Lewisville - Coppell | December 2022

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LEWISVILLE COPPELL EDITION

VOLUME 6, ISSUE 2 DEC. 11, 2022JAN. 19, 2023

SENIOR LIVING GUIDE 2022

Mountain Mike’s Pizza to open in Lewisville

A Merry Cirque returns to Coppell and other events

Senior citizens participate in an open chair volleyball game at Lewisville’s Thrive recreation center. (Destine Gibson/Community Impact)

LEWISVILLE AND COPPELL SENIOR POPULATION Seniors make up more than 11% at the county level and under 9% at the city level.

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Lewisville seniors 8.3%

Coppell seniors 8.9%

Denton county seniors 11.1%

Dallas county seniors 11.5%

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Lewisville, Coppell focus on senior housing needs The cities of Lewisville and Cop- pell are exploring different hous- ing options to better assist their senior residents. U.S. Census Bureau. The age-65-and- older population grew by over a third during the past decade, according to 2020 U.S. Census data. and [to have] a community that wel- comes and wants to ourish the sup- port systems for long-term aging,” she said. BY DESTINE GIBSON

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Longer life spans, higher costs of living and a growing senior popu- lation have led to the need for more aordable housing options, which is one of Lewisville City Council’s top priorities, Council Member Ronni Cade said. “It’s incumbent on policymakers as a whole on every single level— local, all the way to federal—[to seek] aordable and accessible housing,

Coppell ocials are also trying to nd senior housing solutions, which includes gathering community input. The goal is for Coppell to be a desir- able location to age in place, Director of Community Development Mindi Hurley said. “The city’s taken [senior housing] to heart,” she said. “There are more people that want to stay here. The CONTINUED ON 20

Seniors make up a portion of both Lewisville and Coppell’s populations. According to the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau data, 8.3% of Lewisville res- idents are age 65 and older, while 8.9% of Coppell residents are age 65 and older. People are living longer, therefore the senior population is growing rapidly in the U.S., according to the

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FROM SAMANTHA: In this edition of Community Impact , you will find all you need to know about senior living in both Coppell and Lewisville. Reporter Destine Gibson writes about how the cities look at addressing senior housing (Page 20). You will also find our annual Senior Living Guide where we list licensed facilities in your area and talk about senior living needs with local experts (Page 18). As always, please send all your news tips to lconews@communityimpact.com. Samantha Douty, EDITOR

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NOW OPEN 1 Phantom Kitchen opened in October. It is located in Coppell at 110 W. Sandy Lake Road, Ste. 104. Phantom Kitchen is an Asian fusion, takeout-only restaurant. Its menu items include a variety of bowls, hibachi-style fried rice and drinks. 469-968-8003. https://thephantomkitchen.com 2 Cheers Liquor Beer & Wine opened its Lewisville location Nov. 11. The store is at 980 W. Round Grove Road, Stes. 120-130. The family-owned liquor store oers a selection of beer, wine and spirits. Cheers Liquor Beer & Wine also oers specials and hosts tasting events. 469-293-8377. https://cheersliquortx.com

3 Ecclesia Bakery & Brunch opened its Coppell location Nov. 7. The bakery is located at 804 S. MacArthur Blvd. Ecclesia Bakery & Brunch menu items include coee, cake and pastries. It also has a location in Carrollton. 469-472- 9170. www.ecclesiabnb.com 4 Guidepost Montessori’s Lewisville location opened Nov. 7. The school is located at 4660 FM 2281 in Castle Hills. Guidepost Montessori helps children ages 12 weeks-6 years develop social, emotion- al and academic skills. 469-830-8071. www.guidepostmontessori.com/schools/ castle-hills-tx 5 Jiro Sushi and Grill opened in Coppell in late September. The restaurant is lo-

