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Positive Actions International in partnership with Councilwoman Nikkie Hunter and Texas Trust Bank are sponsoring a Suicide Prevention Mental Health Panel Discussion on September 7, 2022 from 5:30-7:pm at Bob Duncan Center in Arlington, TX.
Together for Mental Health brings leaders across the community, including City Mayor Jim Ross, Judge Mary Tom Cravens Curnutt, Dr. James Lugo, Commissioner Andy Nguyen, Dr. Kenyon Godwin, Dr. Von Peak, and Licensed Professional Counselor, Esther Scott, to join efforts to highlight the importance of mental health during Suicide Prevention Month in September.
This mental health panel discussion will provide community members an opportunity to talk about an important issue that can impact all of us as a community, while learning to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and crises experienced by loved ones.
After the last two years of pandemic living, increasing inflation and the tragic events we have experienced as a global community, for many people stress, and uncertainty have taken a toll on their well-being. “We applaud the leaders and organizations in our community for their commitment to bring light to this important topic and look forward to working with them.” Said Esther Scott licensed professional counselor and director for Positive Actions International.
This mental health panel discussion is made possible due in part to funding provided by the Texas Trust Credit Union. Don’t miss this event. For more information and additional resources, visit www.positiveactionsinternational.com or send an email to nikkie.hunter@arlingtontx.gov or positiveactionsinternational@gmail.com
The CAP® credential is for financial and nonprofit professionals focused on the best strategies for philanthropic planning. In addition to mastering the financial details involved in different forms of charitable giving, CAP® designees gain critical interpersonal skills needed to guide clients and donors from philanthropic aspiration to positive social impact.
When you earn the CAP® designation, you’ll gain expertise in:
• Applying the best tax strategies, tools, and techniques for charitable giving.
• Understanding client or donor goals for self, family, and/or society and putting together holistic financial strategies that meet those goals in the most impactful way possible.
• Advising wealthy families on important financial matters, including business exit planning, estate planning, and legacy planning.
• Handling gift-planning for nonprofits, including developing six- to eight-figure gifts from high-capacity donors.
• Serving Baby Boomers already over 70 and older adults who want to give back during retirement.
• Using financial skills and philanthropic planning to make a positive difference in communities and in the world.
ARLINGTON – LaSharndra “Sharn” Barbarin, CEO of Medical City Arlington, was honored by the Dallas Business Journal on August 25 as one of 25 Women in Business Awards recipients.
Now in its 15th year, the Women in Business Awards program highlights decision-makers across DFW who have shaped the business community. The prestigious award is given to 25 women who go above and beyond in the business and community sectors. Trailblazers across a variety of industries, including key executives and C-suite leaders at some of the nation’s and region's largest and fastest-growing organizations were highlighted for their achievements in the workplace and beyond.
Known for her servant leadership and community commitment, Barbarin is highly regarded by the area’s business community for her inspiring leadership style, strategic thinking, drive for results, passion for people and ability to select and develop leadership talent.
When asked about the best advice she would share with other up-and-coming female leaders, Barbarin offers this advice: “Tap into your authenticity early. Identify both mentors and sponsors within your industry and don’t restrict yourself to only female mentors/sponsors.”
Barbarin was promoted to chief executive officer at Medical City Arlington after seven years as CEO at Medical City Lewisville. She was recognized in 2020 by the Dallas Business Journal as an outstanding minority business leader and serves on the board of directors for the DFW Hospital Council, the Medical City Healthcare and HCA Healthcare Diversity and Inclusion Councils, and numerous community organizations.
On Aug. 25, the Dallas Business Journal honored its 2022 Women in Business Awards cohort. Read the Dallas Business Journal article on Sharn Barbarin.
Curnutt & Hafer, LLP, is a downtown Arlington law firm that specializes in business formation and litigation, personal injury, estate planning and inheritance disputes, family law and oil and gas matters. They have recently been recognized by Fort Worth Inc. Magazine’s annual “Best Companies to Work For” awards. This full-service law firm, founded by partners Kelly Curnutt and Doug Hafer, is staffed with experienced attorneys and paralegals recognized for their dedication – not only to the legal profession, but also to the firm’s creed: SEEK bottom line results, SERVE with excellence, DO the right thing. This corporate creed sets the tone for how the firm does business with others and how they treat their own team.
The “Best Companies to Work For in Tarrant County” program is judged based on policies and practices, including work-life balance, training, career development and charitable contributions among other key aspects that impact the corporate culture. Curnutt & Hafer is intentional about its work atmosphere.
