5th Annual Mother/Son Western Hoe-DownMothers and their sons, ages 4 - 12, are invited to dress in their favorite country and western attire for a fun-filled evening of music, food, games, hayrides, inflatable rides, door prizes, dancing, and a mechanical bull. This year's event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on October 6 at Austin Ranch, 2009 Anderson Gibson Road, in Grapevine. The fee is $60 per couple and $20 for each additional son. Photographers will be on-site to take western photos for an additional charge. The registration deadline is September 29.  For more information and to register, call 972.874.6276. 09/15/2007

The Flower Mound Fire Department will host the 15th annual Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 13 at Central Fire Station, 3838 Forums Drive. The fun-filled event will include a S.A.F.E Team presentation, a CareFlight helicopter, children's activities, the Fire Safety Trailer, Fire Station tours, fire safety information, displays of fire engines and ambulances, a CERT team demonstration, and plenty of hot dogs, popcorn, and soft drinks. In addition, the department will host neighborhood open houses from 1 to 3 p.m. at Fire Station #2, 4141 Shiloh Road, on October 20 and Fire Station #3, 2020 Woodhill, on October 27. 09/15/2007

Flower Mound to Host NFL Punt, Pass, and Kick CompetitionFlower Mound's Parks and Recreation Division will host the local NFL/Pepsi Punt, Pass, and Kick contest from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 6, at Gerault Soccer Field, 1200 Gerault Road. The competition is free of charge and is open to boys and girls ages 8 - 15 (age as of December 31, 2007). All participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate for age verification. On-site registration begins at 9:30 a.m. No football shoes, cleats, or turf shoes will be permitted; only soft-soled shoes are allowed. For more information, call 972.874.6271. 09/15/2007

Town Officials "Marked Up" Community Activity Center at Ceremony From left to right: Peggy Kimberlin, Park Board; John Thomas, Park Board; Harlan Jefferson, Town Manager; Mayor Jody Smith; Councilmember Tim Trotter; and Karl Drescher, Park Board.Flower Mound dignitaries recently "put a permanent mark" on the highly anticipated Community Activity Center (CAC) during a special ceremony. Members of the Town Council and Park Board signed their names on a steel column that will be used in the construction process as a symbolic gesture of progress.Scheduled for completion in summer 2008, the centrally located CAC will provide Flower Mound residents with an array of amenities and features such as a full-service natatorium, lazy river, gymnasium, indoor jogging track, and teen and senior citize... 09/15/2007

NEW EVENT to Highland Villge... the Daddy/Daughter Hoe-DownFathers and their daughters are invited to put on their favorite country western attire Friday, October 5, 2007 and join us for an evening featuring dinner, a flower and dancing.Celebrations from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Tickets are on sale now through the Parks and Recreation Department, call 972-317-7430 for more information.Tickets are $18 per person for residents and $21 per person for non-residents.                                                    and in FLOWER MOUND.... the 5th Annual Mother/Son Hoe DownMothers and their sons, ages 4 - 12, are invited to dress in their favorite country and western attire for a fun-filled evening of music, food, games, hayrides, inflatable rides, door prizes, dancing, and a mechanical bull. ... 09/14/2007

Mosquito spraying operations scheduled for Tuesday, August 21 in the Timberview Estates subdivision of Flower Mound have been rescheduled for 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 30 through 4:00 a.m. on Friday, August 31. As adverse environmental conditions such as wind or rain can negatively impact the effectiveness of spraying, treatment operations will only be conducted during optimal conditions. Public notification of the spraying will be conducted through the Town of Flower Mound's website, FMTV, broadcast and print media outlets, and neighborhood signs. The Texas Department of State Health Services recently confirmed that mosquitoes trapped in the Timberview Estates and Timbercreek Park subdivisions in Flower Mound tested positive as carrying the West Nile virus. Residents in the neighb... 08/29/2007

