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LEWISVILLE COPPELL EDITION
VOLUME 6, ISSUE 3 JAN. 20 FEB. 16, 2023
ANNUAL COMMUNITY GUIDE 2023
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Coppell’s South Belt Line reconstruction project is expected to be completed summer 2023. (Destine Gibson/Community Impact)
New businesses open, more coming soon
South Belt Line construction hinders local businesses The 16-month reconstruction of a portion of South Belt Line Road in Coppell is expected to conclude this summer after a brief delay, according to local o cials. BY DESTINE GIBSON carries roughly 40,000-45,000 vehicles per day. Based on data, it carries the most tra c in Coppell, Garza said. “Its lifespan was about 20 years, originally,” he said. “We’re nearing the 40-year mark. The loads on the road- way have caused it to deteriorate. We needed to improve it and reconstruct it, and now’s the time to do that.”
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The original timeline was October 2021 to early 2023, but a postponement pushed the start date to February 2022 with a summer 2023 completion date. The project is about halfway nished, according to Project Manager Michael Garza. The portion between Southwestern Boulevard and I-635 has received minor improvements and maintenance over the years but has outlived its expected lifespan, Garza said. South Belt Line Road is a major thoroughfare that
The project’s scope includes the replacement of pave- ment with updated pavement, intersection enhancements to improve mobility and safety, signal work, sidewalks, streetlights and landscaping. The $18.6 million project is funded through the 2021 Street Capital Improvement Fund, according to the city.
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Lewisville’s new public safety center takes rst steps toward completion
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Lewisville voters approved a $95 million bond measure to fund the facility in 2021; however, cost escalation and a scope increase have raised the amount.
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departments are in the process of relocating to a temporary facility to allow for the demolition of the police department building, located at 1187 W. Main St., and the Central Fire Station, located at 188 N. Valley Parkway. Lewisville voters approved a $95 million bond measure in 2021, clear- ing the way for a new public safety complex to be built with no e ect
BY DESTINE GIBSON
Lewisville’s new public safety cen- ter is one step closer to completion. The Tittle McFadden Public Safety Center’s groundbreaking ceremony was scheduled for Jan. 20, as of press time. The new facility will replace Lewisville’s aging police and re facilities and is expected to be com- pleted by late 2024. The city’s police and re
Cost increase Original estimated cost
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FROM CATHY: The January issue is always a favorite with it being our Annual Community Guide. Not only will you nd stories of growth and plans for the future, but we also celebrate 2022 with updates on our dining and business listings (see Page 9). What are you looking forward to in 2023? Are there stories you’d like to see us cover? As always, send ideas my way. Happy New Year! Cathy Williams, GENERAL MANAGER
FROM SAMANTHA: Welcome to 2023 and your rst edition of Community Impact this year! I can’t wait to continue telling you the important stories of your community this new year. In this edition, you will nd some of the top stories for your area, including street projects and how it a ects business in Coppell and an update on Lewisville’s public safety complex. Please email us if you have news tips at lconews@communityimpact.com. Samantha Douty, EDITOR
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NOW OPEN 1 Liquor King held its grand open- ing in Lewisville on Sept. 11. The store is located at 2801 MacArthur Blvd. Liquor King o ers an assortment of beer, wine and spirits. The store also o ers tastings and hosts events. Liquor King is open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 972-459-4222. https://liquorkingdfw.com 2 Chillicious Thai celebrated the grand opening of its second restaurant Nov. 30. The restaurant is located in Coppell at 120 S. Denton Tap Road, Ste. 150. It is family owned and specializes in Thai and Lao cuisine. Chillicious Thai also has a
