Cleaning entrepreneur lands on Forbes 50 Over 50, muffins & mimosas brunch, adoption meet and greet, and more. 
Happy Tuesday, Flower Mound. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let FloMo Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: A local cleaning entrepreneur lands on Forbes 50 Over 50, DCTA Travel Royale app unveils smoother interface, and two cities revamp after-school programs — catch up here.
State-level stories: Interesting livestream from a Texas district attorney, edge rusher picks Texas Tech under NIL rules, and ancient dinosaur footprints emerge after heavy floods — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: New SSA tech offers more reliable service, national recalls, and a housing market update — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Build kindergarten readiness through hands-on play
- Join Grapevine Women’s Division monthly luncheon
- Learn knitting basics in this free class
- Raise funds over a gourmet wine dinner
- Meet inspiring women at WIN lunch
- Get $400 off Windows with Renewal By Andersen
🫶 We got your back
Nurseries: Instead of grabbing a fern from any chain, try these top nurseries in Flower Mound with rare finds and expert advice that make your garden dreams come true. Even a quick visit feels like a mini escape among leafy wonders.
Seasonal: Ever wondered if those tomatoes are actually in season or just trucked in? Our Texas produce guide spells out what’s growing when and where to snag the freshest picks.
Tidy: Tackling the whole house can feel like climbing Everest in flip-flops. This cleaning checklist breaks it into bite-sized steps so you can breeze through room by room.
Bakery: Whether you’re nibbling a delicate French macaron with a whisper of almond, tearing into a buttery croissant that’s all crackle and air, or savoring a golden scone studded with fruit or spice, The Flour Shop Bakery turns every carb craving into a mouthwatering masterpiece.
Finance: Ready to break up with debt for good? National can help you cut ties, pay up to 30% less than you owe, and finally get some peace. This isn’t your average debt relief advice… it’s a financial fresh start, complete with a happy cry or two when your balance hits zero.
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📆 Around town this week
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.
This week
🥐 Muffins & Mimosas@ The Flour Shop Bakery | Tuesday (8/12) at 8:30am – Nothing cures that empty-nest feeling like bottomless mimosas and fresh muffins on the house. Swing by, toast the kids’ escape to algebra, snag a pastry while supplies last, or treat yourself to one of our hefty breakfast burritos. Quality gossip included.
🔥 Sullivan Smokeout | Thursday (8/14) from 11:00am – Fire up your Thursday lunch plans with this laid-back BBQ hangout. It’s all about smoky bites, saucy conversations, and mid-day vibes that beat your usual desk salad. Come hungry, leave happier.
🍷 Wine Dinner Fundraiser @ Winewood Grill | Thursday (8/14) at 6:00pm – Clear your schedule and upgrade your “wine o’clock” with a four-course feast from Winewood Grill, each sip pitched to your inner wine snob by Kristy Melton of Freemark Abbey. It’s fancy enough to fool your in-laws, but all proceeds fuel the Grapevine Chamber’s Women’s Division.
🐶Blueberry Facials @ Dogtopia at Southlake | Friday (8/15) at 7:00am – Whether your dog is a permanent panda or just a lovable fluffball, this pup spa session slathers on a $5 blueberry facial to banish tear stains and up the cuteness. Just don’t forget the Meet and Greet, no manners, no mask-erade.
👩🤝👩 August Women of Influence Network Lunch @ Verf’s Grill & Tavern | Friday (8/15) at 11:30am – Who says lunch can’t be your next big client pitch? Swing by the Women of Influence Network lunch, free to join, just cover your own plate, and enjoy GWK’s ten-minute ‘Food for Thought’, the polite term we use for stealing ideas from each other.
This weekend
😩 12 Hours of Movement Misery 2025 @ Movement Grapevine | Saturday (8/16) at 8:00am – If you ever wondered how many climbs it takes before gravity starts negotiating back, grab your island buddy and tour every DFW Movement gym in 12 glorious, merciless hours. Then toast your battle scars with tacos, cold drinks, and ultimate bragging rights.
🐉 Beginner Dungeons and Dragons: One-Shots for Adults | Saturday (8/16) at 4:00pm – Grab your dice bag and swing by the library for a beginner D&D one-shot, no experience required. Dungeon Master Ben will guide you through 5th Edition rules so you can leave the soul-crushing rulebooks at home and enjoy clever puzzles, quirky characters, and epic combat.
👑 The King Lives @ Palace Arts Center | Saturday (8/16) at 7:30pm – Elvis Week’s crown jewel swings back into town with Kraig Parker and the Royal Tribute Band belting out the King’s greatest hits. Expect tasteful jumpsuits, electrifying guitar licks, and enough nostalgia to make your high school yearbook jealous.
🎸 Mission 5 Rocks @ Willhoite’s | Saturday (8/16) at 9:00pm – Downtown Grapevine’s favorite five-piece rock outfit is back at Willhoite’s, ready to deliver power chords that’ll rattle boots and revive your long-lost weekend warrior spirit. Grab your air guitar, a cold one, and don’t blame me if you wake the neighbors.
🐾 Adoption Meet and Greet @ Hollywood Feed | Sunday (8/17) at 12:00pm – Swing by the shelter off Elm Street for squeaky toys, tail wags, and a lineup of pint-size charmers ready to inspect your lap. Flex your cuddling skills, and maybe rescue a furry roommate who won’t complain about your bad jokes. Seriously, they’re adorable.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/12 Jeopardy! Bar League @ The Brass Tap – 7 pm
- 8/14 Jeopardy! Bar League @ Bohemian Bull – 7 pm
- 8/15 Bed of Roses @ Roanoke Live – 8 pm
- 8/15 Champagne Yacht Club @ Harvest Hall – 7 pm
- 8/15 The Rumble Kings @ Rock & Brews – 8 pm
- 8/16 Jeopardy! Bar League @ What’s On Tap – 6 pm
- 8/16 The King Lives @ Palace Arts Center – 7:30 pm
- 8/16 Blake Cheek @ The Sound – 8 pm
- 8/16 Little Queen @ Bartonville Store – 8:30 pm
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Double staircases, a chandelier that could outshine a disco ball, and a foyer that practically demands a dramatic entrance—this Chateau Du Lac estate isn’t shy about its grandeur. Seven bedroom suites mean there’s always room for a crowd, whether you’re hosting a Gatsby-level bash in the two-story living room or plotting your next big move from the private library. The chef’s kitchen sports dual islands and pro-grade everything, just in case your inner Iron Chef needs a workout.
Year-round indoor pool and spa, a billiards lounge with a wet bar, a rooftop deck for sunset toasts, and a mother-in-law suite with its own kitchen keep things interesting. Four fireplaces, a boutique-worthy wardrobe, and elevator access to the best views in the house round out the fun, all tucked behind private gates on two tree-lined acres.
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