People Who Make Southlake: New Police Chief Stephen Mylett

Posted on November 26, 2011 by ZackPolyak


I was glad to sit down and interview Southlake’s new Police Chief, Stephen Mylett, for the Southlake Pulse.  I was able to gain insight into his police background, how he came to Southlake, and what attracted him to our city.

How did you end up in Southlake?
The opportunity really came out of nowhere.  I had been the Assistant Chief of Police in Corpus Christi for about a year.  My police chief in Corpus Christi, Troy Riggs, had been mentoring me for a Chief of Police position.  Chief Riggs became aware of this opportunity in Southlake, and we talked about it.  I talked it over with my wife, because if she wasn’t on board, it wasn’t going to happen.

When my wife and I made a trip to Southlake to check out the area, she was a little apprehensive.  We took a wrong turn because I didn’t know the area that well yet.  We ended up at Dragon Stadium; that was hook number one for my wife.  Next, we went to Central Market and that was hook number two for her.  Then we went to Town Square and it was a done deal! Continue reading →

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Southlake Baptist Celebrates 2 years

Posted on October 26, 2011 by JustinWells

In 2009, a group of Christ-followers began to meet in the home of Lead Pastor Clay Reed. Soon after, with a few families they stepped out in faith and officially opened doors as “Southlake Baptist Church” meeting at Carroll High School on White Chapel Blvd.

The church has experienced God’s presence and blessing over the past two years, as families have joined and lives have been changed. The church has worked to reach out to the city of Southlake and has seen God’s favor in how our church has been welcomed into the community.

In May of 2011 the church stepped out in faith again and started organizing a lease agreement with Carroll ISD to utilize the empty Carroll Intermediate School located on N. Carroll Avenue. After much prayer and planning, SBC entered a 2-year lease with the district, and undertook a remodel and facelift to the facility.  After 2 months of construction, our first service was held August 8th in our new facility. On that day, we stood in awe of all God had done.

God is still doing great things, and continues to bring families to join our church family. With an average attendance of 145-200 people, Southlake Baptist celebrated 2 years of ministry October 16th. We celebrated with worship and fellowship, and of course with Babe’s Chicken and Mister Softee ice cream. We know exciting times are ahead of us, we believe God will do amazing things in Southlake, and we look forward to many more years of ministry to this community.

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People Who Make Southlake: Chief Michael Starr

Posted on September 10, 2010 by admin

Since childhood, I’ve had a fascination with the job of a fire fighter and was thrilled to sit down with our City’s Fire Chief, Michael Starr to learn more about his job.

Of course, we started off with some small talk, which led to his background and where he grew up. Mike grew up in Aubrey, a small community northeast of Denton, with a population of about 2,000 people. The Chief remarked, “It’s a small town where everyone still knows everyone. It’s where I went to school, played football, and I actually still live there and drive to Southlake for work.” Continue reading →

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Men’s Fraternity: Discover the Man You’ve Always Wanted to Be

Posted on September 10, 2010 by admin

The following is an excerpt from a YouTube video in which Baltimore Ravens Kicker, Matt Stover, testifies of how Men’s Fraternity impacted his life.

“As I was growing up in Dallas, Texas, there were three things that defined you as a man: your athletic ability, how many girls you had chasing you at any one time, and your monetary success. In fact, society today has really defined men in those types of areas. Once I entered the NFL, I was able to acquire these three, but found that as a man, I still had a lot of unanswered questions. Continue reading →

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Southlake S.W.A.T. Featured Partners

Posted on September 9, 2010 by admin

S.W.A.T. Special thanks to the following companies who joined S.W.A.T. by donating their time and resources. Continue reading →

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People Who Make Southlake: Police Chief Robert Finn

Posted on July 27, 2010 by admin

By Zack Polyak

Southlake is considered one of the best places in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex to live and conduct business. Few people have done more to make the City a safe haven than Police Chief Robert Finn. As a 31-year-resident and 23-year public servant of the City, Chief Finn has helped make the Southlake Department of Public Safety second to none.

Chief Finn has served as a volunteer fire fighter, EMT, professional fire fighter, fire chief and presently police chief. In retrospect, Robert told us, “I have never gotten bored or stagnated at any one position with the City. It seems like every time I have needed a different challenge in my life or felt like I had outgrown my surroundings, Southlake’s population grew, and I grew with it.” He laughed and continued, “And I guess after 23 years, I have finally figured out what I want to be when I grow up.”

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Southlake SWAT: Bob Jones Nature Center

Posted on September 10, 2010 by admin

On Saturday, August 28, nearly 120 volunteers descended on Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve. Volunteers from the City Council & Staff, Mayor John Terrell and family, a Boy Scout troop, Tarrant County Master Gardeners, Cross Timbers Equestrians, Steele Stump Removal, Cliff’s Tree Trimming, Gateway Church, Grace Community Church, Southlake Baptist Church, and many residents from Southlake turned out to help spruce up the Nature Center.

For about 3 hours, the Nature Center was a hive of activity as volunteers weeded flower beds, put down new mulch, trimmed trees, ground stumps, repaired bird feeders, and cleared brush and leaves from nature trails. The Nature Center provided crafts and activities for small children. Chick-fil-A of Southlake graciously donated lunch to all volunteers. Continue reading →

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Radical Joy: When Happiness Just Won’t Do

Posted on July 27, 2010 by admin

By Clayton Reed

Two men. Totally different takes on life. One man was a king. His name was Solomon.

Solomon set out to try everything at least once. If he saw it, he tried it. He built an empire and experienced every pleasure. He was financially, relationally, and experientially on top of his world. He was a man who had everything his heart desired.

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The Southlake DPS Building

Posted on July 27, 2010 by admin

By Bethany Boothe

The new headquarters of the Southlake Department of Public Safety, was dedicated on January 8, 2010, after nearly two years of construction. Located at 600 State St., this state-of-the-art, 80,000 plus square foot structure was customized to both accomodate current community safety needs and meet the challenges that will accompany future population growth. Housing the city municipal and Metroport teen courts, fire station and police department, the DPS building is a critical resource for our city employees as they serve the community.

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Men’s Fraternity Coming To Southlake

Posted on July 27, 2010 by admin

By John Ballenger

We will be hosting a Men’s Fraternity in the Southlake area this fall.  Imagine the transforming power of men coming together to honestly examine their lives and take the courageous steps necessary to embrace authentic manhood on a journey to become who God intends them to be.

When men connect in life-changing ways, a powerful ripple effect touches families, workplaces, and the church. Deeper connections with God and other men inspire participants to connect more meaningfully in all facets of their lives. They climb beyond the walls of isolation and aspire to a biblical viewpoint marked by integrity, boldness, and compassion.  That is the goal of Men’s Fraternity.

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