony Pate won the National Award of Valor for going above and beyond the call of duty earlier this year. “Officer Pate demonstrated brave and immensely controlled communication and tactical skills during a call for service where he disarmed a mentally disturbed subject… within 500 feet of students and staff arriving at Carroll Middle School,” the association states. “Because of his actions, a very dangerous and stressful situation was peacefully resolved.”

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SOUTHLAKE SROS WIN AGENCY OF THE YEAR The Southlake Police Department's School Resource Officer program is officially the best in the state of Texas. During the Texas Association of School Resource Officers’ 2021 conference last month, the Southlake Police Department’s SRO program was named the top agency in the state of Texas. The association recognizes outstanding service provided by SROs to their students, staff and schools. Cpl. Blas Hernandez and officer Kim Smith accepted the award on behalf of the department. “When you put 13 police officers, servant leaders and command staff into every school campus, the result is purposeful connections, education, safety awareness and an entire team who finds this role not as their profession, but their passion,” officer Smith says via Twitter. To learn more about the Texas Association of School Resource Officers, visit TASRO.org.

QUINN EWERS NAMED TO 2021 ELITE 11 After showing off his athleticism during his junior season and last month's finals, Southlake Carroll quarterback Quinn Ewers was selected from a pool of 20 quarterbacks as one of 2021’s Elite 11. The Elite 11 brings together the year’s rising senior quarterbacks to receive quarterback instruction, which includes on-field drills, route practice and off-field development, according to its website. Quarterbacks first participate in the Elite 11 regionals to earn a spot in the finals and the chance to be named to the Elite 11. This year's finals were held from June 30 to July 3 in Los Angeles, California. Fellow Texans who join Quinn as part of the 2021 Elite 11 include Cade Klubnik from Westlake High School, Nick Evers from Flower Mound High School and Connor Weigman from Bridgeland High School. During his time at the Elite 11 finals, Quinn came in second place twice — in the rankings prior to Pro Day and in the rankings prior to the Mega-Target Challenge. Previous Elite 11 alumni include Drew Brees, Andrew Luck and Aaron Rogers.

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SOUTHLAKE CELEBRATES HAILEY HERNANDEZ’ SEND-OFF TO THE OLYMPICS Southlake sent Hailey Hernandez off to the 2020 Summer Olympics in style last month. After she qualified during the diving trials in June, the community came together on Friday, July 9 in Southlake Town Square to wish Hailey good luck at the Olympics. Southlake city councilmembers, school board trustees and supporters wore commemorative T-shirts, marched in a parade and waved goodbye to Hailey as Southlake Police escorted her away to her flight in Tokyo. Hailey competed in the women’s 3-meter springboard competition, which took place July 30-August 1.

SOUTHLAKE CARROLL EARNS SECOND PLACE IN LONE STAR CUP COMPETITION After a year of postseason and championship games, Southlake Carroll came in second place in the Lone Star Cup competition. The Lone Star Cup, given annually by the University Interscholastic League, awards points to schools in each classification based on their athletics teams’ performances in district and state championships.

The winning school in each classification receives the UIL Lone Star Cup trophy and a $1,000 scholarship. Despite its athletes’ hard work, CISD fell short of winning the cup after earning 99 points, coming behind Conroe The Woodlands’ 111 points.

CARROLL ISD LAUNCHES ‘ASK THE SUPERINTENDENT’ COMMUNICATION INITIATIVE Last month, Carroll ISD began “Ask The Superintendent,” an online forum that allows any student, parent or community member to ask a question to Dr. Lane Ledbetter directly with the option to remain anonymous. The feature was added to Carroll ISD’s website, with Dr. Ledbetter committed to answering within 24 hours of receiving a question. “‘Ask The Superintendent’ is just that – giving anyone immediate access to ask me any question that is top of mind,” Dr. Ledbetter says in MySouthlakeNews.com.

“While this is a small initiative in our overall communication plans, our goal is to improve access and response time, as well as being a good neighbor to our community.”

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CARROLL MIDDLE SCHOOLER BECOMES USA JUNIOR NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL CHAMPION Addison Drennan became a junior national champion over the summer. In late June, the Carroll Middle schooler traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada alongside the Frisco Flyers to compete in the 2021 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship. With her and her 11 teammates staying No. 1 all season long, the girls ended up taking the top prize at the championship and all went home with gold medals.

“As proud as I am of her accomplishments on the court, I am even more proud of the character and the way she has handled adversity throughout the season,” her mother Kristen King says. “The lessons she has learned this season are life lessons that will continue to drive her success.”

