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Flower Mound Highland Village Argyle Edition VOLUME 8, ISSUE 2 DEC. 6JAN. 10, 2025

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Furst Ranch aims to develop west Flower Mound

Flower Mound,” Jack Furst, the land owner and master developer of the project, said. In August, the initial phase of development kicked o for an over 1,000 acre mixed-use project on the ranch. Construction of the rst homes in the development may not begin until 2027, with a buildout timeline of about 10-12 years.

consulting rm tasked with creating an economic development strategic plan for the town. This is because a bulk of the amenities and services in Flower Mound exist on the east side, where its initial footprint was incorporated. “One of the big opportunities that we have at Furst Ranch is to ‘amenitize’ the western end of

BY JACOB VAUGHN

A mixed-use development called Furst Ranch, which has been in the works for years, could change the west side of Flower Mound over the next few decades, ocials say. The west side of Flower Mound is highly under- served, according to TIP Strategies, an Austin-based

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When Furst Ranch is complete, it will span 2,300 acres across three towns—Flower Mound, Argyle and Bartonville—and is generally located at the intersection of U.S. 377 and Cross Timbers Road, expanding outward.

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Montessori school offers full-day and extended day programs for children aged 6 weeks thru 6 years. The school adheres to the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, Managing Director Jyothi Kannan said in an email. • Opened Nov. 4 • 1480 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound • www.fmmontessori.com 5 Italy Express The Italian restaurant Italy Express is now open in Flower Mound. At Italy Express, patrons can order homemade pasta, a variety of pizzas and baked lasagna. Several deserts are also offered at Italy Express, including tiramisu, cannolis and cheesecake. • Opened Oct. 21 • 3347 Long Prairie Road, Ste. 3347 • www.italyexpresstx.com 6 Toastique A new restaurant, Toastique, is now open in Flower Mound. Toastique’s menu includes a variety of cold- pressed juices, gourmet toasts, bowls and more, according to its website. • Opened Nov. 23 • 4610 Long Prairie Road, Ste. 130, Flower Mound • www.toastique.com/flowermound

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Gasperson said. Cactus Canyon also serves a selection of margaritas and signature cocktails. • Opened Oct. 29 • 700 FM 407, Argyle • www.cactuscanyontexmex.com 3 Ferguson Courts A 10-court pickleball facility, Ferguson Courts, is now open in Lantana. Courts 2-4 can be reserved for $10 an hour. Courts 5-10 are open to first-come-first-serve, and Court 1 is a challenge court. • Opened Nov. 2 • 327 Rayzor Road, Lantana • www.lantanatx.org/pickleball 4 Flower Mound Montessori Flower Mound Montessori opened Nov. 4. The private

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7 Landshark Car Wash The business is an express car wash, which offers unlimited monthly wash memberships or single wash options, owner Robert Mixon said in an email. Customers can also access vacuums, a mat cleaning machine, towels and air lines, Mixon added.

1 Beem Light Sauna A new business offering infrared sauna sessions and light therapies, Beem Light Sauna, is now open in Highland Village. Owner Lori Green said in an email that Beem offers 40-minute infrared sauna sessions along with 15-minute red light therapy sessions in two medical grade rooms. • Opened Nov. 7 • 2540 Justin Road, Ste. 191B, Highland Village • www.beemlightsauna.com/locations/highland-village 2 Cactus Canyon A new Tex-Mex restaurant, Cactus Canyon, has opened in Argyle. The menu includes fajitas, birria-style brisket tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas and more, co-owner Brian

• Expected to open in early December • 4550 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound • www.landsharkwash.com

8 Starbucks A new Starbucks is coming to Argyle in winter 2025, a spokesperson for the company said in an email. The establishment provides a variety of drinks, such as hot and cold coffees and teas, as well as food items like breakfast and lunch sandwiches.

