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KELLER ROANOKE NORTHEAST FORT WORTH EDITION
VOLUME 4, ISSUE 10 MARCH 25 APRIL 28, 2023
Nearly $2 billion on the ballot
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A student uses a laptop for one of her classes in Northwest ISD. A focus of the upcoming bond election will be upgrading technology and providing laptops for an expected growth of more students and sta . (Courtesy Northwest ISD)
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Northwest ISD bond issue aims to serve growing enrollment, create three new football stadiums
Northwest ISD will have its seventh bond issue since 2000 on the May 6 ballot, the largest to date.
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“The main part of this bond is really focused on growth,” McClure said during a Feb. 13 board meeting. “Roughly 86% [of the bond] is deal- ing with the growth that we’re seeing within the Northwest ISD boundary.” One-tenth of a penny on a resi- dent’s property tax bill would equate into a handful of dollars more for residents’ tax bills. For example, according to NISD o cials, if all three propositions are approved by voters, a home valued at $450,000, which is the median home value in NISD, would receive an increase of $4.10 per year on the homeowner’s tax bill. This example includes the $40,000 homestead exemption.
The largest school bond package in the history of Northwest ISD will be on the May 6 ballot. If passed, the tax rate would increase by one-tenth of a penny. The funding from the bonds will go toward the construction of new school facilities, renovating exist- ing facilities and purchasing new technology devices for teachers and students. Assistant Superintendent of Facil- ities Tim McClure said the district has averaged about 1,000-1,100 new students each year over the past 20 years. After the 2021-22 school year, McClure said growth in the district spiked to 2,500 new students.
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FROM LEXI: It’s hard to believe that the 2022-23 school year will be coming to an end in a few short months, and summer will be upon us. If you are looking for a way for your kids to have fun and continue learning over the summer, we have included our annual summer camp guide. See Pages 14-15. Enjoy! Lexi Canivel, GENERAL MANAGER
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at 1301 Keller Parkway, Keller, on March 4. Nautical Bowls, a franchise-based business founded in Minnesota with 39 locations nationwide, offers bowls that are gluten free, dairy free, plant based and soy free; contain zero refined sugars; and are made with organic, all-natural ingredients, according to the company website. The bowls use various flavors of sorbet as the base, and customers can either select from a list of 10 signature bowls or make their own. Customers wanting to make their own bowls can select from six different bases, including mango, pitaya and coconut. 320-761-3368. https://nauticalbowls.com COMING SOON 5 Huckleberry’s restaurant will open its first Texas location in Keller in early June. The breakfast and brunch restaurant will provide Cajun-style meals with a Cali- fornia twist. Menu items include waffles, stuffed French toast, skillet hotties and signature omelets. The new restaurant will take over the former Dickey’s Barbe- que Pit’s location at 711 Keller Parkway. Construction to renovate the 2,949-square-foot property will begin in May, according to the project filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. https://huckleberrys.com 6 Westlake Town Council unanimously voted to approve a Dutch Bros Coffee located along the west side of US 377 north of SH 170. Dutch Bros Coffee serves coffee-based drinks with names such as Kicker, Annihilator and Dou- ble Torture. The menu also includes energy drinks, smoothies and muffin tops. An expected opening date was not given during the council meeting. https://www.dutchbros.com 7 Rosati’s Pizza will be opening at 2210 Hwy. 114, Ste. 250, Trophy Club, this March, according to planning and zoning application filing. First opening in 1964, Rosati’s Pizza offers Chicago-style pizzas. The restaurant offers 10 different pizza options, including vegetarian and build-your-own options. Other menu items include calzones, pastas, wings, salads and a variety of appetizers. Rosati’s opened a Fort Worth location late last year. https://myrosatis.com
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Co-owners Jason and Tasha Jackson offer a full spectrum of vitamin therapy IV infusions in quick doses of nutrients and formulas. The Drip Bar utilizes IV vitamin drips to help clients fight chronic illness, address the effects of aging and achieve balanced wellness at a cellular level. The Drip Bar also offers halotherapy, infrared sauna and red-light therapy. Vitamin drips range from $139 to $199 per treatment. 817-894-8931. www.thedripbar.com 3 The Lyric at Keller Center Stage is partially open with one apartment building
