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Women Must Know What to Expect from Social Security Everyone needs to be aware of the financial resources they will have available in retirement. But if you’re a woman, you must be particularly diligent, for a variety of reasons. And that means you’ll need to know just what to expect from Social Security.

Why should you, as a woman, pay extra attention to Social Security? For one thing, women often take time off from their careers to care for children and older parents, so they may accumulate less money in employer-sponsored retirement accounts, such as 401(k) plans. And women still live several years longer than men, according to the Census Bureau.

Clearly, then, you need to get the most you can from Social Security. To do so, you will need to consider at least three key factors: • Age — You can start taking retirement benefits as early as 62, but your benefits may be reduced by up to 30% unless you wait until your “full retirement age,” which is likely 66 or 67. If you delay taking benefits until 70, your monthly benefits may be up to a third larger than if you started collecting Social Security at your full retirement age. You’ll need to weigh a variety of factors — such as family longevity, income from employer-sponsored retirement plans and your anticipated financial needs — in determining when you should start taking Social Security.

• Employment — If you work while receiving Social Security benefits before you reach full retirement age, your benefits will be reduced by $1 for every $2 you earn over an annual limit, which generally increases each year. In the year you reach full retirement age, your benefits will be reduced by $1 for every $3 you earn over the limit before your birthday.

But once you reach full retirement age, your benefits will no longer be adjusted for earned income.

• Marital status — As a spouse, you can generally receive Social Security payments based on your own earnings record or collect a spousal benefit of up to 50% of your husband’s Social Security benefit. The benefit will be reduced if you start taking it before your full retirement age. To start collecting Social Security spousal benefits, you must be at least 62 years old and your husband must also have filed for his own benefits. If you’re divorced, and you’re not currently married, you can generally receive benefits on your ex-husband’s Social Security record, as long as you meet certain conditions. (For example, you had to have been married to your ex-husband for at least 10 years.)

No matter how much Social Security you ultimately receive, it’s almost certainly not going to be enough to provide all the income you’ll need. So during your working years, try to contribute as much as you can, for as long as you can, to your IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. At the same time, look for other investment opportunities. And when you reach retirement, create a withdrawal strategy that allows you to stretch out the income you receive from your investments for as long as you can.

By saving and investing as much as possible during your working years, maximizing your Social Security payments and carefully managing your financial assets when you’re retired, you can help improve your chances of enjoying the retirement lifestyle you deserve.

Social Security may be more important to women than men. Why? For one thing, women often take time off from their careers to care for children and older parents, so they may accumulate less money in employer-sponsored retirement accounts, such as 401(k) plans. And women still live several years longer than men, according to the Census Bureau.

So, if you’re a woman, you need to be aware of a variety of factors affecting the amount of Social Security you will receive. For example, you’ll need to consider your age at which you start collecting benefits, your marital status and your employment situation.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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ow that the Texas Department of Transportation’s $24 million Interstate 35 project is winding down, the agency is focusing on other road improvements sure to affect Metrocom drivers.

There are ongoing projects in Comal County – at FM 306, Loop 337 and Seguin Avenue in New Braunfels, and expanding both lanes of U.S. 281 north of Spring Branch.

TxDOT spokesman Josh Donat said the I-35 project should be “totally complete” by the end of July, as Dan Williams Co. crews are focusing on finishing the south-to-north FM 3009 turnaround lane and both FM 1518 turnarounds.

“We’re getting to the part where we’ll just be doing punch-list items here and there,” Donat said, adding nightly lane closures should continue until the end of the month while workers complete tasks closer to the I-35/Loop 1604 interchange.

Donat said expanding a small section of 337 just west of the Rueckle Road/I-35 overpass should finish “somewhere around the end of August or early September,” paving the way for possible completion of the overpass in early October, sooner than anticipated.

Also in the works is a plan to deal with increased traffic resulting from the 250acre Singing Hills mixed-use development at 281 and Texas 46 in Bulverde. TxDOT held a public meeting in Spring Branch July 9 to discuss ideas, one of which would create a superstreet function to restrict left turns in that area, Donat said.

So, as some TxDOT projects finish, others will be taking their place – which is the price that comes with progress in the Metrocom.

Will Wright Managing Editor

CORRECTION A story in the May LOCAL Community News incorrectly listed the address for Bullit Proof Arms, which is located at 17305 Interstate 35 North, Suite 101 in Schertz.

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INDCREST – The After the Battle Support Center has opened as a one-stop shop to help military veterans heal their past, face their present and empower their future.

