an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer is shown in Escondido Two Dallas-area men were nearly deported under a wartime law That’s according to new reporting from Mother Jones, which uncovered how the Trump administration used a centuries-old law — the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 — to fast-track the deportation of Venezuelan men accused of gang ties a barber who was living in Dallas and working at Empire Barbershop Lounge in Lewisville had been raising his partner’s two daughters as his own Omar Cardenas was living in Aubrey and working at an H-E-B and doing deliveries on the side or Venezuela — but Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained them the same morning citing tattoos as supposed signs of gang affiliation “There’s no indication these men had any ties to Tren de Aragua,” reporter Noah Lanard told KERA’s Justin Martin Supreme Court stopped their deportation after they were already on a bus Lanard says ICE never provided the men with evidence or formal charges one of the tattoos in question was a pocket watch memorializing his father’s death Experts say the tattoos ICE flagged aren’t associated with Venezuelan gangs — and that targeting migrants based on tattoos is both unreliable and discriminatory Both men remain in ICE custody at the Bluebonnet Detention Center in West Texas along with others who say they were given no warning or legal explanation before being placed on deportation buses A federal judge in South Texas has now blocked the government from using the Alien Enemies Act in this way He ruled that the law only applies when the U.S is at war or under invasion — and said the conditions cited by the administration don’t meet that standard Lanard’s reporting shows how fragile due process has become for migrants caught in this system “Most of them didn’t even know what a habeas petition was,” he said “And ICE gave them just 12 hours to file one.” Prieto and Cardenas remain detained — their fate still tied to what the Supreme Court decides next Listen to the full interview, edited for length and clarity, at keranews.org Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Your essential companion for starting the day in Denton Delivered fresh to your inbox every morning Wake Up gives you a curated snapshot of local news for the day as well as the day’s e-edition and trending stories you may have missed Sign up for the Denton Record-Chronicle's absolutely free weekly newsletter highlighting winners and finalists from the 2024 Best of Denton awards Your weekly guide to surviving college and thriving in Denton local news and more exclusive content in your inbox every Tuesday afternoon There's always something going on in Denton Check out what's on the local events calendar and plan a fun weekend with friends Get a roundup of the 10+ puzzles and games available from the Denton Record-Chronicle for free Sudoku and other brain-busters are new every day the latest in puzzles and word games with a Wordle vibe From minor traffic accidents to neighborhood watch updates stay informed on public safety with the week’s top crime stories in your inbox every Wednesday morning Don’t miss out on breaking news in Denton from weather and traffic to big events and important headlines Be the first to know the latest on new stores restaurants and other businesses in Denton County so you can live better here Get the scoop on all the thrilling victories nail-biting games and standout performances — straight from the sidelines of Denton-area high schools we bring you the highlights and updates from our hometown college teams Prepare for the polls and stay informed on the candidates issues and deadlines for Denton County’s key races Save money and find what you need with promotions from local businesses and special DRC offers Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Incumbent Sheila Taylor is facing Ryan Echols in the race for Place 7 on the Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees Connor is a government reporter covering city councils of Coppell He joined Community Impact in June 2023 and previously covered the cities of Wylie He graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in journalism and political science There’s a quirky new shop in Lewisville that combines toy store and cafe: Called Velcrokid now open in a former convenience store at 1298 Justin Rd Velcrokid is the brainchild of art director Eric Bowman who's had a graphic design business under the name Velcrokid for the past 10 years "We wanted a physical space that was a beacon for the arts and a place for people to gather “We set up the shop like a coffee shop but we curate everything like an art gallery whether it's the designer toys or the various food and drink options." The various food and drink options include coffee but here's the thing: Everything is sold from a row of vending machines that run along one wall from hot coffee to Japanese packaged pastries to pies from local purveyor Emporium Pies who package up a single slice that can be purchased They have a huge selection of exotic beverages from around the world like UCC Coffee with milk The store is spacious with polished concrete floors and colorful mod chairs and tables. Walls are lined with art from local artists, with a separate retail section for toys too big to fit in the machines. Items for sale include plushies and stuffed toys from brands like Pop Mart Bowman previously owned the creative workspace Mill Street House in Lewisville He became entranced with the idea of vending machine cafes after seeing them in Japan where vending machines are a major trend and are also adored by Millennials and Gen Z Bowman wanted to bring