You may recognize Kaylin Clement if you’ve ever watched Flower Mound’s news show “Town Matters.” Or if you ever lived in Minnesota. After spending several years as a TV anchor and covering news and sports as a reporter in Minnesota, Clement came to Texas and now talks about the happenings in Flower Mound. Below, Clement talks about her career.
How long have you been with the town of Flower Mound?
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