Labor Day Week: Every Trash and Recycling Pickup in Flower Mound Shifts One Day Later
Don't roll your bin to the curb Monday — it won't be emptied until the following week if you do.
Green Bird Golf Simulator Opens at 5701 Long Prairie — Five Bays, Full Bar, Weather Not Included
You don't have to touch a real club to enjoy it, which is kind of the whole point.
The SIM Fall Craft Fair Is October 3 — Vendor Spots Are $60 and Filling Fast
Flower Mound's Seniors in Motion runs an indoor craft fair twice a year, and the fall edition is four weeks out — here's what sellers and shoppers need to know.
Acra Lending Is Fitting Out 6,000 Square Feet on the Fourth Floor of Lakeside International
A non-QM mortgage lender is spending $532,769 to build out a suite at 777 International Parkway — work that started in July and is due by November 20.
FM9 Geography Teacher Tim Fails Named 2026 Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year
After a year-long gauntlet of essays and interviews, the Flower Mound 9th Grade Campus teacher took the state's top secondary teaching honor.
Valley Creek College Is Spending $7 Million to Renovate Its New Morriss Road Campus
The work started last November and the clock runs to November 2, 2026 — here's what's going in and what it means for that stretch of Morriss Road.
A 17,468-SF Retail Shell on FM 2499 Is Past Its Target Date — and Still Pre-Leasing
Silveron Park's first building is built for restaurants and small shops, and the leasing team is actively looking for takers.
Maya Creamery & Lounge Is Open at Morriss Commons — Here's What's on the Menu
Hand-rolled ice cream, falooda, and bubble tea have landed on Flower Mound Road, and the lounge vibe is the real differentiator.
Denton County's Burn Ban Is Active — and the Firefighters Covering It Are Already Out on Other Fires
The declaration went into effect August 25. Light your fire pit right now and you're looking at a Class C misdemeanor, a fine up to $500, and a county whose crews are already stretched thin.
Got a Notable Tree? Flower Mound's Tree Recognition Program Wants to Hear About It
The town's Tree Recognition Program is accepting nominations — and the form is free to submit.
A Grooming Lounge Built for Guys Is Coming to Robertson's Creek
Hammer & Nails — haircuts, shaves, facials, manicures, pedicures, leather chairs, and a beverage — is building out a spot near Five Below on Long Prairie Road.
Wood-Fired Pizza From the DeVivo Team Is Now Serving at Lakeside Village
A locally owned shop built on pickup and delivery just opened steps from the Moviehouse.
FMFD Is Now Running Monthly CPR Classes at Station No. 1 — First One Is September 12
Fifty dollars, four hours, and you leave with a Heartsaver/AED card from the American Heart Association.
Flower Mound's FY2026-27 Budget: Same $0.387277 Tax Rate, Public Hearing Coming in September
The rate holds — but your bill can still move if your appraisal did.
Doggie Dive Is September 26 at the CAC
Spots are limited, day-of registration isn't an option, and this is the outdoor water park's signature end-of-season event.
The Little Houses From May's Arts Festival Are Up at the CAC — Through the End of August
Residents painted them at Heritage Park. Now they're hanging at 1200 Gerault Rd., and the window to see them is closing fast.
Burn Ban Is In Effect. No Backyard Fires, No Hot Work, No Fireworks.
Denton and Tarrant counties went under mandatory burn bans Monday. Here's exactly what you can't do — and a free family event at the library this afternoon to take the edge off a long, hot week.
Texas Health Orthopedic Surgery Center Plans Around $300,000 in Sterile Processing Improvements
A sterile processing renovation at 5000 Long Prairie Road runs through March 2027 — the kind of quiet reinvestment that keeps a local surgical option viable.
FMPD’s Casino Night Is This Saturday, and the Stakes Are Real for Flower Mound Kids
The Flower Mound Police Department's third annual Casino Night raises money for Santa Cops, the program that's helped thousands of local children have a better Christmas. Fifty bucks gets you in the door.
The Creation Lab Is Closing for Two Weeks — and Coming Back Bigger
The Flower Mound Public Library's makerspace goes dark Aug. 31 for renovations funded in part by the Friends of the Library. If you've got a project in the queue, now's the time.
Post Oak Park Closes September 1 for a Nine-Month Renovation
New playground gear, a restroom, better trails, and drainage fixes — but you won't see any of it until late May 2027.
Dum N Grill Is Coming to 1121 Flower Mound Rd. — in the Former Café India Space
Biryani and flame-grilled kebabs are headed to a spot locals already know.
Field 5 at Chinn Chapel Soccer Complex Is Now Under Construction for Synthetic Turf
The 2025 bond money is already in the ground — sod out, synthetic turf coming in, and soccer, football, and lacrosse all get to share the result.
A $1M Build-Out Just Started on the Third Floor of Center Place 1
Sixteen thousand square feet, a café, conference rooms, and a November finish date — someone is moving in seriously.
The Marauders Made It to State. The School Board Made It Official.
LISD trustees recognized Marcus High baseball's state tournament run at their August 10 meeting — a nod to a season that went deep into June.
The CAC Indoor Pool Is Back — and the Water Park Is Coasting Toward Its Close
Maintenance is done, the indoor pool is open again, and the outdoor water park is in its final stretch of the season.
