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Rebuilding roads $26M in roadwork coming to local cities

Lakeside Parkway and Highland Shores Boule- vard in Highland Village. “It aects the vast majority of people in the community,” Highland Village City Manager Paul Stevens said. “Most people drive, or they’re a passenger, and when a road is bad, they see it.” CONTINUED ON 12

BY CONNOR PITTMAN

To address transportation needs within the community, Flower Mound and Highland Village are preparing to start several street projects. The projects will cover regional connector streets that help move trac throughout both communities, including Flower Mound’s

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Impacts Page 6 Read about Spice & Tonic coming to Highland Village Page 15 Learn about the latest with the Lakeside East proposal Development

Construction along Lakeside Parkway is expected to get underway this summer and will expand the road from four lanes to six within Flower Mound’s town limits. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact)

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5 Bluemercury The company submitted a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to renovate a retail space within the shopping center at a cost of around $263,000. Bluemercury sells beauty products. • 1400 Shoal Creek, Ste. 170, Highland Village • www.bluemercury.com

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A project has been filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for renovations of 1,195 square feet within the facility. Construction was scheduled to conclude in late April at an estimated cost of $94,088. • 4370 Medical Arts Drive, Ste. 300, Flower Mound • www.texashealth.org 7 Walmart A project has been filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for renovations to food cases, the bakery and more within the store. Construction is set to last from July to November at an estimated cost of $1.5 million. • 3060 Justin Road, Highland Village • www.walmart.com/store/4240-highland-village-tx

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1 Peak Physical Therapy The facility offers outpatient physical therapy primarily focused on musculoskeletal conditions, including non- surgical and post surgical treatments. • Opened April 7 • 8131 Gateway Drive, Ste. 600, Argyle • www.peak.urpt.com

3 Blo Blow Dry Bar The business provides customers with a hair wash before blowing it out, according to its website. Amber Sams, owner of Blo in Argyle, said customers can choose from five signature styles as well as custom looks. • Opening in June • 8131 Gateway Drive, Ste. 800, Argyle • www.blomedry.com/blo-argyle

Relocations

8 Titensor Dental The company has outgrown its current space after serving the community for 39 years, owner Brett Titensor said. The previous location will not remain in operation, but there will be no pause in services. • Relocating in spring 2026 • 3025 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound • www.titensordental.com

Coming soon

2 Alford Media Alford Media plans to relocate from Coppell to Flower Mound as it has outgrown its current office, according to company staff. Alford Media offers lighting, audio, visual

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12 Market by Macy’s The store, which opened in The Highlands of Flower Mound shopping center in 2021, sold a selection of clothing, home, and beauty items. • Closed in March • 6101 Long Prairie Road, Ste. 500, Flower Mound • www.macys.com 13 Party City According to a news release, the company commenced a wind down of its retail and wholesale operations. The store sold party decorations, costumes and more. • Closed March 27 • 6101 Long Prairie Road, Ste. 600, Flower Mound • www.partycity.com 14 Pinch a Penny The store sold a selection of pool care supplies, including liquid chlorine, pumps and pool filters. Company staff said the store is expected to reopen in a few months under new ownership. • Closed in March • 2221 Justin Road, Ste. 107, Flower Mound • www.pinchapenny.com

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9 The Backyard The new outdoor space at The Shops at Highland Village will host events, such as a summertime concert series. Construction on the outdoor space wrapped up in April.