7 GNC is expected to open its Lewis- ville location in February. The store will be located at 4690 Windhaven Parkway, Ste. 100. The supplement retailer carries health- and nutrition-related products, including vitamins, minerals and sports nutrition products. GNC also has a location in Coppell. www.gnc.com 8 Mountain Mike’s Pizza is expected to open its Lewisville location by mid- December. The pizzeria will be located at 4740 SH 121, Ste. 900, and will be the chain’s rst Texas restaurant. The California-based chain is expected to open several locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth region within the next 12 months, according to a press release. Mountain

cated at 761 S. MacArthur Blvd., Ste. 121. Jiro Sushi and Grill oers Japanese cuisine. Its menu items include a variety of raw, spicy and deep-fried rolls; sashimi; miso; and more. 972-472-8222. www.jirosushiandgrill.com COMING SOON 6 D’oh Nuts is anticipated to open in Lewisville in December. It will be located at 980 W. Round Grove Road, Ste. 250. The shop will oer a wide variety of fresh doughnuts plus sausage rolls and other breakfast items. D’oh Nuts also has a location in Plano. 972-998-0020. A website is not yet available.

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McLaren Automotive opened its new North American headquarters in Coppell on Nov. 12. (Courtesy McLaren Automotive)

FEATURED IMPACT NOW OPEN McLaren Automotive celebrated the grand opening of its new corporate headquarters in Coppell on Nov. 12. The 31,000-square-foot facility is located at 1405 S. Belt Line Road. Amenities include a state-of-the-art workshop, training facilities and new product display capability, according to a Nov. 14 press release. The British supercar manufacturer announced plans to relocate its North American headquarters from New York City to Coppell in 2019. “With the massive growth of McLaren in the Americas over the past decade, we have continuously been trying to keep pace with the needs we have as an organization to ensure that we deliver the ultimate service to both customers and retailers,” said Nicolas Brown, president of McLaren, The Americas. Mike’s also oers wings, sandwiches and salads. www.mountainmikespizza.com/ locations/lewisville-tx 9 A European Wax Center is expected to open in Coppell, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regu- lation project document. It will be at 120 S. Denton Tap Road, Ste. 430, and construction is expected to be completed in February. Services oered include bikini, brow, Brazilian and body waxing. European Wax Center has one location in Lewisville. www.waxcenter.com 10 Soul De La Rose is anticipated to open inside Music City Mall at 2401 S. Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville by the end of December, owner Victoria Rose said. The restaurant will be located in the food court at Suite 2340. Soul De La Rose of- fers Tex-Mex food. Its menu includes bir- ria tacos, enchiladas, nachos, burritos and cakesicles. Soul De La Rose oers online ordering and catering. 469-630-0009.

The new headquarters has a large open oce area with adjoining training rooms, and a showroom and presentation area. “This is a truly stunning facility, and we are thrilled a company as prestigious as McLaren, The Americas has decided to move to Coppell,” Coppell Mayor Wes Mays said. 855-202-8815. https://cars.mclaren.com/us-en

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TODO LIST

December & January events

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CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS LEWISVILLE LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING AREA

A Merry Cirque: A Family Holiday Spectacular returns to Coppell. The family-friendly show features jugglers, acrobats and more. The lobby gallery will open one hour prior to the performance. The Main Hall doors will open 30 minutes prior to the performance starting. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15-16, 2 p.m and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18. $35. Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis St. 972-304-7047. www.coppellartscenter.org (Courtesy Lonestar Circus/ Coppell Arts Center)

People can take a trip back to the 1870s and celebrate Christmas the old-fashioned way at the historic Minor- Porter Log Cabin at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area. Visitors are invited to take a tour of the cabin and make a corn husk doll, listen to carols and create an ornament to take home to decorate personal Christmas trees. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $5 (per vehicle). LLELA, 201 E. Jones St., Lewisville. 972-219-3550. www.tinyurl.com/fz7wsrfd (Courtesy Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area)

