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City, community work to maintain White Rock Lake

The ‘jewel’of East Dallas The discovery of a poisonous plant, ongoing trash build-up and shrinking water levels are some of the issues facing one of the most popular destinations in Dallas, according to city ocials. SOURCE: CITY OF DALLASCOMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

The park sees over 1 million visitors a year.

The park is home to over 100 plant and grass species.

The park has 33 types of mammals, 54 reptile species, 20 amphibians, 217 species of birds and 19 kinds of sh.

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However, water hemlock, a toxic plant that grows in wet areas, was identied at var- ious points around the lake this summer. According to a July 21 release, city sta began destroying the invasive spe- cies after its discovery. Ben Heistein, area-manager for Dallas Parks and Recreation Department, said getting rid of the hemlock is a top pri- ority because the park “has thousands of visitors a day.” CONTINUED ON 14

As one of the strongest sources of tourism and recre- ation in Dallas, city ocials and local community groups are making it a priority to enhance White Rock Lake Park. The nearly 2,000-acre park is one of the most popular in Dallas, according to city o- cials. The city’s website states it is one of the best places to experience natural areas and wildlife in Dallas.

The city of Dallas maintains White Rock Lake Park with community help. (Courtesy For the Love of the Lake)

Richardson ISD is transforming its edu- cation system by turning all of its existing junior high school campuses into middle schools within the next seven years. The purpose of the project is to move the district’s sixth graders from the ele- mentary schools they attend into the new middle schools, according to district ocials. The junior high campuses are used for grades seven and eight. The district is expected to spend more than $150 million to rear- range and create new campuses. District ocials said the rst two campuses slated to be transformed into middle schools are Forest Meadow and Lake Highlands junior high schools. Construction started on both cam- puses this summer and is expected to continue until at least 2024. CONTINUED ON 16 Lake Highlands, Forest Meadow to open new RISD middle school campuses in 2024 BY JACKSON KING SOURCE: RICHARDSON ISDCOMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER Richardson ISD is transitioning its junior high campuses into middle schools. The new schools will serve all sixth through eighth grade students. Transforming campuses Lake Highlands and Forest Meadow Junior Highs will transition to middle schools in 2024. Richardson will move all 6th graders to new middle school campuses by 2030-31.

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FROM TRACY: In our annual higher education edition, we have a guide (Pages 10-13) with pertinent information about local colleges and universities. Our front-page story reports on recent activity at White Rock Lake, known as the “Jewel of Dallas.” In addition to our hyperlocal coverage in print, you can also nd daily news on our website and our free e-newsletter at communityimpact.com. Tracy Ruckel, GENERAL MANAGER

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NOW OPEN 1 Mami Coco opened its second restau- rant in Dallas on Aug. 26 o of Samuell Boulevard in Lakewood. The Mexican restaurant is located at 2706 Samuell Blvd., Ste. B, next to the recently opened Mixtitos Kitchen. Mami Coco serves a variety of Mexican cuisine, including street tacos, autas and enchiladas. www.mamicoco.org 2 Pet Supplies Plus opened Aug. 27 at its new Lake Highlands location at 6464 E. Northwest Hwy., Ste. 170, Dallas. The pet store oers a variety of foods, toys and supplies for dogs, cats and several other animals. Pet Supplies Plus has stores throughout the Dallas area, including Richardson, Plano and Frisco. The company oers self-service dog wash stations and grooming facilities. www.petsuppliesplus.com 3 Kaeine Shop opened July 15 in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas at 13440 T. I. Blvd. Kaeine Shop provides a variety of coee beverages, including espresso, cappuccinos and avored cold brews. www.kaeineshop.com 4 Starbucks opened Aug. 22 at 1827 Greenville Ave., Dallas, in the former site of Taco Cabana. The international coee chain oers a variety of hot and cold espresso-based beverages, teas and food. Several existing stores are open around Dallas, including Starbucks locations in the Lakewood and Greenville Avenue neighborhoods. 800-782-7282. www.starbucks.com 5 Doce Mesas opened its second location Aug. 3 in the Lake Highlands area

