ColorPalooza + Old Town Brisket

What's up, neighbors!

Welcome to the first issue of Lewisville Lake Lookout. I’ve lived in the DFW all my life, but I moved near Grandscape about 3 years ago, and I fell in love with all these lake communities. I started this newsletter to connect to my community but also because I want to find events, restaurants, and local businesses right here instead of hopping on tolls to Dallas.

Speaking of events, Saturday looks awesome. ColorPalooza takes over Old Town Lewisville from 10 to 5, seven free hours of live art, food trucks, color toss, and local bands rolling through Wayne Ferguson Plaza. Wear white if you're committing to the color toss, wear something you can ruin if you're half-committing.

On Sunday, my partner and I are probably going to stay in, but a stroll around Doubletree Ranch Park sounds tempting as our Free Activity Idea of the week.

Full weekend planner, a 30-year-old BBQ joint on Mill Street, a Main Street leather shop you've walked past a hundred times, and a few spring listings worth a look are all below.

When you’re done scrolling, hit reply and tell me what you’re most interested in seeing in the future. This is Our Newsletter, and I read every reply.

- Jason

Wayne Ferguson Plaza
150 W Church St, Lewisville, TX 75057
Saturday, April 25
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
FREE

If there is one Saturday a year where Old Town actually feels like the heart of the lake, this is it.

ColorPalooza takes over Wayne Ferguson Plaza for seven hours of live art, food trucks, chalk walks, color toss, a wine garden, a kids zone, and local bands rolling through all day.

It is the closest thing Lewisville has to a hometown festival aka everyone you know will be there at some point between 10 and 5.

And it is FREE, which for a city-run event of this scale is kind of unheard of.

Wear white if you want to commit to the color toss, wear something you can ruin if you half-commit, and plan to park a few blocks out and walk in. See you on Church Street.

This is where I end up when somebody from out of town asks "where do I get real Texas BBQ around here." The answer is on Mill Street, in the old Old Town Meat Market building. Terry Sullivan has been smoking brisket in an actual pit with post-oak for 30 years, and you can taste the difference the minute it hits the plate.

The brisket is the move. Prime beef, fork tender, most people say skip the sauce. The jalapeño cheese sausage is the other thing regulars grab, and the mac and cheese and cornbread are the sides you will fight over. If you are feeding a crew, the "showin' off" platter is $40 for brisket, pulled pork, sausage, ribs, and four sides. Enough food for four adults easy.

Terry is going to come by your table at some point, and more than one family has reported the kids walked out with free ice cream. Worth knowing: they are only open Tuesday through Saturday, and Tue and Wed they close at 3. Most weekends there is live music.

Price: $$
Hours:
Tue-Wed 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Thu-Sat 11:00 AM-8:00 PM
Closed Sun-Mon

You can buy a wallet anywhere. You can watch a craftsman cut, stitch, and finish one in front of you in very few places. Old Town Lewisville is one of them.

Odin Leather Goods is the retail store and manufacturing studio of Odin and Rachelle Clack. What started as a side hustle in 2012 (Odin got laid off at 10 AM and was back at his workbench by 11:15) is now a family-owned shop on Main Street. Belts, satchels, crossbodies, journals, valet trays, candles, and a whole wall of American-made goods curated to sit next to the leather. Everything built in-house in Texas using US-tanned hides.

They also run leathercraft classes where you stitch your own wallet or belt.

Park along Main and walk. Saturdays during ColorPalooza the whole street hums, and Odin's is an easy stop between the color toss and lunch.

Price: $$
Hours:
Mon-Sat 10:00 AM-7:00 PM
Sun 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

5 beds
4 baths
4,091 sqft
0.19 acres lot

A) $850,000

B) $920,000

C) $980,000

D) $1,120,000

Early voting for the May 2 uniform election runs Monday, April 20 through Tuesday, April 28. Locals have races on the ballot for Highland Village City Council (Places 1, 3, and 5), LISD Board of Trustees, and a few Lewisville ISD bond and charter items, depending on where you live. Flower Mound and Lewisville city races are also in play for parts of the coverage area.

Check your sample ballot and polling locations through the Denton County Elections site before you head out. The early voting window is the easiest stretch to avoid lines, and the last day to vote early is Tuesday.