In an adversarial profession where you work for clients with challenging needs, the team at Curnutt & Hafer maintains positivity and a sense of accomplishment. Each employee takes a talents assessment to help understand his/her communication style. There is a genuine sense of caring, respect and interest in the well-being of each team member. The firm caters frequent lunches, hosts team-building outings, recognizes special holidays in unique ways – such as its new tradition of hosting an Independence Day Parade watch party and celebrating company milestones at a local concert venue.
“We consider this award as a real testimony to doing business the right way, where employees and their talents and skills are celebrated. We work to embrace the whole individual. Whether it’s allowing time off for volunteer work, serving on community boards, hosting events designed for employees and their families can enjoy, along with more traditional benefits such as generous health and 401K plans, we want our corporate culture to attract and retain the best attorneys and staff,” said Doug Hafer, a founding partner of the firm.
About Curnutt & Hafer
Established in 2000, Curnutt & Hafer provides high-quality legal representation focused on bottom line results. Founding partners Kelly Curnutt and Doug Hafer focus the firm’s practice on dispute resolution, from pre-litigation negotiation through and including trials, arbitrations, and mediations. Both founding partners have been recognized multiple years in Texas Monthly’s “Texas Super Lawyers” list and Fort Worth Magazine’s “Top Attorneys” list. The firm is AV-rated by Martindale Hubble, the highest ethical and legal ability ranking available, and has been recognized as a “Go-To” firm by Devon Energy in Corporate Counsel Magazine’s listing from in-house law departments at the Top 500 Companies. The Curnutt & Hafer experienced team of award-winning attorneys has the know-how and experience to solve your legal problems. Practice areas include business formation and litigation, personal injury, estate planning and inheritance disputes, family law, and oil and gas matters. To learn more, visit CurnuttHafer.com or call 817-548-1000.
Medical City Arlington is being recognized by Healthgrades as a recipient of the Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ and the Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™. Medical City Arlington also received a 5-star rating for patient outcomes in vaginal delivery and C-section delivery.
The Labor and Delivery Excellence Award and Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award distinction place Medical City Arlington among the top 5% of hospitals evaluated for overall labor and delivery care and Ob-Gyn care by Healthgrades, a leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems. Medical City Arlington has been recognized by Healthgrades for excellence in ob-gyn care since 2015.
“Through our 2022 Obstetrics & Gynecology Awards, we seek to recognize facilities who excel in delivering superior care for Ob-Gyn patients,” says Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer and head of Data Science, Healthgrades. “We are proud to name Medical City Arlington as a 2022 Labor and Delivery Excellence Award recipient and a 2022 Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award recipient and look forward to their continued efforts to make maternal care and Ob-Gyn care a priority.”
Medical City Arlington is one of eight Medical City Healthcare hospitals honored for outstanding women’s services in the 2022 Women’s Care Awards, including Medical City Alliance, Medical City Dallas, Medical City Las Colinas, Medical City Lewisville, Medical City McKinney, Medical City Plano, and Medical City Weatherford.
Also this year, Medical City Arlington received America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award™ from Healthgrades and was voted “Best Hospital to Have a Baby” in Tarrant County by readers of DFWChild Magazine and ranked by Newsweek among America’s Best Maternity Hospitals for the second year in a row.
View Healthgrades hospital quality awards and methodologies.
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ABOUT MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON
Medical City Arlington is a 433-bed, acute care hospital serving Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie and surrounding communities. A Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, Medical City Arlington was also the first certified Chest Pain Center in Tarrant County. The hospital is a top performer in heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care, as designated by The Joint Commission. As the Official Hospital of the Texas Rangers, Medical City Arlington provides high quality orthopedic services and is known for cancer, neurosurgery, spine, heart & vascular and gastrointestinal care. Nearly 3,900 babies are delivered annually at its dedicated women’s hospital, Medical City Women’s Hospital Arlington, which includes a Level III neonatal ICU (NICU). “A” rated for safety by the Leapfrog Group.
Lamar High School P-TECH is looking for business professionals to join us for breakfast on Thursday July 28th, 2022 from 9-10:00am. While you enjoy breakfast, our students will practice professional communication skills by asking questions and learning about your career and educational background. For example, they may ask you about your current work and what skills are most important, how you obtained your job and what the interview process is like, or what advise you have for an incoming freshman in high school. If you are interested in participating, or would like more information, please let us know by filling out this form https://forms.gle/f3yJjyZ19fFrkiK78.
The Canales family, who run one of the region's largest furniture companies, celebrated their new Arlington location with relatives and friends.
