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Southlake Edition VOLUME 14, ISSUE 11 JAN. 11FEB. 10, 2025

2025 Health & Wellness Edition

‘Forever chemicals’ on tap

Wes Layeld, a water quality specialist for the city of Southlake, tests the city water supply for Peruoroalkyl and Polyuoroalkyl substances and other chemicals.

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New EPA contamination regulations prompt cities to rethink drinking water safety

of Environmental Working Group, a national nonprot organization. Deadlines set by the EPA to remedy the situation don’t hit until 2027. However, local cities are taking steps now to decrease PFAS in drinking water.

water sources in Fort Worth and Grapevine. A November EPA report states PFAS are an “urgent threat.” Even low-level exposure includes cancer risks and immune system damage. “More than 200 million Americans could have PFAS in their tap water,” said Ken Cook, president

BY MARK FADDEN

When the Environmental Protection Agency came out with new regulations April 10 regarding Peruoroalkyl and Polyuoroalkyl substances in public water utility systems, nearly 50 Texas systems were above those limits, with two of those

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5 Homesense The business sells furniture, lighting and home decor. • Opened Nov. 21 • 2930 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake • www.us.homesense.com 6 J. Crew Factory The store sells clothes for men, women and babies. • Opened Nov. 14 • 1001 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 40, Southlake • www.factory.jcrew.com 7 Markham Fine Jewelers The store carries engagement rings and fashion jewelry. • Opened Nov. 14 • 101 Grand Ave., Southlake • www.markhamfinejewelers.com 8 Gorski Montréal The retailer specializes in luxury furs, outerwear and sportswear for men and women. • Opened Dec. 4 • 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Ste. 228B, Grapevine • www.ca.gorskimontreal.com

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9 Sweet Paris Crêperie and Café The café chain sells crêpes, soups and paninis. • Opened Nov. 18 • 228 State St., Southlake • www.sweetparis.com

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1 MilkShake Factory The business is known for its handspun milkshakes. • Opened Nov. 20 • 919 E. Northwest Hwy., Grapevine • www.milkshakefactory.com 2 Go! Calendars, Toys & Games The store sells games, puzzles, toys and crafts. • Opened Nov. 9

3 Cavender’s Boot City The store sells cowboy boots, hats and western outfits. • Opened Nov. 13 • 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Ste. XT117, Grapevine • www.cavenders.com 4 Hungry Wolf Food Hall Located in Great Wolf Lodge, the food hall features Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express and Hot Dog on a Stick.

Coming soon

10 Primark The Irish-based retailer offers a unique combination of the latest fashion trends at economical prices. • Opening TBD in 2025 • 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Ste. 343A, Grapevine • www.primark.com

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11 Brilliant Earth The store sells ethically sourced fine jewelry. • Opens early 2025

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15 Urban Air Adventure Park Renovations to the park feature five new indoor slides and launch slides. • Grand reopening Nov. 23 • 2201 W. Southlake Blvd., Southlake • www.urbanair.com

• 218 State St., Southlake • www.brilliantearth.com

12 ZaLat Pizza The pizza chain has unique and classic pies. • Opening early 2025 • 5615 Colleyville Blvd., Ste. 310, Colleyville • www.zalatpizza.com

Closings

16 Ohana Hawaiian BBQ and Poke The restaurant served Hawaiian classics. • Closed Nov. 13 • 5600 Colleyville Blvd., Ste. B, Colleyville • www.ohanahawaiianbbqnpoke.com 17 Zafiros Mexican Grill y Cantina The restaurant served entrees, appetizers and sides. • Closed Nov. 25 • 5204 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville • www.zafirostx.com

13 Chipotle Mexican Grill The restaurant offers bowls, burritos and quesadillas. • Estimated completion April 1 • 2200 SH 114, Trophy Club • www.chipotle.com

18 Portillo’s The company is headquartered in Illinois and the menu features Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, crinkle-cut French fries and the company’s signature chocolate cake. This location is approximately 6,250 square feet, and features a rustic garage theme and the brand’s first-ever “restaurant of the future” design. • Opened Dec. 2 • 460 W. SH 114, Grapevine • www.portillos.com