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of Dallas on the corner of North Central Expressway and Walnut Hill Lane. The Mexican restaurant is located at 9810 N. Central Expressway, Dallas. According to the company’s website, Doce Me- sas serves a mix of American food and Mexican cuisine, including tacos, carne tampiquenia and burgers. 972-685-0680. www.docemesas.com COMING SOON 6 Sugared + Bronze , a national beauty salon, will open in the Hillside Village Shopping Center at 6465 E. Mocking- bird Lane near Lakewood sometime this winter, according to an Aug. 17 release. The Dallas location will mark the com- pany’s rst opening in Texas. Services include professional airbrush tanning and sugar-based waxing. The business will be located between Ebby Halliday and Texas Goods Co. www.sugaredandbronzed.com 7 Soul Bird Chkn Shack will open in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas soon. The new restaurant will be located in the Lake Highlands Town Center at 7100 Wildcat

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menu items, the Lakewood location opened with a new late summer menu, which includes an elote bowl, a barbecue salad, and a roasted corn and peppers side dish. 469-770-7200. www.sweetgreen.com

Way, Dallas. No grand opening date has been announced. Soul Bird oers a vari- ety of chicken sandwiches, wings, chicken tenders and salads. The chicken restau- rant has locations in Roanoke and Plano. www.soulbirdchkn.com 8 A sports bar spino of Jake’s Burgers will open in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas. The restaurant, which will be named Jake’s Gameday , is expected to ll the former Picasso’s Pizza location at 7215 Skillman St., Ste. 300, Dallas. Jake’s Gameday is expected to open in October. Jake’s Burgers has seven locations open in the Dallas area, including a Lake Highlands 9 Modern Animal , a California-based veterinary clinic, will open at its rst Texas location in the Hillside Village in early 2023. The clinic will be located at 6465 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, next to the Chop Shop and Betty Lou. Built as the rst human-focused veterinary clinic, Modern Animal provides an improved customer experience and veterinary care for all animal needs, according to the company’s website. www.modernanimal.com 10 Jia’s Asian Bistro is coming soon to the Lakewood area of Dallas. The Asian fusion restaurant will be located at 7325 Gaston Ave., Dallas. No grand opening date has been announced. Jia’s Asian restaurant at 6606 Skillman St. www.jakesburgersandbeer.com Sweetgreen opened its third Dallas- area restaurant Aug. 23 in Lakewood. The new salad restaurant is located at 6400 Gaston Ave. and includes a large wooden patio in addition to interior space. For its opening, Sweetgreen commissioned Dallas-based artist MadexMom to create a series of four pieces based on seasonal crops found in Texas for the new restaurant. Sweetgreen is an American fast-casual restaurant chain that serves salads and warm bowls. Alongside staple

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Bistro oers a combination of the most popular dishes from its sister restaurant, Jia’s Modern Chinese, along with new cre- ations. www.jiamodernchinese.com ANNIVERSARIES 11 Twin Liquors is celebrated its 85th anniversary in August. Twin Liquors rst opened in Austin and has grown to over 100 locations throughout the state oer- ing ne wine and spirits from around the world, including a store in Dallas at 3209 N. Fitzhugh Ave. 214-635-3162. https://twinliquors.com 12 Probity Advisors Inc. is celebrating 20 years in business. Probity Advisors is located in Dallas at 10000 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 1326. Porter Ozanne, founder of the local investment advisory rm, entered the nancial industry in 1971 when he joined his father’s insurance agency, Ozanne and Associates. He later acquired the business in 1976 before opening Probity Advisors Inc. in 2002 to “provide Dallas-area residents with holistic wealth management solutions,” according to a press release. The compa- ny is also a supporter of local nonprots, including the Dallas Court of Appointed Special Advocates, the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, the Genesis Wom- en’s Shelter and more. 214-891-8131. www.probityadvisors.com

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HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION DALLAS ARBORETUM

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ATTEND AN ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST FESTIVAL THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF LAKE HIGHLANDS

The Dallas Arboretum hosts its fth annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration. Food, music and more will be featured, according to the event’s description. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sept. 10), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sept. 11). Free admission. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas. 214-515-6615. www.dallasarboretum.org

The Exchange Club of Lake Highlands hosts its Oktoberfest Festival at Flag Pole Hill in Dallas. The event will have beer, live music, a variety of traditional German dishes including Brats and Hefeweizen and a cornhole tournament. It is open for all ages. Tickets can be purchased online. $10-$25. Flag Pole Hill, 8100 Doran Circle, Dallas. www.lhofest.net

Patrons can take in the play “Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School.”

FEATURED EVENT Attend a Dallas Children’s Theater performance The Dallas Children’s Theater will host performances of “Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School,” from Sept. 24-Oct. 30. Based on the book series by Barbara Park, the musical follows Junie B. Jones as she gives “surviving school” tips to fellow students. This play is recommended for ages 5 and up. Times vary per show. $20-$35.

