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The Prosper Police Department launched the rst drone as a rst responder program in the state in May. The deployable drone, which is stationed at the police headquarters in Prosper, is an expansion of the existing drone program that ocers use in the eld. This drone though can be deployed autonomously through 911 dispatch and piloted within a 3-mile radius of the station.

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• Opened March 2025 • 1630 West Prosper Trail, Building 4, Ste. 410, Prosper • www.nusightvision.com 3 Passion Health Primary Care It offers same-day visits and services such as chronic pain management, allergy testing and physical exams. The practice has locations across Texas, including several in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Dr. Prasannalaxmi Palabindala practices at both the Frisco and Prosper locations. Dr. Palabindala is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and provides services such as

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1 Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center The medical spa treatment center offers a variety of services, such as IV therapy, laser hair removal and HydraFacials. It also offers CoolSculpting, dermal fillers and chemical peels. The center has locations across the metroplex, including in Frisco, Highland Park, Flower Mound and Southlake.

• 2760 W. First St., Ste. 20, Prosper • www.radi-8-primacare-medspa.com

2 Nusight Vision The office is run by Dr. Raj Arora, an optometrist with nearly three decades of experience. Arora founded Nusight Vision in 2004, then Vision Services Inc. The business also has prescription and non-prescription glasses available.

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7 Heartland Dental The dental office will provide services such as teeth whitening, digital x-rays and oral cancer screenings. It also offers cosmetic services such as Invisalign. Tayyaba Ahmed, a dentist at the facility, is a doctor of dental surgery. • Opening July 16 • 1321 N. Preston Road, Prosper • www.dentistryatsaddlecreek.com

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5 Cork and Growler The Prosper location is still under construction, owner Carmelle Martinez said. Its Frisco location has closed. The business will offer wine on tap and bottled. It will also have a kitchen that offers wood-fired pizza, with more items to come after its open. • Opening August 2025 • 201 W. Frontier Parkway, Unit 10, Prosper • www.corkandgrowler.com 6 Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream The Ohio-based ice cream chain was founded in 1945 and offers over 100 ice cream flavors. Flavors include classics such as strawberry and black cherry as well as unique flavors including caramel pretzel crunch, bananas foster and chocolate chip cheesecake chunk. The new location is led by longtime Prosper residents Mike and Angela Davis. The ice cream store will be hosting a grand opening celebration where the first 100 guests will receive free ice cream for a year. The event will also feature a spin wheel with prizes. • Expected opening June 26 • 201 W. Frontier Parkway, Ste. 50, Prosper • www.handelsicecream.com

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8 Bahama Buck’s The business offers shaved ice, smoothies and sodas in a variety of flavors. It will also offer Red Bull-infused drinks. An exact opening date is unknown; however, construction is already underway at the new location. • Opening TBD • 1440 W. Frontier Parkway, Prosper • www.bahamabucks.com

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2 Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe The franchise will be owned by Celina resident Jesse Murphy, who also owns the Pickleman’s in McKinney. The menu offers sandwiches, pizzas, mac and cheese bowls, soups and salads, according to its website. The McKinney location is the first in Texas. • Opening mid October • 3515 S. Preston Road, Celina • www.picklemans.com

sandwiches. Sub sandwiches include the Hook & Ladder with turkey, ham, and Monterey jack cheese as well as the Firehouse Hero with roast beef, turkey, ham and provolone. An exact address is not yet available. • Opening early 2026 • Located on the corner of Preston Road and John Campbell Trail • www.firehousesubs.com 5 Nowhere The new bar and restaurant will be owned by Taylor Witt and Katie Dunn, who own the Little Wooden Penguin. It will be a “fun version of a dive bar,” Dunn said. It will offer burgers, beers, sports, shuffleboard and more. A website is not yet available. Chipotle The fast-casual Mexican grill chain is awaiting a new construction project expected to be finished in November, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Construction of the 2,325-square-foot restaurant is estimated to cost $560,000, the filing stated. Chipotle offers made-to-order bowls, burritos, tacos and quesadillas. • Location TBD • www.chipotle.com

