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it,” Denton County Sheri Tracy Murphree said during a Lewisville Chamber of Commerce meeting in the fall. He described the “dire” sta ng levels the department experienced during the meeting as a way to bring awareness. Collin County Sheri Jim Skinner said economic factors contribute to public safety sta ng, such as the future of interest rates, in ation, job growth and even the possible ripple e ects of layo s in Silicon Valley. Skinner also serves as the chair of the Government A airs
Committee for the National Sher- i s’ Association. The job market is also on the rise, according to the Workforce Solutions data. From 2016-21, jobs increased by 22.4% in Collin County from 420,897 to 515,163. This change outpaced the national growth rate of 1.9% by 20.5 per- centage points. In Dallas County, jobs increased by 5.1% during that same time. In Denton County, jobs increased by 21.6%. And in Tarrant County, jobs
North Texas sheri ’s depart- ments have experienced sta ng shortages at their respective deten- tion centers. These shortages, which have been seen in Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties, have been, in part, the result of a growing job market with more competitive sal- aries, according to data from the Workforce Solutions for North Cen- tral Texas. “I don’t know what we’re going to do, but we’re going to get through
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& Orthodontics provides a full range of dental services for all ages and o ers evening and weekend appointments. 469-312-1503. www.brident.com/en-us 5 Fellowship Co ee and Tea held a soft opening drive-thru event on Jan. 16. It is located in Coppell at 833 S. Denton Tap Road. The family-owned and -operated shop o ers co ee staples, such as cappuccinos, lattes and frappes, as well as a variety of loose leaf and brewed iced teas. Food items include scones, mu ns, cookies and oatmeal. Its hours are 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturdays. Fellowship Co ee and Tea o cially opened its doors for dine-in service beginning Feb. 2. 214-724-2752. https://fellowshipco eetea.com 6 Divine Dental is now open in Lew- isville and accepting new patients. The o ce is located at 966 N. Garden Ridge Blvd., Ste. 510. Divine Dental accepts nearly all forms of dental insurance and o ers discount coupons for customers who may not have insurance. O ce hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, and emergency dental services are available on Saturday and Sunday. 469-240-5590. www.imdivinedental.com 7 Mochinut held a grand opening Dec. 17 in Lewisville. It is located in The Realm at Castle Hills at 4440 SH 121, Ste. 35. Mochinut is known for its mochi dough- nuts, a combination of the Japanese rice cake and American doughnut. Mochinut
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also o ers Korean rice our hot dogs, bubble tea drinks and soft serve ice cream. The Castle Hills location o ers catering and delivery. Its hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. every day. 214-407-7950. www.mochinut.com 8 Bahama Bucks opened its new- est Lewisville location on Jan. 17. It is located within The Realm at Castle Hills at 4622 Windhaven Parkway, Ste. 100. Bahama Bucks o ers over 100 shaved ice avors in addition to smoothies, lemonades and acai bowls. The Lewis- ville location’s hours are noon-10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon- 9 p.m. Sunday. https://bahamabucks.com COMING SOON 9 Simple Simon’s Pizza is expected to open its Lewisville location this summer. The restaurant will be located at 2425 FM 544, Ste. 100. Simple Simon’s Pizza will o er more than a dozen pizza avors and other options, such as wings, sandwiches, calizones and stromboli. The pizza chain started in Oklahoma and now has multiple locations across 10 states. Simple Simon’s Pizza is scheduled to bring several locations to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. www.simplesimonspizza.com 10 YogaSix is anticipated to open its Lewisville location this summer, according to the location’s tenant. The studio will be located at 2425 FM 544, Ste. 200.
