Special tax election to be held Nov. 8

By Mary Whitfill Features Editor On Nov. 8 Coppell will hold a special election regarding delegation of city sales tax. Residents will be asked if they should re-adopt a .25 percent sales tax that will contribute to funding crime prevention as well as maintenance and repair for city streets. The tax was approved by voters in 2007 and the money has funded the construction of roads around the city, including the rebuilding of both Heartz Road and Clear Creek. The money that was collected from the crime prevention sales tax has allowed Coppell to provide funding for 23 existing police department positions, school resource officers, community crime prevention programs, enhanced emergency communication and police vehicles….

Beloved holiday shopping

by Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer Everybody knows that the holiday season is all about the joy of giving -buying or making gifts and distributing them to the ones you love. While I admit that giving is the most rewarding part of the the season, December goes deeper than the “giving” aspect. I am not an avid shopper myself, but for those many who shop frequently and who are professionals at bargain hunting, the holiday shopping season is as awesome as tax-free weekend. Not only is holiday gift shopping more exciting than other shopping experiences (getting to shop for others can be quite a thrill) but the aftermath of the holidays brings great sales and blowouts….