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November has arrived, and with it comes a slew of turkey, stuffing and all of the pumpkin pie you can fit into your stomach. October may have come and gone, but Southlake residents will remember all of the great things that happened last month.
1. Dragon Midseason MVP Poll
Running Oct. 14-27, the Ultimate Dragon Pride Promotion Midseason MVP poll was one of Southlake Style’s most popular pieces of content on the website, amassing over 4,800 page views and 1,800 shares. That’s because Southlake loves its Dragons and is eager to support them whenever they can. Congratulations to wide receiver RJ Maryland for winning offensive MVP, senior captain Benecio Porras for winning defensive MVP, running back James Lehman winning rising star, defensive lineman Calder Bray winning unsung hero and CREW winning MVP spirit squad member.
2. Five Things To Experience At Southlake Oktoberfest 2021
Southlake was very excited to have Oktoberfest return to Southlake Town Square on Oct. 15 — so much so that readers couldn’t get enough of Southlake Style’s five things to experience list ahead of the weekend of fun. Whether it was the food, the beer, the stein-hoisting contest, the live music by The Molly Ringwalds or the Weiner dog race and costume contest, residents loved celebrating Southlake Oktoberfest’s 20th anniversary.
3. Two CISD Campuses Rated Among Texas’ Best Elementary Schools
Two CISD campuses made headlines in a positive way last week when Old Union Elementary and Carroll Elementary placed in the top 10 of “U.S. News & World Report’s” list of the top elementary schools in Texas. Besides Old Union and Carroll Elementary placing in the third and fourth spots respectively, five other elementary campuses placed in the top 100, including Walnut Grove Elementary at 23rd, Eubanks Intermediate at 31st, Jack D. Johnson Elementary at 38th, Rockenbaugh Elementary at 45th and Durham Intermediate at 79th.
4. Hotel Vin Named No. 10 Hotel In Texas
While Southlake’s schools and sports teams were busy racking up recognitions, Grapevine was collecting some of its own with Hotel Vin named the 10th best hotel in Texas in "Condé Nast Traveler’s” Readers’ Choice Awards. Opening last September, Hotel Vin earned a score of 96.22 from the travel publication and was judged on its rooms, service, food, design, location, activities, facilities and value. In addition to its recent recognition, Hotel Vin also won first place in Southlake Style’s Readers’ Choice hotel category and was a finalist in the event/wedding venue category.
5. Exquisite Vaquero Estate In Westlake
An exquisite home estate in the quiet cut de sac of Vaquero, this 6,405-square-foot house by Allie Beth Allman & Associates hit the market last month. And it’s a popular property, with over 500 readers checking out its spacious design and luxurious amenities. Besides its new quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and designer lighting, the house comes with a lovely master suite and a 1,205-square-foot guest house. This property hasn’t sold yet, so check it out online at SusanMathewsRealEstate.com.