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Keller Roanoke Northeast Fort Worth Edition VOLUME 5, ISSUE 9 FEB. 1 MARCH 1, 2024
2024 Annual Community Guide
County’s new unit proactively ghts narcotics cases
BY MARK FADDEN & MIRANDA JAIMES
The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s O ce launched a new narcotics unit in November, which has indicted its rst fentanyl murder charge. Jacob Lindsay’s indictment came Dec. 14 after the death of Brandon Harrison, who overdosed on fen- tanyl, per a news release. This is the county’s rst fentanyl murder case. “It’s just so sad that this is what we’re dealing with,” Criminal District Attorney Phil Sorrells said. “We’re losing our kids to this. We want to do everything that we can to keep our community safe.” The new unit works in tandem with the existing Tarrant County Sheri ’s Department Narcotics Unit. O cials said narcotics have become more widely available in the county, and the district attorney’s o ce is expected to receive around 8,500 drug cases this year. The unit gives the department a proactive approach to investigations, o cials said. “The Criminal District Attorney’s O ce recent formation of a Narcotics Unit dedicated to targeting fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other illegal drug dealers is a crucial step in safe- guarding Tarrant County residents,” County Judge Tim O’Hare said.
Since 2022, Grapevine and Southlake police have made 15 arrests for fentanyl possession. In 2022, Tarrant County also had the sixth highest fentanyl mortality rate in the state, per data from Texas Vital Statistics. O cials say the Tarrant County Courthouse could handle hundreds of drug cases this year.
MARK FADDEN COMMUNITY IMPACT
6 arrests by Keller Police Department in 2023 related to fentanyl.
5 arrests by Roanoke Police Department in 2023 related to fentanyl.
4 arrests by Fort Worth Police Department in District 4 in 2023 related to fentanyl.
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SOURCES: KELLER POLICE DEPARTMENT, ROANOKE POLICE DEPARTMENT, FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY IMPACT
Also in this issue
Impacts: New chicken restaurant opening in Fort Worth (Page 7)
Guide: Find information about the March primary election (Page 9)
Transportation: Keller road project moves forward (Page 11)
Events: Music festival coming to Fort Worth (Page 18)
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AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION IS FOUNDED 1924 Six cardiologists form the American Heart Association as a professional society for doctors.
HEART WEEK KICKS OFF 1947 First public campaign kicks off in February to celebrate National Heart Week.
The American Heart Association has invested
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FIRST PACEMAKER IMPLANTED 1957 Research funded by AHA leads to the first battery-operated, wearable pacemaker implanted in a patient.
Browse research funded by the American Heart Association
AHA-FUNDED RESEARCH AND CPR 1961 AHA-funded research from Drs. William Kouwenhoven, James Jude and Guy Knickerbocker shows how CPR can save lives after cardiac arrest. FIRST PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN 1970 The AHA runs its first public education campaign on early warning signs of heart attack, spreading lifesaving messages to help people pay attention and take action. For the first time since 1949, deaths caused by cardiovascular diseases fall below 50 percent of deaths from all causes. NEW ACT FOR WOMEN IS SIGNED 1998 As the result of AHA's work, the Women's Cardiovascular Diseases Research and Prevention Act is signed into law. AHA LEADS HEART DISEASE AND STROKE RESEARCH FUNDING 2014 The AHA is the leading funder of heart disease and stroke research outside the federal government. CARDIOVASCULAR DEATHS DECLINE 1981
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4 The Rô On Oak The cocktail lounge features drinks inspired and named after rock ‘n’ roll hits. The menu highlights include a goat cheese bruschetta, flatbreads, charcuterie boards and iceberg wedges.
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• Opened Nov. 16, 2023 • 320 S. Oak St., Roanoke • www.theroonoak.com
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5 Jersey Mike’s Subs The shop offers cold and hot subs. • Opened Jan. 17 • 2220 SH 114, Ste. 410, Trophy Club • www.jerseymikes.com
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6 LG Electronics The new LG Electronics factory will produce electric vehicle charging stations. • Opened Jan. 12 • 2153 Eagle Parkway, Fort Worth • www.lg.com/us 7 Bahama Bucks The franchise will have over 100 original gourmet shaved ice flavors and toppings. • Opened Jan. 23 • 852 E. SH 114, Ste. 110, Roanoke • www.bahamabucks.com
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8 Dutch Bros The company serves coffee-based drinks with names such as Kicker, Annihilator and Double Torture. The menu also includes energy drinks and snacks. • Opening March 2024 • 5789 Golden Triangle Blvd., Fort Worth • www.dutchbros.com 9 APN DFW The wellness facility focused on offering clients a host of wellness programs centered on mind-body healing. • Opened in December 2023 • 5637 N. Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth
HIGHTOWER DR. street food such as hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, chargrilled burgers and chocolate cake. • Opened Jan. 11 • 8789 Tehama Ridge Parkway, Fort Worth • www.portillos.com MID CITIES BLVD. 3 Lotus Vietnamese Cuisine The restaurant offers a fusion of traditional recipes and contemporary flavors. Menu items include banh mi, fried spring rolls, pho and braised fish.