ICE! returned to the Gaylord Texan on Nov. 11 and will run through Jan. 1. (Courtesy Gaylord Texan) WORTH THE TRIP GAYLORD TEXAN ICE! ICE! returned to the Gaylord Texan on Nov. 11 and will run through Jan. 1. This year’s theme is “The Polar Express.” Attendees of all ages are provided a parka to wear as they walk through the exhibit that is 9 degrees Fahrenheit and made up of two million pounds of colored ice. The exhibit includes Santa’s Village, the iconic Polar Express train and Santa himself. Times vary by day. Tickets start at $16.99. 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine. 817-778-1000 https://christmasatgaylord texan.marriott.com/ice

21 LISTEN TO MUSIC Alejandro Escovedo is set to perform on the Hunes Performance Hall stage. The 17-song suite comprising “The Crossing” ranges from orchestral numbers to classic rock to bursts of ‘70s punk. It tells the tale of two boys—one from Mexico, one from Italy—who meet in Texas to chase their American rock ‘n’ roll dreams. Theater doors open at 7:30 p.m.; the concert begins at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25. Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St., Lewisville. 972-219-8446. www.tinyurl.com/54vu8ta7 22 PRACTICE NEUROGRAPHICA Neurographica Instructor and Coach Natalia Kolev will lead a meditative drawing workshop. Neurographica is a creative method that stimulates new neural pathways by combining art and psychology. It promotes creation of new neural pathways. The program is open to adults age 18 and older. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N. Heartz Road, Coppell. 972-304-3658. https://cozbylibrary.librarymarket.com/ event/meditative-drawing

DECEMBER 17 WRAP CHRISTMAS PRESENTS Wrap it Up is a come-and-go event that will allow guests to discreetly wrap their gifts. The library will supply wrapping paper, gift bags, tags, bows, ribbon, tape and scissors. There is no limit on the number of gifts that can be wrapped, but they must be wrapped at the library. Registration is not required. Space may be limited. Children must be accompanied and assisted by an adult. Supplies are available until the library runs out. 1-4 p.m. Free. Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W. Main St., Lewisville. 972- 219-3570. https://tinyurl.com/ytx8s8sf 21 WATCH A MOVIE A matinee showing of the movie “Abominable” will be displayed in the Bennett Program Room. Children under age 6 must be accompanied by an adult. The PG-rated movie was released in 2019 and tells the story of three teenagers helping a Yeti return to his family. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before the

program starts on a rst-come, rst- served basis. 3-5 p.m. Free. Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W. Main St., Lewisville. 972- 219-3570. www.tinyurl.com/p7h6cdba JANUARY 15 GO ON A BIRD WALK A sta member from the Cozby Library and Community Commons will lead a guided walk to observe the winter bird species that can be found in the vicinity of the library. Participants will walk approximately 1 mile from the library, and they are encouraged to dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Many species can also be easily observed without binoculars. Children age 13 and older may attend with an adult. Registration is required and is open from Dec. 15-Jan. 14. 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N. Heartz Road, Coppell. 972-304-3658. https://cozbylibrary.librarymarket.com/ event/guided-bird-walk

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Main Street interchange construction Lewisville’s Main Street interchange at I-35 proj- ect will receive aesthetic enhancements after City Council approved a funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation. Proposed aesthetic improvements include texturized colored sidewalks and signposts. TxDOT will construct the water taps, main lines and electrical. The city will be responsible for adding the final irrigation heads once construction is completed. Timeline: construction expected to begin early 2023 Cost: $3.2 million Funding source: capital project and Denton County 2022 bond funds

Andrew Brown Park West Trail construction A six- to eight-week construction project at Andrew Brown Park West Trail began Nov. 21. The section of trail that follows Denton Creek under- neath Denton Tap Road and connects Andrew Brown Park Central to Andrew Brown Park West will be closed for the duration of the project. Crews will insert gabion baskets at the base of Denton Creek. The project is necessary to prevent further erosion of the creek and to minimize the risk of flooding. Timeline: Nov. 21-February 2023 Cost: $218,840 Funding source: Coppell 2020 bond proceeds

