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In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Coppell from local and regional media.
A city built to stay: The changing face of Coppell
On a weekday morning at The CORE, older residents move between weight machines, walking tracks and their group fitness classes, many in the same city where they once raised their children. In Coppell, that pattern is becoming more common. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, 12.7% of Coppell residents are age 65 or older, and...
Chaka, Raval elected to school board
As the clock hit 7 p.m., tears were shed and hugs were exchanged as Coppell ISD Board of Trustees Place 5 candidates hastily checked their phones to view Election Day results. On Saturday, Coppell residents Kevin Chaka and Khanh Windham ran for CISD Place 5. The new trustee is Chaka. Alongside Chaka, Place 4 incumbent...
Inspired by family legacy: Arthur takes over Coppell fire department
On April 21, the City of Coppell announced the appointment of Ryan M. Arthur as the new fire chief. Chief Arthur succeeds Kevin Richardson who retired after 33 years of service to Coppell, 20 of those years serving as Coppell Fire Department Chief. Chief Arthur began his fire service career in 2001 as a firefighter/EMT...
FOARD discusses affordable housing, city budgeting
On Wednesday, the Coppell Future Oriented Approach to Residential Development (FOARD) Task Force met at City Hall to discuss plans for gaining community insight through a survey on housing affordability, land redevelopment and community services. Members shared ideas on how to increase housing in Coppell to accommodate its growing population, while making residency affordable and...
CHS, New Tech share same roof for new school year
Banners welcome students for the 2026-27 new school year on Wednesday in the Coppell High School main hallway. Coppell High School and New Tech High @ Coppell started their first week of school on Wednesday. ...
New school year unites two campuses
As students walked to Coppell High School D Hall, they were greeted with an arch framing the entrance to a second school. For the first time in Coppell ISD history, Wednesday marked the beginning of CHS and New Tech High @ Coppell students sharing one campus. CHS business teacher Andrea Pirtle anticipates that the transition...
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Council passes Detailed Planned Development on Sandy Lake Road
On Tuesday, Coppell City Council approved the Detailed Planned Development of a 14,480 square foot commercial center south of Sandy Lake Road and west of Denton Tap Road despite citizen concerns, nominated Dave & Buster’s for the Texas Enterprise Program and approved the consideration of the proposed property tax rate for the 2026-27 year. Arbor...
Improved deficit “is a game changer” for trustees
Celebration pumped into the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees meeting on Monday for its first meeting of the 2026-27 school year. The Board began by revisiting CISD’s new technology policies. Starting this school year, the district revamped the use of technology during instructional time by introducing time restrictions and increased monitoring on students’ iPads. At...
City Council addresses development, safety and city projects
The Coppell City Council addressed development concerns, community safety initiatives and infrastructure projects during its Tuesday meeting, approving resolutions and expenditures related to city operations. Coppell Mayor Wes Mays proclaimed Oct. 6 as National Night Out in Coppell, an annual event focused on building relationships between residents and law enforcement. Police Chief Danny Barton said...
City eyes $178M budget, pushback over proposed CORE facility changes
Between a $178 million budget proposal, tax rates and possibly losing hours at a beloved community space, the Coppell City Council covered a wide range of topics Tuesday. The proposed fiscal year 2026-27 municipal budget projects total expenditures of $178.66 million across all city funds. This is meant to balance local infrastructure investments, public services...
An aging Coppell looks for new ways to preserve its character
A well-maintained yard can make a home look inviting. But in Coppell, keeping homes looking their best is a more complex question: What happens when the people maintaining those homes are getting older? Coppell’s aging housing stock and changing population are prompting city leaders to reconsider what the residential future of the city should look...