restaurant in Flower Mound. 469-293-8209. www.chilliciousthai.com 3 AutoZone opened in Coppell on Dec. 3. The store is located at
location to open in Texas with several more expected to open before the end of 2024. The 2,550-square-foot restau- rant features an arcade, 14 big-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, a craft beer and wine menu, and more, according to its website. 972-954-2004. www.mountainmikespizza.com/ locations/lewisville-tx COMING SOON 5 Ashes Smoke Shop is set to expand to Lewisville in late January. It will be located in Old Town at 190 W. Main St. The tobac- co store o ers water pipes, cigars, apparel and various smoking supplies. Ashes
Smoke Shop has a location in Denton. www.facebook.com/ashesdenton 6 Salad and Go is expected to open a Lewisville location in late January. It will be located at 1102 W. Main St. The drive-thru restaurant chain o ers a variety of salads along with wraps, soup and breakfast items. www.saladandgo.com/locations 7 Firehouse Subs is coming to Coppell after City Council approved a zone change request Dec. 13. The restaurant will be located in the Braewood Shopping Center at 150 S. Denton Tap Road, Ste. 111. Fire- house Subs o ers a variety of sandwiches and salads. The hours of operation will be
820 S. MacArthur Blvd. AutoZone sells automotive parts and accessories. The re- tail chain has two locations in Lewisville. 469-322-8643. www.autozone.com 4 Mountain Mike’s Pizza opened on Dec. 19 at 4740 SH 121, Ste. 900 in Lewisville, according to a news release. The California-based pizza chain’s menu includes classic pizzas, specialty pizzas, wings, salads and more. The Lewisville location is the rst Mountain Mike’s
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FEATURED IMPACT BoomerJack’s Grill & Bar o cially opened its newest location in Lewisville on Dec. 5. The restaurant is located at 2437 S. Stemmons Freeway. The Lewisville location features wall-to- wall televisions for sports viewing and automotive decor, according to a press release. The exterior features a dog- friendly covered patio, repit tables and large televisions. Patrons can play darts and shoot hoops in a basketball cage while on the patio. BoomerJack’s o ers daily drink specials and American cuisine, including burgers, fried pickles, sandwiches and salads. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. The franchise has over 1,200 restaurants, including one in Lewisville. www. rehousesubs.com 8 Green Olive Mediterranean and Euro Grocery will open in Lewisville by Febru- ary. It will be located at 101 E. Southwest Parkway, Ste. 114. The grocery store will provide a variety of Mediterranean and European food items. 940-901-6555. 9 Bonnie Liquor is expected to open in Lewisville by February. It will be located at 1079 W. Round Grove Road, Ste. 700. Bonnie Liquor will o er a variety of beer, wine and spirits. 214-488-1750. 10 A Tropical Smoothie Cafe is expected to open in Lewisville, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation project document. The cafe will be located at 4690 Windhaven Parkway, Ste. 300. Its menu items include a variety of smoothie drinks, sandwiches, wraps and breakfast items. Construction is estimated to be completed by April. www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com
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Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St., Lewisville 972-219-8446 www.lewisvillegrand.com/the-arts/ art-gallery-exhibits
The Abstraction art exhibit is presented by the Visual Art League of Lewisville. The art show encourages artists to explore geometric abstraction, cubism, action painting, color eld painting and more. The exhibition will be available for viewing during the gallery’s regular hours as well as during public events at the Lewisville Grand Theater. Free public parking is available. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Lewisville will host Western Days. (Courtesy city of Lewisville)