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Department of Licensing and Regulation. The project will cost about $6 million. The new location will be a four- story hotel complete with a pool, elevator and laundry chute. Construction is set to begin Dec. 2 and is expected to finish by April 2026, according to the project listing. • 800 International Parkway, Flower Mound • www.hilton.com 12 SIYA Salon A salon in Flower Mound, SIYA Salon, is under new management. Previously called Essenz Beauty Salon, new management came in last month and changed the name to SIYA Salon. Owner Shraddha Patni said the establishment provides a variety of services, including facials and waxing, as well as organic beauty products. • 3634 Long Prairie Road, Ste. 132, Flower Mound • 972-290-9786

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9 Veterinary Emergency Group A new Veterinary Emergency Group location is coming soon to Flower Mound, according to the business’ website. The business offers emergency veterinary services for all kinds of animals. The services include x-rays, end of life care and surgery. • Opening February • 3614 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound • www.veg.com

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14 Paris Baguette A new Paris Baguette location is headed to Flower Mound. The French-inspired bakery café with South Korean roots will serve a variety of pastries such as danishes, croissants and cakes, as well as drinks like coffee and tea. Bev Desai, a partner with the business, said he’s excited to serve patrons in Flower Mound. • Opening March 2025 • 2000 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound • www.parisbaguette.com

10 Dixon Estates Dixon Estates, a community built by luxury home builder, Toll Brothers, is now open for sale, according to a news release. Homes within the community are up to 5,900 square feet and start at $1.2 million, per the news release. • 5901 Idus Bryant Trail, Flower Mound • bit.ly/3UQqkPr 11 Hampton Inn and Suites A new Hampton Inn and Suites location is coming to Flower Mound, according to filings with the Texas

Closings

13 Alma Restaurante Mexicana The family-owned Alma Restaurante Mexicana in Flower Mound is closed, a note on the restaurant door said. Alma Restaurante Mexicana first opened in Flower Mound in September 2021. • Closed in October • 2321 Cross Timbers Road, Ste. 405, Flower Mound • www.almamexicanarestaurant.com

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Government

Flower Mound officials consider economic plan Flower Mound officials are considering an economic development strategic plan created by consulting firm TIP Strategies, which was presented at a Flower Mound Town Council meeting Oct. 7. The overview The proposed plan calls for further medical development, the preservation of Flower Mound’s natural amenities and an entertainment district. Town officials could also consider allowing a wider variety of owner-occupied housing options that enable aging in place and support for essential workers. “To me, that sounds like it’s a little outside the purview of what I want my local government to be in charge of,” Mayor Pro Tem Ann Martin said. Diving deeper Data from TIP Strategies showed a concentration

Bartonville ordinance allows firing blanks Bartonville Town Council unanimously approved a proposal allowing residents to fire blanks on agricultural property with prior approval from the town marshal at an Oct. 15 meeting. What you need to know The request came from town residents Stacey and Ronnie Smith. The two own a barn where they practice cowboy mounted shooting, a competitive sport where people shoot in a set pattern while on horseback. The shooting would have to take place on a tract of land of 50 acres or more, and more than 1,000 feet away from the prop- erty line of a public tract of land, a school, hospital or commercial daycare center.

Plan components

Creating a medical district on the west side of town

Developing the Furst Ranch project

Establishing a futures committee and preserving Flower Mound’s natural amenities Creating an entertainment district, which could occupy vacant land at The River Walk

SOURCE: TIP STRATEGIES/COMMUNITY IMPACT

of commercial property in eastern Flower Mound, while the west side of town is underserved. “Flower Mound has opportunities, but if you’re not proactive instead of reactive, you’re going to miss out on some of these,” said Victoria Wilson, a consultant with TIP Strategies. Looking ahead Town Manager James Childers told council the plan would be brought back to them “in chunks” in the coming months for their further consideration.