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

Closings

10 Bubble Cafe The business offered a variety of drinks and food items such as milkshakes and croissants within the River Walk development. • Closed in March • 4120 Riverwalk Drive, Flower Mound • Facebook: Bubble Cafe 11 Lost Colony Per a social media post, the Tex-Mex restaurant is closing because the property it occupies was purchased by an investment firm that is seeking to bring in another tenant. • Closed April 28 • 2420 Justin Road, Highland Village • www.lostcolonytexmex.com

15 Spice & Tonic The menu includes dishes such as chicken tikka masala, samosas, pakoras and garlic naans. During lunch service, diners can order a thali, which includes a variety of dishes. Spice & Tonic is owned by Chef Joginder Cheema, who has over 35 years of experience in the restaurant industry. • Opening in May • 3090 Justin Road, Highland Village • Facebook: Spice & Tonic

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Government

BY HEATHER MCCULLOUGH, JONATHAN PERRIELLO & CONNOR PITTMAN

Flower Mound budgets $19.2M for projects In early April, Flower Mound ocials started the process to issue debt that will pay for several infrastructure projects. The estimated value of the debt issuance is expected to be under $19.2 million, according to town documents. The overview The revenue raised from selling the bonds are expected to help pay for re department facilities and water and wastewater infrastructure, per town documents. Potential projects include water and sewer line replacements, re station improve- ments, water pump upgrades, and wastewater treatment plant maintenance. In addition to the costs for the projects, town ocials anticipate nancing costs of $98,000, per town documents.

Unity Park to receive $197k basketball court Highland Village City Council approved a basketball court project at Unity Park for an estimated cost of $197,750. DHC Concrete Construction and Restoration is the project contractor. The project will use 2022 bond funds. What you need to know This project will include the concrete foundation, a 5-foot sidewalk connecting the court to the parking lot, the installation of four basketball goals, and the surfacing of the court with lines and colors. The cost of the project does not include bids for lighting, which ocials said will be brought back at a future meeting. Ocials estimate the cost for lighting at $30,000, which puts the total project within the $230,000 budget.

Flower Mound 2025 certicates of obligation project costs Wastewater projects: $7.83M

Water projects: $6.16M

Fire station projects: $5M

Financing costs: $98K

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Looking ahead If issued, the certicates of obligation would reach maturity, the point at which the principal amount is repaid and interest payments from the town cease, in March 2045, according to the intent resolution. Council is expected to consider a resolution approving the parameters for selling the bonds, including an interest rate range, June 2, per town documents. A sale of the certicates of obligation is scheduled for June 4.

Furst Ranch plan outlines 7.66 acres for road, trails Furst Ranch development moved forward with Argyle Town Council’s approval of a nal plat, a document noting lot lines, easements and streets, for High Plains Trail, which consists of a grand entrance and roads connecting the property to US 377. The details The nal plat includes 7.66 acres of open space with 24-foot paved roads, 6-foot trails, a 4-foot sidewalk and two pavilions. The purpose is to connect the planned mixed- use development to US 377 with a grand entrance, said Jason Weaver, a civil engineer from Grape- vine-based engineering rm GMcivil. The municipal utility district for the Bartonville portion will own and maintain the infrastructure.

Roads within Furst Ranch will connect the planned mixed- use development to US 377 with a grand entrance.

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Government

BY CONNOR PITTMAN

Flower Mound to spend $1.08M on Fire Station No. 6 design

The design of a permanent Fire Station No. 6 in western Flower Mound is underway after council members approved a contract covering the work. Council approved a professional services agree- ment to design the fire station worth $1.08 million at its April 7 meeting. The contract is between the town and Martinez Architects, according to town documents. The gist Fire Station No. 6 currently operates out of a Public Works facility located at 6566 Stonecrest Road. The new facility, which has a budget of $20 million, will be built on 6.64 acres owned by the town located at 6801 Canyon Falls Drive, per town documents. “The fire station will take up a portion of the property,” Director of Public Works Brian Walten- burg said. “There will be some remaining area for future needs, if needed.” Martinez Architects will eventually help staff

select a construction manager at-risk for the project, which is expected to take place later this year, Waltenburg said. He added the firm will also help with: • Completing the schematic and final design of the fire station • Preparing necessary construction documents • Overseeing the bidding process and administra- tion of construction. “The demand for service, personnel and equip- ment has created a need to construct a permanent fire station out west,” Waltenburg said. What’s next? Town officials are expected to approve a construction manager at-risk for the project this summer, Waltenburg said. A timeline shown during the meeting has con- struction planned to start in spring 2026 and finish in summer 2027.

