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2024 Health Care Edition

Expanding care Children’s Medical Center’s new 395,000-square-foot tower will add six new specialty programs, hundreds of beds and a variety of amenities.

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Children’s Plano looks to become region pediatric ‘hub’

“We’re growing with the community to ensure that we have the clinical capabilities to continue to provide what the community needs as it continues to grow,” he said. “The profound impact that has probably can’t be overstated.”

395,000-square tower began in 2020 and will be complete later this year. Graham Torres, Children’s Health vice president of facilities operations of the northern market, said the expansion will have a “profound impact” in meeting the needs of the region.

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As population continues to boom in North Texas, the expansion of Children’s Medical Center in Plano will triple the hospital’s number of beds while greatly expanding treatment options across the board. Construction on the hospital’s new

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6 Uchiko This Japanese restaurant has locations in Austin and Houston. Dallas native, Chef Steffen Perico will lead the team as Chef de Cuisine and Chef Dale Park will be the head sushi chef. The menu will feature beef from Japan, Australia and the United States as well as a daily selection of freshly flown-in fish. The drink menu features a selection of beer, wine, sake, Japanese whiskey, a full bar of cocktails including low-ABV and

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15THST. 4 StretchLab The fitness studio offers assisted stretching classes in a group or one-on-one. Appointments can be booked on 1 4 T H ST. PGBT TOLL the business’s website. • Opened in February • 5717 Legacy Drive, Ste. 120A, Plano • www.stretchlab.com/location/shopsatlegacy 75 create custom formulas of lipstick and lip gloss. • Opened in June • 7300 Lone Star Drive, Ste. C-103, Plano • www.myxblendbar.com

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8 Symphony Wealth Group Josh Smith, Amber Andregg and Lee Swinford are the founders and managing partners of the business, which provides wealth management and custom financial planning services for clients. • Relocating July 1 • 5801 Headquarters Dr., Plano • www.symphonywg.com

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P L A N O P K W Y . evaluation for medicine management. Mind Body Optimization has two locations in Tennessee, one in Southlake and two upcoming locations in Fort Worth, according to the company’s website. • Opened Feb. 19 • 5038 Tennyson Parkway, Ste. B, Plano • www.mindbodyo.com 2 Gorjana The California-based jewelry company offers a variety of gold jewelry with diamonds, opals, sapphires and more. The 1,528-square-foot space in Legacy West is the company’s 10th in Texas, according to a release. • Opened June 1 • 7700 Windrose Ave., Ste. G155, Plano • www.gorjana.com DNT TOLL 1 Mind Body Optimization The business offers a variety of mental health resources and treatments, including counseling and psychiatrist 3 MYX Blend Bar This business provides the opportunity for customers to

Expansions

9 Legends at Chase Oaks California-based StarPoint Properties, the property’s owner, will add resident amenities and 70 new apartment units within the complex after the Plano City Council approved changes to the development regulations during its May 13 meeting. • Expanding TBD • 701 Legacy Drive, Plano • www.legendsatchaseoaks.com 10 Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center A renovation project costing $15.9 million and funded

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5 Liberty Mutual Campus Plano City Council approved a request to rezone over 4 acres during the May 28 meeting, which is set to become a five-story, 177-unit apartment complex developed by Columbus Realty Partners at the corner of Windrose and Columbus avenues. • Opening TBD • Northeast corner of Windrose Avenue and Columbus Avenue

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Flower Mound Classical Christian School and served 57 students in grades 6-12 when it first opened in 1999, according to its website. The school has since expanded and operates campuses in Plano. • 9645 Independence Parkway, Plano, TX 75025 • www.coramdeoacademy.org

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Chicken Barn Korean Style Cuisine The restaurant offers bulgogi, fried chicken, bansang and other Korean favorites. Owner Harry Kwan said the restaurant held a grand opening at the beginning of June. • Opened May 15 • 9292 Warren Parkway, Ste. 350, Frisco • www.chickenbarnfrisco.com Lockwood Distilling Co. Spirits sold by the business, including whiskey, gin, vodka and rum, are distilled in-house and are used to create a variety of cocktails, according to the business’s website. The restaurant also offers to-go cocktails, food and bottles of distilled spirits through a streetside walk- up window. • Opened early May