17 SHOP AT THE LAKEWOOD LIBRARY BOOK SALE The Lakewood Branch Library is hosting its annual book sale. This book sale features thousands of donated, gently used and well-organized books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, LPs and other media items at bargain prices, according to the event’s description. All proceeds from the book sale benet the Lakewood Branch Library. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free (admission). Lakewood Branch Library, 6121 Worth St., Dallas. 214-670-1376. https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com 20 THROUGH 21 DONATE BLOOD THROUGH DALLAS COLLEGE Dallas College is running a two-day blood drive at a variety of campuses. Lake Highlands and Lakewood residents can give blood at the Richland Campus via their mobile blood drive unit to support those in need. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dallas College Richland Campus, 12800 Abrams Road, Dallas. 972-238-6135. www.dallascollege.edu 23 ATTEND A DEBUT ALBUM CONCERT Local-band Driveway Dive is returning to The Granada Theater to celebrate the

SEPTEMBER 10 LISTEN TO A PAIR OF METAL TRIBUTE ACTS The Granada Theater in Dallas hosts two metal tribute acts this September. Performing in the show will be Rise Against The Machine, a Rage Against The Machine tribute band, and Lost In Hollywood, a System of a Down tribute band. Doors open at 7 p.m. $12-$16. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave., Dallas. 214-824-9933. www.granadatheater.com 13 THROUGH 14 LISTEN TO THE DALLAS OPERA AT WHITE ROCK LAKE The Dallas Opera will be performing at the Dallas Arboretum for a night of opera favorites near White Rock Lake. Hosted by Ian Derrer, the Dallas Opera’s general director and CEO, residents will hear a one-hour collection of arias and songs, including music from Gershwin, Oenbach and Mozart. Food trucks will be available at the event. 7-9 p.m. $10- $20. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas. 214-515-6615. www.dallasarboretum.org

release of its debut album. Driveway Dive is a Texas garage band that is similar to Weezer, The Refreshments, Ben Folds and Modest Mouse, according to the event’s description. Free CDs of the debut album will be available at the show. Doors open at 10 p.m. $10. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave., Dallas. 214-824-9933. www.granadatheater.com 24 EXPLORE MEXICAN CULTURE AT THE LIBRARY The Dallas Public Library is hosting a Mexican cultural workshop. This workshop is part of its “Explore Latin America” series, which celebrates Hispanic/Latin American Heritage Month, according to the event’s description. This will include a traditional Mexican folktale story time of the book “Lizard and the Sun,” told bilingually, followed by a craft workshop led by Natalia Padilla. This program is sponsored by the city of Dallas’ Community Artists Program. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Skillman Southwestern Branch Library, 5707 Skillman St., Dallas. 214-670-6078. https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com

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and to replace fare revenue that was lost due to the pandemic. DART oers public transit services for 220,000 passengers per day across a 700-square-mile service area in Dallas and 12 neighboring cities, including Richardson and Plano. The public transit network includes the DART Light Rail, the Trinity Railway Express, bus routes and transit services.

The funds are expected to be used for a number of programs, including special transportation services for people who are elderly or have a disability; medical transport services; and assistance in street modications. Service cities are encour- aged to partner with DART and the North Central Texas Council of Governments to leverage additional funds.

Transit board of directors announced Aug. 23 that it will distribute $214 million in unallocated revenue funds to the 13 cities that use the public transporta- tion system. According to a release, DART received federal relief operating funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds were used for regular operating expenses

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit board of directors is expected to distribute $214 million in unallocated revenue funds to the 13 cities that use the public transportation system.

DART selects Charles Cato as new chief of police for transit agency’s law enforcement department Dallas Area Rapid Transit is

from the University of North Texas and almost 33 years of experience in law enforcement leadership positions, will be responsible for DART’s police department, which consists of 250 licensed police ocers, 110 fare enforcement ocers and 67

support sta members. He will also oversee the depart- ment’s security services, and existing and future emergency preparedness initiatives. Cato said he will enact a number of emergency preparedness initia- tives to better serve the public.

“I look forward to continuing the DART Police Department’s community-oriented policing eorts so that we can build and expand on the strong bonds we have developed with both our service area cities as well as the citizens we serve,” Cato said.

adding Charles Cato as its new chief of police eective Sept. 6 after an extensive search, according to an Aug. 18 release from the agency. Cato, who holds a Master’s of Science in Criminal Justice

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2022 HIGHER EDUCATION FOCUS GUIDE Dallas-area colleges and universities

This list highlights a number of two-year, four-year, public and private colleges across the Dallas area. This is not a comprehensive list, and data is based on the most recent gures released by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and/or each respective institution.