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dren’s birthday parties. 469-830-3990. https://premiermartialarts.com 3 Feng Cha opened in Lewis- ville on Dec. 8. It is located at 980 W. Round Grove Road, Ste. 180. Feng Cha’s restaurants provide a teahouse experience, according to its website. Its menu items include pure tea, milk foam tea, boba tea, co ee, fruit drinks and desserts. Patrons can add top- pings, such as co ee jelly and aloe vera, to their drinks and modify its sweetness. Feng Cha also has a location in Coppell. 469-464-4117. www.fengchausa.com 4 Brident Dental & Orthodontics opened its Lewisville location in early January. The o ce is located at 551 E. Round Grove Road. Brident Dental
980 W. Round Grove Road, Ste. 250. The shop o ers a wide variety of fresh doughnuts plus sausage rolls and other breakfast items. D’oh Nuts also has one location in Plano. 972-998-0020. www.facebook.com/gogodohnuts 2 Premier Martial Arts opened in December. It is located in the Castle Hills area at 4690 Windhaven Parkway, Ste. 200. Premier Martial Arts’ programs include karate, Krav Maga and kickbox- ing. Kids and adult martial arts classes are available. Premier Martial Arts also o ers a dedicated studio space for chil-
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Lewisville held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Tittle McFadden Public Safety Center on Jan. 20.
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FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON Lewisville held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Tittle McFadden Public Safety Center at 188 N. Valley Parkway on Jan. 20. The facility will replace the city’s aging police department and Central Fire Station. The new facility will be 116,000 square feet. Interior features include a public lobby, shared conference rooms for the two departments, workout spaces, a large technology-equipped training center that can be divided into smaller classrooms and large break rooms. A four-and-a-half-deck parking garage will provide secure parking for re and police personnel. The exterior will feature a courtyard and balconies. The complex is named after former Lewisville Fire Chief Tim Tittle and former Lewisville Police Chief Steve McFadden. Tittle served in the Lewisville YogaSix o ers six di erent class types from hot and powerful to slow and mind- ful, according to its website. Each studio is locally owned and operated. YogaSix o ers beginner classes and sculpt classes. 214-774-2528. www.yogasix.com RELOCATIONS 11 Lewisville Fire Administration completed relocation to a temporary facility on Jan. 23. The department moved from 188 N. Valley Parkway to 1955 Lakeway Drive, Ste. 230. Fire Station No. 1 also relocated to 1150 McGee Lane on Jan. 23. The department relocated to make way for construction of the Tittle McFadden Public Safety Center. The facility broke ground on Jan. 20 and is expected to be completed in late 2024. 972-219-3580. www.cityo ewisville.com/about-us/ city-departments/ re-department
Fire Department for more than 40 years, becoming chief in 2011. He died after a long battle with cancer in 2020. McFadden served as chief of police for 29 years before retiring in 2007. The project is estimated to cost over $100 million. Construction is scheduled to be completed late 2024. 972-219-3400 www.cityo ewisville.com
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February & March events
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25 JOIN A WORKSHOP Our Productions Theatre Co. and Young Artist Training Program will host a musical theatre workshop for adults, open for participants of all experience levels. Courses will consist of vocal technique exercises followed by work on music and choreography of an ensemble number from a Broadway musical. 2-4 p.m. Free. Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St., Lewisville. 972-219-8446. https://tinyurl.com/4zfa9h5v 27 CRAFT JEWELRY Adults can learn how to use shrink lm to make a variety of accessories, including necklaces, pins, earrings and more, at this workshop. All supplies are provided. Registration is required. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N. Heartz Drive, Coppell. 972-304-3658. https://cozbylibrary.librarymarket.com/ event/craft-casual-shrink- lm-jewelry MARCH 01 GET SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY TIPS CBS 11 Meteorologist Je Ray will host a severe weather preparedness course, weather myths and facts, and best safety practices for individuals and
FEBRUARY 23 THROUGH APRIL 13 GET TAX HELP United Way of Denton County is o ering free tax preparation
