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Flower Mound Highland Village Argyle Edition VOLUME 8, ISSUE 12 OCT. 8NOV. 5, 2025

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Argyle calls sales tax election to generate $500K Argyle citizens within town limits will vote for the second time on whether the sales tax in the Harvest commercial district should increase or not during the Nov. 4 election. maximum sales tax that can be collected under state law, according to the Texas Municipal League. Early voting will be Oct. 20-31. BY HEATHER MCCULLOUGH R O B S O N RA N C H R D . 35W The Harvest commercial district will include 98,000 square feet of retail by next spring. 377

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“It’s going to boil down to this,” Argyle Town Manager Mike Sims said. “Should the folks in Harvest pay the same sales tax as everybody else in the town of Argyle?”

The sales tax in the Harvest district would be 8.25% total, which is a 0.75% increase from what it currently is, per town documents. This is the

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See the latest on plans to open One Fusion in Argyle, which will serve Indian-style food Impacts Page 5

What you need to know about a local property tax election, trustee race on the Nov. 4 ballot Elections Page 16

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The clinic offers mental health assessments and group therapy sessions led by licensed therapists. Clinic staff can support individuals with depression, anxiety, mood disorders and more. • Opened Sept. 2 • 7222 Crawford Road, Ste. 150, Argyle • www.medicalcityhealthcare.com 6 Raagaleena Dance Academy The business offers lessons in classical Indian dance for a range of skill levels from beginner to advanced students. • Opened in late-August 7 Sacred Smiles The dentist office provides braces, basic orthodontics care, standard cleanings and botox for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. • Opened Aug. 14 • 7251 Canyon Falls Drive, Ste. 401, Northlake • www.sacredsmilestx.com 8 Warby Parker The store offers eye glasses, sunglasses, contacts, according to the business’s website. • Opened Aug. 23 • 4131 Deer Creek, Ste. 120, Highland Village • www.warbyparker.com • 100 Plaza Place, Ste. 500, Northlake • Instagram: Raagaleena Dance Academy 9 Branded Bowls The restaurant’s menu will include signature rice bowls, salads and a customizable bowl option. This will be the second location for the restaurant. • Opened Sept. 24 • 2451 Lakeside Parkway, Ste. 100, Flower Mound • www.brandedbowls.com

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3 Girl Scout DreamLab The DreamLab includes a space for hands-on cooking, science, technology, engineering and math activities, and a podcast and media studio. • Opened Sept. 15 • 6050 Long Prairie Rd., Flower Mound • www.gsnetx.org 4 Maya Creamery & Lounge The ice cream shop offers boba tea and hand-rolled ice cream with several topping choices, including chocolate chips and syrup, and Indian flavors like motichoor ladoo. • Opened Aug. 16 • 100 Plaza Place, Northlake • Instagram: Maya Creamery and Lounge

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1 Bluemercury The store sells a selection of premium skincare, cosmetic and wellness products. • Opened Aug. 22 • 1400 Shoal Creek, Ste. 170, Highland Village • www.bluemercury.com 2 Fort Liquor The business sells a selection of beer, wine and spirits. • Opened Aug. 13 • 3600 FM 407 Ste.120, Bartonville • Facebook: Fort Liquor

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Potbelly The sandwich shop offers a variety of toasted sandwiches as well as salads, soups, and macaroni and cheese. Exact locations and opening timelines are to be determined. • TBD • www.potbelly.com

Relocations

11 Argyle Party and Gifts The business is currently located at 409 US 377, Argyle and will be moving because there are plans to redevelop the property with new businesses and parking for the Argyle Nature Trail. • Relocating in the first week of December • 702 US 377, Argyle • Facebook: Argyle Party and Gifts 12 Triumph Sporting Arms The business offers guns, gun safes, gun holsters and gun accessories. It was previously located at 3351 Long Prairie Road in Flower Mound. • Relocated in mid-August • 2250 Morriss Road, Ste. 208, Flower Mound • www.triumphgunsflowermound.com

Closings

13 407 Nutrition The business offered teas, coffees and meal replacement shakes. • Closed Aug. 30 • 407 US 377, Argyle • Facebook: 407 Nutrition 14 Salad and Go The chain closed 41 restaurants across Texas and Oklahoma. Salad and Go sold salads and wraps. • Closed Sept. 19 • 1201 Flower Mound Road, Flower Mound • www.saladandgo.com