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1 Dan’s Fresh & Local The business offers fresh farm produce from local farmers. It also offers jams, jellies, honeys and more. Currently, it is offering peaches, watermelons and tomatoes. Dan’s is currently in a soft opening phase and will announce a grand opening at a later date, according to a company social media post. • Opened May 24 • 204 E. Pecan St., Celina • www.facebook.com/dansfreshandlocal

3 Faith Heritage Christian Academy The school features a Spanish-English dual language model with a faith-based curriculum, said Esther Pewterbaugh, the founding head of school and kindergarten teacher. The school offers classes for PreK- 4 through first grade. The academy is located in Bethany Worship Center. Enrollment is now open for classes. • First day of classes Aug. 13 • 12160 CR 132, Celina • www.faithheritagechristian.com

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Silo Crossing to bring 325 homes in $27.5M development annexed into the city. A public improvement district, or PID, was also created to help fund the development. E. G. A. MOORE PKWY.

Silo Crossing, a new housing development, will bring more than 300 homes to Celina. Celina City Council unanimously approved three items regarding plans for the neighborhood at its May 13 meeting. What happened? Public hearings were held for the three items, which included the creation of a special district for the development, the annexation and the zoning of the property. When complete, Silo Crossing will span about 130 acres and include 325 single family lots. About 20 acres are being set aside for open space in the development. No multifamily housing is proposed in the project. However, there is space set aside for townhomes and commercial development. The specifics As part of the project, 131 acres of land in Celina’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) were

A PID is a defined area established by a city to finance public infrastructure and improvements through special assessments on properties within the district. The estimated cost to fund the project through the PID is about $27.5 million, according to city documents. The property was also zoned for single-family development after the council voted to annex the land. What happened? Silo Crossing was one of three neighborhoods approved by the Celina City Council May 13. The three neighborhoods, Silo Crossing, Mesa Verde and Millen Farms, will collectively bring nearly 500 new homes to the city.

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BY SAMANTHA DOUTY

Celina OKs $11.87M for Wilson Creek Park Celina City Council approved a contractor for Wilson Creek Park’s rst phase of development. The council unanimously approved an $11.87 million maximum price contract for the rst phase of the park’s construction and awarded the contract to Dean Construction during its June 10 meeting. The details The rst phase of development will include: • Two large multiuse elds for recreational sports with game eld lighting • Two cricket pitches • Concrete and soft surface trails and restrooms • Site infrastructure including access roads, park- ing, fending, water, sewer and electrical utilities • Amenity pond

Prosper could see new neighborhood Prosper Planning and Zoning commission- ers unanimously approved a preliminary plat for a 90-acre housing development, located on the east side of Legacy Drive and south of Frontier Parkway. The development would bring 221 single-family homes and 16 open space and common areas, according to the June 3 commission meeting. The details Fifty of the lots will be developed as Type A lots, which is about 10,500 square feet; 110 of the lots will be Type B lots at 11,000 square feet; and the remaining 61 lots will be Type C at 12,000 square feet. Access to the development will be pro- vided from Legacy Drive, Hillary Drive and Bancroft Drive, according to the agenda.

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Wilson Creek Park is 100 acres and the rst phase will be 30 acres of the park on the south west corner of the property. Looking ahead The rst phase of construction is expected to be completed in June 2026.

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Celina ISD officials discuss recapture, teacher raises Celina ISD officials and the board met June 16 to discuss revenue projections and preliminary staff compensation plans. The overview Projections for the FY 2025-26 school year budget are: • $68.72 million in revenue • $2.19 million in recapture payment District officials anticipate the district’s tax rate for FY 2025-26 to be $1.1879 per $100 valuation. Officials are also taking into account a potential 2% staff raise, which would cost $1.04 million. Hiring additional staff will also be necessary to fill vacant positions, Superintendent Thomas Maglisceau said. The board anticipates approving the FY 2025-26 budget June 23 during its regular meeting.