I-35 utility relocation project experiences delays The completion date for the first phase of the I-35 utili- ty relocation project in Lewisville has been delayed. The first phase includes relocation of water and sewer lines along I-35E from Fox Avenue to College Street. It was scheduled to be completed by Nov. 19 but is now anticipated to finish by the end of January, city engineer David Salmon said. The project’s scope includes replacing wastewater lines in preparation for the Texas Department of Trans- portation’s expansion of the roadway. Timeline: June 2022-Jan. 2023 (Phase one) Cost: $3.2 million Funding source: Lewisville’s utility capital projects

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EDUCATION BRIEFS

News from Coppell & Lewisville ISDs

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HIGHLIGHT LEWISVILLE ISD The board of trustees approved two budget amendments during its Nov. 14 board meeting. One of the approved budget amendments added $3.22 million to the general fund budget to provide for goods and services that were authorized in the previous scal year, according to the agenda, but were not received until scal year 2022-23. The board also approved the addition of $588,538 to the child nutrition fund budget to provide goods and services that were authorized in the previous budget but were not received until FY 2022-23, according to the agenda. This is an annual administrative function needed to recognize those purchase orders. Lewisville ISD board of trustees Meets at 6 p.m. Dec. 12 and Jan. 9 at 1565 W. Main St., Lewisville. www.lisd.net Coppell ISD board of trustees Meets at 6 p.m. Dec. 12 and Jan. 23 at 200 S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell. www.coppellisd.com MEETINGS WE COVER

New member joins Coppell board

Lewisville ISD board discusses 202324 academic calendar LEWISVILLE ISD The board discussed four academic calendar options during its Nov. 14 meeting. The board did not vote on the calen- dar during the meeting. It will vote on an ocial 2023-24 academic calendar during its Dec. 12 board meeting. There are four calendar options a committee of students, parents and sta developed over the course of several meetings in October. The calendar must account for 75,600 instructional minutes.

COPPELL ISD The board of trustees swore in Jobby Mathew to serve as the Place 7 representative during a Nov. 14 special meeting. The need to ll Place 7 came after former Board Member Tracy Fisher resigned to run for the State Board of Education District 14 seat. She resigned Oct. 17, and it was eective Oct. 23. The application for Place 7 was open until Nov. 1, and the board voted to appoint Mathew during a Nov. 7 meeting after receiving 14 applications, according to district o cials. Board Member Neena Biswas said during the Nov. 14 meeting she was disappointed with the board lling the position. The community wanted to vote on this candidate and did not want the board to ll this position, she said. She noted the time to le an application was also short. “I don’t believe it was a fair process,” Biswas said.

The board had three options to ll the vacancy. It could have left the spot vacant until the May 6 elec-

tion, appointed a new candidate for the spot or held a special election. Place 7 will be on the May 6 ballot even with the board replace- ment. The election will determine the person to ll the spot for the remainder of the term through May 2024; at that point, another election will be held for its full three-year term. Mathew is the principal cor- porate counsel for the Microsoft Corp. His CISD service includes being the president of the Coppell ISD Education Foundation and a current member of the 2023 CISD Bond Committee. “I am so honored to be a part of this,” Mathew said. Jobby Mathew