Veronica Canales said the building is a dream for her. The matriarch has led her family through the past two decades, growing their small operation into one of the largest furniture stores in the region.
"I still don't believe it. I enjoy it every time I walk in it, every time I see it, every time there's a change, I enjoy it. And I turn around and say, 'God, this is a commitment, we have to pull together, don't leave me alone because there's many of us,'" Canales said in Spanish.
Their second Arlington site opened Friday as Canales Legacy Shopping Center, the company's largest location.
The move from the old headquarters on Randol Mill Road also cements the company's presence in the city after the family considered moving out of town. City leaders stepped in before they left, though, and approved grant funding for the company to renovate the site of a former Fry's Electronics and hire employees.
Mayor Jim Ross said during the grand opening that he uses the Canales family as an example of chasing and realizing dreams.
"It's not about a tax base; it's not about how much furniture they sell. It's about the vision that they give to other people. It's about the example that they set to other families, to other entrepreneurs that when you dream it, that when you work hard, you can make it come true," Ross said.
Canales Furniture will receive a $1.5 million renovation grant over the next three years, and $1,000 for every Arlington resident hired, with a limit of $100,000. Renovation for the 200,000 square-foot building was originally valued at $3 million.
The city of Arlington also bought part of the former Fry's property for $3.4 million and will either sell it to the Canales family or redevelop it.
The furniture company has 17 locations across the Metroplex, and their workforce comprises 250 families. Multiple generations of Canales play a hand in the business.
The Renteria Martinez family licenses the Canales Legacy Shopping Center and store at 2002 E. Abram St.
Gamaliel Renteria said his family enjoys giving back to a community that's given them much in return.
"Seeing everyone here, it puts into perspective how blessed I've been and my family has been," he said.
Speakers Friday thanked the Canales family for their philanthropic efforts in the city, including hosting the city government's homeownership fair in late June.
"They have become a channel for much more than furniture for the people in this community," said Kathleen Ramon Venable, who chairs Ross' Latino Advisory Council.
Thank you KERA News for this article.
Tickets are on sale now for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at Globe Life Field led by future Texas Rangers Hall of Famer John Blake.
This pre-game experience will include an interactive Q&A session with Blake, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs. Guests will also be able to view batting practice from the seating area above the home dugout.
The tour is in conjunction with the Texas Rangers’ 50th Anniversary. Blake, who has worked 34 of his 44 years in professional baseball with the Rangers, will detail the rich Rangers’ history over the last 50 years.
Blake will take fans around several media areas of Globe Life Field including the broadcast booths and writing press box.
The first tour date is set for July 15th prior to the 7:05 p.m. game with the Seattle Mariners. The tour will start at 3:30 p.m.. Additional tour dates will be announced at a later date.
Tickets for the experience are $50 for adults and $35 for youth ages 4-14. Tickets are on sale now at TexasRangers.com/tours.
All guests must also purchase a game ticket for the 7/15 game.
Blake will be inducted into the Rangers Hall of Fame alongside Ian Kinsler on Saturday, August 13 prior to the 6:15 p.m. game with the Seattle Mariners at Globe Life Field.
Batting practice is held at the discretion of the Rangers’ field manager and is not guaranteed. The tour department does not have visibility into batting practice cancellations. In the event batting practice is canceled, refunds will not be given.
For more information, please email tours@reventertainment.com or call (817) 533-1833.
The Texas Rangers today announced the opening of Oatly Park, a kid-friendly wiffle ball park located inside Globe Life Field. As part of the team’s 50th-anniversary initiatives, the new permanent installation draws inspiration from the Vandergriff Plaza wiffle ball experience that operated at The Ballpark in Arlington from 1995 – 2011.
The Texas Rangers held a ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opening Oatly Park during a media event at Globe Life Field. Rangers Youth Academy athletes were among the first to take swings in the new park and were joined by Texas Rangers players Josh Smith and Joe Barlow, as well as long-time public address announcer and EVP of ballpark, entertainment, promotion and production, Chuck Morgan.
Children 12 years old and younger who attend a Rangers game at Globe Life Field will be able to take five swings free of charge at Oatly Park, which will be open 30 minutes prior to the game’s scheduled first pitch until the last out.
“Not a game day goes by without a Rangers fan letting me know that some of their best memories at The Ballpark in Arlington were hitting wiffle ball home runs at a Rangers game — it could be one of the best ideas I have ever had,” said Morgan.
“Wiffle ball was such a big part of my life growing up, so it really makes me feel good that in the 50th anniversary season, a Texas Rangers tradition of putting home run smiles on kids’ faces is coming to Globe Life Field with the new Oatly Park.”
