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5 New Paddling Trails Now Open on Lewisville Lake — Right in Your Backyard

If you have been looking for a quieter way to enjoy Lewisville Lake this summer, Texas Parks and Wildlife just made it easier. Five brand-new paddling trails along the Hickory Creek Arm of Lewisville Lake officially opened last week in Highland Village, adding eight miles of designated routes to the statewide Texas Paddling Trails network.

The trails were developed through a partnership between Texas Parks and Wildlife and the City of Highland Village, with local Boy Scouts helping document launch areas, photograph wildlife, and identify safety considerations along the routes before the maps were finalized. The result is a well-thought-out system with five access points — Marauder Park, Pilot Knoll Park, Sunset Point Park, Lakeside Community Park, and Copperas Branch Park — giving paddlers plenty of options for how they approach the water.

Trip lengths range from a short half-mile paddle to a full 3.4-mile loop, with float times anywhere from 30 minutes to a half day depending on your route, the wind, and how much time you spend taking in the scenery. The trails are designed to be beginner-friendly, though paddlers should watch for motorboat traffic in higher-traffic sections of the lake.

Beyond the paddling, the Hickory Creek Arm is a great spot for fishing and wildlife watching. Anglers can target largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, white bass, and striped bass, while bird lovers will likely spot great blue herons, egrets, kingfishers, swallows, and mallards along the shoreline. Turtles are also a common sight.

Trail maps, route details, and access point information are available on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Lewisville Lake — Highland Village Paddling Trails page at tpwd.texas.gov.

Original source URL (reference only): https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/releases/?req=20260623a

Lewisville Passes Landmark AI Data Center Rules, Residents Will Have a Say

The Lewisville City Council has taken a proactive step on one of the fastest-growing issues facing cities across North Texas. On June 15, the Council unanimously approved a new ordinance requiring any company seeking to build an AI data center in Lewisville to first obtain a Special Use Permit — and giving residents a formal voice in that process.

Under the new rules, data centers are completely prohibited in residential areas and may only be built in light industrial, warehouse, or heavy industrial districts. Any proposal must go through a two-step public review process, including hearings before both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, before it can be approved.

City officials say Lewisville acted now because the city's concentration of light industrial and warehouse space makes it a natural target for data center developers, even though no formal inquiries have been received yet. City Planning Manager Vashil Fernandez described the move as intentionally getting ahead of the curve, noting that the goal is to be thoughtful about how growth affects local infrastructure, water supply, electricity demand, and neighborhoods.

City Manager Claire Powell summed up the Council's position clearly: residents come first, and any data center proposal will be assessed thoroughly on its merits before anything is approved. The ordinance also gives officials the authority to impose conditions on approved projects or deny proposals that fail to meet compatibility standards.

Lewisville joins a growing number of cities and counties nationwide that are moving to regulate — rather than simply welcome or ban — data center development as AI drives unprecedented demand for computing infrastructure. More details are available from the City of Lewisville at cityoflewisville.com.

Original source URL (reference only): https://www.keranews.org/news/2026-06-25/lewisville-sets-proactive-limits-on-ai-data-centers-before-they-arrive

Cabaret Comes to Lewisville Grand Theater July 9-11, Tickets from $15

Broadway's bold and unforgettable Cabaret is coming to Lewisville this summer. Scratch Theater Company brings the Tony Award-winning musical to the Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles Street, for three performances July 9-11.

Set in the heady, bohemian nightlife of 1930s Berlin as Germany began its slow turn toward the Third Reich, Cabaret is one of the most daring and emotionally resonant musicals ever written. It features iconic songs that have captivated audiences for decades, and the production follows a major Broadway revival that drew some of the biggest names in entertainment.

Performances run Thursday through Saturday. Tickets are priced between $15 and $45 and are available now at our.show/cabaretstc. The show is recommended for ages 13 and up.

Getting there from I-35E: take exit 452 east on Main Street to Charles Street — the theater will be on your left. Free parking is available along Main and Church streets and at Lewisville City Hall. Note that construction at the Main Street interchange may cause some delays on the way in.

Original source URL (reference only): https://www.cityoflewisville.com/Home/Components/News/News/8413/710

Want to Learn How Your City Works? Citizens University Applications Now Open — Deadline August 31

Ever wonder how the City of Lewisville actually operates behind the scenes? Citizens University is your chance to find out. The City is now accepting applications for its 2026-27 class, with the program running from September through June and a graduation ceremony on June 21, 2027.

The eight-month program runs 12 sessions, each held on Thursdays starting at 6 PM and lasting about two hours. Classes kick off September 17, and the class is capped at 20 students. The application deadline is August 31, so now is the time to apply.

Participants get firsthand access to how different city departments function — from public safety and parks to planning and finance — and the program has a strong track record of helping residents build lasting connections across the community. Mayor TJ Gilmore has described it as equally about building friendships and leadership skills as it is about understanding city operations.

To be eligible you must be a registered voter within the City of Lewisville, have lived in the city for at least one year, be 18 or older, and not be running for local political office during the program period.

Apply and learn more at cityoflewisville.com/city-hall/city-council-and-mayor/citizens-university. Questions can be directed to City Secretary Jennifer Malone-Ippolito at 972.219.3730.

Original source URL (reference only): https://www.cityoflewisville.com/Home/Components/News/News/8400/710

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