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Area hospitals working to combat widespread nursing shortages

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Weekly vacancies for registered nurses are on the rise in Tarrant County, according to a year’s worth of data from the Texas Workforce Commission.

Average weekly vacancies for the six-month period ending Dec. 4, 2021: 326.08 Average weekly vacancies for the six-month period ending June 4, 2022: 673.38

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with the more than 673 average num- ber of weekly vacancies in the six- month period that ended June 4, 2022. The numbers are part of a larger trend in nursing shortages that began long before COVID-19, experts say. “The health care workforce is at a critical standpoint,” said Stephen Love, president and CEO of the Dal- las-Fort Worth Hospital Council. “The CONTINUED ON 22

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The need for registered nurses in Tarrant County has increased in the past six months, according to weekly vacancies reported by the Texas Work- force Commission. The average number of weekly vacancies for the six months ending Dec. 4, 2021, was about 326 registered nurses, data showed. That compares

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MP Materials Corp. broke ground this spring on its rst rare earth metal, alloy and magnet manufactur- ing facility in the AllianceTexas development that is expected to bring jobs and economic development to the Fort Worth area. The groundbreaking marked the beginning of the company’s mission to fully restore the U.S. rare earth magnetics supply chain, according to an April 21 press release from MP Materials. CONTINUED ON 24 MP Materials set to open Alliance magnetics facility BY BAILEY LEWIS

MP Materials’ Fort Worth magnet manufacturing facility will: • create about 150 skilled jobs and 1,300 indirect jobs; and • produce magnets powering 500,000 electric vehicle motors per year. COMING IN 2023

Construction on MP Materials’ new rare earth magnet manufacturing facility in AllianceTexas began April 21 and is expected to be completed in late 2023.

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681 S. Main St., Ste. 300, Keller. It offers cosmetic, general, restorative and pediat- ric services, and more for all ages. 817-741-4455. www.justforgrinskeller.com 3 The Gaming Vault opened at 12412 Timberland Blvd., Ste. 324, Fort Worth, on April 22, according to a Face- book post by the business. The Gaming Vault is a store for buying, selling and trading retro video games, its Facebook page states. The store features video game vaults that can each hold up to six

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grades K-12, the release stated. www.eayoungacademy.com RELOCATIONS 11 The Hills Church Southlake at 2501 W. Southlake Blvd. is moving to a new location in Keller at 2525 Florence Road on Aug. 21, when it will officially open its doors, according to the church’s website. The Hills Church Southlake cam- pus first opened in January 2011, but the church was given an opportunity to move to the new Keller location in fall 2020, the website states. The Hills Church has campuses in North Richland Hills and West Fort Worth in addition to Southlake. 817-281-0773. www.thehills.org 12 Cook Children’s Pediatrics at 2550 Bobcat Blvd., Ste. 100, Trophy Club, is soon relocating to Trophy Club Town Center, according to an April 12 Facebook post by the clinic. The clinic has been at its current location for five years and will be moving later this year, the post states. The clinic’s new address is 2300 Hwy. 114, Ste. 300, Trophy Club, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation’s database. 817-347-8100. www.cookchildrens.org ANNIVERSARIES 13 Tanger Outlets Fort Worth’s rooftop beehive celebrated its first anniversary. The beehive was installed in May 2021 above Tommy Hilfiger and as of June 2 has about 9,000 bees. It was the result of a FEATURED IMPACT NOW OPEN Heimbaker’s Market & Deli opened in Roanoke along with a second location of Pokey O’s Cookies & Ice Cream . Husband-and-wife team Eric Heimbrecht and Tracy Baker hosted a grand opening for the market June 11 at 310 S. Oak St., Ste. 100, Roanoke. The local market sells New York-style sandwiches, produce, meat, eggs, cheese, wine, beer and other staples as well as gifts. Pokey O’s, which sells cookie cakes, cookies and ice cream, is located inside the market, according to Baker. The couple’s other Pokey O’s

