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12/05/2025

Amazon’s MK30 Drone Ushers In a New Era of Delivery Technology—And North Texas Is at the Center of It

North Texas continues to cement its reputation as one of the nation’s leading testbeds for next-generation delivery technology. Amazon has now expanded its Prime Air service into the Dallas–Fort Worth region, bringing the company’s most advanced aircraft yet—the MK30—into real-world operation.

The move marks one of Amazon’s largest regional drone deployments to date and signals the company’s confidence in North Texas as a hub for logistics innovation.

Meet the MK30: Amazon’s Most Advanced Delivery Drone Ever Built

The MK30 isn’t simply an upgrade. It represents a ground-up redesign created by aerospace engineers, robotics specialists, and machine learning experts.

Here’s what sets it apart:

• 2× the Range

The MK30 can reach customers far beyond previous models, enabling drone delivery in neighborhoods that were previously too distant.

• 50% Quieter Flight

Through redesigned propellers and aerodynamic changes, Amazon reduced the drone’s perceived volume dramatically—an essential step in earning community acceptance.

• FAA-Approved Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations

Right out of the gate, the MK30 is certified to fly without a pilot watching it directly—something most drone programs spend years trying to secure.

• All-Weather Capability

Engineers spent months testing the MK30’s ability to operate in light rain. They submerged motors in water, blasted the drone from all angles, and ensured safe operation in real-world storms.

• A Cutting-Edge Perception System

The drone uses advanced machine learning and multiple onboard cameras to detect and avoid:

People

Pets

Trees

Power lines

Backyard structures

Other aircraft

It can even adjust its descent path in real time when it spots trampolines, patio umbrellas, or clotheslines that weren’t captured on satellite maps.

• Aerospace-Level Redundancy

Every flight-critical component has a backup.
There is no single point of failure.
If anything looks irregular, the drone automatically switches to its secondary controller and returns home safely.

A Rigorous Flight History Before Launch

Before earning FAA approval, the MK30 logged:

6,300 test flights

1,070 total flight hours

360 FAA-certified demonstration hours

The aircraft passed through three major phases:

1. Tethered testing

2. Caged indoor flight

3. Outdoor flight under FAA observation

This testing program mirrors what small aircraft undergo before entering commercial use—an unprecedented standard for a delivery drone.

Why Amazon Chose North Texas

North Texas has become the epicenter of American drone delivery for several reasons:

Favorable regulatory environment

Ideal suburban density for backyard drop zones

Large customer base

Tech-friendly city leadership

Year-round flyable weather

Amazon joins Walmart and a growing number of aviation innovators who see DFW as the proving ground for the next generation of delivery.

And while Amazon’s Richardson launch is the latest milestone, industry analysts expect the MK30’s extended range to open new possibilities across nearby cities—Lewisville included.

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The Promise of Drone Delivery Is Clear—But So Are the Concerns

As drone delivery becomes more common in North Texas, residents and businesses are beginning to voice the challenges that come with the technology.

Noise Fatigue

Even though the MK30 is significantly quieter than previous models, some communities that experience high drone volume report noticeable noise during peak hours. A handful of flights per day barely register—but dozens, flying daily, can change the character of a neighborhood’s soundscape.

Uneven Access

Large portions of cities—Lewisville included—remain outside eligible flight zones.
This creates a divide where some residents enjoy one-hour deliveries while others cannot participate at all.

Small Business Impact

Local shops worry they will struggle to compete with corporate drone fleets. Large retailers can offer:

Cheaper delivery

Faster delivery

Broader inventory

Subsidized pricing

Lower overhead

Small businesses fear that as drones expand, customers may default to instant delivery rather than shopping local.

Airspace and Aesthetic Concerns

More drones means a busier sky.
Some residents worry about privacy (even though delivery drones are not filming ground activity), while others simply don’t like the idea of frequent overhead traffic.

The Need for Smart City Planning

Municipalities must now consider:

Drone flight corridors

Acceptable noise levels

Integrating or protecting small businesses

Fair coverage across neighborhoods

Zoning for drone landing/takeoff infrastructure

Drone delivery isn’t just a tech story anymore—it’s a city planning story.

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The Bottom Line

Amazon’s MK30 represents a massive leap forward in drone technology and positions North Texas at the forefront of aviation innovation. The aircraft is safer, quieter, smarter, and more capable than anything previously used for consumer delivery.

But like any major technological shift, drone delivery brings both opportunity and disruption.
The challenge for cities—Lewisville included—is to harness the benefits while thoughtfully addressing resident concerns, small-business competitiveness, and long-term community impact.

The future of delivery is arriving fast, and it’s flying overhead.
The question now is not whether drone delivery will grow—but how each city will guide its growth.

11/19/2025

Wanted Tattoo Artist May Be Hiding Out in Denton County

A man wanted in West Texas may now be laying low in Denton County, according to sources familiar with the investigation.

The Reagan County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) has issued an alert for Jaden Bennett, who is wanted on two Class A misdemeanor charges connected to violations of the Texas Health and Safety Code, specifically the sections regulating tattoo and body-piercing studios.

According to RCSO, Bennett is accused of operating without the required state licensing and performing tattoo work at temporary locations without proper permits. Under Texas law, each violation can be prosecuted as a separate Class A misdemeanor.

Multiple sources say Bennett may now be staying with friends somewhere in Denton County.

RCSO is urging anyone who believes they may have received a tattoo from Bennett, or anyone who may have information on his whereabouts, to contact authorities immediately.

Tips can be directed to:

• Reagan County Sheriff’s Office: 325-884-2424
• Denton County Sheriff’s Office: 940-349-1600

Officials say callers may remain anonymous.

11/16/2025

𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲, 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱!

Lewisville just reclaimed a title nobody saw coming a few years ago: Bagel Capitol of the World. And we didn’t earn it by bragging — we earned it by winning in New York… again.

Dallas’ Starship Bagel, founded by Lewisville’s own Oren Salomon, traveled straight into the heart of bagel country for the 2025 New York BagelFest — and walked away with 1st place for Best Bagel. On New York soil. Surrounded by New York judges. In front of New York crowds.

That’s like going to Italy and winning Best Pizza. Or visiting Nashville to pick up “Best Country Singer.” It just doesn’t happen… unless you’re from Lewisville.

A Three-Year Galactic Run

This isn’t a one-hit wonder. Starship Bagel has been dismantling the competition for three straight years:

2023: Best Bagel

2024: Schmear of the Year

2025: Best Bagel (again)

Competitors came from 13 states and three countries. Only one represented Texas — and that one left with the trophy.

It All Started in Lewisville

Before Starship expanded to North Dallas and Downtown, before Guy Fieri featured them on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, before the James Beard nomination — there was a small shop in Lewisville, rolling dough and proving that greatness rises here.

And now the world knows it.

What This Means for Lewisville

Lewisville isn’t just a suburb anymore — it’s a culinary exporter with national credibility. When you beat New York at bagels, you’re no longer “up-and-coming.” You’ve arrived.

And so yes… with a straight face and full confidence:

Lewisville, Texas is once again the Bagel Capitol of the World — and New York is just going to have to deal with it.

10/28/2025

Unbelievable.

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

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