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Keller Roanoke Northeast Fort Worth Edition VOLUME 7, ISSUE 6 OCT. 29NOV. 25, 2025 Collaborative credit Area groups partner to ll voids in local lm productions 2025 Higher Education Guide

The partnership between the lm commission and TCC led to the rst-ever lm collaborative graduation Sept. 2 at TCC’s campus in Hurst. The ceremony had 26 students honored for completing four- or six-month certicate programs.

The program was created in part due to demand for crew members to support the growing number of television shows and movies lmed in North Texas. Buoyed by the success of producer Taylor Sheridan with “Yellowstone,” more productions are being lmed in the Fort Worth area.

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Tarrant County College and the Fort Worth Film Commission have teamed up to launch the Fort Worth Film Collaborative, a certication program designed to train the next wave of behind-the- scenes talent.

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Actor Billy Bob Thornton plays Tommy Norris in “Landman,” which lmed Season 2 in the Alliance area. The Fort Worth Film Collaborative was created to help ll job needs in lm production with Tarrant County College students. (Courtesy Paramount)

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3 Grutogi Bistro The menu ranges from bagels to sandwiches to salads and bowls. There’s also specialty lattes and herbal teas. • Opened Oct. 3 • 110 Lamar St., Keller • www.grutogi.com 4 HTeaO The business offers more than 20 tea flavors at its locations from their Sweet Georgia Peach tea to their Texas Chai. • Opened Oct. 11 • 2126 Rufe Snow Drive, Keller • www.hteao.com 5 Integrity Urgent Care The Texas-based clinic provides urgent care, including X-rays, lab testing, electrocardiogram and sports medicine. • Opened Sept. 29 • 12652 Timberland Drive, Fort Worth • www.integrityuc.com 6 Main St. The former Main St. Cafe owners open new venture serving breakfast, lunch offerings. New monthly menu items and specialty coffees added to menu. • Opened Sept. 2 • 900 S. Main St., Ste. 305, Keller • www.mainstkeller.com 7 Polly Plumbing The services offered include plumbing, drain, gas line work, water heaters, and water filtration and softeners. • Opened Sept. 8 • 1762 Keller Parkway, Ste. 100, Keller • www.pollyplumbing.com

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13 Clark Shoes & Footwear The business sells shoes for the entire family and also carries accessories such as belts, socks and wallets. • Estimated opening in November • 15853 N. Freeway, Ste. 940, Fort Worth • www.clarks.com

15 Horizon 76/Outpost 36 Horizon 76 American Grill House merged with Outpost 36, a local barbecue restaurant. Owner Chris Polk said the two businesses merged to bring together the best of each menu. Outpost 36 offers a variety of barbecue meats and sandwiches on its menu. The new 76 Steakroom offers a reservation- only fine dining experience with premium Wagyu and grass-fed steaks.

• Opening in spring 2026 • 1821 S. Main St., Keller • www.cristinasmex.com

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14 Biltong USA The store imported its groceries from South Africa and Great Britain, selling biltong, dried sausages and biscuits. • Closed Sept. 28 • 610 Byron Nelson Blvd., Ste. 110, Roanoke • www.biltongusa.com

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Fort Worth officials plan for 2026 World Cup Several Fort Worth entities are preparing for the 2026 World Cup as it comes to North Texas. During a Fort Worth City Council work session Sept. 23, Mitch Whitten, Visit Fort Worth chief operating officer; Mike Crum, city of Fort Worth public events director; and Sonny Saxton, city of Fort Worth emergency management and commu- nications director, all talked about various projects in the works. Some context Whitten announced Visit Fort Worth has launched a soccer-specific website to promote tourism to the city as the World Cup takes place June 11 to July 19 in North America. AT&T Stadium in Arlington will host nine games, but Fort Worth plans to have a role in the events surrounding the soccer tournament. “It is a once-in-a-generation event to really

Keller officials approve $109K fire inspection services Keller City Council unanimously approved a contract with Safebuilt Texas LLC to provide third-party fire inspection services for the city at the meeting. The gist Officials approved a one-year, $109,100 contract with the third-party company, with the option to renew the contract for up to four additional one-year terms, according to city documents. While the city has performed all fire inspections and fire plan reviews in-house in the past, this contract was approved due to increased development activity and the need to ensure timely plan reviews and inspections, according to city documents.

