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20 New Businesses in Little Elm: Week of Aug. 31

Public records show 20 new sales tax permits for Little Elm businesses in the week of Aug. 31. Here is the full list.

Una ChoAugust 31, 20263 min read

Retractable Technologies cuts 36 jobs to boost US production

The Little Elm-based medical device maker is reducing its workforce by roughly 16% to save $2.2 million annually and shift more manufacturing to the United States.

Una ChoAugust 25, 20261 min read

20 New Businesses in Little Elm: Week of Aug. 24

Public records show 20 new sales tax permits for Little Elm businesses in the week of Aug. 24. Here is the full list.

Una ChoAugust 25, 20263 min read

Little Elm Nurse Reports Syringe Failure in FDA MAUDE Report

A registered nurse in Little Elm filed an adverse event report after a retractable syringe failed to engage its safety mechanism during a subcutaneous injection.

Una ChoAugust 25, 20261 min read

Little Elm Hobby Lobby Closure Details Unavailable

Information regarding potential Hobby Lobby store closures in Little Elm could not be retrieved due to a technical error on the reporting website.

Una ChoAugust 22, 20261 min read

Gravity Smokehouse & BBQ expresses gratitude after fire damage

The staff of Gravity Smokehouse & BBQ used social media to thank the community for its support following a recent fire at their Delhi Township location.

Una ChoAugust 22, 20261 min read

Little Elm Tacos Listed as Permanently Closed in Little Elm

Google's business directory now lists Little Elm Tacos, at 500 W Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068, USA, as permanently closed.

Una ChoAugust 22, 20261 min read

QC Kinetix CEO Shifts Focus to Franchisee Economics

New CEO Peter Holt aims to stabilize QC Kinetix by prioritizing franchisee performance and updating marketing strategies after a period of declining locations and sales.

Una ChoAugust 21, 20262 min read

Kroger opens new store in Little Elm as part of 2026 expansion

Kroger has opened a new Marketplace location in Little Elm, Texas, while continuing construction in neighboring communities as part of a broader 2026 growth strategy.

Una ChoAugust 21, 20262 min read

Hobby Lobby to open new store in Little Elm mall

Hobby Lobby is set to open a new location in a Little Elm shopping center.

Una ChoAugust 21, 20261 min read

Holt BBQ Restaurant Destroyed in Overnight Fire

A fire at Gravity Smokehouse & BBQ in Holt left the building a total loss, though no injuries were reported.

Una ChoAugust 20, 20261 min read

Kroger credit card to be replaced by U.S. Bank Visa this fall

Kroger World Elite Mastercard holders will be moved to a U.S. Bank Smartly Visa, ending the associated 5-cent-per-gallon fuel discount.

Una ChoAugust 20, 20261 min read

20 New Businesses in Little Elm: Week of Aug. 17

Public records show 19 new sales tax permits and 1 alcohol license application for Little Elm businesses in the week of Aug. 17. Here is the full list.

Una ChoAugust 19, 20263 min read