something innovative to Lewisville “Our spot is kind of a unique hub for art and community,” Bowman says “My wife and I lived in the Lewisville area for a little over 18 years and just always had a longing to have a place like this in the area where people could gather and be inspired through the arts.” Editor's note: The top Dallas news of the week is chock-full of happenings in the restaurant scene. Exciting openings include a burger joint's new location, BBQ hidden gem, and the new Gas Monkey IceHouse from Richard Rawlings. Get the details on the most popular Dallas stories of the week below, and then head to our event planner for some weekend fun 1. Award-winning Dallas burger joint opens location in Forney An ambitious burger restaurant from Dallas has debuted in Forney Blues Burgers is from Howard and Catherine Baldwin who opened the original Blues Burgers near Love Field in Dallas in 2014 2. Family Tex-Mex shutters and more Dallas restaurant news This roundup of Dallas restaurant news has one tragic closure but also some upbeat reopenings and relocations 3. Hidden gem BBQ spot in Grand Prairie boasts up-close golf course views There’s a hidden gem for BBQ now open in Grand Prairie 4. Dallas celeb Richard Rawlings opens Gas Monkey IceHouse at The Colony The day has arrived for the opening of Gas Monkey Icehouse the new concept from automotive icon and DFW native Richard Rawlings 5. Dallas foodie fave restaurant Cris and John relocates after 7 years A major Dallas foodie favorite is on the move Cris and John Vietnamese Street Food is leaving its location in Far North Dallas at 5555 Preston Oaks Rd. and moving yet further north to 6090 Campbell Rd. in a shopping center at the corner of Preston Road - As the demand for electric vehicles and EV batteries skyrockets experts estimate that the global demand for lithium is expected to quadruple over the next five years State leaders say Arkansas potentially has enough lithium to produce about 15% of the world's lithium Chantell Jones is a city council member in Lewisville a small town of about 900 that sits just a few miles from where companies hope to extract minerals from deep underground She also owns two buildings downtown where she has big dreams for what the abandoned spaces could soon become some funding and advocacy for it,” said Jones The southwest region is located on a geological formation brimming with saltwater brine Standard Lithium partnered with Equinor to acquire a $1.5 billion lithium extraction project in southwest Arkansas The joint venture is called Smackover Lithium The company's Lewisville field office recently opened off Highway 82 “Transparency is very important to Standard Lithium and Equinor and community relationships as well,” said Valarie Smith Smith says the lithium project will be built south of Lewisville off Highway 29 It's going to encourage growth and creativity from the community,” said Smith The City of Lewisville is working to take advantage of the growing industry It's partnered with Communities Unlimited to help build relationships and resources that will benefit the community now and in the future “We've had several from our infrastructure team at the table to prepare the community for what's to come,” said DeAnna O'Malley Spruce Street Art & Gallery is the only business opened on Spruce Street but city leaders are hoping with new industry they've been very influential and very helpful within the community,” said Jones Jones is hopeful about the boost in economic activity the lithium project could bring to Lewisville increased property values and a positive impact on downtown She says their goal is to balance growth with preserving the city's small-town charm The God I serve says anything is possible,” said Jones The public is invited to tour some of the buildings in downtown Lewisville later this month The "Rise on Spruce Street" event will be held May 31 from 2 to 4 p.m Organizers are hoping to inspire people to invest in the downtown area Email notifications are only sent once a day Local breaking news delivered as it happens News headlines delivered at 7:00 am Monday - Friday News headlines delivered at Noon Monday - Friday News headlines delivered at 4:00 pm Monday - Friday Weather forecast delivered at 9:00 am daily A Denton County Elections Administration truck at the South Branch Library polling location during early voting in 2024 Denton County residents cast ballots in school board races on Saturday Here are the results from communities near Denton with complete but unofficial election results: Krum ISD voters cast ballots for two at-large seats Incumbents Kaci Cook and Sue Real sought reelection against challenger Matt Martinez The Krum school board election seats the two candidates who get the most votes Lake Dallas ISD voters had three seats to fill Ginger Collier won reelection to her seat on Place 3 winning 89% of the vote over challenger Tony Jones Scott Baird ran unopposed and will fill Place 4 Lewisville ISD voters had three school board places to fill having decided to close five elementary schools in the 2025-26 school year Incumbent Sheila Taylor won reelection to her seat on Place 7 with 68% of the vote Incumbent Jenny Proznik ran unopposed and kept her seat on Place 3 Board President Katherine Sells ran unopposed and reclaimed her seat at Place 4 Sanger ISD voters cast ballots for two seats on their school board Board Secretary Jesse Hunter ran unopposed and reclaimed his Place 4 seat Incumbent Lisa Cody narrowly beat challenger Drew Hall to reclaim her Place 5 seat on the school board with 52% of the vote LUCINDA BREEDING-GONZALES can be reached at 940-566-6877 and cbreeding@dentonrc.com For more than 120 years, the