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showcase the city and showcase the engaged businesses here and abroad,” he said. He said one of the city’s goals is to drive visitors to come 30 miles west of the soccer venue to experience Fort Worth. He said a third of the city’s hotels are in the downtown area, and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit has the Orange Line and Blue Line for light rail, along with TEXRail lines from Trinity Metro, which will be essential to get visitors to destina- tions in Fort Worth.

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Denton County officials to track wrong-poll visits Denton County election workers will track how many voters report to the incorrect polling loca- tions during the Nov. 4 election, Denton County Elections Administrator Frank Phillips said. The elections department will also track how many redirected voters end up getting to vote. What’s happening Phillips said the decision to track voter redirec- tions came after Denton County Democratic Party election workers tracked redirections in the 2024 May primary runoff and November general elec- tions, following reports of voter confusion. The November 2024 election had 144 polling locations for the county’s 227 precincts. “I prefer to have our own data when reporting on the percentage of voters who are redirected,” Phillips said. “To get the full picture, this tracking needs to cover all types of elections.”

Roanoke officials approve retail, medical development A site plan for a new commercial devel- opment with medical, retail and restaurant uses was unanimously approved by Roanoke City Council at the Oct. 14 meeting. The details The development will be generally located on US 377 between Bobcat Boulevard and Marshall Creek Road and include 1.28 acres, per city documents. The site plan shows that 4,000 square feet will be used for retail, 3,200 square feet will be dedicated to medical uses and 3,012 square feet will be restaurant space. The entire site has 57 parking spaces, which meets the city’s requirements.

Voters that reported to the wrong polling location in May 2025 in Denton County

Redirections: 1,319 Non-redirected voters 11,869

Total: 13,188

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County election workers previously tracked voter redirections for the May 2025 election, and found that roughly 10% of voters, 1,319 out of 13,188, reported to the wrong voting location and had to be redirected, according to county data. Election workers did not previously track how many redirected voters got to vote.

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KISD adopts stable tax rate for 2025-26 school year

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voting against the rate. The approved tax rate is the total of the Mainte- nance and Operations rate, which covers expenses like payroll, and the Interest and Sinking rate, which pays for the district’s debts.

Keller ISD’s board of trustees adopted a fiscal year 2025-26 tax rate of $1.0852 per $100 valuation, the same rate as the previous year. The rate was approved in a 5-2 vote at a Sept. 24 board meeting, with trustees Chris Coker and Charles Randklev

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Work progresses on new NISD high school Northwest ISD board approved an encroachment agreement with Permian Express Partners LLC, associated with the company Energy Transfer, for their 4th high school at a regular board meeting Sept. 23. The agreement allows pipeline easement for road improvements, utilities, storm drains and driveways, and will have no budget impact. District officials said the new school is expected to open in August 2027.

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Higher Education Edition 2025

Readers, welcome to your CI higher education edition! This annual guide features the latest updates and resources about local higher education institutions in and around your community. All the stories were written by our team of local journalists. In this year’s edition, our team of reporters bring you stories about the University of North Texas, Tarrant County College and more. Our front page story takes a deep dive into the partnership happening between Tarrant County College students and the Fort Worth Film Commission. They are partnering to fill the voids happening in local film productions as more movies and shows start filming in north Texas. Happy reading!

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TCC sees 4% enrollment increase from 2024 Tarrant County College has seen a 4.31% year- over-year increase in enrollment from the 2024 fall semester. The overview TCC has 49,393 students enrolled for the fall 2025 semester, according to a news release from the college. Student enrollment is counted from the 12th class day of the semester, Sept. 10, for 2025. While the fall 2025 semester has more students than the previous year, Tarrant County College saw a higher percentage of growth from 2023 to 2024. “Growth seen in prior fall terms was driven more by increases in dual enrolled students, whereas growth from fall 2024 to fall 2025 was driven more by an increase in non-dual enrolled students,” Holly Stovall, the executive director of

UNT partners with colleges for workforce The University of North Texas and several other North Texas education providers, including Texas Woman’s University and Collin College, have partnered to create the Texas Talent Accelerator. In a nutshell The accelerator, which was announced during a Sept. 4 panel event at UNT’s Frisco Campus, aims to meet labor demands in the growing North Texas economy, UNT President Harrison Keller said. Keller said current labor market data is abstract and too slow to integrate into curriculum design and the accelerator will work with local employers to understand what training and education is needed for new hires and college graduates.

