35 West Magazine August 2020

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Women In Business Issue

CHANGING PEOPLE’S LIVES T H R O U G H

W E I G H T

L O S S

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TABLE OF

Contents ASK THE EXPERTS 12 Travel with Terri Guthrie 13 Organizing with Cloud Nine Organizing BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS 15 You Don’t Have to Go Far For Quality Furniture with Adams Furniture

ARTICLES 08 Women in Business 10 Inside Community and Education 14 Local Business Update 18 Community Corner 19 Foodie Friday of DFW: The Bartonville Store & Jeter’s Meat Shop

20 Close Encounter of The Salamander Kind

22 We Believe in Second Changes 24 Stressful Times Call For Positive Reinforcement

25 Career Opportunities For Women in Dentistry

26 Sheriff’s Corner with Sheriff Tracy Murphree

27 Planting Southern Roots Together It’s in Their DNA

28 If You Can Dream It He Can Make It

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Cover Image Lynne (left)

and Laura (right) Alexis

30 Sports Have Started Again at Least For Some

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Writer for Murray Media Group, Brooke@murray-media.com

Publisher & Editor Scott & Kelly Murray

Administration

Managing Editor Jana Melton Sub-Editors

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We Survived The Summer

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his time of the year usually involves school supplies, new clothes, and sighs of relief from parents as children board yellow school buses each morning.

Social media feeds should be flooded with back-to-school pictures and Christmas countdowns.

Instead, we are keeping our children home (again!) and trying to juggle work and virtual learning. All opinions aside when it comes to COVID, masks, and in-person learning, I really do have a heart for the working parents and the teachers shifting lesson plans. There have been a lot of tough decisions being made recently, and I know it has come with weeks of stress and worry.

I, too, have had to make some choices recently. I am pregnant with twins, my son starts first grade, and I am going to keep working. What will our days look like, how will I balance everything, and how can we make the most out of our situation?

For one, I know we need to stick together. I keep telling myself that everything is temporary, and if we just focus on what needs to be done in this current situation, we can reevaluate when the time comes. Emotions will be high the next few weeks as districts, parents, and state officials navigate new orders and mandates caused by the virus.

My hope is that we continue to lend helping hands, be shoulders for our neighbors, and lift each other up.

That’s what we need right now.

In this issue, we are celebrating Women in Business, and it is a perfect time to remind parents- looking to you Momsthat you are doing a great job. Many of the women I have interviewed for this issue all spoke of being true to yourself and having strong allies in your corner. They spoke on balancing work and home life, how it comes with ups and downs but to focus on the positive and find ways to do the things that make you happy.

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I hope you enjoy this issue, and I wish you and your family the best of luck as we start the new school year!

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Women in BUSINESS Inspirational quotes from successful businesswomen in Denton County

by Steve Gamel

Kimberley Shanklin, Kimberley Shanklin - Shanklin Law Hold onto your integrity even when it costs you relationships because your reputation is everything in business!

I learned early on in my career that it was easy to gain tons of clients with the lure of telling them what they wanted to hear and making false promises, but when clients asked me for my opinion I offered the truth- even when I knew it may cost me that client. Then suddenly I noticed those clients coming back to me after a horrible experience with someone who didn’t deliver. Then those clients referred clients who had bad experiences and didn’t trust lawyers and it was now people seeking me out based on reputation.

By knowing my worth I’m able to fight for my clients who trust me to help them with serious life-changing decisions and those clients spread the word that I am an attorney that will always be honest about what results I can deliver,

even when it’s not what they might not want to hear. The same holds true with how I handle work relationships. I know how to do my job well, I don’t compromise my integrity, don’t back down from a challenge, don’t tolerate being disrespected, and give God all the praise for the strength in tough times. I know that if I hold true to who I am as a person I will be successful.

I love working with positive people who encourage one another. I’m not concerned with the haters or their agendas because I honestly just don’t have time for it.

Luckily, I am blessed to work with some truly amazing men and women who spend countless hours trying to help people in need and these friends take me for what I am knowing I will always be there for them whenever they need me.

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“Hold onto your integrity even when it costs you relationships because your reputation is everything in business!”

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Kim Cloud Skidmore, Cloud 9 Salon & Spa I love being an entrepreneur! There are so many aspects of business ownership that bring me joy every day! I enjoy being behind the chair and making my customers look and feel beautiful. Strong relationships have been built over many years in the salon business.

My favorite part of being a business owner is leadership. Influencing the talented team at Cloud 9 and watching them gain momentum and success is delightful. My goal each day is to provide a stable environment for them to flourish in.

I believe that strong women in today’s business world are seen as movers and shakers! Consistency and persistence are keys to success in this modern world. Many great mentors have taught me nuggets of wisdom to encourage and motivate me. Leadership inspires me every day to share and duplicate. I want to make a difference in the business world!

Kim Gronberg, Gronberg Orthodontics “I think a roadblock is thinking that life is unfair and having a victim mentality.

First of all, life is not going to be fair, whether you are a man or a woman. So get over that! I feel like the biggest determinate of how “successful” you will be is your own attitude. I think the women who are truly successful don’t have time to talk or think about potential obstacles for them because they are too busy just doing what

needs to be done! If you have a goal and want to achieve it, just do it. You are the main person who can hold yourself back.”

“Just know it’s going to be a lot of work – but anything in life that is worthwhile is going to be a lot of work. Not everything is going to go 100% right – there will be a lot of tears. Just take each day as it comes, repeat the things that are working, and quickly re-evaluate and change the things that aren’t

working. Sometimes, we think we have to plan everything out perfectly before we get started. But I would say successful business owners many times are more of a “Ready, Fire, Aim” than “Ready, Aim, Fire.” Don’t waste years overanalyzing every small detail.”

