Flower Mound - Highland Village - Argyle | April 2026

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Flower Mound Highland Village Argyle Edition VOLUME 9, ISSUE 6 APRIL 9MAY 7, 2026

2026 Voter Guide

INSIDE

Budgeting for build-out

Highland Village ocials seek to increase sales tax revenue, cut costs as projects slow

Residential build-out in Highland Village

Undeveloped Developed

96%

Residential space in Highland Village is nearly built out. The result is diculty growing the property tax base, which is the general fund’s primary revenue source. (Courtesy city of Highland Village)

DALLAS COUNTY, TX • 2025 PROPERTY TAX DATA REPORT • PAID FOR BY OWNWELL

62% of Denton County residential properties didn’t protest their 2025 property taxes.

38%

62%

Protested 1

Didn’t Protest 1

124,077

203,270

residential properties

$108.2M total missed potential savings

$60.8M total realized savings in 2025

Protestors won 86% of the time in Denton County¹

WHY CHOOSE OWNWELL² 98% 25% 31,105 of Denton County residential protested properties chose Ownwell in 2025

IMPORTANT DATES

deadline for current & retroactive homestead exemption applications April 30, 2026 May 15, 2026

Denton County 2025 win rate

Denton County properties represented by Ownwell in 2025

property tax protest deadline

$744 average annual property tax savings for Ownwell clients in 2025

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Impacts

121 6 Scenthound The business offers grooming and hygiene services for dogs, such as nail trimming, teeth brushing and shedding treatments. • Opened March 4 • 7160 Justin Road, Ste. 150, Lantana • www.scenthound.com/lantana 7 Shift Wraps Shift Wraps specializes in high-end restyling and protection services including paint protection film, window tinting, and commercial vehicle wraps and branding. • Opened March 1 • 4691 Johnson Lane, Ste. 100, Argyle • www.shiftwraps.com SRT TOLL 35E cold plunge. • Opened March 10 • 1400 Long Prairie Road, Ste. 150, Flower Mound • www.degreewellness.com/locations/flower-mound-tx 5 Gideon Math and Reading Center The tutoring center helps students in grades K-12 with mathematics and English in small teacher-student ratios, owner and director Neha Mehrotra said. • Opened March 18 • 1055 Market Way, Ste. 160, Argyle • www.gideonmathandreading.com/argyle 8 Silver Sea Sushi The restaurant serves nigiri, sashimi and other hand- rolled sushi options. Other hot dishes include miso black cod and wagyu gyoza. • Opened March 12 • 2321 Cross Timbers Road, Ste. 405, Flower Mound • www.silverseasushi.com

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• Opened March 5 • 2810 Flower Mound Road, Flower Mound • www.autozone.com

Now open

1 Ambition Dance Productions Ambition Dance Productions offers a variety of classes for genres like ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and hip hop. Competitive dance training at the business also comes at different levels. • Opened March 4 • 2800 Village Parkway, Ste. 710, Highland Village • www.ambitiondancepro.com 2 AutoZone The business sells auto parts including wipers, brake pads, engine oil and batteries.

3 Bonchon The restaurant offers double-fried chicken wings, boneless wings, bao buns and potstickers, according to its menu. • Opened March 11 • 2450 Cross Timbers Road, Ste. 100, Flower Mound • www.bonchon.com 4 Degree Wellness Degree Wellness offers several services, including oxygen therapy, an infrared sauna, cryotherapy and a

Coming soon

9 Function Coffee Co. The business’ coffee is roasted locally each week with beans sourced from ethical, living-wage farms, founder Tony Daussat said. The coffee shop will also have small bites and provisions from local artisans.

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13 The Villas at Lakeside California-based Homebound purchased over 1,000 lots in North Texas, including 44 lots within the Lakeside mixed-use development. The company plans to build Mediterranean-style villas that will start at $1.79 million. • 2901 Lakeside Village Boulevard, Flower Mound • www.lakesidevillage.com/residential/lakeside-villas- by-homebound

• Opening in early May • 101 Plaza Place, Ste. 150, Northlake • www.functioncoffeeco.com

Now open

10 Peters Colony Memorial Park The park will include pedestrian trails, nature-inspired playground equipment and a pavilion. • Opening in April • 3201 Peters Colony Road, Flower Mound • www.flowermound.gov 11 Whataburger Menu items include burgers, chicken sandwiches, wings, patty melts, chicken strips and breakfast items like biscuit sandwiches and taquitos. • Opening in the late spring • 3201 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound • www.whataburger.com

