Denton ISD voters chose Tanya Wright (Place 3) and re-elected Charles R. Stafford (Place 5), while Sheila Taylor kept LISD Place 7 and newcomer Jeff Dearing won Northwest ISD Place 3.

In mayoral races, council member Ronald Schmidt was elected to the post in Argyle, and Jeff Mayer defeated incumbent Ron Robertson in Copper Canyon.

Flower Mound voters passed both bond propositions. In Justin, Propositions B–J passed, while A failed. In Lewisville, multiple propositions passed, with Place 4 headed to a runoff between Lonnie Tipton and Joshua Chanin.

Josh Pezzuto won Northlake Place 6.

Full results below:

Argyle ISD Bond Proposition A

Passed with a vote count of 2,467 FOR and 1,286 AGAINST.

Argyle ISD Bond Proposition B

Passed with a vote count of 2,125 FOR and 1,617 AGAINST.

Argyle ISD Voters Approve PROP A & PROP B!

Proposition A passes with 65.73% – 2,467 votes
Proposition B passes with 56.79% – 2,125 votes

Thank you, Argyle ISD Community! Together We Soar! pic.twitter.com/lv64UiSRKf

— Argyle ISD (@ArgyleISD) May 4, 2025

Denton ISD Board of Trustees Place 3

Tanya Wright won with 6,387 votes against Julie A. Greenawalt’s 3,505.

Denton ISD Board of Trustees Place 5

Charles R. Stafford won with 5,536 votes against Phyliciá Anderson’s 4,165.

Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees Place 7 (At-large)

Sheila Taylor won with 5,916 votes against Ryan Echols 2,735.

Northwest ISD Board of Trustees Place 3

Jeff Dearing won with 1,650 votes against Joe Washam’s 1,280.

Town of Argyle Mayor

Ronald Schmidt won with 837 votes against Chad Sheddy’s 251.

“I’m humbled by the overwhelming support shown at the polls,” said Schmidt, “Over the last eight years, I have worked hard to serve the citizens of Argyle and the town that I love. Argyle is a wonderful place to live, with amazing people. I have done my best to run a positive campaign and to focus on what town leadership has achieved, as well as the work still ahead. I am truly grateful for all the supporters that have stood by me on this journey. One thing I have never forgotten is that I serve the citizens. I am confident that our town leadership, together with our town staff will do the best job for you, the good citizens of Argyle while remaining steadfast to our vision.”

Town of Argyle Proposition A

Failed with a vote count of 546 FOR and 552 AGAINST.

Town of Copper Canyon Mayor

Jeff Mayer won with 277 votes against incumbent Ron Robertson’s 108.

Town of Copper Canyon Place 4

Janae Newton won with 261 votes against incumbent Dale Andrews (107) and Shawn Gaudet (10).

Town of Flower Mound Bond Proposition A

Passed with 2,930 votes FOR and 1,758 AGAINST.

Town of Flower Mound Bond Proposition B

Passed with 3,367 votes FOR and 1,322 AGAINST.

City of Justin Place 2

Tomas Mendoza won with 160 votes against Scott Kasper’s 118.

City of Justin Proposition A

Failed with 131 votes FOR and 151 AGAINST.

City of Justin Proposition B

Passed with 227 votes FOR and 56 AGAINST.

City of Justin Proposition C

Passed with 170 votes FOR and 111 AGAINST.

City of Justin Proposition D

Passed with 249 votes FOR and 34 AGAINST.

City of Justin Proposition E

Passed with 180 votes FOR and 89 AGAINST.

City of Justin Proposition F

Passed with 170 votes FOR and 110 AGAINST.

City of Justin Proposition G

Passed with 212 votes FOR and 68 AGAINST.

City of Justin Proposition H

Passed with 261 votes FOR and 20 votes AGAINST.

City of Justin Proposition I

Passed with 268 votes FOR and 16 AGAINST.

City of Justin Proposition J

Passed with 247 votes FOR and 34 AGAINST.

City of Lewisville Place 4

Lonnie E. Tipton (1,069) and Joshua Chanin (837) are heading to a runoff. Carlos E. Andino Jr. received 367 votes.

City of Lewisville Proposition A

Passed with 2,046 votes FOR and 302 AGAINST.

City of Lewisville Proposition B

Passed with 1,287 votes FOR and 1,042 AGAINST.

