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Grapevine Colleyville Southlake Trophy Club Westlake Edition VOLUME 14, ISSUE 12 FEB. 11MAR. 10, 2025
Also in this issue Insurance rates rising
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before insurance coverage kicks in—from 1% to 2% for wind and hail damage, it would lower his monthly payments. However, if there’s weather damage, Allen said he would have to pay more than $10,000 out of pocket for his portion of a new roof. Allen isn’t alone. Many Texas homeowners, including those in Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake, are looking for ways to alleviate these higher costs without compromising insurance coverage.
BY MARK FADDEN & CODY THORN
Rising incidents of extreme weather and other factors have driven up insurance costs in recent years for Texans, leading to higher rates for home- owners insurance policies. Tarrant County resident Terry Allen said when his policy was up for renewal in August, his premium rose from $4,110 to $9,420. His insurance provider said if he raised his deductible—the money paid for covered expenses
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2025 Private School Guide
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3 Below Zero Swiss Science Skin Restoration The business promotes cold therapy health benefits. • Opened Dec. 22 • 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Ste. 239, Grapevine • www.belowzeroswiss.com 4 Trudy’s Hallmark The store offers gifts, home decor and keepsakes. • Opened Nov. 23 • 2120A E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake • www.trudyshallmark.com 5 Stretch Zone The fitness center has personalized stretching services. • Opened Dec. 2 • 2240 SH 114, Ste. 640, Trophy Club • www.stretchzone.com
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2 Integrated Counseling & Wellness The health center offers chiropractic, acupuncture, counseling and massage therapy appointments. • Opened Oct. 22 • 6230 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville • www.integratedcandw.com
8 Melody’s Macarons The shop sells macarons, cookies, cupcakes and cakes. • Reopened Jan. 15 • 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Ste. 258, Grapevine • www.melodysmacarons.com
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1 Marc Robinson Jewelers The business sells and repairs fine jewelry. • Opened Nov. 23 • 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Ste. 301, Grapevine • www.marcrobinsonjewelers.com
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9 Vaqueros Bar-B-Q The barbecue and Mexican food trailer is moving to brick-and-mortar location in Allen. • Relocated Dec. 29 • 906 Jean St., Grapevine • www.vaquerostexasbarbq.com
12 Mason & Dixie The restaurant offered comfort favorites since 2017. • Closed Dec. 26 • 603 S. Main St., Ste. 303, Grapevine • www.masonanddixietx.com 13 McAlister’s Deli The deli, known for its sandwiches and salads, closed after 17 years. • Closed Dec. 31 • 5615 Colleyville Blvd., Ste. 200, Colleyville • www.mcalistersdeli.com
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10 Mohler MMA The gym is adding 2,056 square feet of training space for jiu-jitsu, kickboxing and martial arts. • 201 Starnes St., Grapevine • www.teammohler.com
14 Texas General Store The Texas-themed store sold gifts, apparel, decor and food. • Closed Jan. 20 • 406 S. Main St., Grapevine • www.texasgeneralgrapevine.com
16 Club 4 Fitness Grapevine city officials approved a conditional use permit Dec. 17 for the gym to open in a 62,139-square foot space in a vacated Tom Thumb. Plans include open exercise area, indoor pickleball courts, five rooms dedicated to group exercise classes, plunge pool, children’s play area, six
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11 Haltom’s Fine Jewelers The business sold designer jewelry, engagement rings, watches and gifts. • Closed Jan. 11 • 1469 SH 114, Grapevine • www.haltoms.com
15 Volofit The health and fitness gym closed after 14 months. • Closed Nov. 30 • 5600 Colleyville Blvd., Ste. J, Colleyville • www.volofitdfw.com
tanning rooms and two locker rooms. • 4000 William D. Tate Ave., Grapevine • www.club4fitness.com
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Government
BY GABBY BAILEY, HEATHER MCCULLOUGH & CODY THORN
Census data shows local population decreases The populations for Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake all have decreased from 2019 to 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The bureau released new five-year data for 2023 on Dec. 12 as part of its American Community Survey, or ACS. The new data represents a five- year estimate of the population across the country from 2019 to 2023, according to its website. The details The census data shows that Grapevine expe- rienced a 4.58% decrease in population during that five-year period, while Colleyville saw a 2.1% decrease and Southlake’s population decreased by 0.79%. Breaking it down The age population in Grapevine dropped for people under 45 by an average of 10.08% but
Recreation center growth to cost $20M The Colleyville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met Jan. 6 to discuss an expansion for the recreation center. The big picture The expansion would happen after the May 3 city election if residents agree to take on the extra taxes for the recreation center. The estimated construction cost is $16.34 million plus $3.66 million for maintenance. Each Colleyville household would pay $22.11 extra a month in taxes for 20 years if the expansion is approved. Zooming in The expansion would include a new gym, a fitness room and an expanded lobby on the first floor and a fitness room and a two-lane circular track on the second floor.