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Average tuition and fees: $16,905 per semester Top majors oered: multi/interdisciplinary studies, business administration and manage- ment, psychology 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas

wellness, general studies 2540 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas 2149022429 www.parker.edu 10 Southern Methodist University 1 1 Enrollment: 12,373 (202021) Average tuition and fees: $61,980 per year Top majors oered: chemistry, creative com- puting, history, political science 6185 Airline Road, Dallas 2147682000 www.smu.edu 11 Texas Woman’s University-T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences 1 1 Enrollment: N/A Average tuition and fees: $234 per credit hour Top majors oered: nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy 5500 Southwestern Medical Ave., Dallas 2146897750 www.twu.edu/dallas 12 University of North Texas At Dallas 1 1 Enrollment: 4,164 (202021) Average tuition and fees: $9,140 per year Top majors oered: multi/interdisciplinary studies; business, management, marketing and related support services; psychology 7300 University Hills Blvd., Dallas 9727803600 www.untdallas.edu 13 UT Southwestern Medical Center 1 1 Enrollment: N/A Average tuition and fees: $22,651 per year Top majors offered: community health quality improvement and patient safety, medical research 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas 2146483111 www.utsouthwestern.edu Garland 14 Amberton University 1 1 Enrollment: N/A

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Average tuition and fees: $250 per credit hour Top majors oered: biblical studies, business, psychology 2700 Christian Parkway, Dallas 9722413371 www.dallas.edu 6 Dallas College-Richland Campus 1 1 Enrollment: 57,601 (202021) Average tuition: $79-$135 per credit hour Top majors oered: liberal arts and human- ities, business, automotive mechanics 12800 Abrams Road, Dallas 9722386100 www.dcccd.edu 7 Dallas International University 1 1 Enrollment: N/A Average tuition and fees: $360 per credit hour Top majors oered: applied linguistics, inter- national studies, world arts 7500 W. Camp Wisdom Road, Dallas 9727087340 www.diu.edu 8 Paul Quinn College 1 1 Enrollment: N/A Average tuition: $241 per credit hour Top majors oered: health and wellness; business administration and management; general studies 3837 Simpson Stuart Road, Dallas 2143761000 www.pqc-edu.squarespace.com 9 Parker University 1 1 Enrollment: N/A Average tuition and fees: $775 per credit hour Top majors oered: anatomy, health and

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assisting, vocational therapy 12606 Greenville Ave., Ste. 130, Dallas 4692514371 www.concorde.edu 3 Criswell College 1 1 Enrollment: N/A

Top majors oered: culinary arts and food service; web page and digital design; baking and pastry arts 8080 Park Lane, Ste. 100, Dallas 8002754243 www.artinstitutes.edu/dallas 2 Concorde Career College-Dallas 1 1 Enrollment: 701 (201819) Average tuition and fees: $32,469 per year Top majors oered: dental hygiene, medical

Average tuition and fees: $12,550 per year Top majors oered: biblical studies, psycholo- gy, theological and ministerial studies 4010 Gaston Ave., Dallas 2148215433 www.criswell.edu 4 Dallas Baptist University 1 1 Enrollment: 2,736 (201819)

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Average tuition and fees : $855 per 3 credit hours Top majors oered: accounting, professional development, general business 1700 Eastgate Drive, Garland 9722796511 www.amberton.edu Plano 15 Collin College-Spring Creek Campus 1 1 1 Enrollment: 34,491 (202021) Average tuition and fees: $62-$117 per credit hour Top majors oered: liberal arts and human- ities, business, nursing 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano 9728815790 www.collin.edu Richardson 16 Chicago School of Professional Psychology 1 1 Enrollment: N/A Average tuition: $2,000 for 8-plus credit hours

Top majors oered: nursing, clinical psychology, business psychology 2101 Waterview Parkway, Richardson 4699418380 www.thechicagoschool.edu 17 The University of Texas at Dallas 1 1 Enrollment: 28,669 (202021) Average tuition and fees: $8,206 per semester Top majors oered: business management marketing and related support services; com- puter and information sciences and support services; engineering 800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson 9728832111 www.utdallas.edu 18 West Coast University Texas 1 1 Enrollment: 1,000 (202223) Average tuition: $12,930 per semester Top majors oered: Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nurs- ing; Master of Physician Assistant 2323 N. Central Expressway, Richardson 2144534533 https://westcoastuniversity.edu

