Managing Debt the Southlake Way – Conservatively While Supporting Residents

Debt management is a key financial principle that guides the development of Southlake’s budget every year. This approach supports a financial strategy that will allow the City to retire 94% of the current tax-supported debt in 10 years.

Capital Improvement Program Defines 2019 Construction Priorities

Each year the budget includes a five-year capital improvement program (CIP), delineating construction projects designed to implement Southlake 2030 and Southlake 2035.

City Budget Supports Highest Standards of Safety and Security

In Southlake, safety and security are two of the City’s highest strategic priorities and new investments are proposed within the FY 2019 budget to advance a number of safety goals.

Proposed FY 2019 Budget reduces Southlake Tax Rate

The proposed budget totals $103.6 million dollars and includes a proposed tax rate of .447¢, a reduction of 1.5 cents over the previous year.

National Fire Prevention Week Awareness & Safety Tips

Look. Listen. and Learn. Be aware – fire can happen anywhere, is the theme for the 2018 Fire Prevention Week.

Green Living Lecture Series

This fall, Bob Jones Nature Center will be hosting the Green Living Lecture Series featuring speakers that will touch on energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainability.

City Reports on Capital Improvement Projects

The city’s Capital Improvement Projects are well underway! Public Works Director Rob Cohen presented an update on the program at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 2.

Southlake Library Hosting Painted Pumpkin Faire

Who wants to earn some free movie tickets just in time for Halloween? The Library is hosting a Painted Pumpkin Faire from October 22-31 for kids ages 12 & under. Help us deck out the Library with your works of art.

Special October Story Time Programs

The Southlake Library is hosting several special Story Time programs in October for preschoolers. Check out these fun events.

Can You Imagine A Day Without Water?

The City of Southlake joined water utilities, community leaders, educators and businesses participating in the fourth annual Imagine a Day Without Water, a nationwide day of education about the value of water.

National Community Planning Month Proclamation

October is National Planning month- A time to celebrate the role and value of planning in creating great communities.

Champions Club Meets Membership Pre-Sales Goals Using Collaborative Approach

City staff have been examining every aspect of the customer experience to ensure the highest level of customer service is provided to members, starting with the membership purchasing process.

Beloved Southlake Donkeys to be Commemorated at New Development

Driving down Southlake Boulevard near White Chapel Boulevard meant taking a quick peek at the donkeys living on the piece of land adjacent to First Financial Bank. With the development of the property in the works, the donkeys have found a new home.

Little Red Wasp Creating Buzz with Second Restaurant Location Planned for Kimball Park

Fort Worth’s popular downtown restaurant, Little Red Wasp Kitchen + Bar, is expected to open a second location in Southlake’s Kimball Park in 2019.

Champions Club Grand Opening Delayed Due to September Rainfall

Due to heavy rainfall Southlake experienced in September, Champions Club will not open as planned in December. We are working diligently to make up as much time as we can and currently anticipate opening in February.

Southlake Water Utilities Announces Utility Rate Changes to Take Effect October 2018

Water, sewer, garbage and recycling rate changes will go into effect on October 1, 2018, for all Southlake Water Utilities customers. Residents will notice the increase on November bills.

Southlake PD Welcomes Rookie Officer Page

On September 27th, 2018, Officer Jennifer Page graduated from the NCTCOG (North Central Texas Council of Governments) Regional Police Academy and joined the Southlake Police Department.

Southlake Recognized for Strong Performance Management

For the second year in a row, the City of Southlake has been recognized by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) for strong performance management.

Travel the World as a Southlake Sister Cities Youth Ambassador

Southlake Sister Cities has opened the application process for the 2019 student exchange trips to our sister cities in Japan and China

DFW Airport to Begin Runway Rehabilitation Project

Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport will begin a major infrastructure project to rebuild one of its busiest runways.

Are You A Southlake Library Power User? (Probably So!)

The number of visitors to the Library each year would sell out Dragon Stadium 11 times! And what people are interested in is as diverse as the Southlake population. From the books that line the shelves and the e-books available online, to the people who a...

Travel the World as a Southlake Sister Cities Youth Ambassador

Southlake Sister Cities has opened the application process for the 2019 student exchange trips to our sister cities in Japan and China.

SSC youth ambassadors will represent the City of Southlake in one of our two Friendship Cities: Suzhou, Wuzhong District...

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