families when severe weather occurs. The last 30 minutes will be devoted to assisting attendees with weather radio programming. Registration is required. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Life Safety Park, 820 S. Coppell Road, Coppell. 972-462-5371. https://tinyurl.com/43puhyv7 04 WATCH ‘DRAGONS AND MYTHICAL BEASTS’ “Dragons and Mythical Beasts” is coming to Coppell. Showgoers are encouraged to enter a magical world of myths and legends, according to the play’s description. 2 p.m., 6 p.m. $32. Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis St., Coppell. 972-304-7047. www.coppellartscenter.org/events/ detail/dragons-and-mythical-beasts 13 DO COMMUNITY SERVICE Teens can earn community service hours by participating in the Cozby Cares: Animal Services program. Attendees are invited to give back to Coppell Animal Services by decorating bandanas for the animals. All materials are provided. Forms that need to be signed for service hours must be brought to a library sta member. 4-5 p.m. Free. Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N. Heartz Drive, Coppell. 972-304-3658. https://cozbylibrary.librarymarket.com/ event/cozby-cares-animal-services-0
assistance every Thursday through April 13. Assistance will be provided on a rst-come, rst-served basis. Those needing tax help must bring documents such as a Social Security card, a photo ID, employment and other income-related tax documents, and a checkbook or bank document with routing and account numbers. No appointment is required. 5-7:30 p.m. Free. Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W. Main St., Lewisville. 972-219-3570. https://tinyurl.com/32y3y7p8 24 WATCH A COMEDY SHOW Tanyalee Davis and Michelle Rider are coming to Lewisville for the “Unstoppable Belly Laughs Tour.” Davis is 3 feet and 3 inches tall with a huge personality, and she has traveled the world sharing her comedy, according to the event description. Rider has appeared on the reality show “The Circle" on Net ix. 8 p.m. $25. Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St., Lewisville. 972-219- 8446. https://tinyurl.com/468a59eu
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FEATURED EVENT CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY St. Paddy’s Texas Style returns to Lewisville. The annual event celebrates St. Patrick’s Day and Texas Independence Day. St. Paddy’s Texas Style will include live entertainment on two stages; carnival-type activities, including in atables, life-size games and face painting; and food trucks and beer. Music from a variety of genres, such as Irish folk, Celtic rock, Texas country and Americana, will be featured. Noon-7 p.m. Free (admission). Wayne Ferguson Plaza 150 W. Church St., Lewisville 972-219-3401 https://tinyurl.com/2s3wv6e6
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The Denton County Transportation Authority has named a new chief operating o cer and lled three other open positions, o cials announced in a release.
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for how to travel.” The Dallas-Fort Worth area accounted for 37 of the top 100 busiest roadways, which is up from 34 in 2021. Other roads listed in the report from Denton County were Loop 288 from US 380 to I-35E, ranking as the 66th busiest road in the state; Hwy. 114 from I-35W to FM 1938, ranked at 73; and US 380 from US 377 to Buckner Boulevard, coming in as the 89th busiest road in the state.
grow on Denton County roadways, according to a report from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. Four of the 100 busiest roadways in Texas are in the county, and I-35E from Business 121 to I-635 is the county’s busiest road at No. 36—up six spots from its previous ranking—with more than 226,000 hours of delays and $43.6 million lost due to congestion. The annual report showed delays on the state’s roadways and streets growing in 2021. It rates the 100 busiest segments of roadways in the state with a study looking at conges- tion and the delay it costs in terms of time spent stuck in gridlock. There were 1,860 roadways in 23 urban areas that were reviewed during the study, funded by the Texas Department of Transpor- tation. The study looked at how much longer drivers were on the road in tra c jams compared to
inancial impact. According to the report, a total of $3.8 billion was lost between wasted fuel and lost time in 2021. Truck congestion costs were $620 million. The 2021 numbers showed an increase, but the report stated COVID-19 e ects still had conditions below the prepandemic congestion. O cials with the transportation institute emphasized tra c will eventually return to familiar inten- sity as the state’s population grows and its economy recovers, according to a press release. “Tra c congestion isn’t just a big-city problem, and that problem is almost sure to get worse as our population surges by almost 20 mil- lion in the next 25 years,” said David Schrank, the TTI’s lead researcher on the annual study. “We need to add capacity, operate the system e ciently and give people options
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Maurice Bell joined as COO, while Sherrelle Evans-Jones was named chief nancial o cer. Bracey Goodwin IV was named director of safety and compliance, and David Magaña was named the DCTA director of marketing and communications. “It’s exciting that we have retained talented, bright and experienced leaders for our team, each of whom bring a wide variety of expertise that will keep DCTA moving forward,” DCTA CEO Paul Cristina said in the release. “With these key leaders now in place, we can better focus our organization on the future and improving mobility solutions.”