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Education

BY JONATHAN PERRIELLO

Lewisville ISD greenlights $93.5M in bond projects

AISD, LISD receive 2022-23 TEA ratings Both Argyle ISD and Lewisville ISD received the 2022-23 Texas Education Agency accountability ratings in late April. AISD scored a 91, which is an A overall. LISD scored an 80, which is a B overall. What to know The ratings were delayed after a law- suit was filed by more than 120 districts, including AISD. In April, the Texas Courts of Appeals ruled in April that the 2022-23 ratings can be released. The score is based on performance in three key areas: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said the agency intends to release ratings for the 2024-25 school year Aug. 15, as required by state law.

Maintenance renovations and athletic facility projects are in the works as Lewisville ISD officials work through the 2023 and 2024 bond packages. The details The second phase of maintenance upgrades to Flower Mound High School, including the auxil- iary gym, classrooms and auditorium, is funded through the 2023 bond, LISD Executive Director of Construction Randy Fite said. The second phase maximum price came in around $965,000 over budget at a total of $20.7 million. The project is set to begin this summer and be complete by summer 2026. What else? Other 2023 bond projects that are also set to begin this summer include upgrades at Arbor Creek, Huffines and Lamar middle schools, Lew- isville High School Harmon, Morningside, Central and Liberty elementary schools, and Lewisville

Lewisville ISD 2023, 2024 bond projects Upgrades to Flower Mound High School: $20.7M Upgrades to Central Elementary: $18.8M Upgrades to Liberty Elementary: $14.9M Eastside and Westside aquatic centers: $14.9M Upgrades to Castle Hills Elementary: $12.8M

Upgrades to Lamar Middle School and Lewisville High School Harmon: $11.3M Other projects: $10.28M

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High School. Additionally, the Flower Mound High School stadium will receive upgrades this summer costing $4.2 million, which is included in the 2024 bond.

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Rebuilding roads From the cover

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… since we have a lot of heavy truck traffic through this industrial area in Flower Mound,” Senior Project Engineer Blake Hummel said. Hummel said town staff are also working with Grapevine officials to add one eastbound lane to a bridge across Denton Creek before feeding into a six-lane roadway between the bridge and SH 121. The lane restriction is because of an existing gas line easement that prevents the road from being widened further, he added. In addition to expanding the roadway, town staff plan to add traffic signals at the Silveron Boulevard and Enterprise Drive intersections. Additionally, the Gerault Road intersection will be reconfigured with dual left-turn lanes, three through lanes and a right-turn lane for eastbound and westbound traffic, Hummel said.

Lakeside Parkway widening

When it comes to the transportation projects expected to begin in 2025, most include county funding. Denton County’s 2022 bond will help cover up to 50% of costs for the Highland Village Road and Highland Shores Boulevard work and nearly 33% of the Lakeside Parkway project. In Highland Village, Stevens said there is a regional viewpoint for addressing these roadways. “They play a vital role within the city, but not only the city, from a regional standpoint [as well],” Stevens said.

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Project costs

The Lakeside Parkway project aims to add two lanes, upgrade the street’s condition and address storm drainage issues. “We’re trying to get a jump start on issues

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Highland Shores Boulevard is in need of repairs, Highland Village Director of Public Works Scott Kriston said. The project will help match bicycle lane markings, add a roundabout at the Hillside Drive intersection and address drainage issues. Further work includes reconstructing the inter- section at Timber Crest Lane and reconfiguring the Hillside Drive intersection. Stevens said the road is one of the city’s busiest and it handles eastbound and westbound traffic between FM 2499 and I-35E. Once complete, the road should also last 50 years, Kriston said.

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Project 3

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did from the Highland Shores intersection north to the I-35 frontage road,” Kriston said. For neighborhood streets, such as Oak Street and Gale Lane, the city will conduct various repairs and apply a fresh layer of asphalt to improve driving con- ditions, which should prevent further reconstruction aside from planned maintenance, Kriston said.

