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2023 Higher Education Guide

One of the new building features a “learning staircase” where professors can hold class, and students can collaborate with each other.

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Tarrant County College’s Northwest campus gets new spaces

their place.” The new facilities will blend the latest in edu- cation technology with open and multipurpose spaces designed to support modern learning, ocials said.

all four will wrap up by 2026. “An engineering study showed that it would be less expensive to replace the buildings rather than undertake repairs,” Vice Chancellor Emeritus Bill Lace said. “As a result, the four core buildings are being demolished, and four new buildings will take

BY MARK FADDEN

In the wake of a March 2016 wind storm, four buildings that were constructed in 1976 on Tarrant County College’s Northwest campus in Fort Worth needed to be replaced. Seven years later two of the four buildings are completed, and construction on

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Impacts: Postino WineCafe opens in Southlake Town Square (Page 7)

Education: Learn more about the GCISD superintendent (Page 9)

News: More than 1,400 Christmas events in Grapevine (Page 14)

Business: Southlake doughnut shop owner gives back (Page 21)

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Impacts

2 Brakes Plus The store, which offers brake services, maintenance and repair services, opened in Colleyville, moving into the former location of City Garage. • Opened in August • 700 Glade Road, Colleyville • www.brakesplus.com 3 Grapevine Car Wash After being closed due to damage from a tornado in December 2022, the car wash reopened with all new equipment in the wash bays and vacuum bays. The owner is Grapevine resident Vic Ware. • Opened Sept. 7 • 1211 W. Northwest Hwy., Grapevine • https://hot-water-self-carwash.edan.io 4 North Texas Performing Arts The theater company opened the Southlake theater as its fifth location in 2021. For the past two years, the Southlake location had been operating out of a rented space and now has its own permanent building with a theater and a rehearsal space. • Opened Aug. 3 • 1101 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake • www.ntpa.org/southlake 5 Oishii Sushi & Pan-Asian Cuisine The sushi restaurant serves sushi, sashimi and speciality rolls, as well as dishes featuring chicken, beef and seafood. • Opened Oct. 5 6 Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa The nationwide pool franchise opened a store that sells pool chemicals, supplies, backyard accessories and offers professional pool cleaning services and pool equipment repair, according to its website. • Opened Sept. 29 • 2030 Glade Road, Ste. 206, Grapevine • www.pinchapenny.com/stores/grapevine-tx-287 • 401 E. Hwy. 114, Grapevine • www.oishiirestaurants.com

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1 Besa’s Pizza Through this spin-off of Besa’s Italian Restaurant in Garland, which opened in 2003, Al Shala and his

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7 Southern Tide The coastal lifestyle brand opened in Southlake Town Square. The 1,476-square-foot store will offer a collection for men, women and youth, according to the

interval training. It is owned by Amanda and Scott Sharp. • Opened Sept. 23 • 5600 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville • www.volofitdfw.com

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company’s website. • Opened Sept. 27 • 409 Grand Ave. E., Southlake • www.southerntide.com

Relocations

11 Victoria’s Secret The store, which sells women’s pajamas, loungewear, lingerie and beauty products, moved to a permanent location. • Opened Sept. 22 • 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Ste. 139, Grapevine • www.victoriassecret.com

8 Taco Stand The Mexican restaurant moved into the former location of Peace Burger and is selling tacos, burritos and quesadillas. • Opened Aug. 9 • 1228 William D. Tate Ave., Grapevine • 682-477-2048 9 Tecovas The boot store sells handmade cowboy boots and Western-style apparel in Southlake Town Square. • Opened Sept. 22 • 300 Grand Ave. E., Southlake • www.tecovas.com 10 Volofit The health and fitness gym opened in Colleyville and offers 50-minute group classes with high-intensity

13 Postino WineCafe The cafe features a two-way bar with open seating against a backdrop of wine bottles, ornate clocks and various decor on the other. The space has been in the works since 2022 and went into the former location of Ann Taylor. The menu sports a curated selection of wines by the glass and bottle, and a bevy of charcuterie boards, bruschetta, salads,

Expansions

12 Grapevine Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Ram A conditional use permit for the expansion of an auto dealership will allow for the construction of extra building space and 39 more spaces in the facility’s lot. • Expansion to be complete in spring 2025 • 2601 William D. Tate Ave., Grapevine • www.grapevinedodge.com

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Education

BY KAREN CHANEY

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD superintendent Brad Schnautz welcomed students back to school in August.

