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Dateline Colleyville: Friday, November 30, 2001 9:45 AM

LAWSUIT SETTLED IN CALDWELL'S
CREEK VS DEVELOPER

Approximately four years after Raman Chandler filed a lawsuit against the City of Colleyville and a subsequent lawsuit filed by the Caldwell's Creek Homeowners Association against interests of Chandler, a settlement has been reached.

Steve Magee, VP of the Caldwell's Creek HOA announced that a Rule 11 Mediated Settlement Agreement was reached this week. The litigation involved disputes concerning ownership of private open space and related issues.

Mr. Magee said the terms of the settlement are confidential and that a joint statement will be released at a later date.

Click Here for previous LNO related articles.

Dateline Colleyville: Thursday, November 29, 2001 2:33 AM

NEW McPHERSON PARK MASTER PLAN
COMMITTEE APPOINTED

After a lengthy discussion about its purpose and mission, the Colleyville City Council appointed a new seven-member committee at Tuesday night’s meeting.  At least three of the seven are currently active in sports associations, and only one of the original committee members was carried over to the new group.  Individuals appointed include Mark Howe, Bill Mitchell, Tom Sweatt, Lynn Putnam, Ed Havran, Pat Davis, and Bob Leininger.

Dateline Colleyville: Thursday, November 29, 2001 8:29 AM

COLLEYVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT LOOKING
FORWARD TO NEW HOME

The cramped and outdated facilities currently used by the Colleyville Police Department were once home to the City Hall and Fire Department as well.  Over the years the other departments have moved out to newer locations, and soon the police will be relocating

to their new home being built next to the Colleyville Community Center on Bluebonnet Drive.

Dateline Carroll ISD Thursday, November 29, 2001 8:22 AM

State Organization Sponsors Logo Contest

image links to information about Clean Motor Vehicle Logo Design Contest for K-12 Students Students in grades K-12 are invited to participate in a logo contest to promote clean air in Texas. The logo will be for clean vehicles that receive funding through Senate Bill 5. Each vehicle that meets the criteria will be given a sticker that will entitle the vehicle to be driven in HOV lanes. 
Additional information about this contest and the application form to submit a drawing can be found at http://www.cleantexasair.org.

Dateline Carroll ISD Thursday, November 29, 2001 8:22 AM

Collegiate Study Rates Carroll #1

A study of leadership strategies conducted by two assistant professors at Tarleton State University called "Effective School Districts, Effective Leaders - What is the Connection?" rates Carroll ISD first among 4A school districts in Texas. Schools in the current study were scrutinized based on their performance on 12 key school effectiveness indicator variables derived from the 1999-2000 Academic Excellence Indicator System report.  Click on headline to read entire article.

Dateline Carroll ISD Thursday, November 29, 2001 8:19 AM

carroll isd school news online

Get the latest press releases from Carroll ISD.  Click on Headline

Dateline Colleyville: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 2:15 PM

Icy Conditions Hits Area

Winter comes to the area.  This motorist hits a patch of ice at Tinker & Hwy 26, Wednesday afternoon.  The driver was not hurt when she lost control of the vehicle and it skidded across the guard rail at the deep drainage ditch.
Click on Photo to Enlarge

Dateline Colleyville: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 2:15 PM

Richard Newton is Sworn In Place 4
Colleyville City Council


Richard Newton sworn in by City Secretary Cynthia Singleton

Richard Newton was sworn in at the beginning of last night's Colleyville City Council meeting.  The swearing in was followed by a reception attended by well wishers and former elected officials. 

Click on Headlines for photos and additional detail.

Dateline Colleyville: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 4:32 PM

THE 3RD ANNUAL CELEBRATE COLLEYVILLE

The City of Colleyville is planning the third annual “Celebrate Colleyville” holiday extravaganza this Friday, November 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Colleyville City Park.  This community holiday event will include live Santa and friends arriving by Parade, Santa’s workshop, petting zoo, pony rides, on-site appearance of Radio Disney, face painting, magician, additional children’s activities, holiday tree lighting, food and beverages, and entertainment including a patriotic tribute with Becky James singing “God Bless America” and “Angel September 11, 2001 Memorial Rendition” and a fireworks display for the grand finale.  City Park will also be magnificently illuminated with holiday decorations.  

Dateline Colleyville: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 4:29 PM

AMANDA DUNBAR TO SPEAK AT FRIENDS OF THE
COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY MEETING

Friends of the Colleyville Public Library will meeting tonight, Tuesday, November 27 at the Colleyville Community Center from 7:00 - 8:30 PM.  The featured speaker will be Amanda Dunbar.  Miss Dunbar is a 19 year old teen prodigy whose artistic talent has received national recognition. She has appeared on Oprah twice, and can be seen on The Rosie O'Donnell Show in the next few weeks.