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CITY & COUNTY

News from Lewisville, Coppell & Denton County

Lewisville City Council Meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 19 and Jan. 9 at 151 W. Church St., Lewisville. www.cityoewisville.com Coppell City Council Meets at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 and Jan. 10 at 255 E. Parkway Blvd., Coppell. www.coppelltx.gov MEETINGS WE COVER Department of Transportation. The item was approved Dec. 5. It was tabled during council’s Nov. 21 meeting to give sta more time to discuss mural designs with TxDOT. In a review of the plans, TxDOT indicated the words “Fighting Farmers” would not be allowed on the wall graphics because the text is not associated with a public entity’s logo. City sta is working to get approval for the “Fighting Farmers” graphic. HIGHLIGHTS COPPELL The planning and zoning commission recommended a zone change request for a new Firehouse Subs in Coppell. The proposed restaurant would be located in the Braewood Shopping Center at 150 S. Denton Tap Road, Ste. 111. A special-use permit is required for the restaurant, because the site has never been used for food purposes and is located near a residential community, according to the Nov. 17 agenda item. The lease space was previously occupied by Farmers Insurance. LEWISVILLE The FM 1171 interchange at I-35 project will receive aesthetic enhancements after Lewisville City Council approved a local project advance funding agreement with the Texas “IT’S A GREAT HONOR TO SERVE THE RESIDENTS OF DENTON COUNTY” ANDY EADS, DENTON COUNTY JUDGE QUOTE OF NOTE NUMBERS TO KNOW In Dallas County, 407,637 registered voters casted a vote in the Nov. 8 election. In the county, there are 1.42 million registered voters. During the election, 391,954 residents voted in person. Another 15,683 voted by mail. Over 11,000 Coppell residents voted on the town’s propositions. 28.65%

Lewisville Grand Theater study to explore growth LEWISVILLE A feasibility study exploring expansion opportunities will be conducted for the Lewisville Grand Theater. BY DESTINE GIBSON LEWISVILLE GRAND THEATER City ocials will conduct a study to evaluate the potential need for a Lewisville Grand Theater expansion.

often operates at maximum capacity, according to the agenda item. Lewisville ocials have made two purchases to acquire adjacent property in preparation for possible expansion. The study will also address the potential demand for visitor access and parking related to the expansion. An expansion could occur within the next ve to 10 years. If the study’s results are positive, it will be submit- ted to the Blue Ribbon Committee for consideration as that group develops its recommendations for a possible bond election next November. The study is expected to be com- pleted by Feb. 15.

Lewisville City Council approved during a Nov. 21 council meeting an agreement with Corgan Associates Inc. to perform the study. The study, which cost $61,575, will evaluate whether an expansion should be added onto the existing facility or be a stand-alone structure, either at the existing site or at a dierent location. The city’s public art center opened in Old Town Lewisville in 2011. The theater draws an average of more than 35,000 visitors per year and Coppell voters approve two tax propositions BY DESTINE GIBSON COPPELL Voters approved the reautho- rization of two propositions in the city’s special election. The measures on the ballot asked voters how they wish to allocate the quarter-cent sales and use taxes. Of the 23,935 votes cast, 82.31% of voters approved of reauthorizing Proposition A, and 79.07% approved the reauthori- zation of Proposition B. Proposition A will continue the adoption of one-fourth of 1% sales and use tax to provide revenue for mainte- nance and repair of municipal streets for a four-year period. Proposition B will continue the adoption of one-fourth of 1% sales and use tax for crime reduction programs for a 10-year period. COPPELL’S PROPOSITIONS Coppell residents approved two propositions on Nov. 8.

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Eads wins re-election for Denton County judge

serves as a voting member of the Denton County Transportation Authority. During his rst term in the posi- tion, Eads said he helped spearhead COVID-19 eorts,

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DENTON COUNTY Residents re-elected County Judge Andy Eads over challenger Fabian Thomas on Nov. 8. The Republican incumbent topped his Democrat opponent with 59.46% of the votes cast. About 52.25% of registered voters cast a ballot, according to county data. The county judge acts as the county’s chief executive ocer and has broad judicial and administra- tive powers that serve as presiding ocer for the county’s commis- sioners court. Eads has served on the Denton County Commissioners Court since 2007 as a commissioner and as county judge since 2019. He worked as a realtor in 2001-09. He

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and he looks forward to his future work as county judge. He said he is most looking forward to the infrastructure work the county can do with the passage of the $650 million bond. The Denton County commis- sioners court will host a swearing in ceremony for the new commis- sioners and judge 1-3 p.m. Jan. 1 at the Denton County Administrative Courthouse.