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increased for people 45 and older by an average of 3.66% between the years 2019 and 2023. Colleyville saw the biggest decline in residents 75 and older by 22.36% but saw a 6.16% increase in population for residents 19 and younger. Southlake’s age population experienced its largest decline between ages 20-44 by 9.06% but witnessed a 49.26% population jump for residents 75 and older.
Southlake council fails mixed-use development Carroll Crossing, a mixed-use development, didn’t pass since the Southlake City Council was deadlocked 3-3 during a meeting Jan. 7. Former Council Member Amy Torres-Lepp
W. Southlake Blvd., would have included five retail spots and 22 single-family homes on 11,248-square-foot lots, said Curtis Young from Sage Group, an architectural design firm. What else? The points of contention for those against the development were heavy traffic onto Peytonville Avenue and the quarter-size lots of the homes.
recused herself from voting due to a legal conflict of interest. She resigned from her position Jan. 21. The details The proposed development, located at 1963
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Education
BY MARK FADDEN
GCISD creates Texas legislative session site Grapevine-Colleyville ISD has created a leg- islative website to help keep district residents informed of ongoing legislative issues and the district’s priorities after the 89th Texas Legislative Session began Jan. 14. The details Director of Communications Rosemary Gladden said the district created the website to address issues like the state’s failure to increase per-stu- dent funding since 2019, additional state mandates that are not fully funded and continuing recapture payments that districts like GCISD are obligated to
Carroll ISD announces launch of new podcast Carroll ISD launched a new podcast, “Dragon Podcast,” with its first episode airing Jan. 10. What you need to know The episode featured Board President Cameron Bryan and Vice President Andrew Yeager discussing school budget and finance with Jeff Brady, Carroll ISD’s executive director of communications, according to a district release. Brady said he isn’t sure how many episodes the podcast will cover but said they already have the next episode in mind. “It will be a limited podcast with a finite number of episodes,” he said. “Our next one will cover the state legislature and our district’s efforts to encourage lawmakers to increase the per student allotment.”
GCISD legislative priorities
Increasing public school funding Fully funding state mandates Funding allotments based on costs
Improving teacher recruitment and retention Reforming the state accountability system
GCISD residents are encouraged to visit www.gcisd.net/page/89th-texas- legislative-session for district updates.
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• Contact information for GCISD’s legislators • A downloadable one-pager with GCISD’s priori- ties simplified • Access links to watch the House and Senate channels during the session to stay informed “GCISD’s board and leadership are working to meet with state legislators to convey the district’s needs and the impact that their lack of action has had on schools,” Gladden said.
send to the state. Diving in deeper
Beyond listing the district’s legislative priorities, residents can find the following information on the website:
TCC receives $280K grant for job training program The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board awarded nearly $13 million in grant funding Dec. 16 to higher education institutions across Texas. Tarrant County College received $280,000, provided through the board’s Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education grant program. The details According to a THECB news release, the TRUE program supports the goals of the state’s strategic plan for higher education through the creation, expansion or redesign of workforce education and training credential programs in high demand. “These grants support Texas higher education institutions as they develop programs to prepare our workforce for the future,” said Sarah Keyton, interim commissioner of higher education.