The ATBSC, which officially debuted May 22, provides and coordinates support services for service members and their families, said retired Air Force Lt. Col. Lionel Harris, a 30-year veteran and now director of operations at ATBSC. Harris and his wife, Rosalind, are among the founders and leaders of ATBSC. It is part of The Inspiration Center, 8930 Fourwinds Drive, Suite 103.

“The Inspiration Center is a true faithbased nonprofit organization at its core serving all who walk through our doors,” Lionel Harris said. “The Inspiration Center is host to the After the Battle Support Center, which is a collaborative effort with the Center for Health Care Services.”

The Inspiration Center — which aims to help civilians, current and former military — has programs offering “improved life application, social and job skills for families by working in partnership with parents, school, social-service agencies and churches.”

ATBSC is the branch of The Inspiration Center focusing on veterans’ needs, such as reconnecting and reintegrating to civilian life, employment, mental-health services, receiving valuable information specific to veteran services and more.

“San Antonio is the second largest

concentration of military members and families; it seemed prudent that we have and offer support resources for them within close proximity of Joint Base San Antonio,” Harris said.

ATBSC, offering free counseling and services on both a scheduled and walkin basis for veterans, provides financial counseling, housing assistance, employment opportunities, career/job guidance and other aid. It also helps veterans deal with post-traumatic stress and anxiety, substance abuse and suicide prevention.

“My greatest joy and satisfaction is the look of relief on those who have given their all in service, receiving the services and support they need,” the retired lieutenant colonel said. “Satisfaction at the end of the day means you gained their trust, offered viable options to their scenarios, got some hope restored, and the veteran, or veteran and family, left with a smile knowing there are brighter days ahead and that we really care.”

ATBSC’s mission is to work with veterans’ service organizations in the San Antonio area and coordinate with those groups, with the concept for the ATBSC office to be a onestop source for veterans and their families.

“We literally bring the agencies here as much as possible,” said Rosalind Harris, executive director for The Inspiration Center and ATBSC. “We have our clients come here so that they don’t have to go all over the place. They tell us what their needs are and then we set up days where these particular agencies will be here.”

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SCHERTZ CHAMBER EVENTS The Schertz Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the following events during July and August. For more, call 566-9000 or visit www.schertzchamber.org: The monthly Biz Ed class and breakfast, featuring guest speaker Lora Schafer of Grow Strong Consulting on the topic of employee engagement, will be held 7:30-9 a.m. July 23 at the Chamber offices, 1730 Schertz Parkway. Admission is free for Chamber members, $10 for nonmembers.

The Chamber’s Aug. 19 luncheon will be held 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Schertz Civic Center, 1400 Schertz Parkway.

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Looking ahead, the Chamber is soliciting support for its fifth annual Chamber/ Caterpillar Golf Classic on Oct. 3 at Northcliffe Golf Club, 5301 Country Club Blvd. in Cibolo. Part of the proceeds will benefit DECA programs at Clemens and Steele high schools. Registration is under way for the Chamber’s 2015 Business Directory and Visitors Guide and new Schertz-area map.

CIBOLO GRANGE, a nonprofit agricultural and WEEKLY civic organization, hosts a Farmers and Artisans Market each Thursday 2-6 p.m. at Grange Hall, 413 N. Main St. in Cibolo. For more, visit CiboloGrangeFarmersMarket/Facebook.

ST. PAUL’S CHURCH FREE MONTHLY SUPPER During the first Wednesday of each month, St. Paul Evangelical Church, 108 S. Main St. in Cibolo, serves a free dinner 6-7:30 p.m.

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THE FINAL AUDITION FOR THIS SCHERTZ IDOL 2014, the Schertz SUMMER Chamber of Commerce’s hYPer Young Professional group’s third annual contest seeking talented area performers ages 10-20, will be held 4-6 p.m. July 30 at Discovery Church, 242 Country Lane in Cibolo. The church will also host a Grand Finale taking place 4-8 p.m. on Aug. 9.

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Open and Opening Soon 1. UNDER THE SEA CHILDREN’S DENTISTRY, 8340 FM 78, Suite 8 in

Converse, offers pediatric dental care for ages 6 months through 18 years old in a fun environment with back-to-school specials.

Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more, call 305-5770 or visit www. undertheseadental.com. (Story on page 16)

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Agora Parkway, Suite 101 in Selma, in The Forum at Olympia Parkway shopping center, offers chicken wings and other tasty items inside a new 3,100-square-foot facility.

The restaurant debuted on June 18 and is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday.

For more, call 251-2834 or visit www. eastcoastwings.com. (Story on page 17)

3. WILLIAMS CONFECTIONERY CRAFTS, 12107 Toepperwein Road, Suite 5A in Live Oak, serves a variety of bakery

items and home-cooked meals in an expanded dining area. Menu items include pastries, breads and cakes; also, fried chicken, roast beef, sandwiches and side items. Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. For more, call 967-5200.

