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Flower Mound Highland Village Argyle Edition VOLUME 8, ISSUE 10 AUG. 8SEPT. 8, 2025

Highland Village, Flower Mound invest in parks

more tennis courts at Leonard and Helen Johns Community Park or expanding trails and amenities in western Flower Mound. Because Highland Village is nearly built out, city ocials are focusing on investing and improving current parks, such as Pilot Knoll Park, where up to 16 cabins are in the works. “Parks are part of our unique identity,” Highland Village City Manager Paul Stevens said.

BY CONNOR PITTMAN & MARY KATHERINE SHAPIRO

Leonard and Helen Johns Park

To ensure that residents continue to have high-quality parks, ocials in Flower Mound, Highland Village and Argyle are investing millions of dollars into park projects over the next several years. Flower Mound ocials are focusing on adding facilities to address community needs, such as

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Also in this issue

Development: Read about HEB buying property for a store in Flower Mound’s Furst Ranch (Page 10)

Dining: Check out the story behind Rocco’s Italian Kitchen (Page 18)

Additional tennis courts and trails are planned as part of a $7 million project at Leonard and Helen Johns Community Park. (Rendering courtesy town of Flower Mound)

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7 Bluemercury The store sells a selection of luxury, hand-picked beauty products including makeup and fragrances. A unique feature of Bluemercury is its Center Bar, which allows customers to engage with trained beauty experts for consultations or product discovery. • Opening in August • 1400 Shoal Creek, Ste. 170, Highland Village • www.bluemercury.com 8 Warby Parker The business sells glasses, contacts, accessories and more. In addition to eye glasses, sunglasses and contacts, an independent optometrist will offer eye exams in the future. • Opening early fall 2025 • 4131 Deer Creek, Ste. 120, Highland Village • www.warbyparker.com

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extensions and custom looks. Customers can also plan private birthday or wedding parties in the space. • Opened July 11 • 8131 Gateway Drive, Ste. 800, Argyle • www.blomedry.com/blo-argyle 4 iCRYO According to the business’ website, it offers lifestyle and medical services, including whole-body cryotherapy and red-light therapy. The business also provides hyperbaric oxygen treatments and IV infusion services. • Opened June 28 • 1601 Village Parkway, Ste. 130, Highland Village • www.icryo.com 5 IVX Health The business offers infusion and injection therapy for individuals with chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis and others, according to its website.

Now open

1 The Aspen Gift House The shop offers tumblers, bags, candles, vases, stuffed animals and other gifts inspired by a natural French style. • Opened July 4 • 1500 Cottonwood Creek, Ste. 160, Highland Village • Instagram: The Aspen Gift House 2 The Back Nine Golf Golfers can practice and play games or a full round of golf within the indoor facility. Individuals can also book 30-minute demo sessions. • Opened July 2 • 3913 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound • www.thebackninegolf.com/flowermoundtx

What’s next

9 Bruvana Coffee Construction is expected to begin in July and be completed in October. The 1,609-square-foot renovation is expected to cost $50,000 and is privately funded. • 500 Flower Mound Road, Ste. 108, Flower Mound • Facebook: Bruvana Coffee 10 Chuy’s Construction of a new 5,400-square-foot restaurant space, which also includes site improvements, is

3 Blo Blow Dry Bar The business offers makeup services, blowouts,

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13 Francesca’s The fashion retailer offers women’s apparel, accessories and gifts and its new location will allow for a larger display section of these items. • Relocated June 20 • 1501 Cottonwood Creek, Ste. 110, Highland Village • www.francescas.com

expected to start in September and wrap up in July 2026 at a cost of $1.75 million, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. • Located near the northwest corner of I-35W and FM 407 • www.chuys.com/home 11 CVS Pharmacy Construction is expected to begin in November and wrap up in May 2026, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The building is expected to cost $4 million and total 12,651 square feet. • Located near the southwest corner of FM 407 and Cleveland Gibbs Road in Northlake • www.cvs.com

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14 The Dance Space The Dance Space taught ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and contemporary dance classes. • Closed June 1 • 2800 Village Parkway, Ste. 710, Highland Village • Facebook: The Dance Space 15 Zoom Room Trainers taught obedience, dog agility, puppy training classes and enrichment workshops. • Closed in early June • 1842 Justin Road, Highland Village • www.zoomroom.com