THECB documents state high-demand occupations include the following fields: Data processing
Building/ construction jobs Mental and social health services
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Food and nutrition
Biomathematics, bioinformatics and computational biology
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Private School Guide
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Grapevine Faith Christian School Type: Religious Grades: Pre-K-12th grade Religion orientation: Christian Extracurriculars: 14 dierent sports, including football, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, swim, tennis and golf. Also has visual and creative arts programs Tuition: $11,290 for pre-K to $21,790 for 12th grade • 729 E. Dallas Road, Grapevine • www.grapevinefaith.com
Waypoint Montessori Type: Montessori Grades: Toddler-sixth grade Religion orientation: None
Tuition: $12,810-$18,375 • 1513 Hall-Johnson Road, Colleyville • www.waypointmontessori.org
Extracurriculars: After-school programs, art programs, music, Spanish classrooms, gardening
Southlake Montessori Type: Montessori
Inspire Academy Type: Religious Grades: K-12th grade Religion orientation: Christian
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Grades: Pre-K-sixth grade Religion orientation: None Extracurriculars: Art programs, music, gardening Tuition: $12,435-$17,250
Accommodated Learning Academy Type: Religious Grades: First grade-12th grade Religion orientation: Christian Extracurriculars: Sports, ne arts, camps Tuition: $17,700 • 860 Mustang Drive, Grapevine • www.alagrapevine.com
Extracurriculars: Private academic language therapy, speech and language therapy, counseling services Tuition: $17,000-$19,200 • 55 Main St., Ste. 293, Colleyville • www.inspireacademytx.com
• 105 W. Wall St., Grapevine • southlakemontessori.org
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Holy Trinity Catholic School Type: Religious Grades: First grade-12th grade Religion orientation: Catholic
Covenant Christian Academy Type: Religious Grades: Pre-K-12th grade Religion orientation: Christian Extracurriculars: Music, studio art, theater, sports Tuition: $8,060-$21,128 • 901 Cheek Sparger Road, Colleyville • www.covenantchristian.net Crown of Life Lutheran School Type: Religious Grades: Pre-K-eighth grade Religion orientation: Christian Extracurriculars: Sports, after-school programs Tuition: N/A • 6605 Pleasant Run Road, Colleyville • www.colschool.org
The Clariden School Type: Traditional
Grades: Pre-K-12th grade Religion orientation: None Extracurriculars: STEM programs, performing arts Tuition: $14,725-$21,450 • 100 Clariden Ranch Road, Southlake • www.claridenschool.org Fusion Academy Type: Traditional Grades: Sixth grade-12th grade Religion orientation: None Extracurriculars: Running club, D&D club, writer’s club Tuition: $3,280-$5,280 (per class, per term) • 301 State St., Ste. 200, Southlake
Extracurriculars: 12 dierent sports, technology clubs, aliate organizations, dance team, Cotillion, Spanish club Tuition: $5,945-$9,695 • 3750 William D. Tate Ave., Grapevine • www.holytcs.org The Novus Academy Type: Traditional Grades: K-12th grade Religion orientation: None Extracurriculars: Sports, ne arts, camps Tuition: $21,435-$22,985 • 3400 William D. Tate Ave., Ste. 1000, Grapevine • www.thenovusacademy.org
• www.fusionacademy.com This list is not comprehensive.
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Transportation
BY HEATHER MCCULLOUGH
Colleyville increases Green Ribbon Project funds by $94K
Two new locations were added to the Green Ribbon Project in Colleyville, increasing the city’s funding for the initiative by $94,500. What you need to know The Green Ribbon Project is a Texas Department of Transportation reimbursable grant program dedicated to improving visual appearance of highway corridors. The additional locations are along SH 121 from Gateway Drive to north of Glade Road and on FM 3029 from north of Lavaca Trail to south of West McDonwell School Road. Initially, Colleyville only received funding from TxDOT of $400,000 for SH 26 from north of John McCain to south of Longwood Drive. The original cost was $42,800 for the one location, but with the two new locations, the total financial impact for the city will be $137,300. The projects were granted funding by TxDOT in October, according to city documents.