Source: Denton County Elections

Flower Mound Town Council approved the final design for Fire Station No. 6, a 21,444-square-foot facility going in at the corner of Canyon Falls Drive and Denton Creek Boulevard. Officials are calling it the "Town Hall of the West" because it will house a fire station, a police substation, and community meeting space all under one roof, serving the fast-growing western side of town.

The council is scheduled to vote on the construction contractor on May 4. Once that's locked in, construction can move forward on a facility the town has been planning to anchor service coverage west of FM 1171.

Source: Cross Timbers Gazette

Lewisville ISD announced two leadership hires heading into the 2026-27 school year. Curt Angeli was named principal of the LISD PreK Center, moving over from his previous campus role. Chantell Upshaw was appointed Chief of High Schools, an executive-level position overseeing all LISD high school campuses.

Both appointments were announced April 13 and take effect for next school year. If you have a kid heading into PreK or high school in LISD, these are the names to know.

Source: LISD News

Highland Village City Council gave first-reading approval (6-1) on April 14 to an updated ordinance limiting unsolicited advertising circulars at residents' doors. The rule requires flyers to be placed within 5 feet of the front door and prohibits leaving them loose on driveways or lawns. The second reading and final vote are scheduled for April 28.

If you've been annoyed by flyers blowing around the yard, this one's for you. If you distribute door hangers in Highland Village, take note of the new placement rule before it takes effect.

Source: Cross Timbers Gazette

The Painted Tree Boutiques location at Highland Village shut down on April 14 with almost no notice. All 42 Painted Tree locations nationwide closed the same day, and vendors at the Highland Village store were given roughly 8 hours to pack up their merchandise. Many local small-business owners rented booth space at the store, and the abrupt closure left them scrambling.

If you had items on consignment or a gift card, the company hasn't released details on refunds or claims. Watch for updates from former vendors who may be moving to other local markets.

Source: Cross Timbers Gazette

Lava Island, a new indoor family play park, is moving into the former JoAnn Fabrics at 715 Hebron Parkway in Lewisville. Construction is set to begin May 1, with completion targeted for the end of October. The concept focuses on active indoor play for kids and families, a welcome addition for rainy-day and summer-heat options in the area.

The Hebron Parkway corridor has been quietly filling in over the past year, and this one puts a big box back to work as a family destination instead of another strip of dark storefronts.

Source: Cross Timbers Gazette

Somebody left him outside a store and kept walking. A neighbor noticed, picked him up, and brought him in to the city shelter. His name is Vino, he's a 52-pound American Staffordshire Terrier mix, and he's landed at the City of Lewisville Animal Shelter looking for a fresh start.

First impression can fool you on this one. Vino has a tough exterior and gets vocal when something new or loud throws him off, but give him a minute, a little reassurance, and a treat or two and he settles right down.

With other dogs he's friendly but a bit assertive up front and slow to warm up to new faces, so a home without other pets is probably the easier setup, or at least a careful meet-and-greet before anything is finalized. He came in without a history, so the shelter doesn't yet know how he does with kids, cats, or whether he's housetrained. Patience for the first couple of weeks while he learns a new routine will go a long way.

Vino is already neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and ready to go home the same day. Adoption is $90 and the shelter takes walk-ins. Head to 995 E Valley Ridge Blvd, ask to meet Vino, and see how you two get on.

City of Lewisville Animal Shelter
995 E Valley Ridge Blvd, Lewisville, TX 75057
(972) 219-3478
[email protected]
Open daily 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
$90 adoption fee

🌳 Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony - Wayne Ferguson Plaza | 150 W Church St, Lewisville | 8:30-8:45 AM | Free | More: Lewisville
A fifteen-minute ceremony planting a tree downtown to mark Lewisville's Tree City USA status. Pop in before school drop-off for a low-key civic moment.

👶 Baby Prom - Lewisville Public Library | 1197 W Main St, Lewisville | 10:00-11:00 AM | Free | More: Lewisville
The library throws a little dance party for the under-two set, right in the Bennett Program Room. Tiny formalwear optional but strongly encouraged.

🎸 Acoustic Jam Session - Lewisville Grand Theater Gallery | 100 N Charles St, Lewisville | 6:00-8:00 PM | Free | More: Lewisville Grand Theater
A weekly open jam in the gallery space. Kids who are curious about live music get a casual, low-key look at how a room of strangers becomes a band.

