Northwest ISD’s board of trustees unanimously voted during its regular board meeting Nov. 9 to approve new high school attendance boundaries ahead of the opening of Davis High School for the 2027-28 school year.

The overview: The updated boundaries mean some students scheduled for Byron Nelson High School, Eaton High School and Northwest High School will now be slated to attend Davis High School, which is the district’s fourth comprehensive high school, according to a presentation from Sarah Stewart, NISD’s chief of facilities.

A closer look: Davis High School is located in the southern portion of the district and will affect the feeder patterns for Northwest High School, Byron Nelson High School and Eaton High School, according to the presentation.

Stewart also said the district asked for community feedback via a survey that was available from Oct. 26-30. She said after community feedback and discussions with the district, adjustments were made to the proposed boundaries.

From tree lightings to pictures with Santa, take a look at some holiday-themed events happening in Keller, Roanoke and northeast Fort Worth during the first weekend of December. This list is not comprehensive.

Gift of Lights

Visitors can take around 45 minutes to drive a two-mile course outfitted with three million holiday lights at the Texas Motor Speedway. For shorter wait times, the speedway suggests coming early or on weeknights, according to the event website.

• Nov. 26-Jan. 3, 6-9 or 10 p.m.

• Starting at $35

• 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth

The Texas Department of Transportation’s 10-year transportation plan will invest more than $138 billion in road projects throughout the state, including Collin, Denton and Tarrant counties.

A closer look: The Texas Transportation Commission approved the 2027 Unified Transportation Program, or UTP, funding, which includes $95 billion for projects across the state and $43 billion for development and routine maintenance. The investment is expected to improve safety, reduce congestion and strengthen the supply chain, according to a news release.

Collin County: Most of the new work approved in Collin County will be on or near US 380.

The Dallas District already began construction on the first phase of a new 30-mile US 380 freeway system in Collin County.

Denton County: The Denton County portion of the work will focus mainly on I-35W, though some work will also happen in Northlake and Prosper.

Plano ISD is renovating an elementary school and a multifamily project is planned for north Fort Worth. Check out some of the latest construction filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Andrews Elementary School renovations in Plano

Plano ISD's Andrews Elementary School will receive new flooring, a restroom renovation and fire alarm replacement per a TDLR filing.

• 2520 Scenic Drive, Plano

Multifamily project in north Fort Worth

Ten four-story garden-style multifamily buildings will be constructed in north Fort Worth near Alliance Town Center, per a TDLR filing. Some amenities at the development, known as Range Citadel, include a clubhouse building, three detached garage buildings and surface parking.

• 9565 Citadel Way, Fort Worth

Texas lawmakers and legislators-elect began filing new bills on Nov. 9, unofficially kicking off the 90th state legislative session. By noon, they had submitted more than 1,000 legislative proposals that they hoped would be considered at the state Capitol next year.

The overview: When the 90th legislative session begins Jan. 12, Texas will be led by all Democratic statewide officials. Democrats also won control of the Texas House during the Nov. 3 election, while Republicans retained Senate control.

Zooming in: Democratic lawmakers were the first to file bills in both legislative chambers, signaling some of the party's priorities as Texans prepare for the first Democratic-led state government and divided legislature in a generation.

State Rep. John Bucy, D-Austin, filed bills to expand who is eligible for Medicaid in the state, while Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, proposed tightening regulations on the booming data center industry.

More details: Lawmakers had filed at least 57 constitutional amendments before press time Nov. 9, including measures on property taxes, sports betting and term limits for elected officials.