Plastic Surgeon in Flower Mound, TX

When you find out there’s a suburb of Dallas that not only boasts award-winning schools and beautiful homes but also has breathtaking views of Grapevine Lake and plenty of outdoor amenities, is it any wonder you’re ready to hire the moving truck and hit the road?

If it sounds too good to be true, we can reassure you that this magical place really does exist. Flower Mound, TX, is a wonderful suburban community of just over 77,000 residents who love where they live. Central Flower Mound puts you less than 10 miles from DFW International Airport, 28 miles from Dallas and 25 miles from Fort Worth. The convenience alone makes it worth a second glance, but the true inspiration for moving here is the promise of an excellent quality of life.

Here are a few of the many reasons we think life is better in Flower Mound.

We touched on this already, but you can’t overlook the convenience of living within an easy commute of booming metropolitan areas like Dallas and Fort Worth, especially when you remember that DFW International Airport is delightfully close. These two cities boast world-class museums, the historic stockyards, vibrant arts districts and some of the finest Tex-Mex cuisine in the country. But how nice would it be to enjoy everything they offer without the drawbacks of living in a crowded city? Plus, Flower Mound’s close proximity to the DFW Metroplex makes the city a center for business — more than 2,000 businesses operate here.

The schools in Flower Mound are served by the Lewisville Independent School District, which lays claim to some of the most highly-rated public schools in Denton County. There are several options for elementary, middle and high school students planning to take advantage of the public school system, but there are also a host of private and charter schools offering alternative choices for families. Coram Deo Academy, Founders Classical Academy and Guidepost Montessori are just a few of the options available in the non-traditional education sphere.

There are also plenty of options for adult education here. North Central Texas College has an extension campus in Parker Square that offers literacy classes like GED prep, reading and math. OLLI at UNT provides non-credit courses, lectures and special events. ESL classes are available at North Texas Adult Education & Literacy (NTAEL), and the Flower Mound Community Activity Center has a roster of youth and adult educational programs, as well as fitness classes and sports leagues.

You can’t live in Flower Mound without spending some time on the water. Grapevine Lake has been described by some as both “sprawling and awe-inspiring,” and it is the place to be on summer nights as the sun sinks. This majestic water playground spans over 8,000 acres and is a beloved destination for locals keen on boating, water skiing, fishing, camping and windsurfing. Two marinaras are available for boaters, with Scott’s Landing Marina being the largest. If you would rather keep your feet on dry ground, the lake has nearly 10 miles of wilderness trails waiting to be explored on foot or bicycle, such as North Shore Trail, Meadowmere Park Trail and Vineyards Campground Nature Trail. You can also find plenty of parks and green spaces to explore along the shoreline, as well as a nearby golf course.

You don’t have to leave town to pick up groceries or find local amenities to enjoy. For starters, there are literally dozens of parks in the community. A few favorites include Stone Creek Park, Rheudasil Park and Heritage Park, which often hosts annual local events. Many feature picnic tables and playgrounds, making the city ideal for young families to raise their children. There are also several sports fields within city limits, like the soccer fields and baseball diamonds at Bakersfield Park and Chinn Chapel Soccer Complex.

As far as shopping is concerned, there are several grocery stores in the community like Market Street, Sprouts Farmers Market and Kroger. Southeast Flower Mound also features The Shops at Lakeside, a 160-acre mixed-use development featuring a range of restaurants and boutiques. If you need another way to pass the time, you could also spend the evening with the Flower Mound Symphony Orchestra, take your children to story hour at Flower Mound Public Library, practice your swing at Tour 18 Golf Course or indulge in a little farm-to-table shopping at the Flower Mound Farmers Market.

From concerts in the summer to festival Christmas festivities, Flower Mound knows how to throw a good festival. The Parks & Recreation Department posts an annual event roster featuring countless ways to enjoy life in the community. Local favorites include the Independence Fest, the Arts Festival at Heritage Park and the Holi Festival. The renowned Flower Mound Smoke & Whiskey Fest also features three whiskey-tasting sessions, live music, vendors and a People’s Choice BBQ competition.

