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Home My WebLink About2017-01-10 Euless ArticlesAllen Samuels returns to North Texas with hardly used car dealership q BY GORDON DICKSON gdickson@star-telegram.com EULESS A man whose name has long been associated with car dealerships in North Texas is getting back in the game. Allen Samuels has opened a new dealership known as Allen Samuels Direct, at the former site of Grubbs Infiniti, 1661 Airport Freeway in Euless. The new place, which had a soft opening Nov. 7 and celebrated its grand opening Tuesday night, specializes in selling used cars that have fewer than 10,000 miles and are still under factory warranty. “Every vehicle is accident-free, is covered by the original manufacturer’s factory warranty and has the Allen Samuels 30-Day Direct Promise. If you don’t like it within 30 days or 1,000 miles, just bring it back in and trade for another vehicle,” said Tom Hervey, Allen Samuels Direct’s president and general manager. For decades, Samuels’ name was on many dealerships across North Texas — including locations near Alliance Airport and in North Richland Hills. The name remained on those businesses even after he sold Allen Samuels Auto Group to a group of his managers in 2003, a move he now says he regrets. The Allen Samuels brand was bought by AutoNation last year. The new Allen Samuels Direct dealership in Euless features more than 400 vehicles by 21 manufacturers including BMW, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Jeep, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Kia, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and Toyota. Outside of the Dallas-Fort Worth region, Samuels re-entered the new car business in 2012 and now owns Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram dealerships in Waco; Port Aransas; Oxford, Miss.; and Hutchison, Kan., and a Chevrolet-Buick-GMC dealership in Hearne. But he yearned to return to his roots in North Texas. “Having been raised in the Grapevine area, I have always considered Northeast Tarrant County to be home,” Samuels said in an email. “We have carved a reputation for trust and doing business the right way, and this is my opportunity to return where I first began as a dealer and continue that same legacy.” Gordon Dickson: 817-390-7796, @gdickson Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/news/business/article120810903.html#storylink=cpy Best Restaurant Reviews in and Around Euless, TX By William Abels January 3, 2017 Need to find a great restaurant in a flash? Euless, TX offers some of the greatest restaurant experiences that our nation has to offer, including plates from around the world – whether it’s a casual sushi joint or fine dining American cuisine restaurant, take a look at our list to be sure you don’t miss out on these locally top-reviewed restaurants and eateries near Euless, TX. Finding a place to eat in a new city can be daunting. Don’t settle for a quick meal at one of those chain restaurants. Did you know that most of the food served at chain restaurants come fresh out of the freezer? Yuck! Take advantage of the great restaurants located around Euless, TX. Your taste buds and significant other will thank you. Gluten allergy? Vegan? Vegetarian? Meat lover? No matter what your special diet is, fear not, our team of reviewers have taken into consideration restaurants that fit the dietary needs of everybody. Where do you find the best chicken parm or chicken piccata in the city? Perhaps the best slice of pizza or lasagna? Our list includes the best of the best restaurants in Euless, too. Or perhaps sushi suits your fancy? This region is home to a a number of off-the-beaten-path gems. Planning your travel itinerary around the city’s top restaurants is a great way to tour the area. Check out the top list below to start planning your itinerary today. 1. Saviano’s Restaurant 2. Famous Philly Cheese Steak & More Phone: +1-817-283-3121 Phone: +1-817-803-7060 3. Ana’s Island Grill 4. Thai Noodle Restaurant Phone: +1-817-803-4908 Phone: +1-817-684-0702 5. Karachi Village Phone: +1-817-510-7617 Thanks for viewing our list! Hurst buying body cameras, armor for police Euless Senior Officer B. Lord with a new armored vest kit in August. The Hurst Police Department is buying similar kits for its officers. Paul Moseley pmoseley@star-telegram.com BY ELIZABETH CAMPBELL liz@star-telegram.com HURST Hurst police are getting body armor designed to protect officers from high-powered rifle bullets. The Police Department requested that the City Council approve the purchase after a sharp increase in incidents in which officers were shot with high-powered rifles, including the shooting deaths of five Dallas police officers this summer. Hurst is purchasing 100 Security Pro USA body armor kits that include armor plates, a ballistic helmet and a first aid kit. The city is also buying the Velcro panels and plate holders from Red the Uniform Tailor for approximately $4,455. Mark Schwobel of the Hurst department said police agencies are looking at best practices in light of the increased use of high-powered rifles in fatal shootings of police officers. Last summer, Euless also voted to purchase body armor to protect against high-powered rifle fire after the deaths of David Hofer and the five Dallas officers. The body armor will be issued to all police officers and to firefighters who are also peace officers, Schwobel said. “This tells the Police Department that the council is very interested in your safety,” said