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LEWISVILLE COPPELL EDITION
VOLUME 8, ISSUE 8 AUG. 17 SEPT. 17, 2023
EDUCATION EDITION 2023
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Students have the opportunity to develop practical skills through Coppell ISD’s career and technical education courses. The district o ers courses at the middle and high school level. (Courtesy Coppell ISD)
CTE enrollment growing in Lewisville, Coppell ISDs Student participation in career and technical education, or CTE courses, is growing in both Lewisville and Coppell ISDs. Education Agency. The state has 14 areas of CTE programs of study, including agriculture, food and nat- ural resources; health science and more. CTE courses at LISD’s ve main high school campuses. BY DESTINE GIBSON
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“Very few [Texas school districts] have multiple standalone career cen- ters,” LISD’s CTE Executive Director Jason Cooper said in an email. “We are very fortunate to have two state- of-the-art facilities.” Coppell ISD does not have a career CONTINUED ON 15
CTE courses provide relevant tech- nical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in existing or emerging professions, according to the Texas
Lewisville ISD has two career cen- ters—Technology, Exploration and Career Center East; and Technol- ogy, Exploration and Career Center West—and students can also take
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FROM CATHY: As students and educators return to school, we hope our annual Education Edition provides you with a wealth of useful information, including local district enrollment data and more. Coverage begins on Page 11. Our front-page education story focuses on the growth in Coppell ISD’s and Lewisville ISD’s career and technical education programs and how the districts are meeting the demand. From all of us at CI, we wish students, teachers and administrators an outstanding school year! Cathy Williams, GENERAL MANAGER
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FROM TIM: Along with an in-depth look at public education, reporter Destine Gibson interviewed Bill Walton, franchise owner of the The Human Bean in Lewisville. Walton’s love for the community is evident—be sure to read what he has to say on Page 17. As always, email us any news tips at lconews@communityimpact.com. Happy August! Tim Glaze, EDITOR
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ANNIVERSARIES 7 Trinity River Kayak Co. celebrated its 10-year anniversary July 23. The recre- ational venue o ers 22 miles of river trips with kayaks and canoes. Its stock includes 110 canoes and kayaks of various sizes available for rental, or visitors can bring their own. The company is located in Cop- pell on the banks of the Elm Fork, one of the four forks that make up the Trinity Riv- er system. Trinity River Kayak Co.’s address is 1601 E. Sandy Lake Road. Its season begins in March and runs through October, weather permitting. 214-513-0649. https://trinityriverkayak.com 8 Platinum Auto Glass celebrated its ve-year anniversary in July. The family-owned business is located in Lewisville at 985 E. SH 121, Ste. 503. Platinum Auto Glass provides wind- shield repair and replacement. Custom- ers can be served at the shop or request mobile service. 972-670-1471. www.platinumautoglassdfw.com IN THE NEWS 9 Medical City ER Flower Mound , a department of Medical City Lewisville, reopened July 13. The facility is located at 4351 Long Prairie Road. It provides full-service emergency care for adults, children and infants, according to a news release. The nearly 10,600-square-foot facility has 12 private patient treatment rooms, two pediatric rooms, a dedicated
2425 FM 544, Bldg. 2, Ste. 100. The restaurant o ers burgers with fries or tots along with a variety of milkshakes. www.skyrocketburger.com 4 Tim Hortons is coming to Coppell after a zone change request was approved at Coppell City Council’s July 11 meeting. The restaurant will be located on the south side of SH 121 between Freeport Parkway and Northwestern Drive, according to the agenda item. Tim Hortons’ menu includes hot and iced co ee, doughnuts, bagels, and breakfast sandwiches. An opening date has not been announced. www.timhortons.com RELOCATIONS 5 The Catch Lewisville closed its doors July 23, but is moving to 7522 Campbell Road in Dallas. The Catch serves made-to-order seafood, including gumbo, po-boys and other Cajun dishes. www.thecatchlewisville.com EXPANSIONS 6 Flourish Flowers and Gifts and Tullia Sage o cially became one shop Aug. 1. The two businesses are located in Old Town Lewisville at 156 W. Main St., where Flourish Flowers and Gifts is already lo- cated. Tullia Sage o ers baby, toddler and women’s items. Flourish Flowers and Gifts o ers ower deliveries as well as owers for weddings and events. 469-431-3143 (Tullia Sage). www.tulliasage.com; 469-464-3020 (Flourish Flowers and Gifts). www. ourish owersandgifts.com
