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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Due to the anticipated inclement weather this weekend and next week, the City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 16 will be held virtually. Other board and commissions’ meetings may be held virtually. Keep an eye on our Virtual Meetings webpage for the latest information.
Any further changes and closures due to weather will be announced through MySouthlakeNews.com and our social media pages.
Winter weather could impact City services. We will provide updates through social media regarding changes.
Residents are encouraged to utilize the City’s e-services.
Building Inspections
The City’s Building Inspection Division will not be scheduling or conducting any on-site inspections on Monday, February 15. Virtual inspections for water heater replacement and HVAC will still be available. The department will be continuously monitoring weather conditions to determine when on-site building inspections can resume. For updates on building inspection statuses, please visit the Building Inspections webpage or Customer Self-Service webpage. For questions, please call 817-748-8236 or 817-748-8237.
Road Maintenance
In the event of snow accumulation, the City will work to clear main thoroughfares for public safety. Construction projects will be affected by weather due to precipitation and temperature.
Please check road conditions through local media outlets or through Texas Department of Transportation Drive Texas website, before you drive and remember drive safely on roads with snow or potential ice.
Trash and Recycling
Republic Services has informed the City of Southlake that potential inclement weather could affect trash and recycling collection. We will communicate any updates we receive from Republic on changes to the schedule through social media and MySouthlakeNews.com.
Infrastructure
To protect your home, please use the following recommendations:
Winter Weather Preparedness
To stay updated on weather alerts, please make sure you are signed up for Alert Southlake. If you’re already signed up, please verify your Alert Southlake contact information.
As you prepare for anticipated weather events, please remember to prepare your home and vehicle, as well as potential power outages. Make sure to have water and warm clothing or blankets with you if you leave your home.
Use the infographic below for guidance.
It is important for all of us to stay safe during potential winter weather. Please be safe and stay up to date on weather conditions. Stay safe Southlake!
Snow and ice cover Southlake streets.
UPDATE 3/5 12:30 p.m. The Planning and Zoning meeting will take place tonight as scheduled. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Council chamber. Here is the link to the agenda: http://bit.ly/1EQTvob
UPDATE: 3/5 11:30 a.m. The roads are slowly improving as the temperature rises and the snow melts. Southlake DPS advises drivers to be cautious especially in shady areas. All City of Southlake offices will open at noon.
UPDATE 3/5 6:55 a.m. Southlake sand trucks are coating the streets, bridges and overpasses. If you are outside, please give the trucks plenty room so that workers can safely do their jobs.
UPDATE 3/5 6:15 a.m. Because of inclement weather, the City of Southlake offices will open at noon today. Southlake DPS advises that the roads are packed with snow and ice. They ask drivers to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary.
Republic Services has advised the City that all collection activities for today, 3/5, are canceled. Services for commercial businesses will resume tomorrow (3/6) and residential services will resume on the next scheduled collection day.
UPDATE 10:05 p.m. City of Southlake sand trucks are on the streets sanding bridges and overpasses. Reports from the road crews say driving conditions are deteriorating quickly. Drivers are urged to stay off the roads.
UPDATE 9:05 p.m. The bridges are starting to become icy especially over bridges and overpasses. TxDOT has been notified. Watch for more updates as the weather and travel conditions change throughout the night and into the morning drive time.
UPDATE 6:20 p.m. Republic Services has notified the City that crews will be delayed Thursday, 3/5 due to weather. Republic’s plan is to start commercial collection at 9:00 a.m. and residential collection at 10:00 a.m. Republic will be re-assessing the roads in the morning to see if further changes are required.
Another round of winter weather is eminent. At this time we are expecting winter weather to begin impacting the Southlake area after 6 p.m. At least one to three inches of sleet or snow is expected with most of the accumulation is expected overnight. Please be careful if you need to travel this evening, but especially during the morning commute when road conditions are expected to be icy.
The City of Southlake has received the following forecast from the National Weather Service. Please keep in mind that this forecast is for North and Central Texas.
Winter precipitation and travel impacts are likely across North and Central Texas late this afternoon, tonight, and especially Thursday morning. Sleet and snow will be the primary precipitation type, with some areas of freezing rain occurring as well.
