Lewisville town hall kicks off 2035 plan outreach; coach Mike Odle urges community, youth engagement

City of Lewisville officials held a public town hall to gather input for the city’s 2035 comprehensive-plan process. Claire, Lewisville city manager, said the city aims to double public engagement from the previous planning cycle and that public input will be forwarded to the City Council for any changes in direction.

Coach Mike Odle, Lewisville High School athletic coordinator and head football coach, spoke about the role of community institutions in shaping local identity and youth outcomes. "I love the city of Lewisville. I love Lewisville High School," Odle said, and described how local schools, churches and civic activities supported his family and helped him through personal loss. He said sports and other extracurricular activities teach…