Good morning Lewisville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
How GOFO's expanded Lewisville hub could speed your holiday deliveries
How a Lewisville dad's anti-bullying mission grew worldwide
Why a Lewisville lawmaker is pushing back on Flock cameras
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Thursday: A stray t-storm; not as hot, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 77.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• GOFO Doubles Lewisville Hub Capacity Ahead of Peak Season (dallasinnovates.com) — GOFO has doubled the capacity of its Lewisville parcel hub with a new 200,000-square-foot facility and upgraded sorter, now able to handle about 800,000 packages a day. That central hub status means faster, more reliable holiday deliveries for Lewisville households and businesses, as well as much of Texas and nearby states.
• A Lewisville father's mission to end bullying is changing lives worldwide - Cross Timbers Gazette Southern Denton County Flower Mound (crosstimbersgazette.com) — A longtime Lewisville resident, T-Ronn Hicks, has turned his personal history with bullying into a far-reaching anti-bullying mission that started in local schools and now spans millions worldwide. Recognized by Denton County and the city of Lewisville, he continues speaking in schools, churches, and community groups while urging parents and mentors here to actively support kids who are struggling.
• $1 added to Texans' car insurance paid for Flock cameras (spectrumlocalnews.com) — A new $1 annual auto insurance fee has helped fund thousands of Flock license plate cameras across Texas, sparking growing privacy concerns. Lewisville Rep. Mitch Little and local DeFlock organizers argue the expanding network enables warrantless surveillance and data sharing far beyond city limits, while state officials tout the cameras' role in fighting vehicle and catalytic converter theft.
Teen Program: Every Interest Has a Story: How Curiosity Becomes Jou The Colony Public Library - Adults Library Multipurpose Room - 6800 Main St. The Colony TX 75056 5:00 pm
Writing the Nightmare: A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable The Colony Public Library - Adults - 6:00 pm
Board Work Session Lewisville ISD LISD Administrative Center 6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
My transmission went out and I chose Christian Brothers Auto in Lewisville to help me solve the problem. They sent a tow truck which arrived in 45 minutes. While replacing my transmission, my registration expired by one day. They gave me a free… (Nextdoor Fox Hollow)
Any part time plumbers around with a snake. Getting bubbling sound out of two toilets that seem clogged. Looks like clean out value has water to the top. Any suggestions or recommendations. (Nextdoor Castle Hills)
Compass Group posted a job opening for Customer Service Manager (Route & Account Management) - Dallas, TX in Carrollton. Apply here.
Nike, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Associate, PT - Nike Grapevine (14-29 hours/week) in Grapevine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lewisville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Highland Village
Rotary Round-Up: Thinking outside the box to help those in need - Cross Timbers Gazette Southern Denton County Flower Mound (crosstimbersgazette.com)
The Colony
Topgolf Names Family Entertainment Group New Arcade Partner (fsrmagazine.com)
Women's U23 Team Gets Second Sweep at 2026 Pan Am Cup (usavolleyball.org)
Flower Mound
Texas Spotlight: Flower Mound Internists Open MDVIP-Affiliated Practice Focused on Prevention and Personalized Care (conciergemedicinetoday.org)
From the Firehouse: Local departments come together to help all Texans - Cross Timbers Gazette Southern Denton County Flower Mound (crosstimbersgazette.com)
Justin FD quickly contains grass fire sparked by vehicle crash - Cross Timbers Gazette Southern Denton County Flower Mound (crosstimbersgazette.com)
Ok Lewisville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!