The Flower Mound Police Department will offer its popular Citizen Police Academy this fall for Flower Mound residents.The free, 11-week course will explore the inner workings of the Police Department. Classes will meet Thursdays from 7 to 9:30 p.m. and one Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. from September 6 through November 8 in the Police training facility, 4150 Kirkpatrick Lane.The course provides informational and hands-on experience of law enforcement practices such as recruitment, training, narcotics, firearms, K-9, and the School Resource Officer, SWAT, Patrol, Criminal Investigation, and Traffic divisions. Upon completion, participants will be eligible to join the Flower Mound Police Department Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association, which holds activities for the Police Departme... 08/19/2007

It's that time again - The Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce Annual Event is August 25th at Circle R Ranch.For those not familiar with Fiesta Flower Mound, it's an event you won't want to miss! It's a Fun, Casual Party meant for everyone to have a great time while bringing the community together.Circle R Ranch is providing a magnificent gourmet Tex Mex bar including free beer and margaritas. The silent auctions will feature more than 300 terrific items sure to please everyone.This years entertainment is InsideOut, sponsored by Sierra Title.Everyone is invited - so call the Chamber today for your tickets. Corporate tables of 10 are $600 and individual tickets are $50 per person. You can purchase tickets by calling 972-539-0500.Don't miss the biggest party in town!!Schedule of Events:6:30P... 08/11/2007

Exciting progress is taking place daily at the Community Activity Center (CAC) construction site. The project is moving forward at a good pace and is on schedule to be complete summer 2008. Once completed, the CAC will provide Flower Mound residents with a great place to exercise, swim, participate in a variety of classes and activities, or just gather with friends and family.The piers are 100 percent complete, grade beams are 95 percent complete, and the slab is 90 percent complete. The gymnasium block walls have reached the roof line, and the conference rooms and senior's lounge areas are progressing. The first major steel trusses were recently installed over the gymnasium and many other lower steel roof frame components have been established as well.Be sure to check out the Community... 08/09/2007

 Yesterday we decided to give our nanny a day off and spend some quality time with the boys. Most of it consisted on routine errands that we rarely have time to do, and my nearly 3 year old twins love to ride in the car, so off we went... We stopped at the new Jason's Deli for lunch, and as I sat there trying to entertain a very anxious toddler, I realized just how great and connected this community is. It might sound silly to some, but it was nice to "see" the community in action. Ok... maybe I'm going overboard some, Jason's Deli - (the first with a takeout drive up window) is certainly not the 1st restaurant in Flower Mound, in fact there are so many and great ones at that - just not on our side of town - until now.I live in Highland Village, just across the street from all the new r... 08/02/2007

July RoundupBy Realty Times StaffJuly 31, 2007Mortgage Rates Drop Concern over the softening housing market brought a slight drop in mortgage rates as July came to a close. But the good news about lower rates was tempered by the bad news in housing. With building permits at their lowest level in a decade and home sales continuing to fade, the average cost of a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.69 percent in July's final week, a bit of a dip from 6.73 percent the week before, according to the latest survey by mortgage giant Freddie Mac. The month-ending rate also was a fraction lower than the 6.72 percent average this time last year. Other key rates also were lower: The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.37 percent, down just a tick from 6.38 percent the week before. A year ago,... 07/31/2007

On July 25th at 10:35AM, Motorcycle Officer Kevin Schmidt collided with an unidentified driver just west of the Cross Timbers and Garden Ridge Intersection. According to news reports, Officer Scmidt was in pursuit of a another vehicle with his sirens and lights on when he struck the unidentified car on the passenger side. The Driver was not injured. Due to his severe injuries and condition, he was sent to flown to John Peter Smith Hospital in Ft Worthvia Careflite and remains in stable condition.The Flower Mound Police Associationhas set up a fund through the Denton Area Teachers Credit Union to help offset some of the costs associated with Officer Schmidt's tragic accident. Those wishing to donate to the "Kevin Schmidt Fund"may do so at any Denton Area Teachers Credit Union location, i... 07/29/2007

Join the Flower Mound Police Department Tuesday August 7th from 5:30 - 7:00pm. The event will include displays of police and fire vehicles, including boats and wave runners, a SWAT display, the k-9 unit, McGruff the Crime Dog, and crime prevention information.Bring the kids to see the Fire Department Clowns and get their child id cards.For more information call (972) 874-3357.Following the Open House, National Night Out will be continued throughout Flower Mound as a stance against crime and a chance to give neighborhood crime and drugs a going away party.Neighborhoods that organize National Night Out Block Parties will be eligible to compete for the annual Flower Mound Neighborhood of the Year award. The winning neighborhood will receive a street sign proclaiming the neighborhood as the... 07/08/2007