Closings

14 Uncle Mike’s Bistro Co-owner Valarie Gross said financials are the reason for the departure. The menu included flatbread pizzas, wings, paninis and pancakes. • Closed Feb. 27

15 Tom Thumb The store will offer bread, cookies, ice cream cakes and fried donuts. Customers can also find fresh flowers, meat and seafood. • Opened March 6 • 1046 Market Way, Argyle • www.tomthumb.com

• 144 Old Town Blvd. N., Argyle • Facebook: Uncle Mike’s Bistro

In the news

14 Francesca’s The store closed as part of the chain’s liquidation process. Francesca’s sold clothing and accessories for men, women and children. • Closed March 29 • 1501 Cottonwood Creek, Ste. 110, Highland Village • www.francescas.com

12 Lone Star Prime River Walk restaurant Whiskey and Smoke is now under the ownership of Randy Creed and Chris Kummer as of January. The pair also renamed the restaurant. • 4120 River Walk Drive, Flower Mound • Facebook: Lone Star Prime

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Government

BY HEATHER MCCULLOUGH & CONNOR PITTMAN

SAM DAVIS RD.

Heath Tract

407

35W

Argyle Town Council tables zoning request for Heath Tract development

services • Convenience stores with gas sale • Self-service car washes • Medical and urgent care clinics • Office buildings In addition, there will be 36 acres of open space for hike and bike trails, which could be extended at a future date. Diving deeper Traffic measures, including a roundabout on Sam Davis Boule- vard and an access point to Argyle ISD’s middle school, are expected to alleviate traffic on FM 407 and stop cars from entering nearby neighborhoods, Sims said. The planning and zoning com- mission recommended approval of the zoning change March 4.

Argyle Town Council tabled the zoning change that would allow for a commercial development on 141 acres known as the Heath Tract, which is located on the northeast corner of I-35W and FM 407, at the March 23 meeting. The overview The commercial development could include a warehouse grocery store and upscale hotels with room service, a full-service restaurant and three meals offered. “We don’t have an upscale hotel anywhere around here, and we need it,” Argyle resident Joann Daleshaw said. According to town documents, permitted retail uses include: • Minor motor vehicle repair and

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Intersection project to start in May right-turn lane into a nearby Chick-fil-A, said Dale Crown, Flower Mound’s assistant director of engineering.

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Flower Mound Council approved a contract worth over $2.82 million with Boyd-based 2L Construction during the March 2 meeting for construction at FM 2499 and FM 3040. The details Each direction of travel will have dual left-turn lanes, three through lanes and a dedicated

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The town will receive up to $3.5 million from Denton County for the project, Crown said. Construction could begin in May and finish in July 2027.

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Election

BY CONNOR PITTMAN

Voter Guide

2026

Dates to know

Where to vote

April 20: First day of early voting April 28: Last day of early voting May 2: Election day and the last day to receive ballot by mail (or May 4 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election)

During early voting, Denton County residents are able to vote at any polling location countywide. Election day voting is done by precinct. Visit www.votedenton.gov for Denton County polling locations. Tarrant County voters can vote at any polling location during early voting and on election day. Visit www.tarrantcountytx.gov/en/elections for more information.

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

Highland Village City Council, Place 2 Hogan Heathington Misty Sedillo City Council, Place 6 Lorri Hill Daniel Jaworski

Flower Mound Town Council, Place 5 Susan Cox Ethan Mitchell Clare Harris

Argyle Street maintenance sales tax dedication: Allows 0.5% of local sales tax collection to be used to maintain roads Council term extension: Increases the length of council member terms from two to three years and staggers the election of council members and the mayor starting in 2027

Sample ballot

Lewisville ISD Board of trustees, single-member district 5 Brian Pollard Staci L. Barker

SOURCES: CITY OF HIGHLAND VILLAGE, LEWISVILLE ISD, TOWN OF ARGYLE, TOWN OF FLOWER MOUND/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Election

BY CONNOR PITTMAN

Flower Mound Town Council, Place 5

Clare Harris Occupation & experience: Registered nurse; serve on planning and zoning and SMARTGrowth commissions; served on environmental conservation commission www.clareharrisfortowncouncil.com

Susan Cox Occupation & experience:

Ethan Mitchell Occupation & experience: Data analytics manager, youth baseball coach, Cub Scout leader, community volunteer, proud dad https://linktr.ee/thebananaman

Business owner, 25-year resident, grandmother, local volunteer and community advocate Candidate did not provide a website.

