Dateline Southlake:  July 31, 2001 4:08 PM

Armed man robs Texaco in Southlake

SOUTHLAKE - A robber brandished a pistol Monday night at a Texaco Food Mart and escaped with an undisclosed amount of money, authorities said.

Apparently no shots were fired during the robbery at 2210 W. Southlake Blvd. According to Police, the man was at large late Monday.

Dateline Colleyville:  July 28, 2001 8:50 AM

Ground Breaking Rescheduled for Goldie's Patio Grill

The ground breaking for Goldie's Patio Grill has been rescheduled form Monday, July 30, 2001 at 10:00 am.  It will be held at the north corner of the Kroger parking lot in Colleyville.  

Dateline Colleyville:  July 28, 2001 8:43 AM

Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce's Computers 
Infected with Sircam Worm

One of the computers at the Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce has been infected with the Sircam Worm.  The Chamber is working to remove it at this time but has requested that no emails be opened from the Chamber staff until next week. The names of the staff are Ret Stansberger, Joyce Hollaway, Bonnie O'Rourke, Heather Smith, Cindy Charters, and Marilyn Gilbert.

The Sircam Worm looks like a normal email but it is very damaging.  You can go to www.symantec.com/avcenter to see the latest information on this worm and also for removal information.

For additional information call Cindy Charters at the Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce at 817-488-7148.

Dateline Grapevine:  July 27, 2001 10:52 PM

Grapevine Police Department Press Releases

Visit the above link to see Press Releases from Grapevine Police Department.

Dateline Colleyville:  July 27, 2001 7:46 PM

Community Project Development Status - Colleyville 

Where do projects stand in Colleyville, see status on all development issues.

By: Clayton Husband, AICP  Colleyville Development Coordinator

Dateline Grapevine: July 26, 2001 5:58 PM

Eight Horses Lost in Fire at Wagon Wheel Ranch

An early morning fire at Wagon Wheel Ranch in northeast Grapevine resulted in the death of eight horses and destruction of the main barn.  The first call came in to the Grapevine Fire Department at 3:33 a.m. and fireman Roger Vinson was at the site by 3:36. 

Dateline Colleyville:  July 25, 2001 7:20 PM

State Legislative Redistricting

State Legislative Redistricting Board Votes to Keep Colleyville Wholly Within 98th Texas House District, Subject to Approval by Courts.  Click on above link to see email from State Representative, Vicki Truitt to former Colleyville Mayor, Richard Newton.

Dateline Grapevine:  July 25, 2001 9:15 AM

FEATURED BUSINESS OF THE WEEK
by Kimberly Connor

George and Consuela Teague moved to the Dallas area in 1999 and then to Southlake in April 2000. 

Dateline Colleyville:  July 25, 2001 9:15 AM

TRAFFIC SURVEY COUNTERS IN PLACE ON 
HALL JOHNSON ROAD

Motorists on Hall Johnson Road may have noticed that counters have been placed in two locations, one just east of the Colleyville fire station and another just east of Whitehaven Drive in Highland Meadows. Although the road has been tabbed for four lanes from State Highway 26 to Pool Road, it is uncertain how many lanes will actually be striped.

Dateline Colleyville:  July 24, 2001 11:15 PM

CITY OF COLLEYVILLE ISSUES VOLUNTARY WATER CONSERVATION ALERT

Due to excessive water consumption during the current hot, dry weather, the City of Colleyville has requested that citizens immediately adopt a voluntary conservation schedule. Citizens are urged to comply with the schedules detailed in the following
press release.

Dateline Colleyville:  July 23, 2001 11:15 PM

THE OAKS/BRIARWOOD NEIGHBORS CELEBRATE SUMMER WITH BLOCK PARTY 

Residents of The Oaks and Briarwood subdivisions took a break from the heat with a block party on Saturday, July 14.  More Photos of this event

Dateline Southlake:  July 20, 2001 11:15 PM

MADISON MANNING DAY DECLARED IN SOUTHLAKE

During the July 17^th City Council meeting, Mayor Rick Stacy presented young "Southlakian" Madison Manning with a proclamation declaring her a Hero for her actions on May 18^th which saved her Mother’s life.

Dateline Colleyville, Texas .... July 19, 2001 Posted 7:34PM

ZONING CASE PROCEEDS TO COUNCIL AFTER BEING TURNED DOWN THREE TIMES BY P&Z COMMISSION

Developer Chandler comes to City Council asking them to make the exceptions that the P&Z turned down.

Dateline Grapevine, Texas...  July 19, 2001 Posted 5:34PM

July 17, 2001 GRAPEVINE CITY COUNCIL 
QUICKLY PASSES COMPLETE AGENDA

Dateline Grapevine, Texas... July 19, 2001  1:10PM

STORY TELLERS.....in Grapevine

Stories that cheer you and chill you, at the Grapevine Story Tellers event.

Dateline Grapevine, Texas... July 19, 2001  12:10PM

PEACH COBBLER CONTEST DELIGHTFUL

The peaches were sweet but the air was hot Saturday, July 14, 2001, morning for the annual Grapevine Peach Cobbler and Peach Delight Contest, held on the dock of the Grapevine Visitors and Information Center.