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NOW OPEN 1 A ribbon-cutting for Alloy Personal Training took place July 11. The new tness facility is located in Coppell at 612 E. Sandy Lake Road, Ste. 140. Alloy o ers a customized personal training program for clients of all tness levels. Clients will participate in small-group sessions of up to six people but will receive specialized training to reach their individual tness goals, Fitness Director Chris Stevulak said. Stevulak said the Coppell location will also o er free nutrition plans. Gym gear and at- tire are available for purchase on Alloy’s website. 972-632-5539. www.alloypersonaltraining.com
COMING SOON 2 Popeyes is coming to Coppell after a zone change request was approved at Coppell City Council’s July 11 meeting. The restaurant will be located on the south side of SH 121 between Freeport Parkway and Northwestern Drive, according to the agenda item. Popeyes originated in Louisi- ana in the early 1970s and has over 2,500 locations worldwide. The Coppell location will have a sit-down component as well as a double drive-thru. An opening date has not been announced. www.popeyes.com 3 Sky Rocket Burger is slated to open in Lewisville in October. The burger restaurant will be located at
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Serve Lewisville o cials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new facility July 20. (Destine Gibson/Community Impact)
FEATURED IMPACT NOW OPEN Serve Lewisville held a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 20 for its new facility located at 1001 S. Edmonds Lane. It is the city’s rst one-stop building for nonpro t services. Its mission is to bring multiple organizations together under one roof, making it easier for the community to access social services. “I’ve met many people at Serve Denton who came in hopeless and left with hope,” said Pat Smith, Serve Denton CEO and Serve Lewisville board chair, “That’s my hope for Serve Lewisville.” trauma code room, a medical laboratory, and an imaging suite with X-ray, CT scans and ultrasound. Medical City ER Flower Mound is open 24/7. 972-420-4911. https://medicalcityhealthcare.com/loca- tions/medical-city-er- ower-mound/ 10 Baylor Scott & White Health is partnering with NextCare Urgent Care to jointly own all 41 NextCare sites in Texas, according to a July 6 news release. NextCare Urgent Care will integrate its Texas o erings into Baylor Scott & White Health’s existing care network. NextCare Urgent Care’s Lewisville site is located at 540 Surf St. Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-pro t health system in Texas with 51 hospitals, according to the release. NextCare Urgent Care o ers urgent care, virtual care and occupational health services, operating over 170 clinics in 12 states. 844-279-3627 (Baylor Scott & White Health). www.bswhealth.com. 888-381-4858 (NextCare Urgent Care). www.nextcare.com 11 The London Baker owner Elizabeth Rowe was a contestant on Season 2 of the Net ix series “Is It Cake?” The latest season was released in June and featured 10 bakers competing for a $75,000 cash prize, according to Net ix. Rowe earned an additional $15,000 from her winnings
Organizations with physical o ces include Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County and Denton County My Health My Resources. There is also a food pantry on-site. More organizations are expected to move in. 972-585-5657. www.servelewisville.org
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over the course of the season. While Rowe has appeared on game shows, she said the experience on “Is It Cake?” was more challenging, but also more satisfying. She runs The London Baker’s two Lewisville locations. The Realm shop is located at 4440 SH 121, Ste. 60. The Castle Hills shop is located at 2540 King Arthur Blvd., Ste. 111. 972-410-0064 (The Realm). 972-410-0106 (Castle Hills). www.thelondonbaker.com
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TO DO LIST
August & September events
