BY JONATHAN PERRIELLO
Argyle ISD has acquired 35 acres of land along US 377 in the 2,300- acre mixed-use development Furst Ranch, according to a news release. The land purchase includes the option to accept an additional 15 acres, which would bring the land for future schools to 50 acres, all of which is within the town of Flower Mound. AISD paid $9.6 million for the 35 acres, which was funded through the 2022 bond, per the news release. “We are grateful to those in our communities that voted for the 2022 bond that helped make this land purchase for school facilities possible,” AISD School Board President Sam Slaton said in the news release. “We are also grateful for Jack Furst’s generous 15-acre land donation to the district. As we continue to grow and look towards the future, it is exciting to know that this partnership has helped secure a site location for many future Argyle students.” Jack Furst is the owner of the 2,300-acre mixed-use develop- ment, Furst Ranch. AISD pays $9.6M for 2 school sites in Furst Ranch
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The details All of Furst Ranch is zoned for AISD schools, and the district plans to build a new elementary school and middle school campus within the up-to-50-acre tract. The new schools are expected to help AISD meet its growing enrollment projections for future years. This is the second time in two years the district purchased land for new schools. It acquired 50 acres along FM 407 in 2023 for AISD’s Middle School No. 1, which is expected to open in August 2026. Going forward District officials expect the first students to enroll in the new schools within Furst Ranch in 2026 or 2027, according to the news release. “We are very excited to continue our support of AISD,” Furst said.
Lewisville ISD could install its first solar panels this summer. LISD could see a return on the investment within 10 years and reap up to $500,000 in future energy cost savings. In addition, Jason Hughes, LISD executive director of facilities, said solar panels at Downing Middle School could save $50,000 annually. Solar panels in LISD could save $50K In a nutshell Staff identified the school as the ideal location for this project due to scheduled maintenance that will include roof resurfacing. Installation of the panels is expected to cost up to $800,000, but a $280,000 rebate could bring the cost down to around $500,000, Hughes said.
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