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Climate plan to reduce area air pollutants

Trac moves near the Tarrant County Courthouse on a March morning. Trac and idling cars are some of the causes of pollutants that aect air quality in northeast Tarrant County.

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governments in the region, including those from Tarrant County and Fort Worth. Alan Blaylock, Fort Worth District 10 council member, said the plan could spur more discussion in local programs, such as constructing more trans- portation infrastructure and supporting alternative energy vehicles.

rst step in an eort to improve air quality through- out North Texas. The priority plan is one piece of the Dallas-Fort Worth Air Quality Improvement Plan, a collabo- rative eort between the council’s transportation department, and environment and development department, Senior Air Quality Planner Savana Nance said. The priority plan was created with support and collaboration from more than 30 local

BY COLBY FARR & MIRANDA JAIMES

Residents in Keller, Roanoke and northeast Fort Worth could breathe cleaner air in about ve years following the development of a new plan to reduce regional emissions. The North Central Texas Council of Governments submitted its Priority Climate Action Plan to the Environmental Protection Agency on March 1, the

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Impacts: HEB opens in Fort Worth (Page 7)

Government: Roanoke constructs new police building (Page 9)

Education: A guide to area preschools (Page 15)

Business: Gourmet popcorn oered in Keller (Page 19)

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4 Swig The beverage shop serves sodas with cream, syrup or other flavoring. • Opened March 14 • 2021 Rufe Snow Drive, Keller • www.swigdrinks.com 5 Aroma Grill & Bar The restaurant serves Indian and Nepali cuisine. • Opened April 19 • 721 Keller Parkway, Ste. 116, Keller • www.aromagrillandbar.com 6 Parry’s Pizzeria & Taphouse The eatery offers New York-style pizza and craft beer. • Opened April 22 • 9601 North Freeway, Fort Worth • www.parryspizza.com Merit Street Media Dr. Phil has launched the broadcasting network from new North Fort Worth studios.

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7 Salad and Go The drive-thru only chain serves salads and wraps. • Opening in April

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• 3416 SH 114, Fort Worth • www.saladandgo.com

The tea room offers a cafe area and formal tea room. • Opened March 9 • 770 S. Main St., Ste. 430, Keller • www.pattealous.com

Now open

8 Hash Kitchen The brunch restaurant will offer a chef-driven menu. • Opening May 2 • 3240 Tracewood Way, Ste. 110, Fort Worth • www.hashkitchen.com 9 Coco Shrimp The restaurant chain offers a variety of shrimp options.

1 Good Company Coffee Coffee, teas and more are offered in this coffeehouse. • Opened March 11 • 5723 Golden Triangle Blvd., Fort Worth • www.gccoffeehouse.com

3 Airys Family Dentistry The office offers dental services. • Opened March 14 • 1340 N. Main St., Ste. 600, Keller • www.airysfamilydentistry.com

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• Opening in late April • 1301 Keller Parkway, Ste. 500, Keller • www.cocoshrimp.com

The coffee company is opening a new 25,000 square- foot headquarters. • Opening late 2024 • 14501 N. Freeway, Fort Worth • www.farmerbros.com 14 100% Chiropractic The clinic offers full-service chiropractic care. • Opening soon • 3251 Tracewood Way, Ste. 121, Fort Worth • www.100percentchiropractic.com 15 HTeaO The shop offers 25 flavors of iced tea and other drinks. • Opening TBD • 5101 N. Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth • www.hteao.com

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10 MP Materials The business is building a rare earth magnet manufacturing facility. • Commercial magnet production to commence in 2025 • 13840 Independence Parkway, Fort Worth • www.mpmaterials.com 11 The Sicilian Butcher The restaurant features Sicilian and Italian-inspired dishes. • Opening mid-June • 3200 Tracewood Way, Ste. 110, Fort Worth • www.thesicilianbutcher.com 12 Snooze A.M. Eatery The breakfast-oriented menu will feature drinks, eats and seasonal items. • Opening in October • 2828 N. Tarrant Parkway, Ste. 100, Fort Worth • www.snoozeeatery.com

