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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS MONTH
FROM TRACY: Our annual private school guide (see Page 8) highlights a variety of education opportunities in Lake Highlands and Lakewood. Also, be sure to check out our updates on the Extended Stay America hotel (see Page 9) that has been ru ing feathers in the community along with information on a local plant store (see Page 18) and some tasty bakes (see Page 19). Tracy Ruckel, GENERAL MANAGER
FROM KEVIN: The year is wasting no time in getting started. For our cover stories this month, you’ll nd updates on how Richardson ISD’s implementation of a no-cellphone pilot program is going in Lake Highlands as well as information on sta ng shortages at the Dallas County Sheri ’s O ce. In addition, we have information on a new program that will help senior residents repair their homes (See page 12). Kevin Cummings, EDITOR
CORRECTION: Volume 1, Issue 10 On Page 7 in the "Community Snapshot," demographics for Lake Highlands and Lakewood should have been 24.9% Hispanic or Latino; 31.48% white; 33.04% Black; 0.16% American Indian or Alaskan native; 7.3% Asian; 0.08% Native Hawaiian or other Paci c Islander; 0.47% other race; and 2.57% two or more races.
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