HIGHLIGHTS DENTON COUNTY The Commissioners Court has approved the hiring of two mental health navigators under the direction of Denton County Public Health to launch a new program making it easier for individuals to nd available resources to address nonemergency mental health concerns. Navigators will assess the help-seeker’s need, and build and maintain an online resource directory. DCPH Links will make initial contact with those seeking mental health services within three business days. The program is anticipated to come online this summer. Anyone experiencing a mental health emergency is asked to call 1-800-762-0157.
Jane Nelson named 115th Texas secretary of state after nomination from governor
Upgrades scheduled for Duck Pond Park
BY TIM GLAZE
BY DESTINE GIBSON
and telling the great story of Texas’ economic prosperity to the world.” Nelson succeeds John Scott, who was appointed
FLOWER MOUND Longtime state Sen. Jane Nelson, R Flower Mound, has been o cially con- rmed as the 115th Texas secretary of state after being nominated at the end of 2022, o cials reported March 15. Nelson served in the Senate for 30 years before deciding not to run for re-election in 2022. However, she was nominated for the state secretary position by Gov. Greg Abbott in December. “I will work to safeguard honest and accurate elections in all 254 counties across our great state while continuing to support business owners by ensuring that government moves at the speed of Texas business, not the other way around,” Nelson said in a statement. “I also look forward to strengthening relationships with all of our international partners
COPPELL Reconstruction plans for Coppell’s Duck Pond Park will move forward after City Council approved a $810,490 construction bid award on April 11. The project’s scope includes a new concrete walking trail around the entire pond, a playground surface replacement with a perimeter beam and accessible ramp and landscape improvements. Playground surface improvements will eliminate safety concerns and correct any drainage issues so that the park’s playground equipment can be used regularly as intended, according to the agenda item.
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in 2021 but said in December he would be stepping down to return to private practice. Nelson’s career achievements include becoming the longest-serving Republican woman in the Senate, as well as the rst woman to lead the Senate Financial Committee. She was elected to the Senate in 1992 after serving on the Texas State Board of Education. In one of her rst moves as secretary of state, Nelson said her o ce would be creating an inter- state voter registration program for Texas.
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Lewisville City Council meets at 6 p.m. May 15 at 151 W. Church Street, Lewisville. www.cityo ewisville.com Coppell City Council meets at 6 p.m. May 9 and 23 at 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell. www.coppelltx.gov
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