4. GRIFFIN PEST CONTROL, 17170 Jordan Road, Suite 206 in Selma, offers pest-control services for residential homes and businesses. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday. For more, call 566-6100 or visit www.griffinpestcontrol. com or griffinpestcontrol/Facebook.

5. ADVANCED PAIN MANAGEMENT AND REHAB, 5000 Schertz Parkway, Suite 400 in Schertz, treats patients with neck, nerve and back pain, bulging discs, arthritis, headaches and other chronic conditions. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more, call 495-7246 or visit www.backpainsa.com.

TWO COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATORS, Smithson Valley High School’s Margaret Edmonson and Freiheit Elementary School’s Sandra Plumb, were recently selected as CISD’s 2013-14 Teachers of the Year. Both were chosen after receiving the same honors at their respective campuses.

Edmonson teaches journalism, yearbook and English. After arriving eight years ago, she helped revive the high school newspaper, added a website and launched a broadcast program. Plumb is Freiheit Elementary’s librarian. Each CISD campus Teacher of the Year was honored during a May 15 banquet in New Braunfels.

IN A VERY LOW TURNOUT, voters in the Alamo Community College District chose two newcomers for ACCD board seats in the June 21 runoff elections, which saw only 1.41 percent of the electorate go to the polls. Albert Herrera bested Lorena Pulido for the South Side District 4 position held

by Marcelo Casillas. In North Side’s District 8, challenger Clint Kingsbery toppled incumbent Gary Beitzel. In the May 10 general election, District 9 incumbent Jim Rindfuss defeated challenger Felix Grieder.

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THIRTEEN COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS recently received statewide recognition from Duke University’s Talent Identification Program, which cites seventh-grade students who achieved high scores in SAT or ACT college-entrance exams. Winning students included Canyon Martine, William Nelson V, Joie Parma and Grady Payne of Smithson Valley Middle School; Landry Moore of Mountain Valley Middle School; Jasmine Ballard, Kolton Dreibrodt, Santos Garcia and Logan Yocham of Spring Branch Middle School, and Kathleen Acker, Byron Dudney, Bayden Kuehler and William Slanina Wertz of Church Hill Middle School.

THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION has launched a pilot program to test a variable speed-limit system, which includes a site on Loop 1604 in north San Antonio. Modifying speed limits may improve safety, and could serve as a forerunner for other state roadways. Using sensors and electronic signage, maximum speed is altered to fit road conditions, traffic congestion, construction and weather.

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TxDOT said the tests would be measured after at least three months, and a decision made whether to expand the technology.

GARDEN RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S Young Author’s Celebration on May 30 featured state and locally elected leaders and family members, who were on hand to enjoy the literary creations of students at the school. Students in third to fifth grade spent several months writing and illustrating their very own books, which earlier this spring were hardback-bound at Student Nationwide Publishing in Topeka, Kan. Pupils in grades kindergarten through

second also participated by sharing a collection of their writings dating back to the beginning of the school year. “It’s amazing how advanced our children are today,” said District 73 state Rep. Doug Miller, R-New Braunfels. “I credit that to our educators and the way they are challenging our students. The more we can help students grow their talents, as projects like this do, the better prepared they’ll be when they are the leaders in the future.”

The Young Author’s Celebration started with a $4,500 Comal Education Foundation grant awarded to teacher Shirley Gerdes, who began the program 11 years ago at Comal Elementary and continued it at Garden Ridge Elementary in 2010.

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JENNIFER PORTER WAS APPROVED as Comal Independent School District’s new assistant superintendent of curriculum and academic services during a school board workshop June 12. Porter, previously assistant superintendent of learning and leadership at Little Elm ISD since 2010, succeeds Annette Villerot, who jumped to Pflugerville ISD in early June.

NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS CELEBRATED ITS 50th ANNIVERSARY by hosting Gold Star military families July 3 at the park, located at 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road. “On July 3, 1964, our tour guides led the first guests through the caverns, making the large underground chambers and spectacular formations visible to the public for the first time,” said Brad Wuest, Natural Bridge Caverns president and CEO. During the event, members of the Wuest family, which founded the park, received the Texas Treasure Business Award, presented on behalf of the Texas Historical Commission.