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Get to know rst-year Grapevine-Colleyville superintendent Schnautz Brad Schnautz started his career in education in 2002 as a teacher and coach. Over the ensuing 20 years, he said he has worn many hats in education, including being the deputy superintendent of Grapevine-Colleyville ISD for ve years and serving as superintendent in another district. This is his rst role as GCISD superintendent since being named the lone nalist in February. Schnautz spoke with Community Impact after the start of the school year about what attracted him to the district, what is on his to-do list and the path to his current position. Why did you decide to pursue a career in education? I had a desire to positively impact the lives of young people, and I felt like public education would be a great platform to do that. I’ve been very fortunate and blessed to hit dierent roles in public education that blessed me and gave me the opportunity to not only impact students’ lives but also the adults we serve and support. This is my calling; this is my mission eld. Explain your background as a superintendent. This is my second superintendency. I was a superintendent in Lexington ISD. Throughout my leadership journey, I’ve had mentors who invested in me and really encouraged me to continue to

ascend in educational leadership. I was a high school principal [in Magnolia ISD] from 2012 to 2015, we had a campus of around 2,000 students. I became the superintendent in Lexington ISD in 2015, which only had 1,000 students. It wasn’t too big or overwhelming, but it was a new role so there was a lot to learn. The learning curve was not too

campuses and extracurricular, that was my lane. I had 10 direct reports and every day my job was focused on serving and supporting the work that takes place on the academic side. Now that I’ve transferred over to the superintendency, I oversee all of it. Instead of the 10 direct reports, I have six chiefs that report to me and the executive director of communications. I don’t know everything about everything, I know a good bit about everything and that’s because I have an amazing team. I report to the board, I’m their lone employee. What are the top three things on your to-do list as the superintendent? First is getting our strategic plan nalized and in place to lead us through our work in the next ve years. Secondly, is making sure we maintain a balanced budget while looking for ways to increase employee compensation. Number three is increas- ing opportunities to recognize and support our employees and teachers. It’s important to me that our employees feel valued and appreciated. What are the top three qualities you see in exceptional teachers? They love their students, they’re passionate about what they teach, and their students are so excited to be in their class and they can’t wait to come back the next day. When you hear that from students, you know that the teacher is a rock star.

steep; it was a good next step for me. Why did you accept this position?

Prior to being named the superintendent [here], I was the deputy superintendent for ve and a half years. When you serve somewhere and work with people for that long, you develop a love for the peo- ple, and you’re committed to the work. I’m also a parent. We have four children. My oldest graduated in 2021 from Grapevine, and I have three children in our schools. What experience did you have prior to this position that proved benecial? I’m proud of the fact that I’ve served in many roles in public education. I started out as a class- room teacher—I taught math and was a coach for six years. Being a classroom teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal and superintendent helps me in my job because I’m able to relate to teachers, campus leaders and other auxiliary areas. I love rolling up my sleeves and working with our people. I don’t feel like I’m a sit-in-the-oce type of guy. I want to be serving the people and make it the best district it can be. You were the deputy superintendent since 2017. How has that changed since becoming the superintendent? Anything that was related to academics at our

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News

BY TIM GLAZE & CODY THORN

Higher Education Guide

2023

Local college enrollment

Fall student enrollment

Programs with highest enrollment Fall 2022

Two local higher education institutions saw vastly different changes in total enrollment over the past 5 years. Tarrant County College nearly doubled, while North Central Texas College saw a dip in enrollment.

40K 45K 35K 30K 25K 20K 10K 15K 0

Liberal Arts and Sciences

4,994

North Central Texas College (2-year) 3440 Hwy. 114, Ste. 101, Fort Worth www.nctc.edu/campus/champions-circle

Health Professions and Related Programs 571

Liberal Arts and Sciences

28,709

Tarrant County College NW campus (2-year) 4801 Marine Creek Parkway, Fort Worth www.tccd.edu

1,449 Computer and Information Science

Business Studies

2,979

Texas Christian University (4-year) 3101 Bellaire Drive North, Fort Worth www.tcu.edu

