Argyle ISD’s board of trustees started the construction process for a new elementary school and middle school by approving architectural services for the two schools.

The services were approved at a regular board meeting Jan. 20.

The details: The district’s sixth elementary school and second middle school were approved for procurement of construction services and architectural design services.

District Construction Manager Jeff Koehn said both schools are scheduled to open for the 2029-30 school year. The middle school will be built on 50 acres located along Harpole Road, according to previous reporting. The elementary school will be located in Furst Ranch along US 377, Koehn said.

What else: Both facilities will be funded through a $423 million bond approved by voters May 2025.

The Learning Experience will offer early education for children ages six weeks to 6 years old in Argyle this summer, said David Slavny, the executive vice president of development of the academy. 

What they offer: According to its website, the school uses a program called L.E.A.P., which stands for:

• Language and literacy, which involves students building their vocabulary and developing early reading skills through interactive activities.
• Enrichment and experience, which involves children engaging with music, art, science, technology, engineering and math activities, and learning cultural awareness.
• Academic foundation, which includes developing mathematical concepts, scientific inquiry, and critical thinking skills.
• Physical development and play, which strengthens motor skills through structured activities and free play.

• 334 Tucker St., Argyle

Four Republicans are running for the Denton County Commissioners Court, Precinct 4, seat for the March 3 primary election.

What’s happening? After being in office since 2018, incumbent Dianne Edmondson is seeking her third term as the Precinct 4 representative for Denton County.

She will be running against current Denton Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, Valerie Roehrs and David Wylie.

The Democratic primary race is uncontested, with Stephanie Draper as the only candidate running.

Preparing for the polls: Early voting begins Feb. 17 for March 3 primary races across Texas, including 18 statewide races and various local races. Registered voters may cast ballots in either Texas’ Republican or Democratic primary, but not both.

The gist: Candidates were asked to keep responses within 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.

The March 3 primary election is coming up, and so is the deadline to register to vote. Eligible Texans must register by Feb. 2 to cast votes in dozens of races, including 18 statewide officials, 38 members of Congress, 166 state legislators and various local seats, such as county judges and commissioners.

How to register: Texans must submit a paper voter registration application by Feb. 2. Applications can be mailed to their county elections office or delivered in-person.

To avoid delivery delays under new federal postmark rules, prospective voters may requests that mailed applications be hand-stamped at a local post office.

The big picture: Texas holds primaries for partisan elected positions at the federal, state, regional and local levels. Republican and Democratic primary voters will have a say in which candidates will represent their chosen political party on the November ballot, shaping who is ultimately elected to each seat.

In recent years, no more than one-fourth of registered Texas voters have cast ballots in primary elections, state data shows.