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Southlake, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Southlake! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Headed to Stars and Stripes? Here’s how to stay cool and safe
  • How a former Southlake Carroll standout boosted his MLB draft stock

Also on today's calendar: Sips & Stems on the Patio and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has to be broken before you can use it? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hot; breezy in the morning, with a high of 97 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 77.
  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 91 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Beat the Heat at Stars and Stripes (mysouthlakenews.com) — Southlake’s Stars and Stripes celebration on July 3 will honor the city’s 70th anniversary and America’s 250th, running from 5 to 11 p.m. Organizers share practical tips for staying cool, hydrated, and safe in the summer heat, including using shade, cooling zones, and watching for heat exhaustion. Leave pets at home so everyone can enjoy the fireworks and festivities comfortably.
   

• Projecting Texas players in the 2026 MLB Draft (burntorangenation.com) — A Texas Longhorns roster projection for the 2026 MLB Draft briefly spotlights a Southlake Carroll alum, Mendoza, whose improved plate discipline and possible shoulder surgery could affect whether he turns pro or returns to Austin. While most of the piece focuses on Longhorns stars and draft boards, it’s a nice check‑in on how one former Dragon is developing at the next level.
   


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello everyone I'm curious about something 😊
    What hobby have you started later in life that turned out to be one of the best decisions you've ever made? I've heard everything from fishing and… (Nextdoor Hillwood Estates)
  • You Are Special
    You are not replaceable. There’s only one of you. You fill your given space as only you can do. Never listen to anyone who tells you any different… (Nextdoor Lakeview Estates)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Southlake. Apply here.
  • Papa John's - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Southlake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Southlake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Colleyville

  • Double win: Athletic drive meets creative passion (utdallas.edu)
  • Colleyville's Kirkman Engineering Acquired by N.J.'s Langan Engineering & Environmental Services (dallasinnovates.com)
  • Grapevine-Colleyville school district hires Jason Adams as new superintendent (star-telegram.com)

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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: An egg (Thank you LaJean D. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Southlake

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