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EDUCATION

Dallas College building new wing at its Richland Campus

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4,000-square-foot conference space, a coee shop and a cafeteria. Red River Hall’s main purpose is to give more room for dual-credit high school classes and students seeking to receive their associate degrees at the same time they receive their high school diplomas, according to Eggleston. She said dual-credit students comprise 30% of Dallas College’s entire enrollment, and they are a big factor in helping grow the nearby community. Eggleston said Dallas College as a whole has 88 partnerships with neighboring school districts as well as relationships with 45 charter schools and 41 private schools in Dallas County. “We believe we can transform the fabric of our communities through giving these young people an advanced opportunity to fast-track their education,” she said. “We do not want them in a classroom of only high school students; we want them to have a full collegiate experience.” In addition, the construction of

Red River Hall will allow the Richland Campus to expand its college of business, according to Eggleston. She said the use of Red River Hall will help replace the need for temporary modular buildings that have been on campus for years. “The intent is eventually to remove the modulars, but we will have to do it in a way to ensure that we have sucient capacity for growth,” she said. Red River Hall is expected to cost the college $33 million, according to cam- pus ocials. Construction of the hall began April 1, and its ocial opening is expected to take place in June 2023. The building was funded pri- marily through a $1.1 billion bond program Dallas County residents approved in 2019. “Our city is continuing to grow and change,” Eggleston said. “Richardson and [the] Lake Highlands area [is] changing as well. It’s critical that we be able to provide opportunities ... and support this community.”

Work on Red River Hall, a 100,000-square-foot building on the east side of Dallas College’s Richland Campus, got underway in April. Once it is completed, Red River Hall will be the second-largest building on campus behind only Sabine Hall, according to college ocials. Richland Campus President Kay Eggleston said the construction of Red River Hall is part of Dallas College’s larger focus on transform- ing lives and communities through higher education. “Only one in four young adults in Dallas County earn a living wage,” she said. “We’re hoping to be able to elevate our community’s prosperity through education.” Eggleston said this new building will include 41 classrooms and three computer labs. Additionally, the hall will house an Early College High School Education Partners Center for dual-credit high school students from Richardson ISD. It will also feature a

Red River Hall will open next fall at the Richland Campus. CAMPUS ADDITION Red River Hall is slated to be open at the start of the 2023-24 school year for Dallas College students and dual- credit enrollees.

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2022 HIGHER EDUCATION FOCUS

BY HANNAH JOHNSON

Harrison Keller Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board commissioner

Community Impact Newspaper recently interviewed Commissioner of Higher Education Harrison Keller, who has served as the chief executive ocer for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board since October 2019. Before he was commissioner, Keller was a faculty member

and administrator of The University of Texas. Keller shared the board’s initiatives for helping students attend college, challenges within higher education and his vision for adapt- ing to a changing workforce. Answers have been edited for length and clarity.

WHAT DOES THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION

economy before the pandemic, but the pandemic accelerated those changes in how we use technology and the ways that we communicate. Our workforce needs of higher skills and more credentials [moved] faster than anyone expected. Our greatest challenge is how we will educate more Texans to higher standards than we’ve ever achieved before, so we can meet our current and emerging workforce needs and be competitive in the future. HOW IS THE BOARD MAKING COLLEGE MORE AFFORDABLE? One of the things we do for affordability is focused around inancial aid, inancial aid policy [and] inancial aid programs. [The] second thing is college and career advice. We are charged by the Legislature to support college and career advising from secondary schools through our higher educa- tion institutions. The most important thing we can do to make college more affordable is to make sure that folks can com- plete their high-quality credentials in a timely manner. ... If we can get folks through to earn high-quality credentials and enter the workforce more eficiently, then that reduces those total costs of higher educa- tion for students and their families, and helps set them on a better path to career opportunities. WHAT DO YOU SEE FOR THE FUTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION? We are at the front edge of historic transformation in higher education. We’ll look back on this time the [same] way we look back on changes that happened after the Civil War or after World War II. I think higher education is much more receptive to innovation and change than we’ve seen in many, many years. All of those

