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Burn permits needed

No Author — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:05:00 CST

Due to high winds, low humidity, and dormant vegetation, creating a high risk of large and destructive wildfires in Flower Mound, the Fire Department is taking extra precaution to help prevent such an occurrence by continually evaluating environmental conditions. Until further notice, open burning is not permitted.

Keep a close eye on your children

No Author — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:27:00 CST

FMPD officers responded to Flamingo Drive at 6:17 p.m. on Friday, January 11 where it was reported that a white male driving a white panel van stopped and said “hey” to an 8-year-old child while she was riding her bike. The little girl was frightened and ran to tell her mother. The driver did not exit the van and drove away.

Scam artist in the area

No Author — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:27:00 CST

Local businesses need to be aware of a possible scam artist in the area who represents himself as a freelance writer, interviews the business owners with the promise of getting their stories in local newspapers, collects a fee of several hundred dollars, and disappears. DeAnna Nielsen, Director of Blue Anjou, Inc. in Old Town Lewisville, said a man, “just called me out of the blue to set up a time to meet.”

Lawsuit vs. Flower Mound dismissed

No Author — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:58:00 CST

The Fort Worth Court of Appeals issued an opinion on August 31 dismissing the lawsuit filed against the Town of Flower Mound by James C. and Susan Sanford relative to the Town’s annexation of Phase 3 of Tour 18.
In November 2006, the Sanfords filed suit against the Town in an attempt to halt the Town’s annexation of Phase 3 of Tour 18. The trial court initially granted a temporary restraining order prohibiting the Town from the proposed annexation; however, on November 30, 2006, the trial court dissolved the temporary restraining order. In December 2006, the Town completed the annexation of Phase 3 of Tour 18.

Teen dies in Skateboarding Accident

No Author — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:29:00 CST

On Thursday at 4:11 p.m. the Flower Mound Police and Fire Department received a 911 call regarding an injured person at 2220 Garden Ridge Blvd. Upon investigation it was discovered that 15 year old Kyle Darroca was being pulled on his skateboard by a Ford Explorer driven by a 16 year old male (Kyles best friend) in the parking lot of Garden Ridge Elementary School. Kyle fell and was run over by the towing vehicle.

Let�s hear from the people

No Author — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:44:00 CST

Texas State Representative, Tan Parker, (left) being congratulated by US Congressman, Michael Burgess, on the opening of Mr. Parker’s Flower Mound office in Parker Square last Thursday. Standing between the two legislators is Katy Taggart, Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce President. Mr. Parker told a large group of guests that his office, at 800 Parker Square, suite: 245, will be available to handle constituents’ concerns.

Great week for the CF Foundation

No Author — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:45:00 CST

It has been an exciting week at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and I am writing with more good news.

Today, Gilead Sciences, one of the world’s largest biopharmaceutical companies, and Parion Sciences, a development-stage pharmaceutical company, announced they will co-develop Parion 680, a compound that could become an important new drug in treating the basic defect in cystic fibrosis.

FMPD receives forfeited assets

No Author — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 08:07:00 CST

Lance Sumpter, Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), and Richard Roper, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, held a joint press conference on Thursday, August 9, 2007, at 11:00 am to announce that the Flower Mound Police Department will be receiving a check worth a total of $367,356.20 from forfeited assets related to two separate investigations conducted by the North Texas Asset Forfeiture Task Force.

Worker Electrocuted at Liberty School

No Author — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 08:05:00 CST

A worker at Liberty Christian School died this morning after being electrocuted while working on the football field stadium lights, police said. The accident occurred about 11:30 a.m. at the school on U.S. 377 in Argyle. Argyle Fire officials had to call the Denton Fire Department for a rescue truck with a ladder to reach the victim, who was at the top of a light pole.

Crime spree alert

No Author — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 06:14:00 CST

If you live in Double Oak, Lantana or Argyle, be on the lookout for possible thieves burgling garages and vehicles.

Lakeside gets new development bids

No Author — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 06:13:00 CST

Seefried Properties is keen on Flower Mound’s up-and-coming Lakeside Ranch Business Park. Responsible for the Flower Mound warehouse building currently occupied by Home Depot, Seefried Properties is planning a second structure for the business park – a 658,000-square-foot warehouse, due to be completed in the early months of next year.

Possible Homicide in Flower Mound

No Author — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 06:39:00 CST

On June 21, 2007 at approximately 11:30 pm a Flower Mound Police Department Patrol Officer discovered a vehicle parked, off the roadway on US 377 just north of Cross Timbers Rd (FM-1171).

Reading with Ringling Bros.

Stephen Webster — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 04:44:00 CST

This summer, the Flower Mound Public Library is teaming up with Ringling Bros Circus for a program they’re calling “Reading with Ringling Bros.”

HV tightens curfew

Stephen Webster — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 04:43:00 CST

The Highland Village Police Department is tightening their youth curfew hours this summer......

Campaigning for environment

Stephen Webster — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 04:42:00 CST

Highland Village residents have been getting knocks on their doors lately, as workers for the Texas Campaign for the Environment return to the city to gather more letters, petition signatures and donations.

FM 407 expansion approved

Stephen Webster — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 04:40:00 CST

The Federal Highway Association has completed its environmental impact study and approved a much-awaited expansion to FM 407.

Rail site selected

Stephen Webster — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:45:00 CST

The Denton County Transportation Authority has settled on a local site for a loading and unloading dock that will service their upcoming passenger rail project.

Argyle ESD reconsiders sirens

Stephen Webster — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 10:11:00 CST

Last month, when Argyle Emergency Services District Chief Mack Hohenberger said the district would be looking into methods of alerting residents to severe weather other than tower sirens, people started speak up. Initially, the plan was to research reverse 911 systems for telephone alerts.