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and shrubs along with an irrigation plan to help enhance the look of the highways. The concept plan for SH 26 will add ornamental trees and medium canopy trees along the highway corridor. The projects are scheduled to receive bidding in summer 2025 and should be completed by early 2026, Assistant City Manager Adrienne Lothery said. The city approved its portion of funding for the two locations Dec. 3.
TxDOT will give an additional $1.2 million for all three initiatives, making the total grant $1.6 million toward the beautification. Along with the city’s $137,300, the total funds for the projects are nearly $1.74 million. Moving forward All three locations are currently in the design phase with Westwood Professional Services design- ing the landscaping. The designers plan to add trees
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Byron Nelson Parkway turn lane open for traffic The Byron Nelson Parkway deceleration lane, or turn lane, from Southlake Boulevard has reopened in Southlake. The gist The project started in May 2023 and opened for traffic on Jan. 17, according to a city social media post. The right-hand turn lane addition to Byron Nelson Parkway was one of two projects awarded by city council in July 2022, according to previous Community Impact reporting. Electrical infrastructure work was completed Nov. 26 and, according to the city website, the project was projected to wrap up at the end of 2024. The other project awarded from the July 2022 council session was another right-hand turn lane from Southlake Boulevard onto Southridge Lakes Parkway, which was finished in January 2024.
TEXRail sees record trips in December Trinity Metro said December was the best month ever for TEXRail, a passenger rail service traveling between downtown Fort Worth and Terminal B at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, in terms of the number of rider trips. The details According to a news release, a total of 103,312 rides were taken on TEXRail during December, representing the highest ridership month in the service’s history and a 25% increase from December 2023. The background In the fall of 2024, Trinity Metro announced simplified fares and increased service to every 30 minutes during the mid- day hours, according to previous reporting.
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Southlake Boulevard is one of the most heavily traveled roadways, and traffic is disrupted by vehi- cles slowing to turn, according to city documents. The work required relocating existing traffic signals and upgrading the pedestrian walkway, according to a city memo. What else? EARTC, a construction company out of Fort Worth, did the work. The cost of the project was $917,000, with funding from the city and the 2006 Tarrant County bond, according the city’s website.
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Development
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Gym to open in old Tom Thumb space
The details
Club 4 Fitness officials plan to revise the former grocery store’s floor plan to add an open exercise area, indoor pickleball courts and more, said Planning Services Director Erica Marohnic. Renovations include: • 117,256-square-foot open exercise area • Five indoor pickleball courts • Five rooms dedicated to group exercise classes • 375-square-foot plunge pool • 1,265-square-foot children’s play area
Plans are underway to open a Club 4 Fitness gym in Grapevine, according to a Dec. 17 city council agenda. City officials approved a conditional use permit for a fitness facility to open in a 62,139-square-foot space at 4000 William D. Tate Ave. The space, which is part of the Heritage Heights shopping center, was vacated by Tom Thumb earlier this year. The action was taken during a joint meeting between Grapevine’s City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission on Dec. 17. Planning and zoning commissioners recommended the permit in a 7-0 vote shortly before council members also voted to approve the permit. Albertsons Companies decided to close the location due to an upcoming lease renewal and its proximity to a nearby store, according to previous reporting.
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Dakota’s Steakhouse to anchor development The Southlake City Council approved a zoning change and concept plan for Dakota’s Steakhouse at W. SH 114 and West Kirkwood Boulevard during the Jan. 7 meeting as part of a mixed-use development. Restaurant operator Timothy McEneny said during the meeting the next step after closing on the contract to purchase the land would be to hire an architect to design the steakhouse and then come back to the city for approval to start con- struction, he said. A closer look The project includes an 8,955-square-foot restaurant with seating for 248 guests and a partial underground design with outdoor seating, according to a presentation at the meeting. There will also be an event space that will hold up to 200 people and a retail component with a shopping center.