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11 THROUGH 18 LEARN HOW TO PAINT Participants will learn basic mini-painting techniques, such as base coats, detailing, drybrushing, highlights, cleanup, washes/ shades and nishing during the two-part workshop. All supplies will be provided. The event is open to adults and children age 13 and up. Registration is required. Registration opens at 11 a.m. Jan. 28 and is only encouraged for those who can attend both sessions. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W. Main St., Lewisville. 972-219-3570. www.lewisville.libcal.com/event/9942805 17 WATCH A COMEDY PLAY The Tony award-winning production “The Odd Couple” by Neil Simon is sponsored by Theatre Coppell. The comedy centers around uptight, neat Felix Ungar and easygoing, disheveled Oscar Madison as new roommates, according to the play’s online description. It is a story of individuals trying to connect through their di erences and make their way through di cult times. Loyalty and kindness overcome personality quirks and di erences. The production begins Feb. 17 and runs through March 5. Show times vary. $19 plus fees for seniors and students, $22 plus fees for adults. Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis St., Coppell. 972-304-7047. www.coppellartscenter. org/events/detail/theatre-coppell-the- odd-couple
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annual event honors local businesses, organizations and individuals that made a signi cant impact in the community. This year’s gala is presented by AAA Texas and the city of Coppell. Various awards will be presented, including Small Business of the Year, Emerging Business of the Year, Nonpro t of the Year and Ambassador of the Year. 6-10 p.m. $98 per person in advance; $110 at the door. Courtyard by Marriott, 2200 Bass Pro Court, Grapevine. http://business.coppellchamber. org/events/details/members- choice-awards-and-community- gala-2023-21315 FEBRUARY 11 CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH W. Marvin Dulaney, Association for the Study of African American Life and History president and deputy director of the African American Museum in Dallas, will be the guest speaker at Discover: Texas Black History. Dulaney will address topics that include Black resistance, why Black History Month exists, the importance of preserving Black history and the African-American experience in Texas. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N. Heartz Drive, Coppell. 972-304-3658. https://cozbylibrary. librarymarket.com/event/discover-texas- black-history
260 Parkway Blvd.; 255 E. Parkway Blvd., Coppell 972-462-5100 www.coppelltx.gov/932/ Celebrate-Coppell
Teenagers are welcome to craft their own multipurpose reusable canvas tote bag. Paint will be supplied. The event will use a free Teen Program Pass, which can be picked up at the front desk starting 30 minutes prior to the program. The event is limited to 45 people and open to children in grades 6-12. 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N. Heartz Drive, Coppell. 972-304-3658. https://cozbylibrary. librarymarket.com/event/teen-craft- canvas-bag 26 GET HOME CHILD CARE RESOURCES United Way’s Family Child Care Network will provide resources for existing or aspiring home child care providers during an information session. Participants will receive the necessary tools to open or grow their home day cares. The program is open to Denton County residents over age 21 who have received their high school diploma or GED and live in a house. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W. Main St., Lewisville. 214-390-9630. https://tinyurl.com/mrxx5dn2 28 ATTEND A GALA The Coppell Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Members’ Choice Awards & Community Gala. The
July 1 & 4 Coppell’s Independence Day festivities span multiple days. The schedule includes Party in the Park on July 1 and Parade Down Parkway on July Fourth. Party in the Park features live music and food trucks followed by a reworks display at dusk. Free. Andrew Brown Park East; Coppell Town Center. Western Days Festival Old Town Lewisville 972-219-3401 www.tinyurl.com/5n8rkpvu Sept. 29-30 Lewisville Western Days is a two- day festival that features family- friendly music, food and activities. The event will feature ve stages of entertainment, a tamale eating contest, family-activities, events and more. The 2023 headliners will be announced in the summer. 5-11:30 p.m. Sept. 29, 10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Sept. 30. Free prior to 7 p.m., $15 for all except children age 12 or younger after 7 p.m.
Find more or submit Lewisville and Coppell events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.