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AUGUST 24 SAIL AWAY WITH SERVE LEWISVILLE Serve Lewisville will celebrate its launch with dinner and music from George Dunham and the Bird Dogs. Attendees can purchase an individual ticket or sponsor a table, which includes drink tickets, signage at the event and verbal recognition. Donation opportunities are also available. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. $100-$2,500. Sneaky Pete’s, 2 Eagle Point Road, Lewisville. 972-585-5657. www.servelewisville.org/sail-away 31 GET INTERNET SAFETY TIPS Parents can learn how to keep their children safe while using the internet during this information session. Coppell Police Department O cer Kelly Luther will cover a range of topics, including understanding the risks of the online world, best practices for managing children’s online activity, tips for talking about online safety, and resources for staying informed and up to date on the latest online safety trends and issues. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N. Heartz Drive, Coppell. 972-304-3658. https://cozbylibrary. librarymarket.com/event/keeping- children-teens-safe-online
SEPTEMBER 09 BEAT THE HEAT Dog owners are invited to bring their pets to Lewisville Parks and Recreation’s Doggie Dive In. Pet owners must provide written proof of up-to-date rabies, distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus and bordetella vaccinations. All vaccinations must be administered no later than Aug. 25, according to city o cials. 10 a.m.-noon. $5 per dog. Sun Valley Aquatic Center, 801 S. Valley Parkway, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. Greater Lewisville Community Theatre’s 40th anniversary season kicks o with “Moon Over Bu alo.” Ken Ludwig’s play centers on George and Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the 1950s, according to the play’s description. They are performing in Bu alo, New York, with ve actors when they receive word that they may have one last shot at stardom. Other shows slated for GLCT’s anniversary season include “Little Women,” “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Native Gardens.” Showtimes vary. $20-$25. Greater Lewisville Community Theatre, 160 W. Main St., Lewisville. 972-221-7469. www.glct.org/copy-of-pageant-1 https://bit.ly/44LYpDn 08 THROUGH 24 SEE A PLAY
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The Professional Bull Riders will return to Lewisville on Sept. 16, featuring athletes from the PBR Challenger Series, which consists of over 60 events traveling to 27 states across the country, according to the event description. A parade will take place in Old Town Lewisville prior to the bull riding event. While on-site parking will not be available, complimentary shuttle service from City Hall will be o ered. The event will bene t Boot Campaign, a nonpro t aimed at honoring and restoring the lives of veterans and military families
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A new boardwalk structure will be installed at Moore Road Park in Coppell. The project is anticipated to be completed this fall. (Destine Gibson/Community Impact)
bound and southbound lanes of MacAr- thur Boulevard in Coppell closed for the rst phase. The outside northbound and southbound lanes will be closed during Phase 2. Phase 3 is expected to include a full four-day closure of South MacArthur Boulevard. Timeline: 2019-26 (entire Silver Line project) Cost: $1.8 billion Funding source: DART
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3 I-35 utility relocation Lewisville City Council approved a bid award for utility relocation along I-35E between Corporate Drive and Hu nes Boulevard, which includes new water lines and wastewater lines, according to the July agenda item. The project aims to relocate existing water and wastewater lines to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s upcoming I-35E inter- change expansions at Corporate Drive and SH 121 Business. Timeline: relocation anticipated to start in August Cost: $10 million Funding source: city of Lewisville
2 DART Silver Line Construction crews began work at MacArthur Boulevard and East Belt Line Road in July. Work near the rail crossing is scheduled to occur in three phases from July-September, according to Dallas Area Rapid Transit o cials. The inside north-
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DEVELOPMENT $1.3B Crown Centre plan re ects rise in mixed-use communities
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toward developments that o er employees a high-quality place to work with easy access to restaurants, green space and other amenities. “[Crown Centre has] great access to work and play,” Patterson said. Crown Centre has 300 multifamily units and 105,000 square feet of o ce space. An additional 300 multifamily units are slated to be completed in late 2024, Patterson said. The development marked another milestone when Crown Centre II broke ground in April. The $50 million investment will bring a four- story, 147,000-square-foot of ice building to the area. It is expected to be completed in mid-2024. The 140 acres encompassing Crown Centre are the last remaining undeveloped land in the Castle Hills community, Patterson said. “[Crown Centre is] kind of an ideal place to mix work and leisure,” he said.