2,167 Science and Engineering

2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

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From the cover

Tarrant County College’s Northwest campus gets new spaces

BY MARK FADDEN

By the numbers

The outlook

Lace said the funds for the project came from an $825 million bond program approved by Tarrant County voters in 2019. Lace said the Northwest Campus redevelopment was $373 million. While construction is ongoing to improve the campuses, Lace noted the students won’t have to see hefty increases in the cost of education. On Sept. 21, the TCC board of trustees approved the following increases to tuition rates—the first increases since the 2018-19 academic year—begin- ning in spring 2024: • In-county resident tuition will increase by $5 to $69 per credit hour, which translates into $1,035 per semester for a full-time, in-county resident taking 15 credit hours. • The out-of-county resident tuition will increase from $126 to $131 per credit hour. Even with the increase, TCC maintains the second-lowest tuition of Texas’ top 10 community colleges, according to a district news release.

The new building, Northwest 1, serves as what Lace called the campus’s “front door” where campus administration is housed. He said there are also 16 classrooms in the building to help foster connections between students and staff. Lace also mentioned several upgrades in the new buildings that will help the learning environment evolve, including: • Classrooms being modernized to support the latest in technology and create collaborative learning environments • A computer network lab offering state-of- the-art technology for students to learn how to build networks • Library additions, including a “maker space” and an Anatomage table, which portrays the human body and can be adjusted to show various layers of the body

While the completed project of four new buildings is still more than two years in the future, Lace said the first two buildings are in use for the 2023-24 school year. “Because the new buildings have to occupy the same general footprint as the old ones, the demolishing of the old ones and the erection of new ones have to be done in stages so that there’s enough classroom space for classes to continue,” Lace said. Officials with Gensler, a global architecture, design and planning firm, worked with TCC officials to design the new buildings to create a “knowledge hub” to accommodate the different learning styles students have. Allison Marshall, Gensler senior associate and studio director, said in a June news release that officials did a survey and found “the main reasons students come to campus and stay on campus are for socializing and working with classmates.”

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New building 3 Fine arts and general purpose classrooms In progress

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Renovation review

What they’re saying

Students like Vexa Balderas are excited for the new buildings because of how the design allows for interaction and collaboration. She said the new buildings feel more open and welcoming, and the old buildings were cramped and dark. She added the old buildings didn’t have much open space, where the new buildings allow students to hang out and talk to other people. A first-year student, she started school in the spring semester of the 2022-23 school year.

March 2016 A wind storm

November 2019 Tarrant County voters approve an $825 million bond proposal.

May 2021 Northwest Building 5 is completed October 2021 Northwest

March 2024 Construction of Northwest Building 2 and Northwest Building 3 to begin

February 2026 Target date for opening of buildings 2 and 3

causes damage to some Northwest campus buildings.

Building 1 is completed

SOURCE: TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Transportation

BY DESTINE GIBSON & CODY THORN

Roberts Road project will be in two phases Colleyville City Council approved an amendment on Oct. 17 to increase the existing professional services agreement with Freese and Nichols Inc. to separate the Roberts Road project into two phases. The rst phase will include work on the west- bound right-turn lane on Glade Road, water and sewer line replacements, and driveway and parking lot improvements. The details The second phase will include all work north of the driveway. The project’s scope changed after city ocials observed trac ows during the September open house for the city’s new recreation center. The total cost after the amendment is nearly $419,000. There is no timetable to start construction, according to the city.

Crews are working on installing trees along SH 26, a project that will add 242 trees along a 2.3-mile stretch in Grapevine.

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Grapevine to enhance median along SH 26 The city of Grapevine with help from various partners is in the process of a landscape enchant- ment project along SH 26 from Texan Trail to FM 2499 through the end of this year. Kathy Nelson, the capital improvement projects and planning manager with Grapevine Parks and Recreation, the 2.3-mile span will enhance the

entertainment district, which encompasses Great Wolf Lodge, Gaylord Texan and Grapevine Mills. The details Work will include using native or adaptive trees, owering shrubs, ornamental grasses, and planter pots. All told, 242 trees will be planted. The cost of the project is $1.9 million with fund- ing from the capital improvement plan, $700,000 from the Texas Department of Transportation’s Green Ribbon Program, $250,000 from the Gover- nor Community Achievement Award and $150,000 from the city’s tree mitigation fund.

