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Lewisville Coppell Edition VOLUME 7, ISSUE 8 JUNE 18JULY 17, 2024

2024 Health Care Edition

Members of the Coppell Fire Department participate in a monthly emergency medical services training exercise in May.

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Partnerships bring quality care to Lewisville, Coppell Lewisville and Coppell’s emergency medical service teams are adopting new communication processes as they work to improve patient care. All Lewisville and Coppell reghters are certied paramedics, which is required by the state. Lewisville’s reghters are split into two groups: reghter emergency medical technicians and reghter paramedics, EMS Division Chief Brandon Thetford said. Michael McDowell, division chief for EMS and support services, said the Coppell Fire Department is working with about 10 of its 90 reghter para- medics to be certied as critical care paramedics, who will be able to provide more advanced care. “We want to take care of our citizens at the best level of care,” McDowell said. BY DESTINE GIBSON & CONNOR PITTMAN

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4 Dutch Bros Coffee The shop offers a number of caffeinated drinks including coffee, iced tea, lemonade and more. • Opening TBD • 744 Hebron Parkway, Lewisville • www.dutchbros.com 5 Fiesta Mart The store offers meats, fresh produce, dairy products, beer, fine wines and specialty products from around the world. • Opening June 26 • 724 W. Main St. Lewisville • www.fiestamart.com 6 State 28 Kitchen and Cocktails The restaurant and bar will serve beer, liquor and craft cocktails as well as food items like hamburgers. • Opening in June • 165 W. Main St., Lewisville • 469-702-8222 7 Project Lean Nation The company offers healthy curated meal kits that are pre-packaged, portioned and balanced. • Opening July • 230 N. Denton Tap Road, Coppell • www.projectleannation.com 8 Bushi Ban DFW The school teaches a blend of martial arts for children, teens and adults, but specializes in youth classes. • Opening TBD • 1565 W. Main St., Bldg. 400, Ste. 495, Lewisville • www.bushibandfw.com 9 Fire Station No. 5 Coppell officials held a groundbreaking ceremony June 4.

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2 Ellis Elite Basketball Academy The academy offers basketball training programs, skills camps, summer camps and more. • Opened May 18 • 989 W. Sandy Lake Road, Coppell • www.elliseliteba.com 3 Carrillo Funeral Homes The company offers burials, funerals, cremations, reception services and more.

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The project will cost nearly $12.5 million. • Opening summer 2025 • 157 S. Moore Road • www.coppelltx.gov/178/fire-department

playground equipment. • 902 S. Orchard Lane, Lewisville • www.playlewisville.com

Now open

13 Huffines Auto Dealerships The company marked its 100-year anniversary in May. A 1024 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lewisville B 1400 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lewisville • www.huffines.net 14 Lewisville Police Department The department held a swearing in ceremony for Assistant Police Chief Donald Fulbright on June 6. • 1955 Lakeway Dr., Ste. 230, Lewisville • www.cityoflewisville.com

Expansions

10 Subaru The Japanese automaker is planning to expand its facility and establish a new customer service center. • Construction expected to finish late 2024

• 360 Freeport Parkway, Coppell • www.subaru.com/index.html

In the news

16 Discover Strength Discover Strength focuses on a streamlined format. “We deliver 30-minute strength training workouts twice per week with an expert trainer. We will help you look and feel your best in a fraction of the time,” co-owner Adam Jenson said. • Opened May 29 • 101 Castle Hills Drive, Ste. 150, Lewisville • www.discoverstrength.com/thecolony

Closings

11 Pizza Twist The new pizzeria started construction in May and is set to finish in November, according to a project listed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. • 3517 Windhaven Parkway, Ste. 400, Lewisville • www.pizzatwist.com

15 Jeremiah’s Italian Ice The frozen treat shop served a variety of soft serve ice cream, Italian ice and combinations. • Closed March 21 • 980 W. Round Grove Road Bldg. B, Ste. 200, Lewisville • www.jeremiahsice.com