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Argyle adopts FY 2024-25 budget Argyle Town Council approved its 2024- 25 budget and tax rate Sept. 16. The gist The proposed general fund budget is projected to be $7.95 million, town Finance Director Marissa Barrett said, an increase from $6.2 million last year. There is $7.68 million in expenditures in the budget, leaving a fund balance of about $278,279. Along with the budget, the town approved a tax rate of $0.343111 per $100 valuation. The budget will raise more property taxes than last year by $493,918, Barrett said. Of that, $388,744 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax rolls this year. The budget will also include cost of living and merit adjustments for city employees and police officers.

Flower Mound first responders offer update on opioid response Police and fire officials gave presentations to Flower Mound Town Council about what steps are being taken to address opioid abuse. The presentations were made at the Oct. 17 meeting after residents brought the issue up during public comment periods during multiple prior town council meetings. Two-minute impact Flower Mound Fire Chief Paul Henley said first responders with the fire department carry Narcan, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, and look for signs of an overdose when they arrive at a scene. When in doubt, they administer Narcan because it doesn’t have any adverse effects, Henley added.

Services administered

Flower Mound Fire Department has administered Narcan 169 times since 2020 Fire personnel have responded to 145 overdose calls, including 38 related to opioids 29 kilograms of fentanyl seized by the Flower Mound Police Department

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Since January 2020, the fire department has administered Narcan nearly 170 times. Flower Mound police officers have been using Narcan on people since 2012, Police Chief David Coulon said. Police have confiscated millions of illicit pills in its investigations, including 29 kilograms of fentanyl, Coulon said. What else? James Childers, Flower Mound town manager, said there are educational panel discussions about substance abuse taking place throughout local school districts and the broader community.

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Education

BY MARK FADDEN & JONATHAN PERRIELLO

Lewisville ISD trustees approved a one-time $1,000 dollar payment for all sta at the Nov. 11 meeting. Due to a murky nancial future, LISD ocials settled on a one-time payment for 2024-25. The board adopted a $4.5 million budget shortfall for the scal year 2024-25. LISD ocials drafted a com- pensation plan in May that would provide a 1% of the midpoint raise for all sta and/or a one-time $500 payment. The big picture After a Nov. 4 workshop, the administration decided to increase the one-time payment to $1,000 instead of a percentage raise. According to documents, a 1% raise would have equated to a $665 increase per sta member. “We have never not given a raise since my time on the board,” trustee Katherine Sells said, who joined the school board in 2016. In total the $1,000 one-time payment is estimated to cost $6.7 million, per district documents. The context The state allots school districts $6,160 per student based on daily LISD sta to receive one-time payment

“This is the very least that we can do for our sta members that show up for us every single day despite all of the

challenges they face.” STACI BARKER, LISD TRUSTEE

attendance, an amount that has not increased since 2019. Statewide school funding would need to increase by around $1,400 per student to provide the district with the same buying power they had in 2019, according to docu- ments from LISD. Sta worked to balance the $14.9 million shortfall in the adopted budget for scal year 2023-24 through reductions in central oce sta and land sales, according to district documents. In August, LISD ocials projected to close scal year 2023-24 with a $3.3 million shortfall but by the November workshop sta reduced the amount to $441,000, according to previous Community Impact reporting. Looking ahead The payment will be dispersed to sta by no later than Dec. 31, according to district documents.

NISD weighs class sizes for 202526

news release. Funds from this budget are used, in part, to help retain and attract teachers while also preventing cuts to student programs. Before any campus-based cuts are implemented, the news release states district ocials will meet with department leadership to make adjustments at both the district and campus levels.