Heroes Park construction begins Heroes Park has entered the construction phase and the project is expected to be com- pleted in early 2026, Colleyville Assistant City Manager Adrienne Lothery said. The details According to previous reporting, the park was originally planned to nish in October 2025, but the contract for construction took a few extra weeks to be awarded, which delayed the start, Lothery said. The city also approved the plan for more enhanced drainage that will help the grass dry out faster after rain during a special meeting Dec. 10. This addition cost $300,000 and added an extra month to the timeline of completion, according to city documents.
A rendering presented to the Southlake City Council shows Dakota’s Steakhouse in a mixed-used development.
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There will be ve retail buildings with sizes ranging from 1,500 square feet to 4,000 square feet, according to the presentation. What’s next McEneny said he expects to get concrete poured in September or October and have it open in late 2025 or early 2026.
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Events
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February
Peace, Love, Shine This fundraiser, put on by nonprofit House of Shine, celebrates extraordinary women. • Feb. 12, 5:30-10:30 p.m.
Parents’ Night Out While kids ages 6-12 participate in games and crafts, parents can enjoy a romantic evening. • Feb. 14, 6-9 p.m. • $15
• $175 for an individual ticket • 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine • www.aesbid.com/elp/pls25
• 5008 Roberts Road, Colleyville • www.colleyvilleparksandrec.com
Adult Workshop: Valentine’s Day Cupcake Decorating
Grapevine Wine Trail The Hallowine Trail will feature six winery tasting rooms around Historic Downtown Grapevine. • Feb. 15, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Visit the Southlake training center for an afternoon of decorating Valentine’s Day-themed cupcakes with Blush & Whisk Bakery. • Feb. 13, noon-2 p.m. • Free (admission) • 307 Parkwood Drive, Southlake • www.cityofsouthlake.com/calendar
Galentine’s Charcuterie Design and Wine Messina Hof Grapevine Winery will host a night of charcuterie design and wine. Guests are invited to sample Messina Hof wine and design a unique charcuterie bouquet filled with cheeses, meats and more. The bouquets will be designed in a box for easy transportation to take home. • Feb. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • $40 • 201 S. Main St., Grapevine • www.messinahof.com/event/ galentines-bouquet-making
• $60 in advance, $65 at door • 409 S. Main St., Grapevine • www.grapevinewinerytrail.com
KizArt This art program for children ages 5 to 12 is led by young local artists. • Feb. 28, 5-5:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • Town Hall, third floor, 1400 Main St., Southlake • www.cityofsouthlake.com/calendar
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Valenzuela opens new oce in Grapevine Steven Valenzuela’s journey to becoming a mas- sage therapist started when he was trying to x his own body from multiple incidences, including a 1997 back injury and Mexican cartel attack. In July, he opened Orthopedic Massage Therapy in Grapevine. How it happened Valenzuela moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth area
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in 1997. James Waslaski, a therapist and author, spoke to a class he was in about orthopedics and sports massage therapy. “I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, this is what I was looking for,’” Valenzuela said. How we got here Valenzuela said he was in Mexico on a mission trip in June 2011 when he was attacked by cartel members. He said he had facial reconstructive surgery and was in the hospital for a week, eventually moving back to Grapevine for his sister to take care of him. He added the return of his motor skills was a slow process but credits his progress with therapy
Valenzuela returned to Dr. James Mahoney’s oce in Southlake following the attack, staying through 2017. He then spent seven years working with Allen Chiropractic in Grapevine before opening his own oce. He said most of his clients experience pain in various areas, such as the neck, back, knee or shoulder, which he says is usually connected. “I’m not a chiropractor. I’m not adjusting people, but I’m improving how everything works and functions,” Valenzuela said. “A lot of things revolve around the core function.”