PRETEENS ACROSS THE AREA participated in the Comal County Sheriff’s Office Junior Deputy’s Academy, a free, five-day camp catering to ages 9-11. The first two camps were held at Church Hill Middle School (June 16-20) and Mountain Valley Middle School in Sattler (July 14-18). Registration is full for the final camp to be held July 28-Aug. 1 at Smithson Valley Middle School in Spring Branch. “We’ve always received such an overwhelming positive response from students and parents every year we’ve held the Junior Deputy Academies,” said Bob Holder, Comal County sheriff. “We couldn’t do this without the support of Comal ISD, our sponsors and numerous business leaders in the community.”

HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR MIKAELA SEBASTYN of the St. John Paul II Catholic High School Equestrian Club raised $500 on behalf of the club to become a hole sponsor during the fourth annual Pars for Prevention Golf Tournament held June 23 at Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club. Proceeds supported the San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, a nonprofit providing education, youth-prevention programs, information resources and services. SACADA serves over 150,000 people in Bexar County and 28 surrounding counties in South Central Texas.

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Other bond projects are in the works, including a dog park located next to the animal shelter, and the city has finalized an agreement with Schertz Family YMCA to run its new $9 million natatorium.

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Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District to share construction costs. The city will ante up $6.62 million approved by the electorate in 2010, with SCUCISD contributing $1.625 million in exchange for a 15-year, rent-free lease of the competition pool used by swim teams at Clemens and Steele high schools for practices and weekend meets.

The natatorium, to be located in close proximity with the new Playscape site at the corner of Schertz Parkway and Elbel Road, will also include a recreational pool. In May, James said completion could take up to 2½ years and detailed plans with City Manager John Kessel of a proposed agreement with Schertz Family YMCA – which already manages the city’s Northcliffe and Pickrell Park pools and the city’s rec center at $250,000 annually.

If approved, the city will pay the YMCA $380,000 annually for managing all of its pools and rec center. As part of the deal, the Y will cover its share of construction costs by paying the city $100,000 annually over 20 years – totaling $2 million.

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James said both accords will enable the city to fully cover the costs for an indoor facility and meet its two longterm goals of a competition-quality pool and a separate residents’ pool.

Although he admitted the YMCA’s charging of daily admission might be unpleasant to some, James said it’s the best approach.

“We were able to come to terms to make most people happy,” he said. “We think we’ve found a balance with this.”

Later this summer the city hopes to recruit a new manager for its senior center, minus one since February when the city ended an agreement dating to 2010 with the Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation.

“We’re going to put out a Request For Proposal for someone to operate the facility,” James said. “We could keep it going, but it’s not in an area of our expertise. If we did, we will not be able to grow the facility

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and provide the full range of services.”

The Comal County nonprofit was paid $36,000 annually to run the center, but James said the next manager would be paid “substantially more” to do the same.

Plans call for the city to execute details with a committee comprised of senior-center members before formally submitting a proposal to the council in late July or early August.

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Risk factors that can lead to developing cataracts at a younger age include certain diseases, hereditary influences, eye injuries, eye disease, smoking and more. While cataract surgery is a very delicate, detailed operation, it is also one of the safest operations done today. The procedure is extremely quick and non-invasive, and more than 95% of surgeries are successful. Plus, because cataracts are now removed under a local anesthetic, patients are able to go home the same day and most people only experience a minor discomfort following surgery. In many cases, patients can see well enough to resume their normal activities a few days after having cataract surgery, while their vision will continue to improve over the following weeks. Because there is no definite cause of this disease, there is currently no way to prevent age-related cataracts. The best chance a person has for preventing cataracts is to avoid certain risk factors that have been proven to increase your risk of developing this vision problem. These risk factors include a family history of cataracts, certain diseases, such as diabetes, long-term steroid use, long term exposure to UV rays and excessive sunlight, smoking, unhealthy eating habits and certain eye injuries or diseases.

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IBOLO – Eager to build a deeper tax base for the city, Cibolo officials are heralding the arrival of new businesses and rolling out the welcome mat for more.

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According to the city’s Economic Development Corp., 13 new businesses have set up shop since 2011 and others are planned.

Future development in Cibolo can no longer only consist of singlefamily residences, City Manager Bob Herrera has said many times.

“We are so heavily dependent on rooftops, that when I was hired two years ago I was asked to work on diversifying our tax base,” he said. “About 92 percent of our tax base comes from (residential), so if we add retail

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“It’s going to be a nice medical facility that’s much needed here in Cibolo,” Herrera said of the center, which will house offices for pediatric doctors and medical specialists.

Also, a proposal calls for retail development on 12 acres across from Walmart.

“It’s a preliminary site plan,” Herrera said, noting the project is in its infancy.