15 One Fusion The restaurant will serve Indian-style food, said Goutham Tam, one of the partners on the project. The restaurant will include fine dine seating and a dance floor where live performances and DJ nights will occur. • Opening Oct. 10 • 8131 Gateway Drive, Ste. 500, Argyle • Instagram: One Fusion

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Government

BY HEATHER MCCULLOUGH & CONNOR PITTMAN

Argyle seeks $200K grant for Argyle Nature Trail, tables retail grant Argyle officials are seeking a $200,000 reimburse- ment grant to help the town fund construction of the Argyle Nature Trail located on Cook Street. The details Argyle Nature Trail will be a quarter-mile loop paved with concrete on the interior of the path- way and a brick-paved path leading into the trail, Director of Community Development Harrison Wicks said. Council approved the grant application at the Sept. 15 meeting, and town staff will take the application to the Denton County Development District No. 4, a government entity that aims to enhance economic activity in the district, to request the grant, Wicks said. Argyle Nature Trail is expected to cost the town

200-unit apartment building moves ahead The Flower Mound Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a site plan for three apartment buildings for mixed- use development Silveron Park during its Sept. 22 meeting. What’s happening Silveron Park’s developer, Thompson Realty Capital, is proposing three four-story apartment buildings that will include 200 units in total on 8.94 acres, according to town documents. Before obtaining a certificate of occupancy for the apartment buildings, the developer must complete at least 75,000 square feet of nonresidential space and site work for three pad sites along International Parkway. No timeline for the construction of the building was shared during the meeting.

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a total of $457,759 if lighting is included on the trail, according to town documents. If lights are not included, the cost would decrease to $310,659. Also of note Argyle Town Council also unanimously tabled the approval of a Municipal Development District grant of up to $300,000 for a proposed project that includes constructing three retail buildings. Staff will discuss the project further with the developer and property owner, Colo Development Partners.

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Check out the latest on 3 municipal fiscal year 2025-26 budgets

3 Argyle Argyle’s adopted budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year is $20.36 million. The $7.8 million general fund is the largest portion of the budget. The adopted property tax rate is $0.343100 per $100 of taxable valuation, a $0.00011 decrease from the 2024-25 fiscal year tax rate.

1 Flower Mound Flower Mound council members approved adoption of the $451.4 million 2025-26 fiscal year budget at its Sept. 15 meeting. Council also unanimously approved the FY 2025-26 tax rate, which is $0.387277 per $100 of assessed value. The new tax rate is lower than last year’s rate of $0.387278 per $100 of assessed value.

2 Highland Village Highland Village City Council unanimously adopted a $67.2 million budget Sept. 9. The city expects to spend $26.2 million from the general fund in expenditures, which is a 5.73% increase from the 2024-25 fiscal year. Council also approved a tax rate of $0.500984 per $100 of assessed value, up from $0.500273 per $100 of assessed value in FY 2024-25.

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Transportation

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• Cost: $42,000 • Funding source: street maintenance sales tax funds • Timeline: Sept. 12-mid-October 5 Wichita Trail Phase 2 Project: The entire project, which includes two phases, covers the reconstruction of Wichita Trail between 550 feet south of Cardinal Drive and Bayshore Drive. Update: After completing the first phase of the project, construction crews have moved onto the second phase that covers repairs between High Meadow Road and Bayshore. • Cost: $2.7 million • Funding source: street maintenance sales tax funds • Timeline: mid-September-mid-November Project: Reconfiguration to provide a dual left turn, three thru lanes, and a dedicated right turn lane for each direction of traffic. Update: Council approved an interlocal agreement with Denton County for funding. • Cost: $3.5 million • Funding sources: Denton County funds, impact fees and town capital project funds • Timeline: early 2026-late 2026

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safety from Briarhill Boulevard to Twin Coves Drive. Update: Council approved selling certificates of obligation to fund the project. • Cost: Estimated $10 million • Funding source: City and Denton County funding • Timeline: Beginning in 2026

Upcoming projects

1 Highland Village Road Project: Replacing the asphalt pavement and enhancing safety from Brazos Boulevard to Kansas City Southern Railroad. Update: Council approved selling certificates of obligation to fund the project. • Cost: Estimated $3.8 million • Funding source: City and Denton County funding • Timeline: Beginning in spring 2026 2 Highland Shores Boulevard Project: Replacing the asphalt pavement and enhancing

Ongoing projects

3 Churchill Drive Project: Concrete panel repairs along the 2700 block of Churchill Drive, west of FM 2499. Update: Construction crews began repairs in mid- September.