Following the failure of North- west ISD’s Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election, NISD ocials will begin planning for class size changes for the 2025-26 school year. What you need to know The 3-cent increase in property taxes would have generated approximately $16 million in the district’s maintenance and opera- tions budget, according to a district

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Transportation

BY JACOB VAUGHN

Years ago, several Flower Mound residents applied for a quiet zone in the western part of town near Cross Timbers Road and U.S. 377 to silence horns of passing trains. In July, representatives with the Federal Rail- road Administration, the Union Pacic Railroad, the Texas Department of Transportation and the town of Flower Mound met for an update on the proposed quiet zone. Flower Mound ocials have engaged with a contractor to help them through the quiet zone process, Matt Hotelling, Flower Mound’s assistant director of public works and transporta- tion, said. Hotelling said the process was initiated so that residents in the area can “sleep through the night,” since some residents live just a few hundred feet from the railway crossing where train operators are currently required to sound their horns. The overview According to the Union Pacic Railroad, trains are required by federal law to sound their horns at least 20 seconds before entering public crossings. In quiet zones, horns can’t be used unless there is an emergency, according to the Federal Railroad Administration. Train operators can also sound their horns in quiet zones when it is to comply with federal regulations or railroad operating rules. Quiet zone in the works for west Flower Mound

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The public railroad crossing sits near a residential area in West Flower Mound.

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These quiet zones must be at least half a mile long. In quiet zones, there must be at least one public highway-rail grade crossing and all public grade crossings must have automatic warning devices, according to TxDOT. Diving deeper The town has also been informed that the quiet zone application will have to go through the Public Authority Application process because the speed limit on Cross Timbers Road, where the quiet zone would be situated, exceeds 40 miles per hour. Representatives with the Union Pacic Railroad also informed town sta that the process could take up to 16 months to complete. Additionally, a local inspector for the Federal Railroad Administration informed town sta that there is no guarantee that the quiet zone will be approved because the speed limit on Cross Timbers Road is 50 miles per hour.

Quiet zone details

Train operators can’t sound horns Must be at least 0.5 miles long

Requires at least one public highway-rail grade crossing The zone has to comply with the Texas Manual on Uniform Trac Control Devices

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What’s next? Assuming all the Federal Railroad Administration and Public Authority Application process require- ments are met, there would still be another ve to six months before the quiet zone would be active. In the meantime, trains passing through the area will continue to use standard crossing protocols, which will likely include blowing the train horn.

Rippy Road construction nears completion in Flower Mound

The project begins at the intersection of Pecan Meadows Drive and extends south and east to about 300 feet west of FM 2499. Individuals driving through the area are encouraged to use Waketon Road as an alternate route or expect trac delays. The details The roadway surface is being changed from asphalt to concrete. Once complete, Rippy Road will be a two-lane concrete urban collector, which is a type of road designed for higher speeds and more trac than residential roads. The town has partnered with contractors to do

the work one segment at a time so the whole road didn’t have to be shut down. The construction work also includes an enclosed stormwater collection system to improve stormwa- ter collection, as well as 2,000 linear feet of 12-inch water line, according to previous Community Impact reporting. Construction crews began laying concrete for the project in November. The project is expected to be complete in Febru- ary 2025, said Melissa Demmitt, Flower Mound’s director of communications. It costs about $9.25 million and is being paid for with water impact fees and funds from a tax increment reinvestment zone.

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Furst Ranch aims to develop west Flower Mound From the cover

The overview

Furst Ranch development 1991 First land purchase

Furst Ranch land acquisition began in the early 1990s and full buildout for the mixed-use development is not expected until at least 2045.

The vision for Furst Ranch began to take shape back in 1991 with the purchase of 55 acres of land in Bartonville by Furst. After 28 land acquisitions over the years, the land ballooned to more than 2,300 acres, including parts of Argyle and Bartonville. Furst Ranch will have up to 3,000 single-family homes, up to 6,000 multi-family units with up to 1,000 being age-restricted dwellings, as previously reported by Community Impact . The project will also include more than 404 acres of park land, trails and open space. Upon completion, a third of the town’s park land will be in Furst Ranch. “We’ll have a fabulous park and trail system for both walking and biking that’ll create a sense of community,” Furst said. “It’ll be a health and wellness place.” Furst Ranch’s proposed development also includes space for corporate campuses, an elementary and middle school, retail, restaurants, entertainment, and oce uses. One of the challenges to bringing all of these services and amenities to the west side of town will be establishing the needed infrastructure to support future residents and businesses at Furst Ranch, Lexin Murphy, director of development services for the town, said in an email. In 2023, the Flower Mound Town Council approved a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone for the west side to help pay for needed infrastructure, such as the proposed roads, sidewalks, and water and sewer lines. Furst said it became apparent after a while that all of this land was a chance to create an “example of excellence,” particularly in west Flower Mound.