Free Movies at Heritage Park Every Friday in September
Blanket, lawn chair, and a free film — the Town's outdoor movie series runs all month long.
Denton County's Second West Nile Case This Season Is the Neuroinvasive Kind
The virus is confirmed and circulating in local mosquitoes right now — and August is when it peaks.
FMHS Campus Refresh Has Two More Months to Go — With Students Already in the Building
The 20-year maintenance overhaul covering the auxiliary gym, classrooms, and auditorium is scheduled to wrap October 30, construction zone and all.
Long Prairie and Flower Mound Road Is Under Construction — Weekday Lane Closures Run Through August 2027
The town's busiest north-south and east-west crossroads is getting a major capacity overhaul, and the 9 a.m.–3 p.m. closure window covers your whole school and work day.
Charice Cooper's Animal Paintings Are Up at Town Hall Through September 30
Local artist Charice Cooper's wildlife work stops by Cross Timbers Road — no ticket required.
Flower Mound Approved a FEMA Agreement to Pursue Local Emergency Alert Authority
The agreement begins a federal approval process that could eventually allow Flower Mound officials to send geographically targeted emergency messages through wireless, broadcast and weather-radio systems.
A Non-QM Mortgage Lender Is Building Out the Fourth Floor at Lakeside's Class-A Tower
Acra Lending's $533K suite renovation at 777 International Parkway is the latest sign that Lakeside International Office Center has moved well past its fill-it-up phase.
Fire Station 6 at Canyon Falls Drive Is Under Construction — and It's More Than Just a Fire Station
A $15.9 million, 21,586-square-foot building is under construction. It comes with a community room, a police office, and a library kiosk.
The CAC Indoor Pool Is Closed This Week for Annual Maintenance
The outdoor water park has also shifted to lap-swim hours only — so before you pack the swim bag, check the schedule.
LISD Upgraded Its Student Portal. Here's What Families Are Finding Right Now.
Skyward Qmlativ went live August 3 — and your login credentials carry over, but your app does not.
Denton County Commissioners Court Is Meeting Today, With More Meetings Ahead
Today’s meeting began at 9 a.m.; a public budget meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, followed by another regular meeting Aug. 25.
Every LISD, Argyle, and Northwest ISD School Now Has a 2026 Grade — Here's Where to Find It
TEA dropped its A-F ratings Thursday; the appeals clock is already running.
Denton County Fogging Crews Are Out Through Wednesday Night
Two confirmed human cases this year. Trucks rolling 9 PM to 5 AM. Here's what to do if you're in the zone.
A Positive Mosquito Trap Turned Up West of Argyle — and Denton County Has 2 Confirmed Human Cases This Season
August is peak West Nile month. Here's what the surveillance map shows and what to do about it this weekend.
A New Retail Shell on FM 2499 Is Done. Now We Wait for Tenants.
The Silveron Park building at International Parkway is standing and empty — here's how to spot who's moving in before the grand-opening signs go up.
Neo Soft Systems Plans $250,000 Flower Mound Office Renovation
A $250,000 tenant fitout is coming to 4700 Bridlewood — office spaces, a conference room, and new restrooms on 1,954 square feet.
LISD Has Proposed Its 2026-27 Tax Rate. The Vote Is August 27.
Twelve days. That's your window before the board locks in the number that shows up on your fall property tax bill.
The Grateful Threads Quilts Are on Display Through the End of August
Free, no ticket, no signup — just walk in and see what your neighbors have been stitching.
Green Bird Opens on Long Prairie — Five Simulator Bays, a Full Bar, and a Kitchen
Flower Mound's first dedicated indoor golf venue is already taking tee times at 5701 Long Prairie Rd., and you don't have to golf to enjoy it.
Bonchon Opens at 2450 Cross Timbers — Korean Fried Chicken Is Worth a Taste!
After a year-plus of development and one missed opening date, the chain landed in the old Mod Pizza space on March 11.
LISD's New District Improvement Plan Is Already in Effect — Here's What Else the Board Locked In
Three things the board finalized Monday that shape your kid's year from day one.
The Space at 890 Parker Square Has a New Tenant — and a Menu Worth Knowing
Elephant Lounge took over the corner spot at 890 Parker Square Rd. with a wine-lounge feel and a broader food menu.
Argyle ISD's New Middle School Zones Are Live — Here's Which Campus Your Student Attends This Year
The district split its middle schools this fall, and US 377 starts its slow walk toward becoming a second high school by 2027.
Flower Mound Updated Its Land-Use Rules on Noise, Zoning Protests, and Home Businesses
State law forced the town's hand on home-based businesses — here's what the new rules actually mean for your address.
LISD's $15.4M Round of Campus Work Is Already Underway This Summer
Shade at Timber Creek, a rebuilt playground at Highland Village Elementary, and athletic upgrades at two high schools — here's where the money is going.
Lakeside East Is Breaking Ground This Summer — Here's What 21 Acres on Long Prairie Is Becoming
Townhomes, a hotel, 43,000 square feet of retail, and a nature trail are coming to the last undeveloped corner of FM 2499 and Lakeside Parkway.
