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Cara Blackmon serves as the special events manager for Little Elm, pursuing what she loves to make a difference for others

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Cara Blackmon serves as the special events manager for Little Elm, pursuing what she loves to make a difference for others

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Movies in the park, library events, and more planned for Little Elm, The Colony this week

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Movies in the park, library events, and more planned for Little Elm, The Colony this week

By Arianna Morrison | Star Local Media
Mar 26, 2023

Little Elm Park Playground gets new play surface

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Little Elm Park Playground gets new play surface

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Mar 21, 2023

Krab Kingz Little Elm owner has passion for serving, bringing creativity to her business

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Krab Kingz Little Elm owner has passion for serving, bringing creativity to her business

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Mar 19, 2023

Mother and son activities, library events scheduled in The Colony, Little Elm this week

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Mother and son activities, library events scheduled in The Colony, Little Elm this week

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Mar 19, 2023

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The Lakeside Journal News Roundup: TCPD Teen Academy, History Committee seeks information

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The Lakeside Journal News Roundup: TCPD Teen Academy, History Committee seeks information

Mar 3, 2023

The Colony Police Department will be hosting a Teen Academy this summer from June 26 through June 30. In the Teen Academy, teens will hang out with School Resource Officers and Community Resources Officers while they participate in bowling, fishing, biking and swimming. Read MoreThe Lakeside Journal News Roundup: TCPD Teen Academy, History Committee seeks information

The Lakeside Journal Business Briefs: LEPL PlanBuilder database, West Lake Highlands Turn Lane Project

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The Lakeside Journal Business Briefs: LEPL PlanBuilder database, West Lake Highlands Turn Lane Project

Mar 2, 2023

Have a great idea for a new business? Build a new business with the Little Elm Public Library’s new database PlanBuilder. Read MoreThe Lakeside Journal Business Briefs: LEPL PlanBuilder database, West Lake Highlands Turn Lane Project

Texas Independence Day, Mardi-Gras events scheduled this week in The Colony, Little Elm

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Texas Independence Day, Mardi-Gras events scheduled this week in The Colony, Little Elm

Feb 26, 2023

Texas Independence Day, Mardi-Gras events, and community center activities are just a few of the things Little Elm and The Colony residents have to look forward to this week. Take a look at five things to do in the Lakeside Journal communities during the week of Feb. 26. Read MoreTexas Independence Day, Mardi-Gras events scheduled this week in The Colony, Little Elm

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Pawsome Playground Dog Park closure

Feb 24, 2023

Pawsome Playground Dog Park in The Colony will be closed Monday, Feb. 27 through Friday, March 3 for repairs. The city of The Colony said that the lighting system at the park is getting a much-needed upgrade. For more information, call Parks & Recreation for more info at 972-625-1106. Read MorePawsome Playground Dog Park closure

The Colony to begin work on West Lake Highlands turn lane project

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The Colony to begin work on West Lake Highlands turn lane project

Feb 23, 2023

Starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 27, contractors for The Colony will begin work on the West Lake Highlands Turn Lane Project, which will add a new right turn lane at the eastbound intersection of West Lake Highlands Drive and Main Street. Read MoreThe Colony to begin work on West Lake Highlands turn lane project

Black History Month events, educational programs scheduled in Little Elm, The Colony during the week of Feb. 19

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Black History Month events, educational programs scheduled in Little Elm, The Colony during the week of Feb. 19

Feb 19, 2023

Black History Month events, plenty of live music, and library activities are scheduled in The Colony and Little Elm this week. Take a look at five events worth attending in the Lakeside Journal communities during the week on Feb. 19. Read MoreBlack History Month events, educational programs scheduled in Little Elm, The Colony during the week of Feb. 19

Here’s who is on the ballot in Little Elm for council and school board

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Here’s who is on the ballot in Little Elm for council and school board

Feb 17, 2023

The filing period for Little Elm Town Council and the Little Elm ISD Board of Trustees has come to a close. Here’s who will be on the ballot for the upcoming election on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Read MoreHere’s who is on the ballot in Little Elm for council and school board

The Lakeside Journal News Roundup: New police officer in The Colony, Ensweilers bring home trophy

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The Lakeside Journal News Roundup: New police officer in The Colony, Ensweilers bring home trophy

Feb 17, 2023

New officer in The Colony Read MoreThe Lakeside Journal News Roundup: New police officer in The Colony, Ensweilers bring home trophy

The Lakeside Journal Business Briefs: The Colony’s Comprehensive Plan, Pawsome Playground Dog Park closure

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The Lakeside Journal Business Briefs: The Colony’s Comprehensive Plan, Pawsome Playground Dog Park closure