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Initial phase of Furst Ranch begins Home construction set to begin

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404 acres of parks, trails and open space 3,000 single-family homes 5,000 multifamily homes

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First 1,000 homes complete

1,000 senior housing units 2 potential Argyle ISD schools

Projected project built out 2045-2065

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Diving deeper

Chamber of Commerce, said in an email that Furst Ranch is a signicant opportunity for the town. “This project will bring a dynamic mix of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces that will enhance the local economy, attract new businesses, and create jobs, contributing to a vibrant community life,” Walker said. Many people who live in Flower Mound travel outside of town for work. Furst said the jobs the ranch will provide could be an opportunity to change that. “We’re at the very front end of talking to retail clients that want to reside at Furst Ranch and we have a big initiative to accomplish that,” Furst said.

Victoria Wilson, a consultant with TIP Strate- gies, said at an October town council meeting that Furst Ranch could boost economic development opportunities in Flower Mound. “You have an opportunity to market Furst Ranch to employers specically in your target sectors and professional services, for example, to occupy oce space in the district and really feed that day- time trac within the community,” Wilson said. The town already has a robust economy, Murphy said, but the west side of town should be developed so that all residents of Flower Mound continue to enjoy the quality of life that the town is known for. Lori Walker, president of the Flower Mound

A trail network within Furst Ranch will provide an amenity to residents. (Rendering courtesy of McAdams)

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Flower Mound population by ZIP code

Why it matters

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At full buildout, Furst said the ranch could generate $2-$3 billion in the rst 20 years with a commercial tax base of apartments, a hotel and retailers and, potentially, a hospital. “It’s a spectacular piece of land, strategically located, that deserves terric stewardship to bring to life a master planned community that can serve its residents and commercial tenants well to create a great place to live, work and play,” Furst said. Furst and his team are solidifying the development’s retail plans and working with Argyle ISD to get an elementary and middle school. “We’re going to have to do a lot of great work to leave the legacy that it deserves, but we’re going to roll up our sleeves and try to do that for sure,” Furst said.

The east side’s close proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport has spurred growth in the area over the last few decades, Murphy said. East Flower Mound was developed rst, Murphy added. “The approved project estimated [nearly 6.7 million] square feet of retail, restaurant and oce uses at full buildout will help signicantly in bringing services to [west Flower Mound],” Murphy said. Flower Mound Mayor Cheryl Moore said in an email that the town has many successful develop- ments, but Furst Ranch will help ll needs in the west part of town. “We hear frequently from those residents about what is lacking in their section of the town, from grocery stores to additional parks and trails,” Moore said. “The direction we are pursuing is for Furst Ranch to help fulll those needs.”

The ZIP code 75022 has seen the biggest population increase in the area with 20.27% growth

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Real estate

Over 250 homes were sold while a little more than 420 homes were listed for sale in the market during October 2024. Residential market data

Number of homes sold

October 2023

October 2024

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Median home sales price

October

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$793,500 $539,000 $425,000 $590,000 $445,000

$765,000 $540,000 $430,000 $559,849 $470,500

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New listings

208 259

Closed sales

Average days on market

Homes under contract

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Homes sold by price point

October 2024

$1 million+

$700,000-$999,999

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$400,000-$699,999

New listings on market

$100,000-$399,999

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+34.44%

<$99,999

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LEWISVILLE 2416 S Stemmons Fwy (214) 488-0888

