Founder's Plaza re-opens at DFW Airport

Sept. 17, 2008

Hundreds of employees and aviation enthusiasts this morning celebrated the re-opening of Founder’s Plaza at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

The American Red Cross and airport officials asked those in attendance to donate blood and money to help the victims of Hurricane Ike.


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Southlake Carroll drama students forced to change play plans

Sept. 19, 2008

Southlake Carroll high school drama students who spent the summer practicing songs and memorizing lines from the musical Sweeney Todd got a big surprise last week.

School officials suddenly canceled plans to do the play about a barber who murders his clients. The department, known for its lavish, cutting-edge productions, now plans to stage The Sound of Music.

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Teen throngs have city thinking curfew

SOUTHLAKE -- Streets are backed up with motorists dropping off their children for the movies. Skateboarders fly by shoppers on sidewalks, while crowds of teens and pre-teens huddle, chatting away.

On Friday and Saturday nights, hundreds of middle school and high school students meet at Southlake Town Square. With easy access to restaurants, stores and entertainment, along with plenty of areas to stand around, there's no better place to 'chill,' area teenagers say.
'We all hang out here on the weekends,' West Hardin, 16, said. 'It's the place to be.' Read more
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Southlake flea market closes after 60-plus years

“We know there are lots of people who loved the flea market and will miss it. But Southlake is a different city now, and the flea market is just not a good fit anymore.”
Southlake may have grown into an upscale suburban community, but every week brought a reminder of its rural past. via Denton Record-Chronicle