Flower Mound News

NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick has been chosen to be the honorary chairman for the North Texas Wine Opener to rev up awareness and fundraising for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF). As one of NASCAR’s most successful drivers, Harvick is best known for his Daytona 500 win and one of the busiest race schedules in the industry. The event will be held on Saturday, May 12 at Royal Affairs Ballroom in Lewisville, Texas.

Published 02/20/2012 - 1:10 p.m. CST

The Flower Mound Town Council is holding public hearings on February 20 and March 5 to solicit public input regarding proposed amendments to the Town Charter. The hearings will be held during the regular Town Council meetings, scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. each night at Town Hall, 2121 Cross Timbers Road.

Published 02/16/2012 - 1:55 p.m. CST

From the left, Kathy & David Hodges, Kim Cloud, Will Tate, Caitlin Victor, Dee Beasley-Hayden, Mike Morrison and Jamie Augenstein-White. (Photo: Colleen G. Drew)

Jamie Augenstein White, owner of Rouge Moderne Bistro, recently hosted an evening benefiting The Sue Weaver C.A.U.S.E. organization to announce dancers for the third-annual Dancing for C.A.U.S.E.

Dancers are lining up for the fund-raising gala March 31 at Chapelle des Fleurs in Flower Mound. This year’s stars include: Flower Mound Marcus Football Coach Bryan Erwin and wife Terri, David and Kathy Hodges, Angie Cox, Kim Cloud, Will Tate, Jamie Augenstein White and The Rougettes, Greg and Dee Beasley Hayden, Mike and Diane Morrison, Caitlin Victor, Mackenzie Oden and Hallie Inge, Miss Argyle.

Published 02/16/2012 - 1:30 p.m. CST

Lion Jim Cook performing a sight screening on a local child.

“Lions help the blind” is a marketing message that most people have heard and taken to heart over the years as they’ve donated glasses and otherwise assisted Lions Clubs in their service to sight. What many don’t know is how active Highland Village, Flower Mound and Lewisville Lions Clubs are cooperating to better promote vision in area pre-schools.

Published 02/16/2012 - 1:15 p.m. CST

FFA member Bethany Smith with a new heifer calf delivered recently at the school agriculture barn.

The Lewisville Independent School District Future Farmers of America Parents and Friends Premium Show and Sale will be held Saturday, Feb. 25 at Flower Mound Equestrian Center.

The show starts at 10 a.m. with the sponsorship sale beginning at 6:30 p.m. There also will be a bake sale and auction. All proceeds will go towards scholarships presented to qualifying graduating seniors.

Published 02/10/2012 - 1:34 p.m. CST

In January 2010 Mockingbird Pipeline, L.P., filed a condemnation lawsuit against the Town of Flower Mound for a 30-foot natural gas pipeline easement across Fire Station No. 2 property, located at FM 1171 and Shiloh Road. The Town vigorously resisted that effort and since that time, the Town and Mockingbird Pipeline have been engaged in multiple jurisdictional battles in the court system. Mockingbird Pipeline has agreed to drop its lawsuit against Flower Mound and pay the Town $55,000 to offset the Town’s legal costs in this matter.

Published 02/09/2012 - 11:09 p.m. CST

(L - R) Kathy Beahm, Kelly Heslep, Chuck Elsey, Cindi Howard and Chad Elsey.

Fun and entertainment with a Wizard of Oz theme highlighted the 30th anniversary celebration of the Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 9 at the Royal Affairs Ballroom in Old Town Lewisville.

Gavel Pound Echoes FM Council Chambers

Published 02/09/2012 - 11:37 a.m. CST

In a foreshadowing of what could become a contentious race for Town Council, Monday’s meeting included so much disagreement that the normally perfunctory section of the council agenda labeled “briefing session” lasted about an hour longer than usual, not concluding until 7:15 p.m. and the overall meeting lasted from 6 p.m. until just after 10 p.m. Items of contention were the Town’s level of support for the Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce and the timeline of the Charter Review Commission, which is having fewer meetings and relatively less public input on charter amendments than previous charter commission reviews, the most recent of which was completed in 2007. In other action, the council offered guidance on providing development incentives for a shopping center planned for the south side of FM 1171 at its intersection with Bruton Orand Boulevard.

Tom Hayden running for FM Mayor

Published 02/09/2012 - 11:35 a.m. CST

Tom Hayden

Come May, city council meetings will be a lot different for Tom Hayden. By filing for Mayor on Tuesday, Hayden will effectively vacate his Place 5 position on the Town Council. He will either be chairing the meeting or in the audience.

Hayden was elected to his second term on the council last May, aligned with the council majority headed by Mayor Melissa Northern and Mayor Pro-Tem Al Filidoro, campaigning cooperatively with Mark Wise who was elected to the council and Jeff Whittaker, who lost narrowly to more independent Kendra Stephenson.

Published 02/09/2012 - 10:17 a.m. CST

Jesse James Leyva and his staff believe inner strength, passion for a healthy lifestyle and self-discipline are key elements of success.

Have you ever wished you were healthier, slimmer or had more energy? Not enough time in the day to get healthy and spend quality time with your family? See how one local family made getting fit a family affair.