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Government

BY HEATHER ALDRIDGE & CODY THORN

Rustin & Family Park could see renovations Rustin & Family Park, one of the most-used venues for events in Southlake, could have a new look in the future. Southlake City Council was given a presentation for the Town Hall Park Plaza feasibility study during the Dec. 3 meeting from TSK Architects and engineer rm Kimley-Horn about renovating and improving the park. The current park sits between Southlake Town Hall and Southlake Boulevard/FM 1709. In a nutshell David Miller, Southlake director of community services, said city ocials started discussing reno- vating the area in March 2023. He presented three conceptual designs to council, with costs ranging from $13 million to $28 million in scal year 2025- 26. If the project is moved to scal year 2028-29, the estimated costs would jump to a range from

Water rate to increase for utility projects Colleyville City Council discussed adding an additional fee to water and wastewater rates for starting in scal year 2025-26 at the Dec. 3 meeting to increase revenue for capital-funded utility projects. The big picture The Trinity River Association water rates will increase from $5.60 per 1,000 gallons in 2024 to $5.95 per 1,000 gallons in 2025, which is a 6.3% increase. For wastewater, the TRA rates will increase 9.9% from $3.74 per 1,000 gallons in 2024 to $4.11 per 1,000 gallons in 2025. City sta proposed adding an additional percent increase onto the TRA water and wastewater rates in order to increase reve- nue earned for capital investment projects at the end of ve years.

Concept C, the most expensive design, shows the view from Southlake Town Hall across the park.

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$16 million to $34 million. Miller said all three plans would focus on improvements to the gazebo and water fountain. What happened Council did not provide a decision on the plans. The consensus was to look at the proposals and take elements from each to nd the best t for the city, Mayor Shawn McCaskill said.

6 Trophy Club businesses receive renovation grant Six Trophy Club businesses will soon benet from the town’s Thrive Business Grant Program. During its Dec. 9 meeting, Town Council voted 6-1 to approve an issuance of more than $104,380 in grants to help businesses make improvements and upgrades. The scal year 2024-25 budget had appropriated $150,000 for the program. The specics The recipients of the grants were Grace Develop- ment, which owns the Shops at Trophy Club, Tro- phy Club Vision Care, Envision Complete Fitness, Fish & Knife Japanese Cuisine, Jolley Orthodontics and Mathnasium. Mathnasium was chosen for two grants. The cost of projects range from $3,725 to $120,000.

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Education

BY COLBY FARR

GCISD board certifies VATRE results

What’s next

and operations tax rate, which is expected to generate close to $6 million for the district’s daily operations. The results ratify the fiscal year 2024-25 property tax rate at $0.9233 per $100 valuation, about 0.15% lower than the FY 2023-24 rate. The average GCISD home is expected to save nearly $7 from the new rate.

Results of Grapevine-Colleyville ISD’s voter- approval tax ratification election are official after the board of trustees took action in November. The board of trustees voted unanimously to certify the results during its Nov. 18 meeting. For Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, the results ratify a 3-cent increase to its maintenance

School officials now have their eyes on Texas’ 89th legislative session, which is slated to start Jan. 14. The board approved a list of legislative priorities for the upcoming session that includes support for: • Increases to school funding • State mandates to be fully funded • Funding allotments based on costs • Improving teacher recruitment and retention • Reforming state accountability system The district’s priorities are aligned with the Texas School Coalition, which represents districts like GCISD that are required to share its local property tax revenue with the state.

