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Flower Mound Highland Village Argyle Edition VOLUME 8, ISSUE 1 NOV. 6DEC. 5, 2024

School closures loom

District’s facility usage 62,508 optimal district capacity 47,617 projected enrollment (2024-25) -10.98% enrollment decline since 2015-16

Children walk to Highland Village Elementary School. The school is marked for potential closure.

SOURCE: LEWISVILLE ISDCOMMUNITY IMPACT Lewisville ISD faces campus retirements with budget shortfall, declining enrollment

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bought their home so her children could walk to school. Reed hopes the petition encourages district ocials to consider other options. “I wasn’t going to go quietly into the night,” Reed said. “I wanted them to hear us.”

schools, have started petitions to keep the cam- puses open. As of Oct. 29, both petitions had over 1,700 signatures. Losing the community aspect of the neigh- borhood schools is a concern, said Olga Reed, a Highland Village Elementary parent. The family

BY HANNAH JOHNSON & JONATHAN PERRIELLO

Facing a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall in the 2024-25 school year, Lewisville ISD ocials are weighing the cost benets of closing campuses. Parents from two schools earmarked for closure, Highland Village and Garden Ridge elementary

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4 Scenthound Grooming The business will offer hygiene and wellness services for dogs, including baths, teeth brushing, nail clipping, and checking the skin and coat to ensure it’s in good condition. Dog lovers can be a part of the monthly care club and bring their dog in every month for routine check-ups. • Opening Dec. 1 5 Timekeeper’s Haus Business owners Audrey and David Norman said in an email they will offer “a warm and welcoming space where the community can gather and enjoy specialty coffee, bubble tea and delicious food.” Audrey Norman said most of the coffee selections will feature premium arabica beans and the Vietnamese coffee series will showcase organic, single-origin robusta beans for a “bold and unique flavor.” • Opening early 2025 • 1611 Robson Ranch Road, Northlake • www.timekeepershaus.com • 3634 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound • www.scenthound.com/flower-mound 6 Dumont Creamery & Cafe The ice cream shop is expected to open in March 2025, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The new ice cream shop will offer Indian and American flavors of ice cream, as well as coffee,

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has added lunch and dinner service. The menu includes breakfast tacos, sandwiches, coffee, tea and burgers. • Opened Oct. 1 • 401 US 377, Argyle • Facebook: Little Joe’s Farmstead 3 ReadyRX Pharmacy The company provides free delivery, immunizations, a virtual concierge pharmacist and medication therapy management. Rama Almahayni, a pharmacist with the business, said in an email that ReadyRX’s main goal is providing personalized care to community members. • Opened in August • 4640 Long Prairie Road, Ste. 300, Flower Mound • www.readyrx.us

milkshakes, pastries and boba tea. • Expected to open in March 2025 • 1633 Robson Ranch Road, Denton • www.dumont.us

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1 Venezia Nail Spa The business offers pedicures, manicures and waxing. The spa also has a location in Prosper with more planned for North Texas, Andy Nguyen, operating manager of the Flower Mound location, said. • Opened Oct. 11 • 6161 Long Prairie Road, Ste. 300, Flower Mound • www.venezianailspa.net 2 Little Joe’s Farmstead The business initially opened at the beginning of October with breakfast service, according to the company’s Facebook page. After opening, Little Joe’s

7 Back Nine Golf The business operates in 13 states, including Texas. It’s a membership-based indoor golf experience, offering golfers a place to practice their drive. The business will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and doesn’t require staff to be onsite. There will be four bays where golfers can practice. • Opening TBD • 3913 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound • www.thebackninegolf.com

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8 Blue Goose Cantina The restaurant in The Shops at Highland Village closed Oct. 7 for remodeling. The Tex-Mex eatery’s menu includes quesadillas, enchiladas, fajitas and more. • Reopened Oct. 24 • 4121 Barton Creek, Highland Village • www.bluegoosecantina.com 9 Fast Lane Car Wash According to a filing with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, construction on the nearly 6,000-square-foot car wash facility was set to begin on Oct. 21 with an expected completion date in May 2025.

