North Texas’ growing water gap: As Tarrant County nears 3.4 million residents, demand could outpace supply by over a million acre-feet annually, prompting conservation, reuse and reservoir proposals — find out what it will take to keep the taps running.
Southlake eyes lower tax rate: The City Council will vote in September on a proposed $137.7 million 2026-27 budget that cuts the property tax rate to 0.295 per $100 of assessed value—continuing a multiyear decline even as growth funds public safety, infrastructure and quality-of-life upgrades. — find out how much homeowners could save.
Local volunteer saves urgent dogs: Kurt Sacks has spent six months walking, socializing, and fostering shelter dogs at Fort Worth’s North Animal Campus to keep them off the euthanasia list and into loving homes — find out what drives him.
School Zone Safety Essentials: The sheriff’s office urges drivers to obey speed limits, avoid cell phones, and for students to use crosswalks and helmets — learn what it takes to keep our schools safe.
AllianceTexas adds 1.1M sq ft: Hillwood will break ground this month on two speculative Class A industrial buildings—Alliance Westport 15 and Alliance Gateway 34—totaling 1.1 million square feet in Fort Worth’s largest industrial market — find out why this matters.
Other Southlake headlines this week
- Face Foundrié opens Southlake location
- Trinity Metro hires director for transit-oriented development
- West Bob Jones Road reconstruction ends September
- North Texas art museums welcome new leadership
- Golf simulators tee off at Trophy Club
- E-Space plans Arlington airport HQ, 2,000 jobs