Bridge repair on North White Chapel Boulevard

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Roadway, bridge, sidewalk and water line improvements costing $6.9 million are coming to North White Chapel Boulevard in Southlake. The backstory In September 2018, a ood event damaged the culvert crossing at Kirkwood Branch, according to city documents. Temporary repairs were made to the bridge in early 2019.

The details Permanent improvements include elevating the crossings at Kirkwood Branch and adding sidewalks along North White Chapel Boulevard. Improvements will also be made to the retaining wall, drainage and water line, documents state. Construction started this summer and continue through late summer or early fall 2025.

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Real estate

Number of homes sold

September 2022 September 2023

Residential market data

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Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake saw fewer homes sold in September 2023 compared to the same period last year. The 76051 ZIP code saw a 5.1% increase in median home sales prices while the 76092 ZIP code saw a nearly 52% increase in average days a home spent on the market.

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Homes sold in Grapevine, Colleyville & Southlake area by price point

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Government

BY DESTINE GIBSON, CONNOR PITTMAN & CODY THORN

Yelverton announces plans to leave post Southlake City Manager Shana Yelverton announced plans to step away from her position at the end of January. Yelverton is leaving to pursue new oppor- tunities, according to a news release issued Oct. 11. She has been with the city for more than three decades. Yelverton began her career in Southlake as the assistant city manager in 1993. She was promoted to city manager in 2005.

Grant to help combat violence in county A local nonprot, with oces in Fort Worth and Grapevine, received a grant for more than $309,000. One Safe Place will get money to combat gang violence and violent crime in Tarrant County, according to a news release from U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, RTexas. The funding will come from the U.S. Department of Justice and is part of Cornyn’s Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authoriza- tion Act. The context One Safe, originally the Safe City Commission when founded in 2005, is a comprehensive crime prevention agency devoted to preventing crime and violence in Tarrant County’s neighborhoods, schools and homes, according to the website.

Grapevine council passes 1-year zoning extension With no construction underway on a proposed hotel and water park in Grapevine, council approved a request to extend a zoning decision approved last year. Council members approved the extension of Stand Rock Resort and Water Park’s zoning overlay that will allow for the construction of a 661-room hotel, water park and on-site gaming machines during the Oct. 17 joint meeting with the Grapevine Planning and Zoning Commission. The proposed location is at 3509 N. Grapevine Mills Blvd., along SH 121, near Kubota Drive. What’s happening? A one-year extension of the zoning overlay will allow time for construction to begin at the proposed Stand Rock Resort and Water Park. By granting the extension, the approved zoning permits from 2022 will not expire.

History of Stand Rock Grapevine plans Planned $330 million resort approved by Grapevine council 2016

Variance approved by council to add outdoor dining, bowling, rope course 2018

The Grapevine Carol of Lights will be held on Nov. 20.

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Carol of Lights activities, drone show planned Several additions were announced to the 1,400 events planned over the 40-day Christmas Capital of Texas event in Grapevine. During the Grapevine City Council meeting Oct.

Project delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic 2020

theme of this year’s activities is “Share the Joy.” What you need to know Paul W. McCallum, executive director of the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau, said the rst phases of equipment installation for Christmas Capital festivities will begin Oct. 15. As part of the opening event, Carol of Lights, a lighting of this year’s 52-foot tree and the opening of an ice rink at Peace Plaza are planned.

Permit expired, Stand Rock plans re-approved by council 2022

"It is time for me to make this change and forge a new chapter in my life." SHANA YELVERTON, SOUTHLAKE CITY MANAGER

3, city sta shared the addition of a new third drone show along with a Gifts for Grown Ups Market planned at the 35th annual Carol of Lights, located on Grapevine’s historic Main Street, which is scheduled to kick o festivities Nov. 20. The