16 Paris Baguette The cafe serves baked goods such as specialty croissants, donuts, danishes and sandwiches. The bakery also has coffees and smoothies. • Opened July 11 • 2000 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound • www.parisbaguette.com

Relocations

12 Baylor Scott & White Cardiovascular Consultants The clinic, which relocated from Flower Mound, will provide comprehensive heart and vascular disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment options. • Relocated July 7 • 1401 Shoal Creek, Ste. 240, Highland Village • www.bswhealth.com

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Government

R When applying for a rebate, property owners are required to provide proof of purchase, and in some cases, the rebate can cover having a contractor Since To receive a rebate, trees must be planted between Oct. 1 and May 1, according to town documents. Trees eligible for rebates must come from the town’s approved species list, which is available online. Flower Mound creates tree rebate program Flower Mound Town Council approved creating a tree rebate program at its July 7 meeting. The town plans to budget $10,000 for the pro- gram, Communications Director Melissa Demmitt said in an email. Funding for Flower Mound’s tree rebate program comes from the tree preservation fund, which developers pay into with tree mit- igation fees, Senior Management Analyst Sarah Luxton added. The details

Argyle to spend $117K on town center design Argyle’s new town hall and police building will enter the next phase of development. The gist At its July 21 meeting, council approved a $48,000 contract with Texas engineering firm Dunaway Associates to perform civil engineering services, and an additional $69,000 for Dallas-based architecture firm GFF to develop a master site plan for the new city buildings. Argyle purchased 6 acres of land in September 2024 to build a new town center, which is planned to include a new police building and town hall, per town documents. Final architectural plans should appear before council in January 2026.

Tree rebate requirements To be eligible, properties must be homesteaded and a single property cannot get a rebate of more than $500 per fiscal year. Up to $50 per 5-gallon tree planted, with a maximum of five eligible for rebate Up to $100 per 15-gallon tree planted, with a maximum of five eligible for rebate Up to $250 per 30-gallon tree planted, with a maximum of two eligible for rebate

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Highland Village budgets nearly $70K for police tools

Council calls second sales tax election Argyle residents will vote on a sales tax increase for the Harvest commercial area in a special election this November. In January, the council voted to put the sales tax increase on the ballot for the May election, but the proposition failed to pass. The gist The proposed tax increase in the Harvest commercial area in Belmont Fresh Water Supply District No. 2 would increase the general sales tax rate in the Harvest Center by 0.75%, bringing the area’s tax rate in line with the rest of the town’s 2% tax rate. The special election will cost the town between $9,000-$12,000 , and the rev- enue from the tax increase, if it passes, is expected to net the town more than $100,000 annually, per town documents.

The city’s proposed general fund budget for fiscal year 2025-26 includes $69,418 for equipment and technology for the Highland Village Police Department. If approved, these funds will go toward Flock cameras, ballistic shields, a Blue Voice AI program

Highland Village Police Department funding requests

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Police drone: $30,000 2 rifle-rated ballistic shields: $18,418 Blue Voice AI program: $6,000 Flock cameras: $15,000

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Flock cameras are automatic license plate read- ers that help officers quickly locate vehicles and monitor park entrances and exits. The artificial intelligence program will allow staff to quickly access department policies and city ordinances. The police department requested a total of $88,149 in new equipment for FY 2025-26. The department requested an additional $4,231 for an additional 40-millimeter launcher—a less lethal alternative than a taser—and $14,500 for a new pickup truck. Neither request is included in the proposed general fund budget.

$69,418 total

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Looking ahead Highland Village City Council will consider the tax rate and any budget amendments at an Aug. 12 meeting. The first public hearing of the proposed budget and tax rate will be held Sept. 9.

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Education

BY MARY KATHERINE SHAPIRO

Bond project breakdown

The district’s board of trustees approved the sale of $255 million in bond funds July 22.