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Education

BY MARY KATHERINE SHAPIRO

LISD renews Serenity High contract

and/or alcohol treatment pro- gram, and who want to complete requirements to earn a Texas high school diploma, according to district documents. The impact LISD will pay Serenity High School $85 per day per student for the number of days an LISD student is enrolled in and attends Serenity High School. There are 30 students on average at Serenity High School at any given time, per district documents. The district receives funding from those stu- dents’ attendance, LISD Director of Communications Samantha Fitzpatrick said.

Students in Lewisville ISD can continue receiving support for drug and alcohol addiction through the district’s partnership with Serenity High School in McKinney ISD. Trustees approved a contract extension at a Sept. 8 meeting. The partnership started in 2020 and the one-year renewal will run through the 2025-26 school year. The specifics Serenity High School is located within McKinney North High School at 2550 Wilmeth Road. It offers an environment for students who have successfully completed a recognized drug

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LISD moves forward with $841K middle school playground project

The project will cost $841,356, which exceeds the approved project budget by approximately $275,000. Director of Communi- cations Samantha Fitzpatrick said the board is working to determine where these additional funds will come from. LISD trustees approved VLK Architects for this project at a March 17 meeting and approved a competitive sealed proposal as the construction delivery method at an Aug. 4 meeting.

The Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees approved a construction contract for the Hedrick Middle School playground project at a Sept. 8 meeting. The playground is a part of an interlocal agreement between LISD and the city of Lewisville and is located on district property adjacent to Bellaire Boulevard. The details The project will be funded through bond funds, land sale proceeds and bond interest earn- ings, district documents state.

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Education

BY MARY KATHERINE SHAPIRO

Check out 4 ongoing construction projects in Argyle ISD

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2 Middle School No. 1 Project: The addition of the new middle school will help facilitate the district’s 10-year strategic plan. The new school will serve grades 7-8 with a capacity of 1,200 students, according to district documents. Updates: Crews are spreading topsoil and getting ready to plant grass. Trees are already planted. The tennis courts are visible as concrete slabs, and fencing has begun around them. Work is finishing up in the center portion to connect the 1 AISD stadium Project: The new stadium will include a video scoreboard, two-story press box and seating for about 7,500 people, according to the district’s website. Updates: The fencing is complete on the visitor side of the grandstands, and brick columns are in place. The video board structure is up, and all electrical boxes are set. LED panels are expected to start being installed soon. • Location: 6601 Canyon Falls Drive, Argyle • Estimated completion: Late November • Funding source: 2022 bond package

north and south classroom wings. Roofing is being installed in various areas, allowing for interior sheetrock, paint and finishes to begin soon. • Location: Located on the north side of FM 407, just east of I-35W in Argyle. • Estimated completion: summer 2026 • Funding source: 2022 bond funds 4 Elementary School No. 5 Project: The elementary school will be 104,685 square 3 Indoor activity center Project: The indoor activity center will be utilized by multiple teams and student groups that will no longer have to travel to the indoor facility at the US 377 campus. Updates: The masonry block is up all the way around the building. Crews are currently working on the veneer stone and brick. The south side has been completed, and they are now working on the east side. • Location: 6601 Canyon Falls Drive, Argyle • Estimated completion: Late December • Funding source: 2022 bond funds 156

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feet with two stories, 61 classrooms and the capacity for 850 students, according to previous reporting. Updates: The Argyle ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a guaranteed maximum price not to exceed $49.32 million for Elementary School No. 5. • Location: Located on the north side of FM 407, just east of I-35W in Argyle. • Estimated completion: Before the 2027-28 school year • Funding source: 2022 and 2025 bond funds

DCTA presents the LISD “Destination: Success” Achievement Award

Making an Impact in the Community, One Smile at a Time.