In some places, Highland Village Road has reached total concrete failure, Kriston said. The project aims to extend the road’s lifespan by fixing drainage issues, adding 5 to 6 feet for a wider shoulder, adding a left-turn lane at the Canyon Creek Drive intersec- tion and improving mobility for golf carts in the area. “We’re going to mirror the reconstruction that we

Late 2027: Highland Shores Boulevard construction ends

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Transportation

Development

BY HEATHER MCCULLOUGH

BY CONNOR PITTMAN

Utility relocations underway ahead of FM 407 widening

Flower Mound council puts Lakeside East proposal on hold

piece of land, the next building and the adjacent tenants.” What they’re saying Several members of the community voiced their support during the public hearing in early April and more asked council members to bring the developer back during public comments at the April 21 meeting. “In Lakeside, my customers actually live above me,” Clayton Flurry, co-owner of Flurry’s Market in Lakeside and Flurry’s Market and Provisions, said at the April 7 meeting. “It is instrumental for my business in Lakeside to have the residential around it.” Others like resident Steven Wood had con- cerns about the proposed apartments and traffic. “It has the capability [to create] another two poor intersections blocking traffic in and out for the people who work out of town,” Wood said April 7.

Utilities are being relocated ahead of the recon- struction of FM 407 from Cleveland Gibbs Road to Gateway Drive in Argyle. The utility relocations will not impact traffic, Texas Department of Transportation Public Information Officer Tila Grant said. The details TxDOT plans to widen FM 407 from a two-lane rural road to a six-lane urban road with three east- bound lanes and three westbound lanes, which requires the utility relocations that are underway. Travel lanes will be 12 feet wide with 18-foot wide medians, 12-foot wide left turn lanes, and curb and gutter drainage, according to a TxDOT presentation. A shared use path and sidewalk will also accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians. Design plans are complete and right-of-way has been acquired for the project, Grant said. No lane or road closures or construction time- line have been finalized for the project.

A proposal from Dallas-based Realty Capital remains uncertain after Flower Mound Town Council unanimously voted to table consider- ation of a master plan amendment and zoning change at its April 7 meeting. Based on language in the motion, the zoning case was tabled until the applicant, Realty Capital, opts to have its plan heard again. Jimmy Archie, a managing partner at Realty Capital and Lakeside’s developer, said he plans to continue discussions with council members. What you need to know The developer of Lakeside DFW and Lakeside Village, Realty Capital, is seeking to develop 21.1 acres with a mix of residential, commercial and office uses along with a hotel. “This development from the very beginning has never been about making a transaction to create a lease or income,” Archie said. “It’s always been about what adds value to the next

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the presentation from TxDOT. Part of the project also involves realigning the road starting in Northlake and going through Justin, per the presentation. The estimated cost of the TxDOT-funded project is $235 million. Looking ahead The reconstruction from Cleveland Gibbs Road to Gateway Drive is scheduled to start the bidding process in late 2027, Grant said.

“TxDOT strives to maintain traffic lanes as much as possible during construction and only have closures when necessary,” Grant said Zooming out The work is a part of the FM 407 project span- ning 11.5 miles from Bill Cook Road to FM 1830. The project is to address population, economic growth, regional transportation demand and system linkages in the project area, according to

Looking ahead Archie said he likely needs a decision made on the mixed-use plan in the next two months. Realty Capital has also had discussions with potential users for pad sites, small lots in front of a shopping center, which would create more traffic than the mixed-use plan, he added.