LISD's School Day Gets 10 Minutes Longer Starting Wednesday — and High School and Middle School Flip Their Start Times
If your carpool or bus schedule is still set to last year's times, your kids will be at the curb at the wrong hour.
LISD Heads Into Wednesday's First Day With New Principals at Briarhill, Durham, Flower Mound High, and Four Elementary Schools
Seven campuses, seven new leaders — here's who's walking in the door alongside your kids on August 12.
Argyle ISD School Year Starts Tuesday — Here's What the Phone Ban and Chromebook Update Mean for Your Family
Texas law ends the text-during-lunch era starting Aug. 11; the district also updated its Chromebook guidelines this week.
Trotter Park Breaks Ground September 7 — $10.25M, 16 Months, and 12 Pickleball Courts
That empty lot on Cross Timbers Road is about to get very loud — here's what's going in and when it ends.
Two LISD Schools Get New Names — and New Missions
Highland Village Elementary becomes a Student Success Center; Mill Street Elementary becomes the Vernell Gregg Early Childhood Center. The neighborhood school era is over at both addresses.
Vivo Pizzeria is NOW OPEN at Lakeside Village
The team behind DeVivo's Eatery brings wood-fired pizza, wings and sandwiches to Flower Mound, with pickup and delivery available.
Flower Mound's FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget Is Out — Tax Rate Holds at $0.387277
The rate stays flat, but the town is absorbing real cost pressure, and three dates this month decide where the money goes.
Texas Tax-Free Weekend Starts Today — Clothes and School Supplies Under $100 Are Exempt Through Sunday
Argyle ISD kids are back in class Tuesday, LISD kids on Wednesday, and the tax break disappears Sunday at midnight.
How to Shape the FY 2026-27 Budget Before the Vote
The council votes in September — these are the weeks your input actually lands.
Heritage Springs Splash Pad Is Back Open Through September 30
Free, shaded, and 14 water features deep — the pad at Spinks Road is running again, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.
First- Through Third-Graders From Lakeland Elementary Have Art on the Library Wall Right Now
The exhibit is free, it's in the Children's Section on Broadmoor, and it closes at the end of August.
Book Sale This Weekend, Summer Reading Prizes Gone After Tuesday
Two library deadlines land in the next six days — and one of them is non-negotiable if your kid earned a prize.
Dum N Grill Is Taking Over the Old Café India Space on Flower Mound Road
Biryani, flame-grilled kebabs, and traditional Indian drinks are headed to 1121 Flower Mound Road — no opening date yet, but the address has one.
Latera Coffee Is Headed to the River Walk
A new coffee shop just claimed the suite at 4281 Esplanade Place — one more daytime option for a district that's been filling in slowly but steadily.
LISD Back-to-School Forms Are Live as First Day Approaches
Forms opened yesterday; families should also check transportation and emergency information before school starts.
LISD's Board Meets Tonight at 6 p.m. — Eight Days Before School Opens
A work session is where the real conversation happens, and this one lands while teachers are still in staff days.
Four Dates This August and September Will Set Your Property Tax Bill
Tonight's council meeting kicks off Flower Mound's budget season — here's when to show up and what's actually at stake.
Wildflower Café Brings Brunch and Asian-Inspired Flavors to Long Prairie
A garden-inspired dining room with specialty coffee and Asian-inspired dishes, right next to the Chipotle you already drive past.
Scott Gibson Middle School Opens Tuesday — Nine Days From Now
Argyle ISD's brand-new 1,200-seat campus on FM 407 opens on the first day of school, and if your 7th or 8th grader is west of US 377, that's their building now.
Flower Mound's Arts Center Is Being Designed Right Now — and You Can Shape It
The pre-design phase is live, community input sessions are coming, and this is the window that actually moves walls.
Argyle ISD Starts August 11, LISD Starts August 12
One day apart — here's which date belongs to your kid's school.
A Flower Mound Resident Is Denton County's First Confirmed Human West Nile Case of 2026
The virus is in the neighborhood — here's the short list of things that actually keep it off you.
Argyle ISD's Place 7 Has a Board Member Again — a Familiar One
Sam Slaton, a former board member and past board president, is back in the seat through May 2027.
Boba Bar Is Now Open in Parker Square
A new boba and tea café just landed in one of Flower Mound's most walkable shopping centers.
Flower Mound's Mandatory Watering Schedule: Two Days a Week, Your Address Decides Which Ones
Even-numbered house? Tuesday and Friday. Odd-numbered? Wednesday and Saturday. And nobody waters between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
After Nearly Two Decades Off the Road, Flower Mound Police Are Back on Motorcycles
Two officers volunteered, trained with DPS, and are already out there — watch for them at the intersections you know are trouble.
August 12 Is Two Weeks Away — Here's What LISD Families Need to Confirm Right Now
Teachers report Thursday, and the first bell rings August 12.
25 Positive Mosquito Traps in Denton County — and Crews Already Fogged South of Argyle Last Week
The county has run five fogging operations this year. If you live near Argyle or Copper Canyon, here's what that means for your yard right now.
Trotter Park Is Heading to Contractors — Here's What 13 Acres Near Town Lake Is Getting
Pickleball courts, a half-mile trail, and a playground are moving through the design and bidding process.
