News & Announcements

Posted on: June 5, 2023

Little Elm Continues to Grow

Content shared from Dallas Culture Map.Six out of the 15 fastest-growing cities in the United States are in Texas, and one Dallas suburb zoomed up to the top five: Little Elm.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau's latest findings, Little Elm was t...

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Little Elm News Flash
Posted on: May 8, 2023

Stay & Play in Little Elm!

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National Tourism Day | May 7
Stay and play with us! The Lakefront at Little Elm is now home to a brand new hotel. Our new staycation spot, The Elm, a boutique hotel, features four floors, 77 rooms and a coffee shop and cocktail bar on the fourth floor prov...
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Little Elm News Flash
Posted on: May 8, 2023

Instagram-Worthy Spots in The Lakefront at Little Elm

From special events to the best lake-side restaurants and outdoor fun, The Lakefront District™ is the best place to capture all your memories—all year-round! Check out the best, Instagram-worthy spots right here in The Lakefront Distri...

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Little Elm News Flash
Posted on: December 5, 2022

Dozens of Drones A'Dancing!

The Town of Little Elm recently started to implement drone shows for their residents to enjoy, giving the community opportunities to enjoy themed music and guess what image will be displayed in the sky next.

Drew Bailey, the Managing Director of Tourism an...

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Little Elm News Flash
Posted on: November 1, 2021

LEFD Awarded Class 1 ISO Rating Once Again

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Once again, the Little Elm Fire Department received a Class 1 rating from the Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) Public Protection Classification Program.

Typically, the ISO updates its survey every five years. It determines the rating by surveying fire...

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Little Elm News Flash
Posted on: June 8, 2021

Bird Lands in The Lakefront

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The Town of Little Elm is partnering with the shared electric scooter company, Bird Rides, to bring e-scooters to the residents and visitors. Just in time for summer, Bird is a naturally socially distanced way to get around.

The scooters are available thro...

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Little Elm News Flash
Posted on: May 13, 2021

A Royal Visit

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On Friday, May 7, 2021, The Town of Little Elm was visited by Rukirabasaija Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, King Oyo, the reigning King of Tooro, in Uganda.With its capital Fort Portal, Tooro is located in the mid-western part of present-day Uganda, c...

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Little Elm News Flash
Posted on: April 20, 2021

April 24 is National Drug Take-Back Day

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The Little Elm Police Department Drug Take-Back Day is scheduled on Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Little Elm Public Safety Building located at 88 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, TX 75068.

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back ...

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Little Elm News Flash
Posted on: April 15, 2021

New Name for Recreation Center

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The Little Elm Community Recreation Center is now The Rec at The Lakefront, complete with a new logo. The facility was rebranded to match its next-door neighbor, The Cove at The Lakefront™ indoor waterpark and to create cohesion among existing a...

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Little Elm News Flash
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Town of Little Elm, RTI Wins EDA Grant Award

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In conjunction with Retractable Technologies, Inc. (RTI), the Town of Little Elm was recently awarded a $1.4 million grant from the United States Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration as part of an effort to provide critical public in...

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Little Elm News Flash
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Disaster Declaration After Winter Weather Event

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On February 20, 2021, Town of Little Elm Mayor David Hillock signed a disaster declaration due to the unprecedented winter weather experienced the week of February 14. 

Like many others across the state, Little Elm residents experienced rolling po...

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Little Elm News Flash
Posted on: February 18, 2021

Town of Little Elm Water Customers NOT on Boil Advisory

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Residents of Little Elm who receive water from the Town of Little Elm are not experiencing a boil advisory at this time. Updates regarding water conditions and operations will come from Town of Little Elm Official channels. 

We have been continuin...

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Little Elm News Flash
Posted on: January 6, 2021

Little Elm ISD Education Foundation Honors Det. Jerry R. Walker with Memorial Scholarship

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The LEISD Education Foundation is now accepting donations for the Jerry R. Walker Memorial Scholarship Fund.

The Jerry R. Walker Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a Little Elm High School graduate who plans to pursue a career in public service.

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Little Elm News Flash
Posted on: November 19, 2020

Plugged In

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Drive an electric vehicle and suffer from "range anxiety"?

You won't have to any longer if you're in or near Little Elm, Texas.
 
The Little Elm Town Council approved a grant for the installation of four Level 2 electric ...
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Little Elm News Flash
Posted on: November 1, 2020

Making Magic

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There is no doubt COVID-19 is changing many things across Texas, and how people are celebrating the holidays is one of them. While many cities are canceling their holiday events, the Town of Little Elm added a new way for families and friends to make holi...

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Little Elm News Flash
Posted on: September 1, 2020

ASCO Breaks Ground in Little Elm

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ASCO Equipment Company (ASCO), a leading construction, agriculture, and material handling equipment provider, announces the groundbreaking of their new Little Elm facility today on US 380. The virtual groundbreaking was celebrated by ASCO ownership and te...

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Little Elm News Flash
Posted on: August 11, 2020

LEPD Achieves Re-Recognition

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The Little Elm Police Department was recently re-recognized as one of the few agencies in the State of Texas to achieve accreditation through the Texas Police Chiefs Association’s Best Practices Recognition Program.

The department first received ...

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Little Elm News Flash
Posted on: July 24, 2020

Library Awarded CARES Act Grant

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Little Elm Public Library has been awarded $17,000.00 through a CARES Act grant funded by the United States Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC). The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Econom...

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Little Elm News Flash
Posted on: July 9, 2020

Officers Respond to Call of Grenade

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Earlier this afternoon, officers from the Little Elm Police Department responded to a call of a hand grenade on a park bench near the 7-11 convenience store located at 26730 E. U.S Hwy 380 and S. Paloma Creek Boulevard. 

After securing the scene, ...

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Little Elm News Flash
Posted on: October 15, 2018

Pumpkin Hollow is Canceled

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With the trails underwater and the forecast not letting up, we, unfortunately, have to cancel this year's Pumpkin Hollow. If you've picked up a pumpkin to carve for the trail, please enjoy at your home.

Make plans to join us next year!

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Little Elm News Flash