Coppell to upgrade outdoor warning system

Weather Outdoor Weather System is a wireless, cloud-based emergency alert and lightning warning system. Thor Guard is being replaced, because it has become outdated. Five weather stations will be installed at various unspecied locations. The upgrade will cost $150,173 and is budgeted in the city’s recreation development corporation fund.

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COPPELL The parks and recreation facilities will receive upgrades to the lightning pre- diction and outdoor warning system. Coppell City Council approved a switch from light- ning prediction system Thor Guard to Perry Weather during its Nov. 8 meeting. The Perry

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NONPROFIT Theatre Coppell Coppell nonprot makes dramatic impact for 35 years T heatre Coppell was founded in 1987 by a group of like-minded individuals, the non- prot’s Artistic Director Janis Arthur said. “We did it for the same reason everybody starts a community theater. We thought we would be good at it; we liked to do it, and it would be good for the community,” Arthur said. Arthur’s brother, Wheelice Wilson Jr. was a founding member, original artistic director and a theater teacher at Coppell High School—a position he held for 36 years. He was the artistic director until he died in February. Arthur said Wilson directed 99% of the theater’s shows. Arthur, a Coppell High School almuna, has worked with props and costumes, and been an assistant director, stage manager and performer. She said most recently she has played the roles of Daisy in “Driving Miss Daisy” and Ethel in “On Golden Pond.” “I’ve about gone through all the old lady [roles],” Arthur said. “In my younger days, I was Lucy in ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.’ I’ve had a lot of fun parts; it’s been neat to get to do that.” Directors hold open auditions for each play or musical. They produce ve plays and one musical each year. Arthur said their performers’ ages and theater experience level is diverse. Their rst show was performed at Coppell High School in 1988. In 1999, they were housed in a rehouse converted to be the Coppell Center for the Arts. In 2020, the Coppell Arts Center was built where Theatre Coppell calls home. “The reason we’ve been so successful is we’ve had the stability of one director and had the huge nancial support from the city,” Arthur said. “Other theaters have to scrap. Because we didn’t have to pay rent to perform … we have the money to put into the productions.” BY KAREN CHANEY

Upcoming shows Now-Dec. 18: "A Little House Christmas" February 2023: "The Odd Couple" Summer 2023: "Young Frankenstein (musical)" Tickets are $22 for adults, and $19 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at www.coppellartscenter.org.

From left, child actors Kennedy Fields, Hattie Arthur, Avery Arthur, Harper Fisher and Emma Fein stand around JonCatherine Middleton, who played Annie Sullivan, in the Theatre Coppell production of “Miracle Worker.”

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Theatre Coppell Artistic Director Janis Arthur said one of her favorite elements is the team-like camaraderie.

JonCatherine Middleton (left) played Annelle and Brittany Reese was Truvy in “Steel Magnolias.”

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Salvador Hernandez opened El Patio in Lewisville in 2020. (Photos by Karen Chaney/ Community Impact)

El Patio Lewisville restaurateur combines heritage, career experience S alvador Hernandez said when he opened El Patio, a Mex-Tex grill and bar, in 2020 he fullled a career goal. between Mexican and Texan items, but now it is more of a 70/30 split, leaning heavier toward Mexican cuisine. BY KAREN CHANEY

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Brunch is served every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The brunch alternates every other week between buet style and a la carte menus. The buet is $25 and features waes, made-to-order omelets, enchiladas, salads, a brisket carving station and more. El Patio is located at The Realm at Castle Hills. Hernandez said customers are often wowed by the ambiance both indoors and outdoors. Their two patios have tableside views of a fountain, and Hernandez said the rooftop patio provides nice sunset views. “The whole concept is made to feel like a patio, inside and outside,” he said. “You walk in and see palm trees, greenery, a pergola, wood and stone. You feel like you’re in your backyard with your family, but here, you don’t have to cook.” Hernandez said owning this restaurant is a dream come true. “I came here without speaking the language, and now I’m able to own a restaurant,” he said. “I made my parents proud.”