CC Mango Opens at Flower Mound Town Center — Boba, Mango Desserts, and More
Central Flower Mound's first dedicated boba and mango dessert shop is already open at Town Center.
Argyle ISD's Proof-of-Residence Upload Window Closes August 1 — Five Days Left
Miss the deadline and your student may not be fully processed before the first bell rings.
The $50 Million Check Cleared. Now 300 Apartments Start Rising at Cross Timbers and 377.
Construction financing for Aura Brookview closed June 29 — which means western Flower Mound is about to get very loud.
111 Positive Mosquito Traps, Two Human Cases — West Nile Is Circulating on Both Sides of Flower Mound
Denton confirmed one case and 25 positive traps; Tarrant confirmed one neuroinvasive case and 86 — and Flower Mound sits in the middle.
Argyle ISD's Proof-of-Residence Deadline Is Coming Up Fast
Upload your documents now — the district won't approve a new enrollment until it's done.
Bids Are In for Timber Valley Drive — Now Council Has to Pick a Contractor
Design is done, and a full gut-and-rebuild of Timber Valley and Fairfield Lane is one council vote away from a start date.
Green Bird Opens on Long Prairie: Five Simulator Bays, a Full Bar, and Nachos
Indoor golf just landed next to Old Navy — and you don't have to be a golfer to enjoy it.
Den10 Lounge Is Moving Into Suite 101 on Justin Road
That Suite 101 vacancy at 1913 Justin Rd. won't be empty much longer — a new restaurant and bar has claimed it.
LISD School Hours Are Changing This Year — Here's What to Confirm Before August 12
The district flipped middle and high school start times. If your pickup routine is still set to last year's clock, fix it now.
Argyle Legacy High School Opens in 2027–28 With 9th and 10th Grade Only — No Varsity Football
UIL rules, a 9th-and-10th-grade launch, and what it means for student-athletes and families planning ahead.
Trotter Park Gets a Shovel Date: Construction Starts September 7
After two years of planning and a $750K state grant, the 13-acre site on Cross Timbers Road is officially registered for a $10.25M build — 12 pickleball courts included.
The FM 2499 and FM 3040 Intersection Is Being Rebuilt — Lane Closures Run Weekdays Through July 2027
Construction is active now, with weekday lane closures in effect, and the finish line is still a year away.
Dolsot Korean Kitchen Is Open at 5851 Long Prairie — Bibimbap, Tteokbokki, and Stone Bowls
The Long Prairie corridor just got a full Korean menu, and you don't have to drive to Lewisville for it anymore.
Flower Mound Is Asking FEMA to Let It Send Emergency Alerts Directly to Your Phone
A Memorandum of Agreement on the council's agenda would let the town originate Wireless Emergency Alerts itself — no waiting on the county or state.
FM 407's Six-Lane Future Is Coming Into Focus — Funding Is the Final Lock
The public hearing process is done. The $235 million widening is designed. Now TxDOT has to find the money.
Shake Shack Has Landed at the Shops at Highland Village
The directory listing is live — your Southlake drive is optional now.
Flower Mound's Newest Residential Tower at Lakeside Village Is Now Open, With Rents Starting at $4,000
The 16th-story Thirty-One Eleven Sunset started taking residents in March 2025 — the clearest sign yet that the $2.5 billion Lakeside corridor is real, not a rendering.
The Main Street Bridge Over I-35E Is Getting Rebuilt — Lane Disruptions Run Through Late 2026
A $105 million TxDOT project in Lewisville has been reshaping 1.3 miles of your southbound commute since 2023, and it's not done yet.
Argyle ISD Locks Up 128 Acres in Northlake for a Future Secondary Campus
The district already had land in the southeast. Now it has the northwest covered too — paid for with bond funds voters approved in May 2025.
P&Z Has a Meeting Coming Up — Watch for the Agenda
If a rezoning near your street is on the docket, the posted agenda is when you find out.
Flower Mound Has Won the Same Budget Transparency Award 34 Years in a Row
That streak started before most of the town's current subdivisions existed.
Denton County's Outer Loop EIS Wraps in September — the Route Is Nearly Locked
A 23-mile freeway study reaches its final decision point this fall, and whatever alignment emerges will determine traffic, development, and land values across southern Denton County for a generation.
Hudson House Is Coming to the Shops at Highland Village This Fall
The East Coast oyster bar concept claims the old Corner Bakery space, with a fall/winter target.
Nine Crashes a Month on I-35W Through Northlake — and the First Fix Doesn't Start Until September 2028
The numbers are documented, the timeline is set, and there's a two-year gap with nothing in between.
Elephant Lounge Is Taking Over 890 Parker Square
The spot where Vieux Carré used to pour French brasserie classics now has a name and a concept — mid-sized plates, craft bites, and a wine-lounge feel.
Flower Mound Is Now the Third-Best Place to Live in America
The U.S. News ranking jumped from 14th to 3rd overnight — and that kind of leap gets noticed by every relocation algorithm in the country.
The CAC Water Park Runs a Sensory-Friendly Session This Morning — 9:30 to 11:30
No music, fewer whistles, and a quiet indoor escape — the outdoor water park on Gerault looks a little different today on purpose.
Fogging Trucks Roll Tonight Across Unincorporated Denton County After Two WNV Traps Test Positive
The county's spray window runs 9 PM to 5 AM through July 22 — here's what to do before dark if you're in an affected area.
