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Flower Mound Highland Village Argyle Edition VOLUME 6, ISSUE 12 OCT. 531, 2023

2023 Voter Guide

Construction began in June on a new yet-to-be-named elementary school in west Argyle ISD. The school is slated for a fall 2024 opening.

COURTESY ARGYLE ISD

Growing Argyle ISD requires more land for schools

District ocials have procured land sites for three schools and continue searching for additional sites for future needs, Carpenter said in an email.

Administration and the AISD board of trustees are collaborating with a realtor, Dave Salisbury from the Real Estate Station, on available property and land purchase opportunities, Carpenter said.

BY DON MUNSCH

Argyle ISD Superintendent Courtney Carpenter inherited an expanding school district when she ocially came aboard in July.

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Also in this issue

Impacts: Pediatrics oce opens in Argyle (Page 5)

Government: Three towns approve lower tax rates (Page 6)

Education: LISD implements single-member system (Page 14)

Events: Attend local fall festivities (Page 18)

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Impacts

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4 1102 Bubble Tea The store serves hot and iced coffee, tea, smoothies, desserts, boba milk drinks and other drinks and treats. • Opened Aug. 19 • 330 Parker Square Road, Flower Mound • www.1102usa.com

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5 Heavenly Crust Besides pizza, the restaurant offers strombolis, calzones, homemade pretzels and salads, according to its online menu. • Opening this fall • 2311 Cross Timbers Road, Ste. 304, Flower Mound • www.heavenlycrust.com 6 Body20 The gym chain focuses on technology-based training. Members wear an electrical muscle stimulation suit during a 20-minute one-on-one session as part of their personalized training program, according to the company’s website. • Opening December • The Shops at Highland Village, 1701 Shoal Creek, Highland Village • www.body20.com/highland-village 7 Michaels The national arts and crafts store will fill a recently vacated Bed Bath & Beyond store. Michaels sells products for almost every facet of arts and crafts while also offering classes and events. • Opening TBD • 6101 Long Prairie Road, Ste. 200, Flower Mound • www.michaels.com 8 Bazooka Charlie’s Barber Co. The 1,750-square-foot space will be located in Lantana Town Center and staffed with certified barbers and stylists who provide haircuts for adults and kids. Free beverages are also offered. • Opening winter 2023 • 3000 FM 407 E., Ste. 400, Bartonville • www.bazookacharlies.com

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2 Honey Berry Pancakes & Cafe The restaurant specializes in breakfast but also serves a lunch menu with burgers, sandwiches and wraps. • Opened Aug. 15 • 3020 Justin Road, Highland Village • www.honeyberrycafe.com 3 Haven LaRae Owner Beverly Maes said the boutique originated in Washington and acquires its clothing from Los Angeles. • Opened July 1 • The Shops at Highland Village, 1501 Cottonwood Creek, Ste. 110, Highland Village • www.shophavenlarae.com

Now open

1 Vieux Carré Brasserie The restaurant serves French cuisine with a modern twist and has options for brunch, lunch and dinner. Courses range from puff pastry benedict with French ham, poached eggs, black pepper hollandaise and hash browns to filet mignon served with crispy thin sliced potatoes and cheesecake. • Opened Sept. 1 • 890 Parker Square Road, Flower Mound • www.vieuxcarretx.com

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Now open

Coming soon

9 Argyle Pediatrics The medical office offers treatment services for children’s medical conditions, such as asthma, ear infections, colds, flu and dermatitis. It also provides wellness checks, immunizations, developmental screenings, newborn care and treatment for sports injuries. • Opened Sept. 11

10 The Shops parking lot Highland Village City Council approved a first read of a renovation request from The Shops at Highland Village to add parking spaces. The request called for the removal of the southern common area to allow an additional 20 parking spaces, a gateway arch, a stage

area, benches, new seating, tables, string lighting and revise the parking spaces on the north side of the

common area. • Opening TBD

• 812 US 377, Ste. 100, Argyle • www.argyle-pediatrics.com

• 1701 Shoal Creek, Highland Village • www.theshopsathighlandvillage.com

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Government

Flower Mound, Highland Village, Argyle approve 2023-24 budgets

The takeaway

Flower Mound, Highland Village and Argyle councils all voted for lower tax rates in fiscal year 2023-24.

