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Happy weekend, Grapevine Lake!
In today’s happening-today edition: RedBall Project’s giant roaming sphere, an all-women wrestling tournament curated by AEW’s Athena, and Cousins Maine Lobster + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Globetrotting public art installation: A 15-foot inflatable red sphere will roll into Dallas in June, as Kurt Perschke’s RedBall Project pops up for ten days during Dallas Arts District Fest and World Cup matches — read the full story.
New chapter for North Texas faithful: After a lengthy approval process, construction began on the Fairview Texas Temple with a Feb. 21, 2026, groundbreaking. The project will become the Dallas-Fort Worth area’s third Latter-day Saint temple — get details on the groundbreaking.
Top-tier bouts await: Metroplex Wrestling’s all-women event, Who Runs the World III, hits the ring today with a tournament to crown the MPX American Joshi Champion, plus matches curated by AEW’s Athena — check out the full lineup.
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.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
Snap-worthy civic pride: Need a mood boost or a standout backdrop? The I Believe In Southlake mural in Town Square splashes bright hometown pride across your feed, ideal for a midweek detour, a family selfie, or that group pic you keep postponing. Quick stop, big vibes.
Yarn therapy this week: On The Lamb Yarn Shoppe in Grapevine fuels knitters and crocheters with squishy skeins, friendly guidance, and weekly hangouts like Fiber Night and Sunday Fiber Day. Add classes and a Project Clinic, and your WIP stack gets a nudge… maybe a new color too, plus easygoing community.
Run, sip, repeat: Hop and Sting Brewing Co.keeps the week humming with a Tuesday run club, music bingo, midweek rides, Friday yoga followed by a pint, and Sunday trivia. The taproom is laid-back, family- and dog-friendly… an easy go-to whenever you want something reliably fun.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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☪ Eid Ul Fitr Exhibition @ The Elmore Hotel | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Pop into The Elmore Hotel in Southlake for an Eid exhibition packed with embroidered outfits, classic cuts, modern prints, and jewelry that catches the light, not just your sleeve. Free admission, free parking, and zero judgment if you call it window shopping, then leave sparkling.
🎨 Kaleidoscope: A Celebration of Art & Cultures @ Old Town Coppell | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Nothing beats a global getaway in Old Town Coppell, no passport required. Kaleidoscope brings live performances, world cuisines, and hands-on activities that actually keep the kids busy, and if you have wares or wisdom to share, vendors can apply at coppelltx.gov/kaleidoscope.
🤠 Wild West Mother Son Date Night @ 121 Community Church | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – If your little cowboy keeps lassoing the furniture, giddy-up to Grapevine’s Mother-Son Date Night, a Wild West roundup with country tunes, line dancing, games, photo ops, and sweet bites at 121 Community Church. Dress Western, bring your two-step, tickets go fast, no door sales.
🎸 Rock, Soul, Blues! @ The 206 (Roanoke) | Saturday (3/7) at 7:05 PM – Whether you grew up on vinyl or finally admitted streaming sounds flat, The 206 is serving the fix. Beyond Destiny brings rock, soul, and blues that hits the hips, not the algorithm. Grab a friend, park the day, and let it rip.
🎸 Texas Flood @ Tolbert’s Restaurant & Chili Parlor | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 PM – At Tolbert’s, Texas Flood brings the kind of blues-rock that rattles your glass, in a good way. Expect searing guitar, familiar Texas classics, and a room full of head-nods and happy sighs. Order the chili, sip something cold, call it quality time.
🎲 Bingo @ Chicken N Pickle – Grapevine | Sunday (3/8) at 10:00 AM – Sunday mornings at Chicken N Pickle mean bingo, prizes, and friendly smack talk you can still bring to brunch. Free, all ages, and properly caffeinated, so grab the crew, claim a table, and practice your victory voice over coffee or a mimosa.
🦞 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.
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🔥 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.
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📻 Grapevine Lake report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 68°F – Low: 49°F – Precip: 81%
Showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 49, with temperatures rising to around 51 overnight. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 71°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 21%
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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