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News from the 88th legislative session
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“I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO 2023 AND ANOTHER
STATE COMPARISONS
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Texas ranks in the middle of a sampling of Southern states when it comes to pre-K through 12th- grade overall per-pupil spending. Funding comes from local, state and federal sources. These numbers from the Census Bureau in 2021 show some of the surrounding states:
PRODUCTIVE LEGISLATIVE
NUMBER TO KNOW The number of bills led by Texas lawmakers a month from the start of the Jan. 10 session. Lawmakers started ling bills Nov. 14 and have until March 10—the 60th day of the session—to submit bills for this Legislature. 1,100+ SESSION THAT WILL SET THE STAGE FOR AN EVEN GREATER TEXAS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.” LT. GOV. DAN PATRICK LEGE STICKS WITH ODD YEAR PATH When the Legislature was established, lawmakers could travel across Texas on foot or by horse. Journeys were long and dangerous, so lawmakers chose to meet in Austin every two years, according to Dallas Morning News reports. Many states switched to annual sessions in the 1970s, but Texas did not. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota and Texas are the only states that do not meet every year. The Texas Legislature rst convened in 1846, according to the Legislative Reference Library of Texas. The session was just 87 days long, but lawmakers met again in 1847, kicking o the tradition of odd-numbered years. Now, sessions are limited to 140 days, according to the Texas Constitution. The governor has the authority to call special sessions, which are limited to 30 days. Each special session focuses on speci c topics chosen by the governor and only laws on those topics can be passed. In 2021, Gov. Greg Abbott called three special sessions, which dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic, law enforcement, elections, the Texas-Mexico border, transgender rights and more. Sign up for our newsletter at communityimpact.com for daily updates throughout the session. SUBSCRIBE TODAY
$11,075 Louisiana
Arkansas
New Mexico
$10,388 $10,177
Texas
Oklahoma
Mississippi
$9,827 Arizona $8,625
$9,323
$9,284
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU COMMUNITY IMPACT
JOE WARNER COMMUNITY IMPACT
Early bill lings show education, property tax relief among major priorities for 2023 legislative session
BY HANNAH NORTON
students in attendance on average. Schools earn $6,160 per student who meets the average daily atten- dance threshold. But when a student is frequently absent, their school loses money, even if the school’s day-to-day operations do not change. Multiple district administrators told Community Impact they lost more money during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic due to lower attendance rates when children were sick, quarantining or learning remotely. House Bill 31 was led by Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D Austin, to require the state to fund schools based on the average number of students enrolled during the academic year. Two bills to change state-funding criteria failed to move forward despite bipartisan support during the 2021 session. Sen. Nathan Johnson, D Dallas, led SB 88 to increase the basic allotment to $7,075. Property taxes Texas has one of the highest property tax rates in the nation. This is because the state does not charge an income tax. Additionally, local property taxes are used to fund schools, city infrastructure, emer- gency services and more. Gov. Greg Abbott has indicated that lowering property taxes is a top priority this session. Multiple bills have been led to eliminate or reduce schools’
maintenance and operations taxes, which fund day-to-day operations and employee salaries. Rep. Andrew Murr, R Junction, led two bills to eliminate the tax. HB 29 would create a joint commit- tee that would deal with the details of eliminating the tax, while HB 38 would increase certain state taxes in place of the local property taxes. Dick Lavine, the senior scal analyst for policy nonpro t Every Texan, said eliminating maintenance and operations taxes is “completely unrealistic” for Texas. “If we want to keep having schools, you need another source of revenue,” Lavine said. “And the state does not have much in alternative sources.” Homeowners can also receive homestead exemptions, or a reduc- tion in a portion of the home’s value for tax purposes. According to the comptroller’s o ce, a $40,000 reduction is available for each homeowner’s primary residence. Additional exemptions are available for Texans who have a disability or are over age 65. HB 40, led by Rep. Erin Zwiener, D Driftwood, would create a home- stead exemption for property that is used to harvest rainwater or gray water. HB 144, led by Rep. Diego Bernal, D San Antonio, would create an exemption for the parent or legal guardian of someone who receives care in their home while waiting on state support.
A month before the Jan. 10 start of the 2023-24 legislative session, Texas lawmakers had led over 1,100 bills. Thousands more are expected to be led, but only some will become laws. Lawmakers have until the 60th day of the session—March 10—to le prospective pieces of legislation, but bills led before the session often highlight priorities for the biennium. Budgeting for the coming years At a Nov. 30 meeting, the Legisla- tive Budget Board voted unanimously to increase the Legislature’s spending ability by 12.33% for the 2024-25 budget. This means lawmakers will have access to up to $131 billion for the biennium. The state also has a $27 billion surplus, which puts the Legislature above its constitutional spending limits. Lawmakers must vote or pass a bill to exceed the spending cap. Lawmakers began ling bills Nov. 14. Below is some of the legisla- tion that lawmakers are expected to debate when they return to Austin. This article is not comprehensive. Education and public schools Changing the way Texas funds public schools is top of mind for many educators, administrators and parents. Schools receive per-student funding from the state under the basic allotment. This is based on average daily attendance, or the number of
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COMPILED BY SAMANTHA DOUTY 2023 ANNUAL COMMUNITY GUIDE COMMUNITY SNAPSHOT Data and information on local communities
LEWISVILLE Lewisville, which is part of Denton County, saw a nearly 8% population increase in the past ve years. It also has seen an increase in median household income. The city was o cially founded on Jan. 15, 1925, but it was settled as a community about 80 years earlier.