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AT THE CAPITOL
News from the 88th legislative session
QUOTE OF NOTE
Texas House re-elects Speaker Dade Phelan on rst day of legislative session
NUMBER TO KNOW This is how much lawmakers can spend as they create the state’s budget for scal year 2024-25. This is an unprecedented amount of money and is largely due to high sales tax revenue, energy prices and economic growth. $188.2 billion FOUR YEARS, BUT FOR THE NEXT 40 YEARS.” GOV. GREG ABBOTT “WE ALL KNOW THAT INCREASED DEMAND IS GOING TO BE PLACED ON THE GRID AS TEXAS CONTINUES TO GROW. ... WE WILL BUILD A GRID THAT POWERS OUR STATE NOT FOR THE NEXT UPDATES FROM LOCAL LEGISLATORS
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Tinderholt to “stand against the practice of nominating Democrat chairs.” Members of the minority party are rou- tinely appointed to lead some House committees, but a small group of Repub- lican lawmakers—including Tinderholt, Slaton and Schatzline—want to end the practice. Phelan appointed Democrats to lead 13 of the 34 House committees in 2021 and has vowed to do the same in 2023, according to The Texas Tribune . Every House Democrat voted for Phelan. As speaker, Phelan has
the authority to assign House members to com- mittees, appoint committee leaders and more. He also presides over the chamber throughout the session and is required to sign all passed legislation. Speaking before his colleagues, Phelan outlined his priorities for the ses- sion. He called for a “fam- ily-focused House” that prioritizes what matters most to everyday Texans. Phelan emphasized a need for lasting property tax relief, which Gov. Greg Abbott and other state leaders have highlighted as a top concern.
Members of the Texas House of Representatives re-elected state Rep. Dade Phelan, R Beaumont, for a second term as speaker Jan. 10. Phelan beat state Rep. Tony Tinderholt, R Ar- lington, to secure the chamber’s top leadership position. Phelan garnered 143 votes, while Tinderholt received three—one from himself, alongside Repub- lican state Reps. Bryan Slaton of Royse City and Nate Schatzline of Tarrant County. In a statement, Schat- zline said he voted for
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He also urged lawmakers to help more Texans gain access to quality and a ordable health care. This includes ensuring new mothers have health cov- erage for 12 months after childbirth, Phelan said. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced Jan. 9 that lawmakers will have $188.2 billion—which includes a $32.7 billion surplus—as they create the state’s budget for scal year 2024-25.
Texas mayors aim to maintain local control, expand funding for mental health services
Gov. Abbott vows to prioritize property tax relief, public safety
KRONDA THIMESCH District 65 Republican Elected: 2022
House Bill 1581 Rep. Kronda Thimesch, representing District 65 in northwest Lewisville, led a bill in January with Frederick Frazier, representing District 6 in McKinney, relating to the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance causing death or serious bodily injury. The bill creates a standalone charge and would help prosecutors press charges when fentanyl is a factor in injury or death.
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“Each community of ours has unique needs,” Nirenberg said. “As mayors with the responsibility of managing services and operations that largely impact the daily lives of our residents, we believe that we are best positioned to determine local policies that improve [the] lives and meet the needs of our respective communities.” The bipartisan coalition is made up of 18 mayors who represent approxi- mately one-third of Texas’ population. Three of the 10 largest cities in the nation—Houston, San Antonio and Dallas—are in Texas. The group announced Jan. 13 its priorities for the 2023 legislative session. These include public safety and mental health. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said the large amount of money available for Texas’ biennial budget gives lawmakers “an opportunity to be transformative in making invest- ments in mental health.” Turner said lawmakers must invest in mental health during the current session, “or it is very unlikely to happen anytime soon.”
BY HANNAH NORTON
Preserving local control is a key concern for the mayors of Texas’ most populous cities, said San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, who serves as chair of the Texas’ Big City Mayors coalition.
