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COVERING STONE OAK KSAT12 is the leader in breaking news, weather and sports

KSAT12 News @ 5 anchor team Ursula Pari and Steve Spriester report the stories that affect the residents of Stone Oak and the far North Side of San Antonio.

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21st Annual Festival of Flowers - Saturday, May 26, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. The Festival of Flowers, co-hosted by San Antonio Water System, is San Antonio’s premiere gardening event. Austin Highway Event Center, 1948 Austin Highway 78218; safestivalofflowers.com.

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Witte Museum 5K and Dino Dash - Saturday, May 26, 8 a.m., 5K; 9 a.m., Family Dino Dash. Walk/ run through the campus and Brackenridge Park, presented by University Health System. Afterward, enjoy a sneak peek of the world premiere Predators vs. Prey: Dinosaurs on the Land Before Texas. Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway 78209; wittemuseum.org/witte-museum-dino-dash.

´ June 4, 6-10:30 p.m.

Parents’ Night Out – Friday, Drop off the kids at the Fellowship of San Antonio and enjoy an evening out. Fun, games, movies, activities and more. Ages nursery – 5th grade. Reservations required. The Fellowship of San Antonio. 23755 Canyon Golf Road 78258; www.thefellowshipofsa.org.

Texas Folklife Festival – Friday, June 8- Sunday, June 10. Located on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on the UTSA Hemisfair Campus, the three-day event showcases the Lone Star State’s diversity and rich heritage through a wide variety of ethnic food, music, dance, arts, and crafts. Institute of Texas Cultures, 801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. 78205; texasfolklifefestival.org.

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Culinaria - A Wine and Culinary Arts Festival Thursday, May 17- Sunday, May 20, times vary.

Celebrate all things food, wine, spirits and beer.

Culinaria Festival delights with dinners, grand tastings, burgers, BBQ and beer. Don’t miss this Texas-made food extravaganza. La Cantera Resort and Spa, 16641 La Cantera Parkway 78256; culinariasa.org.

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Play and Learn: Dinosaur Day - Wednesday, May 16, 2:15-3:15 p.m. Who doesn’t love dinosaurs? Play and learn about dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes.

Parman Library, 20735 Wilderness Oak 78258; 210-207-2703.

Parents’ Night Out – Friday, May 25, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Leave the kids with the staff of the Mays Family YMCA for a parents’ night out. Games and activities for kids 6 months to 13 years. Mays Family YMCA of Stone Oak, 21654 Blanco Road 78258; 210-497-7088.

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Bicycle Safety and Repair Class - Saturday, May 12, 2-3 p.m. Community First Health Plans offers a bicycle safety and repair class to teach how to care for and fix a bicycle. Encino Branch Library, 2515 E. Evans Road 78259; 210-207-9250.

Reagan Choir Pop Show - Thursday, May 24, Friday, May 25, 7 p.m. Choir Pop Show. Ronald Reagan High School Auditorium, 19000 Ronald Reagan Drive 78258; 210-356-1800.

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SAT SAT/SUN

Legacy Farmers’ Market - Saturdays/Sundays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Local market features produce and handcrafted wares from area farmers, artisans and cottage industries. Legacy Shopping Center, 18402 U.S. Highway 281 North 78259; legacyfarmersmarket.com.

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The Village at Stone Oak Artisan Market – Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. An outdoor market featuring unique, locally handmade and homegrown goods.

Village at Stone Oak, PetCo Parking Lot, 22610 U.S. Highway 281 N. 78258; (210) 712-7230.

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Upcoming Events

Daddy Daughter Dance - Saturday, June 9, 4-6 p.m.

Fathers, spend time with your daughters dancing to great music and enjoying refreshments. Father figures welcome. Mays Family YMCA of Stone Oak, 21654 Blanco Road 78258; 210-497-7088.

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Covering Stone Oak

By Amy Morgan

W

ondering what your commute will hold?

Looking for an update on 281 construction?