combined with these changing workforce needs set the stage for exciting transformations in higher education. HOW DOES THE BOARD SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION? The most obvious places that we would serve as a resource would be the work that we do on educational workforce data. This year, we’re going to start rolling out more detailed data dashboards for institutions [and] then later in the academic year for the public [and] for policymakers. The data about student enrollment, graduation rates, the wage experiences of graduates, distributions of student debt, institutional inances [and] all of that kind of data [will] be more dozens of institutions across the state to support their work around their student success initiatives. We’re providing grants, and then we are also enlisting leading state and national organizations to help readily useful and accessible. We’re working closely with support institutions improving and scaling their student success efforts. HOW DOES THE BUILDING A TALENT STRONG TEXAS PLAN IMPROVE EDUCATION? The plan has three major pillars. The rst one is focused on educa- tional attainment. We broadened the scope of the plan to include more attention to adult learners as well as our young working popu- lation. [The goal is for 60%] of the working age population to have a degree, certication or another post secondary credential by 2030. The second thing is we broadened the scope of credentials we’re counting. We want 95% of our Texas students to complete their undergraduate credentials either having no student

COORDINATING BOARD DO? There’s three major roles. First, we’re the state authorizing agency. When institutions want to offer new degree programs or set up a new college or school, they need to get approval through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The second role is the various functions that we administer for the state. We run the state’s student loan programs [and] other inancial aid programs. We have a support center where we work with institu- tions [for] student access initiatives around digital learning, and college and career advising. We’re also charged to be the hub of the state’s combined education and workforce data infrastructure. ... The third big function is our policy role. ... One of our most important policy roles is specifying and advancing the state’s Strategic Plan for Higher Education. WHAT ACCOMPLISHMENT WOULD YOU HIGHLIGHT SINCE YOU STARTED? [After the pandemic] Texas was one of only a few states that prioritized higher education for more exible, more discretionary stimulus dollars. We were able to provide some targeted funding to keep tens of thousands of students enrolled and on track. Within a few days of receiving funds, we were able to work with institutions and get those funds allocated and out the door. Ultimately, those served about 60,000 students that fall of 2020. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MAIN CHALLENGES THESE DAYS IN HIGHER EDUCATION? The pace of change in the econ- omy has accelerated faster than anyone anticipated. There were changes already underway in the

RESOURCES The Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board oers resources for students needing nancial help.

College Access Loan

This program provides low-interest education loans to Texas residents unable to meet the costs to attend a higher education institution.

For more information, visit bit.ly/3pQYLFJ .

Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program

This program encourages students to complete a bachelor’s degree and join the Texas Army National Guard, Texas State Guard or U.S. Coast Guard, or a branch of the U.S. military.

For more information, visit bit.ly/3Kss7Uv .

For other general resources, visit

bit.ly/3CJD6XF .

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debt at all or have debt that should be manageable given the typical earnings for their credentials. Third is research development, innovation and the mission of our organization. Our economy is increasingly depen- dent on knowledge and competi- tiveness. The plan emphasizes that across all of these goals, we’ve got to renew our commitment to equity. For the last decade, Texas added more residents than any other state, and 95% of growth was in commu- nities of color. If we don’t advance our goals equitably, then it’s just not possible for us to achieve it.

LAKE HIGHLANDS LAKEWOOD EDITION • SEPTEMBER 2022

CITY & SCHOOLS

News from Dallas & Richardson ISD

CITY HIGHLIGHT DALLAS The nonprot

Dallas to propose $1B bond for May 2024 ballot

Flooding strikes Dallas area

District testing cellphone restrictions for students in junior high pilot program

Dallas City Council is considering a bond package of around $1 billion for the May 2024 ballot. POSSIBLE BOND FIGURES street improvements $325M transportation improvements $100M+ housing infrastructure $150M parks and recreation facilities renovations $234M storm drainage mitigation $44M renovation of city facilities $85M economic development $50M homelessness programs $10M

Dallas City Council meets Sept. 14 and 28 at 9 a.m. at Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla St., Dallas. www.dallascityhall.com Dallas ISD board of trustees meets Sept. 15 and 29 at 6 p.m. at 5151 Samuell Blvd., Dallas. www.dallasisd.org Richardson ISD board of trustees meets Sept. 15 and 29 at 6 p.m. at the RISD Administration Building, 400 S. Greenville Ave., Richardson. www.risd.org Dallas County Commissioners Court meets Sept. 20 and Oct. 4 at 9 a.m. in the Allen Clemson Courtroom of the Dallas County Administration Building, 411 Elm St., Dallas. www.dallascounty.org MEETINGS WE COVER organization Friends of Dallas Animal Services aims to raise $50,000 this year at the 14th annual North Texas Giving Day online event on Sept. 23 to support the Dallas Animal Services Department. Proceeds from the event will go toward funding programs related to foster, enrichment, medical and general support.