As cold air continues to surge southward Wednesday, rain will mix with and change to sleet from northwest to southeast:
For the most up to date information on the weather, please visit the National Weather Service Fort Worth/Dallas
Reports indicate Southlake may have received up to five inches of snow.
Santa has moved the 2014 Home for the Holiday’s event to Sunday, November 23, 2014. See you at 5:30 p.m.
UPDATE: Santa is not letting Mother Nature get in his way. He is bringing the Home for the Holidays Tree Lighting event to Southlake on Sunday, November 23, 2014. We will have a great celebration complete with Elsa, Anna and Olaf in Frozenland, guaranteed snow, the snow hill, live entertainment and of course Santa who will help us turn on the holiday lights for the first time this season.
Santa has made the call though to keep the horses warm so they will be hanging out with his reindeer in his stables instead of offering carriage rides.
The Tree Lighting kicks-off the holiday season with hometown traditions and new, exciting activities for the family. Due to Saturday’s rain forecast, this year’s event will be held on Sunday, November 23rd from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Southlake Town Square.
All the fun and entertainment will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Family Park with entertainment, crafts, the 4-lane snow tubing hill, strolling characters and concessions. For all the Frozen fans out there, a “Frozen Wonderland” will also begin at 5:30 p.m. with snowman building with Olaf and photo opportunities with Elsa and Anna.
The fun continues as Santa Claus arrives to Southlake Town Hall for the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. After Mayor John Terrell welcomes in the holidays, Santa Claus will switch on the lights from the Town Hall balcony. Once Town Square is lit, Santa Claus will make his way to Santa’s Village located in Rustin Pavilion to listen to your wish lists and take free photos with your family.
The Southlake Community Band will provide holiday cheer throughout the evening.
Rustin Pavilion:
Please visit www.SouthlakeHomefortheHolidays.com for complete event information and to view the event & parking maps. If you have any questions, please contact Southlake Community Services at (817) 748-8019.
Exactly two months after a winter storm caused problems in DFW, Mother Nature has struck again. The morning storm brought freezing temperatures and left both snow and ice on the roads—causing a slow commute.
Southlake Public Works crews have been monitoring conditions throughout the day. As of 3 p.m. today, crews have put out more than 50 tons of sand on Southlake’s streets in an effort to increase traction and melt ice. Crews will continue to monitor road conditions throughout the evening and tomorrow and respond as needed.
Southlake Police Department has been busy as well. Officers have responded to more than 60 minor accidents so far today. Drivers are asked to remain cautious on roads especially on overpasses, bridges, roundabouts, and when turning.
With the exception of the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to be held as scheduled—with work session starting at 5:30 p.m., all other activities have been canceled.
Here is a complete list of City cancellations and closures for 2/6:
Due to temperatures in the upper teens and lower 20s the rest of today, tonight, and tomorrow the snow and ice is expected to remain on roads until late morning or early afternoon. Drivers should use caution and watch for ice patches tomorrow morning on bridges, overpasses and on neighborhood streets.
The City of Southlake will continue to monitor conditions throughout the tonight and tomorrow. For the latest updates on inclement weather, visit www.CityofSouthlake.com and www.MySouthlakeNews.com, as well as our Facebook and Twitter pages.
For more information on how to be prepared in winter weather, please visit the City’s Office of Emergency Management webpage.
Update at 7:30 p.m.
Carroll ISD announces a two-hour delayed start for Friday, February 7, 2014
CISD school officials, in consultation with transportation staff, weather experts and area school superintendents, have decided to delay the opening of schools by two hours on Friday, February 7 due to cold temperatures, icy sidewalks and parking lot conditions. This will give our staff and students more time to safely commute to our buildings after morning rush hour traffic clears. It will also give CISD time to continue to monitor weather conditions and to prepare our campuses for the arrival of staff/students.
Be advised that today’s weather came in quickly and much heavier than expected. There is about a 30% chance for more snow or drizzle tomorrow morning. Should the situation unexpectedly worsen overnight or tomorrow morning, we will make official announcements using our website, Facebook and Twitter accounts (@Carrollisd). We will also utilize your child’s emergency contact information via our Connect-ED emailing and calling system.