EVO ENTERTAINMENT TO OPEN IN SOUTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE A new entertainment venue is set to fill the former Harkins Theatres location by the end of the year. Established in 2014, EVO Entertainment is an Austin-based company that aims to be the destination spot for all things related to entertainment. With locations in Fredericksburg, Kyle, San Marcos and San Antonio, the business is looking to expand into the Dallas-Fort Worth market, and it wants to establish its first footprint in Southlake. “There’s no better place to plant a flag and say we’re in DFW than in Southlake,” EVO Entertainment CEO Mitch Roberts says. “It’s a beautiful development, a great community and we couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it.” Mitch brought the site plan to the Southlake City Council and the planning and zoning commission for consideration during a joint meeting on Tuesday, June 29, which was unanimously approved. According to the site plan, the 68,000-square-foot venue will have seven theater screens dedicated to movie showings. A full restaurant and bar will be included, as well as bowling and arcade games. EVO Entertainment aims to open at 1450 Plaza Place by December. “It’s really a destination zone,” Chief Development Officer Chris Cline says. “We’re super excited about bringing our concept to Southlake.”

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FIVE LOCAL RESTAURANTS PARTICIPATING IN DFW RESTAURANT WEEK 2021 Over 100 restaurants are participating in DFW Restaurant Week 2021, and five of them are from the Southlake-Grapevine-Colleyville area. Kicking off on August 9, DFW Restaurant Week is the largest annual culinary event in North Texas that raises over $10 million for its charity partners. This year features both dinein and takeout options, and 20% of proceeds will be donated to the North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope.

“DFW Restaurant Week is the ideal way to celebrate the North Texas dining scene and support our community,” NTFB President and CEO Trisha Cunningham says in a press release. “Needs remain extremely high with the lingering economic impact of the pandemic. With every DFW Restaurant Week meal you purchase, the North Texas Food Bank can provide up to 30 meals since every dollar we receive can provide three meals for hungry North Texans." This year, Del Frisco's Grille, Kirby's Prime Steakhouse, Moxie’s, Next Bistro and Mac's On Main are all participating in DFW Restaurant Week. Kirby's was recognized as a DFW Restaurant Week Star last year, and two- to three-course lunches and dinners will run between $19 and $49. For a complete list of participating restaurants, visit DFWRestaurantWeek.com.

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NINE LOCAL RESTAURANTS EARN WINE SPECTATOR AWARDS Nine local restaurants have been recognized for their wine programs in this year’s Wine Spectator Awards. Del Frisco’s Grille, Truluck’s, Calabrese, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, Bacchus Kitchen + Bar, Winewood Grill and Stellini Trattoria were among the 1,673 restaurants that all received an Award of Excellence. Two other local restaurants, Bob’s Steak & Chop House and Next Bistro, were among the 1,141 restaurants that received the Best of Award of Excellence.

The Wine Spectator Awards recognize restaurants' wine lists that offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers, according to its website. Among the local restaurants recognized, this was the first year Bacchus Kitchen + Bar and Calabrese won a Wine Spectator award.

MARKET BY MACY’S CLOSES FOR RENOVATIONS Market By Macy’s closed for renovations last month and won’t reopen until later this fall. Opening in Southlake Town Square in February last year, Market By Macy’s is Macy’s newest retail concept that offers fashion design from several distinct brands such as Tommy Hilfinger, Polo Ralph Lauren, Levi’s, DKNY and Alfani.

The 20,000-square-foot store includes a Getchell’s Apothecary beauty shop and an in-store Herald cafe.

The store at 321 State Street closed on Saturday, July 10 and will reopen with a new focus later in the fall.

JAZZERCISE SOUTHLAKE HAS NEW OWNERSHIP After operating her studio for 25 years, former Jazzercise Southlake owner Adrienne Menichini is moving on and allowing Taniqua “Tani” Richards to take the reins in her place. Jazzercise Southlake is a fitness center that offers exercise classes that combine dance cardio and highintensity interval training. After trying Jazzercise for two months, Tani became a full-time instructor and led classes at Jazzercise Southlake for the past year and a half. With Adrienne taking on a larger corporate role, she passed the torch to Tami to continue leading Jazzercise Southlake as its new owner.

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ver 700 teachers educate over 8,600 students in Carroll ISD every year, according to district enrollment numbers. Those teachers instruct more than 250 different courses, from core subjects like mathand English to STEM programs like engineering and robotics. And they’re able to do all of that thanks in no small part to the parents, business leaders and community stakeholders involved with the Carroll Education Foundation.

First incorporated in 1996, the Carroll Education Foundation (CEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that financially supports the district through its annual programming. Since its inception 25 years ago, CEF has raised over $3 million in support of critical educational infrastructure and the development of an investment fund ensuring its support for years to come. But if you ask any of its board members, their work has only just begun.

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In 1983, after finishing law school at Southern Methodist University and starting his own law practice, Brad Bradley was looking for a community to settle in with his family. That was when a client told him about a small city called Southlake.

“He kind of talked me into moving here,” Brad says. “I had a 2-year-old at the time. We were living in an apartment in Bedford, and we figured we needed to buy a house somewhere.”

With a population of fewer than 3,000 people, Brad says the area was much more rural compared to today.

