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Keller Roanoke Northeast Fort Worth Edition VOLUME 5, ISSUE 10 MARCH 2 APRIL 1, 2024
Perrin Elementary School, Northwest ISD’s 23rd elementary, is under construction to relieve overcrowding at schools. It is slated to open for the 2024 25 school year.
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Northwest ISD constructs schools, adapts for growth
35% built out. It must constantly balance student enrollment numbers with what Assistant Superin- tendent for Facilities Tim McClure has referred to as “explosive growth.”
three elementary schools in preparation for the opening of Perrin Elementary this fall. NISD covers 234 square miles and 14 municipali- ties across three counties. The district serves more than 30,000 students in 34 schools and is only
BY MARK FADDEN
Northwest ISD is gearing up to open its sixth new school in two years, retaining its status as one of the fastest-growing districts in North Texas. In January, NISD trustees approved the rezoning of
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8 Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop The retailer sells retro-themed novelty candy and soda. • Opening this spring • 15853 N. Freeway, Fort Worth • www.rocketfizz.com 9 Mo’ Bettahs The restaurant offers Hawaiian island barbecue dishes. • Estimated opening this spring • 3251 Tracewood Way, Ste. 101, Fort Worth
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1 Black Bear Diner The chain serves food in a bear-themed atmosphere. • Opened Nov. 15 • 9501 N. Freeway, Fort Worth • www.blackbeardiner.com/location/fort-worth-alliance 2 Bingham Family Vineyards The winery produces 100% Texas-grown and crafted
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10 Cool Heads The business is an upscale mens’ grooming salon. • Opening in September • 9625 N. Freeway, Fort Worth • www.coolheadsmen.com
14 Loft The women’s apparel store will relocate to a new space next to Francesca’s at the Tanger Outlets. • Relocating this spring • 15853 N. Freeway, Fort Worth • https://stores.loft.com 15 Coach The accessory story is slated to begin construction on a new space at the Tanger Outlets. • Relocating this spring • 15853 N. Freeway, Fort Worth • www.coach.com
11 Dutch Bros The shop serves coffee-based drinks. • Opening in May
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12 Texas Blonde Society The Southlake hair salon is opening a location in Keller. • Soft opening in March, grand opening in June or July • 1627 Keller Parkway, Ste. 200, Keller • www.texasblondesociety.com
17 Huckleberry’s The Greater Keller Chamber and elected officials helped recognize the city’s newest restaurant Jan. 31. Huckleberry’s, a breakfast and lunch restaurant that offers “Southern cookin’ with a California twist,” according to a Facebook post, took over the former Dickey’s Barbeque Pit location. Josh Calvert, the owner of Huckleberry’s, said Keller is the only place he’s ever lived that felt like home. • Opened Jan. 26
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16 Devivo Bros. Eatery The restaurant will soon expand into its neighboring
Relocations
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Keller council greenlights bonds for renovations at local sports park At its Feb. 6 meeting, Keller City Council heard a report from interim City Manager Aaron Rector and then approved funds to renovate the Keller Sports Park. The cost Funding for the project will mainly be certi cates of obligation funded by the Keller Development Corporation sales tax revenue. In December, council approved a resolution to publish a notice of cer- ti cates of obligation for $28 million to be funded over 15 years. The total price of the project is $30.9 million, with $1.2 million coming from water and wastewater funds and $1.6 million coming from to be determined funds, Rector told council. A groundbreaking ceremony for the park was held Feb. 24.
Concrete batch plant faces local opposition Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and Dis- trict 10 council member Alan Blaylock sent a letter to the Texas Commission on Environ- mental Quality opposing the proposed air quality standard permit for a concrete batch plant at 13001 Old Denton Road. The details The letter, dated Jan. 26, noted several concerns that Blaylock and Parker have with the proposed facility’s permit application. They include: • Air emission worksheets were not pro- vided to the public or the TCEQ. • The application doesn’t provide the engineering details for the design. • The application doesn’t show an apart- ment complex near the proposed facility.