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bowling, hosts a New Year’s Eve event. General admission tickets include unlimited fowling, a champagne toast, party favors, DJ entertainment and dancing, a balloon drop, a photo booth and rae tickets. VIP tickets also include heavy appetizers, an open bar, midnight breakfast tacos and access to the VIP room. Reserved lanes and VIP tables are also available. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $65 (general admission), $160 (VIP ticket). 1714 14th St., Ste. 300, Plano. https://tinyurl.com/4h2nvsdk CRAYOLA EXPERIENCE The Crayola Experience hosts the Jazzberry Jammin’ New Year’s Eve Celebration that includes confetti and dance parties, yet allows children to get to bed long before midnight. The New Year’s Eve party is included in the price of general admission. Time TBA. $24.99. 6121 W. Park Blvd., Ste. A100, Plano. www.crayolaexperience.com The Core Theatre hosts a special New Year’s Eve dinner and performance of “The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge.” The play focuses on Ebenezer Scrooge a year after his Christmas ordeal as he sues Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future for a variety of alleged oenses stemming from that night. 7 p.m. (doors open), 8 p.m. (performance). $10 (students and seniors, show only), $25 (adults, show only), $65 (dinner and show). Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Road, Ste. 115, Richardson. https://thecoretheatre.org SOUTHLAKE THE WESTIN SOUTHLAKE Ring in the new year with a party in the Southlake Grand Ballroom at The Westin Southlake. The event includes a dinner buet and dessert stations from 6:30-9:30 p.m., a cash bar, late-night snacks and a complimentary champagne RICHARDSON CORE THEATRE drink on arrival and at midnight. The Mars Hill band will provide the night’s entertainment. 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m. $200. 1200 E. Hwy. 114, Southlake. https://tinyurl.com/3hyx8ne2

MCKINNEY URBAN GRILL AND WINE BAR Urban Grill and Wine Bar hosts New Year’s Eve festivities complete with live music from a guitarist and saxophonist. The restaurant will open for dinner starting at 3 p.m. on Dec. 31 with its traditional menu as well as some specials. The live music runs from 9:30 p.m.- midnight and guests will be treated to champagne and party favors at midnight. For those wanting to stay until midnight, the owners recommend making dinner reservations for 9 p.m. or 9:30 p.m. Free reservations (no cost beyond food and drinks). 218 E. Louisiana St., Ste. 300, McKinney. www.urbangrillmckinney.com PLANO DALLASPLANO MARRIOTT AT LEGACY TOWN CENTER Dance/party band David Whiteman Band highlights the New Year’s Eve party at the Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center with songs ranging from today’s hits to pop, R&B, funk, hip-hop, rock and Latin music. Ticket options include standing room only without dinner and table seating with a three-course dinner. 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $100; VIP tickets are also available. 7121 Bishop Road, Plano. https://tinyurl.com/5n9635u7 LEGACY HALL Legacy Hall in Plano’s Legacy West development rings in 2023 with a New Year’s Eve disco party, featuring entertainment from The Rich Girls in the Lexus Box Garden and DJs on each oor of the hall. Select food vendors will be open throughout the three-story building for late-night food options, and multiple bars will operate as well. 8 p.m. Tickets start at $65 for general admission; table seating and VIP lounge experience tickets are available as well. Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano. www.legacyfoodhall.com FOWLING WAREHOUSE DFW Fowling Warehouse DFW, a new entertainment venue featuring the sport of fowling, which combines football and

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Harvest Hall, a food hall and entertainment venue, hosts a New Year’s Eve celebration that includes karaoke, entertainment by DJ Mike B, a Buzzybooth, and access to seven chef-inspired kitchens and the La Marca Prosecco Cart. 7-11 p.m. (karaoke), 10 p.m.- 1 a.m. (DJ Mike B). Free (admission). 815 S. Main St., Grapevine. www.harvesthall.com