Debbie Sardone, Buckets & Bows Maid Service “As a cleaning business owner, I had very few obstacles associated with being a woman. I think cleaning has always been perceived as “women’s work” so no one got in my way. But, when I was ready to invest in my growth, a local Flower Mound bank would only give me a business loan if my husband co-signed. I refused and decided to grow my business without the loan. It worked out.”

“Give, give, give. Struggling business owners tend to be desperate, and giving is the last thing they have on their mind. If you want to grow beyond your wildest dreams become an authentic giver. This doesn’t always have to be monetary. Find ways to give and serve others, not sparingly, but in abundance. When you give in abundance you reap in abundance. When you give sparingly you reap in scarcity. Adopt the go-givers mindset and you will be successful. Just don’t mistake giving for being a door mat; there is a difference.” www.35WestMagazine.com

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INSIDE COMMUNITY

BELL’S BOOK NEST 201 N. FM 156 • Justin, TX 76247 Bell’s Book Nest is a new, local independent bookseller and gift shop.

As we continue to be flexible with changing school schedules, whether

FREE YOGA EVERY SATURDAY Saturday’s | 8:30am | Roanoke Farmers Market – City Hall Plaza 500 S. Oak St. • Roanoke, TX 76262 Come join Zen Yoga Roanoke every Saturday morning at the Farmers Market for FREE yoga. If you have wanted to try yoga or you want to get out of the house, this is your chance. Wear comfortable clothing, enjoy stretching your body, then walk around the market and enjoy treats from local vendors. We will see you there!

children return with virtual learning or in-person instruction, it might be nice for parents to have resources at home, as well. Owner, Judy Bell carries back-toschool supplies, has all required reading for Northwest ISD, and much more.

Visit, BellsBookNest.com for hours of operation. photo courtesy of Judy Bell

INSIDE EDUCATION JENNIFER BURTON’S NEW ROLE WITH EDUCATION FOUNDATION The Northwest ISD Education Foundation Board of Directors has approved Jennifer Burton to lead the foundation as its new executive director. She began work on Monday, July 13. Mrs. Burton has more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and her tasks will include fundraising, marketing, donor relations, and community outreach. photo courtesy of Lesley Weaver

TEACHER OF THE YEAR WATCH PARTY Every year district teachers and staff are recognized for their achievements at the Inspire Celebration, normally held in April. Due to the impact of the virus the celebration was postponed and held as a virtual watch party on Monday, August 3rd. The Awards Ceremony included honoring our very own Secondary Teacher of the Year, Lisa Day of Northwest High School. Congrats, Mrs. Day! photo courtesy of Jerry Cantu

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BOARD + BRIE VIRTUAL CLASSES With people still practicing social distancing, Lane Tunstall, owner of Board + Brie has taken her charcuterie board classes online. Get some friends together for a virtually pleasing experience as Lane teaches you how to pick and pair foods to create a visually pleasing and delicious charcuterie board. For her virtual class dates visit, www.boardbrie.com/classes. photo courtesy of Lane Tunstall

CRAFTY HANDS WORKSHOP With a love for wood-working and a love for serving food, Denton County resident Ryan McDonald put the two together and has started making incredible, high-quality cutting boards, serving boards, and coasters. These boards make great gifts, home décor items, and conversation pieces. Follow him on Facebooks at Crafty Hands Workshop for prices and board sizes. It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas! photo courtesy of Ryan McDonald

BYRON NELSON HS RING CEREMONY

INVEST 2 SERVE SNACK PACK PROGRAM The incredible leaders and volunteers of the Northwest Education Foundation and their Invest 2 Serve program delivered almost 17,000 snack packs to our communities district wide. The snack pack program continued through the summer as the need continued due to the coronavirus. Thank you to NEF, business partnerships, volunteers, and community donations that made this possible.

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Northwest ISD celebrated the 2019 Byron Nelson High School 6A statechampionship volleyball team with a drive-thru ring ceremony on Wednesday, July 15. The team earned the first state title in the sport in both the school and district’s history. As players stayed in their cars, they were presented with their state ring, a replica of the championship trophy, and a patch for their varsity letter jackets. Congratulations! photo courtesy of Jerry Cantu

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Ask The Expert: Travel

Montmartre T H E

B O H E M I A N

S I D E

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P A R I S !

by Terri Guthrie | photos courtesy of Terri Guthrie

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f Paris is on your bucket list for the future, you probably will see the obvious iconic sites like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Notre Dame. But be sure and add the historic district of Montmartre.

I was very curious about this area of Paris that is rich in artistic history.

Now, Montmartre is always on our Paris itinerary!

We wandered the cobblestone streets and marveled at the bohemian vibe.

This hill is the highest point in all of Paris!

There are fascinating legends and lots of colorful history in Montmartre!

and was founded in 1793. It’s one of the oldest restaurants in Paris.

As we walked to the top of this steep hill in Montmartre, we finally saw the breathtaking Basilica of Sacre-Coeur as it sits like a white crown overlooking Paris. It’s truly a masterpiece of grace and grandeur!

Do like most tourists and enjoy simply sitting on the massive steps in front of Sacre-Coeur. It overlooks the entire city. It is absolutely one of the most spectacular views in all of Paris…and is not to be missed!

I would recommend starting your sightseeing at Moulin Rouge. This is the famous cabaret that began in 1889 and is still running today.

Many famous artists were nurtured here and had studios or worked in or around Montmartre. All these artist homes and some film locations are fascinating to see.

A local tour guide is always a good idea.

Or try the Little Train of Montmartre. It loops around the hill taking visitors on a 40-minute tour with commentary.