LISD's New Bell Schedule Starts August 12 — High Schoolers Sleep In, Middle Schoolers Don't
The district swapped start times for middle and high school this year, and your morning routine needs to reflect it before day one.
Denton County Is the Only DFW County Where You Must Vote at Your Assigned Precinct on Election Day
A nonpartisan group keeps filling the Commissioners Court room — and the November ballot is three and a half months away.
LISD's Voting Rights Lawsuit Is Over — and the Plaintiff Just Won a Board Seat
The case that rewrote how Lewisville ISD elects its trustees wrapped up years ago. Here's what the new system looks like, and where it stands right now.
Spray Trucks Hit the 7500 Block of Emerson Lane After Second West Nile Sample of the Year
The town's mosquito crews already ran two nights on your street — here's what the spray does, what it doesn't, and what you still need to do yourself.
FM 2499 Carries Active Construction from Two Simultaneous Projects Through Mid-2027
If Long Prairie Road is your daily route, the orange cones aren't going anywhere soon — here's what's happening and when it ends.
Denton County's First Human West Nile Case of 2026 Has Been Confirmed — and Mosquito Traps Across the County Are Hot
One person is sick, five traps tested positive before this week even started, and the peak of the season is still ahead — here's what to do this afternoon.
The CAC Is About to Get a Lot Bigger — Here's What's Planned and Why Your Input Right Now Actually Matters
55,000 square feet of new space is on the boards, $49.1 million is behind it, and the design phase is when residents still have a say.
Lakeside Parkway Is Getting Two More Lanes — From FM 2499 to SH 121
Denton County has locked in $9.5 million, Town Council has awarded construction, and two new signals are part of the deal.
What's Actually Under You at Lewisville Lake
It's one of the best things about living here. It's also a very different body of water than it looks like from the shore.
Two Arrested in Fatal I-35E Hit-and-Run That Killed a 23-Year-Old Denton Man
The driver allegedly fled, tried to sell the car — and a license plate reader caught her anyway.
FMPD's Motorcycle Unit Is Back — After 19 Years Off the Street
The bikes went away in 2007 when the old fleet wore out. Nobody replaced them. Now they have.
LISD Job Fair Is Tuesday, July 21 — and School Starts August 12
Four weeks before students show up, the district is pulling hiring teams into one room for 90 minutes. If you want in, this is the window.
CC Mango Opens at 2701 Cross Timbers — Boba, Fruit Teas, and Mango Desserts
There's a new spot next to Einstein Bros. for your afternoon boba fix.
Your House Number Now Sets Your Watering Days — Here's How It Works
Flower Mound's new mandatory watering schedule is law now — look up your address before your next irrigation run.
Vivo Pizzeria Is Targeting Mid-July to Open at Lakeside
The team behind a beloved Keller Italian spot is bringing wood-fired pizza to Flower Mound — and they almost didn't do it.
A National American Revolution Exhibit Is Coming to the Denton County Courthouse — Free, Starting July 27
The Flower Mound DAR chapter did the work. All you have to do is show up.
Mio Nonno Is Coming to Highland Village
The Lakeside favorite just claimed the old Rockfish Grill space at The Shops at Highland Village — here's what that means for your dinner plans.
Flower Mound Farms' Sewer Rebid Is Happening Now — Here's Why the First Round Failed
Bids came in too high, contractors didn't show up, and Red Oak Lane has been waiting. July is the town's second shot.
The Lady Jaguars Have Made It to the UIL State Tournament Three Years in a Row
Qualifying for 6A state golf three straight years isn't luck — it's a system, and Flower Mound's is worth understanding.
105° in Denton County — Here's Where to Go if Your AC Can't Keep Up
The Salvation Army just opened cooling stations in Denton and Lewisville. This weekend isn't just hot. It's dangerous.
E. Jeter Road Construction Is Already Underway — Here's What That Means for Your Drive
Phase III has been tearing up Bartonville's main corridor since late May, and the finish line is still weeks out.
Dolsot Korean Kitchen Is Open at Robertson's Creek
Skip the drive to Carrollton — bibimbap and tteokbokki are now on Long Prairie Road.
LISD's Online Enrollment Portal Is Down Until July 13
If you're trying to register a new student right now, the door is closed — here's when it opens and why.
West Nile Is Back South of Hackberry — and This Is the Season's Third Southern County Hit
The county fogged the area last week. Here's what you should still be doing in your yard right now.
Shannon Knowles Is FMHS's New Principal — and She Already Knows Every Hallway
She spent seven years running things behind the scenes at Flower Mound High. Now she's running the whole school.
Flower Mound Crews Rolled to a Three-Alarm Fire at Killough High School — and the Hard Questions Start Now
The roof burned while the building was already under renovation. LISD hasn't said a word about fall yet.
The One Fix at FM 407 and I-35W Still Has Months to Go — and It's All You're Getting for a While
The micro breakout is still under construction. The full widening won't even bid until next spring. Here's what that means for your commute.
Trotter Park's Bids Came In Too High. Now the Town Starts Over.
The contractors saw the scope and named their price. The town said no — so the whole bidding process resets.
