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Flower Mound Highland Village Argyle Edition VOLUME 8, ISSUE 11 SEPT. 9OCT. 7, 2025

2025 Education Edition

Increasing learning opportunities

BY MARY KATHERINE SHAPIRO

Lewisville ISD is giving more students access to career and technical education, or CTE, by expand- ing its facilities and programs. The district held a ribbon-cutting for the new wing of the Technology, Exploration and Career Center East campus expansion Aug. 28. The new wing allows for the addition of three new programs: dental assisting, welding and o-road diesel construction. “Our career centers allow our students to dive deeper into hands-on, real-world activities that also help them be college, career and military ready,” LISD Director of CTE Kristin Petrunin said.

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Also in this issue

Impacts: Check out a new Argyle ice cream shop (Page 5)

Education: Learn about Argyle ISD’s new exible school day program (Page 10)

Students in Lewisville ISD’s dental assisting program gain eld skills by practicing with a dummy. (Courtesy LISD)

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Impacts

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5 The Vault Barber Company The barber shop offers haircuts for men, women and children, according to its website. Services include beard trims, eyebrow trims and a shampoo treatment. • Opened July 26 • 600 US 377, Argyle • www.thevaultbarberco.com 6 Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming The business offers a selection of pet food, wellness items and toys, according to its website. Store manager Karen Krause added that as a bakery, Woof Gang also does birthday cakes and specialty cookies. • Opened Aug. 14 • 1101 Shoal Creek, Ste. 140, Highland Village • www.woofgangbakery.com/pages/locations/ highland-village

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7 Flower Mound RV & Boat Storage The storage facility is for boats, RVs or anything with a VIN number, including cars, jet skis or motorcycles, owner Jake Christmas said. There will also be a dog wash, air, water and dump station, and a lounge space with Wi-Fi, plugs and air conditioning. • Opening in mid-September • 7300 Hawk Road, Flower Mound • www.flowermoundrvboatstorage.com 8 Nordstrom Rack Nordstrom Rack sells a selection of shoes, accessories, clothing for men, women and children, and beauty products, according to its website. Brands within the store are typically sold at up to 70% off, and can also be found in Nordstrom locations. • Opening Oct. 9 • 6101 Long Prairie Road, Ste. 500, Flower Mound • www.nordstromrack.com

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3 Milestone Church The church offers a variety of programs, including ministries for children and youth and small groups. In-person services are held at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m., Communications Director Hannah Long said. • Opened Aug. 3 • 1119 US 377, Argyle • www.milestonechurch.com 4 Supreme Boil The restaurant offers Cajun food and seafood boils, which includes a choice of mussels, clams, crawfish or shrimp. The Flower Mound location has the same owners as Supreme Crab in Denton. • Opened Aug. 1 • 2321 Cross Timbers Road, Ste. 413, Flower Mound • www.supremeboil.com

Now open

1 Atelier Dentistry The practice treats patients of all ages and offers cleanings, teeth whitening, dental implants and more, according to the business’s website. • Opened Aug. 2 • 3020 Broadmoor Lane, Ste. 100, Flower Mound • www.atelierdentistrytx.com 2 Drybar The salon, which offers blowouts, features 10 stylist stations and four wash stations. • Opened July 25 • 1400 Shoal Creek, Ste. F120, Highland Village • www.drybar.com

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12 Lizzano’s Pizza Italy Express in Flower Mound is under new ownership and is now Lizzano’s Pizza, according to a company representative. The menu includes pizza, pasta, soup, salad, hot and cold sandwiches and desserts. • Rebranded in June • 3347 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound • www.lizzanos.com 13 Shell The Shell gas station in Argyle will soon have two electric vehicle charging stations, per a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Construction is slated to begin in July and wrap up in September, with an estimated cost of $350,000. • 104 Frenchtown Road, Argyle • www.shell.us

and IV boosters. Construction is expected to start in September and wrap up in November, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. The 2,200 square-foot renovation will cost $250,000. • 1400 Long Prairie Road, Ste. 150, Flower Mound • www.degreewellness.com

