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Nelson’s bills continue to progress


The Texas House of Representatives on Friday passed SB 427 by Texas State Senator Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, which closes a loophole by requiring residential child care contractors and Child Protective Services workers who coordinate services for children in foster care homes to undergo background checks before working with children in the foster care and child placement system.
Friday, May 17, 2013 4:18 PM CDT

Police seeking vehicle burglars


On May 11 between 5:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., two vehicles were burglarized while the owners were inside the business.
Friday, May 17, 2013 3:05 PM CDT

Lamar students on target for national archery title


They may be the most successful secret in Lewisville ISD.
Friday, May 17, 2013 11:26 AM CDT

Bluebonnet teacher, custodian save student’s life


Recently, Bluebonnet Elementary witnessed a scary situation, which turned into a
Friday, May 17, 2013 11:27 AM CDT

1:X Blended Learning Program hits FMHS feeder pattern


In February, Lewisville Independent School District (LISD) launched its 1:X blended learning program at Downing Middle School (DMS), Lewisville High School (LHS) and Killian Middle School (Killian).
Thursday, May 16, 2013 2:49 PM CDT

Orrantia's sitcom picked up by ABC


After weeks of waiting word on the future of a new TV show, Highland Village resident Hayley Orrantia and her co-stars have been given a big thumbs up.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 10:03 PM CDT

Fire destroys Argyle home


An early-morning fire destroyed a two-story home near the intersection of Hilltop Road and Old Alton Road early Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 5:13 PM CDT

LISD winners looking to the future


The Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees will feature two new faces when it meets Monday.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:07 PM CDT

Walker, Levenick win Flower Mound election (updated)


Mike Walker and Jean Levenick have won the election for the Flower Mound Town Council.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:07 PM CDT

Aune, Ratcliff win AISD election


In the Argyle ISD Board of Trustees race, Greg Aune secured 30.92 percent of the votes (445 votes), and Steven Moore received 25.85 percent (372 votes) to win places on the board. Ratcliff edged out Steven Moore, who had 25.36 percent, or 365 votes.
Saturday, May 11, 2013 10:10 PM CDT

Walker, Levenick win Flower Mound election


Mike Walker and Jean Levenick have won the election for the Flower Mound Town Council.
Saturday, May 11, 2013 10:00 PM CDT

Welding, Vaughn, Latham win LISD election


Brenda Latham retained her seat on the Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees on Saturday, and Mark Welding and Kris Vaughn won the election for open seats on the board.
Saturday, May 11, 2013 9:06 PM CDT

Walker, Levenick win election


With 17 of 18 precincts reported, it appears Mike Walker and Jean Levenick have won the election for the Flower Mound Town Council.
Saturday, May 11, 2013 8:54 PM CDT

Teer wins Argyle election; Aune has lead in AISD


Kay Jenkins Teer has defeated David Wintermute for the Argyle Town Council election in Place 2 by securing 56.88 percent of the votes (409 to 310).
Saturday, May 11, 2013 8:34 PM CDT

Welding, Vaughn, Latham holding on to leads in LISD


With 39 of 67 precincts reporting, Mark Welding, Kris Vaughn and Brenda Latham are maintaining their leads in the race for Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees.
Saturday, May 11, 2013 8:21 PM CDT

Walker, Levenick hold leads


Mike Walker and Jean Levenick continue to hold leads in the Flower Mound Town Council election.
Saturday, May 11, 2013 8:17 PM CDT

Teer leads in Argyle race; Aune ahead in AISD election


Kay Jenkins Teer has a lead over David Wintermute (59.35 percent to 40.65 percent) in the race for the Argyle Town Council through early voting.
Saturday, May 11, 2013 7:44 PM CDT

Welding, Vaughn, Latham lead LISD in early voting


Mark Welding, Kris Vaughn and Brenda Latham are leading in the race for the Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees through early voting.
Saturday, May 11, 2013 7:11 PM CDT

Walker, Levenick lead after early voting


In the race for the Flower Mound Town Council, Mike Walker has a lead over Joy Bowen in Place 1, and Jean Levenick leads over Tami Ryan in Place 5.
Saturday, May 11, 2013 7:05 PM CDT

United Commercial Realty chosen to market Lakeside DFW retail space


Realty Capital Management, developer of the 150-acre mixed-use development, Lakeside DFW in Flower Mound, has chosen United Commercial Realty (UCR) to market over 53,000 square feet of commercial space in Phase I.
Saturday, May 11, 2013 5:47 PM CDT

Finance report complaint filed against candidate


A Flower Mound resident has filed a complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission against Joy Bowen, who is running for Place 1 on the Flower Mound Town Council.
Friday, May 10, 2013 7:08 PM CDT

Guest column: Moving forward – my perspective


My opponent, Joy Bowen, wants this election to be about gas drilling. That's right, the issue that ripped Flower Mound apart in 2010, and stalled our growth until last year's election.
Friday, May 10, 2013 2:14 PM CDT

Pipeline monitoring to be expanded


Following discussions with Flower Mound officials, Atmos Energy has agreed to classify an additional 3.6 miles of transmission pipeline in town as a high consequence area, or HCA.
Friday, May 10, 2013 1:43 PM CDT

Fort Wildflower now features safer surface


After a three-week hiatus, Fort Wildflower has reopened and is expected to be safer than before.
Thursday, May 9, 2013 2:50 PM CDT

LISD fares better on STAAR than state average; students still facing retest


Fifth- and eighth-graders across the state now know whether their performance on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test was good enough to advance to the next grade level.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 11:19 PM CDT

Rezoning opens door for medical facility near hospital


The Flower Mound Town Council on Monday approved a rezoning request for Timber Creek Medical Park, which is located on 21.6 acres of land located immediately north of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound on Long Prairie Road.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 5:06 PM CDT

Local restaurants, businesses offer donation opportunities for Lend a Hand initiative


On Thursday, several local restaurants will be hosting a fundraiser for the Keep Flower Mound Beautiful (KFMB) Lend-A-Hand Community Enhancement Initiative. Customers who mention the Lend a Hand program will have a portion of their bill at the following restaurants donated to the project:
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 10:46 PM CDT

Community notes


Wildflower Walk
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 3:17 PM CDT

F.M.C.O. Preparatory and Progressive Orchestras to offer “I Mariachi!”


Tuesday, the Flower Mound Preparatory & Progressive Orchestras will present “I Mariachi,” with special guests the Northside High Mariachi Band from Fort Worth’s Northside High School.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 3:08 PM CDT

Student to host blood drive


Revath Sankar, a seventh-grader at McKamy Middle School, is working on his Eagle Scout service project and has chosen to set up a community blood drive.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 3:07 PM CDT

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