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JUNE 25 CATCH AN OUTDOOR FILM, PLAY LAWN GAMES Tanger Outlets presents Summer Movie Saturdays, which features a family- friendly movie each month that is shown on the shopping center’s lawn near Polo Ralph Lauren. There will also be lawn games, food trucks and free popcorn while supplies last. This month’s movie is “The Goonies.” Movie begins at dusk (8-8:30 p.m.). Free (admission). Tanger Outlets Fort Worth, 15853 North Freeway, Fort Worth. www.tangeroutlet.com/fortworth 26 PRACTICE YOGA WITH GOATS IN TROPHY CLUB Goat Yoga Dallas is making a stop in Trophy Club near the shores of Lake Grapevine. An instructor will provide a guided 60-minute yoga session while friendly baby and adult goats nudge, nibble on and jump on participants. Attendees should bring their own yoga mat or large towel. 9-10 a.m. $24.74 (ages 5-12), $39.52 (age 13 and up). Trophy Club Park, 2885 Trophy Club Park, Trophy Club. Eventbrite: Goat Yoga @ Trophy Club Park! 29 TEST YOUR OCEANIC KNOWLEDGE The Keller Public Library presents a night of pub trivia at the local Shannon Brewery with the theme “Drink Like a Fish.” Teams of one to six people over age 21 can participate in this ocean-centric knowledge competition. Door prizes and trophies will be given out. 6:30 p.m. Free (admission). Shannon Brewery, 818 N. Main St., Keller. www.cityoeller.com/services/library 30 ENJOY MUSIC AND A MOVIE AT KELLER SUMMER NIGHTS Catch the nal edition of this year’s Keller Summer Nights series at the grass amphitheater behind Keller Town Hall. Attendees are welcome to bring their own blankets or chairs, food and drinks to enjoy live music by Ben Hatton and a showing of the animated movie “Encanto.” Food trucks are available on-site. 7:30 p.m. (concert), 9 p.m. (movie). Free (admission). Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller. 817-743-4050. https://bit.ly/3xRnopB

JULY 13 CREATE WINE GLASS ART An instructor from Le Painted Grape will guide attendees as they paint a pair of provided wine glasses with designs inspired by a “Sea La Vie” theme. Wine and food will be available for purchase. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $25. Wine:30 on Oak Street, 400 S. Oak St., Unit 150, Roanoke. https://bit.ly/38k8pvn 16 CHECK OUT THIS EXPO The Greater Keller Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Home, Lawn & Garden Expo. Greater Keller Chamber of Commerce members will show what they can oer when it comes to remodeling or renovating a home or outdoor area. Chamber members are invited to register to participate. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission. Keller High School, 601 N. Pate Orr Road, Keller. https://kellerchamber.com/event-calendar

The grand nale reworks show for the city of Keller’s Independence Day festivities will launch at 9 p.m. July 3 over the pond behind Keller Town Hall. 4TH OF JULY JULY 03 ALL AMERICAN FIREWORKS & FESTIVAL JULY 04 FORT WORTH’S FOURTH Head to the banks of the Trinity River to enjoy food, live music and other entertainment along with what organizers say is the largest reworks show in North Texas at 9:30 p.m. COURTESY CITY OF KELLER

Roanoke’s annual Fourth of July festival will include music from Memphis Soul and Vocal Trash; a dance performance; a pie-eating contest; food vendors; free grilled corn and watermelon; and a reworks show at about 9:15 p.m. 5 p.m. Free (admission). Roanoke Community Park, 201 Park Drive, Roanoke. www.roanoketexas.com JULY 03 KELLER LIGHTS This year’s Independence Day festivities put on by the city of Keller will feature live music by Rob Brooks, Ben Hatton and the Keller Area Youth Jazz Orchestra; a hot dog-eating contest; and more. The grand nale reworks show will launch at 9 p.m. over the pond behind Keller Town Hall. Attendees can also catch a shuttle to and from the event at Life Church or Keller High School from 4-11 p.m. 6 p.m. Free. Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller. www.cityoeller.com

Attendees are welcome to bring their watercraft to oat on the river until 8 p.m. The event is produced by the Tarrant Regional Water District. The website includes a map for parking. 5 p.m. Free (admission). Panther Creek Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth. 817-698-0700. www.fortworthsfourth.com JULY 04 FIREWORKS CELEBRATION Trophy Club’s Independence Day party will feature tunes from 10-piece band Limelight as well as family-friendly activities, such as a rock climbing wall, a zip line, yard games, a bounce house and more. Various food vendors will be available, and a reworks show will conclude the evening at around 9:40 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. 6-10 p.m. Free (residents), $10 (nonresident wristband for children’s activities). Independence Park East, 500 Parkview Drive, Trophy Club. bit.ly/3zd1yyU

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WORTH THE TRIP Renowned pianist Kenny Werner will perform jazz along with Tony Award-winning performer Betty Buckley as part of the Fort Worth Public Library’s Third Thursday Jazz Series. The series, which is held the third Thursday of each month between June and October, receives support from the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation. 6:30 p.m. Free. Central Library, 500 W. Third St., Fort Worth. www.fortworthtexas.gov/ news/2022/6/library-jazz

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Tarrant County commissioners issue $225M in bonds for projects

ONGOING PROJECTS

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Funds will soon be available for a multitude of transportation projects in Tarrant County. County commissioners unan- imously approved the issuance of $225 million in bonds to fund transportation projects at their May 24 meeting. This debt is the first to

be issued as part of the $400 million bond package approved by voters in November. The bond package aims to address projects connected to the population growth and the stress on the county’s infrastructure, according to officials. The debt on these bonds is scheduled to be repaid over 25 years, according to county documents. The county’s property tax rate will not change, according to County Admin- istrator G.K. Maenius. According to discussions last year, some of the money will be used for countywide initiatives and partnerships that are more regional in nature. Some will fund specific proj- ects pitched by individual cities and will require city matching funds. A third chunk of funds will be divided among the four county commission- ers and the county judge to be used at their discretion.