Total tax rate per $100 valuation

Local populations Flower Mound, Argyle and Highland Village have a combined population of just over 100,000. 80,883

Three local councils recently approved budgets for fiscal year 2023-24, including one city that announced the largest tax rate cut in its history and another that approved the lowest tax rate in its history. Highland Village City Council approved a total tax rate decrease of 8.3%—from $0.546825 to $0.501394 per $100 valuation—at the September council meeting. Flower Mound Town Council approved $92.64 million in revenues and $88.14 million in expenditures, as well as a tax rate of $0.3873 per $100 valuation—the lowest in town history. Argyle Town Council approved a budget with $7.06 million in revenues and $6.89 million in expenditures.

Flower Mound

FY 2023-24: $0.3873 FY 2022-23: $0.405

Argyle

FY 2023-24: $0.343111 FY 2022-23: $0.365347

Highland Village

16,024

FY 2023-24: $0.501394 FY 2022-23: $0.546825

5,281

Flower Mound

Argyle

Highland Village

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Lewisville ISD will have seven propositions on the November 7 ballot. Join us to find out what this election means for our schools and for the community. Thursday, Oct. 5 The Colony HS Library @ 6 pm Tuesday, Oct. 17 Flower Mound HS Library @ 6 pm Thursday, Oct. 26 Marcus HS Library @ 6 pm EARLY VOTING: OCT. 23 - NOV. 3 ELECTION DAY: TUESDAY, NOV. 7 Register to Vote by October 10.

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BY TIM GLAZE & DON MUNSCH

Highland Village updates trash service Trash and recycling services in Highland Village have ocially changed from Com- munity Waste Disposal to Republic Services. Republic pickups began Oct. 2, with new trash and recycling bins delivered to Highland Village homes on Sept. 25. Zooming in Per a city release, Republic Services guidelines include: • Additional carts for an extra $7 a month • Pickup of up to three cubic yards of bulk items • Yard waste pickup on regular collection days • Curbside hazardous waste pickup • Access to Lewisville’s Camelot landll for all Republic Services members

This artist rendering shows Flower Mound’s new Possum Park after upgrades, complete with a swing set and two nature- themed children’s play areas. The park will be ready for public use at the beginning of October, per city ocials.

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Possum Park to reopen in Flower Mound After closing for repairs in September, Flower Mound’s Possum Park playground is expected to reopen this month with brand-new play equipment and a state-of-the-art play surface, according to a Town of Flower Mound news release. Construction crews have replaced the old play equipment with a new nature-themed playground

at the park, located at 2535 Timber Ridge Lane. A parking lot is also accessible o of Timber Ridge. Possum Park’s playground replacement project was expected to take four to ve weeks from Sept. 8, the rst day the park was closed for repairs. A closer look When the playground reopens, it will feature: • Separate play structures for kids ages 2-5 and 5-12 • A ve-seat swing set • Multiple slides • Engineered wood-ber play surfacing

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Election

Voter Guide

2023

Lewisville ISD adds 7 items to Nov. ballot

Dates to know

Oct. 23: First day of early voting Oct. 27: Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) Nov. 3: Last day of early voting Nov. 7: Election Day and the last day to receive ballot by mail (or Nov. 8 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election)

Lewisville ISD will ask voters to consider a bond election and a voter-approval tax rate election for the Nov. 7 election. Propositions A-G from the proposal are listed below: • VATRE ($37.5 million for the district; listed as Proposition A): Provide funds for competitive staff pay; maintenance for instructional and extracurricular programs, such as career and technical training and fine arts • General proposition ($960.58 million): Mainte- nance and renovations to facilities, safety and security equipment and technology; replace- ment of transportation center; purchase of school buses

• Instructional technology ($69.6 million): Update and purchase instructional technology equipment • Athletics facilities ($31.38 million): Repairs and renovations to athletics facilities • Natatorium ($16.25 million): Maintenance, repairs and renovations at the Eastside and Westside Aquatic Centers • Stadiums ($20 million): Maintenance and renovations to stadiums at all high schools • Indoor multipurpose athletic centers ($131.8 million): Construction, improvements and/or renovations to multipurpose indoor athletics facilities at all high schools

Where to vote

Residents within Lewisville ISD can vote on the bond and VATRE at the Denton County Elections Administration building, located at 701 Kimberly Drive, Room A111, Denton. Additional voting information can be found at www.lisd.net and www.votedenton.gov.