“It wasn’t even a place you could find back then,” Brad remarks. “Southlake Boulevard was two lanes instead of six. Cows would get out onto it and stop traffic, not the stoplights.”

But one pillar that did stand out in Southlake was Carroll ISD. At the time, Carroll ISD was a 3A school district hot off the heels of winning a baseball state championship. Even back then, Brad says Carroll ISD’s reputation preceded itself.

“The school district was always a big generator,” he says. “I think the school has been the most major attraction for many people all along.”

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“The science teacher had gone out of his way to get animals for biology,” he says. “He had gerbils, snakes, and all of it came out of his pocket. He had to get the animals, the cages, the food, everything. I got into a discussion with the teacher about how great it would be if the school district funded that sort of thing. He said they were never going to do that.”

That was when he got the idea to start a foundation that could raise funds for CISD teachers and classrooms.

He started by recruiting 12 board members, then tasked each of them to raise $5,000 for a total of $60,000.

Those members raised funds through several different avenues, from brunch fundraisers to roasts of prominent residents like Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw and former Southlake Mayor Rick Stacy.

But the real fun began when the board would go through grant applications to decide where best to apply the funds.

“The idea was if you had an idea that would benefit the students in your class, you could apply for up to $10,000 and get funds to buy equipment for whatever you needed,” Brad says. “The process of going through the applications and boiling them down was enjoyable because you learned a lot about the teachers and what’s important to them.”

But Brad’s favorite part was the check presentations, when his members paraded through the schools and presented a big check to the teachers who won a grant.

“It was really fun,” he smiles. “The Dragon mascot was there, the drumline was performing and the teachers were usually really surprised that they got it.”

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“In the previous years, we have raised $1.65 million for In 2001, five years after the Carroll Education Foundathe district,” executive board member John Irvine says. “In tion incorporated as an official nonprofit, Carroll ISD bethe last three years combined, we gave about $1.6 million. came a Chapter 41 property-wealthy school district, meanWe’ve done as much in the past three years as we did in ing that property taxes in excess of the statewide rate were the 15 years before that.” redistributed to less wealthy school districts. The impact CEF’s impact is evident throughout the district. Since on the district varies from year to year, but in the Carroll 2018, not only has the district funded 24 teachers’ salaries, Education Foundation’s most recent report, approximately but also 11 nurse and intervention counselor positions on a third of Carroll ISD’s property tax dolall 11 Carroll campuses. lars — $30 million — were redistributed “It really resonates with me,” Rebecto other districts. This could affect the ca says. “I have three kids that went to district’s ability to retain teachers and three different schools, and I thought staff, especially those teaching courses this was one way I could maximize my deemed “non-essential” by the state. contribution. I could focus my efforts CEF continued to provide teacher in one place and help my kids at all of grants for the next 15 years. During their different campuses.” that time, Carroll ISD grew to over FUNDING FUTURES 8,000 students and 22 parent-teacher organizations, including for new proCEF’s mission to fund teachers grams such as robotics and the Carroll hasn’t always been easy. During CEF’s Medical Academy. By the time board 2020-2021 campaign, the COVID-19 chair Rebecca Hindman joined CEF in pandemic interrupted much of its 2018, the foundation was reevaluatplanned programming, including can— Thomas Michael ing ways it could help the district even celing its signature culinary celebraRealtor/CEF Contributor more than it already was. tion. Even the overall mood felt differ“There weren’t enough needs to ent to Rebecca. fund in the classroom because the “As a community, the stress and PTOs and booster clubs were already anxiety was really high for so many taking such good care of them,” Rebecca says. “We were reasons,” she says. “Some people were with their kids at having to work harder to give money away.” home trying to help them through online school. Others That was when CEF approached the school district and just felt hurt, stressed and disconnected. Everything just asked where it could make the biggest contribution. With felt different.” the knowledge that 85% of the district budget went toStill, CEF didn’t let the obstacles of social distancing ward staffing, CEF decided to shift the focus from funding stop its mission. Before the pandemic even hit, CEF had classroom activities to funding teachers’ salaries instead. reached 90% of its fundraising goal for the year, with only While CEF previously relied on a singular fundraising $55,000 standing between it and its $550,000 goal. That gala, the new annual campaign modeled its fundraising summer, the foundation bridged the gap by holding an through both annual events and sponsorship packages. online auction and raffle featuring 80 prizes for bidding, Major events like the Culinary Celebration and the Teacher including diamond necklaces, gift cards, Broadway musiTelethon brought in $100,000 each, while sponsorship cal tickets and four-day luxury vacations. The online event packages helped bridge the gap even further, whether it ended up raising over $50,000. was a dollar a day or $10,000 as part of the “SuperintenBut CEF did a lot more than just meet its fundraisdent’s Circle.” ing goals during the pandemic: It also donated an extra “We really appreciate everything the administrators, $100,000 to fund two additional teachers’ salaries on Carteachers and CEF do for our kids, and anything we can roll’s high school campuses. do to support them is important,” says realtor Thomas MiRebecca says CEF will continue to aspire funding 13 chael, who is also a “Superintendent’s Circle” donor. “We’re teachers through 2021 and beyond. And with its board very proud to be a small part of that, to do something to members continuing to interact with the community and support them and the teachers.” build on its connections, she doesn’t think that goal will be From the very beginning, money was set aside and dehard to reach. posited into an investment account, which today is worth “We’re much more than a nonprofit organization — over $1 million. The investment account includes various we’re a relationship organization,” she says. “We’re formstocks and bonds, and with proper management, creates a ing and cultivating relationships with people and businessself-sustaining revenue stream, according to executive dies in the community 365 days a year. This really is the time rector Kathy Lanier. All of this ensures that no matter what to lean into the district, the teachers and the students.” financial challenges Carroll ISD faces, CEF will be able to And while Brad has mostly moved on after finishing his help. term as chairman in the late ‘90s, he still helps the founda“By dipping into that investment fund, we’re able to tion as an advisory member. Brad says he’s proud that the give 100% of the donor dollars back, even in a year like this Carroll Education Foundation is self-sustaining and conone,” Kathy says. tinues to independently provide for the district’s teachers, With the increased community outreach efforts, CEF students, families and futures. has considerably grown its donor base to 1,477. The over“It’s good to see that it continues on — that it continues whelming generosity of the community helped raise a reto benefit the district, and by extension, the kids in the cord $650,000 for CEF in 2020. district,” Brad says.