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BY GABBY BAILEY
Learn about benets, oerings from Metroport Chamber The Metroport Chamber has been working with local businesses since its inception in 1988, help- ing bolster the economic impact in the northwest quadrant of Dallas-Fort Worth. The group helps businesses in North Texas grow through networking, promotion, education sessions and by working with state leaders and representatives. Sally Aldridge, the president and CEO of the Metroport Chamber, said businesses from all over the Metroplex are a part of the group. It has more than 500 members, and the chamber saw a new member growth rate of 25% in 2023. The Metroport Chamber specically works with the communities of Argyle, Justin, North- lake, Roanoke, Trophy Club and Westlake, but
also fosters relationships with businesses in 51 cities, including Flower Mound, Southlake, Grapevine and Fort Worth, according to the organization. There are ve tiers of memberships for local organizations, which oer dierent levels of benets, depending on what a business needs. Aldridge spoke with Community Impact on the benets that members can glean across the 2025 membership levels, including networking access to the chamber’s on-site meeting rooms and oce spaces, and how the organization is dedicated to helping startup businesses. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. What services does the Metroport Chamber provide? The Metroport Chamber brings together a wide spectrum of businesses, from Fortune 500 com- panies to medium-sized businesses to startups and small proprietorships. No other organization in our region provides such a concentrated forum to network face-to-face with local business
professionals and leaders from the communities we represent and beyond. How can members work with the Metroport Chamber to conduct business? The Metroport Chamber oers a wide range of networking and promotional opportunities through tier-based membership and sponsorship. The chamber oers aordable business training and connects with local, county and state leaders to advocate for the business community. There are several on-site suites and oce spaces available at the chamber—how can members book/rent those spaces? The Metroport Chamber oers many amenities to members at our building at 381 West Byron Nelson Blvd. in Roanoke—small, medium and large conference room space for a minimal charge along with fully furnished leasable oces. A benet for being a chamber member is the use of Metroport Commons and professional work- space that includes Wi-Fi access, as well as coee and tea.
The Metroport Chamber oers several meetings spaces, including a large conference room, for members.
starts by holding meetings at our professional building, advances to leasing an oce and even- tually moves to a larger footprint in our region to continue conducting business. For more information about the Metroport Chamber and business amenities, call 817-837-1000 or email metroportinfo@metroportchamber.org.
How does using these spaces help support local businesses/the local economy? As a 501(c)(6) nonprot organization, our services are geared specically for the business community. We are the only chamber in the area oering an added benet of oce and meeting space to our members. Our hope is that an entrepreneur or member
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Above: Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, in Port Aransas.
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I couldn’t be prouder and more excited to bring you this special edition of Texas Monthly ’s February issue within the pages of Community Impact . One great Texas institution meets another. Community Impact and Texas Monthly have shared goals: to equip you with the news and perspectives that help you understand your state and your neighborhood and inspire you to engage with the people and places that surround you. Each month, we’ll provide you a kind of sampler of what Texas Monthly has to offer. Food, drink, travel, critters, and a taste of some of the award-winning storytelling Texas Monthly is known for. Enjoy the next few pages, thank you for welcoming us into your home, and please consider subscribing to Texas Monthly. —ROSS McCAMMON
EXCURSIONS Among the Craniacs North America’s tallest bird stalks Port Aransas once again. Its fans are back too. BY ROSE CAHALAN
I'M LEANING ON the rail of the Scat Cat, a red-and-white charter fishing boat in Aran- sas Bay, when two bottlenose dolphins leap majestically out of the water alongside our wake. The midday February sun gleams on their fins as the pair chases us. “Look!” I shout. A few of my sixty or so fellow passengers turn to watch, but this is only a warm-up for the real stars of the show: the whooping cranes. Today’s tour is part of the Whooping Crane Festival, an annual four-day winter celebra- tion of one of the continent’s rarest avian
species—and its tallest. About two thousand birders have descended on Port Aransas, a Gulf Coast town of around 2,900 residents on Mustang Island, for the twenty-seventh iteration, which is packed with more than fifty events, including birding tours and lectures by scientists. (This year’s festival happens February 20–23.) Before the arrival of European settlers, more than ten thousand of these birds soared across the continent, but habitat destruction and overhunting drove them to the brink. By
