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Longtime rivals Marcus and Lewisville clash with 5A state berth on the line
The lengthy rivalry between the Marcus and Lewisville softball teams took an historic turn last week when it was determined they would meet in this weekend’s Class 5A Region I Final. In the now 20 seasons since their first varsity matchup (1993-1994), neither team has met in the playoffs. And to add yet another twist [...]
LISD Board Modifies Proposal 2 Based on Input
On Wednesday, Feb. 27, the Lewisville ISD (LISD) Board of Trustees held a workshop to discuss the Flower Mound High School (FMHS) elementary/middle feeder boundary committee proposals – possible rezoning of the Flower Mound High School (FMHS) elementary and middle feeders. Through the course of the evening, the Board discussed community and committee input and [...]
Development Process, Enhance Service Levels for Residents and Businesses
In alignment with the Flower Mound Town Council goals of streamlining the development process and being more responsive to residents and individuals who would like to do business with the Town, several changes were made to the organizational structure. At this time, the vacant positions of Assistant Town Manager and Executive Assistant to the Assistant [...]
Stephenson drops out of race, endorses Walker
The drama started early in the Flower Mound Town Council Race Monday as a changing cast of characters jockeyed for position in a race in which Place 1 incumbent Kendra Stephenson dropped out of the race, and potential successors Mike Walker and Joy Bowen stepped to the microphone on issues they believe important for the [...]
FM Environmental Commission OKs tree recognition program
Promoting Flower Mound’s reputation as Tree City USA, the Towns’ environmental conservation commission Tuesday voted to implement a tree recognition program. Some details of the proposal are still to be ironed out, but the Town will make its first effort to recognize exceptional specimens. Applications will be accepted this year from April 1 through July [...]
Council gives go ahead for Flower Mound High upgrades
After an extensive hearing in which supporters of Flower Mound High School athletics and area residents voiced opinions on new facilities, the Town Council unanimously approved a site plan for on-campus sports complex and a 9th Grade Campus. However, not before the Council received word from LISD officials that plans would be revised to place [...]
NCTC Regents OK distance education equipment
North Central Texas College regents voted to approve Phase II of a distance education equipment upgrade at their regular meeting. At the May board meeting, regents approved the purchase of the first of two phases for upgrading distance education equipment. That action resulted in installing new computers for instructional purposes and replacing outdated Tamdberg systems [...]
Partnership paves way for FM2499 extension
FM2499 will see $90 million in improvements thanks to a partnership among the Texas Department of Transportation, the Regional Transportation Council and Denton County. Officials have come together to fund the extension of FM2499 from State Highway 121 North to Denton Creek. The project will add lanes and grading work at Stars and Stripes Way [...]
April kick-off event set to help raise money, awareness for Swim Across America
Looking for an interactive way to help a good cause? Participating in two upcoming events to raise money to fight cancer might be your ticket. It all begins with the third-annual Swim Across America Take Aim at Cancer kick-off event April 13 at the Cinnamon Creek Ranch in Roanoke. You can try your hand at [...]
Copper Canyon’s Eubank, Spaniel take Best of Breed at Westminster Show
Ted Eubank of Copper Canyon, Texas is on his way home from New York where he exhibited his beautiful Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Ch. Bonitos Companeros Halli Galli at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Halli gave a royal performance winning BEST OF BREED and moving on to the Toy Group at Madison Square Garden. [...]
Eagle projects enhance Double Oak Fire Department
A series of projects by aspiring Eagle Scouts have improved both the effectiveness of the Double Oak Fire Department and the attractiveness of the fire station. But Scouting leaders contend that the leadership skills developed by Chris Wellen, Austin McKiel and Buck Starling during successful Eagle projects will likely provide a more lasting gift to [...]
Proper nutrition, exercise succeed where lap band fails
Five years after undergoing expensive and painful weight-loss surgery, Flower Mound resident Cyndi Steele had re-gained half of the weight she had lost. Worse yet, her blood pressure and other vital indicators were reaching unhealthy levels. Still in her early 40s, the wife and mother of two active children knew something had to change. “I [...]
Zero Hour role the latest stop on Marcus grad Foster’s acting tour
Please pardon Michael Scott Foster for any excitement he shows during his upcoming visit to Texas. Not only will he be visiting his parents in Highland Village, family elsewhere in North Texas and Marcus High School friends, his 28th birthday is March 4. Plus, he’ll host the March 3 Dancing for C.A.U.S.E. fund-raising event at [...]
Letters
So you want to run for office?…
The time of year is upon when local elected officials, read school board and city councils, are up for reelection. I had the privilege of serving in Highland Village from 2006-2012. No one person has all the answers about running for local office, but there are several things I would like to share from my [...]
Preventative Medical Care…
Editor, What is preventative medical care and how can it help lower health care costs on the front lines of medicine? Preventative medical care can take many forms. It can be identification and treatment of medical conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes before complications of these common diseases develop. Identifying these conditions early [...]