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WESTERN CENTER BLVD. 1 Bangkok Thai Street Food & Market Dishes include different types of curry, pad thai and spicy thai chicken. • Opened Dec. 23, 2023 • 5801 Golden Triangle Blvd., Fort Worth • www.bangkokthaifoodandmarket.com 2 Portillo’s The restaurant chain is known for its Chicago-style
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10 CVA Products Trang Nguyen developed CVA Products offering soaps, lotions, shampoos and more made from goat’s milk to
13 A House with Books The business will celebrate its one year anniversary on
Feb. 17 by expanding its children’s section. • Expansion set to be complete Feb. 17 • 1101 Bear Creek Parkway, Ste. 3123, Keller • www.ahousewithbooks.com
help with sensitive skin. • Opened Nov. 27, 2023 • 255 S. Main St., Ste. A, Keller • www.cvaproducts.com
11 Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Fort Worth The business offers both jiujitsu and muay thai classes. • Opened Nov. 1, 2023 • 9140 N. Freeway, Ste. 316A, Fort Worth • www.alliancejjfw.com 12 The Organic Recycler The business offers services for outdoor beautification. • Opened Nov. 20, 2023 • 13001 Old Denton Road, Fort Worth • www.theorganicrecycler.com
Closings
14 The Polkadot Giraffe The store, which was located in Old Town Keller, sold various gift items ranging from home goods to novelty items. • Closed Jan. 20 • 138 Olive St., Keller • www.facebook.com/thepolkadotgiraffeshop
15 Big Chicken The restaurant concept counts former basketball NBA Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal as an investor and offers a menu inspired by O’Neal’s childhood favorites. Items on the menu will include fried chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, Cheez-It- crusted macaroni and cheese, Popcorn chicken and shakes. • Opening spring 2024 • 9755 N. Freeway, Ste. 101, Fort Worth • www.bigchicken.com
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Government
BY DON MUNSCH & CODY THORN
Keller park playground construction begins Work is underway at The Parks at Town Center near The Keller Pointe to replace a playground there, according to Keller city o cials. The park is located at 1100 Bear Creek Parkway. The details The $150,000 playground project will feature three play areas, multiple slides and shade cano- pies. Money for the project comes from the Keller Development Corporation, which receives a half- cent of the community’s sales tax revenue to use exclusively on parks and recreation capital projects, according to city o cials. Work on the park is expected to be completed in February, o cials said. O cials said the replacement is a part of the city commitment to replace playgrounds that have reached the end of their useful life.
Executive director, chief appraiser hired for appraisal district Joe Don Bobbitt was hired as the execu- tive director and chief appraiser for Tarrant Appraisal District, per a news release. Bobbitt has spent the past four years as the chief appraiser for the McLennan Central Appraisal District in Waco. The backstory Former Executive
Director and Chief Appraiser Je Law resigned in 2023. Law held the role since 2008. “I’m honored to have been chosen,” Bobbitt said in the release.
The Parks at Town Center near The Keller Pointe is getting a new playground, which should be completed in February.
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Election
BY MIRANDA JAIMES
Voter Guide
2024
To view the full list of all contested state and national candidates, visit www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide. Only candidates in contested elections are included. Visit county election websites for information on uncontested races.
