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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

2008 Flower Mound election results

Two board seats were decided.

Sunday, May 11, 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

Flower Mound disannexation lawsuit dismissed

"This is a win-win situation for the Town and the western residents," Mayor Jody Smith stated.

Friday, Feb. 23, 2007


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