What are the biggest challenges facing the town? The biggest challenge is managing growth without losing the character that makes Flower Mound special. We must balance development with infrastructure, protect green space, and ensure our roads, schools, and public safety services can keep up with continued growth. How do you plan to address these issues? By bringing a practical, business-minded approach to the council. I’ll ask the right questions, demand clear data and ensure decisions are made with the Master Plan and long-term impact in mind. Most importantly, I’ll stay accessible to residents and make sure their voices are heard before any major decisions are...

Flower Mound must balance responsible growth with preserving the character families value. Infrastructure, traffic and development decisions must keep pace with population growth while protecting parks, neighborhoods and public safety. Maintaining transparency, fiscal responsibility and trust in local government will be critical as the town continues to grow.

Flower Mound’s biggest challenges include protecting local control over zoning and budgeting from State Legislature overreach, balancing new infrastructure and service needs in west Flower Mound with aging roads and public works demands in other areas, and maintaining fiscal discipline while continuing to deliver excellent services to our residents.

I believe in data-driven decision-making, community input and transparent leadership. My background in analytics focuses on solving complex problems responsibly. I will prioritize listening to residents, evaluating long-term development impacts and supporting policies that protect neighborhoods, maintain strong services and keep Flower Mound family-focused.

I will work to ensure Flower Mound’s best interests are protected by continuing to collaborate with our state representatives. Growing the commercial tax base reduces the burden on residential property taxes while providing funding for emergency services, public works, street maintenance and new infrastructure, helping preserve our quality of life.

What would your top priorities be if you are elected?

My top priorities are protecting our quality of life, managing responsible growth, supporting our police and fire, maintaining strong infrastructure, and advocating at the state level for local control. I will also focus on fiscal responsibility and transparency so every decision reflects the best interests of Flower Mound residents.

My priorities are protecting neighborhood quality of life, supporting public safety, preserving parks and open space, and ensuring responsible development. I also want to strengthen communication between residents and town leadership, ensuring our government serves the community with integrity and identifying barriers when systems are not working for citizens.

My priorities include supporting the town’s strategic goals and objectives; to strengthen the long term financial strategy; increase tree canopy and parkland; and provide effective and efficient emergency services. Honoring SMARTGrowth and the master plan while promoting community focused economic development. Preserving the Cross Timbers ecosystem and championing existing businesses.

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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BY ADAM DOE

Highland Village City Council, Place 2

Highland Village City Council, Place 6

Hogan Heathington Occupation & experience: IBM

Misty Sedillo Occupation & experience: Business development

Lorri Hill Occupation & experience: Retired higher education

Daniel Jaworski Occupation & experience: Cybersecurity Manager, Caterpillar Inc.; served two years as mayor www.facebook.com/ HVMayor

strategist, Denton County Grand Juror, Highland Village Planning & Zoning Place 3 Candidate did not provide a website.

professional; longtime HV resident; leadership roles, served on committees; budgeting & procurement www.hillforplace6.org

business consultant; Chairman for Parks

and Rec Advisory Board since 2024 www.facebook.com/ prole.php?id=61583710735664

What are the biggest challenges facing the city?

Our biggest challenge as a city is that we are approaching build out and need to nd unique ways to manage our city budget while maintaining our high level of service.

The biggest challenges are protecting Highland Village’s quality of life while addressing road and infrastructure needs, water and utility cost pressures, and making sure regional partnerships like DCTA deliver real value to residents.

Highland Village is nearing buildout, making it essential to budget wisely to preserve the character that makes our community unique. As regional growth continues, development must reect our values and protect neighborhoods. We must also prioritize public safety and maintain a balanced budget to provide strong services without burdening taxpayers.

As stated, the city is in its “build out” phase, meaning there is very little space left to develop. That also means sources of revenue are harder to nd and every dollar in the budget needs even more scrutiny. My experience positions me well to contribute to those decisions.

How do you plan to address these issues?

If elected, I would work with Council and the city employees to understand our budget and what opportunities/ challenges each department is facing. We will then collaborate, nding potential strategies to tackle them and stay on track with our budgetary expectations.