completed and the apartment complex’s clubhouse ready at 1400 N. Main St., Keller. The property managed by Greystar will have four residential buildings and four retail spaces available once complete. Developers Realty Capital Management and Greystar broke ground in July 2021 on a 38-acre mixed-use development called Keller Center Stage, located at the inter- section of US 377 and Mount Gilead Road. 940-432-5840. www.thelyrickeller.com 4 Co-owners Vuong and Emi Nguyen opened a new Nautical Bowls location
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March & April events
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01 SCRAMBLE FOR SOME EGGS Join other Keller residents and visitors for a fun- lled egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny at the 2023 Egg Scramble. The event features 20,000 eggs and also includes a sensory- sensitive egg hunt for participants with special needs. 9-11 a.m. Free. Bear Creek Park, 400 Bear Creek Park Road, Keller. https://bit.ly/41Mu06G 01 SHOP FOR CRAFTS AND COLLECTIBLES Shop until you drop at the Spring Craft Show & Market. The event features handcrafted jewelry, wood crafts, home decor, artwork, collectibles, kids items and more. And all ages are welcome. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Keller Senior Activities Center, 640 Johnson Road, Bldg. C, Keller. https://bit.ly/41Mu06G 01 GET SOME SYMPHONY MUSIC WITH YOUR DINNER The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra returns to Keller for its annual concert hosted by Keller Public Arts. Attendees can stop by FnG Eats beforehand and order to-go menu items to enjoy at the concert. Call 817-741-5200 for reservations. 7 p.m. $5 tickets, Keller High School Fine Arts Center, 601 Pate Orr Road, Keller. https://bit.ly/3IXiaOk
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MARCH 28 MEET OTHER NEWBIES New Westlake residents will get a chance to meet other new residents, elected o cials and various city and Westlake Academy sta members. 6-8 p.m. Free. Terra Lounge, 1500 Solana Blvd., Bldg. 7, Westlake. https://bit.ly/3SPuo09 APRIL 01 GO ON AN EGG HUNT The city of Roanoke will host the 2023 Eggapalooza event with egg hunts according to age groups and a hunt for sensory-sensitive participants. Other activities include bounce houses, a petting zoo and a tractor pull. Food vendors will also be there. Noon-3 p.m. Free. Roanoke Soccer Complex, 505 Roanoke Road, Roanoke. https://bit.ly/3yJgkfs 01 THROUGH SEPT. 30 BUY FRESH PRODUCE The 2023 city of Roanoke farmers market season begins April 1. The market includes free live music, free yoga classes and free children’s activities. The market is held each Saturday in the Roanoke City Hall Plaza. 8 a.m.-noon. Free. 500 S. Oak St., Roanoke. www.roanoketexas.com
SEE A LIVE BAND A steel drum trio will perform on April 6. Texas High Road, regulars at Billy Bob’s, will be performing live on April 20. Enjoy food and drink from any of the nearby restaurants and businesses on site. 6-8 p.m. Free. 1301 Solana Blvd., Westlake. https://bit.ly/3F0yexU 08 FILL YOUR EASTER BASKET Grab your baskets and help celebrate the spring season at this Trophy Club event. Children up to 10 years old will gather candy and toy- lled eggs in hunts based on age groups. Families will also get the opportunity to visit with the Easter Bunny. 9-11 a.m. Free. Independence Park East, 500 Parkview Drive, Trophy Club. https://bit.ly/3ZqsiX2 22 GET A STEAL OF A DEAL The biannual Trophy Club Community Garage Sales are a time for residents to clean out closets, drawers, garages and attics to purge unwanted belongings. Garage sale permits cost $20 and are available leading up to the event at the Sassy Flamingo and Tom Thumb. Net proceeds from permit sales bene t the scholarship program for high school seniors. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Trophy Club community. https://bit.ly/3kP9lhw
Live music will be held every other Thursday this summer in Roanoke. FEATURED EVENT Evenings on Oak Street Enjoy live music every other Thursday evening at the Evenings on Oak Street concert series. The series kicks o with Squeezebox Bandits on April 13. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Austin Street Plaza, 221 N. Oak St., Roanoke 817-491-2411 https://bit.ly/40dcI0S COURTESY CITY OF ROANOKE
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EXCITING EVENTS SATURDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER
July July 1 – Independence Day Celebration Weekend July 8 – Freezer Pop Day July 15 – I Love Horses Day July 22 – Day of the Cowboy July 29 – Chicken Wing Day August August 5 – Chocolate Chip Cookie Day August 12 – Back to School Celebration September September 2 – Eat an Extra Dessert Day September 9 – Teddy Bear Day September 16 – Dance Day September 23 – Library Card Sign Up Month September 30 – Hispanic Heritage Month/ Closing Day
April April 1 – Opening Day April 8 – Zoo Lovers Day April 15 – Take a Wild Guess Day April 22 – Earth Day April 29 – National Brunch Month May May 6 – Roanoke Round Up ( No Market ) May 13 – Mother’s Day Celebration May 20 – Rescue Dog Day May 27 – Burger Day June
@CityofRoanokeTX August 19 – Aviation Day August 26 – Hot Dog Day
EVERY OTHER THURSDAY EVENING April 13 th - June 22 nd 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM AUSTIN STREET PLAZA 221 N. Oak Street
June 3 – Bubbly Day June 10 – Egg Roll Day
SQUEEZEBOX BANDITS APRIL 13 MAD LIFE APRIL 27 ZACK KING BAND MAY 11
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June 17 – Eat Your Vegetables Day June 24 – National Soul Food Month
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COMPLETED PROJECTS 2 Fort Worth school zone speed updates Twenty-six school zones were added to the motor vehicle and traffic section of Fort Worth’s city code on Feb. 14. Most of the school zones are in the southern por- tion of the city. The notable zones added in north Fort Worth are at 2A Clara Love Elementary, 2B Independence Elemen- tary and 2C O.A. Peterson Elementary. Of the 26 school zone updates that were made, four were changed to 25 mph and one was changed to 30 mph. The remain- ing 19 school speed zones, including the three mentioned above, were changed to 20 mph. Streets affected are as follows: Wild Horse Way to 200 feet south of Stonehill Drive at Love Elementary; Basilwood Drive to Bray Birch Drive and Briarcreek Drive to Dinette Street at Independence Elementary; and 200 feet Southwest of The list of school zone changes that council approved on Feb. 14 included three deletions. They are East Seminary Drive, Marine Creek Parkway and South Hills Avenue. Timeline: N/A Cost: No cost Funding source: City of Fort Worth Los Barros Trail to Winter Hawk Drive at Peterson Elementary.
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US 377 expansion The Texas Department of Transporta- tion is transforming what was once a rural road into a true urban thorough- fare. A 1.3-mile section of US 377 from Henrietta Creek to just north of Hwy. 114 will be widened from a two-lane rural roadway to a four-lane urban corridor with sidewalks and a raised median. “The roadway expansion will increase mobility, reduce congestion and improve safety,” said Kendall Kirkham Sloan, public information officer with the TxDOT Dallas district. Timeline: June 2020-summer 2023 Cost: approximately $33.7 million Funding source: TxDOT ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED AS OF MARCH 14. NEWS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE OR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS? EMAIL US AT KRNNEWS@COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM.
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cording to TxDOT officials. There will be separated intersections at these locations for the construction of the main lanes. The project also adds new crossovers at North Beach Street and Westport Park- way. All cross-street interchanges have U-turn lanes provided in each direction. Frontage road improvements include bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. Timeline: September 2020-late 2023 Cost: $100 million Funding source: TxDOT
The Texas Department of Transportation is constructing main lanes and making operational improvements along 6 miles of SH 170 from I-35W to Hwy. 114. The project consists of constructing two trav- el lanes plus shoulders in each direction with ramps to bypass intersections at ex- isting cross streets at Old Denton Road, North Beach Street, Park Vista Boulevard, Independence Parkway and US 377, ac-
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plans to open that fall. The COVID-19 pandemic changed the timeline, and construction started late in 2021. A rotation of di erent food trucks park in the yard, while music is performed on the weekend for the rst-come, rst-served seating venue. It has been dubbed a come-as- you-are adult playground and beer garden, but this venue also has areas for families with a game area and a dog park. A historic windmill and a drilling rig from the early 1900s adorn the property along with old trucks. “This location will be more live music forward with a Fort Worth honky-tonk beer hall ambiance,” Jason Boso, the CEO of Truck Yard, told Community Impact in 2020. This is the company’s second branded location in Fort Worth; the other is Second Rodeo Brewing, in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.