One-year extension given for project 2023

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November

Carpenters Legacy: A Christmas Portrait Grapevine residents can catch a production of “Carpenters Legacy: A Christmas Portrait.” The show will take audiences back in time to an old-fashioned Christmas and recreate the nostalgia of the musical duo Karen Carpenter and Richard Carpenter. The show will feature holiday classics, such as “Merry Christmas,” “Darling; Sleigh Ride,” “The Christmas Song” and more. • Nov. 11, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. • $38 • Palace Theatre, 300 S. Main St., Grapevine • www.grapevinetexasusa.com/palace-arts-center Colleyville Fall Car Show The event will have music, food trucks, free coffee and fun for all ages. Leashed dogs will be welcome. Live music will be provided by cover band Six of the Matter, offering a taste of everything from Shania Twain to Dwight Yoakam. • Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-noon • Free (admission) • City Hall, 100 Main St., Colleyville • www.colleyville.com Southlake annual tree-lighting celebration The holiday festivities will take place in front of Southlake Town Hall, including a one-minute fireworks show. • Nov. 18, 4:30-6:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • 1400 Main St., Southlake • www.southlaketownsquare.com Carol of Lights Historic Main Street Grapevine will be illuminated with lights as the Grapevine Parks and Recreation Department present the 35th annual Carol of Lights. The event aims to kick off the Christmas Capital of Texas. • Nov. 20, 4-8:45 p.m. • Free admission • Historic Main Street Grapevine, 815 S. Main St., Grapevine • www.gograpevine.com/ carol-of-lights-presented-by-texas-health

Fall “winetail” class The event will feature three different “winetails” that will pair with guests’ favorite holiday menu. Attendees will be instructed on how to make each beverage while savoring three paired appetizers.

• Nov. 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • $35 • Messina Hof Grapevine Winery, 201 S. Main St., Grapevine • www.messinahof.com/events

Nutcracker Short and Suite The Apex Arts League and Avant Chamber Ballet will host the annual performance of “Nutcracker: Short and Suite.” The show will display Tchaikovsky’s holiday classics performed with live music in a performance under an hour. • Nov. 26, 5-6 p.m. • $10-25 • Whites Chapel Methodist Church, 185 S. White Chapel Blvd., Southlake • www.visitsouthlaketexas.com/event/ nutcracker-short-and-suite

hot chocolate made with European chocolate and customizable toppings, such as marshmallows, crushed peppermint, whipped cream and holiday spices. • Dec. 2, 4-6 p.m. • $5

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Grapevine Christmas Market Located in the Town Square Gazebo, guests can meet with artisans and vendors to find handcrafted, unique gifts for everyone on their list. The family-friendly space will offer opportunities to learn about Texas products.

• Dec. 3, 2-9 p.m. • Free (admission)

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• Town Square Gazebo, 325 S. Main St., Grapevine • www.gograpevine.com/listing/town-square

Dr. Sue’s Hot Chocolate Bar Attendees can savor the chocolatey flavors at Dr. Sue’s Hot Chocolate Bar. The event will feature handcrafted

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Community

BY DUSTIN BUTLER & JONATHAN PERRIELLO

Holiday Events Guide

2023

Christmas on the Square in Celina Celina’s Downtown Square will host a family-friendly holiday festival. The event will feature photos with Santa, cupcakes with Mrs. Claus, live reindeer, tree lighting and more. In addition, food and beverage vendors will be available.

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Frisco’s Christmas in the Square Families are invited to experience the largest light and music display in North Texas. This year’s event will also feature Skate the Square, an outdoor ice skating rink, and a Christmas tree lot. • Nov. 18-Jan. 19, 6-10 p.m. • Free (admission) • Frisco Square, 8874 Coleman Blvd., Frisco Christmas in Grapevine Craft Show Grapevine will host its third annual Christmas in Grapevine Craft show offering residents two days of shopping. The event venue will be filled with over 90 vendor booths, holiday music, holiday decor, drawings and prizes, thousands of gift items, and more. There will also be a photo opportunity with Santa. • Nov. 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • $5 • Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main St., Grapevine • https://iwokeupin2014.wixsite.com/icevents/ christmasingrapevine • www.visitfrisco.com/event/ christmas-in-the-square/4526 Light up the Highlands Kick off the holiday season with a countdown to a Christmas tree lighting and other activities for the family to enjoy, such as pictures with Santa and a reindeer petting zoo. The event will feature Reverse Food Truck, an outreach of NorthPark Presbyterian Church, which collects donations for local food pantries. • Nov. 26, 4-6 p.m. • Free • Lake Highlands Town Center, 7100 Wildcat Way, Dallas • www.lhjwl.org/event-information

• Nov. 29, 5-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • 142 N. Ohio St., Celina • www.lifeincelinatx.com/christmas

