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| Bagworms vs. Fall Webworms |
With the long hot days of summer upon us, many residents in the Town of Flower Mound are beginning to notice bagworms and fall webworms afflicting trees through out town. Posted 09/01/2010.
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| Flower Mound Labor Day Holiday Hours and Trash Pick-Up Schedule |
All Flower Mound Town offices, the Municipal Court, the Public Library, and the Animal Adoption Center will be closed Monday, Sept. 6 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. The Community Activity Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Republic Services’ trash pickup schedule will be delayed one day during the week of Sept. 6, with collections being completed on Saturday. Police and Fire Emergency Services remain in operation during all holidays. Posted 08/31/2010.
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| Flower Mound National Night Out 2010 |
National Night Out is a nationwide initiative encouraging residents to turn their porch lights on and organize block parties sending a message to criminals that our neighborhoods are fighting back. Posted 08/31/2010.
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| Sport N' Splash Youth Program at the CAC |
Sport N' Splash is a new program at the Flower Mound Community Activity Center that emphasizes development through gym time, music, art, and swimming for youth who are three to five years of age. Posted 08/31/2010.
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| Town Issues Gas Well Permit as Required By State Law and Local Ordinances |
Titan Operating, L.L.C. received administrative approval on August 26, 2010 for a gas well pad site and two gas wells to be located at 1500 Long Prairie Road in Flower Mound. Posted 08/26/2010.
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| Sit! Stay!! READ!!! at the Flower Mound Library |
Do you have a child who is entering second or third grade, and has a reading disability? The Flower Mound Public Library offers a program to help students who meet these two criteria increase their willingness to read. Posted 08/25/2010.
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| Working With the Press Workshop |
The Flower Mound Public Library, 3030 Broadmoor Lane, is hosting a “Working with the Press Workshop” at 7 p.m. on September 27. Posted 08/25/2010.
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| Why Grow Native Plants? |
Gardening and landscape design choices are critical to your yard, our town, and the planet. Cynthia Maguire, Native Plant Society of Texas President-Elect, will provide an overview of how gardening and landscape choices made by homeowners, homeowner associations, and business owners profoundly impact the natural resources and ecosystems of Texas. Posted 08/25/2010.
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| Rockin’ Readers at the Flower Mound Public Library |
Another exciting season of Rockin’ Readers starts September 8 at the Flower Mound Public Library. Children are invited to join to hear stories that are surprising, spectacular, or just plain silly. Posted 08/25/2010.
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| Keep Flower Mound Beautiful Fall Trash Bash |
Join your friends and neighbors in volunteering to help keep Flower Mound beautiful. Posted 08/25/2010.
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| CAC Waterpark Labor Day Splashtacular |
Celebrate Labor Day and the last day of the outdoor waterpark season at the Flower Mound Community Activity Center. Posted 08/25/2010.
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| Town of Flower Mound Wind Turbine Public Meeting |
The Flower Mound Planning and Zoning Commission is hosting a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. on August 30 at Town Hall, 2121 Cross Timbers, to solicit resident input regarding possible amendments to the Town’s Land Development Regulations to incorporate standards regarding the use of wind turbines for residential use Posted 08/24/2010.
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| Flower Mound Officials Consider Options Regarding Land Released into ETJ With Vested Natural Gas Compressor Facility Planned |
Flower Mound officials were notified by the media on Sunday, August 22 that the Town of Bartonville released land from its Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) in which a natural gas compression and metering facility is proposed for construction. As a result of the Town of Bartonville's action, the property now lies within the ETJ of the Town of Flower Mound. Posted 08/23/2010.
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| Allied Waste Trash Service Rate Increase |
Allied Waste’s rates for trash collection services in Flower Mound will increase 3.64 percent, effective October 1 Posted 08/19/2010.
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| Dedicated Sales Tax Helps FMPD Lower Crime Rate and Reduce Response Times |
Flower Mound Voters approved a quarter-cent dedicated sales tax in November 2007 for the creation of a crime control and prevention district. Since that time, the Town Council, administration, and the Flower Mound Police Department (FMPD) have utilized revenue created by the sales tax to increase police presence on the streets, improve service levels, and purchase updated equipment, all without an increase to the ad valorem property tax rate. Posted 08/16/2010.