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Average homeowner’s bill impact 2024 average taxable value of a home in GCISD: $485,971

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FY 2023-24 tax rate: $0.9247 Average tax bill: $4,493.77

FY 2024-25 tax rate: $0.9233 Average tax bill: $4,487

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Education

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GCISD lists legislative priorities for 2025 Increases to public school funding and state accountability reform are among Grapevine-Col- leyville ISD’s legislative priorities heading into Texas’ 89th legislative session. In a nutshell On Nov. 18, the district’s board of trustees voted 6-1 to approve a list of priorities before the next legislative session Jan. 15. Board member Dalia Begin provided the dissenting vote. The district’s priorities are aligned with the Texas School Coalition, which represents districts like GCISD that must share its local property tax revenue with the state, Superintendent Brad Schnautz said. “We’d like to band together and just really trade best practices,” he said. “Right now, we’re all dealing with a similar issue, and it’s the lack of

Business academy seeks donations Carroll Business Academy is asking for donations and sponsorships from the community to help fund its programs. The details According to Carroll ISD’s website, dona- tions and sponsorships directly fund the academy, which helps students aspiring to become business leaders and entrepreneurs. The backstory The Carroll Business Academy began in the 2024-25 school year. Business leaders and industry experts are encouraged to volunteer in three areas: • Mentors • Guest speakers/coaches • Pitch event board of advisers

Breaking down GCISD legislative priorities Increase public school funding Fully fund state mandates

Fund student allotments based on costs Improve teacher recruitment and retention Reform state accountability system

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Begin said she would have liked to see a priority about keeping public dollars in public schools. While school voucher legislation hasn’t passed, Begin said she thinks it will. “When you think about additional property tax relief measures that are coming down, which is great, but also the call to increase public funding and then the potential for vouchers to pass, I am not as bullish on the increased funding,” she said.

Westlake Academy receives approval to amend intent to return, class size policies Westlake Town Council approved amendments on Dec. 9 to Westlake Academy’s intent to return and class size policies for the 2025-26 school year. Breaking it down School officials asked to eliminate the online intent-to-return form for K-8th grade, which asks if students are returning the following year. Darcy McFarlane, director of accountability at Westlake Academy, said the form is confusing and seems like an enrollment application. What else? Officials increased the number of students per teacher from 25, though not all class sizes will increase, Head of School Kelly Ritchie said. Ritchie asked for the updated amendment so students can have more flexible schedules. Westlake Academy class size adjustments An increase to 28 students per class for core courses for middle and high school An increase to 30 students per class for non-core courses for middle and high school

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Transportation

BY GABBY BAILEY & CODY THORN

DFW Airport breaks ground on Terminal F Regional leaders and airport ocials broke ground on Terminal F on Nov. 19 for a $1.6 billion construction project at Dallas Fort Worth Interna- tional Airport. The 400,000-square-foot building will initially have 15 gates, according to a news release. The conditions Terminal F will be located where the Express Parking South was, which closed Sept. 9 ahead of construction, according to the airport website. There will be a pre-fabrication site constructed where modular construction techniques will be used to move the pieces across the aireld, according to the release. Sorting out the details Terminal F is the sixth terminal at DFW Airport and is the rst new construction of an entire

Westlake OKs Sam School Road updates Westlake Town Council voted in favor of improvements to Sam School Road Dec. 9. The details Westlake ocials agreed for adjustments to the Solana Hills residential development plan to include sidewalks and the recon- struction of Sam School Road. Council Member Michael Asselta said a crosswalk connecting the sidewalk to the local trails would ensure safety.

Local ocials broke ground Nov. 19 for Terminal F at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

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terminal since 2005. The airport will add 24 new gates between Terminal F and the ongoing expan- sions in Terminals A and C. The anticipated opening for Terminal F is 2027, later than the date previously announced. Donohue said in October 2023 Terminals C and F were slated to be completed by 2026, the same year the Dallas-Fort Worth area will host the World Cup games.

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Development

BY HEATHER ALDRIDGE & CODY THORN

Grapevine denies EV charging station Grapevine City Council unanimously denied a request to build an electric vehicle charging station at 1815 S. Main St. at the Nov. 19 meeting. The overview Applicant Jesse Kent was asked about the tax sales revenue information, which he didn’t have. Without the numbers, council said it didn’t appear that enough sales tax revenue would be generated by the charging stations. “Businesses that we have pay sales tax ... something we rely on heavily in this town,” Council Member Sharron Rogers said. The gist The plan involved 24 stalls with level three electric chargers and three canopies over the undeveloped lot.