Bright Realty’s Crown Centre development will bring more hous- ing and amenities to Lewisville. Located at SH 121 and Carrollton Parkway, the $1.3 billion mixed-use development will include up to 2,000 multifamily units, 3 million square feet of of ice space and up to 500 hotel rooms upon completion, according to the company. It could be completed as early as 2030. The 140-acre master-planned community will also have three open spaces with lakes and trails that connect its 35 buildings; outdoor event space; and 140,000 square feet of other nonresidential commercial uses, including retail and open green space. Mixed-use communities are becom- ing more common, said Lucas Pat- terson, Bright Realty’s executive vice president. Employers are gravitating
Upon completion, Crown Centre will have multifamily units, o ce space and hotel rooms. (Renderings courtesy Bright Realty)
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Lewisville City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 21 at 151 W. Church St., Lewisville. www.cityoflewisville.com Coppell City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at 255 Parkway Blvd., Coppell. www.coppeltx.gov MEETINGS WE COVER appointments will be accepted. The nonprofit’s community clinic covers both the uninsured and underinsured, according to the organization’s website. Woven Health Clinic also held weekly pop-up clinics at The CORE recreation center earlier this year. HIGHLIGHTS COPPELL Woven Health Clinic returned Aug. 9 for weekly free clinics in the city throughout the month. All clinics will take place at Life Safety Park from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Services include primary and urgent care as well as women’s health and mental health services, according to an announcement from city officials. Coppell residents ages 18-64 are eligible for the free services. Patients must bring a driver’s license or show proof of Coppell residency, according to the news release. Same-day walk-up
Small mixed-use projects slated to develop in Old Town Lewisville
No timetable set for county burn ban length
BY TIM GLAZE
DON’T: • Do not burn trash, leaves or brush outdoors. • Don’t park cars, trucks or recreational vehicles on dry grass. DO: • Clean gutters of dead leaves. • Keep a garden hose or water bucket nearby in case of emergency. • Rake leaves, cut off dead limbs and twigs, and mow grass regularly. DENTON COUNTY After issuing a countywide burn ban in July, officials with the Denton County Fire Marshal’s office said the risk of grass fires is “high,” and precautions should be taken until further notice. The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning, while limiting outdoor cooking and enclosed “hotwork,” such as welding. GRASS FIRE PREVENTION Denton County officials have suggested steps to prevent grass fires.
demolished in 2017 while the home on Purnell Street was demolished in 2008. A sin- gle-family home is located on Milton Street. The zone changes are intended to accommodate a wide range of medium- and higher-density residential infill development as well as retail, office and service uses that enhance the traditional development pattern of Old Town Lewisville, per the agenda items. While revitalization efforts in Old Town Lewisville have been ongoing for nearly 25 years, the area has seen a boom in recent activity with several projects slated to open over the next few years. The zone changes align with the Lewisville 2025 Vision Plan and the Old Town Master Plan.
BY DESTINE GIBSON
LEWISVILLE More devel- opment is anticipated for Old Town Lewisville after City Council approved zone change requests July 17 and Aug. 7. The developments are intended to be mixed-use, according to council. The details: Three single-family residential properties were rezoned during council’s meetings. The properties are located at 177 W. Purnell St., 121 Milton St. and 170 Edwards St. There are no immediate plans to develop the properties, according to the agenda items. The background: A single-fam- ily home previously existed at each of the Purnell Street and Edwards Street sites. The home on Edwards Street was
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Data and information from local school districts
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Lewisville ISD has increased teacher salaries nearly 10% since the beginning of the 2020-21 school year, according to district o cials. The starting salary for teachers in LISD is $60,580—up from $55,385 in 2020.
The number of teachers in Coppell ISD has slowly increased since the 2020-21 school year, with a projected 896 expected for 2023- 24. Teacher salaries have also increased nearly 10% since 2020-21, up to $61,150, according to district o cials.