While exploring, we found a new favorite place to eat. It is restaurant “La Mere Catherine,” and it is right in the heart of Montmartre. We enjoyed delicious authentic French cuisine in a charming dining room. It’s “The First French Bistro,” FOLLOW TERRI ON INSTAGRAM @TRAVELWITHTERRI

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DECLUTTER Your Business

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here is a counterproductive and profit-draining habit that keeps many business professionals from achieving their fullest potential. This is the habit of tolerating clutter in their business. Clutter stifles creativity, energy, effective decision-making, and growth.

Want to level-up? Then start

More importantly, give yourself

organizer and business owner, I have

that you know are never going to be

decluttering! As a professional

figured out how to open up new

possibilities, and increase productivity and profitability through decluttering.

Declutter your physical workspace.

Start with the obvious; the physical

permission to let go of unfinished projects completed. Not completing a project

that no longer matches your goals and

values is NOT a failure. It means you have a good understanding of your business and your clients.

clutter you can see and touch. Respect

Declutter information overload.

enough to have a clutter-free workspace.

(and exhausting) keeping up with all the

yourself, your business, and your clients

Clear off your desk, clean out your filing cabinets, throw away broken furniture,

and cull through the excessive amount of office supplies.

Starting with physical clutter simply gets you in the right mindset to deal with the trickier clutter: unnecessary projects,

information overload, negative people, and the wrong clients.

Declutter your projects. Put away

old, completed projects that no longer represent the current focus of your

Dealing with negative family members is more sensitive. Start by simply not discussing work with family members who have negative comments about your business.

irrelevant information that is constantly thrown at us on a minute-by-minute

basis. Be proactive in blocking out all the unwanted chatter.

You can quickly declutter your inbox by

unsubscribing from solicitation emails at unroll.me. If you don’t do anything else, do this.

It’s also a great idea to turn your phone off if you are in a meeting or in the middle of a big project. Most texts or calls are not emergencies.

Turn off all social media notifications on all

projects you haven’t even been able to

about what’s going on with you right now,

dream of yet.

Declutter negative people and upgrade your tribe. Jim Rohn says, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” So if your ratio of negative friends is too high, it’s time to upgrade. I know this sounds harsh, but it’s what happy, successful people do.

It is completely counterproductive

business. This will open up space in your office and your mind for brilliant, future

Organizing: Ask The Expert

your devices while you are working. Worry not other people.

Declutter your clients. This is HARD, but it may be the best decision you make. If there are struggles and headaches, it can be a good move to fire a client. You should also turn down new clients/jobs that don’t match your business values. Make sure it’s a good fit.

Turning down work sounds crazy, but it will open up more opportunities for you to work with your ideal clients.

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LOCAL B U S I N E S S

UPDATE

NOW OPEN

RESORT NAIL BARNAIL SALON

ResortNailBar.com

4901 SH 114, Ste. 105.

Northlake, TX 76262 151 COFFEE

151Coffee.com 1200 US-377

Roanoke, TX 76262 SIRIUS VAPOR

SiriusVapor.com

500 US-377, Ste. 130 Roanoke, TX 76262

BELL’S BOOK NEST BellsBookNest.com 201 N FM 156

Justin, TX 76247 SOUTHERN ROOTS DNACLOTHING BOUTIQUE

SouthernRootsDNA.com 211 W. 5th St.

Justin, TX 76247

COMING SOON GRACE DONUT

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4901 SH Hwy 114, Ste. 104

by Brooke Ezzo

his year has been a roller coaster with no real end in sight. While business owners are being heavily impacted, it is even more important that we as a community show up when we can. Luckily for our area, businesses are still popping up all over town.

We have new donut shops, new nail salons, fast-paced coffee shops, and much more! Bell’s Book Nest has plenty of back-to-school supplies, as well as the required reading for Northwest ISD. Every small business has something to offer, so take some time and check them out!

Each month, we focus on local businesses because supporting these business owners is very important to us at 35 West Magazine. We know it is important to you, too!

Northlake, TX 76262

FYZICAL THERAPY-

PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER

Fyzical.com/roanoke-tx 409 N. Oak St.

Roanoke, TX 76262

REOPENED ZEN YOGA ROANOKE ZenYogaRoanoke.com 610 E. Byron Nelson Blvd., Ste. 105

Roanoke, TX 76262

CLOSED TWISTED ROOT BURGER, CO. 101 S. Oak St.

Roanoke, TX 76262

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Business Spotlight

YOU DON’T HAVE

TO GO FAR FOR Quality Furniture

by Steve Gamel | photos courtesy of Adams Furniture

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dams Furniture in Justin has been serving Denton County homeowners just like you for more than 90 years but has somehow remained a relative unknown to many of us due to our infatuation with large retail and chain stores. southwest corner of farm-to-market roads 407 and 156 in Justin. Although Adams offers a wide-array of Amish and other

American-made furniture, it specializes in many custom-made options that bigger chain stores simply can’t do.

“We have created a

niche for people who

sofa or bedroom set that you may never find.

Adams Furniture is a simple, yet inviting, 10,000 square-foot store located on the

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‘Here’s what’s on our floor.’ It’s a what-yousee-is-what-you-get type thing. That’s not the case at Adams Furniture in Justin.”

Come in today and see why generations of families continue to choose Adams

homes. Visiting Adams is truly an

pop business.

end up driving farther looking for a quality

bigger store, and the service rep will say,

customers see Adams Furniture as one of mom-and-

you live in Argyle or Robson Ranch, you

or even the wood floor. They’ll walk into a

Furniture as their go-to place to find

the last vestiges of a

everywhere and have decent stuff. But if

with everything else in that particular room

While the store has evolved substantially from its early days as a general store,

Yes, big-box furniture stores are practically

they’re looking for a table that will work

don’t want that cookiecutter look. They want their own look,” said owner Jim Smith,

unique and quality furniture for their

“A lot has changed over the years, but in many ways, we’ve stayed exactly the same. Our goal is to continue to offer quality Americanmade products.”

experience of genuine,

warm, and personal service.

