Two road projects, which are set to begin next year, have received town funding.

Flower Mound council members approved nearly $3.3 million for projects covering Amhearst Lane and Lakeside Parkway during the Nov. 17 meeting.

The overview: One of the projects will cover concrete panel replacements along Lakeside Parkway between Long Prairie Road and town limits, according to meeting documents. Manny Palacios, Flower Mound’s assistant director of public works, said crews will replace around 11,215 square yards of concrete pavement along the roughly 2.37 miles of road in the project area.

The project cost is nearly $3.1 million and will be funded through the town’s sales tax dedication.

More details: Additionally, council members approved a design construction worth $209,000 for the reconstruction of Amhearst Lane between Lake Forest Boulevard and Bershire Drive. The entire project will cost $2.7 million and will be funded through both street reconstruction bonds and utility debt.

The Flower Mound Public Library is celebrating 40 years of community service with a party on Nov. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m., per a social media post.

The details: The come-and-go event will include cake, games, glitter tattoos, an 80s-themed photo booth and the reveal of the 40th Anniversary Bookmark Contest winners.

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Hawaiian Falls Waterparks, including the Roanoke location, will undergo a $1 million makeover, according to a news release from Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, which bought the properties in August.

What’s happening: The three parks, located in Roanoke, Mansfield and Waco, will update water rides and other attractions; expand shade and rest areas; revamp the cabanas; roll out a new food and beverage menu; and introduce new special events.

The updates should be completed before May 2, 2026, which will be the opening date for the water parks, according to the release.

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is moving forward with a set of permanent rules designed to prohibit the sale of consumable THC products to anyone under 21 years old.

The overview: The proposal is similar to emergency rules adopted Sept. 23, which are currently in effect and prohibit Texas alcohol retailers from selling intoxicating THC products to minors. The state health department adopted similar emergency rules in October.

The context: The existing and proposed THC rules are the result of a September executive order by Gov. Greg Abbott, who called for age restrictions on THC sales and tighter guardrails on the multibillion-dollar industry.

Earlier this month, federal lawmakers approved a ban on most consumable THC products, which is set to take effect in November 2026. The ban is part of a federal funding package that became law Nov. 12, ending a 43-day federal government shutdown.

Next steps: Texans can weigh in on the TABC's proposed permanent rules during a Dec. 11 virtual public hearing or submit written public comments through Jan. 4.