PISD teachers, staff to see pay increases The Prosper ISD board unanimously approved a pay raise for teachers and staff for 2025-26 during a June 13 meeting. The state mandated pay increases come from House Bill 2. The pay increase is only for teachers with three or more years of experience: • $2,500 increase for teachers with 3-4 years experience • $5,000 increase for teachers with 5+ years experience The bill did not allocate funds to increase the salaries of other staff. The board set aside local funds to increase those salaries: • $2,500 increase for teachers with 1-2 years of experience • 4% increase for staff

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1 FM 1461 expansion Project: FM 1461 is being expanded in Prosper from a two-lane rural road to a six-lane urban road. Update: The project is currently in the design phase. The Texas Department of Transportation has revised its schedule on this project, requiring utility relocations by August 2027. • Timeline: Q1 2027-Q1 2030 • Cost: $45.2 million • Funding source: Texas Department of Transportation 2 FM 428 expansion Project: FM 428 is being expanded in Celina to a six-lane divided roadway from Dallas Parkway to Preston Road. Update: The project is currently in the design phase which is anticipated to be completed in 2026. • Timeline: 2026-TBD • Cost: TBD • Funding source: city of Celina 3 New lanes on Frontier Parkway Project: Four new lanes are being designed for Frontier Parkway in Celina, which will run from FM 1385 to Dallas Parkway. The project will also include bridges, drainage, signs and lights.

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Update: The project is currently in the design phase. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: $6.2 million • Funding source: city of Celina 4 New TxDOT traffic signals Project: TxDOT has designed traffic signals for installation in Celina at A FM 1385 and Crutchfield Road, B FM 1385 and FM 428, and C Preston Road and Legacy Drive. Update: Design of the signals was completed in April 2024 but a timeline hasn’t been set for their installation. • Timeline: Q1 2024-TBD • Cost: $100,000 • Funding source: city of Celina

6 US 380 widening Project: US 380 in Prosper is being widened from four lanes to six lanes. This project runs from the Collin County and Denton County line to Loop 288. Crews will also construct overpasses at Legacy Drive, Teel Parkway and FM 423/Gee Road. Update: The project is currently under construction, and its timeline has been extended. • Timeline: Q4 2021-Q1 2026 • Cost: $175.6 million • Funding source: Texas Department of Transportation 7 Coleman Street widening Project: Coleman Street will be widened from a two- lane rural roadway to a four-lane divided roadway between Gorgeous Road and Prosper Trail. Update: The project is still in the design phase and construction is expected to be in winter of 2025 or 2026. • Timeline: Q4 2025-Q4 2027 • Cost: $6.65 million • Funding source: town of Prosper 8 Dallas North Tollway intersection improvements Project: Crews in Celina are installing permanent traffic signals at A Dallas North Tollway and Punk Carter Parkway, and B Dallas North Tollway and Light Farms Way.

Update: Design of the project was completed in February and construction began in May. • Timeline: Q1 2025-Q1 2026 • Cost: $3.5 million • Funding source: city of Celina 9 County Road 52 repaving Project: County Road 52 in Celina is being repaved from FM 428 to Outer Loop. Update: Design of the project was completed in August 2024 and construction kicked off in October that year. • Timeline: Q4 2024-Q4 2025 • Cost: $2.8 million • Funding source: city of Celina 10 County Road 100 and Coit Road asphalt replacement Project: Asphalt is being replaced on both County Road 100 and Coit Road. County Road 100 will see asphalt replacement from Preston to Coit. Additionally, asphalt is being replaced on Coit Road from County Road 92 to County Road 134. Update: Design of the project was completed in June 2024. Construction began in August 2024. • Timeline: Q2 2024-Q4 2025 • Cost: $3.5 million • Funding source: city of Celina