Young families have plenty to look forward to with their children, too. The annual Concerts in the Park series features family-friendly music and food trucks at Heritage Park during May. The Easter Egg Scramble is a yearly tradition that invites children of all ages to indulge in egg hunts and games. And, of course, the Flower Mound Christmas Parade in December is a treasured favorite with its colorful floats, marching bands, vendors and a visit with Santa Claus.

Flower Mound was named the most livable city in America by Livability, which ranked the top 100 best places to live.

FLOWER MOUND, Texas — Flower Mound topped the list of best places to live in the U.S. this year, according to a new ranking released by Livability.

The Dallas suburb ranked No. 1 in the nation with a livability score of 875 out of 1,000. Flower Mound ranked particularly high in the categories of economy, health and safety, according to Livability.

Livability analyzed small- to mid-sized cities with populations between 75,000 and 500,000 with an average home value of $500,000 or less. With those parameters in mind, the ranking considered 100 data points, including the city’s economy, housing and cost of living, amenities, transportation, environment, safety, education and health.

"Beyond the beauty and blooms, there are safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, low property taxes, great medical care and a section of the town that borders Grapevine Lake, all of which contribute to this Dallas-Fort Worth suburb being an excellent place to live," Livability said.

Over 2,000 businesses operate out of Flower Mound, according to Livability. The average household income is $216,000. The city has a diverse and robust economy, according to Livability.

"There are a variety of industry jobs available in the area, but three of the largest sectors are technology, manufacturing and professional services," Livability said.

Flower Mound ranked highly for health due to positive health outcomes and access to medical care, Livability said.

"This family-friendly town is ideal for those looking to establish roots in a place with plenty to offer, especially those who love spending time outdoors or seek a close-knit community," Livability said. "The city’s historic downtown is lined with everything from coffee shops and art galleries to wine shops and food markets."

The top five are rounded out by:

2. Carmel, Indiana3. Sugar Land, Texas 4. Naperville, Illinois5. Roswell, Georgia

Out of thousands of cities—ranked based on economy, housing, cost of living, amenities, safety, and more—one town in the Lone Star State rose to the top.

It’s no secret that small Southern towns are the most idyllic places to grow up. And while the tiny towns tend to be reader favorites, according to the experts at Livability.com, it's a sweet spot of populations between 75,000 and 500,000 that help new residents find the city-sized perks they need while also getting plugged into their new community and feeling at home. And now, with the best of both worlds, there is one town that has topped Livability’s annual list of the Best Places To Live in the U.S.: Flower Mound, Texas.

“Flower Mound, Texas might be a perfect place to live with suburban charm and endless amenities,” the report says. “With top-rated schools, a strong economy and plenty of parks, Flower Mound is ideal for families and professionals.”

So what makes this little Texas town northwest of Dallas—whose name comes from a 12.76-acre mound in the center of town dotted with bluebonnets, pansies, and Indian blankets—the best place to live? (If you’re a Southern gardener, the wildflowers alone may have already sold you.)

The list from Livability is the result of data commissioned from thousands of U.S. cities, the company says, with an algorithm “that takes into account measures of a city’s economy, housing and cost of living, amenities, transportation, environment, safety, education, and health.”

Flower Mound, which garnered the highest score of 875 out of 1000 points for quality of life, sits perched in the rolling hills of north Texas. The mound itself, a natural pile of earth and rocks that stands 50 feet above the surrounding area, is home to more than 175 species of wildflowers. In 1984, it was designated as a historic landmark to protect it from development.

Nicknamed “FloMo” or “The Mound,” Flower Mound has more than 1,000 acres of park land for locals to enjoy. Heritage Park, for one, is a favorite for residents with a splash pad, playground, performance pavilion, disc golf course, and the “Hound Mound” dog park. Part of the town borders the northern edge of Grapevine Lake, an 8,000-acre reservoir, meaning that Southern summers can be cooled off by swimming, sailing, and fishing. (There’s also an outdoor water park.) And if you’re looking to hit the links, you’ll find award-winning golf courses at Bridlewood and Tour 18.

