Little Elm: Bumpy road ahead as bridge opening draws near The Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge could elicit new motorists and economic expansion, but also mark the end to a serene era for some lake residents. - Saturday, July 4, 2009 8:45 AM CDT
Celebrating Liberty at July 4th Tea Party As the celebration of our nation’s independence takes place on July 4th, we will immerse ourselves in the traditions that were born of our youth. We all remember the special ways that the generations of our family observed summer’s major holiday. I remember 4th of July parades, cook-outs and fireworks at a community park. Those traditions have been passed on to my children. - Saturday, July 4, 2009 8:13 AM CDT
Local officials remind residents danger of fireworks Local fire and police departments are reminding residents that fireworks should be left to the professionals during the Independence Day holiday. - Thursday, July 2, 2009 5:33 PM CDT
Lewisville, Flower Mound plan July Fourth activities Independence Day celebrations are scheduled throughout the day in Flower Mound, with fireworks in the evening in both Lewisville and Flower Mound. - Monday, June 29, 2009 4:43 PM CDT
Being conservative is the goal during budget process Flower Mound’s budget process for the 2009-10 fiscal year continued Tuesday with a town hall meeting hosted by Chuck Springer, the town’s chief financial officer. - Friday, June 26, 2009 9:06 PM CDT
PALS chooses newcomer for basketball, volleyball services Several Parks, Arts and Library Services (PALS) Board members called Thursday’s decision over which company to use for its basketball and volleyball programs one of the toughest they’ve ever had to make. - Friday, June 26, 2009 8:50 PM CDT
State: Governor calls special legislative session As expected with unfinished business remaining on the table, Gov. Rick Perry today called for a special session of the 81st Texas Legislature. - Thursday, June 25, 2009 12:44 PM CDT
National: Rep. Burgess concerned with lack of health plan details The House Energy and Commerce Committee's subcommittee on Health began Tuesday what will be week-long hearings on a draft of the Democrats' health care reform plan. - Wednesday, June 24, 2009 2:39 PM CDT
Amid traffic concerns, P&Z approves Marcus stadium plan The Flower Mound Planning and Zoning Commission pushed through a replat and site plan for Marcus High School’s new football stadium and athletic fields Monday but not before voicing concern over some potential traffic problems. - Tuesday, June 23, 2009 9:56 PM CDT
Body of 35-year-old man recovered in Lewisville Lake The body of Darrell Williams, a 35-year-old Lewisville man who drowned about 6:30 p.m. June 17, was recovered Saturday morning in Lewisville Lake. - Monday, June 22, 2009 5:15 PM CDT
Town to host budget meeting Flower Mound will host a town hall budget meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at town hall, 2121 Cross Timbers Road, to discuss the fiscal year 2009-10 budget including public safety, infrastructure and community services. - Sunday, June 21, 2009 12:31 PM CDT
Highland Village purchases Double Tree Ranch The Highland Village City Council Tuesday voted to purchase Doubletree Ranch from the Trust for Public Land (TPL). - Sunday, June 21, 2009 12:26 PM CDT
National Weather Service: It was a twister The National Weather Service has confirmed that the storm that blew into Flower Mound June 10 was a tornado. - Friday, June 19, 2009 6:12 PM CDT
Discovered bats test negative for rabies Three juvenile bats that were found dead on the roadway Monday in east Flower Mound have tested negative for rabies, said Capt. Wess Griffin of the Flower Mound Police Department. - Friday, June 19, 2009 2:17 PM CDT
Part of FM 1171 to close following wreck FM 1171, between Hwy. 377 and Shiloh Road, will close from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday to allow police to investigate a traffic accident that occurred Thursday evening. - Friday, June 19, 2009 2:14 PM CDT
School officials wish more was done to address funding Local school officials knew of the struggling economy before the 81st Texas Legislature even began, so they’re not surprised that little was done to help the school funding system across the state. - Thursday, June 18, 2009 12:08 PM CDT
Town applies for energy grant The Flower Mound Town Council approved a resolution Monday to submit a proposal to the U.S. Department of Energy for an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. - Tuesday, June 16, 2009 8:27 PM CDT
Council accepts Morriss/Gerault project The mass of opposition that formed three months ago ultimately couldn’t stop Morriss 6. - Tuesday, June 16, 2009 4:36 PM CDT
Monday key day for Morriss/Gerault project The debate over whether or not to expand Morriss/Gerault Road to six lanes will take a crucial step Monday during the Flower Mound Town Council meeting. - Saturday, June 13, 2009 1:37 PM CDT
State AG: GM plan may violate state laws The restructuring of General Motors, and new dealership agreements it has made mandatory that dealership owners sign, may violate state law, according to Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott. - Saturday, June 13, 2009 12:25 PM CDT
Local state representatives return home After weeks of participating in the 81st Texas Legislature, lawmakers returned to their respective districts last week, including State Reps. Tan Parker (R-Flower Mound), Burt Solomons (R-Carrollton) and Myra Crownover (R-Lake Dallas). - Friday, June 12, 2009 7:14 PM CDT
Carter: A great recipe for summer safety The winter holiday season is long gone. Gone too are the big holiday meals where a nap afterwards is mandatory. This seems to be the time where one always finds a new favorite dish or dessert; one in particular that captures your taste buds and you won’t stop until you get the recipe. Heading into the summer, I thought I would share a recipe with you. This recipe is one you don’t even have to worry about the calories! This recipe will help ensure safety for all during the summer season. - Saturday, June 13, 2009 1:51 PM CDT
Pfeiffer: Another benefit of North Texas living I got it! Finally figured it out! I now know the basis for Texas’ reputation of being the state where everything is big. It has to be those nasty, vile creepy crawlers. They’re huge. Ancient. Can’t and won’t die. Ugly too. Just plain gross. And south of here, they’re plentiful. Makes visiting my family an ordeal. - Saturday, June 13, 2009 1:51 PM CDT
Smith: Let's applaud those whose efforts often go unnoticed During my 11plus years of column writing, I have presented about a half-dozen individuals for notice and applause, and on-purpose, not one has been among the rich and famous. The “stars” among us make their own headlines, and if any of them are involved in causes outside their own skin, rather than tending to the furtherance of their narcissism, they are certainly alright by me as well. - Saturday, June 13, 2009 1:51 PM CDT
Wilson: A Different Kind of Graduation Gift As I wrote last week, my oldest son graduated from high school only a few days ago. Excitement (on his part) mixed with sorrow (on my husband’s part) as we dressed for the ceremony and made plans to dine out after the big event. - Saturday, June 13, 2009 1:51 PM CDT
Celebrating Liberty at July 4th Tea Party As the celebration of our nation’s independence takes place on July 4th, we will immerse ourselves in the traditions that were born of our youth. We all remember the special ways that the generations of our family observed summer’s major holiday. I remember 4th of July parades, cook-outs and fireworks at a community park. Those traditions have been passed on to my children. - Saturday, July 4, 2009 8:13 AM CDT