To kick o his third term as Texas’ top o cial, Gov. Greg Abbott spoke about his priorities for the 88th legislative session, including property tax cuts, infrastructure, public safety and the border. Abbott was inaugurated out- side the Texas Capitol on Jan. 17 alongside Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who is also entering his third term. Both o cials were rst elected in 2014. Abbott’s and Patrick’s speeches highlighted recent successes in Texas, including economic devel- opment, job growth and the $32.7 billion budget surplus. “Make no mistake, that surplus does not belong to the govern- ment,” Abbott said. “It belongs to the taxpayers. And we will use that budget surplus to provide the largest property tax cut in the history of the state of Texas.” The 88th Texas Legislature convened Jan. 10 and runs for 140 days through May 29.
MAYORAL PRIORITIES
JULIE JOHNSON District 115 Democrat Elected: 2022
Texas’ Big City Mayors coalition, which represents 18 major cities, laid out its priorities Jan. 13. Preserve cities’ local control Provide property tax relief
House Bill 55 Rep. Julie Johnson, representing District 115 in northwest Dallas County, led a bill in November relating to the punishment for the criminal o ense of indecent assault, increasing a criminal penalty. House Bill 109 In November, Rep. Johnson also led a bill relating to health bene t coverage for hearing aids for children and adults. The bill would require health plans to approve claims for hearing aids that cost more than the allowable bene t if patients pay for the cost di erence.
Continue local and state incentives to supplement economic development
SOURCE: BIG CITY MAYORS COMMUNITY IMPACT connectivity and participate in the Texas Broadband grant programs Adequately fund public schools from early childhood to higher education Support common sense rearm regulations and gun violence mitigation Expand state funding and access to mental health services Improve access to broadband
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EDUCATION BRIEFS
News from Coppell ISD, Lewisville ISD & the University of North Texas
HIGHLIGHTS LEWISVILLE ISD Recapture funding will be a priority for Lewisville ISD officials this year in the 88th Texas legislative session. LISD receives state revenue in the general fund, but with the existing formula, the recapture payment on the expenditure side exceeds said state revenue, Chief Financial Officer Paige Meloni said during a meeting. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS An $800,000 National Science Foundation grant was awarded to the University of North Texas and the North Central Texas College. The grant’s purpose is to create more opportunities for Latinx students and communities in engineering. The program consists of cohorts, such as networking, to help students grow. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS Officials invited university and city leadership to the Frisco Landing campus Jan. 12 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony before more than 2,000 students began classes Jan. 17. The building at 12995 Preston Road in Frisco holds 29 classrooms and 69 smaller meeting rooms for students, according to UNT staff.
Trustees consider $511 million bond for May
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needed for ongoing operations,” said Cindy Powell with Cooperative Strate- gies, the consulting firm brought in by the district. “All the older [elementary school] buildings have interior needs, but those can be covered with a renovation.” The passage of the bond would lead to a tax increase, officials confirmed. Language in the bond also calls for the “construction, acquisition or equipment of housing for teachers as determined by the district to be necessary to have a sufficient number of teachers for the district.” Jim Walker and Dilan Patel, bond committee co-chairs, said the district began gathering data for the bond rec- ommendation in 2019 with community
dialogue and a tour of the facilities. In the ensuing three years, the district sent out surveys and ordered an Amer- icans with Disabilities Act assessment. “We looked at the 10-year projected enrollment for Coppell ISD while discussing the package,” Patel said. EARMARKED FUNDS Of the proposed $511 million bond, $184 million will be spent on renovations at eight elementary schools.
COPPELL ISD The board of trustees met Jan. 23 to discuss opening steps toward the passage of a new bond worth more than $500 million. If passed, the $511 million bond is earmarked for new prekindergarten classrooms at five CISD campuses, safety and security investments throughout the district, improvements to the district tennis center, a new multipurpose building, and eight elementary school renovations. The renovations at the eight elemen- tary schools are expected to make up nearly 40% of the entire bond, or $184 million, per meeting documents. “We assess the conditions of the buildings and determine the level
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New welding career, technology education course receives green light from trustees
Bilingual program releases key dates
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COPPELL ISD Applications for the bilingual dual language immersion program are due by 5 p.m. March 28. The application can be found at coppellisd.com. AVAILABLE TO: • Native Spanish speakers in kindergarten through fifth grade who qualify. • Incoming 2023-24 kindergartners through the district’s lottery process. • If space is available, incoming 2023-24 first grade students.