Located in the upper-level center-field concourse above the Grand Slam Team Store, the fenced-in Oatly Park measures 59 feet to center field, 51 feet down the right-field line, and 49 feet down the left-field line.
Oatly Park will be open for play beginning tomorrow, July 8, as the team returns to Arlington for a 10-game homestand with the Twins, Athletics, and Mariners, and will be operational at all future games.
For more information on Oatly Park, visit texasrangers.com/oatlypark.
Mega Classic Rock Show- June 25 at the Levitt Pavilion
If you're an '80s baby or a classic rock superfan, you won't want to miss the big classic rock concert happening this Saturday [or next Saturday, depending on when you publish] at the Levitt Pavilion in Downtown Arlington.
The triple-set show will be headlined by Tommy DeCarlo, lead singer for the legendary rock band Boston, along with special guest Rudy Cardenas of “American Idol," famous for his covers of the Journey catalog.
Tommy DeCarlo has performed on every Boston tour since 2007, playing to sold-out audiences around the world. A former Home Depot manager, DeCarlo is perhaps one of the world’s most unlikely rock stars, having joined Boston following the death of the band’s original lead singer, Brad Delp. A tribute song about Delp’s passing that DeCarlo wrote, recorded, and posted came to the attention of the band’s management, and the rest is history.
Rudy Cardenas first rose to national prominence in 2007 as an “American Idol” contestant known for his rousing performance of one of Journey’s most beloved anthems, “Open Arms.” His relationship with the band’s music has continued since that time, and Levitt guests can expect to hear Cardenas perform a range of favorite covers from both the Steve Perry and Gregg Rolie eras at the June 25 concert.
The show will also feature a special opening performance from up-and-coming retro rockers LanceBattalion, a group of Mansfield teenagers who are making a big splash with their covers of classic rock favorites.
Bottom line: It's an '70s and '80s hits you love, happening live under the stars at the beautiful, intimate-seated Levitt Pavilion in Downtown Arlington. Don't miss out! General admission tickets begin at $38; upgraded reserved seating options are available. Parking is FREE all around the venue, and the Levitt's food truck fleet will be cooking up delicious concessions on site. Concert proceeds benefit the Levitt's free live music series. Get your tickets here.
Here's the lineup:
6:30 p.m.
Gates open. Early arrival is suggested for anyone with general seating tickets and those who wish to eat or drink before the show.
7:30 p.m.
Opening act - LanceBattalion
9 p.m.
Headliner Tommy DeCarlo (of Boston) with special guest Rudy Cardenas (“American Idol”)
The Texas Rangers today announced the details of a special opportunity that includes significant savings on tickets, parking, and concessions for all remaining Tuesday home games in 2022.
Information and tickets for Family Fun Tuesdays are now available at texasrangers.com.
For all Tuesday games, fans can receive 50% off on select tickets when using the offer code COKE50. In addition, $15.00 parking will be available in Sienna Lot M and can be purchased in advance online or upon arrival subject to availability.
The Rangers will also be offering a Family Pack food and beverage special on Tuesdays that includes four jumbo hot dogs, four regular sodas, and a choice of candy or peanuts for just $30.00. The Family Pack will be available for purchase at the Globe Life Field concession stands behind section 233 on the upper concourse.
In addition, two Texas Rangers players or coaches will be signing custom autograph postcards (no individual items) for youngsters 13 and under behind section 223 on the upper concourse from approximately 5:15 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. for Tuesday night games.
Fans should also be on the lookout on Tuesdays for Golden Chick’s Clucky mascot passing out coupons good for savings at select area Golden Chick locations.
Please note that all fans do not have to purchase the Coca-Cola 50% ticket offer to take advantage of the parking and concessions savings and autograph opportunity.
All elements of Family Fun Tuesdays will be available at the following Rangers’ home games:
Tuesday, June 14 vs. Houston (7:05 p.m.)
Tuesday, June 21 vs. Philadelphia (7:05 p.m.)
Tuesday, July 12 vs. Oakland (7:05 p.m.)
Tuesday, August 2 vs. Baltimore (7:05 p.m.)
Tuesday, August 16 vs. Oakland (7:05 p.m.)
Tuesday, August 30 vs. Houston (7:05 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 13 vs. Oakland (7:05 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 20 vs. Los Angeles Angels (7:05 p.m.)
Tuesday, October 5 vs. New York Yankees (1:05 p.m.)