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institutional research at TCC, said in an email. The college has seen a 22% increase in student enrollment since 2021. Enrollment is expected to continue to increase for the fall 2025 semester.

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Learn about 6 universities, colleges near Tarrant County

4 Texas Wesleyan University College type: four-year

5 University of Texas at Arlington College type: four-year About: The university was awarded an ExLENT Program grant from the National Science Foundation to create cohorts of students, veterans, researchers and industry engineers aimed at strengthening the aerospace engineering community. UTA also broke ground on a new west campus in Fort Worth, which is set to open in 2028. • 701 S. Nedderman Drive, Arlington • www.uta.edu

6 The King’s University College type: four-year About: All King’s undergraduate degrees transitioned to a 120-credit structure, effective the 2025-26 school year, to align with the Texas state standard. Also added concentration within a major or a minor in another field of study. • 2121 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake • www.tku.edu

1 North Central Texas College College type: two-year, four-year About: NCTC offers a 19:1 student to teacher ratio along with over 60 degrees and certificates. It also offers more than $20 million annually in financial aid and over $800,000 a year in scholarships. • 1525 W. California St., Gainesville; 3440 SH 114, Bldg. 1, Ste. 101, Fort Worth • www.nctc.edu

2 Tarrant County College College type: two-year

3 Texas Christian University College type: four-year About: Six new residence halls are under construction. In 2027, the university plans to open a 550-bed hall in Worth Hills and, on the east side of campus, three first-year halls totaling 1,350-beds, a 450-bed hall for sophomores and a 120-bed townhome and apartment community for upperclassmen. • 2800 S. University Drive, Fort Worth • www.tcu.edu

About: Texas Wesleyan saw a 10% increase in enrollment for the fall 2025 semester. It also reported its largest first-year class in university history. • 1201 Wesleyan St., Fort Worth • www.txwes.edu

About: Tarrant County College students with at least a 2.25 GPA will be guaranteed admission to Texas State’s San Marcos and Round Rock locations. Students can save up to $10,000 each year by starting out at TCC, then transferring to Texas State, according to a news release. • 828 W. Harwood Road, Hurst • www.tccd.edu

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What’s happening?

film projects eligible for up to a 31% rebate on costs by creating jobs and paying eligible wages to Texas residents. Some FWFC students received jobs in productions before graduation. Student Jason Toledo helped with prep work for filming of “Lioness” in Fort Worth.

Chad Jones, Radio Television and Film instruc- tor at TCC, said the school offers an associate degree in radio, television and film and that it has 150 students enrolled. SGS Studios is taking part in the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program, which makes

The program could open doors for jobs such as Sheridan’s new SGS Studios or 48 other Fort Worth-based production companies, according to a news release. The Fort Worth Film Collaborative offers job training in set construction, grip, electric, post-production and stage operation, which started for the 2024-25 school year at TCC. The film commission partnered with 101 Studios in fall 2024 to help with production on several of Sheridan’s projects. Some of his credits filmed in North Texas were “1883” and “Landman,” according to the Visit Fort Worth website.

Zooming in

Howdy Films, that came out in October. Parks, who once worked at the TCC bookstore, is now a video freelancer and started work on Season 3 of “Lioness” as a production assistant. “There’s an opportunity here for not a lot of investment for someone to come and get skilled up in a discipline pretty quickly … to get on set,” Jones said.