11 Rock Pepper Fire Fusion Kitchen & Bar The restaurant is independently owned by husband-wife team Dan and Niha Shah, who said their goal is to bring new flavors to the community with fusion food from different cultures. The Rock Pepper Fire’s menu includes chicken and beef sliders, tacos, wagyu burgers, fried rice and more. • Opened Sept. 22 • 1050 Flower Mound Road, Ste. 280, Flower Mound • www.rockpepperfire.com

12 Flower Mound Farmers Market After almost nine years at Parker Square, the farmers market has moved to the River Walk. Vendors at the market offer a variety of goods such as flowers, fresh produce and candles. • Relocated Oct. 13 • 2560 Promenade Way, Flower Mound • www.fourseasonsmarkets.com

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10 Slyde’s Car Wash The car wash will receive $100,000 in renovations that are set to be complete by June 2025, according to a filing with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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Construction starts on Flower Mound park A contractor for the town of Flower Mound will begin construction on Peters Colony Memorial Park later this month on the currently undevel- oped 3.3-acre park at 3201 Peters Colony Road, according to a news release. The park is located just west of the Flower Mound Public Library. The details The project is expected to be completed in fall 2025. It will include a pavilion, veterans’ memorial area, free-standing memorial elements, a water feature, native landscaping, playground equipment, as well as nature trails and pedestrian pathways. The trails and pathways will have access to the library. Space will also be saved for an art sculpture in the future. Funding includes a $750,000 grant from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. The project will also be funded by one of the town’s tax

Flower Mound OKs legislative priorities Flower Mound officials approved their legislative priorities ahead of the 89th Texas Legislature in January. The town council approved its legislative priorities during its Oct. 7 meeting, which include: • Protecting community character • Preserving individual property rights and privacy • Enhancing financial stewardship and flexibility In the coming months, town staff will meet with legislative delegations and start drafting bill language with Flower Mound’s town attorney.

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increment reinvestment zones with a budget of $3.36 million according to the town’s website. What they’re saying Chuck Jennings, Flower Mound parks and rec- reation director, said in an emailed statement that the project is an important addition to the town. “The park preserves the area’s rich tree canopy while providing a tranquil space for relaxation and respite,” he said. “This park not only provides a quiet escape but also serves as a living tribute to Flower Mound’s heritage.”

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Northlake officials annex 102 acres

Highland Village City Council names fire chief Highland Village City Council approved Rickie “Scott” Green as the city’s new fire chief at the Sept. 24 meeting. “Scott has an excellent career track record,” said City Manager Paul Stevens. “He has succeeded at every level in which he has served. His knowledge, professionalism, relatability and approach to serving the public really stood out.” The details Green has served as assistant fire chief in University Park, Texas since 2017, according to the news release. He served as a firefighter there for 27 years, serving as both captain and battalion chief before being promoted to assistant chief. What else? Green holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sci- ences in emergency management administration

from West Texas A&M University and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration at the Univer- sity of North Texas, according

to the release. Looking ahead Green began his new posi- tion with the city on Sept. 30. “I am honored to have been selected as fire chief for the city of Highland Village,” Green said. “Throughout the process, I have been impressed by the personnel and their commitment to excellence. I look forward to building relationships throughout the community and achieving the department’s mission ‘to provide the highest qual- ity public safety to our community and visitors.’” The backstory The previous fire chief, Jason Collier, resigned June 15 after being arrested for solicitation of pros- titution and resisting arrest, Community Impact previously reported. He had served as assistant fire chief in Highland Village from 2008-22. Scott Green

Northlake is now bigger after town council approved the annexation of two plots of land, adding some 102 acres in a near-unanimous vote during its meeting Sept. 12. In a nutshell Per pre-stipulated development agree- ments, Northlake added more than 100 acres to move two projects forward, one in the Hawthorne Estates property and one in Northlake Business Park.