Will weather spoil your outdoor evening plans? And how are your sports teams doing? All the news you need now can be found on KSAT 12’s 5:00 newscast. Anchors Ursula Pari and Steve Spriester have been a trusted team for 19 years, bringing San Antonians their first local news of the evening.

“What I love about the 5:00 is that the news is breaking,” Pari said. “The rest of the newscasts tell what has happened. The 5:00 reports what is happening now.

Whether it’s backed up traffic on 281 north of 1604, or we’re live on the border with Governor Abbot. We’re the first one out of the gate. We are giving you a peek of what’s happening as we speak.”

That spontaneity can be a challenge, because live, breaking news can be tricky to build a show upon. That’s where their long history of anchoring together helps Pari and Spriester work seamlessly as a team.

“I don’t get flustered in the most hair-raising of breaking news situations because I have a trusted TV partner,” Pari said.

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KSAT 12 is the leader in breaking news, weather and sports

“We know we have each other’s back,” Spriester added.

“People can tell we really like each other. That is something you can’t replicate.”

The anchors’ synergy, wealth of experience and knowledge of the city translate well for Stone Oak residents, who count on KSAT 12 to highlight local issues not reported elsewhere.

Viewers can download the KSAT 12 app and watch the 5:00 newscast, as well as any other, on demand. Stone Oak commuters can stream the broadcast on their computer or smartphone to check out traffic, always a current issue on San Antonio’s Far North. SAPD officers provide live updates, so you can “know before you go.”

With Bluetooth technology, you can even listen to KSAT 12’s live, local news through the speakers in your car – just don’t be tempted to watch the screen while you drive, Spriester added.

“I love KSAT because we discuss how we are going to change to be on the leading edge of technology and open that next envelope,” Pari said. “KSAT has been an innovator in making information more readily available.”

Spriester mentioned KSAT 12’s availability through the latest OTT (Over The Top) platforms like Apple TV, Amazon Firestick and Roku. This technology allows people to get information on their timetables. They can link to newscasts or view special programs, like recent offerings about opioid addiction or the heritage of San Antonio’s descendants from the Canary Islands. Follow this link for instructions on how to install: https://www.ksat.com/satv.

Ursula Pari reports on medical stories in the San Antonio area, including stories from the medical community in Stone Oak.

“We truly are in neighborhoods telling stories – not covering big overviews,” Pari added. Pari formerly resided in the far Northside, so she is especially familiar with issues along the 281 corridor. She and veteran newscaster Marilyn Moritz prepare local features – Moritz specializes in the consumer welfare and safety spot, “All the News You Can Use.” Pari often covers a medical topic, such as a recent story exposing the dangers of blue light to children’s eyes.

The 5:00 broadcast also is KSAT 12’s only 30-minute broadcast, the condensed spot allowing Northsiders to be “in the know” without investing a longer amount of time. People are beginning to seek information in different ways, often through their tablets, smart phones or computers, and KSAT 12 has responded to these societal changes.

Pari and Spriester joined KSAT 12 in the mid 1990s, where they built on the wealth of knowledge of San Antonio history and tradition already fostered by its mature news team. KSAT 12 is not a station with a revolving door, Pari stressed. “There’s a knowledge of this city that has deep roots.”

Spriester agreed adding, “San Antonio watches news. You will be on the air two months, and people will recognize you. San Antonio is one big little city – everyone is your neighbor.” Both remain very appreciative of their viewers’ trust to bring them their news on a nightly basis. Spriester and Pari are part of the community – living, working and playing here among their fellow San Antonians. In fact, you might catch Spriester on the golf course at the Club at Sonterra or run into him at Aldaco’s, while Pari loves the patio at Paesano’s on 1604.

“I value staying in San Antonio,” she said. “We could have gone to other markets, but somebody instilled in us the idea you can raise a family here.” She conveys that message to “the amazing group of talented, smart reporters at KSAT 12,” veterans and the new ones coming up, whom she and Spriester enjoy mentoring.