In the news

11 Chipotle Mexican Grill The new restaurant will be located at the intersection of SH 121 and Coit Road, according to a project listing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The 2,362-square-foot restaurant is set to start construction in July and finish in December, according to the listing. The fast-casual dining chain offers made-to-order bowls, burritos, tacos and quesadillas. • SH 121 & Coit Road, Plano • www.chipotle.com 12 Coram Deo Academy The Christian private school is celebrating its 25- year anniversary. Coram Deo Academy was initially

13 Kebab Uncle The menu features beef and chicken kebabs, rice platters, fried fish and more. Kebab Uncle also has a location in Coppell which opened in 2019. • Opened in May • 909 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Ste. 460, Plano • www.kebabuncle.com

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and salad. A variety of all-you-can-eat options are available. According to the company’s website, this is the eighth location. There are two in Louisiana, two in Florida and three others in Texas. • Opened May 27

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7 Ramen Belly Menu items will include pot stickers, sashimi, ramen and poke bowls. There is also a category called ramen in a blanket which is described as “sauced up ramen noodles comfortably snuggling between two tonkatsu.” • Opening in July • 1001 14th St., Ste. 100, Plano • www.ramenbelly.co 8 Tsao-Cha A company representative said in an email that Tsao-Cha will serve fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, bubble tea, fruit tea and egg waffles. • Opening TBD • 3450 W. Park Blvd., Plano • www.tsaocaatea.com 9 Crossroads Diner The restaurant is known for its breakfast and lunch items such as sticky buns, chicken and waffles, biscuits, grits and corn beef hash, according to a news release. The restaurant offers a full bar with natural juices for bellinis and mimosas. • Opening this fall • 645 Powell Lane, Plano • www.facebook.com/ crossroadsdinerdallasbestbreakfastindallas 10 Huffines Genesis Genesis is a Korean car manufacturer that specializes in luxury vehicles, according to its website. • Opening TBD • 801 Coit Road, Plano • www.huffines.net

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in East Plano, and is a Plano East Senior High alumnus so opening in this area was important to her. • Opened May 6 • 102 N. Murphy Road, Ste. 1023, Murphy • www.localcreamery.net 4 Corvo Martial Arts Jiu-jitsu classes for all ages will be offered at this studio as well as Muay Thai and yoga classes for adults. • Grand opening May 18 • 1001 14th St., Ste. 400, Plano • www.planobjj.com 5 F&F Japanese Grill The chain restaurant offers hibachi-style dishes featuring chicken, shrimp, steak, tofu and vegetables. F&F’s menu also includes hibachi salads and appetizers such as edamame, gyoza, crunchy shrimp and more. • Opened May 4 • 565 Coit Road, Ste. 600, Plano • www.fnfeat.com/plano 6 Sushi Masa The menu features sushi, sashimi, hibachi entrees, soup

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1 Preston’s Cafe The eatery serves a variety of breakfast food and beverages in downtown Plano. • Opened June 3 • 1601 K Ave., Plano • 214-440-2958 2 Dreamland Preschool According to its website, Dreamland Preschool is a Reggio Emilia-inspired school. Farris said they chose to locate the preschool in Plano because it is a growing area, and based on a census, they found child care is in great demand. • Opened March 4

• 5017 W. Plano Parkway, Plano • www.thedreamlandschools.com

3 Local Creamery The business has been serving ice cream from its first location on Preston Road in Plano since it opened in July 2022. Co-owner Brooke Bauer said they chose to open in Murphy because she grew up in Los Rios, a neighborhood