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Instructional technology: $3.5M School facilities: $251.5M

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Argyle ISD to sell $255M in bonds

Argyle ISD is moving forward with selling bonds from the 2024 and 2025 bond packages. The district’s board of trustees unanimously approved the sale of $255 million in bond funds during a July 22 meeting. This includes $155 million from the AISD’s 2024 and 2025 packages and an additional $100 million from the 2025 package. The funds will be used for instructional technology and school facilities.

approved: • $3.5 million will be spent on instructional technology • $251.5 million will be spent on school facilities What’s next The district’s financial advisor Matt Boles said this is a good time to sell the bond funds because of market conditions. According to Boles’ presenta- tion to the board, the district will lock in interest rates Aug. 5 and funds are expected to be delivered Aug. 26. a special election to select their replacement within 180 days. Board President Jenny Proznik said board members will dis- cuss next steps at the August board meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Aug. 11 at the LISD Administrative Center, which is located at 1565 W. Main St. in Lewisville. “While I am leaving earlier than planned and have about two years remaining on the term to which I was elected, I am proud of the board of trustees’ work the past four years and my role as a part of the team of eight.” BUDDY BONNER, LEWISVILLE ISD TRUSTEE

Breaking down the bond Of the total $255 million

Trustee Buddy Bonner stepped down from the Lewisville ISD board of trustees, because he will have a family member employed by the district for the 2025-26 school year. The district’s nepotism guide- lines prohibit board members from serving if they have a second-degree relative who is employed by LISD. Looking ahead State law requires that if a school board member steps down with more than one year remaining in their term, the district must hold Lewisville ISD trustee Buddy Bonner resigns

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Development

H-E-B officials acquire 22 acres for west Flower Mound store

parking estimates presented to town officials, the 733 spaces will be similar to other stores in Frisco, Plano and Alliance. The store will be located within Furst Ranch, a 2,300-acre mixed-use development. “These are exciting next steps in bringing H-E-B to Flower Mound,” Director of Economic Devel- opment Ray Watson said in an email. “They have

Location. Location. Location. help us find you faster. • Location is the most important information when contacting 9-1-1 • State the address, or describe with streets & landmarks parking exception for the proposed grocery store in May. The exception allows for up to 733 parking spaces for a store with a footprint of around 110,000 square feet. The preliminary concept plan submitted to the town also included a fuel station. Based on A proposed Flower Mound H-E-B is one step closer to fruition after acquiring over 22 acres at the northeast corner of FM 1171 and US 377. What you need to know San-Antonio-based grocer H-E-B closed on 22.8 acres in the Furst Ranch mixed-use development at the end of June, said Mabrie Jackson, a spokes- person for H-E-B. “We look forward to serving more Texans as we continue to expand across North Texas,” Jackson said in an email. The background Flower Mound Town Council approved a

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landed among the top requested retailers in the town’s retail survey for a number of years, and it’s very satisfying to see a project that residents have been asking for one step closer to the finish line.” Looking ahead There is no timeline for the start of construction for the new store, Jackson said. Infrastructure for the first phase of Furst Ranch is expected to begin construction in October and wrap up in April, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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Officials approve Chapter 380 Agreements for office, retail projects A Class A office project and over 20-acre retail site are progressing in Flower Mound. The details Council approved a Chapter 380 Agreement for each project, which allows town funds to incentiv- ize economic development projects. An office building within the Silveron park mixed-use development should help attract jobs to Flower Mound, officials said. A separate retail project could provide more shopping and dining options in western Flower Mound. From the office project, officials expect to generate a net benefit of $3.7 million , while the retail development could generate more than $28 million in property taxes and as much as $2.3 million in annual sales tax collections.

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1 Silveron Park Phase One Project: Thompson Realty Capital, the developer of Silveron Park, plans to build a 64,000-square foot Class A office building in the development’s first phase. Other first phase projects include 200 multifamily units, a 17,000-square-foot retail strip center, and two or three retail pad sites. Update: Council members approved a Chapter 380 Agreement for the office building July 21. The agreement provides around $2 million in property and business personal property tax abatements, grants to cover the cost of impact fees, and debt service for the building.

2 Western Flower Mound retail Project: AAB Venture Capital plans to develop a 22.2-acre retail center near the proposed Brookview neighborhood in Flower Mound. Per terms of the agreement, a Hill Country-style retail center anchored by a boutique grocery store or entertainment venue must be built. Update: Council approved a Chapter 380 Agreement and a separate purchase and sale agreement worth nearly $8 million July 21. The Chapter 380 Agreement does not have economic development incentives, but requires the developer to invest at least $10 million for the project.