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5 FM 1385 reconstruction Project: FM 1385 is being reconstructed from US 380 to FM 455 to be wider in Prosper. The existing road is a two-lane rural highway. Update: The project is currently in the design phase and crews hope to begin construction work by summer 2026. • Timeline: Q2 2026-Q2 2029 • Cost: $189 million • Funding source: Texas Department of Transportation

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Cook Children’s Prosper features bariatric surgery program Program undergoes a six-month weight loss program before they’re eligible for surgery. A bariatric coordinator facilitates the patients through the program. Patients will have several visits, not just with the bariatric program, but with Cook Children’s nephrology, cardiology, or gastroenterology departments, depending on the patient’s needs, Dr. Bowen-Jallow said. Recent studies show that bariatric surgery Lack of physical activity Contributing factors Obesity can be attributed to genetics and environmental factors as well as other health behaviors that contribute to excess weight gain, including:

Prosper’s Cook Children’s Medical Center houses an adolescent bariatric surgery program which has attracted patients from across Texas. The Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Program was started at Prosper’s Cook Children’s Medical Center in April 2024 and has seen 158 adolescents served in the weight loss program with 15 patients undergoing surgery, said Dr. Kanika Bowen-Jallow, a board certied pediatric surgeon and director of the bariatric program. Cook Children’s program is one of seven accredited programs across the country, she said. On average, patients drive two hours roundtrip to Cook Children’s in Prosper for the program. “We’re really on the cutting edge,” Dr. Bow- en-Jallow said. “We know that we are continuing to grow and we’re excited to be able to do that in this community.” About the program Every patient in the Adolescent Bariatric Surgery

can help reverse up to 90% of hypertension and diabetes in patients, according to Cook Children’s. Diving in deeper Patients who qualify for Cook Children’s pro- gram must have a body mass index of 40 or greater or have a BMI of 35 with one or more diseases. This includes but is not limited to: prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, hypertension, fatty liver disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS),

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BY HANNAH JOHNSON

Celina Methodist Medical Center expands healthcare services

Celina’s rst hospital has been in operation since mid-March and at least 10 people are still alive today because of its services, said Cody Hunter, president of Methodist Celina Medical Center. Over 200 ambulances with patients have arrived at Methodist Celina since the hospital’s doors opened and life-saving care has been provided to those via ambulance and by walk-in, he said. Methodist Celina served its rst patient March 17 and has since seen a high volume of patients, including those with heart attacks, strokes and injuries from accidents. “I’m really condent [those patients are] alive today purely because of the services that we’re oering and the proximity of those services,” Hunter said. Methodist Celina Medical Center is a 240,000-square-foot facility equipped with 51 total beds, including 16 in the emergency department. The hospital has space to expand to 100 beds, according to hospital ocials. Hospital ocials set out to address an emergency care desert as access to healthcare in the area was a challenge with the limited hospital options, he said. Since opening, Hunter said the need for services, particularly in the Intensive Care Unit, have been higher than anticipated.

Phase 1 of the hospital, was completed in early 2025 and includes emergency services and general surgery. Plans for expansion include building out the hospital’s fourth oor, which is currently a shell space, hospital ocials said.

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Hospital ocials are already working toward new programs and services. Women’s and children’s services are expected to open this fall, Hunter said. The hospital was intentionally opened without obstetrics services to esh out safety and other processes, he said. Other growth plans include the surgery space in the hospital and bringing on specialists to the hospital’s professional oces, he said. Another primary care clinic in the professional oces is expected to open this summer. Celina Methodist has built out about half to two-thirds of its 40 acres of land, Hunter said. “If Celina and Prosper ... continue to grow like they have over the last ve years, we’ll be [starting projects] sooner rather than later,” he said.

