Developer withdraws application to rezone Southlake property due to high contest from residents

At the Southlake City Council meeting Tuesday night it was announced that developer Tres Burros, LLC withdrew their application, which requested that four acres located at the southwest corner of White Chapel Boulevard and Southlake Boulevard be rezoned from office to retail. If the zoning was approved, the developer had plans to build Southlake Commons, […]

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Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s platform gets demolished

Those looking to hop aboard the Vintage Railroad for a Day Out With Thomas this weekend will find that they have to use a temporary platform as the original loading platform is no longer there. The city of Grapevine and the Fort Worth Transportation Authority demolished the Cotton Belt Depot’s loading platform along the railroad on March […]

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The 25th annual New Vintage Wine Gallery Trail and Blessing of the Vines returns to Grapevine Saturday

Grapevine’s New Vintage Wine & Gallery Trail and Blessing of the Vines returns Saturday for its 25th year celebration. This year the Blessing of the Vines will be held at Grapevine’s Town Square Gazebo, 325 S. Main St., at 10 a.m. Dignitaries and guests will experience a centuries old European blessing of Texas grown vines performed by […]

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Senators take action to slow growth of tuition, remove avenue for financial aid

Members of the Texas Legislature once again took aim at institutions of higher education’s budgets via a bill that would limit the ability for a university to set and raise their own tuition. Senate Bill 19, authored by Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, would seek to regulate tuition for the first time since 2003. Since that year—prior […]

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Yearly training to halt child sexual abuse could come to Texas schools

A Texas lawmaker is trying to implement annual training in schools to prevent child sexual assault. Rep. Tan Parker, R-Flower Mound, is sponsoring a bill that would require districts to host age-appropriate and evidence-based training annually so children can learn how to protect themselves against abuse. The bill also aims to decrease the child pregnancy rate, […]

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What you need to know during National Autism Awareness Month

National Autism Awareness Month is commemorated with educational events throughout April. The developmental disability can cause social, communication and behavioral challenges, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Abilities of people with autism may range from severely challenged to highly gifted. Here are some facts from the CDC and the Texas Autism Society […]

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April 6 is last day to register to vote in time for May 6 election

The May 6 election may seem far away to some, but the deadline to register to vote in that election is Thursday, April 6—30 days before election day. Applications are available at county offices or online at the Texas Secretary of State’s website, which can then be mailed to a voter’s county of residence. If […]

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