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North Texas Voters Approve Millions for School Safety and Technology Upgrades, But Reject Some Proposals

BySamantha Jones

May 7, 2024
North Texas voters approve funds for school upgrades, but deny sports bond proposals

Millions of dollars in school bond proposals were approved by North Texas voters over the weekend, with a focus on safety and technology upgrades. In Anna ISD, a $100 million proposal for a new stadium was rejected by 57% of voters, marking the second time it was turned down. Similarly, in Argyle, two out of three proposals failed, including funding for a baseball-softball complex and new schools, gym, cafeteria, and land for future construction.

In Granbury ISD, 82% of voters rejected a proposal for $161.5 million for new schools and improvements. Mansfield ISD had the most expensive list of proposals totaling $777 million, with two proposals approved for upgrades and technology improvements, while three proposals were rejected for stadium and orchestra hall renovations. In Lewisville, voters approved a bond package for sports complex improvements worth over $100 million for maintenance and repairs at swim centers, high school stadiums, and athletic facilities.

Several North Texas districts had all their bond proposals approved, including Castleberry, Cedar Hill, Everman, Grapevine-Colleyville, Kaufman

By Samantha Jones

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