The Truck Yard Alliance, a devel- opment three years in the making, has brought another attraction to the Alliance Town Center in Fort Worth. “I think one of our visions is to become a community landmark, and I think that is the most important thing,” said Jim Saunders, president of Brain Storm Shelter, a company that operates four di erent restau- rant brands in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. “We pick communities we feel we can add value, and bring some- thing unique and totally di erent than they have ever seen.” Truck Yard features a bar, two areas for bands to play and a variety of food trucks—including the company’s own cheesesteak and nacho truck opened on March 17. The plans for the 2-acre property at 3101 Prairie Vista Drive were announced in January 2020 with
Alex Aguilar plays a set at The Truck Yard Alliance on March 15 in Fort Worth. Plans for the entertainment venue were rst announced in early 2020. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact)
TRUCKING TO ALLIANCE The Truck Yard is open seven days a week in the Alliance Town Center.
Truck Yard features a concept for each location. While most are for age 21 and over only after 9 p.m., this one will keep a portion of the yard open for the under age-21 crowd to allow families time to stay longer. Another unique facet is the lack of televisions. “We want people to really unplug from life and sit there with a buddy or loved one or kids,” Saunders said. “Unplug from life; just enjoy the music, and enjoy the di erent sights you will see as you look across the yard. You will see things the second and third times you didn’t see the rst time.”
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News from Keller & Northwest ISDs
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HIGHLIGHTS NORTHWEST ISD Three new elementary school principals were announced during the Feb. 27 Northwest ISD board of trustees meeting to begin their new roles after the 2022-23 school year concludes. Amanda Bomar, Erin Appling and Sarah Thornell were named principals of Hughes, Roanoke and Sendera Ranch elementary schools, respectively. Bomar serves as principal of Pecan Creek Elementary School in Denton ISD, where she has led since 2019. Appling joins the district from Keller ISD, where she has served as an elementary principal since 2018. She serves as principal of Parkview Elementary School. NISD promoted Thornell to become the next principal of Sendera Ranch. She is the assistant principal of J.C. Thompson Elementary School. Keller ISD board of trustees meets April 24 at 6 p.m. 350 Keller Parkway, Keller www.kellerisd.net Northwest ISD board of trustees meets April 10 and 24 at 6 p.m. 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth www.nisdtx.org MEETINGS WE COVER
Board voices concern with $21M computer contract KELLER ISD The board of trustees are taking a wait- and-see approach after technology improvements were proposed but not voted on during the Feb. 27 meeting. A more than $21 million contract to replace aging Randklev said. The contract for the computers would be a four-year lease, but Randklev noted his trouble in passing a more than $20 million expenditure when the district is already looking at a possible deficit in the fiscal year 2023-24 budget. Another point of contention was the lifespan of the
computers for students in grades 5-12 was on the agenda, but ultimately Superintendent Rick Westfall pulled it from the agenda after a number of trustees questioned the cost, which was $2.1 million—10% of the total cost of the lease for new Microsoft Surface devices—this year. The Google Chromebooks the district uses are at the end of their life cycle, according to a report from the technol- ogy department. With the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness test moving to an online-only format this year, this will be the last year the Chromebooks would be able to accommodate the state testing due to the age of the technology. “I’m frustrated with the state; they are requiring us to do [the STAAR] online but don’t provide any compensa- tion. I think that is ridiculous,” Board President Dr. Charles
Microsoft computers is five years, but the lease is for four years, giving a one-year gap if there are issues with them. The contract would provide around 23,000 computers, officials said during the meeting. Place 1 Trustee Micah Young questioned how the district would pay for it, mentioning the uncertainty of a bond passage if it was needed to pay for the computers. “It is a real struggle for me,” he said. Years two and three of the contract is a nearly $8 million per year payment to Microsoft. “This unfunded mandate puts us between a rock and a hard place,” Place 5 Trustee Bev Dixon said.