BY JACKSON KING

director of bond and construction management for Dallas, the 2024 bond would include 11 proposals totaling $1 billion. The total price of the bond program is subject to public feedback and city recommendations. The majority of bond funding is expected to be used for street and transportation improve- ments, according to Castaneda. A $325 million proposal for street improvements that include alley recon- struction and bridge repairs is a large part of the measure. It also includes over $100 million for transportation

improvements, which would include upgrades to trac signals. City ocials said a $150 million proposal in the bond will be used to invest in housing infrastructure. The city is accepting public feedback on bond proposals and what areas need repairs the most. A 15-member citizens bond task force is expected to be appointed by next summer to help develop proposals along with a number of sub-commit- tees. A second round of public input is expected to be collected in early 2024 ahead of the May election.

DALLAS The city is proposing a $1 billion bond program for the May 2024 ballot. Dallas residents previ- ously approved 10 proposals totaling $1.05 billion in November 2017. As of this June, 79% of the 2017 bond program funds have been committed toward city programs. That bond program is scheduled to be completed by September 2023. A presentation on the 2024 proposed bond was given during the Aug. 17 Dallas City Council meeting. According to Adriana Castaneda,

BY REBECCA HELIOT

BY JACKSON KING

the district would shift toward a pilot plan after receiving parent feedback. “Parents almost universally agree that cellphones are a distrac- tion for students and a problem in the classroom,” Branum said. “However, not every parent is sure that the Yondr pouch system is the right solution to assist with enforcement of cellphone-free campuses.” Branum said feedback included concerns with the cost of the system and safety during potential campus incidents.

DALLAS As heavy rainfall during the night of Aug. 21 and into the next morning caused ooding across the city. The Dallas Fire and Rescue Department reported 154 high-water incidents, two ooded buildings and 39 water rescues. “We got hit pretty hard, and we got hit in a historic way,” Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said. The weather caused extensive ooding, with some areas in East Dal- las receiving up to 15 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Gov. Greg Abbott is seeking federal assis- tance for ood damages. Abbott declared the damages a state disaster Aug. 23, and Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins declared it a county emergency Aug. 22. The Texas Division of Emergency Management’s self-reporting damage assessment tool can be found at www.damage.tdem.texas.gov.

RICHARDSON ISD Superin- tendent Tabitha Branum said the district would implement a pilot program that requires students at Forest Meadow Junior High to put phones in magnetic-locked bags called Yondr pouches throughout the school day to prevent use. Running the pilot program is expected to cost $25,000, accord- ing to district ocials. The program initially would have prohibited cellphone use in all secondary schools. However, in an Aug. 10 statement, Branum said

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City calls special election for Hutchison Center expansion

INTO THE YONDR If Richardson ISD decides to expand its pilot program on cellphone restrictions, it would aect secondary students throughout the district.

BY JACKSON KING

The special election was called during the Aug. 10 meeting and will be held Nov. 8. The proposal, known as the Brimer Bill, seeks to use an increase in the city’s hotel occupancy tax to fund the

convention center expansion and Fair Park improvements, according to the city. If approved, the bill allows a 2% increase in the total hotel occupancy tax rate from 13% to 15%.

DALLAS City Council approved an ordinance for a special election regard- ing a proposed expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, located at 650 S. Grin St.

4 high schools

$25,000 estimated cost per school

8 junior high schools

16,000 secondary students

The city of Dallas is calling a special election Nov. 8. (Courtesy city of Dallas)

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DALLAS 9500 N Central Expressway 214-369-2800 PRESTON CENTER 8123 Preston Road 214-361-6697 MARSH LANE 9972 Marsh Lane 214-353-2701

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White Rock Lake Park has a number of amenities, trails, historical sites and areas under construction throughout the park’s 2,000-plus acres. Amenities Ongoing construction Checking out the lake

