The Lewisville Texan Journal

08/08/2024

******UPDATE***********5:22 p.m.

Closed exit is now open

******ORIGINAL************MAJOR CRASH 8/8 3:50 p.m.

We are currently investigating a major crash on Interstate 35E northbound after Corporate Drive exit.
Fox Avenue exit northbound will be closed for an extended period of time while the investigation is underway.

Expect travel delays, thank you for your patience.

05/08/2024

If you know something or can help police identify the shooter, please contact Lewisville PD.

Suspect sought in shooting at Sneaky Pete’s
Date: Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 12:30 p.m.
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At approximately 10 p.m., on Sunday, Aug. 4, Lewisville dispatch and Denton County dispatch received multiple calls about a shooting incident near the intersection of Eagle Point Drive and Marina Bay.

Three victims were shot after a verbal altercation between two parties turned physical. Two victims were treated at local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries and the third victim declined medical assistance.

Detectives have determined this is an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the public. The suspect left the scene before officers arrived, and a physical description is too vague to release at this time.

If anyone has any information about this incident, they are asked to contact Detective J. Potter by phone at 972.219.3635 or by email at [email protected]. To anonymously report a tip, call Denton County Crime Stoppers at 1.800.388.TIPS (8477) or visit dentoncountycrimestoppers.com.

25/07/2024

Here's your opportunity to see what's in the works for the 121 corridor, and weigh in with your feedback.

Share your feedback on the proposed plan for improving the Business 121 Corridor in Lewisville!

24/07/2024

"LISD has seen an increase of $1.6 million in DCAD payments since FY 2018-19, the last time the state's basic per student allotment funding to school districts was changed, Superintendent Lori Rapp said."

An increase to the Denton Central Appraisal District fiscal year 2024-25 budget posed an additional financial burden on Lewisville ISD

12/07/2024

City officials are warning residents after an alligator was spotted earlier this week. Wildlife experts say as North Texas cities grow, encounters with these reptiles will happen more often.

10/07/2024

If the merger succeeds, Kroger would sell off a Tom Thumb and a Market Street store in Flower Mound.

Albertson's and Kroger released the list of stores it will sell to C&S Wholesale in the proposed merger of the two grocery giants. See the full list.

05/07/2024

This is a good program that you will learn a lot from.

Lewisville Police Department is now taking applications for the Citizen Police Academy. It’s an informative partnership designed to give residents a better understanding of what police officers do every day, and provides insights into the philosophy, internal values, and operations of the department.

Online applications are available on the “Citizen Police Academy Application” page at cityoflewisville.com.

The 10-week course begins Thursday, Sept. 5, and continues through Thursday, Nov. 7. Class time is 9 a.m.-noon each Thursday in the Lower Level of Lewisville City Hall, 151 W. Church Street.

Class size is limited to 30 people. Participants must live or work in Lewisville. There is no fee to participate.

Topics of instruction include K-9 program, Crisis Negotiations, SWAT, Jail Operations, Communications, Criminal Investigations, Traffic Operations, Narcotics, and more.

After graduation, students are encouraged to share their new knowledge with other residents to improve the efficiency of law enforcement in Lewisville. Students also will become eligible to do “ride-alongs” with patrol officers.

Graduates may join the CPA Alumni Association and can be considered for participation in numerous volunteer activities, such as COP (Citizen On Patrol) – the volunteer program managed by residents that provides the police with extra eyes and ears through patrolling activities.

Media contact: Capt. Casey Carter, 972.219.3702 or Neighborhood Resource Officer Joe Barrett, 972.219.5055

02/07/2024

The Lewisville City Council unanimously approved a proclamation declaring July 2024 as Parks and Recreation Month during its regular meeting July 1.

02/07/2024

A reminder for Independence Day celebrations. Both the discharging and possession of fireworks (including sparklers) is prohibited in Lewisville and the area 5,000 feet outside of the city limits. To report fireworks, please call our non-emergency line 972.219.3640. In the event of a fire or life-threatening injury, please call 911.

Thank you and we hope you have a safe and happy 4th of July.

02/07/2024

Here's the status of the storm debris cleanup.

The City contracted with Republic Services and Community Waste Disposal to pick up storm debris, but due to the high volume of debris, progress has not been as fast as originally expected in recovering the storm debris.

On Thursday, June 27, an additional contractor, with larger trucks, began working to clear debris from the storm-battered areas. The company will be working to get debris from residential houses. This will include Saturdays. At this time, there is not a sketched-out, "this neighborhood on this day" timeline. Moving forward the city will post and maintain a map of cleared areas to show the progress of the cleanup.

LINK TO STORM DEBRIS COLLECTION MAP: https://loom.ly/667-Zt0

This is a cleanup for debris from the storm in late May, set out in front of houses by June 10, not a second sweep to get what people may have put out afterward. If the City and/or Republic Services has already cleared an area, they will not be coming back through an area so do not put freshly cut limbs out expecting them to be picked up. You will have to follow regular setout instructions to get any new debris cleared.

