News & Announcements

Hurtado BBQ Opens in The Lakefront at Little Elm

Content shared from The Dallas Observer: It was about a year ago that owner and pitmaster Brandon Hurtado promised a second restaurant after a successful venture at his original location in Arlington. Fast forward a year and here we are getting a...

LEFD Awarded Class 1 ISO Rating Once Again

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...

Bird Lands in The Lakefront

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...

A Royal Visit

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...

April 24 is National Drug Take-Back Day

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 ...

New Name for Recreation Center

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...

Officers Respond to Reports of Gunshots

Update: 3:20 p.m., April 6, 2021

Yesterday, officers took Martavias Jerrell Woods, 18, into custody due to further investigation into the shooting death of Jayvion Dantrell Galburth that occurred on April 2, 2021, at Little Elm Beach. 

Woods surren...

The LEFDA Annual Golf Tournament Set for April 23

Little Elm Fire Department Auxiliary (LEFDA) has announced that it is partnering with Little Elm Box 620 Support Co. ("Box 620") to host its 12th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, April 23 at The Tribute Golf Course in The Colony.

The Ann...

The Ribbon Is Cut on The Cove at The Lakefront™

Little Elm, TX- The Cove at The Lakefront™ indoor waterpark held its official ribbon cutting on Friday, March 19, 2021. Since the beginning of March, the highly anticipated attraction has been open to the public and has received praise ...

Town of Little Elm, RTI Wins EDA Grant Award

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...

Disaster Declaration After Winter Weather Event

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...

What to Do as Temperatures Rise

What You Can Do to Prepare for Rising Temperatures 

We recommend that you thoroughly inspect your home in the coming days as pipe bursts and sources of water damage do not always originate inside your home and may not be immediately evident.&n...

Town of Little Elm Water Customers NOT on Boil Advisory

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...

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

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.

Detect...

A New Twist on an Old Favorite: Changes to the Christmas Parade

Instead of our traditional Christmas Parade, where floats move down Main Street to Eldorado Parkway and spectators gather on sidewalks, the Town of Little Elm has changed the event to be a drive-by parade! 

The drive-by event is from 6–7 p.m., wit...

Plugged In

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

Making Magic

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...

ASCO Breaks Ground in Little Elm

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...

LEPD Achieves Re-Recognition

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 ...

Library Awarded CARES Act Grant

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...

Officers Respond to Call of Grenade

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, ...

Overnight Disturbance Ends in Officer-Involved Shooting

At approximately 10:58 p.m., officers from the Little Elm Police Department received a call regarding a man saying he had killed someone in the 2300 block of Tisbury Way. 

On their way to the residence, officers received a second 911 call of a man...

Suspect Sought in Union Park Trail Attack

Yesterday, officers from the Little Elm Police Department responded to a  call of a woman attacked by a male subject while jogging near Union Park Boulevard and Fishtrap Road in the Union Park subdivision north of U.S. 380 in Little Elm. ...

Water Safety Advisory Related to Reopening Buildings

(Little Elm, TX), April 29, 2020. As state, county and local officials begin to prepare to allow for some businesses and facilities to reopen, health officials and water experts are advising building owners and managers to take steps to ensure w...

Reduce Risk of Illness Caused by Stagnant Water

With retail opening once again for curbside and more expected opening instructions from Governor Greg Abbott on Monday, April 27, the Town of Little Elm wants to remind business owners and other stakeholders about the potential for another serious illness...

Officers Respond to Fatal Accident on U.S. 380

LITTLE ELM, TX (March 26, 2020). At approximately 7:20 a.m. this morning, first-responders from the Little Elm Police Department, Little Elm Fire Department, and the Prosper Fire Department responded to the call of a serious vehicle accident just west of ...

Town Hires New Fire Chief

LITTLE ELM, TX (March 3, 2020). The Town of Little Elm has a new fire chief.  

Paul Rust will start with the Little Elm Fire Department in April. 

Rust, who has over 27 years of experience, began his fire service career in 1993, serving as...

Council Corner 3-3-20

Did you miss our most recent council meeting? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Stay up to date and find out the highlights of our Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.

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Catching the Rainbow | Sending Skittles Home

Not all heroes wear capes. 

It’s usually the fire department that’s helping to reunite cats and their owners, but the PD wanted to get in on the action this time!

For the past few months, the Police Department has had a feline v...

Council Corner 2-18-20

Did you miss our most recent council meeting? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Stay up to date and find out the highlights of our Tuesday, February 18, 2020, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.

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Officers Respond to Early Morning Shooting Call

This morning at 12:27 a.m., Little Elm Police Department officers responded to a call of a shooting in the 2800 block of Quietwater Drive. Upon arrival, they discovered a 30-year-old male deceased from a gunshot wound.

A female that is the spouse of the de...