Dateline Colleyville: Monday, November 26, 2001 4:55 PM

COLLEYVILLE COUNCIL PLANS TO APPOINT
NEW MCPHERSON PARK COMMITTEE

The Colleyville City Council is expected to make appointments to yet another McPherson Park Master Plan Committee at their regular meeting on Tuesday, November 27, 2001.  The committee was established at the October 16, 2001 council meeting, and its purpose is to review the existing plan and “develop a plan that addresses both the current and future recreational and athletic needs of the City” according to the agenda briefing.
Click on headline for full article.

Dateline Southlake: Saturday, November 24, 2001 4:25 PM

Representative Vicki Truitt Invites "Robin Hood" Legislative Review Committee to Northeast Tarrant County Response: "We’re Coming to Town"

At the request of State Representative Vicki Truitt
(R-Grapevine), members of the Joint Select Committee on Public School Finance have agreed to hold a public hearing on December 13, 2001 in Westlake. 

Click on headline for full article.

 Dateline Colleyville: Friday, November 23, 2001 4:25 PM

GOLDIE'S ..FIRST BUSINESS IN VILLAGE OF COLLEYVILLE OPENS


Colleyville Resident Chris Foy opens the first business in the Village of Colleyville today. 
Click on headline for full article.

Dateline Colleyville: Friday, November 23, 2001

COLLEYVILLE PEEWEE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
END OF YEAR SPORTS BANQUET


Click on headline for photo gallery.

Dateline Colleyville: Wednesday, November 21, 2001 7:03 AM

inside: thanksgiving memories

A guest column by Linda Newton.  Click on headline for full article.

        inside: History of Thanksgiving
History of Thanksgiving in the United States and abroad.

         
inside: how to make cajun fried turkey
How not to burn down the house when making this special treat.
Click on headline for full article.

Dateline Colleyville: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 6:45 PM

AMerican Heart Association Seeks Nominations

The American Heart Association - NE Tarrant Division is seeking nominations for the Cardiac Care Provider of the year.  This is the first time the Association will recognize a local provider.
To Review and Print out the Nomination Form, Click on the Headlines. Deadline is Jan. 8th

Dateline Colleyville: Monday, November 19, 2001 10:19 AM

P&Z Unanimously Denies Zoning Request
for PUD-R on Cheek Sparger Road
By LuAnn Edwards

Commissioners Jeff Wall, Bob Culley, Earl Swift, Mark Jones, Bud Sellers and Chairman Gasper were present.  Commissioner Hollis was absent. To see full article click on the headline.

Dateline Southlake: Monday, November 19, 2001 10:15 AM

Inside: City of Southlake Press Releases

Get the latest press releases from Southlake.  Click on Headline

Dateline Colleyville: Saturday, November 17, 2001 7:24 AM

inside: press releases from gcisd

Get the latest press releases from GCISD.  Click on Headline

Dateline Carroll ISD Saturday, November 17, 2001 11:19 AM

carroll isd school news online

Get the latest press releases from Carroll ISD.  Click on Headline

Dateline Colleyville: Thursday, November 15, 2001 3:04 PM

COUNCILMAN-ELECT NEWTON’S SWEARING IN RESCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 27

Dr. Richard Newton, recently elected to Colleyville City Council Place 4, has been notified he will be sworn in at 7:30 p.m. on November 27, the next regular city council meeting.  The swearing in was attempted following the canvassing on Monday, November 12, but Newton said he was not informed of that plan until one hour prior to the meeting and was unable to attend.   To see full article click on the headline.

Dateline GCISD: Thursday November 15, 2001 8:37 AM

INSIDE: Grapevine high School student to attend
presidential classroom conference

Blair Clark, student at Grapevine High School to attend, for details and photo, click on headline.

Dateline Colleyville: Tuesday November 14, 2001 8:37 AM

Whatever happened to:  bob stripling

Now is Staunton, Virginia Bob is involved with historical renovation, including his own new downtown home.

Dateline Colleyville: Tuesday November 13, 2001 8:37 AM

Off the vine to host sullivan winemaker dinner

Local wine store, Off the Vine, will host a dinner with California winemaker Jim Sullivan on Friday, November 16 at the DFW Hyatt.  For full details, click on headline above.

Dateline Colleyville: Tuesday November 13, 2001 7:24 AM

inside: press releases from GCISD

Get the latest press releases from GCISD.  Click on Headline

Dateline Carroll ISD Tuesday, November 13, 2001 7:19 AM

carroll isd school news online

Get the latest press releases from Carroll ISD.  Click on Headline

      

     Dateline Colleyville: Sunday November 11, 2001 6:00 PM

       city to pay developer for hwy 26 median

Elected officials of Colleyville said the developer paid for the Hwy 26 median fiasco.  A revised TIF agreement, Resolution R-01-1751, was approved 3-2 and signed by Mayor Arp on January 16, 2001.  It also includes the item “Median Improvements to Colleyville Boulevard" providing repayment to the developer. Click on Headline for story and scanned documents.