Wabi Sushi Is Open. Twisted Goat Is on Deck.
The old Parlor Doughnuts space on Long Prairie finally has a tenant worth talking about — and a California coffee roaster is close behind on Cross Timbers.
Thirty-One Eleven Sunset Is Done — and Lakeside Village Is Taking Shape Around It
The tower has tenants. Now the cafés and yogurt spots are following the people — not the other way around.
A $731 Million Builder Just Chose Lakeside Parkway as Its First Texas Address
Homebound bought 44 lots at The Villas at Lakeside — and the speed at which they build is the whole story.
A 24,000-Square-Foot Gathering Space Is Taking Shape on Cross Timbers Road
St. Philip the Apostle's new parish life center is almost done — and the case for why it matters goes well beyond Sunday Mass.
Trotter Park Finally Goes to Bid This Month — After Two Years of Planning
The park on Cross Timbers Road has been a sign and a dream since 2020. This month it becomes a construction contract.
The Mound Was Here First — and on the Country's 250th Birthday, That's Worth Standing On
Tens of thousands of us will stand in one park on Saturday. Here's the older, stranger story of the ground we're standing on.
West Nile Fogging Cycle Just Wrapped in Northwestern Harvest — Here's What Comes Next
The trucks are done; the virus isn't.
Highland Village Locked In the Park Money. Now Watch Whether They Actually Build It.
The Capital Improvement Plan is approved, the cabins are gone, and Pilot Knoll Park is finally moving from promise to contractor.
Hudson House Is Coming to the Shops at Highland Village — and Construction Starts This Week
East Coast oysters flown in daily, a raw bar, and the world's coldest martini — all of it landing five minutes from your house by winter.
Denton County's Thoroughfare Plan Is Out for Public Comment — and Your Roads Are in It
The county just posted a draft map of which roads get built next. You can still shape it — but the window won't stay open forever.
Independence Fest Is Six Days Away — Gabby Barrett, Free Fireworks, and a 250th Birthday Party at Bakersfield Park
Every logistic you need before tens of thousands of your neighbors beat you to the shuttle.
The FM 2499/FM 3040 Intersection Just Got Worse Before It Gets Better
A $2.82 million rebuild starts now and runs through July 2027 — here's what changes about your commute starting this week.
The Fogging Trucks Are Back — and This Time They're Working the Northwestern Harvest Area
A West Nile-positive trap near Cleveland-Gibbs and Old Justin put this corridor in the county's crosshairs — tonight is the last run.
Triple-Digit Heat Index Is Here — and Denton County Just Published the Full Cooling Station Map
Your AC doesn't have to be the only option right now.
Flower Mound's Arts Center Is Designed by Real Architects Now. The Clock Is Running.
Eight years of planning, one firm finally hired, and a spring 2029 opening date on the board — here's where the River Walk arts center actually stands.
Lane Closures on FM 2499 Near Lakeside Village Blvd Run Through July 1
Six days left — here's what the squeeze looks like and whether that deadline is one you can count on.
LISD's New Bell Times Are Already Locked In — Here's What Your Morning Looks Like in August
High school gets to sleep in. Elementary gets up earlier. Every family with kids in multiple schools needs to do the math before August 12.
Argyle's Police Force Is Getting a Real Home
After years of operating out of a building with no secure parking, the Donald G. Moser Law Enforcement Center is moving from wishful thinking to actual blueprints.
West Nile Is Back — and This Time It's in the Harvest Neighborhood
The virus is circulating in your zip code right now. Here's what to do before tonight's dusk.
David Wylie Won the Republican Primary — Now November Will Decide Who Shapes Growth Across Southwest Denton County
The primary was just the opening move. The seat that controls development from Flower Mound to Argyle gets decided in November.
LISD Just Voted to Sell 18 Acres in Flower Mound — and Negotiate Leases on Three More Campuses
Four real estate deals, zero public explanation — the school board's silence is saying something.
The Main Street Bridge Over I-35E Won't Be Done Until Late 2026 — At Best
Three years of squeeze, and the finish line is still six-plus months away.
The Denton Outer Loop Has Real Blueprints Now — Here's What That Means for Your Backyard
Four actual routes, an environmental impact statement, and decisions that will lock in where Denton County's growth lands for the next thirty years.
Denton County Bought a Fire Station — and It's a Bigger Shift Than It Sounds
The county just admitted that volunteer departments can't keep pace with 90 new residents a day.
Shake Shack's Construction Window Closes This Month at the Shops at Highland Village
The $903,000 renovation was always scheduled to wrap in June — and June is here.
The Race That Decides What Happens West of Town
David Wylie and Stephanie Draper are on the November ballot for the county seat that controls roads and growth on Flower Mound's western edge.
Lake Lewisville's First Dragon Boat Festival Hits the Water Today!!
Teams, drums, food, and a live band — Copperas Branch Park gets something it's never had before.
The World Cup Is Literally Down the Road. Here's How to Still Get In.
AT&T Stadium is hosting more World Cup matches than any venue on earth — and Flower Mound is 23 miles away.
The I-35E/I-35W Merge Through Denton Is Closing—Periodically, and the Pattern Isn't Done
TxDOT's $583 million interchange rebuild means the ramps you depend on are going away on a rolling basis through 2029.
