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.

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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

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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

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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...

Citzens 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...

Are You Prepared?

Has your family made a plan in the event of emergency or disaster? How about your neighborhood? 

You can bet that your local emergency response departments, including ours, will activate. But, what if we are unable to get to you in a timely manner...

Council Corner 9-17-19

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, September 17, 2019, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.Council Workshop

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October 26 is National Drug Take-Back Day

The Little Elm Police Department Drug Take-Back Day is scheduled on Saturday, October 26, 2019, 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-Bac...

Porch Light Protocol

Are you in the habit of putting your porch light on at night or when you are heading out on vacation? If this is a regular part of your nighttime routine, you may want to adjust your porch light procedure after reading this blog. 

When to Turn You...

LEPD Looking for Missing Resident

Updated: September 19, 2019

The Little Elm Police Department located Katheryn "Kathy" Sue Webb on September 18, 2019. Webb was found safe and was unaware the department was looking for her or had concerns about her safety.

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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...

Council Corner 9-3-19

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, September 3, 2019, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.

Council Meeting

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Search Continues for Missing LE Resident

LITTLE ELM, TX (August 30, 2019). The Little Elm Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating an at-risk missing resident. Seventy-five-year-old Bruce Cray was last seen at 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 29 in the 13000 block of Cortes de Pal...

Council Corner 8-20-19

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, August 20, 2019, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.

Council Workshop

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Under Way!

The groundbreaking ceremony for what's currently known as the Little Elm Aquatic Park was held Wednesday, August 7, at 4:30 p.m. at the Little Elm Recreation Center Gym.

The 42,000 square-foot aquatic park will be adjacent to the Recreation Center and will...

CDC Seeks Volunteers

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2019 AT 5:00 PM.

The Board of Directors of Little Elm’s Community Development Corporation (CDC) is looking for four community volunteers to serve alongside them, occupying the positions of those board ...

Council Corner 8-6-19

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, August 6, 2019, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.

Council Workshop 

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Little Elm EDC Seeks Volunteers for Two Positions

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019, AT 5 P.M.

The Little Elm Economic Development Corporation is seeking eligible individuals to fill the two positions that will be coming open this September.

The Economic Development Corporation is a non-pro...

We're Breaking Ground!

It's National Water Park Day, and the Town of Little Elm is excited to announce that we are breaking ground on a very exciting water park of our own!

The groundbreaking ceremony for what's currently known as the Little Elm Aquatic Park will be held on Wedn...

LEPD Officers Help Locate Abducted Child

Officers from the Little Elm Police Department worked quickly to locate a 10-year-old girl who was kidnapped over the weekend.

In just hours after an Amber Alert was released for Halley Boerner, taken from Pilot Point, LEPD officers spotted the vehicle she...

Council Corner 7-16-19

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, July 16, 2019, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.

Council Workshop

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Lending Helping Hands

If you attended our annual July Jubilee (the best Fourth of July and fireworks celebration on the lake!), you might have noticed some extra boys and girls in blue. While our police officers were out in force working the event, another valuable team from t...

Council Corner 7-2-19

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, July 2, 2019, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.

Council Workshop ...

Battle of the Badges 2019

On Saturday, June 29, the Little Elm Police Department and the Little Elm Fire Department squared off in an epic battle - the Battle of the Badges blood drive.

The event, held at the Little Elm Recreation Center by the departments in conjunction with the ...

Little Elm Police Respond to Call of Suspicious Package

Update (July 1, 2019)

Last night, the Little Elm Police Department Night Shift Supervisor received a call from the owner of the property listed as the return address on the suspicious package dropped off at Button Methodist Church on Sunday, June 30.

The ca...

Police Respond to Call of Gunshots

LITTLE ELM, TX (June 24, 2019). At approximately 11:20 p.m., the Little Elm Police Department received a report of gunshots at a residence at 2528 Saddlehorn Drive. Little Elm Police officers responded and discovered bullet holes in the door of the house,...

Council Corner 6-18-19

Council Corner 6-18-19

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, June 18, 2019, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.

Co...

Council Corner 6-4-19

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, June 4, 2019, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.Council Workshop

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Council Corner 5-21-19

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, May 21, 2019, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.

Council Meeting

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The Biggest Winners

The 2019 Mayor's Fitness Challenge participants celebrated their wins - and their losses - with an award's banquet at Hula Hut on May 8.

The MFC is a six-week, annual fitness and health event offered through the Little Elm Recreation Center. Participants i...