Interpretation of Weldments course will be added to the district’s welding programs. It will be combined with Introduc- tion to Welding and will replace Weld- ing I to give students the opportunity to complete the program, according to the agenda item. The state-approved course “enables students to master knowledge, skills and competencies not included in the essential knowledge and skills of the required curriculum,” according to the agenda item. The course will be offered to students beginning in the 2023-24 school year.
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LEWISVILLE ISD A new career and technology education course will be available to district students. The board of trustees approved a new course for high school students Jan. 9. The Introduction to Film
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CHANGING COURSE • Class added: Intro to Film Interpretation of Weldments • Class removed: Welding I
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The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area is a nature preserve in Lewisville. It is located by Lewisville Lake and o ers miles of trails and camping options. It has diverse wild- life and plant life on-site. It has 360 vertebrate species, from river otters to falcons, along with 500 plant species. 201 E. Jones St., Lewisville 972 219 3550 The Greater Lewisville Community Theatre is the city’s oldest standing structure. It was built in 1885 as a dry goods store. Today, the building o ers a full season of plays and musicals in a 100-seat theater. 160 W. Main St., Lewisville 972 221 7469 www.glct.org COPPELL 3 Coppell Arts Center The Coppell Arts Center is a gathering place that features local artists, and presents rst-class entertainment and diverse cultural experiences for the citizens of Coppell and www.llela.org/llela-home 2 Greater Lewisville Community Theatre
6 Grapevine Historic Main Street District Explore art, shopping, dining and winery tast- ing rooms along this preserved historic street in Grapevine. This walkable area is home to the Palace Arts Center, the Grapevine Vintage Railroad and the Glockenspiel Clock Tower. 636 S. Main St., Grapevine Check out stores, such as Neiman Marcus Last Call, H&M, Coach Outlet and more. Along with stores and dining options, the shopping center features attractions, such as Legoland Discovery Center, Sea Life Grape- vine Aquarium and The Escape Game. 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine 972 724 4900 www.simon.com/mall/grapevine-mills SOUTHLAKE 8 Southlake Town Square Visit Southlake Town Square for shops and dining from the top local and national brands. Stores include Apple, Yeti, Coach and Kendra Scott. 285 Grand Ave., Southlake 817 329 5566 www.southlaketownsquare.com http://bit.ly/3DXDC49 7 Grapevine Mills 9 Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve Explore more than 700 acres of a woodland and prairie reserve with an educational nature center. The Cross Timbers ecosystem is home to local wildlife and trails to enjoy. 355 E. Bob Jones Road, Southlake 817 748 8019 www.experiencesouthlaketexas.com/428/Bob- Jones-Nature-Center-and-Preserve FRISCO 10 Omni PGA Frisco Resort PGA Frisco will debut this spring with the Kitch- enAid Senior PGA Championship at the home of the new PGA headquarters in northern Frisco. The resort comes with hundreds of rooms and thousands of square feet of meeting space as well as a walkable entertainment district
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13 National Soccer Hall of Fame This museum in Frisco immerses soccer fans in the sport by using facial recognition technology to build pro les to heighten their experience through the Hall. At the exhibits, guests are able to check out current U.S. jerseys and read up on current and former players.The exhibits are also interactive, as the Hall uses gesture technology and virtual reality experiences to immerse fans into the biggest moments of soccer. 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco 469 365 0043 www.nationalsoccerhof.com MCKINNEY 14 Tupps Brewery McKinney-based Tupps Brewery will relocate to the historic McKinney grain site this year. The move entails remodeling a 120-year-old grain mill and a new 25,000-square-foot pro- duction brewery. Later this year the brewery will debut a retail craft community shopping area that will be housed in grain bins. The en- tire project spans more than 40,000 square feet of building space on a 4-acre tract of land. 2402 E. Louisiana St., McKinney 214 856 7996 www.tuppsbrewery.com 15 Erwin Park One of McKinney’s premier community parks, Erwin Park spans over 212 acres and o ers picnic pavilions, restrooms, camp re sites, mountain bike trails with a dedicated skill course, playgrounds and more. The park is also an established prairie land restoration destina- tion. Planting is ongoing at the park, so guests are asked to respect the seedlings in the area. 4300 CR 1006, McKinney 972 547 7480 www.mckinneytexas.org/885/erwin-park
