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Town of Little Elm

Town of Little Elm

Government Administration

Little Elm, Texas 3,252 followers

The Town with a Lake Attitude

About us

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

Industry
Government Administration
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Little Elm, Texas
Type
Government Agency
Founded
1963

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  • 🚨 TRUE HEROISM IN ACTION 🚨 Yesterday, Little Elm Police and Fire were dispatched to a house fire in South Paloma Creek. K9 Officer Chavez and Officer Cordero—already in the area on another call—heard the dispatch and raced to the scene, arriving before firefighters due to their proximity. When they learned two children were still inside the burning home, they didn’t hesitate. They didn’t wait. They ran straight into the smoke-filled house. Officer Chavez located a young child on the first floor, picked her up, and carried her to safety. Officer Cordero found the teenager upstairs, and together the officers guided her out of the home. They didn’t just show up—they charged into the unknown to save lives. They are heroes and we appreciate them for protecting our community. This video footage shows their heroism. Body-worn cameras are designed to enhance visibility through smoke, the reality was far more intense—Officers Chavez and Cordero were searching through thick smoke and near-zero visibility.

  • Community Services recently hosted a March Madness-themed meeting for our Parks & Recreation leadership team. The afternoon was filled with energy as we played mini basketball games, explored Coach K's '5 Keys of Effective Teamwork,' and shared inspiring quotes from basketball legends. It was a fun and engaging way to connect, reflect, and strengthen our team's spirit! Looking to be a part of the Little Elm team? View our current openings: https://lnkd.in/earsVqF 

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  • At our Town Council meeting on March 18, the Little Elm Finance Department proudly received two prestigious awards from the Government Finance Officers Association - GFOA: 🏅 Excellence in Financial Reporting Award 🏅 Outstanding Achievement in Popular Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Way to go! 🌟

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  • The Town of Little Elm is proud to announce its participation in the Brew City, Texas program! This program aims to propel Texas to the forefront of craft beer-generated economic development and tourism. This program aims to bring together cities large and small, uniting them behind the shared vision of showcasing Texas as a premier craft beer destination, where visitors can explore diverse brewery scenes, experience local flavors, and immerse themselves in the unique culture of Texas craft beer. The Town of Little Elm joins nearly 40 other cities across the state, united in a shared mission to showcase the best of Texas craft beer and enhance economic opportunities for local businesses!

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  • At the Little Elm Fire Department, you're more than a first responder—you're part of a team that values and invests in you. Our culture is built on respect, growth, and camaraderie, ensuring every firefighter has the support they need to succeed—and love what they do and who they do it with. The Little Elm Fire Department is currently accepting applications for Firefighter/Paramedic, Firefighter/EMT, and Paramedic only! We invite qualified candidates to apply and become part of our dedicated team. Learn more about the role: https://lnkd.in/g3-ERSsw  Apply today: https://lnkd.in/earsVqF

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  • On March 1, the Town of Little Elm Special Events team kicked off event season in style with The Big Easy in Little Elm! The Big Easy celebrated its 11 year in Little Elm with a live performance from Le Freak, crawfish races, food trucks, a costume contest, 5k and fun walk, hot air balloon glow, and a fireworks and drone show to end the night. With over 5,000 people in Little Elm Park, visitors joined us from nearby cities including Frisco, Denton, The Colony, Aubrey, McKinney, and more. The Special Events Team is tasked with ensuring that regional events recover their costs, so the financial burden doesn’t fall on taxpayers. The Big Easy was successfully cost recovered at 116%, with additional revenue now helping to fund community-based events that bring even more fun and connection to Little Elm! 👏 Huge shoutout to our Special Events team for an incredible start to the season—we can't wait to see what’s next!

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  • Last week, we had an amazing time welcoming 22 new team members at Little Elm University for new hire orientation! 🎊 It was a fantastic day of learning, interacting, and making new friends with fellow coworkers. We love seeing our new hires get to know the Town of Little Elm and all the incredible things that make this place special! We can't wait to see all the amazing things this group will accomplish! Welcome to team Little Elm!

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