“A lot has changed over the years, but in many ways,

we’ve stayed exactly the same,” Smith said. “Our

goal is to continue to offer quality American-made

products. We may not be

came to work at Adams Furniture in 1969

able to cover the entire spectrum, but we

He has been there every day since. “The

possible. And we’ll spend all the time

when he was a freshman in high school.

can at least give people the best options

options we provide here at Adams are

necessary with the customers to make

almost endless. People will come in, and

that happen.”

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CHANGING PEOPLE’S LIVES T H R O U G H

W E I G H T

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by Steve Gamel | Nick Allen Photography (www.naphoto307.com)

WITH ZERONA, THERE’S NO DOWNTIME, NO SWELLING, NO BRUISING, NO PAIN, NO HEAT, AND NO COLD.

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aura and Lynne Alexis can tell you countless feel-good stories of everyday people who struggled with being overweight but saw their lives change in the blink of an eye — all because of a laser that looks and feels like it’s not doing anything.

For example, one gentleman needed to drop a few pounds before he could be

approved for long-overdue knee surgery.

Within a few weeks, he went back to his doctor and was told the surgery was

no longer necessary because his joints weren’t bearing the brunt of excess

weight. There was also a patient who, for years, relied on a walker to get around

but miraculously cast it aside, and another gentleman who always had to purchase

two seats and ask for a seatbelt extender when he’d get on an airplane. They are both now living their best life.

And then you have Laura herself, who five years ago was depressed and overweight after the loss of her baby boy, Phillip.

A doctor she worked for introduced her to a small laser machine tucked away in a corner, and the rest is history.

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“There was a red, shining light hovering over my tummy area, and I remember rolling my eyes and looking down as I said, ‘Are you sure this is working? I can’t feel anything,’” Laura said. “I did this on a Monday, and when I came back two days later and saw the results, I was so excited that I couldn’t wait to get under it again and push the repeat button. When it transformed me mentally, physically, and emotionally, I knew I had to do the same for others.”

And just like that, Innovative Lasers of Houston was born — and the Zerona Laser would never be stuck in a corner again.

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Hollow — while single-handedly changing the weight loss game several thousand fat cells at a time. And it’s all thanks to the Zerona Laser, the first non-invasive total body contouring procedure without the adverse side effects of surgical and other weight loss procedures like liposuction and bariatrics.

With Zerona, there’s no downtime, no swelling, no bruising, no pain, no heat, and no cold. Simply by lying down under the laser, the procedure makes tiny tears in fat cells, which are naturally eliminated through the lymphatic system.

Zerona is FDA approved, and patients experience an average reduction of 3 to 11 inches in two weeks.

While it sounds too good to be true, there’s a very good reason for such a high success rate.

“We don’t destroy fat cells; we shrink them,” Laura said. “Like a magnet that is attracted to metal, the Zerona Laser is attracted to fat cells. It creates tears in the fat cells and sweeps them throughout the body so the content of those cells naturally seep out through bodily fluids such as urine and sweat. When that happens, the results are immediate.”

She added, “We literally change people’s lives with this

procedure. I feel strongly that this procedure shouldn’t just be for the rich and famous but also for the average person just like me. I’m here to help people and change people’s lives.”

Laura Alexis

The Zerona Laser is good for anybody and everybody — regardless of whether you want to lose five pounds or 105 pounds. Not only does their laser shrink the fat cells, but patients aren’t left with troublesome loose skin because the laser stimulates the collagen in your body.

“This is all we do, every single day,” Laura said. “We hire the best staff with love and compassion as the main qualification, and because we can deliver results quickly, it has made us very popular.”

She added, “These are people who have tried everything under the sun and haven’t seen results like this before. I want to share those stories with the rest of the world.”

Lynne Alexis 214.484.2340 | www.InnovativeLasersOfHouston.com www.35WestMagazine.com

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RELIEF EFFORTS IN PROGRESS

COUNTY: COVID-19 RELIEF AN IMPORTANT TASK

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elping you during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is a role we take very seriously in

Denton County.

The Denton County Commissioners

Court earmarked more than $50 million of the $147 million received from the federal government for housing and

food assistance, business grants and non-profit grants.

Our intent is to make sure our Denton

County residents receive needed help during the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to make sure small businesses

can continue to operate and employ

by Precinct 4 Commissioner Dianne Edmondson

individuals as well as keep people facing

photo courtesy by Commissioner Dianne Edmondson

food to feed their families.

hardships in their homes with enough Denton County has given more than

$2 million in grants to area non-profits

with the assistance of the United Way of

TAXPAYER RELIEF IMPORTANT TO DENTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT

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elief for taxpayers has been at the forefront as we continue to review our Denton County budgets each

year. Not only have we kept the county’s portion of property taxes low, we also

decreased it to the lowest rate since 1986 at $0.225278.

On June 30, the Denton County

Commissioners Court approved a

residence homestead exemption of

up to 1 percent or $5,000, whichever is greater to all homeowners of the

county. This means that the taxable

value of your homestead will be lowered by these amounts, thus reducing your

county property taxes. This exemption is

applicable to the current year’s property tax bill, which you will see this fall.

In 2019, we approved a tax limitation for properties receiving an over 65 or disabled person exemption. The over 65 exemption the county offers is $55,000 and the disabled person exemption is $15,000.

The Denton Central Appraisal District, which is a separate entity from Denton County and not governed by the Court, is where homeowners must go to apply for any of the above exemptions.

You can find out more information at www.dentoncad.com or contact them at 940.349.3800.

To receive a newsletter contact Dianne Edmondson at Dianne.Edmondson@dentoncounty.com OR CALL AT 972.434.3960.