29/06/2024

"A red Toyota truck was backing out of a parking spot, accelerated abruptly, and struck a man walking out of the restaurant, police said."

A red Toyota truck was backing out of a parking spot, accelerated abruptly, and struck a man walking out of the restaurant, police said.

25/06/2024

The Lewisville location of Ho***rs is reported as one of the closures.

“Like many restaurants under pressure from current market conditions, Ho***rs has made the difficult decision to close a select number of underperforming stores,” the company said.

24/06/2024

Lewisville, the summer heat is here!☀️Drink plenty of fluids, stay in shady or cool areas, and check on your neighbors and family.

Cooling Center Locations available in Lewisville, TX:

📍Lewisville Public Library
1197 West Main Street, Lewisville TX
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday to Saturday
Closed Sundays

📍The Salvation Army Lewisville
880 Fox Avenue, Lewisville TX
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday

18/06/2024

UPDATE: A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 29, 11 a.m., at Bowie First Methodist Church, 1515 Jefferson Street, Bowie.

In honor of former Lewisville City Manager Chuck Owens, who died overnight, Mayor TJ Gilmore has ordered the Lewisville flag be lowered to half-staff at all City facilities now through Friday evening, and again on the day of the memorial service.

Owens was the city's fifth city manager, serving as city manager from 1985 until his retirement in 1998. During his tenure, Lewisville's population nearly doubled to 69,200 residents, and many important city facilities and services were added to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population. He made a lasting impact on Lewisville through his service. We offer our condolences to his family and friends for their loss.

18/06/2024

Here's more details on the new park.

On June 15, the city of Lewisville came together to celebrate the official opening of Glory Park/Parque la Gloria.

16/06/2024

A good crowd turned out for today's grand opening of Lewisville's newest city park: Glory Park. The new park is at the corner of Kia and Southwest Parkway.

16/06/2024

City Councilman William Meridith has narrowly won his re-election race runoff against challenger Penny Mallet.

14/06/2024

If you or someone you know struggles to feed children, this program can help.

Our children need nutritious meals to learn, grow and thrive, even when school is out. and partners provide free breakfast and lunch meals throughout LISD over the summer -- visit http://LISD.net/SummerMeals to learn more!

14/06/2024

"Police say suspect Arrion Morris, 39, got out of the Tahoe "holding a semi-automatic firearm in his right hand."

Police say Morris "looked down at the front bumper of his Tahoe, shakes his head from side to side once" and then is seen "pointing the gun at Jonathan’s head."

According to investigators, Morris fired four times and then took off. "

Police say Arrion Morris got out of his Tahoe with a gun in hand, looked at his front bumper, shook his head and then shot Jonathan Berto.

13/06/2024

The victim's family think it might have been road rage that led to his death.

A man is in custody and charged with murder following the shooting death of another man on the side of a Lewisville highway. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has the story.

12/06/2024

If you know a young person in Lewisville who cares about government and wants to help shape their community, point them to this program.

Applications for the 2024-2025 Youth Action Council are currently being accepted!

Members of this Council will advise Lewisville City Council members on youth-related issues; assist with special projects and events; research, assess, and evaluate existing youth and community programs; design and plan new youth events and activities to encourage youth involvement in the community; and serve as ambassadors for, and inspire, other young people by completing service projects and sharing their stories.

Applications due by Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024.

Visit our website for qualifications and application: https://loom.ly/pGvbyNc

12/06/2024

Just wanted to share the update that police have a suspect in custody for the murder.

11/06/2024

If you know anything that could help police with this investigation, please call Detective Kelly at 972-219-3628.

A 27-year-old man was found dead in a Lewisville parking lot this weekend.

11/06/2024

Ericsson's plant is in southern Lewisville, and employs more than 500 people.

Late last month, Sweden-based Ericsson hosted an event at its USA 5G Smart Factory in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Lewisville. The expanded 300,000-square-foot "highly automated" manufacturing plant employees more than 500 people is "at the forefront of building the next generation of 5G infrastr...

10/06/2024

06/06/2024

Early voting is under way in the Lewisville City Council Place 2 Runoff. https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/lewisville-coppell/election/2024/06/06/early-voting-underway-for-lewisville-city-council-place-2-runoff-election/

06/06/2024

Junk yards will turn into housing.

Two car junkyards will turn into a housing development; voting safety is increasing; and plans are moving forward for changes at the Steven L. Bacchus Public Services Center in Lewisville.

04/06/2024

Lewisville lake is very close to 530' as of this morning. The spillway is at 532', so there is room for another couple of feet of water before it overflows the spillway.

"Some of the lake has cliffs or rocky areas and, you just have to be careful underwater obstacles, pretty much," said Dennis Merrill.

03/06/2024

Lewisville Lake is very high right now. 528.84 feet. 522 is the full mark. 532 is the top of the spillway. So we have another 3 feet before it begins to overtop. Lake Park is closed.