Public Safety Honor Park Opens

LITTLE ELM, TX (May 16, 2019). The Town of Little Elm held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the Public Safety Honor Park on Wednesday, May 15.

First responders from area departments, elected officials, town employees, sponsors, residents, an...

Council Corner 5-7-19

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, May 7, 2019, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.

Council Meeting Workshop

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Little Elm Hires New Public Works Director

The Town of Little Elm Public Works Department welcomes Jason Shroyer as Director to replace Kevin Mattingly, who retired after serving the Town more than fourteen years.

Shroyer is not new to Public Works. He worked for six years as the Assistant Director...

LEPD Drug Take Back Day a Success!

The Little Elm Police Department hosted the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27 at the Public Safety Center. Little Elm residents cleared out their medicine cabinets and brought their unwanted prescription drugs to officers at the center ...

UTRWD Spill

LITTLE ELM, TX (April 29, 2019). The Town of Little Elm received notice today from the Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD) that they experienced an unauthorized discharge of 350,000 gallons of wastewater as a result of high stormwater inflows fr...

Council Corner 4-16-19

Council Corner 4-16-19

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, April 16, 2019, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.

C...

Det. Jerry R. Walker Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was created by the men and women of the Little Elm Police Officer’s Association in memory of Jerry R. Walker, who died on January 17, 2017.Det. Walker was a United States Army veteran and later served the community of Little Elm...

April 27 is National Drug Take-Back Day

April 27 is National Drug Take-Back Day

The Little Elm Police Department Drug Take-Back Day is scheduled for April 27, 2019, 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 Nationa...

Council Corner 4-2-19

Council Corner 4-2-19

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, April 2, 2019, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.Council Meeting Highlig...

LEFDA Annual Golf Tournament

The Little Elm Fire Department Auxiliary (LEFDA) is presenting its 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. This tournament supports the LEFDA First Responder Recovery Fund, where funds collected are given to a First Responder or their family in the case of i...

Council Corner 3-19-19

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, March 19, 2019, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.

Council Meeting Workshop•   &n...

Registration Still Open for the Mayor's Fitness Challenge

Want to get your body summer ready? Now's your chance! Sign up for the 2019 Little Elm Mayor's Fitness Challenge!

This annual challenge, started by Mayor David Hillock in 2015 is an intensive six-week program that begins on Monday, March 25 and runs to May...

Council Corner 3-5-19

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, March 5, 2019, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.

Council Meeting Workshop

Presentation by Town...

Little Elm EDC Earns Top Recognition for Economic Excellence

Little Elm EDC Earns Top Recognition for Economic ExcellenceThe Little Elm Economic Development Corporation was selected as a recipient of the Texas Economic Development Council's annual Economic Excellence Recognition program for 2018. The award was pres...

Council Corner 2-19-19

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, February 19, 2019, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.

Council Meeting High...

Library Earns Award of Excellence

The Little Elm Public Library in Little Elm, Texas has received the 2018 Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Director's Association (TMLDA.) TMLDA is an affiliate of the Texas Municipal League. Each year TMLDA confers ...

Can't Make It to New Orleans? No Problem!

The Big Easy is rolling into Little Elm on March 2! Join the Town of Little Elm and Dallas Athletes Racing for crawfish, gumbo, and other Cajun favorites, live music, a one-mile fun run, a 5K, and 10K! 

The event is open to all ages, however, all ...

North Texas Municipal Water District Announces Annual Maintenance

LITTLE ELM, TX (Feb. 12, 2019) The Town of Little Elm water supplier North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is planning to perform its annual system maintenance from March 4 to April 1.

As part of the regular disinfecting process, chloramine, a combi...

Council Corner 2-5-19

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, February 5, 2019, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.

Council Workshop Highlights

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New Addition to Lakefront District Announced

LITTLE ELM, TX (Feb. 1, 2019) The Town of Little Elm and the Little Elm Economic Development Corporation are excited to announce that Stan's Lakefront LIVE will be coming soon to Little Elm. 

The restaurant is moving into the 2-story, retail pad s...

Wanted: Volunteers

The Town of Little Elm Planning & Zoning Commission is seeking volunteers for three positions. The P&Z Commission is the primary advisory board to the Town Council on development issues, such as land use matters, rezoning requests, ordinance revis...