Since opening in March, Celina Methodist has completed various surgeries or treatments for the rst time, with several of these occurring during the rst week of operations, hospital ocials said. This includes: • First robotic surgery completed in Celina with the da Vinci surgical system • First heart attack treated • First removal of a pulmonary embolism • First repair of a fractured hip • First dialysis treatment • First stroke treated • First endoscopy • First utilization of advanced imaging technology

Methodist Celina Medical Center has a da Vinci Surgical System, which is designed for a minimally invasive surgical approach. (Courtesy Methodist Health System)

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same level of care regardless of their income,” Peloquin said. The details Walmart offers automatic prescription refills for generic drugs in both 30- and 90-day dosages, but can also work with specialty pharmacies to fill more advanced prescriptions, Peloquin said. The company is also trying to place pharmacies within most stores in an effort to reduce barriers to health care and make it easier for individuals to access two basic needs in the same place. Walmart employs thousands of pharmacists, who dispense and advise patients on medications, and pharmacist technicians, which run cash registers and help with clerical work. “They’re not always going to go to the doctor, but they’re going to go to the grocery store,” she said. Drone delivery, which allows customers to get medications and groceries at the same time, and virtual care are also available, Peloquin said,

As health care becomes more expensive with Texas families on average paying more than $7,500 annually, Walmart is attempting to address the issue. A report by Texas 2036, a nonpartisan public policy organization, found that 41% of likely Texas voters, over half of which are mothers, skipped on health care because they did not know the final cost. In the same report, 39% of adults worried about their ability to cover the cost of health care. Flower Mound resident Shantay Peloquin, the regional director for Walmart Health and Wellness in North Texas, said the company strives to make health care more accessible and affordable. While insurance covers most treatments offered through Walmart Health and Wellness, Walmart is committed to price transparency, Peloquin added. Price transparency is one way to address increas- ing health care costs, per the Texas 2036 report. “We think that everybody should have the

Walmart Health and Wellness figures Services are widely available at most Walmarts.

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further reducing barriers for health care. What else? Walmart Health and Wellness also offers vac- cines and travel immunizations. For individuals 14 years old and older, travel immunizations are available without a prescription as of May. Many Walmart stores also offer optical services through independent optometrists, Peloquin said.

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Brain simulation therapy could help mood disorders, doctor says For individuals experiencing mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, Psychiatrist Dr. Ronald Moomaw with Salience Health said a non-invasive brain stimulation therapy could help. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS, is a treatment that uses magnetic elds to stimulate specic areas of the brain to treat depression. Salience Health, which oers the treatment and accepts most major insurances, has locations in Frisco, Allen, Dallas, McKinney and Plano, accord- ing to its website. Dr. Moomaw spoke to Community Impact about how TMS works and what individuals seeking this treatment may need to know. What is TMS therapy, and how does it work? TMS Therapy is a non-invasive, FDA-approved

maybe the side eects were just too dicult to manage. It’s also a great option for anyone who doesn’t want to rely on medication long-term, or who’s looking for a treatment that addresses the root of the problem, which in many cases comes down to brain function itself. What does a typical course of treatment look like? It’s pretty straightforward—most people come in ve days a week for about six to eight weeks. Each session lasts around 10 to 15 minutes. You’re awake the whole time, and you can drive yourself home right after—there’s no downtime. Are there patients for whom TMS is not recommended? Yes—there are some safety guidelines. For example, if someone has a history of seizures or if they have metal implants in or near their head, like certain medical devices, TMS is not an option. That’s why we always do a thorough screening rst to make sure it’s safe. There are many people struggling with depression or anxiety, especially when other treatments haven’t worked; it can be a life-changing option.

health, not just your symptoms. What symptoms does TMS help treat?

treatment that uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate specic areas of the brain associated with mood regulation. At Salience Health, TMS is used to target the salience network—the part of the brain responsible for helping you lter what’s important and how you respond to stress, emotions and daily life. By stimulating these pathways, TMS helps “wake up” areas of the brain that may not be working optimally in peo- ple struggling with depression and other major mood disorders. Over time, this can help restore healthier brain activity patterns. How is it dierent from other treatments? The biggest dierence with TMS is that it targets the salience network directly, without the systemic side eects often seen with medication. It’s non-invasive, doesn’t require anesthesia, and patients are awake during treatment, which typically lasts about 10 to 15 minutes a day for six weeks. At Salience Health, TMS is part of a personalized, measurement-based treatment plan called the Collaborative Depression Care Program. This program looks at the whole picture of your

