Thursday, July 10, 2008
Volume 8, Number 6


INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION. Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty visit Oak Point during the community's annual Independence Day parade.
Photo by L. Childress

By LAURA CHILDRESS
Tragedy marred Little Elm’s July Jubilee festivities Friday as a 3-year-old Carrollton girl drowned near the swim beach in Little Elm Park.

Just a Minute
Before I get to this week’s column, I’ll answer the No. 1 question I’m asked these days. No, I haven’t had my baby yet. I have a doctor’s appointment this afternoon (Thursday) and should learn when they’ll induce, either next Tuesday (July 15) or the following Tuesday (July 22). So, if you don’t get a paper next week, you’ll know why. I’ll talk to you soon ...

Council prioritizes town services
By LAURA CHILDRESS
With municipalities across the area facing budget cuts in an uncertain economy, the Little Elm Town Council spent Tuesday evening preparing for the worst while hoping for the best.

Marina shocked by dictate to open Cottonwood Park
By LAURA CHILDRESS
The ordering of the immediate opening of Cottonwood Park by the Little Elm Town Council last week has left Cottonwood Creek Marina management shocked.

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