Dahiana De Andrade Guaido, an 8th Grade Student at Briarhill Middle School, was chosen for this achievement by several teachers and administrators because of her contagious smile and ability to make friends with everyone in the building regardless of their age or status.

My favorite way to give back to others is by smiling at people so that they know they are special and important.

“She accepts everyone as they are and loves them fully! We are so extremely proud of her!” - Dr. Tina Krol, Briarhill Middle School Principal

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Education

BY DUSTIN BUTLER

Higher Education Guide

2025

Readers, welcome to your CI Higher education guide! Content in this edition highlights the latest information on higher education institutions in Flower Mound and throughout Denton County. Check out the latest on changes at Texas Woman’s University’s Denton campus, including the opening of a renovated welcome center that houses the school’s bookstore, dining options and student services. Other stories within the edition touch on updates for other area higher education institutions, such as new facilities or degree programs. Happy reading!

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Ocials cut ribbon on Welcome Center at Brackenridge Hall

Texas Woman’s University sta and ocials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 4 for the university’s newly renovated Welcome Center at Brackenridge Hall. What’s happening The welcome center, located at 402 Adminis- tration Drive, consists of about 82,000 square feet and will act as the introduction to the university for new and prospective students, TWU Chancellor Carine Feyten said during the ceremony. A number of student services will be located in the building, including: • A dmissions • Financial aid • Scholar program s The building, formerly Brackenridge Hall, was built as a dormitory in 1916, Feyten said, and was renovated as the Brackenridge Student Union

The Welcome Center at Brackenridge Hall was previously the university’s student union building.

Texas Woman’s University Chancellor Carine Feyten spoke at the Sept. 4 ribbon cutting.

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building in 1969. “Brackenridge Hall has been reimagined for a new era,” Feyten said. “This welcome center is not only about convenience, but it’s also about our identity ... It reects who we are: bold, welcoming, student-focused and always looking ahead.” The TWU Board of Regents approved $42.5 million for the project in 2022, but revised the budget to $48 million in 2023.

The welcome center houses several student services, including the Career Connections Center.

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UNT ocials launch Texas Talent Accelerator University of North Texas President Harrison Keller announced the Texas Talent Accelerator, a program designed to better develop and match workforce talent with employers, during a Sept. 4 panel event at UNT’s Frisco Campus. In a nutshell The accelerator aims to optimize education and job training to meet labor demands in the growing North Texas economy, Keller said. “We have rising sectors in nancial services, supply chain and logistics, health care, lm and entertainment,” Keller said. “We have the most top-tier higher education institutions of any of the metro areas. ... We have all the pieces of the puzzle, but we need to connect them more strategically.”

TWU enrollment, merit scholarship numbers grow

Texas Woman’s University ocials announced that the number of students, merit scholarship recipients and credit hours all grew compared to 2024 data. The university’s total population in 2025 as of the 12th day of class Sept. 10 was 15,424, according to a news release. The student population grew by a little more than 1% in 2025, which was bolstered by a 4% growth in Texas Woman’s University’s graduate student enrollment. More details Additionally, the percentage of students receiving merit scholarships at the univer- sity as of Sept. 10 is 50.6%, compared to 48.1% in 2024.

UNT President Harrison Keller, standing, announces the launch of the Texas Talent Accelerator Sept. 4.

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Diving deeper Accelerator Executive Director Ben Magill said the program is seeking “data-driven input,” from colleges and universities to understand how many students are graduating from each institution, and with what certications, to understand the labor supply. The initiative partnered with several North Texas education providers, including Collin Col- lege, Dallas College, North Central Texas College, Texas State Technical College, Texas Woman’s University and the UNT system.