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When it comes to dentistry, there’s no shortage of amazing dentists, orthodontists, endodontists and oral surgeons around the area. This month, we’re recognizing the most knowledgeable, professional and caring dental care providers in Southlake, Colleyville, Keller, Trophy Club and Westlake. From April 16 to May 16, we asked both our readers and industry professionals to nominate dentists that meet the highest standards of patient care. Readers nominated more than 60 dental professionals, and we narrowed down this year's Top Dentists list to 23 dentists who represent the best of their industry. We hope readers use this year's Top Dentists list as a resource when they're looking for dental care for their families.

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Todd Remmers, D.M.D. 190 S. White Chapel Blvd.

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Keith Metzger, D.D.S. 1213 Hall Johnson Road Suite 100 Colleyville 817.428.1800 MetzgerDentistry.com

Sean Cerone, D.D.S., P.A. 271 E. Southlake Blvd., Suite 150 817.421.2437 DrCerone.com

Adele Michael, D.D.S. 6207 Colleyville Blvd., Suite 150 Colleyville 817.488.2120 AdeleMichaelDDS.com

Katie Coniglio, D.D.S. 315 S. Nolan Drive, Suite 105 Southlake 817.584.5833 ConiglioFamilyDentistry.com

Ty Shafer, D.D.S., P.A. 311 W. Southlake Blvd., Suite 100 817.416.2228 ShaferDental.com

Reid Darnell, D.D.S. 180 S. White Chapel Blvd.

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Paige Sohn, D.D.S., M.A.G.D. 165 Stonebridge Lane, Suite 100 Southlake 817.431.8887 SohnDental.com Todd Strickland, D.D.S. 1100 E. Southlake Blvd.

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ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY Gregory Taylor, D.D.S., M.D. 311 W. Southlake Blvd., Suite 150 817.424.1166 SouthlakeOMS.com

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What kind of services do you offer?

We offer restorative, cosmetic and implant dentistry. We are also a Gold Plus provider of Invisalign. We have served the community of Southlake and its surrounding area for more than 30 years, and we look forward to serving you and your family.

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What drew you to dentistry? I help people stay healthy and pain-free while at the same time creating a beautiful smile for them. Your smile can do so much for your self-esteem.

What kind of services do you offer? I am a cosmetic and family dentist with 20-plus years of experience. We offer everything from simple dental cleanings to root canals, veneers and implants. I’m also passionate about treating sleep apnea.

How is your dental practice different from others in the area? I give all of my patients my cell phone number and encourage them to call me if they need me. In that way, I feel like we offer personalized care that is hard to find in today’s world.

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How do you make patients feel at ease at the dentist? We understand that most patients do not love sitting through dental procedures, so we work with them and take our time to ensure they are comfortable. We even have a comfort menu to help manage their needs.

What kind of services do you offer?

We do everything from crowns, fillings, root canals and extractions to pediatric dentistry, Invisalign, retainers, laser therapy and full-mouth reconstruction.

Do you have any professional affiliations or accolades? I am an Align Technologies mentor and teach other dentists how to do Invisalign effectively. I am also a board member of the Academy of Clear Aligners.

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arroll ISD Deputy Superintendent Dr. Courtney Carpenter knew from an early age she wanted to be an educator. After joining the district in May, she quickly went to work building relationships, listening and learning from stakeholders and setting up Carroll ISD for success. Now heading into her 24th year in education, Dr. Carpenter says she’s excited to not only see every student return to classes in person, but also provide instructional and wellness support for all Dragons.