SOURCES: DENTON COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION, LEWISVILLE ISD/ COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Breaking down the 14 new state propositions on the ballot

Texas voters will find 14 propositions to amend the state constitution on the Nov. 7 ballot. Community Impact spoke with Brandon Rottinghaus, a political science professor at the University of Houston, to break down each proposition. Constitutional amendment elections give Texans “a window into the policy process” and a “chance to participate” in state affairs, Rottinghaus said.

Proposition 10

Proposition 5

SJR 87 What it’s asking: Proposition 10 would prevent medical and biomedical manufacturers from paying taxes on their tangible personal property, which the majority of businesses are currently taxed on. Officials said this exemption would strengthen Texas’ medical industry.

HJR 3 What it’s asking: The state’s National Research University Fund would be replaced with the Texas University Fund. Four universities—Texas Tech University, the University of Houston, the University of North Texas and Texas State University—would qualify for the research endowment. Roughly $273 million would be set aside for 2024-25.

SOURCES: TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE, TEXAS LEGISLATURE ONLINE/ COMMUNITY IMPACT

Proposition 1

House Joint Resolution 126 What it’s asking: This proposition aims to increase landowners’ rights to regulate what happens on their property and limit state or federal interference.

Proposition 11

Proposition 6

SJR 32 What it’s asking: This proposition would create the El Paso County Conservation and Reclamation District. Various counties and regions in Texas have similar districts, which tax local residents to support the creation and development of water services and other facilities.

SJR 75 What it’s asking: Voters can decide whether to establish the Texas Water Fund, which would support new and existing water projects across the state. The Texas Water Development Board would oversee the new fund.

Proposition 2

Senate Joint Resolution 64 What it’s asking: City and county governments would be allowed to offer a property tax exemption to child care facilities. Rottinghaus said this would reduce property tax burdens on child care organizations, which many families rely on.

Proposition 7

Proposition 12

SJR 93 What it’s asking: This proposition would establish the Texas Energy Fund, which would finance the construction, maintenance and operation of electric facilities to ensure the state power grid remains reliable. The Public Utility Commission of Texas would oversee the new fund.

HJR 134 What it’s asking: This proposition would eliminate the Galveston County Treasurer’s Office. If approved, other county officials would take over the duties of the treasurer. All Texas voters can vote on the proposition, but it only takes effect if a majority of Galveston County voters authorize it.

Proposition 3

HJR 132 What it’s asking: This proposition asks voters to prevent a wealth tax, which is based on a person or entity’s assets, from being imposed in the future. Texas does not currently have any form of wealth taxes.

Proposition 8

Proposition 13

HJR 125 What it’s asking: Proposition 8 asks voters to authorize the creation of the Texas Broadband Infrastructure Fund, which would help expand high-speed internet access statewide. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts would oversee the new fund.

HJR 107 What it’s asking: Voters can decide whether to raise the mandatory retirement period from 70-75 years old to 75-79 years old for justices and judges on appellate, district and criminal district courts.

Proposition 4

HJR 2, from the second special session What it’s asking: Voters can decide to authorize a $100,000 property tax exemption for Texans’ primary homes; establish a temporary 20% limit on annual value increases for nonhomestead properties worth $5 million or less; require members of appraisal boards in counties of over 75,000 people to serve staggered four-year terms; and prevent funds allocated for property tax relief from going against the state’s constitutional spending limit.

Proposition 9

Proposition 14

HJR 2, from the regular session What it’s asking: Voters can approve a cost-of- living adjustment for many former teachers. To combat inflation, teachers who retired before 2001 would get a 6% adjustment, those who retired between 2001-13 would get a 4% adjustment, and those who retired between 2013-20 would get a 2% adjustment.

SJR 74 What it’s asking: This proposition would create the Texas Centennial Parks Conservation Fund, which would support the creation and improvement of state parks. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department would oversee the new fund.

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Transportation

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The Denton County Transportation Authority’s GoZone on-demand rideshare service saw ridership reach new peaks halfway through 2023, according to a staff presentation. Chief Operating Officer Maurice Bell and Javier Trilla, innovation and information technology vice president, delivered a presentation to the board of directors during an Aug. 24 meeting. The presen- tation included a detailed look at performance indicators and information on renewing the trans- portation authority’s contract with Via, a mobile transportation company, for the service. What happened The service saw a 32% growth in rides between the second quarter of 2022 and the second quarter of 2023, according to the presentation. Ridership in Denton peaked at 55,000 riders in May 2023. In Lewisville, the service reported 21,000 riders in May, June and July. “Lewisville is probably one of the most unique because we see some real good numbers and it continues to maintain its steady peak,” Bell said. Highland Village ridership has more than dou- bled in 2023 with 938 riders reported in July. Also of note GoZone’s seat unavailability rate was reported at about 7% in July, about 10% below the goal of 17.5%. The service’s average wait time peaked at 25 minutes in March 2022 and September 2022. GoZone use grows in Lewisville, Highland Village