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Education

BY HANNAH JOHNSON & CONNOR PITTMAN

Check out the latest on 6 area colleges, universities

4 Texas Christian University College type: Four-year institution

5 Texas Woman’s University College type: Four-year institution

6 Tarrant County College College type: Two-year institution

1 Midwestern State University College type: Four-year institution Update: The university added a new major, electrical engineering, to its degree plan options starting in the fall 2025 semester, according to a news release. The program in the McCoy School of Engineering, located at the Wichita Falls campus, includes seven new courses. • 100 Parker Square Road, Flower Mound (Distance Learning Support Center) • www.msutexas.edu

2 North Central Texas College College type: Two-year institution

3 University of North Texas College type: Four-year institution

Update: The National Institutes of Health National Institute on Drug Abuse awarded researchers at the university a 5-year $7.2 million grant to address opioid use and overdose in justice-involved individuals and youth. The study will be led by Jenny Becan, a senior research scientist at TCU’s Institute for Behavioral Research and the institute’s director, Professor Kevin Knight. • 2800 S. University Drive, Fort Worth • www.tcu.edu

Update: The Center of Leadership Research and Workforce Development has launched at Texas Woman’s University. The new center is meant to bridge between academia and workforce needs and will be a part of the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership. It will teach leadership and workforce readiness skills such as critical thinking, coachability, effective communication, emotional intelligence, artificial intelligence literacy and ethical reasoning. • 304 Administration Drive, Denton • www.twu.edu

Update: For the fourth consecutive year, the college’s enrollment has grown. The fall 2025 enrollment was 49,393 students, which is nearly 22% higher than the college’s enrollment in 2021. Based on enrollment data for the college, around 12,500 students are dual enrolled in either a dual- credit or early college high school course. • 828 W. Harwood Road, Hurst (Northeast Campus) • www.tccd.edu

Update: The school completed a transition from its current bookstore provider BibliU to Barnes & Noble as of Oct. 3. Students will now obtain course material from Barnes & Noble. • 1200 Parker Square Road, Flower Mound (Flower Mound Campus) • www.nctc.edu

Update: University of North Texas President Harrison Keller announced the Texas Talent Accelerator, a program designed to better develop and match workforce talent with employers. The accelerator aims to optimize education and job training to meet labor demands in the growing North Texas economy. • 1115 Union Circle, Denton • www.unt.edu

LEWISVILLE 2416 S Stemmons Fwy (214) 488-0888

WESTLAKE 2341 Highway 377 (817) 490-9072

DENTON 2315 Colorado Blvd (940) 243-2929

Election

Voter Guide

2025

Dates to know

Where to vote

Oct. 20: Early voting begins Oct. 31: Last day of early voting Nov. 4: Election day and the last day to receive ballot by mail (or Nov. 5 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election)

Denton County residents can vote at any polling location during early voting but must vote at their precinct on Election Day. Visit www.votedenton.gov for polling locations. Tarrant County residents can vote at any polling location during early voting or on Election Day. Visit www.tarrantcountytx.gov/en/elections.html for polling locations.

Only candidates in contested elections are included. Go to county election websites for information on uncontested races.

Lewisville Independent School District School Trustee, At-Large Place 6 (Unexpired Term) Madison Lopez Michelle Alkhatib Denton Independent School District Proposition A: This is a tax increase. Ratifying the ad valorem tax rate of $1.2069 per $100 valuation in the Denton Independent School District for the current year, a

rate that will result in an increase of 13.33 percent in maintenance and operations tax revenue for the District for the current year as compared to the preceding year, which is an additional $28,830,352. For Against

Sample ballot

Town of Argyle Shall the Town of Argyle adopt a local sales and use tax in the Town of Argyle town limits and in special purpose annexation areas at the rate of 2 percent (2%)? Yes No

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Lewisville ISD board of trustees, at-large Place 6

Madison Lopez Occupation & experience: Attorney, Denton County prosecutor (2024-2025), Mosaic Family Services human trafficking legal intern (2024) https://lopezforlisd.my.canva.site

Michelle Alkhatib Occupation & experience: Current LISD board trustee, former teacher & principal, LEF president-elect, PTA leader & advocate www.michelle4lisd.com

Why are you running for office?

As an LISD graduate and parent myself, I am invested in the district’s health and success. I have called this community home for over 20 years, so I understand our strengths and the challenges we face. I believe my expertise, skills, and passion would make me a strong asset.

As a trustee for the past two and a half years, I’m proud of our progress and eager to build on it. With proven experience, dedication, and a clear vision, I remain committed to serving all students, staff, and families while helping every student thrive.