Warrant Resolution Program Underway

The Little Elm Police Department and the Little Elm Municipal Court are preparing for their annual Little Elm Warrant Resolution Program, previously known as Warrant Round-Up.

During February, defendants are encouraged to come in and speak with the Court t...

North Texas Municipal Water District Announces 2020 Maintenance

The Town of Little Elm water supplier North Texas Municipal Water District (NTWMD) is planning to perform its annual system maintenance from March 2 to March 30.

As part of the regular disinfecting process, chloramine, a combination of chlorine and ammonia...

Winner, Winner

When the Town of Little Elm broke ground on the Little Elm aquatic park in August of 2019, they asked the public to help pick a name for the new amenity. 

Participants were encouraged to submit their best names for the 42,000-square-foot park in e...

Council Corner 2-4-20

Did you miss our most recent council meeting? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Stay up to date and find out the highlights of our Tuesday, February 4, 2020, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.

Council Workshop&...

Warrant Resolution Program Underway

The Little Elm Police Department and the Little Elm Municipal Court are preparing for their annual Little Elm Warrant Resolution Program, previously known as Warrant Round-Up.

During February, defendants are encouraged to come in and speak with the Court t...

Council Corner 1-21-20

Did you miss our most recent council meeting? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Stay up to date and find out the highlights of our Tuesday, January 21, 2020, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.

Council Workshop&...

Hostage Negotiation Team Ranks High at Competition

The Little Elm Police Department Hostage Negotiation Team competed last week in San Marcos and did an outstanding job - coming in fourth place out of 40 teams. 

This year was the 30th year for the Texas State University sponsored Crisis Negotiatio...

Making the List

Coming in at No. 13, the LE EDC earned their spot on this prestigious list once again, with $75.83 million from 12 deals in 2019. 

This is the sixth consecutive year the EDC has been listed and was also ranked No. 13 in 2018, with totaling $63.15M...

Council Corner 1-7-2020

Council Workshop•            Director of Community Services Chad Hyde gave an update on the success of the Polar Plunge event held on Saturday, January 4.

Council Meeting•   &...

Late Night Fire on New Year's Eve in Union Park

January 2, 2020 (Little Elm, TX). On Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at 11:48 p.m., Denton County Communications dispatched Little Elm Fire Department to a reported structure fire in the 4900 block of Union Park Boulevard.

First reports from dispatch indicate...

Officers Respond to Call at Elementary School

At 1:24 p.m., officers from the Little Elm Police Department responded to calls of a man acting erratically and appearing to be under the influence on the campus and parking lot of Robertson Elementary School.

Officers arrived to the campus and approached ...

Council Corner 12-17-19

Did you miss our most recent council meeting? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Stay up to date and find out the highlights of our Tuesday, December 17, 2019, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.Council Workshop&...

Council Corner 12-3-19

Did you miss our most recent council meeting? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Stay up to date and find out the highlights of our Tuesday, December 3, 2019, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.Council Workshop&...

Christmas Holiday Hours

In observance of the Christmas holiday, the Town of Little Elm administrative offices at Town Hall and the Municipal Court will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25.

Regular hours for these offices will resume Thursday, Dec. 26.&...

Excellence in Financing Reporting

The Town of Little Elm is pleased to announce that it was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for the eighth consecutive year.

The award is given to local governments...

Increasing Cultural Understanding

Little Elm Police Chief Rodney Harrison was joined by LEPD Captains Brad Wilcox and Larry Dennison for a visit to the Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple in Frisco. They met with Sunitha Cheruvu, a founding member of the temple.

Cheruvu regularly gives police depa...

Council Corner 11-19-19

Did you miss our most recent council meeting? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Stay up to date and find out the highlights of our Tuesday, November 19, 2019, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.

Council Meeting

• Publi...

Christmas Parade Route Announced

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and once again, it is time for the Little Elm Christmas Parade and Annual Tree Lighting! 

The Town of Little Elm's Annual Christmas tree lighting and parade will be on Saturday, December 7. The parade will...

Thanksgiving 2019 Hours

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Town of Little Elm administrative offices at Town Hall and the Municipal Court will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. 

Regular hours for these offices will resume Monday, Dec...

Council Corner 11-5-19

Did you miss our most recent council meeting? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Stay up to date and find out the highlights of our Tuesday, November 5, 2019, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.Council Workshop

• Review and discussion of ...

Little Elm EDC Wins Merit Recognition Award

The Little Elm Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce they were selected as a Merit Recognition Award winner for 2019 by the Texas Economic Development Corporation as part of the TEDC's Community Economic Development Award program.

The Li...

Officers Respond to Early Morning Robbery Call

Officers from the Little Elm Police Department responded to a robbery call early this morning at the CVS Pharmacy located at 2591 FM 423 in Little Elm.

