The Texas Department of Transportation delayed construction along I-35E in Lewisville, which was supposed to close lanes Friday until early Monday morning.
An update from the City of Lewisville announced the construction would be moved back to the weekend of June 14-16.
The project was intended to set steel girders for a new Main Street overpass in Lewisville. It would have affected southbound traffic on I-35E, forcing it to exit at Main Street, and force northbound traffic to exit at Fox Avenue.
A pair of specimen trees will come down with the building of a new warehouse near the corner of Lakeside Pkwy and Enterprise Drive after Flower Mound Town Council voted 4-1 on Monday to approve the removal.
Specimen trees are singled out for their beauty, rarity or unique form. They often perform well as landscaping as they draw attention and stand out.
Flower Mound’s Environmental Conservation Commission had approved the removal of four specimen trees by a vote of 4-1. When it first came to Town Council in April, it was unanimously voted to be tabled so the developer could work to save as many as possible.
At the June meeting on Monday, the developer came back with a plan to save one specimen tree, but said it wouldn’t be feasible to save any more than that.
Cameron Ehn of Claymoore Engineering represented the development team at the meeting. He talked about the ability for the team to get one specimen, as well as another 11 trees, saved.
“Our goal from last time we spoke was to do everything we could to take another look and see if we could save from additional trees,” he said. “We followed up with our client and they fortunately agreed to allow us to remove that connection.”
Another specimen tree, which Ehn said could not be saved due to elevation and current roadwork, was off of Lakeside Pkwy.
“Trying to get down and getting that existing elevation for that specific tree right there was not feasible without taking out a big chunk of the site and making it unable to be developed,” he said. “But, a legitimate effort was made to see if we could give up square footage, but it was not feasible, unfortunately.”
Mayor Pro Tem was appreciative of the effort made by Ehn and the developer.
“I want to say thank you for working with us and trying your best and saving some younger trees,” she said. “I appreciate your flexibility and willingness to do that.”
However, the council ended up pushing back, largely led by Deputy Pro Tem Adam Schiestel’s persistence to save that tree, a 39.5-inch post oak.
“I am going to challenge you on this one tree,” he said. “When you go back to the original plan, those trees were always planned to be saved. In order to get the warehouses, they had to save all these environmental features, specifically these trees.”
In the end, the council approved the removal of the two specimen trees, but denied the removal of the specimen that faces Lakeside Pkwy.
“What I’m asking you to do is to build the building that was contemplated 20 years ago in the manner that was contemplated in the original plan,” said Schiestel. “Just stick to the original plan and let’s save those trees.”
Before the ocean swallows the light and the hatch seals shut, every submariner carries one thing below the surface — their story.
For Petty Officer 2nd Class Dustin Peterson, a native of Justin, Texas, serving as a fire control technician, that story began in the halls of Ponder High School, sparked by a decision to change course and seek a new purpose.
“I joined the Navy to change the path my life was on,” Peterson said. “It was a chance to reset, challenge myself and find something greater to be part of.”
Today, that decision has taken him aboard USS Springfield, a Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine forward-deployed to Guam.
From small-town Texas to the silent depths of the Pacific, Peterson’s journey has always been driven by grit, resilience and a commitment to personal growth.
“Growing up in Justin, I learned the value of working hard and pushing yourself — even when things get tough,” he said. “That mindset has been key to everything I’ve achieved.”
That same determination now fuels his service beneath the sea. On Guam, Peterson supports a key outpost in the Western Pacific, helping uphold a free and open Indo-Pacific through the Navy’s forward-deployed submarine force.
Known as America’s “Apex Predators,” the Navy’s submarine force operates a large fleet of technically advanced vessels. These submarines are capable of conducting rapid defensive and offensive operations around the world, in furtherance of U.S. national security.
Serving as a fire control technician aboard Springfield, Peterson is responsible for operating and maintaining the submarine’s advanced combat systems, ensuring the crew is always ready to respond.
“One of my proudest moments was becoming the top Fire Control Technician on the Springfield,” he said. “It took a lot of dedication and I’m proud to set that standard for myself and others.”
Peterson’s success didn’t happen alone — it was shaped by the family who supported him and the lessons they instilled early on.
“I want to thank my Grandpa, Grandma, Aunt, Uncle, Mom and Dad,” said Peterson. “I carry the lessons I learned from you every single day.”
Looking back, Peterson hopes his story shows others that no matter where you start, a different future is possible — one built on service, growth and purpose.
“Serving in the Navy gives me the chance to give back, protect our homeland and help pave the way for future Americans,” he said.
To see the original story posted by the Navy, or to see more stories like Peterson’s, visit the U.S. Navy blogspot.
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