The Southlake Hotel to rebrand as The Elmore The Southlake Hotel will be renamed The Elmore Hotel by Marriott in the summer of 2025. The hotel has been named The Southlake Hotel since Feb. 1 and was Cambria Hotel Southlake prior to that, according to previous reporting. The details Dennis Killough, Southlake’s director of plan- ning and development, said the hotel will modify the exterior building color and add a screening structure at entry. The existing dining area will become the Abby Social Restaurant. A $950,000 renovation on the main lobby, outdoor space and rooms started in August and plans to nish on Aug. 25, 2025, according to a ling with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. “The primary goal of this change is to mod- ernize the appearance of our hotel, ensuring that

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the exterior design aligns with the sophisticated and stylish interiors that our guests have come to enjoy,” Danny Patel, NewcrestImage managing partner, wrote in a letter to council. The background The hotel, built in 2016, is six miles from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and has 175 rooms, an outdoor pool, a game area, a tness cen- ter, a business center, a convenience store, a casual lounge and a ne-dining restaurant, according to The Southlake Hotel’s website.

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Real estate

Three of the four ZIP codes saw an increase in the number of homes sold in November except 76092, which remained steady year over year. The majority of homes were sold over $1 million. Residential market data

Average days on the market

November 2023

November 2024

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$600,000 $1,250,000 $1,525,000 $666,000

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$400,001-$700,000

Number of new listings

$100,001-$400,000

+30%

+17.86%

-5.26%

-2.63%

<$100,000

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Events

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day of transformation for women, featuring inspiring teachings, powerful worship and pop-up shops. • Jan. 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • $49-$109 • The King’s University, 2121 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake • www.unlockedministries.com/made-to-shine

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Bubbles & Brunch: A Sparkling Wine Tasting Experience

During this tasting experience, explore sparkling wine from around the world while enjoying a grazing board. • Jan. 12, noon-2 p.m. • $109 • Winestein’s Tasting Room, 280 N. Main St., Grapevine • www.winesteinstastingroom.com/events/ bubblesbrunch-8pf32 MLK Day Camp at Code Wiz Colleyville Kids can learn Roblox and Minecraft game design, get an introduction to video game platform Python, learn scratch programming and get involved in Nintendo Switch tournaments. • Jan. 20, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. • $75 for a half day, $129 for a full day • Code Wiz, 3930 Glade Road, Ste. 128, Colleyville • www.portal.iclasspro.com/codewizcolleyville/ camp-details/1223 Made to Shine This event supports the work of Unlocked Ministries, which helps women in transitional homes, sober living and shelters. Made to Shine is described as a

February

Spring Festival Celebrate Eastern and Southeast Asian cultures with food vendors and activities that make this a family friendly event for people of all ages. • Feb. 1, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • Southlake Town Square, 1400 Main St., Southlake • www.visitsouthlaketexas.com/events/special- events-7/spring-festival Love Potion Cocktail Class This Valentine’s Day-themed mixology experience will teach patrons how to create three intoxicating elixirs. • Feb. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • $40 • Messina Hof Grapevine Winery, 201 S. Main St., Grapevine • www.exploretock.com/messina-hof-grapevine/ event/505984/love-potion-cocktail-class

Winter Ball A tropical-themed dance for mothers and sons (or mother figures) and fathers and daughters (or father figures) will be held at the Colleyville Center. Activities will include a DJ, professional photos and gift bags. • Jan. 24, 7-9 p.m. • $25 per couple, $10 for each additional daughter/son • 5301 Riverwalk Drive, Colleyville • www.colleyville.com/home/components/ calendar/event/5980/20?curm=1&cury=2025