WESTLAKE 2341 Highway 377 (817) 490-9072

DENTON 2315 Colorado Blvd (940) 243-2929

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Community

BY JACOB VAUGHN

Senior Living Guide

2024

Readers, welcome to your annual Community Impact Senior Living Guide! This guide features the latest updates and resources on dierent senior living options, from independent living to memory care, in Argyle, Flower Mound, Highland Village and Northlake. All of the stories were written by our team of local journalists, and all of the advertisements are from nearby businesses who support our mission. In this year’s senior living guide, we dig into the latest with Watermere, an independent living facility looking to expand in Flower Mound. We take a look at the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging, which was founded in 1973 and provides assistance to qualied adults in Denton County and large portions of North Texas. We also dive in on the increasing senior population within Argyle, Denton County, Flower Mound and Highland Village. From your local Community Impact team, we thank you for supporting us as we continue to provide the latest news and information surrounding our seniors.

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Check out amenities, cost for 11 senior living communities in the market (Pages 1819)

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Flower Mound sees continued demand for senior living spaces

Flower Mound’s senior overlay district from 2017 may no longer exist, but the projects it yielded are still around with one poised to grow. Through creation of the district, city ocials attracted two senior living projects: Watermere at Flower Mound, which opened in 2022, and the RiverWalk Flats, which opened in 2021. Town Council approved a 24-villa expansion to Watermere at Flower Mound in November. There’s still a demand for senior housing in Flower Mound, developer Andrew Chapin said during a recent planning and zoning commission meeting. The details The overlay district allowed developers to set up without needing a master plan amendment. Before the overlay district was created, the town had two single-family senior living neigh- borhoods, Orchard Flower and The Legends. In 2016, seniors in the community expressed interest in more housing options, assistant town manager FLOWER MOUND HIGHLAND VILLAGE ARGYLE EDITION

Tommy Dalton said. This was important to seniors wanting to stay in Flower Mound, said Lexin Murphy, the town’s director of development services. “People love Flower Mound, and they want to have the ability to continue to stay in Flower Mound when they enter dierent aspects of their life where they might have a dierent focus,” Murphy said. The senior overlay district was ended in 2019 by the town council. Then-council member Jim Pierson said at the time that the overlay district needed to end because it didn’t fulll its purpose of providing aordable housing for seniors. However, Dalton said aordability is relative and the town is still doing more to address the need for senior housing. “What’s aordable in Flower Mound is going to be completely dierent than what’s aordable in other communities,” he said.

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The Legends

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Watermere at Flower Mound

RiverWalk Flats

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Orchard Flower

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Community Senior living communities

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Types of communities

Argyle

Independent-living communities cater to older adults with limited care needs. Most include amenities, such as fitness programs, housekeeping and communal meals. Assisted-living communities specialize in providing care and supervision. These facilities frequently offer a full range of amenities as well as limited medical assistance. Memory care facilities specialize in providing care to seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other cognitive issues. Staff members are trained to help residents manage these diseases. Hospice care is intended to relieve symptoms and suffering associated with a terminal illness in those who have been given six months or less to live. The patient must choose to forgo further curative treatment. Nursing home/skilled nursing facilities provide care to those with illnesses or mental conditions requiring full- time monitoring and medical care.

Teresa’s House Type: assisted living, memory care Opened: 2023 Cost: N/A Total units: 64

Flower Mound

Compassionate Residential Living Type: assisted living Opened: 2019 Cost: $2,500-$4,500 Total units: 6 Amenities: exercise, games, medicine assistance, snacks and three meals per day, laundry service • 1327 River Oaks Drive, Flower Mound • www.compassionateliving.net Mustang Creek Estates Type: assisted living, memory care Opened: 2024 Cost: $4,455 and up Total units: N/A Amenities: daily cleaning and linen service, activities, pet friendly, transportation and beauty services

Amenities: on-site horse paddocks for horse therapy, classic car garage, garden center, activities 7 days a week • 321 Tucker St., Argyle • www.teresashouse.com/argyle

