The Southlake Citizens’ DPS Academy provides a safe, fun and educational way to experience the life of a police and firefighter and opens the door to volunteer opportunities.

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.

Whether you want to honor a deceased ancestor or learn more about early Southlake history, the Lonesome Dove Cemetery Association can help you. But they need your help, too.

From saving money to being a Good Samaritan, several Southlake employees have been rewarded for going above and beyond the call of duty.

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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.

Southlake retailers would be able to expand their drink selections if voters approve a measure this fall.

Before you know it, Oktoberfest will setting up in Southlake Town Square, and "this year’s event promises to be one of the best yet," according to Alan Smith and Kara Chaney of the Southlake Chamber of Commerce.

Jennea Potter was pursuing a successful career at Price Waterhouse and spending her free time as a volunteer teaching music to young children at community centers near her home. Realizing that she was volunteering doing something she loved dearly, she decided to give up her career with the investment firm and pursue her passion as a music teacher.