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Rheudasil Park reopened with the snip of a large pair of scissors and fan- fare from nearly 200 people during its Aug. 27 ribbon-cutting ceremony in Flower Mound. “This incredible new space is the result of many years of planning and foresight from our Town Council and board members,” Mayor Derek France said. “We knew this park could o er so much more to our residents.” The park underwent $2.9 million in renovations over the course of eight years, and it leads the way for several more parks projects that are slated to open or start construction later this year. In addition to Rheudasil Park, the Flower Mound Parks and Recreation Department plans to open Canyon Falls Park and start construction on Peters Colony Memorial Park. Canyon Falls Park is being built as the western portion of Flower Mound continues to develop and to meet the
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Rheudasil Park is named for the town’s rst mayor Bob Rheudasil. SAMANTHA DOUTY COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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Serve Lewisville brings local nonpro ts under one roof
LEWISVILLE NONPROFITS Serve Lewisville is set to help a number of people after o cials saw a need in the community. $2.8M nonpro ts and organizations are located in Lewisville. of the Lewisville population is in need. is needed for Serve Lewisville. 23 About 10 SOURCES: CITY OF LEWISVILLE, LEWISVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 2020 U.S. CENSUS DATA COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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Lewisville o cials are working on creating the city’s rst one-stop building for nonpro t services after nearly ve years of planning. Serve Lewisville will be the city’s new nonpro t organi- zation and facility. It is expected to open in spring 2023. Its
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3 Morningstar Storage opened in Lewisville on July 28. The storage space at 1850 McGee Lane was previously occupied by McGee Lane Self Storage. The facility offers 24/7 access to indoor, climate-controlled storage units as well as drive-to-your-door storage units. Morningstar Storage also has a facili- ty in Flower Mound. 972-848-8890. www.morningstarstorage.com 4 Amore’s Italian Restaurant officially opened Aug. 6, according to a spokesper- son for the restaurant. The family-owned restaurant is located at 297 W. Round Grove Road, Ste. 160, Lewisville. Amore’s Italian Restaurant serves pizza, homemade pasta, seafood, chicken and more. 469-702-2010. www.clover.com/online-ordering/ amores-italian-restaurant-inc-lewisville
5 Sisters Fashion and More held its grand opening at Music City Mall at 2401 S. Stemmons Fwy. in Lewisville on July 30. The clothing store is located on the upper level in Suite 2074. Sisters Fashion sells clothes tailored to women. 469-293-8787. www.mcmlewisville.com 6 Old Hag’s Pizza and Pasta held a soft opening for its Lewisville location Aug. 8. The restaurant is located at 359 Lake Park Road, Ste. 132. The restau- rant’s menu includes more than two dozen specialty pizzas, pasta dishes, salads, cheesecake and appetizers. Old Hag’s Pizza and Pasta is open 24/7 and anticipates offering dine-in services soon, according to a spokesperson for the restaurant. 972-999-6899. www.oldhagspizza.com
7 Sparrow on Main held a ribbon-cut- ting ceremony in Old Town Lewisville on Aug. 4. The event venue is located at 105 E. Main St. The venue caters events, such as weddings, receptions, retire- ment parties, business events and family reunions. When booking with Sparrow on Main, 100% of the net proceeds are donated to Sparrow Collective, a non- profit organization that meets the needs of at-risk women and their families. 214-918-9156. www.sparrowonmain.com 8 Chick-fil-A officially opened a new Lewisville location Aug. 4. A ribbon-cut- ting ceremony was held Aug. 3. The new restaurant has drive-thru service and is located at 1201 W. Main St. Chick-fil-A is known for its chicken sandwiches and waffle fries as well as chicken strips,
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Rumble Boxing officially opened its Flower Mound location July 25. COURTESY RUMBLE BOXING