I would address these issues through transparent budgeting, long range planning and accountability. That means prioritizing infrastructure, supporting public safety, carefully reviewing regional agreements and keeping residents informed so decisions reect both scal responsibility and the values of our community.

I’ll address these challenges by focusing on three key principles: keeping our neighborhoods safe and secure, protecting our small town character, and responsible budgeting. I’ll listen to residents, evaluate projects carefully and make thoughtful, long term decisions that reect Highland Village’s values while maintaining a balanced budget to keep our…

There are two major areas of land in the city that can be developed. My hope is that we can have a productive conversation about attracting a good developer who can bring a concept to the city that provides both more sales tax and ad valorem tax revenue.

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Election

BY ADAM DOE

Lewisville ISD board of trustees, single-member district 5

Brian Pollard Occupation & experience: Home Loan Originator; Parent of 2 elementary aged students; Retired Educator of 30 Years www.pollardforlisd.com

Staci L. Barker Occupation & experience: Research and Strategic Priorities Analyst at Regional Education Service Center; PhD in Educational

Leadership; LISD trustee. www.drstacibarker.com

What are the biggest challenges facing the district?

LISD faces challenges related to changing enrollment patterns and the long-term use of facilities. Recent campus closures highlight the need for thoughtful planning and responsible resource management to ensure every student continues to benefit from strong schools and high-quality academic and extracurricular opportunities.

I’m running because I love this community and believe strong public schools lift everyone. Serving on the board has been an honor, and I want to keep building partnerships, supporting students and staff, and making sure every family feels seen, heard, and welcomed.

How do you plan to address these issues?

I will focus on transparent decision-making, responsible budgeting, and strong advocacy for LISD students and taxpayers. The board must work collaboratively to ensure district resources remain focused on classrooms, educational excellence, and the programs that provide students with meaningful academic and extracurricular opportunities.

LISD is navigating declining enrollment, evolving student needs, and the constant push to do more with limited resources. Supporting teachers, maintaining safe and rigorous schools, and planning responsibly for the future all require steady leadership and strong community collaboration.

What would your top priorities be if you are elected?

My priorities would be maintaining strong academic outcomes, supporting high-quality extracurricular and fine arts programs, ensuring responsible financial stewardship, and making thoughtful long-term decisions about facilities and enrollment so LISD continues to provide exceptional opportunities for students.

Supporting teachers, protecting student opportunities, and keeping our schools safe and welcoming. I’ll prioritize transparent decision-making, thoughtful planning for declining enrollment, and policies that help every student thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. My goal is simple: strong schools, strong community, strong future.

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Education

BY ADAM DOE & PATRICIA ORTIZ

AISD officials outline virtual learning option High schoolers at Argyle ISD will be able to participate in the district’s Student Option for Academic Readiness, or SOAR program, a fully online learning model with virtual and hybrid options starting in the 2026-27 school year. What you need to know SOAR students will be taught by instructors on the application Edgenuity, Assistant Superintendent Dawn Jordan said at a district webinar Feb. 24. Parents will receive daily email updates from Edgenuity about course progress, grades and attendance, Jordan said, and weekly emails from an AISD student success coach. Parents can submit a request for their student to participate for spring 2027 by Nov. 13. The fall 2026 deadline has passed.

Lewisville ISD adopted and updated expenditures and revenue for FY 2025-26 The district saved about $20.5 million in payroll costs over the fiscal year.

Updated projections

Adopted

$573.49M

2025-26 expenditures

-3.57%

$553M

$570.6M

2025-26 revenue

SOURCE: LEWISVILLE ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

$570.3M

Lewisville ISD to end FY 2025-26 with $20.5M savings Lewisville ISD officials expect to end the 2025-26 fiscal year with a roughly $20.5 million surplus, according to an early March report from LISD Budget Director Claudia Orta. The overview revenue for FY 2025-26, per Orta’s report. Most of the savings came from payroll. Orta said the district budgeted for a 99% position fill-rate, but the fill-rate has hovered around 97%, resulting in payroll savings.

