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Lewisville Coppell Edition VOLUME 8, ISSUE 9 SEPT. 15OCT. 15, 2023

Coppell Farmers Market is one of Old Town Coppell’s anchor attractions.

TIM GLAZECOMMUNITY IMPACT

City exploring ways to revitalize Old Town Coppell

Old Town surrounds the intersections of Bethel Road and Coppell Road. It is made up of residential homes, businesses and restaurants. Its anchor attractions include the Coppell Farmers Market and Coppell Arts Center.

Old Town became known as the city’s historic district in 1996. The vision for the area has changed signicantly over time, Coppell Mayor Wes Mays said.

BY DESTINE GIBSON

Community members want to see more invest- ment in Old Town Coppell, and city ocials said making the area a destination is a goal.

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Also in this issue

Impacts: New restaurants now open (Page 4)

Government: Park coming to Old Town Lewisville (Page 7)

Education: See how local students fared on statewide tests (Page 12)

Events: Spend time in the city at these activities (Page 15)

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Impacts

2 Sushi Sakana Sushi Sakana serves a full spectrum of fresh fish complete with seared, white and toro tuna, seared and smoked salmon, and yellowtail as well as shrimp and scallops. It also features Japanese delicacies, such as octopus; squid; madai, or red snapper; and unagi, or

LEWISVILLE LAKE

JUSTIN RD.

LLELA NATURE PRESERVE

barbecued eel. • Opened Aug. 1 • 171 N. Denton Tap Road, Ste. 100, Coppell • www.sushisakanatx.com

CASTLE HILLS DR.

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Coming soon

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3 Einstein Bros. Bagels Construction on the 1,580-square-foot shop is set to be complete in the fourth quarter of 2023. The company specializes in freshly baked bagels, breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches and coffee. Einstein Bros.

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also features a catering service. • Opening fourth quarter 2023 • 101 Castle Hill Drive, Ste. 100, Lewisville • www.einsteinbros.com

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4 Town Park Lewisville will grow its park inventory after the city council approved plans for a small park in Old Town Lewisville. The park will be located near the Mill at Old Town, a new apartment community. • Opening 2024 • Near 535 S. Mill St., Lewisville • www.cityoflewisville.com

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5 AstraZeneca The Coppell Planning and Zoning Commission approved pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca’s expansion request for a review by the city council. The company requested an expansion of the facility to meet an increased demand for Lokelma, a prescription medicine used to treat adults with hyperkalemia. • Expansion date TBD • 508 Wrangler Drive, Coppell • www.astrazeneca-us.com

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Blank Slate Therapy also has offices in Frisco, Southlake and McKinney. • Opened July 31 • 4400 SH 121, Ste. 208, Lewisville • www.blankslatetherapy.com

Now open

1 Blank Slate Therapy The Lewisville location at The Realm offers services such as counseling, couples therapy and group therapy.

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Now open

Coming soon

6 Crazy King Burrito The restaurant sells 14 different burritos, fresh churros, Mexican Ice Box Cake, and chips and queso. For beverages, it offers a line of Jarritos sodas, horchata, hibiscus iced tea and more. Crazy King Burrito bottled hot sauce will also be available for purchase. • Opening fall 2023

7 Grimaldi's A new pizzeria is now open in Lewisville at The Realm at Castle Hills. The restaurant serves a variety of pizzas, calzones, salads and desserts. It also offers signature cocktails and hand-selected wines.

• Opened Aug. 30 • 4440 SH 121, Ste. 70, Lewisville • www.grimaldispizzeria.com

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Government

Coppell council eyes industrial park An interlocal agreement was approved for a development that would straddle the North Texas cities of Coppell and Lewisville. The agreement was approved during Coppell City Council’s Aug. 8 meeting and will outline the responsibilities both cities have in regard to utilities, emergency services, and platting and permitting. The agreement resembles that of the Feather Smash development, according to city documents.

Grants open for volunteer re departments as wildres spread in state Volunteer re departments impacted by wildres this summer can apply for emergency funding to repair or replace their equipment. The details Nearly $1.7 million is available to assist vol- unteer re departments through the Texas A&M Forest Service’s Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program. Fire departments in any of the 191 counties included in a state disaster declaration can apply for aid. The TFS will fully fund up to $15,000 in repairs to or the replacement of “essential equipment,” according to a news release. Ocials will provide up to $240,000 to replace nonessential equipment, such as brush trucks and water tankers. Wildre risk will remain high in the eastern

Volunteer re departments in 191 Texas counties can receive funding to repair or replace equipment damaged by wildres this summer.

