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10/15/2025

Pennies are going away for good.

10/07/2025

Lake Dallas PD Headed for Yet Another Lawsuit?

We've obtained an internal email that was sent to the Lake Dallas City Manager and the Lake Dallas Chief of Police, from a Lake Dallas Police Department Supervisor requesting whistleblower protections in August of this year. This supervisor was blowing the whistle on inappropriate relationships, racism, and more.

It's not the first time this cast of characters has been implicated in misconduct investigations. We've seen some accountability at Lake Dallas, with Chief Sawyer being pushed out, and more recently Lieutenant Hall resigning in lieu of termination. It is, however, puzzling to see Lieutenant Farrell, who admitted to an improper sexual relationship with a direct subordinate, and who was caught lying in an official interview during his misconduct investigation, still in a supervisory role. Perhaps even more confusing is the promotion of Officer Weir to a supervisory role after his purposeful dereliction of duty was caught on camera, and he lied to his direct supervisor about it. If this is what passes for leadership in Lake Dallas, it's no wonder they keep making headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Will the Lake Dallas city council ever get involved and provide some oversight to protect this city from additional liabilities?

10/01/2025

Why you should always have a roll of duct tape on hand when you go to Lewisville Lake. Just to be safe. 🐊

09/27/2025

“𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁? 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱! 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁? 𝗚𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼!”

She was telling me, “You have to leave.” That’s what she told me, with her face and her hand: “You have to leave from here. Why? Why do you have the right to be here? With an illegal car!”

Just for being Hispanic, just for looking the way you do, it’s a form of aggression.
After the video was posted on social media, the clip surpassed millions of views and generated thousands of comments. But it also sparked a wave of support.

“𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵!”

Dozens of people like Roberto showed up at the parking lot where Cristal receives her orders from the app she works for, just to greet her and show their support.

“𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁. 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹.”

At the same time, a supposed account belonging to the aggressor posted a message apologizing. But that too set off criticism and indignation.

Experts warn these incidents are not isolated events. The lack of information and recognition of another person’s worth is when people begin to feel empowered, when they start to believe they’re completely right — when they start to feel a little “whiter” or “less brown” and think that’s enough. And there is a massive influence when leaders of that country or that economy are demonstrating those kinds of ideas.

Cristal says the only thing she hopes is that no one else ever has to go through a similar experience.

“𝗡𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹.”

Cristal has been living in the United States for 7 years, with all of her documents in order. Her message is clear: no one should be judged for how they look or what language they speak.

“𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗔𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗮́𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼, 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟯.”

08/19/2025

It’s true, you won’t be able to turn left at Main St. from Edmonds, but please don’t make this mistake. According to Texas Transportation Code § 545.423:

(a) An operator may not cross a sidewalk or drive through a driveway, parking lot, or business or residential entrance without stopping the vehicle.

(b) An operator may not cross or drive in or on a sidewalk, driveway, parking lot, or business or residential entrance at an intersection to turn right or left from one highway to another highway.

In other words, if you cut through without actually stopping for something — say, grabbing an iced brown sugar latte at 151 Coffee, a Chicken Burrito Bowl at Chipotle, or some fresh nopales at Fiesta Mart — you could face a fine of up to $299 for a first offense.

Not planning to stop? Then your best bet is to take a left on W. Purnell St. and swing back via Surf St. to reach Main.

08/17/2025

𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗹𝗱, 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄: 𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗦𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘆 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹

For nearly four decades, Sneaky Pete’s has been a summertime institution on the shores of Lewisville Lake. Its sprawling patio, live music, swimming pool, and sunset views have drawn generations of lake-goers, boaters, and party-seekers. But this September, the lights will dim for the last time.

Owner Nick Mehmeti confirmed that Sneaky Pete’s will close on Sept. 28 after the City of Lewisville declined to renew its lease. The city’s decision clears the way for a new lakeside hotel and conference center — part of the sweeping Lake Park Master Plan, approved by the Army Corps of Engineers in December 2024.

𝗔 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗲

Sneaky Pete’s has always had a streak of chance and character woven into its story. Originally opened 38 years ago by Earl Adams, the restaurant eventually came into Mehmeti’s hands in unlikely fashion. When Adams and Mehmeti couldn’t agree on a price for the business, they settled it with a roll of the dice — a half-million-dollar gamble. Mehmeti lost the bet, but in doing so, he won the restaurant.

“Best roll of my life,” Mehmeti once said, recalling the moment. “I lost, and I’m excited because I got the place — though for half a million dollars more.”

Since then, Sneaky Pete’s has become synonymous with lake culture in North Texas. On a summer weekend, the patio could draw a thousand people. From its boat-up crowds to its music-filled nights, the restaurant thrived as a gathering spot where, as longtime patron Krista Williams put it, “You never met a stranger here.”