What are the biggest challenges facing the district?

The district is navigating statewide changes in education policy that require a careful understanding of staff needs and parent perspectives. Like many Texas school districts, we face questions about long-term financial health and concerns about overall student outcomes. We must tackle these challenges head-on in a collaborative manner.

LISD faces critical challenges with declining enrollment and a deficit budget. These pressures impact resources, staffing and long-term stability. We must make strategic, student-centered decisions to protect academic excellence, support our teachers and ensure every child continues to receive the high-quality education our community expects and deserves.

If elected, what would be your top priorities?

Student achievement and well-being come first. Specifically, I want to see elementary reading and math scores rise through greater academic support and effective resources. We must also prioritize parent voices as we make decisions. And finally, we must ensure long-term financial health through the responsible spending of taxpayer dollars.

My top priorities are student success, supporting teachers and fiscal responsibility. I am committed to addressing enrollment and budget challenges, strengthening academic opportunities, and fostering safe, supportive schools where every student can thrive. With experience and vision, I will continue working to protect and grow LISD’s excellence.

What are some new ideas or programs you would like LISD to explore?

Safety in our schools is critical. I support exploring a program where qualified veterans in our community can volunteer to help protect our students, contingent on passing background checks and psychological evaluations.

I would like LISD to explore a community leadership program that engages parents and residents in learning about our schools and district. This initiative would strengthen partnerships, build understanding and grow future leaders who can advocate for and support student success, ensuring a stronger connection between LISD and the community.

Why should I vote for you if I were in your district?

As the only attorney on the board, I would bring professional expertise and decision- making experience as a former prosecutor. I also personally understand the challenges facing our students, having graduated from LISD and navigated the changing landscape of education as a college student during the pandemic.

You should vote for me because I bring both prior community service and board experience, with a proven track record of advocating for students and teachers. As an experienced voice, I remain committed to strong leadership, fiscal responsibility and ensuring every child in LISD has the opportunity to thrive.

Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

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Argyle sales tax collection areas Argyle town limits Belmont Freshwater Supply District No. 2 ETJ

Argyle Mayor Ronald Schmidt wants to shift the town’s revenue stream from property taxes to sales taxes, he said. “We’re trying to gather as much [sales tax] as we can to make sure that we always stay ahead,” Schmidt said. If the sales tax increase passes, the town would potentially see $500,000 annually once Tom Thumb opens in Harvest in spring 2026, which would go to town operating expenses, Sims said. Taylor projected that the Belmont district would receive $300,000 to $400,000 annually once Harvest reaches full buildout, which would pay for Argyle police services in Harvest.

The proposition to increase sales tax in the Harvest district, located in Argyle’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, ETJ, was first put before voters during the May 3 election, but failed with 553 voting against and 546 voting for the proposed sales tax rate, according to Denton County’s website. Town officials called the special election at the July 21 meeting. Costs for the election could range from $9,000-$12,000, per town documents. The reason for the proposition’s failure stemmed from a lack of information provided about the sales tax increase, town officials said. This special election will not affect the sales tax collected within town limits, which is 8.25% divided between the state and Argyle, per town documents. A sales tax agreement between Argyle and Belmont Freshwater Supply District No. 2 went into effect in December, Sims said. The Belmont district is a government entity that provides water infrastructure, utilities and services to residents outside of town limits, Kelsey Taylor, general counsel for the district, said. The district includes Harvest’s residential and commercial areas. Neither Argyle nor the Belmont district has received sales tax revenue from Harvest yet, Sims said. Currently, the sales tax collected in Harvest is 7.5%, which is divided between the state, Argyle and the Belmont district, per town documents. If voters approve the sales tax increase, then the local 2% collection will be split between the Belmont district, Argyle and Argyle’s Municipal Development District, a special-purpose district created to support economic development, according to the district’s website.

