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ABOUT US
Owners John and Jennifer Garrett launched the rst edition of Community Impact Newspaper in 2005 with three full-time employees covering Round Rock and P ugerville, Texas. Now in 2022, CI is still locally owned. We have expanded to include hundreds of employees, our own software platform and printing facility, and over 30 hyperlocal editions across the state with a circulation to more than 2.4 million residential mailboxes.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS MONTH
FROM ANA: I am thrilled to introduce you to our new reporter. Hannah Johnson is a graduate of the University of North Texas and comes to us with a zeal to cover what’s important in Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake. Read her rst front-page story on pickleball that continues on Page 26. Ana Erwin, GENERAL MANAGER
Community Impact Newspaper teams include general managers, editors, reporters, graphic designers, sales account executives and sales support, all immersed and invested in the communities they serve. Our mission is to build communities of informed citizens and thriving businesses through the collaboration of a passionate team. Our core values are Faith, Passion, Quality, Innovation and Integrity.
FROM VALERIE: Our annual Education Edition provides a wealth of information about Carroll and Grapevine-Colleyville ISDs, including results from the most recent assessment scores. You can see how your school performed on reading, math and other subjects. Coverage starts on Page 15. Valerie Wigglesworth, SENIOR EDITOR
Our purpose is to be a light for our readers, customers, partners and each other.
WHAT WE COVER
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MARKET TEAM GENERAL MANAGER Ana Erwin SENIOR EDITOR Valerie Wigglesworth REPORTER Hannah Johnson GRAPHIC DESIGNER Nicolas Delgadillo ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Lexi Canivel METRO LEADERSHIP PUBLISHER Christal Howard MANAGING EDITOR William C. Wadsack COPY EDITOR Beth Marshall SENIOR ART PRODUCTION MANAGER Breanna Flores CORPORATE LEADERSHIP PRESIDENT & GROUP PUBLISHER Traci Rodriguez EXECUTIVE EDITOR Joe Warner CREATIVE DIRECTOR Derek Sullivan VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES & MARKETING Tess Coverman CONTACT US
BUSINESS & DINING Local business development news that a ects you
TRANSPORTATION & DEVELOPMENT Regular updates on area projects to keep you in the know
SCHOOL, CITY & COUNTY We attend area meetings to keep you informed
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CORRECTION: Volume 12, Issue 5 In the To-Do List on Page 8, the ticket price for the Neil Diamond tribute show at the Palace Arts Center in Grapevine should have been listed as $38.
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