Now open

Relocations

10 Seasons OB-GYN The medical practice provides comprehensive women’s health and wellness services, including women’s wellness exams, normal and high-risk pregnancy care, and STD screenings. • Reopened in the new location June 16 • 3041 Churchill Drive, Ste. 150, Flower Mound • www.myprivia.com/seasonsflowermound

15 The Scoop at Little Joe’s Farmstead The Scoop is connected to Little Joe’s Farmstead and customers can order from inside the restaurant or from the window outside. The menu includes pastries, cookies, cinnamon rolls, brownies, croissants, scones, and ice cream served with toppings and a waffle cone. • Opened July 11 • 401 US 377, Argyle • www.littlejoesfarmstead.com

Closings

In the news

14 Prime Farm to Table The restaurant closed after over a decade in business. Its menu included whiskey-glazed pork belly, meatloaf, tempura Brussels sprouts and grilled Spanish octopus. • Closed July 19 • 5810 Long Prairie Road, Ste. 200, Flower Mound • Facebook: Prime Farm to Table

11 Earl and Isabella’s Taverna The restaurant has expanded its kitchen and updated its furnishings and lighting as a part of its rebrand. Operator Krit Allen said the owners changed the name to shout out Isabella, the co-owner of the restaurant. • 427 US 377, Argyle • www.earlandisabellas.com

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Government

BY CONNOR PITTMAN

Flower Mound ocials have proposed a budget of nearly $452.48 million ahead of its potential adoption in September. Council held a work session on the town manager’s proposed budget Aug. 21. Within the town’s scal year 2025-26 budget, the general fund has a surplus of $38,509, including projected revenues of around $97.26 million and $97.22 million in expenditures. The general fund helps pay for sta, materials and contractual services, according to town documents. The budget also includes a 3% merit increase for all employees, Director of Budget Services Meg Jakubik said. Town Manager James Childers said the entire budget included $4.4 million in non- discretionary increases, which included the raises, but the general fund only accounts for $12,800 of that amount. Flower Mound sta propose $452M budget

By the numbers

Flower Mound residents can expect their utility bills to increase later this year, based on proposed water, sewer and stormwater rates. Based on the proposed increase, accounting for the average monthly water usage of 15,000 gallons and 8,000 gallons of sewer, a customer who cur- rently pays $174.43 monthly will pay $183.53 per month after the new rates take eect in October. Chris Ekrut, chief nancial ocer at NewGen Strategies and Solutions, the rm who analyzed the town’s utility rates, added that he recommends town ocials examine dierent rate increases for water and sewer in future scal years because going forward sewer costs are expected to rise faster than water costs. Ekrut said the town will change how it bills non-residential customers by taking $6.50

Flower Mound utility rate changes

5.25% proposed increased for water and sewer rates

$6.50 after residential stormwater fee increase Increase of $9.10 for the average utility bill based on 15,000 gallons of water usage and 8,000 gallons for sewer

residential fee, a proposed increase, and multiply- ing it by the equivalent residential units equal to the square footage of impervious surfaces, paved areas with water-resistant material.

Diving deeper

the rate, which helps cover general town expenses, is $0.334294 per $100 of assessed value. The inter- est and sinking portion, used to help repay debt, is $0.052983 per $100 of assessed value.

The budget is based on a tax rate of $0.387277 per $100 of assessed value, which is a decrease from the current tax rate of $0.387278 per $100 of assessed value. The maintenance and operations component of

FY 202526 general fund expenditures

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What else?

It also means town sta have to present budgetary data earlier in the budget cycle. A public hearing on the proposed tax rate and budget is scheduled for Sept. 15. Leading into the public hearing, town sta will work to make some minor tweaks to the budget, Zagurski said. The tax rate and budget are expected to be adopted at the Sept. 15 meeting.

history of the town,” Chief Financial Ocer John Zagurski said. In future scal years, to maintain expected service levels, Childers said town sta may have to call for a voter-approval tax rate election, VATRE. No VATRE will be called for the FY 2025-26 budget, but if it is considered in future scal years, town sta will develop two budgets, he added.

