Happy Tuesday, 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 week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Sinclair Hotel’s PACE-funded solar makeover, a mother and son art showcase across Flower Mound, and an apprenticeship program training underserved residents in construction trades — catch up here.
State-level stories: Texas Athletics prepares to debut a new cardiovascular supplement partner, manufacturing activity in August keeps climbing, and Texas Tech welcomes its biggest freshman class — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Housing sales slump worries the Feds, Idaho secures foster kids social security payments, and Mitsubishi recalls Outlanders for faulty liftgate gas springs — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Explore Social Security retirement and survivor benefits
- Learn strategies for talking with providers
- Plan Grapevine Lake cleanup over brews
- Treat your pup to $5 turkey bacon
- Master veneers with Dr. Tyler Brady
- Avoid surprises with $300 off auto repair coverage
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Beer: Nothing says summer like cracking open a cold one on a sun-soaked patio. From small-batch stouts to crushable lagers, hit up Southlake breweries that are anything but ordinary.
Road: Found a spray-painted Cadillac in Marfa or a see-through bathroom on I-35? Texas roadside oddities prove road trips can be full of surprises. You’ll be telling tales about these quirky attractions at every BBQ.
DIY: A basic set of wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers turns you into the household hero. No more 11 PM calls to your neighbor about a leaky faucet. If you’ve got these tools, you’re ready for whatever your home throws at you.
Coffee: For those who believe coffee is less “morning fuel” and more “liquid art form,” 33 Peaks Cafe has you covered. Featuring carefully sourced beans and brewed with barista-level precision, this is where pour-overs, lattes, and espresso drinks turn caffeine into craftsmanship.
Hair: More than 50% of women experience hair thinning at some point in their lives. Whether it’s stress, aging, hormonal shifts, or genetics, there are more solutions than ever for boosting healthy hair growth. Take this free quiz to explore your options.
📆 Around town this week
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This week
🏠 Clear the Shelter @ 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.
🍷 National Red Wine Day @ Rock & Brews | Thursday (8/28) at 11:00am – Think your wine rack is getting lonely, folks? Celebrate National Red Wine Day with half off select bottles all day. No judgment if your cheese board looks like a post-retirement yard sale, just pour, sip, and call it self-care.
🥓 Makin’ Bacon Friday! @ Dogtopia of Southlake | Friday (8/29) at 7:00am – Grab your pup and swing by for Turkey Bacon Dog Treats, just $5 a pop, because who says bacon is only for humans? Flavor-packed snacks are made with love, and proceeds help the Dogtopia foundation. Just make sure Fido’s already passed the Meet and Greet.
🦞 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.
This weekend
🎉 I-20 Riders Labor Day Weekend Block Party @ Texas Harley-Davidson | Saturday (8/30) at 9:00am – This I-20 Riders block party roars to life with 2025 test rides, ear-splitting pipe contests for H-D gift cards, and gourmet grub from food trucks. Kick back with a cigar, local brews, and a crowd that knows how to celebrate Labor Day right.
🖼️ Create Your Own Mosaic Lamp @ Hyatt Place Dallas / Grapevine | Saturday (8/30) at 10:00am – Nothing says ‘I’ve got my life together’ like piecing a Turkish mosaic lamp, right? Swing by Hyatt Place for guided glass-tiling fun, where Turkish tea and baklava fuel your inner artist. Walk out with a glowing lamp and zero judgment, no crafting clumsiness required.
🐕 GALT Greyhound Meet and Greet @ PetSmart | Saturday (8/30) at 1:00pm – Southlake’s PetSmart is turning into a canine speedway for one afternoon, minus the engines. Swing by to meet lean, leggy greyhounds looking for their forever couch companions, and leave with a smile, a wagging tail, maybe even a new best friend.
🎶 Bedford Beats and Eats Fest @ Generations Park at Boys Ranch | Saturday (8/30) at 2:00pm – Bedford is rolling into Labor Day weekend with Beats and Eats at Generations Park, featuring the Eli Young Band, disco from Le Freak, and Guns 4 Roses rocking GNR classics. It’s free fun with food trucks, cold drinks, a kid’s zone, shuttles, and bragging rights.
🍺 Six Course Craft Beer Dinner Party @ Turning Point Beer | Sunday (8/31) at 6:00pm – Hit the cozy taproom for a six-course feast from Turning Point’s brewer, Chef Winston, and the Taco Bombs crew. Expect handpicked pours, creative eats, and enough witty banter to make small talk with the brewer actually fun.
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/26 Symphony Pop Ups @ Emmanuel Presbyterian Church – 7 pm
- 8/27 Savannah Kay @ Rock & Brews – 6 pm
- 8/27 Miles Belvin Trio: Acoustic Jazz Journeys @ Bedford Public Library – 6:30 pm
- 8/28 Mountain Natives @ Rock & Brews – 6 pm
- 8/28 Wallis & Baker Pool Party @ Wallis & Baker Apartments – 6 pm
- 8/28 Tom Loris @ Willhoite’s – 8 pm
- 8/29 Analog @ Rock & Brews – 8 pm
- 8/29 Zac Harmon @ Bartonville Store – 8:30 pm
- 8/30 RPM @ Central Market – 6 pm
🏠️ This house is wild
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Listed by: Barbara Pantuso (Keller Williams Realty)
A private pond, indoor basketball court, and outdoor tennis court set the tone for this 4-acre White Chapel Boulevard estate, where recreation and relaxation go hand in hand. Spiral staircases add a dash of drama, while fountains and a wall of windows keep things feeling breezy and bright. The open-concept living space flows right into a game room and a kitchen that’s ready for a crowd.
Three garages, a cabana with a built-in grill, and a sprawling yard mean there’s plenty of room for toys, parties, and a little peace and quiet when you want it.