Double Oak

Davis Family Elder Care Type: assisted living, memory care Opened: 2020 Cost: $5,800-$6,800 per month Total units: 9 Amenities: laundry service, daily activities, meals, 24-hour care

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Cost: $1,800 and up per month Total units: 117

• 4141 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound • www.legendseniorliving.com/find-a-community/ texas/rosewood.html

• 2500 College Parkway, Flower Mound • www.mce.care The Oaks at Flower Mound Type: assisted living, memory care Opened: 2016 Cost: N/A

Amenities: three meals per day, walking trail, salon, TV lounge, library, fitness equipment, laundry room, private dining, pet friendly

Highland Village

• 3901 Kirkpatrick Lane, Flower Mound • www.sodalissenior.com/pinewood-hills Riverwalk Flats Type: Active Adult Community (62+) Opened: 2020 Cost: $1,955-3,835 per month Total units: 183

Rambling Oaks Courtyard Assisted Living Residence Type: assisted living Opened: 2005 Cost: $4,000-$4,880 Total units: 69 Amenities: transportation, all-day dining, daily activities and exercise, library • 110 Barnett Blvd., Highland Village • www.txseniorcare.net Village Green Memory Care Community Type: assisted living, memory care Opened: 2023 Cost: $7,000 Total units: 20 Amenities: private bedrooms, cognitive activities, physical activities • 107 Barnett Blvd., Highland Village • www.villagegreenalzheimerscare.com/ highland-village This list is not comprehensive.

Total units: 55 (assisted living), 35 (memory care) Amenities: wellness center, walking paths, outdoor patios, beauty salon, community room for activities and entertainment, library, dog park, transportation to medical appointments • 3281 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound • www.theoaksatflowermound.com Overture Flower Mound Type: independent living Opened: 2017 Cost: $1,915 and up per month Total units: 200 Amenities: swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center, handyman services, housekeeping, dog walking, personal training, weekly social events, movie nights, bingo

Amenities: fitness center and yoga room, hair and nail salon, sports lounge, transportation, theater, pool and hot tub, bocce ball, shuffleboard area, putting green, private dining room, large community room and coffee area, spa room, pampered pooch room, exercise classes, planned events • 4650 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound • www.rwflats.com Rosewood Assisted Living and Memory Care Type: assisted living, memory care Opened: N/A Cost: $4,635 and up Total units: 51 assisted living, 24 memory care Amenities: bistro, salon, spa, outdoor spaces, recreation center, events, entertainment

• 2771 Lakeside Parkway, Flower Mound • www.liveoverture.com/communities/ overture-flower-mound Pinewood Hills Type: independent living Opened: 2005

Visit Our Newest Senior Living Neighborhood in Flower Mound! Call/Text 469-975-7537 • 2500 College Parkway • www.mce.care Facility ID 111686

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Community

BY CONNOR PITTMAN

Senior statistics

Senior populations in Denton County and across the market are growing, according to data from the American Community Survey.

Senior population changes over time

Demographics

Flower Mound Highland Village

Argyle

5-year percentage change

Age 64 or younger

Age 65 or older

Flower Mound

Highland Village

12,000

2022

+27.89%

10,000

14.49%

12.83%

8,000

67,947 10,000

13,582 2,301

6,000

Argyle

Denton County

2022

4,000

+21.36%

+42.39%

11.55%

19.99%

2,000

3,711 927

864,404 112,877

2018

2019 2020

2021

2022

2018

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2021

2022

2018

2019 2020

2021

2022

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North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging aims to help, oer resources to seniors