Childers said some of the main challenges with the proposed budget were maintaining current service levels and compensating sta in line with town policy, while also dealing with stagnant sales tax and declining property tax revenues. “My outlook from [July 1] to the end of July rapidly changed because we saw things change that had never happened before in the

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Government

BY CONNOR PITTMAN & MARY KATHERINE SHAPIRO

Highland Village officials propose $67.2M budget The city of Highland Village’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 totals $67.2 million, which includes expenditures for general operations, public safety and streets. The proposed tax rate of $0.500984 per $100 of assessed value is an increase from the FY 2024-25 tax rate of $0.500273. Council can choose to adopt a lower tax rate, but it cannot be higher than the proposed rate. City staff will receive feedback from residents and vote on the proposed budget and tax rate at a Sept. 9 meeting. Breaking down the budget The city is projecting $41.58 million in revenue from property tax, sales tax and other fees and grants. The city’s projected revenue for the general fund totals $22.9 million, which is a 0.2% increase

Flower Mound to spend $273K in grants Flower Mound officials approved spend- ing more than $273,000 in federal grant funds in early August. The overview Funds are allocated for three items: • A housing rehabilitation program, which will receive $228,082 • A town-wide transit program for elderly residents over 65 years old or adults with disabilities, which will get $40,973 • Program administration costs, which has been allocated $4,097 “The town has developed a five-year strategy that focuses on residential infra- structure and services for those of low-to moderate-income,” Communications Director Melissa Demmitt said in an email.

Proposed Highland Village general fund FY 2025-26

Police department: $7.04M Total fund: $26.22M Other: $5.06M Fire department: $4.41M Building/fleet maintenance: $3.19M

Parks: $2.69M Streets: $2.3M Finance department: $1.53M

SOURCE: CITY OF HIGHLAND VILLAGE/COMMUNITY IMPACT from last year, according to city documents. The city expects to spend $26.22 million from the general fund in expenditures, which is a 5.8% increase from FY 2024-25. What else? The city also expects to spend: • $23.64 million on capital projects • Around $5.55 million on utility operations • $4.28 million on the debt service fund

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Transportation

BY HEATHER MCCULLOUGH & CONNOR PITTMAN

Crews start $469K Morriss Road project

Construction ends on Frenchtown Road Construction on Argyle’s Frenchtown Road on either side of the Indian Trail intersection is nished. The details The road repairs started the week of July 21 and ended before the beginning of school Aug. 12. Council approved a total of $105,900 to repair sections of concrete, ocials said.

Construction along Morriss Road and Gerault Road in Flower Mound is underway, according to a town news release. The rst phase of construction, which runs along Gerault between Big Canyon Drive and Flower Mound Road, began Aug. 13, per the release. What’s happening Crews with Curtco Company are repairing seals that prevent moisture from entering the road’s subgrade. Once construction on Gerault ends, crews will work along Morriss Road until reaching Cross Timbers Road. The roadwork has a cost of more than $469,785, which is funded through a dedicated contribution from sales tax collections. The entire project is expected to last six weeks, wrapping up in early October, Flower Mound Communications Director Melissa Demmitt said.

Work crews are making pavement seal repairs along Morriss Road and Gerault Road in Flower Mound, which are expected to be completed in early October.

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Development

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Read the latest on current and future projects in southern Flower Mound. Development updates

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1 Sunset Plaza The two-story garage that opened in August has 378 parking spaces. The next phase of nearby development is bringing in a wedding venue. • Located along Sunset Boulevard • February 2025-August 2025 • $16 million

2 Thirty-one Eleven Sunset The 16-story residential tower opened to residents in March. Thirty-One Eleven Sunset has 207 units and is the second residential tower built in Lakeside. Future area development includes a hotel and restaurants. • 3111 Sunset Blvd., Flower Mound • December 2022-March 2025

3 Lakeside Terraces The next residential tower, which will have 163 apartments, received site plan approval in August. • Located at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard

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4 Lakeview Loan Servicing The Florida-based mortgage company plans to move into office space within the Lakeside mixed- use development. The new Flower Mound presence is expected to bring 50 jobs. • 777 International Parkway, Flower Mound • Expected to move in August or September