The partnership with the film commission provides an additional 26 students. Toledo is a real estate agent, but now also operates Toledo Co-T Films, saying he caught the film bug and jumped right in. He worked with classmates Josh Cornelius, Jordan Parks, Karenth Guzman and Cole Harvey on “The Hem,” a horror film by Fort Worth-based

Filling a need

26 students earned certificates 24 students

enrolled in the fall 2025 semester for the FWFC 9 students are scheduled to graduate from the FWFC by end of 2025 29 total certificates have been awarded for the FWFC program 4 police officers hired each day for filming in Fort Worth for security 192 cast members in “Landman” 2,572 extras in “Landman”

Film production class offerings

Film Collaborative course cost (4- to 6-month courses) Intro to the Film Industry $100 Lighting for Film or Video $200 Building Set Construction/Maintenance $300 Artistry of Makeup $425

Additional courses being offered at Tarrant County College in 2025 with connections to TV/film production include:

Art of Hair Design

Electricity Principles

Basic Safety and Health

Mechanical Maintenance

SOURCES: TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE, HILLWOOD/ COMMUNITY IMPACT

TV/Video Field Production

SOURCES: TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE, FORT WORTH FILM COLLABORATIVE/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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What they’re saying

What’s next

Filming at SGS Studios started in March with the second season of “Landman.” Construction is currently ongoing to expand the production space in the Alliance area, with more than $4 million in projects going on at 2601 Spirit Drive and 2701 Spirit Drive. These studios feature additional sound stages, post-production suites, vendor support and scalable infrastructure designed to attract top- tier productions and long-term tenants, according to a Hillwood news release. Hillwood is a real estate development company. This year the Texas Legislature approved Senate Bill 22, which invested $1.5 billion in Texas film incentives and took effect Sept. 1. To receive the incentives, producers need to have a certain number of Texans actually on set. “We are building something permanent that will be the centerpiece for one of the most state-of- the-art studios in the business,” Sheridan said in an Aug. 13 news release from Hillwood.

Where is the work?

“The project will create quality jobs, attract talent and boost

There are 191 registered production studios in the Lone Star State. The Texas Film Commission breaks each down by region.

local businesses while showcasing our city as a premier destination for media production.”

ALAN BLAYLOCK, FORT WORTH CITY COUNCIL

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“The film industry has created a major, direct economic impact— more than $700 million and 30,000 jobs—in Fort Worth since 2015.” MATTIE PARKER, FORT WORTH MAYOR

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WESTPORT PKWY. • Funding source: city of Keller 4 SH 114 reconstruction Project: The project will transform a nearly 3-mile stretch of SH 114 between FM 1938 and Dove Road into a six-lane freeway that includes frontage roads. HARMON RD. Update: The project is substantially complete, said Val Lopez, Texas Department of Transportation’s public information officer. Minor closures will be scheduled to finish some guard rail work. • Timeline: estimated completion this fall • Cost: $99 million • Funding source: TxDOT BLUE MOUND RD. E. with no notable traffic disruptions, Reynolds said. • Timeline: August 2025-May 2026 • Cost: about $567,000

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1 North Beach & Champions View traffic signal Project: A traffic light will be installed at North Beach Street and Champions View Parkway. Update: Construction has begun on the project. • Timeline: September 2025-February 2026 • Cost: $2 million Project: Widening and reconstructing the road, improving utilities and adding parking, sidewalks, seating, landscaping and lighting. Update: The northbound lane will be closed during construction, said Rachel Reynolds, city of Keller’s communication and public engagement manager. • Timeline: expected completion by summer 2028 • Cost: $28.01 million • Funding sources: city of Keller, Tarrant County 3 Mount Gilead Road Trail expansion • Funding source: city of Fort Worth 2 Elm Street reconstruction Project: A hike and bike trail will be added to the current trail along Mount Gilead Road from Woodborough Lane to Roanoke Road. Update: The project is still on schedule for completion

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6 Bristol Street Road repairs Project: Work includes various concrete repairs on Bristol Street.

287 5 Chandler Road reconstruction Project: Chandler Road was reconstructed and repaved. Update: Paving and striping are now complete. • Timeline: completed in September • Cost: $685,566 • Funding source: city of Keller E. HARMON RD.

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Keller Update: The project is completed. • Timeline: completed Sept. 26 • Cost: $111,873 • Funding source: city of Roanoke

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Co-owner Ryan Buck wanted to create a cozy space where the community could sip coee and relax.

Aromas On Oak in Roanoke has soft seating areas to encourage people to linger.

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Aromas on Oak oers original avors in Roanoke

Aromas on Oak opened in Roanoke in August last year.