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The following are a few of the newer faces to watch on KSAT 12.

Kaiti Blake “Kaiti Blake is a child weather nerd turned meteorologist! She grew up in Houston, Texas, where she fell in love with weather after Tropical Storm Allison and Hurricane Ike. Kaiti has a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech and a master’s degree from Mississippi State. She enjoys cooking and being a Cat Mom to Theo.”

Adam Caskey Meteorologist Adam Caskey is so enthusiastic about weather he enjoys making thermometers from scratch. He came to KSAT from WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C., where he covered snowy nor’easters to summertime heat for 11 years. There he earned the “Certified Broadcast Meteorologist” designation by the American Meteorological Association.

Deven Clark Deven Clark grew up in Brooklyn and attended Howard University in Washington D.C., where he was sports anchor for the university’s studentrun news program. He comes to San Antonio from the FOX station in New Orleans, where his experience covering severe weather and Mardi Gras served him in good stead to cover Hurricane Harvey and Fiesta.

Sarah Spivey San Antonio native Sarah Spivey grew up watching KSAT and attending Clark High School. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in meteorology and began her broadcast career at KTEN news, reaching households from Sherman, Tx., to Ada, Ok. – the heart of Tornado Alley.

Japhanie Gray Japhanie Gray came to KSAT in May 2015 after graduating Summa Cum Laude from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia Journalism. She was director of the college radio station and station manager of ASU-TV. While in college, she hosted and produced several programs highlighting community non-profit and cultural organizations.

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Active Adventurers

By Amy Morgan

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etty and Doug Phillips have spent 64 years together marveling at the beauty of the world they’ve explored far beyond America’s borders.

The enthusiastic couple enjoyed the benefits afforded by Doug’s career as a pilot to venture across the globe. Whether a trip with their three daughters to Hong Kong in the late 1960s, excursions across Europe, or cruises as their family expanded, the Phillips’ delight in it all.

A common thread in their travel – sampling the local cuisine to soak up a culture.

“Doug remembers all of the geographical things,” Betty said, with a characteristic twinkle in her eye. “I remember the food.”

Doug’s favorite trip was to New Zealand, where they spent two weeks driving all the way down the east coast and up the west coast without reservations – stopping wherever they desired. “That was probably the best vacation I’ve ever had!” he said. They reminisce about the tea service each morning with little pots of milk so fresh the cream had risen to the top.

Doug and Betty Phillips enjoy traveling, eating at their favorite Stone Oak restaurants, sharing a good bottle of wine and of course, living at Independence Village.

Betty enjoyed Ireland, where their guide joked, “If you can see the Dublin mountains – it is going to rain. If you can’t see them – it is raining.”

Doug began his career as a pilot while still in high school. He joined the Civil Air Patrol were he learned to fly and earned a pilot’s license. He joined the Air Force in 1951 and became an Air Force pilot in 1953. He met Betty in a drugstore in Bryan, the day he got his pilot wings. He was meant to serve in Korea as a fighter pilot but the “War” ended so instead was assigned to Mississippi as a flight instructor. This sped up their courtship, and they were married just three months later, in December 1953.

Doug’s 27 years in the Air Force – 16 in active duty, 11 in reserves, eventually did take him to Korea for a year, but the active hostilities had finished.

“We used to fly up and down the DMZ in the F-86 and you could see the MiGs over on the north side doing the same thing. ” Doug said. “I swear one time I saw a guy stand up and wave at me.” In Korea, he took advantage of the proximity to visit Japan and Hong Kong, a location so inspiring that he returned with his family in 1969.

The couple spent several years at Kinchelow Air Force Base in Michigan, where their two younger daughters were born. Being stationed on the Canadian border was quite a shock to Betty, who was raised in West Texas close to Mexico. They remember needing to make an urgent trip to buy shoes and warm clothes when they arrived in August wearing shorts and sandals.

Doug was flying the F-106 plane at the time – which he found the most intriguing of all the planes he piloted.