But beyond the beautiful environment, the town also earned high marks on Livability’s list for great medical care, low property taxes, safe neighborhoods, and excellent schools. Though the town itself has a population of just over 77,000, it is a mere ten miles from the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, connecting locals to Texas-sized city amenities—and flights abroad—within short driving distance.

Flower Mound has also made it simple for new Lone Star State residents to get acquainted with their home. The city has regular community celebrations throughout the year, like an Easter Egg Scramble, Sink or Sail Regatta, Halloween Glowing Pumpkin Plunge, and Christmas parade. There is also a historic downtown area lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants, as well as a 158-acre riverwalk and several notable shopping districts.

Here are few more fast facts about this charming Texas locale:

A few other Southern towns also made the top ten on the Livability list, including Sugar Land, Texas; Roswell, Georgia; Columbia, Maryland; and Round Rock, Texas. (View the full list here.)

With a name like Flower Mound and thousands of wildflowers—not to mention its incredible amenities—you’d better believe that we’re planning a trip to north Texas.

After receiving a recommendation of denial from Flower Mound’s Planning and Zoning Commission, a decision on the proposed mixed-use development, Lakeside East, has been delayed.

Flower Mound Town Council unanimously voted at the April 7 meeting to table consideration of a master plan amendment and zoning change that would allow for a mixed-use development on over 21 acres along FM 2499 between Lakeside Parkway and Spinks Road.

Jimmy Archie, a managing partner at Realty Capital and Lakeside’s developer, said the proposed development would complement the success of Lakeside to date.

“The reason Lakeside succeeds is that it’s unique, interesting and different, and it does attract customers from a wider range than a typical neighborhood shopping center might otherwise attract,” Archie said. “Thirteen years later, we’re trying to take the same philosophy across the street.”

What you need to know

The developer of Lakeside DFW and Lakeside Village, Realty Capital, is seeking to develop 21.1 acres with a mix of uses, including:

“This development from the very beginning has never been about making a transaction to create a lease or income,” Archie said. “It’s always been about what adds value to the next piece of land, the next building and the adjacent tenants.”

What's next

Before a certificate of occupancy could be issued for the apartment building, the developer would be required to build out at least 35,000 of nonresidential space, including proposed buildings between FM 2499 and the proposed apartment building, according to town documents.

An amended development code provision that could allow the ground floor commercial space to increase from 6,000 square feet to 24,000 square feet is included in the proposed development code for Lakeside East, Archie said. The additional ground-level commercial space would only be built if there is a market to support it, Archie added.

Diving deeper

The proposal for Lakeside East includes two tracts that total 21.1 acres. This includes a 13.2-acre area that would include restaurant, retail and office uses along with a hotel, and it would also include a 7.9-acre area that would house the residential and some commercial development, per town documents. The proposed 326 residential units in Lakeside East would be reallocated from three areas within Lakeside DFW that did not build the maximum number of entitled units, Archie said.

“We did not want to bring a project forward to this town council where you were having to approve any new entitled residential units,” Archie said. “All we’re asking you to do is take entitled units that were approved by previous town councils and let us use them across the street to extend a great project and create a great corner to complement the existing Lakeside.”

Archie added that Lakeside East is an opportunity to take the mixed-use area and reach new and existing neighborhoods east of the existing Lakeside development.

“From a connectivity standpoint, we’re trying to reach the east side of FM 2499 and provide a place for them to access Lakeside,” Archie said.

Additionally, there are plans to potentially add a trolley service that would connect the various portions of Lakeside to each other, Archie said. The trolley would likely be branded specifically to Lakeside, according to Archie’s presentation to council.

Some context

Archie said Realty Capital purchased the 21.1 acres three years ago to prevent commercial uses from being developed in the current zoning, which he said which could have detracted from the cohesiveness of the master-planned Lakeside development. Realty Capital also conducted online surveys of new businesses residents preferred in Lakeside East in addition to five in-person input sessions in 2023.

