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Rise and shine, Grapevine Lake! In today’s edition: Post Malone fronts Don’t Mess with Texas, pickleball guide drops, a luxury balloon showcase, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Iconic slogan gets fresh voice: Grapevine native Post Malone was announced January 7 as the new face of the 40th anniversary Don’t Mess with Texas anti-litter campaign, with a message honoring the campaign’s blues roots — read the full story.
Game on in North Texas: Pickleball is booming across Southlake and Grapevine. An early 2026 guide maps courts, lessons, leagues, open play, and gear spots like Dove Park, Life Time, and the PGA TOUR Superstore — read the full guide.
Community support hub expands: Mansfield Mission Center plans a $4 million campus joining medical care and food market with the Linda Nix Clinic to simplify access countywide, with a $7.5 million fundraising drive underway — get all the details.
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Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had it’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
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Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Local storefronts see changes: Flower Mound’s business scene just shifted. Pizza Twist has opened in the former New York Pizza & Pints spot at 2717 Cross Timbers Rd. Design and Grace’s showroom and Storied Provisions are now open, while The Sweet Shop has closed. See what’s open and closed.
Brows need a glow-up: When your arches go rogue, The Brow + Beauty Bar in Flower Mound brings them back with precise mapping, clean waxing, lamination, and tint. Local and low-fuss, it nails that “I woke up like this” energy… no Sharpie vibes, just soft, face-framing shape.
Give back, locally: GRACE Grapevine connects neighbors to a food pantry, community clinic, emergency aid, volunteer shifts, and resale shops that fund the work. Whether solo or with family, even a couple hours helps stock shelves, support care, and strengthen your community.
A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).
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📆 Around town this week
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🤖 Tween LEGO Robotics @ Flower Mound Public Library | Monday (1/12) at 4:45 PM – Got a tween who thinks LEGO is just for stepping on? This workshop lets grades 4 to 8 build real robots, learn to code, and feel like mini engineers. They boss around sensors, not siblings, and you get a guilt-free breather.
🎨 Geode Paint Pour @ Painting with a Twist | Monday (1/12) at 7:00 PM – Whether you’re crafty or here for the satisfying drip, this geode paint pour class keeps it easy, guided, and gloriously messy. Learn acrylic pouring with local artists, then head home with two 12x12s or a sleek 10×30, and zero cleanup at your place.
✨ Holiday Lights in the Park @ Andrew Brown Park East | Tuesday (1/13) at 6:00 PM – Bundle up and wander Andrew Brown Park East for Holiday Lights in the Park, glowing nightly all season. Easy lap, big-city sparkle, kid-approved oohs, and just enough cheer to make your cul-de-sac inflatables feel inadequate. Bring cocoa, patience, and your best wow voice.
❄ Winter Wonderland @ Painting with a Twist | Tuesday (1/13) at 7:00 PM – When the temps dip, Winter Wonderland steps in with twinkle overload, cozy drinks, and feel-good cheer. Stroll, mingle, and pretend you like the cold while the kids burn energy and you scout the nearest heater, snack, and photo op.
🧘 Sound Bath & Paint @ Painting with a Twist | Wednesday (1/14) at 7:00 PM – Hit pause on real life for a sound bath and paint session that’s equal parts zen and silly. Soak up the tones, then deck out a whimsical gnome to guard your succulents, with mellow vibes, friendly company, and just enough color therapy. Gnomaste, indeed.
✂ Galaxy Skate Ribbon Cutting @ Galaxy Skate | Thursday (1/15) at 4:30 PM – Come watch the ribbon cutting for Galaxy Skate, our shiny new rink finally rolling into town, and celebrate the grand opening with your neighbors. Lace up, channel your middle school glory, and remember, knees bend, pride heals, nacho cheese helps.
🎬 Casablanca (1942) @ Palace Arts Center | Friday (1/16) at 7:30 PM – Settle in for Casablanca on the big screen, because some nights call for Bogart, Bergman, and a piano that knows too much. You’ve seen it, you’ll quote it, and you’ll probably tear up anyway. Here’s looking at you, date night.
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📻 Grapevine Lake report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 63°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 66°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 3%
Mostly sunny. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 62 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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