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FULL DAY PRE-K. Richardson ISD is ahead of other Texas public school districts and the new state law requiring an expanded pre-K program. The district had decided to convert its existing half-day program to full day prior to the signing of House Bill 3 in June. All public-school districts in Texas are required to offer free, full-day pre-K to qualifying 3- and 4-year-olds. Currently, children qualify for RISD’s program only if they meet certain language and income requirements. It will be universal by 2025.

Read more on lakehighlands. advocatemag.com at “RISD begins full day pre-K program.”

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$3,026,000 POULTRY

$705,000 POTATOES

$1,704,000 CANNED VEGETABLES

$746,000 PREPARED SALAD

$2,577,000 WINE

WHO’S THAT GIRL?

Read more about Tateno’s late-night sushi restaurant and culinary background on page 20.

If you’ve visited the Lake Highlands High School gym for a basketball game or kids camp, you may have wondered about those larger-than-life wall photos of high-kicking Highlandettes. Those are pics of the drill team’s “poster girls,” and this year’s honoree is Megan McClendon. Every August, the squad votes on a senior they believe has the highest kick with the best form. Being chosen is a big honor, McClendon says, because her name is announced as the ’Dettes take the field for each football performance, her photo is shared on their social media and her poster will remain in the gym for three years. “Being poster girl has always been something I’ve aspired to,” McClendon says. Read more on lakehighlands. advocatemag.com at “Who’s that girl? That’s Highlandette Poster Girl Megan McClendon.”

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STANDPOINT CONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION

Matt Kraft has lived in Lake Highlands with his wife and two sons for over six years. His sons love attending Lake Highlands Elementary and exploring the L-Streets.

Construction is in Matt’s blood. His grandfather and father built and enjoyed the fruits watching a project come to life. Twenty years later, Matt is getting the same opportunity at Standpoint Construction and Restoration, where he serves as Chief Operating Officer.

Before Standpoint, Matt was an SVP at Associa and a VP at GM Financial. He earned his MBA from SMU and B.S. from ASU.

Matt enjoys time with family, boxing and watching his son play hockey. Call us today at 800-674-2606 or visit our website at standpointonline.com.

Matt Kraft

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