 

Dateline Colleyville: Saturday November 10, 2001 6:00 AM

Colleyville Lions Club distributes $15,250 to sight related charities

Charities receive major donation from Colleyville Lions Club.  For more photos and story, Click on Headline


Miss Ivy Green, future Leader Dog, visits the Colleyville Lions Club.  Her exceptional line of relatives are from the ancestral home of Helen Keller.


Five charities received over $15,000.  The proceeds were raised from the third annual X-Sightment Run held in Colleyville each year. 

Dateline Grapevine: Friday November 09, 2001 4:04 PM

Baylor medical center at grapevine adds new member to board of trustees

Julie Clegg Lancaster of Grapevine has been appointed to the Baylor Medical Center Board of Trustees.  Click on Headline for article and photo. 

Dateline Southlake: Friday November 09, 2001 3:40 PM

Inside: SOUTHLAKE STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR
ARBOR DAY POSTER, POETRY EFFORTS

Students at Eubanks Intermediate School took top local honors in the National Arbor Day 5th Grade Poster Contest and the Arbor Day 6th Grade Poetry Contest, sponsored by Keep Southlake Beautiful. The theme for both contests was "Trees are Terrific...Inside and Out." Click on Headline for entire article.

Dateline Southlake: Friday November 09, 2001 3:36 PM

Inside: press releases from Southlake

Get the latest press releases from the City of Southlake.  Click on Headline

Dateline Colleyville: Friday November 09, 2001 3:28 PM

Inside: COLLEYVILLE SENIOR ACTIVITIES

All activities and events are for Active Adults 55 years and older. If you would like to register for any event listed please call Renee Garrett at 817.656.7275 or 817.498.4749 (metro) or stop by the Colleyville Parks and Recreation Office at 5109 Bransford Road. Click on Headline

Dateline Colleyville: Thursday November 08 2001 6:41 PM

CITY COUNCIL TABLES SHINGLE ORDINANCE

In a 5-0 vote Tuesday night the Colleyville City Council decided to table the ordinance prohibiting the use of wood shingle material on new residential and commercial construction in the city.  FOR DETAILS ON MEETING CLICK ON HEADLINES

Dateline Colleyville: Thursday November 08 2001 6:00 AM

Inside: Boy Scouts Receive Proclamations

Troops 28, 98, 180 & 510 each received a Proclamation.  See photos, Click on Headlines 

Dateline Keller: Wednesday November 07 2001 2:07 PM

"A PARTNERSHIP TO OPEN DOORS"

The National Mental Health Association, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill and Habitat for Humanity International have formed "A Partnership to Open Doors" to address the needs of families who are dealing with mental illness. The first Habitat house to be built through this unique partnership will be built in Fort Worth, using the resources of the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate. 

Dateline Coverage Area: Wednesday November 7, 2001 10:15 AM

Colleyville Returns Newton to Council,
Keller Passes Crime District, Southlake
Approves Wine Sales

 


 Newton Wins Place 4 in Colleyville


 Southlake Approves Wine Sales

 Click on Headlines for more photos

ELECTION RESULTS 
Colleyville
Place 4
EARLY
Voting
election
day
total
Richard Newton 382 588 970
jo ann gasper 405 530 935
 
Keller for against total
crime control & Prevention District 943 395 1,338
 
Southlake for against total
Wine Sales 3,007 129 3,036

Dateline Keller: Monday November 06 2001 5:33 PM

ART EXHIBIT HONORS MEMORY OF SPECIAL ED TEACHER

 

Ruth Garvin dedicated her professional life to helping autistic students identify their gifts and share them with the world. In memory of her work, Florence Elementary School hosted An Evening to Honor Ruth Garvin from 6 – 8 p.m. on November 2.

Dateline Keller: Monday November 06 2001 5:12 PM

KELLER ISD HOSTS ARMED SERVICES NIGHT

 

The successes of five former Keller High School students who are graduating from U.S. military academies this year have prompted Keller ISD counselors to host the district’s first Armed Services Night from 6 – 8 p.m. Nov. 6 at Keller High School.

Dateline Colleyville: Monday November 06 2001 12:48 PM

COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS RESCHEDULED

The regular meetings of the Colleyville City Council scheduled for November 6, 2001 and November 20, 2001, have been rescheduled due to the Special Election and the Thanksgiving holiday week.  The meetings will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 2001 and Tuesday, November 27, 2001, at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, 5400 Bransford Road.  If you have questions regarding this change, please contact Cynthia Singleton, City Secretary at 5400 Bransford Road or call 817.577.7575, extension 203.