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Keller sidewalk repairs The Keller City Council approved two more construction bids at its April 19 meeting for sidewalk repairs as part of its ongoing sidewalk improvement proj- ect. The first approved project is for the 1 Chase Oaks area, covering 15,738 square feet of sidewalk replacement; 600 linear feet of replaced curb and gutter; and 30 updated Americans with Disabilities Act ramps, according to city

documents. The second project will be in the 2 Oak Run area, covering 17,371 square feet of sidewalk replacement; 120 linear feet of replaced curb and gutter; and six updated Americans with Disabilities Act ramps. Timeline: Feb. 22, 2022-TBD Status: $3.5 million Funding source: city of Keller

Tarrant County officials have issued some of the bonds so projects can get started.

County commissioners issued $225M

$400M in bonds approved

in bonds to fund initial projects.

SOURCE: TARRANT COUNTY/ COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

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CITY & COUNTY

News from Fort Worth, Keller & Roanoke

Fort Worth City Council 200 Texas St., Fort Worth www.fortworthtexas.gov Keller City Council 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller www.cityoeller.com Roanoke City Council 500 S. Oak St., Roanoke www.roanoketexas.com Westlake Town Council 1500 Solana Blvd., Bldg. 7, Ste. 7200, Westlake www.westlake-tx.org Trophy Club Town Council 1 Trophy Wood Drive, Trophy Club www.trophyclub.org Denton County Commissioners Court 1 Courthouse Drive, Denton www.dentoncounty.gov Tarrant County Commissioners Court 100 E. Weatherford St., Fort Worth www.tarrantcounty.com Keller ISD board of trustees 350 Keller Parkway, Keller www.kellerisd.net Northwest ISD board of trustees 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth www.nisdtx.org For the latest news coverage from these government meetings, visit communityimpact.com. MEETINGS WE COVER

Airport to be renamed after Perot Sr. FORT WORTH A proposal is in the works to change the name of Fort Worth Alliance Airport to recognize the contributions of H. Ross Perot Sr. to the city and the creation of the airport. BY VALERIE WIGGLESWORTH

City testing four-day work week for sta

BY BAILEY LEWIS

KELLER The city launched a pilot program in late May to test a com- pressed work schedule for sta with a review of the plan set for Oct. 4. “We’ll be collecting customer feedback; monitoring recruitment, retention and sta productivity; and surveying employees to determine whether this will be successful long-term,” Keller City Manager Mark Hafner said in a May 17 news release.

H. Ross Perot Sr. died in 2019. (Courtesy Perot Family Archives)

Fort Worth City Council voted at its June 14 meeting on a resolution supporting the name change. The proposal, rst suggested by Leonard Firestone, District 7 City Council member, recommends naming the airport as Perot Field Council appoints members to board ROANOKE City Council appointed seven citizens on May 24 to serve as board members for the Crime Control and Prevention BY SAMANTHA VAN DYKE

Fort Worth Alliance Airport. The proposal is being submitted to the Federal Aviation Administra- tion for consideration, according to a June 7 informal report to council. District, which was established after voter approval on May 7. Angie Grimm, Victor Malashi and John Thompson have been appointed to the board to serve one-year terms, ending in 2023. Krystle Joyner, Sean Turner, Werner Rindeisch and Deborah Brundage will serve two-year terms, ending in 2024.

NEW OFFICE HOURS

Keller Town Hall, the Municipal Service Center and the Keller Police records department are open from:

Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Friday Closed

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TOP SELLERS AT JONNY’S PIZZA 1 Margherita pizza (large 16-inch $19.95) This pizza features plum tomato sauce, beefsteak tomatoes, fresh garlic, mozzarella cheese and basil and is topped with olive oil. 2 Garlic knots (half-dozen $4.95) The knots consist of housemade dough buttered and sprinkled with spices and served with freshly made marinara sauce. 3 Bualo wings (10 wings $14.95) These traditional bone-in wings are made with fresh jumbo wings and are served with Jonny’s proprietary Bualo sauce.