COMPUTING CHANGES Keller ISD is looking to replace computers for students in grades 5-12 for the 2023-24 school year.
$2.1M cost for year one for Microsoft Surface computers $8M cost for year three for Microsoft Surface computers
$8M cost for year two for Microsoft Surface computers $2.9M cost for year four for Microsoft Surface computers
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DATES TO KNOW
WHERE TO VOTE
May 6 Election day May 6 Last day to receive ballot by mail (or May 8 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election)
April 24 First day of early voting April 25 Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) May 2 Last day of early voting
Voters in Tarrant County may cast a ballot at any polling location during early voting and on Election Day. Visit www.tarrantcountytx.gov to see a full list of where to vote during early voting and on Election Day.
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*Incumbent
FORT WORTH CITY COUNCIL Mayor
TROPHY CLUB CITY COUNCIL Mayor Greg Lamont Jeannette Ti any KELLER ISD Place 4 John Birt Haley Taylor Schlitz Place 5
NORTHWEST ISD BOND A one-tenth of a penny tax increase to the interest and sinking tax rate. Voters in Northwest ISD will choose "For" or "Against" on the district's propositions. Proposition A The issuance of $1,672,193,000 of bonds by the Northwest ISD School District for school facilities and the purchase of land, buses and vehicles and levying the tax in payment thereof. This is a property tax increase. Proposition B The issuance of $301,555,000 of bonds for a new stadium at Byron Nelson High School; a new stadium at V.R. Eaton High School; a new stadium for a future new high school; additions and renovations to Texan Field (NISD Track and Field Complex) and renovations to Northwest ISD Stadium and levying the tax in payment thereof. This is a property tax increase. Proposition C The insurance of $21,752,000 of bonds (with a maximum maturity of three years) by the Northwest ISD School District for instructional technology and levying the tax in payment thereof. This is a property tax increase.
Ken Bowens Jr. Alyson Kennedy Jennifer Castillo Mattie Parker* Adrian Devine Smith District 4 Teresa Gonzalez Charles Lauersdorf District 10
Chris Coker Bev Dixon* NORTHWEST ISD Place 5
Alan Blaylock** Brandon Jones KELLER CITY COUNCIL Place 5
Steven Sprowls* Jennifer Stephens Amanda J. Smith Place 6 Jon Pendergrass Lillian Rauch* Place 7 Jennifer Murphy* Michelle Slater
Becky L. Haskin Chris Whatley* Place 6 Mitch Holmes Ross McMullin* Rebecca Tovar
**Blaylock was previously the District 4 council member but changed due to re-districting.
Only candidates in contested elections are included. Go to county election websites for information on uncontested races.
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KELLER ROANOKE NORTHEAST FORT WORTH EDITION • MARCH 2023
CITY & COUNTY
News from Tarrant County, Fort Worth & Roanoke
HIGHLIGHTS FORT WORTH As a result of last year’s redistricting, many residents will be residing in new City Council districts. To help these residents con rm their district designation, the city created a new district mapping tool. It can be found at https://bit.ly/3TogfXX Fort Worth City Council 200 Texas St., Fort Worth www.fortworthtexas.gov Keller City Council 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller www.cityo eller.com Roanoke City Council 500 S. Oak St., Roanoke www.roanoketexas.com Trophy Club Town Council 1 Trophy Wood Drive, Trophy Club www.trophyclub.org Westlake Town Council 1500 Solana Blvd., Bldg. 7, Ste. 7200, Westlake | www.westlake-tx.org Denton County Commissioners Court 1 Courthouse Drive, Ste. 3100, Denton | www.dentoncounty.gov Tarrant County Commissioners Court 100 E. Weatherford St., Fort Worth www.tarrantcountytx.gov MEETINGS WE COVER
Commissioners recall board chair of Tarrant Appraisal District
15 acres purchased to create homeless housing
Miller selected as assistant city manager
Commissioners Court changes its regular meeting schedule
PROPERTY PROTESTS Between 2017 and 2021, appraisal protests increased by about 14%. Number of protests led with Tarrant County Appraisal Review Board All other property types Single-family residential
BY MARK FADDEN
Roanoke Police Depart- ment. Miller joined the Roanoke police depart- ment in 2003. He rose to the rank of sergeant in 2006, commander in 2012 and then assistant police chief in 2016. He became chief in 2018.