12 Austin Kent Ellis Park The park reopened May 4 after receiving new

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Government

BY CONNOR PITTMAN & CODY THORN

Coppell to issue $53.5M in bonds for city projects City ocials briefed Coppell City Council about a bond issuance to pay for upcoming city projects. Bond breakdown

Council OKs $1.2M ARPA allocation

Lewisville approves plans for townhomes Lewisville City Council approved an economic development agreement with TSMJV LLC in the May 6 meeting. The company is planning to build 55 for-sale townhomes in the Old Town area. The details The townhomes will be 2,000 square feet and Council members approved an intent to issue $53.5 million in certicates of obligation May 14. What you need to know The intent to issue allows public notices to be published about the bond oering, with a sale to take place later this year. Director of Strategic Financial Engagement Kim Tiehen said the bond funds will be used to pay for water and sewer projects, the service center upgrade, and the Fire Station No. 5 project. During the meeting, Tiehen also informed council members how the bond funds would be broken down by project, $48 million of which will be serviced using property taxes. What’s next? Tiehen said an ordinance to authorize the issu- ance of the certicates of obligation would likely

Royal Lane: $24M Coppell Service Center: $12.5M Fire Station No. 5: $11.5M Water and sewer system improvements: $4M Water system redundancy: $1M Bond issuance costs: $500K

Coppell City Council provided direction to proceed with the obligation of the nearly $1.28 million in remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds May 28. The city received $10.2 million in ARPA funds. The overview The new projects are one-time expendi- tures, will address community and council concerns, and were planned for the scal year 2024-25 budget, Deputy City Manager Traci Leach said. According to the sta presentation, the funding is set to be allocated in ve key areas: consultant expenses for public engagement and pickleball feasibility studies; public safety projects; city facility projects; city equipment purchases; and partial funding for the veterans memorial construction.

Total $53.5M

SOURCE: CITY OF COPPELLCOMMUNITY IMPACT

go before council during its July 9 meeting. Quote of note “Issuing bonds allows the cost of these projects to be spread out over time, allowing the city to maintain its infrastructure while also easing the nancial impact on taxpayers,” Tiehen said.

have a minimum investment of $27 million, which would trigger incentives that TSMJV would receive, according to city documents. The incentives feature: • A grant in an amount equal to 100% of the water and sanitary sewer impact fees • A grant in an amount equal to all fees paid to the city at the time of building permit • A waiver of all park fees associated with the construction of the townhome units • A grant covering the ad valorem property taxes owed and paid to the city

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Education

BY JONATHAN PERRIELLO

Lewisville ISD considers staff salary increases

CISD council offers health initiatives Coppell ISD officials are exploring ways to buttress health education for its students. The overview The Coppell School Health Advisory Council, a district-appointed group of parents, community members, students and district staff, discussed prevailing health concerns with the board of trustees May 20. The council recommended adding health as a required high school course, hosting health expos at elementary campuses, and hosting wellness weeks at athletic and fine arts summer camps. The district will filter all the council’s recommendations and bring forward con- crete changes for board approval at a future meeting.

option would be a one-time payment of either $500 or $1,000 for all staff members or $1,000 for teachers and $500 for all other staff. If approved, the total cost of the chosen option would be added to the budget shortfall, estimated around $8 million next year. Going forward The board will hear a preliminary resolution in June, and consider approval for a final compensa- tion plan in August.