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Number of homes sold

August 2022

August 2023

Residential market data

25 33

111 107

+32%

-3.60%

75022

76226

All ve ZIP codes saw year-over-year increases in average days a house was on the market in August. The 75022 ZIP code was the only area that saw more houses sold in August 2023 compared to last year.

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80 52

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76247

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59 37

-37.29%

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Median home sales price

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2023

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75022

+6.80%

$780,000

$730,000

75022 76226

75028 76247

75077

75028

-4.38%

$535,500

$560,000

75077

+12.83%

$543,000

$481,250

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Education

BY TIM GLAZE & CELIE PRICE

Argyle ISD approves tax rate decrease The Argyle ISD board of trustees recently approved the scal year 2023-24 proposed school tax and budget rate. Zooming in The 2023-24 tax rate of $1.2122—a decrease of $0.1854 from last year—marks the largest decrease in the past ve years, AISD Chief Financial Ocer Liz Stewart said. The interest and savings rate will remain at $0.50; the maintenance and operations tax rate decreased by approximately $0.19, which Stewart said is the “largest decrease we’ve seen in a really long time.” The board also noted that FY 2023-24 will be the last year of $400 million in state funding for Argyle ISD from a formula transition grant.

Lewisville ISD notes legislative needs The district’s priorities at the 88th legisla- tive session, according to ocials, include: • Resource stewardship: Advocating for a comprehensive tax reform that will ensure property tax revenue generated in the school district stays within LISD • Student learning: Advocating for an accountability system that focuses on improvement and is forward-facing • Community engagement: Advocating for educational equity among traditional public and charter schools, or vouchers where entities receive public funds • Student experience: Advocating for changes to the Texas Reading Academies while accelerating learning regulations to improve student and education eciency

Lemish named AISD network safety director Argyle ISD has stayed in-house and hired current sta member Michael Lemish as the new district network systems and safety coordinator—a role he will soon transition to from his current job in the district. Presently, Lemish serves as the district’s band percussion coordinator and band director but will soon transition to his new role in the district, according to AISD ocials. Lemish’s new position will be responsible for “ensuring the smooth operation and security of the AISD network infrastructure,” as well as “managing physical security systems,” according to a district news release. “I’m very excited to be moving into this new role in Argyle ISD,” Lemish said in the release. “I’ve had a great experience being a part of the band program over the past 23 years. For several years my passion for the safety of both the

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New districts A new system in Lewisville ISD will include “at least one single- member district comprised of a majority of eligible minority voters,” according to a statement by the Brewer Storefront. Lewisville ISD’s population in 2021-2022 was reported as 49,113.

“For several years my passion for the safety of both the students and the sta in our district has grown.” MICHAEL LEMISH, ARGYLE ISD BAND PERCUSSION COORDINATOR AND DIRECTOR

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Lewisville ISD approves single-member districts The Lewisville ISD board of trustees voted unan- imously to approve a transition from its electoral system of seven at-large seats to ve single-mem- ber districts and two at-large seats. The new system will take eect in May 2024, coinciding with the next school board election.

The breakdown All current trustees were elected at large and will continue to serve their full terms, meaning that the May 2024 elections will only be for the District 1 position—where only residents of that district can vote—and for Place 6, an at-large position. In 2025, according to the newly-voted on system, elections will be held for single-member Districts 2 and 3, and At-Large Place 7; in 2026, the single-member Districts 4 and 5 positions will be up for election.

students and sta in our district has grown, and I look forward to many more years of service in this new role.” Quote of note “Mr. Lemish has a long history of commitment to our district’s mission of providing a safe and supportive environment for all sta and students,” said Courtney Carpenter, Argyle ISD superintendent.

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Growing Argyle ISD requires more land for schools

BY DON MUNSCH

What you need to know

Planned Argyle ISD expansion

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including in the southern portion of the district, where Flower Mound Ranch is being built. Construction has also started in Bartonville on 30 lots for homes that will feed into Argyle ISD. “There are exceptional choices for schools in Bartonville, [as] it is within Argyle ISD and Liberty Christian [School] is very close,” said Swapnil Sharma, realtor with the Sharma Group in Southlake, which is listing the lots.