17 H-E-B Alliance The grocery store includes a True Texas BBQ restaurant, a bakery, deli, fresh sushi and daily made tortillas. The Alliance store is led by the store’s top leader Chase Bowman, employs about 750 people, 90% of whom are from the local area, Bowman said. • Opened April 10 • 3451 Heritage Trace Parkway, Fort Worth • www.heb.com/alliance

Closings

16 Char’d Southeast Asian Kitchen The restaurant served fast-casual Asian dishes. • Closed earlier this year • 8901 Tehama Ridge Parkway, Ste. 137, Fort Worth • www.chardkitchen.com

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Government

BY DON MUNSCH & JONATHAN PERRIELLO

Tarrant County to use prenumbered ballots in November election Tarrant County is shifting to prenumbered, sequential ballots for the Nov. 5 presidential elections following a Tarrant County Election Board vote April 2. The details In the current system, the county purchases and distributes blank ballot paper to polling locations, Ludwig told commissioners during a presentation at an April 2 meeting. Voters then insert the ballot paper into the voting machine, which assigns each ballot a random serial number linked to the machine that can be tracked through the voting process. Under the changes, election judges will now send Tarrant County ballots to polling locations prenumbered and preshuffled to preserve voting

Council hears from residents in survey Most Keller residents think the city is headed in the right direction, City Council learned at its April 2 meeting. However, that percentage has declined in the last two years, according to a recent online survey conducted in March. The gist The survey showed 73% of respondents thought the city was headed in the right direction, but that percentage dropped from 82% in 2022. Ron Gailey, CEO and founder of OnPointe Insights, said the survey involved a number of areas, such as city facilities as well as development and growth. He said Keller rated well compared to other cities and called the results “amazing.”

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secrecy. Poll workers will then lay them out on tables for voter selection, Ludwig said. These ballots will still receive the unique identifier when run through the voting machines. However, unlike the blank ballots, any unused prenumbered ballots cannot be repurposed for another election. The prenumbered ballots are assigned to specific polling locations and must remain as a record. The county judge estimated about $13,000 worth of ballots would be “thrown away” during the Nov. 5 presidential election.

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New Roanoke police, courts building oers room for growth

An expanded space for operations awaits Roa- noke Police Department and court employees when the new station opens in 2025. Groundbreaking occurred in December for the new facility, which will include space for police and municipal court functions. The new facility will feature 46,000 square feet, which will include the police department and municipal court as well as court clerk ofices, said Sandy Pettigrew, professional standards captain for the Roanoke Police Department. The background Pettigrew said a larger space is necessary. The existing building is at 609 Dallas Drive. “Our existing police department facility is approximately 17,105 square feet, which includes the municipal court and clerk’s ofices,” she said in an email. “We have outgrown the current facility and are facing challenges and limitations due to the lack of growth potential.” Zooming in Roanoke City Council approved $45,755,172, in three packages for the new police and municipal court facility. The cost is paid through crime control and prevention district funding, pro- vided by a half-cent sales tax. This tax supports crime control and prevention programs, public safety operational expenses, and related capital purchases. Completion for the new building is set for October 2025. The details The 5.5 acres for the new building is located at the corner of Fairway Drive and Park Drive,

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and training. Adjacent to the main facility, a 17,000-square-foot building will be included for dedicated training space, which includes class- rooms, ofices and a shooting range, Pettigrew said. What they’re saying Roanoke Mayor Scooter Gierisch said the existing building is “old,” “outdated” and “very high maintenance” because of its age. The town also has outgrown that building, he added. “Having our two irst responders right next door to each other is also a big plus,” he said, explaining the ire department will be nearby.