City of Lewisville Proposition C

Failed with 1,140 votes FOR and 1,186 AGAINST.

City of Lewisville Proposition D

Passed with 1,575 votes FOR and 699 AGAINST.

City of Lewisville Proposition E

Passed with 1,858 votes FOR and 459 AGAINST.

City of Lewisville Proposition F

Passed with 1,241 votes FOR and 1,106 AGAINST.

Town of Northlake Place 6

Josh Pezzuto won with 323 votes against Argel Flores’s 153.

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Proposition A passed by 65.73% and 2,467 votes. This proposition includes Elementary #6, Middle School #2, Middle School #4 design, Elementary School #5 Construction Escalation, Land Acquisition & Offsite costs, Capital Improvements, Buses & Technology Infrastructure.

This proposition allows the district to provide classroom capacity to accommodate the district’s rapid enrollment growth. The district is expected to reach nearly 12,000 students in 2035. Argyle ISD currently has 6,200 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Proposition B passed by 56.79% and 2,125 votes and includes a baseball/softball complex at Argyle High School in Canyon Falls. This will allow AHS teams to practice and play at their home campus when the district transitions to two high schools in the 2027-2028 school year.

“What an incredible message of support our community sent today,” Argyle ISD Superintendent Dr. Courtney Carpenter said. “We are so grateful to the Argyle ISD families, staff, community, partners and businesses who responded in this election by going to the polls, making their voice heard in protecting and preserving the tradition of academic and extracurricular excellence of this wonderful district. This bond proposal paves the way for the continued success as a destination district for decades to come.”

“Amazing day and future for all of Argyle ISD,” School Board President Sam Slaton said. “Our community has spoken, and that voice has loudly said it supports the students of this district! Words cannot justly describe the gratitude we as a district have, for not only its supporters but the countless hours of dedication from those who poured into making this a successful bond. We are excited that, through the passage of these bond propositions, the district can continue to focus on upholding our standard of excellence in our rapid growth environment. This community has spoken loudly in its support for these bond propositions, for our students’ wellbeing, and for the vision of where we will continue to soar!”

The bond proposal was constructed by the community-led Bond & Growth Planning Committee. The 30-member committee, which included parents, staff and community, met during the fall and studied demographics, facilities and finances in constructing a revised bond proposal from 2024.

The bond proposal will maintain the current tax rate for voters. The Argyle ISD School Board will canvass the votes at the Monday, May 19 regular School Board meeting.

Proposition A – $393,735,000

• Elementary School #5 (Construction Escalation)
• Elementary School #6
• Middle School #2
• Middle School #3 (planning & design only)
• Capital Improvements – Hilltop Elementary, Sixth Grade Center, Argyle Middle School
• Argyle High School Hallway Connector
• Land
• Buses
• Technology Infrastructure

Proposition B – $29,435,000

• Baseball/Softball Complex at Argyle High School (Canyon Falls)
• Turf playing fields
• Batting cages
• Fieldhouse for baseball/softball
• Concessions & Restrooms
• Grandstands w/capacity of 500 at both fields

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Below are the unofficial results, starting with school district board of trustees and propositions. This story will be updated throughout the evening as more results are released.

Argyle ISD Proposition A

Set to pass with a vote count of 1,823 FOR and 971 AGAINST.

Argyle ISD Proposition B

Set to pass with a vote count of 1,604 FOR and 1,181 AGAINST.

Denton ISD Board of Trustees Place 3

Tanya Wright leads with 4,443 votes against Julie A. Greenawalt’s 2,495.

Denton ISD Board of Trustees Place 5

Charles R. Stafford leads with 3,947 votes against Phyliciá Anderson’s 2,872.

Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees Place 7 (At-large)

Sheila Taylor leads with 3,970 votes against Ryan Echols 1,733.

Northwest ISD Board of Trustees Place 3

Jeff Dearing leads with 1,111 votes against Joe Washam’s 853.

Town of Argyle Mayor

Ronald Schmidt leads with 616 votes against Chad Sheddy’s 188.

Town of Argyle Proposition A

Set to pass with a vote count of 418 FOR and 391 AGAINST.

Town of Copper Canyon Mayor

Jeff Mayer leads with 215 votes against incumbent Ron Robertson’s 71.