The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging aims to provide information and direct services for senior citizens in the area. The big picture The agency was created in 1973 and is part of a national network funded by federal and state dollars. It helps provide services for qualied adults, including through partnerships with more than 20 nonprots across its coverage area, Director of Aging Programs Doni Green said. “Our purpose is to provide information, advice and direct services that prompt aging with dignity and independence,” Green said in an email. The NCTAAA is one of three agencies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that oers resources for seniors. Dallas and Tarrant counties each have their own agency on aging while the NCTAAA covers the remaining 14 counties in North Texas, including Collin and Denton. What they oer Agency sta oer counseling services to help seniors understand Medicare, Medicaid and other public benets available. They can also help arrange community-based housing and host preventative health workshops. The workshops oered range from teaching how to reduce fall risk to managing chronic diseases, according to its website. “To be old is not to be disabled, but getting older increases the risk of disability,” Green said. “More than 80% of people aged [60 and older] deal with at least one chronic disease. More than 40% deal with a disability that aects daily life.” The NCTAAA’s services are available for free to those who qualify. In order to qualify for assistance,

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a person must be 60 years or older, according to the NCTAAA’s website. Some caregivers can also qualify for resources. Green recommended caregivers should reach out to learn more about the services that are available for them. “Too many try to gure out everything on their own, and that’s hard—even for those who are well-educated,” Green said. “The Area Agencies on Aging are good starting points.”

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Events

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Pajama Storytime Children are invited to wear pajamas for storytime. • Dec. 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Free • 3030 Broadmoor Lane, Flower Mound • www.fmlibrary.libnet.info/events Santa Paws Pet Photos Every Monday is pet photo day. • Through Dec. 23, various times • Prices start at $39.99 • 1501 Cottonwood Creek, Ste. 150, Highland Village • www.theshopsathighlandvillage.com/santa Meet Santa Claus Photos with Santa will be available. • Through Dec. 24, various times • Prices start at $39.99 • 1501 Cottonwood Creek, Ste. 150, Highland Village • www.theshopsathighlandvillage.com/santa

December

Breakfast with Santa Attendees are invited to join Santa as he makes his yearly stop for a pancake breakfast. • Dec. 14, 8-9 a.m. and 9:30-10:30 a.m. • $11-$14 • 1200 Gerault Road, Flower Mound • www.flowermound.gov/112/upcoming-events Donut Dash 4 Kids This event will include a one-mile fun run and Police Santa will be onsite for pictures. • Dec. 14, 9-10:30 a.m. • Cost: a new toy for donation • Unity Park in Argyle, 135 Crawford Rd, Argyle • www.instagram.com/argylemiddletx/p/dccxtniumqj Christmas at the Ranch The city of Highland Village will host a holiday event featuring Santa’s workshop and food vendors. • Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free (admission) • 310 Highland Village Road, Highland Village • www.highlandvillage.org

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides Complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides will be given around the center. Carriage rides will pick up outside of Great American Cookies and will be first come, first serve. • Through Dec. 22, various dates and times • Free • 1400 Shoal Creek, Highland Village • www.theshopsathighlandvillage.com/events/ horse-drawn-carriage-rides-2

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Alex Elsbury, son of John and Olga Elsbury, dances competitively with Grace Gallagher. Alex and Grace are also dance instructors at Dance Vision.

Dance Vision fosters social, physical skills in Flower Mound

retiring from being competitive dancers. “Dan’s vision originally taught dance by VHS tapes, then by DVDs, and then by apps and in seminars,” John said. “The Texas area was the rst franchise studio model.” The gist The top three requested dance styles to learn are country west- ern, Latin and wedding dances. Private lessons are followed by group classes then practice parties. “You get to see how your skills are developing,” John said. “You put it into practice before you take it out in front of friends, family and work colleagues.”

As the son of parents who were professional dancers, John Elsbury said he grew up dancing. He eventually opened a dance studio in London where his oldest son, Craig, started to dance when he was six years old. John’s wife, Olga also came from a dancing family—her parents ran a dance studio in Moscow. John, Olga and Craig Elsbury opened the rst franchise of Dance Vision in Plano in 2018 followed by a McKinney location in 2020, Flower Mound in 2022 and Frisco in 2024. The backstory In 1995, Wayne and Donna Eng founded Dance Vision upon

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