To learn more about the Flower Mound Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge and register, please visit www.flower-mound.com/summerreading.

The Town of Flower Mound is launching a resident engagement initiative called FloMo Convos. This summer, the Town will organize four community meetings to engage residents on our Town and its future. As we finalize the dates and locations of these community meetings, we'll post more information on our social media sites and on www.flower-mound.com.

All trees nominated for this recognition should be well maintained, in good health, and in an area accessible for review. For more information, or to download a nomination form, please visit www.flower-mound.com/treerecognition. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Expect the best, but prepare for the worst. In May, multiple Town departments and other local agencies put that well-known adage into practice. To learn more about our successful Emergency Operations Center (EOC) exercise, check out this At Your Service.

At Your Service is a segment of Flower Mound's larger Town Matters show, which breaks down the latest and greatest on events, construction projects, and more happening in Flower Mound each month. You can watch the full episode here.

During the May 17 Town Council meeting, newly elected Town Councilmembers Adam Schiestel and Brian Taylor took the oath of office. Councilmember Schiestel was the incumbent in the May 7 General Election after being appointed to Place 1 in 2021. Following his victory, Schiestel will now hold that position for a three-year term. Councilmember Brain Taylor was elected to Place 3 and will also serve a three-year term.

At the same Council meeting, the Town recognized outgoing Councilmember Ben Bumgarner. Bumgarner was elected to Place 3 in 2019. Congratulations to all!

The Town recently launched a new Capital Improvement Project map! This user-friendly website provides information on projects initiated by the Town, including street, signal, street reconstruction, facility, park, water, stormwater, and wastewater projects. To learn more and explore the map, please visit www.fmprojectmap.com.

To receive notices whenever the map is updated, visit www.flower-mound.com/notifyme and subscribe to the "Construction Project Update Notification." You can expect to receive notifications about once a week.

This map does not include information on development projects initiated by private groups. For information on private development projects within the Town, please visit www.fmdevmap.com.

Help us welcome Flower Mound’s newest Hometown Hero! BM3 Jordyn Carlson graduated from Edward S. Marcus High School in 2019. He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in March 2020 and attended boot camp in Cape May, New Jersey. After graduating boot camp, he was sent to Key West, Florida for his first duty station aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk. Upon completing his first deployment and receiving all of his qualifications out at sea, Jordyn was given the captain’s challenge coin. After a second deployment aboard the Mohawk, graduating A school, and getting married all in 2021, Jordyn and his wife now move on to their next chapter at Station Boston. Thank you for your service, Jordyn!

During the Town Council meeting on Monday, May 2, Mayor Derek France presented Jordyn’s family with a Hometown Hero proclamation and a banner, which has been hanging in Flower Mound for weeks in Jordyn’s honor. Flower Mound’s Hometown Hero Banner program is sponsored by Ad Art Sign company. To learn more about the program or nominate someone who served or is serving in the U.S. military, please visit www.flower-mound.com/hometownheroes.

As summer approaches, we expect lots of people to get out and enjoy Flower Mound's numerous outdoor amenities, including the extensive trail system that runs through Town. In this Hot Topics, we're breaking down the best ways for you to stay safe while hiking or biking on our trails.

In May, the Town’s Parks and Recreation Department accepted the 2022 Preservation Achievement Award for its work restoring and preserving the Gibson-Grant Log House. The award comes from Preservation Dallas, a nonprofit dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of historic buildings, neighborhoods, and places. Thanks for the recognition, Preservation Dallas!

In 2021, the Town completed restoration work on the Gibson-Grant Log House, and in partnership with the Denton County Office of History and Culture, began offering free tours to the public. You can visit the house Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To learn more, please visit www.flower-mound.com/gibsongrant.

Grab some chalk and embrace your creativity at the Town's Chalk the Walk Art Contest on Saturday, June 4. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., artists of all ages and abilities are invited to spend the day turning Heritage Park (600 Spinks Rd.) into a canvas of color. Participants will be assigned a portion of sidewalk on which to create their chalk masterpiece. A set of chalk will be provided to the first 75 participants who register, or you can bring your own. You can register online or at the CAC's front desk.

Join the Town of Flower Mound's Parks and Recreation Department as they celebrate the CAC's 14th birthday! For years, the CAC has enhanced the lives of residents through its classes, programs, special events, numerous amenities, and fitness center. On Saturday, June 11 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., enjoy snacks, special prizes, giveaways, and more at the CAC. Members can also bring a friend for free all day to enjoy the celebration.

On Monday, June 13, join other book lovers at the Flower Mound Public Library to discuss your favorite books and authors. Our Book Lovers’ Social is a great opportunity to connect with other readers and compile a summer reading list. During the event from 7 to 8 p.m., the 2022-23 Book Club Reading List will be revealed, and refreshments will be served. This event is for adults.

For more information and to register, please visit www.flower-mound.com/libraryevents.

Make sure your lawn and landscape are ready for the growing season! In June, the Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD) is hosting more classes on how to care for your lawn and sprinklers to prevent wasting water and to save money. Classes will be taught by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Rooted In. See the class schedule below:

Registration is free. Since attendance is limited, residents are encouraged to sign up quickly. For more information, and to register for a class, please visit https://bit.ly/3tThaVi.

Join the Flower Mound Public Library on Monday, June 20 at 7 p.m. as craft teacher Sharon Oels Martyn and Library staff demonstrate how to create a fabric bead necklace. This class is for ages 14 and older, and registration is required.

To register, please visit www.flower-mound.com/libraryevents.

HarpEssence, an ensemble of five concert grand harps, will perform a concert at the Flower Mound Public Library on Tuesday, June 21 at 7 p.m. This family-friendly performance, titled "A Celebration of Peace," will feature music from classical to modern ages.

For more information and to register, please visit www.flower-mound.com/libraryevents.

In June, the Flower Mound Police Department is partnering with Miracle League of North Texas to host their Bats and Badges Baseball Tournament. Miracle League is working to make America's favorite pastime accessible to all, and this youth tournament will support that effort. Bats and Badges is on June 25 at Bakersfield Park, 1201 Duncan Ln.

To learn more and register, please visit www.miracleleaguentx.com.

It's time for Independence Fest 2022, Flower Mound! On Monday, July 4, join us for a children's parade, vintage car show, local vendors, hours of live entertainment, and a stunning fireworks show. Since the day is packed with things to do, here's a full schedule of events:

Thanks in part to our generous sponsors, Independence Fest is completely free. To learn more about parking, volunteer opportunities, and food vendors, please visit www.flower-mound.com/festival.