Corporate Drive extension set to create new thoroughfare in Lewisville
The Corporate Drive extension project In Lewisville took another step forward in 2024. Lewisville City Council members approved a $43 million contract with Sundt Construction for construction on the project’s second and third segments.
Council members later approved additional construction with the same company in April for the fourth and fifth segments. Construction on those segments started in May and is expected to finish in spring 2027.
Companies continue to bring headquarters to Coppell
Convotherm and Merrychef, two brands under Florida-based kitchen equipment vendor Welbilt Inc., relocated headquarters to Coppell in 2024. The brands are the latest to join a list of nearly 30 other businesses with headquarters in the city.
New rules affect Lewisville short-term rental operators
Lewisville City Council members passed a one-year interim ban on new short-term rentals in February. The ban went into effect March 4. City officials also enacted new regulations for existing short-term rentals.
The interim ban is expected to lift in March 2025, and city staff plan to provide council members with updates in February 2025.
Lewisville's $263M bond to address infrastructure
Lewisville City Council members voted to place four bond propositions totaling $263.4 million on the May 4 election ballot. The propositions aim to address citywide infrastructure needs, including at The Gene Carey Animal Shelter and Adoption Center.
Lewisville voters passed all four bond propositions in May.
Coppell ISD navigates rising cost of special programs
Coppell ISD receives funding from three separate sources for its special education services. Those revenue streams covered about 60% of CISD’s program expenses in the 2022-23 school year. CISD has to fund the remainder through reallocation and other methods.
Partnerships bring quality care to Lewisville, Coppell
Lewisville and Coppell’s emergency medical service teams are adopting new communication processes to improve patient care. To address future needs, both cities’ fire departments are prioritizing training and additional infrastructure.
Mixed-use projects in Castle Hills aim to spur future growth in Lewisville
Three new developments are coming to Castle Hills and are expected to boost the number of residents and tax dollars coming to Lewisville. The new developments include a 760-unit apartment complex, a 12-acre mixed-use development and a 140-acre mixed-use development.
New $102M public safety center nears completion in Lewisville
Personnel from Lewisville’s fire, police and dispatch departments are expected to move to a new public safety center in the first quarter of 2025. The new facility will replace Lewisville’s aging fire and police facilities that were built in the ‘70s and ‘80s.
Tax rate election asks Coppell ISD voters to help generate $2.4M
Coppell ISD’s board of trustees called for a voter-approval tax rate election to be placed on the Nov. 5 election ballot. The VATRE would have generated $2.4 million in revenue for staff recruitment and retention efforts.
Coppell ISD voters voted against the VATRE in November.
Lewisville, Coppell ISDs face funding issues: Inflation, declining enrollment create tough choices for district leaders
Lewisville and Coppell ISDs are both facing budget shortfalls in fiscal year 2024-25 amid declining enrollments, underfunded state mandates, and rising inflation. CISD adopted a $7.5 million shortfall for FY 2024-25, and LISD adopted a $4.5 million shortfall for FY 2024-25.
Lewisville’s public art program sculpts an identity
Lewisville officials are increasing public art throughout the city since a public art master plan was adopted in 2018. About 90% of the completed art projects in Lewisville occurred after adopting the plan.