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗿𝗮

For Mehmeti, the closure is bittersweet. “It’s been a great run,” he said. “Unfortunately, we’re not going to run anymore, obviously, but we’ll get beyond this. There will be another business.”

Mehmeti noted that years ago, he proposed building a new resort hotel that would have included a fresh version of Sneaky Pete’s. The plan wasn’t accepted, and now, a similar vision will be realized without him.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗲

The city’s master plan envisions a modernized, multi-use Lake Park. Highlights include a 150-room resort hotel and restaurants, new cabins and yurts, an expanded beach and swimming area, an 800-slip marina, disc golf, RV camping, and nature trails. The redevelopment aims to transform the lakefront into a regional destination for recreation and tourism.

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱. Will the end result truly match the glossy images shown in the Lake Park Master Plan, or will this be another bait-and-switch?

Councilman Patrick Kelly, one of the few city leaders who regularly engages with residents in community forums, has become the de facto spokesperson for the Lewisville City Council. When asked about the likelihood of Lewisville Lake Park eventually looking like the plan, he offered reassurance, saying, “I’d say 99% chance we’ll see something highly congruent with the plan.”

𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗳 𝗵𝗲’𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁. For now, Lewisville waits to see whether the lakefront’s next chapter will live up to its promise.

07/21/2025

Film Review: “Sinners” — What If From Dusk Till Dawn Had Soul, History, and Something Real to Say?

There are only a handful of movies that manage to truly blindside you. You walk in expecting one thing—maybe a slow-burn Southern drama, a whisper of voodoo here, a hint of vampire teeth there—and you walk out feeling like you just survived a supernatural baptism by fire, fried okra, and a wall of Delta blues.

Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, is that kind of film. And while it shares bloodlines with movies like From Dusk Till Dawn—criminals on the run, a seedy Southern hideout, and a sudden turn into vampiric horror—it doesn’t just follow the same trail. It digs deeper, harder, and messier, planting its fangs into America’s haunted soul.

If From Dusk Till Dawn was a drunken genre detour, Sinners is a gospel-screaming, shotgun-blasting, history-soaked pilgrimage.

◤Brothers, Blood, and the Blues◢
The film follows Smoke and Stack, twin WWI veterans who return to the Mississippi Delta after years working muscle for the Chicago Outfit. With dirty money and even dirtier reputations, they set out to build a juke joint—a sanctuary for Black folks in a town that would rather see them dead. On that premise alone, Sinners already feels richer than your average genre flick. It’s about land. It’s about resistance. It’s about taking back space with music, sweat, and sawdust.

But like From Dusk Till Dawn, this is a story that waits until you’re comfortable before pulling the rug out—and replacing it with vampire fangs, pickled garlic grenades, and Irish jigs that make your blood run cold.

◤From Camp to Commentary◢
What makes Sinners so striking compared to Tarantino and Rodriguez’s From Dusk Till Dawn is that it doesn’t just flip genres—it blends them into something new. Dusk famously takes a turn midway through, transforming a hostage crime thriller into a gory, grindhouse vampire fest. That turn is shocking. Iconic. But it’s also cartoonish.

Sinners, by contrast, doesn’t wink. It testifies. Its vampires aren’t just monsters; they’re metaphors. Cultural appropriation. White exploitation. The hunger to devour Black expression and spit it back out sanitized. Irish vampire Remmick isn’t just a villain—he’s a walking allegory for centuries of stolen sound and soul.

◤A Fortress of Rhythm and Rage◢
Where Dusk gave us a bar that turns into a battleground, Sinners turns its juke joint into a full-blown fortress. The climactic showdown is where Coogler flexes his signature blend of choreography, meaning, and mayhem. Vampires descend. Blood flows. Smoke shoots with precision. And somewhere in the middle of all the chaos, a guitar wails out a song that seems to summon every ghost in the room.

That’s another key difference: music in Sinners isn’t just background—it’s lifeblood. Ludwig Göransson’s soundtrack doesn’t just accompany scenes; it drives them. There’s a moment when Sammie, the cousins’ blues-playing kin, picks up his guitar and time bends. We see generations of sound ripple through the screen—from slave chants to rap battles—culminating in a moment of possession, both spiritual and sonic. Tarantino gave us Salma Hayek with a snake. Coogler gives us a cultural exorcism through six strings.

◤Acting That Anchors the Mayhem◢
Michael B. Jordan does double duty as both Smoke and Stack, delivering a dual performance that rivals anything he’s done to date. One brother simmers. The other rages. Together, they paint a portrait of Black masculinity forged in war, crime, and community struggle. The supporting cast is just as potent: Miles Caton as Sammie is all haunted brilliance, and Wunmi Mosaku’s Annie has so much quiet power that her few scenes leave a deeper mark than any vampire bite.