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EDUCATION BRIEFS
News from Lewisville & Coppell ISDs
HIGHLIGHTS TEXAS Accountability ratings for the 2022-23 school year will be released Sept. 28, following months of revisions to the accountability system. At the beginning of each school year, the Texas Education Agency rates public schools and districts based on student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps for at-risk students. Individual campuses and districts receive A-F scores, which are meant to hold schools accountable and inform Texans about student performance. Ratings are based on a variety of factors, including results from the annual State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness; academic growth; high school graduation rates; and how prepared students are for college, a career or the military. Lewisville ISD board of trustees meets at 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at 1565 W. Main St., Lewisville. www.lisd.net Coppell ISD board of trustees meets at 6 p.m. Aug. 28 at 200 S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell. www.coppellisd.com MEETINGS WE COVER
Coppell ISD names Chris Trotter as district’s new chief operations officer
Lewisville ISD appoints two new principals
BY TIM GLAZE
LEWISVILLE ISD Stephanie Gore and Matthew Morris have been named the newest principals at campuses ahead of the 2023-24 school year. Gore will be principal at Lewis- ville High School Killough following her time as principal at Hu nes Middle School. She was also the assistant principal at Lewisville High School for 10 years. Morris will be principal of Lakeview Middle School after serving as the district’s director of diversity and student engagement.
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less-Bedford ISD, Denison High School in Denison ISD and Smithson Valley High School in
COPPELL ISD Chris Trotter is now the district’s chief operating o cer after Trotter o cially joined the district July 5, replacing Dennis Womack. Womack left CISD to take a similar position in McKinney ISD. “I am excited to have Chris Trotter join our team,” CISD Superintendent Brad Hunt said. “His extensive background in public education and experience with school district operations will serve the district well.” Trotter has 31 years of expe- rience in public education, according to a release, starting in Birdville ISD as a math instructor and athletics coach. He also taught and was an administra- tor at R.L. Turner High School and Creekview High School in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, L.D. Bell High School in Hurst-Eu-
San Antonio ISD. He was also the chief
Chris Trotter
administrative o cer in Tomball ISD and served as superintendent in Cleveland ISD.
“MR. TROTTER BRINGS A HIGH LEVEL OF EXPERTISE AND WILL DO GREAT THINGS FOR COPPELL ISD.”
BRAD HUNT, COPPELL ISD SUPERINTENDENT
Stephanie Gore
Matthew Morris
BUSINESS
Success On The Spectrum Coppell center seeks to help children with autism F ranchise owner and CEO Jenice Reyes saw a need for a local applied behavior analysis their child’s therapy sessions in the center’s lobby. “[It’s] almost like it’s child care,” she said. BY DESTINE GIBSON
therapy center when she opened Success On The Spectrum’s Coppell location last year. “I just started looking and said, ‘Where are ABA centers located?’” she said. “At the time, there were none here in Coppell.” SOS’ goal is to teach life skills that help clients become productive and ful lled adults in mainstream society, according to the center. SOS provides one-on-one instruction to children who are not currently learning like their peers. “The ABA therapy is this play- based therapy, and it’s one-on-one, so there’s always a therapist with a child,” Reyes said. Clients are typically at the center up to 40 hours per week, Reyes said. Caregivers are able to livestream
The Coppell center has a board-cer- ti ed behavior analyst and behavior technicians. The BCBA tailors the program to each client’s needs and trains the behavior technicians, who are hands-on with the children, Reyes said. The BCBA also meets with caregivers for ABA training. “We do require that parents be engaged,” Reyes said. Reyes said she is looking into expanding the existing location’s space. After-school care could be o ered as early as this fall, and the center is expected to get more BCBAs. SOS has contracts in place with select universities that allow dis- counted tuition for students working to become a BCBA, Reyes said. “We want good employees who want to help the kids,” she said.
Success On The Spectrum provides one-on-one instruction to children.
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Caregivers are able to livestream their child’s therapy sessions.
Franchise owner and CEO Jenice Reyes opened the Coppell location in 2022.