December

Prosper Christmas Festival The Prosper Christmas Festival is the town’s premier event and features a tree lighting. Other activities include Santa’s workshop, community stage performances, a Kids Christmas Shoppe for young shoppers and more. • Sat. Dec. 2, 3-7 p.m. • Free (admission) • Prosper Town Hall, 250 W. First St., Prosper • www.prospertx.gov/580/prosper-christmas-festival Grapevine Parade of Lights The city of Grapevine and the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to host the 44th annual Grapevine Parade of Lights. The parade through historic downtown Grapevine is the largest lighted Christmas parade in North Texas. • Dec. 7, 7 p.m. • Free • Historic Downtown Grapevine, 530 S. Main St., Grapevine • www.grapevinechamber.org/events/ grapevine-parade-of-lights

Home for the Holidays Downtown McKinney will host family-friendly activities, food and entertainment for the annual Christmas celebration. Activities will include live, traditional Christmas music; visits with Santa; a ferris wheel and carousel; and a petting zoo. • Nov. 25-26, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Nov. 27, noon-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney • www.visitmckinney.com/event/home-for-the- holidays-a-mckinney-christmas/7980

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Manager and head stylist Kelsey Cameron has a degree in fashion business from Texas Tech University.

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The ambiance of the studio is elegant, chic and welcoming, said Kelsey Cameron, Meison Studio manager and head stylist. Meison Studio carries sizes XS to XL in dresses, jeans, pants and blouses.

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Meison Studio strives to be future of retail shopping in Southlake When brothers Steven and Eric Wang opened Meison Studio in Southlake in 2022, they did so with experience gleaned from growing up in the fashion industry. Their parents, Eddie and Ming Wang, are the founders of Meison and are the manufacturers of clothing lines Ming Wang and Missook. Steven Wang was inspired by what he saw when

he visited a Trunk Club, which was a fashion studio specializing in personalized styling. “It was welcoming, an incredible alternative way to shop,” said Kelsey Cameron, studio manager and head stylist. “He saw that and said, ‘That is the future of retail and luxury shopping rather than going into malls.’” A closer look Prior to the complimentary appointment with a stylist, customers will complete a questionnaire where they provide their details and how they like their clothes to t. Upon arriving, their stylist will present outts they selected for them based on the data gathered from the questionnaire.

“One of the best things I hear from people who come in is they wind up trying things they would have never tried or picked out for themselves, but they wind up loving it,” Cameron said. The specics Meison Studio’s selection includes casual, professional and special occasion attire, Cameron said. “A woman said she hadn’t shopped much since having two children; she’d been stuck in leggings and hadn’t put on jeans in years,” Cameron said. “I educated her on attering styles and pulled a pair of jeans that made her feel so good. She said she nally feels she can wear cuter clothes again.”

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BY JONATHAN PERRIELLO

Peace, Love and Little Donuts gives back to Southlake community Vivisara Chinthongprasert—the owner of Peace, Love and Little Donuts—said she uses her business to give back to the Southlake community. Chinthongprasert bought the Southlake location, the only one in Texas, in 2021 after moving to the city from Thailand. The shop specializes in petite cake doughnuts with more than 50 avors. Chinthongprasert said popular doughnuts include the maple brown sugar with bacon; apple pie; and coee cake with mocha icing and raspberry true. In July, she attended the Southlake Foundation’s Youth Entrepreneur Summit at Southlake Tutoring Academy, which encouraged high school students to present and promote their businesses. She also met nonprot group Plate To Purpose, whose mis- sion is to help mitigate food insecurity by partnering with local restaurants to salvage leftover food and donate it to charities like Grace Grapevine. After becoming one of three business owners to partner with the nonprot, Chinthongprasert began saving leftover doughnuts each day for the group. The group then donated the food to Grace, which parceled it out to community residents, she said. “We grow thanks to the support of the commu- nity, so I love to give back,” she said. “It’s a must.” While Chinthongprasert said she plans to expand her community service into the other nearby chambers of commerce—such as Grapevine, Keller and Roanoke—at the end of the year, right now she is focused on helping Southlake. “Even though it’s not my hometown, I feel like home here,” she said.

A popular menu choice is the cake doughnut with raspberry icing drizzled with raspberry sauce and topped with chocolate chips.

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