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Town fighting efforts to install pipeline

No Author — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:44:00 CST

Mockingbird Pipeline, L.P., filed a condemnation lawsuit against the Town of Flower Mound in January of this year for a thirty foot natural gas pipeline easement across Fire Station No. 2 property, located at FM1171 and Shiloh Road. The Town has vigorously resisted that effort and last Friday Denton County Probate Judge Don Windle ruled that his court has jurisdiction to hear the case.

Filidoro Kicks Off Re Election Campaign

No Author — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:43:00 CST

Flower Mound Council Member Al Filidoro announced his candidacy for re- election to his Place 2 Council seat. �I have had the honor of serving our residents on council for the past 2 ½ years. I am encouraged that many of our residents have asked me to continue representing their interests as their Council Member.� Filidoro cited as his priorities; gas drilling solutions, protecting our families, homes and environment; creating a recession proof �Medical Community;� instituting an environmental sustainability strategy; supporting SMARTGrowth and our Master Plan; and managing our tax dollars wisely.

McDaniel for Place 3 on LISD Board of Trustees

No Author — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:43:00 CST

Mike McDaniel, former administrator at Lewisville High School and former LISD trustee from 1998 to 2004, announced plans to run for the Lewisville ISD school board�s Place 3, currently occupied by Tommy Kim. McDaniel says that he has dedicated the majority of his adult life to serving children. He has loved every minute of that service, and looks forward to continuing his service as a member of the LISD Board of Trustees. A local businessman and developer, McDaniel has resided in Highland Village since 1992. He is married and has two daughters, Taylor, a sophomore at Texas A&M; Jordan, a sophomore at Marcus High School; and a son Chase, a fifth-grader at McAuliffe Elementary.

Northern announces candidacy for Flower Mound Mayor

No Author — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:43:00 CST

Recently, community advocate Melissa Northern announced her candidacy for Mayor of Flower Mound. An experienced and accomplished businesswoman, Northern says she wants to help grow Flower Mound fiscally, but also safely and responsibly. Northern has a myriad of experience with Fortune 100 companies, including General Electric and the former Bank One, now Chase. Her extensive financial background includes work in corporate cost and financial analysis; corporate commercial banking; audit and risk management; as well as corporate finance and IT. Northern stated, �While Flower Mound has not yet felt the full impact of the economic downturn, trends in sales and property tax receipts indicate that prudent fiscal management will be critical in order to maintain our current level of services. We need a proven leader in sound fiscal management.�

Primary Election forces some runoffs

Bob Weir — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:43:00 CST

�Well, it looks like we have a full head of steam as we move into the fall elections,� said 26th District Congressman Michael Burgess as he was on his way to DFW Airport for a flight back to the nation�s capital. �I�m very grateful for the support that was evident in the Primary Election vote,� added the Republican representative running for his fifth term.

Tim Lindt appointed boating safety advisor

No Author — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:43:00 CST

Recently, Texas State Rep. Tan Parker announced that Speaker Joe Straus appointed Highland Village resident Tim Lindt to the newly created Advisory Panel on Recreational Boating Safety. The panel, which was formed through legislation passed by Representative Parker, will spend the next ten months reviewing Texas' current state of lake recreational safety and make recommendations to the Legislature as to how to make future improvements. Currently, Texas' number of boating fatalities per registered water vessel is nearly double the national average.

Councilman honored by Texas Municipal League

No Author — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:40:00 CST

For Flower Mound Place 3 Councilmember Mike Wallace, the task of completing a years worth of municipal training and educational courses was a challenge worth undertaking if it would help him to better serve his community. The Texas Municipal League (TML) recognized Wallace�s 2009 educational efforts in February at the Elected Officials� Conference in El Paso. When Wallace took office in May 2009, he attended a TML workshop for newly-elected council members and learned about the organization�s educational institute.

Entertainer performs for youth at local church

Bob Weir — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:38:00 CST

On Saturday, March 6, at 7 p.m., the Youth Department of Temple Baptist Church at 2501 Northshore Blvd. in Flower Mound, will present �David Magee, Master of the Mind.� Magee, an Argyle resident who is continuously acclaimed as one of America�s Top Sleight of Hand Artists and manipulators of the human mind, will perform a one hour show and donate one hundred percent of the ticket sales to the Youth Department of the church. David Magee�s talents have taken him around the world. His many national television appearances have left audiences and talk show hosts (and this editor) asking the question he hears the most, �How is this possible?�

Marcus Marquettes win Grand Champion event

No Author — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:25:00 CST

The Marquettes earned Super Sweepstakes, Best in Class for Pom and Kick, Highest scoring Kick routine of the day, Highest precision points in the Extra large size division, Outstanding technique, Outstanding choreography for Pom and Kick, the Crowd Pleaser award for Pom, Grand Champion in their Class, Highest scoring routine of the entire day for their kick, and Highest Overall Scoring Team of the day. This made them the Grand Champion Team of the entire event out of 39 teams!