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Jonny’s Pizza serves authentic New York-style pizzas. (Photos by Karen Chaney/Community Impact Newspaper)

Jonny’s Pizza New York-style pizza served in Fort Worth W ith about 30 years of experience in the nancial industry, Dumitru Mara- BY KAREN CHANEY

get into business with Jonny. I never dreamed of it.” The rst Jonny’s Pizza opened in Aubrey in 2019 followed by the Fort Worth location in 2021. In May 2022, the owners launched another pizzeria in Frisco. Dumitru’s daughter, Dana Mara- cine, is the general manager of the Fort Worth restaurant. She said many customers tell her Jonny’s Pizza is the closest to New York-style pizza they can nd here. “The pizza was always Jonny’s recipe and was always made from scratch—the dough, the sauce. We use premium cheese, we bake it in the brick oven, and it is hand-tossed,” she said. “All the good stu.” Pizza is the restaurant’s specialty, but it also serves classic Italian dishes such as lasagna, spaghetti and stromboli as well as Bualo wings.

cine said becoming a co-owner of a restaurant was not on his radar. But then one of his longtime tax clients, Fatjon “Jonny” Lami, presented him with a dream. As a teen, Lami immigrated with his father from Albania to New York, where he worked with his grandfa- ther in a pizzeria. Lami later moved to Texas and continued to work in pizzerias all the while developing a concept for what Dumitru describes as a combination Italian trattoria and sports bar. Lami told Dumitru his vision. “It was the easiest decision I made in my life,” Dumitru said. “In two hours, I made a decision for hundreds of thousands of dollars to

Co-owner Dumitru Maracine (right) is with General Manager Dana Maracine.

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Local health care data and information

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2022 STATEWIDE HEALTH CARE RANKINGS OUT OF 244 COUNTIES

COMPARING COUNTY HEALTH These rankings of all counties statewide are updated annually but include data from previous years. The factors listed are not comprehensive.

HEALTH OUTCOMES INCLUDE:

• LENGTH OF LIFE • QUALITY OF LIFE , such as the number of poor mental and physical health days reported

HEALTH OUTCOMES

2 2 5 5 7 7 8

24 26 49

Length of life Overall

HEALTH FACTORS INCLUDE:

TARRANT COUNTY DENTON COUNTY

• HEALTHBEHAVIORS , such as smoking, obesity, physical activity, excessive drinking, alcohol- impaired driving deaths, sexually transmitted infections and teen births • CLINICALCARE , including health insurance coverage; number of physicians, dentists and mental health providers; preventable hospital stays; and u vaccinations • SOCIOECONOMICFACTORS , such as educational attainment levels, children in poverty, income inequality and violent crimes • PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT FACTORS , such as air pollution, drinking water violations, housing problems and long commutes

Quality of life HEALTH FACTORS

18 35 31

Overall

Health behaviors

Socioeconomic Physical environment Clinical care

66 173

195

SOURCES: ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN POPULATION HEALTH INSTITUTE, COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

TRACKING VACCINATIONS COUNTY COVID19 VACCINATION DOSES BY WEEK 150,000

The percentage of residents age 5 and older who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is higher in Denton County compared with the state average. The percentage who are vaccinated in Tarrant County is lower than the state average. Data is up to date as of June 9.

PERCENTAGE OF RESIDENTS AGE 5+ FULLY VACCINATED 61.53%

FULLY VACCINATED POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS

Peak

1,404,468 3,019,034 Total

6.11% 9.66%

Asian

120,000

129,901 04/05/2021 04/05/2021

11.61% 7.56%

Black

90,000

24.04% 17.35%

Hispanic

66.52%

70,866

60,000

37.94% 43.98%

White

17.96% 19.04%

Other

65.75%

30,000

2.35% 2.41%

Unknown

State average

2020

2021

2022

SOURCE: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESCOMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT

DALLASFORT WORTH METRO MAY 2021 OCCUPATION ESTIMATES

HEALTH CARE EMPLOYMENT TRENDS Employment numbers in the health care industry have yet to return to pre-COVID-19 levels in Tarrant County, while Denton County is seeing growth, according to the latest data.

Annual mean wage

Employment

Sept. 2019

Sept. 2020

Sept. 2021

$131,250 $48,340 $98,360 $82,260 $96,980 $105,510 $146,710 $226,070

2,400 2,250 3,520 2,660

Dentists

117,567

Family medicine physicians

2-year change -1.46%

112,858

Occupational therapists

115,845

Paramedics

6,310

Pharmacists

28,785

3,920 2,830

Physical therapists Physician assistants

2-year change +2.76%

28,058

SOURCE: U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

29,579

62,840

Registered nurses

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