ROANOKE Police Chief Jeriahme Miller will also be serving as assistant city manager, e ective March 7. In his new role as assis- tant city manager, Miller will continue to lead the
BY KARLY LAMM
FORT WORTH The city plans to provide housing for the vulnerable and homeless population after purchasing the 15 acres of B.H. Carroll Park from the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The property can house an estimated 140 families. Units could be divided among domestic violence victims and families exiting homelessness, according to a press release. The land is estimated to cost around $11 million, per a news release. Various foundations and non- pro ts have committed to contributing funding. CAUSE CONTRIBUTIONS Organizations are helping foot the $11 million bill to add housing for the homeless.
BY COLBY FARR
TARRANT COUNTY Beginning April 4, the Commissioners Court will meet on the rst, third and fth Tuesdays of every month after taking action March 7. Commissioners voted unani- mously to adjust the court’s meeting schedule. Traditionally commis- sioners met every Tuesday. The vote also authorizes the Tarrant County auditor to pay time-sensitive claims that are due before the court can approve the payments to avoid late fees. The action follows a series of discussions between commissioners and county sta that occurred during the court’s Feb. 7 and Feb. 21 meetings. The commissioners tabled the item Feb. 21 so they could work out some issues when it came to paying bills.
BY COLBY FARR
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TARRANT COUNTY Commissioners voted to recall Kathryn Wilemon from her position as chair of the Tarrant Appraisal District board of directors during a March 7 meeting. The court voted 4-1 to recall Wilemon, who resigned from the position a day after Keller City Council initiated the recall process. Commis- sioner Gary Fickes was the sole dissenting vote. Keller City Council voted unanimously to ini- tiate the recall process during a Feb. 21 meeting. During council discussion, a lack of transparency and accountability was cited as the main reason why they supported the move. Wilemon was elected to chair in 2021. Board members are elected by taxing entities, such as cities and school districts, instead of taxpayers. Several people spoke in support of moving forward with the recall of Wilemon, including Keller Mayor Armin Mizani. He cited distrust in the appraisal process and a rise in protests of assessments.
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BY MARK FADDEN Road markings, streetlights repairs done PROJECT PROGRESS The city of Fort Worth is ahead of schedule on several roadway projects.
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FORT WORTH To address resi- dent concerns, council committed more money in the scal 2022-23 budget to replace or refresh pavement markings and repair bad streetlights. As of mid-March, city crews’ e orts are proceeding ahead of schedule. Per a city news release, crews were expected to have 57 miles of pavement markings complete in the rst quarter of scal 2022-23.
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Miles of pavement marking 1,650 Number of miles replaced/ refreshed in 2023 550 Streetlight repairs completed from October to January 88%
Tarrant County Samaritan House Inc.: $4.1M The Paulos Foundation: $800K Other foundations: $1.1M One Safe Space: $5M
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FORT WORTH 1 Alliance Community Fellowship- Winshape The faith-based summer camp o ers indoor and outdoor activities that are both physical and creative. Grades: K 8 Dates: July 24 28 Cost: $230 DAY 2185 Golden Heights Road 817 439 0678 https://camps.winshape.org/day-camps/ alliance-tx/ 2 Beelieve Summer Social Camp Beelieve Pediatric Therapy will be holding a summer camp for children in need of social skills practice. Ages: 3 5, 5 9, 9 and up Dates: June 2 23, July 7 28 (every Friday) Cost: $200 (four sessions) DAY 10640 N. Riverside Drive, Ste. 200 817 431 9000 Summer Camp The STEAM summer camp o ers hands-on learning experiences in sci- ence, technology, engineering, arts and math. Ages: 5 12 Dates: May 30 Aug. 4 Cost: $160-$190 per week A+ DAY 7000 Teal Drive, 12301 Grey Twig Drive 817 923 9888 https://claytonyouth.org/summer-camp/ www.beelievepediatrictherapy.com 3 Clayton Youth Enrichment 4 Northpark YMCA The Northpark YMCA will be o ering several mini camps where kids can learn karate, cook pastries and more. Ages: 5 12 Dates: May 30 Aug. 10 Cost: $150 (members), $175 (nonmembers) per week