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Health & wellness

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Health & Wellness Guide

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Carter BloodCare, a blood donation center in Tarrant County, provides blood to more than 200 medical facilities in over 50 counties throughout North, Central and East Texas, per its website. The impact Donating one pint of blood can help three patients after whole blood is separated into three components: red blood cells, plasma and platelets. Red blood cells treat anemia and blood loss; Blood donations continue to aid Tarrant County residents • Scanning the donation into the Blood Informa- tion Management System and testing for any infectious agents • Storing the blood in a centrifuge, which is spun to separate blood into its three parts • Storing the three blood parts in specialized equipment • Labeling blood components and sending them to hospitals and medical facilities. Get involved In 2024, First Grapevine Methodist Church received enough blood to save 324 lives from 81 whole blood units, 12 double red units and 3 plasma units. According to America’s Blood Centers: One in seven hospitalized patients will require a transfusion during their stay Transfusions are needed in one out of every 83 childbirths

platelets help patients going through chemother- apy, heart surgeries or those who have sustained head injuries; and plasma aids patients with liver failure, severe infections or serious burns. Carter BloodCare collects and processes blood, specializes in laboratory testing and stores and distributes the blood components. Once a donor gives blood, the Carter BloodCare team puts the blood in temperature-controlled coolers and transports it to its processing center, where specialists complete the following steps:

25% of Tarrant County residents’ blood supply is from local high school drives

First Grapevine Methodist Church holds four blood drives a year in partnership with Carter BloodCare. Miriam Ward, the blood drive coordi- nator for First Grapevine, said the church’s blood drives for 2025 will be on Jan. 12, April 17, Oct. 19 and July 20. “[Donating] saves lives,” Ward said. “... Twice, in 2005 and 2009, I had to receive blood transfu- sions, and I lived because other people donated.”

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Health & wellness

BY CODY THORN

Skincare clinics and offices

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Types of procedures

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Calista Skin & Laser Center Specialties: cosmetic procedures • 6100 Colleyville Blvd., Ste. 165, Colleyville • www.calistalaser.com Fortitude Health Spa Specialties: cosmetic procedures • 4109 Gateway Court, Ste. 200, Colleyville • www.fortitudehealthspa.com

North Texas MedSpa Specialties: cosmetic procedures • 620 Colleyville Blvd., Ste. 200, Colleyville • www.northtexasmedspa.com

Cosmetic procedures are services given to alter someone’s appearance, such an injections, facials and chemical peels. These procedures normally are not covered by insurance unless there is a medical health benefit. Medical procedures deal with diseases or conditions affecting the skin, hair and nails. Some examples are treatment for psoriasis, eczema and fungal issues. Most of these treatments are covered by insurance. Surgical procedures are an invasive method that involves incisions in the skin to make changes to the underlying tissues. This could be considered medical, such as the removal of skin cancer, or cosmetic, such as a facelift.

Dermatology Solutions Specialties: cosmetic, medical and surgical procedures • 1600 W. College St., Ste. LL40, Grapevine • www.dermsolutionstx.com Dermatology Surgery Specialists Specialties: cosmetic, medical and surgical procedures • 2020 W. SH 114, Ste. 340, Grapevine • www.dfwmohs.com Genesis Lifestyle Medicine Specialties: cosmetic procedures • 1643 Lancaster Drive, Ste. 203, Grapevine • www.genesislifestylemedicine.com/locations/ grapevine/morpheus8

Pediatric Dermatology of North Texas Specialties: cosmetic, medical and surgical procedures • 1325 W. Northwest Hwy., Grapevine • www.pediatricderm.com Signature Dermatology Specialties: cosmetic, medical and surgical procedures • 1042 Texan Trail, Ste. 200, Grapevine • www.signaturederm.com U.S. Dermatology Partners Specialties: cosmetic, medical and surgical procedures • 2321 Ira E. Woods Ave., Ste. 180, Grapevine • www.usdermatologypartners.com

Colleyville Dermatology Specialties: cosmetic, medical and surgical procedures • 5013 Heritage Ave., Ste. 100, Colleyville • www.colleyvilledermatology.com

Skin by Naz Specialties: cosmetic, medical and surgical procedures • 5611 Colleyville Blvd., Ste. 8, Colleyville • www.skinbynaz.com

Injectco MedSpa Specialties: cosmetic procedures

Southlake

Aero Laser and Skin Specialties: cosmetic procedures • 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake • www.aerolaserandskin.com

• 6222 Colleyville Blvd., Ste. B, Colleyville • www.injectco.com/colleyville-booking

Advanced Skin Care Specialties: cosmetic procedures • 2801 E. SH 114, Ste. 28, Southlake • www.advancedskincareservices.com

This list is not comprehensive.