FEATURED IMPACT NOW OPEN Rumble Boxing o cially opened its Flower Mound location July 25. The boxing-inspired tness boutique combines boxing with strength training. Each class is a 45-minute, 10-round session and beginner-friendly. Rumble Boxing is located at 4351 Cross Timbers Road, Ste. 500. 469-240-1862. www.rumbleboxinggym.com chicken nuggets, salads and milkshakes. 972-353-3000. www.chick-fil-a.com/ locations/tx/main-street 9 Dirty Cajun Seafood Kitchen opened with a soft opening Aug. 5 in Flower Mound. It is located at 1913 Justin Road, Ste. 101. The restaurant features New Orleans-inspired dishes with seafood, including fried alligator. The menu includes spicy jambalaya, crawfish corn- bread, crab legs, beignets, deep-fried brownies and pecan pie. 214-513-9474. www.dirtycajun.com COMING SOON 10 Brident Dental & Orthodontics is expected to open a new location in Lew- isville. The office will be located at 551 E. Round Grove Road and is expected to open before the end of the year, accord- ing to a spokesperson for the project. Brident Dental & Orthodontics provides a full range of dental services for all ages and offers evening and weekend appointments. www.brident.com/en-us 11 Zoom Room Dog Training is expect- ed to open in Highland Village, according to its website. The indoor facility will pro- vide dog training classes in small groups or private sessions. Trainers will teach obedience and enrichment workshops. Zoom Room will be located at 1842 Justin Road, Highland Village. An opening date is unknown, but the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation lists the estimated completion date for construc- tion of the facility as April 30, 2023. 972-638-7402. www.zoomroom.com
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to recycle paper, electronics, clothing, writing materials, plastic bags and wraps, and wire hangers. Drop-o for medication and eye glasses will also be available. Lunch will be provided. Groups and individuals can register for trash pickup on the organization’s website. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Flower Mound High School, 3411 Peters Colony Road, Flower Mound. 469-828-9074. www.tinyurl.com/3zkcd92z LISTEN TO MUSIC OUTDOORS The city of Highland Village begins its 2022 Concerts in the Park series Oct. 1. The free, family-friendly event will take place during the rst three Saturdays of the month. The series will feature performances by local bands and food from food truck vendors at Doubletree Ranch Park. Live 80 will perform on Oct. 1, followed by Jukebox Heroes on Oct. 8 and Texas Flood on Oct. 15. Over ow parking will be available at Copperas Branch Park, and a shuttle service will begin running at 6:30 p.m. Event starts at 7 p.m. Free (admission). Doubletree Ranch Park, 310 Highland Village Road, Highland Village. 972-317-7430. www.tinyurl.com/2pw97cxe 15 PLAY BALL Fire and police teams from OCTOBER 01 08 & 15 across North Texas will come together for the annual Battle of the Badges softball tournament hosted by The Lewisville Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association. Opening ceremonies will begin at 11:30 a.m., and the rst pitch will be at 8 a.m. The charity event bene ts the LCPAAA. The event will also feature bounce houses, a craft fair and a ra e. 8 a.m. Free. Lewisville Railroad Park, 1301 S. Railroad St., Lewisville. www.tinyurl.com/ 5n7bwyc2
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SEPTEMBER 19 ATTEND AN OPEN HOUSE Lewisville Public Library is hosting a homeschool open house for families with children and teens. Families with children who are homeschooled can learn about resources and opportunities available to students and parents during a presentation followed by tours of the library. Registration is not required. 2-3 p.m. Free. Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W. Main St., Lewisville. 972-219-3570. www.tinyurl.com/ yc2szcuk 24 LEARN FLY FISHING The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area is hosting a y- shing clinic. The Dallas Fly Fishers will teach participants the basics of y- shing, including how to cast, tying basic y- shing knots, discussing various types of ies, learning about aquatic ecosystem health and more. Participants will need warm clothing, eye protection, a hat, sun protection and drinking water. All y- shing equipment will be provided. The class is open to those age 12 and up. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (with paid entry to LLELA), $5 (per vehicle paid by card only at gatehouse). 201 E. Jones St., Lewisville. 469-877-0695. www.tinyurl.com/26nzju5e 24 CLEAN UP AND RECYCLE Keep Flower Mound Beautiful is hosting its semiannual fall cleanup. The event will begin with a trash-o from 8:30-11 a.m., followed by the environmental fair from 10 a.m.-noon and a recycle drop-o from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The fall cleanup will be held at Flower Mound High School’s parking lot at the corner of Sagebrush Drive and Old Settlers Road. Participants are invited