Mayor Richard Ward. Hurst also voted to spend $158,600 to buy 61 body cameras from WatchGuard. The cameras will help improve accountability and record-keeping, Lt. Billy Keadle said. Hurst received a grant from the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor’s Office for $78,400; the rest of the money will come from the Traffic Safety Signal Fund. Keadle said the body cameras are compatible with the in-car systems and storage from Watch Guard. Bedford is also upgrading its cameras, as the current system is obsolete. The council approved spending $252,805 to purchase the server, 22 in-car and 36 body cameras for the jail, crime and crime investigation interview rooms and redaction software from WatchGuard. The in-car and body cameras are compatible, and the company has redaction software that is not available from other camera manufacturers, Bedford police officials wrote in a memo to the City Council. The body cameras will be used by officers in patrol, traffic and repeat-victimization units, and other officers can use them as needed. Elizabeth Campbell: 817-390-7696, @fwstliz Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/hurst-euless- bedford_news/article122538254.html#storylink=cpy Lifting weights means big win for Euless first responders Euless came out the big winner in a lifestyle improvement challenge where firefighters and police officers came up with a plan to eat healthy foods, exercise and lose weight. The challenge was sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine. BY ELIZABETH CAMPBELL liz@star-telegram.com EULESS When Euless firefighters and police officers took on the challenge to work on healthier lifestyles, it meant losing weight, eating more vegetables and exercising more. Their hard work paid off as the fire and police departments won the Lifestyle Improvement Challenge sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine. And the two departments will share a $25,000 grant to purchase equipment to help keep the first responders healthy. Ken Rawlinson, public education coordinator and fire investigator, said firefighters were asked to fill out a questionnaire where they could list their goals, such as losing weight or gaining muscle, when they began the challenge. “It was exciting for us to win,” he said. “The $25,000 grand prize was a sweet jackpot.” Rawlinson said the challenge lasted for six months, from January to in June. Firefighters decided to have healthier meals during their shifts, and they planted vegetable gardens on vacant land behind the fire stations. They planted squash, green beans, onions and greens, which were served at meals when firefighters were on duty, Rawlinson said. Everyone was proud of the first harvest. We thought at first, ‘Were we going to get anything out of this?’ ” he said. “Not all of us are farmers.” The fire and police departments also brought in a dietitian to help them learn about better food choices. The first responders also wanted to get the community involved with changing their lifestyles, and they organized a fun run last summer emphasizing the importance of fitness and exercise. “We had a good time. We found that we lost over 240 pounds” collectively, Rawlinson said. The two departments also created a Facebook page to keep track of their progress. Preventing cancer As part of the challenge, the Fire Department started a cancer prevention program focused on helping firefighters avoid exposure to carcinogens such as smoke and fumes while fighting fires. Every firefighter has an extra mask to wear to keep harmful substances away from their faces, and each firefighter also has an extra set of bunker gear to keep contaminants away from their bodies. Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Morris said he is considering using some of the grant funding to buy a “cycle sauna” that will help get rid of toxins as firefighters are exposed to smoke and chemicals. “Their pores are open, and the harmful substances can get into their bodies,” he said. The cycle sauna releases infrared rays while a firefighter rides an exercise bike. The infrared rays accelerate sweating. Elizabeth Campbell: 817-390-7696, @fwstliz Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/hurst-euless- bedford_news/article124334679.html#storylink=cpy Celebrating 25 Years in the State, 24 Hour Fitness® Continues Texas Expansion With New Clubs in Euless and Rosenberg on January 7th New Clubs Bring Total To 71 Locations In State of Texas; Three Of The Clubs Opening In Last 30 Days January 05, 2017 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time EULESS, Texas & ROSENBERG, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two new 24 Hour Fitness clubs will be opening in Texas on Saturday, January 7. The 24 Hour Fitness Euless Rio Grande in Euless, and 24 Hour Fitness Rosenberg in Rosenberg, make for the second and third new clubs to debut in the state within the last month, a 24 Hour Fitness state-wide presence of 71 clubs in total. 