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course, Cooper said. Finally, a second welding program is being added and the auto tech program is being expanded due to growing wait- list numbers, Cooper said. While LISD o cials are constantly monitoring student interest and wait- lists at the career centers, unful lled demand numbers will not always be something that can be eliminated, Cooper said. “As programs continue to grow, ways that we can alleviate the wait- lists are by looking at opportunities to move programs to the main high school campuses, or to help students identify programs that may be sim- ilar to the programs [that are over capacity],” he said. CISD building a pipeline One of CISD’s goals is to get students involved in CTE at an early age, accord- ing to district o cials. “I want them to start to get excited already in elementary school about the opportunities they’ll have once they get to the high school level,” Howard said. A new science, technology, engi- neering, arts and math, or STEAM, curriculum will launch at all of its ele- mentary schools starting in the 2023-24 school year. The program will include coding, robotics and the engineering design process, according to a May news release. The program will be provided to students at all elementary schools as part of the weekly “specials” class rotation. “This initiative cohesively aligns with the current STEAM pathways in CISD middle and high schools,” Super- intendent Brad Hunt said in the news release. “It will allow CISD to continue its innovative approach to learning.” CTE is also set for upgrades after CISD voters passed a $321.5 million bond package in May. One of the bond’s propositions features technol- ogy upgrades. Coppell High School will have a new space for CTE and addi- tional equipment through the bond package. “I am excited about the trajectory and where we’re headed with CTE in Coppell,” Howard said. Don Munsch and Tim Glaze contrib- uted to this report.
PROGRAMS OF STUDY Coppell ISD o ers ve of the Texas Education Agency’s approved CTE programs. Lewisville ISD will o er all 14 starting this fall.
GROWING Coppell ISD’s career and technical enrollment continues to rise. Lewisville ISD’s CTE enrollment has declined in recent years, but more students are attending its career centers. ENROLLMENT
Agriculture, food and natural resources
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Architecture and construction Arts, audio/video technology and communications Business, marketing and nance Education and training Energy Health Science Hospitality and tourism Human services
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Growing enrollment Coppell ISD reported an 83% CTE enrollment increase from 2018-19 to 2022-23. Overall CTE enrollment in Lewisville ISD has declined, but more students are attending its career centers—LISD reported a nearly 50% increase over the last ve years. Of CISD’s ve programs, business, marketing and nance as well as health science are most popular, according to district o cials. Health science is also in demand in LISD as well as its cosme- tology program. Waitlists for in-demand programs have grown over the years, accord- ing to LISD’s district data. For exam- ple, the waitlist for Welding I and II was the district’s largest last year with 120 students. “Nearly all of our career center pro- grams are at maximum capacity due to student interest and popularity of the programs,” Cooper said. Automotive technology saw the second-largest waitlist last year with 77 students. Meanwhile, the industry is experiencing a technician short- age, which could be attributed to the program’s absence in some school districts, said Kurt Vanous, Avondale Group’s talent acquisition manager. “Not everybody has been as forward thinking as, for example, Lewisville [ISD],” he said. “A lot of students that might have wanted to be exposed to this as a potential occupation, they just didn’t have the ability to try it out.” CTE courses have been widely dis- cussed within the last decade partly due to the TEA’s College, Career and
center. However, students can take CTE classes at Coppell High School or apply to enroll at nearby New Tech High School, which emphasizes a proj- ect-based learning model, CISD’s CTE Director Josh Howard said. Under this model, students use what they learn in class to create a nal product. LISD o ers 14 programs of study, including architecture, information technology and manufacturing. CISD’s ve programs include health science and arts, audio visual technology, and communications. Both districts o er industry-based certi cations that allow students to obtain work- force-ready skills by graduation. Local businesses collaborate with the districts to help students get hands-on experience, o cials said. For example, seniors enrolled in LISD’s automotive courses can shadow professionals at one of Avondale Group’s dealerships. By interning, students gain experience and determine their interest before investing in a trade school education, said Geo rey Fisher, service manager at Mercedes-Benz of Grapevine. “To really spark interest in these kids and show them what the business is like, I think it’s invaluable,” he said. CTE allows students to get real- world skills that are needed now, Howard said. “All students are going to go into a career regardless of what their post-secondary path looks like,” he said. “CTE classes help determine what their interests are.”
