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CONTENTS August 2019 • Volume 6 • Issue 8
2019 Readers’ Choice
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DEPARTMENTS Starting Line 16 • This ‘n Data 18 Scene 24, 114, 118 • Around Town 26 Style 102 • Keen Cuisine 120 Hot Spots 122 • Sights/Sounds 124 Speaking of Sports 126 • Itinerary 128
SPECIAL SECTION: Earlier this year, our readers cast their votes. Now it’s time to see who/what has been named to the 2019 All Star team. See page 30 HIGHLIGHTS 112
Finish Line 130 Arlington Today
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100 The sounds of autumn ... Starting this month, the Levitt Pavilion will offer ARLINGTON AREA ALL STARS
weekends of free music under (and featuring) the stars.
104 Q&A ... Mansfield Mayor David L. Cook talks about the state of his city in 2019 – and beyond.
106 A roadster with starring roles ... Arlington’s Robert Massengale restored this Volume 6, Issue 8 • August 2019 • arlingtontoday.com
beautiful Jaguar XK120 to mint condition.
110 Exemplary ... A UTA undergrad has won the President’s Cup for her poster presentations on sports medicine.
ON THE COVER Here are three of our All Stars: Dr. Ravi Doctor, Dr. Mark Bishara and Dr. Jason Butler. All Star profiles begin on page 34. 14
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112 20/20 foresight ... The Urban Union development project proves to be just what downtown needed.
116 Mum’s the word ... The Arlington Museum of Art will host an exhibit exploring one of Texas’ more revered traditions.
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EXECUTIVE BOARD Executive Publisher Judy M. Rupay
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This month, we pay tribute to a great group of All Stars
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’m guessing that, by now, you have a pretty good idea about the theme of this issue. But, in case you’re new to this publication or region, let me explain: Every August we pay tribute to the people/places/things that make the Arlington/Mansfield/Kennedale/ Grand Prairie area special via our Readers’ Choice All Star edition. It’s our way of extending a laurel and hardy handshake to a variety of entities that have found their way into the hearts of some 60,000 loyal readers – and a means to show our readers that what they think matters. (It’s also a way for me to sneak in a tribute to Mel Brooks.) When we introduced the All Star issue six years ago, we were somewhat uncertain how it would be received. To be frank, there was more than a little angst that some of the All Stars would emerge victorious by a vote of 4 to 3. In the formative months, we were just happy when someone said, “I didn’t know Arlington had a magazine,” because that meant that a conversation had begun talking about Arlington Yale Youngblood having a magazine. Editor Fast forward to the issue you hold in your hand now or are reading, in way-cool style, via the Internet. The All Stars presented this year, beginning on page 30, made their way into this publication via some vintage Smith-Barney “EARNing” the recognition. In quite a few of the more than 160 categories we presented on our ballot last spring, our vote tabulators were up long into the night hoping that they carried all the “ones” correctly – there were literally tens of thousands of votes to sort through. And when you’re talking about something as important as what our readers think, we certainly wanted to make sure we accurately reflected that collective voice when we put the respective winners and honorable mentions in place on these pages. One of the recurring themes among our readers was that they not only liked a lot of things in the area; they liked the area. They liked its eateries. They liked its salons (hair, nails and otherwise). They liked its doctors and its lawyers and its financial advisors and its roofing contractors and its “pool guys.” And they made it clear that they love its spirit, however it manifests. As is the case every year, you’ll see some familiar folks and places posed in our Winner’s Circle. But you’ll also see a lot of newcomers. For every Dr. Joan Bergstrom, for whom one wellness category should probably be named, given her frequency at the top of “votes received” list, there’s a Christopher Chappell, who settled into town and decided he wanted to make people healthier and created a medical practice that does just that – so much so that he and Resurgence Wellness are All Stars during the first year they were on the ballot. There’s a bottom line to this edition, and it’s this: A lot of people and businesses in this community do good things. And our readers appreciate that they do.
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EDITORIAL Editor Yale Youngblood Contributing Editors Sara Pintilie, Marla Thomas Sports Columnist John Rhadigan Style Editor Tricia Schwartz Website & Social Media Manager Bailey Woodard Contributing Graphic Artists Susan Darovich, Francisco Cuevas Contributing Writers O.K. Carter, Karen Gavis, Bob Kowalski, Kenneth Perkins, Toni Randle-Cook Contributing Photographers Hasson Diggs, Dwayne Lee, Heather Lee, Bruce Maxwell, Toni Randle-Cook SALES / CIRCULATION Business Manager Bridget Dean Sales Managers Laura DiStefano, Amy Lively, Andrea Proctor, Debbie Roach, Tricia Schwartz Distribution Manager Logan Taylor PRODUCTION Production Manager Susan Darovich ARLINGTON TODAY is published monthly. Copyright 2019 Arlington Today, Inc., 1000 Ballpark Way, Suite 308, Arlington, TX 76011. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted by any means without permission of the publisher. The inclusion of advertising is considered a service to readers and is not an endorsement of products. Basic subscriptions are $33.95 for 12 issues (price includes tax and shipping). To subscribe, e-mail subscriptions@arlingtontoday.com
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In the Fast Lane
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ollege students may sometimes feel like life moves too fast, pulling them in
various directions. But for members of the Formula SAE team at The University of Texas at Arlington, that’s exactly what they want. Zero to 60 mph in three seconds. Three Gs pulling at every turn.
UTA’s student chapter of the Society of Automotive Engineers
Yes, cost. Team members generate corporate sponsorships to
(SAE) is the largest in the nation. The race car team—which is
underwrite the project as well as contribute to the research
open to students from any major—has won eight national and
and design of the car, including aerodynamics, composites,
three international championships over its history.
drivetrain, electrical, engine, suspension, chassis, ergonomics,
Every year team members design and build a single-seat race car from the tires up to compete in the International Formula SAE Series against other universities across the globe. Competitors in the nonprofessional weekend autocross race are judged on best overall package of design, construction, performance, and cost.
and data acquisition. Recent UTA cars have featured active aerodynamics and advanced battery technology, including a hybrid car and a fully electric vehicle. The team also has been a leader for years in the use of carbon fiber wheels and other components. The 2019 car finished third overall at the recent FSAE Nationals in Lincoln, Nebraska, placing second in the design segment of the competition and third in autocross. “The real-world applications of being part of this team can’t be beat,” team captain Chris Dunn says. “We come up with our concept and decide on our parameters, design the car in CAD, and at the end of the year we have a car with amazing technology. You can’t get much more ‘real world’ than that.” Graduates of the team have been offered jobs with racing teams in Formula One, the American Le Mans Series, the IndyCar Series, and the Newman-Haas Racing team, in addition to U.S. automotive companies, NASA, and corporations such as Bell Helicopter, Lockheed Martin, and SpaceX.
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City is a finalist for the Medal of Honor Museum
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iting its quality city services and smart budgeting, WalletHub has ranked the City of Arlington as the best-run city in Texas and as the only Texas city to make it into the national Top 30 list. The American Dream City came in 27th out of the 150 most populated cities in the country on WalletHub’s latest best-run and worst-run cities list. Arlington was also once again the highest ranked city in North Texas and the only Texas city in the top 30. With more than 380,000 residents, Arlington is the seventh largest city in Texas and the 48th largest in the U.S. In order to determine rankings, WalletHub’s analysts compared the cities across six key categories: financial stability, education, health, safety, economy and infrastructure and pollution. Those factors include the city’s credit ratings, long-term debt per capita, graduation rates, crime rates, quality of roads and job growth rate. WalletHub also scored municipalities on quality of city services and arrived at a “Score per Dollar Spent” index by dividing those scores by each city’s total budget per capita. The City of Arlington, which prepares its annual operating budget using sound fiscal principles and policies, has provided tax relief for residents and businesses by reducing the property tax rate for the past three years.
RAISE YOUR HAND if you are grateful to the Arlington Historical Society and its director, the great Geraldine Mills, for preserving the history of the city at the historic Fielder House. Our hand is up because a lot of what appears here came from there. 18
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he City of Arlington is a finalist for the future home of the National Medal of Honor Museum, which will honor the service and patriotism of some of our country’s greatest heroes. The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation is expected to announce in September where the museum will be built. It is expected to draw millions of visitors to learn and experience the stories of the medal recipients, the wars in which they fought and the ideals that the medal represents. Arlington residents who want to help the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation select The American Dream City can comment on the association’s Facebook post about the museum announcement about what makes Texas the ideal location for this museum (tinyurl.com/y2k496hv). More than 3,500 military service members have been awarded the Medal of Honor since it was first presented in 1863.
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#atpetofthemonth THIS IS Oreo, who was as a surprise gift halfway through my freshman year of high school. He’s now 10 years old, and at two years old he made the move from Southern California to Arlington with me. He’s a California dog living the Texas life. – Mary Gad
Mansfield ISD is listed among best employers
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ansfield ISD made it on the Forbes list for America’s Best-in-State Employers 2019. For the state of Texas, MISD was in the top 100. Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to pinpoint the organizations liked best by employees in their first-ever ranking of America’s best employers by state. The ranking was based on an independent survey from a vast sample of more than 80,000 U.S. employees working for companies employing at least 500 people in their U.S. operations. The surveys were administered in a series of anonymous online panels and provided a representative sample of the U.S. workforce. Employees were asked to rate their willingness to recommend their own employers to friends and family. Participants were also prompted to evaluate other employers in their respective industries that stood out either positively or negatively.
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Town talk The DAMC’s annual meeting will take place on Sept. 5
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here will be plenty to talk – and be excited – about when the Downtown Arlington Management Corporation holds its annual meeting from 4-7 p.m. on Sept. 5 at Arlington Music Hall. The gathering will open with an exclusive cocktail reception from 4-5 p.m.; the annual report will be presented from 5-6 p.m., and there will be entertainment afterward from 6-7 p.m. The theme for the 2019 meeting is “Come Together.” Texas Trust is the presenting sponsor, and there are other sponsorship opportunities available, which allow for access to the reception. Individual tickets will be $55 per person – these only include access to the report and the entertainment with two-drink tickets. Once officials get to the report, there will be plenty on which to ... well ... report. For starters, Maggie Campbell, the new President and CEO of DAMC, will offer her unique take on the evolution of Downtown Arlington. Campbell has been dedicated to downtown revitalization and development for more than 25 years and served as DAMC’s first President when the organization was founded in 2006. Then, of course, there’s all that’s going on downtown lately – and scheduled to go on in the future. Because of a flurry of new projects in the past few years and set for 2020 and beyond, Downtown is home to a top-tier public research university, prolific fine and performing artists and arts institutions, live entertainment, exciting NCAA and professional athletics, one-of-a-kind dining and retail, and a supportive business climate. For more: downtownarlington.org/cometogether.
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The city’s newest hotel, Aloft, has 136 guest rooms and plenty of amenities for its guests.
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rlington’s newest hotel is now open in the City’s Entertainment District. The Aloft hotel has 136 guest rooms, an outdoor pool, fully-stocked pantry and bar. The hotel also includes a 580-square foot event space that can be used for meetings or weddings. Marriott International, which owns Aloft, says the brand is designed to be different, with modern decor and technology built into every room. The new Aloft hotel is located at 2140 East Lamar Boulevard, just north of Six Flags Over Texas. For more: tinyurl.com/y3s86va3
of Texas at Arlington is working to preserve North Texas’ independent music scene through an online audio archive and streaming platform. David Arditi, a UTA assistant professor of sociology, has spent four years building the newly revamped MusicDetour: The DFW Local Music Archive, which is a digital depository for music that was created and performed in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. For more: tinyurl.com/yxzvbd79.
2. Bethlehem Baptist Church – the oldest predominantly African-American church in Tarrant County – is doing its
Coming soon! Eddy Peach Benefit Concert is set for Sept. 7
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he Eddy Peach Benefit Concert presented by the Arlington Athletics Hall of Honor Foundation will be held on Sept. 7, at the Arlington Music Hall. The main show featuring the Jesse Jennings Band is from 6:30The late 8:30 p.m., with an after party and concert from Eddy Peach 8:30-10:30 p.m. The goal of the foundation and Peach family is to award a minimum six scholarships to Arlington ISD High School student athletes, as well as strengthen and solidify the legacy of the Eddy Peach Scholarship Fund for years to come. The Eddy Peach Scholarship Benefit Photo: wacotrib.com Concert is the Arlington Athletics Hall of Honor Foundation’s dedicated fundraising event. Mark Caffey is the MC, and Deanna Zang is the event chair. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities: arlingtonhallofhonor.org.
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part to curtail the rising cost of living for the community’s eldest population. The church recently opened Pioneer Place, an affordable housing development with units for adults 55 years and older for as low as $400 a month.
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PICTURE-PERFECT MOMENTS
SCENE Snapshots from the Arlington 4th of July Parade, from the Grand Opening of Relax & Be Flawless Wellness Spa, from Timeless Concerts’ “Casual Night at the Musem” performance and from Texas Live!
Two youngsters ponder deep thoughts during the parade.
It’s official: two out of three parade watchers were rivited.
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Mayor Jeff Williams and Karen Williams wave to the crowd during the 4th of July Parade in downtown Arlington.
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Aubrie Riggall, Stephanie Riggall and Ethan Riggall show their patriotic spirit.
Jim and Faye Reeder show some 4th of July spirit at the parade.
Beth Owens takes a break from announcing the parade to give a wave to some of the participants.
Relax & Be Flawless Wellness Spa owners Melissa Bolin and Tiffany Harper with Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Victoria Farrar-Myers
Safiyah Adkins, Stefanye Adkins and Semaj Adkins at the Timeless Concerts event
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Dana McCoy, Tony McCoy and Don O’Neal LeBlanc at “Casual Night at the Museum”
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weeks or some program where they could check off the box of good ast February, at a time when parishioners were just deeds, but one which was explicitly “changing lives.” drying out from their financially-induced holiday “That was such a profound statement,” says Carol Wilson, who hangovers, Josh Leonard stood in front of the heads its children’s ministry and is the pastor’s wife. “I think of congregation at First Christian Church, a Disciples of Christ anything he said, that resonated the most.” denomination that has ministered in Arlington for well over a It certainly did for Betty Thomas, a retired educator who chairs century. His speech, sandwiched between musical praise and the the Blanton Committee. scheduled sermon, was decidedly brief, yet it featured a rather “We want them to know college could be in their future,” profoundly personal discourse. Thomas says. “We want their dreams to expand.” As principal of Blanton Elementary, which sits just south of First The first Blanton batch to attend College for Christian, on south Collins Street shortly after Kids numbered 17. This June it was 57. It has been crossing Park Row Drive, Leonard was walking as high as 75, in 2017. First Christian was in the a few fine lines here: thanking the church for beginning getting help from TCC, which offered past support of Blanton while asking to continue 10 scholarships. That stopped in 2016 when First the much-needed provision. Christian raised enough money to allow TCC to Since 2006, when First Christian signed its hand over those scholarships to others. Blanton Covenant and formed a nine-member Blanton administration is certain that committee to focus on needs of the Title One participants in College for Kids perform better school, they had performed a number of in middle school and high school; while there’s services, from helping with school supplies and no raw data, what a former Blanton principal uniforms to supplying staff breakfasts and even looked at was the number of students who in painting the office area. Here’s a student who benefits from the Blanton Elementary high school ended up taking dual credit courses. Leonard spoke specifically about the impact School project at First Christian Church. Every single one of the Blanton students in dual of the most aspiring of the church’s projects: Photo: FCC credit classes had gone through College for Kids. sending dozens of Blanton students to TCC’s That’s enough for Thomas and Wilson, who are urging other College for Kids, at $200 a pop. Arlington churches to partner with schools; churches, they College for Kids is the highly-ballyhooed summer enrichment think, are great community resources and can be a huge benefit, program where children in first through eighth grades take especially to economic-struggling areas. (That’s the other tightrope four classes over a span of three weeks in a variety of subjects, walk for First Christian. Maneuvering the separation of Church & such as science and technology, reading and writing, swimming State thing). and basketball, digital photography and graphic design, piano, Still other churches, such as New Life Fellowship in south leadership skills – there’s even a class called “Cool Stuff for Arlington, give a helping hand to schools. Your Room.” “It works,” Thomas says of First Christian’s work at Blanton. “The While accompanying church volunteers to the TCC Southeast principal loves it. The teachers seem to love it. The kids certainly Campus (members ride the bus to the college and wait for a few love it. And our church loves it. It’s a win for everybody.” hours until they are done), First Christian Pastor Don Wilson saw the students file out of the bus and almost immediately scatter. “Where are they going?” he asked, rather panicky. The students class-hop like any other run-of-the-mill college student. Columnist Kenneth Perkins has been a contributing Now back to Leonard. He reminded the congregation that their writer for Arlington Today since it debuted. He is a love offerings weren’t merely to get a child off the couch for three freelance writer, editor and photographer.
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And the All Star Awards go to ... Earlier this year, our readers went to the the polls at arlingtontoday.com to cast votes for their favorites in more than 160 categories. Here are the selections, your 2019 Arlington Area All Stars. (key: W-winner; HM-Honorable mention)
Eats/Drinks/Merriment PIZZA W: Prespa’s HM: Gino’s East HM: Mama’s Pizza STEAKHOUSE W: Mercury Chop House HM: Candlelight Inn HM: Chamas do Brazil BURGER W: The Grease Monkey HM: Twisted Root Burger Co. TEX-MEX W: El Gabacho Tex-Mex Grill HM: El Arroyo HM: Rio Mambo BBQ W: David’s Barbecue HM: Spring Creek Barbeque ASIAN CUISINE W: Thai Texas HM: Panda House INTERNATIONAL CUISINE W: Prince Lebanese Grill HM: Chamas do Brazil HM: Olives Mediterranean Grill ITALIAN CUISINE W: Piccolo Mondo HM: Café Sicilia
HAPPY HOUR W: Mac’s Bar & Grill HM: Rio Mambo
LANDSCAPER W: Baldi Gardens HM: Prime Landscape Services
AUTO REPAIR W: Service Pros Auto Center HM: Precision Collision Center
RESTAURANT PATIO W: El Arroyo HM: El Gabacho Tex-Mex Grill HM: The Tipsy Oak
PLUMBING COMPANY W: Jim Williams Plumbing HM: Ernie’s Plumbing Service HM: Tom’s Plumbing
HOME AUDIO/VIDEO W: H Customs Audio Video HM: Manny
WINE BAR W: Urban Alchemy Coffee + Wine Bar HM: Mercury Chophouse
PEST CONTROL W: Finley Termite & Pest Control HM: Chief Pest Control HM: ABC Pest Control
BREWERY W: Legal Draft Beer Co. W: Dirty Job Brewing HM: New Main Brewing
HEATING/AC COMPANY W: Tom’s Mechanical HM: Hightower Service
CRAFT BEER W: Dirty Job Brewing HM: Legal Draft Beer Co. HM: By The Horns Brewing SPORTS BAR W: J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill HM: No Frills Grill HM: The Grease Monkey PLACE FOR LUNCH W: restaurant506 at The Sanford House HM: The Rose Garden Tea Room at Gracie Lane
Home Life
SEAFOOD W: The Catch HM: Crazee Crab
INTERIOR DESIGNER W: Designs by Lisa HM: Molly Davis Design
SUSHI W: Piranha Killer Sushi HM: Suzushii Sushi & Grill
HOME BUILDER W: Mansfield Custom Homes HM: Boyd Custom Homes
DELI/SANDWICH SHOP W: Dino’s Subs HM: MaryLou’s Coffee and Sandwich Shoppe
NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT W: Viridian HM: South Pointe
BAKERY W: Sugar Bee Sweets Bakery HM: Tiff’s Treats
REMODELER W: RJ Construction HM: HDP Construction Services ROOFING W: RJ Construction HM: Joe Hall Roofing
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DRY CLEANER W: Comet Cleaners HM: Oak Cleaners MAID SERVICE/ HOME ORGANIZER W: MaidPro HM: Pampered House Maid Service CARPET CLEANING/ RESTORATION W: Young’s ChemDry HM: All Expert Restoration HM: Omega Steam FOUNDATION REPAIR W: Atlas Restoration HM: HDP Foundations HM: Pro-Select Foundation Repairs POOL BUILDER W: Claffey Pools HM: Pulliam Pools POOL SERVICE W: Kelly’s Pool Care & Renovations HM: Crystal Clear Pools BACKYARD REMODELER W: Urban Oasis Outdoor Living & Landscaping HM: Medford Design-Build PATIO FURNITURE W: The Backyard Store
GARDEN CENTER W: Idlewild Botanical HM: Hare’s Nursery PET CARE/GROOMING W: Arlington Pet Care HM: Dog Wash PET BOARDING W: Pet Resort in the Gardens HM: Country Acres Kennels PET TRAINING W: Country Acres Kennels VETERINARIAN W: Richter Animal Hospital & Pet Resort HM: Sanford Oaks Animal Clinic HM: Animal Clinic of Arlington TRAVEL AGENCY W: Crazy Imagination Travel HM: M&M World Travel Service PHOTOGRAPHER W: Munson-Cox HM: Southern Flair Photography REAL ESTATE COMPANY W: Ebby Halliday HM: FRONT Real Estate Co. REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL W: Linda Magazzine/Michael Cunnigham Group HM: Amy and Spencer Cearnal MORTGAGE COMPANY W: SWBC Mortgage Corp. HM: Guardian Mortgage COMPUTER SERVICES W: Champion Computers HM: CCSI INSURANCE AGENT W: Al Clark/State Farm HM: Texas Insurance Agency
2019 Arlington Area All Stars HOME/AUTO INSURANCE W: Texas Insurance Agency HM: Al Clark/State Farm
DAY CARE W: Primrose Schools HM: Most Blessed Sacrament
LUXURY CAR DEALERSHIP W: BMW of Arlington W: Park Place
PRE SCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN W: Primrose Schools HM: Fielder Church
AUTO DEALER W: Don Davis AutoGroup HM: Classic HM: Sewell
ATTORNEY W: Norred Law, PLLC HM: Jim Ross Law Group
FINANCIAL SERVICES W: Derrick Kinney & Associates HM: Baker Financial Services CPA/TAX PREP W: Parker & Richardson HM: PSK HM: Robert Brackeen CUSTOMER SERVICE W: Wade Funeral Home & Crematory HM: Derrick Kinney & Associates BANK W: Frost Bank HM: Prosperity Bank LOCAL BANK W: Worthington National Bank HM: Affiliated Bank CREDIT UNION W: Texas Trust Credit Union HM: EECU TITLE COMPANY W: Old Republic National Title Insurance Co. HM: Alamo Title Co. - Chris Harris & Associates HM: Providence Title PROPERTY MANAGER W: Doskocil Properties HM: Sulthar Properties RETIREMENT COMMUNITY W: Overture Highlands HM: Magnolia Heights ASSISTED LIVING W: Legend of Mansfield HM: Brookdale Senior Living PRIVATE SCHOOL W: The Oakridge School W: St. Paul’s Preparatory Academy HM: Grace Preparatory Academy TUTORING COMPANY W: Porter Tutoring HM: Kumon Arlington SE
FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY W: Donna J. Smiedt DIVORCE ATTORNEY W: Stephanie A. Foster HM: Vicki Hafer ELDER LAW ATTORNEY W: Karen Schroeder HM: Carolyn Dove CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY W: Bruce Ashworth HM: Shane Lewis REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY W: Harris Cook, LLP HM: Farah Law firm, PC HM: Michael Patterson (Patterson Law Group)
FLORIST W: Urban Country Flower Co. HM: Country Florist HM: Alba Dahlia Floral BABY/CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE W: Maggie & Me Boutique HM: Kid to Kid MEN’S WEAR W: The Man’s Shop HM: Men’s Warehouse
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON W: Dr. Jay Pond HM: TMI Sports Medicine
FURNITURE STORE W: Canales Furniture Store HM: Texas Lifestyle Furniture
COLORECTAL SURGEON W: Dr. Rajesh Padmanabhan HM: Dr. Anna Toker
RESALE SHOP W: Sweet Repeat HM: Uptown Cheapskate
DERMATOLOGIST W: Dr. Angela Moore HM: Dr. Mary Adams
EMERGENCY ROOM W: Medical City Arlington HM: Mansfield Methodist Medical Center
JEWELER W: Dixie’s Charms & More HM: Crawford Jewelers PLACE TO BUY “SPIRITS” W: Beer & Wine World HM: Liquor Depot HM: Total Wine & More
GASTROENTEROLOGIST W: Dr. Kim Gentry HM: Dr. Winston Chan HM: Dr. Howard Stein
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ANTIQUES W: C&W Antiques HM: Cooper Street Antique Mall HM: Timeless Treasures Vintage & More
CARDIO SURGEON W: Cardiology Partners HM: HeartPlace
FLOORING STORE W: Hiltons Flooring HM: Metroplex Flooring Inc. HM: DFW Flooring Warehouse
HOSPITAL W: Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital W: Mansfield Methodist Medical Center HM: Medical City Arlington
GIFT SHOP W: Anything Goes HM: Gracie Lane HM: Gene Allen’s Gifts
REJUVENATION CENTER W: Resurgence Wellness HM: Revive OB/GYN W: Dr. Joan Bergstrom HM: Dr. Mindy Luck
SPORTING GOODS W: The Runner Shop W: Trek Bicycle Shop HM: Deluth Trading
LITIGATION/BUSINESS ATTORNEY W: Jim Ross Law Group HM: Pope, Hardwicke, Christie, Schell, Kelly & Taplett, LLP
BOUTIQUE W: Gracie Lane HM: Jazzy Jems HM: Anything Goes
WELLNESS CENTER W: Active Family Wellness Center HM: Mansfield Wellness Center HM: Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA
UROLOGIST W: Urology Associates of North Texas HM: Dr. Sujeet Acharya (Texas Urology Associates) ONCOLOGIST W: Dr. Alfred DiStefano HM: Texas Oncology
ORTHOPEDIC CARE W: Baylor, Scott & White Orthopedic & Spine Hospital HM: Texas Health Clearfork FAMILY PHYSICIAN W: Arlington Family Practice HM: Dr. Lisa Abbott, MD, Family Healthcare Associates - Mansfield
FAMILY PHYSICIAN PRACTICE W: Family HealthCare Associates HM: Arlington Family Health EAR / NOSE / THROAT W: Central ENT HM: Cross Timbers ENT URGENT CARE W: Care Now HM: Primacare Emergency Center
RHEUMATOLOGIST W: Rheumatology Associates HM: Dr. Steven Havard NEUROLOGIST W: Dr. Huy Nguyen HM: Dr. Patrick Rabjohn NEUROSURGEON W: North Texas Neurological Consultants HM: Dr. Nimesh Patel PULMONOLOGIST W: Texas Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants HM: Texas Pulmonary Sleep Center PODIATRIST W: Arlington Foot & Ankle HM: Accent Podiatry Associates
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2019 Arlington Area All Stars AUDIOLOGIST W: Kos/Danchak Audiology & Hearing Aids HM: Audiology Experts INTERNAL MEDICINE W: Pleasant Ridge Internal Medicine HM: Dr. Joe Owens FERTILITY SPECIALIST W: IVFMD HM: Omega OB/GYN Associates PAIN MANAGEMENT W: Dr. Jason Butler (Arlington Pain & Therapy) HM: Advanced Pain Management Physicians ACCUPUNCTURE W: Booth Chiropractic and Acupuncture HM: Solutions Alternative Healthcare VEIN DOCTOR W: Atlas Vein Care HM: Vein Clinics of America WEIGHTLOSS PROGRAM W: Diet Solution Weight Loss Centers HM: Resurgence Wellness BARIATRIC SURGEON W: Dr. Clayton Frenzel with BodEvolve HM: Dr. William Bowers COSMETIC SURGERY W: Dr. Mark Bishara HM: Accent on You DIALYSIS CENTER W: Green Oaks Dialysis Center HM: U.S. Renal Care - Mansfield SLEEP STUDY/DOCTOR W: The Arlington Sleep Disorder Center HM: Mansfield Snore & Sleep Solutions PSYCHIATRIST W: Rabjohn Behavorial Institute HM: Pittman Psychiatry & Recovery PSYCHOLOGIST W: Dr. Kathy Bailey HM: Mansfield Counseling COUNSELING CENTER W: Compassion Counseling HM: Impact Counseling & Guidance Center
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MEMORY CARE W: Cedar Bluff Assisted Living & Memory Care HM: Avalon Memory Care
NAIL SALON W: Queen’s Nails HM: Star Nails HM: Shelton’s Salon & Spa
HORMONE THERAPY W: Dr. Carol A. Wood HM: Low T Center
PERSONAL TRAINER W: Caine Cambron
PHYSICAL THERAPY W: Arlington Pain & Therapy HM: Green Oaks Physical Therapy
FITNESS CENTER W: Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA HM: Workout Anytime
SKIN CARE W: Great Skin Spa & Facial Club HM: Shelton’s Salon & Spa HM: Flawless Skincare
REHAB CENTER W: Encompass Health HM: Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington
EXERCISE/FITNESS STUDIO W: The Pilates Effect HM: Orangetheory Fitness HM: Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA
CHIROPRACTIC W: Dr. Kenyon Godwin HM: Green Oaks Spine & Sport
FAMILY DENTIST W: Pecan Park Dental HM: Frank Alexander, DDS COSMETIC DENTIST W: Dr. Ravi Doctor HM: Dr. Heather Martenson ORTHODONTIST W: Dr. Moody Alexander HM: Smile Doctors Braces ENDODONTIST W: Dr. Jill Peterson HM: Metroplex Endodondist & Microsurgery ORAL SURGEON W: Arlington Texas Oral Surgery HM: Dr. John V. Shroyer PEDIATRIC DENTIST W: Hyde, Miller & Associates HM: Dr. Jennifer Ketchel, DDS, MS, PA HM: Dr. Justin Warcup OPHTHALMOLOGIST W: Dr. D. Todd Ford (Paragon Eye Associates) HM: Texas Retnia Associates HM: Dr. Amy Hong /Key-Whitman Eye Center OPTOMETRIST W: Dr. Tex Cole HM: Advanced Vision Care of North Arlington HM: TSO Mansfield LASIK W: Key-Whitman Eye Center W: Dr. D. Todd Ford (Paragon Eye Associates) BILLING COMPANY W: TPMC HOME HEALTH CARE W: Tender Heart HM: Visiting Angels
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YOGA/BARRE STUDIO W: Arlington Yoga Center HM: Yoga Project PHARMACY W: Randol Mill Pharmacy HM: Geesons Pharmacy HM: Ray’s Pharmacy HEALTH FOOD STORE W: Sprouts Farmers Market HM: Whole Foods Market HM: Market Street
Personal Services PLACE FOR A KID’S PARTY W: Urban Air Trampoline Park HM: Peter Piper SPA W: The Sanford House HM: Shelton’s Salon & Spa MED SPA W: The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa HM: Accent on You BOTOX W: The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa HM: Accent on You
BARBER SHOP W: Vintage Barbershop HM: Old Tyme Barber Shop HM: Legendz Classic Barber Shop LOCAL PARK W: River Legacy HM: Randol Mill HM: Stovall WEDDING/EVENT W: The Sanford House HM: Sheraton Arlington HOTEL W: Crowne Plaza HM: Sheraton Arlington BED & BREAKFAST W: The Sanford House HM: Thornton House PLACE FOR LIVE MUSIC W: Levitt Pavilion HM: Texas Live! HM: The Lot Downtown SUMMER CAMP W: Camp Thurman DANCE STUDIO W: Miss Persis Studio of Dance GYMNASTICS W: ASI HM: Spirals Gymnastics OUTDOOR FESTIVAL W: Art on the Greene HM: Levitt Pavilion
MASSAGE W: The Sanford House HM: Relax Bodyworks HM: Shelton’s Salon & Spa
PLACE TO WORSHIP W: Fielder Church HM: N. Davis Church of Christ HM: Trinity United Methodist Church
HAIR SALON W: Shelton’s Salon & Spa HM: Maren Karsen Salon. HM: Olive - The Beauty Lounge
GOLF COURSE W: Texas Rangers Golf Course HM: Shady Valley Country Club HM: Rolling Hills Country Club
LASER HAIR REMOVAL W: Accent on You HM: Derma Spa Laser Clinic
PLACE TO VOLUNTEER W: Mission Arlington / Metroplex HM: Arlington Urban Ministry HM: The Salvation Army
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Dr. Jason Butler is a physician at Arlington Pain & Therapy, where he and his fellow health care providers have helped thousands of patients recover from injuries and overcome chronic aches through the use of cutting-edge technology and compassionate care.
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n All Star for the second year in a row, Dr. Jason Butler of Arlington Pain & Therapy has been practicing Pain Management in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 2010. Dr. Butler had specialty training in Sports Medicine and Pain Medicine. After training, he built and tailored a practice primarily focused on Musculoskeletal conditions related to injury and pain, whether that be from sports injuries, work injuries, personal injuries (e.g., car accidents), to chronic pain conditions, as well, treating many areas of the body from head to toe. In addition to his vast experience and expertise, Dr. Butler brings a heart for people to his practice. “I aim to treat all patients as if they were truly close friends or family – explaining tests, images and the diagnoses in a way that the patient can understand,” he says. “My goal is always to make that patient better, in whatever capacity that I can. We strive to be as conservative as possible, and progress into more interventional treatments only as needed. While we do provide medical management of pain, in conjunction with physical therapy and interventional treatment, we strive to keep dosing as low as medically necessary and always work towards reducing our patients’ need for opioids.”
Arlington Pain & Therapy offers a wide range of services and treatment options, including physical therapy and interventional pain treatments – injections for soft tissue pain and injuries, small to large joint injections, knee viscosupplement injections (gels), spinal epidural steroid injections, spinal facet/joint injections, nerve ablations, spinal cord stimulator implants and pain pump implants with micro-dosing protocols. Dr. Butler says his and his team’s bond with those they treat are what distinguishes the practice. “Our patients are our ‘family,’” he says. “We know that all patients coming to see us are in pain, and most really don’t want to have to see us. So, in turn, we strive to create a very comfortable environment for patients, where they can ask all the questions they want and be educated on any or all relevant conditions that we treat. We aim to avoid doing anything on the patient that they are not completely comfortable with – and only schedule procedures after our patients have been fully educated and informed. I will give recommendations and guidance, but the patients are always involved in the decision making regarding their treatment – I will never force anyone to undergo any procedure they are not comfortable with, or tell them that they have to do something.”
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Dr. Mark Bishara heads the team at The Paragon Plastic Surgery Center & Med Spa, where patients consistently find success looking and feeling younger through the practice’s use of cutting-edge technology.
Dr. Mark Bishara Winner: Cosmetic Surgery
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r. Mark Bishara, founder of The Paragon Plastic Surgery Center & Med Spa, has become a fixture in our All Star issue. This is the sixth time he has been chosen as a favorite by our readers. Ever the innovative vanguards, Dr. Mark Bishara and his staff offer a wide range of procedures for patients hoping to improve the way they look and feel. To achieve state-of-the-art results for patients from around the world Dr. Bishara and the Paragon team stay on top of the latest medical technology to produce results patients love. For example: Dr. Bishara and the staff use new lasers and cuttingedge gel implants for breast augmentation. Whether patients come to him for enhancement or corrective cosmetic surgery, Dr. Bishara delivers results that help patients take pride in how they look and feel after undergoing the various treatments and procedures. “We know that every woman is unique in both her desires and her body shape,” he says. “With that in mind, we take the time during the pre-operative consultations to learn what each patient hopes to gain from breast augmentation surgery and to decide which implant type and implant placement is best. Every one of our patients enjoys completely customized treatment.” Last year, The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med-Spa celebrated
the fifth anniversary of the Mansfield facility, a beautiful, 8,200-square-foot facility located on two-and-a-half acres. It has four operating rooms, multi-bay recovery, two private preoperative rooms, three injection rooms and three spa treatment rooms. There Bishara, an M.D. who has practiced cosmetic surgery in North Texas since 2009, heads a group of surgeons, nurses, nurse anesthetists, aestheticians, surgical assistants and a support staff. The Paragon team offers a wide variety of cosmetic and corrective services for both women and men, including: breast augmentation; tummy tucks; liposuction; face, neck and eyelid lifts; rhinoplasty; robot hair restoration, Botox and fillers. An integral part of the Paragon team is the ensemble of three robots – “junior partners,” Dr. Bishara calls them – that are utilized whenever patients seek his services for the revolutionary ARTAS hair restoration process. Dr. Bishara is one of fewer than 220 Diplomats of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgeons worldwide and was the first doctor in Texas to acquire the ARTAS system. With eight years of robotic experience, he has performed more procedures with them than anyone in the world – more than 1.2 million grafts transplanted.
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Ravi Doctor DDS, DABOI/ID, DICOI Winner: Cosmetic Dentist
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irst-time All Star Ravi Doctor, DDS, DABOI/ID, DICOI, has proudly served Arlington and the surrounding communities for the past 32 years. “From the very beginning, we have provided highquality dentistry that has evolved with technology and technique to provide the most advanced and successful techniques while utilizing the leading edge of dental technology,” says Dr. Doctor. While many dentists often do what they’ve always done, Dr. Ravi Doctor and his highly skilled team are committed to taking dentistry to the next level. By learning new techniques and staying at the forefront of modern dentistry, Dr. Doctor provides patients of all ages with what he calls “dentistry evolved.” At his family, cosmetic and implant dentistry practice, Dr. Doctor offers a range of services, from oral cancer screenings and root canals to state-ofthe-art restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Whatever the reason for their visit, patients receive world-class care in a sophisticated, comfortable environment. For more than three decades, Dr. Doctor has been providing toptier dental services and a spectrum of innovative care for the whole family. A world-renowned leader in the dentistry field, Dr. Doctor is an Accredited Diplomate with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and serves as an implant instructor for the California Implant Institute, the Implant Know-How Course and Dental XP Live Surgical Courses. Dr. Doctor finds joy in expertly combining art and science to transform smiles and improve lives. He’s proud to offer cutting-edge technology such as in-office CAT scans and surgical microscopes to provide the best possible care and treatment. “Only one percent of the nation’s dentists have CAT scans,” he says. “This is an incredible diagnostic technology that allows us to
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diagnose a variety of things, from bone loss to cancer.” As for his professional philosophy, Dr. Doctor says “the ‘Golden Rule has always been the foundation of success within our practice. We treat our patients as we would want to be treated.” He notes that the best part of his practice is its ability to do the most basic of procedures, such as cleanings, all the way to complex full smile makeovers involving sinus lifts, tissue/bone grafting, implant placement and other reconstructive procedures without ever having to leave the office or be referred to another dentist. “Our incredible, highly trained staff stand beside me in teaching other surgeons from around the world how to master their craft,” he says. “I am the only Board Certified Dental Implantologist within Arlington and Southlake.”
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QuickER.org With QuickER.org, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is not only one of the area’s most convenient ERs, it’s also one of the best. Voted Honorable Mention for four consecutive years, Methodist Mansfield is proud to be featured in Arlington Today as the Readers’ Choice All Star Hospital in the Arlington area. Trust. Methodist.
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All Star Spotlight: Eats/Drinks/Merriment
El Gabacho Tex-Mex Grill
Dino’s Subs
Winner: Tex-Mex
Winner: Deli/Sandwich Shop
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l Gabacho Tex-Mex Grill offers exquisite cuisine, a notion not lost on our patron/readers, who have voted the restaurant to the All Star team for the second straight year. Whether guests dine inside or on the popular patio (or at home or at a business lunch or dinner, for that matter, because El Gabacho offers take-out service and caters), they enjoy a wide array of delicious Tex-Mex options. The restaurant also is known throughout the Metroplex for its beverage menu, including a vast selection of tasty wines. Then there’s the eclectic decor, marked by an array of John Wayne memorabilia scattered throughout the eatery. General Manager David Govea believes there’s always a good time in store when guests pay a visit: “Our personalized service, fresh food and friendly staff help set us apart as special.”
El Gabacho Tex-Mex Grill 2408 W. Abram St. • 817-276-8160 facebook.com/elgabachotexmex
J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill Winner: Sports Bar
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or the past four decades, J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill has been one of Arlington’s “go to” places for culinary and social pleasures. In fact, it’s so popular that our readers tabbed it as an All Star for the fourth consecutive year. For each of the past two, it has been selected as the winner in the Sports Bar category – and with just cause. There’s always a game or several on the televisions scattered inside and out on the patio, where dining and cheering for your favorite team aren’t optional; they’re virtually required. That noted, the fabled restaurant is much more than just a sports bar. It’s also a great venue for a casual lunch or dinner date, as well as party headquarters for gatherings that include reunions, birthdays, charity functions, political events, holiday parties, youth sports clubs, wedding events, business lunches and meetings and ... well, you can and probably will meet at J. Gilligan’s for pretty much anything. When you go there to watch a game, just remember to give a cheer to the folks hosting you. They would love that.
J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill 400 E. Abram St. • 817-274-8561 jgilligans.com
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or the fourth year in a row, local fans of the sub sandwich have made Dino’s Subs their choice for favorite Deli/Sandwich Shop. Dino’s has been an Arlington institution and the “go to” place for sandwiches since 1980, when the late Larry Dino first opened the restaurant’s doors. Since then, his daughter Jade has stepped into the lead role at the eatery, and it has continued to make sandwiches so fresh and delicious that they prompted one customer to offer this Yelp review: “Don’t come here. You’re just going to make the line out the door that much longer. I’ll still be in that line most days because this is the best sandwich shop I’ve ever been to.” A Facebook friend added this: “Dino’s is just like home! I love them and travel in from Tyler just to pick up sandwiches.” Jade says she is proud to carry on an Arlington tradition. “My dad said there’s one key to success in the restaurant business: ‘never, ever, go down on quality,” she says. That, obviously, is never an issue at Dino’s Subs.
Dino’s Subs 2221 S. Collins St. • 817-274-1140 facebook.com/Dinos-Subs-Arlington-Texas-156565434379141/
MaryLou’s Coffee and Sandwhich Shoppe Honorable Mention: Deli/Sandwich Shop
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aryLou’s Coffee and Sandwich Shoppe, a newcomer to our readers’ choice All Star team, is located in the heart of Downtown Historic Mansfield on Broad Street between Walnut Creek and Main Street. The restaurant and coffee shop operates out of the J.H. Harrison historic home built in 1915. MaryLou’s offers a unique experience and ambiance not found in new construction buildings. Guests can enjoy the comfort of the indoor seating spaces or sit outside on the shaded, wrap-around porch and take in the peaceful atmosphere while having lunch or a cup of coffee. MaryLou’s uses the freshest ingredients to prepare your meal. Whole grain bread is delivered fresh, and deli meats are sliced on location to ensure the freshest flavors.
MaryLou’s Coffee and Sandwich Shoppe 404 E. Broad Street • 817-473-1989 marylous.net
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All Star Spotlight: Eats/Drinks/Merriment
Prince Lebanese Grill
Mercury Chophouse
Winner: International Cuisine
Winner: Steakhouse
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rince Lebanese Grill, owned and operated by Francis, Amira, Aziz and Elizabeth Kobty, earned its second All Star nod this year. That noted, the popular eatery has been earning – and maintaining – business from hungry Texans since 1989, offering delicious authentic Lebanese food and a family atmosphere that customers love. Francis started the restaurant, and Aziz became the manager after graduating from college. The father/son team is devoted to both the quality of the dining experience and to the customers who get to experience it. “Our vision at Prince is topquality food, reasonable prices and a family environment,” Aziz says. “Prince Lebanese Grill’s philosophy is to take care of others. From the customers to the staff we strive to treat everyone like family. We try to bring this passion into everything that we do here, and I think people can taste it in the food.”
ess than two years since it opened, Mercury Chophouse has earned its second All Star nod from our readers. The upscale restaurant has evolved into one of the area’s “go to” dining destinations for outstanding food and service – and, from its perch on the ninth floor, the best view of Arlington found anywhere. The Chophouse has gained a reputation around town as the place to meet for a business lunch or a dinner to celebrate a special occasion. However, their newly released small plate selection has drawn in the happy hour crowd as well, making them an obvious choice for a second year All Star Award. The restaurant is, in a word, superb, with its vast menu of delicious cuts of meat and its beautiful decor marked by wood accents, chandeliers, an entertainment lounge, a bar and a piano bar.
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2221 E. Lamar Blvd., Suite 910 • 817-381-1157 MercuryChophouse.com
502 W. Randol Mill • 817-469-1811 princelebanesegrill.com
Urban Alchemy Coffee + Wine Bar Winner: Wine Bar
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hen Tony Rutigliano first suggested the notion of creating Urban Alchemy Coffee + Wine bar to his wife Nicole a few years back, she cautiously endorsed his dream. Now that the upstart downtown business has been named an All Star by our readers, Nicole can breathe a little easier. Urban Alchemy is now one of Arlington’s favorite hangouts. With plenty of soft-seating, a patio, chef-driven fare and spaces for special events and live music – oh, yeah, and great wine and coffee – the eclectic gathering place is everything Tony dreamed of and more. Under the Urban Alchemy brand, Rutigliano offers his own line of coffees in partnership with Metro Coffee Grouppe, a Grand Prairie roaster. Rutigliano partnered with a consultant to develop the wine list. To help patrons enjoy both beverages (and food items, to boot), he created a setting that is comfortably unique. And to continue a bond with his Arlington community that he established in his previous job as president and CEO of Downtown Arlington Management Corporation, he supports all manner of local non-profits through an annual giving program. The bottom line: Tony’s dream has, indeed, come true.
Urban Alchemy Coffee + Wine Bar 403 E. Main St. • 817-617-2054 urbanalchemy.bar
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Candlelite Inn Honorable Mention: Steakhouse
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n All Star in back-to-back years, Candlelight Inn has a storied history. It began in 1957 and was resurrected in 2014 in the original location on Division Street. In the re-boot, the booths were redone along with the dimmed lighting, the red and white checkered tablecloths, candles (now led), the juke boxes, and the same menu that appeared in the early days. There are many great improvements in the restrooms, kitchen, and entry way. There is now a bar, a banquet room, and a private dining room that can be reserved for special occasions. Oh, yeah ... There’s also some great food like “back in the day.”
Candlelite Inn 1202 E. Division St. • 817-275-9613 candleliteinnarlington.com
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All Star Spotlight: Eats/Drinks/Merriment
El Arroyo
David’s Barbecue
Winner: Restaurant Patio
Winner: BBQ
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l Arroyo has spent the past decade and a half providing tasty cuisine to hungry Arlington-area patrons – and the past four years celebrating the fact that a large share of the restaurant’s happy guests have teamed to vote El Arroyo to our All Star team. The eatery – and, obviously, the eatery’s patio – is an ideal locale for spending time with friends and enjoying unique, delicious Mexican cuisine. From the Classic Enchilada Dinner to the steaming hot fajita meals, El Arroyo has perfected Tex-Mex. Plus, as our readers have noted, it has a superb patio where customers can beat the hot Texas summers in the “cool zone,” complete with misting fans. Diners and party-goers can enjoy live music from March through October on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and on Sunday afternoons.
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or the past four years, David’s Barbecue has found its way into the hearts – and, certainly, tummies – of our reader voters, who tabbed the popular eatery as a favorite once more. And why not? David’s offers a range of tasty barbecue items, each sliced or chopped as you place your order. David’s Barbecue opened in Pantego in 1988 as a fourth-generation, family owned restaurant. Elias Bryan started the first barbecue restaurant in Oak Cliff in 1910. Today, David’s Barbecue continues to draw critical acclaim. For instance, this yelp.com review: “This place is one of my favorite barbecue spots! You can immediately tell the food is fresh and delicious (especially the ribs) just by looking at it. Not just that, but this place has great service and food served by some genuine, hardworking people.” If you’re still not convinced, just take one more look at the photograph above. Yeah, that ought to do it.
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5024 S. Cooper St. • 817-468-2557 elarroyoarlington.com
Mac’s Bar & Grill
Piccolo Mondo
Winner: Happy Hour
Winner: Italian Cuisine
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or the past 32 years, Mac’s Bar & Grill founder Mike McMahan and his team have provided great experiences for Arlington area diners. This year, that dedication has been honored with the popular restaurant being voted to the Readers’ Choice All Star team. “We’re passionate about each aspect of Mac’s,” McMahan says. “In an easy atmosphere where the food is excellent and the service is warm, our guests find a lively reprieve and are eager to come back. Mac’s will accommodate your every need, whether it is a quick lunch, a casual dinner, special occasion or a gathering with old friends.” As a locally owned, one-of-a-kind restaurant, Mac’s has also been a consistent community partner, participating in charitable events and working with local suppliers. This month, that community is repaying the commitment with an All Star award.
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s local culinary dynasties go, it would be difficult to find a restaurant that meets its customers’ expectations as well as Piccolo Mondo does. To wit: This is our sixth annual All Star issue, and each one has featured Piccolo Mondo in the winners’ circle. It’s safe to say that owner Antonio Capaccioli knows Italian cuisine – and how to present it to customers not just in the right way, but in the virtually perfect way. Capaccioli says the popular eatery is simply what he would look for in a fine dining experience – if he were to venture to the homeland. “We’re more traditional in style,” he says. “I traveled a lot when I was younger, and when I found something I liked to eat, I took note. When we opened the restaurant here, we offered things I liked to eat myself.” While that would probably be enough, he and his team also offer alluring ambiance, a popular piano bar and a banquet room that is perfect for big groups. In two words, Piccolo Mondo is molto bene!
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Sugar Bee Sweets Bakery Winner: Bakery
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or the fourth year in a row, our sweet-toothed readers have tabbed Sugar Bee Sweets as their favorite place to go to satisfy their yearning for delectable baked goods. Sugar Bee Sweets specializes in wedding cakes, custom cake creations and sweets of all kinds, including cupcakes, french macarons, pies, cake balls and cookies in all shapes and flavors. (This is where you lick your lips.) The bakery opened in 2010, and since then it has won more than two dozen awards, and its sweet desserts have been featured in magazines and on television programs, including the popular series “Cake Hunters.” “We plan to continue learning from our clients, listening to their feedback and continuing to improve as much as possible so that we can grow and serve more of the Arlington community,” owner Heidi Allison says. Our readers are, no doubt, glad to hear that.
Sugar Bee Sweets Bakery 201 N. East St. • 817-903-8661 sugarbeesweets.com
Texas Insurance Agency Winner: Home/Auto Insurance
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s evidenced by its fourth straight All Star selection, Texas Insurance Agency is known throughout the region for providing quality homeowners, auto, life and commercial insurance. Owner John Parker started the company in 2001, and it has grown steadily year after year. Texas Insurance Agency represents some of the best-known carriers, including Allstate, Hartford, Nationwide, Progressive, Safeco and Travelers. Parker says his company operates on a simple principle: providing great service and doing what is best for the client. “These principles have been emphasized from day one and continue to be our focus on a daily basis,” he says. “We truly care about our clients and about their businesses. They see this and really come to trust our services.”
Texas Insurance Agency 500 E. Broad St., Mansfield • 817-226-9988 texasins.net
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Al Clark Winner: Insurance Agent
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l Clark is making his third appearance on our Readers’ Choice All Star team – and with just cause: The local agent has been helping Arlington area customers with their insurance needs for four decades. The Al Clark State Farm Agency was established on September 1, 1979. “As a new resident to Texas, I started from scratch with one part-time employee to help me build my agency,” Clark says. “Forty years later of consistently providing insurance and financial services to the people in the DFW area, the Al Clark Agency has been recognized by State Farm and the Arlington community with numerous awards and recognition for our outstanding service to our customers and to the community.” The accolades include the following: Arlington Small Business Leader of the Year; 19 times the leading State Farm producing agency in the United States out of 19,000 agencies; Texas Congress of Teachers and Parents recognition; financially supporting Boys and Girls Club, Salvation Army, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, The Arlington Rotary Foundation scholarship program and The Levitt Music Pavilion. “Having always considered education as a major emphasis of support, I have been honored to financially provide backing for many educational venues, including UTA, Tarrant County College, Baylor University, the University of Minnesota, Bemidji State University, along with local elementary, junior high and high schools in Arlington,” Clark says. “Most people probably do not know that I was a teacher, coach, advisor, and administrator in public education for 15 years in Minnesota.” He says that throughout the past 40 years he has been blessed with excellent employees who have helped provide professional service and advice to their clients. “What I think makes our company special,” he says, “is that we truly believe, live and demonstrate our professional values of helping people every day in every way we can through both our business practices and our involvement in the community.”
Al Clark State Farm Agency 2452 W. Interstate 20 • 817-330-8061 alclark.net
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iridian is not only a picturesque, master-planned community that features a vast array of amenities for its residents – it’s a back-to-back All Star winner as our readers’ favorite new home development in the Arlington area. Teeming with wildlife, Viridian boasts a 2,000-acre master plan that includes five major lakes, 500 acres of open space and an additional 500 acres of lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands. Homes there are just steps away from a thriving town square with retail, business and medical offices, as well as an assortment of amenities for active lifestyles. With miles of nature trails connecting to the River Legacy Park and the Living Science Center, Viridian is unlike anywhere else in the Metroplex. To wit ... “Viridian was the first Audobon International Gold Signature Standard community in Texas,” says Robert Kembel, general manager at Viridian, a project of the Johnson Development Group. The natural habitat – and all its inhabitants – help make Viridian an open door to fun and relaxation for the entire family. From agriculture programs that provide farm-fresh produce to purchase to excursions to dig for dinosaur “bones” at Fossil Park, there is always something to do – and new amenities are routinely added. For example, the Viridian Lake Club is an exciting, 6-acre peninsula overlooking Lake Viridian, making it one of the focal points of fun in the community. It features five pools, a pavilion, and a small amphitheater. Some 850 acres of open space and lakes and a 150-acre wooded area to explore make interacting with neighbors and nature the norm. Other features include catch-and-release fishing, sailing, bird watching, meeting neighbors for bridge or poker, canoeing on Lake Viridian, letting Rover romp at Arrowhead Park, enjoying a girls’ night out at the Women’s Wine Down, or jogging or cycling along miles of pathways that connect with existing River Legacy trails. This summer, the development welcomed Viridian Elements, one of the more vibrant, active 55+ lifestyle communities in Texas. Its Magnolia Lifestyle Center features a state-of-the-art fitness center, demonstration kitchen, and meeting facilities.
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Winner: Interior Designer
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esigns by Lisa has landed in the Readers’ Choice winner’s circle for the third straight year. Owner Lisa Fitzgerald began her career in interior design while engaged in another industry. During her 28-year career in ophthalmology, Lisa completely designed one doctor’s office and redesigned another one. “Following the retirement of the ophthalmologist that I worked for, I took a leap of faith and started a new career in staging and interior design,” says Lisa. “Many homes that I staged for realtors just needed to have the homeowner’s furnishings rearranged to enhance the natural design of the home.” Lisa also works with custom home builders by selecting furnishings and decorating model homes. Designs by Lisa was put on Angie’s List by their members and has an “A” rating. “I am extremely passionate about helping my clients achieve their project goals. I take great pride in helping them keep costs down and try to utilize their current furnishings whenever possible,” says Lisa. “Many clients feel intimidated when it comes to interior designing, and I am frequently told how easy I make it look.”
Designs by Lisa 817-235-7077 • facebook.com/Designs-By-Lisa-192547380953856/
Molly Davis Design Honorable Mention: Interior Designer
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aking its debut on the readers’ choice All Star team, Molly Davis Design specializes in interior design, renovations and staging for local home dwellers and real estate specialists. Owner Molly Davis started her company in July of 2014 and has become a go-to source not only for home design ideas, but for design trends, as well. In our April issue, Davis noted these five trends for 2019: • Painted kitchen cabinets – “And if I had to guess, it’s here to stay,” she says. • Mixing metals – “One of the hottest trends is mixing finishes across appliances, lighting fixtures, hardware and décor.” • Quartz countertops – “They are in and better than ever.” • Neutrals, layers and lots of texture – “There’s a lot of incorporating elements of natural materials like stone, wood and concrete.” • Wallpaper – “It has experienced a revival! I’ve always said nothing adds personality to a space like wallpaper.”
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T Alamo Title Company Chris Harris & Associates, PC Honorable Mention: Title Company
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lamo Title Company was tabbed by our readers to be an All Star this year for the second time. “We were so happy to hear that we had been selected as the All Star Title Company for Arlington/Mansfield,” said President David L. Cook. “We have been working very hard this past year trying to exceed our level of service while adding new staff to keep up with the growing needs of our clients. The All Star designation made evident the current course we are on is working well for us and the clients we serve.” Chris Harris & Associates, PC, Fee Office for Alamo Title Company, and its predecessors, have been providing the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex with Title and Escrow Services from the Arlington location for more than 40 years. Under the leadership of Cook, Chris Harris & Associates, PC expanded into Mansfield three years ago to better serve the rapidly growing communities in its southern market. “Our business was built on the values instilled by our prior leaders, the late State Senator Chris Harris and his father, Jack E. Harris, where the importance of serving people to the best of our ability and creating lasting relationships with our clients has been firmly planted in our foundation and core values,” Cook said. “Our success has enabled us to recruit and hire industry experts to best serve our residential, commercial and investor clients. The extensive knowledge of our in-house Attorneys and unmatched experience from our Escrow Officers, enables us to be pro-active in our pursuit of providing timely solutions to complex real estate transactions.” Being a Fee Office, as opposed to a corporate branch office, is unique and provides many benefits to Alamo Title Company clients, such as the documents needed for closing transactions are prepared in-house by its attorneys, instead of outsourcing the legal work to a third party law firm. This allows Alamo Title to produce and update documents quickly enabling a smoother and timely closing.
Alamo Title Company Arlington: 1309-A W. Abram St. • 817-860-2294 Mansfield: 309 E. Broad St. • 817-473-3332 alamofeeattorney.com
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his is the fourth All Star appearance for Doskocil Properties, which is headed by owner/broker Jason Doskocil. The business is a premier resource for all real estate information and services in the area. Doskocil created the company in 2000 as a full-service property management and real estate office that represents buyers, sellers, landlords, owners and investors. “We are experienced in commercial and residential transactions to be a true go-to real estate company,” Doskocil says. “We do not just try to sell people Jason something; we want to give them Doskocil value by offering our advice and knowledge of things they may not have thought of. We want clients to make a solid, good investment in real estate they will be happy with. We want to earn people’s trust in the service and integrity we provide, so they will become customers for life. It’s not a hobby or a part-time job. We want our clients to leave happy and wanting more.”
Doskocil Properties 4408 Barnett Blvd. • 817-472-5455 dpmrealty.com
SWBC Mortgage Winner: Mortgage Company
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he Arlington branch of SWBC Mortgage prides themselves on providing a rewarding homebuying experience. Whether building, purchasing, or refinancing, they can help borrowers find the right loan program for their unique needs. Mary Dietz, branch manager, brings 39 years of mortgage experience to SWBC Mortgage. Financing a home can be complicated, and most people have a hard time finding a lender they can trust. The SWBC Mortgage team explore their clients’ options and help them find a home loan they’ll feel great about. SWBC Mortgage has been providing superior mortgage banking services since 1988 and is consistently recognized as one of the top 100 lenders in America. Last year, CEO Susan Stewart was nominated to serve as the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Vice Chairman for the 2019 membership year. “This is recognition of her leadership and ongoing contributions to both the mortgage industry and SWBC Mortgage, as we continue to provide the ‘happiest way home’ for all of our clients across Texas and the country,” Dietz says.
SWBC Mortgage Branch NMLS number 90348: 1281 W. Green Oaks Blvd., #119 • 817-795-0031 swbcmortgage.com Loans subject to credit and property approval. SWBC Mortgage Corporation, corporate office located at 9311 San Pedro Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78216
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Ebby Halliday, REALTORS ® Winner: Real Estate Company
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bby Halliday, REALTORS® has been selling homes in North Texas for more than 70 years and is, today, a household name. Our readers certainly know it – in each of the past four years, the venerable business has been tabbed as their favorite real estate company. Ebby Halliday specializes in luxurious accommodations and is known nationwide for its expertise in helping clients buy and sell dream homes. Arlington & Mansfield Branch Office Manager Suzanne Berry McCabe says our readers’ devotion underscores the bond the company has with its community. “Our name is synonymous with providing clients the highest level of service, local expertise and resources – all delivered by knowledgeable agents using the most innovative technologies,” McCabe says. “Ebby Halliday realtors take pride in the level of service and professionalism we provide, so being named an All Star again is exciting news.” The Ebby Halliday inventory in 1945 consisted of some 52 houses built on the old Walnut Hill Golf Course in North Dallas. The successful marketing of these hardto-sell homes provided the springboard for the steady growth that wrought Ebby Halliday as we know it today. By 1958, the company had sales of approximately $12 million, an impressive number, given the median home price at the time was around $24,000. Today, Ebby Halliday, REALTORS is the largest independent real estate company in Texas and has more than 30 offices covering some 12,000 square miles of North Texas. Ebby Halliday’s first Arlington office opened in 1977. Due to growth, the office has moved twice since then to its current location in west Arlington. The Ebby Halliday family further expanded in 2010 when the Mansfield office opened.
Ebby Halliday, REALTORS® 1201 W. Green Oaks Blvd. • 817-654-3737 600 Hwy. 287 N., Suite 100, Mansfield • 682-422-0333 ebby.com
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MC Group Winner: Real Estate Professional
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rincipals of a team known as The MC Group, Linda Magazzine and Michael Cunningham are both multiple-time All Stars. Magazzine has been a real estate professional for four decades, the past 18 of which have been associated with Ebby Halliday, REALTORS ®. She has been Ebby Halliday’s Top Individual or Group Producer for the Arlington office since 2002. She also ranked in the top five nationwide from 1989 to 2003. “My professional philosophy is this: To give real service, you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity,” she says. Cunningham has more than 20 years experience with Ebby Halliday, using a two-pronged approach to success: know the customer and know the market. “As a top producer with Ebby Halliday, REALTORS ®, I have consistently delivered results and achieved client goals while successfully creating, coordinating and implementing strategic marketing and sales programs,” Cunningham says. “My first priority is to ensure the success of your investment.”
MC Group Linda Magazzine: 817-980-8733 • lindamagazzine@ebby.com Michael Cunningham: 817-654-8445 • michaelcunningham@ebby.com
Amy & Spencer Cearnal Honorable Mention: Real Estate Professional
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s the principals of CearnalCo, Amy and Spencer Cearnal earned two All Star awards. Now the company has rebranded as Front Real Estate Co., and the Cearnals are still earning our readers’ trust. Amy says a lot of thought went into the transition. “We are constantly evaluating where the real estate market is going and how we can best serve our local clients,” says Cearnal, explaining the decision to rebrand. “In order to provide the best opportunity for growth of the brokerage, we changed the offering to our agents to make it even more attractive for them to build their business and serve more homeowners. When we did that we wanted to make sure those agents were in front. We love this rebrand to allow our agents to brand themselves with an easy brand supporting them.” Cearnal says housing is a basic need that everyone will always need, and Front is there to help. “Our market is evolving, and we’re getting creative about how we can best serve,” she says. “Our client focus to make sure their transition is as smooth and successful as possible is everything to us.”
Front Real Estate Co. 500 E. Front St., #120 • 817-543-0000 frontrec.com
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EXPERIENCE MATTERS. Donna J. Smiedt and her team of fine Lawyers have almost a half a century of cumulative experience as dedicated family law practitioners. Donna J. Smiedt is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been so certified for 26 years. Donna J. Smiedt has been practicing family law for 32 years in the DFW area. Both Donna J. Smiedt and Desaray R. Muma are collaboratively trained to provide clients with a private form of dispute resolution to avoid litigation.
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Kelly’s Pool Care & Renovation
Atlas Foundation Co.
Winner: Pool Service
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elly McNeely and Mike Buchhorn started Kelly’s in 2001 with only two customers. Today the company is an Arlington area All Star, so it’s safe to say the owners know the pool industry. Both McNeely and Buchhorn began their careers on the retail side with Leslie’s Swimming Pool Supplies in the late 1980s. They parlayed a common commitment to a high level of service into a business of their own and began to share their friendly knowledge with a customer base that grew over time. Initial marketing came via word-ofmouth, and, because McNeely and Buchhorn live in Arlington and Mansfield, respectively, their engagement in the community paid off in a big way. Kelly’s provides pool cleaning and repairs, and McNeely and Buchhorn are always directly accessible to the customer. The company does background checks on all its employees, who are trained for three to six months before they are given their own weekly route of service customers. Often, McNeely and Buchhorn can walk a customer through the problem over the phone; saving everyone time and money.
Kelly’s Pool Care & Renovation
Atlas Foundation Co.
P.O. Box 121389 • 817-219-2380 kellyspoolcare.com
3916 Heritage Drive, Burleson • 817-478-1181 atlasfoundationinc.com
Baldi Gardens
R J Construction
Winner: Landscaper
Winner: Remodeler, Roofing
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ith decades of experience in garden design and planting techniques, first-time All Star Baldi Gardens will help you create a new landscape that is sure to exceed even your greatest dreams. The Baldi Gardens team will work with you to plan and design your project, then execute said plan on time and on budget. Since its founding, the company has built a staff of professionals to serve your every landscaping need. It employs experts in gardening, lawn care, drainage systems, hardscapes, water features and outdoor lighting to give you a personalized and custom approach to your outdoor needs. Baldi Gardens experts include Texas Certified Landscape Professionals (TCLP’s), Certified Landscape Lighting Designers / Installers, as well as Commercially Licensed Pesticide Applicators (Texas Deptartment of Agriculture).
Baldi Gardens 817-860-0905 • info@baldigardens.com baldigardens.com
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newcomer to our All Star team, Atlas Foundation Co. is owned and operated by Darrel and Lonnie Ford, who have more than two decades experience repairing foundations. The company, however, has an even richer history. Atlas Foundation was started in 1958 by Darrel’s and Lonnie’s grandparents. Darrel’s and Lonnie’s parents took over in 1978 and retired in 1995, paving the way for the new generation of Fords to take care of North Texas customers. Darrel’s wife, Christy, is the Office Manager, overseeing many daily operations. Atlas Foundation specializes in residential foundation repairs, offering the following proven methods: concrete pressed pilings and steel pressed pilings. The Fords take an ethical approach when estimating the cost of repairs by recommending only the work necessary to correct the problem. Company crews consist of only full-time employees, many of whom have been with Atlas Foundation for more than 20 years.
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or the third year in a row, RJ Construction has been named to our All Star team – this time as a winner in two categories. Owner Robert Jordan credits his stellar team for building important relationships in the community that have made his business Robert Jordan both trusted and popular. “It’s a testimony to my staff, who go above and beyond each and every day,” he says. “My staff truly deserves this recognition. We are #teamRJ for a reason. TEAM stands for Together Everyone Achieves More.” Now in its 12th year in business, RJ Construction has been built on the trust of the citizens of Arlington, Pantego and Dalworthington Gardens, but during the past few years its reach has stretched to the outer edges of all of Tarrant County. “Our simple philosophy,” Jordan says, “is to gain that trust, call people back, show up when you say and admit when you’re wrong.”
R J Construction 2640 W. Pioneer Pkwy. • 817-412-9899 rj-construction.com
The Best Tex-Mex Between Dallas and Fort Worth!
Winner 2019
El Gabacho TEX-MEX GRILL
Elizabeth P. Govea,Owner/Manager
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Service Pros Auto Center Winner: Auto Repair
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ervice Pros Auto Center is making its All Star debut this year as our readers’ favorite auto repair shop. Owner Bruce Moore has been involved in the automotive repair industry since 1989, so he understands the importance of trustworthy repairs, customer satisfaction and timely service. (Behind every man is a great woman – his wife Tammy is by his side, helping Bruce grow the business.) “Service Pros Auto Center is a family owned and operated facility,” Moore says. “My team and I have one goal in mind: to ensure my customers receive the best service in the automotive industry. Our team also ensures that no matter what a customer’s vehicle is needing, big or small repairs, we treat every customer as if they are our only customer. Service Pros offers a wide range of services to customers to be able to satisfy every customer’s individual needs, no matter the type of vehicle they drive.” Service Pros’ stateof-the-industry facility opened in the summer of 2015, and the shop offers a full gamut of services and fast, quality, reliable auto repairs you can trust. Plus, when families come to Service Pros for vehicle repairs with their children, the kids have their own place to enjoy. In addition to traditional services, Service Pros offers convenient, free local shuttle service to your home or office. Service Pros technicians are ASE Master Certified to ensure that customers get the best diagnosis and repair possible. They are highly qualified to work on any make or model of vehicles, even high-end luxury vehicles.
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Mansfield Custom Homes Winner: Home Builder
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ansfield Custom Homes proudly notes that it “builds dreams from the ground up.” Based on the fact that this is the company’s fourth straight appearance on our All Star team, the custom home company obviously also meets its customers’ expectations – even those of the “wildest dream” variety. “Mansfield Custom Homes is truly a custom builder,” says Julie Short, the real estate specialist at the company. “Start with your dream, and the MCH team will make it your address.” Short says she and her team led by owner (and her husband) Stoney Short will work with each customer during every step of the process. The design team helps you choose stylish finishes that fit your liking, the real estate team helps find the ideal location, and the construction team does the rest. You? You get to live your dream – or, at least, live in your dream home.
Mansfield Custom Homes 1848 Lone Star Road, #308, Mansfield • 682-208-1576 mchtexas.com
Frost Bank Winner: Bank
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or the fourth year in a row, Frost has earned our readers’ favor as an Arlington Area All Star. Founded in 1868, Frost provides a full range of banking, investments and insurance services across Texas. With a philosophy that emphasizes building long-term relationships and treating everyone with integrity, caring and excellence, we have earned numerous awards for customer service to consumers and businesses. We’re there for our customers with a 24/7 customer care line, and we’re there for our communities with volunteer and philanthropic programs. When you have an account with us, you also have a relationship with us built on honesty, trust and respect. Find out more at www.frostbank.com or by calling (817) 420-5220.
Frost Bank 120 S. East St. • 101 S. Center St. • 1881 Ballpark Way 3801 Matlock Road • frostbank.com
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Worthington National Bank Winner: Local Bank
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Texas Trust Winner: Credit Union
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exas Trust Credit Union is obviously doing something right – a lot of things, actually. This is the fourth straight year the company has been tabbed an All Star by our readers. Texas Trust’s history in North Texas began in 1948 when Chance Vought Aircraft Corporation moved to Dallas from Connecticut. The credit union opened its first Arlingtonbased branch in 1990, which was located at Highway 360 and Arkansas and later relocated to Highway 360 and Pioneer (1998). Texas Trust continued to expand with more branches in Arlington: on Little Road and Green Oaks (1999), Bowen and Park Row (2013), Bardin and Matlock (2013), on the UTA campus at Center Street and First (2014) and Northeast Green Oaks and Collins (2019). In 2012, Texas Trust purchased the two-building Cordovan Office Park located on Interstate 20 between Little Road and Green Oaks and renamed it the Texas Trust Business Park. One of the 37,000-square-foot buildings currently serves as the credit union’s headquarters, while the other serves as investment property. Texas Trust exists for one simple purpose: To build brighter financial futures. The company is a not-for-profit credit union that focuses on giving back to its members and the community at large. Texas Trust remains committed to providing service that others brag about and treating its members with personal attention. The Texas Trust team stands ready to help, through an array of outstanding products and services. The credit union is also focused on fulfilling the needs of its Arlington communities – and it shows through Texas Trust’s community service and support of local students.
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orthington National Bank is celebrating its third All Star award this year. Formally opened in 2002, it is a locally owned and operated, independent, and modern-day community bank that believes in doing business the old fashioned way. It is the only national bank that is chartered and headquartered in Arlington. With over $300 million in total assets, four banking center locations and 50-plus employees, Worthington National Bank provides a full array of deposit and lending services for commercial businesses and consumers. Commercial lending products include loans for working capital, expansion needs, equipment purchases, real estate acquisition and development. For consumers the bank also offers vehicle loans, home improvement loans, home equity loans, single family interim construction loans and a full-service residential mortgage department to assist with home purchases or refinances.
Worthington National Bank 200 W. Main St. • 817-303-5900 worthingtonbank.com
Affiliated Bank Honorable Mention: Local Bank
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ffiliated Bank, N.A. opened its doors in 1959 originally as Affiliated Federal Credit Union. The journey continued when the bank became a Federal Savings Bank in 1998. In March 2005, the Bank built the new main location at 2326 W. Pleasant Ridge Road in Arlington. We now have four bank locations including Arlington, Bedford, Garland and Round Rock and have several loan and mortgage production offices all over the great State of Texas! We are opening two new locations in Fort Worth soon. We offer all business and personal deposit accounts via mobile, online and in person. We service all loan products from real estate to business loans. Please refer to our website www.affiliatedbank.com for all banking services. Affiliated Bank is committed to providing the highest level service to all our customers – and we know you by name! We are responsive and have real answers. We want to build relationships and we continue to innovate adopting new emerging technologies. Why Bank Anywhere Else?
Affiliated Bank 2326 W. Pleasant Ridge Road • 817-460-8052 • affiliatedbank.com Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS# 402132
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Pecan Park Dental Winner: Family Dentist
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three-time All Star, Pecan Park Dental is a state-of-the-art dental facility centrally located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Pecan Park Dental offers a wide variety of services that the dental care team can tailor to meet each patient’s specific needs. Among those services are general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign and family dental care, as well as treatment of Sleep Apnea and periodontal gum disease. The office is equipped with the market’s most innovative technological advancements in all facets of family and Dr. Stephanie Bangs cosmetic dentistry. The waiting room is comfortable and homey with a children’s play area with stadium seating, games, and movies. “Our primary goal is to help you maintain healthy teeth for a lifetime, and we want everyone to walk away from our office feeling confident with their smile,” says the practice’s Dr. Stephanie Bangs. Pecan Park Dental offers Emergency Dentistry for current patients.
Pecan Park Dental 912 N. Fielder Road • 817-873-3300 pecanparkdental.com
Robert R. Brackeen, CPA Honorable Mention: CPA/Tax Preparer
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obert R. Brackeen, CPA, is making his All Star debut. Since 1978, Brackeen has served the Arlington and Metroplex area with outstanding accounting and tax services. Brackeen, who has been a sole practitioner since 1994, specializes in accounting and tax preparation services for a wide variety of clients. He specializes in: • Tax return filing and tax planning for individuals • Bookkeeping and financial statements for small businesses • Corporate tax return filing “I provide accounting and financial reporting for companies,” he says. “For individuals I provide tax planning and preparation. I work with the client’s financial advisers for awareness of their financial and retirement planning goals and its financial and tax implications.” He is active in community service through Salvation Army, Kiwanis and church. His wife Tina is social worker at THR Arlington Memorial Hospital.
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PSK LLP Honorable Mention: CPA/Tax Preparer
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two-time All Star, PSK LLP has been a valuable part of the Arlington community for over 50 years, giving back in many ways. The firm has a long history of being involved in Arlington. Whether it is serving on the board of the Arlington Life Shelter or the Higher Education Servicing Corporation, being involved with the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce, volunteering with Mission Arlington or participating in the Arlington Holiday Lights Parade, the team at PSK cares deeply about its hometown. Additionally, The firm has a long history with UTA, both as alumni, where 20 of their 47 employees are graduates of UTA, and with a unique internship program. Internships are 12 to 18 months long. Interns are given tailored responsibilities and explore the varied services offered by the firm. PSK LLP is a full-service CPA, consulting and advisory firm providing accounting, tax, audit, payroll and business consulting services to national and local clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. PSK is beyond the average accountant. The level of care and range of services offered to clients is unparalleled. The company offers extended services to a wide variety of clients, while maintaining a focus on relationship-building. PSK is dedicated to providing value to clients through success and development of the PSK team, while maintaining important core values. PSK strives to preserve a unique culture, even as a growing business. This unique culture includes encouraging work/life balance, maintaining a family like and small firm feeling, promoting teamwork and open communication while still attracting and retaining the best people and clients in the area. The firm opened for business in 1964 and is now one of the largest firms in Arlington. PSK serves clients in transportation, healthcare, construction, manufacturing and the nonprofit sectors, as well as serving churches, family-owned businesses and investor groups. Although they have a wide range of clientele, they cheerfully always ask “What else can we do for you?” to ensure they are going above and beyond for each client.
PSK LLP 3001 Medlin Drive, Suite 100 • 817-664-3000 pskcpa.com
2018-2019 2100 N. Hwy. 360 Suites 705 & 706 (NE corner of 360 & Carrier Pkwy) Grand Prairie, TX 75060
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Derrick Kinney & Associates Winner: Financial Services
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or each of the past five years, Derrick Kinney has won the vote of our readers in the Financial Services category. But that’s not a surprise – Kinney and his team at Derrick Kinney & Associates have a proven track record of helping clients to stop working longer than they need to and start doing what they enjoy most. “Recently, a long-time client thanked us for helping her retire sooner and being able to live so comfortably in retirement,” said Kinney. “Another couple sends a postcard from each National Park they visit. They’re living their life-long retirement dream and they thank our team for helping make these trips possible.” The Derrick Kinney and Associates team understands the worries and concerns people have about retirement, which is why they are called on as a retirement resource. “In our first visit together, people often tell us they are concerned about whether they’ll have enough money for retirement or they’re worried about running out of money in retirement,” said Kinney. “We believe everyone should enjoy the rewards of all their hard work. We help you enjoy a confident retirement.” And yes, they are accepting new clients!
Porter Tutoring Winner: Tutoring Company
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ack-to-back All Star Winner Porter Tutoring understands that a onesize-fits-all program will not work for everyone, so its tutors tailor instruction to match the method in which a student learns best. Porter tutors focus the learning hour on areas of student weakness and write lesson plans one day at a time in order to accommodate academic growth. Porter Tutoring provides individualized tutoring for a variety of needs, including: • For homework help and support in a current class • For test prep (including STAAR, SAT & ACT) • For improving general academic and study skills, as well as for maintaining the learning process and for filling in learning gaps • For students to get ahead and stay ahead Porter Tutoring assesses the needs of the students and customizes an individualized program specifically designed for them.
Derrick Kinney & Associates
Porter Tutoring
700 Highlander Blvd., Suite 335 • 817-419-6001 derrickkinney.com
Legend of Mansfield Winner: Assisted Living
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irst-time All Star Legend of Mansfield is part of the Legend Senior Living independent living and memory care communities. The corporation’s Texas exposure began in 2015 when it acquired five communities and built Legend of Fort Worth. With the outstanding associates and the welcoming growth, the company expanded with Legend of McKinney and Legend of Mansfield. Mansfield is the company’s most recent residence. Legend of Mansfield is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to enrich and change lives for the better. It provides the highest quality standards of service, environment and care to residents and their families. The Legend team treats residents as individuals with unique needs and always promises to respect their independence and dignity. Legend of Mansfield is a Work of Heart. The new residence adheres to company standards of quality in a beautiful residence, but inside is where the residence excels. The associates are wonderful, caring experienced people who care for and serve each resident individually.
Legend of Mansfield 2500 N. Walnut Creek Drive • 817-406-5061 legendseniorliving.com/Find-a-Community/texas/legend-of-mansfield.html
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2122 W. Park Row Drive, Suite 101 • 817-274-7172 portertutoring.com
Kumon Southeast Arlington Honorable mention: Tutoring Company
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lysia Sims, Certified Kumon Instructor/Owner of two-time All Star Kumon Southeast Arlington, has a great nickname for her tutoring service, which began on Nov. 16, 2017. “As a native Californian, I call my center Kumon by the SEA as a means of differentiating my center,” she says. “SEA is an acronym for South East Arlington. When we opened, few people knew about Kumon Math & Reading Centers, which have been in existence for 61 years and are currently in over 50 countries. Today, most of my parents come Alysia Sims in with the prior knowledge of Kumon.” Sims says what makes Kumon by the SEA so special is that it has an awesome team of people who sincerely care about the success of each individual student. “I, the franchisee, cannot monitor each individual child but I’m smart enough to delegate to other caring people,” she says. “We all love the children. I understand from the child’s perspective that if I don’t offer benchmarks, they feel that they’re on a homework treadmill. At my center, I try to please the parents by instructing their children, but I also try to please the children by offering incentives to motivate them to higher levels of achievement.”
Kumon Southeast Arlington 2344 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd., #134 • 817-617-8290 kumon.com/Arlington-SouthEast
Putting your health above it all. Thank you for making us your Readers’ Choice All Star Winner for “Best Hospital.” At Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, our mission is to not only improve the health of our patients, but that of our entire community. It’s why our care is more than just advanced, it’s also compassionate. With respect for every person, and a commitment to your well-being in all facets of your life, it’s real care, with real caring. Back & Spine Care Digestive Health Services Kidney Health
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One of the most popular restaurants in the Metroplex, Piccolo Mondo is known for its exceptional food and atmosphere. For all your business lunches, holiday family dinners or just a romantic night out, it’s simple. Piccolo Mondo.
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Primrose Schools
The Oakridge School
Winner: Preschool/Kindergarten, Day Care
Winner: Private School
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n All Star for the third straight year, Primrose Schools® is a national system of accredited private preschools that provides a premier early education and child care experience for children and their families. There are two Primrose Schools in Arlington that partner with parents to help build the right foundation for future learning and in life. The schools implement a balanced learning approach to preschool education that teams purposeful play and nurturing guidance from teachers. This timetested approach instills a love of learning and discovery that helps your child develop and excel for years. The schools’ focus is on what will best serve the needs of children and families with an eye on innovation and advocacy for quality early education for all children.
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Readers’ Choice All Star for the third straight year, The Oakridge School serves students and families from 36 cities and 15 countries. This past academic year, The Oakridge School celebrated its 40th anniversary. With 772 bright, college-bound students enrolled in 15 grade levels, Oakridge offers a full menu of curricular and extracurricular opportunities in a dynamic, student-centered environment. The school’s mission is to inspire students to seek their full potential in academics, the arts, and athletics in a challenging and nurturing environment that cultivates social responsibility, mutual respect, and personal integrity. “When you have a school invested in a child’s whole being, it becomes more than about seeing that individual succeed in the classroom, on stage or on the athletic field. We want them to succeed in life,” says Head of School Jon Kellam. “A parent has described Oakridge as, ‘a wonderful school that is small enough to know you, yet large enough to serve you.’”
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1900 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd. • 817-543-2626 • primroseNEGreenOaks.com 4621 W. Sublett Road • 817-478-6160 • PrimroseSouthwestArlington.com
5900 W. Pioneer Pkwy. • 817-451-4994 theoakridgeschool.org
Southern Flair Photography Honorable Mention: Photographer
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his is the first All Star appearance for Munson-Cox, which has been capturing memories of the Arlington area for the past three decades. Ken Cox heads a team that offers full photography service specializing in family and high school senior portraits – if you need top-quality, professional photography of practically any kind, Munson-Cox will take care of you. The studio is equipped with two large camera rooms, private dressing rooms and multiple outdoor shooting areas just steps outside the back door. The Munson-Cox team are all about luxury photography and taking care of their clients.
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ver the past 43 years, Southern Flair Photography has delighted well over 3,800 brides and grooms with contemporary and classic photography from their weddings. In the meantime, the studio has taken countless portraits of families, children, high school seniors, executive portrait head shots and much more. So it’s only fitting that owner Dwayne Lee and his daughter Heather would be honored with an All Star award this year. In 1998, Lee built Southern Flair’s current studio complex from the ground up – a 4,200-square-foot, state-of-the-art building with an exclusive outdoor portrait Dwayne Lee garden behind it. “I wake up every morning excited that I get to do what I absolutely love to do - photography,” Lee says. “And owning my own studio has opened up other interests, including gardening and travel. I am blessed beyond belief.”
Southern Flair Photography 2214 W. Park Row • 817-277-0477 sflair.com
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Wade Family Funeral Home Winner: Customer Service
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aking its All Star debut, Wade Funeral Home has years of experience combined with a highly professional, friendly and compassionate family and staff that has comforted area residents for the past 16 years. Mike Wade is owner and funeral director in charge and works along side of his son, Blake Wade and daughter, Keely Gillham; both funeral directors. Mike and Amy purchased Wade Funeral Home in Hubbard, Texas in 1985, and built Wade Family Funeral Home in 2003. Mike actively supports the community and is a member of the Arlington Kiwanis Club, downtown Rotary Club, Arlington Historical Society, Arlington High School Alumni Association, Texas Mike and Amy Wade Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association and Toy Train Collector’s Association. His wife Amy is the marketing director for Wade Family Funeral Home. She is active with the community, serving on the Arlington ISD Education Foundation Board, as well as the Arlington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. She serves on numerous committees of organizations in Arlington. She and Mike are members of First Baptist Church of Arlington. Mike and Amy have three children and eight grandchildren. “We are proud to embrace traditional values, diversity and innovation in honoring the spirit and life of each person we serve,” Mike says. “Letting go of a loved one is usually a very difficult process. In order to provide your family peace-of-mind, Wade Family Funeral Home offers complete care, so you can focus on comforting each other as you prepare to say goodbye to someone dear to you. Although there are many decisions you may have to make, we assure you that we will guide you through the entire process every step of the way.”
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Country Acres Kennels Winner: Pet Training
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or some five decades, Country Acres Kennels has been regarded as one of the premier dog boarding and training facilities in the country. For the past four years, it has also been a readers’ choice All Star, so, obviously, area pet lovers appreciate the Arlington business. It’s a place where their animals aren’t only cared for, but indulged, and where the owners can be confident that their furry friends will get the best training. Country Acres has everything on-site to ensure that pets will feel loved – space, activities, large indoor and outdoor runs for dogs and private rooms for cats. Country Acres also boards birds and exotic pets, and it is unique in the pet care world in that it provides limousine service to animal lovers who board their pets and need a ride to the airport. “We’ve built a first-class facility where your pet will be pampered,” says owner Don Praeger. “In fact, the only downside is they may beg to come back!”
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hree-time All Star Pet Resort in the Gardens is a local success story for owners Mary and Dr. Jim Turner. “I was born in Arlington. Jim moved here when he was less than a year old, so doing business here is personal,” Mary says. “Our customers are our neighbors, friends and family whom we never want to disappoint. We take very seriously the care entrusted to us of pets who are so much more than just pets; they are family.” Jim began working at Farrell Animal Hospital in 1980, purchasing it in 1990. Along with Mary, they opened the Pet Resort in 2010. “We shared the dream of improving the way pet boarding was historically handled, and Pet Resort in the Gardens is that dream come true,” she says. With comfortable lofts and suites, indoor/outdoor play yards, obedience training and premium bathing and spa services, Pet Resort in the Gardens provides your pet with personalized, protected play and a pampered stay. Mary adds, “Our dedicated team members are the real winners of this award! They give heart and soul to the well-being of our guests and provide exceptional customer care.”
Pet Resort in the Gardens 2890-A W. Pioneer Pkwy. • 817-635-5510 petresortinthegardens.com
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The Law Offices of Stephanie A. Foster, P.C. Deciding to divorce is one of the most important decisions a person can face so it makes sense to know your options. One option is traditional courtroom litigation. Another option is collaborative divorce. Although attorney Stephanie A. Foster is prepared to be the warrior in your courtroom battle as she has been in thousands of Tarrant County divorce cases over the past 28 years, her preference is to be the peacemaker in your interest-based negotiations through the dignified, private, child-protecting process known as collaborative divorce which involves no court. Stephanie A. Foster is confident that the collaborative process is a powerful way to generate creative solutions in family law disputes while minimizing financial and emotional damage to the couple and their children all the while promoting post-divorce psychological and financial health of the restructured family. As a family law mediator and one of the first Tarrant County attorneys trained in collaborative law, attorney Stephanie A. Foster will help you navigate through your divorce options and zealously represent you through the process of your choice. Contact attorney Stephanie A. Foster today to discuss your options.
One option is traditional courtroom litigation. Another option is collaborative divorce. Law Offices of Stephanie A. Foster, P.C. 4214 Little Road, Arlington, TX 76016 817-277-2805 • StephanieFosterLawyer.com
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Don Davis Auto Group Winner: Auto Dealer
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learly, our readers are big fans of Don Davis Auto Group – this is the fifth straight year the company has been named the winner in this category. In 2019, Don Davis Auto Group is celebrating its 40th year of offering quality cars of many makes and models, including Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Ford, Lincoln and Nissan. The dealership has long been recognized for its commitment to excellent customer service – regardless of the vehicle that buyers drive off of the lot. In addition to selling new cars, Don Davis Auto Group offers a wide selection of pre-owned vehicles at each location. To meet the needs of local would-be car buyers, Don Davis Auto Group holds a yearly “Garage Sale” that has been a dealership staple for more than three decades. As if all that pertains to automobiles weren’t enough to show how special Don Davis Auto Group is, the dealership is also active in the community as a long-time supporter of WFAA Channel 8’s popular Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive. It holds an annual “Drive-through” each year, which has contributed thousands of toys distributed through Mission Arlington during Christmas season. To give you one final idea why Don Davis Auto Group is the readers’ choice for an automobile dealership, consider the glowing reviews that routinely are submitted by satisfied customers, such as this one: “My sales guy was not only extremely helpful, but he truly seemed to be as excited about my Jeep as I was. Whenever a question came up that he couldn’t answer, there was no shortage of help from any one of the other guys in the showroom. The experience then extended to the parts and service department where they beat the prices for products and service elsewhere, and covered the parts under my Mopar warranty.”
Don Davis Auto Group 1901 N. Collins (Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram) • 877-377-6801 633 N. Hwy. 360 (Ford, Lincoln) • 877-424-2942 1320 E. I-20 (Nisssan) • 877-379-3670 dondavisautogroup.com
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BMW of Arlington Winner: Luxury Auto Dealer
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aking its second appearance on our All Star team, BMW of Arlington strives to give you the premier experience, whether you’re stepping into the showroom for a new BMW or visiting the service center for expert maintenance. The Arlington dealership stocks the full range of BMW models, including cars from the 2 Series all the way up to the 7 Series, as well as SUVs from the X1 to X7. There’s also sporty sedans, coupes, and convertibles from BMW’s storied M Series. All of these lineups come equipped with the latest in BMW technology and performance features. In addition to a wide variety of new BMWs, the dealership offers a range of popular makes and models of lightly pre-owned BMW models that are rigorously inspected prior as they are prepared for sale. Each of these cars comes with a protection plan to give new owners peace of mind, should the need arise for any repairs early in the ownership. At BMW of Arlington, the entire team is dedicated to helping prospective clients find the path of least resistance to a luxury car they can feel good about. That’s why the dealership offers a variety of car model reviews, so buyers can delve deeper into the specs and features of all the options and find the right BMW for their particular needs or desires. BMW of Arlington’s finance center offers a variety of lease and finance offers to make it easier to get behind the wheel of a luxury ride, whether it be your first or next. Even if you choose a model that isn’t subject to those offers, the dealership’s team will fight hard to get you the best terms and rates possible for your auto loan. Plus, BMW of Arlington’s service center offers a variety of service specials to help you save on crucial preventative service items down the road. The dealership is eager to help incentivize you to follow your maintenance schedule and get the most value and security out of your ride.
BMW of Arlington 1105 E. Lamar Blvd. • 817-968-1153 bmwofarlington.com
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Jim Ross Law Group
Stephanie A. Foster, P.C.
Winner: Litigation/Business Attorney
Winner: Divorce Attorney
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tephanie Foster has been named an All Star for the second year in a row, thanks to readers/clients who appreciate her compassion and persistence while dealing with one of the more important legal decisions a person can make: divorce. Foster is a strong litigator who effectively articulates and argues for her clients’ interests in contested divorce cases. But her main priority is finding solutions that are beneficial to the family as a whole. “One option is traditional courtroom litigation. Another option is collaborative divorce,” Foster says. “Although I am prepared to be the warrior in your courtroom battle as I have been in thousands of Tarrant County divorce cases over the past 28 years, my preference is to be the peacemaker in your interest-based negotiations through the dignified, private, child-protecting process known as collaborative divorce, which involves no court.” Foster believes the collaborative process is a powerful way to generate creative solutions in family law disputes while minimizing financial and emotional damage to families facing divorce.
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The Law Offices of Stephanie A. Foster, P.C.
2221 E. Lamar Blvd., Suite 800 • 817-275-4100 JimRossLaw.com
Harris Cook, LLP Winner: Real Estate Attorney
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arris Cook, LLP, has built a reputation for professionalism and effectiveness in a wide range of legal matters and now features a team composed of David L. Cook, Rachel L. Wright, Lin Morrisett, Garrett T. Reece and Patrick L. Dooley. A four-time All Star, Harris Cook is an AV rated firm, which represents the gold standard in attorney ratings. By increasing the depth of experience and talent across multiple practice areas, Harris Cook can continue to provide dedicated, high-level legal services to its existing clients while creating opportunities for future growth in the areas of business, personal injury, estate planning/probate and family law matters. Harris Cook is able to offer outstanding, full-service firm experience to its roster of clients, including the many businesses throughout Tarrant County for which Harris Cook currently serves as outside general counsel.
Harris Cook, LLP Arlington: 709 E. Abram St. • 817-817-275-8765 Mansfield: 309 E. Broad St. • 817-473-3332 harriscooklaw.com
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The Farah Law Firm, P.C. Honorable Mention: Real Estate Attorney
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he Farah Law Firm is making its All Star debut, but it has long held a reputation for having some of the most reliable real estate attorneys in Texas on its team. These attorneys know how to deal with brokers, real estate agents, title companies, and anyone else you may encounter in your real estate dealings. They have extensive experience in all aspects of real estate transactions in both the residential and commercial realms. Michael Farah, the founder and managing attorney of The Farah Law Firm, takes extensive pride in every aspect of law. In Michael Farah addition to his work as an attorney, Farah also manages a real estate brokerage firm and is a highly experienced real estate investor. His passion for real estate started at the early age of 15 when he purchased his first house. His knowledge of the North Texas real estate market has grown exponentially over the years, and in turn, so has his portfolio of properties. His success has inspired him to share his expertise with others who are interested in and passionate about investing in Texas real estate.
The Farah Law Firm, P.C. 2170 Matlock Road, #110, Mansfield • 817-467-1889 farahlegal.com
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Karen Schroeder Law
Norred Law, PLLC
Winner: Elder Law Attorney
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wo-time All Star Karen Schroeder is a fourth-generation Texan and a hometown girl who grew up in Arlington, graduated from Arlington High School in 1985 and continues to reside here with her family. She opened her solo practice in Mansfield in 2009 after almost 15 years serving as in-house counsel for multiple corporations, and as an Assistant District Attorney. Her law firm specializes in wills and trusts (including gun trusts), elder law and guardianships, asset and wealth protection and probate. Licensed as a Texas attorney since 1994, Schroeder has built a reputation as a problem-solver who serves clients’ needs with legal professionalism and a commitment to individualized attention. “I believe in long-term partnerships and in building relationships in the community I still live in and love,” she says. “I strive to gain my clients’ trust, one case at a time. My passion is educating clients and the public on estate planning options with a goal of equipping them with the legal tools necessary to avoid costly and timeconsuming probate.”
Karen Shroeder
Norred Law, PLLC
550 N. Walnut Creek, #110, Mansfield • 817-842-0220 KarenSchroederLaw.com
515 E. Border St. • 817-500-9433 norredlaw.com
Donna J. Smiedt
Comet Cleaners
Winner: Family Law Attorney
Winner: Dry Cleaner
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wo-time All Star Donna J. Smiedt is the founding and managing partner of the Family Law Firm of Donna J. Smiedt, PLLC. She has been practicing for more than 32 years, all of which have been devoted to the practice of family law. Smiedt has twice been named as a Texas Super Lawyer by her peers, something only five percent of Texas lawyers have achieved. Smiedt was presented the Family Law Attorney of the Year in Arlington award for several years, and has also been named a Fort Worth Top Attorney for over a decade. She has garnered one of the highest AV RATINGS by peers. Other principals at the practice include attorneys Desaray R. Muma and Michael Muñoz. Collectively, this team has over half a century of experience in serving clients in the practice of family law. “From pre-nuptial agreements to appellate work, we cover the complete practice of family law,” Smiedt says. “The firm can handle the simplest uncontested divorce to the most contentious custody litigation, as well as non-litigation forms of dispute resolution, such as mediation and collaborative law.”
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orred Law is making its debut on the All Star team, earning our readers’ vote during the balloting period earlier this year as their favorite attorney. Norred Law is a premier boutique law firm in the heart of the Metroplex, next to the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce. Norred Law has a reputation for “doing the hard things.” The firm represents individuals, and small to mid-size businesses in state and federal litigation, intellectual property, bankruptcy, probate and estates, business formations and contract matters. They are known for resolving complicated issues while caring for their clients. Norred Law has the expertise to provide confidence and peace of mind when the issues are complex and a personal touch is required.
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n All Star winner every year in which this category was present on the readers choice ballot, Comet Cleaners has locations all over the country – and, even, outside it. Locally, you can easily find a Comet Cleaners near you. And, if you look in the history files, you’ll also find that the precursor to Comet Cleaners started in Arlington in 1924. The original business began after R.L. “Jack” Godfrey left home in 1920 to go work in a tailor’s shop and then decided to open his own dry cleaning company four years later. Now, nearly a century later, Comet Cleaners operates more than 185 locations internationally, and the ones in our area consistently live up to the legacy of service and quality Godfrey established during the company’s genesis. Just ask our readers.
Comet Cleaners 1207 W. Randol Mill Road • 817-795-3103 • 1507 S. Bowen Road • 817-277-2753 410 W. Division St. • 817-460-0071 • 2501 E. Mayfield Road • 817-468-2624 2200 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd. • 817-649-3453 • 2425 SE Green Oaks Blvd. • 817-419-9422 cometcleaners.com
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For the fifth year in a row, COMET CLEANERS has been voted “ALL STAR DRY CLEANER” for Arlington and surrounding communities.
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• Professional Pressing • Clean and Pleasant Environment • Free Personalized Express Bags • Professional Spot Removal • Check and Replace Buttons • Convenient Drive-Thru or Drive-Up Valet Service We treat your garments like our own. We don’t compromise on quality or service. We are committed to saving you time and making your life easier!
COMET CLEANERS has been a close-knit, family-owned business for over 60 years. With over 150 locations in 11 states and Mexico, there are 12 Comet locations in the Arlington-Mansfield area to serve you.
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All Star Spotlight: Store Front
Gracie Lane
Maggie and Me Boutique
Winner: Boutique
Winner: Baby/Children’s Boutique
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f there were a Mount Rushmore for All Star winners, Gracie Lane would certainly be a candidate for a distinguished spot – in each of the six years we’ve had an All Star edition, the popular local retail center has been chosen a winner all six times. Since opening in 2014, Gracie Lane has rapidly become recognized as the Arlington area’s “go to” shopping destination for clothing, jewelry, home decor, gifts and more. But that’s just what’s inside the collection of boutiques. Gracie Lane is also renowned for great value and a regularly rotating stream of products, the combination of which makes this Arlington treasure a one-of-a-kind shopping experience customers love – and love again and again as they return for more. Manager Mary Macken says the real key to Gracie Lane’s success, though, is the relationships she and the team build: “I believe our philosophy of treating every person that walks through our doors as a family member really resonates with our customers.” Macken says Gracie Lane is like a collection of your favorite things – and those you haven’t yet found – all in one pretty package.
irst-time All Star Maggie and Me Boutique is a family owned classic children’s clothing store located in the heart of Arlington. The shop carries noted brands, including The Proper Peony, The Beaufort Bonnet Company, Kissy Kissy, JoJo Maman Bébé, James and Lottie, Feltman Brothers and many more. Maggie and Me Boutique has everything you will need to dress your infant through size 4 toddler. Maggie and Me Boutique offers a onestop shop for parents and grandparents who believe that every day is worth celebrating with their little ones. Owner Karen Tilley has over 10 years of retail experience. Her family members are longtime residents of Arlington. “After my first grandchild was born, I realized there was a need for a quality children’s store in the area,” Tilley says. “The store is located in the Village Park Shopping Center, so it is accessible to all areas in Arlington, Dalworthington Gardens, Mansfield and Pantego.”
Gracie Lane
Maggie and Me Boutique
4720 S. Cooper St. • 817-468-5263 gracielanecollection.com
Anything Goes
Hilton’s Flooring
Winner: Gift Shop
Winner: Flooring Store
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n 2012, Mary Davis’ dream of opening an eclectic gift shop became a reality when Anything Goes opened its doors at 2504 W. Park Row in Pantego. Seven years later, she’s celebrating her fourth All Star award. Mary and her husband Doug are longtime residents of Pantego/Arlington. She grew up in the Woodland West area, graduated from Arlington High School and worked for Arlington OB/GYN Associates for more than 30 years. Doug worked for the Town of Pantego for more than 30 years as Police Chief, Director of Public Safety Mary Davis and, currently, as the town’s mayor. Since opening, Anything Goes has grown from 1,200 square feet to almost 4,000 square feet of retail space that features products that meet the needs of customers of all ages. Traveling to different markets such as Las Vegas, New York and Atlanta allows Anything Goes to bring diverse and unique products from across the country. “I work hard to find our customers new products so they have the diversity in the gifts that they’re giving and there’s always something new and fresh for them on the shelves,” Mary says. “Anything Goes prides itself in the level of customer service that we provide and making everyone feel at home the minute they walk in the door.”
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n All Star for the fourth straight year, Hilton’s Flooring has become a staple in this edition. It’s obvious that our readers’ preferred destination is an ideal one-stop showroom for practically any floor-covering need. Since 2013, Hilton’s Flooring has been an accredited business with an A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau. Hilton’s Vice President of Sales, Kateri Dodson, says the company is devoted to providing the best and largest selection of carpet, hardwood, laminate vinyl, tile and stone in a friendly, comfortable and helpful atmosphere. “We offer the largest selection of floor covering in the Tarrant County area,” she says. “We also have design professionals on premise, complimentary in-home design consultation, free in-home measuring and estimates and installation.” Hilton’s carries most name brands of flooring and now offers materials for cabinets and tabletops, making it the ideal place to shop for practically any home improvement/enhancement project.
Anything Goes
Hilton’s Flooring
2504 W. Park Row Drive, Suite A, Pantego • 817-542-0862 anythinggoesgiftshop.com
2800 W. Division St. • 817-461-5189 hiltonsflooring.com
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All Star Spotlight: Store Front ... Wellness
C & W Antiques
Urban Country Flower Co.
Winner: Antiques
Winner: Florist
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back-to-back All Star-award winner, C&W Antiques offers unique, rare and interesting furniture and accessories not found at most stores stateside. From their flagship showroom in Grand Prairie, Co-proprietors Jim Carpenter and Patrick Walsh create an inviting ambiance with fragrant Market candles, music and vignettes of old-world rooms that stimulate the senses. “C&W Antiques’ philosophy is to make each customer feel welcome,” Walsh says. “With our passion for antiques, we welcome each customer and provide a friendly atmosphere for their unique shopping experience. We treat each customer like family.” C&W Antiques specializes in 17th, 18th and 19th century English and French furniture. It also has an exquisite collection of original fine art by Italian, French, Russian, English and U.S. artists, and its Faberge Collection is the largest in the state of Texas and perhaps the world.
rban Country Flower Co. is making its debut on our readers’ choice All Star team. The unique business has captured the hearts of area shoppers as a European-style fresh/silk bucket shop that has something for just about everyone. Urban Country Flower Co. has become a go-to place for flowers for events, weddings, parties, and holiday decorations. It also specializes in arrangements for anniversaries, birthdays, get well, “I’m sorry,” “Congratulations!” and “Just because.” Its retail shop also carries home gifts, garden gifts and accessories, both vintage and new. Gift and accessory items include gourmet food, coffee, fragrances, t-shirts and hats. Urban Country Flower Co. also recently began offering local deliveries. Urban Country Flower Co. is a Premier Florist on Bloom Nation (bloomnation.com), which arranges flower deliveries all across the country at the click of a mouse.
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C & W Antiques
2234 W. Park Row Drive, Suite D Village Park • 817-987-9228 urbancountryflowerco.com
2100 N. Hwy. 360, Suite 705-706, Grand Prairie • 817-637-7637 candwantiques.com
Dixie’s Charms & More
Arlington Family Practice
Winner: Jeweler
Winner: Family Physician
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s Dixie’s celebrates its 39th year in business, the popular retailer also gets to celebrate its fourth All Star award. Owners Kandy King and Glenn Hargrove continue to enhance a tradition established by their late mother Dixie, helping the business evolve from primarily a wholesaler of fashion jewelry and sterling silver to a retail operation that also sells a wide range of gift items. “We’re so proud to operate our business here in our hometown of Arlington,” King says. “We’ve loved being a part of the Gracie Lane family for the past five years.” King says she and her team have a simple philosophy. “Mom (Dixie) always said ‘Take care of your customers, and everything else will take care of itself,’” she says. “The top priority for myself, Glenn and our great staff is to make every shopping experience at Dixie’s a great one. We work at seeking out unique and quality gift items that are reasonably priced. Value and selection are critical, but those don’t mean much without great customer service. We lost our precious Mom to Alzheimer’s disease this year. Our hope is to carry on her legacy in a way that would make her proud.”
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wo-time All Star Arlington Family Practice, P.A. was established in 1977 by Dr. Dean Peyton and a partner. Since that time the practice has believed – and continues to believe – that quality is more important than quantity. Practice principals Sherley Aramath, M.D., Laura Rice, D.O., Tien Truong, D.O., and Kaitlyn Gorman, FNP-C, want their patients to feel like this is where they belong and that they can trust Arlington Family Practice with their health care and help them become healthier individuals. The practice motto is “modern medicine with old fashioned care.” “We treat each other with respect, and like family,” says Practice Administrator Patricia Gouldy. “I believe this feeling is reflected to our patients when they come. If a patient comes in with an acute illness, we want to make sure we try and follow up with them in 48 hours to make sure they are doing better.”
Arlington Family Practice, P.A. 2415 Matlock Road • 817-277-6444 arlingtonfp.com
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Methodist Mansfield Medical Center Winner: Hospital
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ethodist Mansfield Medical Center, a 254-bed acute care hospital, has been serving the community for more than 12 years. Methodist Mansfield continues to expand to meet patients’ needs. In just the past few years, the hospital opened an Amon G. Carter Foundation Kids Zone in the Emergency Department, a third cardiac catheterization lab for interventional cardiology and added 3D mammography and a second daVinci® Xi Surgical System for roboticallyassisted minimally invasive procedures. In June, the new 82-thousand-square foot, four-story professional office building II opened on the 23-acre south campus. The addition of the Professional Office Building (POB) II accommodates the ever-growing number of specialty and primary care physicians who have joined Methodist Mansfield’s medical team to bring advanced health care to the region. To enhance outpatient care for infants in Methodist Mansfield’s neonatal intensive care unit the hospital has added a telemedicine robot to treat the youngest and sickest patients. This robot can monitor and detect vital signs of the tiniest of babies and help save lives when time is of the essence. A new Methodist Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI) opened in 2017 and offers advanced outpatient diagnostic equipment including the community’s first high-field open MRI. The hospital also launched a patient portal, “Epic MyChart,” which allows patients to have personal and family health information at their fingertips from a computer or an app on a smartphone or tablet. Moreover, the hospital has achieved exceptional safety scores and key quality measures to provide excellent patient care, and offers some of the latest in medical advancements. Methodist Mansfield has also received the highest rating possible by Leapfrog, the independent hospital safety watchdog, as well as Magnet Recognition® the highest distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care.
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center 2700 E. Broad St., Mansfield • 682-242-2000 methodisthealthsystem.org/methodist-mansfield-medical-center
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Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital Winner: Hospital
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exas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has earned Readers’ Choice All Star awards in each of the six polls we’ve published, so it’s obvious that the celebrated medical center has gained the trust of its North Texas patients. Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a 369-bed, acute-care hospital that is ranked among the best hospitals in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report. With a mission of improving the health of the people in the community, the hospital and physicians on its medical staff are committed to every patient’s well-being. Texas Health Arlington Memorial offers the gamut of health care services, including: behavioral health; cancer care; cardiac rehabilitation; Diabetes care; digestive health; emergency department; ear, nose and throat care; fitness center; heart and vascular; hospice care; imaging; neurosciences; nutrition; orthopedics; rehabilitation; respiratory therapy; sports therapy; women and infants care and wound care. In addition to the aforementioned services, Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital fortifies its bond with the community by offering regular classes focusing on health-related topics, such as childbirth education, family education, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and wellness and prevention. The hospital has received acclaim on many fronts in recent years. Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has received the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Fragility Fracture Certification, the first health care facility in the country to receive Joint Commission certification for a fragility fracture program. It is also designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, an honor that recognizes hospitals for excellence in nursing, and was the first facility in Arlington to earn the designation. In 2019, Texas Health Arlington Memorial received a Get With The Guidelines® award for stroke and/or heart failure care, earning Gold Plus and Target Heart Failure Honor Roll award levels.
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital 800 W. Randol Mill Road • 817-960-6100 texashealth.org/arlington
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ver evolving to meet the needs of patients, Medical City Arlington earned its sixth consecutive All Star award this year as our voters’ preferred emergency department. Medical City Arlington has been designated a Level II Trauma Center by the Texas Department of State Health Services, making it the first and only hospital in Arlington to achieve this distinguished classification. A Level II trauma designation represents the second-highest level of trauma designation available. The hospital’s emergency medicine team, made up of board-certified physicians, nurses and specialists, treats about 2,000 trauma patients annually and cared for 80,000 patients in the ER last year. As a Level II Trauma Center, Medical City Arlington provides: • Dedicated trauma resuscitation rooms in the 56-bed emergency department • Dedicated trauma operating rooms available 24/7 • Dedicated 24-bed neuro-trauma ICU • Continuous availability of neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, interventional radiology, laboratory services, radiology and blood bank • On-campus inpatient rehabilitation unit In addition to advanced, comprehensive adult emergency care, Medical City Arlington offers fullservice emergency diagnosis and treatment for infants and children of all ages. It’s like having the pediatric emergency care of Medical City Children’s Hospital in your neighborhood. The staff and specially trained physicians provide the highest quality healthcare according to guidelines for care set by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Emergency Physicians and the Emergency Nurses Association. Medical City Arlington was Arlington’s first Chest Pain Center accredited by The Society for Chest Pain Centers and has a Cycle V Designation. The hospital is also certified by the Joint Commission as Primary Stroke Center with an on-site dedicated Stroke Team and a dedicated CT Scan in the ER to help facilitate protocol-driven care when minutes matter most.
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or the fourth year in a row, Dr. Alfred DiStefano has been honored by our readers as the area’s top oncologist – and with good cause. He founded Arlington Cancer Center nearly four decades ago with a vision to craft a medical facility that would be all-inclusive for patients undergoing cancer treatment – the diagnostic and therapeutic modalities would all take place under one roof. It was a revolutionary concept in 1980, and it not only became the norm for the center, but a model for effective cancer treatment all around the country. This year, Arlington Cancer Center became part of Texas Oncology and is now Texas Oncology-Arlington Cancer Center North. Dr. DiStefano says he is proud of the direction Arlington Cancer Center took at the outset of the practice – and still takes today. “Over the years, we have stayed true to that principle,” he says. “Our dedication to providing a broad range of services, in combination with compassionate patient-oriented care, allows us to give our patients the opportunity to access high quality care while remaining outpatient and close to home.” Dr. DiStefano is joined at the center by four other cancer specialists: Dr. John Adams, Dr. Chad Amosson, Dr. Barry Firstenberg and Dr. Anwar Khurshid. Together, they offer more than 100 years of combined research, teaching and practical experience in treating solid tumors, blood cancers and blood disorders at some of the premier national and international cancer centers and medical schools. They understand that patients want an innovative partner to help them make the most informed decisions about their care and future. That’s why Texas Oncology-Arlington Cancer Center North offers a comprehensive outpatient environment and why the doctors take pride in providing diagnosis, treatment, education and support services to adult cancer patients from around the world. “Our goal is to lessen the stress of treatment so you can focus on your recovery,” Dr. DiStefano says. “We make it easier by offering all of our services under one roof.”
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Dr. Joan Bergstrom Winner: Ob/Gyn
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or the fifth straight year, Dr. Joan Bergstrom, founder of Women’s Health Services, has been chosen by our readers as the All Star winner in the Ob/Gyn category. Dr. Bergstrom started Women’s Health Services in 1986 when she completed her residency in Kansas City, Kansas, and moved to Arlington to become the first female Ob-Gyn in the city. Over the years the group has grown to include a total of six physicians: Joan Bergstrom, Dawnette Pepper, Kiran Nangrani, Sheri Puffer, Joy Carter and Jessica Brown. WHS opened its second location in Arlington in 2017. The group is aligned to provide consistent treatment amongst all doctors so patients will have a continuum of care in a setting of comfort. Women’s Health Services offers full obstetrical and gynecological services, and the team’s philosophy is to promote a comfortable atmosphere with expert services in all aspects of female health. The practice has on-line appointment booking for efficiency. It also offers services to provide care for all situations in the timeline of a woman’s life, from puberty through menopause. Women’s Health Services has been a steady provider of women’s health care for over 30 years. Patients can count on Dr. Bergstrom and her colleagues to be accessible for any issues that come up in a woman’s life. The doctors of WHS provide services for pregnancy, birth control, heavy periods, treatment for uterine prolapse and urinary incontinence, hormonal changes and woman exams. For patient convenience, the doctors practice out of a north and south office in Arlington. They offer all of their patient hospital services at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, Arlington’s Community Hospital, which promotes the highest standard of health care for all patients in the Metroplex. Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital is planning a complete renovation of the Women’s Services that will be unveiled later in 2019. WHS has recently upgraded its website to provide easier access to each patient’s medical records and to enhance the communication with their doctor on-line.
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Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital - Arlington Winner: Orthopedic Care
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aylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital – Arlington is proud to be named the Arlington Today All Star for Orthopedic Care for the second consecutive year. We’re honored that Arlington Today readers have chosen us as one of its top medical providers. Baylor Scott & White Arlington is a unique, industryleading specialty hospital focused on comprehensive outpatient and inpatient treatment of orthopedic and spine disorders. In fact, it’s the only orthopedic surgery and specialty hospital of its kind in Dallas/Fort Worth, bringing experts close to home. In addition to spine care, Baylor Scott & White Arlington provides unsurpassed treatment for various other orthopedic injuries, from simple strains to broken bones to the need for full joint replacement. The hospital’s 24 staff physicians focus on attentive, patient-centered care, actively involving patients and their families in each step and decision of their treatment. Because the entire staff is focused strictly on orthopedic and spine care, patients receive a level of care and expertise that’s unmatched by any other area hospital. Baylor Scott & White Arlington also provides a full-service ER, complete diagnostic imaging capabilities and onsite physical therapy, rehab and a comprehensive Pain Management Center. “We’re focused on providing a level of patient-focused care, understanding, diagnosis and treatment of spine and orthopedic issues that typical hospitals can’t,” said Allan Beck, Chief Executive Officer. “Our comprehensive on-site services offer convenience along with expert orthopedic care, helping our patients get back to doing what they love with as little down time as possible.” In addition to providing expert medical care, Baylor Scott & White Arlington is an active, committed partner to the Arlington community. Current support includes River Legacy Living Science Center, the Levitt Pavilion, The LOT Mansfield, Salvation Army, Boys & Girls Club of Arlington, Arlington Urban Ministries, YoungLife and UTA Athletics.
Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital 707 Highlander Blvd. • 855-41-ORTHO bswarlington.com
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The Dixie’s family and staff are honored to once again be named an Arlington Today All Star. Many thanks for your continued support and loyalty over the past 38 years! We’re grateful for each of our customers who have become great friends along this adventure. Our family is blessed beyond words!
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Dr. Jay Pond Winner: Orthopedic Surgeon
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aking his debut on our All Star team, Dr. Jay Pond is a founding member of AOA Orthopedic Specialists and practices general orthopedics. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, and he specializes in silver-coated implants for joint replacements, which drastically reduces the chance of infection during recovery. Dr. Pond completed medical school at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas in 1990. He then completed his internship and his specialty training at Barnes Hosp/ Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri from 1991 to 1995. Dr. Pond participates in mission work through Faith in Practice, which is a faithbased medical mission team that travels to Guatemala numerous times each year to perform surgeries on underprivileged patients. He has been affiliated with the organization for the past five years. Dr. Pond spends his free time playing sports with his three children and maintaining a healthy lifestyle by cycling.
AOA Orthopedic Specialists Arlington: 800 Orthopedic Way • 817-375-5200 • Mansfield: 2801 E. Broad St. • 817-375-5200 ArlingtonOrtho.com
Family HealthCare Associates Winner: Family Physician Practice
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back-to-back All Star winner, Family HealthCare Associates is a physician-owned organization that has served the healthcare needs of the Arlington/Mansfield area for over 60 years. Its commitment to delivering quality care has allowed the practice to grow from two physicians in 1958 to 30 physicians in four locations today. Healthcare services include onsite diagnostic testing, online registration, text reminders and a patient portal for enhanced communication between you and your physician. FHCA’s After Hours Care Clinic was created over 20 years ago and has been the go-to place in the community for treatment of minor illnesses and injuries. The physicians at Family HealthCare Associates have been recognized by multiple health organizations for achieving their highest quality standards. The practice has been recognized as a Patient Centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). FCHA’s focus has always been on providing high-quality care to its patients. The practice’s primary services include gynecological exams, pediatric care, dermatological procedures, well exams and care of chronic conditions.
Family HealthCare Associates 1300 S. Fielder Road • 817-277-2221 • 1926 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd. • 817-472-5522 13601 N. Hwy-157, Mansfield • 817-473-7962 • 4100 N. Collins, Suite 200 • 817-860-1309 • fhcatx.com
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Randol Mill Pharmacy Winner: Pharmacy
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ith its second win in a row in our readers’ choice poll, Randol Mill Pharmacy continues to be an area favorite – and it has been for over 50 years. Randol Mill Pharmacy has been an Arlington staple since 1965. Its talented staff strives to provide the friendliest, most professional and efficient pharmacy service in town. Five words embrace the Randol Mill Pharmacy team’s philosophy, highlighted in the company’s “5-C’s”: Care, Convenience, Cost-effectiveness, Confidentiality and Communication. Randol Mill Pharmacy is one of the area’s premier resources for prescription medications, over the counter (OTC) medications, flu shots, shingles shots, pneumonia shots, tetanus shots and compounding (where you are not bound by commercial medications, but can have medications in the strengths and dosages that fit your particular needs). The pharmacy accepts most insurance plans, provides complementary local delivery for your convenience – and now Randol Mill Pharmacy is a package pickup Hub for Amazon. At Randol Mill Pharmacy you will find 6,000 square feet of shopping space stocked with a full range of medical equipment, including a huge selection of canes, 4-wheel walkers, wheelchairs, bath safety equipment, hospital beds, compression hosiery and lift chairs. The pharmacy also carries unique upscale gifts, greeting cards, seasonal gifts and candies. As always, it offers complementary gift bags with any gift purchase. Randol Mill Pharmacy can be your problem solver. Tell the staff members your needs, and they will work with you to meet them – and to exceed your expectations – every time you pay a visit, call them on the phone or check in online. Randol Mill Pharmacy … it’s More Than A Pharmacy.
Randol Mill Pharmacy 1014 N. Fielder Road • 817-274-1883 randolmillpharmacy.com
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Key-Whitman Eye Center Winner: LASIK
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he All Star Key-Whitman Eye Center team is consistently recognized as one of the leaders in eye care. As a patient, you’ll have access to the full range of options for vision procedures and high-tech lenses to enhance your lifestyle. Key-Whitman is known for providing individualized care, from annual eye exams to the treatment of cataracts, glaucoma and dry eyes, as well as the precise fitting of glasses and contacts at their optical center. Wish you didn’t need to wear glasses or contacts? Key-Whitman has helped thousands of people improve their vision with LASIK. They are one of the first LASIK centers in the Dallas/Fort Worth area to perform LASIK and PRK with the WaveLight® Refractive Suite. This is the most advanced state-of-the-art technology available in the United States. Key-Whitman also offers patients the high-tech option of Contoura Vision. In research, 92% of patients achieved 20/20 vision or better within one year of their Contoura Vision procedure. The Key-Whitman team is led by Dr. Jeffrey Whitman, who has been recognized by peer reviews as one of the leading Dallas /Fort Worth Metroplex Eye Doctors for 17 years in a row. Key-Whitman Eye Center has two area offices: North Arlington and South Arlington. This means you can have great eye care and convenience. The Key-Whitman doctors and staff look forward to seeing you and helping you achieve your best possible vision.
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Accent Podiatry Associates Honorable Mention: Podiatrist
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aking its second All Star appearance, Accent Podiatry Associates is dedicated to getting to the root of your foot or ankle problem. With offices in both Arlington and Mansfield, Accent Podiatry Associates addresses a wide range of foot and ankle issues, including: • Foot and ankle pain • Bunions • Heel pain • Plantar fasciitis • Diabetic wound care • Flat feet • Neuromas • Children’s foot care • Hammertoes • Achilles tendonitis Dr. Dharmesh “Dan” Bhakta heads the Accent Podiatry team of physicians, which also includes Dr. Keyvan Ganz, Dr. Jacob Jasper, Dr. Shae Paschal and Dr. Jinal Mehta. Dr. Bhakta is board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, a Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot-ankle Surgeons. He also has made it a priority at the practice to render aid to patients in a compassionate manner. “Having chronic foot and ankle pain can greatly affect the quality of your life, and our doctors understand that,” he says. “They also know how hectic things can be and are committed to making the practice and care convenient and accessible.” Accent Podiatry Associates accepts most insurance plans and welcomes new patients.
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Dr. Moody Alexander Winner: Orthodontist
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ive-time All Star Dr. Moody Alexander heads Drs Alexander Orthodontics, which has long been known as one of Arlington’s more prominent family practices. Over the past five and a half decades, Drs Alexander Orthodontics has focused on providing orthodontic treatment for children and adults, many of whom have become like family to Dr. Alexander and his staff. “We work hard to provide a 5-star service experience for our patients, from their initial phone call to the ‘getting braces off’ celebration,” Dr. Alexander says. “We understand that the orthodontic journey is so much more than just straightening teeth. We count it a privilege to get to know our patients and their families and strive to be the best part of our patients’ day.” Another thing that sets the practice apart is its yearning to “give back.” “We realize the incredible blessings that we have in our lives and try to live by the passage from Luke that says ‘to whom much is given, much is required,’” Dr. Alexander says. “That’s why we developed our wooden nickel program. Twice a year, we provide an opportunity for patients to be involved with a humanitarian project by donating wooden nickels they earned by being good patients. It is a beautiful thing watching patients give back out of their nickels they have worked hard to earn.” Dr. Alexander and his wife Emily have seven children, including three adopted children from Ethiopia, where he conducted dental health-based mission trips for several years before the political climate made it difficult to return. That did not deter him from giving back, however, especially in the local community, where Drs Alexander Orthodontics partners with like-minded organizations in town: Young Life, Arlington Southwest Little League, Gospel City Church, Pantego Christian Academy, Alliance for Children, Mission Arlington, Dental Health of Arlington, “and various organizations that we support through our patients, also.” Dr. Alexander was named the 2019 Humanitarian Award winner by the American Association of Orthodontists.
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Drs. Hyde, Miller & Associates Winner: Pediatric Dentist
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he pediatric dentists at Drs. Hyde, Miller & Associates believe that a child’s visit to the dentist – whether it’s the first or the 21st – should not only be as painless as possible, but enjoyable, as well. That’s why they have crafted four offices in the area filled with childrenfriendly decor and interactive items that help ease the fear that might be associated with a dental visit. In turn, their patients’ parents have crafted a “thank you” note in the form of a vote for the “Fun Dentists” as a 2019 All Star. The offices at Drs. Hyde, Bailey & Associates offer a unique open concept that provides a cheerful and enthusiastic environment to educate and promote oral health for the children of the community. While they’re awaiting the dentist, the kids often get to meet a practice staple: Adam the Alligator, who also helps keep things fun.
Drs. Hyde, Miller & Associates North: 696 N. Fielder, Suite 102 • 817-459-1313 • South: 4220 Little Road • 817-478-2300 Central: 3101 S. Center St. • 817-466-7057 • Mansfield: 2300 Matlock Road, Suite 28 • 817-539-0500
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Dr. Jennifer Ketchel Honorable Mention: Pediatric Dentist
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n All Star for the third year in a row, Dr. Jennifer Ketchel takes pride in being able to serve her home town since opening Arlington Pediatric Dentistry in 2012. “As an Arlington Martin High School graduate, it’s been a special opportunity to serve the community I grew up in,” she says. Dr. Ketchel and her office staff have built the reputation of a warm and friendly environment. Dr. Ketchel continues to earn the trust of families and other healthcare providers in the community as she brings the very latest research and working knowledge to all of her patients. “As the years go by, it’s been a joy for me to watch patients grow up into amazing teenagers and adults,” she says. Dr. Ketchel’s vision has always been to serve the Arlington and Mansfield communities with integrity and kindness. She does this by providing children with excellent dental care along with educating them to maintain a life-long healthy smile. She always makes time to explain and encourage, all while having fun.
Arlington Pediatric Dentistry 7410 S. Cooper St. • 817-465-0044 arlingtonkidsdentist.com
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Kos/Danchak Audiology & Hearing Aids Winner: Audiologist
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n All Star for the third straight year, Kos/Danchak Audiology & Hearing Aids has been helping people in the Arlington/North Texas area hear the best they can for over 35 years! Susanne Kos, the original owner, began helping North Texans hear better in 1984. The practice still honors her name even though she retired several years ago. Kos/Danchak has over 40 community physicians that refer their patients in need of hearing health care services – some of the physicians have been doing so since Susanne Kos was helping people hear better. Dr. Melissa Danchak says that kind of trust Dr. Melissa Danchak has been paved by a patient-first focus and a commitment to deliver the best hearing solutions possible for each person they meet with. “What we say we do, we do. That is being verified publicly by the community of physicians that consistently place their trust in us as well as the the online reviews and recommendations our patients are posting about their experiences with us,” Dr. Danchak says. “There are not many audiology practices in the North Texas area that can say they’ve been helping people hear better for over 35 years. We believe that how we meet with people and the delivery of the services we provide is ultimately about giving an experience that makes them feel confident in their decision to address their hearing health care needs - with us!” Dr. Danchak says the practice’s first, and main, priority is to honor its commitments to each patient. “Better hearing health care is a journey – not a transaction! Each day, we meet with people that have trusted their hearing health care needs to us for 10 years, 15 years – some even 20 years. Their confidence in us and the online reviews are humbling to say the least. These reviews provide those searching for hearing health care with the confidence they need to take their first step towards better hearing.”
Kos/Danchak Audiology & Hearing Aids 101 W. Randol Mill Road • 817-277-7039 northtxhearing.com 90
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Audiology Experts Honorable Mention: Audiologist
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udiology Experts was chosen for its fourth consecutive All Star award this year, underscoring the gratitude patients have for the work of Dr. Lisa B. Fell and her team. Since opening in 2008, Audiology Experts has steadily grown its practice by providing patient-friendly service and by implementing stateof-the-industry technology to help patients successfully address their hearing issues. In addition to hearing evaluations and hearing aid fitting, the practice offers tinnitus evaluation and management, custom solutions for hearing protection, assistive listening Dr. Lisa Fell devices and hearing aid supplies. “Hearing healthcare is more than just fitting hearing aids,” Dr. Fell says. “We take time to look at the individual concerns and medical health – more studies are showing how health conditions like diabetes, dementia and heart disease are being linked to hearing loss. We take a comprehensive approach. We always have, and we always will.”
Audiology Experts 1261 W. Green Oaks Blvd., Suite 105 • 817-451-4818 audiologyexperts.com
Resurgence Wellness Winner: Rejuvination Center
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ast September, Resurgence Wellness opened its doors in Arlington and introduced a new realm of healthcare to the North Texas region. Less than a year later, founder Christopher Chappell’s wellness clinic is an Arlington-area All Star. Resurgence Wellness specializes in providing advanced medical solutions to help patients reach optimal health. The clinic methodically analyzes the cause of each patient’s health issues to create effective – even, life-changing – results, whether a patient’s goal is to lose weight, stabilize hormone levels, or boost Christopher Chappell his/her immune system. The gamut of solutions is based on treatments that are safe and non-invasive ways to get to the root cause of health problems to help restore the patient’s vitality so he or she can get back to feeling well. “Resurgence Wellness was created to help patients ‘Own the Day,’” says Chappell. A lot of our readers obviously believe the clinic is doing just that.
Resurgence Wellness 2701 Matlock Road, #105 • 833-696-2329 resurgencewellness.com
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All Star Spotlight: Wellness
Central Park ENT Winner: Ear/Nose/Throat
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or the second consecutive year, Central Park ENT has been chosen by our readers as their favorite area Ear/Nose/Throat practice. The board certified physicians of Central Park Ear Nose Throat work as a team to provide the best quality of service to their patients. Drs. Mark Palmer, Chris Lee, Stuart Thomas, Rene Pena, Dana Gibbs and Tyler Scoresby help countless people with allergy issues, ear infections, hearing impairments, colds and sinus infections. The Central Park ENT healthcare providers believe that by assisting others through education and compassion, they can improve and restore quality of life for patients and their loved ones. With offices located throughout the Metroplex (including sites in Arlington, Mansfield, Dallas and Fort Worth), Central Park ENT has experienced and compassionate doctors and practitioners who can help with any ear, nose, or throat condition you may have. From allergy treatment to hearing aids, sinus surgery, thyroid conditions, and much more, the team of caring ENT doctors is easily accessible to help patients and their families. The doctors encourage patients to take a few moments to visit the practice website, centralparkent.net, for information on allergies, preparing for your visit and the doctors. You can also view videos, and, once your visit is complete, you can take a short satisfaction survey. The in-depth explanations on the website can help you determine if and when visiting the clinic will benefit you the most. For general health information, Central Park ENT’s blogs are posted on a regular basis to help patients get information on how to prevent diseases, illness and discomfort in their daily lives. The Mission at Central Park ENT is to provide the highest quality treatment for all ear, nose and throat problems by emphasizing patient education, incorporating the latest technology and making your individual needs a first priority.
Central Park ENT 409 Central Park Drive • 817-261-9191 centralparkent.net
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Diet Solution Weight Loss Centers Winner: Weight Loss Solutions
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back-to-back All Star winner, Diet Solution Weight Loss Centers were created by Dr. Richard Knight in Mansfield in 2011 with a mission to help the community get healthy and lose excess weight. Diet Solution Weight Loss Centers provide a medically monitored weight loss program that specializes in personal treatment for each patient. Before patients even begin the program they receive an EKG and undergo blood work that tests for cholesterol and thyroid levels. This evaluation also includes: BMI, weight, height, vitals, a B12 injection and Amino appetite suppressants. DSWLC has an array of caffeinefree, natural and effective aides for weight loss, including: Fat Burners; Fat Blockers; B12 injections; Multi-Vitamins; Hair, Skin and Vitamin products; Trim Slim and Cascara Sagrada. The initial examination takes an hour. Thereafter, patients come in weekly to receive vitals, BMI, weigh in, and they are able to meet with Dr. Richard Knight to determine how they can achieve the healthiest of results.
Diet Solution Weight Loss Centers Mansfield: 920 Hwy. 287 N., Ste 306 • 817-453-3438 • Pantego: 2542 W. Pioneer Pkwy. • 817-277-3438 dietsolutioncenters.com
The Pilates Effect Winner: Exercise/Fitness Studio
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readers’ choice All Star for the second year in a row, The Pilates Effect opened in April 2017 and is a fully equipped Pilates Studio dedicated to the overall well being of its clients. Studio Owner/Instructor Cami Green says she has long wanted to teach and help people accomplish their health and fitness goals by means of Pilates. “The Pilates training that we offer is geared toward the individual, their needs and specifications to their body type, fitness level and or any issues keeping them from their goals,” Green says. “We are trained to deal with these different body types and needs and on how to correct them. Our studio and type of Cami Green Pilates training isn’t a one-size-fits-all; it’s specific to the individual.” The Pilates Effect is a fully equipped Pilates studio, offering classes for every fitness level and private sessions for more individualized private Pilates training.
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Low T Center Arlington Honorable Mention: Hormone Therapy
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aking its All Star debut, Low T Center Arlington offers wellness services exclusively for men who are looking for an annual wellness exam, as well as treatment for sleep apnea, low testosterone, severe allergies, high blood pressure, cholesterol or diabetes. Low T Center’s patients experience advanced treatments designed to restore normal function and improve their quality of life and help them feel like the best version of themselves. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) options are formulated specifically to suit each individual. Some of the more common symptoms of low T include lack of energy/ chronic fatigue, depression, increased tendency to retain fat, reduced muscle tone and loss of facial or body hair. Many men with low T issues also suffer from lack of sexual desire and infrequent erections. Replacement therapies provide help for men who suffer from these issues.
Active Family Wellness Center Winner: Wellness Center
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ounded by Dr. Kenyon Godwin in 2010, Active Family Wellness Center has been named Arlington’s top chiropractic and/or wellness practice the past six years. It also won the Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Veteran-owned Small Business of the Year. Dr. Godwin recently opened a second office in the North Arlington area. “We believe people should have the freedom to pursue their purpose without limitations!” Dr. Godwin says. “AFWC combines education, lifestyle modification and people-personalized Dr. Kenyon Godwin services to help people live their best life. AFWC offers an effective lifestyle modification program called 8 Weeks to Wellness. This program incorporates the best of wellness: Chiropractic, Nutrition, Massage, Fitness and Meditation/Prayer. Our catalyzing statement is to make Arlington the healthiest city in the state of Texas.”
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irst-time All StarTPMC Billing Services LLC is located in downtown Arlington next to the city hall. TPMC was born in February 2018 to promote a better medical billing experience for healthcare providers and their patients. With more than 16 years of medical billing experience and as medical office management within staff, TPMC knows the value of good communication between the office staff and the billing department. We know each practice’s needs are different. We know your patients are the most important thing in your practice. TPMC will work with each individual provider to customize a billing plan for each practice and find where it can improve. We will work with each patient to provide a better experience when managing their medical bill. As a member of AAPC we offer nationwide medical billing services and revenue cycle solutions for medical billing. We work with you and your staff closely as an in-house biller and save you money by eliminating in-house medical billing employee expenses and lowering the cost of forms, supplies, and reducing your telephone expenses.
TPMC Billing Services LLC 318 W. Main St., Suite 101 • 817-717-8895 tpmcbilling.com
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n All Star in back-to-back years, Maren Karsen Salon is a full-service hair salon & Aveda Experience Center located in the heart of Downtown Arlington. “Our guests are always telling us how ‘at home’ they feel at Maren Karsen Aveda Salon,” says Owner/Master Stylist and Colorist Kellie Morris. “We are professionals, but we strive to provide a relaxed, yet fun, atmosphere. We want you to feel comfortable here.” Maren Karsen is an Aveda Concept Salon with more than 20 years in the industry. It carries the full line of Aveda products, including hair care, skin care, body care and cosmetics. “Our hairdressers are continually educated on the latest trends in hair cutting and hair color, regardless of experience, in order to provide our clients with the highest quality services, bar none,” says Morris. “We promise to make your experience the best it can possibly be. We want you to tell everyone when you leave that you just went to the best salon in Arlington, Texas, or anywhere else.”
Maren Karsen Salon 200 N. Mesquite St., Suite 109 • 817-275-8686 marenkarsen.com
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All Star Spotlight: Personal Services
The Sanford House Winner: Bed & Breakfast, Place for Lunch, Spa, Massage
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or each of the past five years, The Sanford House has earned a spot on the All Star team – and with good reason: it consistently exceeds visitor expectations. General Manager Valerie Landry proudly notes that the venerable inn has been in Arlington for over 20 years now. “We opened in 1997, and originally my grandparents lived on property and ran the business as a true bed and breakfast,” she says. “As the business developed, my grandparents eventually decided to retire completely, and my Mom, Dr. Joan Bergstrom, ran the business with various managers at the helm. Through this time frame, the business expanded to include our Cottage Suites, and our full-service Spa and Salon came to fruition.” Once Landry came on board in 2008, she worked with her mom to start creating “House Hosted” events, and the principals started putting a more strategic management plan in place. “We added our Villa Suites in 2009, and the restaurant was re-branded to Restaurant506 in 2013,” Landry says. “We have continually put a lot of effort into the quality of products we provide and the quality of services available at the Spa & Salon to ensure our guests can truly feel relaxed and rejuvenated. Our goal is to truly make our guest’s day when they have a chance to experience any facet of The Sanford House. Landry says the company’s professional philosophy is to provide a world-class experience for everyone. “The Sanford House is most special because of the unparalleled service we provide,” Landry says. “We strive for excellence in every guest encounter. A visit to The Sanford House is unique in all aspects from the visual beauty of our grounds, the passion we have for our guests and the ability for guests to experience a truly memorable event. We genuinely love what we do, and it shows.”
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The Sheraton Arlington Honorable Mention: Hotel, Place for a Wedding Event
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n All Star for the second consecutive year, The Sheraton Arlington opened in 1985 on the grounds of the former Seven Seas Marine Life Park that closed in 1976. The hotel still has several unique venues on the property that date back to the park – including the Plaza on the Hill that provides a natural setting surrounded by lush landscaping and waterfalls, making it the perfect choice for weddings, social events and corporate receptions. The Hotel completed the final phase of the multi-million dollar renovation led by Urbana Varro, LLC including a revitalization of all 311 guestrooms, all 22,000 square feet of meeting space and the complete transformation of the lobby, restaurants, and bar. Sheraton became part of the world’s largest hotel company as Starwood Hotels and Resorts was purchased by Marriott International in 2016. Sheraton’s philosophy is “The Best Work is Done Together.” The Sheraton Arlington invites guests to experience a feeling of welcome unlike any other at the newly transformed property.
The Sheraton Arlington 1500 Convention Center Drive • 817-261-8200 sheratonarlingtonhotel.com
Shelton’s Salon & Spa Winner: Hair Salon
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arning its fourth All Star win in a row, Shelton’s Salon & Spa was started in 1965 in what was Stripling’s Department Store, prompting Shelton Ogle to follow his entrepreneurial instincts to open three more salons and the Ogle School of Hair Design, which grew to four locations. Shelton, along with his wife Linda, have always tried to inspire the staff and students to the value they each bring to their clients. There has always been a passion to present the Beauty Industry in a creative, professional and client centered environment. In staffing the salons, spas and schools, Shelton and Linda have been selective in choosing people who share their desire for being a leader in the industry. Ogle School was sold in 2006. Shelton’s Salon and Spas have continued to evolve with the goal of offering clients fresh and creative styling. There is great pride in continuing to serve clients and stand in high regards in the community. Thank you Arlington.
Shelton’s Salon & Spa 2122 W. Park Row Drive • 817-277-6339 sheltonssalon.com
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Great Skin Spa & Facial Club Winner: Skin Care
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reat Skin Spa & Facial Club has been an All Star every year we’ve had skin care as a category in the readers’ choice poll. Brenda Cureton Smith, owner of Great Skin Spa & Facial Club, Great Skin Franchising Company and The Great Skin Care Co., LLC, began her career in the beauty business 13 years ago as the first U.S. franchisee of Canadian-based FACES Cosmetics. From the multitude of experiences she gained from such, Brenda developed Great Skin in Arlington nine years ago, and the company has continued to grow and gain notoriety as an exceptional day spa Brenda Cureton Smith and skin care provider. Great Skin specializes in Anti Aging; Acne; hyperpigmentation skin treatments; Facials; Chemical Peels; LED; Microneedling; Microdermabrasion; Waxing; Slimming Body Treatment, including non-surgical Fat Cavitation; Cellulite Treatments (Endermologie); Foot Detoxing, Makeovers, Teeth Whitening and their awardwinning Skin Care. Their signature product series is their Anti Aging Gold Tox System, a home care system that reduces wrinkles, dark spots, fine lines and increases collagen. Cureton Smith also recently developed a product paying homage to her mother, Mattie, who was afflicted with Alzheimer’s: “Hemp Healing Cream” for skin and body care. Great Skin specializes in instant body slimming and contouring, non surgical fat cavitation, cellulite reduction (Endermologie) and skin treatments for teens. Great Skin is now a franchise company, and while Brenda is an operating Master Esthetician, she is also the CEO of the company. The award-winning Great Skin is well known for highly respecting each client’s goals and working with them to achieve those goals by fully understanding and matching their needs to the perfect skin care treatment plan and home care system. If you are looking for a great spa to beautify your skin and slim your body, or if you are looking for a business opportunity where you help others, contact Great Skin Spa & Facial Club.
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The Levitt Pavilion Winner: Place for Live Music
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t’s pretty much a given that this category belongs to the Levitt Pavilion. And, why not? The Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts in Arlington provides more than 50 free concerts a year with a broad-based concert calendar of original music by professional musical artists from world music to jazz and country to Indie artists. The Levitt Pavilion’s concerts provide our community with an accessible, safe gathering place for free music and performing arts open to everyone – all ages, ethnicities, neighborhoods and income levels, especially those who could not afford to enjoy and benefit from live music and the performing arts in any other way. In 2018, more than 103,800 people attended concerts at the Levitt, and these numbers reflect visitors from five countries, 24 states and 134 cities, per statistics provided by the venue and The Arlington Police Department. Plus – and this is kind of important – the music rocked!
The Levitt Pavilion 100 W. Abram St. • 817-543-4308 levittpavilionarlington.org
Texas Live! Honorable Mention: Place for Live Music
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t didn’t take long for Texas Live! to make an impression on our reader voters – less than a year after its grand opening it found its way onto our All Star team. The unique attraction combines entertainment, restaurants and accommodations into one exciting destination. Perfect for sports and live music fans, the complex is nestled between two legendary arenas, AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Park in Arlington (not to mention Globe Life Field, which will open next baseball season). Texas Live! is, indeed, a great place to go before/after/during sporting events, but it’s also gaining renown as one of the area’s premier showcases for local, national and international music artists who play on stages at Live! Arena, Troy’s, Arlington Backyard and Lockhart Smokehouse. With this month’s opening of the Live! by Loews hotel, the venue will now be able to attract even more big-name bands and their fans.
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MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC!
The sounds of autumn Starting this month, the Levitt Pavilion will offer weekends of free music under (and featuring) the stars
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et ready for more great, free music in the heart of The American Dream City. Levitt Pavilion Arlington’s free concerts will return on Friday, Aug. 30, offering Downtown visitors a variety of new artists and fan favorites over the fall season. Kicking off the seven-week season will be North Texas’ favorite Grammy-winning polka band, Brave Combo, who are celebrating their 40th anniversary. Brave Combo continues the Levitt’s 11-year tradition of getting the fall concert season started at 8 p.m. Two rained-out concerts from the summer were rescheduled for the fall, including one of the most anticipated groups, Rare Earth, the 1970s classic rock Motown artists known for “Get Ready” and “I Just Want to Celebrate.” The Rare Earth concert is at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, on Labor Day weekend. Country music artist, Zane Williams, was rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14, also at 8 p.m. Levitt-goers can experience something a little different on Sunday, Sept 22, when critically acclaimed Indie classical group, Montopolis, presents “The Legend of Big Bend” featuring music, poetry, stories and breathtaking video that captures the epic grandeur of Texas’ own Big Bend National Park. It’s the first time the Levitt has had musicians playing a live score to accompany video on its giant video screen. Another highlight is a free community event as part of Arlington Gives!, the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation’s annual event for North Texas Giving Day. This year’s event is Thursday, Sept. 19, and features the infectious, genre-defying music of Daphne Willis, who has performed at the Levitt several times, including last fall when she opened for Barenaked Ladies. The evening includes a showcase of Arlington’s nonprofit charities, food trucks and bonus grants awarded by the Arlington
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Tomorrow Foundation. Attendees also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite Arlington charity to receive a special People’s Choice grant. New artists making their Levitt debut during the fall season include Texas triple threat, Lee Roy Parnell; the fiery Celtic rock of Dallas’ Rathmore, crazy cool conjunto from Los Garcia Brothers, the Cuban/Caribbean rhythms of Flow Tribe, Texas country artist Kody West, and Tejano master Albert Zamora. The annual jazz on the lawn night with the University of Texas at Arlington’s Jazz Orchestra will include special guest jazz saxophonist, Quamon Fowler, from Fort Worth.
The Levitt Pavilion will have a full slate of fall concerts, beginning this month with a show by Brave Combo on Aug. 30.
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Artists making a return visit to the Levitt include Deep Blue Something, the pop artists known for “Breakfast at Tiffany’s;” Prophets and Outlaws and their Southern soul, the old-school blues of The Peterson Brothers, home-grown Texas music by Eleven Hundred Springs, and the hardscrabble package of folk, rock and bluegrass that is The Dirty River Boys. The Levitt’s 2019 Fall Concert Season runs through Oct. 13 with concerts at 8 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The concert calendar, including a printable version, is available on the Levitt’s website, levittpavilionarlington.org, and on its free mobile app, Levitt Arlington.
Levitt Pavilion Arlington is located at 100 W. Abram St. just south of Arlington City Hall. The City of Arlington has partnered with the free driving app, Waze, to give drivers the best experience possible to get around town. Drivers can download Waze for free at waze.com/get for iOS and Android and see real-time traffic, find optimal routes, avoid road closures and more. The app will lead you straight to the Levitt using the quickest, easiest route. The Levitt’s website and mobile app also have parking maps and links to the latest in street updates under Your Visit, then Directions & Parking. Drivers can also click here to find up-to-date information about the transformative Abram Street Rebuild in Downtown. Audiences are seated on an open lawn and can bring lawn chairs and blankets, picnics, and coolers with beverages for the free concerts. Concessions are sold at the pavilion, including beer and wine. All concerts are free and family friendly except for the 38 Special concert, which requires a ticket purchase. The Levitt has a 24-hour information line at 817-543-4301 for weekly concert/weather information.
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Q&A Mansfield Mayor David L. Cook talks about the state of his city in 2019 – and beyond
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avid L. Cook has been the Mayor of Mansfield since 2008. He’s also a partner at the law firm Harris Cook, LLP. This month, he discusses how his city has evolved during his tenure and how things look for the future. Arlington Today: In a nutshell, what’s the state of the City of Mansfield during the summer of 2019? David Cook: The City is open for business! The City has worked hard to create a sound infrastructure of pubic utilities and services to allow businesses moving to Mansfield the resources they need to succeed. We are a growing community that is active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our pro-business attitude, highly-rated school district and award-winning parks and recreational facilities give our current and future workers a great city to work, live and raise their families.
AT: Now that you can be categorized as a longtime mayor of the city, what accomplishments regarding your city over the past few years especially stand out to accomplishments regarding your city over the you? DC: I am happy to see the completion of Highway 360 and am excited about all the economic opportunities and growth it will bring to Mansfield. Recent developments, like the David L. Cook Shops at Broad, have now become a reality and will provide over 430,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and open park space for our community to enjoy. In addition to the new growth, infrastructure improvements in our Historic Downtown are underway and will help to boost the current revitalization that is underway. AT: The kind of success your city has enjoyed doesn’t happen by accident. Please share something about the nature of the business people, government officials and residents that has spawned such remarkable growth and excitement in recent times. DC: Mansfield has been very fortunate to have our current City Manager, Clayton Chandler, who has managed our city for over 35 years. His leadership has provided our city with the direction needed to navigate us through our rapid growth and expansion. Through our carefully chosen public-private partnerships, we have been able to provide high-quality developments that have a positive impact 104
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on our residents. As a master-planned city, the vision set forth by our former community and government leaders has positioned Mansfield as a highly sought after community for new residents. Even with the quick growth, Mansfield continues to maintain a small town feel and charm. AT: What are some of the more important and exciting things residents can look forward to in the near future? DC: As the construction of the Shops At Broad moves forward, residents can enjoy the continued openings of new stores and restaurants. We are expecting more nightlife and dining choices to take root in Historic Downtown, adding to the already developing area. Also, what may seem never-ending to some people, residents can look forward to the completion of our major roadway construction. AT: If someone was going to visit the city, what highlights should they be sure to include on their itinerary? DC: For this time of year, definitely take the family to Hawaiian Falls. The Shops at Broad currently offers shopping options and is located next to the StarCenter, a 78,000-square-foot duel-rink ice skating facility, and The FieldHouse recreational sports facility. For outdoor enthusiasts, I recommend a visit to Mansfield National to enjoy a round of golf on a championship golf course or view scaled-down replicas of famous ballparks at Big League Dreams. Visitors can walk or cycle on our linear trail system that stretches for miles and connects five parks and the Historic Downtown business district, or explore the 80acre Oliver Nature Park. AT: What is your most satisfying accomplishment as mayor of Mansfield? DC: My most satisfying accomplishment as mayor would be playing a small part in creating a growing community that provides a high quality of life for everyone who lives here. I am proud of what we have accomplished and look forward to continuing on our road of success attracting high quality developments and expanding our award winning park system for our residents to enjoy and take pride in.
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A roadster with starring roles Arlington’s Robert Massengale restored this beautiful Jaguar XK120 • By Richard Greene
Arlington’s Robert Massengale sits in the 1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster he restored to mint condition for a car-dealer client in Mississippi.
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e’ll start this month’s car feature with a pop quiz: What do famous movie stars Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Tyrone Power, Robert Mitchum and Rex Harrison have in common? Millennials may wonder who they are, while their parents and grandparents will instantly recognize them all from their award-winning careers across the silver screen from decades past. In any event, the rather obvious answer to our little question will come quickly – all of these famous actors had a Jaguar XK120 Roadster like the one you see here. There were lots of others, and some of them may have fallen in love with this car that, according to the Internet Movie Cars Database, appeared in more than 200 movies and television shows. The first one was likely the 1954 aptly-named “Fast and the Furious,” promoted as “A trucker framed for murder 106
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breaks out of jail, takes a young woman hostage, and enters her sports car in a cross-border race hoping to get to Mexico before police catch him.” The Jaguar was selected as the vehicle of choice for such a story line because it got its name by reaching a top speed of 120 miles per hour – a remarkable feat for a production car in the Post WWII era. Another famous celebrity also has a special connection to this roadster. Jay Leno’s first sports car was the 1954 Jaguar XK120. His current collection of something in the range of 170 cars all began with a white one like the reborn beauty on these pages. It belongs to a car dealer in Jackson, Mississippi, a client of Arlington’s Robert Massengale, whose restoration skills have produced a perfect version of this highly collectible vehicle. Jaguar produced the XK120 between1948 and 1954. The
The 1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster has plenty of oomph, plus features that set it apart in a crowd. It’s no wonder this vehicle is a movie star.
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In addition to looking the part of a classic, this Jaguar has independent bar front suspension, semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear, all-around 12-inch drum brakes and twin exhaust pipes.
company made just over 12,000 of the open two-seater that was, at the time, the world’s fastest production car. The very first one in 1949 was delivered to aforementioned Clark Gable. Innovations included independent torsion bar front suspension, semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear, recirculating ball steering, telescopically adjustable steering column and all-around 12-inch drum brakes. The 3.4 liter inline-6 engine was highly advanced for a mass-produced vehicle of the time. With a dual overhead camshaft, dual side-draft SU carburetors and twin exhaust pipes, Robert has tuned this one to make it more powerful than a standard 12-cylinder engine. Even without the modifications the roadster achieved its first race victory in 1949 at Silverstone Circuit, England, with a reported top speed of 124.6 mph. The next year, its first victory in America came in a race at Palm Beach Shores, Florida. Then, in 1954, it became the first imported car to win a NASCAR Grand National road race. Foreign made cars were then banned from this series after that event. With those kind of racing credentials, together with its sleek sports car appeal, the car saw its popularity soar. You could have bought one of the originals when it first appeared in dealers’ showrooms for about $1,500. Robert does his magic, With values increasing steadily in turning a work in progress into a work of art. recent years, today you would need to be willing to part with $100,000 or more for one like Robert has restored for his Mississippi collector client. A recent Bloomberg article reported that most buyers purchase the car for passion rather than to make money. Enthusiasts say few collectors of beautiful objects admit to buying them for purely investment purposes. After months of work to produce the results of authentic detail to ensure its perfection, Robert concludes his journey with this car to be a true labor of love. 108
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n exercise science student at The University of Texas at Arlington has become the first undergraduate ever to win the President’s Cup, a coveted award for poster presentations given by the American College of Sports Medicine. Sara Peper, a senior scheduled to graduate this month, won first place for her poster presentation at the association’s recent annual convention in Orlando, Fla. Her research presentation was titled “Silicon Ions Enhance Myogenic Differentiation in C2C12 Skeletal Muscle Cells.” The research abstract is published in the International Journal of Exercise Science. Matthew Brothers, a UTA associate professor of kinesiology and president-elect of the Texas chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, says Peper’s achievement marks the first time a student from a Texas chapter has won this award. It’s also notable, he says, because the contest rarely features undergraduates. “The rationale is that they would not be able to compete with MS or PhD students, but Sara won anyway,” Brothers says. Peper works in the laboratory of Venu Varanasi, associate professor in the Bone and Muscle Research Center in UTA’s College of Nursing and Health Innovation. The laboratory focuses on traumatic injuries, particularly those involving tissue loss. She credits Varanasi, researcher Neelam Ahuja and graduate student Kamal Awad with her research success. “They taught me everything I know,” she says. Peper’s research interest is in tissue regeneration using 110
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silicon-based biomaterials. “So far we’ve shown that siliconebased biomaterials enhance bone healing, and we’ve shown that silicon ion enhances muscle tissue regeneration,” Peper says. “The next step will be to look at silicon biomaterials to see if that also enhances muscle tissue regeneration. We’re looking for a way to heal an injury involving bone muscle, connective tissue and nerve tissue, but in a way where they all heal together instead of a tissue-specific approach.” After graduation, Peper will begin work on a master’s degree in biomedical engineering at UTA and says she eventually plans to pursue a joint MD/PhD degree. Paul Fadel, a professor of kinesiology and the college’s associate dean for research, says Peper is “a scholar who is destined to do great things.” “This is a phenomenal accomplishment – for Sara, for this lab, for the College of Nursing and Health Innovation and for UTA,” Fadel says. “This research has the potential to reduce the complications and recurrence rates in traumatic nerve or muscle injuries.”
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URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Legal Draft Beer Co. is the anchor of the Urban Union project and has drawn a lot of attention since opening a few years ago. It helped kick off a flurry of new business openings. Photos: Urban Union
20/20 foresight Urban Union project proves to be just what downtown needed • By Toni Randle Cook
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ou’ve likely seen the growth in Downtown Arlington recently. But, figuratively speaking, you haven’t seen anything yet – more changes are slated to happen in the area ... soon. “Our vision for Downtown is a dense, urban core consisting of a wide variety of housing options, walkable entertainment destinations, office buildings and of course, shopping, bars and restaurants,” says Ryan Dodson, President of Dodson Development. The Arlington-based development firm is behind the Urban Union project, a seven-acre infill that is situated along East Front Street, just south of the City’s entertainment district. “Legal Draft Beer Company is the anchor of the project and has drawn a lot of attention since opening a few years ago,”
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explains Dodson. “Legal Draft kicked off a flurry of new business openings that include Sugar Bee Sweets Bakery, Front Real Estate Co., 4 Kahunas Tiki Lounge, The Tipsy Oak Ice House, Cartel Taco Bar, Inspirations Catering & Events, Lone Star Axe Throwing and several others.” Urban Union has been so successful that Dodson and his team decided to move forward with Phase II of the project, which extends it five blocks, towards Center and Mesquite Streets. Hurtado Barbecue, Wild West Comics and Cane Rosso have already signed leases. Brandon Hurtado currently operates a food truck outside of Division Brewing on Saturdays. This will be the Arlington native’s first brick and mortar. It will offer Austin-style barbecue
infused with Tex-Mex flavor in a 2,000 square-foot building featuring a farmhouse-style interior and dog-friendly patio. Wild West Comics, which plans to move into a 2,500 squarefoot space along Division Street, is run by Elaine Powell and her son Matt. Both are also Arlington natives who graduated from Arlington High School. The Powells are no strangers to Urban Union. Elaine’s other son, Chris, is a founder of 4 Kahunas Tiki Bar. Cane Rosso is opening its fifth Texas location. It has been named “Best Pizza in Dallas” by D Magazine for five years in a row and appeared on The You Food Network’s “Diners, are Drive-Ins, and Dives.” HERE! The restaurant is known for cooking its pizzas in less than 90 seconds, in a specially built wood-fired oven from Italy. In addition to those leases, Dodson will soon break ground on construction of four new buildings on the current vacant land on East Front Street. They will feature retail space on the ground floor with contemporary loft apartments on the upper level. “We have since seen a number of eclectic restaurants open and now are seeing increased demand for a wider variety of downtown residences,” says Dodson. Dodson believes Downtown is becoming a “go to” for the City’s millions of visitors looking for pre- and post-game entertainment. “When those guests look on Yelp or Google for what to do in the area, Downtown is a great option,” says Dodson. “It’s filled with original, eclectic and locally owned businesses, and
it’s less than a mile away.” There will be several more Urban Union tenant announcements coming soon. And Dodson shared news that his company has acquired land on North Mesquite Street to build 14 urban style townhomes that will be for sale at the end of next year. “We are thrilled to play a small role in shaping the future of downtown,” says Dodson. “The transition of Arlington from a traditional suburban community to an urban, walkable neighborhood (at least in downtown) is very cool to see, especially after growing up there.”