Warrant Resolution Set to Begin in February

The Little Elm Police Department and the Little Elm Municipal Court are preparing for its annual Little Elm Warrant Resolution Program, previously known as Warrant Round-Up. Defendants are encouraged to come in and speak with the Court to resolve outstand...

Council Corner 1-15-19

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, January 15, 2019, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.

Council Workshop High...

Voters to Elect Two Representatives in 2019

LITTLE ELM, TX (Jan. 16, 2019)  Little Elm residents in District 2 and 4 will head to the polls to choose their council representatives on Election Day, Saturday, May 4.

Registered voters can vote on Election Day or during the Early Voting period ...

Donuts and Databases: Find What You Need

Reference USA will be at Little Elm Public Library on Tuesday, Jan. 15, from 9-10 a.m., for "Donuts and Databases," an interactive training session on how to use the Library's Reference USA database for business, consumer, and job research. Ligh...

Traffic Signal Work Causes Unexpected Delays

LITTLE ELM, TX (Jan. 10, 2019) At approximately 10: 45 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10, Little Elm Police officers were made aware of a traffic situation at US 1385 and FM 380 when they observed delays during their regular patrol of the area.

Upon investigation,...

Donation to Senior Center Means Support for Programs

LITTLE ELM, TX (Jan. 7, 2019) The Little Elm Senior Center was recently a recipient of a $15,000 donation from the Michel Hambrick Agency, Inc. of Little Elm, Cathedral Gardens, and Ministry With Aging. The contribution will be used to support Senior Cent...

EDC Secures Spot in DBJ for the Fifth Consecutive Year

The LE EDC moved up this year from the No. 16 position in 2017 with three deals valued at $5.5M to the No. 13 spot with seven contracts totaling  $63.15M.

These deals included:

• Flix Brewhouse and the Main Marketplace development
• Knotting Hill Place ...

Drinking Water Supply Safe After Unexpected NTMWD Release

LITTLE ELM, TX (Jan 2, 2019) On Wednesday, December 26, 2018, the North Texas Municipal Water District experienced a release of not fully-treated domestic wastewater from their Wilson Creek Regional Wastewater Plant in Allen, Texas, as a result of a light...

New Year, New You

Have you made your New Year's Resolutions yet? Like many of us, you've probably considered things like making more time for family and friends, saving more money or paying off debt and unplugging from electronics more often. But, have you considered resol...

Council Corner 12-18-18

Council Meeting Highlights

Honor Park Presentations

• Greg Roemer, President and CEO of Community Waste Disposal, the Town's solid waste partner, presented a check for $5,000 to the Town in sponsorship of the Honor Park.
• Anthony Reich, General Manager of Huffi...

Woodlake Parkway to Close for Crosswalk Construction

The next phase of the Hart's Branch Trail construction will begin on Wednesday, Dec. 26. This phase will include the installation of a crosswalk at Woodlake Parkway and will require the closure of Woodlake between Spruce Ct. and Willow Dr. During the proj...

Town Holds Honor Park Groundbreaking

LITTLE ELM, TX (Dec. 18, 2018). The Town of Little Elm held a public ceremony to celebrate the groundbreaking of its new Public Safety Honor Park. 

At the event, Little Elm Mayor David Hillock, Little Elm Fire Department Chief Brian Roach, and Lit...

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 Monday, Dec. 24, and Tuesday, Dec. 25. Regular hours for these offices will resume Wednesday, Dec. 26. 

Th...

A Word About Wildlife

Many of our properties back up to Army Corps land, Lake Lewisville, creeks, or wooded areas. Living close to these areas means more encounters with wildlife, both the cute and the creepy. Recently, many residents in our area were shocked to hear of a viol...

Council Corner 12-4-18

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, Dec. 4, 2018, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.

Council Workshop Highligh...

A New Year Means New Customer Service Hours for the Town of Little Elm

Beginning Jan. 2, 2019, some Town of Little Elm departments will move to new operating hours to better serve residents.

The change in hours is part of a new pilot program to provide extended customer service hours to meet the needs of those individuals com...

Recent Events Cause Concern for Residents Along the 380 Corridor

There is no doubt that 380 can feel like the Wild West with its explosive growth, multiple municipalities, different jurisdictions in juxtaposition, and tons of cars full of people trying to get to their destination as quickly as possible. Even just the v...

Important Information: Christmas Parade

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 1.  The p...

Council Corner 11-20-18

Town of Little Elm Council Corner

Did you miss last night’s council meeting? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Stay up to date and find out the highlights of our Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our...

