Dear Editor:

I like the idea of the fire station in north Southlake, but have concerns.Read more

Dear Editor:

I am extremely concerned about the possibility of almost six acres of land being rezoned to allow for the development of a 62,000-square foot assisted living development. This issue will be the focus of the upcoming Feb. 16 City Council meeting. The development of another assisted living facility is unnecessary and not financially sound for the citizens of Southlake. The developers have based their entire business plan on acquiring a nonprofit, tax-exempt status to benefit from millions of dollars in county money. Worse, Southlake citizens will be financing this development without the benefit of receiving any monies back through future property tax assessments. Our emergency services will be responsible for responding to the potentially numerous calls from this establishment. The misuse of prime real estate and the very likely failure of a type of business never before built or run by this developer could culminate in our city being obliged to provide a financial bailout in the next few years. I believe that most citizens would be willing to invest our tax dollars into a non-profit facility, if such operation would truly enrich and provide the appropriate services to meet the needs of our demographics. Unfortunately, this proposal does not provide any benefit to the taxpaying citizens of Southlake.Read more

Dear Editor:

I would love to meet the morons who decided to spend taxpayer monies on the traffic circles on Continental Bvld. in Southlake. You need to sit there and watch as the lead car in a line of vehicle stops at the yield sign and when that vehicle proceeds into the circle every vehicle behind it follows without any hesitation at that yield sign. I have sat through up to 10 vehicles going straight through the yield sign without slowing down. If it was intended to expedite traffic, it does not, since no one honors any other driver at the intersection, as they do at stop signs. If it was meant to save gas, it does not, since I have sat idling while lines of cars have gone through. Hopefully, no one will be injured in an accident when more than one vehicle does not yield. I guess that "Yield" only means the return on an investment in Southlake.Read more

Dear Editor:

I am very worried. I have worked in healthcare for the last 22 years and I have never heard of the busiest street in town being an ideal location for an assisted living complex. Is everyone aware of this current proposal to our city leadership? After sitting through the developer/operator presentation last Tuesday, it was clear they don’t have the Southlake seniors’ best interest in mind. Their presentation focused on the superficial aspects of the building, the food menu and pet policy. When it came to the meaningful priorities — the details of how to successfully operate this facility and provide excellent quality of care — there was a major void. In the past, they have stated that they are going to let their residents walk across Southlake Boulevard to go shopping at Town Square. Are they serious?! I dread the day when the first confused resident innocently follows an unknowing staff member or visitor out an open door, accidentally wanders out into oncoming traffic on 1709 and gets killed. Can you imagine that being your precious mother or father? Assisted living facilities offer great services. But, the optimal location is not on the busiest street in town. And, they must be operated by very diligent, focused, compassionate operators, not operators who are willing to put our vulnerable elderly at risk so they can have good visibility on Southlake Boulevard. Southlake residents are great about protecting the safety of our children; we need to be just as diligent with our seniors.Read more