Ivy Dermatology & Surgery Clinic Specialties: cosmetic, medical and surgical procedures

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Southlake

AestheticsIQ Med Spa Specialties: cosmetic procedures • 2112 E. SH 114, Ste. 202, Southlake • www.theaestheticsiq.com

Hopkins Dermatology Specialties: cosmetic, medical and surgical procedures • 321 W. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 180, Southlake • www.hopkinsdermatology.com Medrein Health & Aesthetics Specialties: cosmetic and medical procedures • 420 N. Kimball Ave., Ste. 140, Southlake • www.medreinhealth.com Renew MD Specialties: cosmetic and medical procedures • 231 W. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 160, Southlake • www.renewmdmedspa.com Serenity Skin and Aesthetic Specialties: cosmetic procedures • 751 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 132, Southlake • www.serenityskinandesthetic.com

Compassion Dermatology Specialties: cosmetic, medical and surgical procedures • 3065 W. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 140, Southlake • www.compassiondermatology.com DFW Skin Surgery Center Specialties: cosmetic and surgical procedures • 2485 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 200, Southlake • www.dfwskinsurgery.com Epiphany Dermatology Specialties: cosmetic, medical and surgical procedures • 210 S. Nolen Drive, Ste. 140, Southlake • www.epiphanydermatology.com

Southlake Dermatology + Aesthetics Specialties: cosmetic, medical and surgical procedures

• 431 E. SH 114, Ste. 300, Southlake • www.southlakedermatology.com

• 200 Pecan Creek Drive, Southlake • www.timarronaestheticcenter.com This list is not comprehensive.

Greer Dermatology Specialties: cosmetic procedures • 1200 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake

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Medical Director Chibuike Okoro explains IV hydration therapy Intravenous hydration therapy, a popular wellness trend, involves the direct infusion of fluids, vitamins and minerals into the bloodstream. While it can provide rapid rehydration, Dr. Chibuike Okoro, medical director of Hospital Medicine for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Irving said its long-term health benefits remain largely unproven. Dr. Okoro spoke to Community Impact about how IV therapy works, the potential risks and what individuals seeking this treatment may need to know. Responses have been edited for length, clarity and style. How does IV therapy work? IV therapy is essentially a quick infusion of water in the form of saline, associated with some elec- trolytes, vitamins and other minerals, but it goes directly into the bloodstream. It’s typically used for rehydration in the outpatient setting and has a variety of uses in the hospital. Are there health benefits to IV therapy? What are they? There is no research that really supports that IV vitamin hydration provides clear health benefits. Overall, there’s been an increase in interest in wellness, alternative medicine and fitness, and IV hydration has found its landing place within that. Why do you think IV therapy has become increasingly popular in recent years? The marketing behind it has been huge. You see a lot of celebrities doing it, and I think in

general, there’s an increased interest in wellness, fitness and alternative medicine. Most commonly you see IV therapy promoted right after drinking alcohol or right after excessive exercise, and so it can really help with the symp- toms you feel from dehydration, fatigue, lethargy [and] headaches. Are there potential negative side effects? What are they? If you have medical problems involving the heart or kidneys, your body may not handle a rapid infu- sion of fluid. It can cause what we call an overload, and that can create a total new variety of problems. You’re also getting additional electrolytes, but you don’t already know where your electrolytes levels are. A rapid infusion could cause some vitamin toxicity or sort of a worsening electrolyte imbalance. Anybody who’s interested in IV therapy needs to make sure they speak with their doctor ahead of time to make sure they’re at appropriate health to tolerate any sort of additional infusions. If someone is considering receiving IV therapy, what should they look for in a clinic to ensure they are safe? You need to make sure you’re getting it from a safe and clean environment. You need to be comfortable with the person who’s going to be sticking you with the needle, to make sure they have experience. You also need to make sure you have a good understanding of what’s in these bags that you’re getting. With the growth and popularity of it, there are a variety of IV bag cocktails, and people may not always really understand some of the names that are in these infusions and treatments that they’re getting. If you have a medical doctor or medical provider, please consult them first and make sure

