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Posted on: September 29, 2023

Heritage Springs Splash Pad to Remain Open an Extra Day

The Heritage Springs Splash Pad at Heritage Park.

The Heritage Springs splash pad will remain open through Sunday, Oct. 1, and close for the season on Monday, Oct. 2. The new season will begin on May 1, 2024! To learn more about the Town's splash pad, visit www.flower-mound.com/splashpad.
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Posted on: September 29, 2023

Pretty Burrito Now Open

The outside of the new Pretty Burrito restaurant in Flower Mound.

Pretty Burrito is now open in Flower Mound! Located at 500 Flower Mound Rd., Suite 100, near Guitars and Growlers, the restaurant offers build-your-own burritos with filling options like chorizo, carnitas, chicharron, and more. Their menu also features en...

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Posted on: September 28, 2023

Become a Sponsor for Dorothy's Dash 2023

Four kids after the 2022 Dorothy's Dash 5K and Kid's K run.

Want to promote your local business and help a good cause at the same time? Consider becoming a sponsor for Dorothy’s Dash 2023! Each year, the 5K run/walk and Kid’s K helps raise money for the Texas Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis S...

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Posted on: September 27, 2023

Communications Department Earns Four National Awards

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The Town's Communications Department earned four national awards from 3CMA (City-County Communications & Marketing Association) for its video programming. The awards recognize outstanding local government achievements in communications, publi...

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Posted on: September 25, 2023

Flower Mound is the No. 1 'Best Place to Live in the Southwest'

A young girl sits on a man's shoulders during Independence Fest 2023 in Flower Mound.

Flower Mound is the No. 1 “Best Place to Live in the Southwest!” That’s according to Livability, a research organization that uses education, sustainability, transportation, housing, and economic data to develop city rankings...

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Posted on: September 22, 2023

Town Council Welcomes New Board and Commission Members

Council Chambers at the Flower Mound Town Hall.

The Flower Mound Town Council is excited to welcome its newest board and commission members! Flower Mound's boards, commissions, and committees are comprised of resident volunteers who advise the Town on current issues and assist the Council in p...

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Posted on: September 24, 2023

Town Commemorates National Hispanic Heritage Month

A book display at the Flower Mound Public Library showing books by Hispanic and Latin authors.

Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! The month, celebrated annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, pays tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have influenced, enriched, and offered countless contributions to our nation. To commemorate the mon...

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Posted on: September 20, 2023

Flower Mound Fire Department Provides Update on Brush Fire at The Flower Mound

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On Tuesday, Sept. 19, at approximately 3:49 p.m., the Flower Mound Fire Department responded to The Flower Mound (2500 block of Flower Mound Road) following reports of a brush fire. Fire crews were able to quickly contain and knock down the fire before it...

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Posted on: September 23, 2023

Four Local Businesses Win 2022-23 Food Service Award of Excellence

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During Monday’s Town Council meeting, Environmental Services staff announced the recipients of the Town’s 2022-23 Food Service Awards of Excellence. To receive the award, the establishments had to earn an inspection score in the top on...

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Posted on: September 22, 2023

Coming Soon: Arcade 92

The exterior of the future Arcade 92 location in Flower Mound.

Get ready to game, Flower Mound! Arcade 92 is coming soon! A larger version of the original location in McKinney, this multi-generational gaming experience offers classic arcade and console games from the 80s and 90s to modern favorites. While you play, e...

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Posted on: September 20, 2023

2023 Resident Survey Results Now Available Online

Resident Survey 2023: Results Now Available Online

The results are in for the Town’s 2023 Resident Survey. In June of this year, the survey was mailed to a scientific sampling of residents who were randomly selected to participate. Additionally, residents who didn’t receive a mail-in s...

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Posted on: September 18, 2023

Online Reservations Now Available for Tennis and Pickleball Courts

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We’ve got some exciting news for all our tennis and pickleball players! You can now reserve a court online through the Town’s reservation portal. Flower Mound’s public tennis and pickleball courts are open daily from 6 a.m. t...

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Posted on: September 9, 2023

Vieux Carre Now Open

The outside of Vieux Carré at Parker Square in Flower Mound.