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two-thirds of Texas through September, the TFS reported. More information about weather condi- tions and re safety tips can be found at www.tfsweb.tamu.edu. Volunteer re departments can apply for the grants online. Quote of note “Volunteer reghters are our rst line of defense against wildres in Texas,” TFS Fire Chief Wes Moorehead said in the release.

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Consultant briefs council on Coppell Arts Center study Brett Egan, president of the DeVos Institute of Arts Management, outlined several steps for the Coppell Arts Center to maintain a stronger balance sheet going forward and its strong presence in the community. operating costs and $350,000 to cover fees for the “Presents” series. Egan provided feedback during a work session Aug. 29, which was focused on outlining potential next steps in the management of the arts center.

“At some point in the future, we’re going to have to come back and chat with a little bit more serious discussion about how we’re going to manage the arts center and some specics.”

WES MAYS, COPPELL MAYOR

The Coppell Arts Center, located in Old Town Coppell, hosts several resident performing arts companies in addition to paying a fee to bring in outside artists for the “Presents” series.

Coppell City Council has approved the appropri- ation of about $2 million to cover the arts center’s operating decit. Egan said the decit largely comes from $1.7 million allocated for general

Lewisville Lake Park swim beach closed indenitely The swim beach at Lewisville Lake Park is closed to the public indenitely due to safety concerns. The details

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The closure will remain in eect until a more lasting solution can be identied by park and public safety personnel, according to city ocials. The department advises park visitors to heed the warning signs that will remain in place throughout the closure. Also of note The department advises visitors to be aware of the hazards caused by lowered lake levels that impact shorelines.

The closed area includes the swim beach and adjacent areas, Lewisville Parks & Recreation ocials announced Aug. 12. Lower lake levels and a receding shoreline have increased swimming and wading risks at the lake, according to city ocials. Several incidents have recently occurred, including two fatal drownings.

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BY DESTINE GIBSON, HANNAH NORTON & CONNOR PITTMAN

Coppell council OKs 202324 budget Coppell City Council voted to approve its $143.8 million budget for scal year 2023-24. All revenues are estimated at $135.6 million for the upcoming scal year. The overview Around $6.3 million will be allocated through the general fund to address replace- ment costs for city vehicles and equipment, ocials said. Expenditures included in the budget account for a salary increase of 3.5% for all public safety and general employees. The tax rate includes a maintenance and operations component of $0.070152. Kim Tiehen, direc- tor of strategic nancial engagement, said the tax bill for a resident with a homestead exemption and an average home value will see a $68.13 increase next year.

Small park planned for Old Town Lewisville Lewisville will grow its park inventory after City Council approved plans for a small park in Old Town Lewisville. The details The park will be located near The Mill at Old Town, a new apartment community located at 535. S. Mill St. The pocket park will be located south of Sullivan’s Old Town Barbecue and will serve as a small buer between the restaurant and residences. The park will serve as a shaded area for residents and visitors. The space will also be available for pop-up activities like yoga. Council approved a $90,800 professional services agreement between the city and Studio Outside for landscape, architectural and engineering design services. Funding is available in the parks and recreation department’s 2022-23 scal year operat- ing budget.

More development is anticipated for Old Town Lewisville.

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The background The development of small urban parks in Old Town aligns with the Lewisville 2025, the Healthy Infrastructure Plan and the Old Town Master Plan. The new park will help the city meet its goal of providing a park within a 10-minute walk of each resident. The project schedule includes ve months from notice to proceed, and an estimated construc- tion time frame of 24-36 weeks.

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Transportation

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Texas Central, Amtrak begin talks to advance high-speed rail

Texas Central and Amtrak ocials are exploring a partnership to potentially advance the 240-mile high-speed rail project proposed to connect Hous- ton and Dallas, Amtrak ocials announced. The high-speed rail project connecting Dallas to Houston, which was announced in 2014 by Texas Central, was set to be operational in each city by 2023, 2025 and in 2026, according to prior report- ing. However, construction has not yet begun on the route. Two-minute impact Amtrak’s announcement states the two entities are evaluating a partnership to further determine the project’s viability. “We believe many of the country’s biggest and fastest-growing metropolitan areas, like Houston and Dallas, deserve more high-quality high-speed, intercity rail service,” said Andy Byford, Amtrak senior vice president of high-speed rail develop- ment programs, in the release.

