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  • Coppell City Council meets at Town Center at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Smart City Council board members Kanishka Chaudhuri, Gautham Vemuganti and Deepak Jayavant present future innovation plans at the Coppell City Council meeting on Tuesday. The presentation provided recommendations for new technology regarding city safety and efficiency.

Council reviews upcoming innovation plans

Naseeha Masood, Staff Writer March 27, 2025

Coppell City Council considered new technology innovations and potential changes to infrastructure presented by Smart City Board, recognizing Red Cross Month and Coppell Chamber of Commerce president,...

On Tuesday, New Tech High @ Coppell students Rebecca Mckay, Reed Wiethoff, Sarayu Velkur, Ananya Pilla and Sahana Vijayan present their data about water usage in Coppell to the city council. The meeting concluded with all items on the agenda getting approved.

Council approves plans for entertainment plaza

Anushka Joshi, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

On Tuesday, Coppell City Council heard a presentation by New Tech High @ Coppell statistics students Rebecca Mckay, Reed Wiethoff, Sarayu Velkur, Ananya Pilla and Sahana Vijayan about their water sustainability...

In the Feb. 25 Coppell City Council meeting, a presentation was held by The Salvation Army regarding the Red Kettle Campaign. An award of appreciation is presented to Coppell Mayor Wes by Lieutenant Richard Reynolds and Redmond Richardson. Photo by Zaara Shaik

Coppell Sustainable Food Organization prepares to start nonprofit in 2026

Maaz Yunus, Staff Designer March 4, 2025

On Feb. 25, the Coppell City Council members approved plans for Coppell Sustainable Food Organization to start a nonprofit. Previously, Coppell Sustainable Food Organization had donated upward of 25,000...

Coppell City Council member Biju Mathew expresses his feelings on recent vandalism incidents. At Tuesday’s Coppell City Council meeting, residents shared their experiences with repeated harassment and property damage.

Residents share concerns about ongoing vandalism

Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer February 12, 2025

On Tuesday night, Shyni Varghese, Manoj Varghese, and their daughter, Carol Varghese, appeared before the Coppell City Council to bring attention to the repeated vandalism and harassment they have faced...

The Coppell City Council members discuss the success of recent programs added to the senior center on Tuesday Night at Town Hall.

Council praises successful senior center program, Coppell Fine Arts Center Foundation

Rachel Chio, Staff Photographer January 29, 2025

On Tuesday night, the Coppell City Council members announced a new monthly senior center trail running program. Their first run on Jan. 25 included 72 participants, defying the norms at the senior center. “We...

Coppell City Council members debate the motion of approving the development of two new restaurants on Tuesday night at the council meeting in Town Center.

Council approves development of two incoming restaurants

Maddy Park, Staff Photographer January 15, 2025

On Tuesday evening, Coppell City Council unanimously approved the development of two incoming restaurants. Jason’s Deli is set to occupy a space in building complex 240 on North Denton Tap Road, and...

Coppell Mayor Wes Mays and city manager Mike Land discuss the motion of approving the plans for the construction of new Lake Breeze Condominiums on Tuesday night at the council meeting in Town Center.

Council rejects plan for new residential development

Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer December 11, 2024

Editor’s note: This story has been updated from its original version. On Tuesday night, the Coppell City Council voted 6-1 to deny the development of the Lake Breeze Condominiums, a four-story, 71-unit...

Coppell Council members Kevin Nevels and Mike Land and Mayor Wes Mays discuss and approve of the new construction of a new office building development next to Rolling Oaks cemetery on Nov. 12 at the council meeting in Town Center.

Council amends plans for new commercial district

Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

On Nov. 12, the Coppell City Council approved a new office building next to Rolling Oaks Cemetery and amended existing plans for a commercial district in east Coppell off of Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. The...

Coppell Mayor Wes Mays recognized Arbor Day and awarded Recreational Supervisor Jonathan Ward, on behalf of the Biodiversity Education Center in Coppell, the seal of Coppell on Oct. 22. Arbor Day is celebrated worldwide in honor of preserving our future by planting trees.

Council amends motion for citizen appearance speaking time

Neha Nathwani, Staff Writer October 25, 2024

On Tuesday night, the Coppell City Council amended the Rules, Times and Procedures for Conducting City Council Meetings motion and designated Nov. 4-8 as Municipal Court Week and November as Arbor Day...

Coppell Mayor Wes Mays awards members of nonprofit organization Pink Soles in Coppell with a certificate proclaiming October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On Tuesday night, the Coppell City Council declared the month of October as Fire Prevention Month and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Council proclaims October Fire Prevention Month, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Sahasra Chakilam, Executive News Editor October 9, 2024

On Tuesday night, the Coppell City Council declared the month of October as Fire Prevention Month and also declared National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  The council emphasized the importance of...

Coppell High School 2013 alumna and Olympic volleyball medalist Chiaka Ogbogu signs a volleyball to display in Coppell City Hall with Mayor Wes Mays on Tuesday. At the meeting, Sept. 24 was declared as Chiaka Ogbogu Day in honor of Ogbogu’s impact on the community.

City honors former CHS volleyball standout with Chiaka Ogbogu Day

Riya Prasad, Staff Writer September 27, 2024

On Tuesday evening, Coppell City Council offered a warm welcome to Chiaka Ogbogu, family and friends as Sept. 24, 2024 was proclaimed Chiaka Ogbogu Day. Ogbogu’s contribution to her community was celebrated...

Coppell Mayor Wes Mays presents Police Chief Danny Barton with a proclamation naming National Night Out as Oct. 1 at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday. The city council approved plans to renovate the service center and a water redundancy project.

Council discusses water redundancy project, declares Oct. 1 National Night Out

Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer September 11, 2024

On Tuesday, Coppell City Council declared September as Senior Citizens Month in Coppell and proclaimed Oct. 1 to be National Night Out for Coppell. It also discussed plans to renovate the service center...

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