Shopping Small Means a Big Impact

We would wager a guess that you already know that Black Friday is one of the biggest retail shopping days of the year, but have you heard about Small Business Saturday? Learn about Small Business Saturday and how shopping locally can mean a significant im...

Major Collision on US 380

2:51 p.m.

LITTLE ELM, TX (Nov. 18, 2018). At approximately 8:00 a.m., the Little Elm Police Department and the Little Elm Fire Department responded to a call of a head-on collision in the 26700 block of E. University Drive in Little Elm. Upon arrival, resp...

Stay Safe This Holiday Season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year; gathering with friends and family, eating your favorite holiday foods, and general holiday cheer. We want you to have the best and safest holiday possible, so we have listed a few reminders to help keep ...

Police Officers Ride for Kids Benefits Scottish Rite Hospital

For the third year in a row, the Little Elm Police Department is hosting its annual Police Officers Ride for Kids (P.O.R.K), which benefits Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018.

Scottish Rite Hospital is a world-...

Appreciating the Animal Shelter

When you think about Town services, the first things that probably come to mind are police and fire department services, street repair, and water billing. But, do you think about the Animal Shelter? Likely not, but here's why you should; the Animal Shelte...

Council Corner 11-6-18

Town of Little Elm Council Corner

Did you miss last night’s council meeting? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Stay up to date and find out the highlights of our Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our ...

Thanksgiving 2018 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, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23. Regular hours for these offices will resume Monday, Nov. 26. 

Tr...

Extra! Extra! Read All About It – On Our Digital Marquees

Extra! Extra! Read All About It – On Our Digital Marquees 

Did you know that the Town of Little Elm has seven digital marquee signs full of information to keep you updated on events and happenings going on in Town? You may have seen thes...

Do You Know About NaNoWriMo?

Are you ready to celebrate NaNoWriMo with us this November? If you didn't already know, NaNoWriMo is short for National Novel Writing Month. NaNoWriMo, which began online in 1999 with 21 participants and is now an annual event with hundreds of thousands o...

Get Social with Us!

New to Town? New to Texas? Not new, but just want to get out of the house, have fun, and meet new people? Well, now you can with the Little Elm Recreation Center Social Nights!

What are Social Nights? 

Social Nights are a once a month gathering at ...

What Will You Create Today?

Last night, on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, the Little Elm Public Library celebrated its 20th anniversary with a proclamation, a celebration, and a ribbon cutting announcing the new Makerspace! If you missed the party, that's okay, we've recapped it for you in...

Beyond Books: Learn About the Library

When you first think of the Little Elm Public Library, your first thought is most likely going to be about books. But, did you know that the Little Elm Public Library offers more than just books? In this blog, we take you beyond books to tell you about so...

National Drug Take-Back Day is October 27

The Little Elm Police Department Drug Take-Back Day is scheduled for October 27, 2018, from10:00 a.m. to 2:00 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 Da...

Call of Unresponsive Person

LITTLE ELM, TX (Nov. 14, 2018). At approximately 1:00 p.m., the Little Elm Police Department and the Little Elm Fire Department responded to a call of an unresponsive person in the restroom at the Quik Trip located at 2181 FM 423 in Little Elm. Upon arriv...

Council Corner 10-16-18

Did you miss last night’s council meeting? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Stay up to date and find out the highlights of our Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.

Council Workshop ...

Little Elm Police Department Respond to Barricaded Person in Frisco Hills

LITTLE ELM, TX (Nov. 3, 2018) The Little Elm Police Department responded to a call of an armed, suicidal subject at a home in the 13000 block of Signal Hill Drive at 1:37 PM. Officers made contact with the individual, who then began to barricade them self...

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!

Ready, Set, Recycle!

Annual Clean and Green Protects Environment and Encourages Recycling

The Town of Little Elm is once again hosting its bi-annual Clean and Green event, and giving you a chance to clean out the garage and cross it off of your to-do list and help the environm...

Budget Highlights 2018-2019

The Little Elm Town Council recently approved a new budget for the coming fiscal year 2018-19. Every year, the town staff creates both an operating and capital budget with regard to the Town’s strategic plan, which the council approved in 2013 a...

Council Corner 9-18-18

Did you miss last night’s council meeting? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Stay up to date and find out the highlights of our Tuesday, September 18, 2018, Little Elm Town Council meeting in our Council Corner.

Council Wor...