Published 02/08/2012 - 9:11 p.m. CST

Flower Mound resident Jonathan Tyler, 27, is the lead man for Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights, a local based blues-rock group that has performed with legendary bands like ZZ Top and AC/DC.

Music has been part of Jonathan Tyler's life for as long as he can remember so it's no wonder he's currently enjoying so much success with it.

The 27-year-old Flower Mound resident is the lead singer for Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights, a Metroplex-based blues-rock group that formed in 2007. The band has toured the nation and played with legendary artists like ZZ Top and AC/DC but also enjoys performing on its own around its base area.

Published 02/03/2012 - 2:06 p.m. CST

The Denton Republican Women’s Club will host a candidate forum featuring more than two dozen Republican candidates for statewide and local Denton County offices including Railroad Commissioner, multiple state House and Senate districts, Constable, Sheriff, and Tax Assessor / Collector on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Denton County Courthouse on the Square located at 110 West Hickory Street Denton, TX 76201.

Published 01/13/2012 - 2:04 p.m. CST

Mayor Pro-Tem Al Filidoro praises the local medical community.

When Flower Mound Mayor Pro-Tem Al Filidoro praises the local medical community, he can do it in roles as both civic booster and patient. Leading an active life, many years of which were spent as a professional drummer in a band, the role of patient is not an honor he sought, but after his second significant stay in a local medical facility, Filidoro has taken an up close and personal look at Flower Mound hospitals and he likes what he’s seen.

Published 01/13/2012 - 2:00 p.m. CST

Chicks 4 Flower Mound is a group formed by Flower Mound residents interested in keeping a small number of chickens in their backyards for personal egg consumption.

If a small group of Flower Mound residents are as persuasive as they hope, they and others in the town could soon raise a small number of chickens in their backyards.

Led by Regina Fierke and Mark Glover, the group called Chicks 4 Flower Mound wants to change the current town ordinance limiting livestock to properties with at least one acre.

Bryan Webb to run for Place 2 on FM Council

Published 02/09/2012 - 11:36 a.m. CST

Bryan Webb

Today, Bryan Webb announced his candidacy for Place 2 on Flower Mound’s Town Council, a position currently held by Mayor Pro Tem Al Filidoro. Mr. Webb will be focusing his campaign on two primary issues, Economic Development and Transparency & Openness in Government.

“We live in a wonderful community and enjoy an exceptional quality of life in Flower Mound, but we can do better!” said Mr. Webb. "Quality economic development coupled with transparency in government is essential to Flower Mound’s continued prosperity," said Webb.

Published 02/09/2012 - 11:34 a.m. CST

The CoServ Charitable Foundation was recognized with the Healthcare Hero Award at PediPlace’s Bal Masque du’ Mardi Gras, a gala and silent auction benefitting the clinic’s efforts to make healthcare a reality for every child.

The award commends the CCF for the multiple grants it has awarded PediPlace since 2004, totaling $115,000. Much of those funds have gone to provide under/uninsured local children with medical checkups and immunizations which they might not otherwise receive.

Sheffield challenging for seat on LISD board

Published 02/09/2012 - 10:11 a.m. CST

Trisha Sheffield

Castle Hills resident Trisha Sheffield has announced her intent to run for Place 2 on the Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees during the upcoming May 12 election. Although she is running for the position currently held by Vernell Gregg, president of the LISD Board, Sheffield said that it’s not dissatisfaction with the existing board or current administration that is driving her to run. Rather, she likes the district’s current direction and wants to be in a position to push for implementation of the strategic vision for the district she’s helped develop as a volunteer.

Published 02/08/2012 - 9:10 p.m. CST

Flower Mound resident Ladd Biro has made a name writing, most recently recognized for his humor and fantasy football.

Like others growing up in South Florida in the early 1970s, Ladd Biro had just one professional sport to follow.

This was long before the Miami Heat basketball or Miami Marlins baseball teams brought their championship-caliber talents to South Beach. The Miami Dolphins and their legendary coach, Don Shula, ruled the region especially during their undefeated 1972 season and Super Bowl VII victory.

Published 01/16/2012 - 2:21 p.m. CST

MCL welcomes new board members: front row l-r: Ginger Eads, Alex Buck; back row l-r: Matt McCormick, Dr. Bruce Linden (not pictured: Jody Smith).

Medical Center of Lewisville (MCL) has announced the appointment of several new Board of Trustee Members effective January 1, 2012. The Board consists of twelve members and is a combination of hospital leadership, physicians and community members. The primary function of the Board of Trustees is to assure that the Hospital and its Medical Staff provide quality medical care that meets the needs of the community.

Published 01/13/2012 - 2:01 p.m. CST

Flower Mound’s Dr. Kay Trotter furthers mankind with her new book, Harnessing The Power of Equine Assisted Counseling.

Combining experience, scholarship and a passion for the influence horses can have on those striving for better mental health; Flower Mound psychologist Dr. Kay Trotter has put together a book already winning wide acclaim in the counseling community.

Published 01/13/2012 - 1:59 p.m. CST

Left to Right David Hammer, Jim Attrell, Jay Rodgers, Bettye Rodgers.

More than four decades after moving to North Texas and after founding and selling two dozen businesses, Jay Rodgers decided it was time to create something special to continue helping upcoming entrepreneurs like himself.

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