Dateline Colleyville: Monday November 06 2001 12:45 PM

UPDATES FOR GCISD AND CARROLL ISD

See School News for updates from GCISD and CCISD.

Dateline Colleyville: Monday November 05 2001 3:40 PM

LNO REQUESTS EXPLANATION FROM COLLEYVILLE CITY MANAGER REGARDING SWEARING IN OF NEW MEMBER

LNO has requested Bill Lindley, Colleyville City Manager, respond to LNO subscribers question about why Tuesday's newly elected city council member is not scheduled to be sworn in at the regular meeting on Wednesday.  Former Mayor Baker says the City Charter appears very clear.  Click on headlines for details. 

Dateline Colleyville: Sunday November 04 2001 7:20 PM

Colleyville mayor pro tem Ginny Tigue
blasts state rep Vicki Truitt for
role in median resolution

Tigue writes on official City of Colleyville letterhead that Truitt "embarrassed us as city officials".  Truitt responds with details including Colleyville Mayor Arp's comments that the State Representative should "never, ever contact Colleyville's city manager" and demanded that communication on city matters should only be with her.

Exclusive on LNO via Open Records, scan of both officials letters.  Click on Headlines for complete article.

Dateline Colleyville: Sunday November 04, 2001 6:00 PM (reposted from Friday Nov. 2 article)

Motorcycle gang...Colleyville style

A repeat of a story that was previously posted and lost in cyberspace.  Click on Headlines for photos and article.

Dateline Colleyville: Sunday November 04, 2001 5:29 PM

Registration for drivers' education classes

Sign up now for drivers’ education classes which begin Jan. 10th. All classes until then are full. The fee is $265 for GCISD students and $299 for out of district students. To register or for questions, please call 817/251-5525.

Dateline Colleyville: Sunday November 04, 2001 5:20 PM

GHS and Carroll bands to compete in
4a state marching contest

The GHS and Carroll bands will be going to Waco on Monday, November 5, 2001 to compete in the 4A State Marching Contest.  The Carroll band will be performing in the prelims at 12:45 PM and the GHS band will be performing at 2:30 PM.  Finals will start at 7:30 PM that evening.  Seven of the 21 bands will make it into the finals.

To see the U.I.L. website on the State Contest, go to: http://www.uil.utexas.edu/mus/smbc.html#4a.

Dateline Colleyville: Saturday November 03 2001 6:16 PM

Grapevine HS defeats Boswell 23 - 13
By Raven Thibodeaux
CLICK ON HEADLINE FOR PHOTO GALLERY OF FOOTBALL, FANS, FILLIES, CHEERLEADERS, AND THE BAND..MORE THAN 50 PHOTOS OF ACTIVITIES


Mustang Players #16 Josh Gates, #74 Andrew Varney and #85 Adam Marr all seniors playing their final regular season home game tonight.

Dateline Colleyville: Saturday November 03, 2001 4:25 PM

Kimzey park ribbon cutting
by linda Newton


Click on headlines for full story and photos
This article has audio


After a decade of planning, a perfect example of citizen involvement in the community came to fruition Saturday morning.  City officials and residents gathered at Kimzey Park at 9:00 a.m. to cut the ribbon for the city’s newest neighborhood park. 

Dateline Colleyville: Friday November 02, 2001 9:56 AM

Opryland Hotel Grapevine Receives Re-branding

Opryland Texas™ being built in Grapevine, Texas broke ground in June 2000, and is scheduled to open in Summer 2004. The most recent announcement by Gaylord Entertainment is the re-branding of its industry-leading Opryland convention hotels under the new brand "Gaylord Hotels." 

Dateline Colleyville: Friday November 02, 2001 9:50 AM

Baylor Medical Center at Grapevine Offers Weight Management Class Just for Men

Baylor Medical Center at Grapevine is offering a weight management class just for men called “Man Food”.  This 2-hour class is designed to educate men on losing weight and keeping it off.  The Lifestyle Weight Management Center at Baylor Grapevine is offering a class Monday, November 5, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in conference room A/B at Baylor Grapevine, Hwy. 114 West at Hwy. 26 in Grapevine.

Dateline Colleyville: Thursday November 01, 2001 2:45 PM

Colleyville chamber expo

A pictorial review of today's business expo, click on headlines.

Dateline Colleyville: Thursday November 01, 2001 10:02 AM

Election Time in Colleyville. Behind the scenes, this year's negative mailing award?..Who's bulk mail permit is it anyway?
A commentary

Another election, another attack mailer, another revelation of who owns the bulk mail permit.  Click on headlines for commentary.


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