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🌱 How a former Southlake Carroll ace ended up in the Rangers’ bullpen
And check out XYZ Group Lunch — St. Laurence Church on the Southlake Patch calendar

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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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- 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.
📰 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
★ Featured events ★
- XYZ Group Lunch — St. Laurence Church
Wildwood Southlake, 2700 E Southlake Blvd, Southlake
2:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Family Holiday Party at the Library
Library , 1400 Main Street, Suite 130 , Southlake
2:00 pm - Southlake Arts Council Meeting
The Marq Southlake , 285 Shady Oaks Dr , Southlake
6:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Tuesday December 23
📣 Southlake Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - 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 - Early Release Day (Grades 9-12)
Keller ISD Keller, TX 76248
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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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.
🗞 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
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