District officials expect less revenue due to a predicted drop in enrollment and average daily attendance for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Expenditure projections show that the district spent roughly $553 million, about $20.5 million under the $573.5 million the district collected in

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Transportation

BY HEATHER MCCULLOUGH & CONNOR PITTMAN

• Cost: $171 million • Funding source: Texas Department of Transportation 3 I-35W frontage roads expansion Project: The work includes constructing frontage roads on I-35W from 0.7 miles south of FM 407 to FM 2449, according to TxDOT documents. Update: TxDOT is working to acquire right of way for the project, move utilities and finalize design plans. The project is planned to go out to bid for construction in

Ongoing projects

Upcoming projects

Ongoing projects

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5 Scenic Drive pavement repairs Project: Workers are making pavement repairs along Scenic Drive between Cross Timbers Road and the intersection with Walsingham Drive and at the Walsingham intersection. Update: During the project, drivers should expect closures in the area with two-way traffic implemented on Walsingham Drive. If needed, detours will be arranged using surrounding roads. • Timeline: March 2-May 8 • Cost: TBD • Funding source: TBD

1 Flower Mound traffic signal improvements

HI C K O R Y H I L L R D .

Project: Town officials plan to reconstruct the traffic signals at the A Cross Timbers Road and Luther Lane and build new signals at the B Flower Mound Road and Quail Run Road intersection as part of an annual project. Pedestrian signals and Americans with Disabilities Act- accessible ramps will be added to the intersection of C Old Settlers Road and McKamy Creek Road. Update: Flower Mound Town Council approved a professional services contract worth $103,000 with Kimley-Horn and Associates to design the improvements during the March 2 meeting. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: $1.25 million • Funding source: town of Flower Mound 2 FM 407 widening project Project: The road will be widened from two lanes to six lanes between Bill Cook Road and FM 1830. A shared-use path and sidewalk will also be included to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians. Update: A public hearing on the project is scheduled for April 9. • Timeline: TBD

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December 2027. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: $260.7 million • Funding source: TxDOT 4 FM 2499, FM 3040 intersection improvements Project

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7 Long Prairie Road turn lane addition Project: Crews are currently adding a right-turn lane and cutout left-turn lane to enter a new commercial development along Long Prairie Road. Update: The right lane for southbound traffic is currently closed while crews build the right-turn

BILL COOK RD.

Project: Crews will be adding lanes to the intersection. Once completed, each direction of travel will have dual left-turn lanes, three through lanes and a dedicated right-turn lane. Update: Flower Mound Town Council approved up to $2.82 million for the project during the March 2 meeting. • Timeline: May 2026-July 2027 • Cost: $2.82 million • Funding source: town of Flower Mound, Denton County

OLD SETTLERS RD.

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6 Sunset Trail water pipe replacement Project: Construction crews worked to replace a 48-inch water pipe along Sunset Trail between Rocky Point and Ridgecrest Drive. Update: Crews have completed work on the project, along with nearby drainage improvements, and the road has reopened. • Timeline: Jan. 27-Feb. 27 • Cost: $50,000 • Funding source: town of Flower Mound

RIDGECREST DR.

QUAIL RUN RD.

lane into the development. • Timeline: Feb. 17-April 10 • Cost: TBD • Funding source: TBD

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FLOWER MOUND RD.

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LEWISVILLE 2416 S Stemmons Fwy (214) 488-0888

WESTLAKE 2341 Highway 377 (817) 490-9072

DENTON 2315 Colorado Blvd (940) 243-2929

Development

BY HEATHER MCCULLOUGH & CONNOR PITTMAN

Applicant withdraws Argyle food trailer concept A new food trailer restaurant concept stalled in Argyle Town Council after the applicant, Akshya Foods, withdrew their site plan proposal at the March 23 council meeting. The applicant wanted to rework the plan and address concerns from the re marshal and access from US 377, Town Manager Mike Sims said. The overview

Flower Mound OKs 87-home site plan Flower Mound Town Council unanimously approved a subdivision site plan and tree removal permits for the rst 87 homes in a new residential community during the March 2 meeting. What you need to know Toll Brothers is set to develop Havenwood, which is a 447-acre residential development that will include up to 222 homes. The development will be built in four phases, including 87 homes in Phase 1. The developer will also be required to establish the limits of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and town oodplains for the development. Council approved restrictions on the oodplain land to only allow private trails, retention ponds, grading and roadways with utility crossings.

The food trailer and restaurant building could be located at 606 US 377, Argyle, and would oer Indian-style foods, co-owner Pavan Damarapati said. The site plan included constructing a parking lot beside an already existing building in Old Town Argyle, according to town documents. A 32-foot permanent food trailer would be placed at the rear of the site. Customers would order food from the trailer and sit down in the building. The planning and zoning commission recom- mended approval 4-2 at the March 4 meeting.

