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Latest Award News

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May 8, 2025

Excellence in Action: Southlake’s City Secretary’s Office Earns Top Statewide Recognition for the Third Time

Southlake’s City Secretary’s Office earns award for excellence in transparency, efficiency, and public service.
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Dec 16, 2024

Baylor Grapevine Hospital Honors Southlake Fire Crews

An award luncheon was held on Tuesday, December 10th in Grapevine.
Southlake Pickleball Complex TRAPS North Award
Oct 22, 2024

Southlake Pickleball Complex Wins TRAPS North Award

The Southlake Pickleball Complex is officially an award-winning recreation facility!
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Sep 12, 2024

Officer Keller Awarded TCPA Presidential Award

The award was for his dedication to preserve safe environments and communities throughout Texas.
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Aug 12, 2024

SROs are ready for the First Day of School following NASRO Role Model Agency Award

Mayor Pro Tem Randy Williamson and Chief Casey talk about the “secret sauce” behind the success of Southlake’s SRO division.
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May 15, 2024

Southlake DPS Social Wins National Golden Post Award, More

The Southlake DPS social media pages won the “Best Long Form Video” Golden Post Award at the national Government Social Media Awards in Palm Springs, California earlier this month.  The winning video “The Real Cops of Southlake” was a safety-laden parody of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives” series. The video featured the trademark opening of the…
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Mar 31, 2023

Southlake Police Department Celebrates Sgt. Blas Hernandez

The Southlake Police School Resource Officer Program continues to shine as a world-class SRO Program, locally and nationally. On March 20, 2023, Sgt. Blas Hernandez was recognized as the 2023 L.E.A.D. Instructor of the Year Award. Law Enforcement Against Drugs (L.E.A.D.) is a non-profit organization, supported by dedicated police officers, committed to protecting youth and communities…
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Mar 31, 2023

Southlake Police Department Celebrates Sgt. Blas Hernandez

The Southlake Police School Resource Officer Program continues to shine as a world-class SRO Program, locally and nationally. On March 20, 2023, Sgt. Blas Hernandez was recognized as the 2023 L.E.A.D. Instructor of the Year Award. Law Enforcement Against Drugs (L.E.A.D.) is a non-profit organization, supported by dedicated police officers, committed to protecting youth and communities…
Two men stand outside shaking hands and smiling. One holds a plaque. The man on the left is in a white shirt, and the man on the right is a police officer in uniform. They stand in front of a brick railing with an American flag in the background.
Mar 31, 2023

Southlake Police Department Celebrates Sgt. Blas Hernandez

The Southlake Police School Resource Officer Program continues to shine as a world-class SRO Program, locally and nationally. On March 20, 2023, Sgt. Blas Hernandez was recognized as the 2023 L.E.A.D. Instructor of the Year Award. Law Enforcement Against Drugs (L.E.A.D.) is a non-profit organization, supported by dedicated police officers, committed to protecting youth and communities…
May 21, 2021

City Manager’s Office Intern Named Outstanding MPA Student at UNT

Just weeks before graduation, City Manager’s Office (CMO) Intern Bora Sulollari was named this year’s Outstanding Master of Public Administration (MPA) Student for the University of North Texas (UNT). The Student of the Year award is given annually by the Department of Public Administration to the outstanding MPA student. The Outstanding Student Award includes a…