The Bob Jones Nature Center in Southlake opened the doors of its new facility in April and the programs and activities have been growing ever since. The center aims to reach the children of the area to engage their interest in nature, though it does many programs for adults, too.
Aug. 19 was a busy day for the Southlake City Council, and important issues included the city budget and the city’s next major development.
A familiar face is coming out of retirement to be the interim principal at Carroll High School, as some teachers are being shifted to campuses to meet changing enrollment.
Teen vandalism has increased this summer, as it does now on most extended school holidays. Incidents have ranged from toilet-papering trees at homes and putting soap in water fountains to more serious incidents including egging cars, spray-painting graffiti, breaking windows, keying vehicles, smashing mailboxes and slashing tires.
At first glance, everything might look as it normally does regarding the Carroll Dragons football uniforms. A closer look while the team conducts preseason practice and you’ll likely discover it.
Wrapping up the second full week of the high school volleyball season, most teams are still working to tweak and refine various parts of their game.
The urban legend connected to Chauncey Willingham is that he was the first employee of the Carroll Independent School District.
The Miller Company, which has been in Colleyville for 15 years, had a groundbreaking for its 14,000-square-foot building in Grapevine, and the design has been LEED certified by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Dear Editor:
Approximately 2,100 children in the Grapevine-Colleyville and Southlake school districts qualified for either free or reduced-priced meals last year.
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