Information technology Law and public service Manufacturing Science, technology,
Military Readiness initiative, Cooper said. Its purpose is to ensure all Texas high school students are adequately prepared for life after graduation. “[It] has become more and more evi- dent within the last ve years of the need to train the next generation in the workforce,” he said. LISD accommodating demand LISD is in the process of expanding TECC East because of demand, accord- ing to district o cials. New programs are slated to launch in LISD as soon as this fall. LISD’s energy program will be avail- able in the 2023-24 school year—an addition making LISD one of few school districts to o er programs in all 14 TEA-approved programs of study, according to district o cials. A dental program and o -road die- sel program is anticipated to launch by fall 2025, according to district o cials. LISD o cials continue to monitor the demand and desire for an aviation pro- gram, and are looking into the possibil- ity of integrating a piloting or mechanic engineering and mathematics Transportation, distribution and logistics SOURCES: COPPELL ISD, LEWISVILLE ISD, TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY COMMUNITY IMPACT
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BUSINESS FEATURE Mr. Handyman
BY SHELBIE HAMILTON
Now in Denton County, company offers full-service residential, commercial repairs M r. Handyman has found success in the home services business through
Parks-Talley said, a process made easier through the franchise model. The business is one of many fran- chises by Neighborly, the world’s largest home services company, according to its website. Following the opening of the rst location in Collin County, Parks-Talley opened a location in Frisco two years later in 2007. The business expanded again in June 2021, when she pur- chased two existing Mr. Handyman franchises in Keller, serving the Keller-Roanoke-Alliance area, and o of Civic Circle in Lewisville, serving
Cindy Parks-Talley (center) emphasizes training as a foundation for her team. (Photos by Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact)
continued training and sta ng, owner and president Cindy Parks-Talley said— and now, the company has a footprint in Lewisville and Denton County. Parks-Talley opened the franchise in 2005, offering full-service home repairs and maintenance, and found then that staf ing was her biggest challenge. The business, like many others, experienced staf ing issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, more than 18 years after
originally opening, the business has the strongest team it has ever had, Parks-Talley said. “We have really, really, really good people here,
the Lewisville-Flower Mound-Denton area. The business o ers a variety of services for repairs, maintenance and minor remodeling to both residential and commercial properties. Mr. Handyman’s top
“THIS AREA IS GROWING SO MUCH ... AND PEOPLE NEED OUR SERVICES.” CINDY PARKS TALLEY, MR. HANDYMAN PRESIDENT
Mr. Handyman o ers full-service residential and commercial property repairs and maintenance.
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and they want to do a good job; they want to make people happy,” Parks-Talley said. An ideal candidate for a technician role has strong customer service skills and a background in trade skills, she said. Mr. Handyman technicians are bonded and insured as well as background checked and drug tested to ensure customers can trust the person entering their homes, Parks-Talley said. “It’s extremely important that you know who you’re letting into your home,” she said. Mr. Handyman employees receive ample and continued training,
Full service repair and maintenance Minor commercial and residential repair
Small, “to do list” repairs
three most-requested services include com- mon household repairs— ”to-do list” repairs—and maintenance items, including drywall services, small household service items, and hanging and repairing doors—the most requested service, Parks-Talley said. Going forward, Parks-Talley said the company is shifting its focus to increase the business’s commercial base. “The franchise has a lot of growth potential,” Parks-Talley said. “This area is growing so much ... and people need our services.”
Drywall services Hanging and repairing doors
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“I LOVED THE PEOPLE, LOVED THE CONCEPT, LOVED THE IDEA.” BILL WALTON, THE HUMAN BEAN LEWISVILLE FRANCHISEE
The Human Bean o ers blended co ees, such as the Granita espresso.
BARISTA’S RECOMMENDATIONS Granita ($4.75-$6) A frozen blended espresso
The Human Bean’s Lewisville location opened in April 2021. (Photos by Destine Gibson/Community Impact)
The Human Bean Drive-thru co ee chain connects with Lewisville community F ranchisee Bill Walton said as well as a variety of hot, iced or blended co ees. Its menu also includes teas and frozen treats. Walton does a little bit of
Spicy jalapeno biscuit ($4.95) Contains sausage, egg and cheese Mexi mocha ($4.75-$6) Made with dark cocoa and spices
chocolate-covered espresso bean. “[The Lewisville baristas] came up with a ‘Mexi blanco,’ which is kind of a combination of the [snowy mocha] and the Mexi [mocha],” he said. “It’s very popular.” One of the things that makes The Human Bean unique is its dou- ble-sided drive-thru, Walton said. The Lewisville location also o ers food, including the best-sell- ing almond croissants and spicy jalapeno biscuits. “I get bagels from [Starship Bagel in Lewisville],” Walton said. “We partner up with local compa- nies from the standpoint of getting some of the fresher stu .” The Lewisville location values connecting with the community and giving back, Walton said.
