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Hello Grapevine Lake! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Larry Wells’ Hollywood breakout, a World Cup tree-planting push, and Bob Schieffer’s Vietnam exhibit + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

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📰 In the news

A second act success story: At 64, Coppell entrepreneur Larry Wells finds Hollywood fame after being discovered at Tractor Supply, appearing in Taylor Sheridan’s 1883 and 1923, and directing East Texas tribute film Anderson County — read the full story.

World Cup greening effort: Nearby Arlington kicked off a 150th anniversary tree planting campaign to plant 150 trees each month. The first trees were planted Feb. 24, with a planting set for March 27 — see what’s planned citywide.

From newsroom to gallery: At UTA Libraries’ Special Collections, Our Man in Vietnam is showing, featuring Bob Schieffer’s photos and paintings, including four portraits from Vietnam and his first Texas show of photographic work — see what’s on display.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Cheer top Texas brass bands competing
• Celebrate model trains at Train-A-Palooza
• Celebrate British cars, bikes, and Corgis
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

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Tapas-ish night out: Leela’s Wine Bar keeps it easy with small bites, Roman tonda-style thin-crust pizzas, wines on tap, and unfussy cocktails. When the week’s doing the most, it’s the low-stress spot for sharing, chatting, and snacking that feels casual, a little cheeky, and just right.

Time to ride right: If your bike’s been creaking since last summer or you’re eyeing a gravel rig for Grapevine Lake loops, Mad Duck Cyclery brings wrench savvy, a friendly brain trust, and the right gear to keep you rolling. They’ve also got easygoing group-ride vibes when you want a little extra push.

Movie night, upgraded: At Hooky Entertainment Southlake, sink into comfy recliners, order in-theater bites, and catch the latest releases. When the credits roll, stick around for bowling, arcade games, and VR in one place. A low-effort weeknight win for anyone who doesn’t want to overthink plans.

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📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🐞 Eco Talk: The Coolest Insects of DFW @ The REC of Grapevine | Wednesday (3/4) at 7:00 PM – DFW’s coolest bugs and spiders get the spotlight, and Nathan May from Trinity River Audubon Center guides you through the backyard circus we ignore. Learn why they matter, how to help, and which ones aren’t out to get you. Free, all ages, registration required.

🥁 Purely Rhythmic @ Coppell High School | Thursday (3/5) at 7:30 PM – Skip the lawn chores and snag raffle tickets for Purely Rhythmic, Coppell Percussion’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Big beats, bigger smiles, and maybe a prize with your name on it. Support the hardworking kiddos, and pretend clapping was on two, and four. www.coppellband.com

🐉 Movie Night: How To Train Your Dragon (2025) @ Harmony Park | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Movie Night is rolling onto the lawn with the latest How To Train Your Dragon (2025), starlight, and easy-going vibes. Bring family, friends, lawn chairs, and blankets, then laugh, feel things, and quietly judge whose camp chair is actually a folding throne. Details at trophyclub.org/movienight.

👨 Daddy Daughter Dance @ St. Ann Catholic Parish | Saturday (3/7) at 6:30 PM – If you’ve got a K through 5 twirler at home, polish the dad jokes, the shoes, and the tie, then bring her to St. Ann’s courtyard for a dance, desserts, and bonus points for matching outfits. Dads, uncles, and grandpas welcome, tickets start at $20.

🐦 Soarmania @ Sports Garden DFW | Saturday (3/7) at 7:30 PM – Coppell’s turning into a squared circle paradise, with Soar Wrestling Worldwide bringing live body slams, loud pops, and over the top drama. It’s the excuse to yell like it’s cable TV in ’98, snag a folding chair, and let kids learn about heel behavior.

🍎 Flower Mound Farmers Market @ The River Walk | Sunday (3/8) at 10:00 AM – Grab your tote and swing by the Flower Mound Farmers Market, the Sunday ritual that actually makes grocery shopping pleasant. Fresh produce, artisanal baked goods, local meats, honey, and crafts, plus neighborly chatter your HOA can’t organize, and snacks for bribing the kids.

🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster @ Flower Mound Farmers Market | Sunday (3/8) at 10:00 AM – Swing by the Flower Mound Farmers Market, where Cousins Maine Lobster is dishing out rolls, tacos, bisque, and those dangerously good lobster tots. Turn your produce run into a mini coastal getaway, no airfare, just butter. Skip the line with their app, earn rewards.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Grapevine Lake report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 77°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 53%

A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 75 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 9pm and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 80°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 47%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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