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“It was fast and maneuverable,” he said. “We could fly over Mach 2 – twice the speed of sound.” Doug joined United Airlines in 1967, for which he flew for 24 years. He still kept his ties with the military, where he flew C-130s and was squadron commander of his reserve unit for five years. He retired as an Air Force Lieutenant Colonel in 1979 and completely retired as an Airline Captain in 1991 before moving to San Antonio.

One daughter remains in Wisconsin, one is in California, and another is close by in San Antonio. The Phillips have lived in Independence Village since 2010. Their home faces the beautiful clubhouse, to which they stroll to join activities or for Doug to play bridge with one of his two weekly groups.

They are very pleased with the activities planned by the staff at Independence Village, “A great group of gals!” Doug bowls regularly, Betty enjoys excursions for shopping, peach picking, Saturday trips to the Pearl Brewery Farmer’s Market and to Real Ale in Blanco.

They both attend plays and enjoy going with the group to different restaurants in the area.

Their home in Independence Village offers them the proximity they desire to their church, St. Thomas Episcopal, their physicians, shopping, and Stone Oak’s many restaurants.

Doug summed up his secret to a happy 64-year-marriage to three little words: “Let’s eat out!”

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Pollen and Pets

Allergic dogs may also suffer from secondary bacterial or yeast skin infections, which can cause hair loss, scabs or crusts on the skin. There’s a nearly limitless amount of things in the environment that your pup may have or develop an allergy to. Some of the most common environmental allergens include: Tree, grass, and weed pollen Mold spores Dust and house dust mites Dander Feathers Cigarette smoke

Prescription drugs Perfumes Cleaning products Fabrics Insecticidal shampoo Rubber and plastic materials

Usually if your furry family member is allergic to something inside your house, he’ll have symptoms all year long. Outdoor allergies tend to be more seasonal, like the aforementioned pollen. re your eyes itchy, red or runny? Have you been sneezing or A scratching? San Antonio is deep in the midst of pollen season, and just like humans, your furry family member can suffer from

If you suspect your dog suffers from environmental allergies, do everything you can to reduce their presence inside your home.

Vacuum often and include rugs, curtains, and other places that gather dust. Wash your pet’s bedding (and your pet) at least once a week to remove offending substances. Use gentle shampoo, because frequent bathing can dry out the skin and cause additional problems with itching.

Common allergy symptoms:

Cleaning paws after your pup has been outside can cut down on allergens being tracked in. You might also switch to non-toxic cleaning products, use an air purifier to control dust mites, and refrain from smoking around your furry family member.

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Musical Missionary Student Spotlight

By Amy Morgan

ike many of her fellow Ronald Reagan classmates, senior Abby Allen has big dreams for her future. The extremely organized and energetic student plans her school days almost L to the minute, juggling choir classes, service as president of choir council, and a clinical rotations class, where she travels to Stone Oak Baptist Hospital.

Choir council is the backbone of the choir, Abby said, hosting social events, keeping the choir room tidy and organizing the music library. “It is a lot of responsibility,” she added, “but it is my favorite part of high school.”

“Abby is kind, generous, thoughtful and a good friend to others,” said counselor Matt Eidson. “She is well respected by her fellow students and faculty who have had the pleasure of having her in class.”

Abby sings Soprano 1 and earned a spot in the All-State Choir, meaning she placed in the top one percent of high school singers in Texas. She also has performed in Reagan’s musical productions: Cinderella, West Side Story and Oklahoma.

Several evenings a week, choir practice lasts into the evenings. Other nights and weekends, Abby can be found at First Baptist Church of San Antonio. She sings in the youth choir, mentors a middle schooler as part of the LEAD leadership program, plans service events and travels for mission work.

Abby feels a close connection with her church, “They are like my second family,” she said.

“They really encourage me to grow in my faith and keep me accountable.”

