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Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

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...

Coppell director of finance Kim Tiehen proposes an updated tax municipal budget for 2025 at the city council meeting on Tuesday. While the budget was rejected, the tax rate was approved unanimously.

Council strikes down budget ordinance, approves new property tax

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor August 28, 2024

On Tuesday, the Coppell City Council discussed municipal finances going into the 2024-25 fiscal year. The council rejected the proposed 2024-25 budget ordinance while approving a new property tax rate,...

Newly elected Ramesh Premkumar stands with his family as he gets sworn in for Place 5 at the Coppell City Council Meeting on Tuesday. The council swore in the mayor and Places 4, 5 and 6, and approved the zoning plans of new buildings at Coppell High School.

Mayor, Places 4, 5, 6 sworn in at council meeting

Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer May 16, 2024

At Tuesday’s Coppell City Council meeting, Mayor Wes Mays, Place 4 council member Kevin Nevels and Place 6 council member Biju Mathew took their oath of office following their May 4 reelection.  Ramesh...

Coppell citizens express concern over Drone usage in the district. Some common concerns might include invasion of privacy, noise pollution, potential accidents or collisions, and worries about surveillance or misuse of drones by authorities or individuals.

Council opting for Smart City approach in 2040

Riya Prasad April 28, 2024

On Tuesday, the Coppell City Council meeting covered plans to apply the concepts of a Smart City for the purpose of a more environmentally cohesive community.  This approach is mostly grasped by citizens...

Candy Sheehan addressed plans to expand pickleball facilities in Coppell to provide more courts to players. The construction of a new fire station was approved and citizens urged the council to reject high-density housing during the regular session on April 9.

Citizens urge council to reject high-density housing, expand pickleball facilities

Yug Talukdar, Staff Writer April 10, 2024

On Tuesday, the Coppell City Council meeting was filled with debate over the construction of a new affordable senior living facility, and pleas to expand the city's pickleball facilities. Roers, a real...

Dr. Scharlene Gaudet of Resiliency Brain Health appeals to the council to improve handicap access to her practice. The council was presented with arguments by Old Town Coppell business owners to reserve their parking spaces on weekdays during Tuesday’s meeting.

Residents voice concern over Old Town Coppell parking space

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer March 27, 2024

During Tuesday’s meeting, the Coppell City Council was presented with citizen requests to reserve parking spaces on weekdays for businesses in Old Town Coppell. With George Coffee and Provisions customers...

The Coppell DECA chapter is recognized for its accomplishments and represents February's career and technological education Month. The Coppell City Council held its usual meeting on Tuesday night.

Council cancels upcoming municipal general election, declares February Career and Technical Education Month

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer February 29, 2024

On Tuesday, the Coppell City Council approved the cancellation of the May 4 General Municipal Election. The offices of Mayor and Place 2, Place 4 and Place 6 are all unopposed on the ballot. Incumbents...

In the Coppell City Council meeting on Tuesday, Irving resident Ziba Han addressed the significance of Texan families doing anything they can to help the families in Gaza, requesting the council to issue a cease-fire resolution. The meeting also included conversations about local road developments and upcoming events.

Local residents request council to take action in Gaza

Rhea Choudhary, Staff Writer February 14, 2024

During Tuesday’s  Coppell City Council meeting, local residents within the Dallas-Fort Worth area urged the council to issue a cease-fire resolution for the families in Gaza, discussing how the crisis...

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