KEY
R Republican
D Democrat
*Incumbent
D Mark Gonzalez D Meri Gomez
R John Huffman R Luisa Del Rosal R Jason Kergosien
Dates to know
D Roland Gutierrez D Steven J. Keough D Thierry Tchenko Railroad commissioner R Christie Clark R Christi Craddick* R Corey Howell R James “Jim” Matlock R Petra Reyes D Bill Burch D Katherine Culbert Texas Supreme Court justice, Place 2 D DaSean Jones D Randy Sarosdy Texas Supreme Court justice, Place 4 R John Devine* R Brian Walker Texas Supreme Court justice, Place 6 D Bonnie Lee Goldstein D Joe Pool Presiding judge, Court of Criminal Appeals R Sharon Keller* R David J. Schenck Court of Criminal Appeals judge, Place 7 R Barbara Parker Hervey* R Gina Parker Court of Criminal Appeals judge, Place 8 R Lee Finley R Michelle Slaughter* Local elections U.S. House Representative, District 24 D Sam Eppler D Francine Ly U.S. House Representative, District 26
Feb. 5: Last day to register to vote Feb. 20: First day of early voting March 1: Last day of early voting March 5: Election day
R Joel A Krause R Doug Robison R Mark Rutledge R Burt Thakur State Board of Education, District 11 R Brandon Hall R Pat Hardy Texas House Representative, District 63 D Michelle Beckley D Denise Wooten R Carlos E. Andino Jr. R Ben Bumgarner* R Vincent Gallo Texas House Representative, District 65 R Mitch Little R Kronda Thimesch* Texas House Representative, District 98 R Giovanni Capriglione* R Brad Schofield Tarrant County Sheriff
Where to vote
Any voter can cast a ballot in the Republican or Democratic primary, but not both. Tarrant County residents can vote at any polling location during early voting or on election day. Visit www.tarrantcountytx.gov/ elections for polling locations.
Sample ballot
Federal election U.S. President R Ryan L. Binkley R Chris Christie R Ron DeSantis R Nikki Haley R Asa Hutchinson
R Vivek Ramaswamy R David Stuckenberg R Donald J. Trump D Joseph R. Biden, Jr.* D Gabriel A. Cornejo D Star Locke D Frankie Lozada D Armando “Mando” Perez-Serrato
D Patrick Moses D Indya Murray Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector R Rick Barnes R Wendy Burgess* Tarrant County Criminal District Judge, Number 2
D Dean Phillips D Cenk Uygur D Marianne Williamson State elections U.S. Senator R Ted Cruz* R Holland “Redd” Gibson R R.E. “Rufus” Lopez D A. “Robert” Hassan D Carl Oscar Sherman D Colin Allred D Heli Rodriguez Prilliman
R William Knight R Glynis McGinty
R Scott Armey R Neena Biswas R Vlad De Franceschi R Brandon Gill
SOURCES: TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE, TARRANT COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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Education
BY MARK FADDEN
Board approves 2024-25 and 2025-26 calendars After receiving input from staff and the commu- nity, Northwest ISD board members approved both the 2024-25 and 2025-26 instructional calendars. The details Feedback on two calendar options, titled Option A and Option B, was given by a school calendar committee and by the community at large. To get community input, NISD officials created a survey. During her presentation to the board at the Dec. 11 meeting, Stephanie Espinosa, executive director of teaching and learning, said in that survey, Option A was chosen by an “overwhelming” 89%. Staff recommended Option A at the Dec. 11 board meeting, and the board approved that option on Jan. 8. Espinosa said the 2025-26 calendar is subject to change should state officials make changes to testing dates.
New member fills vacant Place 7 seat Keller ISD board members voted unani- mously to appoint Heather Washington to fill the vacant Place 7 seat Jan. 3. The backstory The Place 7 seat was held by Ruthie Keyes, who recently resigned after walking out of a Dec. 11 board meeting. “We’re happy to have Ms. Washington serve on the Keller ISD board of trustees,” Board President Charles Randklev said. “Our district is at a critical time, and this board needs a complete board [with] seven members to weigh in and help the district and the new superintendent navigate these issues as we move forward.” Washington said that she’s excited, honored and humbled to be appointed.
NISD calendar highlights
2025-26
2024-25
First day of school
Aug. 14
Aug. 13
Thanksgiving break
Nov. 25-29
Nov. 24-28
Dec. 20- Jan. 3
Dec. 19- Jan. 2
Winter break
March 17-21
March 16-20
Spring break
Last day of school
May 23
May 22
SOURCE: NORTHWEST ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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Transportation
BY DON MUNSCH
Keller council amends contract for Johnson Road construction
Keller City Council approved a contract amend- ment Dec. 19 for the Johnson Road Reconstruction Project that will keep the work on schedule. The amendment was to the city’s contract with Teague Nall and Perkins of Fort Worth. The details Additional funding was required because the original construction inspection e ort estimate from 2018 did not account for the project’s high- er-than-normal resident interaction and coordina- tion, said Rachel Reynolds, communication and public engagement manager for the city. This amendment will provide for the continua- tion of construction inspections through the end of construction. The amendment cost was $90,000, a council agenda memo stated. Construction on Johnson is ongoing and remains on schedule for completion this summer, Reynolds said.