A food trailer concept located at 606 US 377 in Argyle would oer Indian-style food.

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Events

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Kids Fishing Derby Children can compete in the Kids Fishing Derby at Rheudasil Park in Flower Mound. Rods, reels and bait will be provided. • April 18, 9 a.m.-noon • Free • 2401 Lake Forest Blvd., Flower Mound • www.tinyurl.com/FMFishingderby Flower Mound Adult Trivia Teams of 2-5 can compete with library staff at adult trivia at the Flower Mound Public Library. • April 20, 7 p.m. • Free • 3030 Broadmoor Lane, Flower Mound • www.fmlibrary.libnet.info/event/15135774

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Pilates popup at The Shops at Highland Village Strong Pilates will host a pop-up class at The Shops at Highland Village. Guests are must bring their own mats. • April 11, 9 a.m. • $10

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Flower Mound Family Camp Out Head to Twin Coves Park to camp out overnight with family games, a tent decorating contest and dinner. Guests should bring a tent, bug spray and flashlights. • April 11, 3 p.m.-April 12, 10 a.m. • $100 for family up to 6 people; additional $20 for every person over 6 people • 5001 Wichita Trail, Flower Mound • www.tinyurl.com/FlowerMoundCamp The Smokin’ Oaks at The Bartonville Store Oklahoma-based rock band The Smokin’ Oaks will perform at The Bartonville Store. • April 17, 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show starts) • $13-$217

Flower Mound Father Daughter Prom Fathers and daughters can enjoy a night at the Flower Mound Courtyard Marriott for the Father Daughter Prom. The event will feature photographers to take photos for an additional charge. Guests are required to register by April 17. • April 25, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. • $80 per pair, $35 for additional sibling • 4330 Courtyard Way, Flower Mound • www.tinyurl.com/FMFatherDaughter

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Highland Village Art Festival More than 30 artists will exhibit their work at the Highland Village Art Festival at The Shops at Highland Village. The event will feature live music and children’s art activities. • May 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Free

• 96 McMakin Road, Bartonville • www.thebartonvillestore.com

• 1701 Shoal Creek, Highland Village • www.tinyurl.com/HVArtFestival

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From the cover

Budgeting for build-out

What’s happening

Current land usage of Highland Village

As Highland Village approaches full build-out, city officials plan to depend more on sales tax revenue and cost-saving measures to manage the budget, City Manager Paul Stevens said. In 2019, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 2, which capped property tax revenues at a 3.5% year-over-year increase, leaving the city unable to raise more than that without a tax rate election, Finance Director Heather Miller said. “Our major decline in [revenue] growth would be related to the property taxes because of that cap and because we’re not adding new property to our roll,” Miller said. Without new homes, the amount of property tax revenue the city can raise is limited due to the cap. Property tax is the biggest contributor to the city’s general fund, according to city documents. The general fund finances the city’s operations and functions as a rainy day fund, Miller said. The city’s near-total build-out reduces the potential for new builds and revenue from new construction and business fees, such as contractor permits and business licenses, Miller said.

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Highland Village development fee revenue FY 2018-26

Building permits Plan review and development fees Electrical and mechanical permits

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* Projected

Revenue from new construction and new business permits has dropped from $524,273 in fiscal year 2015-16 to a projected $288,973 for FY 2025-26, according to city finance data. Communications Director Laurie Mullens added that past city officials developed the city’s commercial revenue in anticipation of build-out. With that in mind, The Shops at Highland Village opened in 2008, which boosted sales tax revenue, city data shows.

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Going forward, Flower Mound officials are monitoring ways that it can increase revenues from property taxes, potentially through a voter- approval tax rate election, which would allow the town to collect more than the 3.5% annual increase. “We’ve been very creative and innovative in how we’ve kind of kept the ship going,” Flower Mound Town Manager James Childers said. Highland Village officials plan to make the city’s finances more sustainable. The city purchased a pothole patch truck in October in an effort to reduce road repair costs. “We’ll have to look at more things like that in the future and to try to see where we can save money and do a better job,” Stevens said.