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Denton County. All 501c3, 501c4 and

501c6 organizations can apply for grants through the Denton County CARES

portal at www.unitedwaydenton.org/ DentonCountyCARES.

Our food pantries have reported seeing a 40 percent increase in new individuals

seeking food each week. Since March 23,

the county has spent more than $1 million to keep an estimated 937 families in their homes.

In March and early April, we provided

$31,000 to $46,000 each week in rental

assistance to property owners on behalf of residents facing eviction. From July 13-17, about $134,955 covered rent

for 90 households. From July 20-24, an estimated $159,692.98 was spent for rent relief.

If you or someone you know is in

need of housing assistance, please contact the United Way of Denton County at 940.566.2688.

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The Bartonville Store & Jeter’s Meat Shop: Foodie Friday of DFW

The

BARTONVILLE STORE & JETER’S MEAT SHOP

by Jay Marks | photos courtesy of Foodie Friday

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ne hundred and thirty years ago, B.B. Barton built a simple frame building that he kept stocked with items he knew the farmers would need. The store quickly became a local meeting place for residents - a place where they could stock up on supplies and catch up on the latest gossip.

The Bartonville Store pays homage to

In 2019, the Bartonville Store fell into the hands of now owners, Michael Scott and Tim House, who vowed to restore the history of the building while also reimagining a new and exciting future for it.

pork, chicken and game meat from other

the store of the past with its Jeter’s Meat

Shop, “a grass-fed, grain-finish Prime meat butcher shop,” which showcases Texas-

raised Wagyu Beef from Rosewood Ranch, where Scott is the Corporate Executive

Chef and sales manager. In addition to the Wagyu, customers can also find Angus, local ranches.

We cannot begin to rave enough about

their incredible menu which incorporates upscale dishes with tastes of Texas. Just a few of the menu highlights include:

Smoked Wagyu Short Rib; House Wagyu Burger; Stir Fried Steak; and Chimichurri Grilled Shrimp Tacos.

Another feature of the Bartonville Store that cannot be overlooked is their

incredible bar made with materials

from the old store and where they serve signature cocktails like a Cucumber

Fusion, Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita, and the Paloma.

Since opening, the Bartonville Store has become an integral part of the community - a local gathering place for residents where they know they can come enjoy some great food, drinks, and entertainment.

Other fun things you can find at the Bartonville Store are live music on the weekends, a Farmer’s Market, and brunch on Sundays from 9am-3pm.

There are so many great reasons to visit the Bartonville Store, so what are you waiting for? Head to Bartonville to partake in a little piece of history!

The Bartonville Store & Jeter’s Meat Shop is located at 96 McMakin Rd. • Bartonville, TX 76226.

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CLOSE

ENCOUNTER

Of The Salamander Kind

by Jean Eisenmann | photo courtesy of Jean Eisenmann

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ast week my husband and I had a taste of Texas. It wasn’t a culinary event, but a face-to- face encounter with a Central Texas Salamander. Not the vivid green gecko with big brown eyes and endearing British accent, but the slimy, flesh-colored creature that looks like a large gummy worm. My new candy-of-choice is Skittles.

One night we fell asleep early and I

Salamanders are nocturnal, so I felt comfortable using my office in the daytime. For a week, when darkness In warm months salamanders are fell I closed off the room and stuffed everywhere, lurking around windows a bath towel under the door to keep it and garage doors, waiting for the from touring the house, using our chance to become home dwellers. bathrooms and raiding the refrigerator.

We like to call them geckos because it That became routine, as well as my sounds cute, and again, it relates to the daytime habit of darting my head all insurance spokes-critter. In truth, around the room to ensure I was working the two are very different: Geckos in a salamander-free are lizards and zone. Van was kind Geckos are lizards salamanders are enough to point out that and salamanders amphibians.

I had adopted the very are amphibians.

That concludes my head-darting mannerism That concludes my lesson for today. of my nemesis! I think Pop quiz next lesson for today. that triggered something issue. One evening Pop quiz next issue. (besides a headache), I walked into my for my repulsion turned home office, turned on the light, and there to compassion for the beast. Sort of. He on the wall, up-close-and-personal, was might even have squatter’s rights by now. a salamander. I judged it to be about 4 ft.

Then I named him...wait for it...SAL. Not long, a veritable king of salamanders. But too many creative juices needed to flow Van, my husband, said it was more like 3 for that one. There are subtle ways to inches long and perhaps just on the king’s distinguish males from females, but I’ll let royal court. you look that up yourself.

that he must have used the guest

If you live in Texas, odds are you’ve

been exposed to the same incident.

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neglected to cordon off my office.

I awoke at 3 a.m., stumbled to the

kitchen and there was Sal, on a wall

off the kitchen. My first thought was bathroom and raided the refrigerator.

My next thought was that he needs to return to the great outdoors!

Van was in REM stage of sleep and

didn’t even move when I nudged him.

You’ve heard of stories where a human

being lifts an automobile off the ground

to save their child’s life? I moved a 170-lb. king mattress off the bed with him in it. If you ever need a bouncer....

Trap in hand (plastic cup), the great white (haired) hunter faced his prey. At least he

managed to put on undershorts first. Van, not Sal. I’ll never forget his big black eyes looking at me as the cup went down. Sal, not Van.

As my hunter gently eased Sal onto the

grass in our front yard, he caught site of our two female neighbors enjoying the show. I’m glad he had the cup.

I recently read that Central Texas

salamanders could be faced with extinction. Take care, Sal.

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Believe WE

IN SECOND CHANCES

by Brooke Ezzo | photos courtesy of Cherie McCorvey

I “I AM APOLLO. Join me in my mission to rescue others."

f you live in Justin or surrounding areas, it’s likely you’ve at least heard of Apollo Support and Rescue. But did you know on any given day they support over 250 animals?