An armed suspect entered the building and demanded drugs from the pharmacy. After exiting the building, ...

Council Adopts New Redistricting Plan

The Little Elm Town Council voted at their regular meeting on Tuesday, October 15, to adopt a new Redistricting Plan and revise Town Council Member Electoral District Boundaries. 

The Redistricting Plan, which was under consideration by the Counci...

Council Corner 10-15-19

Did you miss our most recent council meeting? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Stay up to date and find out the highlights of our Tuesday, October 15, 2019, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.

Council Workshop

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Deceased Person Found Inside Home

LITTLE ELM, TX (October 16, 2019). At 4:30 p.m., officers from the Little Elm Police Department responded to a call for a welfare check to a home on Whitewater Drive. Upon arrival, officers noted water flowing out of the residence. 

The officers o...

Little Elm EDC Earns Award for Lakefront at Little Elm

The Little Elm Economic Development Corporation was selected as the Bronze Award recipient for the 2019 International Economic Development Council Excellence in Economic Development.

The award-winning program was The Lakefront at Little Elm in the Multi-Ye...

Subjects in Custody After Large-Scale Fights

The Little Elm Police Department has taken one adult subject into custody and detained six juvenile subjects in connection to multiple, large-scale fights that occurred at Braswell High School on Tuesday, October 1. 

Charges for the individuals ra...

Police Respond to Call of Deceased Person

LITTLE ELM, TX (October 8, 2019). At 3:40 p.m., officers from the Little Elm Police Department responded to a call of a deceased person. 

The person was found by a land surveying crew working west of Doe Creek Road and north of Rockhill Parkway.&a...

Citizens Government Academy at LEPD

Citizens Government Academy 2019! Another successful gathering of our CGA members and this night was spent learning a little about LEPD. Participants were given tutorials on LIDAR and RADAR equipment, received information about our drone unit, toured '633...

Bright Lights Under the Big Top in Little Elm

The Circo Espana, a fifth-generation performing circus family, has made Little Elm a stop to show off their new show! 

This performance features acrobats and entertainers from around the world and is ready to entertain Little Elm and visitors from...

The Town of Little Elm adopts FY20 Budget and Tax Rate

Little Elm is still a rapidly growing community and with that comes a tremendous number of challenges, but also outstanding opportunity. With this growth, there are new sources and higher amounts of revenue to be allocated in the budget, but there is also...

Pumpkin Hollow is Canceled

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!

Police respond to double shooting at Friday night fight

LITTLE ELM (May 27, 2017) At around midnight on Friday Little Elm Police were dispatched to an area near Cesar Chavez Elementary School on Hart Road for what had begun as a fight between unknown persons of high school age.

The fight was interrupted by gunf...

Town, ISD create one-stop site for community news

LITTLE ELM (May 25, 2017) In the long history of human existence, one thing remains true, regardless of language, climate, or culture -- humans seek interaction with one another, and the central square is where information is shared.

“That’s true even toda...

Library converting to easier, robust e-books program

LITTLE ELM (May 15, 2017) While we might be quick to assume that the teen wearing headsets is listening to their favorite music, he or she might actually be listening to latest Harry Potter book, imagining a world of wizardry and magic.

Over the next few w...

Noontime shooting reported among acquaintances

LITTLE ELM (April 24, 2017) Little Elm Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting between acquaintances.

A dispatch call was received shortly before noon today for a shooting in the 2800 block of Dawn Springs Drive in Little Elm.

Offi...

Army Corps of Engineers set meeting on lake master plan

LITTLE ELM (April 24, 2017) Based on the close relationship Little Elm residents enjoy with Lewisville Lake, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has scheduled a public meeting in Town to share information and to gather comments in anticipation of revis...

Annual golf tournament set to honor fallen detective

LITTLE ELM (April 19, 2017) For the ninth year in a row, the Little Elm Fire Auxiliary is presenting its annual charity golf tournament, this year dedicated to the memory of Little Elm Police Detective Jerry Walker who was killed in the line of duty in Ja...

Voters to decide on continuation of street program

LITTLE ELM (April 17, 2017) Little Elm voters will trek to the polls on May 6 to decide whether or not to extend a program that provides funds for street maintenance.

At stake is the continuation of the Street Maintenance Sales Tax Program. The program, fi...

Early Voting times, dates and locations announced

LITTLE ELM (April 12, 2017) Voters in Little Elm will march to the polls, starting on April 24 and concluding on May 6, to decide on one Council seat and on extending a program that funds the repair and maintenance of Town streets.

“Elections are...

Missing elderly person reported in Little Elm area

An elderly white male has been reported missing from his home in the Frisco Lakes community, a Del Webb retirement enclave on the boundary between Frisco and Little Elm.

Joe Harris is described as five feet, six inches tall, weighing approximately 150 poun...