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CANNABIS Wellness THC&CBD The background The dollars for the project come from the street system capital improvements project fund with money provided by the general fund and other funds. The city contracted with Teague Nall and Perkins in November 2018 for the Johnson Road Reconstruction project, which was a $7.2 million roadway project to reconstruct Johnson Road from Hallelujah to Rhonda, including utility and other improvements along the corridor.
This is a portion of Johnson Road that is undergoing reconstruction.
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From the cover
County's new unit proactively fights narcotics cases
What’s happening?
Overdose mortality rates The death toll from all drug overdoses in Tarrant County has seen a significant rise since 2019. Data for 2021 and 2022 is preliminary.
A closer look drug overdoses were reported in Tarrant County in 2023 as of Nov. 20, mainly from fentanyl. 2,500
people in Tarrant County have died from overdoses in 2023 as of Nov. 20. 300+
The new narcotics unit is staffed with three experienced prosecutors who will “diligently pursue drug cases and work closely with law enforcement agencies,” a news release stated. House Bill 6 passed in 2023 and allows prosecutors to file a murder charge for anyone involved in distributing fentanyl to a person who dies from exposure to the drug. Assistant District Attorney Michael Ferry, one of the members of the Narcotics Unit, said he’s seen firsthand the impact of dangerous drugs. “Especially [during the holidays], it’s very difficult for the families who have lost a loved one,” he said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states pharmaceutical fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that may be prescribed for pain treatment. “We are going to get the people who sell this poison off the streets,” Sorrells said in a statement. “Fentanyl is addictive and deadly.”
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SOURCES: FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT, TARRANT COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER, TEXAS VITAL STATISTICS/COMMUNITY IMPACT
BY MARK FADDEN & MIRANDA JAIMES
The context
Why it matters
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In March, the U.S. Food and Drug Adminis- tration approved Narcan for over-the-counter use/sale. Narcan is a 4-milligram naloxone nasal spray that can be used to reverse drug overdoses. Police officers in Keller, Roanoke and Fort Worth carry Narcan, and have been trained to administer it, officials said. In addition, school resource officers at Keller ISD and Northwest ISD also carry it. Local school resource officers are also working to educate students about the dangers of fentanyl, officials with Northwest ISD and Keller ISD said. "As of late, Narcan administrations seem to be going down in our community, said Rachel Reynolds, Keller's communication and public engagement manager. "We hope that is the result of enforcement and education and that we see that trend continue in the right direction."
Illegal drugs are cheaper than they’ve ever been, Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn said. That causes the issue to be more widespread across the county. “Fentanyl knows no boundaries,” he said. “It’s in our gated communities, in our inner cities, it doesn’t matter. It’s finding its way everywhere.” Waybourn said his officers also carry Narcan or have it in their vehicles.
The new unit will create a more coordinated effort to combat the use of narcotics in the county, officials said. “[This unit] can help piece some things together that [police] are working on ... and get these criminals off our streets,” Sorrells said. The county also provides information about how to recognize and respond to an overdose in progress.
Identify
Common symptoms of drug overdose include: • Anxiety • Delirium • Seizures • Severe chest pain • Severe headaches • Vomiting
Tarrant County drug seizures
Respond
2019
$11.51M
• Call 911 immediately • Administer naloxone or Narcan
2020
$6.95M
Resources
• Request free Naloxone: www.morenarcanplease.com • How to spot fake pills: www.dea.gov/onepill
2021
$25.96M
2022
$8.54M
SOURCE: TARRANT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE/COMMUNITY IMPACT
SOURCE: TARRANT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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Real estate
Number of homes sold
November 2022
November 2023
Residential market data
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The 76244 ZIP code area sold 46 homes in November 2023, about 29% less than were sold in November 2022. The area also saw a decrease in median home sales price.