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Several improvements are coming to Pilot Knoll Park, located on land leased by the city of High- land Village from the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The improvements include enhanced campground sites, upgrades to the boat ramp area and the addition of 16 cabins. City officials said that by transforming the park into an outdoor destination designed as a staycation option for Highland Village residents and a draw for visitors to the area, these efforts will have numerous benefits for the city. “This is a very unique project,” City Manager Paul Stevens said. “The cabins will produce revenue for other projects on corps property and provide a unique camping experience for our resi- dents and visitors. It will give you the feel of being far away on a vacation but with the convenience of being right here in the Metroplex.” How we got here According to city documents, specific improve- ments to the park include: • Campground / shelter improvements - $375,000 • Replace gatehouse - $400,000 Officials invest $3.25M into Pilot Knoll Park

Pilot Knoll cabin feasibility analysis Cabin revenue is based on 75% occupancy of 14 cabins.

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all city projects, city officials are looking at the best ways to control costs without affecting the quality of the Pilot Knoll Park improvements. Mullens said the cabins and day-use area are under design now, and the projected completion date is spring or early summer 2026. She added the gatehouse construction will likely start sometime in January or February of 2025 and will take approximately four months to complete. Highland Village Mayor Charlotte Wilcox said once the improvements are done, they will make an already great park even better. “Pilot Knoll Park is our hidden gem on the west side of the city,” Wilcox said. “The park is already a popular site for RV camping, boaters and rental of pavilions for gathering with family and friends. The improvements to these existing amenities will benefit and draw more users to the park. Users of the cabins and the park will find it easy to escape to nature while still having needed amenities close by in Highland Village.”

the Metroplex that offer cabins on the shores of Corps lakes. Laurie Mullens, Highland Village director of marketing and communications said the improvements will benefit local businesses as they cater to visitors. “Imagine a getaway enjoying the park and the lake, drive ten minutes and enjoy one of our great restaurants or shopping venues, then return to your one of a kind cabin nestled in the woods for the evening,” Mullens said. While Pilot Knoll Park is already a much-vis- ited amenity, adding cabins will increase park usage. “Our RV sites are at a 70% annual occupancy,” Mullens said. “Preliminary projections for the cabins is 75% annual occupancy rate for 14 cabins with an approximate 3-4 users per cabin.” Looking ahead Mullens said while rising material and con- struction costs over the past several years have been a real concern for not only this project, but

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School closures loom From the cover

1 Highland Village Elementary School 484 optimal capacity 329 2025-26 forecasted enrollment 68% capacity

8 Lakeview Middle School 1,090 optimal capacity 364 2025-26 forecasted enrollment 33.4% capacity

The big picture

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7 Downing Middle School 1,025 optimal capacity 535 2025-26 forecasted enrollment 52.2% capacity

LISD trustees reviewed initial results from a districtwide facilities evaluation aimed at rightsizing surplus buildings with declining student enrollment during an Oct. 7 workshop. The board resumed the conversation Oct. 21. In May, district leaders convened the Community Efficiency Committee, which was made up of 30 staff, parents and community members. The group met six times since May to analyze campus’s optimal capacity compared to the district’s forecasted enrollment. The committee identified 20 campuses for further review that could lead to boundary adjustments or, in some cases, facility closures, Superintendent Lori Rapp said. The list of schools that may be closed was reduced from 10 to five, while the number of schools that could have boundary adjustments reduced from 10 to eight.

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enrollment levels, according to the meeting presentation. For example, B.B. Owen Elementary School, which is one of the schools being considered for closure, has an optimal enrollment of 653 students but an enrollment of about 250 in the 2024-25 school year. This is expected to stay around 245 students in the 2027-28 school year—about 37% of its capacity level—according to forecasted enroll- ment numbers.