which is more centrally located within the city, Pettigrew said. “This location is ideal and will have two separate and distinct public lobbies for the police department and municipal court functions, as well as a dedicated public lobby for property and detention,” she said. The facility will add a new emergency oper- ations center, a dispatch center with ample space and amenities close at hand for their use, Pettigrew said. Indoor and outdoor itness spaces are planned to encourage regular exercise, she said, and there will be additional spaces for team building

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More than 170 homes in the area were sold during March 2024. The 76248 and 76262 ZIP code areas saw median home sales price increase by more than 14% compared to March 2023. Residential market data

Number of homes sold

March 2023

March 2024

+15.8%

-16.25%

-2.33%

-14.58%

76177

76244

76248

76262

377

114

76262

76177

Median home sales price

35W

170

March

2023

2024

76244 76248

$375,000 $420,000 $590,000 $540,000

$385,000 $400,000 $675,000 $620,000

76177

76244

Homes sold by price point

76248

March 2024

76262

$1M+

$700,000-$999,999

Average days on the market

$400,000-$699,999

-58.3%

-20.41%

+7.32%

-14.06%

$100,000-$399,999

<$100,000

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Transportation

BY CODY THORN

SH 170 expansion helps connect I-35W to SH 114 Westbound and eastbound lanes of SH 170 in northeast Tarrant County are open, allowing for drivers from the Keller, Roanoke and Westlake area to connect from SH 114 to I-35W. The Texas Department of Transportation opened the eastbound lanes the week of March 4, and the westbound lanes opened March 11. The details The project started in September 2020, accord- ing to Val Lopez, Texas Department of Transporta- tion public information officer for the Fort Worth District. The project’s total cost is $111.8 million, up from the $99 million original estimate. Lopez said more funding became available last summer, which allowed TXDOT to fill funding gaps and pro- vide continuous main lanes for the entire 6-mile stretch. There is now a total of 10 lanes.

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New bridge to cause closure of Litsey Road Roanoke officials announced the north- bound and southbound lanes of Litsey Road between eastbound and westbound portions of SH 114 are closed. The closure started March 27 and will last through late November, according to a city social media post. The details A bridge is being constructed in the area, and the closure is scheduled for 240 days.

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What else The project included the removal of several crossings—Haslet-Roanoke Road, Alta Vista Road and Roanoke Road—from the frontage roads and added U-turn access on US 377. The original completion date was 2023. Lopez said the final completion date with some work left on the frontage roads and landscaping is spring or early summer.

Education

BY MARK FADDEN

Keller Collegiate Academy building to close due to constraints Beginning in the 2024-25 school year, Keller Collegiate Academy students will have classes at the Keller Center for Advanced Learning as the academy building closes. The consolidation of the two schools is a result of Keller ISD officials having more than $45 million in budget shortfalls over the last two school years with no increased financial support from the state, district officials said. The details Chief Communications Officer Bryce Nieman said that two years in a row of budgetary short- falls—$17 million in 2022-23 and $28 million in 2023-24—is the culprit for closing the Keller Collegiate Academy.

Resolution stands behind NISD teachers Northwest ISD trustees voted unan- imously April 8 to adopt a resolution supporting district educators who may be subject to personal attacks, name calling, defamation, harassment or threats. The backstory Executive Director of Communications Anthony Tosie said that the resolution comes in response to a specific teacher receiving harassment. “It sends a message from the board that they support our teachers and believe all educators are deserving of respect,” Tosie said. Tosie added that as with school districts across the nation, NISD has seen a rise in behavioral issues following the pandemic, including the way people treat teachers.

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“Keller ISD is facing a $28 million budget shortfall [this year] due to the state’s failure to adequately fund Texas public schools, and this move is an effort to save costs and contribute to financial solvency for the future,” Nieman said. Nieman said that Keller Collegiate Academy will utilize approximately 15 classrooms at KCAL. He added that while the Keller Collegiate Academy’s schedule will be altered slightly to fit in with KCAL’s schedule, no significant structural modifi- cations are necessary.