Feb 16, 2023

Input sought on update to The Colony’s Comprehensive Plan Read MoreThe Lakeside Journal Business Briefs: The Colony’s Comprehensive Plan, Pawsome Playground Dog Park closure

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Best of the best: Little Elm’s Kimpson back-to-back District 5-6A MVP; The Colony’s Brown 9-5A co-offensive player of the year

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Best of the best: Little Elm’s Kimpson back-to-back District 5-6A MVP; The Colony’s Brown 9-5A co-offensive player of the year

Mar 20, 2023

It was gold-ball season for the Little Elm and The Colony girls basketball teams. Read MoreBest of the best: Little Elm’s Kimpson back-to-back District 5-6A MVP; The Colony’s Brown 9-5A co-offensive player of the year

After two ACL injuries, Little Elm’s Worth has Lady Lobos in hunt for playoff berth

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After two ACL injuries, Little Elm’s Worth has Lady Lobos in hunt for playoff berth

Mar 12, 2023

Little Elm senior forward Kaylee Worth is captaining the Lady Lobos’ late-season push to what they hope will be their first playoff berth since 2020. Read MoreAfter two ACL injuries, Little Elm’s Worth has Lady Lobos in hunt for playoff berth

Staying in the hunt: Little Elm picks up three crucial points in 2-0 win over Braswell

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Staying in the hunt: Little Elm picks up three crucial points in 2-0 win over Braswell

Mar 8, 2023

AUBREY – For the past few weeks, the rallying cry for the Little Elm girls soccer team is “Get three points.” Read MoreStaying in the hunt: Little Elm picks up three crucial points in 2-0 win over Braswell

Making history: Three-point barrage rallies Little Elm past Hebron for 1st regional semifinals appearance

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Making history: Three-point barrage rallies Little Elm past Hebron for 1st regional semifinals appearance

Feb 20, 2023

CORINTH – There were times during Monday evening’s Region I-6A quarterfinal when the shots weren’t falling for the Little Elm girls basketball team. Read MoreMaking history: Three-point barrage rallies Little Elm past Hebron for 1st regional semifinals appearance

State wrestling: Coppell places three in top three; Lewisville's Brown, Little Elm's Pedro wrestle to second place

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State wrestling: Coppell places three in top three; Lewisville's Brown, Little Elm's Pedro wrestle to second place

Feb 20, 2023

The Coppell wrestling team has enjoyed plenty of success over the years, but boys head coach Chip Lowery said it has been a while since the Cowboys have had three wrestlers place in the top three at the state tournament in the same year. Read MoreState wrestling: Coppell places three in top three; Lewisville's Brown, Little Elm's Pedro wrestle to second place

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Little Elm blitzes Lake Highlands, earns matchup with Hebron

Feb 18, 2023

PLANO – Although the Little Elm girls basketball team earned a 50-44 victory over Plano East in Monday’s Class 6A bi-district playoff, the Lady Panthers used a fourth-quarter surge to make things a little more nerve-racking than what the Lady Lobos had wanted. Read MoreLittle Elm blitzes Lake Highlands, earns matchup with Hebron

Coppell wrestles to 1st place at Region I-6A Tournament; Little Elm’s Pedro remains undefeated

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Coppell wrestles to 1st place at Region I-6A Tournament; Little Elm’s Pedro remains undefeated

Feb 13, 2023

HALTOM CITY – Even as the Coppell girls wrestling team piled up the points at the Region I-6A Tournament, head coach Ted Witulski didn’t know that his Cowgirls were in the lead in the team standings. Read MoreCoppell wrestles to 1st place at Region I-6A Tournament; Little Elm’s Pedro remains undefeated

Martin's defense helps to lead Little Elm to first district title in 21 years

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Martin's defense helps to lead Little Elm to first district title in 21 years

Feb 12, 2023

One of the first memories that Little Elm junior guard Madison Martin had of playing basketball came when she played for i9 Sports. Read MoreMartin's defense helps to lead Little Elm to first district title in 21 years

Roll out the mats: Cowgirls tie for 1st place at District 6-6A tournament; Flower Mound, Hebron, Little Elm, Marcus crown individual champions

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Roll out the mats: Cowgirls tie for 1st place at District 6-6A tournament; Flower Mound, Hebron, Little Elm, Marcus crown individual champions

Updated Feb 10, 2023

Although an ice storm forced the District 6-6A wrestling tournament to be postponed by two days, it didn’t slow down the momentum of the Coppell Cowgirls. Read MoreRoll out the mats: Cowgirls tie for 1st place at District 6-6A tournament; Flower Mound, Hebron, Little Elm, Marcus crown individual champions

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