LEWISVILLE 2416 S Stemmons Fwy (214) 488-0888

WESTLAKE 2341 Highway 377 (817) 490-9072

DENTON 2315 Colorado Blvd (940) 243-2929

Events

BY HEATHER MCCULLOUGH

Footloose in Denton County The Courtyard at Marriott will host the annual Meals on Wheels fundraiser for the seniors, veterans, people with disabilities and seniors’ pets of Denton County. • May 17, 6-10 p.m. • $125-$1,250 • 4330 Courtyard Way, Flower Mound • www.facebook.com/events/16981158141129 Memorial Day Ceremony Honor the fallen soldiers who served with a speech by Doug Petersen, an Army pilot and Vietnam veteran, award- winning author, and Congressional Gold Medal recipient. • May 26, 9 a.m. • Free (admission) • Flower Mound Senior Center, 2701 W. Windsor Road, Flower Mound • www.flowermound.gov/112/Upcoming-Events Summer Kickoff: Neon Lights Celebrate the start of summer with a 1980s-themed event at the Flower Mound Public Library. The evening will feature a glowing dance party, retro crafts and 1980s karaoke. • May 29, 5-7 p.m. • Free (admission) • 3030 Broadmoor Lane, Flower Mound • www.flowermound.gov/112/Upcoming-Events

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Movies In the Park: ‘Inside Out 2’ Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Doubletree Ranch Park for a showing of “Inside Out 2.” The movie will start once it’s dark but guests can arrive early to enjoy food trucks and yard games. • May 9, 8:44 p.m. • Free (admission) • 310 Highland Village Road, Highland Village • www.highlandvillage.org/501/Movies-in-the-Park Run Mom Run 5k Mothers are invited to run a 5k and celebrate with muffins, mimosas and a finishers cup after. Participants must register. • May 10, 7 a.m. • $25 • 1690 Treeline Drive, Argyle • www.facebook.com/events/1013781767358041 Argyle Farmers Market and Artisan Fair Shop local products at the monthly farmers market at Argyle Party and Gifts. • May 10, 9 a.m.-noon • Free (admission) • 409 US 377 S., Argyle • www.facebook.com/events/537113302752210

Movies In the Park: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’

Enjoy food trucks and yard games at Doubletree Ranch Park before the showing of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” The movie will start once it is dark. • May 16, 8:49 p.m. • Free (admission) • 310 Highland Village Road, Highland Village • www.highlandvillage.org/501/Movies-in-the-Park

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DETOURS: Hoodoos in Big Bend Ranch State Park CRITTER: The Caprock Bison

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DETOURS

Clods and Monsters

Location: In Big Bend Ranch State Park, 26 miles west of the Barton Warnock Visitor Center BY PAM LEBLANC WALKING AMONG the weird spires of rock that sprout like giant mushrooms in Big Bend Ranch State Park feels like wandering the set of the original Star Trek series. The sand-colored hoodoos—some as tall as a two-story building—look otherworldly, but they developed natu- rally. Eons of wind and rain have scrubbed away softer materials such as fine-grained mudstone and porous tu at the base of the columns, leaving caps of hardened rock at the top. Use your imagination and you might see a human-shaped figure, a lumpy rendition of a troll, or a colossal bird egg balanced on a pedestal. These “fairy towers” famously appeared in the closing scenes of Boy- hood, Richard Linklater’s 2014 coming-of-age drama. An easy stop if you’re driving through the park, the Hoodoos Trail is about a mile long. If you’re not up for the walk, a shaded picnic table oers views of the hoodoos, the Rio Grande, and Mexico beyond.

acres, “they’re usually just cud chewing and wallowing and walking around like they have all day to do nothing,” says Na- talie Smith, a park interpreter. Still, she warns visitors to stay at least fifty yards, or half the length of a football field, away from a bison—and even more during rutting season, which typically lasts from June to September, when they can be aggressive. “If you get two bulls that are equally dominant and are physically equals, they can fight, and they will,” says park superintendent Donald Beard. “We have had bulls killed by other bulls.”