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11 Haunted Castle Cafe Business owners and family members Jay Gungor and Gokhan Oktem will offer themed food and drink items at Haunted Castle Cafe. American fare, including steak, pizza and pasta, will be on the cafe’s menu. • Opening in June 12 Jabbar Bhai Biriyani The restaurant has locations in India and the United Arab Emirates, and the Plano location will be its first in the United States. • Opening in June • 3291 Independence Parkway, Ste. 400, Plano • www.instagram.com/jabbar_bhai_briyani_restuarant • 1900 Dallas Parkway, Plano • www.hauntedcastlecafe.com

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14 City of Plano The city of Plano now owns nearly 4 acres of land in the downtown area that could be used for future redevelopment. Plano City Council approved a $4.6 million purchase of property during its May 13 meeting. • 701 E. 15th St., Plano • www.plano.gov 15 EoS Fitness The 71,000-square-foot health and fitness club is set to start construction in September and finish in July 2025, according to a project listed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

17 Lily’s Cafe The restaurant is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with extended hours and other significant changes. The restaurant has updated its menu and received a liquor license and now offers imported and domestic beer, cocktails, and several types of frozen and on-the-rocks margaritas. • 3100 Independence Parkway, Ste. 299, Plano • www.instagram.com/lilyscafeplano

• 600 W. 15th St., Plano • www.eosfitness.com

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16 TONI&GUY Plano ISD has extended its partnership with TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy, ensuring the continuation of a program that allows students interested in cosmetology to get a jumpstart on their education. Classes are held at the PISD TONI&GUY Academy facility housed at Academy High School. • 1701 Alma Drive, Plano. • www.toniguy.com

13 On the Spot This business sells custom jewelry, fine jewelry, loose diamonds and gemstones. They also offer jewelry and watch repair. • Opening May 10 • 1900 Preston Road, Plano • www.onthespotjewelers.com

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Transportation

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Plano asphalt project to nish in June

What’s next

Construction should be completed in June, Jones said. She added that temperature restrictions for the application of the asphalt overlay delayed the project in November 2023 until work resumed in April. “The asphalt overlay is placed to protect the rehabilitated concrete that was recently completed which allows for extending the life of the concrete street,” Jones said.

An asphalt overlay project on a Plano roadway is expected to be completed after nearly one year. Construction on Parkwood Boulevard between Plano Parkway and Windhaven Parkway should be nished in June, Assistant Director of Public Works Carrie Jones said. To allow for some of the overlays, portions of Parkwood Boulevard were closed in May. Jones said the project included concrete repairs along portions of Parkwood Boulevard and asphalt overlays including: • Parker Road between the western city limits and Parkwood Boulevard • Small portions of Plano Parkway between Parkwood Boulevard and the Dallas North Tollway • Parkwood Boulevard between Plano Parkway and Windhaven Parkway

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Health Care Edition

2024

Community Impact ’s annual Health Care Edition features news on the timeliest topics in the industry. Content ranges from major health care developments to listings of nearby health care facilities. Articles within this guide are focused on local topics aecting your community, and are written by our team of journalists to meet our mission of providing trusted news and information everyone gets. Our annual Health Care Edition is always one of the most anticipated issues of the year. In this edition, we report on the expansion of Children’s Medical Center as well as expansion of Collin College’s nursing program, both of which reect the area’s growth. Thanks for reading!

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Collin College growth to help meet region’s health care needs chalked up to several factors, including burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic and a shortage of qualied nursing educators.

As North Texas faces a shortage of nurses and other health care professionals, Collin College has continued to expand opportunities for area students to help ll that need. What’s happening When Collin College Director of Nursing Amy Wilson met with area health care partners, prior to last fall semester, they expressed a major need for more nurses. According to a 2022 report from the Texas Department of State Health Services, North Texas had the highest vacancy rates for registered nurses, 35.2%, in the state. That vacancy rate for registered nurses was up from 16.9% in 2019. Collin College responded by increasing its admission from 90-to-120 students per semester in its LVN-to-RN bridge program, which provides a path for licensed vocational nurses to become registered nurses. “Over the course of the last year, we’ve had an additional 100 students placed in nursing programs,” Wilson said. “That’s completely on the demand of our community.” What else Wilson said that nursing shortages can be