New ball elds are part of the renovation work planned at the Keller Sports Park.
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Keller ISD trustees discuss budget cuts
Trustee resigns amid lm crew controversy
Keller ISD fund balance history To help pay for the shortfall, KISD o cials may need to dip into the fund balance, which is already lower than the Texas Education Agency recommendation.
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Keller ISD trustee Sandi Walker announced her resignation from the KISD board in a Feb. 18 Facebook post. Her resignation comes on the heels of an interview she conducted with an evangelical lm crew at
Superintendent Tracy Johnson gave Keller ISD board of trustees a report on the district’s 2024-25 budget Jan. 25 that included a $28 million shortfall. The details Johnson said that conversations about balancing the budget have been going on since August and that the thought of having to make sta ng cuts weighed heavily on district leaders. Johnson alluded to the fact that the Texas Legisla- ture was in session for 246 days and representatives passed just 10% of what was put in front of them with regard to education. Diving in deeper Keller ISD leaders have been trying to identify e ciencies since August, Johnson said, adding that district leaders are counting on some e ciencies coming through attrition.
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Other e ciencies include: • Implementing centralized purchasing process for instructional materials and technology • Moving to campus-level support “One of our nonnegotiables is we are not elimi- nating programs for students,” Johnson said.
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DFW real estate investor talks 2024 trends New Western investment firm activity in the Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market was up 6% year over year in 2023, according to a new report from the service. Zach Steinberg, senior general manager of New Western’s Dallas-Fort Worth office, broke down what he expects to see in 2024, what increased investor activity means for home inventory and more. Answers have been edited for style, length and clarity. How did the Dallas-Fort Worth housing market perform in 2023? The market did relatively well. There’s still a shortage of housing in the metroplex as well as nationally. My office specifically here in Dallas sells distressed properties to investors, properties that need to be renovated. In my office, we sold over 625 homes in 2023. So we had quite a bit of activity,
which is correlated to the low inventory out there in the retail market. I think in Dallas-Fort Worth, it’s around 2.5 months of supply. In a healthy market, it’s usually around six months of supply, meaning if no new properties come on the market, we will be out in 2.5 months. What are you expecting in 2024, and how will it be different from 2023? We’re expecting a really good year. Inventory is still low, rates are still where they are, and there’s tons of economic activity in DFW. There’s still so many people moving here, and there’s a lot of homes in DFW that have 2%, 3% or 4% mortgages, and that can’t be replicated right now, so those people are staying put. It’s kind of a perfect storm: more people moving to DFW and low inventory. What does increased investor activity mean for home inventory as people continue to move to the region? I think it’s a really good thing because we are kind of the future product that’s coming on the market. You can’t renovate a house in 30 days. So in my office in Dallas, we sell 50-60 homes per
month. These homes take anywhere from two to six months to renovate, so the homes we sell [early in the year] are going to be the spring and summer product. It’s a good thing that investors are active because it shows a healthy real estate market. Investors should be very excited about Dallas, in 2024 and beyond.
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Transportation
BY MIRANDA JAIMES
Keller Hicks Road intersection closes to kick off $7.2 M project On Feb. 12 construction crews closed the intersection at Keller Hicks Road near Buckhead Way in northeast Fort Worth to start work on a major project. The $7.2 million project will first build a culvert at the intersection. This will mean road closures and one-way traffic on Keller Hicks Road from Lauren Way to Katy Road for about three months, according to city documents. Drivers are advised to take Park Vista Boulevard to Timberland Boule- vard as a detour. What else? In addition to building a culvert, the project will improve the existing two-lane asphalt road with a three-lane concrete road, including a center turn
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lane, city documents stated. Other improvements include: • 10-foot sidewalks replacing drainage • Illumination improvements
• Replacing the stop sign at the intersection of Keller Hicks Road and Katy Road with a traffic signal and left-turn lanes • Removing and replacing an existing culvert to change the elevation of the road at the culvert crossing Later this year, crews will close the railroad crossing near Katy Road due to construction activities. Documents show this activity to be authorized from Aug. 5-Oct. 6.