6 MI Windows and Doors Council approved tax abatements for a further 8 years to try and retain the business in Flower Mound in August. • 1900 Lakeside Parkway, Flower Mound • A decision on staying was expected in late August • Over $4 million in economic development incentives, including $3.1 million from the state

5 Silveron Park office, commercial Silveron Park’s first phase site plan has been approved by the planning and zoning commission. • Located along International Parkway • September-summer or fall 2026 for the office, TBD for the commercial space • At least $13 million in office building improvements

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Education

Education Edition

2025

Readers, welcome to your annual CI Education Edition! It’s a new school year, and we’re excited to present our annual Education Edition. While we cover Lewisville ISD and Argyle ISD every month, our September edition is when we dive into the details of what’s happening in both districts. In this edition, you’ll find important updates on district news, a closer look at how the Lewisville Education Foundation supports our schools, and the exciting expansion on the LISD TECC-East. We wish all students, teachers, and staff a happy and healthy school year ahead.

Check out the latest education news in this edition. Content in this edition highlights the latest information on the budgets for Lewisville and Argyle ISDs. There is also more information on Lewisville ISD outlining its 2025-26 district innovation plan, which includes action items for each campus. Argyle ISD also approved more teaching positions as its enrollment continues to grow. Additionally, readers can take a closer look at the impact of the 89th Legislature on local education policy, specifically cell phones and other electronic devices in schools.

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Argyle ISD now offering flexible school day program

The Argyle ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a flexible school day program in July. The program will be available for students starting in the 2025-26 school year. Zooming in The online program, which consists of a four- hour schedule and an individualized learning plan for each student, will allow Argyle High School juniors and seniors who are considering withdraw- ing to stay on track for graduation while receiving support from school staff. Students enter the program through a recom- mendation from a counselor, principal, special education teacher, self or parent request. The program is for both short-term absences—with the goal of transitioning back into mainstream learning environments—and long-term absences, with the goal being graduation.

The cost The program will cost $24,500 . Funds will be supplemented by AISD for the first year and the Argyle High School budget in subsequent years. Of the total, $21,300 is for the instructional Edgenuity Software and $3,200 for workstations. The context Argyle ISD staff initially presented the pro- gram at a June 16 meeting. It is designed to keep students at-risk of dropping out within the district. This not only gives students access to district programs and support, like counseling, but also increases district funding. AISD staff said the reasons students withdrew included: • In-patient mental health treatment or rehabilitation • Anxiety • Pregnancy

Argyle ISD student withdrawals 120 students left AISD in the 2024-25 school year. 48 enrolled in a separate online program.

Key:

In-person: 67 Online program: 48 Hybrid: 5

SOURCE: ARGYLE ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

• Family circumstances • Separation from peers Quote of note “We’re very excited, and it’s definitely an opportunity for us to be committed to the needs of our students and offer something unique,” District Crisis Counselor Heather Quast said.

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Argyle, Lewisville ISDs adopt cell phone ban, updated student codes of conduct

Devices included in the policy are:

Cell phones

Smartwatches

and number of offenses. Consequences range from a written warning to in-school suspension at both districts. What they’re saying AISD Superintendent Courtney Carpenter said the district can modify its policy through updates to include other options allowed under House Bill 1841, such as a ban of devices on campus or requir- ing students to lock devices in secured pouches. “We can adjust those [regulations] at any point,” she said. “We’re starting out with powered down and storing.” Also of note According to AISD documents, other changes include: • Updates to the definition of antisemitism to match what is outlined in Senate Bill 326 • Amendments to teachers removing students from the classroom referenced in House Bill 6 • Changes to in- and out-of-school suspension rules and mandatory expulsion outlined in House Bill 6 • First-time offense guidelines for e-cigarettes and nicotine delivery devices to reflect the changes stated in House Bill 6 • New rules regarding clarity of filing a grievance from Senate Bill 12 LISD Students and parents can find the full 2025-26 student code of conduct on the district’s website.