Dateline Colleyville:  July 16, 2001 5:15 PM

COLLEYVILLE CITY PARK HOST STATE CHAMPION
FAST PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

Garland Southern Magic wins State Championship. Click on headlines for story and Photo Gallery.

Dateline Colleyville:  July 16, 2001 5:05 PM

APPLICANTS SOUGHT FOR COLLEYVILLE HISTORICAL
PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

Do you have an interest in history? Want to learn more about Colleyville? The City is currently accepting applications for positions on the Colleyville Historical Preservation Committee. Deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. July 27.

Dateline Central:  July13, 2001 4:15 PM

City Council Agendas

City Council Agendas for Tuesday Night, July 17, 2001 

Dateline Colleyville:  July13, 2001 9:03 AM

CITY ANNOUNCES ROAD CLOSURES

The City of Colleyville announced the following road closures late Thursday evening:

Dateline:  July 12, 2001 3:53 PM

Closing of John McCain Without Prior Notice Has 
Some Citizens Hot Under the Collar!

"If the City asks the contractor if they have contacted the residents and they say yes, we don't go door to door to make sure.  We are just to busy to do that."  Keith Dovers City of Colleyville Project Inspector

Dateline:  July 11, 2001 6:21 PM

Local Contestant heads for State Pageant

Miss Teen Colleyville 2001, Erin Bredon, is not what one might consider the usual pageant queen.

Dateline:  July 10, 2001 3:21 PM

Colleyville P&Z  recommends O.K. for alcohol sales at Miguelito's

The Colleyville Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a Special Use Permit for alcoholic beverage sales for on-premise consumption for Miguelito's Restaurant at their July 9 meeting.

Dateline:  July10, 2001 3:15 PM

Colleyville Council determines their priorities at work sessioN

Economic development recruitment, development standards, and parks and recreation came out at the top of the list of priorities established by the Colleyville City Council during eighteen hours of work sessions held over the last two week-ends at the Hilton DFW Lakes Hotel in Grapevine. 

Dateline:  July 9, 2001 5:21 PM

Colleyville to Host Softball Fast-Pitch State Title

City of Colleyville Parks and Recreation will be hosting the 2001 TAAF Girl’s 14 and Under Fast-Pitch State Softball Tournament, July 13-15 at Colleyville City Park.

Dateline: July 6, 2001  9:58 AM

Assistant United States Attorney Terri Moore Speaks at Lion's Club

Terri Moore, Asst. U.S. Atty. for the Northern Dist. spoke to the Colleyville Lion's Club this morning.  Many believe she will be a Democrat challenger to current Tarrant DA Tim Curry in the next election.

Dateline July 5,  2001  11:18 PM

Hall Johnson Opens 4 Lanes Without Fanfare

Hall Johnson traffic appeared to be moving effortlessly through the intersections with left turn lanes.  Hall Johnson is currently marked as a four lane Boulevard from Pool to Hwy 26.

Dateline July 4,  2001  11:18 PM

Highland Meadows Neighborhood Celebrates Patriotic 4th of July

The Highland Meadows Homeowners Association sponsored their annual Independence Day Parade and Carnival on Wednesday, July 4th.  The parade began at 9:00 a.m. and attracted approximately 200 residents.  Parade Marshall this year was "Betsy Ross", aka resident Beverly Beck's mother.  The Colleyville Police and Fire Departments participated as well.

Dateline July 4,  2001  5:49 PM

Colleyville PeeWee Football Holds Annual Camp

This year there was approximately 90 boys and girls that attended.  The boys learned several new drills and techniques that can be used in the future while the cheerleaders worked hard on skills from jumps to new cheers.  

Dateline July 2,  2001  2:42 PM

APRIL RESIDENTIAL PERMITS FOR HOUSING STARTS SHOWS  SOUTHLAKE LEADS IN TOTAL VALUE AND AVERAGE HOME VALUE

Residential Permits issued April 2001.

Dateline July 2,  2001  12:17 PM

COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL CANCELS TONIGHT'S MEETING BECAUSE OF LACK OF COUNCIL QUORUM

Local News Only.com was informed the city council meeting is cancelled tonight because there will not be a quorum.  Councilman Dennis Marlin will be absent for the second council meeting in a row.  Mr. Marlin has not appeared at a council meeting since he reportedly paid his back taxes, first covered by Local News Only.
See Story Click Here.

Dateline July 1,  2001  5:37 PM

COLLEYVILLE PIONEER D.B. COUCH IS DEAD AT 89
See May 1, 2001 Story on Mr. & Mrs. Couch

At the time of his death, D.B. and Evelyn Couch had been married for 69 years. The funeral is scheduled Monday July 2, 2001 12:30PM at Bluebonnet Chapel in Colleyville.

The death of Mr. Couch came almost one year to the date after the City of Colleyville pressured the couple to sell their historical property. The action became a highly controversial issue after the City Council immediately leased the property to a local developer for $10 per month.

Dateline July 1,  2001  5:17 PM

COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MOVED TO MONDAY
JULY 2, DUE TO HOLIDAY

Colleyville City Council will hold their first regular meeting of July on Monday, July 2. It was moved forward one day due to the holiday. The regular meeting will commence at 7:30 p.m. following an executive session at 6:45 p.m. Executive session items include discussions about property acquisition, the proposed sale of city owned property on Colleyville Boulevard, and the city manager executive search.