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Climate plan to reduce area air pollutants From the cover

2019 vehicle emissions

A closer look

About the plan

Vehicle emissions make up about 43% of emissions in the region. The plan used 2019 as the baseline year for these estimates—the most recent data available.

The plan’s 42 measures include initiatives related to funding infrastructure for low-emission and electric vehicles, incentivizing commercial and industrial solar projects as well as promoting clean energy finance programs. Despite improvements made over the past 20-30 years, North Texas is still not meeting the attainment standard for ground-level ozone set by the EPA, Nance said. The region’s population growth may have contributed to stalls in air quality improvement. Tarrant County’s population increased more than 16% between 2010 and 2019, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. One result of being out of the attainment standard is that while most Texas residents will benefit from House Bill 3297 in 2025, which exempts drivers from getting their vehicle inspected, Tarrant County will continue to require this.

Tarrant County Commissioner Gary Fickes, whose precinct includes Keller, Roanoke and northeast Fort Worth, signed a letter of support for the plan last year and said the county has access to more grant funding as part of this initiative. He noted that poor air quality can cause restrictions to be placed on local construction projects, and it’s in the county’s best interest to try to improve its air quality. “[Improving air quality] can really benefit us if we do it right,” Fickes said. The plan covers the next five years and has 42 actionable measures, Nance said. If all measures from the plan are fully implemented, the region could see a reduction in ground-level ozone, which has been rising in North Texas for the last three years. Ground-level ozone is a harmful air pollutant and the main ingredient of smog, according to the EPA. The plan addresses emissions and air quality improvement measures across five sectors.

Denton County 3.48M

Collin County 4.39M

Tarrant County 9.48M

Dallas County 14.64M

NOTE: CALCULATION RESULTS ARE GIVEN IN CARBON DIOXIDE EQUIVALENT EMISSIONS IN METRIC TONS.

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Zooming out

Counties not meeting EPA’s revised standards

1 Transportation

Tarrant County does not meet the EPA’s revised annual standard for fine particulate pollution. It was announced Feb. 7 that the standard for this type of pollution was lowered from 12 micrograms per cubic meter to 9 micrograms per cubic meter. Tarrant County fell just outside this standard with 9.1 micrograms per cubic meter. A lawsuit from the Texas Attorney General’s Office challenges these new standards, saying the new standards are not based on sound science and will impose economic harm on Texas.

Dallas

Tarrant

Bowie

2 Solid waste management

El Paso

3 Agriculture, forestry and land use

5 Water, wastewater and watershed

4 Energy

Travis

Harris

Cameron Kleberg

Webb

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Why it matters

What’s next

Transportation and energy production make up a significant portion of emissions. While regional officials develop strategies for bet- ter air, local officials are fighting a proposed project they say could reduce air quality in Fort Worth. Mayor Mattie Parker and Blaylock oppose a pro- posed concrete batch plant in northeast Fort Worth. “The EPA gives some clear guidance on these chemicals specifically from concrete plants,” Blay- lock said. “We know that there’s a causal relationship between these chemicals and these health issues.”

Ten counties in North Texas, including Tarrant, do not meet federal standards for ground-level ozone concentration, which can impact quality of life and respiratory health for North Texas residents. To reach attainment, each North Texas monitor has to report less than 75 parts per billion in ozone concentration on a three-year average. The region’s ozone average was reported at 81 parts per billion between 2021-23. The Federal Clean Air Act can impose penalty fees on major sources of emissions in North Texas.

With the five-year plan published, the council of governments will make every effort to collaborate with the region in implementing improvement measures, Nance said. “We’re going to need the buy-in from our local governments, businesses [and] residents to adopt that change,” Nance said. The council can apply for more grant funding to help implement measures from the plan. The association submitted a $199 million grant request April 1 to the EPA. If awarded, the money would be used to implement 19 measures listed in the plan. These would support clean vehicle initiatives, improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and enhance regional transit services. The EPA is expected to announce grant recipients in October, Nance said.

