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The Coppell ISD Board members honor the Coppell High School girls golf team for winning the 2025 UIL Class 6A State Championship at the Coppell City Hall on Tuesday. Photo by Kirsten Schnock.

Council appoints Carrol as new mayor pro tem

Sofia Exposito, Staff Designer May 15, 2025

On Tuesday, city council member Don Carroll was appointed as Coppell’s new mayor pro tem, succeeding previous mayor pro tem Kevin Nevills. “Carrol's steady leadership, thoughtful approach and dedication...

Mayor Wes Mays officially declared April 22 as Coppell Cowgirls Soccer Day. The Coppell Cowgirls soccer team celebrates their title as Class 6A state champions and will be recognized with the proclamation displayed at Coppell High School.

Council declares April 22 Coppell Cowgirl Soccer Day

Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

On Tuesday, the Coppell City Council declared April 22 as Coppell Cowgirls Soccer Day to celebrate the team as Class 6A state champions. Mayor Wes Mays signed a proclamation to be displayed in trophy case...

The Coppell City Council recognized local volunteers at Tuesday’s meeting. Mayor Wes Mays proclaimed April 2025 as Volunteer Month.

Council declares April as Volunteer Month

Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer April 10, 2025

On Tuesday night, Coppell Mayor Wes Mays officially declared April 2025 as Volunteer Month, commending the community members who donate their time to support Coppell’s growth and spirit. City secretary...

Smart City Board member Joe Mecca discusses how future demographics of Coppell will affect city planning. On Monday, the Smart City Board presented ideas for how artificial intelligence could be incorporated into developing smart city initiatives. Photo by: Hamza Zakir

Smart City Board eyes AI, youth engagement to shape Vision 2040

Prisha Hooda, Staff Photographer April 9, 2025

Coppell Smart City Board convened to discuss emerging city-wide inclusive planning strategies for Vision 2040 on Monday. The main focus of the meeting was artificial intelligence exploration and the...

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...

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