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| Landscaping Work Begins on Morriss/Gerault Road to Improve Safety, Visibility, and Aesthetics |
Crews began work this week on median grading and landscaping improvements along the Morriss/Gerault Road designed to improve safety, visibility, and aesthetics for all motorists and pedestrians. Posted 08/06/2010.
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| What’s Normal and What’s Not Normal Seminar |
Parents frequently wonder “Is this behavior normal?” This program will provide parents with guidelines to determine what is normal behavior for their children in terms of a child’s developing body, mind, communication, and sense of self. Posted 08/05/2010.
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| 2010 FMFD Resident Fire Academy |
The Flower Mound Fire Departmentis currently accepting applications for the Citizen’s Fire Academy, scheduled for 7 to 10 p.m.on Monday nights from Sept. 13 through Oct. 25, at Central Fire Station. Posted 08/05/2010.
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| Library Thanks 2010 Summer Reading Program Sponsors |
The Flower Mound Public Library would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous contributions to the 2010 Summer Reading Program: Posted 08/04/2010.
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| Flower Mound's FMTV Wins Eight Awards in State-wide Video Programming Competition |
The Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (TATOA) honored Flower Mound's FMTV with eight awards today at their annual conference. Posted 07/30/2010.
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| Greater Tuna Makes For A Howlingly Funny Night at the Theatre |
Flower Mound Performing Arts Theatre’s (FMPAT) hilarious, award-winning production of GREATER TUNA is back! Chris Robinson and Ryan Roach reprise their Tuna, Texas roles in this audience favorite. Posted 07/23/2010.
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| Flower Mound Police Department Utilizes New Specialized Vehicle to Patrol Trails |
The Flower Mound Police Department has a new tool for patrolling the Town’s trail system and parks. The Police Department purchased a new Electric Powered Utility Vehicle or EPUV to enhance police efforts on the Town's trail system and in remote areas that are unreachable by car. The EPUV is equipped with all terrain tires that allow it to easily maneuver in parks and on trails while carrying up to four passengers. Posted 07/22/2010.
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| Flower Mound's Seniors In Motion Auxiliary receives CoServ Startup Grant |
Seniors in Motion (SIM) Auxiliary Inc., the nonprofit fundraiser for Flower Mound’s Seniors in Motion program, recently received a $5,250 startup grant from the CoServ Charitable Foundation.SIM Auxiliary will use the grant to produce brochures, build a website and purchase supplies, with the goal of raising money to support the SIM program and help furnish a senior center for Flower Mound. Posted 07/19/2010.
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| Flower Mound Releases Second Independent Air Sampling Report |
Flower Mound contracted with an independent professional services firm (Kleinfelder Central, Inc.) in January to conduct ambient air sampling at several locations within the Town. Posted 07/16/2010.
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| Oil and Natural Gas Drilling FAQ Addendum – July 2010 |
The Town of Flower Mound released an addendum to the Oil and Gas Frequently Asked Questions document today that addresses many of the inquiries recently received by the Town Council and staff regarding gas drilling in Town. Posted 07/14/2010.
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| Flower Mound Ranks 14th on CNN/Money Magazine Top-earning Towns List |
CNNMoney and Money Magazine recently released the 2010 Top-earning Towns list, ranking Flower Mound at number 14. Posted 07/13/2010.
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| Library Hosting Healthy Relationship Seminar |
The Flower Mound Public Library is scheduled to host "Healthy Relationships: First Steps to Creating the Committed Relationship You Always Wanted" from 1 to 3 p.m. on August 21 at 3030 Broadmoor lane. Posted 07/12/2010.
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| 2010 FMPD Summer Police Academy |
The Flower Mound Police Department will offer the popular Citizen Police Academy this summer for Flower Mound residents. Posted 06/30/2010.
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| D Magazine Ranks Flower Mound in Top Ten on 2010 Best Suburbs List |
D Magazine recently released its biennial Best Suburbs List, ranking Flower Mound at number eight. The Town continually ranks in the top ten, and moved up two spots when compared to the 2008 rankings. Posted 06/26/2010.
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| TCEQ Confirms New Air Quality Monitoring Station to be Installed in Flower Mound |
At the urging of Flower Mound residents, members of the Town Council, and two state officials, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) committed this week to installing an Automated Gas Chromatograph (AutoGC) air quality monitoring station in Flower Mound. Posted 06/25/2010.