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Keith Miertschin, Grapevine’s public works assistant director, said the city’s initial one-time water test slightly exceeded the maximum limit of 4 parts per trillion, with samples for PFAS at 4.36 and PFOA at 5.48. Based on the EPA’s newly required quarterly tests, which are averaged together, Grapevine’s water now does not exceed the PFAS limits, Miertschin said. After the initial one-time test showed high PFAS levels, the Grapevine Public Works Department hired a consultant to test Lake Grapevine’s chemical levels. Lauren LaNeave, Southlake’s deputy director of public works, said like Grapevine, initial PFAS testing from Fort Worth’s water was high, but the yearly average was under the EPA limit.

City documents for Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake state each city’s water sources are as follows: Colleyville purchases water from the Trinity River Authority; Grapevine gets 30% of its water from Lake Grapevine and the other 70% from the Trinity River Authority; and Southlake receives its water from the city of Fort Worth’s Water Department. Colleyville Assistant City Manager Adrienne Lothery said the city completed its first quarter of PFAS sampling in August and did not have any compounds over the EPA’s standards. “The city is also following the EPA’s regulations and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality rules and regulations in regards to monitoring, communication and treatment,” she said.

PFAS are a group of manufactured chemicals that have been used in industry applications and consumer products since the 1940s. According to the EPA, PFAS can get into drinking water when products containing them leach into groundwater or are released in the air, ending up in rivers and lakes. Also known as “forever chemicals,” PFAS don’t break down easily, which can cause some forms to last in the environment for 1,000 years or more. “Around 50% of our rivers and streams contain measurable PFAS concentrations,” said Carsten Prasse, assistant professor in Environmental Health and Engineering at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He added that food supplies can also contain PFAS. “Unfortunately, PFAS are also present in biosolids which are used as agricultural fertilizer, creating a pathway from contaminated soil to produce in the grocery store,” Prasse said. Products that may use PFAS Nonstick cookware Firefighting foams Stain-resistant fabrics and carpets

How drinking water moves from source to sink

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3. Storage

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Potential health effects of PFAS

As part of the EPA’s new water regulations, public water systems must monitor for six PFAS compounds. They have until 2027 to complete initial monitoring, followed by ongoing compliance monitoring. Public water systems must also provide information to the public on PFAS levels beginning in 2027. Public water systems have until 2029 to implement solutions that reduce PFAS if monitoring shows that drinking water levels exceed maximum contaminant levels. By then, public water systems that have PFAS in drinking water and violate one or more of the maximum contaminant levels must implement solutions and notify the public of the violation. One solution is installing granular activated carbon systems that deploy a charcoal filter to absorb certain chemicals in water. LaNeave said the Fort Worth Water Department conducts its water quality testing and treatment and is responsible for publicizing its results, then the Southlake Water Utilities team continuously tests Southlake’s side of the supply line for water quality compliance. She added the depart- ment will evaluate the funding needed for the city’s testing protocols to comply with the new requirements in 2025. “As the city approaches the EPA’s 2027 deadline, the team will partner with an outside lab to handle the required testing and provide the city with results,” LaNeave said. “The results will serve as a guide in determining if and what type of remediation is necessary.”

Since PFAS compounds have a ubiquitous presence in everyday lives, the National Institute of Health states 98% of the U.S. population has detectable concentrations in their blood. While the EPA and cities are trying to minimize this, health officials are concerned. “We estimate there are more than 12,000 individual PFAS compounds, and unfortunately for most of them, we have basically no understanding about toxicity,” Prasse said. There are steps people can take to minimize potential exposure to PFAS. The EPA’s website states certain filtration systems can remove PFAS from drinking water, which can be installed in homes in one of two ways: • Point of entry—where water enters the home underground • Point of use—a kitchen sink or a shower Less expensive options include water pitchers and bottles with integrated filters.

Tests indicate links between PFAS and thyroid disease.

PFAS have been found in a majority of people’s blood and are linked to elevated cholesterol levels.

PFAS have been linked to kidney cancers.

PFAS can damage the liver.

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