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YOUTH ACTION COUNCIL

The City of Lewisville is searching for local teens who are interested in improving their community by serving on the Youth Action Council. The Youth Action Council will advise City Council Members on youth-related issues, assist with special projects and events, assess existing youth and community programs and design new ones. To apply, go to

www.cityoflewisville.com/about-us/mayor-and-council/youth-action-council.

PROPERTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

The Property Enhancement Program (PEP) offers grant-rebates to residents to assist with exterior home repairs. Eligible applicants may be approved for a 50% reimbursement of approved project costs, up to a maximum dollar amount. This program is not for completed projects and must receive approval before a project begins. For more information, go to www.cityoflewisville.com/pep.

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EDUCATION

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COLONY SENIOR WINS WRESTLING STATE TITLE

The Colony High School senior Elizabeth Grabiec claimed the University Interscholastic League (UIL) 5A Girls State Wrestling championship! Grabiec was able to defeat Jillian Wold of Comal Canyon who was previously unbeaten and wrapped up her season undefeated (27-0) becoming the Cougars first-ever undefeated state champion!! Grabiec should be incredibly proud of herself for this amazing accomplishment. photo courtesy of The Colony High School

HEBRON JOURNALISM & YEARBOOK CREW ACCOMPLISH MILESTONES

The Hebron High School journalism and yearbook crew were awarded for many of their accomplishments! Their newspaper (www.hebronhawkeye.com) was named a finalist for the National Scholastic Press Association’s Pacemaker, their broadcast (Hawk TV) won a “Star Award” from UIL’s Interscholastic Press Conference, senior Hailey Dirks won 1st palace in Feature Writing, and the 2020 yearbook received gold rating from Columbia Scholastic Press Association.

DUCKY DERBY

Ducks are ready to be taken home and decorated to compete in the 2021 Ducky Derby! The derby will take place on July 17, 2021 at 10am. Join to see who will have the fastest duck! Prizes will be awarded for best decorated duck by three different age groups. Ducks can be purchased online or at the Lewisville Municipal Annex. For more information go to https://bit.ly/3pkrlyf.

INDEPENDENCE FEST

Independence Fest 2021 will take place on Sunday, July 4 at Bakersfield Park! This year’s event will be FREE with live music, a kid’s zone, a car show, local vendors, food trucks, and a firework finale. Live music will feature performances by Le Freak and Josh Abbott Band. Gates will open at 5pm. For more information go to www.flower-mound.

com/731/Independence-Fest.

FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR LISD STUDENTS

Lewisville ISD will continue to offer free breakfast and lunch through the rest of summer until August 6th. Meals are open to all Lewisville ISD students 18 and under and are available for pickup at certain locations and times. Dates, locations, and times will differ throughout the summer and you can view all that information at www.lisd.net/freemeals.

MIDDLE SCHOOLERS GO TO CAREER EXPLORATION CAMP

More than 600 Lewisville ISD middle schoolers had the opportunity to spend three days learning at the Technology, Exploration and Career Center (TECC) East and TECC West for a career exploration camp. Students went through hands-on business/ entrepreneurship, computer science, and nutrition sessions with other stops including animal science, architecture, cosmetology, horticulture and more!

Hebron Family Dental FOCUSES ON

PATIENT CARE

Hebron Family Dental could take a page from the hundreds of other dental practices in the area and model the same approach with their patients. Perhaps most of the patients would have all their needs met and leave happy and satisfied. But then again, maybe they wouldn’t. That’s why the team at Hebron Family Dental is blazing their own path and, in doing so, has changed the way people think — and smile — about their trip to the dentist.

“I believe in performing dentistry in the gentlest way possible,” Dr. Rita Kengskool said. “It should be comfortable, and it doesn’t have to be an intimidating experience. It is rewarding when patients thank me for creating a beautiful smile they can be proud of. I believe in developing long-term relationships, and I strive for every dental visit to be a pleasant one.”

For the team, that’s the easy part. While they have a growing team of hygienists and front office staff, they have prided themselves on visiting with and being hands-on with every patient who has walked in the door. Having that consistency and a dentist who knows your unique needs isn’t always the case at other dental practices. Many dentists rotate between patient rooms, or there may be just one doctor who is simply too busy to see everyone. There is a high turnover rate in some facilities, which ultimately keeps patients in the dark and limits relationship-building. You get the complete opposite with Hebron Family Dental. Their team lives in the area and is committed to being a part of the Carrollton community.

“I can tell you that the staff wants to be the driving force when it comes to the patient experience,” said Samantha Morrow, the marketing director for Hebron Family Dental. “They make the time for everyone’s unique needs, and that matters to our patients.”

When we caught up with the staff, it was easy to see all the reasons why Hebron

“WE WANT OUR PATIENTS TO COME TO US FOR IT ALL.”

attention. Take Invisalign for example. Who wants to deal with having uncomfortable metal braces in their mouth? At Hebron Family Dental, Invisalign is used to create a beautiful, straight smile without the nuisance of braces. In addition to this, having your wisdom teeth removed is very important, but many people put it off. The team at Hebron Family Dental makes sure this is not an issue, as they want their patients to feel proud of their smile and confident in their dental decisions.

Family Dental is revolutionizing what it means to have a hometown dental practice at your fingertips. Not only is everyone super friendly, but the services and technology they have make it so that they can handle practically any dental need without having to refer patients to another provider. Yes, they do the standard exams, cleanings, and oral hygiene checks, but they also handle everything from cosmetic dentistry (Invisalign, crowns, bridges, teeth whitening, and veneers) to restorative dentistry (implants, root canals, dentures, wisdom teeth extractions, and fillings). It is easy to see why Hebron Family Dental is a place for everyone, no matter what their needs may be. People tend to overlook their oral health for reasons ranging from lack of knowledge about its importance to anxiety surrounding going to the dentist. At Hebron Family Dental, these reservations and more will be replaced with a newfound excitement about keeping your teeth healthy and beautiful.

“Many of these procedures can be complicated to refer out,” Morrow said. “We want our patients to come to us for it all.”

Hebron Family Dental does a wonderful job educating its patients about why these procedures are worth their