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Rippy Road improvements The project in Flower Mound begins at the intersection with Pecan Meadows Drive and extends south and east to approximately 300 feet west of FM 2499. This project consists of improvements to approximately 2,500 linear feet of existing two-lane open section as- phalt roadway to a two-lane concrete urban collector. A construction award was approved by Town Council on Aug. 8. A work start date has not been determined because of material delays. A neighborhood meeting will be held in mid-September. Timeline: TBD Cost: $9.25 million Funding sources: Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones, water impact fees
I-35E northbound ramp construction The Texas Department of Transportation is set to begin construction of the Highland Village Road northbound ramp onto I-35E. The o cial start date is Sept. 14, and the contract calls for a 71-day construction timeframe, with crews working Monday-Friday. Interruption to tra c should be minimal during con- struction. City o cials will provide updates as needed. Timeline: late December Cost: $2.78 million Funding source: North Central Texas Council of Govern- ments
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CITY & COUNTY
News from Denton County, Lewisville ISD, Lewisville & Flower Mound
Lewisville ISD board of trustees meets at 6 p.m. Oct. 3 and 17 at 1565 W. Main St. www.lisd.net Lewisville City Council meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 and Oct. 3 at 151 W. Church St. www.cityo ewisville.com Flower Mound Town Council meets at 6 p.m. Sept. 19 and Oct. 3 at 2121 Cross Timbers Road. www. ower-mound.com Highland Village City Council meets at 6 p.m. Sept. 27 and Oct. 11 at 1000 Highland Village Road. www.highlandvillage.org MEETINGS WE COVER historical society nonpro t that is already working to preserve Flower Mound’s history. Based on research on other town’s historical commissions, supporting a historical nonpro t seemed to be the most successful, according to Town Secretary Theresa Scott. The task force will initially research how it could be of service to the town as it relates to historical preservation, including de ning its goals and objectives. Council Member Ann Martin suggested establishing this temporary commission for two years. CITY HIGHLIGHTS FLOWER MOUND The Town Council discussed establishing a historical commission at its Aug. 8 meeting. It later approved a historical commission task force during its Aug. 22 meeting. It is being considered to ensure the town preserves its history and historical sites, according to a meeting document. The idea was initially mentioned at a June 16 Town Council Strategic Planning Session. The council discussed two di erent routes to create a historical commission. One was to appoint a board to lead the commission. The other was to support a
Lewisville discusses senior living housing
Denton County calls $650M bond
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Among proposed projects are Loop 288 West and Loop 288 East frontage roads, FM 1171 West, I-35W frontage roads, US 377 North and more. “We wanted to focus this bond election on our roads and bridges, and that’s exactly what we did,” County Judge Andy Eads said. Denton County will use funds from the bond to begin engineer- ing, right-of-way acquisitions, util- ity relocations and other startup costs to ensure state and federal highway projects are potentially given higher priority. “Great roads invite great eco- nomic companies to come to the county of Denton to provide more tax dollars so we can do greater things,” Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell said. RATE DECREASE The scal year 2022-23 tax rate decreased by 5.49% percent from the FY 2021-22 rate. FY 2022-23 tax rate: $1.2368 per $100 valuation FY 2021-22 tax rate: $1.3087 per $100 valuation
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DENTON COUNTY Commis- sioners unanimously voted during their Aug. 16 meeting to call a $650 million bond election for the Nov. 8 ballot. County commissioners have not called for a road improvement bond since 2008. That bond included county road and building projects, including the Lewisville Government Center. The Nov. 8 ballot items focus on transportation projects. The projects are slated to provide congestion relief and safety improvements, according to the county. More than 110 projects have been identi ed to date in all four precincts of Denton County. A list of proposed projects is avail- able at www.dentoncounty.gov.