Town of Copper Canyon Place 4

Janae Newton leads with 202 votes against incumbent Dale Andrews (76) and Shawn Gaudet (3).

Town of Flower Mound Proposition A

Set to pass with 1,965 votes FOR and 1,180 AGAINST.

Town of Flower Mound Proposition B

Set to pass with 2,298 votes FOR and 850 AGAINST.

City of Justin Place 2

Tomas Mendoza leads with 91 votes against Scott Kasper’s 73.

City of Justin Proposition A

Set to pass with 71 votes FOR and 96 AGAINST.

City of Justin Proposition B

Set to pass with 137 votes FOR and 29 AGAINST.

City of Justin Proposition C

Set to pass with 91 votes FOR and 72 AGAINST.

City of Justin Proposition D

Set to pass with 143 votes FOR and 22 AGAINST.

City of Justin Proposition E

Set to pass with 100 votes FOR and 58 AGAINST.

City of Justin Proposition F

Set to pass with 103 votes FOR and 58 AGAINST.

City of Justin Proposition G

Set to pass with 122 votes FOR and 41 AGAINST.

City of Justin Proposition H

Set to pass with 149 votes FOR and 15 votes AGAINST.

City of Justin Proposition I

Set to pass with 153 votes FOR and 13 AGAINST.

City of Justin Proposition J

Set to pass with 144 votes FOR and 20 AGAINST.

City of Lewisville Place 4

Lonnie E. Tipton leads with 887 votes against Joshua Chanin’s 686 and Carlos E. Andino Jr.’s 300.

Town of Northlake Place 6

Josh Pezzuto leads with 235 votes against Argel Flores’s 115.

Check back for updates throughout the evening as election day results come in.

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The amendments, approved by the City Council, cover a range of governance and administrative reforms. They include proposals to extend councilmember terms from two to three years, reduce the total number of terms allowed, revise the process for filling vacant council seats, and establish new ethical guidelines through the creation of a Board of Ethics. Other propositions address city management policies, candidate qualifications, and conflict-of-interest procedures.

One notable change under Proposition C would alter how the city fills vacancies on the council by requiring the city secretary to first offer the position to the unelected candidate who received the most votes in the most recent election. Proposition J seeks to rewrite the city’s ethics section entirely, establishing a formal ethics board and a code of conduct for city officials and employees.

Early voting runs through April 29, with voting locations including the Denton County Elections Center and Justin City Hall. Election Day is Saturday, May 3.

Full details on each proposition and voting logistics can be found here. The election is being held in conjunction with the city’s general election for City Council seats.

For Justin City Council Place 1, Ryan Stevens is running unopposed to replace Alyssa Linenkugel.

For Justin City Council Place 2, Scott Kasper is running against incumbent Tomas Mendoza.

For Justin City Council Place 3, Steven Teschke is running unopposed to replace John Mounce.

All City Council members serve two-year terms.

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Election Day is May 3, and early voting will run through April 29. Click here for more information about voting in Denton County.

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The candidates will participate in a meet and greet starting at 6 p.m. and the moderated candidate forum will run from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Candidates will be asked questions that were received from a survey sent out by the Council of PTAs and other questions recommended by the Texas PTA. Attendees will not be able to ask any additional questions on the day of the event.

The board spots that are up for grabs are Districts 2, 3 and at-large Place 7.

Districts 2 and 3 will be run unopposed, but Council of PTAs president Carrie Baker said it was important for constituents to be able to hear from them, anyway.

The forum will be moderated by Calvin Dorsey, the president of Dorsey Management Services, who was recommended by the League of Women Voters.

“I’ve had a couple of meetings with Mr. Dorsey, showing him the questions we’re working on and finalizing the script,” said Baker. “So, we feel like we’re ready at this point.”

She said this forum is important, especially with the state of public education in Texas.

“Public schools are pretty much under attack right now and school boards are our first lines of defense,” she said. “So we’re looking forward to creating an opportunity for people to be educated about who is running so they can make the best choice.”

In December, Lewisville ISD announced it would be closing five elementary schools, one in each high school’s feeder pattern.

Highland Village Elementary is one of the schools being closed. The community is hosting an event on May 3 to honor the legacy of the school.

Click here for more about the candidates running for LISD Place 7 and here for information on other upcoming local elections.

