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Coppell Mayor Wes Mays illustrates the Coppell Municipal Court’s role in preserving public safety at the Coppell City Council meeting. Coppell City Council met Tuesday at Town Center.

Make a Child Smile benefits district students during holiday season

Katie Park, Staff Writer • November 15, 2023

On Tuesday night, the Coppell City Council discussed the public hearing for plans to improve the Lovett Coppell Business Park.  The goal of the site of the Lovette Coppell Business Park is to enhance...

Blackberry Farm owner discusses his position to make Blackberry Farm a gated community. The Coppell City Council held their first October meeting on Oct 10 at the Coppell City Hall. Sohana Singh

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

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor • October 11, 2023

On Tuesday night, the Coppell City Council declared the month of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. October was also declared Fire Prevention Month, with this year's theme being “Cooking...

Coppell Mayor Wes Mays proclaims Oct. 3, 2023 to be “National Night Out,” a day celebrating the Coppell police and community ties in crime prevention. The Coppell City Council held its regular session on Tuesday in the council chambers at Town Center.

Mayor proclaims “National Night Out,” Council hears Oncor electricity delivery presentation

Sabah Uddin, Staff Writer • September 27, 2023

At Tuesday’s Coppell City Council meeting, Oncor Area Manager Kita Hobbes presented and answered member’s questions over power delivery in Coppell. Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC provides transmission...

Coppell Mayor Pro Tem John Jun and council member Kevin Nevels listen to a zoning request made by resident Kristina Lowe to remove the five cypress trees in her backyard. Coppell City Council held its regular session on Tuesday in the council chamber at Town Center.

Council approves new construction projects and expansions

Manasa Borra, Staff Designer • September 13, 2023

At Tuesday’s Coppell City Council meeting, the expansion of an AstraZeneca production site was approved by the council. The site in Coppell is the only producer in the world for the pharmaceutical drug...

Coppell resident Barbara Bailey explains her concerns about the advances in tax rates in the city. On Tuesday, Coppell City Council approved the fiscal year 2023-24 proposed tax rate and municipal budget.

Council approves lowest tax rate since 1984

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor • August 24, 2023

At Tuesday's Coppell City Council meeting, the lowest ad valorem tax rate of $0.491818 was approved for the fiscal year of 2023-24 effective on Oct. 1.  A public hearing was led by City of Coppell...

Coppell Mayor Pro Tem Biju Mathew proclaims May as National Water Safety Month on the behalf of the Coppell City Council on Tuesday night at the Town Center. Members of The CORE will be handing out pamphlets regarding water safety programs and rules for Coppell Residents.

Council celebrates Cowgirls basketball, proclaims May as two different safety months

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer • May 10, 2023

The Coppell City Council met on Tuesday night and celebrated the Coppell girls basketball teams' run to the Class 6A State Tournament. The team was awarded certificates by Mayor Pro Tem Biju Mathew and...

ADA and Capital Programs coordinator Kori Allen presented the accessibility of Coppell’s curb ramps, shown by her examples on Plantation and Magnolia Drive. The Coppell City Council met on Tuesday night, to follow up on Coppell’s status on its directional curb ramps. Photo by Rhea Choudhary

City to improve on directional curb ramps

Ishana Sharma, Staff Writer • April 26, 2023

Coppell City Council continues to update its ramp design for intersections and crossings, which are safest for all pedestrians and recommended by Licensed Accessibility Specialists. Americans with...

Coppell City Council explored options for possible water conservation regarding road medians and declared April 2023 as Christian Family Month. Graphic by Minori Kunte.

City Council reviews plan to reduce water usage on S. Beltline

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer • March 30, 2023

On Tuesday evening, the Coppell City Council met to discuss an eco-friendly change to the S. Beltline median along with community events. Two local businesses, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Starbucks,...

Coppell City Council members approved item 11 at the City Council meeting on tuesday. The meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.

Council reviews fiscal year report, historical society to be in Fourth of July parade

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer • March 1, 2023

On Tuesday night, the Coppell City Council discussed its fiscal year report. The report stated that the audit looked good with minor increases in select areas such as the general fund fund and operating...

Coppell City Council members unanimously approved five consent agenda items relating to construction and local zoning changes. DART is set to begin construction on the beams across South Belt Line Road on Feb. 27.

DART construction to begin this month

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor • February 15, 2023

Tuesday evening’s Coppell City Council meeting was brief in session, beginning with Coppell resident Todd Tarkington citizens’ appearance. The renovation of Waggin’ Tails Dog Park was discussed,...

The City Council announces Aug. 9 as the first day of the 2023-24 school year as well as Victoria Chiavetta’s service. Graphic by Sannidhi Arimanda.

Council recognizes retiring staff, renews EAM user licenses

Aliza Abidi, Business Manager • January 27, 2023

At  Tuesday’s Coppell City Council meeting, the council declared Places 1, 3, 5  and 7 will be up for election in a general municipal election on May 6, 2023, through Feb. 17. Mayor Wes Mays signed...

Coppell High School sophomores Sriya Meduri, Mahika Patki and Saanvi Gaddam listen to remarks made by the Coppell City Council after their presentation on heart health for their HOSA competition. The Coppell City Council met on Tuesday night to also hear from the Smart City Board and citizens on recommendations they have for the city.

Council to brand Coppell as a smart city by 2024

Iniya Nathan, Features Editor • January 11, 2023

At Tuesday's Coppell City Council meeting, the council was presented with recommendations by the Smart City Board to make Coppell a more technologically advanced city. Board Chair Ramesh Premkumar recommends...

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