This year felt like a lifetime. So in order to recap this year, we at Southlake Style have rounded up the most powerful photos from each month of 2020. Have some photos you'd like to share? Tag us on Instagram with #SouthlakeStyle2020.
January
In January, the COVID-19 pandemic wasn't in our minds as we celebrated the new year, hoping it would be a good one. Social distancing wasn't a phrase that had entered our vocabulary yet. And because of that, Southlake DPS was able to send personnel to participate in the honor wall for fallen Lubbock Fire Lieutenant Eric Hall and fallen police officer Nick Reyna, both of whom were killed while on-site at a car accident.
February
As February came, Southlake citizens continued to live their lives. Students were still in school, parents were still at work and everyone was enjoying 2020. One way students spread the joy of 2020 was through a sock drive at Eubanks Intermediate School, which collected hundreds of socks for those in need.
March
March is the month that lives in infamy. COVID-19 began to hit close to home, with schools closed and stay-at-home orders in place. From offices to parks to local businesses, everything changed.
April
As the COVID-19 pandemic began to rage, essential workers were in need of PPE and masks to protect themselves. So Southlake stepped up and numerous individuals began to make masks for those who needed them the most.
May
As April turned to May, the focus began to shift to the Class of 2020 graduates. CISD, working with Ame Beanland of Ame B Design, made masks for all of their graduates in order to have a socially distant graduation ceremony for these seniors.
June
Amid the pandemic, another shift came to our world. After the murder of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer, people began to peacefully protest for Black lives. A protest even came to Southlake Town Square, organized by the student-led Progressive Activism Club.
July
While schools were out of session, there were plenty of teachers still out there teaching. From art teachers to martial arts teachers, people were trying to keep kids entertained while they worked from home. Adam Spicar, the chief instructor at Reveal Martial Arts, is one such teacher.
August
As August began, the pandemic was still fresh in our mind as the beginning of the school year loomed. To help kids keep safe, a former Carroll Dragon came up with the idea of Spider-Man sanitizer shooters.
September
As if a pandemic wasn't enough, 2020 brought a series of hurricanes to the Gulf Coast. Hurricane Laura was one such hurricane, which affected southeastern parts of Texas. To help with recovery efforts, the Southlake Fire Department sent five personnel to the affected areas.
October
One of the most visible side effects of the pandemic was its economic impact. One of the most recognizable Southlake businesses, Harkins Theatre, closed in October after being unable to come to terms with their landlord.
November
Going into November and the beginning of the holiday season, nonprofits were working to make sure they could still serve amid a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases. One such nonprofit, Metroport Meals On Wheels, continued to serve their seniors amid the pandemic.
Emilee Prado
December
With the pandemic just something we've gotten used to living with, the Southlake community was brought together by the passing of Southlake police Sgt. John Stokes. Through GoFundMe, the community raised over $41,000 for his family and a funeral service for the officer was held on December 11.
