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Keller Roanoke Northeast Fort Worth Edition VOLUME 6, ISSUE 4 AUG. 30 OCT. 1, 2024
Fresh faces
Appraisal district makes changes with new members
BY CODY THORN
A new law resulted in three new faces being sworn in to the Tarrant Appraisal District board of directors July 1. The newly elected members said they aim to bring positive changes to the district. In the rst meeting with nine members, the Tarrant Appraisal District board made signi cant changes July 22. TAD conducts general appraisals for all properties on an annual basis, according to its website. That will change after the board voted to go to appraisals every two years. The other changes approved to the appraisal process were: • Considering a property’s previous appraisals, settlements and reductions in value when sub- sequently appraising that same property’s value the following year. • Freezing residential property values for tax year 2024-25 at current property values, except for new construction. • Setting appraisal caps or thresh- olds of 5% on properties, absent clear and convincing evidence or other possible limitations.
Callie Rigney (left), Matt Bryant (third from left) and Eric Morris (right) were sworn in by Judge Tim O’Hare (second from left) on July 1 as new Tarrant Appraisal District board members.
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4 Philly Dave’s The staff members at the all-American restaurant sling Philly cheesesteaks, burgers and breakfast items. • Opened July 26 • 5500 N. Tarrant Parkway, Ste. 132, Fort Worth • www.phillydaves.com/philly-daves 5 Kroger fuel center The new gas station offered free gas in a giveaway at the beginning of August. • Opened Aug. 2 • 2061 Rufe Snow Drive, Keller • www.kroger.com 6 100% Chiropractic The clinic offers chiropractic care, massage therapy and nutritional supplements. • Opened July 1 • 3251 Tracewood Way, Ste. 121, Fort Worth • www.100percentchiropractic.com
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8 Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar The farm-to-table restaurant will have a 9,000-square- foot interior space. • Opening in September • 2849 Heritage Trace Parkway, Fort Worth • www.whiskeycake.com 9 Andretti Indoor Karting & Games The entertainment center will feature high-speed electric Superkarts on a multi-level track, state-of-the- art arcade games, a two-story laser tag arena and more.
1 Ulta Beauty The beauty brand opened an 11,280-square-foot store. • Opened June 29 • 15853 N. Freeway, Ste. 110, Fort Worth • www.ultabeauty.com 2 Hey Dude The casual footwear store opened a location at the
3 Kaycee’s Cafe, Grill and Bar The eclectic restaurant features Tex-Mex favorites such as tacos, flautas and chimichangas, American fare such as chicken fried steak and burgers and French cuisine such as tartiflette and quiche Lorraine. • Opened July 26
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youth and adult leagues and a full coaching staff. • Grand reopening Aug. 10 • 331 Golden Triangle Blvd., Keller • www.tocafootball.com 13 Blownaway Salon Suites The Southlake-based business expanded to a new location in Keller and has two suites open for rent. • Opened June 10 • 3381 Davis Blvd., Ste. 100, Keller • www.blownawaysuites.com
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10 Mindwell Therapy The private practice took up shop in Keller Town Center, moving from Southlake Boulevard. • Relocated Aug. 19 • 201 Town Center Lane, Ste. C1103, Keller • www.mindwelltherapy.org 11 Henry Schein, Inc. The health solutions network opened an 811,000-square-foot warehouse in the Alliance area of Fort Worth from Grapevine. • Relocated July 10 • 3701 Litsey Road, Fort Worth • www.henryschein.com
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14 Anton’s The restaurant-turned-grocery store celebrated five years of service in Roanoke. • 610 Byron Nelson Blvd., Ste. 110, Roanoke • www.antonsusa.com 15 SLX Capital The Plano-based real estate firm purchased Roanoke Village, home to a Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Mirra Periodontist and a UPS Store. • 720 S. US 377, Roanoke • www.slxcap.com
16 Outpost 76 The butcher shop, located inside Outpost 36 BBQ restaurant, serves a wide selection of beef, pork, chicken and seafood. Other offerings include spice rubs, sides, desserts and specialty items like jarred beef tallow. • Opened July 22
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Government
BY MARK FADDEN, COLBY FARR & CODY THORN
Proposed city of Keller budget for FY 2024 25 includes pay increases The proposed budget for the city of Keller in scal year 2024-25 could see a 3.29% increase compared to FY 2023-24 if approved by council. During an Aug. 6 work session, council exam- ined the budget proposal from Interim City Manager Aaron Rector that would go into e ect Oct. 1. The proposed budget totals $112.2 million—$3.6 million more than FY 2023-24, according to city documents. Rector said the budget is proposing a tax rate under the no-new-revenue rate of $0.298552 per $100 valuation. The current tax rate is $0.312 per $100 valuation. By the numbers The budget features a 3.8% increase in person- nel services, which was $1.3 million more than
Fort Worth city manager to retire
Adopted FY 2023-24 budget Proposed FY 2024-25 budget
$109,204,129
+3.29%
City Manager David Cooke, who has served as Fort Worth city manager since June 30, 2014, will retire at the end of February. The overview A city news release stated Cooke’s tenure has
$112,801,478
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FY 2023-24. Rector said the city providing pay increases would keep up with neighboring cities to stay competitive. The funding for personnel is in the general fund, which accounts for $50 million of the $107.2 million total. According to city documents, the water and wastewater fund is the second largest with $31 million. Rector said the cost of city services for an average residential taxpayer is $114.49 a month. During the Sept. 17 council meeting, the budget and tax rate will be voted on by council.