LISD currently has around 48,000 students enrolled. The district predicts an enrollment decrease of about 1,300 students going into the 2024-25 school year and anticipates a continued decline until enrollment levels out around 45,000 students in the next decade, Rapp said in an email. This is primarily attributed to lower birth rates and a high average home price in LISD at $492,716. The efficiency committee found a number of LISD schools are operating below capacity or optimal

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The district will host listening tours for affected families to have a chance to ask questions, express concerns, and share feedback in person. There will also be a survey shared for feedback in November. Families affected by these decisions will get more information directly about these upcoming meetings. The board anticipates final decisions will be made by December 2024 that will take effect for the 2025-26 school year. All staff at schools being closed will maintain positions within LISD. District officials will allow staff to indicate preferences for new schools and work to try and honor those preferences as much as possible. The district also plans to host welcome events and support new families and students at the schools they are moved to. There will be no changes that will cause a student to change feeder patterns. This means students will attend the middle school and high school they are currently zoned to. “We’re making these decisions carefully to balance our district’s financial health with the needs of our families,” Rapp said.

Inflation has increased the cost of trash pickup, water and gas usage, insurance and other district expenses, impacting LISD’s budget. Over the past four years, the price of elec- tricity for the district has increased by $3.4 million—a 61% increase. Property and casualty insurance has increased by 113% and water usage has increased by 39%, according to district documents. Statewide school funding would need to increase by around $1,400 per student to provide LISD the same buying power they had in 2019, according to district documents. LISD plans to advocate for more funding for public schools as its costs are not being met amid rising inflation, Superintendent Lori Rapp said in an email. “This funding is critical to making sure we can continue to provide the quality education our students deserve,” Rapp said.

The Lewisville ISD board in August approved the FY 2024-25 general fund budget, which included a $4.5 million shortfall. “There is no doubt that in 21 years in the central office that this is one of the hardest budgets I have ever been a part of working on,” Rapp said at the August meeting. Further efforts—such as reductions in central office staff, lowering substitute fill rates and decreasing insurance premiums—were made to reduce the shortfall, according to district doc- uments. District officials also plan to cover the remaining shortfall by dipping into LISD’s fund balance, which is similar to a savings account. Based on daily attendance, the state allots school districts $6,160 per student, an amount that has not increased since 2019. LISD’s graduating class of 2025 has 4,015 students while the current kindergarten enrollment is 2,767 students, which could affect future revenue.

Lewisville ISD adopted general fund budgets

Cost per student in Lewisville ISD

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Education

Transportation

BY MARK FADDEN & JONATHAN PERRIELLO

BY COLBY FARR

DCTA extends $11.35M contract for GoZone rideshare service

LISD sta presents updates on 2023, 2024 bond projects Lewisville ISD sta updated trustees on multiple projects from the 2023 and 2024 bond packages at an Oct. 7 workshop. LISD sta presented updates on completed furniture refreshes, technology updates and other rst-sale projects, as well as outlined ongoing work and projects slated for 2025 from both bond packages. The details LISD sta have completed furniture refreshes at eight elementary and eight middle schools, Randy Fite, LISD executive director of construction, said at the workshop. The project was part of the 2023 bond package. District ocials are working to secure pur- chase orders for furniture at Hebron and Lewisville high schools by the end of the year.

NISD receives highest nancial rating Jonathan Pastusek, chief nancial ocer for Northwest ISD, delivered the news that the district received a superior rating to board members during their regular meet- ing Oct. 7. A superior rating is the highest possible achievement the state of Texas can bestow on a district’s nancial management and reporting system. The backstory Pastusek said the rating is accomplished through the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas, which was created in 1999 to ensure nancial accountability and transparency within school districts. According to district documents, the primary goal of FIRST is to achieve quality performance in the management of school districts’ nancial resources.

The Denton County Transportation Author- ity’s GoZone on-demand service will continue through 2025 after the board of directors took action Sept. 26. The overview Board members approved an $11.35 million con- tract extension with Via, a microtransit provider, to continue operating GoZone through Sept. 30, 2025. It’s the last one-year extension available under the DCTA’s contract with Via, which was awarded in 2021. DCTA ocials intend to solicit new contract bids in 2025 for continuing the GoZone service in the next scal year, according to a board of directors memo. Breaking down the contract The extension costs about $11.35 million, according to the memo. Operational costs make up most of that gure at an estimated $10.76 million.