The latest bond, approved in May 2022 at nearly $268 million, pays for two new Argyle ISD elementary campuses and a middle school, along with a stadium and indoor activity center that will be located in the southern part of the district. Developers received City Council approval in November to construct 3,000 single- family homes and 6,000 multifamily units in Flower Mound Ranch, a new development that will feed into the district. To address the expected growth, the May 2022 bond included $20 million for land purchases,

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Also of note

Carpenter said Zonda, the school district demog- rapher, will have the latest student enrollment data in October. The school board will receive the demographer’s quarterly report and update to the 10-year strategic growth plan during the regular board meeting in November. Additionally, this fall, the district will launch a new Bond and Growth Planning Committee that will study Argyle ISD facilities and analyze capacity with demographic data to determine future needs for facilities. This committee will present its work and ndings to the board in January or February. Former AISD Superintendent Telena Wright explained in the spring the district’s approach to nding land centered on location in the district and accessibility at the school site.

Construction for the yet-to-be-named Ele- mentary School No. 4, to be built at 17th Street and Cleveland Gibbs Road, began in early summer and is expected to open in time for the 2024-25 school year. It will accommodate 850 students. Leslee Shannon, one of the co-chairs of the committee for the May 2022 bond, said the committee tried to best determine whether the bond will cover a few years or a longer period of time. The bond committee decided to recom- mend a short-term bond that will cover growth for the next three to ve years. Argyle ISD Board President Sam Slaton said nding land in Argyle is “always a challenge,” as the land must t the needs of the facilities and also t the budgetary constraints the district

"This board and administration has been successful in procuring land that has great value and will be utilized

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must live under. A land purchase also has to make sense for where students are living and which schools need relief the most, he said. “Land is tight in Argyle ISD,” Shannon said, noting that district ocials have been eective in identifying the next schools’ locations.

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Strategic growth plans

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District ocials examine growth semiannually and plan accordingly

The purchase of land in Canyon Falls for school properties occurred before the residential growth happened in the southern part of the district, Wright said. Hillwood Properties provided land for two schools in the Harvest development, located west of I-35. Argyle West Elementary is located at the Harvest development and the new Elementary School No. 4 will join that school on the site.

Continuous review of bonding capacity

By the 2032-33 school year, district data shows Argyle ISD could have as many as 12,000 students.

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Events

BY JONATHAN PERRIELLO

Glowing Pumpkin Plunge Attendees can grab their swimsuits and towels for a nighttime glow-in-the-dark pumpkin plunge at the Flower Mound Community Activity Center indoor pool. After finding a pumpkin in the pool for decorating, all registered participants can enjoy activities outside. Preregistration is required. • Oct. 21, 6-8:30 p.m. • Free • 1200 Gerault Road, Flower Mound • www.flowermound.com Woof O’ Ween Flower Mound is hosting its annual dog Halloween costume contest this fall at Hound Mound Dog Park. Guests have the opportunity to win awards for most creative, scariest, best homemade, funniest and best pet/owner lookalike costumes. There will be a photo area along with treats, prizes and music. • Oct. 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Free • 1202 S. Garden Ridge Blvd., Flower Mound • www.flowermound.com

October

Sip and Stroll Wine Walk The Shops at Highland Village is hosting a wine walk this fall. Attendees can donate $15 to receive a goody bag, commemorative wine glass, access to entertainment and food pairings. Whole Foods will provide the food and wine samples, which will also be available for purchase at the store. • Oct. 5, 6-9 p.m. • Free • 1701 Shoal Creek, Ste. 245, Highland Village • www.theshopsathighlandvillage.com Concert in the Park Highland Village residents can enjoy a Concert in the Park for a night of music, food and fun. The event will feature country music band Breckenridge Band. Parking will be available at Copperas Branch Park, and shuttle service will be available. • Oct. 14, 7-9 p.m. • Free • Doubletree Ranch Park, 310 Highland Village Road, Highland Village • www.highlandvillage.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/ DoubletreeRanchPark17

Fall Chalk the Walk Contest In honor of November Arts Month, Flower Mound is hosting a sidewalk chalk drawing contest. The first 75 participants to register will receive their own set of chalk. Awards will be given for most inspiring, most unique and best fall-inspired masterpiece. • Nov. 4, noon-3 p.m. • Free • Heritage Park, 600 Spinks Road, Flower Mound • 972-874-6000