Denton Record-Chronicle has been Denton County’s source for locally produced, fact-based journalism. Your support through a tax-deductible donation or low-cost subscription is vital to our ability to deliver credible We recognise you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore cannot grant you access at this time a vibrant city nestled between Dallas and Denton This city offers a unique blend of outdoor recreation and small-town charm that’s perfect for families Lewisville Lake is the crown jewel of our city offering over 29,000 acres of water sports and activities Rent a kayak or paddleboard and explore the lake’s many coves and inlets Take a leisurely boat tour or try your hand at fishing for bass With several parks and nature preserves surrounding the lake you’ll find plenty of opportunities for hiking Golfers, rejoice! Lake Park Golf Course is a scenic 18-hole course designed by Jay Morrish offering challenging holes and stunning views of the lake With its lush greenery and well-manicured fairways this course is perfect for players of all skill levels Every summer, the Sounds of Lewisville concert series brings world-class music to our city there’s something for every music lover Pack a picnic dinner and enjoy the show at the outdoor amphitheater For a night of drama, comedy, or music, head to the Lewisville Grand Theater, a state-of-the-art performing arts venue. With a diverse schedule of productions, you’ll find something to suit every taste. From Broadway musicals to local theater productions, the Lewisville Grand Theater is the perfect place to experience live entertainment But the fun doesn’t stop there! On the first Friday of every month, Old Town Lewisville comes alive with First Fridays and special deals at local shops and restaurants Nature enthusiasts will love exploring the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) a 2,600-acre nature preserve with over 7 miles of trails or kayak through the preserve’s diverse ecosystems Wayne Ferguson Plaza is the heart of of Old Town Lewisville hosting events and activities throughout the year Grab a coffee or snack from one of the many food vendors and enjoy the lively atmosphere Take a selfie with the plaza’s iconic artwork or attend one of the many free events After a long day of exploring, head to The Perc, Lewisville’s premier coffee shop With expertly brewed coffee and a cozy atmosphere this is the perfect spot to relax and recharge Discover a one-of-a-kind shopping experience at The Painted Tree-Vista Ridge a curated marketplace showcasing local artisans and makers Explore a diverse selection of handmade jewelry and more to find the ideal gift for any occasion is the perfect summer destination for anyone looking for adventure From lake activities to cultural attractions Plan your trip to Lewisville today and experience all the fun things to do in our vibrant city You’ll be loving Lewisville – it’s worth the trip Lewisville ISD trustees approved the creation of a transportation department at an April 30 meeting The district will bring all transportation services in-house after the contract with Texas Central School Bus Services expires July 30 A new chicken chain with global flavors has landed in Dallas-Fort Worth: Called Spice Wing it specializes in chicken wings and tenders and is opening a location in Lewisville at 980 W He's also opening a location in Richardson at 2000 N plus two locations in Tarrant County: in Keller at 8561 N Soon there will be Spice Wings all across Dallas-Fort Worth Spice Wing was founded in the Atlanta a young entrepreneur on a mission to deliver a unique wing experience that tasted "like a trip around the world." He opened the first location in Atlanta in 2016 There are now 25 locations across the southeast The menu features 19 flavors of wing sauces and dry rubs which range from the classic buffalo -- served with celery and carrot sticks — to global options like Korean BBQ “What distinguishes us is how we marinate and prepare our chicken They also offer chicken & waffles and chicken sandwiches There's a serious commitment to French fries A big selection of appetizers includes fried pickles and onion rings; plus jalapeno poppers and mac & cheese bites The majority of their orders are take-out but they do have a small dining room for those who want to dine on-site Three candidates will be listed on the ballot for Lewisville City Council's Place 4 seat election in May Colby joined Community Impact in July 2022 He covers transportation and real estate for the Dallas-Fort Worth metro he worked for student newspapers at Del Mar College and The University of Texas at Arlington while attending school Lewisville Planning Director Richard Luedke speaks during a Feb 17 city council meeting at Lewisville City Hall Bojangles plans to serve its fried chicken and made-from-scratch biscuits in Lewisville starting this summer Lewisville ISD board members voted Monday night to close five of its elementary schools a cost-saving measure officials say the district needs as student enrollment continues to decline and state funding for schools is uncertain with more than a dozen people taking to the lectern during the public comment section to beg elected leaders to delay a school consolidation plan Some speakers joined board members in directing rage at the state Legislature accusing politicians by name of starving public schools and hurting neighborhoods Ben Bumgarner and Mitch Little were all named as bad actors Highland Village and Polser elementary schools many of the elected leaders wept and begged the visitors to “stand with us and take this passion to your state representatives,” as school board member Michelle Alkhatib said The elementary