David Cooke
been marked by achievements such as: • Managing the $2.3B government budget • Leading approximately 8,100 employees • Accommodating growth of approximately 20,000 new residents per year • Fostering public/private partnerships The news release states city o cials will announce details of their transition plan soon.
West Nile virus activity increases in Tarrant County More than halfway through the 2024 season, Tarrant County of icials have noticed a signif- icant increase in West Nile virus activity com- pared to last year, according to an Aug. 12 news release. What’s happening That’s more than twice the 2023 season total that ended with 12 human cases, according to the news release. The West Nile virus season typically runs from April to November each year. The release states 24 people have been
“If you are going to be outside, keep the air moving by using a fan. Mosquitoes
surprisingly do not y well.” DR. BRIAN BYRD, TARRANT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR
2023 season ended with 244 positive mosquito samples.
hospitalized with the virus this year, and one death has been reported. County of icials have already found more than 500 mosquito samples that tested positive for West Nile virus. The
Since the season started in April, 28 human cases of West Nile virus have been reported.
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Education
BY MARK FADDEN
Northwest ISD calls for tax rate election this fall The Northwest ISD board of trustees unan- imously approved a voter-approval tax rate election, or VATRE, for the upcoming fall election during its regular meeting Aug. 13. Should voters pass the 3-cent tax rate increase, the new funding would go to helping retain and attract teachers while also preventing cuts to student programs. In a nutshell According to a district news release, the board of trustees called the VATRE due to the e ects of a lack of legislative action at the state level to address public education funding despite signif- icant in ation in recent years. Additional VATRE funds—approximately $16 million—would be used to balance the district budget to protect class size ratios and student programs as well as continue to provide competitive teacher and sta salaries.
Keller ISD names Place 3 board member
Northwest ISD operations tax rates
FY 2023-24 adopted
$0.6692
FY 2024-25 adopted
Keller ISD board mem- bers appointed Chelsea Kelly as a Place 3 trustee Aug. 9. Kelly lled the vancancy after Sandi Walker resigned this past winter. The details Walker resigned in
$0.6669
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SOURCE: NORTHWEST ISD COMMUNITY IMPACT
Chelsea Kelly
Zooming in The news release states state legislators have approved $4 billion in funding increases to Texas schools but have declined to provide it despite the state’s historic $32 billion budget surplus. Numerous districts across the state have adopted budgets with shortfalls, including NISD.
February after an interview with an evangel- ical lm crew at Central High School while school was in session and several students were lmed. Chief Communications O cer Bryce Nie- man said the board appointed a replacement due to special elections costs. Kelly will have the Place 3 seat until it expires in May 2025, Nieman said.
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Transportation
BY CODY THORN
Railroad crossing at Keller Hicks Road closed The railroad crossing at Keller Hicks Road in Keller closed Aug. 1 through November, according to a news release from the city of Keller. What’s happening According to a city of Keller newsletter, crews are working on water and stormwater infrastruc- ture, a retaining wall and road repaving around the railroad tracks. The total scope of the project includes expand- ing Keller Hicks to a three-lane road with a turn lane in Fort Worth and reconstructing Keller’s two-lane road east of the railroad track, according to project documents. Other improvements include:
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Beauti cation coming to FM 1938 medians Changes are coming to Davis Boulevard through Keller after a timetable adjustment by the Texas Department of Transportation. The details According to documents, TxDOT is in design to construct raised medians on the roadway. The city of Southlake will then add landscaping. The project is scheduled for November 2025 and construction could start in early 2026. No end date was listed.
