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Latest SKIL News

A group of students and a city staff member, and a city official stand on steps in front of a brick building, smiling. The group is dressed in business casual attire, with some wearing formal outfits. The building features tan stone trim and decorative star details.
Mar 31, 2025

SLK City Spotlight – Southlake Kids Interested in Leadership (SKIL)

Tune in to this week’s SLK City Spotlight to hear SKIL students share their experiences in this year’s program.
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Jun 17, 2020

Daniel Cortez Appointed Director of Economic Development and Tourism

Daniel Cortez, Deputy Director of Economic Development and Tourism, has been promoted to Director, effective July 1. After the departure of Assistant City Manager Ben Thatcher, Cortez’s history of strong work performance, world-class professionalism and commitment to assist Southlake businesses and residents make him fit for the task to lead the Southlake economic development team.…
A man in a suit and striped tie smiles outdoors in front of green trees. Beside him, text reads "Daniel Cortez, Director of Economic Development & Tourism" with a logo above.
Jun 17, 2020

Daniel Cortez Appointed Director of Economic Development and Tourism

Daniel Cortez, Deputy Director of Economic Development and Tourism, has been promoted to Director, effective July 1. After the departure of Assistant City Manager Ben Thatcher, Cortez’s history of strong work performance, world-class professionalism and commitment to assist Southlake businesses and residents make him fit for the task to lead the Southlake economic development team.…
Feb 6, 2020

Youth Leadership SKIL Immerses Itself in Entrepreneurship

Over the last four months, the youth leadership group, Southlake Kids Interested in Leadership (SKIL) have been meeting regularly with TD Ameritrade representatives to not only learn what it takes to operate one of the country’s largest brokerage firms, but to learn valuable entrepreneurial skills from company leaders. SKIL is a youth leadership program where…