LEWISVILLE City Council held a public hearing for consideration of a new senior living community during its Aug. 15 meeting. The subject property, located at 1727 S. Edmonds Lane, is owned by Bethel Baptist Church of Texas. The church is relocating, and the owners are selling the property, providing an opportunity for senior housing to replace the church by a developer, according to the agenda item. A zone change from a single-family residential district to a medical district will allow the site to be redeveloped into a community for people age 55 and above. The proposed development would o er one- and two-bedroom units. Community amenities designed spe- ci cally to appeal to seniors would be included, such as a community garden, a tness center, a business center, a community room and porte-cochere. Free services, such as health and wellness classes as well as community group outings would also be included in the proposed development. The proposed development aligns with the Lewisville 2025 Vision Plan, which intends to address the need for a ordable and senior housing.
LISD board approves FY 2022 23 tax rate
BY DESTINE GIBSON
LEWISVILLE ISD The school board unanimously approved a lower tax rate on Aug. 29. Board members voted on the district tax rate during a special meeting. The tax rate is $1.2368 per $100 valuation, according to the district. The approved mainte- nance and operations tax rate will account for $0.8559, and the inter- est and sinking, or debt service, rate will account for $0.3809. The new maintenance and oper- ations rate is a decrease from last
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scal year’s $0.9278 rate, while the interest and sinking rate remains the same. The board also approved the district’s scal year 2022-23 budget. The district looks at a projected $578.89 million budget and includes a $15 million shortfall.
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COMPILED BY SAMANTHA DOUTY 2022 HIGHER EDUCATION FOCUS GUIDE Denton County area colleges
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These higher education institutions have campuses in Denton County. They o er an array of degrees and certi cates.
The University of North Texas is located in Denton and o ers 113 bachelor’s, 94 master’s and 37 Ph.D. programs. Enrollment: 40,653 Opened: 1890 Average annual tuition: $11,994 Levels of degrees o ered: bachelor’s, master’s, Ph.D. 1155 Union Circle, Denton 940 565 2000 www.unt.edu 4 Texas Woman’s University 1 1 Texas Woman’s University o ers degree programs in liberal arts and sciences; nursing; health sciences; business; and education. It has campuses in Denton, Dallas and Houston. Enrollment: 16,032 Opened: 1901 Average annual tuition: $9,630 Levels of degrees o ered: bachelor’s, master’s, Ph.D. 304 Administration Drive, Denton
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Midwestern State University’s home campus is located in Wichita Falls, but it has a learning center in Flower Mound. Enrollment: 5,387 Opened: 1922 Average annual tuition: $9,796 Levels of degrees o ered: bachelor’s, master’s 100 Parker Square Road, Flower Mound 972 410 0125 North Central Texas College is located in Gainesville but has a campus in Flower Mound. It o ers a variety of di erent associate degrees and certi cates. Enrollment: 8,191 Opened: 1924 Average annual tuition: $3,000 Levels of degrees o ered: associate degrees and certi cates 1200 Parker Square Road, Flower Mound 972 899 8400 | www.nctc.edu www.msutexas.edu/ owermound 2 North Central Texas College 1 1
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HIGHER EDUCATION MSU o ers discounted rates for Medical City Lewisville sta
COMPLETING A BACHELOR’S DEGREE The respiratory program from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree can be done in as few as two years that can be taken anytime during the summer, fall and spring semesters.