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| Flower Mound Renews Curfew Ordinance |
The Flower Mound Town Council renewed the Town’s Curfew Ordinance on Monday, June 21, following two public hearings. According to the ordinance, children under the age of 17 cannot be out between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. from Sunday to Thursday, or between midnight and 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Posted 06/22/2010.
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| Flower Mound Animal Services Department Promotes Wildlife Awareness and Safety |
Snakes are active this time of year and the Flower Mound Animal Services Division wants to take this opportunity to remind residents to be mindful when walking in high grass, hiking near creek beds, or working in the yard. Posted 06/18/2010.
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| Flower Mound Police Launch 2010 Lake Grapevine Patrol Program |
The Flower Mound Police Department and Fire Department recently kicked-off the 2010 boating season with lake patrols on Lake Grapevine. The departments will use their patrol time to promote boater safety through education and enforcement during the entire 2010 summer boating season. Posted 06/18/2010.
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| Flower Mound Library Middle School Book Club |
The Flower Mound Public Library is co-sponsoring a Middle School Book Club this summer. Posted 06/18/2010.
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| Flower Mound Town Council Creates Council Sub-Committees to Concentrate Resources on Specific Municipal Issues |
Recognizing a need to focus on several key areas of municipal responsibility, the Flower Mound Town Council recently created council sub-committees that will allow each council member to focus on concentrated areas, thoroughly study specific community issues, provide timely updates, and make recommendations to the entire council. Posted 06/16/2010.
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| 2010 FMFD Youth and Resident Fire Academies |
The Flower Mound Fire Department is proud to announce two upcoming fire academies. The Youth Fire Academy, designed for youth who will be entering the seventh or eighth grade, is scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m., August 2 through 5 at the Central Fire Station, 3838 Forums Drive. The Citizen's Fire Academy is scheduled for 7 to 10 p.m. September 13 through October 25, at Central Fire Station. Posted 06/15/2010.
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| Morriss/Gerault Improvement Project – Phase 1 |
Starting Friday June 11th, construction will begin on Morriss Road and Garden Road, adjacent to Forestwood Middle School, to realign Garden Road and install a traffic signal at this intersection. Posted 06/09/2010.
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| RTC Funds Flower Mound Thoroughfare Through Sustainable Development Grant |
The North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Regional Transportation Council recently approved $2.9 million in funding through the Sustainable Development Call for Projects to fund the construction of Windsor Lane in Flower Mound. Posted 06/08/2010.
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| Town of Flower Mound Budget and Communication Town Hall Meeting |
The Town of Flower Mound will host a Budget and Communications Town Hall meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15 at Town Hall, 2121 Cross Timbers Road. Posted 06/01/2010.
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| Flower Mound Suspends Issuance of Natural Gas Drilling and Production Permits |
The Flower Mound Town Manager issued a temporary administrative suspension of the issuance of natural gas drilling and production permits at 12 p.m. on May 28, 2010. Posted 05/28/2010.
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| 2010 Town of Flower Mound Independence Day Celebration |
Join the Town of Flower Mound in celebrating Independence Day with three events the weekend of July 3 and 4. Posted 05/28/2010.
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| Town of Flower Mound Father’s Day Family Camp Out |
Celebrate Father’s day by spending a night under the stars on a camping trip with the whole family at Gerault Park! Bring your own tent, sleeping bags, bug spray, and flashlights; we’ll take care of the rest. Dinner and breakfast will be provided. Posted 05/27/2010.
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| Wild About Flower Mound Festival Rescheduled for June 18 and 19 |
The 2010 Town of Flower Mound Wild About Flower Mound Festival has been rescheduled for June 18 and 19. Posted 05/14/2010.
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| Book Bingo and Reading Express Summer Reading Clubs |
Summer reading at the Flower Mound Public Library is fun for all ages. Beginning Tuesday, June 1, adults and teens are invited to pick up a Book Bingo form at the Library and read to win prizes. Children ages four through grade eight can Catch the Reading Express starting Thursday, June 10. Posted 05/13/2010.
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| Administrative Suspension of Certain SUP and Oil and Gas Pipeline Permit Applications |
The Flower Mound Town Manager enacted an administrative suspension of certain special use permit and oil and gas pipeline permit applications on May 10. Posted 05/10/2010.
