Flower Mound Online News

Flower Mound Online wishes you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! Stay safe, kiss your aunt, eat well. We’ll see you when you get back.

The widening of FM2499 from FM1171North to FM 407 has begun.  Construction began October 29, 2007, and will continue for 24 months.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is widening the existing two lane roadway to a six lane divided thoroughfare as far north as FM 407.
And yes, there is a Phase 4.  This phase proposes [...]

[ November 26, 2007; 6:45 pm; ] Join your friends at the Double Oak Town Hall for their tree lighting ceremony, Monday, Nov 26th at 6:45pm.

The Town Hall is located at Waketon and Kings Road, directly west of Downing Middle School in Bridlewood.

If you’ve lived in the DFW area long, you probably know that Neiman Marcus downtown, their annually unique Christmas tree, and secret holiday window are the epitome of the Christmas season launch here.
On Friday, Nov 16th starting at 6:30pm the festivities begin this year in downtown Dallas, beginning with Neiman Marcus and spreading to [...]

When we first received this photo taken from the north side of Flower Mound early this afternoon, we didn’t know what it was, but as the day progressed, it became quite evident.

A large truck hauling gasoline crashed and exploded shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday on Interstate 35E in Lake Dallas, shutting down the highway in [...]

[ December 16, 2007; ]

A classic retelling of the famous Christmas tale as told through the eyes of Dickens himself! His actual words bring to life the ghosts of past, present and future for young and old alike.

Presented as a Musical, by the Actors Conservatory Theater in Lewisville.

December 7-16, 2007
7:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday Nights
Matinees 2:00 p.m. [...]

[ December 16, 2007; ] Another Silver Anniversary re-production by GLCT, this much loved story interweaves the lives of four sisters growing up during the American Civil War, and is based on Alcott’s own experiences as a child in Concord, Massachusetts, with her three sisters, Anna, May and Elizabeth.Tickets $13 for adults, $10 for seniors (65+) and juniors (under 18).

For [...]

[ November 17, 2007; 7:00 am; ] 5K Run/Walk and Kid’s K
Flower Mound High School

Benefiting the Lone Star Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society in honor of Dorothy Walkup a former FM employee who lost her battle with Multiple Sclerosis in 2004. The Town of Flower Mound sponsors the “Dorothy’s Dash” to honor her memory, share her example with others [...]

5K Run/Walk and Kid’s K
Flower Mound High School
Benefiting the Lone Star Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society in honor of Dorothy Walkup a former FM employee who lost her battle with Multiple Sclerosis in 2004.   The Town of Flower Mound sponsors the “Dorothy’s Dash” to honor her memory, share her example with others who may [...]

[ November 17, 2007; 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Lewisville Parks and Leisure Services will hold a free Stargazers astronomy program from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, at Memorial Park, 1950 S. Valley Parkway. The program will be conducted by astronomer John Olson using electronically controlled 10-inch and 12-inch telescopes to view such celestial features as open and globular star clusters, [...]

[ December 1, 2007; 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. ] Come out and celebrate the 2007 holiday season with Holiday at the Hall in Lewisville on Saturday, December 1st 10am to 7pm! Enjoy fun activities such as Breakfast with Santa, the City’s official holiday tree-lighting celebration, the Old Town Stroll parade, live family entertainment, visits with Santa for people (& pets), [...]

From the Dallas News:
All four quarter-cent sales tax increases were approved Tuesday. The police, fire and roads passed overwhelmingly and the parks increase looked like it might fail in early voting, but it rallied to a narrow passage.

The parks project encompasses three new parks, a tennis center, expanded trails and new safer playground equipment.
Town [...]

The 2007-2008 flu season has started and runs through late April.  We were amazed to learn that every year the flu kills 36,000 people and hospitalizes 200,000 annually.  While the flu does affect young children, adults age 50 and above are the most susceptible group affected by the disease.

How can you tell if you’ve got [...]

[ November 4, 2007; 1:00 am; ]

[ November 18, 2007; 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm. ] Parker Square’s MONTHLY Car Show! Everyone loves the location and this is a BIG show!!! Dash plaque to the [...]

[ November 1, 2007; 12:00 am to 7:30 pm. ] Little Shop of Horrors
Music and Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken.
Thursday at 7:30pm; Friday & Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 2:30pm.