Lewisville ISD is considering a midpoint percentage raise or a one-time payment for district staff, Superintendent Lori Rapp said during a May 13 board meeting. A midpoint salary is the middle point in a salary range of a particular pay grade, usually between the highest and lowest salaries. The specifics District officials presented the board with two compensation options. The first option would be a midpoint raise between 1% and 4%. The second

Percent of midpoint raise: four options

One time payment: three options

1% raise would cost $4 million for LISD

$500 for all staff would cost $3.5 million for LISD $1,000 for all staff would cost $7 million $1,000 for teachers and $500 for all other staff would cost $5.5 million

Option A

Option B

2% raise would cost $8 million

Option B

Option C

3% raise would cost $12 million

Option C

Option D

4% raise would cost $16 million

SOURCE: LEWISVILLE ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

Coppell ISD navigates budget challenges Coppell ISD officials are considering calling for a voter-approval tax ratification election, or VATRE, in November. CISD has a projected budget shortfall of $10 million in fiscal year 2023-24, officials said. The details The VATRE would result in an average $147

A VATRE could increase the tax rate by about 3 cents. Voters would consider raising the M&O tax rate.

annual tax increase per household and generate $2.4 million per year for CISD, Chief Financial Officer Diana Sircar said. One of the first steps before calling for a VATRE is conducting an efficiency audit, which is designed to provide information to voters and compare prior year information, Sircar said. The board approved the efficiency audit at an April 22 board meeting. If CISD decides to pursue the VATRE, the board must call for it by Aug. 19, Sircar said.

M&O tax rate

$1.17

2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2023-24 2024-25 2022-23

$1.0683 $1.0514 $1.0472

$0.9867

$0.8022

$0.8339

Tax rate per $100 valuation

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Transportation

BY CONNOR PITTMAN & CODY THORN

Lewisville OKs $29M for Corporate Drive work Lewisville City Council approved an additional $29 million for work on the Corporate Drive extension, which will create a four-lane divided highway that will provide an arterial passage from Flower Mound to Plano. Sundt Construction submitted a winning bid of $29.7 million for segments four and five of the project, voted on by council April 16. The com- pany is also doing segments two and three of the Corporate Drive expansion. That was a $43 million contract awarded in December by council. The details Funding for the newest addition will come from the Corporate Drive capital project account. The project, which will be from east of Elm Fork Trinity River to Carrollton Parkway and Carrollton Parkway from the Sam Rayburn Tollway to Old Denton Road, will include new street paving,

Coppell starts Sandy Lake Road project A new sidewalk project in Coppell began May 10 and is expected to finish before fall. The overview The $244,706 project will provide a pedestrian connection from the Blackberry Farms development to Lakeside Elementary School. Westbound traffic along Sandy Lake Road near Kimbel Kourt will be closed.

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sidewalks and trail improvements, drainage, water meter and street lighting, according to project details. What else? Corporate Drive starts at Long Prairie Road in Flower Mound and ends in Plano at Legacy Drive. The Lewisville portion would eventually connect with Carrollton Parkway, making it a regional thoroughfare, according to documents. The project is expected to be completed in spring 2027.

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Real estate

More than 200 houses were sold during April 2024, and more than 310 new listings were added to the market. The median home price increased about 30% in the 75019 ZIP code. Residential market data

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Health care

BY DUSTIN BUTLER

Health Care Edition

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Community Impact ’s annual Health Care Edition features news on the timeliest topics in the industry. Content ranges from major health care developments to listings of nearby health care facilities. Articles within this guide are focused on local topics affecting your community, the metro and the state of Texas, and are written by our team of journalists to meet our mission of providing trusted news and information everyone gets. Our lead story this month takes a look at new tools that area emergency medical service teams are employing to enhance the level of care across Lewisville and Coppell. We’ve also included information on where to find the closest hospital, ER or clinic.

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Local experts talk navigating seasonal allergies in North Texas

While seasonal allergies are generally worse in spring and fall, local experts say North Texas residents deal with them all year. Dr. Stacy Silvers is chief medical officer for Aspire Allergy and Sinus, a company that runs allergy clinics in Texas and four other states. She said allergies occur because of response to pollen from the body’s immune system. “For whatever reason, our immune system has decided that the pollen in the air is bad for us,” Silvers said. The details Dr. John Van Wagoner, who is part of the medical group Southwest Allergy and Asthma Center in Frisco, said seasonal allergy symptoms include sneezing, itchy and stuffy nose, coughing and itchy and red eyes. Fatigue, sore throat and headaches are also common. “Some patients may get recurrent infections as a result of their uncontrolled allergies,” Van Wag- oner said. “They may present with a secondary sore throat or facial pain and maybe a bacterial sinus infection.” The options Remedies for seasonal allergies include over

