Here are seven stories you may have missed from Community Impact.
What you need to know
Argyle ISD $423M bond goes before voters in May election
The first proposition, totaling $393.7 million, would fund bus purchases, technology updates, the construction of a sixth elementary school and new middle school, and design for a third middle school. The second proposition allocates $29.4 million for a baseball and softball complex at Argyle High School.
Frisco voters to consider $160M for arts facility
The $160 million on the ballot will partially fund the $300 million-$340 million performing arts facility project. The new center will potentially bring Broadway shows to Frisco, officials said. It will also create a space for Prosper ISD students to use.
Flower Mound voters to decide $112M bond in May election
The proposed bond package is for roughly $112 million in projects ranging from parks, trails and recreation to street reconstruction. The bond program is the first for the city in more than two decades.
Paving Plano: Bond referendum includes $130 million for 38 miles of asphalt repairs
The $647 million bond will be broken down into seven propositions. Included in Plano’s 2025 bond package is $130 million for 38 more miles of overlays, a concrete repair process that is meant to lengthen a road’s lifespan by more than a decade.
Proposed $2.3B bond could bring Celina its second high school
The bond program includes items for new schools and purchasing land as well as transportation and technology needs in the district. Celina ISD is projected to have over 23,870 students by the 2033-34 school year—triple its current enrollment numbers—according to high scenario estimations.
Roanoke City Council breaks down funding for $62M convention center bond
The plan is to build a boutique hotel and convention center with a parking garage located just east of city hall. The convention center is the only piece of the project included on the May 3 election ballot for bond approval. It would include conference rooms, meeting rooms, a ballroom, the hotel entrance, hotel amenities and a restaurant. The full-service hotel would have 200 rooms and be privately owned and operated. The city will own the convention center and lease it to the hotel for operation.
Colleyville officials call for special election for $20M recreation center expansion bond
Colleyville City Council members called for a special election for a $20 million bond to cover the cost of expanding the Colleyville Recreation Center. The estimated cost for construction is $16.34 million. An additional $3.66 million was included in the bond for any extra costs that may occur.
Dates to know
- April 29: early voting period ends
- May 3: election day