She added that Collin College has been able to maintain enough educators to support its fast-growing nursing program, along with the addition of other “nontraditional” teaching methods—such as virtual reality. The health care shortages extend beyond nurs- ing; 64% of hospitals had reduced services due to stang shortages, according to a 2023 report from the Texas Hospital Association. Michelle Millen, Collin College’s dean of aca- demic aairs for health sciences, said the college works with area hospitals and high schools into the health care eld. What’s next Millen said the college is “always looking” at new growth opportunities to expand its health care oerings. The most recent addition is the Clinical Oper- ations Management program, which launched last fall, and is Collin College’s second health care related bachelor’s program, joining nursing. Future areas of growth could include medical and cath lab technician programs, Millen said.

Collin College oers a variety of programs related to the health care industry, including its Nurse Aide Training.

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Children’s Plano looks to become region pediatric ‘hub’ From the cover

BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY

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After the expansion, Children’s Medical Center will start to operate as a Level II Trauma Center , and will look to be ocially categorized as Level III. Level II trauma centers can initiate denitive care for all injured patients, while Level IV are primarily for screening and diagnosis; more intensive patients are transferred to Dallas.

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provide specialized care in residents “backyard” that they would have needed to travel to Dallas for previously. “Plano was ready for this 15 years ago,” he said. “What this new tower does is, really make every healthcare amenity and resource available right here in Plano. It’s a huge relief for those families, and we’re so honored to have Children’s here.”

Collin County’s population grew by more than 15% from 2017-22 while the growth of residents under 19 grew nearly 12% during that time, according to U.S. Census data. Children’s Medical Center has felt that growth, seeing a 27% increase in demand for emergency room use since 2012, a hospital representative said. Plano Mayor John Muns said the new tower will

Children’s Medical Center’s new tower was designed to accommodate the region’s needs well into the future, Walls said. “We’re planning for the next 20 years, not just the next ve,” she said. “We need to be a little more forward-thinking than that.” Walls said the new tower will be built with the capacity to provide specialty treatments that the hospital doesn’t plan on providing immediately, such as dialysis, so the hospital’s services can continue to grow into the new space. She added that all of the new beds will be licensed as universal beds, so they can be adapted based on patient needs. The ultimate goal, Walls said, is for Children’s Medical Center in Plano to become a “hub” for pediatric medicine in the area. “What we’re growing at Plano—it’ll be a hub for this area just like Children’s is in Dallas,” she said.

Children’s Medical Center’s new tower will do more than just triple the facility’s bed count, Torres said. The 212 beds, up from 72, will also be able to accommodate patients who need more extensive or specialized care. The hospital is currently designated as a Level IV Trauma Center, but has been operating as a more-extensive Level III center for the last 18 months, said Vanessa Walls, Children’s Health chief market executive of the northern market. Walls said she expects the facility to get certied as a Level III facility this summer, and it will start operating as a Level II facility when the new tower opens, with the goal of being recertied in 2026. The hospital will also add the following specialty care programs: • Pauline Allen Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders • The Heart Center

Cardiology focuses on heart disorders.

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Oncology focuses on treating cancer.

Neurology focuses on disorders of the nervous system.

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originally planned in 2019, and Torres said patient feedback played a huge role in the process. “Parts of the room are there because they made the recommendation,” he said. “It makes me really excited for this to come online and to be available for our community, because it was designed by them.”