Work on Keller Hicks Road from Lauren Way to US 377 started in the spring. The railroad crossing closed Aug. 1.
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Roanoke Sports Complex to o er 122 acres of sports eld, dining, retail space
Construction will begin soon on the Roanoke Sports Complex, a new multisports facility. A ceremonial groundbreaking event for the complex is set for 10 a.m. Sept. 18 at the project site and will include stakeholders. The event will be held at SH 114 and Cleveland Gibbs Road. Attendees will be able to view the Texas Rang- ers’ 2023 World Series trophy at the event. The details The sports complex will have 122 acres of sports eld, dining and retail space. Developer Dave Dickson, who represents Play It Forward Sports, which is overseeing the devel- opment, said dirt should move on the site shortly after the groundbreaking. The venue will be built near Cleveland Gibbs Road and SH 114.
The plan for the complex includes elds for baseball, softball and soccer, Dickson said. How- ever, the soccer elds are multipurpose and will accommodate 7 versus 7 football, rugby, lacrosse and other sports. The Trophy Club Roanoke Youth Baseball Association will also be able to utilize elds, Dickson said. Diving deeper The venue will have more than 1,000 parking spaces, according to the company website. This complex will be the rst of at least three com- plexes Play It Forward will construct across Texas in the next few years, Dickson said. “This will be a year-round facility with state- of-the-art synthetic turf elds [and] multiple concessions that we can change out frequently,” Dickson said, adding there will be an on-site hotel
The Roanoke Sports Complex will be situated next to a retail component and a hotel.
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with conference space. He said the total project costs with all sports eld and retail elements, and the hotel, will be “north of” $75 million. Dickson is working on the project with business partner Blake Beavan, a former Major League Baseball pitcher. “We anticipate being operational by this time next year,” Dickson said.
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Fresh faces From the cover
How we got here
What’s happening
Zooming in
2023
Feb. 21: Keller council votes to recall TAD Chair Kathryn Willemon due to lack of transparency Feb. 22: Willemon resigns
The new board members said they plan to enhance the district’s transparency and help restore the public’s trust, according to statements they gave Community Impact prior to the election. “Taxpayers’ trust ... has been shattered,” Morris said. “TAD has been hostile to the taxpayers they are meant to serve, tried to hide the truth from the public and are difficult to work with. Tarrant County deserves better.” Keller resident Donna Kyser said the review board process used to be burdensome and an appeal was met with a short meeting and quick decision. Last year, an appeal was approved due to foundation issues with her house. Her appeal this year was approved without a hearing. “It worked out much better for me—it saved me time and ultimately saved me more money,” Kyser said. “This year was much more simplified and I was so grateful when I left.” The TAD also was the victim of a ransomware attack in March, according to Chief Appraiser Joe Don Bobbitt. Medusa, a group of hackers, asked for $700,000 after accessing information. The board and Bobbitt, with advice from the FBI, chose not to pay the ransom. Bobbitt said employees thought it was a server issue at first due to antiquated equipment and software before employees found files that traced back to Medusa. A week prior to the hack, appraisal notices were printed and waiting to be mailed to Tarrant County residents. Bobbitt said had the attack happened earlier, there would’ve been delays up to two months for municipalities that use TAD numbers to budget. “It was great management and by the grace of God it wasn’t worse,” TAD Chairman Vince Puente Sr. said.
The TAD board of directors grew to add four additional members this year, and as of July 1, nine people will now vote. Three new board members, Callie Rigney, Matt Bryant and Eric Morris, were sworn in by Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare. Wendy Burgess, Tarrant County tax assessor-collector, sat on the board but as a nonvoting member. She accounts for the ninth voting member. Rigney, Bryant and Morris became the first members elected by the public, rather than taxing entities.
May 9: Vince Puente Sr. appointed to TAD board
Aug. 25: Director of Information Systems Cal Wood fired Sept. 1: Chief Appraiser Jeff Law resigns
By the numbers
Sept. 6: William Durham begins serving as interim chief appraiser
The May 4 election was the first to elect Tarrant Appraisal District board members.