The project is anticipated to: • Provide travelers a 90-minute route between Houston and Dallas • Complement long-distance service Zooming out Amtrak is developing a team focused on high- speed rail opportunities. It was not immediately clear how the collabora- tion between Texas Central and Amtrak is chang- ing with the August announcement. Texas Central and Amtrak have submitted applications to federal programs for grant funds. In their own words “A high-speed rail line would revolutionize transportation in our region, serve as a catalyst for economic growth, and enhance connectivity among Texas residents and businesses,” Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said in the release.

Texas Central’s proposed high-speed passenger rail will be modeled after Japanese shinkansen bullet trains.

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Real estate

Number of homes sold

July 2022

July 2023

Residential market data

40 39

59 42

-2.5%

-28.81%

75019

75067

Each ZIP code saw small increases in median home sales prices year-over-year in July. Only the 75067 ZIP code saw a decrease in average days on the market while the rest saw increases.

94 65

52 46

-30.85%

-11.54%

75056

75077

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75057

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Median home sales price

635

2022

2023

75019 75056 75077 75067

75057

75019

+7.7%

$630K

$585K

75056

+2.96%

$505K

$490.5K

Homes sold in the Lewisville and Coppell area by price point

75057

+6.16%

$310K

$292K

75067

+1.49%

$374.5K

$369K

July 2023

$1,000,000+

75077

+7.48%

$575K

$535K

$700,000-$999,999

Average days on market

$300,000-$699,999

137

+90.9%

+114.29%

+16.67%

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+4%

$100,000-$299,999

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Following months of revisions to Texas’ public school accountability system, the annual AF scores for individual schools and districts will be issued Sept. 28.

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School ratings to be released on Sept. 28

following months of revisions to the accountability system. Zooming In The AF accountability system was established during the 2017 legislative session, under House Bill 22. Ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the annual State of Texas Assess- ments of Academic Readiness; academic growth; high school graduation rates; and how prepared students are for college, a career or the military. On Sept. 28, AF scores for schools and districts will be posted on www.txschools.gov. The TEA also redesigned the STAAR in 2023 “to better align with classroom instruction.”

At the beginning of each school year, the Texas Education Agency rates public schools and districts based on student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps for at-risk students. Indi- vidual campuses and districts receive AF scores, which are meant to hold schools account- able and inform Texans about student performance. Scores for the 2022-23 school year will be released Sept. 28,

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Education

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Lewisville ISD sees little change in statewide scores

Coppell ISD saw academic growth–particularly in mathematics–from 2022 to 2023, according to results from the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR. Statewide results show reading and language arts proficiency in grades 3-8 remains largely unchanged as students recover from learning loss due to the pandemic, according to the Texas Education Agency. Meanwhile, schools are struggling to bring scores to prepandemic levels in math. The breakdown The percentage of CISD students in grades 3-8 approaching grade level on each exam stayed at or a few points above or below last year’s results, according to the TEA. Students in each grade level performed better in mathematics this year compared to last year. Coppell ISD STAAR scores show math improvement

Lewisville ISD STAAR results Most grade levels saw little to no change in STAAR scores from 2022 to 2023 in Lewisville ISD. Spring 2022 Spring 2023 0 100% 20% 40% 60% 80% Reading

Coppell ISD STAAR results Students in Coppell ISD generally improved their reading and math scores from 2022.

Public school students must perform to at least the “approaches grade level” standard to pass. Quote of note CISD views STAAR test results as only one assessment of a child’s academic progress, Superintendent Brad Hunt said in a statement. The district also supports a community-based accountability system which relies less on STAAR assessments and more reflects the expectations of its district and the surrounding community, he said. “We look at the whole child and desire for our students to have a full experience emphasizing academics, athletics, fine arts, service and much more,” Hunt said in an email. “Our incredible staff are partnering with our students and families to create innovative learning experi- ences and opportunities that defy the ability of a standardized test to measure the growth of our learners. As we like to say, ‘You can’t test that.’”