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| FY 2010-2011 TOFM Community Support Organization Funding |
The Town of Flower Mound provides annual funding to Community Support organizations that provide activities, programs, and services to the residents of Flower Mound. Organizations that can be reasonably categorized under the heading of Community Support and impact the lives of Flower Mound residents are eligible for funding, which is identified by the Town Council through the annual budget process. Posted 05/10/2010.
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| Flower Mound Police Department Warns Parents and Kids Against Dangers of K2 Use |
New products noted to have a hallucinogenic effect when ingested or smoked and described as "legal marijuana" are being sold by some local tobacco and "head" shops. Advertised as herbal incense for use as aromatherapy, one of the best known of these products is called "K2." Posted 04/30/2010.
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| Spring Yard Work, and Bulk and Brush Pickup |
With the arrival of spring and the associated yard work that is unavoidable for so many, Flower Mound Code Enforcement officials are reminding residents that for brush to be picked up curbside, it must be cut into 4' lengths and tied in bundles of 3' x 3' that weigh no more than 50 pounds. Posted 04/23/2010.
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| FMPD Home Inspections |
The Flower Mound Police Department offers a free home inspection service that can help protect homes and provide savings on homeowner insurance premiums. Posted 04/12/2010.
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| 2010 FMPD Junior Police Academy |
The Flower Mound Police Department is hosting two sessions of the Junior Police Academy this summer for students who will enter the eighth grade in the fall of 2010. The sessions will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 21 - 25 and August 2 - 6 at the Flower Mound Police Department, 4150 Kirkpatrick Lane. Posted 04/12/2010.
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| Discover TumbleBooks at the FM Library |
The new TumbleBook collection at the Flower Mound Public Library is a series of reading materials that are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books to produce an interactive electronic book. Posted 04/12/2010.
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| Town of Flower Mound General and Special Election |
The Town of Flower Mound's General Election and Special Election are scheduled for 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 8. Early voting will be held from April 26 through May 4. Posted 04/09/2010.
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| Texas Department of State Health Services Releases Flower Mound Study |
The Town of Flower Mound received a report on March 24, 2010 from the Texas Department of State Health Services indicating there was no evidence of a cancer cluster in Flower Mound. The report, dated March 8, 2010, outlines the results of a 2010 cancer rate study the agency conducted in Flower Mound. Posted 03/24/2010.
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| Final "Battle for the Diamond" FMPD vs. FMFD Softball Game |
The final Battle for the Diamond softball game between the Flower Mound Police Department and the Flower Mound Fire Department will be a fun, family-oriented event community event is sponsored by the Flower Mound Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, and area businesses. Posted 03/24/2010.
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| CAC Summer Expo - Registration Day for Summer Camps and Programs |
The CAC is hosting a Summer Expo to highlight and register applicants for the Town of Flower Mound's summer camps and programs. Demos will include LEGOS, photography, Zumba, Kindermusik, karate, and performance training. Posted 03/24/2010.
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| Wild About Flower Mound Festival KFMB Photo Contest |
Keep Flower Mound Beautiful is sponsoring a wild flower and native plant photo contest in conjunction with the Wild About Flower Mound Festival. Awards will be presented in professional, amateur adult, and amateur youth categories. Posted 03/22/2010.
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| Flower Mound Public Library Truck Rodeo |
Young Flower Mound residents will enjoy exploring municipal vehicles from a variety of Town departments including Animal Control, the Fire Department, Parks and Recreation, the Police Department, and Public Works. Posted 03/16/2010.
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| Town of Flower Mound Releases Independent Ambient Air Sampling Report |
Based upon direction provided by the Town Council, the Town of Flower Mound contracted with an independent environmental testing agency (Kleinfelder Central, Inc.) in January to conduct ambient air sampling at several locations within the Town. Samples were collected at eight locations throughout Flower Mound. The agency released a comprehensive air study report and final data table on March 11, 2010, that outlined test results for 57 chemicals/compounds, 40 Volatile Organic and 17 Tentatively Identified, including benzene and carbon disulfide. Posted 03/11/2010.
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| 2009 Town of Flower Mound Annual Report |
The 2009 Town of Flower Mound Annual Report was recently released and is available for viewing or download at www.flower-mound.com. Posted 03/10/2010.
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| Town Council Public Hearing - Engineering Design Criteria and Construction Standards |
A Flower Mound Town Council public hearing to discuss and consider proposed updates to the Engineering Design Criteria and Construction Standards is scheduled for 6 p.m. on April 5 at Town Hall, 2121 Cross Timbers Road. For more information, call 972.874.6310. Posted 03/10/2010.
