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Southlake, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Southlake! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to unlock free Blinkist access with your Southlake library card
  • How Southlake Carroll ended Midland High’s impressive playoff volleyball run
  • Southlake’s Tim O’Hare trails in early Tarrant County judge results

Also on today's calendar: Outlaw Hour @ Social Outlaw and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the turntable sent to the Olympics? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunshine and pleasantly warm, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 71, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Big Ideas in 15 Minutes: Subscribe Blinkist at the Southlake Library (mysouthlakenews.com) — Southlake Public Library cardholders can now access Blinkist for free, letting you read or listen to 15‑minute summaries of popular nonfiction books from your phone or browser. The service covers topics from business and parenting to science and psychology, and is available once you register online with your library card and PIN. It’s a convenient way to prep for meetings, classes, or book clubs.
   

2. Midland High's playoff run ends against Southlake Carroll (permianpress.com) — Southlake Carroll volleyball swept Midland High in straight sets at ACU’s Moody Coliseum, ending Midland’s playoff run and extending Carroll’s winning streak to 14 matches. The Dragons knocked off a Bulldogs squad that had gone unbeaten in district play and entered the area round on a nine-match surge. The result underscores Carroll’s strong postseason form against top West Texas competition.
   

3. Democrat Alisa Simmons leading Republican Tim O'Hare in Tarrant County judge race (star-telegram.com) — Early results show Democrat Alisa Simmons leading Republican incumbent Tim O’Hare in the Tarrant County judge race, a key office that shapes taxes, public safety, and transportation. O’Hare, a Southlake resident and former Tarrant County GOP chair, is emphasizing safety and lower property taxes, while Simmons focuses on jail conditions, homelessness prevention, and access to county health services. The outcome could signal whether Tarrant County is shifting politically.
   

4. 13 DFW Firms on Inc.'s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors List (dallasinnovates.com) — Southlake-based Gauge Capital is one of 13 Dallas–Fort Worth investment firms named to Inc.’s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors list, highlighting firms that support entrepreneurs beyond just capital. The recognition places a Southlake company alongside prominent Dallas and Frisco funds backing founder-led businesses nationwide. For local readers, it underscores Southlake’s growing role in regional private equity and startup financing.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Looking for a reliable house cleaner around Southlake, every other week.
    Between client calls and carpool, a clean kitchen once in a while would be life changing lol. Who do you love? (Nextdoor Estes Park)
  • Adzuna posted a job opening for Entry-Level Federal Law Enforcement Officer – Up to $50K in Incentives in Southlake. Apply here.
  • Delta Galil USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Supervisor - Part Time in Southlake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Southlake here.

Ok Southlake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the turntable sent to the Olympics?" — Because it was a record player! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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