Lewisville ISD saw academic growth in some grades and subjects while staying the same or slightly declining in others, according to results from the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness. The breakdown The percentage of LISD students in grades 3-8 approaching grade level on each exam stayed at or a few points above or below last year’s results, according to the TEA. • In sixth grade, reading scores improved by six percentage points. Eighth grade science and social studies scores each fell by five percent- age points. • Science and math scores stayed relatively the same for fifth graders, but reading scores dropped for that grade level. • Both reading and math scores dropped for seventh graders.

Zooming out Parents can visit www.texasassessment.gov to access their child’s individual STAAR results. The online portal includes students’ individual scores, how a student answered each question on their exams and recommendations to help the student grow academically. • “We recommend parents log in and learn more about their child’s STAAR scores,” Texas Educa- tion Commissioner Mike Morath said in a news release. “Being fully informed about their child’s academic progress can help them work with their child’s teacher during the new school year.” • This year’s exams were redesigned “to better align with classroom instruction” following the passage of House Bill 3906 in 2019. The exams were administered almost exclusively online, focused on writing and included more questions that mirrored how students learned in class, officials said.

Spring 2022

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Reading Math 3rd grade 4th grade 5th grade 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade 3rd grade 4th grade 5th grade 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade Science

Math 3rd grade 4th grade 5th grade 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade 3rd grade 4th grade 5th grade 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade Science

Social studies 5th grade 8th grade 8th grade

SOURCE: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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From the cover

City looking for ways to revitalize Old Town Coppell

BY DESTINE GIBSON

What you need to know

1. Hard Eight BBQ

2. George Coee

Coppell City Council hosted a town hall meeting about the future of Old Town in March. Attendees provided ideas and suggestions for the area, which city ocials further explored by launching a survey in May. Feedback from community members indicate the area has not lived up to expectations. Old Town has popular amenities, including the Coppell Farmers Market and Hard Eight BBQ, but the area still struggles with trac counts and visibility, according to a 2023 Old Town Coppell study. “Where we struggle in comparison to like [Historic Downtown] McKinney is we don’t have that major trac arterial feeding our Old Town area,” Community Development Director Mindi Hurley said. Old Town was not originally planned to be a regional destination, she said. “The desire from the community has changed,” she said. “Now they denitely want it to be more of a destination attraction than just a local amenity.”

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3. Coppell Art Center

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COPPELL FARMERS MARKET

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What they are saying

What’s next?

The Old Town Coppell survey measured several topics, such as frequency of visits, thoughts about the area and what residents would like to see in the future.

would like to see more restaurants in Old Town

support more nightlife activities like bars, microbreweries and live music

would like to have more community events, such as plays, concerts, fairs and weekend markets

78%

47%

39%

SOURCE: 2023 OLD TOWN COPPELL SURVEYCOMMUNITY IMPACT

The Old Town project will be located at 509 W. Bethel Road in Coppell.

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How we got here

Discover Coppell launched last year. Its goal is to bring awareness to Coppell’s attractions and draw visitors, said Ellie Braxton, Coppell Chamber of Commerce president and CEO. More restaurants and retail are expected to come to Old Town soon. The Main Street Old Town project will include oces, residential and retail spaces. City ocials are still determining the long- term vision for Old Town, Hurley said. “We’ve heard from the community,” she said. “We’ve also got the reality of just the market conditions today. Council’s really in the process of trying to match those up.”

Roughly 70 acres of land has been developed over time, and the city has invested nearly $49.5 million into the area, according to city ocials.

Old Town Coppell was established through the adoption of Coppell’s 1996 comprehensive plan with a focus on preserving Coppell’s character.