Put this new spot on your list to try ASAP! Vieux Carré is now open in Flower Mound. The new French restaurant is in Parker Square at 890 Parker Square Rd. They’re now serving brunch, lunch, and dinner, and their menu includes mouth-w...

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Posted on: September 8, 2023

Possum Park Playground to Close for Upgrades

A rendering of the new Possum Park playground equipment.

Beginning today, Sept. 8, the Possum Park playground will close for upgrades. Crews will be replacing the old play equipment with a new nature-themed playground. When it reopens, the playground will include separate play structures for kids 2 to 5 and 5 t...

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Posted on: September 5, 2023

Second Flower Mound Junior Leadership Program Begins

Mayor Derek France talks to the group of participants in the 2023 Junior Leadership Program.

The second annual Flower Mound Junior Leadership Program is officially underway! Over the next eight months, 35 juniors and seniors from Flower Mound High School and Edward S. Marcus High School will learn essential leadership skills to help them enter th...

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Posted on: September 2, 2023

Properly Pack Trash and Recycling Bins to Reduce Debris on Roadways

A green recycling bin and blue trash bin outside a home in Flower Mound.

Republic Services has reported an uptick in trash debris falling from improperly packed trash and recycling bins. To help cut down on trash and recycling falling from bins while they're being collected, Republic has some reminders about packing y...

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Posted on: August 21, 2023

Upper Trinity Regional Water District Urges Residents to Conserve Water

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Due to a lack of rain and continued high temperatures, the Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD) is seeing record-high water use among their customers, including in Flower Mound. The district has been in Stage 1 of its Drought Contingency Plan sin...

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Posted on: August 19, 2023

Nominations Open for Flower Mound's Outstanding Citizenship Award

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Know a Flower Mound resident or group who deserves to be recognized for their contributions to our Town? Nominate them for Flower Mound’s 2023 Outstanding Citizenship Award. All nominees should be Flower Mound residents or groups based in Flower...

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Posted on: August 6, 2023

Apply to Participate in Flower Mound's Annual Veterans Day Relay Run

Six men run while carrying the American flag and a flag for each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Applications are open for Flower Mound’s annual Veterans Day Relay Run! Since 2014, the Town of Flower Mound and resident volunteers have honored our veterans with this relay that spans 31.8 miles through Flower Mound. The route takes volunteer ...

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Posted on: August 1, 2023

Registration for Dorothy's Dash Now Open

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Registration is open now for Dorothy's Dash 2023! On Saturday, Nov. 11, join us for the Kid's K and 5K Run/Walk, in honor of former Town employee Dorothy Walkup. Proceeds from this event benefit the Texas Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosi...

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Posted on: July 27, 2023

Denton County Issues a Mandatory Burn Ban

Denton County Outdoor Burn Ban: Effective July 25, 2023

As of July 25, Denton County is under a mandatory burn ban due to dry, hot weather with little chance of relief in the immediate future. While the ban is in effect, the following activities are prohibited:

  • Outdoor burning of a combustible material, includi...
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Posted on: August 28, 2023

Introduction to Genealogy

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During this workshop at the Flower Mound Public Library (3030 Broadmoor Ln.) on Monday, October 2 at 7 p.m., Nancy Maxwell, Genealogy Librarian at Grapevine Public Library, will explain how to get started in genealogical research. Attendees will receive a...

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Posted on: August 31, 2023

What's New in Medicare

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Are you 65 or older and currently enrolled in Medicare? This workshop at the Flower Mound Public Library (3030 Broadmoor Ln.) discusses what changes in plan offerings and governmental updates Medicare members can expect in the following calendar year. The...

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Posted on: September 12, 2023

What's the Buzz About Native Bees?!

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Join the Flower Mound Public Library (3030 Broadmoor Ln.) and Town Environmental Services staff for a presentation from Texas Master Naturalist Kathryn Wells on Flower Mound’s native bees. During this presentation on Tuesday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m., lear...

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Posted on: September 25, 2023

Create Your Own Fall Picture Frame

Fall Picture Frame Craft

Join the Flower Mound Public Library (3030 Broadmoor Ln.) on Monday, October 16 at 7 p.m. as craft teacher Sharon Oels Martyn and Library staff demonstrate how to make a fall picture frame. This class is for ages 14 and older, and registration is required...

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