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In today's newsletter:

  • How will the Coppell FedEx closure affect North Texas jobs?
  • Why was Coppell’s Town Center Elementary spared while others face closure?
  • Can Coppell’s 6-foot-4 star power a run to 5-6A glory?

Also on today's calendar: Crain & Wooley: Free Estate Planning Webinar and 9 more events.

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  • Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunshine; breezy, much colder, temps: high: 46, low: 32.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 53 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. North Texas layoffs top 10,000 in 2025, but experts say DFW's economy remains strong (keranews.org) — Residents should know that FedEx is closing its Coppell distribution center, cutting 856 jobs in what experts say is still a resilient North Texas job market. The story puts Coppell’s layoffs in context of more than 10,000 regional job cuts this year, while economists stress DFW’s diverse economy and growing sectors like education and health services.
   

2. Parents Call Out ‘Sham' as More North Texas Schools Are Set to Close (dallasobserver.com) — Coppell readers should know that Town Center Elementary, part of Coppell ISD, was recently spared from possible closure after strong public pushback, even as many North Texas districts shutter campuses. District leaders warn they still face serious budget shortfalls and will pursue other cost-cutting measures while trying to protect Coppell ISD’s long-term financial stability and classroom quality.
   

3. On the radar: Eyeing 5-6A girls basketball's potential MVP candidates entering district play (starlocalmedia.com) — Coppell girls basketball fans can watch senior standout Adriana Reijnen emerge as a serious 5-6A MVP contender as district play tips off, with her size and passing anchoring a strong Cowgirls squad. The piece also highlights rival stars at Flower Mound and Marcus, underscoring how competitive Coppell’s district race should be this season.
   

4. Minnesota fraud case is biggest among many multimillion-dollar pandemic scams. Here are the 10 most costly. (cbsnews.com) — Coppell residents should know a local businessman received 11 years in federal prison and a multimillion-dollar restitution order for a major Paycheck Protection Program fraud scheme involving falsified loan applications. His case is one of the country’s largest pandemic-aid scams highlighted in a national review of COVID-era fraud that siphoned off hundreds of millions in taxpayer funds.
   

5. Mixed-Use Apartment Project Leads $1.5B Transit-Oriented Development In Carrollton (bisnow.com) — Coppell residents are tied into a growing web of transit-oriented development as Carrollton’s $1.5B Trinity Mills Station project opens its first mixed-use apartment phase, anchored by DART service. The project and Addison’s planned Silver Line-connected development highlight how the rail line linking Coppell to DFW Airport could spur more jobs, housing, and entertainment options across nearby cities.
   

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  • I saw a large and healthy coyote this morning at about 1:30 AM at Meadow Run and Leslie as I turned off Sandy Lake here in Coppell.
    He ran down Landsdowne Circle as I headed home. About an hour later my inside cat dashed out the front door while I was retrieving a package. I… (Nextdoor The Meadows)
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    Looks like it has sentimental value. I live in Villas of Deer Run near Wilson elementary. Hope it finds its owner! (Nextdoor Freeport)
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