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: Eleven Carroll ISD campuses earned A ratings, Love Field plans a new terminal and wider concourse, and Tarrant County Restaurant Week highlights meat menus — catch up here.

State-level stories: White Castle opens first Texas location, Yellowstone stars gather in Ferris for a Rio Palo spinoff, and Texas high schools among the nation’s best — see what else is brewing.

National headlines: Previously hacked data repository relaunches, ramen packs recalled over missing soy warning, and crypto markets tumble on inflation fears — peruse the best of the rest.

Highlights this week

• Meet your new lab this Saturday
• Pack fall seeds and preview spring selection
• Help find shelter pets their forever homes
• Cancer survivors conquer adrenaline-fueled game rooms
• Safely shred personal documents for free
• This home warranty is 50% off until 8/24

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Trails: Grab our trail picks around Southlake for a quick mental reboot. Stroll through shaded woods or lakeside breezes and feel your stress melt away.

Taxes: Think zero state income tax means smooth sailing in Texas? Not if you factor in property bills and hidden hotel fees. Get the real numbers in our Texas tax guide.

Kitchen: Before you shell out $800 on a monster that could probably blend your iPhone or $30 on a model that chokes on ice, check our 2025 blender guide so you get one that actually works without leaving you $200 poorer.

Bistro: Whether it’s just-plucked produce, pasture-raised everything, or bread so fresh it might still be telling you about its sourdough starter, The Henley Kitchen & Bar serves up plates that taste like they skipped the grocery store and came straight from the good part of the farmers market.

Home: Many homeowners have no idea they’re sitting on thousands in equity they can use to redo their bathroom, kitchen, or whatever their hearts desire. This free equity loan comparison tool can help you find the best fit and get started on the right foot.

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📆 Around town this weekend

All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.

Today

🎷 Mr CJ’s 6 Months ’til Mardi Gras Gig @ The Bartonville Store | Friday (8/22) at 8:30pm – Who says you need beads to get in the Mardi Gras spirit? Mr CJ’s is whipping up a funkified gumbo of New Orleans grooves and horn-driven rock n roll at the Bartonville Store, perfect for locals craving authentic vibes, and a pre-Mardi Gras dance fix.

🎸 Christian Haworth Acoustic Show @ Airport Cities VFW | Friday (8/22) at 8:30pm – Christian Haworth’s acoustic set is hitting the Grapevine VFW with bar snacks, cold brews, and enough laid-back vibes to distract you from your unread emails. Eat, drink, dance, or just people-watch your neighbor who thinks they’re competing on The Voice.

This weekend

☀️ Texas Sun & Style Market @ Grapevine Convention Center | Saturday (8/23) at 9:00am – Nothing beats a weekend of curated boutiques, gourmet food truck bites, and live tunes at the Grapevine Convention Center. This two-day market is your excuse to soak up sunshine, score local style gems, and awkwardly battle for bragging rights.

🐾 Adoption Event @ Hollywood Feed | Saturday (8/23) at 10:00am – This weekend means a chance to upgrade your Netflix binge with live puppy cuddles, courtesy of DFW Lab Rescue. No sales pitch, labs with a Ph.D. in slobber, sloppy tail wags, and the thrill of adopting your instant best friend.

🎤 Hard Night’s Day – A Tribute to The Beatles | Saturday (8/23) at 7:30pm – When was the last time you belted out “Hey Jude” with a crowd that actually knew all the words? The Palace Theatre turns back time with Hard Night’s Day, a Beatles tribute. Expect familiar melodies, sing-alongs, and maybe a spontaneous shimmy or two.

🖌️ Art Jam @ Meow Wolf Grapevine | Sunday (8/24) at 12:00pm – This Sunday at Meow Wolf Grapevine, gather the troops for a day of live beats, open studios, and a mind-bending exhibit that even your teenager will pretend to appreciate. Art supplies, abstract installations, and family fun guaranteed, just leave the phones behind.

🏓 Chicken and Pickle Texas Academy Foundation Tournament @ Chicken N Pickle | Sunday (8/24) at 1:00pm – Grab your paddle, dust off your competitive streak, and head to Chicken and Pickle for a pickleball tournament that’s raising cash for future Texas dietitians. Expect banter, sun-drenched courts, and an excuse to pretend you’re athletic, while actually doing good for our next-gen nutrition pros.

🎨 Intro to Needle Felting | Sunday (8/24) at 3:00pm – Who knew stabbing wool could be this satisfying? Join a beginner-friendly needle felting workshop where each poke transforms fluff into art. All the wool and barbed needles are on us. You just need to bring creativity, a sense of humor, and good coffee.

Next week

🎨 Manic Monday @ Painting with a Twist | Monday (8/25) at 6:00pm – Ditch the usual Monday blahs and trade your couch for a canvas session at Lewisville’s Fall Farmers Market spot. Enjoy $5 off on Manic Monday, uncork a glass, mix some color, and surprise yourself with the masterpiece you didn’t know you needed.

🏠 Clear the Shelter @ Team Bedford ~ Bedford Animal Shelter | Tuesday (8/26) at 10:00am – The shelter is opening its doors to let you swipe right on a four-legged roommate in need of a forever home. Think puppy kisses over bar trivia, zero commitment issues, and a lifetime supply of unconditional love.

🍽️ Dining in The Dark @ Chef Point Bar & Restaurant | Tuesday (8/26) at 6:30pm – This blindfold dinner trades clinking glasses for groping silverware, letting your taste buds roam on a surprise three-course menu. It’s like your first date but with less small talk and more aroma sleuthing. Plus, $10 from each ticket fills bellies and the Laurel Wheeler Foundation.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 8/22 Lost Shaker of Salt @ Roanoke Live – 7:30 pm
• 8/22 The Small Things @ Rock & Brews – 8 pm
• 8/22 Fable @ Willhoite’s – 9 pm
• 8/23 Hard Night’s Day @ Palace Arts Center – 3 pm
• 8/23 Moses Snow as Elvis Presley @ Roanoke Live – 7 pm
• 8/23 90 Proof Country @ Whiskey-N-Smoke – 8 pm
• 8/23 John Herbert @ The Sound – 8 pm
• 8/23 The Haze @ Willhoite’s – 9 pm
• 8/25 Andréa Venezio @ Tolbert’s – 7 pm
• 8/26 Symphony Pop Ups @ Emmanuel Presbyterian Church – 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: Kim Assaad (Compass RE Texas, LLC)

A backyard built for bragging rights, with a sparkling pool, two built-in Green Egg grills, and an arbor patio that practically demands a summer cookout. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, the estate’s circle drive and gated three-car garage make parking a breeze, while inside, a grand iron door sets the tone for soaring ceilings and an island kitchen that can handle any culinary experiment.

The main-floor primary suite serves up backyard views and double closets big enough for even the most ambitious wardrobe. Upstairs, a game room, craft room, and secondary office keep everyone entertained or productive. Carroll ISD, Southlake Town Square, and all the best bites are just minutes away.

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