Initially, one-time cash injections, such as the federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act received in 2021, mitigated the initial impact of the property tax revenue cap and inflation for munici- palities, said John Zagurski, Flower Mound’s chief financ ial offi cer. Stevens said inflation and rising costs have impacted Highland Village’s budget, noting

that increased costs for computer software and gasoline have outpaced the amount of property tax revenue the city can collect. “With the state Legislature putting a cap on the tax rate 3.5% and then you look at the consumer price index, which is sometimes generally in that range, most of the increases we got were not at the CPI level or lower,” Stevens said.

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Business

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Owner Emily Holt started her cookie business in 2016, before opening her retail shop in 2022

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Argyle Party and Gifts relocated in December to a historic railroad house that was built in the 1900s.

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Argyle Party and Gifts sells custom cookies, apparel

Argyle Party and Gifts’ owner Emily Holt curates a selection of gifts and apparel from local busi- nesses with the intention of stocking her shop with unique items shoppers won’t nd anywhere else, she said. Holt started a cookie business in October 2016 and opened her retail shop in September 2022 where she continues to sell her custom cookies along with cupcakes, cookie cakes, Argyle ISD spirit wear, oral arrangements and apparel. What’s special about it? Holt seeks to bring the community together through a monthly farmers market with locally grown produce from a 100-mile radius of Argyle. “My dad was a farmer in South Texas,” she said. “My brother still farms down there, and if I could tell you how many black-eyed peas that I’ve shelled or how many ears of corn that I’ve sold to people; I mean, [farm products are] inherently in my DNA.” Holt’s upbringing with planting food gave her a love of agriculture, which she seeks to share with others. “It’s really important for me to educate the kids [and adults] in our community about [agriculture] and why it’s important to shop local,” she said. Holt also wants to establish classes at her shop, she said. “Community is so important to us and who we are,” Holt said.

Staying local Holt stocks her retail shop with items from within Argyle, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and around Texas. “One of the things that [is] super important to me is to buy local where possible,” Holt said. The shop seasonally sells locally grown owers, men’s and women’s gifts, Texas-themed items, local packaged foods, grab-and-go meals and party balloons. Holt seeks to work with customers to make her products aordable, she said. “A lot of times I’m able to work within budgets,” she said. “[The customer and I] work together to gure out how to make something happen.” Looking ahead Holt briey paused her monthly farmers market when she moved locations in Argyle, but is starting it up again April 11 at Argyle Community Church. The market will be held every month on the second Saturday through October, with a special holiday market on the third Saturday of November, Holt said. Additionally, Holt plans to stock her retail shop with locally-grown items on the Saturdays that don’t have the market from 10 a.m.-noon.

Emily Holt owns Argyle Party and Gifts. She curates the selection of gifts and apparel sold in the business.

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The shop sells cards that include locally grown owers from Jamie Sutherland pressed into them.

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Dining

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Flower-mound based smokehouse, Harold Dean Smoked Goods, oers community

Flower-mound based restaurant, Harold Dean Smoked Goods, provides a place for community

for local organizations. What’s special about it?

Harold Dean, named after the grandfather of co-owner and husband Aaron Kramer, has a vari- ety of menu items inspired by family members. “A lot of the recipes come from hand-me- downs,” co-owner and wife Alejandra Kramer said. The food is made in-house aside from the fries, okra and onion rings, Alejandra Kramer said. The restaurant is also known for its homemade barbecue sauce, which is sold in jar portions too. The restaurant is sometimes used for local churches and other organizations as a meeting spot, Aaron Kramer said. “Some of [the organizations] are on rotation,” he said. “They come here, they’re comfortable, they act like family. We act like family to them.” The history Aaron and Alejandra Kramer were engineers who rst joined the restaurant industry with a food truck in 2018. They rst got the idea to open a restaurant after the pandemic in 2020, Alejandra Kramer said. “All these [homeowners associations] around the area were requiring food trucks to come along and we were just going from HOA to HOA to get food in the neighborhood,” she said.

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Aaron Kramer, left, and his wife Alejandra own Flower Mound barbecue restaurant Harold Dean Smoked Goods.

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Harold Dean ocially opened its brick-and-mor- tar location in Flower Mound in 2023. One more thing Harold Dean celebrated its three-year

anniversary April 4. Aaron Kramer said the restaurant is also adding new menu items and lunch portions. “We’re trying to get everybody to be able to have lunch for $15 or less,” Aaron Kramer said.

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