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| Flower Mound Animal Adoption Center Open House |
The Flower Mound Animal Adoption Center Open House will feature pet adoptions, free pet registrations with proof of vaccinations, a dog wash benefitting the animal care fund, a gentle agility course, a bounce house, a coloring table, face painting, and refreshments. Posted 03/10/2010.
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| Town of Flower Mound Summer Fun Showcase |
Don't miss this great opportunity to plan your family's summer fun. The Flower Mound Public Library, Community Activity Center, and more than twenty businesses and organizations offering summer camps, programs or activities to Flower Mound residents will be on hand to take registrations and distribute information. Posted 03/10/2010.
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| Flower Mound Spring Break Camp |
The Flower Mound Spring Break Camp is for ages kindergarten through 5th grade, and will include sports, games, movies, arts and crafts, and field trips. Structured camp hours will be from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., with extended hours of 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. at no extra charge. Posted 03/10/2010.
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| Keep Flower Mound Beautiful Spring Trash Off |
Volunteer now to make a difference in Flower Mound. Litter supplies will be furnished and lunch will be provided. Door prizes will also be awarded at the event. For more information, please contact Marilyn Lawson at 469.828.9074 or info@kfmb.org. Posted 03/08/2010.
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| Flower Mound Responds to Methane Report |
An article was published on March 3 in the Denton Record Chronicle that reported measured amounts of methane at locations within the Barnett Shale, including a site in Flower Mound. Posted 03/05/2010.
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| Teen Court Training |
The Lewisville/ Flower Mound teen is hosting a volunteer training session from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on March 27 at the Lewisville Municipal Annex, 1197 W. Main Street. Posted 03/05/2010.
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| Sales Tax Deduction Information |
Congress extended the bill through 2009 that allows individuals from states that do not levy a state income tax to deduct sales tax on their federal income tax return for certain items purchased throughout the year. Posted 03/01/2010.
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| 27th Annual Flower Mound Easter Egg Scramble |
This free Flower Mound tradition will feature a scramble, candy, and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. Posted 02/27/10.
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| Club Funscape Teen Night at the CAC |
The Flower Mound Community Activity Center is hosting a new Saturday night teen event this spring titled Club Funscape. Posted 02/11/2010.
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| Flower Mound Adopt-A-Spot Program |
The Town of Flower Mound Adopt-A-Spot program encourages citizen participation in beautification projects and litter clean-ups of designated public areas at regular intervals. Posted 02/10/2010.
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| TCEQ Releases Air Sampling Reports |
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality released Laboratory Analysis Results from two air sampling studies conducted in Flower Mound on January 21, 2010. Posted 02/09/2010.
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| FM2499 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony |
The Town of Flower Mound, along with Senator Jane Nelson and Denton County Commissioners Bobbie Mitchell and Andy Eads, is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly expanded FM 2499 Section III (from FM 1171 to FM 407) at 2 p.m. on February 8 at Valley Creek Church, 5800 Long Prairie Road. This free event is open to the public and will feature several speakers, refreshments, and a ceremonial "cutting of the ribbon." The ceremony will proceed in the event of rain. Posted 02/03/10.
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| FMPD Citizen Police Academy - Spring 2010 |
The Flower Mound Police Department will offer the popular Citizen Police Academy this spring for Flower Mound residents. The free, 11-week course will explore the inner workings of the Police Department. Posted 01/28/10.
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| TX Dept. of State Health Services Provides Clarification on Study |
The Texas Department of State Health Services recently contacted the Town and provided information clarifying the justification, process, and timeline of the pending Texas Cancer Registry study. The document also defines several of the terms associated with such research and provides contact information for those wishing to obtain more information. View the entire summary. Posted 01/22/10.
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| State Representative Parker, Commissioner Eads Hold Public Meeting Regarding Barnett Shale |
Please join State Representative Tan Parker and Denton County Commissioner Andy Eads for an open house and town hall meeting to discuss the proposed compression station site and proposed waste water facility in the Bartonville/Argyle area. The open house will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Jan. 28 at Tom Harpool Middle School, 9601 Stacee Lane in Lantana. Citizens are asked to please enter the doors into the cafeteria. State agencies will be present to address and educate residents in Denton County regarding the States permitting processes, as well as answer questions pertaining to air and water quality issues associated with drilling in the Barnett Shale. For information please contact State Representative Tan Parker at 972.724.8477 or tan.parker@house.state.tx.us and Denton County Commissioner Andy Eads at 940.349.2801 or andy.eads@dentoncounty.com. Posted 01/22/10.