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Construction is set to nish in the third quarter of this year, with plans to open the new tower by the end of the year, Torres said. The project has stayed on track since it was

600K

344,882

300K

2014

2016

2018

2022

2024

2026

2028

2020

SOURCE: US CENSUS, CHILDREN’S HEALTHCOMMUNITY IMPACT

PLANO 5930 West Park Blvd (972) 250-0500

ALLEN 1839 N Central Expressway (972) 908-3488

EAST PLANO 3404 N Central Expressway (972) 423-6688

COIT ROAD 1453 Coit Rd (972) 867-2821

PLANO NORTH 5420 State Hwy 121 (469) 687-2581

Health care Health care facilities

Medical City Plano Trauma level: I NICU level: III Number of beds: 603 Number of physicians: more than 1,800 Number of nurses: more than 950 • 3901 W. 15th St., Plano • www.medicalcityplano.com Texas Health Presbyterian Trauma level: II NICU level: IV Number of beds: 386 Number of physicians: 1,229 Number of nurses: 775

• 1300 N. Central Expressway, Plano • www.concentra.com

Levels of care

Trauma levels Level I: highest level of care with a full range of specialists and equipment in-house 24/7 Level II: offers specialists on call 24/7 and can transfer to Level I facilities Level III: offers resources for emergency surgery and intensive care but may have to transfer to higher-level facilities for more serious issues Level IV: provides initial evaluation, stabilization and diagnostic capabilities but may have to transfer to higher-level facilities for more serious issues Neonatal intensive care unit levels Level I: newborn nursery that can care for mothers and infants at 35-plus weeks of gestation with routine prenatal problems Level II: specialty care nursery that can care for mothers and infants at 32-plus weeks of gestation with problems to be resolved rapidly Level III: neonatal intensive care unit that can care for mothers and infants of all gestational ages with mild to critical illnesses Level IV: advanced NICU that can care for mothers and infants of all gestational ages as well as the most complex, critically ill infants

ER Near Me Type: Emergency room Hours: 24/7 • 7601 Preston Road, Plano • www.ernearmetx.com

Heal 360 Clinic Plano Type: Retail Clinic Hours: Mon.-Thu. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-noon; closed Sat.-Sun. • 1360 Star Court, Ste. T1, Plano • www.heal360.com MinuteClinic Type: Emergency room Hours: Sat. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • 8940 Coit Road, Plano • 2101 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano NextCare Urgent Care Type: Emergency room Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • 5076 W. Plano Parkway, Plano • 3304 Alma Drive, Plano • www.nextcare.com • 2200 Dallas Parkway, Plano • www.cvs.com/minuteclinic

• 6200 W. Parker Road, Plano • www.texashealth.org/plano Clinics & ERs

Types of clinics & ERs

Retail clinic: clinics typically found in larger retailers capable of treating basic illnesses and typically offering vaccinations Urgent care center: can treat basic illnesses in addition to some broken bones and other ailments Freestanding emergency room: capable of treating most symptoms and ailments—similar capabilities to a hospital’s ER

Hospitals

Plano

NR Urgent Care Type: Emergency room Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. • 7920 Preston Road, Ste. 500, Plano • www.nrurgentcare.com

Plano

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Plano Trauma level: II NICU level: N/A Number of beds: 160 Number of physicians: not provided Number of nurses: not provided • 4700 Alliance Blvd., Plano • www.bswhealth.com/locations/plano Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital- Plano Trauma level: N/A NICU level: N/A Number of beds: 114 Number of physicians: 141 Number of nurses: not provided • 1100 Allied Drive, Plano • www.bswhealth.com/locations/the-heart-hospital-plano

Accident Care and Treatment Center Type: Urgent care

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. • 3801 W. 15th St., Bldg. C, Plano • www.accidentcare.com/plano

Prestige ER Type: Emergency room Hours: 24/7 • 7940 Custer Road, Plano • www.prestigeer.com

CareNow Urgent Care Type: Urgent Care Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • 3821 Spring Creek Parkway, Plano • www.carenow.com

Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care Type: Urgent care Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily • 5964 W. Parker Road, Ste. 100, Plano • www.texashealth.org

CityBridge Urgent Care: Powered by Watermark Health Type: Urgent c are Hours: Mon., Wed. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tue., Thu. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.-noon • 910 W. Parker Road, Ste. 102, Plano • www.citybridgeurgentcare.org

