Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
Good morning, Flower Mound.
Several Memorial Day ceremonies will take place on Monday across southern Denton County.
Flower Mound will hold its Memorial Day Ceremony at 9 a.m. at the Senior Center where local leaders and Army veteran Doug Peterson (an award-winning author and Congressional Gold Medal recipient) will speak, while Lewisville and Trophy Club will host events at 10 a.m. at the Tabernacle of Old Hall Cemetery and Medlin Cemetery, respectively.
Flower Mound Town Council approved the site plan for Golf Everywhere, a new indoor golf facility at the northeast corner of FM 2499 and Aberdeen Lane.
Construction of the 31,471 square foot facility with 12 simulator bays, a short game area and a 4,500 square foot putting green will begin this summer and plans call for a golf instruction center, fitness center and restaurant to be added to the campus.
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Flower Mound Public Library is featuring book displays with related titles—visitors may view the displays during normal library hours.
Denton ISD announced that Dylan Taylor will become the new principal of Harpool Middle School on July 1—he replaces Dr. Colleen Grindle, who served three years before leaving for another opportunity.
Taylor has worked as an assistant principal at Rodriguez Middle School since 2021 and earned degrees from Texas Tech and the University of Texas at Arlington, and he is expected to build on Harpool’s strong record of success.
Double Oak officials are cracking down on speeding after surveys showed over half of the more than 100,000 vehicles on cut-through roads exceeded the 30 mph limit—some drivers pushed speeds to as high as 86 mph, leaving residents at risk.
A new traffic signal on FM 407 near Vickery Park and Williams Ranch will soon be installed—expected to add congestion that may drive more vehicles into residential streets under strict police enforcement.
Mental Health America’s 2025 theme is 'Turn Awareness into Action' as Denton County’s MHMR center risks losing over $400,000 in funding that may cut staff and reduce vital services for local residents.
State Representative Ben Bumgarner and local officials back new initiatives like an online support program and a proposed reallocation of funds to build a state mental health hospital — measures needed as nearly 90 people move into the county each day.
Texas Flood - A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan
8-11 p.m. — Underdogs Burgers & Brews — $28 General Admission — Experience a high-energy blues tribute that celebrates the legacy of Stevie Ray Vaughan and the future of blues music.
Open House in Flower Mound
2-4 p.m. — 3505 Chimney Rock Drive — $2,290,000 — Tour a newly remodeled estate featuring 5 beds, 7 baths, and luxurious amenities in a scenic neighborhood.
Neon Nights: Summer Kickoff
5-7 p.m. — Flower Mound Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate the Library’s 40th anniversary with an 80s-themed dance party and summer reading challenge kickoff.
On-Site Tour of Mustang Creek Estates
9 AM - 7 PM — The Mustang Creek Estates of Flower Mound — Free entry — Explore a new concept in assisted living designed for seniors in a welcoming community.
Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — LoneStar Training Facility — $2090 — Enhance your software development skills through expert-led classes in object-oriented design using UML.
Music Bingo Night
7-9 p.m. — Guitars & Growlers Flower Mound — Free entry — Get ready for an electrifying night of musical bingo with chances to win prizes and test your knowledge of hit songs.
On-Site Tour of Pinewood Hills
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Pinewood Hills - Sky Active Living — Free entry — Explore stunning landscapes and vibrant living in a premier senior community.
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