A+ ART DAY SP 9100 N. Beach St. 8179931333 https://ymcafw.org/programs/ summer-day-camp KELLER 5 Clayton Youth Enrichment
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8 Da Capo Music Da Capo Music will be of- fering music camps this summer with a variety of themes, such as ukulele rock music. Ages: 1 17
Summer Camp The STEAM summer camp o ers hands-on learning experiences in sci- ence, technology, engineering, arts and math. Ages: 5 12 Dates: May 30 Aug. 4 Cost: $160-$190 per week A+ DAY 12301 Grey Twig Drive, 11773 Bray Birch Lane 817 923 9888 https://claytonyouth.org/summer-camp/ 6 Clayton Youth Enrichment Summer Camp The academy camp o ers sessions in podcasting, fashion, engineering, soccer, art, video production, drama, dance and cheer, drones and cooking. Ages: 5 12 Dates: May 30 Aug. 4 Cost: $200 per week A+ ART DAY SP 11773 Bray Birch Lane, 1400 Sarah Brooks Drive 817 923 9888 https://claytonyouth.org/summer-camp/ 7 Clayton Youth Enrichment Summer Camp The adventure camp will be tailored with outdoor events, sports, arts, science and a swimming add-on option. Ages: 5 8, 9 13 Dates June 5 July 28 Cost: $195-$255 per week A+ ART DAY SP 4200 Keller Haslet Road 817 923 9888 https://claytonyouth.org/summer-camp/
di erent camps such as Disney Princess Sing- a-Long camp and Intro to Guitar camp. Ages: 3 and up Dates: June 5 July 27 Cost: $129 ART 3529 Heritage Trace Parkway, Ste. 161 817 993 9540 https://www.heritagemusicstudio.com/summer 12 The Keller Pointe The Keller Pointe will host a variety of summer camps with themes including circus arts camp, amusement park engineering and wizards camp. Ages: 4 13 Dates: May 29 Aug. 11 Cost: $132 168 per week A+ ART DAY SP 405 Rufe Snow Drive 817 743 4386 www.thekellerpointe.com/activities/ summer-camps/full-day-camps 13 Time to Shine Performing Arts Time to Shine Summer Camps are performing arts camps, including improv and dance camps as well as musical theater productions. Ages: 5 18 Dates: May 30 June 23 Cost: $175-$575 per week ART 5751 Kroger Drive, Ste. 195 817 659 8757 www.time2shinearts.com/summer-camps
Dates: June 19 Aug. 9 Cost: $150 per week ART 425 Keller Parkway 682 241 2640 https://bit.ly/3JfUnJy
9 Dana’s Studio Of Dance The studio hosts a variety of themed dance camps, including Bluey, “Encanto,” Mickey Mouse and “Frozen.”Ages: 3 5, 6 8, 6 10, 9 and up Dates: June 12 July 27 Cost: $140 SP 5700 Kroger Drive 817 745 3262 10 Elm Street Studio Summer Camps The studio o ers several di erent drawing, painting and digital arts camps for young artists. Ages: 6 and up, 8 and up, 10 and up Dates: June 5 July 27 Cost: $120-$180 per week ART https://danastudio.com/ keller-summer-schedule/
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Dates: June 12 Aug. 3 Cost: $235 per week ART 300 Bowie St., Roanoke 817 995 9642 www.artwheelstudio.com 16 Roanoke Recreation Center Dance Camps The Roanoke Recreation Center will hold several dance camps in June and July with instructor Jo-Ann Ingram. Ages: 3 5, 6 12 Dates: June 6 Aug. 2 Cost: $160 (residents), $170 (nonresidents) per week SP 501 Roanoke Road 817 837 9930 https://roanoketexas.com/183/ Parks-Recreation 17 Roanoke Summer Skate Camp Sam O’Donnell and the city of Roanoke will hold a skateboarding camp this summer. Ages: 6 and up Dates: June 5 July 20 Cost: $193 (residents), $195 (nonresidents) per week SP
18 Roanoke Summer TNT Tennis Camp Kelly Langdon and the city of Roanoke will hold a skateboarding camp this summer. Ages: 4 14 Dates: June 5 July 27 Cost: $33 (residents), $35 (nonresidents) per week SP 750 Cannon Parkway 817 837 9930 https://roanoketexas.com/183/ Parks-Recreation TROPHY CLUB 19 Trophy Club Country Club Golf Camps Trophy Club’s Country Club will hold camps for new and intermediate child golfers. Ages: 4 6, 7 3 Dates: May 31 Aug. 11 Cost: Beginner 46: $140-$325 (members), $165-$350 (nonmembers) per week SP 500 Trophy Club Drive 817 837 1917 https://www.trophyclubgolfacademy.com