Urgent Care Clinic of Plano Type :Urgent care

Children’s Medical Center Plano Trauma level: IV NICU level: N/A Number of beds: 72

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., closed Sun. • 3100 Independence Parkway, Ste. 103A, Plano • www.urgentfamilycares.com

Concentra Urgent Care Type: Urgent care Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Number of employees: 1,336 • 7601 Preston Road, Plano • www.childrens.com

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Urgent Care for Kids Type: Urgent care Hours: Mon.-Fri. midnight-9 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • 7212 Independence Parkway, Ste. A, Plano • www.urgentcarekids.com Urgent Care of Texas and Expecare Family Care Type: Urgent care Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. • 3909 W. Parker Road, Ste. 104, Plano • www.urgentcaretexas.com

Plano

West Plano Emergency Room Type: Emergency room Hours: 24/7 • 2000 Dallas Parkway, Plano • www.westplanoer.com

This list is not comprehensive.

MedCo ER Type: Emergency room Hours: 24/7

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Plano Athletic Club assists with clients’ health concerns

Jack Hyslip opened Plano Athletic Club in a former 24 Hour Fitness in 2021. “[We] upgraded the facility with new ooring,” Hyslip said. “We switched out all the lights to LEDs trying to conserve some electricity. Put sanitizers in the air conditioners to assist with clean air for COVID-19, etcetera and we updated some equipment.” The set up Plano Athletic Club is a 47,000-square-foot full service tness facility which includes a swimming pool, steam room, dry sauna, group tness room, weight oor, outdoor workout area, basketball court, kids club, recovery area and more. Group tness classes are included with monthly membership. Weekly schedules feature yoga, dance, strength training and spin classes.

Who it’s for Hyslip said the bulk of their clients come to PAC with weight loss goals, however there are myriad of reasons gym patrons walk through their doors. “I’ve trained two 12-year-olds,” assistant general manager Jon Cravens said. “I taught them how to do that at a young age, and fostered a healthy relationship with lifting weights and making it fun for them. That was cool.” Another client success story involves an 82-year- old, long-time member. “He loves working out, swims everyday, but he fell and that was a setback for him,” Hyslip said. “He connected with a personal trainer, they worked through it and he’s back to his routine of swimming everyday.”

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Local experts talk navigating seasonal allergies in North Texas

While seasonal allergies are generally worse in spring and fall, local experts say North Texas residents deal with them all year. Dr. Stacy Silvers is chief medical officer for Aspire Allergy and Sinus, a company that runs allergy clinics in Texas and four other states. She said allergies occur because of response to pollen from the body’s immune system. “For whatever reason, our immune system has decided that the pollen in the air is bad for us,” Silvers said. The details Dr. John Van Wagoner, who is part of the medical group Southwest Allergy and Asthma Center in Frisco, said seasonal allergy symptoms include sneezing, itchy and stuffy nose, coughing and itchy and red eyes. Fatigue, sore throat and headaches are also common.

Common allergens

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Developer withdraws Haggard Farm plan A request to change the zoning of a planned development for Haggard Farm in Plano was withdrawn amid community opposition. The rezoning request for a 13.5-acre site at the corner of Park Boulevard and Custer Road was set to be considered during the May 6 meeting of the Plano Planning and Zoning Commission. The gist Based on the request, the applicant was looking to amend the conditions of a planned development to allow for retail. According to a letter included in the meeting packet, the appli- cant, Fairview Farm Land Company, withdrew the zoning case because of opposition, which included complaints about more retail given the city’s existing retail near the intersection. Commissioners previously tabled the request during the March 18 meeting. Per information

Collin College shutting down 4 programs Collin College will shut down four pro- grams due to low demand. What happened During its May 28 meeting, Collin College’s board of trustees unanimously approved the closure of the following programs: • Activity care professional • Construction technology-carpentry • Construction technology-facilities management • Metal arts “The number of graduates and the number of students that have demonstrated interest in enrolling in course sections in these programs are extraordinarily low,” said Jon Hardesty, Collin College vice president of academic affairs.