centered around the sport of golf. The resort will o er seven in-house dining options and four pools, including a rooftop in nity pool and the Mokara Spa. Steps away from the resort is a restaurant hub with about eight retail outlets, including Lounge by Top Golf, featuring indoor golf and other sport simulators, a putting green, and a pitch and putt golf course. 4341 PGA Parkway, Frisco 800 843 6664 www.omnihotels.com/hotels/pga-frisco 11 Museum of the American Railroad This Frisco museum o ers walking tours, the TrainTopia model train exhibit and a combination of both to train fans. The walking tour features a look at the museum’s available trains with sta and volunteers who share the history and technology of railroading. Train- Topia immerses guests in a world of miniature trains and scenery from across the United States. Features include a downtown Dallas street scene and the Palo Duro drive-in. 8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Ste. 400, Frisco 214 428 0101 www.historictrains.org 12 Kidzania USA Kidzania welcomes families to a world run by children. Children are able to earn money by completing jobs around the area, such as becoming a firefighter or veterinarian. They can also invest in their future by going to school or starting a savings account. Each activity aims to combine both fun and learning for kids and their families. Each ac- tivity is created by professional educators to blend in local school curriculum, according to the website. 2601 Preston Road, Ste. 3011, Frisco 214 618 0248 www.dallas.kidzaniausa.com
North Texas residents. 505 Travis St., Coppell 972 304 7047 www.coppellartscenter.org FLOWER MOUND 4 Gibson-Grant Log House
The Gibson-Grant Log House provides all residents with the opportunity to travel back in time, experience life on the Texas frontier and get a glimpse into how some of Denton County’s earliest settlers lived. 3615 Grant Court, Flower Mound 940 349 2850 www. ower-mound.com/gibsongrant FORT WORTH 5 Texas Motor Speedway The 1.5-mile track is one of the stops for both NASCAR and IndyCar series throughout the year. The location will celebrate its 27th anniversary this February. The track will host a
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Popular foods: spicy jalapeno biscuit, almond croissants Hours: 5:30 a.m.-7 p.m. daily 6 Liberation Co ee Co. 651 N. Denton Tap Road, Ste. 200, Coppell 972 427 1991 www.liberationco eecompany.com This family-owned co ee shop o ers locally roasted co ee. Popular drinks: honey cinnamon latte, The Liber- ator, matcha latte Popular foods: Belgian street wa es, chocolate chip cookies, bagel breakfast Hours: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily 7 The Perc Co eehouse 115 W. Main St., Lewisville 214 222 1404 www.percco eehouse.com The Perc Co eehouse is located in the heart of Old Town Lewisville. Popular drinks: vanilla latte, lavender latte Popular foods: ham and cheese croissant Hours: Mon.-Thu. 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. This drive-thru shop is for co ee lovers on the go. Smoothies and pastries are also available. Popular drinks: creme brulee latte, Carameli- cious cold brew Popular foods: red velvet cake bites Hours: Mon.-Fri. 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 6 a.m.-7 p.m. 9 Fellowship Co ee and Tea 833 S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell 214 724 2752 www.fellowshipco eetea.com The family-owned and -operated co ee shop opened Jan. 16. Popular drinks: avored latte, cappuccino, hot caramel macchiato Popular foods: cinnamon scones, mu ns 8 Scooter’s Co ee 1225 SH 121, Lewisville 214 222 1266 www.scootersco ee.com
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CITY & COUNTY
News from Lewisville & Coppell
Changes to provide path for new local housing options
LEWISVILLE More housing options are on the horizon after the City Council approved three zone change requests during a public meeting. An ordinance granting a zone change will allow for a planned development at 301 E. Uecker Lane and 333 S. Uecker Lane. The mixed-use property will consist of 21 single-family detached homes and 41 townhomes with 1.8 acres of open space on 7.94 acres, according to the Jan. 9 council agenda item. The open space will consist of 1.5 acres of public parkland situated on the northern portion of the site along Oak Bend Drive and an adjoining 0.3- acre private open space containing a detention facility at the southeast corner of Oak Bend Drive and South Uecker Lane. A development is also planned for The Realm Subdistrict of Castle Hills. A zone change from planned development multifamily to planned development estate townhouse