Mark Luft, the city’s EDC director, said he has planned for “about 500,000 square feet of retail space coming between

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“It’s going to create more jobs, more commercial development, diversify our tax base and tax rolls to enable Cibolo to grow much faster.”

Walmart is scheduled to launch construction of its new – and controversial Supercenter – at Cibolo Valley Drive and North Main Street in August. Another commercial center, featuring a new H-E-B at the corner of North Main Street and FM 1103, will break ground early next year, with planned slots for fast-food outlets and other retailers.

Across from the H-E-B site will soon be the Cibolo Market Place, a 24,000-squarefoot retail complex located at 701 N. Main St. Other projects completed or planned include The Commons at Turning Stone, a center located adjacent to the high-end residential development of the same name on 1103; South Texas Center for Pediatric Care, a 24,700-square-foot medical facility; and Trident Medical Offices, which recently opened at 1103 and Rodeo Way, across from Steele High School.

Herrera said the H-E-B site will feature 80,000 to 90,000 square feet to include the store and other businesses. South

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That could create 800 jobs in retail, finance, professional services and medical areas, with industrial slated to account for 150 jobs within the next 12 months, he said.

“We have four commercial ventures that have purchased buildings or acquired properties from April to June,” Luft said.

Herrera said the new development will pave the way for a renovation of downtown. A concept plan calls for retail/office, commercial and residential sites, a civic center, town square and community center and a playscape bordered by Pfeil Road, Wiederstein Road, FM 539 and South Main Street.

The old school building across from Fire Station No. 1 will be turned into a civic center, Herrera said, emphasizing no plans have yet been finalized.

“It’s just a vision – there’s no money that’s been set aside for it,” he said.

Other city plans including trying to kickstart development along FM 78, for which the city already has $1 million designated towards infrastructure improvements.

“Our focus is going to be on adding sewer and drainage, probably along FM 78 from 1103 to TimberTech (Texas Inc., in the 200 block of 78),” Herrera said. “We think that might come to a head within the next three months. We already have the engineering complete and we’re ready to go.”

Next, the city is already looking at future development along Interstate 10, which includes seven miles inside the city limits.

“Along I-10 we don’t have access to water or sewer, which is within (Green Valley Special Utility District),” Herrera said.

“We’ll meet with them to see if they can provide the services or allow us to (do so).”

Herrera said the I-10 corridor offers potential for Cibolo to grow as quickly as the I-35 corridor in Schertz, which has seen explosive commercial and retail development.

“The future has the potential of developing a lot like that area has,” he said.

Luft touted the city’s businessfriendly climate as the main reason behind the development.

“Our attitude is pro-people,” he said.

“We want to help individuals understand what’s required in the city and national building codes and ordinances, but we also want to welcome them here and help them make a financial commitment here.”

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ONVERSE – The folks at Under the Sea Children’s Dentistry want to make a child’s trip to their office as fun as an oceangoing adventure or a day at the beach.

The pediatric dental-care clinic — located at 8340 FM 78, Suite 8 — uses an aquatic theme to create a fun-filled environment for patients 6 months to 18 years old.

The staff wants youngsters to ride a wave of healthy, lifelong dental habits, such as learning the correct way to brush and floss teeth.

These lessons are delivered in a classroom-style setting featuring oceanfloor murals and notable characters from Disney movies such as “The Little Mermaid” and “Finding Nemo.”

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ELMA – Employees at East Coast Wings & Grill hope customers will flock to their restaurant, one of the newest additions to The Forum at Olympia Parkway shopping center.

The regional hot-wings chain, based in Winston-Salem, N.C., staged a grand opening at 8251 Agora Parkway, Suite 101, on June 18.

The eatery — primarily known for a vast selection of chicken wings and 75 different flavors including spiked bourbon, Cajun garlic and mango habanero — enjoyed an impressive debut and the patrons keep coming, according to managers.

“Although our Selma location just opened recently, we have attracted a good amount of people so far, and hopefully, people continue to come,”

East Coast Wings & Grill dishes up a variety of chicken wings and other delights at its new location in Selma.

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said Nick Patel, the general manager.

“Coming to Texas is a way for us to show the country the ‘East Coast experience,’” said Frank Walsh, the chain’s director of unit-level field operations.

East Coast Wings has also gained spice, sizzle and popularity for its “Insanity Challenge,” which dares willing customers to eat one wing dipped in the restaurant’s

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Besides flavorful wings, East Coast Wings features a selection of quesadillas, such as the Pizzadilla and Bacon Cheeseburger Quesadilla. It also offers a variety of sandwich wraps including the Polynesian Wrap, Carne Asada Wrap and California Wrap-Panini.

East Coast Wings & Grill is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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