Both Argyle and Lewisville ISDs have approved a 2025-26 student code of conduct, which includes disciplinary policies for students using a personal communication device during the school day. “The 89th Legislative session held so many changes for school districts,” LISD Superinten- dent Lori Rapp said. What you need to know The new policies were adopted in accordance with House Bill 1481 passed during the 89th Texas Legislative session. All LISD students are required to keep personal communication devices silenced, out of sight, and stored in a backpack, locker or purse from the time they arrive on campus until the dismissal bell. Devices cannot be used at any time during the school day, including during passing periods and lunch, while on school property. AISD’s policy has similar language, but adds that students must power down all devices and store them in a purse or backpack for the duration of the school day. Diving deeper Both district’s policies state that exceptions are allowed for any student who has a required need through an individualized education program, Section 504 plan or a medical need. Exceptions for medical reasons require documentation from a registered physician. Violations of the policy will carry progressive consequences that vary depending on grade level

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Similar electronic devices capable of digital communication or telecommunication

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"The districts do not have any flexibility on the restrictions from the beginning of the day to the end of the day and all things throughout the day."

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Education

BY MARY KATHERINE SHAPIRO

Learn how Lewisville ISD Education Foundation supports students, sta For 35 years, the Lewisville ISD Education Foun- dation, LEF, has supported students and teachers in the district through scholarships and grants. In this Q&A, Executive Director Bill Lee talks about what the organization does and shares details about its annual fundraising events. Why was the Lewisville ISD Education Foundation founded? LEF was founded in 1990 because people saw a need. They saw teachers having to come out of pocket to buy things in their classrooms and there wasn’t any sort of a mechanism to help students get scholarship opportunities. It was formed as an ocial nonprot foundation, and it just continued to grow. Over the years we’ve given back over $7 million to Lewisville ISD in the form of teacher

grants and student scholarships. How have you seen LEF make a positive impact on students and teachers? If you can imagine a big science project with microscopes and test gear and all that stu, that touches every student that goes through that class, possibly for years. We have so many success sto- ries of students that have gotten LEF scholarships that really catapulted them to great things. How they are able to use that on their future resumes and things like that play a play a big role. Can you share details about LEF’s fundraising events? We have our golf tournament that’s in October every year. It’s one of the largest tournaments in Denton County. It’s at The Lakes at Castle Hills and it’s just an awesome event. Our gala is another huge event. In February 2026, we’re bringing back the biggest and most popular gala that LEF used to do year after year. We call it our major foodie event. You’ll be sam- pling from up to 20 dierent restaurants.

AISD’s tax rate from scal year 202126 Argyle ISD’s tax rate has decreased since scal year 2021-22. Maintenance and operations rate Interest and sinking rate

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1 Lewisville ISD ocials adopt $573.5M operating budget, tax rate for FY 202526 The district plans to use $2.88 million from its fund balance to eliminate what would have been a nearly $2.88 million shortfall in the budget. 2 LISD trustees discuss the 202526 district improvement plan LISD Chief of Sta Shawna Miller said sta will present the plan to the board for action at a September meeting. 3 Argyle ISD approves another 5 teaching positions The Argyle ISD Board of Trustees approved hiring ve teachers for the 2025-26 school year in August. The additional sta will help keep elementary class sizes at a 22-1 ratio.

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Argyle ISD trustees adopt surplus budget Argyle ISD ocials approved the budget for scal year 2025-26 with a $1 million surplus. The district’s board of trustees approved the total $67.89 million budget during an Aug. 18 meeting in a 6-0 vote with Trustee Leigh Ann Artho absent. The district also approved a tax rate of $1.1727

per $100 of assessed value, which is just under four pennies less than last scal year, Chief Finan- cial Ocer Liz Stewart said. A closer look The general fund has $68.94 million in projected revenue and $67.89 million in expenses, creating a surplus of nearly $1.05 million. The maintenance and operations tax rate is $0.6727 per $100 of assessed value, which is a decrease from the 2024-25 scal year. The interest and sinking tax rate remains the same as the previous scal year at $0.5000 per $100 valuation.

Bill Lee is the executive director of the Lewisville ISD Education Foundation.