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Transportation

BY MARY KATHERINE SHAPIRO

BY HEATHER MCCULLOUGH & CONNOR PITTMAN & MARY KATHERINE SHAPIRO

Council nixes proposed roundabout at Hillside Drive

Read the latest on 3 local transportation projects

Funding is included in Highland Village’s 2021 bond program. The road design is now approxi- mately 65% complete, Kriston said. What they’re saying A roundabout was proposed at this intersection to improve emergency response time to the western side of the city, Kriston said. In addition, he said there are fewer potential head-on collisions at an intersection where a roundabout is present. However, residents expressed concern for the safety of the neighborhood children who cross that intersection to use the pool, tennis courts and playground across the street. “In a neighborhood where children walk, ride bikes and play near streets, the absence of clear stop signs can lead to confusion and increase the chances of accidents,” resident Natalie Schock said. “As a concerned resident, parent and advo- cate for the safety of our community’s children,

Highland Village City Council directed staff to remove the proposed roundabout at the intersec- tion of Highland Shores Boulevard and Hillside Drive after hearing resident feedback at a July 8 meeting. The roundabout was included in the Highland Shores Boulevard reconstruction project design plan presented by Director of Public Works Scott Kriston. City Manager Paul Stevens said Kriston will work with engineers to revise the plan— changing the roundabout to a four-way stop—and will bring the new plan to council for approval. The background Highland Shores Boulevard has deteriorated significantly due to age and heavy use, according to city documents. To address safety concerns, reduce maintenance needs and extend the road’s lifespan, the city identified the section from Twin Coves Drive to Briarhill Boulevard for reconstruction.

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1 Highland Village overlay projects Project: Improvements for Craig Circle, Spruce Drive, the Copperas Branch Park parking lot and marina parking lots. Update: Council approved a contract for the project in July. • Timeline: mid-August; the contractor has 75 days to finish • Cost: $277,567 • Funding source: city of Highland Village

2 Denton Creek Boulevard Bridge Project: Construction includes a multi-span bridge over Denton Creek that will connect to I-35W. Other work includes building water lines and trails. Update: Work on the paving and bridge is complete, but crews still need to extend the water line and add bridge rails. • Timeline: summer 2024-summer 2025 • Cost: Nearly $7.06 million • Funding source: town of Flower Mound

N 3 Stonecrest Road repairs Project: Concrete repairs to a series of small sections from Frenchtown Road to Winchester Pass. Update: Work was completed July 11. • Timeline: July 7-11 • Cost: None • Funding source: The contractor did the work because repairs were under warranty.

I respectfully urge you to reconsider any plans to implement roundabouts in our neighborhood.” What’s next Council members asked staff to remove the roundabout and replace it with a four-way stop. The new plan will be presented at an upcoming meeting.

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Highland Village, Flower Mound invest in parks From the cover

The big picture

Flower Mound, Highland Village parks and projects 1 Pilot Knoll Park • Up to 16 cabin rental sites • Park entrance updates • Trail connections 2 Unity Park • Baseball field renovations • 12 new trees • New fencing for pickleball courts 3 Leonard and Helen Johns Park • Adding five tennis courts, a fishing pier, a restroom facility and a playground • Building more trails • Potential nature observation areas

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Stevens said past surveys have shown that parks in Highland Village are popular among residents. “The parks along with our trail system really does add to [residents’] quality of life,” he said. Although the city does not have land for additional future parks, ocials are prioritizing enhancing existing parks, such as Unity Park, Doubletree Ranch Park and Pilot Knoll Park. While nal plans are still in development, Stevens said the completed Pilot Knoll Park will include up to 16 cabins, trail connections, parking lot upgrades and boat ramp enhancements. The $4.58 million project is funded through 2021 bond funds and Texas Parks & Wildlife grants. Pilot Knoll Park was prioritized due to its popularity and potential to generate revenue through cabin rentals. The idea is to create self- sustaining parks, reducing the reliance on general funds, Stevens said. Chuck Jennings, Flower Mound Parks and Recreation director, said the town outlines projects within the parks and trails master plan, which usually gets updated every 6 or 7 years. One way Flower Mound funds park projects is through parkland dedication and development fees, Jennings said. Developers either contribute land for future parks or pay fees based on fair market value, and are required to pay $1,388 per housing lot to cover the cost of building new park spaces within a development or nearby. The town also uses a portion of sales tax collections, 4B funds, to update playgrounds and improve and build new parks, Jennings added. “There was a lot that we wouldn’t have been able to do had we not had that,” Jennings said.

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57 parks in Flower Mound 70 miles of trails that are at least 8 feet wide

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The details

Looking ahead

2021: Bonds sold for project

2022: City staff applied for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant

An initial bid for improvements at Pilot Knoll Park was far over budget, Stevens said. This led the city to adopt a construction manager at-risk model, meaning if the project ends up costing more than anticipated, the city will not be held financially responsible. Final designs are still in progress, with Dean Construction set to help refine cabin designs and obtain competitive bids.

