Happy Friday, Southlake. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Southlake Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.

📰 In the news

Local happenings: Southlake’s Town Square birthday bash with live acts and vendors, nonstop Dreamliner service from DFW to Amman, and black licorice Italian ice returns — catch up here.

State-level stories: Texas lawmakers make youth camps flood ready, Archer City welcomes back McMurtry’s trove of rare books, and East Texas goes peanut butter crazy — see what else is brewing.

National headlines: Mortgage rates are trending down, investors catapult gold above 3500 an ounce, and a tropical wave eyes the Antilles — peruse the best of the rest.

Highlights this week

• Hurst residents access free landfill drop-off
• Donate blood to honor our heroes
• Help release 800 monarch butterflies
• Master the energetics of Ayurvedic asanas
• Shop native plants in Flower Mound
• Anxiety about debt? Get a free consultation

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📆 Around town this weekend

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Today

🎤 Still the One: A Tribute to Shania Twain @ Peace Plaza | Friday (9/5) at 7:30pm – This outdoor fall concert series delivers a spot-on Shania Twain tribute at Peace Plaza, complete with free entry and chef-driven global bites. Finally, a reason to dust off your boots, sip a craft cocktail, and belt out her greatest hits.

🎸 One Hit Wonders @ Bedford Icehouse | Friday (9/5) at 9:00pm – Bedford Icehouse is rolling out your favorite one-hit wonders live, so get ready to belt every chorus like it’s the soundtrack to your most questionable dance moves. Grab a brew, round up the gang, and rediscover why that 80s earworm still rules the night.

This weekend

🚗 21st Annual ItalianCarFest @ Nash Farm | Saturday (9/6) at 10:00am – Harsh reality check: Italy’s finest road rockets are rolling into town as the appetizer to GrapeFest. Expect rows of gleaming Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and that shockingly affordable Alfa you’ve been eyeing, plus espresso-scented breezes and local food trucks to fuel your car envy.

🐕 Evan Seven, a Canine Companion @ Southlake Public Library | Saturday (9/6) at 10:00am – Grab the little ones and let them read their favorite story to Evan Seven, the fluffiest, most patient therapy dog in town. He loves belly rubs, neck scratches, and a plot twist. Fifteen minutes of sweet one-on-one bonding, with zero tail-wagging judgment.

🎉 Celebrate Southlake 2025 @ Southlake Town Square | Saturday (9/6) at 2:00pm – Grab your neighbors and swing by Town Square for Celebrate Southlake’s birthday bash, where local bands, mouthwatering food stalls, and interactive pop-ups reign supreme. No RSVP required, just show up, sample the good stuff, and rack up bragging rights in the friend group.

💃 Live Dance Stage Showcase @ The Palace Theater | Sunday (9/7) at 2:00pm – Think you’ve seen every dance move out there? Grab a Sunday matinee at the Palace on Main Street, where local dancers will pirouette, pop, and maybe trip over each other, for your entertainment, of course. It’s a choreographed reminder that grown-ups can get wowed too.

📚 Read2Rover @ Bedford Public Library | Sunday (9/7) at 2:00pm – Got a kiddo who’s intimidated by reading aloud? Bring them to Read2Rover, where fluffy therapy dogs serve as a zero-judgment audience, boosting confidence one wag at a time. It’s the rare story time where drool counts as applause, flubs earn cuddles, and no registration is required.

🛶 Full Moon Paddle Experience | Sunday (9/7) at 7:15pm – Grab your paddle and join a walking-on-water meditation at sunset, lob rose petals to release your weekend drama, then watch the full moon rise like it’s on cue. After a silent moonlit paddle back, reward yourself with lakeside treats, and a crackling fire, weather permitting.

Next week

🎮 Clutch Call @ Guitars & Growlers Flower Mound | Monday (9/8) at 6:15pm – Take a break from reruns and bring your A-game at Clutch Call, where Monday Night Football becomes a live-action prediction throwdown. Use your phone, no apps, no downloads, to call TDs, turnovers, and FGs in real time, score prizes, and earn eternal bragging rights.

🐦 VTCI-CTCI Joint Thunderbird Convention @ Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport North | Tuesday (9/9) at 9:00am – Whether you’ve been tinkering under the hood since ’56 or just snagged a fresh ’25 model, it’s basically a high school reunion for cars. Polish your T-bird, swap war stories, and gear up for that Texas road trip. Expect engine envy, pro tips, top-notch camaraderie.

🏅 Sports Trivia @ Chicken N Pickle | Tuesday (9/9) at 7:00pm – If you’ve ever recited more player stats than the grocery list, it’s time to prove it at Chicken N Pickle Grapevine’s sports trivia night. Grab one smart device per squad, flex dynasty debates, and battle for MVP glory, trash talk optional, bragging rights mandatory.

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🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 9/5 J’s Dueling Pianos @ Third Rail – 7 pm
• 9/5 Open Mic Comedy Showcase @ Turning Point – 7 pm
• 9/5 Weekend Ride @ Rock & Brews – 8 pm
• 9/5 Jonathan Arthur @ The Sound – 8 pm
• 9/6 Celebrate Southlake @ Southlake Town Square – 2 pm
• 9/6 MXTP Junkies Return @ Guitars & Growlers – 7 pm
• 9/6 Reputation Escape @ The Sound – 8 pm
• 9/6 CW Sturgeon @ Bartonville Store – 8:30 pm
• 9/6 Emo Night @ O’Sheas Irish Pub – 9:30 pm
• 9/7 Comedy Night @ Third Rail – 7 pm

🏠️ Price is right – Southlake edition

How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).

Listed by: Cindy O'Gorman (Ebby Halliday, REALTORS)

A sweeping staircase and floor-to-ceiling windows set the stage for drama, while the chef’s kitchen pulls out all the stops with a 6-burner gas range, built-in coffee maker, and wine fridge. The refreshed game room comes ready for movie marathons with a projector and screen, and the custom utility room even has a laundry chute for a dash of everyday magic. Up top, a third-floor flex space is primed for workouts or creative escapes.

Out back, a diving pool with a waterfall and spa turns every day into a staycation. Grill season never ends with the outdoor kitchen, and there’s still plenty of green space for cartwheels or quiet afternoons. Kirkwood Hollow’s clubhouse, tennis courts, and trails are all part of the package.

Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →