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PNC OPENS NEW CENTER IN SOUTH ARLINGTON

PNC recently opened a South Arlington location in the Arlington Highlands shopping center (4001 Matlock Road).

This is PNC’s ninth Solution Center (retail banking location) in the DFW area. PNC has designed this Solution Center model – even down to the furniture – to provide the best possible customer experience.

This new location opened weeks after PNC introduced a new digital offering, Low Cash Mode, which addresses the $17 billion that some studies estimate that U.S. consumers pay each year in overdraft fees. Through Low Cash Mode, PNC’s goal is to help customers avoid overdraft fees through unprecedented account transparency and control to manage through low-cash moments or mis-timed payments. Low Cash Mode is currently available to customers in North Texas through Virtual Wallet® Checking Pro, a best-in-class bank account and money management solution that easily enables consumers to manage their fnances.

CINNAHOLIC HAS A NEW GOURMET BAKERY ON SOUTH COOPER STREET

Cinnaholic, the gourmet cinnamon roll bakery acclaimed for serving innovative cinnamon roll creations, recently opened its sixth metro Dallas-Fort Worth location at 5001 S. Cooper St.

The Arlington location joins existing locations in California, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, Maryland, Washington, Florida and Canada. Cinnaholic gained national attention after the company was featured on ABC’s hit show “Shark Tank.” The fast-growing brand was also recently featured on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® list.

Cinnaholic began franchising in 2014 and has 20 locations under construction and nine others anticipated to start buildouts this year. Cinnaholic is on track to reach 75 locations by the end of 2021.

One person, in particular, is thrilled about the new store.

“There is a tremendous amount of excitement to serve our award-winning cinnamon rolls to people throughout metropolitan Dallas,” says Elvi Mariana Feijoo Couselo, owner of the new Cinnaholic location in Arlington. “We are so happy to be serving desserts that will fulfll a need for a new kind of sweet treat that local customers have been asking for. The concept is so unique and will serve a growing demographic in the region!”

EMPLOYEES AT TEXAS TRUST CREDIT UNION DONATE $1,250 TO SAFEHAVEN

To help support women and children living in protective shelters due to family violence, Texas Trust Credit Union employees came together to raise $1,250 and donate needed personal goods to Fort Worth’s SafeHaven of Tarrant County. Last year, 17 people died in Tarrant County as a result of domestic violence, a 112 percent increase from 2019. SafeHaven offers a safe place for women and children to escape domestic violence by providing them with shelter, food, counseling, legal aid, and prevention services.

The shelter is currently housing 146 individuals, more than half of them children.

“This contribution allows SafeHaven to provide much needed necessities to the women and children in its care,” says Ginia Chapline, Chief Operating Offcer for Texas Trust Credit Union. “When women and children have to leave their homes because of domestic violence, they usually have to leave all of their personal belongings behind.”

Texas Trust’s Community Unity team organized the drive to collect monetary donations as well as shampoo, toiletries, bed sheets, and baby care items, flling 10 banker’s boxes of personal hygiene goods for the shelter.

CAMP BOW WOW OPENS A NEW CENTER NEAR ARLINGTON

Camp Bow Wow®, a state-of-the-industry doggy day care and boarding franchise, recently opened a Fort Worth East location at 1751 Eastchase Parkway.

The new location is owned and operated by husband and wife, Joe and Stephanie Willis, and offers all-inclusive care for local pups by providing an exciting and safe environment for all-day play, socialization and overnight stays. The 11,760 square-foot facility is equipped with the latest technology in air fltration, ultraviolet lighting, providing hospital-grade air purifcation.

For more: campbowwow.com

CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENT SET FOR JULY 13

Looking for a great way to network in North Texas? The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce will host Business Over Breakfast from 8-9 a.m. on July 13 at 1010 Collins Event Center (1010 N. Collins St.).

Attendees can join fellow Chamber members at this fastpaced, networking event. Everyone who attends will have a chance to present their business-related message. It’s an excellent opportunity to build relationships and present information on your business or service with prospective clients and customers.

For more: arlingtontx.com/event/business-over-breakfast-22

TEXAS TRUST’S BERRY WINS GRAND PRIZE FOR SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

Xondra Berry, Member Solutions Advocate, received $5,000 for being named the inaugural Texas Trust Credit Union People Stories grand prize winner. Berry was selected as the winner from among 340 employee nominations related to how employees lived out the credit union’s values while serving members. In the internal People Stories initiative, employees submit accounts monthly about how they or their peers cared for a member. The executive team reviews the stories and awards cash prizes to several monthly winners. One overall winner is chosen from among those top stories, receiving $5,000 in cash.

Berry was nominated three times based on several instances where she went above and beyond in assisting members. She was recognized for helping members in situations involving fraud, emergency loans and her diligence working with a national bank customer and converting him to a credit union member.

Jim Minge, CEO of Texas Trust, notes that “Xondra’s humble attitude helps her connect with members and build a bond with them. She treats everyone respectfully, listens intently, and truly cares for people.”

“I am honored to have been selected out of all the hundreds of great nominations. Texas Trust has helped me in a way they will never understand,” says Berry. “The money they so generously awarded me has helped my entire family.”

GREATER ARLINGTON CHAMBER YPs LAUNCH MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

The Greater Arlington Chamber Young Professionals has launched the IMPACT Mentorship program for its pilot year. IMPACT stands for Intellectual Momentum & Professional Advice to Champion Tomorrow.

Through this mentorship program, young professionals in greater Arlington will build relationships with established Greater Arlington Chamber members through a year-long mentorship program. The pilot program began in June and will run to December. Pilot Year, 2021: Along with a packet of best practices and guiding conversation topics, the mentor and mentee will visit once over the summer and once in early fall. The IMPACT Mentorship Program will then wrap up with a Mentor-Mentee Mix & Mingle in November.

Program Eligibility: The only requirement to participate as a mentor or mentee is your business/organization must be a member of the Chamber in good standing. Young professionals, according to the Chamber’s YP group, are under the age of 40.

For more: arlingtontx.com

Photo: Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce

THE RETREAT SETS A NEW STANDARD FOR SENIOR LIVING

The Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed the team at a new member, The Retreat, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the senior living resort.

The Retreat is an ideal place for individuals 62 and older who are looking for a world of convenience, comfort and luxury. With three foors, a massage room, hair salon, indoor pool, movie room, chapel, ftness center, game room, library and private dining area, residents will feel like they are living permanently at a resort.

For more: theretreatgp.com

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Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation introduces frst Charley Pride Fellows

The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation recently announced the inaugural class for the Charley Pride Fellowship Program, ofering rising college students a 10-week internship opportunity with the team’s front ofce. Among the fve Fellows chosen is University of Texas at Arlington student Neemekh Mudvari from Puebla, Mexico.

The new Fellowship Program honors the late Country Music legend, who had a strong connection to the Texas Rangers organization for more than 50 years. The details of the program were in the process of being fnalized when Mr. Pride passed away on Dec. 12, 2020 at the age of 86. The creation of the program was announced on March 18, 2021 on what would have been Pride’s 87th birthday. The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation and the Parrish Charitable Foundation of prominent Dallas businessman Roland Parrish are partnering on the Charley Pride Fellowship Program. The initiative was also created with input from Mr. Pride’s family, including his wife Rozene Pride.

The Charley Pride Fellowship Program was established to help create a launching pad for students from diverse backgrounds looking to gain baseball front ofce experience. The program is designed for the students to gain valuable cross-disciplinary skills that will beneft them should they choose to pursue a career in professional baseball or any other industry.

The 2021 Charley Pride Fellows were selected after an extensive application and interview process by the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation. They began their Fellowships last month, and the program will continue through the frst week in August.

The Foundation will train and support the fve Fellows as they transition through a 10week rotation within diferent Texas Rangers Baseball Club departments. Each Fellow will do a three-department rotation based on their interests while working approximately 20 hours per week.

Those departments available for these fellows to work include, IT Operations & Applications, Sports & Entertainment, Baseball Operations, Partnerships & Client Services, Communications, Marketing, Ballpark Entertainment, Promotions & Production, Ticket Sales & Service, and Business Analytics & Ticket Strategy.

Mansfeld Rocks will be a 3-day celebration

Independence Day is back in Mansfeld with a fresh and re-imagined July 4th celebration. Mansfeld Rocks promises to reclaim all the excitement and energy of past Rockin’ 4th events, while expanding its reach to the entire city.

Mansfeld Rocks will take place from July 2-4. It will feature a Home Run Derby at Big League Dreams (500 Heritage Pkwy. S.) and Dog Days of Summer Fest at The LOT Downtown (110 S. Main St.) on July 2; The Big Event from 6-9 p.m. at Big League Dreams and a Fireworks Spectacular over the parking lots of Vernon Newsom Stadium (3700 E. Broad St.) on July 3; and a Farmers Market at The LOT Downtown on July 4.

For more information: mansfeldrockin.com/ july-4/

Independence Day Parade takes new (and old) route

After taking a year’s hiatus due to the pandemic, Arlington’s Independence Day Parade returns on July 5 (yes, July 5!). The route for this year’s event will include a return to Abram Street, now that the construction on that thoroughfare is complete. Here’s what the parade route will look like this year.

UTA faculty to present online talks this month

University of Texas at Arlington faculty will present online talks for all community members this summer.

From 4-5 p.m. on July 14, the topic will be Creative Escapes: Music, Trauma, and Quality of Life. From 4-5 p.m. on July 28 the topic will be Creative Escapes: The Uniqueness of our Brain.

To RSVP go to utaedu.questionpro.com/ t/AQoqaZmt3J

So, you found a kitten and don’t know what to do next? Try this ...

Even with the city’s best eforts to implement its Trap-Neuter-Return program it seems to be a bumper season for kittens this year. Animal Services staf and foster volunteers ofer some timely advice for those who might have found a young cat recently.

Do you know what to do if you fnd a kitten? Many people would instantly want to pick it up and cuddle it and then wonder what to do next. Most times if you fnd a young or unweaned kitten the momma cat is close by. Alley Cat Allies experts say the best thing you can do is leave them be. Nothing truly replaces the care a kitten’s mom can provide.

Animal Services just published a web page (tinyurl.com/jyd9dwnv) on kitten education with information and links to a variety of resources on what to do if you think a kitten truly is abandoned. If orphaned, a young kitten’s life is dependent on receiving good care quickly.

Typically, it takes about eight weeks for a kitten to be fully weaned. Visit alleycat.org/resources/kitten-progression/ to determine the age of a kitten.

During the frst few weeks of a kitten’s life, they must be fed every two to three hours. Best Friends Animal Society has a link, tinyurl.com/trsah6k9, that ofers specifc feeding protocols for kittens.

To be successful caring for newborn kittens, humans must learn the mother cat’s processes with her young. The Maddie’s Fund link, maddiesfund.org/orphaned-kitten-care-how-to.htm, provides several informative how-to videos to help.

Caring for kittens is a commitment and Animal Services needs foster pet program participants in its Bottle Babies program. If you have a soft spot for kittens, time to help, and patience, we encourage you to be involved in this rewarding program. You could save the life or lives of kittens in need.

Unable to participate, but want to contribute to this program? Visit arlingtonwebstore.com/FosterPetProgramDonations.aspx to submit an online donation. Supplies including formula, baby bottles and much more are always needed.

Downtown library restores hours/services

The George W. Hawkes Downtown Library restored hours and services last month. This library location is now open during the following days and hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

For more: arlingtonlibrary.org/about/Downtown-Library