he was unfamiliar with The Human Bean prior to opening the Lewisville location. The longtime Flower Mound resident stumbled across the chain after conducting a Google search and became interested in owning one. “I loved the people, loved the concept, loved the idea,” he said. “I started to look for a site after getting approval from [the company].” The Human Bean’s Lewisville loca- tion opened in April 2021. The co ee chain also has a Carrollton location. The Oregon-based drive-thru franchise was founded in 1998 and has over 300 locations open or in development in 20 states. The Human Bean o ers seasonal drinks
everything as the franchisee, including hiring sta and main- taining equipment, he said. He can be found at the Lewisville location almost every day. “I touch everything in the business,” he said. The Human Bean o ers many drink combinations. One of its signature drinks is the snowy mocha, which is a creamy blend of smooth white chocolate, espresso and steamed milk that can be ordered hot, iced or blended. The Mexi mocha is also a popular, cinna- mon-based specialty drink, Walton said. All drinks are topped with a
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Kyle’s Place is a shelter for homeless teens o ered by Journey to Dream.
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Journey to Dream 579 N. Valley Parkway, Ste. 200, Lewisville 469-470-2382 www.journeytodream.com O ce hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. food and clothing • Life skills training • Mental health care and assessment • Individual counseling • Medical and dental care referrals Journey to Dream is a nonpro t that provides shelter and other options for homeless youth in Denton County. • Caring and professional adult guidance • Case management • Referrals for necessities, such as
From left, three of Journey to Dream’s leaders are Chief Development O cer Samantha Sims, CEO Nesa Grider and Development Coordinator Sarah Ryan. (Photos by Don Munsch/Community Impact)
Journey to Dream Denton County organization assists teens
BY DON MUNSCH
High School student who died in 2012. It started with eight beds but has grown to a capacity of 19, Ryan said. Outside of the actual building, the facility can help both young people in the community and in foster care. It’s a transitional living facility that helps people move on to the next phase of their lives. “We’re pretty much always full,” Ryan said. “We actually have a waitlist usually for Kyle’s Place, so that’s part of why we’re trying to grow right now so that we can meet that need. When the teens come into Kyle’s Place, they typically are coming through [Child Protective Services] or being referred to us. So we sit down with them, make sure that we can actually serve them and that we’re able to meet their needs, and that they’ll t well at the home with the other teens.”
organization—including at Kyle’s Place, which is a residential facility that houses homeless teens ages 14-19. The Dream Initiative is a school-based program. The nonpro t accepts monetary and in-kind contributions, and volunteers are eagerly accepted. Between Kyle’s Place, and the school programs and outreach, Journey to Dream serves about 15,000 young people every year, Ryan said. The school programs under the Dream Initiative are ongoing and a big part of the overall organization’s programs. “Through those programs, we had teens that were coming to us and disclosing that they were homeless, and they needed a place to stay. They needed shelter; they needed more support than just at school,” Ryan said. Kyle’s Place opened in 2017. It was named after Kyle Milliman, a Hebron
Local nonpro t Journey to Dream seeks to be a guiding light for young people. The organization relies on its donors—it is not state or federally funded—and held its gala at the Hilton Garden Inn on June 17 in Lewisville to fund its two main programs, Kyle’s Place and the Dream Initiative. CEO Nesa Grider and Development Coordinator Sarah Ryan spoke about the nonpro t’s needs at the Journey to Dream o ce in Lewisville. “We realized that there weren’t a lot of resources out there for teens needing support for mental health, struggling with anxiety, depression, bullying—all those challenges that
teens go through,” Ryan said. Journey to Dream employs 33 people who work in di er- ent capacities throughout the
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