Tuesday, October 5 vs. New York Yankees (7:05 p.m.)
Tickets for all 2022 Texas Rangers home games can be purchased at texasrangers.com, by calling 972RANGERS, or at the Globe Life Field box office.
CMW Capital Group, Ltd., a family-owned business with a decades-long reputation for excellence in the real estate and hospitality industries is proud to announce the expansion of their investment portfolio into restaurant ownership following the recent signing of a six restaurant franchise contract with Williams Chicken®, one of the most established fried chicken chains in the North Texas market. The day to day franchise operations will be managed by J&M Family Management, LLC, and led by Bobby Jeffrey who serves as Executive Vice President of Hospitality and Restaurant Operations. Mr. Jeffrey’s four-decade career in the hotel, restaurant, and senior living business makes him the natural choice to oversee the expansion and growth of this new division for CMW Capital Group and J&M Family Management.
The franchisee’s first location at 901 W. Arbrook Boulevard in Arlington, TX, behind Parks Mall and adjacent to beautiful Gateway Park will host a June 9th Grand Opening celebration with 97.9 The Beat and DJ G Kahlo from 11am to 4pm. The family-friendly event will feature giveaways, gift card raffles, face painting, and a balloon artist, along with plenty of music, free chicken, and fun! In addition, kids under 12 will eat for free this Summer on Sundays as part of our Grand Opening festivities (restrictions apply, see location for details, offer valid only at the Arbrook location).
Williams Chicken® and CMW Capital Group share a common passion for superior customer service with a family friendly focus. “We are excited to begin this new chapter and could not be more excited to join forces with Mr. Hiawatha Williams, CEO and Founder of the growing brand. Williams incredible legacy of community service and down-home hospitality aligns perfectly with an exceptional product and a family-oriented servant-minded focus, being at the heart of both businesses,” says Mitchell W. Warren, Founder and Chairman of CMW Capital Group.
“We welcome the CMW Capital Group to our franchise family. It is always a great fit when two entities align around serving, growing and giving back to the community,” said Williams.
The University of Texas at Arlington was crowned grand champion at the Electronic Gaming Federation (EGF) National Championships.
Players from UTA’s varsity-level esports program competed in three different games at the national level earlier this month. The Mavericks won the EFG’s Super Smash Brothers Ultimate (SSBU) tournament and season, placing first after beating out the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Over the past academic year, players competed in the EGF in three team-based multiplayer games: Rocket League, Overwatch and SSBU. All three teams qualified for the national tournament. UTA tied for third place in the Collegiate Overwatch and Rocket League tournaments after battling tough fields that included schools from around the country.
"This is not going to be last time we win big," said David “Davy” Tran, a sophomore studying chemistry. "This is 100% the start of a dynasty, so don't expect anything less than success from our team."
EGF is the national governing body for organized high school level and collegiate D-I esports leagues. The tournament was held both online and in person at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. UTA participated online while other schools opted into play in person at William & Mary’s Integrated Science Center.
Vi Tran, assistant coach of UTA Esports, said victories like this are great for educating people that esports is a full-fledged industry.
“It was no surprise that they performed this well—this was the fruition of all the effort they put in throughout the season,” Vi Tran said.
Thank you to the UTA Communications department for this article.
ARLINGTON – Medical City Arlington is commemorating the fifth anniversary of its 16-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit. Since opening in June 2017, the Rehabilitation Institute at Medical City Arlington has provided individualized care to thousands of patients to help them regain function and return to an independent lifestyle.
“As we celebrate five years of delivering comprehensive, acute inpatient rehabilitation services, I want to thank our dedicated, multi-disciplinary rehab team for the outstanding care they provide to each of our patients every day,” Medical City Arlington COO Skyler Reed says. “This high-quality rehabilitation program is just another example of how Medical City Arlington continues to increase our capabilities and expertise to serve the healthcare needs of our community.
Since Medical City Arlington is certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, stroke rehabilitation patients and their families can be assured that inpatient rehab care is provided according to national quality standards. Other patients who may benefit from acute inpatient rehabilitation include those recovering from hip fractures, joint replacements, trauma, amputations, neurological disorders, burns and more.
Under the guidance of board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, individualized therapy is provided by licensed physical, occupational and speech therapists, with a minimum of 15 hours of skilled therapy weekly. Specially trained rehabilitation nurses, many of whom hold advanced certifications in rehabilitation nursing, enhance the continuity of care between therapy sessions. In addition, hospital-based care assures immediate access to other medical care and specialty services, such as imaging, respiratory, pharmacy and emergency services, when needed.