MY MOM WAS... a young, single mother and aspired to go back to school for her college degree when I was about 8 years old. I have vivid memories of watching her do homework and prepare lessons for her practice teaching classrooms. She would practice her lessons on myself and my brother, and we loved interacting with her. I believe that I saw early on the impact she was having on students.

I ADORED MY… kindergarten teachers, Miss Moon and Miss Lewis. They had me hooked on being a teacher with the weekly alphabet characters.

I fondly remember playing school at my grandmother’s house every day after school. She even installed an old chalkboard for me to ‘teach’ my stuffed animals and little brother for as long as he’d sit and listen to me!

AS A YOUNG TEACHER… I loved making an impact on young people across elementary to high school ages. My passion grew to wanting to impact more students and teachers. That is what piqued my interest in pursuing further education — master’s and doctoral degrees — and leadership opportunities as a campus principal and central office administrator.

DR. LEDBETTER IS A VISIONARY… leader with high expectations. He challenges his team to strive for excellence in creating opportunities for students that will help them reach their greatest potential.

As an educator who believes in leaving things better than they were the day before, I want to work for a leader who believes in inspiring excellence. Dr. Ledbetter believes in a shared vision and distributive leadership. He believes in community engagement and that philosophy provides a listening culture where stakeholders come together for a shared vision.

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THIS SCHOOL YEAR, I AM EXCITED ABOUT… building relationships with students, staff, parents and the community; going through the Strategic Plan Process to define the future direction of CISD and what our community values in terms of student success metrics; visiting campuses and seeing the great tradition of excellence in CISD; and engaging in conversations around the highest hopes for our Dragons.

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“It’s not just for golfers,” Samantha Shafto, the restaurant operations manager, says.

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“It’s like [we] have a small space but in the same sense, [we] have a lot of space,” Samantha says.

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key Berry Smash comes with Old Forester 100 proof, lemon, honey and blackberries, while the Cucumber Collins is a mixture of Stolichnaya cucumber vodka, dry Curacao, agave, lime, Fee Brothers celery and peach bitters.

Embodying its namesake, Persimmons also offers a couple of cocktails made with the same fruit.

Start off with the Persimmons prosecco, made with Aviation American gin, amaretto, pineapple, persimmons simple and La Marca prosecco, or The Zaharias, Tito's mixed with elderflower, lime, persimmons simple and angostura bitters.

After a few cocktails, it’s time to indulge in some of Persimmons’ offerings. Its pork belly burnt ends, which feature 12-hour smoked pork belly tossed in barbecue sauce, is one of its most popular appetizers, as well as the Texas cheese fries and smoked queso.

Those looking for a lighter meal should order one of Persimmons’ salads, two of which feature the persimmons fruit. The burrata caprese salad is complete with burrata, heirloom tomatoes, basil, chopped candied walnuts, pomegranate seeds and balsamic persimmon dressing, while the goat cheese arugula salad also features the balsamic persimmon dressing, along with cherry tomatoes and candied nuts.

Diners who come to Persimmons hungry will no doubt leave satiated. The Smashburger, with American cheese, smash sauce, lettuce, tomato and a toasted potato bun, will satisfy any craving while the Airline Chicken comes with country potatoes and a family recipe in Tita’s cream sauce.

“We have sauces that are secret sauces, but come from our executive sous’ family. It’s his mom’s recipe,” Samantha says. “Every sauce we have, every dressing we have is made from scratch.”

For sauce aficionados, Persimmons delivers. The crispy chicken sandwich features a signature sauce along with hand-breaded chicken breast, lettuce, onions and tomatoes on a toasted potato bun. Meanwhile, the 10-ounce filet, served with cauliflower broccoli mash, features a peppercorn sauce, and the savory zucchini cakes come complete with a sweet and spicy sauce drizzled on top.

After eating your way through Persimmons’ savory menu, finish off the night with a delectable dessert. The Persimmons bread pudding features the fruit prominently along with a caramel cream sauce, while friends and family can share the Nutella s’mores. And Persimmons’ seasonal cheesecake is the perfect way to end a date night.

From golfers coming off the green to families looking for a night out, Persimmons Bar & Grill delivers luxury, elegance and coziness that will impress any patron.

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CAVA Opens On Southlake Boulevard A new healthy fast-casual restaurant has made its way to Southlake: CAVA. After CAVA Group acquired Zoe’s Kitchen in 2018, the new Mediterranean concept has been hard at work converting select former Zoe’s locations into CAVA storefronts. And now, Southlake has one of its own.

“CAVA’s founding team includes three firstgeneration Greek Americans, so we’ve been rooted in the Mediterranean way since day one,” CAVA CEO and co-founder Brett Schulman says. “We founded CAVA with the goal of bringing Mediterranean to every table, because food should taste and make you feel good.”