COPPELL Coppell, which is part of Denton and Dallas counties, saw a little over 4% population increase in the past ve years. It also saw an increase to its median household income. Coppell is a relatively young city as it was incorporated in 1955, but its roots trace back to the early 1880s.
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SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU 2021 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5 YEAR ESTIMATES COMMUNITY IMPACT
Local demographics, 2021*
Population change Both Lewisville and Coppell saw population increases alongside Denton and Dallas counties.
31.65% 58.14% 13.92% 0.56% 11.17% 0.13% 12.69% 10.79%
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*ALL CATEGORIES LISTED ARE RACES, EXCEPT FOR HISPANIC OR LATINO, WHICH IS NOT A RACE. HOWEVER, THE PERCENTAGES OF THE RACES LISTED DO NOT INCLUDE HISPANIC OR LATINO RESIDENTS.
Education level** High school diploma or higher achieved
$57,549 $71,953 Median household income 2016 2021
Age analysis 0-19
2016 2021
Bachelor’s degree or higher achieved
26.35% 29.62%
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Median age
**EDUCATION LEVEL IS FOR THE POPULATION AGE 25 AND OLDER.
Elected o cials U.S. House of Representatives: Michael C. Burgess, R-District 26 Beth Van Duyne, R-District 24 STATE Senate: Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas House of Representatives: Kronda Thimesch, R-District 65 Julie Johnson, D-District 115 LOCAL Denton County Commissioners Court Judge: Andy Eads
Precinct 1: Ryan Williams Precinct 2: Kevin Falconer Precinct 3: Bobbie Mitchell Precinct 4: Dianne Edmondson Dallas County Commissioners Court Judge: Clay Jenkins District 1: Theresa Daniel District 2: Andy Sommerman District 3: John Wiley Price
Place 4: Brandon Jones Place 5: Kristin Green Place 6: Patrick Kelly Coppell City Council
Place 3: Sheila Taylor Place 4: Katherine Sells Place 5: Jenny Proznik Place 6: Kristi Hassett Place 7: Tracy Scott Miller Coppell ISD board of trustees Place 1: Leigh Walker Place 2: Manish Sethi Place 3: Anthony Hill Place 4: Neena Biswas Place 5: David Caviness Place 6: Nichole Bentley Place 7: Jobby Mathew
Mayor: Wes Mays Place 1: Cli Long Place 2: Brianna Hinojosa-Smith
Place 3: Don Carroll Place 4: Kevin Nevels Place 5: John Jun Place 6: Biju Mathew Place 7: Mark Hill Lewisville ISD board of trustees Place 1: Buddy Bonner Place 2: Allison Lassahn
District 4: Elba Garcia Lewisville City Council Mayor: TJ Gilmore Place 1: Bob Troyer Place 2: William Meridith Place 3: Ronni Cade
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Flavors of India opened Feb. 17 in Lewisville. The Indian restaurant is located inside the Music City Mall. The location o ers Indian dishes, including butter chicken, chicken tikka masala and chicken gassi. Patrons can enjoy a variety of options, such as curries, kebabs, biryanis and homemade butter naans. Vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan options are available. In addition to butter chicken and chicken tikka masala, Flavors of India’s other popular menu items include saag paneer, which are cubes of paneer with spinach and fenugreek,
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AMERICAN 1 Burgerlicious 1565 W. Main St., Ste. 210, Lewisville 469 464 4176 www.burgerliciousatx.com $ 2 Chick-Fil-A 1201 W. Main St., Lewisville 972 353 3000 www.chick- l-a.com/locations/tx/main-street $ B K ASIAN 3 Jiro Sushi 761 S. MacArthur Blvd., Ste. 121, Coppell 972 472 8222 www.jirosushiandgrill.com $$ K 4 Phantom Kitchen 110 W. Sandy Lake Road, Ste. 104, Coppell 469 968 8003 https://thephantomkitchen.com $$ 5 Wu Wei Din Chinese Cuisine 2505 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lewisville 469 968 8001 www.wuweidinchinesecuisine.com $$
