🌱 How a former Southlake Carroll ace ended up in the Rangers’ bullpen

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In today's newsletter:

• How a former Southlake Carroll ace ended up in the Rangers’ bullpen

Also on today's calendar: Southlake Arts Council Meeting.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 60 and low of 47 degrees.
• Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 63, low: 54.
• Thursday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 65 and low of 37 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Who is Tyler Alexander? 5 things to know about Rangers' local lefty (dallasnews.com) — A former Southlake Carroll Dragons star pitcher, Tyler Alexander is returning to Texas as a left-handed reliever for the Rangers after a winding MLB journey through several teams. The 31-year-old TCU product brings a five-pitch mix and recent flashes of effectiveness, giving the Rangers a potentially versatile bullpen arm despite inconsistent past results.
   

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📸 Around Southlake

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Southlake

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• XYZ Group Lunch — St. Laurence Church
  Wildwood Southlake, 2700 E Southlake Blvd, Southlake
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Family Holiday Party at the Library
  Library , 1400 Main Street, Suite 130 , Southlake
  2:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Southlake Arts Council Meeting
  The Marq Southlake , 285 Shady Oaks Dr , Southlake
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• BN Boys' Basketball @ Keller HS
  Keller High School
  4:30 pm
• BN JV Swim & Dive @ NISD JV Meet
  NISD Aquatic Center
  5:00 pm
• Joint City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
  City of Grapevine - City Council Chambers in City Hall 200 South Main Street Grapevine TX 76051
  7:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Class Parties
  Lakeview El Roanoke, TX 76262
• BN Varsity Wrestling @ NISD Battle for the Cup
  Eaton High School
  5:00 pm
• Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
  City of Grapevine - City Council Chambers in City Hall 200 South Main Street Grapevine TX 76051
  6:00 pm
• Cardmaking with Kari
  Grapevine Public Library - Adult Programs - Grapevine TX 76051
  6:00 pm
• Keller Tavern Comedy Open Mic Night
  Keller Tavern , 128 S Main St , Keller
  8:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Early Release Day (Grades 9-12)
  Keller ISD Keller, TX 76248

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• book your appointment before my sale ends $65 any set for all of december!
  follow me on insta to book nailswalexandra or text #6823281516 (Nextdoor Main St)

• Michaels posted a job opening for Early Morning & Overnight Stocker in Southlake. Apply here.
• Staples posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Southlake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Southlake here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Westlake

• Westlake : Performance & Essential Materials Update (marketscreener.com)
• Schwab Announces Latest Enhancements to Trading Experience (businesswire.com)

Colleyville

• The list is getting longer (clevelandjewishnews.com)
• The JCRC's Statement on the Tragic Hanukkah Massacre in Australia Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)

Keller

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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