Total votes in May: 83,336 Total number of registered voters in Tarrant County: 1.27M
Dec. 15: TAD board votes in three new members Dec. 23: Joe Don Bobbitt hired as chief appraiser
6.52% voter turnout
2024
Top 3 candidates receiving votes Place 1-Eric Morris: 39,223 Place 2-Callie Rigney: 44,316 Place 3-Matt Bryant: 35,822
March 14: TAD website suffers technical issues March 21: Ransomware attack by Medusa
May 4: Three new board members elected
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3 new members
9 total board members
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July 1: New members sworn in
July 22: TAD board changes appraisals to every two years with no more than 5% increase in 2026
SOURCES: TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT, TARRANT COUNTY ELECTION OFFICE/COMMUNITY IMPACT
SOURCES: TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT, TARRANT COUNTY/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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Election cost
The background
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Amount paid so far: $484,110 Amount remaining: $161,360
Senate Bill 2, which passed in July 2023 during the 88th legislative session, changed the tax code regarding the makeup of appraisal district boards. Voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment cutting property taxes in November. The proposition also added three elected posi- tions to appraisal district boards in counties with populations over 75,000. The term for the three winners will run until Dec. 31, 2026. Board members will serve stag- gered four-year terms on Jan. 1 of every other even-numbered year, according to section 6.031 of the tax code. The last time new faces were added to the TAD board was in 2023 when Alan Blaylock, Gloria Pena and Gary Lasada, a former board member, came aboard. Rich DeOtte and Puente won re-election during that same cycle with Puente winning a full term after being appointed in May 2023. “You’re going from five voting members to nine and that’s a huge thing,” Puente said. “It remains
$645.5K estimated total
The board’s primary duties are to select the chief appraiser, adopt the annual budget and ensure the district follows policies and procedures set by law, according to its website. The board does not appraise property or make decisions that affect the appraisal records for particular properties. The new board members voted for a three- year appraisal system but it failed, 6-3. The two-year model passed, 6-3. Keller Mayor Armin Mizani said the valuation process needed to change. “Keller has consistently advocated for common sense reforms at the Tarrant Appraisal District,” Mizani said. “I am pleased to see that our new representatives are carrying out their promise of meaningful reform to the appraisal process. I have long supported appraisal caps and support the TAD board of directors’ recent proposed changes.”
SOURCE: TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT/COMMUNITY IMPACT
to be seen how that affects things.” The election cost the TAD almost $500,000 so far, Bobbitt said. The estimated cost was $645,000, though they were waiting for the final amount from the county. TAD Quality Assurance Manager Grady Ewing said it was essentially an unfunded mandate by the state due to the timing. The appraisal district was not able to get the election costs in the budget as Senate Bill 2 called for an effective date of Oct. 12, 2023. “I think the biggest thing was the Legislature wanted taxpayers to feel like they’re actually represented. I think it kind of gives a little more fairness,” Bobbitt said.
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Real estate
Nearly 195 homes were sold and more than 300 new listings were added to the real estate market during July 2024. Homes spent longer on the market in each ZIP code area except in 76248. Residential market data
Number of homes sold
July 2023
July 2024
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BY KAREN CHANEY
• Prices start at $10 • Trinity Park, 2401 University Drive, Fort Worth • www.fortworthoktoberfest.com
September
Yappy Hour The city of Keller will host a social event for dog owners to mingle and sample cold beers from local breweries. • Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 5:30-7 p.m. • Free (admission) • K-9 Pointe Dog Park, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller • www.cityofkeller.com/services/parks-recreation
October
Keller’s Got Talent Art Show Artwork by Keller residents and Keller ISD students that was entered in the Keller’s Got Talent Art Show will be displayed. • Oct. 1–Nov. 20, various times • Free (admission) • Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller • www.cityofkeller.com Roanoke Fire Department Open House The city of Roanoke Fire Department will host an open house featuring educational events such live fire demonstrations and clown shows spotlighting a fire safety message. • Oct. 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free • 201 Fairway Drive, Roanoke • www.roanoketexas.com
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This two-day event gives fans an insider’s look as the teams prepare, practice and qualify for the main event. Races will begin Saturday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. • Sept. 13-14, various times • Tickets start at $50 • Texas Motor Speedway, 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth • www.supermotocross.com/texas-motor- speedway-2024 Worth the Trip: Fort Worth Oktoberfest This three-day event features Bavarian beer, food and entertainment. A midway with carnival rides and games will also be available. • Sept. 26-28, various times
Worth the Trip: Boots & Bling North Texas SNAP, or Special Needs Assistance Partners, is hosting a fundraising event that will include dinner, dancing and casino entertainment. Funds raised will support North Texas SNAP programs and services. • Sept. 28, 5:30-10:30 p.m. • $100 per person, sponsorships start at $500
• Hurst Conference Center, 1601 Campus Drive, Hurst • ntxsnap.givingfuel.com/boots-bling- sponsors-2024
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