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allergist can offer immunotherapy, where an individual is exposed to allergens to build a tolerance. Silvers said allergies can affect an individual’s ability to sleep. Although seasonal allergies occur year round in North Texas, both Van Wagoner and Silver said they are generally at their worst during spring and fall. “There’s a whole host of options to help people feel better with their allergies,” Silvers said. “Treating allergies will not only make your nose and eyes feel better, but your lungs as well.”

the counter antihistamines such as Zyrtec or Allegra. Van Wagoner said these medications help with minor symptoms such as itchy or runny nose. Silvers said nasal sprays such as Flonase and Nasacort work best because they help with most symptoms; however, they are also slow-acting and work best when they are started before the seasonal allergy season starts. Additionally, Silvers said saline rinses, which flush pollen from the nose, can be helpful. If over the counter or low-dose medications aren’t improving one’s quality of life, then Van Wagoner recommends seeing a doctor. An

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Health care Health care facilities

BY DESTINE GIBSON

Hospitals

Number of nurses: 368 New program or procedure: The hospital opened its new $17 million NICU in June. The unit was expanded from 16 to 21 beds. • 500 W. Main St., Lewisville • www.medicalcityhealthcare.com Clinics & ERs

Levels of care

Trauma levels Level I: highest level of care with a full range of specialists and equipment in-house 24/7 Level II: offers specialists on call 24/7 and can transfer to Level I facilities Level III: offers resources for emergency surgery and intensive care but may have to transfer to higher-level facilities for more serious issues Level IV: provides initial evaluation, stabilization and diagnostic capabilities but may have to transfer to higher-level facilities for more serious issues Neonatal intensive care unit levels Level I: newborn nursery that can care for mothers and infants at 35-plus weeks of gestation with routine prenatal problems Level II: specialty care nursery that can care for mothers and infants at 32-plus weeks of gestation with problems to be resolved rapidly Level III: neonatal intensive care unit that can care for mothers and infants of all gestational ages with mild to critical illnesses Level IV: advanced NICU that can care for mothers and infants of all gestational ages as well as the most complex, critically ill infants

Types of clinics & ERs

Retail clinic: clinics typically found in larger retailers capable of treating basic illnesses and typically offering vaccinations Urgent care center: can treat basic illnesses in addition to some broken bones and other ailments Freestanding emergency room: capable of treating most symptoms and ailments—similar capabilities to a hospital’s ER

Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care Type: urgent care Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily • 130 N. Denton Tap Road, Ste. 140, Coppell; 6225 N. Josey Lane, Ste. 100, Lewisville • https://breezeurgentcare.texashealth.org

Coppell

Lewisville

America First Urgent Care Type: urgent care Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon-6 p.m. • 809 South MacArthur Blvd., Coppell • www.americafirsturgentprimarycare.com

NextCare Urgent Care Type: urgent care Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • 540 Surf St., Lewisville • www.nextcare.com/locations/tx/lewisville

Legacy ER and Urgent Care Type: emergency room, urgent care Hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily • 330 S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell • www.legacyer.com/locations/coppell-tx

Lewisville

SignatureCare Emergency Center Type: freestanding emergency room Hours: 24/7

Medical City Lewisville Trauma level: III NICU level: III Number of beds: 186 Number of physicians: 700

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New tools will assist EMS in Lewisville, Coppell From the cover

BY DESTINE GIBSON & CONNOR PITTMAN

A closer look

Diving in deeper

The bottom line

The overview

Coppell fire stations Lewisville fire stations Area hospitals

paramedic certification program. He added that the department has a future goal of having one critical care paramedic per medical emergency call received. “Any time that we can build our knowledge base, we feel that that’s important for us to be able to give the best care to our citizens,” McDowell said. McDowell said around 61% of the department’s calls in 2023 were for EMS.