The contract assumes 250,496 hours of van service is needed at an estimated cost of about $42.95 per hour. Similar to last year’s extension, the customer service portion of the contract will be split into two six-month periods. Each period will cost $293,550 for a total of $587,100. When ocials rst split the customer service portion last year, they cited a need to evaluate and make changes to its customer service oerings as needed throughout the year. The contract is already budgeted in the scal year 2024-25 budget passed by the board in August. By the numbers DCTA’s cumulative ridership on all modes reached 2.89 million through August, according to data from the meeting agenda. Ridership on the GoZone and UNT shuttle modes make up more than a third of the total ridership.

DCTA ridership GoZone and UNT shuttle routes make up most of the Denton County Transportation Authority’s ridership in scal year 2023-24.

Renovations to athletic facilities district-wide are scheduled to begin construction in 2025.

Other services: 25,150

COURTESY LEWISVILLE ISD

Connect bus routes: 194,394

Additionally, playground and shade structures renovations were completed at seven elementary schools, Fite said. More details No projects have been completed yet from the 2024 bond that passed in May related to athletic facility improvements, but several are moving forward in the design phase, Fite said. Trustees approved architects for athletic facility projects in June as part of the 2024 bond.

Vanpool: 232,3121

A-Train: 236,175

GoZone: 796,882

UNT shuttle: 1,410,800

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multi-span bridge over Denton Creek with two 12-inch water lines, an 8-inch reuse water line, and a multi-use trail connection. Update: The design and right-of-way acquisition is complete and the project received bids in April. The town council approved a construction award in July. The contractor is now clearing and grading the project site. • Timeline: Summer 2025 • Cost: $7,057,000 • Funding sources: Town of Flower Mound, Denton County 4 FM 2499 at FM407 Project: The project will provide dual left turn lanes, three through lanes and a dedicated right turn lane for northbound and southbound travel. The eastbound and westbound directions will be recongured to provide dual left turn lanes, two through lanes and a dedicated right turn lane. Update: The project was initially under the purview of Flower Mound but, because of funding requirements, the implementing agency was changed to the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT is currently working on right-of-way acquisition and utility relocations. The design is 95% complete. • Timeline: Construction bids for the project will be open Spring 2025 • Cost: $2.4 million • Funding source: Town of Flower Mound, TxDOT

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1 I35 Frontage Road Project: This project consists of the reconstruction and widening of the existing interstate. Update: TxDOT is working on right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation and 60% design. • Timeline: Constructionbids for the project will go out in September 2025 • Cost: $213 million • Funding sources: TxDOT 2 Flower Mound Road Project: Flower Mound road is under construction for repairs. Update: Concrete construction began on Oct. 9 on Flower Mound Road at the Furlong intersection and is set to last about 40 days. The construction will close the two inside lanes going east and west, as well as the turning lane. Outside lanes will be opened up to trac in both directions. Trac will need to follow the detour route. • Timeline: November 2024 • Cost: $2.2 million • Funding source: Town of Flower Mound 3 Denton Creek Boulevard Bridge Project: The project includes the construction of a new

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Real estate

Nearly 275 homes were sold and more than 360 new listings were added to the market during September 2024. Residential market data

