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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-14 Euless Articles After HQ Move to Dallas, EoS Fitness Opens First Texas Location in Euless BY DALLAS INNOVATES | STAFF REPORT • JAN 25, 2023 Back in May, Phoenix-based gym chain EoS Fitness announced it was moving its HQ to Dallas as part of its expansion plans into Texas. Today it announced the opening of its first gym in Texas at 2401 Rio Grande Blvd. in Euless. EoS has been growing rapidly, with more than 100 locations open or underway in Texas, Arizona, Florida, Nevada, Southern California, and Utah—including locations in Fort Worth and DeSoto opening later this year, and several in Houston opening in February. They say don’t mess with Texas, and our new 37,000-plus-square-foot gym with the latest fitness gear shows we’re not messing around when it comes to fitness,” said Steven McKee, EoS’ Regional VP of Fitness. “We have affordable memberships for every type of gymgoer and our fitness experts are eager to help Euless residents of any age and physical ability reach their wellness goals.” The Euless location is the first EoS opening of 2023, with 20-plus locations scheduled to open later this year across the U.S. The company says it’s focused on “high-value, low- price” memberships” starting at $9.99 a month. “EoS Fitness is putting down roots in Texas and we’re bringing with us our energy and excitement for accessible and affordable fitness,” CEO Rich Drengberg said in a statement in May. EoS Fitness Opens Its First Gym in Texas January 25, 2023 07:00 AM Eastern Standard Time EULESS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EoS Fitness has begun its Texas takeover, opening its first gym in Euless to help Mid-City residents conquer their 2023 fitness goals. This opening kicks off the company’s move into Texas after its recent headquarter relocation to Dallas. The Euless location is the first EoS opening of 2023 with 20 + locations scheduled to open later this year across the U.S. including several new locations in the Houston area next month. “They say don’t mess with Texas and our new 37,000+ square foot gym with the latest fitness gear shows we’re not messing around when it comes to fitness,” said Steven McKee, Regional Vice President of Fitness, EoS Fitness. “We have affordable memberships for every type of gymgoer and our fitness experts are eager to h elp Euless residents of any age and physical ability reach their wellness goals.” Located at 2401 Rio Grande Blvd, Euless, TX 76021, this new gym is packed with premium amenities and state-of-the-art fitness and recovery equipment including EoS Smart Strength, a seven-piece equipment line that uses smart technology to give members a personalized workout experience tailored for their goals and needs. There’s also The Tank, a brand-new recovery space exclusive to EoS where members can enjoy high-tech recovery solutions including percussion massagers, compression boots and professional-grade stretch tables. “Opening the doors to our first Texas gym is the start to what EoS believes will be a year of explosive growth, innovation and community building,” said Ric hard Idgar, COO, EoS Fitness. “We’re committed to delivering on our promise of high value and low price in every community we serve, making cutting-edge fitness accessible to all.” With memberships starting at $9.99/month, EoS amenities include a variety o f group fitness and cycle classes; The EoS Yard®, an indoor turf functional training area; the MOVEoS Cinema, where members can work out watching a big-screen movie in a theater-setting; cutting-edge strength equipment; free weights up to 150 pounds; a Kid s’ Club; an indoor pool; a hot tub; saunas and more. Man who killed Euless detective in 2021 drunken driving crash sentenced to 15 years BY JAMES HARTLEY ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JANUARY 30, 2023 4:05PM UPDATED JANUARY 30, 2023 8:49 PM A man who killed a Euless police detective while driving drunk in 2021 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for intoxication manslaughter and 10 years for each of three intoxication assault charges to be served concurrently, according to a news release from the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office. Dylan Molina, 27, was indicted in February 2022 and pleaded guilty to the charges Monday, and was sentenced as a part of the plea to effectively 15 years in prison by Tarrant County Magistrate Tamla Ray. The crash on Nov. 27, 2021, killed Euless Detective Alejandro “Alex” Cervantes and critically injured members of his family. According to police, Molina had a 0.16 blood alcohol level at the time of the crash, twice the legal limit. Cervantes was in the car with his wife and their two sons when Molina ran a stop light and crashed into the Cervantes’ family car near Boat Club Road and Rocky Point Trail in Lake Worth, according to police. Cervantes’ wife, Priscilla Cervantes, was in a coma until December 2021. She said his death left a void in her life and that of her family. “I lost my best friend and the love of my life, the person I was supposed to grow old with,” she told Molina on Monday in the courtroom. She said every day is a battle. “I hope every day behind bars is pure agony for you,” Priscilla Cervantes told Molina. “I will never forgive you for as long as I live.” One of his two sons, 13-year-old Joshua Cervantes, said his father will miss a lot of important moments in his life. “You affected my life pretty bad because I no longer have a dad to go home to,” Joshua told Molina in the courtroom after the sentencing. “It hurts because my dad won’t be there for me when I graduate college or high school or get married.” Another son, Jake Cervantes, was also in the car at the time of the crash. Officials with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission launched an investigation into the Lake Worth Fuzzy’s Taco Shop that they believed overserved Molina that day. Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for DWI crash that killed off-duty Euless detective, injuring his family Author: Briauna Brown Published: 3:49 PM CST January 30, 2023 Updated: 8:06 AM CST January 31, 2023 TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — The man indicted for killing an off-duty Euless detective and seriously injuring his family in a DWI crash in late November 2021, took a plea deal and was sentenced to 15 years in prison Monday, officials announced. Dylan Molina, 27, pleaded guilty to intoxication manslaughter and three cases of intoxication assault in the death of Euless Detective Alejandro “Alex” Cervantes and critical injuries to his wife and two sons. As part of the plea, Tarrant County Judge Tamla Ray sentenced Molina to 15 years for intoxication manslaughter and 10 years for each intoxication assault charge. All those sentences will run concurrently, which means Molina will serve all of his sentences at the same time. On Nov. 27, 2021, Cervantes, who was off duty, was in his vehicle with his wife and two sons in the back seat when Molina ran a red light and slammed into the family at Boat Club Road and Rocky Point Trail, Lake Worth police said. Cervantes was killed, his wife Priscilla, was critically injured, and their two sons were treated and released from the hospital to family members. Priscilla Cervantes was in a coma for nearly a month, and when she woke up, she got the news about her husband’s death. After Molina was arrested for the deadly crash, he admitted to authorities that he had been drinking at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop. Police said he was also involved in minor accidents moments before the crash. He was booked into the Tarrant County jail. Family and friends, including Euless and Lake Worth police officers, and Cervantes’ wife Priscilla and children were in the courtroom to face Molina during his sentencing. “You affected my life pretty bad because I no longer have a dad to go home to,” Cervantes’ 13-year-old son Joshua tearfully told Molina after the sentencing. “It hurts because my dad won’t be there for me when I graduat e college or high school or get married.” Joshua also expressed that he no longer has his dad to talk to about guy problems or to “try to figure out life and all.” Priscilla also confronted Molina following his sentence. She said the day Molina slammed into her family’s car will always be remembered as the day her life was flipped upside down. “I lost my best friend and the love of my life, the person I was supposed to grow old with,” she told Molina. Priscilla said Cervantes was and “forever be our hero,” when speaking about how wonderful of a father, husband and son he was. “I hope every day behind bars is pure agony for you,” Priscilla told Molina. “I will never forgive you for as long as I live.” Roanoke hires new parks and recreation director Ray McDonald begins his tenure as the new director of the Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department on Feb. 1. “The city of Roanoke is looking forward to welcoming Ray McDonald to the team of hard-working and talented parks and recreation department staff,” Roanoke City Manager Cody Petree said in a press release. Before coming on with Roanoke, McDonald worked with the city of Euless in various parks and recreation roles, including as a part-time maintenance worker to director, where he was responsible for more than 300 acres of park land and award -winning special events, according to the release. Other notable career highlights in Euless include the renovation and expansion of the Parks at Texas Star, the Euless Family Life Center renovation, addit ions to the South Euless Park, Villages of Bear Creek, and J.A. Carr Park. As director of Euless parks and recreation, McDonald also oversaw the expansion of the city’s trail network, which allowed for connectivity throughout Euless. In addition to more than 34 years of parks and recreation experience, McDonald holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas and several emergency management certifications. Bartender arrested for overserving man who killed Euless detective, Lake Worth police say BY NICOLE LOPEZ ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 03, 2023 6:30PM UPDATED FEBRUARY 04, 2023 5:13 PM A bartender who overserved a man who killed a Euless police detective while driving drunk in 2021 turned herself in, officials said in a statement on Friday. Cala Richardson, 26, the bartender who overserved Dylan Molina, 27, turned herself in to the Parker County Sheriff’s Office on Friday morning, according to Lake Worth police. Molina killed Alejandro “Alex” Cervantes, a Euless police detective, in 2021 while driving drunk and seriously injured Cervantes’ wife and two children. Molina was indicted in February 2022 and pleaded guilty to the charges on Monday. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Richardson is charged with one count of sale to certain persons, a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail including a $4,000 fine if convicted. During the investigation, detectives obtained evidence indicating Molina was overserved by Richardson, who was a bartender at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop in Lake Worth. Evidence also indicated Richardson’s Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission license was expired at the time she served Molina. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code prohibits the sale of alcohol to a person who is intoxicated. “Like most serious alcohol-related crashes, this case has devastated an entire family.” said J.T. Manoushagian, Lake Worth chief of police. “Today’s arrest fulfills a commitment we made early on — and that was to fully investigate this senseless crime and hold those responsible accountable.” No other arrests are expected in the case, Lake Worth police said. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission’s administrative investigation is ongoing. First priority for this Muslim lawmaker from North Texas? Protecting religious freedom BY ELEANOR DEARMAN FEBRUARY 07, 2023 2:44 PM State Rep. Salman Bhojani, a Euless Democrat who shares the title of first Muslim Texas representative, has introduced three bills that he believes will safeguard religious freedom. Bhojani, who was elected in November, filed proposals Friday to expand the list of optional state holidays and to prevent state exams like the STAAR test from falling on religious holy days. A bill would also remove language specifying that Christian ministers and Rabbis can conduct marriage ceremonies, broadening the text to be more inclusive of all religions. “Our nation was founded on the principles of liberty, justice and freedom,” Bhojani said at a Tuesday news conference. “Religious freedom is one of the most important and fundamental rights guaranteed to us in our constitution. It’s more than just the right to worship. It’s the right to dignity and autonomy for every person. It’s the right to openly express our faith and contribute to the spiritual richness of society.” Bhojani represents House District 92, which includes part of Tarrant County. He and Fort Bend Democrat Rep. Suleman Lalani are Texas’ first South Asian state legislators and first Muslim state legislators. “As one of the first Muslims sworn into the Texas Legislature, it is so important for me that my first pieces of legislation work to safeguard protections, not just for my faith, but for every faith in Texas,” Bhojani said. He was joined at the news conference by religious leaders and fellow state lawmakers, including Rep. Jacey Jetton, a Richmond Republican who is Christian. “These are steps forward to ensure that everyone from all backgrounds, all religious faiths, are able to worship here in Texas,” Jetton said. House Bill 1882 adds All Saints Day, Diwali, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr, Passover, Vaisakhi and Vesak to the list of optional holidays for state employees. Employees could take the holidays as paid time off instead of certain other state holidays. House Bill 1883 would prohibit state exams from being held on religious holy days, including All Saints Day, Christmas, Diwali, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr, Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Vaisakhi, Vesak and Yom Kippur. House Bill 1884 amends state law to state that “a person who is authorized by a religious organization” can perform a marriage. Current law allows for that, Bhojani said, but the law specifically mentions Christian ministers and priests and Jewish rabbis. ‘”This language is trying to be very inclusive of all the faith leaders,” he said. Bojangles to open at least 4 fried-chicken shops in 3 North Texas cities. First: Euless Then Frisco By Sarah Blaskovich Published 5:00 AM on Feb 13, 2023 Southern fast-food restaurant Bojangles is expected to open its first shop in Texas in Euless in spring 2023, a company spokesperson confirms. The second Bojangles in the area is expected to open in north Frisco, near U.S. 380 and 423, in late spring or summer 2023. Bojangles’ 800 fast-food restaurants are known in the Deep South for selling fried chicken, Cajun chicken biscuits, sweet tea and Bo-Berry Biscuits for dessert. Although the company announced in 2021 that Bojangles’ first three restaurants in North Texas would be in Garland, Richardson and Mesquite, that plan appears to have changed. A press release from early 2023 says construction has started on restaurants in Euless and Lancaster. Construction begins Feb. 13, 2023 in Frisco. Another Frisco restaurant at 2821 Eldorado Parkway is also in the works, as confirmed by state records. A fifth Bojangles in Texas, according to state record, will be in San Antonio. The company started in North Carolina in 1977. It’s now a franchise, with more than 100 stores each in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and dozens in Alabama, Tennessee and Virginia. About 50 Bojangles are planned across Texas “in the coming years,” says the company statement. It’s yet another iconic, out-of-town food brand that’s making a splash in North Texas. Portillo’s, a hot dog and Italian beef sandwich shop that started in Chicago some 60 years ago, is another example. Portillo’s has made plans to open at least five restaurants in North Texas so far. California burger joint In-N-Out, too, made a strong investment in Texas. After it arrived in 2011, the company has opened more than 40 In-N-Outs in the Lone Star State. Bojangles will have plenty of deep-fried competition in Dallas-Fort Worth. As reported in a 2021 story: “Raising Cane’s has an operations office in Plano that runs its 550+ restaurants. Golden Chick’s headquarters is in Richardson, and its highest concentration of restaurants is in D-FW. Popeyes, Chick-fil-A and KFC have strong presences in North Texas. And the hottest fried-chicken trend in Texas right now, Nashville hot chicken, has spawned more than two dozen new restaurant concepts.” Bojangles to bring fried chicken and Bo-Berry biscuits to North Texas this spring BY BRAYDEN GARCIA FEBRUARY 13, 2023 4:03 PM Popular fried chicken and biscuit chain Bojangles is set to open its first Texas location this spring. The first Bojangles location in Texas will open at 201 E. Euless Blvd. in Euless this spring, a company spokesperson confirmed Monday. The second Texas location will open later this spring at 1631 US Highway 380 in Frisco. Bojangles has been around since 1977 and are famous for their Cajun -inspired fried chicken and buttermilk biscuits. The North Carolina-based company was created and named by Jack Fulk after the song, “Mr. Bojangles”. Along with the Euless and Frisco locations, construction is already underway for a third store at 790 I-35E in Lancaster. Three other Bojangles locations are planned to open in North Texas by the end of the year, according to a company press release. Bojangles has its sights on expansion in the Lone Star State with 50 new restaurants expected to open over the next few years, according to the company. Other Bojangles restaurants to open in Texas include locations in Austin, Houston and San Antonio. Besides its fried chicken and biscuits, Bojangles serves sandwiches, breakfast and a Bo-Berry biscuit, which is stuffed with blueberries and topped with a white icing.