LISD's Trustee Elections Are Now Fully Restructured — Your Ballot Has Five Fewer Races On It
The district finished its three-year rollout in May 2026, so next time you vote for a school board seat, you'll only see the one that covers your neighborhood.
Denton Got a New Mayor — By 47 Votes
Chris Watts is returning to run the county seat, and half of Denton isn't sure that's good news.
Your County Just Gave a Taiwanese Tech Giant Eight Years of Tax Breaks — Here's What It's Betting On
Denton County approved a tax abatement for Wistron InfoComm, and the prize is 888 jobs building AI supercomputer parts in your backyard.
West Nile Mosquitoes Confirmed South of Argyle — County Public Health Is Watching
A positive trap just outside Flower Mound's northern edge means the risk isn't theoretical anymore — here's what to do before the season peaks.
LISD Names Durham Middle's New Principal — With 29 Years of Experience Behind Him
John Engel is coming from Fort Worth ISD with a track record worth knowing before August.
The Road That Will Redraw Flower Mound Is Moving Toward a Decision
The Denton County Outer Loop's preferred alignment is being narrowed down now — and once it's locked, it's locked.
LISD Is Reshuffling School Leadership Heading Into 2026–27
Flower Mound High School has a new principal — and she's been here before.
Flower Mound Maxed Out Its Homestead Exemption. Here's What That Means for Your Tax Bill.
The council went further than the agenda asked — and homeowners are already feeling it.
Argyle Voters Locked In Road Funding and Longer Council Terms — Here's What That Actually Changes
Two ballot measures. Both passed big. One keeps the pavement money flowing; the other gives council members a longer leash before they face voters again.
Lakeside Parkway Is About to Go Out to Bid — With $9.5 Million from the County
The road that doesn't meet its own standards is finally getting fixed, and most of the tab isn't coming from Flower Mound.
Flower Mound's Police Station Is Moving — and the Old Building's Future Is Still an Open Question
The town bought land on Aberdeen Drive. Now comes the expensive part.
The Arts Center Is Real. Now Comes the Hard Part.
Pre-design is done, the price tag landed between $75M and $100M, and council is still figuring out how to pay for it — which determines when shovels actually move.
The AG Just Redrew the Line on Gambling Machines. Here's What It Means for Lewisville.
Ken Paxton's new legal opinion targets slot-style machines that bolt on a skill mini-game to stay legal. It's not a new law — but it hands local police a sharper weapon.
The $1.25 Billion Campus Next Door: MP Materials' 10X Is No Longer a Rumor
Shovels are about to hit the ground in Northlake — and every commuter, homebuyer, and school planner in southern Denton County is about to feel it.
The Person Who'll Control Flower Mound's Roads and Growth for Four Years Is on the November Ballot
David Wylie won the Precinct 4 GOP runoff in May. Now he faces Democrat Stephanie Draper in November — and whoever wins will shape what gets built next to you.
The Collective Boutiques Is Taking Over the Former Painted Tree Space in Highland Village
Two months after vendors got an 8-hour notice to clear out, the spot on Justin Road has a new answer — and a different deal.
Two New Sushi Spots Just Opened in Flower Mound — and They're Not the Same Restaurant
Same name prefix, different owners, zero connection — and your GPS is about to make this your problem.
White Castle Just Broke Ground 20 Minutes from Your Front Door
The chain you drove to Kansas for? It's coming to The Colony this fall.
Flower Mound Quietly Updated Its Parking Rules — Here's What Changed
The new rules are already in effect, MuniCode hasn't caught up yet, and every new development in town is being reviewed under them right now.
Flower Mound's Tax Squeeze: What the Numbers Actually Mean for Your Bill
The town just hit its legal rate ceiling, the tax base fell for the first time in 15 years, and the next tool in the toolbox requires a public vote. Here's where things stand.
The 'It's Basically Skill' Defense Just Got a Lot Harder to Make in Texas
AG Ken Paxton's new opinion closes the loophole operators were using to keep slot-style machines legal. Here's what it means in plain English — and what it means for machines near you.
Texas Lost Its Chief Election Official. Denton County Still Has to Run November.
Jane Nelson's resignation lands right as county staff start recruiting poll workers and locking in polling sites — without their usual state-level lifeline.
Your Yard Rules Have a $174 Billion Reason Behind Them
Texas just admitted its water math is broken — and Flower Mound's watering schedule is what the fix looks like on your block.
Argyle Marketplace Breaks Ground — Farmers Market Gets a Permanent Home
After years of setting up in a parking lot behind a gift shop, the Argyle Farmers Market is finally getting walls.
Texas Is Replacing STAAR — Here's What LISD Families Should Know
The test your kid has taken since third grade is going away. The new one arrives in 2027-28, and nobody knows yet what it means for your school's letter grade.
LISD Just Voted to Sell Its Closed School Buildings — Including Three in the Flower Mound Area
The closures were painful enough. Now the buildings are going on the market, and whatever comes next is permanent.
LISD Just Sold 18 Acres on Quail Run Road — And Hasn't Said Who Bought It
The land is gone. The neighborhood still doesn't know what's coming.
The Jaguars Had a Spring. Three UIL State Honors in One Season.
Track, academics, and softball all brought hardware home — not bad for a district in the middle of a budget conversation.