COURTESY LEWISVILLE ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION

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Prior to the expansion, TECC-West was the only center with a welding program, and Adrian Moreno, director of TECC-East, said administra- tors were turning away almost as many students as they were accepting due to lack of space. In addition to needing more space for the welding program, Moreno said district staff saw a high need for a dental assistant program—which is a third-level course under the Health Sciences umbrella—and, in talking to industry partners, saw a need for an off-road diesel equipment program. “They’re working on diesel-powered tractors and that type of equipment, which is great because it’s another area in which we can get some kids an opportunity for employment as soon as they graduate,” Moreno said. Charlie Page, who teaches welding at TECC-East, is a graduate of LISD’s TECC-West campus.

LISD has two career centers: Technology, Exploration and Career Center East; and TECC-West. Students can also take CTE courses at LISD’s ve main high school campuses. District ocials said increased enrollment factored into the decision to add more space to the east campus. “We’ve seen a big trend in an increased enrollment, and that’s in large part due to our credible educators that really prepare students for those real-world situations,” Petrunin said. The TECC-East expansion cost $16 million and was funded through 2017 bond funds, which were approved by 63% of voters. The 18,000-square-foot expansion added four classrooms.

Juan Uvalle gives a welding demonstration at the TECC- East expansion ribbon-cutting Aug. 28.

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“It’s really cool to be on the other side of it and teach them how to weld and help them get to that next step where they can start their career,” Page said.

Lewisville ISD CTE enrollment

Percentage of overall student population

The impact

12K

11,296

11,007

11K

Exposing students to fields of study they may be unfamiliar with allows them to consider more possibilities for careers, Moreno said. Sam Pack’s Five Star Ford Lewisville partners with TECC-East’s automotive department, hiring students while they are still in school. “We are truly passionate about serving students who are the future of the automobile industry,” said Sue Bowman, Sam Pack’s Five Star Ford Lewisville community engagement director.

LISD’s CTE programs offer multiple pathways for students. Some programs help students get the certification and qualifications necessary to enter the workforce, while others allow students to gain some hands-on experience in a field they intend to study in college. “If they think they want to be in culinary [careers], we need them to touch raw chicken,” Petrunin said. “If they think they’re going to be in health science, they should probably see blood. Those are things we want to prepare them for so that they have the best success in the future.”

10,545

23.4%

10K

22.5%

21.5%

2021-22

2022-23 2023-24 School year

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Looking ahead

Also of note

for our programs.” Student Katelyn Stanaland is a senior at Flower Mound High School and in her second year at TECC-East. She spoke at the Aug. 28 ribbon-cut- ting, thanking the district for the program. “I’ve sincerely enjoyed being in the automotive program here, and I’ve learned a lot, not just about cars, but about what the automotive field expecta- tions of professionalism are,” Stanaland said.

Another aspect of TECC-East that makes it unique is the way it brings students with shared interests together. “We’re able to pull a few kids from every building that don’t realize that there’s other kids just like them who are interested in building video games,” Moreno said. “But then we bring them over here, and pretty soon we’ve got four classes of 30 kids that all have that common interest, and they wouldn’t have known each other if it wasn’t

The district offers similar program options at the middle school level. District staff said TECC-East and West also have community nights where middle school students are invited to learn more about the programs. “We currently offer 42 programs of study and one regional program of study, and they get to have some hands-on opportunities because middle school is when we need them to start thinking about that journey that they’re going to take in high school,” Petrunin said. As workforce needs continue to evolve, LISD is continuing to adapt to prepare students for future careers. “We’re preparing students for jobs that might not even exist at this moment in time,” Petrunin said. “We’re helping students to see all of the possibilities beyond what they might traditionally see.”