We sincerely appreciate all the kind words and support you shared with us during a difficult weather event today. You would be proud of our Dragon staff for taking care of kids, helping drivers maneuver tricky slopes and putting safety first. Tomorrow you can sleep a little longer, but be careful driving and bundle those Dragons up for the bus stops. We love your kids!
Update at 12:00 p.m.
Carroll ISD announced an early dismissal today. Teen student drivers will be dismissed first; dismissal at all intermediate, middle and high schools will be at 1 p.m. Preschool will dismiss at 1:45 p.m. Dismissal at elementary schools will be at 2 p.m. to allow buses to return after secondary routes. Parents can certainly pick up their children at any time you feel it is safe to do so.
All afternoon and evening activities have been canceled for Carroll ISD; the regional dive meet in nearby Keller just started and will continue as planned.
Carroll ISD monitored weather throughout the evening and morning. At 6:30 a.m. we had no snow accumulations and a projection of only a dusting of snow. As you know, the snow not only continued to fall, but accumulated quickly causing roads to deteriorate faster than expected. Safety is always and remains our top priority, but conditions and information do change regularly. Our goal now is to get everyone home safely. Please drive carefully; you can follow us on Twitter @carrollisd. We will announce when the last CISD buses return safely – please realize the buses will travel safely, but slowly, so expect delays.
Carroll ISD will continue to monitor the weather, using our website, Facebook and Twitter accounts (#SAFEdragon) to make official announcements about Friday. Connect-ED will also be utilized for official announcements as needed.
Thank you as always for your patience and support during a rapidly changing situation.
Original Post at 10:00 a.m.
Carroll Independent School District officials spent the morning keeping a watchful eye on the weather forecast and current conditions outdoors. A light snowfall began around 7 a.m. and has continued to increase throughout the morning. Carroll ISD officials continue to move throughout the district, checking the safety of sidewalks, parking lots and streets. District staff have and will continue to apply ice melt as needed in areas on campus.
CISD confers with neighboring districts, transportation staff and local officials with regards to the weather situation.
As the snow continues to fall, crews with the City of Southlake have been out sanding the roads and roundabouts.
Due to the roads worsening this morning, high school bus shuttles were cancelled and students drivers were not allowed to leave campus due to the conditions.
All after school athletic events and practices have been cancelled.
For the fastest way to get district updates follow Carroll ISD on Twitter @Carrollisd, Facebook, MySouthlakeNews.com and the district website, www.southlakecarroll.edu.
UPDATE: 2/6/14 12:55 p.m.- All Parks and Recreation programs are canceled today due to inclement weather.
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A Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 2 p.m. this afternoon. Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing for at least the next twenty-four hours resulting in a continued presence of ice on sections of the roadway throughout the day and during the afternoon commute.The Public Works department continues to sand local roadways and will continue to do so until it is no longer needed.
Since early this morning the Southlake Police Department has worked several motor vehicle accidents due to the weather conditions. In the City of Southlake we are witnessing minor accumulations of snow, however; hidden beneath the snow, in certain areas, is a layer of ice that is creating hazardous driving conditions on our local roadways. Motorists are encouraged to slow down and to allow plenty of time to get to their destination. If at all possible please stay off the roadways.
The City of Southlake will be monitoring these conditions throughout the day. For the latest updates, visit www.CityofSouthlake.com and www.MySouthlakeNews.com, as well as our Facebook and Twitter pages and the Southlake DPS Facebook.
For more information on how to be prepared in winter weather, please visit the City’s Office of Emergency Management webpage.
TxDOT Sweep of road ice on SH 114 12/8/2013
UPDATE 12:55 p.m. 12/10 We would like to remind residents that for the week of Monday 12/9 – Friday 12/13, Republic Waste Services will resume all trash and recycling collection according to their typical schedule.
Due to the delayed pick ups at the end of last week, Republic anticipates an increased volume of trash and recycling throughout the week. As such, the collection of limbs, bagged leaves, or other debris may be delayed until later in the week. Questions should be directed to Republic Services at (817) 317-2424.