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Homes sold in the Keller, Roanoke and Northeast Fort Worth area by price point
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$629,900
$634,900
November 2023
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BY MARK FADDEN Community 2024 Annual Community Guide
The cities of Fort Worth and Roanoke are growing, with populations increasing between 9% and 29% from 2017 to 2022, respectively. Keller experienced a slight dip in population, going from 45,357 residents in 2017 to 45,320. Meanwhile, the median age in Fort Worth is younger than in Keller and Roanoke. Keller, Roanoke and Fort Worth area snapshot
Keller
Fort Worth Roanoke
SOURCES: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU 2022 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATES/COMMUNITY IMPACT
Population change
Age analysis
29.38% 16.58% 31.76% 18.52%
28.31% 30.84% 24.38% 14.29%
30.91% 24.75% 35.83% 6.75% 1.76% 36.50
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2017
2017
20-39
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2022
2022
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5-year population change
2.18% 34.30
3.76% 43.30
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+28.53%
+9.71%
Median age
Tarrant County: +4.87%
Texas: +6.09%
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Community
BY MARK FADDEN
5 new fitness facilities come to local area Several new fitness-focused facilities opened in Keller, Roanoke and north Fort Worth in 2023, with one more opening just around the corner in 2024. These new facilities offer a wide range of work- out opportunities. “A dad brought his daughter in to begin training, and we invited him to train with us,” said Jean Petrik, owner of Alliance Jiu Jitsu Fort Worth. “He lost 40 pounds in three months.”
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The following story is based on trends Community Impact staff identified through monthly Impacts section reporting in 2023.
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Weitzman’s Bob Young talks growth in workout- focused businesses Throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, an influx of workout-focused businesses are opening, many of them having moved into what were vacant spaces. Bob Young, executive managing director of real estate company Weitzman, spoke with Community Impact about the reasons his company has seen growth in the real estate market. To what could you attribute the growth in workout-focused businesses? There’s two moving parts. On the consumer side, with the pandemic—health and wellness was re-energized and took a new look. Once the masks were off that morphed into almost a cultural kind of thing—going to the gym with other people and looking good. And then take the real estate side.
Vacancies that were created by [the] closing of major retailers, these gyms realized that that could be fertile for them to go get memberships and be in the markets where rooftops were there and customers were there. How much has the perception of gyms changed? In the past they were looked at like, “We don’t think we want them in a shopping center,” based on restrictions that maybe a grocery store had on parking. Now, they drive people to shopping centers. They became kind of their own anchor, along with Target or Kroger or whatever is there. In the past, it seemed like big-box vacancies would stay vacant for a long time, but it sounds like that is changing now? That is totally accurate. That’s exactly what’s happened. If you have to divide [the space] and put two tenants in there, that’s expensive. So many of these gyms, because they had a larger footprint, they were able to get the benefit of not subdividing space. All of a sudden, they’re everywhere. I don’t think that they’re going to slow down anytime soon.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity. For a longer version, visit communityimpact.com .
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Keller Public Library Date Night The Keller Public Library will host an adult date night, which will feature a screening of “The Princess Bride.” • Feb. 15, 6 p.m. • Free • Keller Library , 640 Johnson Road, Keller • www.cityofkeller.com/services/library The Keller Folk Music Society Nonprofessional musicians and their families are invited to share songs, stories and talents with other local musicians. Musicians of all skill levels are welcome to join. • Feb. 17, 1 p.m. • Free • Keller Library, 640 Johnson Road, Keller • www.meetup.com/kellerfolkmusicsociety
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Keller Chamber of Commerce New Era Networking This event features a different speaker every week. • Feb. 8, 15, 22 and 29, 8:30-9:30 a.m. • Free • DeVivo Bros. Eatery, 750 S. Main St., Ste. 165, Keller • www.kellerchamber.com Namaste & Read at Roanoke Library Roanoke Library offers yoga, movement and stories for children ages 2-6. Bring your own towel or mat. • Feb. 8 and 15, 10 a.m. • Free • Roanoke Library, 308 S. Walnut St., Roanoke • www.roanoketexas.com/319/classes-and-events Girl Scout Cookie and Wine Pairing This annual event will include pairings of five Girl Scout cookies with five wines at Wine 30 on Oak Street. During the event, business owner Annett Van Grinsven will explain why each wine was chosen for each cookie.
Second annual Fort Worth Music Festival and Conference at The Stockyards This music festival will take place at multiple venues and feature performers such as William Clark Green, Band of Heathens, Ben K. Weller and many more. • Feb. 28-March 2, times vary • Tickets start at $39.50 • Billy Bob’s Texas, Cowboy Channel Studio, Love Shack, and others • www.fortworthmusicfestival.com
15th Annual Lone Star Show Choir Invitational
Keller Central High School’s choral department presents this annual event. Show choirs from Keller and beyond will compete for the top spot. The performances can be attended in-person or viewed via live stream. • Feb. 22, 23, 24, times vary • $15 per day • Keller Central High School, 9450 Ray White Road, Fort Worth • www.lonestarshowchoir.com
• Feb. 14, 7-9 p.m. • $23 per person • 400 S. Oak St., Ste. 150, Roanoke • www.w30.wine
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