Mark Smits (Place 6)

Coppell Student Media 4/22 12:46P

What inspired you to run for Place 6 on the Coppell City Council? I have been a resident of Coppell for almost 30 years. After watching the political events of 2020, I was inspired to run for an elected office. The citizens of Coppell deserve...

Biju Mathew (Place 6)

Coppell Student Media 4/22 12:46P

What inspired you to run for Place 6 on the Coppell City Council? I grew up in a family that believes in public service.  Service to others is a noble undertaking. What makes me a unique candidate is that of the 15 years I ve lived in Coppell, I...

Kevin Nevels (Place 4)

Coppell Student Media 4/22 12:46P

What inspired you to run for Place 4 on the City Council? When we first moved to Coppell in 1997 I fell in love with this community. After graduating from Coppell High School in 2001 and attending college my wife and I opened our small business...

Amit Dharia (Place 4)

Coppell Student Media 4/22 12:45P

What inspired you to run for Place 4 on the Coppell City Council? I am a first-generation immigrant who has strived and thrived.  I have realized my American dream, and I am ready to give back.   We moved to Coppell from MA in 1997.  I am a...

Davin Bernstein (Place 3)

Coppell Student Media 4/22 12:45P

What inspired you to run for Place 3 on the Coppell city council? This is a critical time for the city of Coppell, and it will be facing new opportunities as we come out of the pandemic.  After the city reduced the budget significantly in response...

Megan Shoemaker (Place 3)

Coppell Student Media 4/22 12:45P

What inspired you to run for Place 3 on the Coppell City Council? I made the decision to run for Coppell City Council Place 3 because I believe our town s potential is limitless and that our people deserve the best care. Health, safety and quality...

Don Carroll (Place 3)

Coppell Student Media 4/22 12:45P

What inspired you to run for Place 3 on the Coppell City Council? What has inspired me to run for City Council is a desire to serve the community that we have chosen to call home.  We have three daughters currently in CISD that need to see both...

Brianna Hinojosa-Smith (Place 2)

Coppell Student Media 4/22 12:44P

What inspired you to run for Place 2 on the Coppell City Council? I am running for re-election to continue serving the Citizens of Coppell. We moved to Coppell in 2002 because of the location. We did not have children at the time but knew that...

Wes Mays (Mayor)

Coppell Student Media 4/22 12:44P

What inspired you to run for mayor? When Mayor Hunt announced that she was retiring, I decided it was time to step up to the challenge. I’ve served on the city council for 9 years and I have a vision for the future of the city of Coppell. I want...

Rob Anderson (Mayor)

Coppell Student Media 4/22 12:44P

What inspired you to run for mayor? I never expected to run for public office. I was a successful banker for 25 years, and when I retired from banking I started my own law firm. It was in my volunteer attorney work that I really began to see how...

Beyond the Ballot: Meet the 2021 Coppell City Council candidates

Coppell Student Media 4/22 12:43P Shivi Sharma

A mix of returning and new faces make up the candidates for Coppell’s 2021 City Council elections. The direction of the council is in the hands of Coppell voters as Places 2, 3, 4, 6 and Mayor are up for re-election. Early voting began yesterday...

Challenge Raises Funds for Organ Donor Foundation

Coppell Rambler News 4/22 10:01A Stephen Hunt

EarthFest providing platform for environmental education

Coppell Student Media 4/22 9:55A Trisha Atluri, Advertising/Circu

As preserving ecosystems becomes more of a concern, local activists are taking steps to educate community members on environmental conservation.  In this vein, the Coppell Nature Park is hosting EarthFest at the Biodiversity Education Center from...

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden blooms as spring arrives

Coppell Student Media 4/22 8:25A Camila Flores, Staff Photographe

Gallery | 8 Photos Camila Flores White Rock Lake sits across the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, giving visitors a pleasant view on Sunday. The arboretum has a variety of events, such as...