UPDATE 6:15 a.m. 12/9 City highways and roadways are beginning to clear but ice still remains in patches on major arterials and in sheets on neighborhood roads and parking lots. Drivers are urged to use caution. City of Southlake offices will open at 10:00 a.m. Monday, 12/9/2013, Tarrant County offices are scheduled to open at noon.
UPDATE 7:10 p.m. 12/8 Republic Services has advised the City that they are planning to run their regular schedule Monday 12/9. Limbs and brush that have fallen as a result of the storm may not get picked up until the end of the week. Republic would also like to remind customers who had their Friday pickup rescheduled that the new pick up day for trash is Tuesday 12/10. Recycling is scheduled for pickup on Friday 12/13.
UPDATE 6:15 p.m. 12/8 City of Southlake Community Services programs have been canceled for Monday evening 12/9. For more information please click here. The National Weather Service has issued a Freezing Fog Advisory for tonight until 10:00 a.m. Monday.
UPDATE 4:30 p.m. 12/8 TxDOT’s sweep team arrived in Southlake around 4:00 p.m. The caravan swept SH 114 as part of a larger effort all over Tarrant County highways. Temperatures are expected to dip below freezing again in the overnight hours so drivers will need to be careful tomorrow morning.
UPDATE 8:30 a.m. 12/8 TxDOT will use heavy machinery to sweep SH 121 and SH 114 to help clear out of the ice. They are asking all drivers to stay off the highways so they can complete their tasks quickly. Many churches have either canceled services or are streaming them online. The Freezing Fog Advisory has been extended to 12 noon for North Texas. If you must be on the roads, drive slowly and use caution.
UPDATE 7:15 p.m. 12/7 The National Weather Service has issued a Freezing Fog Advisory for Southlake and much of the DFW metroplex until 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning. This could bring a light layer of ice to the area.
UPDATE 3:45 p.m. 12/6 The National Weather Service has canceled the Winter Storm Warning that was to remain in effect until 6:00 p.m. Friday (12/6) evening. Now they have issued a Hard Freeze Warning from midnight tonight to 9:00 a.m. Saturday (12/7).
First responders from the Southlake Police and Fire Departments have been keeping a close eye on conditions all day long. While some of the ice on the roadways has turned to slush, temperatures remain below freezing.
“When the sun goes down, the temperatures will fall into the teens and ice and snow on the roads will re-freeze,” said Fire Chief Mike Starr. “We are encouraging everyone to keep that in mind and think twice before heading out on the roads this evening.”
“Since 6:30am, officers assisted 65 stranded motorists on area roadways to include SH 114. We are very grateful to citizens for heeding the warnings generated regarding weather and road conditions” said Police Chief Stephen Mylett. “For everyone’s safety, to include first responders, we continue to encourage citizens to stay off the roads as we expect ice conditions to continue through the weekend. If you have to be out, please drive slowly and defensively.”
The City of Southlake Public Works crews will continue sanding Southlake streets through out the weekend. Drivers are asked to give the sand trucks a wide berth if they encounter them on the roadway.
UPDATE 3:00 p.m. 12/6: The Southlake Library, the Bob Jones Nature Center and the Southlake Tennis Center will be closed Saturday, 12/7 because of the weather.
UPDATE 9:05 a.m. 12/6: Due to the weather, Southlake Community Services has canceled Breakfast with Santa and the Youth basketball games that were scheduled for Saturday, 12/7. For more information please click here.
UPDATE 8:45 a.m. 12/6: Tarrant County offices at Town Hall are closed today due to inclement weather.
UPDATE 7:00 a.m. 12/6: Trash collection for 12/6 will be delayed until Tuesday, December 10th. Recycling pickup is delayed until Friday, 12/13.
UPDATE 6:15 a.m. 12/6/2013: City of Southlake offices are closed Friday, December 6, 2013 due to inclement weather. The roads around Southlake are covered with up to an inch of frozen precipitation. Drivers are asked to stay off the roads if at all possible.