schools chosen for closure were from each of the district’s five high school feeder patterns Two schools in particular appeared to have the most community support Parents and students from Garden Ridge Elementary gathered in matching green T-shirts and Highland Village Elementary families sat together wearing their purple T-shirts people representing Garden Ridge and Highland Village gasped our school buildings have room for 62,508 students,” Superintendent Lori Rapp said in the proposal “which means many of our classroom seats sit empty each day.” Coppell and Irving school districts have announced closures as enrollments decline when paired with state lawmakers’ hesitance to increase the six-year-old per-student allotment has sent fiscal shockwaves across Texas school districts the 88th Legislature opted not to increase the per-student allotment But it did hand down millions in an underfunded mandate to put armed security on every Texas school campus came in a special session after a shooter murdered 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde Like its sister school districts in North Texas compliance has cost Lewisville ISD millions who said her son attends a campus that wasn’t tapped for closure She put the blame on Texas lawmakers and the governor “This crisis wasn’t born in this room,” she said and reinforced by decisions made right here at home Tan Parker and Greg Abbott have systematically starved our schools They pushed voucher schemes disguised as choice diverting public funds into private pockets while leaving districts like LISD to struggle for for survival.” said “right-sizing” elementary campuses to eliminate unused space would just encourage state lawmakers to continue underfunding schools and one I fear they will use to justify their own delinquency,” Ritter said “This is the same group of people that claim public school funding was voted down while conveniently leaving out that the bill required vouchers Vote no tonight and delay this decision for a year You will never have a more engaged group for advocacy than you will at this very moment.” One speaker suggested closing the district administrative building instead of closing campuses and urged administrators to travel between campuses like some teachers are required to Another parent said she worried about how the disruption might affect students especially those served by special education services Board members shared their agony over the austerity prescribed for Texas schools and the consolidation they said is the best way to keep from bankrupting the district School board member Allison Lassahn said she understands the district’s challenges and needs but cast the sole vote against closing Highland Village She recalled her own experience with one of her children who was a special education student in the district which covers all of Highland Village and Copper Canyon and parts of Flower Mound and Lewisville “I have spent countless hours thinking and praying about what the right thing to do is But because I represent specifically the Highland Village area I believe I am elected to vote the will of the people of my district And the will of the people at this time is not to close Highland Village Please know that if any of these schools do not close by vote tonight As the meeting neared its end and the board accepted a financial audit that showed the district’s ever-thinning budget board member Buddy Bonner shared his frustrations we are looking at the two things that are driving this district into the gutter,” he said we’re looking at dropped enrollment and no money We planned to give our a raise to our teachers this year after the audit came in Once we had a better grasp on where our finances would land and what that resulted in this year was a thousand-dollar one-time incremental stipend There is no confidence that there will be any compensation or revenue to the district.” LUCINDA BREEDING-GONZALES can be reached at 940-566-6877 and cbreeding@dentonrc.com A still from a Ring security camera video shows an unknown individual firing a gun at a home on Kingston Drive in Lewisville on Monday morning Lewisville police are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect This image of the unidentified shooter was taken from Ring security camera footage Lewisville police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a person who fired gunshots at a home on Kingston Drive on Monday morning an unknown male was captured on Ring doorbell camera footage walking up to the front of a residence on Kingston Drive A Ring doorbell camera captured video of an unidentified person approaching a home on Kingston Drive in Lewisville and firing several gunshots Monday Lewisville police did not receive any reports of injuries The footage shows the unidentified male wearing sunglasses Anyone with information about the incident can contact Detective Craig Holleman at 972-219-3649 or cholleman@cityoflewisville.com To submit an anonymous tip, call the Denton County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-388-TIPS (8477) or visit dentoncountycrimestoppers.com BROOKE COLOMBO can be reached at 940-566-6882 and bcolombo@dentonrc.com For more than 120 years, the Denton Record-Chronicle has been Denton County’s source for locally produced, fact-based journalism. Your support through a tax-deductible donation or low-cost subscription is vital to our ability to deliver credible Lewisville ISD's regular hours will resume the week of July 28 Jonathan is a features reporter covering businesses and restaurants across the northern Dallas-Fort Worth region He joined Community Impact in July 2023 after earning a journalism degree at The University of Texas