Flower Mound plans to start spending the $82 million approved in the May 2025 bond over the next 5 years, and update the Parks and Recreation Department’s master plan. “It’s outdated and we need to get new recommendations, have new priorities [and] hear from the public,” Jennings said. Stevens said Highland Village plans to expand its trails.

2024: Ongoing Phase 1 design, received over-budget bid 2023: Hired Dunaway for professional design services

June 2025: Switched to construction manager at-risk model, phase 2 design

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"It’s a huge benefit to have quality parks throughout the city for everybody to

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Argyle Nature Trail

Argyle has identified a need for more parks, Mayor Ronald Schmidt said, and a big focus is on developing the Argyle Nature Trail, which will connect nearby development. Council approved $74,650 in June for engineer- ing and design of the 0.4-mile trail project.

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Events

BY ADAM DOE

Trivia at the Bartonville Tavern Test your mental mettle every Wednesday at the Bartonville Tavern for trivia. Up to six players can play on a team, with one smart device to submit answers. • Aug. 20, 6 p.m. (every Wednesday) • Free • 2652 FM 407 E., Unit 155, Bartonville • tinyurl.com/BTVTrivia Paint and Sip Back to School Bash Guests of age are encouraged to bring their own adult beverages while they create artwork on a chalkboard with colorful art supplies. • Aug. 23, 5:30 p.m. • $45 • 1624 FM 407, Argyle • tinyurl.com/BtsArtBash Sunrise Yoga Flow Bring your own yoga mat and towel to a session hosted by Inspire Yoga. • Aug. 31, 8-8:50 a.m. (last Sunday of each month through Oct. 26)

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Cooking up Culture Learn about different culinary cultures. The event will showcase Caribbean lentil curry and plantains and samples will be provided. • Aug. 12, 7-8 p.m. • Free (registration required) • 3030 Broadmoor Lane, Flower Mound • tinyurl.com/Culturecook Jon Griffin at Lakeside Plaza As part of the Lakeside Music Series, rock, country and blues musician Jon Griffin will perform at The Shops at Lakeside Plaza. • Aug. 15, 8-10 p.m. (every Friday through November) • Free • 2412 Lakeside Parkway, Flower Mound • tinyurl.com/GriffinLakeside Chris Stapleton Tribute Band Head to Whiskey and Smoke to enjoy a show from tribute band Traveller-Chris Stapleton Tribute. • Aug. 16, 8 p.m. • $12-$28 • 4110 River Walk Drive, Flower Mound • tinyurl.com/StapletonFM

Live Music at The Shops at Highland Village As part of the Summer Vibes event series, local musicians Anna Marie and Grace Wynn will perform for free at The Shops’ Backyard event space. The event will feature craft stations and giveaways. • Aug. 14, 7-9 p.m. • Free • 1701 Shoal Creek, Highland Village • tinyurl.com/ShopsMusic

• $15 (free for Inspire Yoga members) • 1401 Shoal Creek, Highland Village • tinyurl.com/ShopsYoga

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BY MARY KATHERINE SHAPIRO

Students can take group classes or private lessons in various instruments, such as piano and guitar.

COURTESY NEW SONG SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

New Song School of the Arts also oers voice lessons in addition to those for instruments.

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The school also distinguishes itself by its passionate, qualied team of instructors.

COURTESY NEW SONG SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

New Song School of the Arts teaches music, visual arts

passionate, qualied team of instructors. “They are professional performing musicians, regularly practicing what they preach,” Heather Parks said. “We look for someone who doesn’t just have the knowledge and the skill set, but someone who knows how to impart knowledge eectively and make learning fun, relatable and engaging.” One of the ways the team at New Song School of the Arts makes lessons engaging is by carefully placing each student with a teacher whose teach- ing style matches their learning style. “We organically match every student with the teacher,” Heather Parks said. “You don’t go to a website and ll out a form. You are directed to our welcome team, who then personally talks to you to nd out about you and then we determine which teacher would be the best, so that there’s long-term success.” Looking ahead The school experienced rapid growth in 2020 and the business moved into its current location in May 2022. Heather Parks said the business is currently focused on continued growth with the goal of enriching more lives through the arts. “[Fine arts] make a more wholesome, happy, healthy person,” she said.