Abby Allen will attend the University of Mary Hardin Baylor, where she will major in nursing and Biblical studies. She also plans to audition for a place in one of the university’s choirs.

She has served both locally and as far away as the Dominican Republic, where she and barely a dozen youth volunteers taught vacation Bible school to 250 Spanish-speaking kids for six days.

“The kids had so little, but they were so happy,” she said. “It was humbling to see how much joy the kids had. I loved it! It was life changing.”

She will join her youth group in Alaska this summer, another stepping stone toward her goal of following family footsteps and becoming a missionary in Africa, where the Allens have deep missionary roots. Family members have served there for decades, including a cousin who is currently a missionary nurse in Kenya.

“My dad grew up in Zambia and Kenya, and he tells us these stories of how he was chased by lions and swam with alligators.

I want to see where he lived and do those things, too.”

Abby’s grandfather used music in his mission work, while her grandmother was a teacher, she said. Some of her favorite family memories include singing together – and especially songs from their time in Africa.

First though, Abby will attend the University of Mary Hardin Baylor, her grandmother’s alma mater, where she will major in nursing and Biblical studies. She also plans to audition for a place in one of the university’s choirs.

Abby’s mother is an education professor at Trinity University.

Her younger sister, Caroline, is a freshman at Reagan and participates in the dance program. Her father works in health care – an inspiration for Abby’s future nursing career.

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MAY MATCHES Tennis Events Kick off at The Club at Sonterra

By Amy Morgan

is just around the corner, and May will be a banner month for tennis at the Club at Sonterra. Members have already Sbeenummer taking advantage of the newly installed sunshades between courts and are pleased as windscreens have been replaced, said Michelle Dodier, director of tennis.

Michelle oversees all things tennis at the Club at Sonterra: seven certified USPTA pros who teach clinics and give lessons weekdays and weekends; a pro-shop including boutique featuring the latest in tennis attire and accessories; personnel to help select the proper equipment or re-string a racket; a sports grill; lockers; and fitness room.

Three major tennis events will keep players busy in May, beginning with the storied Grand Slam Member-Guest tournament May 4-6, with food, fun and tennis rolled into a fast paced 2 ½ days. This is the 33rd year for the Club at Sonterra to host the tournament, which became so popular organizers decided to incorporate a fundraising component in 2005. Since then, the tournament has raised $110,000 for various local charities. This year, members designated the proceeds to benefit SA Heals.

Next: the first of a trifecta of club tennis championships. May 18-20, men and women will play the club doubles championships, which entitle winners to some serious bragging rights. Members compete for the honor of their names gracing the plaque displayed permanently in the sports grill and for the coveted parking space designated for winners, Michelle added.

The Memorial Day mixer May 28 wraps up the month. From 9-noon juniors and adults will play tennis or attend a clinic, then all meet at the pool for a party with barbecue, music and attractions including a water slide.

Leagues at the Club at Sonterra run seven days a week – mornings, evenings and weekends. The men’s league has 104 members –so big it meets both Mondays and Tuesdays. Another group of men who have the flexibility to be away from work meet at 9 a.m. Thursday mornings on the clay courts. Ladies’ leagues follow on Wednesday evening, and mixed doubles are on Thursday evening.

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A parent/child mixer is a new event this year. The tennis program is planning a special time for parents and children to play tennis together, with refreshments afterward.

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“Kids love to play against an adult,” Michelle said. “This is the ultimate experience to help transition tennis into a family activity – to help develop the skills so parents and children can enjoy playing the sport together.”

Junior camps start as soon as school dismisses for the summer.

Camps wrap up each week, to fit individual family schedules.

Juniors can sign up for just one or as many sessions as they’d like.

They don’t have to commit to a whole summer of tennis at once, Michelle said.

Kids lessons start at age four with the Wimbletots, offering the “FUNdamentals” of tennis, a solid foundation building on agility, balance and coordination while developing the on-court skills needed to serve, rally and score. Programs continue to the Elite Academy for players 11-17, designed for those looking to compete in area major zones. Travel teams and a competitive junior ladder will give those students incentive to improve and challenge each other.