Number of homes sold

September 2023

September 2024

-3.4%

-2.38%

+6.06%

+5.81%

-6.02%

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75028

75077

76226

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2024

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75028

$725,000 $530,750 $460,000 $530,000

$837,500 $510,000 $508,000 $572,000 $465,000

75022

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75028

Homes sold by price point

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September 2024

76226

$417,510

$1 million+

76247

$700,000-$999,999

162

$400,000-$699,999

Average days on the market

+2.2%

-17.14%

-57.58%

+11.48%

+1.67%

$100,000-$399,999

<$99,999

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75028

75077

76226

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Events

BY DUSTIN BUTLER

Gift of Lights aims to spread holiday cheer in North Texas

Some 2 million holiday lights will be displayed for Gift of Lights at Fort Worth’s Texas Motor Speedway, said Madelyn Graham, director of Gift of Lights programs. Graham said Gift of Lights is a 1 1/2-mile drive- thru light show running from Nov. 23 through Jan. 7. Attendees pay per car, Graham said, adding that she expects about 20,000 cars, which averages to about 100,000 people, to view the light show. Additionally, a portion of every ticket sold goes to the Speedway Children’s Charities, which is shared among 17 local and regional charities. “Helping the communities and helping families is really ingrained into what our event is,” Graham said. The features The show will take attendees through the speed- way’s grand stands and is made up of roughly 25 unique displays on both sides of the road, Graham said. On average, it will take about 25 minutes to

drive through the display. “Some of the displays can be anywhere from 45 feet tall all the way down to four or ve feet tall,” Graham said. “It’s an incredibly immersive experience.” There is no overarching theme to the show, Graham said. However, several scenes within the show will have themes. “We’ve got Grinch,” Graham said. “We’ve got patriotic. We’ve got ‘ode to Texas.’ We’ve got religious [displays].” What else? Setting up the display, pending weather and other conditions, takes between two and four weeks. Graham said Gift of Lights will also have themed nights. Attendees that match the theme will receive a discount on their ticket.

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Argyle Lions Club Cookie Crawl The Argyle Lions Club is hosting their second annual Cookie Crawl. • Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. • $15 • Various locations • Facebook: Argyle Lions Club Cookie Crawl

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Annual Veterans Relay Run The town of Flower Mound and resident volunteers will honor veterans with the annual Veterans Day Relay Run. • Nov. 11 • Free (admission) • Various locations in Flower Mound • www.flowermound.gov 8th Annual Harvest Turkey Trot This event will include a one-mile fun run and a 5K benefiting the Tarrant Area Food Bank. • Nov. 16, 9 a.m. • $20 • Harvest Community Center, 1300 Homestead Way, Argyle • www.harvesthoa.com/harvest-turkey-trot Tri-Town Amazing Race Attendees will compete in challenges throughout Flower Mound, Highland Village and Lewisville. • Nov. 16, race starts at 9 a.m. • $40 (per team of two); $5 (each additional person). • Doubletree Ranch Park, 310 Highland Village Road, Highland Village • www.highlandvillage.org

December

Christmas at the Commons The Town of Northlake’s annual Christmas celebration will feature vendors, activities, a parade and more. • Dec. 2, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • Northlake Commons, 1500 Commons Circle • www.town.northlake.tx.us Flower Mound’s annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony This event will feature lighted floats, food trucks and the lighting of a 50-foot-tall Christmas tree.

Our Village Glows Highland Village Women’s Club, the city of Highland Village and The Shops at Highland Village will host a holiday event featuring the lighting of a 35-foot Christmas tree and light show which includes 150,000 LED tree lights. • Nov. 23, 5:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • The Shops at Highland Village, 1701 Shoal Creek, Highland Village • www.highlandvillage.org

• Dec. 7, 6-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • Flower Mound Community Activity Center, 1200 Gerault Road, Flower Mound • www.flowermound.gov

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Owner brings culinary, creative chops to pub setting As the current owner of three local restaurants, Jim Verfurth puts his Culinary Institute of America culinary arts degree to good use. He said he has spent his entire life in the food and beverage indus- try—from the kitchen to operations management. Verfurth opened Shoal Creek Tavern in 2017, and also owns Verf’s Grill and Tavern in Flower Mound and Lambeau’s American Kitchen and Taps in Highland Village. The inspiration Prior to culinary school, Verfurth said his mother taught him to cook when he was a child. He said he keeps his parents in mind when making decisions. “My parents used to eat at my restaurant when they were alive,” Verfurth said. “They put me through culinary school, and I have a mentality about my parents walking through the door—how would I want them to be served?” What’s on the menu? He said he created the original recipes for menu items and over time, he has given creative freedom

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