Happy Friday, Southlake. Hope you get a chance to relax this weekend. 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: North Fort Worth’s Kroger debuts bigger bakery, deli, and produce, Flower Mound seeks volunteer award nominees, and a federal grant boosts health training — catch up here.

State-level stories: Ohio State hosts No.1 Texas in a rematch, Elon Musk lobbies for narrower flood tunnels in Houston, and North Texas Giving Day opens early — see what else is brewing.

National headlines: Homeowners are delisting homes rather than cutting prices, the S&P 500 hit record on AI gains, and Ford recalled 500,000 SUVs for brake hose flaws — peruse the best of the rest.

Highlights this week

• Stitch quilts for shelters and patients
• Meet adoptable Greyhounds this Saturday at PetSmart
• Bring nonperishables for GRACE Food Pantry
• Score exclusive year-long perks at PTA auction
• Apply for grants to beautify Grapevine
• Shark robot vacuums are 51% off on Amazon ’til 9/2

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Style: Think great style has to break the bank? Southlake’s thrift scene proves otherwise. Our thrift spots list is where your weekend treasure hunt officially begins.

Events: From SXSW to tiny strawberry fests in rural towns, Texas throws a party for every taste. Check out this festival guide for can’t-miss dates and headliners.

Reading: Ready to kick off a local book club? These simple steps will have you swapping stories and making friends in no time.

Wine: Whether you’re a casual sipper who still calls everything “red or white” or the friend who won’t shut up about tannins and terroir, Jane. pours the good stuff. Come for the glass (or bottle), stay for the vibe that makes weeknights feel like weekends.

Home: Labor Day means special deals on all sorts of things, and American Home Shield’s warranty coverage is no exception. For a limited time, they’re offering 50% off select plans than cover your big ticket appliances (yup, even the ones older than dirt).

📆 Around town this weekend

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Today

🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster @ Turning Point Beer | Friday (8/29) at 5:00pm – Nothing says summer like fresh lobster and cold craft beer with none of that Maine humidity. Cousins Maine Lobster rolls, tacos, and whoopie pies pair beautifully with Turning Point’s finest brews for a night of delightful excess. Consider yourself warned.

🔪 Murder, Preserved @ Lancaster Historic Theatre | Friday (8/29) at 6:30pm – If you’ve ever wondered what happens when our town’s buried secrets come back to haunt us over pasta, this immersive murder mystery plus escape room combo has you covered. Enjoy Italian dinner, a suspiciously dramatic show, then puzzle your way out before becoming tomorrow’s headline.

This weekend

🕺 Bartonville 90s Night @ Marty B’s | Saturday (8/30) at 7:00pm – Marty B’s is going full ’90s, complete with Live 90 spinning nostalgia-soaked hits and the kind of dance moves we swore we’d never attempt again. It’s free, all ages, no judgment, so grab the gang, dust off your platform shoes, and relive your glory days.

🎭 Carpenters Legacy @ Palace Theatre | Saturday (8/30) at 7:30pm – Clear your calendar for Carpenters Legacy at the Palace Theatre, direct from Vegas. It’s a spot-on Carpenters tribute with drum solos, classical piano, wink-worthy comedy, and all the 70s charm you need to pretend you first fell in love to Karen’s voice.

🎨 Me and My Boo @ Painting with a Twist | Sunday (8/31) at 12:00pm – Sunday afternoons were made for unleashing your inner Picasso while someone else pours the wine. Join Tristan K at Me and My Boo for a guided paint-and-sip that guarantees more laughs than masterpieces. $40 covers your canvas, paint, and maybe bragging rights.

🎨 Art Jam @ The Real Unreal | Sunday (8/31) at 12:00pm – Round up the family and ditch the couch for a full-day art jam at the Real Unreal, complete with live beats, paint-splattered workshops, and your kid’s first masterpiece. Open studios even let you channel your inner Banksy, minus the high-speed chase.

🎮 Super Smash Bros Monthly Tournament | Sunday (8/31) at 1:00pm – Got a competitive streak screaming to get out? Head to the Esports Academy for the monthly Super Smash Bros tournament, where age brackets keep Dad vs. teen matches mercifully fair. Punch buttons, win prizes, and earn bragging rights without leaving the neighborhood.

Next week

🧠 Brain Builders: Engineering @ Grapevine Public Library | Monday (9/1) at 3:30pm – Think you’ve outgrown building forts and towers? Swing by the library’s drop-in, all-ages engineering sesh with Magnatiles, Legos, Squigz, marble runs, blocks, and more. No sign-ups, no secret handshakes, just your imagination and a pile of colorful chaos.

🌀 Open Play @ Whirlyball Hurst | Monday (9/1) at 7:00pm – Who says Monday nights can’t be epic? Ten bucks gets you two hours of bumper cars-turned-WhirlyBall mayhem at Hurst, and 30% of the door fee goes to local charities. Ditch the spin class and upgrade your midweek burnout.

🧶 In Stitches @ Renner Frankford Branch Library | Tuesday (9/2) at 10:00am – Yarn squad assemble! Bring your knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, or sewing project and settle in for a cozy, chatty stitch session with fellow fiber nerds. Total beginner or seasoned pro, everyone’s welcome—just bring your materials and good vibes. Perfect excuse to finally tame that tangled WIP.

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🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 8/29 Murder, Preserved @ Lancaster Historic Theatre – 6:30 pm
• 8/29 Analog @ Rock & Brews – 8 pm
• 8/29 Zac Harmon @ Bartonville Store – 8:30 pm
• 8/29 Seger System (Bob Seger tribute) @ Roanoke Live – 8 pm
• 8/29 Division 80 @ Willhoite’s – 9 pm
• 8/30 RPM @ Central Market – 6 pm
• 8/30 King George @ Third Rail Bar + Events – 7 pm
• 8/30 Monthly Themed Trivia @ Local Pint – 7 pm
• 8/30 Bartonville 90s Night @ Marty B’s – 7 pm
• 8/30 Look Out @ O’Sheas Irish Pub – 9 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: Crystal Zschirnt (Redfin Corporation)

A dramatic two-story foyer and sweeping staircase set the stage for this 6,729-square-foot showstopper in Timarron – Eagle Bend Estates. Seven ensuite bedrooms, a chef’s kitchen with quartzite counters and induction cooktop, plus a media room and private office mean there’s space for both quiet escapes and epic gatherings. The primary suite is basically a spa day with its soaking tub, oversized shower, and custom closets.

Outside, a covered patio, outdoor kitchen, pool, and spa turn the half-acre backyard into a private resort. Smart home features, dual staircases, a gym-ready garage, and access to trails, tennis, and a scenic lake keep things interesting.

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