Lewisville ISD serves all or portions of the following cities: Lewisville (including Castle Hills), Flower Mound, Carrollton (and Hebron), Highland Village, The Colony, Plano, Frisco, Coppell, Copper Canyon, Double Oak, Argyle and Grapevine.

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On the ballot are three City Council seats — Places 4, 5, and 6 — each for three-year terms. There is one contested council seat in Place 4. Candidates are Carlos E. Andino, Jr., Joshua Chanin and Lonnie E. Tipton. Incumbents Kristin Green (Place 5), and Patrick Kelly (Place 6) are running unopposed. Candidates must reside in their respective districts but are elected at-large by voters citywide. District maps are available on the city’s website.

In addition to the council races, voters will decide six proposed amendments to the city charter. The propositions, recommended by the Charter Review Committee earlier this year, address governance and operational changes for the City of Lewisville. Full text of the propositions can be found at cityoflewisville.com/2025charter.

Early voting for Denton County residents will take place at Frederick P. Herring Recreation Center, Thrive, Castle Hills North Community Center, or any designated site across the county. For Dallas County residents, early voting will be held at Coppell Town Center. Voting times vary by day, with extended hours offered toward the end of the early voting period.

Residents can find full voting schedules, polling locations, and sample ballots by visiting votedenton.gov for Denton County or dallascountyvotes.org for Dallas County.

Election Day voting will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 3.

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Locations for early voting will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 22-26. On Sunday, April 27, polls will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The last two days of early voting will be Monday, April 28 and Tuesday, April 29. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

On Election Day, Saturday, May 3, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

A list of early voting locations in Denton County can be found here. The Denton County election site has a page so voters can find out where to vote on Election Day.

The Cross Timbers Gazette sent out a questionnaire to candidates in local elections. Their profiles and responses can be found here.

For more information on Denton County’s elections, visit the Denton County election page. Early voting results will be posted at 7 p.m. on election day. Election day results will be posted as they are received throughout the night.

As of April 18, there were 647,836 registered voters in Denton County.

Bartonville, Highland Village and Flower Mound all canceled their general elections because those up for re-election ran unopposed. Flower Mound will still hold a special election for the proposed bond.

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Early voting for the Saturday, May 3 General Election runs from Tuesday, April 22 to Tuesday, April 29. Find more voter information on the Denton County Elections Administration website at www.votedenton.gov.

The Cross Timbers Gazette emailed questionnaires to candidates in selected contested local municipal and school board elections. Below is each candidate’s profile, listed alphabetically. Incumbents are marked with an (i). Complete candidate profiles are available at CrossTimbersGazette.com.

Town Council, Place 4 (2-year term)

Dale L. Andrews, 86 (i)

City/Town of residence: Copper Canyon

How long have you resided in the city/town you wish to represent? 17 years

Current occupation: Retired

Education: Architectural Draftman, Map Drafting degrees
Tulsa technical College Tulsa, Oklahoma

Previous or current service on governmental/community/civic boards: Two terms on the Copper Canyon Town Council

What motivated you to run for this position and why are you the best choice?Continually making a difference. With experience running my own companies in construction and having to make payroll have been great benefits in watching the Town’s monies and procedures.

Mission statement: I would like to see the town’s ordinances and policies reviewed to make them more user-friendly. That way, when developers or individuals start the process it’s easy to navigate and understand.

Janae Newton, 47

City/Town of residence: Copper Canyon

How long have you resided in the city/town you wish to represent? 10 years

Current occupation: Business Owner

Education: I am a proud graduate of Indiana State University and earned my degree in Psychology with a focus in Statistics and Research, graduating summa cum laude as a Presidential Merit Scholar.

Previous or current service on governmental/community/civic boards: I have volunteered for Lewisville ISD in my children’s schools working on various committees, helped secure financial contracts and several large-scale school initiatives. I have also volunteered with National Charity League, Christian Community Action in Lewisville, the Kid’s Eat Free Program and Miracle League, which provides children with disabilities the chance to participate in sports. In church, I have led the music program for Vacation Bible School and taught children’s Sunday School.

What motivated you to run for this position and why are you the best choice? As I meet neighbors and hear their hopes for Copper Canyon’s future, I understand
concerns about growth and change. I will be a strong voice, ensuring development respects our town’s character, Master Plan and community vision. Conversations with longstanding residents and new families strengthen my commitment to preserving our rural charm while planning responsibly for the future. I believe in open, accountable leadership that puts residents first.

