newconnection2
 
Text Size: 
March 12, 2010    07:04PM CST
 
 
News
Main News
Guest Columnists
Sports
Local Schools
Elected Officials
Blogs
Calendar
Flower Mound Spring Break Camp
Monday, 03/15/2010
Volleyball camp during Spring Break
Monday, 03/15/2010
Minerals, Soils, Building Compost
Wednesday, 03/17/2010
Teen Court Training
Saturday, 03/27/2010
Open House Charity Event
Saturday, 03/27/2010
Main News / Local
Town fighting efforts to install pipeline
Published 03/04/2010 - 3:44 p.m. CST

web_firestation2
Flower Mound Fire Station number 2 at FM1171 and Shiloh Road, the site of a condemnation lawsuit against the town, which the town has appealed to the Texas Court of Appeals.
      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
Published 03/04/2010 - 3:43 p.m. CST

filidoro
Al Filidoro
     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.
Primary Election forces some runoffs
Published 03/04/2010 - 3:43 p.m. CST

web_pauljohnson2
Denton District Attorney Paul Johnson sat for an interview in The News Connection office a few weeks ago, before winning a second term in Tuesday’s Primary Election.
     “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.
Councilman honored by Texas Municipal League
Published 03/04/2010 - 3:40 p.m. CST

web_fmcouncil0076
Mike Wallace
     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.
Marcus Marquettes win Grand Champion event
Published 03/04/2010 - 3:25 p.m. CST

web_marquettes
Marcus Marquettes pictured after winning Grand Champion in their Class out of 39 teams.
     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!
Obituary
Published 03/04/2010 - 3:05 p.m. CST

web_maxineussery
Maxine Ussery
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;
Bake Sale for Breast Cancer Research
Published 02/26/2010 - 12:51 p.m. CST

tiffany-garza-and-malinda-h
rs & Associates employees, Tiffany Garza and MaLinda Hammond, are leading the team training to run in the Rock ‘n’ Roll ½ Marathon in Dallas in support of their boss, Barbara Saunders.

     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.

Latham seeking Place 5 on LISD board
Published 02/26/2010 - 11:36 a.m. CST

brenda
Brenda Latham

     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.

Seventh grade boys win it all!
Published 02/26/2010 - 11:34 a.m. CST

img_3642
L to R: Jack Sparks, Jeremy Gackle, Michael Mayhew and Adam Scott. Back row, L to R: Coach Drew Libby, Drew Jackson, Brenden Venter, Mark Vaughn, Jack Cushing, David Thurmond and Keaton Sutherland. Not pictured is Bryce Verplank. The Downing Division 2 team also had a great season, and made it to the finals in both the mid-season, and end of season tournaments.

  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. 

Tim Lindt appointed boating safety advisor
Published 03/04/2010 - 3:43 p.m. CST

s_9873d627db874513b394af0255c4d4a3
Tim Lindt
     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.
Entertainer performs for youth at local church
Published 03/04/2010 - 3:38 p.m. CST

web_securing-the-lockbox-00
L to R: The News Connection editor Bob Weir, Temple Baptist Church Youth Pastor Greg Hutchinson and entertainer David Magee sealing the “lockbox” at TNC office.
      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?”
Students bridge age gap with seniors
Published 03/04/2010 - 3:22 p.m. CST

web_seniors
Eighty-one year old Grace Weir thanks students from Quest Middle school for their visit to the Lewisville Senior Center. Receiving thanks are (left to right) Sophia Haun of Dallas, Rebecca Daigle of Lewisville, Andrew Connolly of Highland Village, Elaina Bloomfield of Lake Dallas, and Kendall Harbison of Flower Mound.
     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
Filidoro Kicks Off Re Election Campaign
Published 03/04/2010 - 3:43 a.m. CST

filidoro
Al Filidoro
     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.
PediPlace honors two local HealthCare Heroes
Published 02/26/2010 - 11:37 a.m. CST

jnmugforpress
Senator Jane Nelson

    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.

George Mitcham – in his own words
Published 02/26/2010 - 11:35 a.m. CST

web_george-mitcham-headshot
George Mitcham

     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.

Meeting the Supreme Court Justice
Published 02/18/2010 - 2:06 p.m. CST

candy
L to R: Dr. Dennis Costa, Texas Supreme Court Justice Eve Guzman and Highland Village Mayor Dianne Costa at a Meet and Greet last Friday.

     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.

Copyright 2007 The News Connection. All Right Reserved.   V415   
Home  |  Calendar  |  Advertising  |  Gallery  |  Archives  |  Classifieds  |  Directory  |  Links  |  Contact Us
The News Connection, 800 Parker Square, Ste. 275,   Flower Mound, TX, USA 75028  Tel. 972-966-0631