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Plano ISD to close 4 area schools due to declining enrollment

Four Plano ISD campuses will shut down follow- ing the 2024-25 school year. What happened Following a process to evaluate the district’s “building and property efficiencies” that started last September, the PISD board of trustees approved a committee recommendation to close the following four schools on June 10:

CARPENTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

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DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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ARMSTRONG MIDDLE SCHOOL

• Armstrong Middle School • Carpenter Middle School • Davis Elementary School • Forman Elementary School

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FORMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Structure assessment score* /

Davis and Carpenter both feed into Plano Senior High School, while Armstrong and Forman feed into Plano East Senior High School. The committee recommended that staff perform further research on schools that feed into Plano West Senior High School due to the west cluster’s already high capacity and unpredictable growth. The findings on PISD’s west cluster are expected to be presented to the board in December. The campuses were chosen for potential closure based on capacity, facility assessment scores and operating costs, according to a presentation from district staff. PISD Deputy Superintendent Johnny Hill said no district staff would lose employment as a result of the closures. Diving in deeper Students at the four closed schools will be rezoned to various nearby campuses: • Armstrong Middle School students will be rezoned to Otto, Bowman or Murphy middle schools. • Carpenter Middle School students will be rezoned to Haggard, Hendrick or Schimelpfenig middle schools, depending on their elemen- tary school. Christie, Harrington and Thomas elementary school students would be rezoned to Hendrick, Haggard and Schimelpfenig, respectively. • Davis Elementary School students will be rezoned to Harrington or Saigling elementary schools. • Forman Elementary students will be rezoned to attend Dooley, Schell, Stinson, Meadows or Memorial elementary schools. Additionally, the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf will move from Davis Elementary School to Harrington Elementary School.

Capacity (2023-24 school year)

Facility assessment score*

Campus

48%

56 / 39 41 / 23 46 / 38 47 / 33

Armstrong Middle School

36%

Carpenter Middle School

53%

Davis Elementary School

67%

Forman Elementary School

SOURCE: PLANO ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

*ASSESSMENT SCORE IS OUT OF 100

The cause PISD’s enrollment has declined every year since its peak of 55,700 students in 2012. The district’s current enrollment sits at 47,800. PISD officials have attributed declining enroll- ment to several factors, including home costs in the city. The median price of homes sold in Plano was $287,000 in 2015, while that number was $511,750 in March 2024, according to data from the Collin County Area Realtors. District officials have also cited growth in districts farther with lower housing prices as well as a decrease in birth rates as contributing factors to declining enrollment. The district is also estimating a $24 million budget shortfall this upcoming fiscal year. District staff estimate the closures will save more than $5 million. Superintendent Theresa Williams said the district has adopted a shortfall budget every year since 2017, and added that more extreme measures would need to be taken if school closures were put off further in the future. “We have held tight to not cutting staff and not cutting programs,” she said. “If things don’t change we’ll have to make some other tough decisions, and those decisions impact kids.”

What they’re saying The board’s June 10 meeting featured nine speakers all expressing concerns over potential school closures. Five spoke against the closure of Davis Elementary School, while four spoke against the closure of Forman Elementary School. Many showed concern over moving the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf, including former Davis Elementary parent Rebecca Mattern. Mat- tern has lived near Davis for almost 20 years, in a neighborhood she said is “unlike any [she] could imagine.” “The Davis community has built this safety net so [deaf students] are afforded the same independence that my kids would naturally have,” she said. “I think people look at it and say, ‘We can just pick up the Regional Day School for the Deaf, and we can move it 2 miles down the road.’ It’s possible, but it won’t retain the same culture of inclusivity and care that it has.” Quote of note “This community was built together, and we have to resize ourselves together,” Williams said. “This is hard. And it was hard when it was being built—the growth caused a different kind of angst. So the ask is that we do it together.”

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