cleared the way for a 12-lot detached single-family development. The 16.719-acre site will be located at the northwest corner of Lady Tessala Avenue and the Essex Drive extension. An undeveloped lot at the north- west corner of Oakwood Lane and Bellaire Boulevard is expected to be the future site of a duplex. The property will be adjacent to an existing residential alley and is surrounded by single-family and multifamily housing as well as neigh- borhood-serving commercial uses. The existing residential alley will be used for vehicular access since a driveway is prohibited on Bellaire Boulevard and would be unsafe on Oakwood Lane due to the curve in the road, according to the agenda item. These changes align with the Lewisville 2025 Vision Plan, which includes additional housing options, officials said.
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Lewisville City Council Meets at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 and March 6 at 151 W. Church St., Lewisville. www.cityoflewisville.com Coppell City Council Meets at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at 255 E. Parkway Blvd., Coppell. www.coppelltx.gov MEETINGS WE COVER The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 23. It will be located in the Austin Elementary Cafeteria at 161 S. Moore Road. The meeting is free and open to the public. expected to help the Coppell Fire Department safeguard the lives and property of residents and ensure rapid responses, according to the city website. The meeting is “introductory,” city officials said. No timetable on construction has been announced yet. HIGHLIGHTS COPPELL The city will hold a meeting to educate residents about a new fire station. There are preliminary plans in place to construct an additional fire station in Coppell at 157 S. Moore Road, next to Austin Elementary. The fire station is
Deputy city manager named COPPELL Kent Collins has been named Coppell’s new deputy city manager, and he brings almost three decades of experience to the role. He is no stranger to the city; in 2016 as the assistant director of engineering. During his time
COPPELL Residents in need of tools and equipment will soon be able to rent items through the city’s new tool-lending program. The free program launched in February and is open to all residents older than age 18. These residents will be eligible to borrow individual tools from the city’s tool-lending trailer for property cleanup and improve- ment projects. Applicants will need to complete a user release form and an online application. If the requested equipment is available and the application is approved, the tools will be delivered by city staff and can be borrowed for up to a week. Tools will be available for pickup or delivery on Tues- days and Thursdays. Available tools include a lawn mower, a shovel, a leaf rake, loppers and more. Free tool-lending program launched
in Coppell, Collins has been involved in projects such as the reconstruc- tion of Freeport
Collins, who began his new role Jan. 28, served as the city’s public works director for five years starting in 2017. Collins replaces Vicki Chiavetta, who retired in late January. “I’m thrilled with this opportunity to continue to be part of this great leadership team and support the organization on a broader level,” Collins said in a Jan. 26 press release. “My goal each day is to provide the best service I can to the organization and community.” Collins has nearly 30 years of experience. Previous roles include engineer, project manager and direc- tor at various organizations, includ- ing Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, the Texas A&M Transporta- tion Institute and the town of Flower Mound. Collins worked for Coppell from 1998-2000, then returned
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Parkway and Parkway Boulevard, improvements on the Denton Tap Road intersection, and the recon- struction of South Belt Line Road. Collins holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Texas A&M. He is a licensed professional engineer and a certified floodplain manager. “Kent’s previous leadership and extensive engineering experiences bring a fresh perspective to the deputy city manager position,” City Manager Mike Land said in the press release. “His ability to envision the big picture, stay calm under pressure and champion his team are all assets.”
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