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS 11 Athletico Physical Therapy 4770 SH 121, Ste. 130, Lewisville 469-830-9030 www.athletico.com/locations/the-colony 12 Castle Hills Animal Hospital 3964 SH 121, Ste. 100, Lewisville 469-962-2060 www.castlehillsvet.com 13 Compassion Family Chiropractic 401 N. Valley Parkway, Ste. 370, Lewisville 469-240-2322 www.compassionchirotx.com 14 Success on the Spectrum 546 E. Sandy Lake Road, Ste. 100, Coppell 214-390-3202 www.successonthespectrum.com MISCELLANEOUS 15 Morningstar Storage 1850 McGee Lane, Lewisville 972-848-8890 www.morningstarstorage.com RETAIL 469-293-4945 www.joann.com 17 Popshelf 709 Hebron Parkway, Ste. 300, Lewisville 469-830-0729 www.popshelf.com 16 Joann Fabric and Crafts 715 Hebron Parkway, Lewisville
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FITNESS 9 Shoot 360 1501 Fairway Drive, Ste. 200, Lewisville 972-219-5632 www.shoot360.com HARDWARE 10 Ace Handyman Services– Lewisville/Coppell 1702 S. SH 121, Ste. 604, Lewisville 972-440-0700 www.acehandymanservices.com/o ces/ coppell
AUTOMOTIVE 1 Castle Hills Auto Services & Repairs 2000 FM 544, Lewisville 972-300-0035 www.castlehillsautoservice.com BEAUTY AND GROOMING
2 CoolHeads Salon For Men 4440 SH 121, Ste. 30, Lewisville 214-618-0628 www.coolheadsmen.com
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BY SAMANTHA DOUTY DCTA rolls out new GoZone rates The Denton County Transportation Authority rolled out new fare changes at the start of 2023. The changes come as part of the organization’s mission to better meet the transportation needs of Denton County and its residents. GOZONE FARES starting Jan. 1 $0.75 change to $1.50 SOURCE: DCTA COMMUNITY IMPACT Denton County Transportation Authority o cials changed its rates at the start of 2023.
This will a ect people who use the GoZone and Connect Bus services, though bus services are only available in Denton. The base fare for GoZone, which operates in Highland Village and Lew- isville, will increase to $1.50, according to the DCTA. The fare change went into e ect Jan. 1. The previous fare was $0.75. “GoZone is a huge success story for DCTA,” DCTA CEO Paul Cristina said in a news release. “The service completed more than 620,000 rides in its rst year, and we continue to serve about 70,000 riders a month, so we are very pleased with the way DCTA customers are using the service.” Trips more than 4 miles will have an additional $0.50 charge in Denton only, but there will be no per-mile charge for Lewisville and Highland Village. There will be a fare cap of $1.50 in
and improved boardwalk to the park. A contract was executed between the city and Hal & Associates for the Moore Road Boardwalk that included a design of an elevated boardwalk that could be engineered to withstand large ooding events. The project was put on hold in early 2020. Planning resumed in 2021. The design phase was completed for both the boardwalk and the erosion projects in 2022. Coppell City Council approved a bid award to Rebcon, LLC on Nov. 8. The preliminary cost estimate in 2019 was $1.03 million; however, rising costs for supplies and materials have pushed the cost to $1.95 million. The city has con- tinuously looked for ways to help with cost savings, according to o cials. The concrete boardwalk will be 486 feet and will have a safety handrail. Construction crews will drill 66 piers at depths that range from 20 feet to 40 feet. Timeline: February-December 2023 Cost: $1.95 million Funding source: American Rescue Plan Act funds both Lewisville and Highland Village, according to DCTA o cials. GoZone passes will be available to only those with reduced-fare media quali cations, nonpro t and social services passes, and employee pass program. GoZone, which is powered by Via, provides riders convenient vehicle transportation for trips across designated zones in Denton County. The on-demand service uses a mobile app, in which passengers book their trips in real-time, and a dedicated eet of branded vans to pick up and drop o riders at virtual stops. “The popularity of GoZone is not only giving our customers better and more personal transit options, it has also prompted us to look at the impacts on our other o erings,” Cristina said.
