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Hi Grapevine Lake, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Texas smokehouse family feud, Six Flags ride upgrades, and Dinos After Dark + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

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📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Acclaimed Texas smokehouse legacy: The Original Roy Hutchins Barbeque will open a second Arlington location soon with a patio and new pit room, serving the same menu as Trophy Club following a family dispute — get all the details.

Big changes behind the gates: Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington has opened for its 65th anniversary, unveiling refreshed entrances and ride upgrades, with Tormenta expected later this year for North Texas thrill seekers — see the renovation highlights.

A beloved local staple: Fort Worth readers say My Lan Vietnamese Restaurant in Haltom City has the best egg rolls, and owner Lan Trinh serves the same family recipes at a Colleyville location — read the full story.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*

Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*

All the crowd favorites:

• Trade screen time for court time
• Celebrate heritage with free farm fun
• Pups create shamrock paw print keepsakes

💎 This week’s top finds

Retro-comfort, right here: Local Diner serves fluffy pancakes, legit patty melts, and time-machine milkshakes without the fuss. It’s the low-key spot for an easy breakfast or lunch when your week needs friendly, no-frills fuel, and a quick reset.

Fresh-air reset: Skip the treadmill and roam Bicentennial Park, where pickleball courts, ballfields, ponds, public art, and mellow trails make moving feel easy. For a low-stress hang, find a bench, watch a game, or loop the paths with a friend while soaking up a little sunshine.

Satisfy that pie itch: Craving something flaky, creamy, or chocolatey? JudyPie fills its case with classics and crowd-pleasers, plus keto, gluten-free, and dairy-free picks, so everyone gets a fork in. Ideal when sharing isn’t on the menu.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →

Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →

Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →

📆 Sneak peek at next week

Have an event to share? BaseLocal Verified Businesses can submit them for free! Learn more about how to submit an event here →

All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🩺 Let’s Talk Veins @ USA Vein Clinics – Southlake | Tuesday (3/17) at 8:00 AM – Southlake’s hosting a free vein screening with real clinicians, compression socks, and a complimentary lunch. Think of it as a tune-up for legs that power carpool lines, Town Square laps, and far too many Costco runs.

🎪 Venardos Circus @ The River Walk Flower Mound | Thursday (3/19) at 7:00 PM – Nothing beats a classic red-and-white tent popping up by the River Walk, especially when it’s a Broadway-style, animal-free circus from a Ringling alum. Expect aerialists, acrobats, jugglers, daredevils, and jokes you can actually share with the kids, plus free parking and classic snacks.

🧘 Body Mind Spirit Fest 2026 @ Center of Unity | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Body Mind Spirit Fest is your one-day tune-up for the nervous system, with holistic healing, stress-busting sessions, and curious new practices for real-world calm. Bring a friend, sample the woo, leave looser than after your chiropractor. Admission is $7, and there’s an early bird BOGO.

🌈 Holi Festival @ Heritage Park Flower Mound, Texas | Saturday (3/21) at 11:00 AM – Grab an old T-shirt and head to Heritage Park for Holi, the Festival of Colors. It’s free, family friendly, and gloriously messy, with color throwing, music, dancing, and great bites. Come for the joy, stay for the photos your laundry will judge.

🐶 Derby 30 @ Chicken N Pickle – Grapevine | Saturday (3/21) at 11:00 AM – Nothing beats cheering on tiny snort rockets at Grapevine’s Chicken N Pickle while DFW Pug Rescue marks 30 years strong. Expect pug derby heats, Derby Dressed glory, alumni and memorial walls, cupcakes, vendors, and a roaming magician.

🎸 Sweet Baby James @ Palace Arts Center comprised of the Palace Theatre & Lancaster Theatre | Saturday (3/21) at 3:00 PM – Whether you wore out Sweet Baby James on vinyl or hum in traffic, this tribute nails JT without wigs, lasers, or fluff. Bill Griese brings the voice, the guitar, and favorites like Fire and Rain, You’ve Got a Friend, to Palace Theatre, Grapevine.

🦖 Dinos After Dark @ Meadowmere Park, Grapevine, TX 76051, United States | Saturday (3/21) at 7:00 PM – Whether you have a box of vinyl or just stream the hits, this Meadowmere Park night turns animatronic dinos into rock legends, retro lights and all. Pile in per vehicle, food included from Rock & Brews, and enjoy a concert where nobody plays off key.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Grapevine Lake report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 78°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 1%

Mostly sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. West wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Later: Partly cloudy. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 37 overnight. North northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 52°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 0%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

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