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Its Reputation As a Ranch Pest Is Changing. The most common of the five species of prairie dogs in North America, these charismatic creatures today inhabit only about 2 percent of their native range, which once covered roughly 100 million acres of the Great Plains. Agriculture and urban development have consumed much of that habitat, and some ranch- ers, worried that these prairie dogs were competing with cattle for grass, exter- minated them. It turns out, though, that they are beneficial for grasslands. SO HOW DO THEY HELP? Prairie dogs nibble down the woody shrubs that could hide their predators and that often take over grasslands. This preserves habitat for birds and animals such as pronghorn. Plus, the rodents’ digging mixes and aerates the soil, and their scat provides nutrients. HOW DO WE KNOW FOR SURE? Scientists collected data from a group of GPS collar–wearing cattle that grazed on three pastures within a pre- serve. In warm seasons, the herd spent more time on the prairie dog colony than in areas outside it. I HEARD THEY CARRY PLAGUE. IS THAT TRUE? Prairie dogs are susceptible to the syl- vatic plague, caused by the same bac- terium as the bubonic plague. But it’s primarily fleas, not rodents, that spread it. At a respectful distance, you can en- joy them without fear. —Robyn Ross CRITTER BLACK�TAILED PRAIRIE DOG
early efforts to revive whooping cranes with captive breeding. During several breeding seasons in the late seventies and early eight- ies, he even lived in a shed with a female crane named Tex, who had imprinted on humans after hatching at the San Antonio Zoo. “Cranes require a great deal of space,” Ar- chibald said. “Each species selects a different type of wetland or grassland.” Unfortunately, those are some of the most easily destroyed habitats: With no trees to cut down, develop- ers can simply pave them over. Captive breed- ing has played a crucial role in the comeback of the species. In the past decade, the Dallas Zoo has picked up the baton, as one of seven organizations in the U.S. and Canada to carry on Archibald’s legacy of breeding baby whoop- ing cranes to release in the wild.
1941 only 21 whooping cranes were left in the wild. Today, after decades of extensive conservation work, there are about 700 wild whoopers left. Wherever there are cranes, there are crani- acs. The birders who visit Port Aransas—“We estimate the economic impact to be near $1 million,” says Brett Stawar, president and CEO of the town’s tourism bureau—bring with them an intense enthusiasm. The undisputed king of the craniacs is George Archibald, the 78-year-old cofounder of the International Crane Foundation. Archibald was a leader in
A birder at Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, in Port Aransas, on December 14, 2024; birders in Port Aransas; a sign at the preserve.
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All Loud on the Western Wear Front With its bold colors and modern designs, the Kennimer label is drawing the attention of pop stars and New York Fashion Week.
Meanwhile, In Texas OUT THERE
BY TAYLOR PREWITT
A video of a horse riding in the back seat of a pickup truck in Fort Worth went viral on social media, with one viewer commenting “living in fort worth this normal to me at this point.” A woman in Dallas booked a rental car for one day, then drove to Wash- ington State and continued to use the vehicle for 46 days , telling Spokane authorities that she didn’t return the car because she was too busy. Claiming to be a member of the U.S. Army’s Delta Force special opera- tions unit, a man from Manor de- frauded victims of more than $12 million by falsely telling them that they were at risk of violence from drug cartels and offering “protec- tion” in exchange for money. A Richardson resident was named CNN’s 2024 Hero of the Year for running a nonprofit in North Texas that helps people going into treat- ment for addiction find temporary homes for their dogs. Billionaire Tilman Fertitta became the first restaurateur in Texas to of fer A5 Wagyu bone-in ribeyes from the Kagoshima region of Japan, which he sells at one of his Houston steakhouses for $1,000 each. Researchers at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi detect- ed low levels of fentanyl and other pharmaceuticals in the blubber of dolphins swimming in the Gulf of Mexico. —Meher Yeda
while Ben, who hails from the small East Tex- as town of Latch and previously worked in graphic design, handles the hats. They jump in to help each other with tedious tasks such as adding rhinestones or handsewing when needed. “We’ve always just worked well to- gether,” Ben says, recalling early collabora- tive projects that included a hot dog–cart side hustle and a screen-printing business. They work as a team to conceive a collection’s overarching look and theme. The couple are motivated by their network of musician friends, many of whom have be- come clients. “We’re excited to show people it’s not a trend,” says Bonnie of Western style. “It’s a staple.” They’re looking forward to de- buting a few couture looks in New York. Some of the pieces, which incorporate subtle nods to the Victorian era (such as high collars and covered buttons), are so intricate that they required around seventy hours of detailed handsewing.