◤Final Verdict◢
If From Dusk Till Dawn was a rock concert that turned into a horror show, Sinners is a Sunday sermon that turns into a riot. It’s just as wild, just as unexpected—but it comes with weight. With history. With truth. This isn’t just about surviving the night—it’s about surviving generations.

So yes, Sinners is chaotic. Yes, it’s unhinged. Yes, it features garlic juice grenades. But it’s also something From Dusk Till Dawn never tried to be: deeply, unapologetically meaningful.

Watch it. Then watch it again. This time, with your ears open and your heart a little heavier.

07/17/2025

In Lewisville, Safety First!

07/17/2025

Do you want Campus Guardian Angel drones at Lewisville ISD schools?

07/17/2025

Dr. Buddy Bonner has officially resigned from his position as the Place 6 trustee on the Lewisville ISD Board, citing adherence to the district’s nepotism policy. With a family member scheduled to be employed by LISD during the 2025–2026 school year, Bonner’s early departure ensures compliance with Board Policy BBFB (LEGAL), which prohibits trustees from participating in employment decisions involving close relatives.

Although Bonner’s current term was set to continue through 2027, Texas law requires a special election when more than one year remains on a vacated school board term. That election must occur on the next uniform election date within 180 days—making November 4, 2025 the likely date. In the interim, the Board may appoint someone to temporarily fill Place 6.

Bonner leaves behind a strong legacy of governance and results:

Served as Board Vice President (2023)

Held roles on multiple key committees, including Policy, Finance, and Superintendent Evaluation

Helped implement a 20+ cent tax rate reduction in collaboration with the Texas Legislature

Supported a successful $1.021 billion bond election to improve safety, infrastructure, and technology

Contributed to policies improving STAAR, SAT, and ACT outcomes across all grade levels

Was instrumental in the hiring of Superintendent Dr. Lori Rapp

Beyond boardroom leadership, Bonner also spoke out on issues of community access. In 2023, he went on record encouraging the district’s athletic director to make school sporting events more accessible to bankless and underbanked residents, as concerns over cashless ticketing systems gained regional attention.

In his resignation message, Bonner reaffirmed his belief in limited, strategic board governance and expressed gratitude to LISD voters, staff, and administrators. While he does not anticipate returning to elected office, he said he looks forward to continuing as a supportive member of the community.

The LISD Board is expected to release additional information soon regarding the appointment process and November special election.

07/06/2025

LEWISVILLE, TEXAS – July 6, 2025 – Big changes are coming to small kitchens! Starting September 1, home-based food entrepreneurs will enjoy a wave of new freedoms that dramatically expand what can be made and sold from their private residences. And for many in Lewisville, it’s a long-awaited moment of opportunity.

It All Started in 2011…

The idea of turning a home kitchen into a legally recognized business began modestly in 2011, when the first Texas Cottage Food Law was introduced. At that time, Lewisville residents could only sell simple shelf-stable items like cookies, cakes, breads, jams, and dried herbs—nothing that required refrigeration, and only through direct, face-to-face sales.

Over the years, the law quietly evolved. In 2013, more products were added, such as pickles and candy. A few years later, rules relaxed to include fermented foods, frozen fruits, and internet sales within Texas. With each change, more families began baking, canning, and crafting their way into part-time or even full-time business—all without stepping outside their homes.

Now, the latest update represents a giant leap forward, allowing Texans to sell products that were once off-limits—including refrigerated goods, wholesale items, and much more.

What’s New for Lewisville’s Home Food Makers

The newest version of Texas’s cottage food regulations brings sweeping updates. Here’s what you can expect:

✅ Expanded List of What You Can Sell

Home kitchens can now offer:

Baked goods that require refrigeration (cheesecakes, cream pies, custards, etc.)

Frozen produce

Fermented vegetables and pickles

Homemade pastas

Honeycomb and other raw sweet goods

Still off the table: meat and poultry, seafood, dairy-based drinks, low-acid canned goods, raw milk, and foods with CBD or THC.

💰 Sales Cap Jumps to $150,000

Home producers can now earn up to $150,000 per year—triple the previous limit. And for the first time, that cap will adjust annually for inflation, allowing businesses to scale naturally over time.

🛒 Wholesale is In

Cottage food makers can now sell their goods through third-party vendors, like cafes, grocery stores, and farm stands. While the vendor will need to register with the state, the producer can simply focus on making quality goods.