The bison at Caprock Canyons State Park, in the Panhandle, default to photogenic docility, as befits a noble symbol of the American West. They are the descendants of five herds, in- cluding one created by Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight, who in 1878 rescued several calves during the great slaughter that made the once plenti- ful bovines a rarity. There are other herds on private land, but Caprock’s has been designat- ed the o cial herd of Texas, a celebrity status the bison seem unaware of. Mostly unrued by the campers and day hikers who visit the park’s 15,314

YIKES. HOW DO I AVOID IRRITATING A BISON? Leave appropriate space be- tween yourself and any animal capable of tap dancing on your organs, and look out for signs of agitation. “If their tail is in the air, like it’s flagging, you need to step back,” says Smith. Ditto if it’s swinging its head from side to side. WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I’M BEING CHARGED BY ONE? Beard says, “If you get into a situation where you’ve been charged, it’s too late.”

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The Sound Machinists A Houston-area company creates modern synthesizers with vintage vibes for Joe Walsh, Duran Duran, and LCD Soundsystem. BY MICHAEL HALL

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In the right hands—customers include Chro- meo, Duran Duran, LCD Soundsystem, and nu- merousfilmandTVsounddesigners—theycan create audio that is human and otherworldly, animated and moody, hard and soft. “The idea that synths are just beeps and bloops is not accurate at all,” says Mike Gra- ham, an engineer and the vice president of business development. “They can sound creepy; they can sound angry; they can sound happy or sad. They can sound inquisitive.” The company’s roots go back to 1969, when Roger Arrick, then an eight-year-old living in suburbanFortWorth,firstheardSwitched-On Bach, an album of the composer’s songs played on the synthesizer created by Robert Moog. To read the rest of this story and stories about other independent makers in Texas, subscribe to Texas Monthly.

THE BUILDING’S WALLS sometimes shake with a sonic rumble. Other times, it’s like a spaceship is flying overhead or as if the elec- tronic duo Daft Punk has reunited in this pleasant industrial park in Stafford, thirty minutes from downtown Houston. But it’s just business as usual at the workshop head- quarters of Synthesizers.com. Thecompanyhasmadeanalogmodularsyn- thesizers for nearly thirty years. The instru- ments are based on the classic Moog (rhymes with “vogue”) synths of the sixties and sev- enties, but these modern-day machines are cheaper and easier to play. They are elegant, with black panels, silver knobs, and red lights.

Numerous attendees at a pickle- themed event in New Braunfels claimed that it was a fiasco, with one unhappy patron posting that she “didn’t even get 1 pickle” and that organizers “should have called it the dusty long line festival.” A pig named Peppa and a blind dog named Amy were reunited with their owner after the lost pair trotted along- side U.S. 290 and wandered into a general store in Austin’s Harris Branch neighborhood. Drivers of two vacuum trucks caused a large explosion and fire after they al- legedly attempted to steal petroleum from a pipeline maintenance station near Orla. The discovery of more than one hun- dred human teeth buried in the yard of a Hondo home prompted an investiga- tion by local police, who found out that the previous owners of the property were dentists who may have been fol- lowing a tradition of burying teeth for good luck . A state representative from Smithville introduced a bill called the Forbidden Unlawful Representation of Roleplay- ing in Education (FURRIES) Act, which would ban “non-human” behavior in schools, such as wearing a tail. A substation explosion at Texas Tech University caused widespread power outages and the eruption of green flames from manhole covers across campus. —Meher Yeda

Mike Graham operates a Studio-110 system at the Synthesizers.com oce in Staord.

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Space Center Houston tour guide Irwin Stewart.

