"Innovation Distinguishes Between ALeader and a Follower" ---Steve Jobs GROUP THINKERS OR OUT-OF-THE-BOX THINKERHave you ever noticed that when people follow crowds, they become group thinkers, and if you think outside the box and others don't agree, you could be perceived as being difficult or exiled from the group? Yet, some of the most out-of-the box thinkers have been the most successful innovators in history! Why is following the crowd so easy for some and not for others? Steve Jobs was an innovative thinker who was not able to adjust to formal education and went on to become co-founder of Apple Computers revolutionizing high technology.   HUMAN BEHAVIORCrowd behavior is very interesting. You have to be odd to be number one and that's what makes you unique. Being your authentic sel... 01/20/2022

Martin Luther King JRFlower Mound Residents pays tribute to Martin Luther King JR, "We must learn to live together as brothers or die together and fools." In observance of Martin Luther King JR Day, the following closures are today: Town Hall, Municipal Court, Library, Animal Adoption Center, and Senior Center. Police, Fire, and Emergency Services remain open at all times. IT'S A BIRD! IT'S A PLANE! IT'S A HELICOPTER! IT'S A CHINOOK!!!The day January 12, 2022 began as usual. But then the windows began to shake! Pictures on the wall started moving. Dishes began to rattle. I looked out my kitchen window. Was it a bird? A Plane? Helicopters? No! It was a Chinook and military Helicopters! The Texas Army National Guard Chinook Helicopter landed at Flower Mound's Edward S. Marcus High School ... 01/17/2022

    Don’t wait long before making plans to see this spectacular 2 story, white limestone, David Weekley Home in Davis Spring, an established neighborhood of 570 single family homes. Listed by Melissa Stout with Coldwell Banker Realty.    What a well-designed open and functional floor plan. You’ll love the high ceilings, sprawling kitchen island and bamboo floors.   The graciously sized primary suite opens into an updated spa-like bath offering double vanities, a large tub and separate walk-in shower with seamless glass.   Appreciate the private 5 acre Park featuring a new playground, basketball court, swimming pool, splash pad, and tennis courts.     Children that live in this boutique community attend the highly desirable Round Rock ISD schools: Elsa England Elementary, Pearson Ranch M... 01/20/2022

If your goal is to purchase a home this year, you might be looking for any advantage you can get in todays sellers market. While competition is still fierce for homebuyers, there are ways you can win and secure the home of your dreams, even in a hot market.Act Early and SaveThe earlier you act this year, the more affordable your purchase will be. Thats because experts project mortgage rates will rise as we move deeper into 2022. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is expected to be 3.5% by years end. Experts forecast home prices will rise as well.That means the longer you wait, the more it will cost you to buy a home. Instead, act early and purchase your home before rates and prices rise further. Not to mention, the sooner you buy, the sooner you can experi... 01/17/2022