24 Hour Fitness is proud to have been operating in Texas for 25 years. The 71 clubs in Texas are located across the three major markets of Austin, Dallas, and Houston. “They say everything is bigger in Texas, and we continue to be embraced by Texans well into our third decade here. It means everything to us,” said Steve Ford, Regional Vice President, 24 Hour Fitness. “The addition of these new locations demonstrate our continued commitment and investment in our growth here.” 24 Hour Fitness Euless Rio Grande, Euless A new 24 Hour Fitness will be landing within the new 194-acre Glade Parks Town Center, a regional shopping and entertainment destination for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Mid-Cities of Euless, Colleyville, Grapevine and others. A grand opening event is scheduled Saturday, January 7, 2017, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 24 Hour Fitness Euless Rio Grande, 2401 Rio Grande Blvd., Euless. The community is invited to this free celebration, which includes club tours, prize drawings, group training demonstrations, innovative group exercise studio classes and more. Nestled among urban loft apartments, and single and multiple family homes, the Glade Parks Town Center accommodates more than 800,000 square feet of big-box and high-end retailers, entertainment destinations and restaurants for Euless. The new club adds a fitness component to this hub. “We are thrilled to be here at Glade Parks Town Center because it just makes sense,” said Chris VanHolbeck, General Manager. “The residents being drawn to this thriving area participate in active lifestyles that include outdoor activities, sports and hobbies, and enjoying the nearby beautifully landscaped park that has a nature trail. But they also commute, so they need a place to practice their fitness that is conveniently accessible off Highway 121, which we are. With all the new housing springing up around us, we wanted to be part of the proof that residents of this community could live and play in the same area.” The new, 37,000+ square foot club features a modern design and open-floor plan. Amenities include: • Cardio, strength and functional training equipment • Large studio spaces for a full schedule of Cycle and Group X® classes, including new formats like POP Pilates, Treat While You Train™ and bootybarre® • The Turf Zone: One of the newest additions to the club and designed both for athletes and non-athletes alike. The area includes specialized fitness equipment that take your workouts to the next level • TRX Suspension Training: Normally only found at specialty fitness centers, incorporates the use of a system of straps that allows members to work against their own body weight to develop balance, flexibility and core stability • Multi-Functional Training Rig: Used by athletes and fitness enthusiasts, these multi-station rigs are meant for both high-energy Functional Training and Olympic Lifting • Indoor basketball court • Lap pool, spa and sauna • Personal and Group training services* • Kids’ Club* *Additional fees apply To experience the new gym, download a free guest pass from 24hourfitness.com/EulessRioGrande 24 Hour Fitness Rosenberg, Rosenberg: Simultaneously, a new 24 Hour Fitness club will pop up at the Brazos Town Center in Rosenberg. A grand opening event is scheduled Saturday, January 7, 2017, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 24 Hour Fitness Rosenberg, 4112 FM 762, Rosenberg. The community is invited to this free celebration, which includes club tours, prize drawings, group training demonstrations, innovative group exercise studio classes and more. The Brazos Town Center is a central shopping area for Rosenberg and Richmond communities. It is surrounded by a dense residential area where several fresh housing developments of single family homes and apartment complexes have arisen. “Achieving goals becomes possible and more fun with the right support,” said Samantha Leyesa, General Manager. “As Rosenberg residents start the year by setting healthy personal goals, we are ready to provide the expertise, tools and resources that will help them achieve those goals and enjoy the lives they lead outside the club.” The new, 38,000+ square foot club features a modern design and open-floor plan. Amenities include: • Cardio, strength and functional training equipment • Large studio spaces for a full schedule of Cycle and Group X® classes, including new formats like POP Pilates, Treat While You Train™ and bootybarre® • The Turf Zone: One of the newest additions to the club and designed both for athletes and non-athletes alike. The area includes specialized fitness equipment that take your workouts to the next level • TRX Suspension Training: Normally only found at specialty fitness centers, incorporates the use of a system of straps that allows members to work against their own body weight to develop balance, flexibility and core stability • Multi-Functional Training Rig: Used by athletes and fitness enthusiasts, these multi-station rigs are meant for both high-energy Functional Training and Olympic Lifting • Indoor basketball court • Lap pool, spa and sauna • Personal and Group training services* • Kids’ Club* *Additional fees apply To experience the new gym, download a free guest pass from 24hourfitness.com/Rosenberg. About 24 Hour Fitness Headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., 24 Hour Fitness is a leading health club industry pioneer, serving nearly 4 million members in over 400 clubs across the U.S. For more than 30 years, the company has been dedicated to helping members change their lives and reach their individual fitness goals. With convenient club locations, personal training services, popular group exercise classes and a variety of strength, cardio and functional training equipment, 24 Hour Fitness offers fitness solutions for everyone. Please visit 24hourfitness.com for more information and to find the club nearest you. Contacts 24 Hour Fitness Karen Bakula, 925-786-4516 Kbakula@24hourfit.com