TECC-East offers courses in:

Animation

Cosmetology

Health science

Architecture

STEM/Engineering

Law enforcement

Auto technology

Graphic design/Illustration

Video game design

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Events

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Family Movie Night at The Front Porch Pack lawn chairs and blankets to watch a movie under the stars at The Front Porch in Harvest. The event will raise canned food donations for the North Texas Food Bank. • Sept. 19, 8 p.m. • Admission is one canned good per person • 1704 Sunflower Ave., Argyle • www.facebook.com/events/778812298147370 Library Truck Rodeo Explore city vehicles, including police cars, animal control cars and fire trucks in the library parking lot. • Sept. 25, 3-4:30 p.m. • Free • 3030 Broadmoor Lane, Flower Mound • www.flowermound.gov/112/Special-Events

September

Women + Bourbon Chapter 2 Ladies are invited to try different bourbons and enjoy food at this class led by Jenn Sharrer, the owner of Sip + Savor, and her friend, Heather Shimala.

• Sept. 11, 7 p.m. • Free (admission) • 1201 Shoal Creek, Highland Village • www.dinesipandsavor.com/social-events

Purrfect Pet Cookie Decorating Party Learn how to decorate cat-shaped cookies with this hands-on workshop at Painted Tree Boutiques. • Sept. 13, 2 p.m. • $60 • 2240 Justin Road, Highland Village • www.tinyurl.com/3c35b46n WhistlePig Tasting Enjoy tasting WhistlePig’s rye paired with each course. The evening begins with a smoked Old Fashioned made with Piggyback 6-year rye. • Sept. 19, 6:30- 8:30 p.m. • $85 per guest • Shoal Creek Tavern, 1701 Shoal Creek, Highland Village • www.shoalcreektavern.com

Doggie Dive Attendees can take their dog to the Flower Mound Community Activity Center outdoor water park for splashing, swimming, treats, toys and a chance to win prizes. Preregistration is required, and pet owners will be allowed to swim during the event. • Sept. 27, 8:30-9:30 a.m.; 10-11 a.m. • $12 for Community Activity Center members, $13 for non-members • 1200 Gerault Road, Flower Mound • www.flowermound.gov/112/Special-Events

October

Empire 6 Dance to music from Empire 6, a band that specializes in

modern pop music. • Oct. 3, 7-10 p.m. • Free (admission) • 2664 FM 407, Bartonville • www.martybsplace.com/music-calendar

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Festival guide

September

October

Oktoberfest in McKinney Enjoy authentic German food, domestic and imported beer, live music, games and more during Historic Downtown McKinney’s Oktoberfest celebration. • Sept. 26, 5-11 p.m.; Sept. 27, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sept. 28, noon-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney • www.mckinneytexas.org/664/oktoberfest

Cottonwood Art Festival in Richardson This festival features over 197 artists, chosen to exhibit their work from approximately 1,400 submissions. There will also be hands-on art activities for children.

• Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission and parking) • Cottonwood Park, 1301 W. Belt Line Road, Richardson • www.cottonwoodartfestival.com/artstop

Frisco Oktoberfest The 6th annual Frisco Oktoberfest will include authentic German cuisine, traditional Oktoberfest games and beer. • Oct. 4, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. • Free (admission) • The Star, 9 Cowboys Way, Frisco • www.friscooktoberfest.com Celebrate Prosper This family-friendly event provides a petting zoo, a cornhole tournament, food trucks and more.

Plano International Festival The 21st annual Plano International Festival will include food trucks, a flag parade, vendors and activities. • Oct. 18, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Free (admission and parking) • 901 E. 15th St., Plano • www.planointernationalfestival.org Huffhines Harvest Fest in Richardson Event attendees can enjoy shopping from local vendors, a family costume contest, a pumpkin patch and live music. • Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Huffhines Park, 1500 Apollo Road, Richardson • www.huffhinesharvestfest.com Day of the Dead Festival in Denton Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival will include a parade, pumpkin patch, costume contest and coffin races. • Oct. 24-26, times TBD • Free • 225 W. Hickory St., Denton • www.dentondayofthedeadfestival.com

September

Grapefest in Grapevine Attendees can taste wine and explore Downtown Grapevine. This year’s theme is The Grape Gatsby, a nod to the “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. • Sept. 11, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sept. 12 -13, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • $6-$25 (admission) • 705 S. Main St., Grapevine • www.grapevinetexasusa.com/grapefest Boot Scootin’ Saturday Night in Colleyville The city of Colleyville turns the City Hall Plaza into a dance hall for a night of country dancing and live music. • Sept. 27, 7-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • 100 Main St., Colleyville • www.colleyville.com/residents/boot-scootin