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The respiratory therapist program, which is a public degree program, is not the rst partnership for the two organizations. It also allows radiol- ogists to get their bachelor’s degree, Canivel said. “We did this with Medical City just to help get their current sta to complete that bachelor’s so they have increased knowledge, skills and abilities at the bedside and taking care of patients. But [we] also just [want] to show our commitment locally,” he said. MSU Texas is one of the few uni- versities in the country that o ers completion of the program online, he said. “We wanted to bolster those programs, not just for Midwestern but also for the workforce here in the area,” Canivel said. The program is o ered at a discounted rate, but Medical City
Midwestern State University Texas at Flower Mound partnered with Medical City Lewisville this summer to o er respiratory therapists a tuition discount to get their bachelor’s degree in the eld. “Let’s say you’re a respiratory ther- apist or a radiographer, and you need to complete your bachelor’s, you can do that if you’re employed at Medical City [Lewisville] for a discount; it’s approximately 20%,” said Randy Canivel, MSU Texas-Flower Mound Student Learning Center director. The partnership, which was nalized in July, allows Medical City Lewisville employees to go back to school and get their bachelor’s degree while still work- ing. The focus is on those employees who have an associate degree and have been practicing and want to continue that education to a bachelor’s degree, he said.
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Lewisville will also reimburse more than $5,000 to the employees who take advantage of the program, Chief Operating O cer Allen Marsh said. “When MSU approached us with this, this is a fantastic way to help our respiratory therapy colleagues con- tinue to further their education, and we take investing in our people here in Medical City very seriously, investing in their education and furthering them in their career,” Marsh said. The program bene ts both
employees and the hospital, he said. Those who go through the program enhance their critical thinking skills and are more educated in their eld, Marsh said. Having that more educated employee base only raises the bar of care for patients as well. “It really comes back down to patient care at the bedside,” he said. “We want to be the choice for health care excellence, and we believe we are. We believe in furthering the education of our employee base.”
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Harrison Keller Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board commissioner
Community Impact Newspaper recently interviewed Commissioner of Higher Education Harrison Keller, who has served as the chief executive o cer for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board since October 2019. Before he was com- missioner, Keller was a faculty member and administrator of The University of Texas. Keller shared the board’s initiatives for helping students attend college, challenges within higher education and his vision for adapting to a changing work- force. Answers have been edited for length and clarity.
WHAT DOES THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION
aid, nancial aid policy [and] nancial aid programs. [The] second thing is college and career advice. We are charged by the Legislature to support college and career advising from secondary schools through our higher education institutions. The most important thing we can do to make college more a ordable is to make sure that folks can complete their high-quality credentials in a timely manner. ... If we can get folks through to earn high-quality credentials and enter the workforce more e ciently, then that reduces those total costs of higher education for students and their families, and helps set them on a better path to career opportunities. We are at the front edge of historic transformation in higher education. We’ll look back on this time the [same] way we look back on changes that happened after the Civil War or after World War II. I think higher education is much more receptive to innovation and change than we’ve seen in many, many years. All of those combined with these changing workforce needs set the stage for exciting transformations in higher education. WHAT DO YOU SEE FOR THE FUTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION?