Events
BY KAREN CHANEY
Swindell, Dustin Lynch, Lauren Alaina, Nate Smith, Ty Herndon, Corey Kent and Ian Munsick. • March 20, live music starts at 6:30 p.m. • $50 (admission) • Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth • www.billybobstexas.com/events/texas-independence- jam Electric Egg Hunt The Keller Pointe is hosting a black-light egg hunt. Participants will have the opportunity to hunt for eggs using provided black-light flashlights. This event is for ages 11-17. Registration is required. • March 28, 8-10 p.m. • $25 • Keller Pointe, 405 Rufe Snow Drive, Keller • www.thekellerpointe.com Roanoke Spelling Bee for Adults Gather a group of two to four adults age 18 or older to compete as a team in this local spelling bee. The top two teams will advance to compete in the regional bee against winners from other area libraries. To register, email aholston@roanoketexas.com or call the library at 817-491-2691. • March 30, 2-3 p.m. • Free • Roanoke Public Library, 308 S. Walnut St., Roanoke • www.roanoketexas.com/319/classes-and-events
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Garden Bros Nuclear Circus This rain-or-shine event is held in the world’s largest climate-controlled tent. Performances will include the human cannonball, aerial artists, motorcyclists, clowns, jugglers, dogs and more. There will also be a kids fun zone featuring a giant slide, face painting, circus pony rides and more. • March 7-10, times vary • $14.50 (admission) • Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth • www.gardenbrosnuclearcircus.com Brett Roberts Enchanted Magic Show Join Webster the Wizard on an unforgettable journey through an enchanted forest to discover a magical world filled with fairies and dragons. There will be plenty of opportunities for children to help during this event. • March 15, 2-3 p.m. • Free • Roanoke Public Library, 308 S. Walnut St., Roanoke • www.roanoketexas.com/319/classes-and-events Texas Independence Jam Billy Bob’s Texas is hosting the third annual Texas Independence Jam featuring Old Dominion, Cole
Underwater Egg-stravaganza Participants will have the opportunity to hunt for eggs in the pool at this The Keller Pointe event. This event is for ages 3 and up. Registration is required. • March 29, 12:30-2 p.m. • $10 • Keller Pointe, 405 Rufe Snow Drive, Keller • www.thekellerpointe.com
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Northwest ISD constructs schools, adapts for growth
Shifting boundaries
The growth
Whenever a new school like Perrin Elementary is planned, it begins a necessary conversation about shifting attendance boundaries, McClure said. While only elementary students will be affected by boundary adjustments due to the opening of Per- rin, staff established the following recommendations for all schools across the district for future growth: • Students starting fifth grade in 2024-25 would be eligible to remain at their existing elementary school. • Students starting eighth grade in 2024-25 would be eligible to remain at their existing middle school. • Students starting 11th and 12th grades next school year would be eligible to remain at their existing high school. • Students choosing to remain at their current campuses would not receive bus transportation, and younger siblings would not be eligible for bus transportation.
Officials said enrollment growth is a direct reflection of the number of new homes under construction and homes purchased in NISD. Zonda Education, a firm that calculates student enrollment projections, states housing numbers for NISD include: • 64 subdivisions with active construction • 37 future subdivisions planned • 16 apartment projects in the planning phase “You’ve got 11 elementary [attendance] zones that are building more than 150 homes per year,” Bob Templeton, a vice president with Zonda Education, told the NISD board at its Dec. 11 meeting. He compared NISD’s growth to neighboring Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, where 150 new homes per year are being built in four elementary attendance zones. “You’re growing all across the district, and the developers are not slowing down,” Templeton said. Voters passed a $2 billion bond package in 2023 that included funding for facilities to accommodate 8,400 additional students. McClure said Zonda Education’s data also helps guide the decision-making process for where to build these new schools. In January, Place 7 trustee Jennifer Murphy asked how programs are affected by such fast changes. Superintendent Mark Foust said programs like special education and bilingual— two of the fastest-growing populations in the district—can move to other campuses based on
Attendance boundaries This map shows the approved attendance boundaries for the four NISD elementary schools affected by zoning changes in the 2024-25 school year.
