Southlake News
parks
The Community Park at Fair Park just received a significant boost to the tune of $2.5 million. In the lobby of City Hall, the McKesson Foundation announced the grant in support of the project. “This project is important because it brings together health, community and access i...
business
For three years, Mario Lewis, owner of Gutta Gang Creative Studio, has tried to lower the volume of criminal activity outside his recording studio off Harry Hines in Dallas. “It brought a lot of homeless people along the front of the building. Um, a lot of drugs, a lot of drug...
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As North Texas prepares to celebrate Juneteenth, Dr. Opal Lee is championing a new cause. The Grandmother of Juneteenth helped lead the movement to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. Now, as she approaches her 100th birthday, the breast cancer survivor is using her voice to s...
safety
Officer Brent Carlson Earns Top Honors at National Police Motorcycle Competition
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Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.
safety
A motorcoach crashed into a line of vehicles in a Virginia I-95 work zone, killing five people and injuring several others.
parks
A month-long state investigation into the Camp Mystic flood disaster concluded the camp did not have a written evacuation plan, failed to adequately prepare for flooding, and did not evacuate campers despite opportunities to move them to safety before rising waters swept through ...
Local
Whole Foods is coming to Southlake as a part of a new mixed-use devel...
safety
A 29-year-old worker died after a tunnel collapsed beneath a building in Coppell on Thursday afternoon, trapping him underground, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue. Firefighters were called around 3:19 p.m. to 2275 Sage Hill Lane after receiving reports of a worker trapped follo...
government
Commissioner Alisa Simmons held a press conference on the Tarrant County in-custody jail deaths that took place this week. Two 40-year-old men died this week after suffering apparent medical emergencies while being held at the Tarrant County Jail, according to the Tarrant Coun...
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A centuries-old oak tree that was the fabled home of the legendary English bandit, Robin Hood, has died.
safety
The FIFA Fan Festival Dallas for Thursday, June 18, has sold out, according to the Dallas Police Department. Dallas police are asking the public not to travel to Fair Park without already having a reserved ticket. Police are notifying the public that heavy traffic is expec...
parks
The countdown is nearly over for Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, which is less than two weeks away from its official grand opening on July 1. NBC 5 got an early look inside the new theme park, which is Universal’s first-ever theme park built specifically for younger children....
safety
The Fort Worth Police Department held a press conference to announce the “Juneteenth Community Impact” weekend initiative, a series of events focused on literacy, mentorship, second chances, youth engagement, and community healing through conversation, culture, and collaboration....
safety
A woman was killed early Thursday morning when police say she followed her partner onto a highway during an argument and was fatally struck by an 18-wheeler. Arlington Police said Thursday afternoon that a man and a woman were involved in a domestic disturbance at a nearby mot...
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Lionel Messi leads Argentina into Texas after dominating Algeria Tuesday night. Argentina is tied with Austria atop Group J. The winner of Monday’s game will clinch a spot in the knockout round; the loser will still be in position to clinch a spot with a win in its third and fina...
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It’s the second weekend of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and North Texas has watch parties for the Mexico and the USMNT games. FC Dallas is holding a World Cup watch party for the Mexico versus South Korea game on Thursday, June 18, at 8 p.m. Former Mexican national team players ar...
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Group D play continues Friday with the USMNT taking on Australia in Seattle. The winner would lock in a spot in the knockout round – the same applies to the winner of Mexico versus South Korea tonight. Weston McKennie, who is from Little Elm, started in the midfield and was an...
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NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA is expanding its schedule to 50 games per team next season — the most in the league’s 30-year history. The new collective bargaining agreement that was ratified earlier this year allows the league to play up to 50 games for the next two seasons. There ...
schools
Brendan Sorsby, who attended Lake Dallas High School, is tentatively planning to work out for NFL teams before the supplemental draft following the quarterback’s decision to end an unprecedented legal fight to retain his eligibility after he acknowledged making impermissible bets...
government
Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has proven to be a favorite around the WNBA yet again, trailing only four-time league MVP A’ja Wilson in votes after the first fan returns for the 2026 All-Star game. The 2025 No. 1 overall pick and WNBA rookie of the year is averaging 19 point...
Local
America's 250th (Through a Texas Lens) <...
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Gabby Williams scored 25 points, Kaitlyn Chen came off the bench to score 15 points against former UConn teammates Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Dallas Wings 91-80 on Wednesday night. Arike Ogunbowale scored 21 points, and Jessica Shepar...
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SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — The comparisons with Tiger Woods began a few years ago when Scottie Scheffler, a Dallas-native, started to separate himself by miles over the rest of golf with alarming control of his shots from tee to green that resulted in big wins and a No. 1 ranking f...
government
Dallas officials say a dispute over plans to redesign the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center has delayed its opening until 2030, forcing the city to relocate events expected at the facility. The $3.8 billion project has now been delayed twice, and some City Council member...
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Canine Companions is shaping the next generation of service dogs, and Aikman is already proving he’s a standout. At just under 5 months old, he shows off impressive progress in this week’s episode....
Local
From junior honorees to a 10-year veteran, Southlake proudly celebrates these remarkable volunteers. Source
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The final whistle may have ended the match, but the celebration was just getting started for England supporters in North Texas. Fans packed The Londoner locations in Addison and Dallas following England’s 4-2 World Cup victory over Croatia, turning the pubs into a sea of cheer...
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FBI Dallas said 18 drones violated temporary flight restrictions over Dallas Stadium in Arlington and Fan Fest in Dallas during the World Cup’s opening weekend. Federal authorities have also filed a charge against a North Texas drone operator after investigators said he flew w...
safety
On Tuesday night, a woman was shot and killed in the 9800 block of Walnut Street in Dallas. Neighbors say she was getting home from work when she was caught in the crossfire. Nia Hasan said her neighborhood was peaceful and quiet when she moved in about 10 years ago. But she s...
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Grand Prairie is planning a new addition to its Vegas-style entertainment district at EpicCentral. The city approved a new 360-degree immersive dome theater this week, planned as a standalone destination within the development. The venue is expected to seat 400 people and ...
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Reunion Tower in Dallas will be hosting a series of special light shows during the month-long 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nine matches are being played at “Dallas Stadium” in Arlington, including five first-round matches, two round-of-32 matches, a round-of-16 match, and a semifinal ...
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The Dallas Mavericks have 3 picks in next week’s NBA Draft. Round one is Tuesday night, June 23; the Mavs have picks 9 and 30, as well as pick 48 in round two, on Wednesday. Fans and the front office know the focus is building around Cooper Flagg, the 2025-26 Rookie of the Yea...
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With the July heat in full swing, here’s how you can stay cool and safe at this year’s Stars and Stripes celebration. Source
schools
Thanks to a local student service project, the Southlake Library now offers a respectful way to retire worn or damaged American flags.
schools
Girl Scout Gold Award Project Supports First Aid Preparedness at the Southlake Library.
library
The Southlake Public Library offers KultureCity Sensory Bags to support a more comfortable and inclusive experience for visitors with sensory sensitivities....
government
Mayor Shawn McCaskill visits with Band Director Jay Bach to explore the Southlake Community Band's history, its connection to Southlake's 70th anniversary, and preparations for this year's Stars & Stripes celebration. Source...