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(December 5, 2013) A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service beginning Thursday(12/5) at 6 p.m. to remain in effect until Friday(12/6) at 6 p.m. Rain, and possibly sleet or ice, along with freezing temperatures are expected—which could create icy conditions. According to the current forecast, temperatures are expected to remain in the 20’s and 30’s for at least the next 48 hours.
The City of Southlake will be monitoring conditions throughout today and tomorrow, and will be sending out public works crews as needed to help keep area roads safe. Southlake first responders will also be on stand-by to respond to emergencies as needed.
“If you need to drive, please slow down, drive smart and exercise caution throughout the duration of this storm,” said Police Chief Stephen Mylett. “If you can, stay off the roads, we would like to see storm-related emergency calls kept to a minimum.”
Expected ice accumulations could cause hazardous road conditions throughout the duration of the storm. Should these conditions occur, it is advised that residents only drive in case of an emergency.
These conditions may result in a delay of trash and recycling collection on Friday(12/6). Residents will be notified of this delay by Friday morning.
Residents should be aware of the risk of branches breaking due to ice accumulation—which may cause power outages. Oncor advises everyone to have an emergency kit with flashlights and batteries and a plan to stay with friends or family that does have electricity in the event there is a widespread outage. Residents should stay at least 10 feet away from any area with fallen power lines. Please report fallen power lines to Oncor at 1-888-313-4747 or online at: http://stormcenter.oncor.com.
Southlake Fire Chief, Mike Starr, urges residents to be prepared, “Stock up on food, water, and other essentials before the storm hits. Also, make sure to fill gas tanks and keep food, water, and blankets in your vehicle in case of emergency.”
The City of Southlake is monitoring these conditions and will activate the Emergency Operations Center if needed. For the latest updates during this storm, visit www.CityofSouthlake.com and www.MySouthlakeNews.com, as well as our Facebook and Twitter pages.
For more information on how to be prepared in winter weather, please visit the City’s Office of Emergency Management webpage.
City of Southlake Closures as of 12/5 at 3:30 p.m.
Southlake Public Library: closing today at 5 p.m.
Southlake Tennis Center: closing today at 5 p.m.
Bob Jones Nature Center: closing today at 5 p.m.
All City events Thursday afternoon are canceled.
Update: Schools Closed Tuesday, Dec. 10
Due to freezing temperatures and sidewalk and parking lot conditions at Carroll ISD campuses, the district will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Update: Schools Closed Monday, Dec. 9
Due to inclement weather and road conditions, Carroll ISD schools will be closed Monday, Dec. 9. All after school activities have been cancelled.
Update at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5
Carroll ISD will be closed Friday, December 6, 2013 due to winter weather conditions. All student activities and competitions for Friday are canceled, as well. Parents, students and staff were notified via automated phone call and email. Carroll ISD also notified the community through online resources and district social media accounts.
Original post at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5
Carroll ISD continues to monitor the winter weather conditions and forecasts for freezing rain and temperatures. This afternoon, the district officially canceled all after school and evening activities for Thursday, Dec. 5. This includes indoor and outdoor activities such as tutoring, meetings, athletic practices and competitions, academics and fine arts events. As of now, the school day will be completed as usual and buses will run on schedule for afternoon routes. However, there will be no after school or evening activities due to the inclement weather.
Decisions about the Friday, Dec. 6 school day will be made when at all possible by 6 a.m. that day. Keep checking this website, Carroll ISD’s official website, www.southlakecarroll.edu, as well as the district’s official Twitter account @Carrollisd (#SAFEdragon) and official Facebook page: Official News of Carroll ISD.
Safety is a top priority. Carroll ISD will continue to monitor weather and road conditions, making official announcements to staff, students and parents as quickly as possible.
Jogging for Johnson Rescheduled
Winter weather prompted organizers of the annual Jogging for Johnson 5K to reschedule the event. The Johnson Elementary School fundraiser will now take place next Saturday, Dec. 14 at 8:30 a.m. Registration on race day begins at 7:30 a.m. The event offers a 5K and 1 mile fun run and is followed by breakfast with Santa. Additional details available online at www.joggingforjohnson.com.