Students bridge age gap with seniors

No Author — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:22:00 CST

Well after the snows of Valentine�s Day weekend had passed, Quest Middle School students took senior citizens tender loving care in the form of hand-made valentines and a hot breakfast served with friendly smiles. Though snow and ice prevented students carrying out the Lewisville Senior Center event as scheduled, �It�s never too late for love� as one senior responded with a large valentine in her hand. Quest students served pancakes and hot drinks to tables of smiling and talkative seniors, who then were individually presented with love and appreciation in the form of cards and booklets made by the st

Obituary

No Author — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:05:00 CST

Maxine Ussery - November 7, 1913 � February 28, 2010

Maxine Ussery, a life member of Texas P.T.A. and a member of the Retired Teachers, Eastern Star and Iota Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, passed away Sunday Morning at the Carriage House in Denton Texas. Maxine was born in Yell County, Arkansas and graduated from Ola Arkansas High School. She received two degrees from North Texas University in Denton, Texas and taught elementary grades for 43 years;

Filidoro Kicks Off Re Election Campaign

No Author — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:43:00 CST

Bake Sale for Breast Cancer Research

No Author — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:51:00 CST

In honor of Barbara Saunders, employees at Saunders and Associates of Flower Mound are having a Carnival Day and Bake Sale on Saturday, March 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to raise funds for their team at the Rock �n� Roll Dallas ½ Marathon benefiting the Susan G. Komen Marathon for the Cure.

PediPlace honors two local HealthCare Heroes

No Author — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:37:00 CST

On March 25, PediPlace recognized two local HealthCare Heroes: Texas State Senator Jane Nelson and Dr. Dan Corbitt and Staff of Orthopedic Associates for their work in providing access to care and the power of healing to thousands of children in need.

Latham seeking Place 5 on LISD board

No Author — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:36:00 CST

A 1987 graduate of Lewisville High School, Brenda Latham grew up in the Lewisville Independent School District. As a parent of two sons, who also graduated from Lewisville High School, she have been an involved partner in her children�s� education, participating in PTAs, booster clubs, community athletic organizations and countless volunteer activities. Hence, she has a vested interest in LISD.

George Mitcham � in his own words

No Author — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:35:00 CST

Why am I running for the office of Denton County Court at Law Number One and what makes me uniquely qualified to do so? An extensive law education, a substantial amount of experience as a law enforcement officer and a felony prosecutor in the Denton County District Attorney�s Office, and a commitment to public service that spans my entire adult life will allow me to serve the citizens of Denton County as a fair and impartial judge in the county�s only juvenile court.

Seventh grade boys win it all!

No Author — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:34:00 CST

The seventh grade boys� Division 1 basketball team from Clayton Downing Middle School won the end of season LISD district tournament held at Griffin Middle School this past weekend. In addition to this tournament, the Downing team was undefeated, with a 14-0 record in season play, as well as winning the mid-season district tournament.

Meeting the Supreme Court Justice

No Author — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:06:00 CST

Dr. Dennis Costa, Mayor Dianne Costa, Dr. Daryl Boyne and Mrs. Adryana Boyne from Highland Village hosted a meet and greet event on Friday February 12, for Denton County residents to meet Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman. The event was attended by about 50 people, in spite of the bad weather, and Justice Guzman addressed the audience by explaining what the role of a Justice is and asking for their support for the upcoming election. Justice Guzman was appointed to the Texas Supreme Court by Governor Rick Perry in October 2009, and has previously served as a judge for over a decade.

Organizing to slow the drilling

Eric Williams — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:03:00 CST

A group of citizens concerned that gas drilling threatens health, aesthetics and property values in Flower Mound is organizing to make sure the community takes every step it can to slow the drilling. The Flower Mound Cares Petition Association, a non-profit civic organization, joined by nearly 1,000 supporters from the �Flower Mound Cares� Facebook group, is launching a petition drive this weekend at several locations in Flower Mound.

Congressman has issues with President

Bob Weir — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:01:00 CST

Dr. Michael Burgess M.D. is running for reelection to the 26th Congressional District, located in the heart of North Texas. The District includes most of Denton County as well as large portions of Tarrant and Cooke Counties and a small portion of Dallas County. After spending 25 years practicing medicine (Ob/Gyn) in North Texas, Burgess was elected to Congress in 2002.