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If the sales tax proposition fails, town officials plan to ask voters to pass the increase again at the May 2026 election, Schmidt said. “Even though [Harvest] is a small area, it still represents over 15% of what we currently collect in sales tax,” he said. “It’s a significant amount that we don’t want to leave on the table.” Harvest currently has two commercial prop- erties being taxed, Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s, but by the end of 2026, there will be several more retail sites added, said Guy Grivas, Hillwood’s vice president of retail. Hillwood, a real estate and development com- pany, is currently in the first phase of developing a commercial center with over 98,000 square feet of retail, including the 63,000-square-foot Tom Thumb, he said. Groceries are tax exempt, meaning shoppers will not see an increase to grocery items such as eggs, fruits, breads and unprepared foods, Grivas said.

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1 2 new Frontier Airlines routes Frontier Airlines announced new ights out of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport for late 2025 and early 2026. The Denver-based airline will add new routes from DFW Airport to Guatemala and El Salvador starting this winter. Weekly ights to La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City, Guatemala, will start Dec. 20. Two-times- a-week service from DFW Airport will go to El Salvador International Airport in San Salvador, El Salvador. Flights there will commence Dec. 21, according to the airline news release.

2 Royal Jordanian Airlines to bring ights in 2026 Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will add a new destination in 2026: Jordan. Royal Jordanian Airlines announced it will launch nonstop service to Queen Aila International Airport in Amman, Jordan, in May 2026, according to a Sept. 3 news release. Royal Jordanian will oer weekly ights four times a week aboard a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 270 seats, according to the news release.

3 American Airlines adds route to Europe in 2026 American Airlines announced new summer vacation destinations across the country, including two new routes from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The details : The Fort Worth-based airline added summer season service to Athens, Greece, starting May 21, 2026, and to Zurich, Switzerland, from May 21 to Aug. 4, 2026, according to an Aug. 7 news release.

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October

Stock Your Cellar Taste different wines from Caymus, Hall, Groth and Veuve at Sip + Savor. • Oct. 14, 6 p.m. • $45 • 1201 Shoal Creek, Highland Village • www.facebook.com/events/808799205015159

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Explore the Flower Mound Police Department's fleet vehicles, meet officers and enjoy hot dogs, popcorn and bottled water. • Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free (admission) • 4150 Kirkpatrick Lane, Flower Mound • www.flowermound.gov/112/Special-Events 90 PROOF Listen to country cover band, 90 PROOF, at Doubletree Ranch Park. • Oct. 18, 7-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • 310 Highland Village Road, Highland Village • www.highlandvillage.org/534/Concerts-in-the-Park Haunted Library Visit the Flower Mound library dressed in a Halloween costume and play carnival games, make crafts, win prizes and explore spooky ares in the library.

Chalk the Park Art Contest Grab some chalk and visit Twin Coves Park for a chalk art contest. Awards will be given based on age groups or categories. The first 75 participants to register will receive their own set of chalk. • Oct. 25, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Free (admission) • 5001 Wichita Trail, Flower Mound • www.flowermound.gov/112/Special-Events

Halloween Cookie Decorating Class Participants will decorate a dozen Halloween cookies to take home. Guests can bring drinks and snacks. Registration is required. • Oct. 26, 2-4 p.m. • $45 • Argyle Party and Gifts, 409 US 377, Argyle • www.facebook.com/events/1197029028946165

Haunted Halloween Hop Enjoy treats, crafts, tractor hayrides and Halloween characters at The Shops at Highland Village. • Oct. 26, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Free (admission) • 1701 Shoal Creek, Ste. 245, Highland Village • www.theshopsathighlandvillage.com/events/ haunted-halloween-hop-3

participants how to make a festive stuffed brioche star. Registration is required. • Nov. 2, 3-5 p.m. • $65 per person • Argyle Party and Gifts, 409 US 377, Argyle • www.facebook.com/events/1340758194134603 Veterans Day Ceremony Visit the Flower Mound High School Football Stadium to honor veterans with a ceremony and a family picnic with hot dogs, cake and lemonade. • Nov. 9, 1-3 p.m. • Free (admission) • 3411 Peters Colony Road, Flower Mound • https://www.flowermound.gov/112/Special-Events

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Woof-O-Ween Take photos with your dog in their Halloween costumes at Hound Mound Dog Park. Visitors have a chance to win awards for best costume in various categories. • Oct. 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • 1202 S. Garden Ridge Blvd., Flower Mound • www.flowermound.gov/112/Special-Events

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