dollars. We were able to provide some targeted funding to keep tens of thousands of students enrolled and on track. Within a few days of receiving funds, we were able to work with institutions and get those funds allocated and out the door. Ulti- mately, those served about 60,000 students that fall of 2020. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MAIN CHALLENGES THESE DAYS IN HIGHER EDUCATION? The pace of change in the econ- omy has accelerated faster than anyone anticipated. There were changes already underway in the economy before the pandemic, but the pandemic accelerated those changes in how we use technology and the ways that we communicate. Our workforce needs of higher skills and more credentials [moved] faster than anyone expected. Our greatest challenge is how we will educate more Texans to higher standards than we’ve ever achieved before, so we can meet our current and emerging workforce needs and be competitive in the future. HOW IS THE BOARD MAKING COLLEGE MORE AFFORDABLE? One of the things we do for a ord- ability is focused around nancial
COORDINATING BOARD DO? There’s three major roles. First, we’re the state authorizing agency. When institutions want to offer new degree programs or set up a new college or school, they need to get approval through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The second role is the various functions that we administer for the state. We run the state’s student loan programs [and] other inancial aid programs. We have a support center where we work with institu- tions [for] student access initiatives around digital learning, and college and career advising. We’re also charged to be the hub of the state’s combined education and workforce data infrastructure. ... The third big function is our policy role. ... One of our most important policy roles is specifying and advancing the state’s Strategic Plan for Higher Education. WHAT ACCOMPLISHMENT WOULD YOU HIGHLIGHT SINCE YOU STARTED? [After the pandemic] Texas was one of only a few states that prior- itized higher education for more exible, more discretionary stimulus
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“I doubt he thought he’d be the rst mayor or [ that he’d] have a park named after him,” she said about her father. Additional projects In addition to Rheudasil Park, the parks depart- ment continues work on two other projects. Construction work on Canyon Falls Park will reach completion this fall, Jennings said. The $3.1 million park is new, and it is being built in the western por- tion of town. The Canyon Falls development deeded the 10.8 acres of land to the town for the park. It will include a playground, a basketball court and a splash pad. The department is also working on a specialty park—Peters Colony Memorial Park—adjacent to the Flower Mound Public Library, Jennings said. The park is in the nal review stages and is expected to have a nal approval of funds by Septem- ber, according to town o cials. The park will include a legacy monument com- memorating local heroes and veterans. “The trails and the parks are huge [for people look- ing to move to Flower Mound]. People are going to want to make sure they’re close to their homes, that they can hopefully walk to that park,” Jennings said. “It just adds beauty, and it gives family activities, things for folks to do. Not only that, but we try to make sure these parks look great.”
Rheudasil Park renovations are eight years in the making. Dec. 1, 2014 Site Speci c Conceptual Master Plan approved by Town Council January 2018 Pond dredging and bank stabilization project completed Oct. 1, 2018 Agreement with Studio Outside approved by Town Council May 2, 2019 Studio Outside presents a 70% design review during parks board meeting Nov. 8, 2020 Bid opens for construction March 1, 2021 Construction contract awarded during Town Council meeting Aug. 27, 2022 park completion
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Rheudasil Park is located at 2401 Lake Forest Blvd. The 10.02-acre community park was deeded to the town in 1987. Amenities: lighted boardwalk, playground area, basketball court, pavilion and restroom structure, enhanced landscaping, trail, small shing pier Completion: Aug. 27 | Cost: $2.9 million
Canyon Falls Park is a new park being built in the western portion of town for area residents. It is located on 10.8 acres of land deeded to the town by the Canyon Falls development. Amenities: playground, pavilion, restrooms, basketball court, splash pad, trails, tness equipment, parking Completion: fall 2022 | Cost: $3.1 million budget
This park will be adjacent to the Flower Mound Public Library and will include a legacy monument commemorating local heroes and veterans. Details on construction have yet to be determined. Amenities: children’s play area, pavilion, public art, water feature, nature trails and pathways Completion: TBD | Cost: TBD to visit the park every Tuesday. To honor her father, she worked with the town to dedicate a park bench to him. Miller, who now lives in Arlington, said she is excited to see the park get a needed upgrade where she can continue to feed the ducks for years to come. Miller’s father is not the only one remembered at the park. Penny Glover sees her father, Bob Rheudasil, who served as mayor from 1961-68, remembered at the park with a plaque and bronze statue at the park entrance.
