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Lewisville Firefighters Rescue Three Baby Ducks Stuck in a Drain, and the Story Is Adorable

Not every rescue involves a fire, and sometimes the best ones involve three tiny ducklings and a very worried mother. Lewisville firefighters are being celebrated this week after saving a family of ducks during what started as a routine workout walk.

The incident happened last Thursday morning when firefighters finishing up a walk near a water overflow drain noticed a duck behaving strangely nearby — quacking loudly and pacing back and forth along the edge. One of the firefighters stopped to investigate and quickly discovered the problem: three small ducklings had fallen into the drain and could not get out on their own.

The team worked together to carefully retrieve all three ducklings from inside the drain and reunite them with their mother, who had been standing guard the entire time. According to the Lewisville Fire Department, the family then safely waddled off together once the little ones were back in the clear.

"We are always glad to help our community, no matter how small," the department said in a statement following the rescue.

The story quickly picked up attention on social media, with North Texas residents sharing the feel-good moment across platforms. It is a good reminder that the men and women at Lewisville Fire are looking out for the community in more ways than one.

Original source URL (reference only): https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/lucky-ducks-lewisville-fire-department-rescues-three-ducklings-from-drain/4041187/

What Could Lewisville Look Like in 2035? Planners Just Shared a Pretty Bold Vision

If you have ever driven past Vista Ridge Mall or wondered what the future of Old Town Lewisville looks like, city planners are now giving residents a clearer picture. A recent planning forum brought together city officials, consultants, and residents to discuss a vision for Lewisville that leans heavily on walkable neighborhoods, mixed-use development, and reimagined use of large underused properties.

A consultant from Catalyst Urban Development presented research suggesting that cities investing in placemaking and connected, mixed-use zones see measurable returns: properties in those areas can run 10 to 30 percent higher in value, and communities retain residents at significantly greater rates than those without those features. The argument was that creating vibrant, walkable places is not just good design but a smart economic strategy for keeping talent in Lewisville.

The Vista Ridge Mall site came up repeatedly as one of the most significant redevelopment opportunities in the city. Plans discussed include mixed-use transformation of the site, transit-oriented infill near DCTA rail connections, and more variety in housing types to give residents options at different price points. Residents at the forum also raised concerns about displacement and affordability as development picks up.

No votes or formal decisions were made at the session — it was a community briefing and public Q&A as part of the ongoing Lewisville 2035 planning process. But it signals that city leaders are actively thinking about what the next decade of growth looks like and that residents have a voice in shaping it. To follow along or share your input, visit the Lewisville 2035 Vision Plan page at cityoflewisville.com/about-lewisville/lewisville-2035.

Original source URL (reference only): https://citizenportal.ai/articles/6694710/Lewisville/Denton-County/Texas/Consultant-urges-Lewisville-to-pursue-placemaking-mixeduse-redevelopment-to-attract-talent-and-reuse-underused-malls

Meet the Trinity Trio, Lewisville's Fun New Way to Help You Stop Wasting Water This Summer

Watering your lawn in North Texas summer heat feels urgent, but most of us are doing it wrong without knowing it. Upper Trinity Regional Water District, based in Lewisville, just launched a creative new campaign to help change that.

The Trinity Trio is a new animated video series featuring three characters: Trinity the Water Drop, Spritz the Sprinkler, and Lawny the Lawn. Together they walk residents through the most common and costly outdoor watering mistakes in an entertaining format built for quick watching. Spritz the overenthusiastic sprinkler is the star of many of the episodes, convinced that more water always means a better lawn. Lawny begs to differ.

The campaign is part of Upper Trinity's ongoing Water Less Y'all initiative, which covers Denton and Collin Counties and aims to help residents adopt smarter irrigation habits before water demand peaks. Outdoor irrigation already accounts for more than half of residential water use in North Texas, and a significant portion of that goes to waste through inefficient schedules and broken sprinkler heads.

Beyond the videos, Upper Trinity is offering a free irrigation checkup program where they send someone to your home to evaluate whether your sprinkler system is running efficiently. It is a genuinely useful free service that most homeowners do not know exists. You can sign up and watch the Trinity Trio series at uppertrinityrwd.com. Upper Trinity will also be at local festivals this summer handing out Trinity Trio trading cards and other giveaways.

Original source URL (reference only): https://www.ntxe-news.com/artman/publish/article_146068.shtml

A World-Class Quilt Art Exhibit Is Open Right Now in Lewisville, and It Is Free

There is a genuinely impressive art exhibit happening right now at the Lewisville Grand Theater, and most residents may not even know about it. The Quilting Sisters of Color exhibition, currently on display in the Grand's art gallery, runs through July 11 and is free to visit.

Separate from the Quilting Sisters show, the Grand is also preparing to open its next solo exhibition. Starting July 18 through August 15, New York-based textile artist Marilyn Henrion brings her solo exhibit, "The Ninth Decade," to the theater. Henrion's work explores themes of time, memory and identity through intricate fabric compositions, and the show represents work from a decade-long period of her career.

Both exhibitions are part of the Lewisville Grand Theater's ongoing commitment to bringing serious, nationally recognized art to North Texas. Admission to the gallery is free for both exhibits, making this an easy outing for families, art lovers, or anyone looking for something a little different to do close to home.

The Lewisville Grand Theater is located at 100 N. Charles Street in Old Town Lewisville. Gallery hours are available at the theater's website. For directions and parking information, visit cityoflewisville.com.

Original source URL (reference only): https://www.cityoflewisville.com/Home/Components/News/News/8415/710

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