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SCENE Snapshots from Mansfield Art Association’s first Fine Art Gallery Night and from the Arlington Dragon Boat Festival RACE for Education presented by the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce - Southwest
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Natascha Thorpe, one of 36 MAA Artists in the exhibition, is originally from Panama.
James Spurlock conducted a live painting during Fine Art Gallery Night.
Gary and Pepper Crary, MAA Board Members and organizers of the Gallery Night event
Forte Strings, a professional string quartet, provided music for the event.
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Mark Cummings, a local artist who studied at the Angel Academy in Florence Italy
Jessica Mang was one of the artists in the exhibition.
Here’s a view of some of the nearly 450 people who attended the gallery event.
Photos courtesy of Grace McDermott
Grace McDermott, president of the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce - Southwest, cuts the ribbon to signal the official launch of the Dragon Boat Festival RACE for Education.
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Mum’s the word Arlington Museum of Art Artist-inResidence Amy Schultz will be featured in an exhibit, “Mumentous: the Upsizing of a Texas Tradition,” which runs Sept. 27Nov. 23 at the museum. Schultz’s exhibit will feature photography, text and a 3D installation, as well as a short video about the history of mums. The photo on the right is part of her collection, inspired by her curiosity about mums. Ultimately, she has retrieved mums and images of mums from 3,700 schools in Texas.
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ome things just go together like football and Texas and homecoming mums. Amy Schultz, Arlington Museum of Art’s first artist-inresidence, is naturally curious and wanted to learn more about the Texas tradition of homecoming mums. In the process, she created Mumentous: the Upsizing of a Texas Tradition which will run Sept. 27-Nov. 23 at the museum. The exhibit will combine photography, text and a 3D installation, as well as a short video about the history of mums. In addition, the artist will recreate a typical scene from a football game or pep rally before homecoming when the extreme floral creations are sometimes grouped together along a chain link fence. “It’s sort of iconic,” Schultz says of the imagery. Schultz, whose exhibit is Texas-focused, says she learned through research that homecomings originated around 1910-1920 at the college level, either at Baylor University or in Missouri. “Mums probably started appearing in the ‘30s” she says of the hearty flowers, adding that as a corsage, they hold up rather well. Prices can range from $20 for a make-at-home mum to $500 for a high-end, custom-made, store-bought creation. Prices can also vary widely between rural and urban areas, and Schultz says the elaborate, mega mums seen on social media are the exception but not the rule. During her quest to photograph or collect a mum from 3,700 high schools across Texas, the 54-year-old has traveled both virtually and by car. However, she says she’s more interested in who’s making the mums than the mums themselves. And along the way, she has heard some beautiful and powerful stories. For instance, when one Arlington High School senior wore a white 116
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dress with a spectacular white and silver mum draped over her shoulder with flowers and ribbons cascading down the front and back, Schultz asked her about it. The student replied, “ever since I was a kid, my grandma and I had planned to make my senior mum together, and this is the mum that my grandma and I made together. I’ve been looking forward to this for years.” If someone talks about a mum long enough, Schultz says a grandmother, mother, aunt or another special woman in her life will enter the story. It’s something she has discovered again and again. Schultz, whose commercial work consists of studio photography and writing, says she’s thankful AMA has given her a platform to accelerate her work, reach more people and continue learning. Her residency will run through December, at which time she hopes to have completed a book of no less than 150 pages containing photography, storytelling and a bit of a memoir. “It’s been impossible for me to avoid my own sentimental feelings of my own mom during this journey,” she says. “Mom and I never made a mum together, but she sure sewed a lot of costumes ... and I’ve certainly had similar experiences.” Still, Schultz says the exhibit is not about her but about the mums, the people involved in the tradition and the jingling sound of the bells that are attached and can be heard whenever the mums are worn. “Students today are carrying the tradition forward,” she says. “And they’re doing it in their own way.” Schultz moved to Texas around 2002 after growing up in Florida. Although she now lives in Trophy Club, she says she feels at home in Arlington. Selections of her photography can be seen at Urban Alchemy coffee + wine bar (403 E. Main St.).
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SCENE Snapshots from Mayor Elzie and Ruby Odom’s joint 90th birthday party, from Medical City of Arlington’s Stop the Bleed training with students from Dr. R.W. Goines STEM Academy and from the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon honoring AMA President Dr. Patrice Harris
Former Mayor Elzie and Ruby Odom along with their children, Rev. Elzie Odom, Jr. and Councilperson Dr. Barbara Odom-Wesley
Val Gibson, MD, Chief of Medical Staff at Medical City Arlington, shows a STEM student where to find a pulse.
Paramedic Jesse Brown shows two STEM students how a tourniquet safely works.
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RN Candace Garland demonstrates chest compressions
Staff from Medical City Arlington pose with Dr. R.W. Goines STEM Academy students and staff after completion of Stop the Bleed training.
Paramedic Don Tucker reviews proper CPR hand placement with STEM students.
Colleyville Firefighter Robert Creamier demonstrates the placement of a tourniquet.
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Dr. Patrice Harris, president of the American Medical Association, at the FWMBCC event
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STAR STRUCK Previewing this issue left me more impressed with my hometown than ever • By Sara Pintilie
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s one of the editors of Arlington Today magazine, I help proofread the pages before they get to your hands. And in this issue, the “All Star issue,” I have been going over each All Star recipient with much zeal. I love this issue. It’s always amazing to see what readers love about Arlington. And as proud Arlingtonian, I agree with our readers on the All Star choices. I had a problem, though. I needed to write an “All Star” column. I picked a topic, but it wasn’t gelling. I couldn’t figure out what place to highlight this month. Until I came across a proof page about Dixie’s Charms and More. Man. Seeing that name kicked me into the past. When I was a preteen, my mom bought me a charm bracelet. I filled it with charms of things I loved or wanted in my life. Looking at it Photo: livingarlington.wordpress.com reminded me of when I wanted to be a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tar Heel and play soccer there (solely because Mia Hamm did). Become a doctor. See France. Live in New Orleans. I had charms for all of these ambitions and more. And though I didn’t do all of these, it was still fun to reminisce. I had an “aha” moment. I would write about Dixie’s. It would be a nice nostalgic piece about what – Then I came across a proof for Texas Live!. When I first went here for a work outing, lunch and drinks with colleagues, I found myself lost and kinda overwhelmed by the shear coolness of it all. Dorothy, we weren’t at Globe Life Park anymore. And this multi-hyphenate venue is a regular Emerald City. And the wizard has happy hour deals. I had a blast the couple of times I’ve been there, and loved the
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food, fun and atmosphere. Even one of the bathrooms had this really cool baseball floor tile. How cool is that? Now, I was leaning toward writing about Texas Live! Write a piece about the future of Arlington and it’s quest to – Then I came across proofs for Mac’s Bar & Grill and El Arroyo and Prince Lebanese Grill and Pet Resort in the Gardens and… You get the idea. Place after place that made me fall in love with Arlington kept showing up in my inbox to read. And I found myself trying to write about one All Star, but realized that it was too hard to do so. Because Arlington isn’t a place where one person/ business/organization shines – hundreds do. The city is known as the As this, our All Star issue, shows, Arlington is, indeed, American Dream City, and the American Dream City. man, do we deliver. It’s a place where all these “AllStars” create a diverse hub for well … everyone. It’s a city where I can still get charms for an 18-year-old charm bracelet from the original store, and I get to watch a sports game on a giant screen in the coolest social complex that rivals things I’ve seen in Orlando or Las Vegas. It’s a city that understands it’s nothing without its All Stars and the people who voted for them. So instead of picking one place to highlight, I would rather recommend trying them all. You won’t be disappointed.
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SIGHTS / SOUNDS Live, from Arlington/Mansfield/Grand Prairie ... MUSIC: Concerts at Texas Live! When: Aug. 8-31 Where: Texas Live! Show times: See below Notes: This month’s schedule includes the following performers/events: Keith Mitchell Band (at 7 p.m. on Aug. 8 at Troy’s, at 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 9 at Live! Arena and at 5 p.m. on Aug. 20 at Troy’s), Texas Red Dirt Roads with Justin Frazell (at 3 p.m. on Aug. 11 at Troy’s), Texas Flood (at 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Live! Arena), The Schwag (at 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Arlington Backyard), Matt Nestor (at 5 p.m. on Aug. 19 at Troy’s and at 4 p.m. on Aug. 31 at Lockhart Smokehouse), Clayton Gardner (at 7 p.m. on Aug. 22 at Troy’s and at 6 p.m. on Aug. 23 at Lockhart Smokehouse), Vegas Stars (at 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 23 at Live! Arena), Legacy 4 (at 9 p.m. on Aug. 24 at Troy’s), 57 Sauce (at 5 p.m. and at 9 p.m. on Aug. 30 at Troy’s) and Steve Helms (at 8 p.m. on Aug. 31 at Troy’s). For more: texas-live.com
MUSIC: Concerts at Arlington Music Hall When: Aug. 8-31 Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.) Show times: See below Notes: This month’s schedule includes the following performers/events: Dailey & Vincent (at 8 p.m. on Aug. 8), David Lee Murphy (at 8 p.m. on Aug. 9), Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone (at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 10), T.G. Sheppard (at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 15), Johnny Bush with special guest Holly Tucker (at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 16), Beatlemania64: A Tribute to the Beatles (at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 17), Mickey Gilley (at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 22), Rushlow, Booth & Floyd ‘In the Round’ (at 8 p.m. on Aug. 23), Vaughn vs. Hendrix with Texas Flood and Forever Hendrix (at 124
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8 p.m. on Aug. 24), The Association (at 8 p.m. on Aug. 30) and Jake Shimabukuro (at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 31). For more: arlingtonmusichall.net
THEATER Brighton Beach Memoirs When: Aug. 9-31 Where: Theatre Arlington (305 W. Main St. ) Show time: 7:30 p.m. on Thursday; 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday. Notes: Dreaming of baseball and girls, Eugene must cope with the mundane existence of his family life in Brooklyn: formidable mother, overworked father and his worldly older brother Stanley. This is hilarity, Neil Simon-style. For more: theatrearlington.org
COMEDY: Michael Winslow & Jimmie Walker When: Aug. 10 Where: Texas Hall on the campus of UTA (701 S. Nedderman Drive) Show time: 8 p.m. Notes: A master of vocal gymnastics, Michael Winslow, best known for the Police Academy movies, can imitate over 10,000 sound effects using his voice alone. Walker rose to television super-stardom as JJ on Good Times and made his catch phrase, “Dyn-o-mite!,” part of the modern vernacular. For more: 817-272-9595
CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT: The Wiggles – Party Time Tour When: Aug. 11 Where: The Theatre at Grand Prairie (1001 Performance Place ) Show time: 12:30 p.m. Notes: The popular Australian children’s music group will come to Texas for a special show. For more: theatregp.com
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CIRCLE THE DATE: 38 SPECIAL TO PLAY THE LEVITT ON OCT. 5 outhern rock super band 38 Special will bring its signature brand of “muscle and melody” to Levitt Pavilion Arlington for a fall benefit concert on Oct. 5. Presented by Texas Health/Arlington Memorial Hospital, the show will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will feature special guest, Garrett Lebeau. Best known for the arena rock/ pop smash hits that include “Hold On Loosely” and “Caught Up in You,” 38 Special has entertained rock fans for three decades-plus. LeBeau’s soul style is a gritty funk vibe and vocals that might draw comparisons to Boz Scaggs (with whom he’s toured). General admission tickets for this concert cost $40, and reserved seats are $95. Proceeds from the 38 Special concert will help support Levitt Pavilion Arlington’s mission of offering more than 50 free concerts a year that everyone can enjoy. For more: levittpavilionarlington.com.
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hree short years ago he went to Cowboys Camp as the most popular player in Oxnard – that is, if you believe the backup quarterback is every team’s most popular player. Three years later as the Cowboys fight through the grind that is football training camp, he is thrust into a role that could make him wildly more popular than he was as a back-up quarterback. He is offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. Succeed at your job, Mr Moore, and your name will be uttered with respect – even reverence – like the guy who had your job in the early ‘90s, Norv Turner. The other side of the coin is not so pleasant, though. Think of how Cowboys fans view David Shula, who almost got a youthful Troy Aikman killed. Or even Moore’s predecessor, Scott Linehan, seen by many as the reason the Cowboys were unable or unwilling to spread their offensive wings for the past few years. The criticism from fans is expected and part of the job. But the Linehan system has been criticized by former players, too. Dez Bryant took to Twitter during a game last year and said the Cowboys were engaged in “garbage a-- play calling.” He went on to say that, “everyone lined up in the same spot for 17 weeks …” He then punctuated his tweet with the stop sign emoji and the “laughing so hard I’m crying” emoji. Dez’s language notwithstanding, he makes a good point. The Cowboys offense was predictable. Opponents compared it to a high school scheme. So bring in the new man. Kellen Moore may be the most important man at training camp. Can he resurrect an offense that became stagnant, predictable and did not utilize its great assets? It is a lot to ask a guy who has never been a coordinator before and who has only been an assistant coach for one season. He was quarterback coach last year; now he will be calling the plays. The good news is that Moore was raised in an offense that more closely resembles what the best NFL teams are running today. He played his college football at Boise State and set the all-time record for wins by a starting quarterback. His record was 50-3. The Broncos ran an up-tempo, keep-them-guessing, keep-thedefense-on-its-heels offense. That does not mean that the Cowboys will begin to employ the modern day version of the run and shoot or even the greatest show on turf. The hope is that head coach Jason Garrett will give Moore the freedom to be creative. The Cowboys have all the
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offensive weapons in place. Pro-Football Focus ranks the Cowboys offensive line as the second best line in the NFL. Ezekiel Elliott is considered by many to be the best back in the league, and now that the Cowboys have Amari Cooper, they have a receiver who can change the game. He did it last year! The Cowboys were a mediocre team until they acquired him via trade with Oakland. Then there is the quarterback. Dak Prescott is in line to become the Cowboys player with the biggest contract in the history of the franchise. The Cowboys front office has had three seasons to evaluate the quarterback that they took in the fourth round of the 2016 draft. He has proven to be much better than a fourth rounder. He has gone to two Pro-Bowls and was the offensive rookie of the year in 2016. He has a great winning percentage and is loved by his teammates. All of this is enough for Jerry Jones to give Dak a contract that will be worth more than what he paid for the entire team back in 1989. He paid $140 million for the Cowboys. It is expected that Dak will be paid in line with what the top quarterbacks in the league make. Matt Ryan has a total package worth $150 million, and Russell Wilson is worth $140 million. So, they have one of the best lines, one of the best backs, one of the best signal callers – oh, and the best safety blanket in the history of the franchise. Jason Witten is back. He won’t be as active in the offense as he was before he retired; he will be there to catch that safety valve pass and to lead this team in ways that only a 37-year-old future Hall of Famer can. With all the pieces in place there is no excuse for this offense to struggle. At the start of training camp in 2016, Moore and Dak would have been one and two in a popularity contest. Moore was slated to be Tony Romo’s back-up, making him the most popular man in camp. Dak was supposed to back up Kellen, making him the second most popular. They have a chance to be one and two again. But this time, only if they make this offense work.
Sports columnist John Rhadigan is an anchor for the Fox Sports Southwest television network.
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When: Aug. 1-31 Where: The Planetarium at UT Arlington (700 Planetarium Place) Time: Check website for show times In a nutshell: With a 60-foot-diameter dome and its state-of-the art Digistar 5 DLP Projection system, The Planetarium at UT Arlington is one of the largest and most sophisticated in the state of Texas. The Digistar 5 system can project stars, planets, galaxies and virtually anything else onto the dome. For more: uta.edu/planetarium
When: Aug. 22-24 Where: Esports Stadium Arlington + Expo Center (formerly the Arlington Convention Center) Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday In a nutshell: Shop the latest tools and supplies inside the Exhibit Hall, enjoy classes and workshops with talented teachers, stroll through quilt galleries, enter to win prizes and more. In addition, the North Texas Quilt Festival will include judged quilts from members of six area guilds, daily quilt auctions and more. If you love to quilt, sew or embroider, you won’t want to miss out on this exciting event. For more: sewingexpo.com/Events/ Arlington,TX.aspx
Donray Traveling Exhibits When: Aug. 1-Dec. 31 Where: Arlington Museum of Art Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday In a nutshell: This exhibit demonstrates the majesty of the Western American landscape. Donray’s technique captures the beauty of the natural world while commenting on the silent danger that exists out in the open, secluded space. The cacti and other flora pierce the landscape in dramatic style. This exhibit includes 30 paintings and pastels. For more: arlingtonmusem.org
Texas Rangers baseball When: Aug. 15-21, 29-31 Where: Globe Life Park Time: Check website for game times In a nutshell: Your Texas Rangers will continue their quest to make the 2019 American League playoffs by hosting the following series this month: the Minnesota Twins (Aug. 15-18), the Los Angeles Angels (Aug. 19-21) and the Seattle Mariners (Aug. 29-31). For more: texasrangers.com
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Dallas Cowboys preseason football When: Aug. 24, 29 Where: AT&T Stadium Time: See website for game times In a nutshell: The Cowboys will wrap up preparations for what promises to be an exciting 2019 season with two preseason games. They’ll play the Houston Texans on Aug. 24 and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Aug. 29. For more: dallascowboys.com
2019 Advocare Classic: Auburn vs. Oregon When: Aug. 31 Where: AT&T Stadium Time: 6:30 p.m. In a nutshell: The Auburn Tigers and Oregon Ducks tangle in a rematch of the 2011 BCS Championship Game, the final game of the BCS era. Auburn defeated Oregon 22-19 on a field goal as time expired in the 2011 game. For more: advocareclassicfootball.com
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ART: HARING’S ‘AGAINST ALL ODDS’ EXHIBIT IS ON DISPLAY AT AMA he Arlington Museum of Art will host the exhibit, “Keith Haring: Against All Odds,” this month through Sept. 15. Bridging the gap between the traditional art world and alternative street culture, Keith Haring rose to prominence in the early 1980s with his New York City graffiti drawings. Combining the colorful, bold lines of cartoons with the raw energy of Art Brut artists like Jean DuBuffet, Haring developed a distinct pop-graffiti aesthetic centered on fluid, bold outlines against a dense, rhythmic overspread of iconic pop art imagery. Haring explored social themes emblematic of his time, such as exploitation, consumerism, social discrimination, drug abuse and the HIV/AIDS crisis. Alongside Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kenny Scharf, and Jenny Holzer, Haring is regarded as a leading figure in the New York East Village Art scene in the 1970s and ’80s. For more: arlingtonmuseum.org.
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STREET SMARTS Arlington puts road and byway work information front and center • By Richard Greene
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f the countless ways Arlington supports the daily lives of its residents, businesses and visitors, the ease of driving on the roads and streets of the city ranks high on the list of expectations that most of us have when it comes to getting around in town. We want our daily commute to be as smooth as possible, considering all the challenges we must navigate among the presence of uncountable vehicles we encounter almost everywhere we travel. In addition to all the means of managing traffic flow to keep things safe, we want nice street surfaces and the least congestion possible for us to have to deal with. To produce that desirable result, we become aware of the challenge the city faces when responding to our wants and needs on the road. Some streets and intersections don’t seem wide enough, and we hate it when our tires encounter potholes, deteriorated pavement and other rough conditions as we move about. We wonder when streets are going to be repaired or rebuilt, and then we wonder again when all the road work we encounter is going to be finished. It seems an endless cycle, and, of course, it is. In response to these questions and concerns, Arlington has produced a quite remarkable way for us to find answers and it’s as close as our nearest electronic device. If you haven’t discovered it, read on and take a look. I think you will like what you see. It begins with a trip to one of the city’s websites – this one can be immediately found via Google by entering “Arlington street tracker” in the search box. There you will first find a projects list. Currently, there are no less than 103 ongoing tasks involving the city’s street network. Each comes with a short explanation of what is being done or planned. Next is a tab showing any street closures (thankfully, there aren’t many) showing dates and a pretty thorough explanation of what’s going on with each of them and a phone number and person to call to address your questions. Then take a look at the street tracker map that provides residents, businesses and visitors with an immediate understanding of current construction projects and project points of contact. The map is search-able, and you can enter your own address to see what is going on around you. Concerned about street conditions and how the city uses a
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grading system for streets based on the overall condition index? The system, which includes every street throughout the entirety of the city’s 99 square miles, allows for appropriate prioritizing of streets for reclamation or rebuild and a more accurate cost estimation and budget forecasting. That brings us to a realization of the cost of all this street work. It’s a lot. But almost all of it is in response to what voters said they wanted. It happens in two ways. First, there are the regular bond programs put before voters, and the street work is always the largest item on the ballot. Second, voters have authorized a quarter cent sales tax devoted to building and repairing our roads. Since the inception of this funding source, approximately $200 million has been invested in the city’s never-ending street work. In both of these cases, very large majorities of voters who see this need to be a priority have consistently over the years set it all into motion. That takes us to the remaining tab on the website – the bond tracker. There you will find a summary of the most recent bond programs and how such voter-approved borrowings are rated by the nation’s agencies that track cities financial performance. Arlington shines in these evaluations by carrying some of the highest scores of cities across the country. Finally, there’s an opportunity to report a street problem. Things like ponding areas, street light issues, sign requests, view obstructions, and, the most popular of them all, a link and phone number to report a pothole. That’s something the city is doing at a record pace of 10 or more per day that has led to more than 8,000 potholes being filled since the program began. Requests are often addressed on the same day, and all calls can expect results in no more than three days. I’ve run out of space. There’s lots more on the city’s website. In addition to the Google search mentioned earlier, you can enter “street tracker” in that website’s search box.
Richard Greene served as Arlington’s mayor from 1987-1997 and currently teaches in UT Arlington’s graduate program in the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs.
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