After walking into the sleek bistro, first-time guests can come in and dip a warm pita into any one of CAVA’s delicious dips and spreads, from the roasted eggplant puree to the red pepper hummus to the Jalapeno-infused feta mousse.

Next, diners can customize their main entree, with bases ranging from salads, mini pitas and grain bowls and toppings including different proteins, dips and dressings.

Fan-favorites include the hearty Chicken and RightRice Bowl topped with grilled chicken, tzatziki, crumbled feta and Greek vinaigrette, and the spicy Harissa Avocado Bowl with fire-grilled harissa honey chicken, fire-roasted corn, basmati rice and avocado. Diners with a hearty hankering can savor a pita stuffed with grilled meatballs and braised lamb, and the Lemon Chicken Bowl packs a sour punch thanks to New York Shuk’s preserved lemon vinaigrette. And handcrafted desserts such as chocolate fudge brownies and chocolate chip cookies ensure every meal ends with a sweet complement.

“We bring a fresh culinary perspective rooted in the bold flavors and wholesome ingredients of the Levant region of the Mediterranean,” Brett says. “Every aspect of CAVA’s experience is designed to meet the evolving needs and wants of our guests to bring the Mediterranean way of life to more people.”

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Before heading to RH Dallas, make your way to Smithy, tucked on Henderson Avenue right off the highway. The sleek eatery offers a variety of bright cocktails made with quality ingredients.

Guests can’t go wrong with a classic, like the Guiltless Margarita, made with 100% blue agave tequila, agave and lime, or the Katy Trail Mule, made with Oro Blanco vodka, gin, lime, simple syrup and ginger beer with ginger candy. Sweeter flavors can be found in the That’s My Jam, a combination of Lillet rose, vodka, lemon and strawberry preserves and garnished with a cucumber peel, as well as the Roasted N’ Toasted, vanilla-infused vodka, Nightrider nitro brew and vanilla almond cream. Pair your first round with an order of truffle fries or coconut shrimp for a successful and fulfilling start to your night out.

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After browsing through RH Dallas, The Gallery on Knox Street’s three stories and walking up the grand double-floating staircase, guests will find the glass-encased restaurant filled with sparkling chandeliers, olive trees and lush greenery. After taking in the surroundings, guests can peruse the dinner menu, which features both light shareables as well as hearty favorites. The prosciutto and delice board acts as a great introduction to the meal, and the crispy artichokes are sure not to last long after they hit the table. Whether guests are in the mood for the signature burger, which features sharp American cheese, pickles, onion and dijonnaise, or a lobster roll, there’s an entree just waiting to be enjoyed. Don’t forget to enjoy a glass of vino with your meal, either at the restaurant or the wine bar. RH.com

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With unexpected flavor combinations, like the Chicken and Waffle served on a waffle tortilla, the Shrimp and Grits served on a corn tortilla and Korean Fried Rice served on a flour tortilla, diners should walk in expecting to try something fresh. Don’t sleep on its sensational sides, like the elote corn, queso blanco and barbacoa beef nachos. These savory treats are sure to send you back to Southlake with a smile.

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Humanity In Community

hat is your first reaction when you hear the word “community?” You probably associate it with a warm and fuzzy feeling. You feel a connection — a sense of belonging to something bigger than just you and your family. The word brings about a feeling of support and shared interests. Some might say it’s about unity or oneness, or that it’s about shared values, customs and even religion. You might even associate it with a place such as the town you grew up in or where you went to high school or college.

But the meaning of the word community is more complex than that. Today, communities are often diverse, and sometimes the interests aren’t shared, or the goals aren’t quite as common. Global migration has also led to a wide range of communities. Even if people have similar definitions for the word itself, their experiences can differ significantly. Often there are communities within communities — some organized, and some not so much. These communities within communities further refine the purpose of their existence.

When I look around in the city of Southlake, I see many of those same communities. Some I am part of, some which I want to be part of and others that don’t have much in common with me or my interests. I feel very fortunate to be part of communities that are welcoming and inclusive, whether it is my gardening community, my own group I started to provide home-baked breads to immigrant families

called The Bread Basket or Dignity For All Texas Students, a group that celebrates and advocates for diversity and inclusion for all students.

With social media being ubiquitous, we now have online communities, and just like real-life communities, some are helpful and some may be downright toxic. So how do we build or be part of communities where people build relationships, build trust and positively impact the environment around them?

I was born and raised in the very diverse country of India and moved to the United States as an adult. My roots and values define what I seek in a community. I am reminded of the times I was included in religious ceremonies by my neighbors in Mumbai who were of a different faith. I am reminded by the diverse student community in Chicago that gave me a sense of belonging, and I am reminded of the bustling cities I’ve lived in and its diversity in cuisines that shaped my expectations of a community. Most importantly, I am reminded of the humans that impacted my experiences, all anchoring towards perhaps one common value of loving and treating people with kindness.

We often hear about unity in community. I think it’s a step even further: It’s the humanity in community. How we build empathy for those that aren’t like us. How we show compassion to experiences we know nothing about. How we bring about belonging with actions or inactions as the case might be and simply, how to live and let live.

