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Southlake, Texas, seems to have it all: stately homes, intense civic pride, and above all, terrific schools. So when a video surfaced in 2018 showing Southlake high school students chanting the N-word—and when Black residents came forward to share stories of racist harassment and bullying—the school board vowed to make changes. But the unveiling of the Cultural Competence Action Plan set off a backlash that’s consumed Southlake, fueled by a growing national crusade against critical race theo ...
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Welcome to “Get to the Pointe,” a show highlighting the importance of recreation and community, brought to you by The Keller Pointe. Join us each episode and be inspired as we bring you conversations with community leaders who share their experiences, and explore the role that recreation plays in sustaining wellbeing and success.
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In this episode of 'Get to The Pointe,' we welcome a special guest from the City of Keller, Officer Michael Fejes, to discuss important topics on summer safety. The conversation kicks off with practical tips on summer safety, then takes a lighthearted turn as the Fejes shares anecdotes about the friendly rivalry between the Police Department and th…
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In this episode, we sit down with Michael Beaver, The Keller Pointe Manager & Long-time Keller resident, Joel Seay to reminisce about the most unforgettable moments from the past two decades as the 20th anniversary approaches! From heartwarming stories to significant milestones, join us as we travel back in time and celebrate the rich history of th…
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In an exclusive audio excerpt from Chapter 1 of “They Came for the Schools: One Town's Fight Over Race and Identity, and the New War for America's Classrooms,” author Mike Hixenbaugh uncovers Southlake’s history, demonstrating how policies meant to protect the town from outside development a half-century ago helped plant the seeds for conflicts ove…
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In this episode, join us as we delve into the world of waste disposal and recycling with Robert Medigovich, an expert from Community Waste Disposal. Our guest sheds light on what truly goes into recycling and the importance of Earth Day in promoting sustainable practices. Throughout the conversation, we explore common misconceptions about recycling…
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Are you ready for the ultimate showdown between three local cities? Get ready to witness the Fit City Challenge, a thrilling competition initiated by the mayors of Southlake and Keller! In an unprecedented move, Mayor John Huffman of Southlake, Mayor Armin Mizani of Keller, & Mayor Wes Mays of Coppell have come together to ignite a friendly rivalry…
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Camp Counselors Unleashed: Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughs as our two guests share their craziest camp stories in 'Counselors Unleashed.' From unexpected pranks to unforgettable bonding moments, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who's ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of summer camp! Want to enjoy your summer as a c…
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Does the new year seem daunting? Have you given up on making resolutions because you can never seem to stick to them? On this special episode, we speak with Desiree Kulcsar from Like-Minded Nutrition about small ways to add good habits & remove bad ones, all while continuing to enjoy the things you love! For info on their store visit: https://www.l…
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Check out this month's episode of 'Get to the Pointe!' Join us as guests Rachel Ponder and Jay Blakey give insight into the benefit of the community and how Personal Training and Assisted Stretching can help round out your fitness and activity routine. Book an Assisted Stretch appointment: https://bit.ly/StretchTKP Look into Personal Training: http…
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Evangelical activists open a new front in their campaign to impose their version of biblical morality in public schools — at the Texas statehouse. While legislators debate bills requiring the Ten Commandments and banning mention of gender identity in classrooms, three nonbinary students share the trauma they’ve endured at Grapevine High. Meanwhile,…
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Weston Brown, 28, sees a video of his homeschooling mother calling for dozens of books on sexuality and gender to be banned from public schools in another Texas school district. To counter her political activism, Weston publicly shares his story of growing up gay in a fundamentalist Christian family. Feeling pressured by parents and school official…
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Conservatives are gaining power in Grapevine, fueled by a once-fringe movement that calls on evangelicals to control the seven key “mountains” of American society — including education. A cellphone company with a Christian nationalist agenda heeds that call and sets its sights on winning school board seats in Grapevine, following an example set a y…
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A mother named Sharla publicly accuses a high school teacher in Grapevine, Texas, of using a graphic novel called “The Prince and the Dressmaker” to convince her child to change genders. Reporters Mike Hixenbaugh and Antonia Hylton set out to investigate the allegation. Sharla’s child, Ren, and Ren’s English teacher, Em Ramser, tell them a differen…
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Check out this month's episode of 'Get to the Pointe!' Join us as guest Mark Hafner, City Manager of Keller, gives insight into the goings on behind the scenes as a manager and what keeps him inspired to stay active. Be sure to sign up for Thanksgiving Day fun at the 'Run with the Turkeys': https://bit.ly/TurkeyTrotKeller…
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