1 Restaurant Beatrice — Re: “Serving up sustainability — Restaurant following rigorous process to lower greenhouse gases,” Sept. 15 news story.
I want to applaud Oak Cliff’s Restaurant Beatrice for leading the way by recently undergoing a comprehensive greenhouse gas audit. They are believed to be the only restaurant to do so in the state of Texas.
Restaurants play an important role in our communities and in the fight against climate change — from sourcing local ingredients to reducing waste (shout out to composting) and improving energy efficiency.
Beatrice is a shining example of how every business can mitigate climate impacts on their local communities. I hope more restaurants follow their example, because when we support restaurants like Beatrice we’re helping build a better future and a healthier planet, all while enjoying a great meal. I call that a win-win.
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Andrea Christgau, Keller
2 University of North Texas at Dallas — Re: “N. Texas schools make list — SMU, UTD featured in annual report of top universities, colleges,” Sept. 25 Metro & Business story.
In addition to the Texas universities listed in this story, please also acknowledge that the University of North Texas at Dallas, the city of Dallas’ youngest university, founded in 2010, was also listed in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings as follows: No. 41 Regional Universities West; No. 23 Top Public Universities; No. 21 Top Performers on Social Mobility; and No. 22 in Best Colleges for Veterans. Kudos for the University of North Texas at Dallas!
Sheryl Santos-Hatchett, Dallas/Mountain Creek
3 Alvarado quarterback Kameron “KJ” Jenkins — On Sept. 12, Alvarado junior quarterback Kameron “KJ” Jenkins etched his name into the record books, setting the Alvarado single-game passing record. Jenkins completed 17 of 26 passes for 447 yards and five touchdowns, leading the Indians to a 63–28 win over Robinson.
This performance broke a school record that had stood for 21 years — an achievement that speaks volumes about Jenkins’ skill, leadership and composure on the field. Wide receiver Demarcus Belton was equally impressive, contributing six receptions for 202 yards and three touchdowns.
With this victory, the Indians improved to 3-0, and the program has reason to be optimistic as the season continues. This record-setting night represents not just individual excellence, but the strength of the team as a whole.
Joseph Joshua Acker, Alvarado