Over eight years ago, Danielle Stewart, founder and president of Apollo, decided she wanted to foster a dog on her birthday. She asked a local rescue to give her the “worst” dog — the dog no one wanted to take. The rescue gave her a female dog that was pregnant. The mother ended up killing all of the puppies except one, a puppy Danielle named Apollo.

From that day forward, Danielle decided she wanted to do all she could to help all of the dogs that were being neglected and abandoned in the shelters. She found five acres of land in Justin, and over the last eight years has created and expanded Apollo Support and Rescue.

On top of the rescue, she helped established a street team that feeds and vaccinates dogs that live in homeless camps in Fort Worth. A local veterinarian who donates her time quarterly goes down with the street team to distribute the rabies vaccine.

Currently, the facility is housing around 90 dogs, and over 120 dogs are living with foster families. But it fluctuates. Last year, Apollo created a cat team, and many of those cats are with fosters.

One of the biggest needs the rescue currently has is fosters. Although there is a facility, Apollo is a no-kill rescue, meaning they are constantly full. The rescue supplies everything a foster family would need to house an animal; puppy pens, pee pads, food, treats, and toys.

“Fostering is so rewarding,” said Cherie McCorvey, Apollo Vice President. “We just need people to open their homes and give them a loving place until they can find their new home.”

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A lot of animals are taken in as strays

“Research the breed of dog you want,

the main issue for these two problems is

that animal fits into it, and research

and owner surrenders. Cherie believes

the lack of education. Many people get animals and don’t understand the why

behind getting them spayed or neutered.

“It’s warm in the south,

research the lifestyle you have and how training that breed,” Cherie said. “A dog becomes part of your family, so just as

much as you prepare for a family, prepare for your dog, too.”

so breeding season

Apollo has good relationships

long,” Cherie said.

the nation, but they work a lot

is pretty much all year “Spay and neuter is the best thing to do down here. There are health

reasons to do it as well as preventing over

population and the

amount of animals that

with shelters all over Texas and with the Fort Worth shelter.

This relationship is in place so Apollo can be the rescue and support for the animals that won’t make it in the shelter.

Apollo will pull the animals and get them set up in the

are being euthanized in shelters.”

facility or with a foster family.

Texas is number one in euthanasia. This

Last fall, Apollo teamed up with Project

about spaying and neutering was more

organizes transferring dogs out of the

could easily be changed if education

prevalent in our area and new dog owners researched their animals before bringing them home.

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Freedom Ride, an organization that

south. Since joining forces, Apollo has

been able to find amazing homes up north for many of their dogs.

“We’ve partnered with shelters in the north where there are lines of people waiting for dogs because their shelters are empty,” Cherie said. “We are all USDA certified, we follow all of the rules and requirements to safely transport animals out of Texas.”

Apollo Support and Rescue is not a shelter — and there is a difference. Where a shelter cannot say no, they take the animal in and euthanize as needed to make room.

Apollo is a no-kill rescue and cannot take in animals when the space isn’t available.

Apollo is not a dumping ground for unwanted pets but a resource for families who need help.

“We’ve helped families with dog food, especially during COVID-19,” Cherie said.

“We can provide resources, guidance, and help. Dog rescue never takes a day off.”

Apollo Support and Rescue operates on community donations, volunteers, and medical partnerships. To donate to Apollo or to learn more about fostering, visit www.ApolloSupportandRescue.org.

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“When children are in a stress response, their brains are basically offline and in a 100% emotional state at that time,” Dr.

Trotter said. “The parents’ job is to help

their child calm down. Once they are calm, then use reasoning to try and talk about the issue.”

Signs to Look For: • If a child consistently tells you they

have a stomachache or headache, or

Stressful Times Positive Reinforcement

CALL

FOR

A

by Brooke Ezzo | photo courtesy of Dr. Kay Trotter

• If a child all of a sudden starts avoiding people or places.

• Refusal to go anywhere or leave the house.

• Meltdowns and tantrums.

• Hard time winding down before

s the founder of Kaleidoscope Behavioral Health in Flower Mound, a published author, international conference speaker, and a pioneer in the research of Equine-Assisted Mental Health, Dr. Kay Trotter, Ph.D. is an incredible resource to the community. Over the last few months, adults and school-aged children have been feeling stress and confusion over the impact of COVID-19.

With the uncertainty of the economy, businesses closing, tough decisions being made about starting the school year, and the shelter-in-place order, the rise in questions about our mental health needs to be addressed.

to school stress is normal. What I want to

“Right now, there is a lot of stress and anxiety. And because of that, it means that our window of tolerance is smaller. We are not as patient; even our children are on edge,” Dr. Trotter said. “But, going back

We react to the hormones in either a

help people to understand is how they react to all the stress.”

When we are anxious, our body has a

stress response — like an alarm that goes

off. We are flooded with stress hormones. fight, flight, or freeze response, and it is

important to know which one you are so you can identify the response in your children.

3 Stress Responses: Fight- This would be aggressive behavior, both physical and verbal. In children,

this looks like talking back, name calling, becoming angry, and being enraged.

Flight- This would be avoidance behavior.

In children, this looks like procrastination, retreating to their room, or hiding under something.

going to bed and difficulty with transitions.

The spectrum of worry is broad, but Dr. Trotter hopes to ease some of that with

some advice for parents as we enter a new school year.

Helpful Tips to Reduce Stress and Anxiety:

• Increase the connection with your

children. Using mirror neurons, like

“if I yawn, you yawn,” helps to refocus the emotion. If you are calm, they tend to be calm.

• Be consistent. This creates

predictability and increases the

sense of control. Start with a bedtime routine, as most children respond to schedules.

• Provide boundaries. It provides

structure and guidance on what is acceptable. The structure equals safety.