🎬 Cinema Nights: The Lorax - Galaxy Theatres Grandscape | 5740 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony | Doors 6:30 PM, trivia 7 PM, movie 7:30 PM | Free | More: The Colony
The Colony's free family movie night returns with The Lorax on the big screen at Galaxy. First-come first-served seating, and there is trivia before the movie for a shot at prizes.

🎸 Jared Pool at Truck Yard - Truck Yard The Colony | 5959 Grove Ln, The Colony | 4:00-7:00 PM | Free | More: Truck Yard
Early happy-hour acoustic set on the outdoor stage with food trucks rolling and Beard Science brews on tap. Easy way to ease into the weekend, and kids are welcome before 9.

📚 Friends of the Library Book Sale Presale - Flower Mound Public Library | 3030 Broadmoor Ln, Flower Mound | 5:00-7:00 PM | $5 admission, cash/check only | More: Flower Mound
Early access to the Friends' spring book sale. Kids who love to read can load up on chapter books and picture books for almost nothing. Bring a tote.

📖 Storytime & Play - Lewisville Public Library | 1197 W Main St, Lewisville | See weekly schedule | Free | More: Lewisville
Regular weekly storytimes run year-round for different age groups. Good rainy-day fallback if plans shift.

🎨 Lewisville ColorPalooza - Wayne Ferguson Plaza, Old Town Lewisville | 150 W Church St, Lewisville | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | Free | More: Lewisville
The big one. Color toss, live art, food trucks, live music, kids zone, and the kind of neighborhood energy that makes Old Town feel like the heart of the lake. Wear something you do not mind staining.

🎣 Beginner Fly Fishing Class - LLELA Nature Preserve | 201 E Jones St, Lewisville | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | $40 per person | More: LLELA
Gear provided, no experience needed. Great for a kid who is ready to move past the Zebco and into something a little more Robert Redford.

🦋 Butterfly Walk - LLELA Nature Preserve | 201 E Jones St, Lewisville | 9:30-11:30 AM | $5 per person, ages 12+ | More: LLELA
A naturalist-led walk through the preserve's spring wildflowers, looking for early butterflies. Bring binoculars if you have them.

🌳 The Colony Arbor Day Celebration - Hawaiian Falls parking lot | 4400 Paige Rd, The Colony | 10:00 AM-1:00 PM | Free | More: The Colony
Tree giveaways, kids activities, and a butterfly release at noon. Simple, lovely, and very much the vibe of a Saturday morning at the lake.

📄 Spring Shred Day - Copper Canyon Town Hall | 400 Woodland Dr, Copper Canyon | 8:00 AM-12:00 PM | Free, residents only | More: Copper Canyon
Clear out that pile of old tax paperwork with secure on-site shredding. Call 940-241-2677 for the accepted-materials list.

🧹 Greatest American Clean-Up - Commons at Agora | 3280 Agora Way, Corinth | 8:00 AM-1:00 PM | Free | More: Corinth
Keep Corinth Beautiful rallies neighbors for a morning of cleanup, beautification, and local vendor booths. A solid volunteer outing for families who want to do something together.

💊 Pharmaceutical Take Back - The Colony City Hall | 6800 Main St, The Colony | 10:00 AM-2:00 PM | Free | More: The Colony
Drive up and drop off unused or expired meds for safe disposal with The Colony PD. No sharps or inhalers.

🧘 Yoga at The Lawn - Lakefront Little Elm | 125 Main St, Little Elm | 10:30-11:30 AM | Free | More: Lakefront Little Elm
All-levels outdoor flow right at the lakefront. BYO mat and water.

📚 Friends of the Library Book Sale - Flower Mound Public Library | 3030 Broadmoor Ln, Flower Mound | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | Free admission, cash/check only | More: Flower Mound
Saturday main session. Thousands of gently-used books, DVDs, and audiobooks. Bring a tote and leave the plastic at home.

🌍 Soul'd Out Saturday Market - Old Town Lewisville | Old Town Lewisville | 1:00-5:00 PM | Free | More: Lewisville
Cultural celebration and marketplace spotlighting Black-owned vendors, food, and music. Family-friendly and built around community.