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Events

BY DUSTIN BUTLER & JONATHAN PERRIELLO

Fall Events Guide

2023

October

Celebrate Roanoke Festival The Celebrate Roanoke Festival will include a rodeo, live music, a drone light show, children activities, longhorn visits and photos and more. It will also feature several food booths, an alpaca petting zoo, Western re-enactments and more. • Oct. 14, noon-9 p.m. • Free • Downtown Roanoke, Oak St. • http://bit.ly/3QSvjxM Plano International Festival The 19th annual Plano International Festival will be held at Haggard Park in Plano. The event partners the Plano Symphony Orchestra with several local dance groups to bring multicultural performances to life. The event will also feature several vendors and children’s activities and is free to attend. • Oct. 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free The Flower Mound Smoke Fest Summit Club is hosting Flower Mound’s annual Smoke Fest, where teams compete in barbecue competitions to win prize money. On Oct. 27, teams will contest their skills smoking chicken, pork ribs and brisket. Winners will be chosen by drawing their registration information. Attendees can enjoy food, drink, music, games, entertainment and different vendors as well as participate in the People’s Choice Competition where they will get to taste a sample of what the teams have cooked. • Oct. 27 & Oct. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • $25 for adults; $10 for youth ages 12-17; Free for children 12 and under • Parker Square, 100 Parker Square Road, Flower Mound • www.summitclub.org/fm-smoke-fest-home • Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th St., Plano • www.planointernationalfestival.org

Cottonwood Art Festival The semiannual Cottonwood Art Festival in Richardson returns to showcase national artists. This year will also include the inaugural Walk the Chalk sidewalk chalk art contest—with a chance to win a cash prize. • Oct. 7-8, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • 1321 W. Belt Line, Richardson • www.cottonwoodartfestival.com

Training Corps (ROTC) units parading in uniform before the veterans. • Nov. 5, 1-3 p.m. • Free • Flower Mound High School Football Stadium, 3411 Peters Colony Road, Flower Mound • 972-874-6276 McKinney Wine Festival McKinney’s Wine and Music Festival will feature wine from nearly 15 wineries and live music from Downtown Fever and the Maylee Thomas Band. Attendees can participate in a grape stomping competition, where teams of four will compete to see who can stomp the most grapes in 60 seconds. • Oct. 14, noon-5 p.m. • $35-$85 • Towne Lake Recreation Area, 1405 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney • www.mckinneywinefestival.com

November

Veterans Day Ceremony Flower Mound will host its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 5. The gathering comes complete with a family picnic, free hot dogs, cake and lemonade, followed by the ceremony. The ceremony is free to attend and will include a veterans review featuring local Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Reserve Officers’

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Sip + Savor brings wine country avors to Highland Village Co-owners and spouses Jenn and Scott Sharrer had a dream of combining Jenn’s love of wines and Scott’s love for food. So, the Sharrer’s opened Sip + Savor in Highland Village in 2022. The background

restaurant right before the COVID-19 pandemic. They had some tough decisions to make, but through hardship they discovered their dream was possible. “We didn’t lose a meal,” Jenn said. “We didn’t lose anything, but that was what told us that we can aord to—either one of us or both of us—step back from our roles that we thought were so big and mighty, and paying the bills and doing all those things, and really jump into something new.” Jenn, the wine and design mind of Sip + Savor, said she had a big whiteboard in her room with cut out pictures from magazines to draw inspiration. “We want to transport you to wine country,” Jenn said. “That’s what our hopes and dreams are, is to transport people to somewhere completely dierent.”

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In 2011, Jenn Sharrer was a sales representative for Republic National and Scott Sharrer was the direc- tor of operations. She met him at the bistro inside Nordstrom where she was showing a wine list and sampling the wine. Jenn said she would normally taste wines with the general manager, but Scott Sharrer decided he wanted to taste wines with her that day. Through some trial and error, Scott eventually gave Jenn his business. “So I got the wine list,” Jenn said. “I would come in more and he was magically there more, and he asked me out on a date and we went and had drinks. We’ve been dating ever since.” The pair eventually got married and had four children. Scott has more than 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry. He has worked with many restau- rants, including Whiskey Cake, Fireside Pies and more, with Sip + Savor being his 26th restaurant to open. A closer look Jenn said they started dreaming of owning their own

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