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TOP EDUCATION STORIES
Lewisville ISD board approves 2023 24 academic calendar
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR The calendar the board approved will be for the 2023-24 school year.
Coppell ISD board talks potential bond The Coppell ISD board of trustees and its bond steering committee continue to discuss a potential May 2023 bond package. The district created a bond steering committee to discuss priorities and potential proposed bonds for the May election. The committee started meeting Sept. 8. It consists of community members, district employees, students and parents. The committee has given routine updates to the board. It will likely give a recommendation to the board during its Jan. 23 board meeting. The board will have until 21 days before the election to place it on the ballot. Lewisville ISD board of trustees Meets at 6 p.m. Feb. 13 at 1565 W. Main St., Lewisville. www.lisd.net Coppell ISD board of trustees Meets at 6 p.m. Jan. 23 and Feb. 13 at 200 S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell. www.coppellisd.com MEETINGS WE COVER
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Students will have March 11-15 o for spring break. Classes will end before Memorial Day on May 23. The calendar approval comes after the board discussed calendar options in November, and the district gathered input through two community surveys. Based on feedback, Option A was favored by 63% of the estimated 11,000 survey respondents, LISD Chief of Sta Shawna Miller said.
The Lewisville ISD board of trust- ees approved the district’s 2023-24 academic calendar, which includes 177 instructional days. The 2023-24 calendar, which was approved during the Dec. 12 board meeting, will have an Aug. 9 start date with exams for the rst semester to be completed before winter break, which will run from Dec. 16, 2023-Jan. 3, 2024, according to the calendar.
Winter break: Dec. 16-Jan. 3
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Lewisville renews contract with ESS
district for the 2019-20 school year was 86.3%, and the 2020-21 school year ll rate was 75.4%, according to district data. The 2021-22 school year ll rate was at 57.1%. Since the inception of the contract, the ll rate average is 71%. The contract is estimated to cost $6 million for 2023.
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ESS was initially hired by the dis- trict on Dec. 13, 2021, to provide the district with substitute teachers. This was a shift from the district providing the substitutes. The substitute ll rate at the
The Lewisville ISD board of trust- ees approved renewal of its contract with ESS South Central, which is a third-party company that supplies the district with substitute teachers.
TOP CITY STORIES Coppell City Council denies Old Town development
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Lewisville The second phase of Lewisville’s Timber Creek Aerial Utility Crossings project is anticipated to begin Jan. 3. Lewisville City Council approved a bid award in the amount of $4.82 million for the project on Dec. 19. The project’s scope consists of replacing eight existing sanitary sewer crossings over Timber Creek. The second phase is expected to nish in late September, according to the agenda item. One of the crossings included in the second phase is Timber Creek near the southwest corner of Bellaire Boulevard and Old Orchard Lane. Lewisville City Council Meets at 7 p.m. Jan. 23 and Feb. 6 at 151 W. Church St., Lewisville. www.cityo ewisville.com Coppell City Council Meets at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 and Feb. 14 at 255 Parkway Blvd., Coppell. www.coppelltx.gov MEETINGS WE COVER
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residential, one retail building, and one parking lot, according to the Dec. 13 agenda item. Two motions were made for an amendment, and both failed 3-4. The zone change request was ulti- mately denied after a 3-4 vote, with council members Kevin Nevels, Cli Long and Don Carroll voting in favor. The development would have needed to remove the existing buildings at the site, which included
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the former Coppell Baptist Church. The buildings are noted in the Historic Resource Survey but are not listed on the state or federal registries for historic buildings, according to the agenda item.
