http://www.celinarecord.com/ The latest news from the www.celinarecord.com website! Newsys Template Engine Flower Mound Leader/news http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 newsys-748331599 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/076.txt The Texas House of Representatives on Friday passed SB 427 by Texas State Senator Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, which closes a loophole by requiring residential child care contractors and Child Protective Services workers who coordinate services for children in foster care homes to undergo background checks before working with children in the foster care and child placement system. Fri, 17 May 2013 16:18:56 -0500 newsys-747871325 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/078.txt On May 11 between 5:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., two vehicles were burglarized while the owners were inside the business. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:05:29 -0500 newsys-752061584 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/080.txt They may be the most successful secret in Lewisville ISD. Fri, 17 May 2013 11:26:04 -0500 newsys-753683612 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/081.txt Recently, Bluebonnet Elementary witnessed a scary situation, which turned into a Fri, 17 May 2013 11:27:51 -0500 newsys-750213080 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/082.txt In February, Lewisville Independent School District (LISD) launched its 1:X blended learning program at Downing Middle School (DMS), Lewisville High School (LHS) and Killian Middle School (Killian). Thu, 16 May 2013 14:49:57 -0500 newsys-739569890 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/083.txt After weeks of waiting word on the future of a new TV show, Highland Village resident Hayley Orrantia and her co-stars have been given a big thumbs up. Wed, 15 May 2013 22:03:29 -0500 newsys-739566545 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/084.txt An early-morning fire destroyed a two-story home near the intersection of Hilltop Road and Old Alton Road early Wednesday morning. Wed, 15 May 2013 17:13:19 -0500 newsys-744606225 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/085.txt The Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees will feature two new faces when it meets Monday. Wed, 15 May 2013 13:07:45 -0500 newsys-745161033 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/086.txt Mike Walker and Jean Levenick have won the election for the Flower Mound Town Council. Wed, 15 May 2013 13:07:35 -0500 newsys-731819234 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/087.txt In the Argyle ISD Board of Trustees race, Greg Aune secured 30.92 percent of the votes (445 votes), and Steven Moore received 25.85 percent (372 votes) to win places on the board. Ratcliff edged out Steven Moore, who had 25.36 percent, or 365 votes. Sat, 11 May 2013 22:10:48 -0500 newsys-730624490 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/088.txt Mike Walker and Jean Levenick have won the election for the Flower Mound Town Council. Sat, 11 May 2013 22:00:22 -0500 newsys-731859405 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/089.txt Brenda Latham retained her seat on the Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees on Saturday, and Mark Welding and Kris Vaughn won the election for open seats on the board. Sat, 11 May 2013 21:06:19 -0500 newsys-731728353 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/090.txt With 17 of 18 precincts reported, it appears Mike Walker and Jean Levenick have won the election for the Flower Mound Town Council. Sat, 11 May 2013 20:54:56 -0500 newsys-731810536 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/091.txt Kay Jenkins Teer has defeated David Wintermute for the Argyle Town Council election in Place 2 by securing 56.88 percent of the votes (409 to 310). Sat, 11 May 2013 20:34:31 -0500 newsys-731548263 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/092.txt With 39 of 67 precincts reporting, Mark Welding, Kris Vaughn and Brenda Latham are maintaining their leads in the race for Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees. Sat, 11 May 2013 20:21:31 -0500 newsys-731482994 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/093.txt Mike Walker and Jean Levenick continue to hold leads in the Flower Mound Town Council election. Sat, 11 May 2013 20:17:46 -0500 newsys-731180139 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/094.txt Kay Jenkins Teer has a lead over David Wintermute (59.35 percent to 40.65 percent) in the race for the Argyle Town Council through early voting. Sat, 11 May 2013 19:44:41 -0500 newsys-732050522 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/095.txt Mark Welding, Kris Vaughn and Brenda Latham are leading in the race for the Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees through early voting. Sat, 11 May 2013 19:11:49 -0500 newsys-731723661 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/096.txt In the race for the Flower Mound Town Council, Mike Walker has a lead over Joy Bowen in Place 1, and Jean Levenick leads over Tami Ryan in Place 5. Sat, 11 May 2013 19:05:44 -0500 newsys-731686177 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/097.txt Realty Capital Management, developer of the 150-acre mixed-use development, Lakeside DFW in Flower Mound, has chosen United Commercial Realty (UCR) to market over 53,000 square feet of commercial space in Phase I. Sat, 11 May 2013 17:47:50 -0500 newsys-728955967 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/098.txt A Flower Mound resident has filed a complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission against Joy Bowen, who is running for Place 1 on the Flower Mound Town Council. Fri, 10 May 2013 19:08:21 -0500 newsys-725075747 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/100.txt My opponent, Joy