Heather Parks discovered her talent for music at 4 years old when she started playing songs she heard in church by ear on her grandmother’s piano. “[Music] gave me an identity at a young age and made me feel signicant,” Heather Parks said. Now, with highly qualied teachers and a personalized experience, Heather Parks and her husband, Todd, oer this same feeling of purpose to students at New Song School of the Arts. “It’s neat to see our students nd a home in performing on the stage here,” Todd Parks said. “What they’re creating is truly beautiful and

New Song School of the Arts was founded in 1999 and oers classes for students of all ages.

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Heather Parks and her husband Todd own New Song School of the Arts.

Founded in 1999, the school oers a wide range of ne arts classes all under one roof. Students can take group classes or private lessons in various instruments—including piano, voice, guitar, percussion, strings, woodwinds and brass—as well as theater and visual arts in several mediums. Heather Parks said the ability for students to study a variety of ne art disciplines all under one roof is one thing that sets the school apart. Making learning fun The school also distinguishes itself by its

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Dining

BY HEATHER MCCULLOUGH

Rocco’s serves scratch- made pizza, pasta dishes Though owner Willie Stewart had no intention of opening Rocco’s Italian Kitchen, he couldn’t resist bringing his restaurant concept to Flower Mound after seeing the highly desirable location. “If [you’ve been] looking and scouting locations for 30 years, an endcap on a high visibility corner can’t help but draw your attention,” Stewart said. Since opening, Rocco’s Italian Kitchen in Flower Mound has served scratch-made Italian dishes and strives to treat all customers like family, Stewart said. “When people see us smile,” he said. “When we thank them for being here, when we ask them to come back, they know it’s genuine.” What they oer The restaurant serves dishes made fresh every- day, Stewart said. Some favorites include chicken parmesan and Rocco’s trio, which is a sampler platter including meatballs, lasagna and ravioli. “Everything’s made from scratch except for the [pasta],” Stewart said. “What we do here is not easy and it’s very labor intensive but it’s done with love.” Stewart said he was worried about not making pasta from scratch, but his friend Rocco Soo, who the restaurant is named after, told him to forget about it. “[Soo] said ‘your marinara is the denition of great marinara,’” Stewart said. “[He said] it would cover up everything. And he’s right. A great mari- nara [and] a good commercial pasta is a great pasta.” Soo owned an Italian restaurant in Flower Mound on Long Prairie Road about 12 years ago, Stewart said. He’s from New York but his family is from Italy and they owned multiple Italian restau- rants around the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. “He also worked with the chef a little bit to make sure we are as authentic as we can be for our price points,” Stewart said. Zooming in In August 2020, Stewart opened the rst Rocco’s in Richardson with chef Javier Muniz. “My chef at the catering company [I owned] called me around June [saying he wanted] to open an Italian restaurant,” Stewart said. “I told him he was insane.” The Flower Mound restaurant opened May 22, 2024. “This was really a hit from day one and I was welcomed with open arms by the community,” Stewart said.

A sampler platter ($13.99) includes meatballs, lasagna and ravioli at Rocco’s Italian Kitchen.

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From left, owner Willie Stewart stands with Rocco Soo, Javier Muniz and Muniz’s wife, Martha, in the kitchen.

Since opening in Flower Mound, Rocco’s has served scratch-made Italian dishes.

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What’s else? Stewart said he’s not planning on expanding to any more locations. “I’m 66 years old,” he said. “I want to run these the best I can.” Along with his two Italian restaurants, Stewart owns the Wizard Sports Cafe in Richardson and Toadies Bar and Grill in Bedford. He also does catering out of all the stores he owns, oering Italian food, brisket, ribeye steaks, pot roast, stued bell peppers and meatloaf.

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Real estate

In June, more than 320 homes were sold across Flower Mound, Highland Village and Argyle, according to data from Collin County Area Realtors. Over the same period, over 465 homes were listed for sale. Residential market data

Number of homes sold

June 2024

June 2025

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+2.94%

-10.26%

+14.08%

+16.13%

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$782,500 $530,982 $491,000 $560,000 $442,052

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June 2025

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$1 million+

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$700,000-$999,999

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$400,000-$699,999

Number of new listings

-8%

+10%

+19.57%

+4.39%

+34.75%

$100,000-$399,999

<$100,000

MARKET DATA COMPILED BY COLLIN COUNTY AREA REALTORS • WWW.CCAR.NET

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