Mission statement: I am committed to protecting Copper Canyon’s past and future by preserving our country charm, honoring community values and ensuring responsible growth that aligns with our Master Plan. My goal is to safeguard what makes our town special while planning thoughtfully for future generations.

Candidate Facebook: www.facebook.com/newton4place4cc

(Note: Shawn Matthew Gaudet is listed as a candidate on the Copper Canyon election filing site, but did not respond to a questionnaire)

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Early voting for the Saturday, May 3 General Election runs from Tuesday, April 22 to Tuesday, April 29. Find more voter information on the Denton County Elections Administration website at www.votedenton.gov.

The Cross Timbers Gazette emailed questionnaires to candidates in selected contested local municipal and school board elections. Below is each candidate’s profile, listed alphabetically. Incumbents are marked with an (i). Complete candidate profiles are available at CrossTimbersGazette.com.

Board of Trustees Place 5 (3-year term)

Phyliciá Anderson, 37

City/Town of residence: Aubrey

How long have you resided in the school district you wish to represent? 16 years

Current occupation: Teacher

Education: Ph.D. in Literacy, Language and Culture (Texas Woman’s University)
M.A. in New Media Journalism (Full Sail University)
B.A. in Journalism-Public Relations (University of North Texas)

Previous or current service on governmental/communal/civic boards: Denton Educational Improvement Council Member
Literacy Research Association DSIG Treasurer
Associate Principal Committee Member
Campus Leadership Team Member
Graduation Committee Member
Curriculum Writing Team Member
Professional Learning Community Team Lead

What motivated you to run this position and why are you the best choice? Teachers have lasting impacts on the success students experience for years to come. As a wife, mother and educator with more than 13 years of experience, I have trained teachers, developed curriculum, implemented equitable literacy practices and championed teacher support and retention. I understand the challenges teachers face daily and know that when teachers have the resources, respect and trust they need, it is the students who reap the greatest rewards.

New policies are changing every day with teachers at the core of their implementation. My experience has awarded me the necessary skills to make informed, collaborative decisions that lead to data-driven solutions. If elected, I will work tirelessly to restore trust in educators, increase the safety and security of learning environments for all and strengthen partnerships to ensure every student has access to a strong community.

Do you have children enrolled in the school district you wish to represent? Yes, my husband and I have four children currently enrolled at the elementary, middle, and high school levels within the school district.

Mission statement: Every student and teacher deserves a safe and secure learning environment. If elected, I will work to strengthen partnerships between parents, teachers, administrators, and school safety teams to implement a data-driven approach to student discipline that is focused on growth, accountability and opportunity. The plan will have little to no impact on the budget and can be implemented immediately.

Candidate website: https://www.phyliciaandersonfordentonisd.com/

Candidate Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572994967284

Charles Stafford, 72 (i)

City/Town of residence: Denton

How long have you resided in the school district you wish to represent? 46 years

Current occupation: Real Estate Broker

Education: Honor Grad from Lubbock Monterey H.S. 1970
University of Texas at Austin PLan II honors program 1970-1974

Previous or current service on governmental/communal/civic boards: Current Trustee DISD Board
Denton County Central Appraisal district
Former Director and Past President – Texas Association of School Boards
Treasurer – Mexican American School Boards Association
Founding Board President – Children’s Advocacy center
Founding Board President – Denton Public School Foundation
Denton Chamber of Commerce
Greater Denton-Wise Association of Realtors
Texas Association of realtors
National Association of Realtors
Board of Directors – Communities in Schools of North Texas
GOAL Youth soccer league

What motivated you to run this position and why are you the best choice? Public Education in Texas is at a crisis point. Lack of funding from the state is crippling our state’s schools. I have deep ties in the community and the experience we need to be successful. Experience matters. I have proven leadership skills and experiences which will help us through this dark time.

Do you have children enrolled in the school district you wish to represent? Four grandchildren

Mission statement: I promise to use all of my leadership skills and hard-earned experience to help Denton ISD continue to manage its growth in a fiscally responsible way; so that when the current crisis is behind us we will be poised to surge ahead.

Candidate website: https://www.charlesstaffordfordentonisd.com/home

Candidate Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CharlesRStaffordDentonISDPlace5

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