In the past several years, the lake has seen support from the city as well as the local community. For the Love of the Lake, a local nonprofit dedicated to lake upkeep, also works to maintain the park for visitors. The company organizes regular cleanup events where volunteers pick up trash in and around the lake to preserve the area’s beauty. Aside from being a visitor attrac- tion, White Rock Lake is surrounded by a number of neighborhoods, including Lakewood and Lake High- lands. According to the city’s website, the lake receives more than 1 million visitors per year and is vital to the economic success of East Dallas. “Because [White Rock Lake Park] is one of the new natural resources in the city, we try to strike a balance to maintain it as a top-notch park for recreational access and enjoyment,” said Heistein. “At the same time, we want to preserve the environment and encourage native plants and wild- life to flourish as much as possible.” A dangerous plant According to the National Poison Control Center, ingesting water hem- lock can cause severe toxicity and death in humans and animals. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has called the plant the most “deadly in North America,” with reports that the plant’s toxins can shut down a per- son’s or animal’s central nervous sys- tem in a half-hour or less. The plant can also be toxic through skin contact but is most dangerous when ingested. According to the city’s release, the water hemlock plant grows in wet- ter locations and is usually one-half meter to 1 meter in height. It has small clusters of white flowers in an umbrella formation and may resem- ble common yarrow or cow parsnip. The release stated the city will typ- ically use nonchemical methods to remove an invasive plant species. But because of the toxicity of hemlock, hand-pulling or mowing the plant is too dangerous for city employees and could cause inadvertent exposure. Parks department crews are using the herbicide Rodeo, which is approved for use near aquatic environments, to destroy the hemlock. “Right now, it looks like our pes- ticide treatment was effective, and we are seeing the hemlock die off,” Heistein said. “We are monitoring to see if an additional application is warranted.”

Celebration Tree Grove

Flag Pole Hill Park renovations Estimated completion: spring 2023 Eastern trail widening Estimated completion: fall 2022

Dallas Arboretum

White Rock Boat Club Dog park

Stone Tables area renovation Estimated completion: 2023

Historical sites

Trails

Stone Tables Pavilion Bath House Cultural Center White Rock Pump Station Winfrey Point

White Rock Lake Trail Santa Fe Trail Flag Pole Hill Trail

WHITE ROCK LAKE

HISTORY OF WHITE ROCK LAKE PARK White Rock Lake has been one of the most visited park and recreational areas in Dallas for over 100 years.

1910

Over 2,000 acres are purchased to create the lake.

Over 1,000 trees are planted at the lake, and neighborhoods begin to develop.

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Due to drought, the lake is reused as a city water source, and a swimming ban is issued. The city parks department establishes the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society. White Rock Lake celebrates its 100-year anniversary.

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1976

2011

The organization has held Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce-ups since the nonprofit first began, during which volunteers meet at the lake and spread out to clean trash in and out of the water. According to Z. Zsohar, For the Love of the Lake’s board pres- ident, the monthly cleanup event has occurred 317 consecutive times. “We have all these programs, and we work closely with the [Dallas Parks and Recreation Department] so we can keep the lake clean and pristine for everyone,” Zsohar said. “We hav- en’t missed a second Saturday since we started. We have had snow storms [and] torrential rains, but we always have volunteers show up.” Zsohar said much of the trash can be attributed to the various streams and creeks that feed into the lake from as far north as Plano and Frisco. The currents bring the trash down the streams and into White Rock Lake, where it builds up along the shorelines. According to data provided by For

The city has not had any reports of someone coming into contact with the plant, but Heistein said there is still concern because of how popular the lake and its trails are among visitors. “There’s definitely a risk of people coming into contact with it,” he said. “The lake gets thousands of visitors every day. We were alarmed by how much [hemlock] there was … so we took pretty quick action.” Heistein said the hemlock could be found in discreet spots on the lake’s eastern and western shores, away from the common trails. He said crews found various clusters of hemlock at about 200-foot intervals. From shore- line to shoreline, White Rock Lake is estimated to be 1,015 acres, according to the city’s website. As dangerous as hemlock can be for people, Heistein said there is often a greater risk to animals, dogs in partic- ular. Many lakegoers bring their dogs

with them to the park, which can pose a risk. Parks department officials are continuing to monitor hemlock at the lake and encourage anyone who may come in contact with the plant to call a poison control center immediately. “The good thing is, most of it was 30-50 feet off the path, so to come in contact with it you’d kind of have to bushwhack off the [trail], which is pretty unlikely,” he said. Working together Trash buildup at White Rock Lake is another issue city officials and community members are working on solving. Since For the Love of the Lake was established in 1995, it has been organizing trash cleanup events around White Rock Lake Park to com- bat buildup. The nonprofit works closely with city staff to identify ways they can assist with the lake’s mainte- nance and upkeep.

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