for a movie about space to get a VIP tour from Stewart, though he has guided actor Natalie Portman, who portrayed an astronaut in 2019’s Lucy in the Sky, and director Alfonso Cuarón, an Oscar winner for 2013’s Gravity . You just have to reserve a spot on one of Stewart’s week- days-only excursions, which cost about $200 per person and are limited to small groups. With light gray hair styled in the manner of Albert Einstein’s, the 56-year-old Stewart is expressive and enthusiastic, often peppering conversations with “Did you know that?” He and eleven others on the Space Center’s sta give these specialized tours, and Stewart is comfortable with famous visitors. He is also a certified commercial pilot who spent more than a decade as an aircraft-maintenance in- structor. In other words, he can go deep on all things that fly. He can easily talk for three hours, the average length of a tour, and show no sign of flagging. Stewart greets me on a hot fall day at the entrance to Space Center Houston and makes small talk while he escorts me around the back of the building to a black SUV. Then, as he drives onto the NASA campus, he launch- es into tour guide mode. His voice becomes louder and more animated. “There’s one hundred buildings on this cam- pus! Each has its own specialty.” To read the rest of this article about Stew- art and more of our favorite tour guides all across Texas, subscribe to Texas Monthly.

IF YOU’VE BEEN among the million-plus annual visitors to Space Center Houston, the museum at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, you’ve probably seen the Apollo 17 command module, walked through the replica of the space shuttle Independence, and touched a moon rock. You may have even taken a tram to the 1,600-acre working campus behind the museum and walked up to the Saturn V rocket —more than thirty stories tall—lying on its side like a giant in repose. But have you met Irwin Stewart? You don’t have to be a celebrity preparing

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Business

BY JONATHAN PERRIELLO

In a house nestled on Tudor Lane in Argyle, clinical professionals strive to provide speech language therapy in a comfortable environment. Owner Annie Gist founded Play on Words Pediatric Speech Therapy to oer speech and language therapy, feeding and oral motor therapy and myofunctional health services in the Argyle area, lling a niche that the town lacked, she said. The backstory After working as a clinical speech language pathologist for several years, Gist decided she wanted to branch out into private practice and she began seeing patients on the side. Her practice grew by word of mouth and by 2019 she opened Play on Words from her home oce, she said. Eventually, the clinic outgrew the home oce, and in 2023, she moved the business to a house in Argyle o Tudor Lane. “It still feels like kids are coming to ‘Miss Annie’s house,’” she said. “We try to make it as comfort- able and inviting as possible so that it doesn’t feel clinical.” The clinic also serves patients from Flower Mound, Highland Village and cities as far out as Gainesville. What they oer The clinic focuses on four main therapy services and sees about 175 patients a week. All therapists are certied clinical speech language pathologists, which requires a master’s degree, she said. The clinic’s speech therapy focuses on articu- lation, clarity, sound patterns and intelligibility, whereas language therapy centers around the syntax, grammar and word choice in order to put together a thought or idea, Gist said. Why it’s special The clinic prides itself on striving to identify root causes for conditions to help more accurately and permanently resolve speech and language problems, Gist said. Play on Words also believes in making a connec- tion with patients and their families to identify and structure therapy around achieving their personal goals, Gist said. “As long as it is meaningful to them, we get a lot more buy-in and a lot more joy. We want them to be happy and we want them to love coming here,” she said. Play on Words in Argyle provides everyone opportunity to speak

The clinic serves patients of all ages, but specializes in pediatric therapy.

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After outgrowing her home oce, Gist moved the business to a house in Argyle o Tudor Lane in 2023.

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7861 Tudor Lane, Argyle https://playonwords.me

All therapists are certied clinical speech language pathologists which requires a master’s degree, she said.