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| Flower Mound Reduces Crime Rate for Third Consecutive Year |
Crediting the placement of additional patrol officers on the streets, the creation of two new police beats, and staffing and equipment benefits made possible by the Town's dedicated crime district sales tax, the Flower Mound Police Department is reporting a five percent reduction in the overall crime rate for 2009. This is the third consecutive year the Town has experienced a percentage decrease in overall crime. Posted 01/22/10.
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| Town Receives Initial Air Quality Results Indicating No Detectable VOC Concentrations |
The Town recently received a summary of the air quality monitoring activity conducted in Flower Mound on January 13 by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) officials. The summary details the locations and times in which monitoring occurred, the types of tests and readings, weather conditions, and equipment utilized.While additional TCEQ air quality testing is scheduled to occur in the near future, the preliminary analysis produced results indicating no detectable concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOC - benzene, toluene, methane, etc.) at the two test locations in Flower Mound. Additionally, infrared cameras did not detect emissions from compressor engines and heater units other than those associated with normal operations. Posted 01/21/10.
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| Town of Flower Mound Solicitor Ordinance |
The Town has recently received several inquiries about handbills and leafleting in Flower Mound. Town attorneys reviewed the matter and indicated that a ban on such handbills and leafleting would be in violation of various provisions of the United States Constitution and other pertinent legislation. Posted 01/20/2010.
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| TCEQ Conducts Air Sampling at Request of Town |
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) conducted air sampling tests on January 13 at various gas well locations within Flower Mound. The Town contacted TCEQ and requested the tests in December. The site visits and sampling consisted of TCEQ representatives taking weather data and wind speed, using an infrared monitor to check for emissions, checking for total volatile organic compounds at the site, and placing air canisters downwind to collect samples that will be analyzed for specific compounds. The Town will continue to work with TCEQ in relation to air quality, and will provide a final report once all testing and analysis are complete. The TCEQ has indicated that a report will be available by February. Posted 01/15/2010.
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| Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - Holiday Closing |
All Flower Mound Town offices, the Municipal court, the Animal Adoption Center, and the FM Public Library will be closed Jan. 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday. The Community Activity Center's indoor pool will be available for open swim from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Allied Wastes pickup services will remain on schedule, and Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services will remain in operation at all times. Posted 01/14/10.
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| Anime Daze Featured at the FM Library |
Middle school students who love anime and manga meet for "Anime Daze" from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at the Flower Mound Library, 3030 Broadmoor. The group enjoys snacks, screenings and discussion of anime episodes, and other activities related to anime and manga. Students in grades six through eight are invited to attend. For more information, please call 972.874.6200. Posted 01/14/10.
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| Library 101 Workshop |
The Flower Mound Public Library is offering a free workshop designed to show library users how to efficiently navigate the Library's new catalog and web site. The workshop, scheduled for 7 p.m. on January 25, at 3030 Broadmoor, will help library users discover resources that are available to help with research, homework assignments, language learning, test taking, and personal growth. This free workshop is open to all ages. Please call 972.874.6165 to reserve a spot. Posted 01/14/10.
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| Flower Mound Works with TCEQ to Monitor Air Quality and Awaits Results of Texas Department of State Health Services Study |
The following "Frequently Asked Questions" is provided in response to inquiries regarding a study being conducted by the Texas Department of State Health Services and to provide information regarding Flower Mound's continued efforts to ensure air quality for the health, safety, and welfare of its residents. Posted 01/12/10.
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| Dr. King Commemoration |
The 17th annual Dr. King commemoration is scheduled for 7 p.m. on January 17, at Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church, 6101 Morriss Road. The theme is "Keeping His Dream Alive." Posted 01/08/2010.
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| FM Emergency Management Division Recommends Cold Weather Preparedness |
As another extensive round of inclement weather is forecast to arrive in North Texas this week, Flower Mound's Emergency Management team is advising residents to visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Winter Storms and Extreme Cold web page to review the available information and prepare accordingly. Posted 01/06/2010.
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