“Parents are the most important thing to a child, no matter the situation,” Dr. Trotter said. “It is important as parents to first

Freeze- This would be detachment

know who you are, then you can respond

like shutting down and depression.

them navigate their own responses.”

behavior. In children, this looks

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a change in appetite.

appropriately to your children and help

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

For Women In Dentistry

by Dr. Matt Artho, Owner of Country Lakes Family Dental

H

umility is all about knowing oneself. There are situations in the medical field where proper practice appears beyond a provider’s expertise. Of course, in those difficult situations, I default to the old maxim that “dentists are not real doctors.” And that seems to hold up. In fact, I find I gain more credibility by keeping several “real doctors” in my company. Keeping in the theme “Women in Business” for this current issue, it goes without saying that I lack much, if any, expertise practicing as a businesswoman. But between having six daughters, a wife, and working with mostly women, I may have surrounded myself enough to have credible experience to speak on the subject.

In terms of business opportunities for women, the field of dentistry itself holds many areas that can fulfill multiple life goals. Here are some examples.

DENTIST Obviously, practicing as a dentist is a great opportunity to meet multiple lifestyle needs. Not only are dentists able to serve patients in a medical capacity, but prospects exist to pursue life as a business owner, associate, educator, or even a military provider. In each circumstance, full or part-time employment may be possible to coordinate with family or extracurricular routines.

main task to assist the dentist during

DENTAL HYGIENIST The focus of a dental hygienist is to provide oral care associated with the gum and periodontal health of the patient. This is accomplished mainly through various degrees of teeth cleaning. The hygienist also provides support to the dentist in helping address necessary treatment needs and dental habits of the patient.

scenes to keep up dental records,

DENTAL ASSISTANT A dental assistant encompasses a variety of supportive responsibilities with the

treatment to improve the comfort of the patient and the speed of the treatment.

Dental assistants also support hygiene,

perform proper cleaning and sterilization duties, and help guide the overall flow of the office.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Administrative support is

another crucial role. Front office coordinators work behind the assist with insurance needs, and maintain accounting

records, all while sustaining a working schedule for patient appointments. In many

offices, the administrative role of office manager

exists to oversee all aspects of the office to create a

comfortable, friendly, and efficient environment.

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SHERIFF’S W I T H

S H E R I F F

T R A C Y

Texas Commission

JAIL STANDARDS

T

he Denton County Jail was inspected by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards in July, and we are proud to report that once again, we passed the State Jail Inspection.

The Texas Legislature created the Commission on Jail Standards in 1975 to implement a declared state policy that all county jail facilities conform to minimum standards of construction, maintenance, and operation. It is the duty of the commission to promulgate reasonable written rules and procedures establishing minimum standards, inspection procedures, enforcement policies, and technical assistance for: 1. The construction, equipment, maintenance, and operation of jail facilities under its jurisdiction.

2. The custody, care, and treatment of inmates.

M U R P H R E E

WE ARE

HIRING

If you are interested in a career in Law Enforcement, join our family and be a part of a great organization.

Detention Officer I positions start at $38,752.00 per year.

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3. Programs of rehabilitation, education, and recreation for inmates confined in county and municipal jail facilities under its jurisdiction.

“Passing the State Jail Inspection is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our Detention Officers and Detention Staff. They do an amazing job every day to ensure the safety and security of the inmates under their care,” stated Sheriff Tracy Murphree.

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PLANTING

Southern ROOTS

TOGETHER I T ’ S

I N

T H E I R

D N A

by Brooke Ezzo | photo courtesy of Deanna Collins

S

Southern Roots DnA is a perfect combination of both sisters’ styles, and they hope to bring a different twist to the boutique scene Downtown already has.

When it comes to women empowering women, they know success is never reached alone.

“We want to be on the same playing field as the other boutiques, but we want to sell different brands and offer different price points,” Deanna said.

Coming from the business world, they have continued to be women in business, but this time it is about doing something for themselves. Over two years ago, the sisters started making direct-to-garment and heat transfer vinyl designs for custom items and t-shirts from their homes.

“Our thought process over the past couple of years was to focus on the custom orders and then figure out how to expand,” Deanna said.

Nature rewarded their activity, and on March 7th of this year, the sister’s signed their autographs on a lease for a quaint building off FM 156 and 5th Street.

Quickly after signing, the shut downs due to the coronavirus started. But the sisters took this challenge as a positive.

“We felt relieved, actually,” Angela said.

“We weren’t rushed to open and we had time to make it how we wanted it.”

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saying God put on us on a path to give us the time to do it right, and we could open up when people were able to go back out.”

They used the time to their advantage and recruited several family members

to help renovate the building and make it their own. On June 12, the Southern Roots DnA Boutique was open for business.

From the outside, you might not think the building could house a lot of

inventory. But don’t let your eyes

deceive you. Once you walk in, you’ll notice there is a bit of everything;

clothing and accessories, gifts for him

and her, and Texas made artisan items

and custom orders. There is something

isters Deanna Collins and Angela Harger are laying down some southern roots in Justin with the opening of their charming and unique boutique, Southern Roots DnA.

Immersing themselves in all things girl power, Deanna and Angela are fitting right in with the other boss babes in town.

Deanna added, “This was our way of

for everyone.

“We are growing too,” Deanna said. “We sell cow hides, rustic furniture, we print all of our t-shirts in house, and we are bringing in home décor. We are constantly looking at what else we can have at the store.”

Deanna and Angela are bringing some

extra southern flair to the community and are thankful to be a part of it. They look

forward to expanding their business and engaging in all that Justin has to offer.

When it comes to being women and

small business owners, they want others to know that the sky is the limit.

“Just have faith and believe in yourself,” Angela said.

