Living in Flower Mound  The brilliant hues of the wildflowers native to North Texas must have been a breathtaking sight to early settlers driving wagons across the plains. As early as 1836, they began to put down roots in a town known today as Flower Mound. Its name is tribute to a natural mound that still exists, which was once held sacred by the Wichita Indian tribe who inhabited the region. The mound itself is now an official historic site. The wildflowers still grace the rolling hills of this unique corner of Texas and bring spectacular beauty to the eyes of residents and travelers each spring. Today, the Town of Flower Mound is thriving. Its population has grown quickly in the past decade, and currently stands at around 25,500. A number of factors contribute to its growing popularity. Flower Mound is ideally located, just twenty minutes north of D/FW Airport and fifteen minutes east of Alliance Airport. Flower Mound is situated between Lake Grapevine and Lewisville Lake, providing excellent watersports and recreational opportunities including waterskiing, fishing, sailing, and swimming. The Flower Mound community is rich in amenities, featuring a number of public playgrounds, a 75-acre greenbelt park system and hike-an-bike trails. A variety of local arts and service organizations flourish, and over twenty different denominations have churches in the area. Major thoroughfares provide easy access to the rich cultural life of the surrounding urban communities of Dallas, Fort Worth and Denton. Flower Mound residents are minutes from major sports events, nationally renowned museums, active arts, dance and theatre companies, and music ranging from world-class symphony and opera to country and jazz. Whether you're looking for barbecue or five-star gourmet dining, discount or designer label, the region's offerings will satisfy the most discriminating tastes. Those seeking an ideal climate also find Flower Mound inviting. The annual temperature averages 66 degrees, with average highs of 85. Only a trace of snowfall is recorded each year. Flower Mound has a town council-manager form of government, with an elected mayor. The town's leaders are dedicated to planned, controlled growth that strikes an effective balance between the community's residential and commercial needs. Texas is one of seven states that have no individual income tax and Flower Mound residents also enjoy modest local tax rates. Prudent management and planning allow Flower Mound to provide excellent municipal services. The community is served by one police station with 44 certified officers, and two fire stations staffed by 24 full-time and 9 volunteer firefighters. North Texas takes great pride in its schools. Residents of The Estates at Tour 18 are served by school districts which have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to quality education. Elementary school and high school students alike benefit from progressive approaches to education, diverse curriculum, and well-supported and equipped facilities. High test scores confirm that the area's educational system is providing children in Flower Mound with excellent preparation for their future. Flower Mound's future is both promising and exciting. Its leaders and residents share a commitment to planned growth, preserving the area's scenic beauty and tranquility, and maintaining a small-town sense of community. Come visit us... we think you'll share our enthusiasm for the future of Flower Mound. And, if you're looking for a place to put down roots, we're confident that you'll want to include Flower Mound as a prime consideration.