It’s most commonly used for depression and anx- iety—especially when medications haven’t worked— but our patients have reported improvements in: • Sleep problems • Low energy • Lack of motivation • Diculty concentrating • Mood swings Additionally, emerging evidence supports its use for obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, bipolar disorder, and certain symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Basically, if someone’s depression is showing up in ways that are really aecting their daily life, TMS can help retrain the brain to function in a healthier way. Who is a candidate for TMS? We usually recommend TMS for people who have tried at least one antidepressant, but the results were not what they were hoping for, or

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is used to treat depression and other major mood disorders.

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Health care Hospitals, Clinics and ERs

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Urgent care centers can treat basic illnesses and immediate care for broken bones, sprains and more. Freestanding emergency rooms are capable of treating most symptoms and ailment. Retail clinics are typically found in retailers and are capable of treating minor illnesses and offer vaccines.

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Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care Type: Urgent Care Hours: Sun.-Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. • 1341 S. Preston Road, Ste. 100, Celina • https://breezeurgentcare.texashealth.org CareNow Type: Urgent care Hours: Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. • 781 S. Preston Road, Prosper; • 4350 W. University Drive, Prosper • www.carenow.com/locations/dallas-fort-worth

CommunityMed Family Urgent Care Type: Urgent care Hours: Sun. 12-8 p.m., Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. • 1000 N. Preston Road, Ste. 60, Prosper; • 2001 N. Preston Road, Ste. 80, Celina • www.communitymedcare.com/prosper-urgent-care Cook Children’s Urgent Care Prosper Type: Urgent care Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. • 4300 W. University Drive, Prosper • www.cookchildrens.org Legacy ER & Urgent Care Type: Free-standing emergency room, urgent care Hours: 24/7 (ER), 7 a.m.-9 p.m. (urgent care) • 211 W. Frontier Parkway, Prosper • www.legacyer.com/locations/prosper-tx

MinuteClinic at CVS Type: Retail clinic Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • 201 S. Preston Road, Prosper • www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/clinic-locator/tx/prosper

Modera Clinic Type: Retail clinic Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • 2381 E. University Drive, Ste. 50, Prosper • www.moderaclinic.com

Children’s Health PM Pediatric Urgent Care Prosper Type: Urgent care Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. • 1300 Childrens Way, Ste. 1100, Prosper • www.childrens.com

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Rodgers Dermatology oers medical, skin care Timothy Rodgers said he chose to become a dermatologist because of the variety of patients and treatments the eld oers. Rodgers opened Rodgers Dermatology in Frisco in 2006 followed by a second oce in Prosper in spring 2025. The overview Rodgers’ patients range from pediatric through geriatric and he oers medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology treatments. The top two conditions treated at Rodgers Dermatology are acne and skin cancer. “We treat acne quite a bit, whether it’s children, teenagers or adults,” Rodgers said. Rodgers treats skin cancer in a variety of ways including in-oce surgical procedures. Cosmetic dermatology is a top requested service at Rodgers Dermatology.

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BY DANIEL VAUGHN

FOR FIFTY YEARS the gates of Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center were closed. A bitter freeze in 1958 killed much of founder H.J. Lutcher Stark’s plant- ings, including his prized azaleas. Decades later, reopening plans spearheaded by his namesake foundation were also thwarted by nature, first by Hurricane Rita, in 2005, and then by Ike, in 2008. Finally, in 2009, the 252-acre park opened once again to visitors. Gravel paths wander along- side some three hundred plant species, and everywhere are contemplative spaces that feel far removed from the surrounding city, which lies just across the Sabine River from Louisiana. At the placid Pond of the Blue Moon is the towering Cypress Gate, a platform designed by San Antonio–based architecture firm Lake Flato from logs salvaged after Rita. At Ruby Lake, you’ll find a bird blind for viewing the many varieties of waterfowl that come through, and you just might see an alligator sunning on the dock nearby.