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Rheudasil Park renovations Rheudasil Park, named for the town’s rst Mayor Bob Rheudasil, sits on 10.02 acres of land that was deeded to the town in 1987. “It’s one of our older parks, and it hadn’t had very many upgrades over the years. A lot of stu had reached its lifecycle,” Jennings said. Before the renovations, which were funded through a portion of the town’s sales tax revenue, the park included a playground, a pavilion, a bas- ketball pad and the pond.
park for another 40 years.” Community reactions
Pond dredging started in January 2018 and n- ished later that year. The town awarded the con- struction bid to North Rock Construction LLC in March 2021. Teresa Thomason, the Flower Mound Parks Board chair, said the park will be a place for family gatherings. “The design team and general contractor cre- ated a space we can all be proud of. The beautiful park truly has something for everyone,” she said. “I know our residents will appreciate and enjoy the
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growing needs of the community. The Rheudasil Park renovation comes from the 2014 master plan, Parks and Recreation Director Chuck Jennings said. “It was totally worth it. This space, this 10.02 acres, is special,” France said. “It really is a place that was created by the community for the community.”
Well before the park got its facelift, former Flower Mound resident Jamie Miller visited the park every Tuesday with her father. She grew up in town, and the two would have their “dad-daughter” days at the park to feed the ducks, she said. The tradition continued into adulthood, and Miller moved out of Flower Mound, she said. Miller said her father died in 2018, but she continues
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in Denton that serve Lewisville resi- dents,” Feryan said. “So having a space here to provide services directly here in Lewisville kept coming up.” The organization aims to attract nonprofits, churches and civic organi- zations to a proposed 23,983-square- foot facility on Edmonds Lane. With multiple organizations being in close proximity at the center, nonprofits can work together and easily refer clients to other agencies, Feryan said. The need for a facility was deter- mined by a feasibility study, which was conducted last year. The study identified five of Lewisville residents’
top needs: adult health care; mental health care; rent and utility assistance; affordable child care; and food assis- tance. The median household income in Lewisville is $67,026, and 10% of residents live in poverty, according to 2020 U.S. Census data. “The pandemic may be slow- ing down, but now we’ve got infla- tion. Rental rates are skyrocketing,” Feryan said. The new nonprofit’s board will consist of five members: Feryan, Lewisville Council Member William Meridith, Serve Denton CEO Pat Smith and two community members, who
have yet to be named. “I grew up in a household with a family of six,” Meridith said. “There probably were times that we probably could have used these services that probably didn’t exist back when I was a kid, so it’s just a way for me to kind of bring this full circle and give back.” Seeing a need Social services are spread across town, making it difficult for those in need who may not have adequate transportation to access the resources they need, Feryan said. Serve Lewisville’s creation is coming
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mission will be to bring multiple non- profit organizations together under one roof, making it easier for the com- munity to access social services. Lewisville’s Neighborhood Services Coordinator Ashleigh Feryan will be one of Serve Lewisville’s inaugural board members. In her first role with the city as a grants specialist, she said local nonprofits repeatedly expressed a desire for a building in Lewisville that could house multiple organizations. “Not a lot of nonprofits actually are housed here in Lewisville; a lot are
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Nonprofit benefits Giving Grace CEO Leighanne Chris- ton said the nonprofit’s interest in potentially partnering with Serve Lewisville was heavily influenced by its successful partnership with Serve Denton. “All the shared services that we receive for free really impacts our bottom line and allows us to help more people,” she said. “It is such a benefit to small to mid-sized non- profits—wanting to give us that finan- cial break in partnership around that but then to have it and get such high- end quality care as a tenant, as a part- ner is very impressive. We’re really grateful for that.” Giving Grace’s mission is to help individuals and families with chil- dren in Denton County who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. “Our intention and desire is to have significant sustainable change for not just the mom or the individ- ual, but for generational changes,” Christon said. Giving Grace has one office in Den- ton. Christon said if Giving Grace partners with Serve Lewisville, its street outreach team will be able to reach more people. Feryan said Serve Lewisville will build a better sense of community within the city, and its success will provide opportunities for the organi- zation to expand services. “My hope and dream for this is to really bring our community together, not only our residents that live here, but our partners and our busi- nesses—knowing a place like this is here to support our community,” she said. “It’s really going to build and enhance our community.”
