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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Flower Mound public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Acorns to Post Oak Program and Dedicated Fund
Town staff and the Environmental Conservation Commission are advancing the "Acorns to Post Oak" initiative to cultivate local post oak seedlings and counteract historical losses in native tree canopy.
Street Lighting Technologies and DarkSky Compliance
The commission reviewed how street lights impact neighborhood safety and light pollution. Staff explained the transition to LEDs, design specifications like color temperature, and pilot projects aimed at making town lighting more DarkSky-friendly.
Water Main Break
A water main break in Lantana caused pressure to drop, meaning you've got to boil your tap water before drinking or cooking with it. Crews are working on fixes and testing the water, so keep boiling until they give the all-clear.
Impact of Rodenticides on Local Raptors
Presenters and board members discussed how rat poisons travel up the food chain and prove fatal to owls and other raptors, encouraging residents to seek alternative pest control methods.