Flower Mound asks TxDOT to shut down rest stop on 35W near FM407
Rest stop is attracting "a criminal element."
Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009
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Flower Mound smoking ban vote should have been better publicized
I do not have an objection to this "ban on smoking" had the public at large been properly notified and given a chance to voice their opinion, pro or con, through a vote on this very important matter.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
Annual softball game to benefit Flower Mound Police and Fire Departments on September 20
Retired major league pitcher John Wetteland will be available to sign autographs and visit with fans.
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008
Flower Mound Police offers $1,000 reward for info on recent burglaries
More than $12,000 in merchandise was stolen from four businesses on August 30.
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
Flower Mound police will enforce cell phone ordinance once school starts on August 25
So don't get any smart ideas, bud.
Monday, Aug. 18, 2008
Flower Mound attempts to have 2009 Wild About Flower Mound Festival
Flower Mound has had festivals in the past. In 2003 and 2004, it hosted the Wildflower Festival, and in 2005 organized the Texas Music Festival.
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008
Flower Mound Police Department to offer Citizen Police Academy starting in September
Free 11-week course will explore the inner workings of the Police Department.
Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008
Flower Mound offers $5000 reward for tip leading to arrest of pharmacy robbery suspect
It's part of a new anonymous-tip program instituted by the Flower Mound Police Department.
Monday, Aug. 4, 2008
Flower Mound water conservation will now be based on geographical location
So if you live east of FM 2499, you'll water on certain days, and if you live west of FM 2499, you'll water on opposite days.
Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008
Flower Mound Fire Department implements der burn ban
Only gas and charcoal grills with lids may be used for grilling, and the lids must be used at all times.
Friday, Aug. 1, 2008
Standard & Poor’s upgrades Flower Mound’s bond rating
It's no Sean Connery, but it's certainly on a level with Roger Moore.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Flower Mound launching water conservation
It's time to rethink the whole lawn thing anyway.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Flower Mound considering legal options for Oil and Gas Board of Appeals State District Court petition
Red Oak Gas wants to override Flower Mound's drilling ordinance preserving the "health, safety, and welfare of the community." Who will win?
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Flower Mound Fire Chief Eric Metzger achieves lifelong dream of being firefighter
Eric Metzger has watched the town grow to over 62,500 people, creating the need for five fire stations.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Flower Mound Parks and Recreation offices have moved
The group is now located at the new Community Activity Center.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Flower Mound opens doors to new community activity center Saturday, with grand opening June 21
There is still time to join the community activity center as a charter member and receive 14 months for the price of 12.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Flower Mound Library’s summer reading program begins June 5
Children from preschool to eighth grade get a prize for every seven days they read at least 20 minutes.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Flower Mound opens new community activity center Saturday June 21
Enjoy swimming in the indoor natatorium and outdoor water park, sports in the gym, games in the Chill Zone, giveaways, and tours of the new facility all day.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Flower Mound accepting applications for community support program
If you're a nonprofit looking for some easy money, fill out your app by June 2.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Flower Mound Police Dept. to hold Junior Police Academy in June and July
The academy is designed to motivate young people, enhance leadership skills, and encourage community participation.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Flower Mound Police to celebrate Emergency Services Volunteer Assistance program with fair and expo on May 23
The event will feature members of Flower Mound’s various volunteer organizations including the Citizen Patrol Group and the Community Emergency Response Team.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Flower Mound Fire Department hosts storm-spotter class Tuesday, May 20
Once you learn to be a storm spotter, you can then go on to star in movies with Helen Hunt.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Flower Mound Emergency Medical Services Division celebrates 20th anniversary
The EMS Division received its first call for service on April 1, 1988.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Flower Mound throws fab shredding party on May 17
Bring your social security numbers, credit card receipts, paycheck stubs, and love letters from your illicit affairs.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Flower Mound Parks and Recreation seeking teams for summer adult softball league
Sign-ups start on Thursday May 8.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Flower Mound residents encouraged to sign up their cell and business phones with CodeRED system
"Hello, this is Flower Mound calling."
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Flower Mound lifts town-wide burn ban
Welcoming back arsonists, pyromaniacs, fireworks aficionados, incense fans, even your maladjusted 8-year-old who loves to play with matches.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Flower Mound will begin enforcing cellphone ban on April 8
So up until then, Flower Moundians, call all your friends and talk like crazy.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Flower Mound resident wins contest that’ll donate $5,000 to Flower Mound’s parks
Flower Mound resident Kim Chance won Pantene’s Beautiful Wishes contest with the $5,000 prize earmarked for Flower Mound’s parks system.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Flower Mound bans using hand-held cell phones while driving in school zones
Walking while using your cell phone in a school zone is still OK.
Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008
Flower Mound wildfire threat necessitates daily burn ban determinations
Open burning requires permit and OK from fire marshal
Even permit-holding residents need to check with the fire marshal on the day they plan to burn.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
Denton County election results
Live updates on school bonds and other ballot measures.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
Flower Mound will spray for mosquitos to prevent West Nile
Spraying scheduled overnight Oct. 15-16, weather permitting
Monday, Oct. 15, 2007
Flower Mound ponies up big bucks in water lawsuit
No, the story has nothing to do with SMU. But their "viral marketing" minions have been after us all week, and the headline seemed to present a good way to use the image without actually promoting the game "versus Texas Tech University Saturday at 3 p.m. at Ford Stadium on the S.M.U. campus in Dallas and also nationally televised on ESPN. "
Friday, Aug. 31, 2007
Flower Mound to profit from sale of criminal property
They're being very common-sensible about their windfall and using it to upgrade their radio communication system.
Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007
UPDATED: Flower Mound to hold Trash Off/ Environmental Fair
Good for the environment. Fun for the kids.
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Flower Mound Fire Department receives $28,000 grant to purchase equipment
All-terrain vehicle? Check. Fire equipment? Check.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
A bunch of public hearings scheduled for Flower Mound’s Green Acres Farm Memorial Park Master Plan
Before the field becomes a park, there's lots and lots of red tape.
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Flower Mound to hold Green Acres Farm public hearing
The master plan has been proposed. Initiating resident feedback phase now.
Monday, March 5, 2007
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