Lewisville’s EMS division transports patients to several area hospitals; however, the majority are sent to Medical City Lewisville, Thetford said. The destination is dependent upon the patient’s needs, their location and the hospital’s capabilities. “If [patients] request to go to a [specific] hospital, we usually try to honor it,” he said. “The times that we don’t [are] if it’s really busy. It just really varies by the type of call.” McDowell said the Coppell Fire Department primarily works with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Grapevine, Medical City Las Colinas and Medical City Lewisville. Lewisville has mutual aid agreements with surrounding cities and often works with nearby departments, including Coppell, Thetford said. For example, if all eight of Lewisville’s ambulances are in use, dispatchers will call surrounding cities for help, and vice versa. Communication is key to a strong and effective partnership with local EMS teams, Palmer said.

On average, about 67% of Lewisville’s emer- gency calls are EMS related, according to depart- ment data. Thetford said Lewisville has received a higher volume of calls overall due to population growth. “When I started here, we were probably only doing about 8,000 calls a year, and now we’re doing close to 14,000 or 15,000 calls a year,” he said. McDowell said the department has put 10 individuals through a more advanced critical care

To address future needs, both departments have prioritized training and additional infrastructure. Coppell City Council is expected to approve the remaining funds for the $12.5 million con- struction of Fire Station No. 5. Officials expect the station to provide additional fire and EMS coverage within the city. The fire station is expected to open no later than next summer. Kris Powell, director of emergency services for Baylor Scott & White, said their hospitals collaborate with emergency services in Lewis- ville and Coppell for service and training—the state requires continual training every four years for EMTs and paramedics to remain certified. “Our teams continuously prepare to provide care for our communities during a variety of situations,” Powell said.

Pulsara, a telehealth communication platform, is now required for Texas hospitals but optional for fire departments, said Steven Palmer, EMS coordinator at Medical City Lewisville. “Pulsara...basically allows [EMS] to send pictures or vital signs of a patient’s condition in real time,” said Robert Baca, EMS liaison at Baylor Scott & White’s Grapevine location. McDowell said the Coppell Fire Department is working to have Pulsara available on all cellphones used on the department’s ambulances and fire engines by the end of 2025, which carries no additional cost to the city. Lewisville has not fully adopted Pulsara yet; however, the department is adding other software. “With this [new automated dispatch] system, as soon as [the call taker] gets enough information in and sends it, then a computer just comes over the radio and starts dispatching,” Thetford said.

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Comparison of EMS calls for service 2018-23

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360

183

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2,244

2,123

1,898

1,861

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114

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2020

2021

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2023

2018

SOURCES: CITY OF COPPELL, CITY OF LEWISVILLE/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Trauma informed yoga is dierent from traditional yoga in that poses that could be triggering are avoided.

Lori Vann is the owner of Vann Wellness Group. She is a licensed professional counselor supervisor.

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Vann Wellness Group oers counseling, holistic care Lori Vann opened her rst private practice in 2008. In November 2023, she moved to Coppell and changed the name to Vann Wellness Group.

sought after service. Clients come for various reasons including work stress, marriage, divorce and signicant trauma. She works with a number of clients who fall in the category of non-suicidal self-injury. Holistic treatments such as sound bath- ing and trauma informed yoga are also oered. Notable quote Vann said although her practice’s location and size has changed over time, she holds fast to her core values. “I believe that people should have access to professional, ethical, nonjudgemental services,” she said. “I don’t believe mental health should be a luxury item. In the end we are here to serve the community in whatever facet we’re able to.”

The waiting room is designed to elicit a sense of calm.

