Jeff Swinford’s passion for justice and a desire to serve in the Marine Corps culminated last weekend as he officially became an officer.

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Southlake is looking for a few good artists to add some local culture to the new $28 million Central Department of Public Safety building.

Several Southlake business owners were surprised to learn that a city project could permanently close driveways in front of their stores.

Southlake utility bills got a facelift this week that city officials say will be easier to read and more efficient.

Area residents and businesses are dealing with rising fuel prices, increased food prices, a sluggish economy brought on by the mortgage and credit crisis, and a dollar that is declining in value.

The Southlake City Council meetings are going digital.

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The new steeple in Southlake belongs to Lakeside Presbyterian Church (P.C.A). After much prayer and work, Lakeside completed a 7,000-square-foot church building at 2701 West Southlake Blvd, neighboring the new Watermere development for senior living.

Hundreds of Southlake residents have put the ball in gas companies’ court by offering a common natural gas lease for about 3,000 acres.