So Summer in Texas is FINALLY here. The rains have ceased, at least the torrential downpours that we have been getting. My kids were gone for 2 weeks and Matt and I couldn't wait for them to come home so that we could celebrate the 4th like every other American Family, cookouts, swimming, parades, fireworks.SO the day got off to a great start, we were dressed, the car was packed, and the skies were BLACK, yes that's right, for a city that usually prays from rain this time of year, we are just asking for the clouds to part for a few hours so that we can enjoy the planned festivities. We set out anyway and by the time we arrived it had started to sprinkle - no big deal... We brought the umbrella's and set out for the line-up. We weren't the only ones... the crowds came and despite the dow... 07/08/2007

The Town of Flower Mound plans to have both the Children's Parade and the Fireworks Extravaganza on Wednesday, July 4 as scheduled.  The fireworks show will take place as long as it is not raining at the scheduled time. If the fireworks show has to be cancelled, the rainout date is Thursday, July 5. Please call 972.874.6300 or visit the Town's website on July 4 to find out if there have been event changes due to inclement weather. 07/03/2007

Flower Mound continues to garner national attention as a great community as BusinessWeek Magazine recently ranked the Town one of the top 25 best affordable suburbs in the South. The top city and town ranking is part of BusinessWeek's "America's Best Affordable Suburbs in the U.S. by region" story. BusinessWeek noted that Flower Mound is a desirable community because of its close proximity to the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and other major cities, as well as a low cost of living. 06/25/2007

The Flower Mound Public Library will be having some serious fun participating in Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey's "Reading with Ringling Bros.!" reading program this summer. The program is sponsored by KDFW FOX 4 and Radio Disney AM 620 and is easy and fun. Children between the ages of two and 12 can earn a free circus ticket to any DFW Ringling Bros. performance in August by picking up a form, reading five books, and returning it to the Library for the official circus stamp. The form can then be redeemed at the circus box office for a free ticket to any circus performance August 1 through August 19. For more information on this fun and exciting opportunity, call 972.874.6200. 06/25/2007

Flower Mound continues to garner national attention as a great community as BusinessWeek Magazine ranked the town one of the top 25 best affordable suburbs in the south. The top city and town ranking is part of BusinessWeek's "America's Best Affordable Suburbs in the U.S. by region" story. BusinessWeek noted that Flower Mound is a desirable community because of its close proximity to the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and other major cities, as well as a low cost of living.Population (2006 city estimate): 65,213 Median age: 33.3Median household size: 3.12Median household income (2000): $95,416Crime stats: In 2005, Flower Mound reported 1 murder, 1 forcible rape, 5 robberies, 24 aggravated assaults, 104 burglaries, 524 larceny thefts and 45 vehicle thefts. School informationSale... 06/20/2007

One of the nation's largest brand management and independent home video entertainment companies will soon call Flower Mound's Lakeside Business District home. FUNimation Entertainment, a division of NASDAQ-traded Navarre Corporation, recently announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to the area.Leasing the entire 48,500-square-foot Building One at Corporate Ridge, FUNimation will add to the diverse mix of companies located in the highly sought-after business district. The company has plans to employ approximately 160 people at their new location, including many high-level creative positions.FUNimationproduces, markets, and distributes many popular television series and games for children and young adults and is a leading producer of anime. The company maintains collaborati... 06/19/2007

Emerald Bay, located in Flower Mound, contains 62 units, many of which have yet to be built on. This is a prime location for anyone who wishes to invest in a custom built home. The following information is current as of 06/19/07. If you would like further info on current listings or lots for sale within emerald bay, feel free to contact me at MichPacif@verizon.netHomes On Market: 1Lots On Market: 12Entering Escrow: 0Sold (last 6 months): 4Avg. Sale Price: $687,475Avg. Land Size: 1.16 acresAvg. Sq. Ft.: 4,715Min/Max Bed: 3-6Min/Max Bath: 3-6.5  06/19/2007