About 51,000 bottlenose dol- phins—the most common spe- cies o the Texas coast—are frolicking in the northern Gulf as you read this. Occasionally, though, one of them ends up on land. The Texas Marine Mam- mal Stranding Network, based in Galveston, responds to an average of 134 strandings per year. Executive director Heidi Whitehead says that after hur- ricanes, she and her colleagues have even rescued dolphins from fields and ditches as far as seventeen miles inland. So before you head to the beach, learn what to do if you come across one.

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HOW EXACTLY DOES ONE MOISTEN A DOLPHIN ? You can pour seawater over it or cover it in wet towels. Just be sure to avoid the blowhole. MAY I PET IT? Definitely not. Wild dolphins are a protected species, and any form of harassment (such as trying to touch, feed, or swim with them) is illegal. Whitehead says the best thing you can do is be quiet and keep pets and other people at a distance. —Lauren Larson

beached dolphin is su ering from a lung disease brought on by exposure to bacteria, viruses, or fungi, and it must be treated and rehabilitated. If you try to Free Willy a dolphin back into the Gulf, it is unlikely to survive. WHAT SHOULD I DO? First, call 800-9MAMMAL, which is like a dolphin 911, and someone from Whitehead’s group will talk you through keeping the animal safe until

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Inside a Copper Mind Jonathan Beall makes modern kitchenware, barware, and water dispensers that last a lifetime.

BY AMANDA ALBEE

When Beall launched Sertodo Copper, in 1997, he traveled the U.S., cold-calling ho- tels and restaurants to sell Mexican-made copper cookware and chafing dishes. Three years later, he moved to Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacán, a town with a coppersmithing tradition that predates its founding nearly five hundred years ago. There, he joined a copper community led by James Metcalf, the late sculptor and educator who reinvigorated local artisanal traditions. An apprentice- ship with copper maestro Máximo Velázquez Correa had Beall forging hundreds of nails and tools, including hammers and chisels, to cultivate a “manual intelligence” that he says is in decline among modern American creators, who sidestep material knowledge for computer-aided design. To read the full story, please subscribe to Texas Monthly.

IN HIS AUSTIN warehouse, Jonathan Beall sips water from one of his copper cups, an Ayurvedic practice said to stimulate diges- tion and increase immunity. He points to a hand-carved solid-copper vase made us- ing traditional techniques, such as melting recycled copper into ingots and repeatedly annealing and forging the mass into shape, a skill he learned in Mexico. It reminds him of a similar piece he encountered on a trip to Sayulita, on that country’s Pacific coast, almost thirty years ago—he can still see it glittering in the dawn light among a peddler’s wares. “I had never seen anything like it,” he says. “I didn’t know what was happening, but I had a big feeling.”

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Meanwhile, In Texas A man dressed in shorts and sneakers was seen cruising down the center lane of westbound Interstate 40 in Amarillo on an electric scooter . In a cave near Marfa, archaeologists discovered remnants of an atlatl, a straight-flying boomerang, and other components of whatmay be the oldest intact hunting kit found in North America. Almost four thousand Kerrville residents lost power for two hours after a ringtail came into contact with equipment at a substation. On National Beer Day, a train collided with the trailer of a semitruck near Saginaw, spilling hundreds of cans of beer around the tracks. Nearly three thousand people and 1,300 dogs descended on a ranch in Bee Cave for Texas’s largest annual golden retriever meetup . Hoping to steal a car, a man threw a rock through the window of a Tyler dealership, injured himself while entering through the broken glass, and called 911 for help getting out of the building, even though several doors were unlocked. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was bitten by an ostrich while visiting a wildlife park in North Texas. —Meher Yeda

Jonathan Beall polishes a copper vessel at his com- pany’s workshop in Austin on April 24, 2025.

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