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champagne and cheese fondue, and the ball-drop will be livestreamed during the two-hour experience. 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $500 (per six-person bubble). 215 E. Dallas Road, Grapevine. www.hotelvin.com/dining OLD HICKORY STEAKHOUSE Old Hickory Steakhouse at the Gaylord Texan rings in the new year with an eight-course dinner in its Texas wine cellar. Tickets also include admission to the Glass Cactus New Year’s Eve Bash. 7 p.m. $200. Gaylord Texan, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine. www.marriott.com GLASS CACTUS The Glass Cactus at the Gaylord Texan hosts a New Year’s Eve Bash featuring disco band Le Freak. Tickets include a champagne toast at midnight and festive party favors. VIP tickets include hors d’oeuvres and a drink ticket. 9 p.m. $100 (general admission), $150 (VIP ticket), $500 (VIP table reservation). Gaylord Texan, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine. www.tinyurl.com/27rjc7ta

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Innite Journey—the Music of Journey provides the live entertainment for Lava Cantina’s New Year’s Eve party. Tickets include a champagne toast at midnight, and VIP tickets include traditional party favors. Music starts at 9 p.m. $25-$120. 5805 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony. https://tinyurl.com/yc5jhnx5 GRAPEVINE HOTEL VIN NYE WINTER WONDERLAND EXPERIENCE Guests are invited to ring in the new year in a private bubble igloo within Hotel Vin’s Winter Wonderland. Bubbles accommodate up to six people and include two bottles of

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As the number of senior residents continues to grow in Lewisville and Coppell, so does the demand for residential options. The following list is not comprehensive. Key/denitions

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GRAPEVINE LAKE 8 Evergreen at Vista Ridge Senior Living 455 Highland Drive 2144885650 www.evergreenvr.com 9 Four Seasons Senior Living 1 1 1 A 1724 Milestone Ridge 9724208680 B 2200 Peachtree Lane 9723153674 C 2208 Peachtree Lane 2142225508 www.4seasonsseniorliving.com 10 Frankie Lane Assisted Living 429 Frankie Lane 4695879796 www.frankielaneassistedliving.com 11 Haven at Lewisville Lake 901 N. Garden Ridge Blvd. 2142222563 www.havenatlewisvillelake.com 12 Inspired Living at Lewisville 1 1 1080 W. Round Grove Road 4697020303 www.inspiredliving.care/senior-living/tx/ lewisville/w-round-grove-rd 13 Lake Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 169 Lake Park Road 9724367571 www.lakevillagenursing.com 14 Lewisville Estates 1 1 800 College Parkway 9724341727 www.lewisvilleseniorliving.com 15 Liberty Senior Residential Care Homes A 1633 Glencairn Lane B 1342 Summertime Trail 2142222369 www.libertycarehomes.com 5 Hospice care is intended to relieve symptoms and suering associated with a terminal illness in those who have been given six months or less to live. The patient must choose to forgo further curative treatment. 5 Nursing home/skilled nursing facilities provide care to those with illnesses or mental conditions requiring full-time monitoring and medical care. 5 Mixed-use facilities oer some or all of these services.

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20 Christus St. Joseph Village 1 1 1201 E. Sandy Lake Road 9723040300 www.stjosephvillage.org 21 River Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care 1 1 1530 E. Sandy Lake Road Coppell, TX 75019 2143902450 www.legendseniorliving.com 22 Sandy Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center 1410 E. Sandy Lake Road Coppell, TX 75019 9724626600 www.sandylakerehabandcare.com

16 Metroplex Residential Senior Care 1209 Logan Drive 4692360126 www.metroplexresidentialseniorcare.com 17 Rockbrook Assisted Living and Memory Care 1 1 2215 Rockbrook Drive 9724590600 www.rockbrookal.com 18 Vista Ridge Nursing & Rehab 700 E. Vista Ridge Mall Dr. 9729069789 www.abrihealthcare.com COPPELL 19 4 Seasons Senior Living 205 Plantation Drive Coppell, TX 75019 9723939079 www.4seasonsseniorliving.com/coppell

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