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Trophy Club seeks designation as Texas Town of Patriots
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The American Flag ripples in the wind in Trophy Club.
The town of Trophy Club, with the backing of two politicians, will try to earn a state designation as the Texas Town of Patriots. During the Oct. 14 council meeting, a resolution was passed to start the process, which will be led by Rep. Ben Bumgarner, R Flower Mound, and Sen. Tan Parker, R Flower Mound. What’s happening Town Manager Brandon Wright said passing the resolution was the rst step. Bumgarner and Baker will introduce the proclamation during the 89th Legislative Session, which starts in January. Kalon Melton, Deputy Chief of Sta for Rep. Bumgarner, spoke during the council meeting. He said if passed, Trophy Club would be able to use the term in marketing or city logos similar to
Grapevine to update Dove Waterpark pool Grapevine City Council approved a plan to replace the plaster of the Dove Waterpark pool during its meeting Oct. 1. The details The contract was awarded to Sunbelt Pools for $316,997 to hydroblast and replace the plaster, as well as update the tile. The project started Oct. 2 and is expected to nish mid-November, Grapevine Marketing Manager April Rogers said.
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what neighboring city Roanoke does for being The Unique Dining Capital of Texas. The town has ve parks with patriotic-themed names and ags are own at eight di erent locations, according to the presentation. Quote of Note “Our community in Trophy Club is built on a foundation of patriotism and unity,” Mayor Jeannette Ti any said. “We take immense pride in honoring our nation and those who serve it.”
Cities OK Tarrant Appraisal District board nominees Southlake, Colleyville and Keller city councils approved nominations for the Tarrant Appraisal District board during meetings in October. What’s happening? reappointment are Vince Puente, Gloria Pena, Alan Blaylock, Rich DeOtte and Gary Losada.
Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Director Votes There are 5,000 total votes possible that are split between the taxing entities, including local cities.
Northwest ISD: 146 Carroll ISD: 115 City of Southlake: 32 City of Grapevine: 28 City of Keller: 22 City of Colleyville: 17 Town of Westlake: 4 Town of Trophy Club: 1
City of Fort Worth: 660 Fort Worth ISD: 536 Tarrant County Commissioners: 505 Tarrant County College: 505 Keller ISD: 252 Grapevine-Colleyville ISD: 170
Chief Appraiser Joe Don Bobbitt wrote in a letter that taxing entities had until Oct. 14 to nominate candidates. Submitting nominees is optional for taxing entities. Each taxing entity will have its vote tally determined by the percentage of taxes imposed, according to TAD.
The current terms of the ve appointed mem- bers of the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors will expire Dec. 31. The TAD Board of Directors up for
SOURCE: TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT COMMUNITY IMPACT
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