For more information, visit

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If You Can

DREAM IT He Can

MAKE IT

by Brooke Ezzo | photos courtesy of Christopher Lyle

H

e didn’t look like a magician. He needed a magician’s suit. Call it what you will, but when his grandmother purchased his first performance suit back in the 90s, it was either going to break him or make him. Luckily for us, the mustard yellow get-up and her maternal instinct made The Guy in the Yellow Suit a household name.

He also goes by Christopher Lyle, and he has been entertaining people with his comedic magic shows and balloon creations since his teenage years. After receiving his first magic set at the age of 7

and putting on shows for neighborhood kids, Christopher was hooked.

Growing up, he suffered from ADD and

an auditory processing defect; he didn’t comprehend information the same way

others did. He had trouble in school, but the one subject he could really dial into

was magic. He got his hands on as many

magic books as possible, and for whatever reason, those books just clicked for him.

“I felt pretty charged up that I was able to do something as a young kid that most

grown-ups couldn’t even do,” Christopher

said. “It was empowering for me. I enjoyed being able to basically play around while blowing people away. That gave me a lot of confidence.”

As he got older, he tried making his

way into the entertainment world by performing for customers at local

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as though each owner was really only interested in him if he also included balloon art.

“I wanted to work and get my magic out there, so I learned how to do a dog, a flower, and a sword. When I tried to book restaurants, and they asked if I did balloons, I was able to say, ‘Yes I do,’” Christopher said. “It just grew from there. I got tired of telling people these were the only three balloons I could do.

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By the time Christopher rolled around to learning how to create balloon art, the niche was small but growing. He reached out to a few clowns in his area and read about basic twists and shapes from books.

But had to expand on his own from there.

Booked to perform at a magic convention in Las Vegas in the early 2000s, Christopher would have a chance meeting that would help propel his career forward.

Call it serendipitous because when Christopher met fellow performer, Buster Balloon, the pieces quickly fell into place.

“I didn’t know there was a balloon industry at that time,” Christopher said. “I basically hung out with the rock God of balloon artists for a week. It was a turning point for me because it really showed me what could be done with balloons.”

From simple twists to incredible masterpieces, Christopher has completed some remarkable balloon creations for his clients. This talent has come in handy these past few months, when not even Christopher could control the cards we were all dealt.

Christopher ran his business. But, it’s not about the cards; it’s how you play the hand. And, The Guy in the Yellow Suit would be the only one pulling tricks out of his hat.

Due to the shut downs and stay-in-place order, Christopher was no longer able

“BALLOON ART HAS TAKEN ME PLACES MAGIC WOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO TAKE ME.” to perform in restaurants, at parties, or for business events. So he stuck strictly to balloon creations. Not sure if it would be able to support him and his family, he

is loving it. Bringing smiles to people all over North Texas and creating some of the biggest and wildest balloon creations has given him a new kind of confidence.

“Balloon art has taken me places magic would have never been able to take me,” Christopher said. “If you can dream it, I can make it.”

Christopher lives in Justin with his wife, Jennifer, and their two daughters.

For your own balloon creation, follow Christopher Lyle on Facebook or visit his website, www.ChristopherLyle.com.

Christopher is serious about the safety and health of his clients. All balloons are manufactured in Dallas, sanitized, and delivered contact-free.

promoted balloon deliveries anyway.

Christopher is busier than he could have ever imagined, and the best part is that he

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SPORTS HAVE STARTED

AGAIN At Least For Some

by Steve Gamel | photo courtesy of UIL

T

he fall sports season has started. Well, at least for some. The University Interscholastic League announced a tiered 2020-2021 athletic calendar on July 21 that would allow some schools to start fall practices on-time on Aug. 3 while delaying others until Sept. 7.

As part of the plan, Class 1A-4A fall sports programs like Argyle started volleyball games Aug. 10. Cross Country and team tennis started on the 17th. The Eagles’ football team plays its season opener on the 27th. Meanwhile, Class 5A and 6A schools can’t start practicing until Sept. 7, with games starting in the weeks after. This new start date for the UIL’s two highest classifications is roughly five weeks later than normal and is in direct response to COVID-19 concerns. For Murray Media’s coverage area, the 5A/6A schools affected are Guyer, Lake Dallas, Marcus, Flower Mound, Hebron, The Colony, and Justin Northwest.

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be impossible to make it ideal for every school and every school district around the state.” Webb was spot-on. The new plan changes the entire makeup of the

allows students to participate in the

typical athletic calendar. Not only have

way that prioritizes safety and mitigates

schedules to fit the new plan, but playoffs

education-based activities they love in a

teams been forced to alter their game

risk of COVID-19 spread.”

and state championship games also have

There haven’t been any games at the

high school level since the UIL suspended practices and games in mid-March as concerns over the coronavirus were

running rampant. The UIL allowed schools to begin strength and conditioning and sports-specific training in early June,

but questions continued to linger over whether or not athletics would resume in the fall. That all changed with the

latest announcement, though the UIL made it very clear that this is a fluid

significant date changes.

The state title games for 1A-4A in volleyball and football remain Nov. 18-21 and Dec. 18-19, respectively. But the larger school playoffs begin in early December for football — as opposed to November. The title games will be in January. Meanwhile, the volleyball state tournament for 5A and 6A schools will be Dec. 11-12 rather than before Thanksgiving.

process and that plenty can change

As you attend games, you may notice

coronavirus cases.

also to limit spectators to a 50% maximum

if there is another spike in confirmed “At some point in time, we’ve got to

set dates, and we’ve got to say, ‘These are the dates. We’re playing,’” Guyer

football coach Rodney Webb told the

Dallas Morning News. “It was going to

fewer spectators. Part of the UIL’s plan was capacity for each stadium or gym to allow for social distancing to continue. Everyone must wear face masks.

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