at Arlington and writing for the college newspaper Lewisville police arrested a man who allegedly shot and injured another driver on South Interstate 35E on Saturday morning of Lewisville is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in relation to the shooting officers received a report that a driver was shot by another motorist in the northbound lanes of the 1800 block of South I-35E The injured driver received treatment at a local hospital and was released soon after The injured driver’s passenger provided officers with a detailed description of the suspect and his vehicle Lewisville police identified the driver as Dorrough later that day and obtained a warrant for his arrest With assistance from the North Texas Regional SWAT Team Lewisville police arrested Dorrough  without incident in the 400 block of West Round Grove Road Dorrough remains in the Denton County Jail as of Monday afternoon Lewisville police ask that anyone with information about this incident contact Detective Chris Loughry at 972-219-3537 or cloughry@cityoflewisville.com To report a tip anonymously, call Denton County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-388-TIPS (8477) or visit dentoncountycrimestoppers.com For more than 120 years, the Denton Record-Chronicle has been Denton County's source for locally produced, fact-based journalism. Your support through a tax-deductible donation or low-cost subscription is vital to our ability to deliver credible A vehicle was recovered from Lewisville Lake on Saturday morning but no occupants have been located according to the Lewisville Police Department According to the department’s news release on Facebook the single-vehicle crash happened at about 3:35 a.m in the northbound lanes of the 2900 block of Interstate 35E over the guardrail and into the Copperas Branch part of the lake The Lewisville Fire Department Dive Team searched the water and recovered the sedan but the search for any people who were in the car is ongoing Lewisville police are investigating the crash CAMILA GONZALEZ can be reached at 940-566-6830 and cgonzalez@dentonrc.com The Lewisville Fire Department Dive Team recovered a body from Lewisville Lake Sunday morning Corporate Drive ends at a 3-way stop at Railroad Street in Lewisville Two construction projects are underway to extend the road to Old Denton Road Lewisville City Council members approved a new ordinance capping the number of permitted short-term rentals allowed across the city Plans are underway to open a Launch Entertainment Park at Lakepointe Crossing in Lewisville An artist's rendering shows the proposed layout for Buffalo Hirsch in Lewisville Interior of Buffalo Hirsch under construction The logo for the upcoming Lewisville beer garden and food truck yard Buffalo Hirsch Denton business owner and developer John Williams and his team have begun construction on a new open-air “cocktail truckyard” in Old Town Lewisville Patrick Colvin and Bryan Clark operate downtown Denton’s East Side Denton Oak Street Drafthouse and Dan’s Silverleaf Now they are expanding to Lewisville with Buffalo Hirsch “We will have food trucks on property with two bar concepts similar to East Side and Miss Angeline’s in Denton,” Williams said He said there will be a covered patio with a large outdoor LED TV This will be a family- and pet-friendly space to socialize and enjoy a variety of craft beers There will also be a selection of frozen drinks and nonalcoholic options Williams said the name Buffalo Hirsch came from a voicemail someone left for East Side Denton during its first week of business in 2013 but he said he was looking for someone named Buffalo Hershey jokingly said we should call [the new business] Buffalo Hershey’s,” Williams said AI changed Hershey to Hirsch and added stag antlers to the buffalo because ‘hirsch’ in German is stag Williams said they currently expect Buffalo Hirsch to open in August or September. The bar already has a Facebook page where updates are being posted A new beer garden and food truck stop eatery is expected to open at Old Town Lewisville next year by Denton business owners The May 3 election include candidates running for Place 4 on Lewisville City Council LISD trustees reviewed two 2025-26 calendar options at the Jan Much of Lewisville woke up to a boil-water notice Sunday morning after a break in a 30-inch water line The city advised people in a large swath of Lewisville to boil tap water before it's used for drinking Lewisville has an online map residents can use to check if their address is in the affected area; the mapped area runs from the northernmost boundaries of the city to the south Only a northwestern portion of Lewisville and the eastern area around Castle Hills are not covered by the boil-water notice Lewisville ISD announced 21 campuses would be closed Monday due to the water advisory, which will last until at least 1 p.m. on Monday, according to NBC5 Bringing water to a rolling boil for about two minutes will kill any harmful bacteria that can seep into a damaged pipe Palapas Seafood Bar in Lewisville closed in mid-February Lewisville City Council approved alternative standards for a drone launch area at Walmart on West Main Street in Lewisville Lewisville issued a boil water notice after a 30-inch water main failed around 10 p.m 3 after the Lewisville’s supply was confirmed safe for consumption Joann offered craft assortment items including yarn Candidates for Place 7 on the Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees were asked to answer questions ahead of the May 3 election He joined Community Impact in July 2023 after earning a journalism degree at The University of Texas at Arlington and writing for the college newspaper.