🧊 Refrigerated Foods Allowed

Foods that need to stay cold (called “time and temperature controlled for safety,” or TCS) are finally legal—if labeled and handled properly:

Must be registered with the state (process still being finalized)

Must have a production date and a clear “safe handling” statement

Must stay cold until sold or consumed

🏷️ More Flexibility on Labels

Producers no longer have to include their home address on labels. Instead, they can apply for a unique producer ID from the state. All products must still include:

Business name

Item name and ingredients

Disclosure that the product was made in a home kitchen not inspected by the government

🍪 Samples and Donations Now Welcome

Sampling at events like farmers markets or festivals is now clearly permitted, so long as food safety practices (like gloves or tongs) are followed. TCS samples must stay below 41°F or be eaten within two hours. Also new: donating non-refrigerated items to charity events or community functions is explicitly allowed.

🛑 No More Local Red Tape

The City of Lewisville can no longer require cottage food producers to obtain special permits or pay local fees. That means no more surprise regulations at the local level—Lewisville home cooks will operate under one clear statewide set of rules.

From Side Hustle to Serious Business: Meet Teresa Martinez

Lewisville resident Teresa Martinez always loved sharing her grandmother’s sweet tamales and lime pies during the holidays—but now she’s taking things full-time.

“Before, I couldn’t sell my tamales because they had to stay cold,” Teresa explains. “Now I just have to register and follow a few steps. I’m finally able to do this the right way.”

Teresa is launching her new business, Casa Dulce TX, from her own kitchen. She’ll offer small-batch pies, pickled jicama, and frozen guava paletas—all labeled and delivered safely to customers around Denton County.

What’s more, she’s teaming up with a local market in Old Town Lewisville to sell her non-refrigerated goods wholesale—a new option made possible by the latest rule changes.

A New Chapter for Texas Kitchens

For years, cottage food producers in Lewisville and across Texas have quietly built small businesses with limited tools. Now, with more freedom to grow, protect privacy, and offer new types of food, the home kitchen may become one of the state’s most exciting new business frontiers.

As Teresa puts it, “This isn’t just about cookies anymore. This is about freedom, family, and finally being able to say, ‘Yes, I can sell that.’”

06/17/2025

𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Unfortunately, it won’t be in Lewisville. But it’s only about 25 minutes away.

Netflix House — the streaming giant’s first-ever permanent immersive experience — is officially coming to the Galleria Mall in Dallas in late 2025, and it’s about to change the game for North Texas thrill seekers, superfans, and families looking for something new to do on a Saturday.

Netflix describes the new attraction as a place “where the stories you can’t get enough of become something real you can play, shop, and taste.” Think escape rooms, obstacle courses, themed restaurants, and arcade-style gaming — all inspired by Netflix’s biggest hits. It’s like if your favorite shows got together, built a theme park, and left your living room forever changed.

🎬 Here’s What’s Coming:

Squid Game: Survive the Trials – Yes, you read that right. You and your friends can face off against red light, green light, navigate the glass bridge, and try not to get “eliminated” — all in a toned-down, family-friendly version of the hit Korean thriller.

Stranger Things: Escape the Dark – Enter the ruins of Hawkins and go on a search for missing townspeople. Expect Demogorgon danger and plenty of Upside Down energy.

Netflix RePLAY – A colorful arcade-meets-challenge course filled with physical games, story rooms, and retro-styled competitions that invite repeat visits.

And that’s just the start. Netflix says experiences will rotate regularly, so what you see on opening weekend might not be there next season. New stories. New games. New merch.

🛍️ Yes, There's Merch — and Food Too

The location will also include a full-blown Netflix Bites restaurant, offering food and craft cocktails inspired by characters and scenes from your favorite shows. So yes, you can binge on sliders after escaping a Demodog. And then hit the exclusive merch shop on your way out.

🏗️ A Galleria Glow-Up

If you haven’t been to the Galleria in a while, this new attraction will anchor one of its largest spaces, formerly a department store. The mall was recently ranked the #3 shopping center in the U.S., in part due to its iconic skating rink — and now, with Netflix House, it’s aiming to draw an entirely new crowd of interactive entertainment lovers.

🌍 Why Not Lewisville?

We get it. The real question from Lewisville residents is: Why not here?
Sure, we’ve got plenty of charm, and yes, Hurtado Barbecue slaps. But let’s face it — when big entertainment brands are choosing mega-venues, they’re going for big mall space, tourist traffic, and existing infrastructure. That said… we’re only 25 minutes away. That’s closer than most of Dallas is to this thing.

And with Universal Studios' kid-friendly theme park headed to Frisco, Cosm’s massive sports screen dome already open in The Colony, and now Netflix House in Dallas — North Texas is rapidly becoming one of the top immersive entertainment hubs in the country.

So while Lewisville might not be getting a theme park just yet, we’ve got a front-row seat to some of the most exciting new attractions in the U.S.

🚗 The Drive: ~25 min from downtown Lewisville to Galleria Dallas
📅 Opens: Late 2025
🌐 Early Access: NetflixHouseDotCom

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