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County sets $70,500 for the town library next year, counting 108,280 county residents outside town limits in its service area

Denton County's library funding table for 2026-27 gives the Little Elm Public Library the third-largest share of $482,700 split among 11 libraries, behind Lewisville and Flower Mound.

Tessa ChoOctober 19, 20262 min read

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North Texas Giving Day season ends with a record $80 million for area nonprofits
Communities Foundation of Texas says donations kept coming through the end of September, pushing this year's total past the $78 million raised in 2025; more than $76 million had arrived by the Sept. 17 event.
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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.
Community & Events17 days ago
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.
Community & Events17 days ago
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.
Community & Events17 days ago
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.
Community & Events17 days ago
Inaugural Running 4 Renewal 5K near Beard Park on Oct. 17 is nearly sold out
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Community & Events18 days ago
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.
Community & Events19 days ago
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.

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County sets $70,500 for the town library next year, counting 108,280 county residents outside town limits in its service area

More Community & Events

North Texas Giving Day season ends with a record $80 million for area nonprofits

Live hawks and owls, a haunted escape room and a storm chaser are on the library's October calendar

Kids Market brings young sellers to The Lawn on Oct. 24, with an outdoor screening of 'Scoob!'

Halloween bike bar rides roll through The Lakefront District Oct. 16-17

Little Elm Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $3.9340 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 5, 2026

Inaugural Running 4 Renewal 5K near Beard Park on Oct. 17 is nearly sold out

Little Elm Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $3.9462 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 4, 2026

633 Run on Oct. 24 honors Officer Jerry Walker and funds a public-service scholarship

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