100 Ozone concentration trends in North Texas

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Events

BY KAREN CHANEY

Hawaiian Falls Mother’s Day Event Hawaiian Falls is oering free admission to mothers on Mother’s Day. Moms will also be given superhero capes and discounts on specialty cocktails including mimosas. • May 12, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Hawaiian Falls, 290 W. Byron Nelson Blvd., Roanoke • www.hfalls.com/roanoke.php Pastel Society of the Southwest Keller Public Arts is hosting an art display of The Pastel Society of the Southwest. The society was organized in 1979 to further education in, appreciation for and encouragement of the use of the pastel medium. This show will feature works from multiple artists. • May 16, 7 p.m. • Free • Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller • www.cityofkeller.com/publicarts Crafternoon: Woodburning 101 Participants will learn about woodburning and make a small ornament to take home. This event is for ages 16 and up. RSVP by emailing aholston@roanoketexas.com. • May 25, 2 p.m. • Free (admission) • Roanoke Public Library, 308 S. Walnut St., Roanoke • www.roanoketexas.com/166/library

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Evenings on Oak Street Concert Series The city of Roanoke hosts a live music concert series featuring a variety of musical styles. • May 9, May 23; 6:30-8 p.m. • Free (admission) • 500 S. Oak St., Roanoke • www.roanoketexas.com/114/evenings-on-oak-street Texas Guitar Society Mother’s Day Concert Keller Public Arts is hosting this musical event featuring a guitar and string quartet comprised of local professional guitarists. • May 9, 7 p.m. • Free (admission) • Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller • www.cityofkeller.com/publicarts Seventh annual Spring Fun Festival IC Events is hosting this annual event featuring vendors, food, bean bag toss and more. There will also be goodie bags for kids while supplies last. • May 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free (admission) • Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller • www.icevents.info

Victory Therapy Center Fourth Annual Spring Horse Show Victory’s in-house show gives riders and horses with travel restrictions the opportunity to experience the magic of horse shows and compete in a sport they are passionate about and proud of. • May 19, 10 a.m. • Free (spectator admission) • Victory Therapy Center, 10600 Dunham Road, Roanoke • www.facebook.com/victorytherapycenter

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This open-air environment provides the perfect setting for a gathering of fine-quality cigars, a rib-eye steak dinner grilled to perfection, provided by Woody Smokers, and an open bar pouring premium cocktails, craft beer, and fine wines. This event offers the opportunity to treat your clients or top employees to a night out. Each guest receives a selection of cigars for the evening’s enjoyment.

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Dinner begins at 7:00 pm followed by a live auction and raffle

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Entertainment will be provided by State of Mind. Please call the Chamber for dietary restrictions! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Texas Music Theatre Company.

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Business

BY KAREN CHANEY

Patrick Orzano bought The Poppin’ Shop in Keller in 2021.

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The Poppin’ Shop specializes in gourmet popcorn

In addition to popcorn, The Poppin’ Shop also carries truffles and fudge.

We use a movie-theater buttery style. You get more of the coating on each kernel, so there’s more avor on it.” Popular menu items Orzano said their top ve selling avors are caramel, butter, cheddar, jalapeno ghost cheddar and dill pickle. “Our cheese [popcorn] is really good because it’s made with real cheese, not powder,” Orzano said. “We melt and spin it.” Staying local Local churches and schools buy large bags of popcorn to pass out at their events, resulting in new customers visiting the business, he said.

With years of concession experience, Patrick Orzano bought The Poppin’ Shop in Keller in 2021. “I managed concessions for Ringling Brothers Circus,” Orzano said. “I toured with the circus.” The Poppin’ Shop opened in 2006 in Watauga and was moved to the current location a little over 10 years ago. What’s special about it? Orzano said when he bought the business, he knew how to use the popcorn poppers. The previous owner taught him how to use the caramelizer and gave him her recipes. “We have all the same recipes that she used to do,” he said. “Her caramel is really unique. Most people use a mushroom pop, which is a big popcorn.

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