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Flower Mound
Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Flower Mound. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lantana Cares is a local nonprofit that uses LECF grant funds to improve education, recreation, and beautification projects in Lantana—such as accessible playgrounds and school support. The organization is also hosting the Run Lantana 5k & 10k on Sept 20—bringing residents together on scenic community trails. The Cross Timbers Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lakeside Village completed construction on Sunset Plaza, a 217000 square foot facility that offers 360 degree views of Lake Grapevine from a 2.5 acre site with an underground parking garage holding 378 cars. Developers plan to build a lakeside wedding venue in early 2026 and a hotel with twelve floors in the future — aiming to turn the plaza into a new hub for dining and events. The Cross Timbers Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ As the new school year begins in Denton County, parents shop for supplies while students and school staff prepare for nine months of learning. Ponder ISD will use a four-day schedule—following Sanger ISD’s model—to help boost student learning and teacher retention. The Cross Timbers Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Republic Services crews have seen items not allowed during trash collection and remind residents to only use their containers for normal trash — items like bricks, concrete, and hazardous waste must be handled through special pick-up and containers should not weigh over 100 pounds. City of Flower Mound
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school football teams are preparing for a busy season as programs across Southern Denton County work to overcome graduation losses — coaches are counting on returning talents and promising young players to boost their records against tough district rivals. Flower Mound Jaguars, among others, are planning improvements after last year’s mixed results and are set to face strong local competitors in the upcoming games. The Cross Timbers Gazette
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90 PROOF Country Live at Whiskey-N-Smoke
8 PM - 2 AM — Underdogs Burgers & Brews — $17.50 - $39.00 — Experience the nostalgia of '90s country music with one of DFW's top cover bands.
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Open House - Flower Mound
4-7 p.m. — 1216 Cherry Brook Way — $560,000 — Discover a spacious 4-bed, 3-bath traditional home in the desirable Rustic Timbers neighborhood.
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Music Bingo Night
7-9 p.m. — Guitars & Growlers Flower Mound — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant night of Music Bingo with prizes and your favorite tunes.
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Texas Bluesmen Live Performance
6-11 p.m. — Whiskey & Smoke — Cost Info Unavailable — Enjoy a lively performance by Tom 'Bones' Malone and the Texas Bluesmen.
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Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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