Mayor Steven Mason closes out Season 1 with a rapid‑fire tour through the podcast’s most memorable moments. From high‑school phenom Jeremiah Hernandez’s full‑ride to SMU to city‑wide breakthroughs in business, public safety, health care and transit, this “best‑of” sampler shows how Cedar Hill and the Best Southwest are elevating everyday life.

🎧 In this highlight reel

• Youth on the rise – Hear how local student leaders turn classroom grit into scholarships and service.
• Entrepreneurship & innovation – From corrugated‑box empires to coworking spaces and salad franchises, discover why founders keep choosing Cedar Hill.
• Outdoors, wellness & safety – Hike the escarpment with the “Black Hiking Queen,” meet the Reyes chiefs behind police‑fire teamwork, and learn how Methodist Charlton’s surgical robots and Star Transit’s curb‑to‑curb rides are reshaping local quality of life.

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Cedar Hill Mayor Steven Mason welcomes Tommy Hendricks (Executive Director) and Kim Britton (Deputy Executive Director) of Star Transit for a conversation on how app‑based, curb‑to‑curb service is reshaping mobility in Cedar Hill, Duncanville, and DeSoto.

In this episode you’ll discover:

• How residents can schedule affordable, on‑demand rides in minutes
• Ways Star Transit links the Best Southwest to DART Light Rail and the wider DFW region
• Fare options that keep rides accessible for seniors, veterans, and riders with disabilities
• What expanded service could mean for jobs, education, and local quality of life

Links & resources

Star Transit – startransit.org

Download the StarNow app on iOS or Android

https://www.cedarhilltx.com/75/Agendas-Minutes

In this inspiring episode of Elevate Effect, Mayor Stephen Mason sits down with Michael Stewart, President of Methodist Charlton Medical Center, to explore the power of purpose-driven leadership in the world of healthcare. With a deep commitment to both patient care and community well-being, Michael shares his journey through the medical field and how his values have shaped his approach to leadership.

Together, they discuss the evolving landscape of healthcare, the importance of servant leadership, and how Methodist Charlton is making a lasting impact beyond the hospital walls. From building stronger community partnerships to supporting frontline workers, this conversation offers meaningful insights into leading with purpose and compassion.

Find more details on the Cedar Hill Street Dance happening on Saturday, April 26 here: https://www.cedarhilltx.com/3204/Street-Dance

To submit a question to Mayor Stephen Mason and explore more about Elevate Effect, visit: https://www.cedarhilltx.com/elevateeffect