The proposal for Lakeside East was recommended for denial by the planning and zoning commission at its March 24 meeting.

What they’re saying

Several residents and business owners came out and spoke in support of Lakeside East during the public hearing.

“In Lakeside, my customers actually live above me ... ,” said Clayton Flurry, co-owner of Flurry’s Market in Lakeside and Flurry’s Market + Provisions. “It is instrumental for my business in Lakeside to have the residential around it.”

Other residents, including Steven Wood, did not favor more apartments and were concerned with potential traffic impacts.

“It has the capability [to create] another two poor intersections blocking traffic in and out for the people who work out of town,” Wood said.

Some council members also voiced support for tweaks to the mix of uses, including more housing options for purchase instead of rent as well as adding more residential options and taking away some commercial development.

Looking ahead

Council members in their motion to table the proposal elected to reconsider when the applicant felt ready to share an updated plan after further discussion between the developer and town officials. During the meeting, Archie said he could be ready with a plan ahead of the April 21 meeting.

“I hope that there is still an opportunity to keep having this conversation because I think you’re 80% of the way there and I’d hate to see us end this conversation at 80% and give up on the last 20%,” council member Adam Schiestel said.

Government Reporter

Connor is a government reporter covering city councils of Coppell, Grapevine, Plano and Richardson. He joined Community Impact in June 2023 and previously covered the cities of Wylie, Sachse and Princeton. He graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in journalism and political science.

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On May 3, the Gibson-Grant Log House, a restored 1800s structure in Flower Mound, will be designated as a Texas Historic Landmark. The Denton County Historical Commission and town officials are hosting an event that day to mark the occasion starting at 10 a.m. at the Gibson-Grant Log House.

How we got here

The historic structure was encapsulated in a 1950s ranch house when it was discovered in 2015 by developer Curtis Grant, said Peggy Riddle, director of the Denton County Office of History and Culture. Grant removed sheet rock from walls in the living room of the structure to find logs that made up the original 16-feet-by-16-feet house that was once home to a man named William Gibson.

Core samples of the logs and remaining chinking later determined they had been cut some time between 1857 and 1860, Riddle said. Records also showed the property had been a land grant from the Republic of Texas. It was settled by Gibson, who was the first resident of the home. The home was expanded as lifestyles changed over the years.

Before he discovered the historic nature of the structure, Grant had plans to demolish it and subdivide the property into residential lots. He contacted the Denton County Office of History and Culture to report what he found. The office, along with the University of Arkansas Tree-Ring Laboratory, determined it was likely built by settlers who came to Texas as part of the Peters Colony, the earliest settlement in Denton County.

What happened?

The town of Flower Mound acquired the property in 2015, creating a master plan for the home’s restoration in 2018. Work began in 2020 to restore the house to its Phase 3 period, or triple-pen form with back extensions, retaining the early historic changes to the original single-pen house. In this form, the evolution of early Texas houses on the frontier is on display.

As part of the restoration, the town removed concrete and gravel driveways, regraded the site to improve drainage, and removed board and batten siding and plywood, as well as other non-historic features.

What else?

Chuck Jennings, Flower Mound’s director of parks and recreation, said now the property is maintained by his department while Denton County furnishes the house and assists with volunteer recruitment, training and staffing. The Gibson-Grant Log House is currently in need of more volunteers, Jennings said.

Some items on display came from Dallas’ Old City Park and other properties in Flower Mound, said Jacque Narrell, chair of the town’s historical commission. Narrell is also a Denton County Historical commissioner. Residents can donate historic items to be put on display in the house.

“What you see today is with the help of the town, private citizens and the Texas Historic Commission,” Riddle said.

Jacob Vaughn joined Community Impact in October 2024 as a government reporter in the North Texas area. Previously, Jacob worked as a staff writer at the Dallas Observer covering local government, police, housing and homelessness. Before that, he worked as the editor-in-chief of Dallas College’s award-winning student newspaper, The Brookhaven Courier.

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