IN LESS THAN a decade, Ben and Bonnie Kennimer have gone from teaching them- selves hat making and clothing design to cus- tomizing looks for some of music’s biggest stars. Their eponymous Western wear label, which they founded in Houston in 2017, is fa- vored by Fort Worth songwriter and soul sing- er Leon Bridges, the Houston trio Khruang- bin, DJ and producer Diplo, and pop star Joe Jonas. One of Bonnie’s dresses, for renowned songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jenee Fleenor, is housed at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame. And this February the couple will take their creations to a New York Fashion Week runway for the first time. Now based in Bonnie’s hometown of Aus- tin, the married couple splits the work down the middle: Bonnie, who has a background in costuming and tailoring, designs the clothes,
Ben and Bonnie Kennimer.
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An estimated 15,000 head of cattle were killed in the Panhandle fires of February 2024.
flag warnings, an alert the National Weath- er Service issues a few dozen times a year in the Panhandle when a combination of strong winds and low humidity increases the risk of extreme wildfire. Though rain had been plentiful that winter and grass was thriving, unseasonably warm February temperatures had dried it out quickly. What should have beenarancher’sblessing—bountifulfieldsfor grazing—had instead turned into something ominous: “fuel load.” Adam, a 31-year-old with a slight build, shag- gy brown hair, and bright blue eyes, has the plumb posture of a man who takes pride in his work.He’dstartedpreppingforfireseasonthe week before, securing insurance for most of the 712 cattle he owned with his wife, Aubrie, a 30-year-old with sympathetic brown eyes and strawberry blond hair. They’d decided against paying the higher premiums to cover the full herd, largely because they’d made it through the previous five seasons unburned. Adam was no stranger to fire risks. The youngest of two boys, he’d known he want- ed to be in the cattle business since he was a five-year-old playing with a toy Ford pickup that was identical to the one his dad drove around their family’s ranch in Canadian, an almost utopian hamlet of 2,300 in the rolling sand hills and caprocks northeast of Amarillo. Adam earned a degree in ranch management at Texas Tech University. That’s where he met Aubrie, the daughter of an accountant and a rodeo competitor turned professor who’d given up horses when his children were born. To read the full story, please subscribe to Texas Monthly .
WHEN THE TOWERING black plume first sprouted on the western horizon, it wasn’t much cause for alarm. The sky in the north- eastern Panhandle is near-boundless, and from his Hemphill County ranch Adam Isaacs often spottedsmokefromfiresthatwereahundred miles away. Few of them ever threatened his property. This one, he knew, had gotten started roughly seventy miles west, and though the winds were blowing his way, the flames had a lot of ground to cover before Adam would allow himself to get concerned. His land, his livestock, his loved ones—none were at risk. Not right away. But the potential was there. That Monday morning, February 26, had brought one of the 2024 fire season’s first red
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Where There’s Smoke After last year’s historic Panhandle inferno, Adam and Aubrie Isaacs are among the many ranchers in the region weighing how—and whether—to carry on. BY EMILY McCULLAR
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