“[The name] was a better reection of this vision I’ve had for the last couple of years for holistic care,” she said. The big picture The business oers individual, family and group counseling as well as individual and group coaching. There are also holistic care options. Vann provides counseling and coaching services and focuses on clients between 12 and 60 years old. Additional sta members include counselors, coaches, dietitians and holistic practitioners. Vann said individual counseling is their most

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The Vitamin Bridge is celebrating its ve-year anniversary this year. As of 2024, the group will have donated 100,000 bottles of prenatal vitamins. “That’s 100,000 moms and at least [that many] or more babies,” co-founder Martha Day said. Martha founded The Vitamin Bridge with her husband Tom Day in 2019 to bridge the gap she noticed while volunteering at a pregnancy center. The inspiration While volunteering, Martha heard nurses repeatedly tell moms they needed to buy prenatal vitamins and start taking them as soon as possible. “[The moms] were coming because they didn’t have insurance or a doctor and lacked nancial resources,” Martha said. “It seemed to me a tremendous opportunity was being missed.” Martha vividly remembers a mom she met at the center who worked at a concession stand as being a catalyst for this bridge building endeavor. “She worked in a concession stand and as she described her diet it mostly consisted of what was left over at the end of the day in the concession stand and that was primarily hot dogs,” Martha said. “Here she is six weeks pregnant and eating mostly hot dogs. I could not stand the idea of her leaving without a bottle of prenatal vitamins in her hands.” The details The couple began the organization out of their home, and it has increased its reach to serving 140 rst-touch community providers which are organizations that serve under-resourced women early in pregnancy. The Vitamin Bridge focuses solely on domestic needs and relies on donations and volunteers. Get involved There are pin-studded maps, one of Texas the other of Georgia, hanging in the nonprot’s oce. The pins mark rst-touch providers where The Vitamin Bridge has donated prenatal vitamins. Martha said there are other organizations who donate prenatal vitamins but those eorts are mainly international. The Vitamin Bridge focuses solely on domestic needs. The Vitamin Bridge relies on donations and volunteers. Martha said a $5 donation will put a 100-day supply of prenatal vitamins in the hands of an expectant mother. Volunteers are needed to Coppell-based nonprot provides prenatal vitamins

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Martha and her husband Tom Day co-founded The Vitamin Bridge in 2019. It is based in Coppell.

stock vitamin deliveries as well as make deliveries to rst-touch community providers. Quote of note “If you’re struggling to put food on the table, gas in the tank...the prenatal vitamins are probably going to stay on the shelf,” Martha said. “This shows her she matters and her baby matters enough that we want to invest in them.”

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Performances by country singer Jade Flores and Escape, a Journey tribute band, will be followed by a low-level fireworks show starting at 9:40 p.m. • July 2, 6-10 p.m. • Free (admission) • Wayne Ferguson Plaza, 150 Church St., Lewisville • www.cityoflewisville.com “Wild DFW”—Author Talk Local author Amy Martin will discuss her new book, “Wild DFW.” Attendees will learn about North Texas ecotone and natural wonders. Martin will hold a book signing after the presentation. This event is for ages 11 and older. • July 13, 2-4 p.m. • Free • Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Parkway, Coppell • www.anc.apm.activecommunities.com/coppelltx Texas that features the town inhabitants—men, women, children and animals—all played by two actors who must change parts at breakneck speed and use inventive voicework, according to the event description. • July 26-Aug. 11, various times • $22 (adults), $19 (seniors and students), plus fees • Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis St., Coppell • www.coppellartscenter.org Greater Tuna The show is a comedy about Tuna, a small town in

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Taylor Swift Party Participants 18-years-old and over can test their Taylor Swift knowledge with trivia and games at this adults only event. Attendees can also make friendship bracelets and are encouraged to dress up. • June 28, 6:30-9 p.m. • Free • Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W. Main St., Lewisville • www.library.cityoflewisville.com Party in the Park This city of Coppell event will feature live music, lawn games and more. A drone show will start at 9:30 p.m., followed by a firework show at 9:45 p.m. • June 29, 6-10:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • Andrew Brown Park East, 260 Parkway Blvd., Coppell • www.coppelltx.gov/974/party-in-the-park

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