CUTX makes major donation to Honor Park

LITTLE ELM (June 20, 2018) The Little Elm Honor Park received a large donation last evening at the Town Council meeting as officials of Credit Union of Texas (CUTX) donated $10,000 to the park’s construction.

The donation is among the largest fro...

Denton County Issues Mandatory Burn Ban

From the Denton County Emergency Management Office:

Denton County Judge Mary Horn today instated a Local Disaster Declaration for Threat of Wildland Fires Due to Dry Conditions in Denton County.

Denton County Judge Mary Horn, in the interest of fire safety...

Automatic watering enters seasonal schedule

November 2, 2017

Sprinkler system watering enters seasonal schedule

Once-a-week watering matches trash collection day

LITTLE ELM (November 2, 2017) For many, the annual holiday season officially begins on Halloween night and ends on New Year’s Day,...

Winter averaging starts next month

October 25, 2017

Conserving over 90-day period carries yearlong impact

Annual wastewater rate set by winter average

LITTLE ELM (October 25, 2017) Conserving water, one of our most precious resources, is always a good idea and a habit that should become secon...

Lakefront Trail Trash Bash set for Nov. 4

October 23, 2017

Lakefront Trail Trash Bash set for Saturday, Nov. 4

LITTLE ELM (October 23, 2017) In addition to very pleasant temperatures, and a touch of color in nature, autumn in Little Elm can be characterized as a time when residents actively express...

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...

NR - Library initiates mobile hotspot lending program

NR - Bulk and brush pickup moves to Monday in 2017

NR - New trash and recycling routes start Jan 2

NR - Police Chief offers tips to fight holiday crime

NR - Growth leads to changes in trash collection schedules

NR - Fire Department ensures Santa misses no one

Police seek information on imposter cop

NR - Two boards in Little Elm seek applicants

NR - Seasonal watering restrictions begun

NR - Lakefront Trail expands Little Elms recreational opportunities

NR - CDC Board seeks to fill one open slot

NR - Senior Craft Fair set in Little Elm for Nov. 5

NR - Police monitoring social media reporting of clown activity

NR - Fall Clean and Green set for Oct. 15

NR - Santas Elves set registration dates

NR - Emergency Management surveys on tap for Sept. 24

NR - Fogging in Little Elm to occur this weekend

NR - National Night Out opens registration

NR - Water lessons from 2015 taking hold

NR - LIttle Elm named among top ten family cities in America

NR - Insect tests positive for WNV in Little Elm

NR - Saving money is easy as flipping a switch

NR - Little Elm Police Department attains Recognized status

NR - Little Elm begins water sense campaign

NR - Little Elm holiday schedule released

NR - Water systems to be combined into one

NR - Santa Around Town kicks off on Dec 7

NR - Police Chief shares shopping tips on safety and security

NR - Christmas at the Beach sets run for Dec. 5 and 6

NR - Trash and recycling schedule for Thanksgiving

NR - Little Elm names new Fire Chief

NR - Little Elm Asst Police Chief to host open forum

NR - Charter amendments on Nov 3 ballot in Little Elm

NR - Secret Santa registration dates near

NR - Fall Clean and Green event set for Oct. 17 in Little Elm

NR - Fire Department schedules annual open house

NR - Town installs new flashing beacons at high school

NR - Final section of Eldorado concrete work begins

NR - Town to observe Labor Day holiday

NR - Little Elm in Level Two of WNV plan

NR - Little Elm CDC seeks volunteers for board of directors

NR - Little Elm finds another mosquito pool infected with WNV

NR - Public Works offers advice on foundation issues

NR - Little Elm EDC seeking members for Board of Directors

NR - Little Elm Animal Shelter to participate in Clear the Shelter campaign

Little Elm hosts public swearing in of Chief of Police

NR - Second Little Elm mosquito pool reveals WNV

NR - Disaster Recovery Center opens in Denton for one week

NR - Vendors sought for Little Elm Autumn Fest

NR - Asst. Fire Chief attains national-level certification

NR - Little Elm names new Police Chief, other staff changes

NR - Little Elm boat ramp reopens

NR - National Weather Service declares Little Elm StormReady

NR - West Nile Virus found in Little Elm mosquito

NR - Traffic switch on Eldorado set for Thursday, June 11

Little Elm residents and businesses could receive FEMA help

NR - Little Elm Rec Center offers half price memberships for limited time

NR - High water cancels Big Texas Paddlefest

Mailed reminder notices for past due accounts eliminated