Bowen, wants this election to be about gas drilling. That's right, the issue that ripped Flower Mound apart in 2010, and stalled our growth until last year's election. Fri, 10 May 2013 14:14:01 -0500 newsys-716242714 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/101.txt Following discussions with Flower Mound officials, Atmos Energy has agreed to classify an additional 3.6 miles of transmission pipeline in town as a high consequence area, or HCA. Fri, 10 May 2013 13:43:42 -0500 newsys-723577318 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/102.txt After a three-week hiatus, Fort Wildflower has reopened and is expected to be safer than before. Thu, 9 May 2013 14:50:54 -0500 newsys-717261126 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/103.txt Fifth- and eighth-graders across the state now know whether their performance on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test was good enough to advance to the next grade level. Wed, 8 May 2013 23:19:52 -0500 newsys-723985552 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/104.txt The Flower Mound Town Council on Monday approved a rezoning request for Timber Creek Medical Park, which is located on 21.6 acres of land located immediately north of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound on Long Prairie Road. Wed, 8 May 2013 17:06:36 -0500 newsys-718134285 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/105.txt On Thursday, several local restaurants will be hosting a fundraiser for the Keep Flower Mound Beautiful (KFMB) Lend-A-Hand Community Enhancement Initiative. Customers who mention the Lend a Hand program will have a portion of their bill at the following restaurants donated to the project: Tue, 7 May 2013 22:46:58 -0500 newsys-719686150 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/106.txt Wildflower Walk Residents are encouraged to enjoy the Wildflower Walk among native Texas grasses and flowers at The Flower Mound in honor of both Mother’s Day and National Wildflower Week between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. May 11. Tue, 7 May 2013 15:17:42 -0500 newsys-720308661 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/107.txt Tuesday, the Flower Mound Preparatory & Progressive Orchestras will present “I Mariachi,” with special guests the Northside High Mariachi Band from Fort Worth’s Northside High School. Tue, 7 May 2013 15:08:25 -0500 newsys-720372350 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/108.txt Revath Sankar, a seventh-grader at McKamy Middle School, is working on his Eagle Scout service project and has chosen to set up a community blood drive. Tue, 7 May 2013 15:07:43 -0500 newsys-715687586 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/109.txt The Texas Senate today passed HB 5, which reduces the amount of testing and increases curriculum standards for public schools, with the full support of Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound. The bill now returns to the House of Representatives for further consideration. Mon, 6 May 2013 23:09:06 -0500 newsys-703910254 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/110.txt The Flower Mound Police Department has partnered with PublicEngines to implement a powerful new online tool called CrimeReports to provide timely crime data to the community. Fri, 3 May 2013 15:42:30 -0500 newsys-702676087 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/111.txt It was surprising to me, during the last candidate forum of this election season, that my opponent, Joy Bowen, questioned my judgment and called me a “yes man.” Fri, 3 May 2013 11:20:32 -0500 newsys-704831536 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/112.txt The competition of which youth sports organization will be able to use Flower Mound's fields for football this season has ended in a tie. Fri, 3 May 2013 11:00:57 -0500 newsys-704830817 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/113.txt Area firefighters have returned home after spending a week in the town of West, helping the community that has suffered following an fertilizer plant explosion April 17. Fri, 3 May 2013 10:37:55 -0500 newsys-702674861 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/114.txt Residents who have wondered about the status of an upcoming project in Flower Mound can now find out the details with a simple click of the mouse. Fri, 3 May 2013 10:57:43 -0500 newsys-705873415 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/115.txt The process to potentially bring a special district to the River Walk at Central Park in Flower Mound continues to speed along. Fri, 3 May 2013 10:37:46 -0500 newsys-705028562 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/116.txt Maddie Ramirez is what is known as a prodigy. She has stood out in her passion as an artist since she was a wee tot, with her talent abundantly evident to everyone. Fri, 3 May 2013 10:37:49 -0500 newsys-703640074 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/117.txt The Flower Mound Environmental Health Services has confirmed mosquito samples collected in the 2500 Block of Waketon have tested positive for the West Nile virus. This is the first positive sample of mosquitoes in the town this year. Thu, 2 May 2013 22:05:43 -0500 newsys-702975330 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/118.txt The Texas Senate on Thursday unanimously approved on the local and uncontested calendar SB 947 by Texas State Senator Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, which affirms that adverse possession claims are not a defense against charges of burglary, empowering district attorneys to prosecute these claims. Thu, 2 May 2013 09:42:40 -0500 newsys-706544835 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/flower_mound_leader/news/129.txt April has been an exciting month for our community as there are many high-quality projects that have been announced. Fri, 3 May 2013 13:00:11 -0500