“At the Club at Sonterra, the tennis program includes the whole family – from beginner to advanced. There’s something for everybody here,” Michelle said.

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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

Noodles Now! Fresh, Healthy and Fast - Southeast Asian Cuisine in Stone Oak Noodles Now is Alex’s first solo venture and first San Antonio restaurant, although he has been involved in the restaurant business in Houston for decades with the Kim Son restaurant group. His specialty was opening restaurants, including several fast casual noodle restaurants in Houston suburbs, so his experience serves him in good stead to share the successful concept with Stone Oak.

Alex Ho is the new Owner and Managing Partner of Noodles Now, a fast casual restaurant offering Vietnamese staples and favorite dishes from Southeast Asia.

By Amy Morgan

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tone Oak residents have a new dining choice since Noodles Now opened in March at the corner of Stone Oak Parkway and Hardy Oak Blvd. The fast casual restaurant offers Vietnamese staples as well as favorite dishes from Southeast Asia. Entrees are cooked to order, yet designed to be served in eight minutes or less, making Noodles Now an ideal option for families on the go. Delivery is available for a small fee, and orders can be conveniently placed online for delivery or quick pick-up.

They believe in fresh food served quickly. “The grill is on all day, and we never use microwaves or warmers to heat food,” said Owner and Managing Partner Alex Ho. He stressed Noodles Now uses fresh vegetables, offers many gluten free and vegan options and provides a quick, healthy alternative to the usual burger or sandwich.

Alex has taken Southeast Asian classics and given them a lighter, brighter twist. Although the Mai Thai Noodles are still stir fried, he tops them with grilled lemon grass chicken instead of boiled chicken, providing fresh taste and attractive presentation. Even the fish sauce has been updated to a more refreshing vinaigrette. Beverages include gourmet teas, fountain drinks and sparkling waters. Vietnamese cuisine staples like Pho (beef broth soup) and Banh Mi sandwiches served on French baguettes are perennial favorites.

“Our Pho is a true beef bone broth, which takes 14 hours to make. And our Japanese tofu is very flavorful. We serve it with a soy-based vegan sauce.

We already have fans who come here several times a week for the tofu,” Alex said. Another popular item so far is the “Real Deal Ramen.”

Real Deal Ramen “We hold nothing back in terms of flavor on the deep Tonkatsu Broth with slow cooked pork belly,” he added.

A lunch menu features popular dishes in smaller portions, but enough to satisfy your hunger. Stop by for a quick bite. You will be in and out in less than 30 minutes.

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Vietnamese cuisine is very popular in Houston, Alex said, and he is looking forward to San Antonio’s catching up. “In Houston, everybody eats Pho, including the kids,” he said. To encourage families to sample, he is offering a free under-12 kids meal to those dining with an adult on Mondays.

Full House Pho Additionally, all dine-in patrons will receive 20% off their entire bill in the month of May. (Just mention Right at HOME magazine) “Noodles Now is all of Asia – all in one place,” Alex said. “We offer a lot more variety than the normal Vietnamese restaurant. Some people like the Chinese dishes, the ramen, the noodle bowls - we have it all,” he said.

“Kids especially enjoy the Takahama Teriyaki Chicken. I know people will love it once they try it.”

Alex also is committed to being a good community partner. He participated in Sonterra’s Taste of the Northside last month, and he is reaching out to Stone Oak schools and organizations to host spirit nights – where he will give back a portion of dining proceeds to those who Japanese Tofu reference the benefiting organization. He encourages local PTAs and booster club representatives to contact him at info@noodlesnow.net.

Noodles Now is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week. May is the perfect time to take advantage of the lighted outdoor patio, nestled under a large oak tree. Alex added new umbrellas to provide shade to the 30 seats. Find them just west of the Mormon Temple, close to iRun Texas and across the parking lot from Anytime Fitness.

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