Sales tax among Coppell’s priorities for legislative session
BY DESTINE GIBSON
le bills will be March 10. Priority legislation for Coppell is the passing of House Bill 640, which relates to municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance, accord- ing to a Dec. 13 presentation. The bill would permit all cities to renew the tax for either eight or 10 years
if a majority approved it in that last two consecutive elections. The bill also a rms the use of the tax by allowing proceeds to be used for maintenance and repairs to streets, sidewalks and water infra- structure located directly beneath the roadway.
A list of Coppell’s priorities will be discussed during Texas’ upcoming 88th legislative session. Coppell City Council approved the city’s 2023 legislative agenda priori- ties Dec. 13. The Legislature is set to convene Jan. 10, and the deadline to
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SOUTH BELT LINE RECONSTRUCTION ZONE South Belt Line Road is a major thoroughfare in Coppell. The project’s scope includes the replacement of existing pavement, intersection enhancements and more.
support those businesses, such as Belt Line Bingo, which encourages patrons to visit a number of busi- nesses located along or near the con- struction zone for the chance to win a prize. The council also approved two business assistance grant programs: the Coppell Business Rent/Mortgage Assistance Grant Program and the Coppell Business Revenue Recovery Assistance Grant Program. The Coppell Business Rent/Mort- gage Assistance Grant Program launched in May and is designed to assist small businesses that have endured inancial distress due to COVID-19. Eligible businesses can receive a one-time grant up to $10,000. Due to an overwhelming response, council dedicated an addi- tional $1.8 million to the program. “That was wonderful that they allowed any business to apply for it,” Valentine said. “It helped us meet payroll. I was very, very grateful to receive it.” The Coppell Business Revenue Recovery Assistance Grant intends to speci ically aid businesses nega- tively impacted by the reconstruc- tion project, Director of Community Development Mindi Hurley said during an Oct. 11 presentation. The council identi ied approx- imately 70 businesses along Den- ton Tap Road and South Belt Line Road that are located between I-635 and Sandy Lake Road. Applica- tions opened Aug. 25 for businesses located directly in the construction zone and Sept. 8 for surrounding businesses. The council went on to approve expanding eligibility to businesses located north of Sandy Lake Road. Recipients can receive a one-time
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The project is anticipated to meet its summer deadline, Garza said. Business effects Business owners impacted by Cop- pell’s South Belt Line reconstruction project over the past several months will continue to receive inancial assistance as the project enters its inal stages. The major project has negatively impacted many of the businesses located near and along the con- struction zone, Valentine Premier Construction owner Kristi Valentine said. Construction has affected the ability for people to ind and easily access businesses in the area, Valen- tine said. Valentine’s company is located at 598 S. Denton Tap Road. While the of ice is not in the heart of the con- struction zone, businesses like hers that are located south of Sandy Lake Road have been affected by traf ic changes and alternate routes driv- ers must take to reach her of ice and surrounding businesses. Businesses located directly in the construction zone are suffering, Val- entine said. “My friend, she’s a physical thera- pist, and she’s over there right in the heart of it. Her business is hard to nd in the rst place. [People] couldn’t get to her even if they knew where she was,” she said. “The guy that owns that little Shell, … he told my husband that business was down 25%.” Assisting small businesses affected by the construction has been a priority, according to Coppell of icials. There are programs and incentives available to speci ically
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possible to increase accessibility and coordinating with businesses. While businesses can bene t from city funding, Valentine said people must patronize local businesses as well. “We really need to support and frequent our local businesses,” she said.
grant of $5,000 awarded on a irst- come, irst-served basis. A total of $2.75 million has been allocated by council for the two grants, which are funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, according to the presentation. Applications for both programs will remain open until Jan. 31 or until funds are depleted. Garza said construction crews are keeping driveways as open as
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