The Flower Mound Arts Center Has a Site, a Design Team, and a Budget Fight — Here's Where It Actually Stands
Eight years from a master plan recommendation to a dirt lot on River Walk Drive — and the hardest part is still ahead.
Flower Mound's 34-Year Finance Streak Is Boring. That's the Point.
The town just won its 34th straight budget award — and that unglamorous record is exactly why your next water line costs less to build.
The Rabbits Won. Here's Why.
Flower Mound didn't get overrun by eastern cottontails by accident. It built them the perfect city — and now they're eating your salvia.
Argyle's Farmers Market Finally Gets a Real Address
Groundbreaking on Argyle Marketplace ends years of temporary setups — but the real question is whether the rest of the development shows up too.
Wylie vs. Draper: The November Race That Decides Who Steers Precinct 4's Growth
Whoever wins this seat in November controls the roads, the subdivisions, and the infrastructure budget for the fastest-growing corner of Denton County.
Denton County's Nearly 20% Population Boom Has Developers Circling — and Flower Mound's West Side Is the Target
The numbers behind your commute frustration are finally on paper, and they explain a lot.
LISD Approved New Pay Scales After HB 2 — But the Budget Hole Didn't Close
Teachers are getting raises they haven't seen in years. The $9-to-$10 million deficit? Still there.
LISD Locked In Pay Raises — and the Starting Salary Is Now $64,250
The board found the money. A state law made sure they couldn't find more.
Flower Mound Has a New Mandatory Watering Schedule — Here's What It Means for Your Lawn
The last digit of your address now controls when you can run the sprinklers — and ignoring it has real consequences.
Flower Mound's Arts Center Is Real — but 'Shovels in the Ground' Is Still a Few Years Off
The River Walk's long-awaited performing arts center has a site, a design team, and a price range. What it doesn't have yet: a construction start date.
Your County Commissioner Is Changing — By 31 Votes
David Wylie won the Precinct 4 runoff by a margin thin enough to fit in a single Flower Mound cul-de-sac. Here's what that actually means for the roads you drive.
Flower Mound Has a New Council Member. Her Name Is Clare Harris.
She beat back a party-backed challenger, knows every post oak by name, and now she votes on your neighborhood's future.
LISD Approved 3% Raises for Staff — Here's What the Legislature Had to Do With the Delay
Austin finally moved. Seven days later, so did the LISD board.
West Nile Is Already Active in Southern Denton County — and the Trap That Came Back Positive Is Right by Keith Road
It's late May and the county is already fogging south of Argyle. Don't wait until August to start paying attention.
Flower Mound Bumps Homestead Exemption to 20% — The Maximum Allowed by State Law
Your property tax bill is about to get smaller, automatically, and you don't have to do a thing.
Fire Station 6 Breaks Ground in Canyon Falls — West Flower Mound Gets a Real Coverage Upgrade
The west side has been waiting years for a permanent station; ground broke last Friday, and fall 2027 is the date to hold them to.
Council Says No to a School Zone on FM 1171. The Real Fix Is 18 Months Away.
Founders Classical Academy parents asked for slower traffic. They got a trail promise and a long wait.
Flower Mound Road Construction Is in Its Final Phase — Expect Delays Through July
Five phases, one stretch of road, and a summer deadline that really can't slip.
LISD Is Taking Over Its Own Bus System. Here's What That Means for Your Morning.
After 30 years with a contractor, the district is hiring 220+ drivers and buying new tracking tech — and your kid's bus ride is about to look different.
LISD Just Approved $31.7M in Construction — Including a New Transportation Center and Safety Upgrades Across Campuses
If your kid rides a bus, the district just made a $15M bet that next year goes better than the last few.
The CAC Is Getting a Makeover — And the Town Wants Your Opinion Before It Finalizes the Plans
Nearly $50 million, a 14-month design phase, and a renovation that touches almost every corner of 1200 Gerault Road — your window to shape it is open right now.
Flower Mound Finally Has a Whataburger
Dirt on Long Prairie Road, two drive-thrus, 24 hours — the wait is over for the largest Texas city that didn't have one.
LISD Raised Teacher Pay. It Also Has a $9–10 Million Deficit.
The board made a deliberate bet: keep staff, deal with the gap later.
Peters Colony Memorial Park Opens Thursday — and It's Actually Done
Three-point-three acres near the library, a veterans plaza named for a local centenarian, and a ribbon cutting at 6 p.m. Put it on the calendar.
Post Oak Park Closes This Month for $1.1 Million in Upgrades
Construction starts in June — and if that's your go-to park off Flower Mound Road, your summer routine just changed.
Purple Cone Flower Trail Closes This Week for About a Month
If the creekside path between Lawson and Wilkerson parks is part of your morning routine, you'll need a new one — starting now.
Dumpling Queen Is Open — and Flower Mound Has Never Had Anything Quite Like It
A Sichuan-trained chef, a Memorial Day soft opening that got away from them, and a sushi bar turned into a live dumpling stage. The real story behind the new spot at Flower Mound Road and Morriss.
Summer heat is here: cooling, burn bans, and the alerts worth turning on
How to read a heat advisory, when county burn bans kick in, and the notifications actually worth enabling.