2022: Discover Coppell campaign launches

1996: Old Town Coppell is established

2021: Coppell Arts Center opens

2002: Old Town Master Plan is drafted

2003: Coppell Farmers Market is established

March 2023: Council hosts Old Town Community Conversation April 2023: Council approves Main Street Old Town project to be located at 509 W. Bethel Road May 2023: City sta launches Old Town Coppell survey

SOURCES: CITY OF COPPELL, COPPELL FARMERS MARKET, COPPELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCECOMMUNITY IMPACT

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Events

BY JONATHAN PERRIELLO

September

October

Toddler Nature Time Lewisville residents can enjoy Toddler Nature Time this fall at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area. The event will feature story time, a nature craft and a guided hike. There will also be indoor spaces available for play. Registration is required, and guests are encouraged to bring their own lunch. • Sept. 20, 10-11:30 a.m. • $5 per toddler, $5 vehicle entry • 201 E. Jones St., Lewisville • www.visitlewisville.com/events/festivalsevents Acoustic jam session The Visual Art League of Lewisville, an organization purposed to promote and support artists, will sponsor open jam and song circles at Lewisville Grand Theater. All acoustic instruments and skill levels will be welcome, and the event will be open to all music genres. Free public parking will be available on Main Street. • Sept. 22, 6-9 p.m. • Free • 100 N. Charles St., Lewisville • www.visitlewisville.com/events/festivalsevents

Game night The Cozby Library and Community Commons will host a game night in Coppell suitable for all ages. It will include classic and contemporary board games as well as a few “giant” games. • Oct. 4, 6-8 p.m. • Free • 177 N. Heartz Road, Coppell • www.discovercoppelltexas.com/events Kaleidoscope Kaleidoscope will be a festival of color, culture and music in Old Town Coppell. The Square will be transformed into a colorful celebration of the diversity and unique aspects of the Coppell community. Guests of all ages can shop the vendor marketplace inside the Old Town pavilion, browse the entertainment on the lawn and enjoy performances in The Grove outside of the Coppell Arts Center. • Oct. 7, 3-7 p.m. • Free • 768 Main St., Coppell • www.coppelltx.gov/933/Kaleidoscope

Hopeful Hearts 5K Run Christian Community Action is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a Hopeful Hearts 5K run in Old Town Lewisville. Guests are encouraged to wear gold running gear, and prizes will be awarded for those who wear it best. There will also be a photo booth, music, water and snacks. Registration is required. • Sept. 30; 7:45 a.m. for runners, 8 a.m. for walkers • $20-$30 • 119 E. Main St., Lewisville • www.ccahelps.org/hopeful-hearts-5k-stampede

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Check out new food from 2023’s State Fair of Texas Big Tex Choice Awards Fairgoers have dozens of new dishes to try at this year’s Texas State Fair through the Big Tex Choice Awards. The annual competition pits vendors’ creations against each other before a panel of judges with the chance to win awards for most creative dish and best taste in both savory and sweet catego- ries. The winners were announced in August, and all dishes will be available at the fair, which runs from Sept. 29-Oct. 22. Finalist creations ranged from a loaded fries pizza—which is a hand-tossed pizza sauced with buttermilk ranch dressing, covered with cheese and salted fries—to a sweet encanto, a round waf- e sweetened with caramel dulce de leche and a strawberries, kiwi and shredded coconut cream. “We started the competition to challenge the vendors to really think outside the box,” said Melanie Linnear, State Fair of Texas senior vice president of concessions. 1 Best taste (savory) winner: Deep-fried pho is handcrafted, rolled up and deep-fried. It combines noodles, slices of beef, fresh herbs, bean sprouts and a pho broth that has been slowly simmered for hours. It is served with a side of pho broth for dipping, lime, jalapenos, cilantro, hoisin sauce and sriracha. 2 Best taste (sweet) winner: Bisco delight is a New York-style cheesecake coated with Belgian chocolate and adorned with crushed Bisco cookies. A drizzle of Lotus Bisco spread imparts a caramelized touch. Topping it o is a carefully placed Bisco cookie. 3 Most creative winner: Bourbon banana caramel sopapillas are traditional sopapillas topped with va- nilla-caramel-infused bananas, sweet bourbon syrup, crushed candied pecans, sweetened mascarpone cheese and crumbled Nilla Wafers.

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Bisco delight won best taste for sweet dishes at the 2023 Big Tex Choice Awards.

Bourbon banana caramel sopapillas won most creative at the 2023 Big Tex Choice Awards.