🦸 Dallas Comic Show 10th Anniversary - NTX Arena | 2301 S Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville | 11:00 AM-6:00 PM | $10-$20 | More: Dallas Comic Show
A decade of comics, artists, cosplay, and collectibles inside the Vista shopping center. Saturday is the big day, and it runs Sunday too.

🎵 Farmers Market at The Lawn - Lakefront Little Elm | 125 Main St, Little Elm | 5:00-9:00 PM | Free admission | More: Lakefront Little Elm
Evening market with produce, artisan goods, and food vendors on the lakefront lawn. Stick around, because a free concert starts at 7.

🎤 Live at The Lawn: Just Like P!nk Tribute - Lakefront Little Elm | 125 Main St, Little Elm | 7:00 PM | Free | More: Lakefront Little Elm
A P!nk tribute act takes the outdoor stage. Bring chairs and blankets, and plan dinner at the farmers market right beforehand.

🎸 Kirk Holloway at Truck Yard - Truck Yard The Colony | 5959 Grove Ln, The Colony | 12:00-3:00 PM | Free | More: Truck Yard
Lazy Saturday-afternoon acoustic set with food trucks and craft cocktails. Kid-friendly until 9 PM.

🎸 Lacey Ingram at Truck Yard - Truck Yard The Colony | 5959 Grove Ln, The Colony | 4:00-7:00 PM | Free | More: Truck Yard
Golden-hour music on the patio. The yard turns 21+ after 9, so families can stop in during the late afternoon.

📚 Friends of the Library Book Sale - Flower Mound Public Library | 3030 Broadmoor Ln, Flower Mound | 1:00-4:00 PM | Free admission, cash/check only | More: Flower Mound
Closing afternoon of the Friends' sale. Prices are usually best on Sunday and the kids section tends to still have plenty. Lazy Sunday win.

🚗 Classic Car and Truck Show - Castle Hills Village Shops | 2540 King Arthur Blvd, Lewisville | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | Free for spectators, $10 to enter a car | More: Castle Hills Village Shops
Time Machine Car Shows rolls hot rods and classics into the open-air plaza, with Best of Show honors and Castle Hills Pick categories. Driver registration runs 8-10 AM.

🍅 Flower Mound Farmers Market - The River Walk | 4203 River Walk Dr, Flower Mound | 10:00 AM-2:00 PM | Free | More: Four Seasons Markets
Weekly year-round market packed with produce, meats, honey, baked goods, and handmade crafts. Dogs and strollers welcome.

🏃 Healthy Kids Running Series Finale - McAuliffe Elementary | 2300 Briarhill Blvd, Highland Village | 4:00 PM, registration 3:00 | $16.90 walk-up | More: RunSignup
Week five wraps the pre-K through 8th grade series, with distances from a 50-yard dash to a full mile and an adaptive Challenger division. Every finisher gets a medal.

🦸 Dallas Comic Show Day 2 - NTX Arena | 2301 S Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville | 12:00-4:00 PM | Ticketed | More: Dallas Comic Show
Round two of the anniversary show with the same artists, vendors, and cosplay energy in a shorter window.

🎭 Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead - Lewisville Playhouse | 160 W Main St, Lewisville | 8:00 PM | Ticketed, $15 rush | More: Lewisville Playhouse
Tom Stoppard's existential comedy flips Hamlet inside out, this time through a queer lens directed by Chris-James Cognetta. Park on South Mill or Elm and enter from the back.

🍻 Two Guys Walk Into A Bar Band at Truck Yard - Truck Yard The Colony | 5959 Grove Ln, The Colony | 8:00-11:00 PM | Free, 21+ after 9 | More: Truck Yard
Full-band cover party on the main stage with three outdoor bars and the Limin' Lounge tiki spot flanking it. The late-night Friday move.

🌱 Friends of LLELA Soil Lecture - LLELA Nature Preserve | 201 E Jones St, Lewisville | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Free | More: LLELA
For the garden-curious. A working naturalist breaks down North Texas soil in a way that actually makes sense. Bring coffee.

🎭 Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead - Lewisville Playhouse | 160 W Main St, Lewisville | 8:00 PM | Ticketed, $15 rush | More: Lewisville Playhouse
The Saturday-night Stoppard show. Grab cocktails at Ethel Janes or Buffalo Hirsch a few blocks away beforehand.