TENTATIVE TIMELINE Serve Lewisville officials anticipate a grand opening in spring 2023. Oct. | Officials began conducting feasibility study July | Serve Lewisville approved by Lewisville City Council Aug. | Council appoints Ashleigh Feryan, William Meridith to Serve Lewisville board Aug.-Nov. | Design/permitting Nov. | Demolition Nov.-Feb. 2023 | Renovations March | Move in April | Grand opening SOURCE: SERVE LEWISVILLE/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
The city will provide a $2.5 million forgivable loan that will cover the purchase of the building and renova- tions, Smith said. Serve Lewisville will raise the remaining $300,000 needed to buy, renovate and cover first-year operating costs. Smith said remaining costs will be funded through rent from nonprofits and fundraising events. The proposed location was selected because of its ease of access and proximity to neighborhoods, churches and schools. AGENCIES THAT WHEN PEOPLE COME IN, THEY FEEL LIKE THEY’RE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT, WE ALWAYS WANT SERVE DENTON, AND NOW Serve Lewisville will be rolled out in two phases. Mental health, food, and rental and utilities agencies will move into the facility during the first phase, Feryan said. Child care and health care services will be targeted next once Serve Lewisville acquires more space. Smith said nonprofits that plan to have offices at the Serve Lewisville facility will also remain in their existing offices and buildings. Plans for food assistance include pantries and a community garden, which would help support access to fresh produce. Serve Lewisville will start with 7,983 square feet for Phase 1. Smith said Serve Lewisville plans to add 16,000 square feet for the second phase, which will occur about three years later. “IT’S VERY IMPORTANT TO ME AND TO THE SERVE LEWISVILLE, TO BE A PLACE OF HOPE.” PAT SMITH, SERVE DENTON CEO
Serve Lewisville will be modeled after nearby Serve Denton, according to the feasibility study. Established in 2012, Serve Denton also has a one-stop shop model. Serve Denton is partnered with nearly two dozen organizations across several social services, includ- ing food; housing and rental assistance; health care; women and children’s needs; and mental health. Smith, one of the organization’s founders, said Serve Lewisville will be different in terms of branding and addressing the unique needs of resi- dents. Serve Denton’s success, how- ever, will provide a blueprint. “It’s very important to me and to the agencies that when people come in, they feel like they’re treated with dignity and respect,” Smith said. “We always want Serve Denton, and now Serve Lewisville, to be a place of hope.” Smith knows the challenges of launching a nonprofit better than any- one. He said building trust with the community potentially will be Serve Lewisville’s biggest challenge, but the organization is already better posi- tioned for success than Serve Denton was in its infant stages. “I’m so impressed with the leader- ship. When city leaders are aligned on things like this, that makes everything run smoother,” he said. “I love Denton. That’s where I grew up, but I didn’t have the support of [the] City Council that I had in Denton that I’ve had in Lewisville. To me that’s huge.” Smith said Serve Denton plans to remain involved and in close partner- ship long after its Lewisville counter- The projected site for Serve Lewis- ville will be at 1001 S. Edmonds Lane, an old Denton Area Teachers Credit Union building in need of renovations. Officials look to renovate the space through a number of funding revenues. part gets off the ground. Serving the community
HOW TO HELP
Serve Lewisville anticipates volunteer opportunities beginning in early 2023.
The website is set to launch by November. Donation options are set to debut by late September.
SOURCES: PAT SMITH, SERVE DENTON CEO/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
at a time when those working in or alongside nonprofits say they are see- ing an increased need in social services. There are about two dozen nonprofits located in Lewisville city limits. There are four nonprofit centers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, according to The Nonprofit Centers Network. The closest center for Lewisville residents is the Serve Denton facility, located roughly 30 minutes away. By having multiple nonprofits under one roof, individuals and families will not have to travel long distances or take time off from work to get the assistance they need, Meridith said.
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