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Dining

BY JACOB VAUGHN

The owners of Heavenly Crust Pizza have been serving the Flower Mound area for about a year now and they have no plans of stopping any time soon. They have two locations, one in North Richland Hills and one in Flower Mound. The business oers several kinds of pizzas and has a signature crust that it’s named after. The owners of Heavenly Crust, Erik and Ronda Bauer, donate 50% of their prots to Christian charities. The two said the charities they donate to are vet- ted through Rockpointe Church in Flower Mound and personal connections. How it started In 2019, the Bauers took a family mission trip to Lynch, Kentucky, a former coal-mining commu- nity. They were inspired by a local Christian relief organization that set up businesses there, such as a coee shop, to support the community. The business and the Bauers’ faith are intertwined, they said. “It was really being moved by the spirit,” Erik Bauer said of his inspiration to start the business. “This is a ministry for us,” Ronda Bauer said. They initially considered getting into the sub sandwich market, but eventually settled on pizza and spent the next six months concocting their signature pizza crust recipe. What makes their signature crust special is that it’s layered, with a crispy bottom and soft, pillowy top. “It’s denitely unique,” Erik Bauer said of the crust. “It’s not something you can nd anywhere else.” Heavenly Crust also oers a more traditional New York-style crust. They bought an existing pizza place in North Richland Hills to open their rst location in 2021. Three years later, they would buy and set up their Flower Mound spot. What’s next? Erik and Ronda Bauer will keep up their work at Heavenly Crust Pizza but have plans for the future. At the Flower Mound location, they hope to start a morning cooking class for children 7-14 years old. At their North Richland Hills location, they hope to start a women’s lunch every Wednesday where area residents can meet and greet new people. “We’re always looking for ways to get the word out better and expand our customer base,” Erik Bauer said. For owners of Heavenly Crust Pizza, the business is their ministry

The barbecue chicken pizza, $23 , comes with a barbecue base, chicken, mozzarella, cheddar, red onion and chives on top.

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For the sweet tooth, Heavenly Crust serves a rockslide brownie, $4.80 , which is a brownie topped with caramel, toasted pecans and brownie cubes.

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Erik and Ronda Bauer launched their business in 2021.

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The Heavenly Crust salad includes romaine, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, salami and cheese. Entree portion is $11.95, or personal size, $5.95.

2311 Cross Timber Road, Ste. 304, Flower Mound www.heavenlycrust.com

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Real estate

BY CONNOR PITTMAN

Local ocials, community members and repre- sentatives of Dallas-based Realty Capital Residential cut the ribbon to Thirty-One Eleven Sunset, a 207- unit luxury apartment complex on April 15. What you need to know The complex includes one-, two- and three-bed- room tower apartments, penthouses and townho- mes with rents starting at $4,000 per month. Realty Capital Residential also constructed a ve-story enclosed parking structure for residents, which will include reserved parking spaces. On-site amenities include: • A 24-hour concierge service and lifestyle director • A 24-hour tness center, golf simulator and guest 207 apartments open in Lakeside

Local ocials and community members cut the ribbon for Thirty-One Eleven Sunset on April 15.

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“Along with the resort-like amenities in the build- ing, our future residents love the beautiful views of Lake Grapevine and Lakeside Village’s walkability,” Realty Capital Residential Development Manager Zack Conley said in a news release. Lakeside Village is a 160-acre, $2.5 billion mixed-use development that includes around 2,500 residences and over 40 retailers and restaurants.

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suites, which can be reserved for visitors • Ground oor retail and restaurant space

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Real estate

Nearly 250 homes were sold in March across the market, according to data from Collin County Area Realtors. Over the same period, almost 470 homes were newly listed for sale. Residential market data

Number of homes sold

-25.8%

-22.22%

+35.48%

-30.95%

+4.49%

March 2024

March 2025

75022

75028

75077

76226

76247

35E

Median home sales price

35W

76247

76226

March

2024

2025

75077

377

$1,001,000

$1,011,000

75022

75028

$565,000

$527,500

75028

GRAPEVINE LAKE

$524,000

$487,500

75077

Flower Mound - Highland Village - Argyle

$555,000

$602,500

76226

$440,000

$425,000

76247

March

2024

2025

276 247

Homes sold

Average days on the market

Homes under contract

301

295

+60.53%

+44.12%

-23.02%

-28.57%

420 467

New listings

Homes sold by price point

March 2025

$1 million+

75022

75028

75077

76226

76247

$700,000-$999,999

129

$400,000-$699,999

Number of new listings

$100,000-$399,999

+13.64%

-13.04%

+3.5%

+25.22%

+14.07%

<$100,000

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

75022

75028

75077

76226

76247

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