CASTLE HILLS Horizon City of Lewisville’s Official Publication August 2021 helmets, and trophies the team earned as they advanced through the playoffs. Three Castle Hills boards approve In conjunction with the exhibit’s opening, the City produced a documentary about the accomplishments of that team. The 43-minute film, produced by City agreement setting annexation date videographer Matthew Thornbury, includes interviews with players, coaches, and students who were part of the magical 1972 season, along with vintage The elected boards of directors for Castle Hills districts 1B and 1D voted footage and photos from that year. Even though the Farmers fell just a yard July 19, to approve proposed amendments to the Castle Hills development short of winning the title, that season remains legendary in the hearts of loyal agreement that sets an annexation date of Nov. 15, 2021. The board of District LHS supporters. The film will shown each day in the exhibit. 1-F voted to approve the amendment on Wednesday. Anyone wishing to see this new exhibit may come to the Lewisville Visitor The 1-B and 1-F boards voted to approve the amendment as presented, while Information Center, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. the 1-D board voted to approve the amendment contingent on City ownership of existing parks and green spaces after annexation. The votes are seen as major steps toward planned annexation of Castle Hills into Lewisville later this year. DCTA approves GoZone Five other boards – 1-A, 1-C, 1-E, 1-G, and 1-H – voted this week to table the proposed amendment while negotiations continue related to management of on-demand service Castle Hills parks. Castle Hills is a master-planned community created by Bright Development Denton County Transportation Authority and located within Lewisville’s extra-territorial jurisdiction. The development is taking steps to replace the current agreement signed in 1996 by Lewisville and Bright Development declared the fixed-route bus service in Lewisville with mutual goal of eventual annexation into the city. a new on-demand ride share service that Castle Hills is managed by the Denton County Fresh Water Supply District will serve a larger area for more hours at 1-A and is further divided into seven districts that each have an elected board of a similar cost to riders. directors to set policies and approve budgets and tax rates. GoZone will provide safe, convenient, accessible, and affordable rides with All eight districts would have to approve the proposed SPA amendment for a limited wait time. The on-demand rideshare service will carry riders within, annexation to take place on Nov. 15 under the development agreement. Each and sometimes between, designated zones in Denton County. The expanded of the eight boards held public hearings in May and June to receive comments service area will include Castle Hills after annexation. Passengers will be able on the proposed SPA amendment, but all eight tabled a June vote on the to book trips 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays. A fleet of amendment while the City and Bright Development work out details related to dedicated vans will be used to pick up and drop off riders at virtual stops within park management after annexation. the zones. GoZone will begin operating on Sept. 7. The two bus routes serving Lewisville will continue to operate until Dec. 6. For information, please visit 1972 LHS football state finalists DCTA online at https://www.dcta.net/getting-around/micro-demand/gozone- exhibit opens at Visitors Center demand. Professional bull riders coming to Lewisville Sept. 18 Tickets are now on sale for the PBR Lewisville presented by Zimmerer Kubota event, coming to the Lewisville Rodeo Arena on Saturday, Sept. 18. Tickets can be purchased on the Eventbrite site. This event will feature athletes from the Touring Pro Division of the PBR. It’s a mix of established rodeo veterans and newcomers to the professional ranks. The Touring Pro Division gives riders the opportunity to compete in PBR-sanctioned events while earning money to qualify for the Built Ford Tough Series. There will be a special cattle drive parade down Main Street to usher in The improbable run to the Class 3A State title by the 1972 Fighting Farmers the event. Parade applications will be available at a later date. football team is the subject of a new exhibit at the Lewisville Visitors The standard one-day Touring Pro Division format is 35 contestants, who Information Center, 247 W. Main Street. each ride one bull. The Top 12 riders advance to the championship round to Coming off a disastrous 1971 season, a new coaching staff took over and compete with one more bull. The overall event winner is the rider with the changed the energy and enthusiasm of the team. The 1972 team was the first highest combined score on two bulls. More than 100 Touring Pro Division Lewisville High School football team to reach the state championship game. events are sanctioned annually by the PBR, awarding close to $3 million in This exhibit explores each game of the regular season, the three games in the prize money. playoffs, and the State title game against the Uvalde Coyotes. This event will benefit the veteran’s charity Boot Campaign, which unites The exhibit features replicas of each game program, historic pictures of the Americans to honor and restore the lives of veterans and military families players, and artifacts such as letterman jackets, a 1972 football jersey, player through individualized, life-improving programs..