🍷 Laugh Night at Larue - Larue Winery | Old Town Lewisville | 7:30-9:00 PM | Ticketed | More: Ticketleap
Stand-up comedy paired with wine in an intimate Old Town room. Adults-only vibe, so call a sitter.

🤠 Leecie Paige Band at Truck Yard - Truck Yard The Colony | 5959 Grove Ln, The Colony | 8:00-11:00 PM | Free, 21+ after 9 | More: Truck Yard
Country, rock, and Americana on the main stage with Second Rodeo Brewing drafts pouring. Classic Saturday-night Truck Yard energy.

🥃 Live Music at The Rackhouse - The Rackhouse | 4847 Main St, The Colony | Evening | Free with food/drink | More: The Rackhouse
Weekly Saturday patio music over Lewisville Lake with 20 beers on tap, 145+ whiskeys, and a Southern-Southwestern scratch kitchen. Check their social for the artist announcement.

🎭 Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead Closing Matinee - Lewisville Playhouse | 160 W Main St, Lewisville | 3:00 PM | Ticketed, $15 rush | More: Lewisville Playhouse
Last chance to catch the three-week run. Pair it with brunch at The Rackhouse or a cocktail at Buffalo Hirsch.

🎸 John Herbert at Truck Yard - Truck Yard The Colony | 5959 Grove Ln, The Colony | 1:00-4:00 PM | Free | More: Truck Yard
Sunday Funday acoustic set made for a boozy brunch on the patio.

🎸 Shelby Ballenger at Truck Yard - Truck Yard The Colony | 5959 Grove Ln, The Colony | 5:00-8:00 PM | Free | More: Truck Yard
Close out the weekend with a mellow acoustic hour at the outdoor beer garden before the Monday alarm hits.

What it is: A 36-acre free park off Highland Village Road that a lot of folks drive past without ever pulling in. Picnic pavilion, fishing pier, soccer fields, a splash pad, playground, butterfly garden, and nearly a mile of smooth trail that loops beneath towering pecans and live oaks. The splash pad doesn't open until Memorial Day weekend, so right now the park has a quieter, pre-summer feel.

What to expect: Late April is the sweet spot. Dogwoods are still hanging on, the trail canopy is in full leaf, and the breeze under those old pecans keeps it comfortable well into the afternoon. Bring a fishing rod, a stroller, or just a blanket and claim a shaded picnic table.

Cost: Free. Parking, trails, playground, pavilion, fishing pier, all of it. (Splash pad opens Memorial Day weekend.)

Timing: Park open daily. Early mornings are peaceful, weekday afternoons fill up when school lets out, and weekend mornings are the sweet spot for playground time and an easy trail loop.

Plan around it: Free parking on site. Restrooms open during park hours. Weekend soccer can fill the main lot, so aim for mid-morning or late afternoon if you want space.

Bonus move: The Shops at Highland Village are a five-minute drive for lunch, coffee, or an ice cream stop to close out the afternoon.

This week: Jobs hiring now in Lewisville, Flower Mound, The Colony, Highland Village, Little Elm, and the rest of the lake area.

Medical City Lewisville is the 191-bed acute care hospital on Justin Road and the biggest healthcare employer in the coverage area. Nursing, imaging, patient care tech, EVS, food services, and administrative roles are all posted on the HCA careers board. Magnet-recognized for nursing, with strong benefits and tuition assistance.

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Nebraska Furniture Mart at Grandscape is year-round hiring at one of the largest home furnishings stores in the country. Sales associates, warehouse, delivery, customer service, and manager-in-training tracks. Same-day pay access, 401(k) with match, and a generous staff discount come with full-time roles.

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Lewisville ISD is in full 2026-27 hiring push. Teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, nutrition services, custodial, and specialist roles across the district's 70+ campuses. LISD offers one of the strongest health benefit packages for school employees in the area.

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City of Lewisville Parks & Recreation is hiring Summer 2026 lifeguards right now at Sun Valley Aquatic Center and Old Town Splash Park. Starting pay is $15.66/hour, returning lifeguards bump up each year through year six. Certifications are provided after hire. A great fit for teens, college students home for the summer, or anyone who likes a poolside office.

👉 Apply now