Little Elm ISD students have fall break Oct. 12–16
The district’s calendar lists a full week off for students, followed by the start of the second grading period Monday, Oct. 19.
Little Elm NewsroomOctober 6, 20261 min read
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Live hawks and owls, a haunted escape room and a storm chaser are on the library's October calendar
Little Elm Public Library hosts the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center on Oct. 12, a Halloween-themed escape room Saturday and weather-safety talks with Chelsea the Storm Chaser on Oct. 14; tickets go out 30 minutes before each program.
Esme WhitmanOctober 5, 20261 min read
Kids Market brings young sellers to The Lawn on Oct. 24, with an outdoor screening of 'Scoob!'
Booths run by young entrepreneurs fill The Lawn at The Lakefront from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, and the town's Movie Night shows 'Scoob!' at 7; police collect unwanted medications earlier that day.
Tessa ChoOctober 5, 20261 min read
Halloween bike bar rides roll through The Lakefront District Oct. 16-17
The town and Dallas Bike Bar are running costumed pedal-pub rides between Lakefront restaurants and bars, and an '80s tribute band plays Little Elm Park on Oct. 17.
Tessa ChoOctober 5, 20262 min read
Little Elm Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $3.9340 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 5, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9340 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Tessa ChoOctober 5, 20261 min read
Little Elm High PSAT testing starts at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday
The school says late arrivals cannot test Oct. 6 and no makeup day is planned. Ninth through 11th graders are automatically registered.
Little Elm NewsroomOctober 5, 20261 min read
Inaugural Running 4 Renewal 5K near Beard Park on Oct. 17 is nearly sold out
The new race raises money for a nonprofit serving people affected by addiction, mental illness, trauma and grief; 55 spots remained across the 5K and family mile on Sunday.
Tessa ChoOctober 4, 20262 min read
EDC weighs $250,000 water well for wake park, with rent to start in 2027
The Little Elm Economic Development Corporation meets Monday on an eighth amendment to its deal with America's Cable Park, which would add a well and $36,000 a year in rent.
Tessa ChoOctober 4, 20262 min read
Little Elm Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $3.9462 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 4, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9462 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Tessa ChoOctober 4, 20261 min read
New fiscal year puts town's $177.9 million budget and 54.99-cent tax rate in force
Little Elm's 2026-27 budget took effect Oct. 1. The total tax rate is nearly unchanged, but the town's required notice says the operating portion rises 3.5% in effect.
Tessa ChoOctober 3, 20262 min read
633 Run on Oct. 24 honors Officer Jerry Walker and funds a public-service scholarship
The annual race starts and ends at Lobo Stadium with a 1-mile fun run, a 5K and a 6.33-mile course named for Walker's badge number; registration runs $20 to $40.
Tessa ChoOctober 3, 20261 min read
John Cornyn and Ted Cruz: How Your Senators Voted This Week
Senators Cornyn and Cruz voted on PN1129 and S. 4668 during a period of twelve recorded votes for Little Elm's delegation.
Foster FennOctober 3, 20262 min read
Little Elm Gas Prices Ease to $3.9611 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 3, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9611 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Tessa ChoOctober 3, 20261 min read
Officers will make the rounds at neighborhood parties for National Night Out Tuesday
Little Elm police plan to visit as many registered block parties as they can on Oct. 6, bringing giveaways; the town waived block party permit fees for the night.
Tessa ChoOctober 3, 20261 min read
Early voting comes to Little Elm Town Hall Oct. 19 for the Nov. 3 election
Little Elm residents can vote early at Town Hall from Oct. 19 to Oct. 30. The Denton County ballot covers federal, state and county races; no town measure is listed.
Foster FennOctober 3, 20261 min read
Nightmare Over Little Elm Park sets Oct. 30 date with drone show and K-pop sing-along
The town's ticketed Halloween night at Little Elm Park runs 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 30 with trick-or-treating, hayrides, a fire-truck pumpkin drop and a drone and fireworks finale.
Tessa ChoOctober 2, 20261 min read
Storms nudge Lewisville Lake up, but it sits 3.5 feet below normal pool
Thursday's heavy rain lifted Lewisville Lake about a quarter of a foot, to 84 percent full, yet the lake remains well below last year's level and the county burn ban stays in place.
Esme WhitmanOctober 2, 20261 min read
Little Elm ISD gifted-screening recommendations close Friday at 4:30 p.m.
The Oct. 2 deadline applies to enrolled students in grades 1–11. Kindergarten screening follows a separate January timetable.
Little Elm NewsroomOctober 2, 20261 min read
Little Elm Gas Prices Edge Higher to $3.9774 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 2, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9774 in the Dallas area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Tessa ChoOctober 2, 20261 min read
'I Can Do Hard Things': Recovery Nonprofit's First Little Elm Race Puts Everyone at the Same Starting Line
Running for Renewal founder Anthony Ysasaga, who rebuilt his life through endurance sports after losing his daughter, brings the group's inaugural 5K and 1-mile walk to Little Elm on Oct. 17.
Kenny LeOctober 2, 20263 min read
Trump recognizes Little Elm's congressman during Denton truck plant visit
Rep. Brandon Gill, whose district covers all of Little Elm, was among officials Trump recognized Thursday at Peterbilt's Denton plant.
Tessa ChoOctober 2, 20261 min read