Co-owners of Aromas on Oak, Ryan Buck and Kirsten Trudo-Buck wanted to create a cozy space where the community could sip coee and relax. “We knew what we liked in coee shops and we knew we liked it if they had something for kids [and] if they had comfortable furniture,” Buck said. The coee shop opened in Roanoke Aug. 31, 2024. What’s on the menu Buck and Trudo-Buck make their own syrups and create the signature drinks with the help of the baristas, Buck said. Signature drinks include the teddy bear latte, which has honey and cinnamon, and the tiramisu latte, which is topped with mascarpone cheese whipped cream and cocoa powder, he said. The coee comes from a renowned coee roaster, Jodi Weiser, who also owns a coee consulting business, Buck said. Aromas’ baked goods, which includes croissants, bagels, muns and pound cakes, are sourced from three dierent bakeries around Dallas-Fort Worth, he said. The main bakery items come from Everett & Elaine, a bakery in Northlake. Aromas also oers gluten-free baked goods from Pinch and Salt Pastries in Grapevine and bagels from Dan’s Bagels in Trophy Club.

What’s special about it? The two owners included a small area for kids to play with toys and added a shelf where local artists could sell their items, Buck said. A bookshelf is also dedicated to local author’s books, he said. “We really wanted to highlight that there is a lot of local talent in the area and award-winning authors too,” Buck said. “It’s really cool to see the talent that just continues to ow through here.” Looking ahead Buck said he is considering bringing a kid’s play area to a space a few doors down from the coee shop, which could open in April. The play area would be a mini-Roanoke for kids to play and have opportunities to learn or read books, he said. “We’ve got four kids of our own, so we knew par- ents sometimes need that escape for ve minutes to drink a cup of coee and have their kids play with a toy,” Buck said. He said he is also considering expanding into other markets. “The community here in Roanoke really embraced us,” Buck said. “It’s always busy and people are always coming in and love it and so we want to share that.”

Aromas on Oak oers original drinks including the teddy bear latte and blueberry lemonade.

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Keller Pumpkin Patch Keller’s seasonal pumpkin patch will include a walk- through maze, designated photo areas and a play area for kids. The pumpkin patch is closed on Sundays. • Nov. 1-Jan. 5, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. • Free (admission) • 1823 Keller Parkway, Keller • www.cityofkeller.com Flannel Fest Celebrate Keller’s 70th birthday with this annual fall event featuring live music, vendors, children’s activities and a cornhole tournament. • Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. • Free (admission) • Bear Creek Park, 400 Bear Creek Park Road, Keller • www.cityofkeller.com Night Hike Explore Keller’s trail system with staff from the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. • Nov. 3, 6 p.m. • Free (admission) • Overton Ridge Park, 535 Roanoke Road, Keller • www.cityofkeller.com Date Night Tamale Class Visit Salt and Light Collective to learn how to make tamales with a partner. The class includes a full meal of hot tamales, Mexican rice, fresh chips and housemade salsa fresca, and cilantro chimichurri. • Nov. 7, 6-8 p.m. • $125 • 138 Olive St., Keller • www.saltandlight-collective.com Active Hour: Low Impact Exercise for Adults Adults can explore different low-impact exercises at the Summerglen Library in Fort Worth.

19th Annual Fort Worth Marathon A 5K, 10K, half-marathon and 20-mile race will be held, starting at Farrington Field. This is a Boston Marathon qualifier, and finishers in the marathon, half-marathon and 20-mile race receive a belt buckle. • Nov. 8-9, 7:30 a.m. • $44-$129 to run/walk • 1501 University Drive, Fort Worth • https://fortworthmarathon.itsyourrace.com

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at City Plaza in Roanoke. • Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free (admission) • 500 S. Oak St., Roanoke • www.roanoketexas.gov

Recreation Center 20th Anniversary Celebration Celebrate the Roanoke Recreation Center’s 20th anniversary with refreshments, activities for children and raffles.

• St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2020 NW 21st St., Fort Worth • www.fortworthgreekfestival.com Mixology with Maria Learn how to make handcrafted, fall-inspired cocktails with guidance from a mixologist using fall flavors. • Nov. 28, 6-7:30 p.m. • $50, 21+ only • 1200 E. SH 114, Southlake • https://tinyurl.com/5633r6jh

• Nov. 14, 5-8 p.m. • Free (admission) • 501 Roanoke Road, Roanoke • www.roanoketexas.gov

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