ROSHNI CHOWDHRY IS THE HEAD OF CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE FOR A FORTUNE 500 COMPANY, A WIFE AND MOTHER TO A MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAGON.

“In 500” is a monthly department written by members of our community in 500 words.

The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of Southlake Style.

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It’s a new school year, and students, teachers and administrators are excited to welcome each other back on campus for 2021. While many schools offer different classes and extracurricular activities, the commitment to our kids and their academic futures remains the same.

Grades...... Infant through Pre-K, plus after-school care Enrollment....................................................................................... 224 Student-Teacher Ratio.................................... Low class ratios Private or Public..................................................................... Private Tours Available...............................................................................Yes Tuition..........................................Call or email for information Transportation................................................................................Yes Enrollment Dates: .................................................................Year-round Enrichment Programs: Sign Language, Spanish, Music

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Grapevine Faith exists to develop and graduate authentic Christian leaders. In partnership with Christian families, the school educates students through a challenging, Christ-centered program with excellence in academics, athletics and creative arts. Grapevine Faith infuses a biblical worldview in every aspect of the school experience to encourage ministry and mission-mindedness to the local community and beyond. The school is co-educational, evangelical and college-preparatory with selective admission. You are invited to visit their campus, where you will meet the faculty, talk with students and see faith in action!

Holy Trinity Catholic School’s mission is to nurture the gifts and talents of every student, forming life-long learners, influential leaders and joyful servants of Christ. Holy Trinity is fully invested in shaping every person on campus from pre-K through eighth grade. Every student is helped to achieve their personal best through a foundation rooted in academic excellence, community, service and the Catholic faith. Holy Trinity is committed to the long-term learning, development and well-being of your child — that’s what makes it different.

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Grades............................................................. Pre-K through 12th Enrollment........................................................................................ 814 Student-Teacher Ratio........ 10-22:1, varies by grade level Private or Public..................................................................... Private Tours Available...............................................................................Yes Tuition........................................................................$9,600-18,250 Transportation................................................................................. No Enrollment Dates: First pool in March, plus rolling enrollment Enrichment Programs: Athletics, Creative Arts, Debate, STEAM and Technology Open House: Oct. 19, Nov. 9, Dec. 7, Jan. 25, Feb. 15, March 22, April 12

Grades........................................................ Pre-K through eighth Enrollment.......................................................................................250 Student-Teacher Ratio.................................................................16:1 Private or Public..................................................................... Private Tours Available....................... Yes, Monday through Friday.

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Enrichment Programs: Spanish, Music, Art, Computer Science, Physical Education

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Liberty Christian School

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Liberty Christian School offers a Christ-centered, collegepreparatory education preschool through 12th grade that focuses on excellence in academics, athletics, fine arts and spiritual life.

Liberty uses a student-centered approach to provide holistic, authentic learning experiences for its classes. With a biblical worldview infused into its curriculum, the teachers help students make connections between their lessons and learning God's truth.

Recognizing the unique characteristics of each individual student, Liberty prepares and develops the next generation through rich academic and co-curricular programs to help them fulfill God's purpose for their lives.

Fort Worth Christian School is a Christ-centered, college preparatory school where every student is known, loved and valued. They are taught excellence in and out of the classroom and empowered by a biblical worldview for a lifetime of faith, service and leadership for Christ. Fort Worth Christian School’s 60-plus years on the same campus ensures a rich history of tradition in athletics, arts and a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities for your child. Fort Worth Christian School isn’t just a school — it’s a family.

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Grades....................................................Preschool through 12th Enrollment...................................................................................1,000 Student-Teacher Ratio.................................................................17:1 Private or Public..................................................................... Private Tours Available...............................................................................Yes Tuition..........................................................................$6,691-19,638 Transportation................................................................................. No Enrollment Dates............................................ Open Enrollment Open House.......................................................... March 1, 2022 Enrichment Programs: Athletics, Fine Arts, STEM, Digital Media and Missions and Service

Grades............................................................. Pre-K through 12th Private or Public..................................................................... Private Tours Available................... Text “STYLE” to 817.520.6200 Tuition...........................................................................................Varies Enrollment Dates: First Pool, March + Rolling Enrollment Enrichment Programs: Athletics, Creative Arts, Debate, STEAM and Technology

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hether it’s grade school or college, the academic season is around the corner. With endless tests, papers and study sessions on the horizon, it never hurts to prepare. So before you walk into your classes, get ready for the school year by properly setting up your desk.

SOLID FOUNDATIONS You can’t have a successful setup without a quality desk.

Those who are more active should invest in a hybrid desk so they can work while sitting and standing. If you have a lot of materials or need extra space, opt for a long or L-shaped desk.

Type-A personalities should consider desks that come with built-in storage so they can organize to their heart’s desire. No matter how you work, there’s a desk out there for you.

