The Town of Little Elm was chartered in 1841 as part of the Peters Colony and the Republic of Texas. The area was primarily inhabited by Indian tribes who lived along the several creeks that traversed the region, providing abundant water for springs and associated wildlife for food. As settlers discovered, the area also had a rich timber source, which provided fuel in the harsh winters and fertile soil. Little Elm remained a quiet lakeside community until the growth of the surrounding communities profoundly affected our sleepy town. Little Elm was primarily an agricultural community, with farming and ranching as the primary industries. As growth discovered Little Elm in the late 1990s, residents prepared for the flood of new people learning about our beautiful lake setting that a few locals had enjoyed so much for decades. Little Elm was incorporated in June 1966 and adopted the Council/Manager form of government and its Home Rule Charter in May 2001. It currently has approximately 16 square miles within the corporate limits. A large portion of the original downtown is currently below the waters of Lewisville Lake due to the Corp of Engineers raising the lake level by relocating an impoundment dam, which replaced and covered an earlier lake known as the Garza/Little Elm Reservoir. The town saw significant growth in the early 2000s due to its proximity to Dallas-Fort Worth and the expansion of nearby cities. This growth led to increased residential development and the construction of new schools, parks, and recreational facilities. Today, Little Elm is a thriving community with over 55,000 residents. The town has become known for its beautiful lakeside setting and outdoor recreational opportunities like fishing, boating, and hiking. Little Elm is also home to a vibrant destination district with recreation amenities, unique restaurants, and outstanding special events. Despite its growth and modern amenities, Little Elm has managed to preserve its hometown-town
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100 West Eldorado Parkway
Little Elm, Texas 75068, US
We're half way through Citizen's Government Academy (CGA) 2024! During week four, participants got to learn about the inner workings of the Little Elm Police Department in "Law and Order." 🚓👮 From learning about SWAT to traffic control and how LEPD protects and ser5ves the community, session four was a big hit!
A proud moment for the Town of Little Elm Town as we were recognized as a United Way of Denton County Pacesetter for our employee giving campaign! We are proud to be a community that is committed to giving back and making a positive impact. 💙🎉 📸 Pictured: Tiffany Thomson, Assistant Director of Culture & Engagement, and Caitlan Biggs, Director of Administrative Services/Town Secretary.
Congratulations to our Assistant Chief of Police, Mandy Biter, on graduating from the FBI National Academy! We are incredibly proud to announce that Chief Biter has completed the prestigious FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, an honor achieved by less than 1% of law enforcement professionals. Chief Biter was one of 260 graduates in the 291st session, representing law enforcement agencies from across 50 states and over 25 countries. During the 10-week program, Chief Biter honed her leadership skills, excelled in academics, and embraced the rigorous physical fitness challenges. As part of her role as an International Partnership Liaison, she fostered collaborations with local, state, federal, and international law enforcement organizations to enhance policing practices worldwide. Welcome home! 💙
As the summer season comes to an end, we wanted to highlight our incredible Aquatics team and all of the hard work they put in over the summer to ensure our facility was up and running and everyone could enjoy The Cove™ safely! 🌊 The Cove™ is a 42,000 square-foot facility, open seven days a week during the summer season, and hosts a variety of programs and events for visitors of all ages. With over 100 staff members working to make sure everything is running smoothly, we're so proud of all the smiles The Cove™ staff put on patrons faces all summer long!
Today, team members from across our entire organization gathered to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Members of our Police and Fire Departments' Honor Guard led the remembrance ceremony this morning. Many years ago, before radios, pagers, or mobile phones, fire alarms and daily announcements were dispatched from central headquarters to firehouses by a system of bell commands and telegraph. Rich in tradition, the Fire Service rang the bell in four sets of five to signal that a firefighter has died in the line of duty. This came to be known as "Striking the Four Fives" which was performed by the Honor Guard followed by a moment of silence. 343 American flags are placed outside of the Public Safety building in remembrance of the 343 New York Fire and Police Departments lives lost on September 11, 2001. ❤️💙
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Citizen's Government Academy is a go! Our first session kicked off this week covering an introduction to our organization and an overview of municipal government. They even got to participate in a mock Council session! During the next seven weeks, participants will gain more insight into our operations, programs, and initiatives within the Town of Little Elm! 💙 To learn more about our CGA program or our other Citizen Academies, visit: https://bit.ly/3p2JHIm