• Oct. 4, 4-8 p.m. • Free (admission)

• Frontier Park, 1551 Frontier Parkway, Prosper • www.prospertx.gov/563/celebrate-prosper

Fall Into Flower Mound Festival The town’s inaugural fall festival will feature several cover bands, food and local business vendors. • Oct. 10, 5-10 p.m.; Oct. 11, noon-10 p.m. • Free (admission) • 4400 River Walk Drive, Flower Mound • www.flowermound.gov/2673/fall-festival Celebrate Roanoke The 28th annual Celebrate Roanoke street festival will offer entertainment, live music and food vendors. • Oct. 11, noon-10 p.m. • Free (admission) • Oak Street, Roanoke • www.roanoketexas.gov/111/celebrate-roanoke

October

Blocktober Party in Denton The block party will include bounce houses, lawn games, a pumpkin drop and a chance to meet city officials. • Oct. 1, 6-8 p.m. • Free • Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St., Denton • www.cityofdenton.com/944/blocktober-party

This list is not comprehensive.

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Business

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Several new businesses have opened in the last few months within The Shops at Highland Village. Read the latest, as reported by Community Impact . New businesses

Highland Village

Aspen Gift House The shop offers tumblers, bags, candles, vases, stuffed animals and other gifts inspired by a natural French style, according to the business’s website. The Highland Village boutique is locally owned. • Opened July 4 • 1500 Cottonwood Creek, Ste. 160, Highland Village • Instagram: Aspen Gift House

Bluemercury The luxury beauty retailer has opened another location in North Texas. The store sells a selection of luxury, hand-picked beauty products including makeup and fragrances. Within Bluemercury, customers can consult with beauty experts to help create a more personalized shopping experience. • Opened Aug. 22 • 1400 Shoal Creek, Ste. 170, Highland Village • www.bluemercury.com

Drybar California-based Drybar has a new location in The Shops at Highland Village. The salon features 10 stylist stations and four wash stations. Public Relations Associate Bridget Peterson said franchise owner Ro Rynd has built a career centered around beauty, innovation and customer experience. • Opened July 25 • 1400 Shoal Creek, Ste. F120, Highland Village • www.drybar.com

Highland Village

iCRYO The business offers lifestyle and medical services, including: • Whole-body cryotherapy • Red-light therapy • IV Infusions iCRYO Recovery & Wellness also has locations in Frisco, Allen and Fort Worth. • Opened June 28 • 1601 Village Parkway, Ste. 130, Highland Village • www.icryo.com

Warby Parker The business offers eye glasses, sunglasses and contacts. In the future, an independent optometrist will offer eye exams within the Highland Village storefront. • Opened Aug. 23 • 4131 Deer Creek, Ste. 120, Highland Village • www.warbyparker.com

Woof Gang Grooming and Bakery The business offers a selection of pet food, wellness items and toys, according to its website. Store manager Karen Krause added that as a bakery, Woof Gang also does birthday cakes and specialty cookies. The business plans to host a grand opening event Sept. 13. • Opened Aug. 14 • 1101 Shoal Creek, Ste. 140, Highland Village • www.woofgangbakery.com

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Real estate

In July 2025, nearly 300 homes were sold across the market, according to data from Collin County Area Realtors. Over the same month, nearly 390 homes were newly listed for sale. Residential market data

Number of homes sold

July 2024

July 2025

-3.22%

+38.3%

+24.24%

-15.79%

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75028

75077

76226

35W

35E

76226

75077

377

Median home sales price

July

2024

2025

75022

75028

$745,000

$757,500

75022

GRAPEVINE LAKE

$550,000

$535,000

75028

Homes sold by price point

$531,500

$518,000

75077

July 2025

$644,435

$675,500

76226

$1 million+

$700,000-$999,999

112

$400,000-$699,999

Number of new listings

+10.64%

-17.1%

+5.36%

-13.93%

$100,000-$399,999

<$100,000

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

75022

75028

75077

76226

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