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Meow Wolf brings another entertainment option to Grapevine

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Visitors to Grapevine Mills now have the option to experience an immersive, interactive art exhibit. “The Real Unreal,” is a tactile and storied art experience located in the former space of Bed, Bath & Beyond. It is the fourth permanent exhibit in the U.S. for arts and entertainment company Meow Wolf. The 30,000-square-foot exhibition ocially opened its doors to guests July 14 after about four years in the making. In addition to Meow Wolf, the mall also oers destinations such as Legoland Discovery Center, Sea Life Grapevine Aquarium, and Round1 Bowling and Entertainment. Meanwhile, the city is host to resort attractions such as Great Wolf Lodge and Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center. It will soon boast Stand Rock Resort and Water Park which is slated to come to Grapevine, with a planned opening in 2026. Foot trac inside Grapevine Mills jumped up to its busiest level this year after Meow Wolf opened, according to data from Placer.ai, a company that tracks consumer foot trac for retail and real estate companies using mobile device data. “We have very deliberate and purposeful leasing,” said Trudy Creswell, director of Marketing and Business Development for Simon Property Group. “We look for what the community wants and what is the best mix so we have a variety.”

Meow Wolf transports guests into the world of ‘The Real Unreal.’

A visitor views an art exhibit at the Meow Wolf “The Real Unreal” location in Grapevine.

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Meow Wolf is an example of how Grapevine Mills has evolved over the past 25 years because mall ocials listen to what the shopper wants, said Trudy Creswell. The director of marketing and business development for Simon Property Group said the mall provides a mix of “best-in- class” retail blended with unique entertainment options. “You can come here not just to shop, but you can shop and entertain yourself,” Creswell said about the addition of Meow Wolf.

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Meow Wolf is represented by cats and wolves throughout the exhibit.

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Coconut Orange Latte ($6.10-$6.60)

Jonathan Hardwick, general manager of George Coee + Provisions, counts serving guests as a highlight of his job.

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George Coee + Provisions is locally owned To enter George Coee + Provisions, which is nestled in the heart of Old Town Coppell, guests will swing open a white picket gate and walk across a wide porch dotted with rocking chairs. This serves as an introduction to a business steeped in a culture of hospitality.

“Coee t into that. [The Hembergers] say, ‘We’re a people business that fronts as a coee shop.’” Hardwick said the business name was chosen after the city’s namesake, George Coppell, and because “being servant-hearted is the meaning behind the name George.” On the coee side, they oer a wide range of craft coee with lattes and cappuccinos being top sellers. “We consider ourselves more Italian style,” Hardwick said. “Our macchiatos … are traditional Italian style, which is a double shot of espresso, with an ounce of steamed milk on top because we stick to more craft drinks.”

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Coppell residents Christian and Laura Hem- berger opened the business six years ago after constructing the building from the ground up, including living quarters on the second oor. “Christian and Laura love the city of Coppell and wanted to open a space in the community that would be a safe place where people could come and meet with an old friend, study, have commu- nity,” General Manager Jonathan Hardwick said.

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Bandeja paisa ($21.99) includes crispy pork belly, red beans, Columbian sausage, plantains and avocado.

Sandra Carr opened Anchor Columbian Bar & Grill in 2018.

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Anchor Columbian Bar & Grill oers authentic fare When she opened Anchor Columbian Bar & Grill in Lewisville in 2018, Sandra Carr incorporated her culinary heritage into her recipes.

Arroz con pollo ($13.99) features rice with shredded chicken breast, red bell peppers, peas and carrots.

Carr said she has noticed customers order the Bandeja Paisa, a popular Columbian dish featuring white rice, crispy pork belly, red beans, Columbian sausage and more. She said the Picada is also a big draw for her Columbian guests. “The Picada has everything that is important in Columbia—Columbian yellow potatoes, sweet plantains and chorizo,” she said. Zooming out Carr said she enjoys stepping out of the kitchen to visit with her guests. “I‘m always cooking and I come out and talk to [the guests],” Carr said. “They think I’m the cook, and when I say I’m the owner they are surprised.”

“The soup is my grandma’s recipe, ‘Sopa de la Abuela,’” Carr said. “’Abuela’ means grandma. When you are sick in Columbia, the grandma makes the soup with veggies and chicken.” Zooming In The menu reects the demographics of her clientele, Carr said. Approximately sixty percent of the menu is comprised of Columbian dishes while the rest is Tex-Mex and American cuisine. “I understand in Texas they like a lot of spicy (food),” she said. “I try to give spicy food to people. They like it with the Tex-Mex dishes.”

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