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The context
What’s next
Enrollment projections Key
Perrin Elementary is located in the still-devel- oping Wildflower Ranch community. According to the district website, NISD annually faces an overall enrollment increase of about 1,400 to 1,600 new students a year as more houses are built in the area. In the next decade, growth at Perrin is expected to increase 179%, at which point it will be over capacity, officials said. These projections operate with the assumption that no other school opens in the next decade to provide relief. During a Jan. 8 presentation, McClure reiterated the guidelines he and his staff use to make atten- dance boundary adjustments. They include: • Preventing campus overcrowding • Maintaining student-to-teacher ratios • Minimizing future boundary changes and its impact on students • Improving efficiency of schools • Considering opening new campuses
When asked whether he envisions the district transitioning to smaller secondary schools, McClure said it would be highly unlikely. “This would require maintaining more school buildings and more administrative staff, which costs taxpayers more,” McClure said. McClure added land purchase costs are also rising, which makes shifting to additional school buildings more expensive. He noted the tax rate remains low because of the strong tax base spread across the district’s 234 square miles. He mentioned a large district offers its students options not available in smaller districts. “We provide programs and services that would otherwise not be available to smaller communities,” McClure said.
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Community
Camp Guide
2024
Ages: 6-9 Dates: July 17-20, July 15-18 Cost: $145 per camp • 5700 Kroger Drive, Keller • www.danastudio.com
Check out these summer camps in Keller, Roanoke, Northeast Fort Worth and Trophy Club. This list is not comprehensive.
• www.fortworthzoo.org/summer-zoo-camp
Piano Camp Type: arts Ages: 6 and up Dates: June 10-July 18 Cost: $129 per camp • Heritage Music Studio, 3529 Heritage Trace Parkway, Ste. 161, Fort Worth • www.heritagemusicstudio.com/summer
Keller
Snapology Robot Challenge Type: science Ages: 6-12 Dates: May 28-May 31 Cost: $217/week • The Keller Pointe, 405 Rufe Snow Drive, Keller • www.thekellerpointe.com
Art Camp Type: arts Ages: 6 and up Dates: mid-June to end of July Cost: $120-$200 per camp • Elm Street Studio, 139 S. Elm St., Keller • www.elmstreetstudiokeller.com
Time to Shine Summer Camps Type: arts Ages: 2-18
Northeast Fort Worth
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Leslie and Ray Bedford opened Spartan Mat Club in 2016 and moved to Fort Worth in 2019.
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Brodie Bedford (center) holds a bracket after winning a national championship in October at the Boys National Recruiting Showcase in Des Moines. His parents, Ray and Leslie Bedford, created Spartan Mat Club.
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Spartan Mat Club helps wrestlers develop skills Ten years ago, Ray and Leslie Bedford got their son, Brodie, involved in a youth wrestling club. It was an introduction to the sport for the then 5-year-old, and years later he now trains for Spar- tan Mat Club, an organization his parents formed in early 2016.
Spartan Mat Club has wrestlers from throughout the area drive to practice in Fort Worth.
CANNABIS Wellness THC&CBD everything they want to accomplish o the mat,” said Leslie, who is on the Texas USA Wrestling board of directors with her husband. The details The club joined the Premier National League this year, one of 18 clubs in the country to be given membership. The pedigree and success of the club has led to athletes coming from around the area to train, she said. “Spartan draws the best wrestlers from many high school rooms, which gives all participants the opportunity to improve,” Leslie said. “They must train with better wrestlers to improve.”
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Since the inception, there have been multi- ple state and national champions, world team quali ers, and college All-Americans who have used the Fort Worth gym to improve their skill level, including Brodie, one of the top wrestlers in the state and who won a national championship in October. “The best part is watching them commit to hard work and dedication, and put that work ethic into
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