WORTH THE TRIP Camp Tubular allows water sports novices to learn a new sport each day, such as tubing, paddleboarding, kayaking and sur ng. Ages: 6 12 Dates: June 26 29, July 10 13, July 24 27, July 31 Aug. 3 Cost: $350 DAY SP 3000 Meadowmere Lane, Grapevine 972 427 4082 www.dfwsurf.com/camps COURTESY CITY OF GRAPEVINE
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14 USA Ninja Challenge Summer Camp USA Ninja Challenge will host several weeklong camps where children can learn gymnastic-type skills. Ages: 6 12 Dates: June 5 July 30 Cost: $175 SP 5850 Kroger Drive, Ste. 140 682 593 2795 www.ninjakeller.com ROANOKE 15 Art Wheel Studio The studio provides summer camps to help campers create inten-
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DINING FEATURE Shotzee’s Bar & Grill Couple turn pandemic hobby into Keller eatery N ed and Heather Brown both worked at restaurants during their teenage years two had to kind of be paired together and work hand-in-hand for us.” The Golden Triangle Rotary Club
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before going into jobs in the corpo- rate world after they were married in their 20s. The Keller residents always had the idea of having their own restau- rant as a down-the-road idea. The foundation for Shotzee’s Bar and Grill in Keller took form during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that turned into a grand opening on Jan. 22, 2022. During the pandemic shutdown, the Browns spent a lot of time at home. That led to socially distanced gatherings where they invited friends and cooked for them. With a background in food, the couple tried a variety of items, from burgers to wings, that became the basis of the menu at Shotzee’s. While they had the menu down, a location was needed next. Residents of Keller since 2004, they were familiar with Old Town Keller and Main Street. As restaurants started to reopen following the early wave of the pandemic, the Browns were look- ing for buildings for their restaurant. “All the stars just kind of aligned, and this place came available,” Ned said of the former Roscoe’s Smoke- house location. “We’ve had a really, really good year, and we’re just getting started to be quite honest,” Heather added. “When we started this, we wanted to be a great bar with great food, and we wanted to be a great restaurant with a great bar. So it was like the
held a Burger Battle in October 2022, and Shotzee’s bacon jalapeno burger was voted the best in the competi- tion. That burger is the most popular one on the menu, Heather said; how- ever the owners will enter a di erent one in the 2023 competition. The bacon jalapeno burger—a combination discovered through di erent samplings of sauces and cheese—was one of many crafted during the pandemic. “We’re actually really proud of our menu; about 90% of it is craftmade in house,” Heather said. The couple worked in chain restaurants—Ned was a “master” bartender for TGI Fridays—and that time in uenced both the food and drink menu, which features more than 80 di erent shots. Shotzee’s serves certi ed Hereford beef, which has a steak-like smell when cooking, Heather said. The name of the location is a play on words for a shot you would drink, the Browns said. Ned has German heritage, and his grandmother would call his grandfather Schatzi, which means little treasure in German. Heather said Ned thought that was his grandfather’s actual name growing up rather than a term of endearment. “We connected all the dots, and then it meant even more to us for it to be named Shotzee’s,” Heather said of picking the name. “Because this is our treasure.”
The Bacon Jalapeno Burger ($15) features two smash burgers, pepper jack cheese, bacon, grilled onions, jalapenos, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
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The Hot Mess ($13) features a ery queso dip topped with brisket, pulled pork or smoked chicken, with shredded cheese, pico de gallo and guacamole.
Mac & Cheese Bites ($9) feature pepper jack macaroni and cheese, lightly breaded and fried.
Shotzee’s Bar & Grill is on Main Street.
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