SITTING PRETTY Nothing is worse than getting up after a long day and feeling sore from a not-so-great seat. Prevent this issue by investing in a comfortable desk chair, especially if you work from home or plan to spend more than an hour at your desk at a time.

Some things to consider when choosing a desk chair include whether you want it to have arms, how ergonomic you’d like it to be and, of course, how it fits into your home design-wise.

If you plan to spend hours at your desk, consider investing in a plush yet supportive option. It may be expensive, but you’ll be grateful after a long study session.

TOOLS OF THE TRADE Get prepared by equipping yourself with the right tools, from office supplies to organizing accessories. Besides pencils and pens, a file folder organizer, either on top of or next to your desk, can help cut down on the piles of paper and ensure nothing gets mixed up. A separate monitor is also beneficial; along with allowing you to work on multiple things at once, it helps keep your computer screen organized. Whether you decide to go big with tech accessories or start small with office supplies, make sure you have the tools to succeed.

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Checking Out Popular College Campuses See Where Dragons Pursue Higher Education

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very school year brings new challenges, expectations and aspirations for students. Many high schoolers have their eyes on the horizon, already planning where they will study after graduation. If you’re a Carroll parent or future graduate who needs help with their college search, here are a few campuses that are most populated by Dragons, according to Carroll ISD’s Niche profile.

University of Texas at Austin

There’s a reason why Longhorns dominate the top of the list for Carroll graduates. Established in 1883 in the heart of Austin, the University of Texas has built a reputation

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as one of the best public colleges in the country, consistently ranking among the Top 10 campuses in Niche and U.S. World And Report. The 431-acre campus has 150 buildings dedicated to more than a hundred areas of study, with its accounting, business and engineering programs being among the most popular. The LBJ Presidential Library has more than 45 million artifacts stored inside, and the Perry-Castañeda Library holds nearly 8 million volumes and is the fifth-largest in the country.

And Longhorn games are literally made explosive thanks to Smokey, a replica Civil War artillery cannon that fires off every time the Longhorns score — which is, suffice to say, a lot. UTexas.com

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If Austin isn’t your scene, Aggieland is always welcoming.

Founded in 1876, Texas A&M University is one of the oldest universities in the Lone Star State. With more than 70,000 students enrolled, Texas A&M University has the largest student body in Texas and the second-largest student body in the nation. As a Senior Military College, Texas A&M is one of six universities with a full-time Corps of Cadets. It is the only university in Texas to be designated as a land, sea and space grant institution with more than 150 courses of study, and the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum preserves more than 4 million artifacts and photographs.

But its crowning achievement lies in Kyle Field, its 100-yearold football stadium that can seat more than 100,000 fans, making this gem the largest stadium in Texas and the fourth largest in the nation. TAMU.edu

University of Oklahoma in Norman

Students like to say that the University of Oklahoma is full of Sooner Magic, and it isn’t hard to see why. Established in 1890, the crimson and cream-colored campus resembles the residential patterns of Harvard, Yale and Oxford, and has been named among the Top 10 most beautiful historical campuses by College Values Online. With 170 academic programs offered across 18 colleges, the University of Oklahoma is one of 34 public institutions to achieve a 90% retention rate and has earned the Carnegie Foundation’s highest classification as a Research I university. Eight of its programs rank among the top 10 nationally, including meteorology, petroleum engineering, energy management, musical theater, ballet, international business, entrepreneurship and journalism. Its athletics program is even more notable, with its 19 men’s and women’s varsity teams winning 39 national championships and ranked the third-best college sports program by “Sports Illustrated.” But that’s Sooner Magic for you. OU.edu

University of Arkansas in Fayetteville

Home to the Razorbacks, the University of Arkansas was founded in 1871 as the first public university of the Natural State. The oldest building on campus is Old Main on Campus Drive, which was built in 1875 and is now home to the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. The Futrall Memorial Hall is another historic relic on campus, built in 1940 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

And just up Maple Street is the Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, which can host up to 76,000 people during football season. Ranked among the top 3% of colleges in America, the University of Arkansas offers more than 200 academic programs ranging from architecture to agricultural law, with its supply chain management program ranked first in the nation. And with the Senior Walk stretching throughout the campus, your achievements will always be etched in stone along with the other 200,000-plus alumni who graduated from the university. UArk.edu

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A Premier Destination for Joint Care.

Moving easily through life becomes almost impossible when you have pain from joint or bone conditions. At Texas Health Southlake, we offer a network of orthopedic specialists on our medical staff who can get you back on the road to recovery.

Our physicians are committed to excellence in patient care while expanding the field of p orthopedic surgery with groundbreaking research and new surgical techniques such as minimally-invasive joint replacement. Our team of physicians and clinical providers create a comprehensive treatment program for each of our patient’s specific condition. We work with the patients to choose the course of action that will yield the best results, using minimally-invasive techniques whenever possible.

For more information about our joint services and specialists, visit TexasHealthSouthlake.com

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