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See what Southlake was like in 1999 with these Star-Telegram archive photos

March 2, 1999: Ray Clayton of Paradise, at the Southlake Fleamarket.
March 2, 1999: Ray Clayton of Paradise, at the Southlake Fleamarket. Mike Lewis SPECIAL TO THE STAR-TELEGRAM

On the first day of spring in 1999, Southlake opened the first six blocks of its new Town Square, a tribune to Main Street Americana.

Designed to look like an old-fashioned downtown, the 130-acre project raised the bar for upscale retail development in Tarrant County. “This place is going to be the backdrop for memories,” builder Brian Stebbins told the Star-Telegram at the time. “We haven’t had a place like this in Southlake, a place where memories are made.“

Take a look back at that pivotal year in Southlake’s history, with these various photos we pulled from our Star-Telegram archives.

March 10, 1999: A street sign at Southlake's new Town Square.
March 10, 1999: A street sign at Southlake's new Town Square. Kelley Chinn STAR-TELEGRAM
July 16, 1999: The long dirt road and open fields surrounding Simon Salinas' property is something he says he can't replace for the small amount of money that Southlake is offering him. The city wants to bulldoze his property to make way for Bob Jones Park.
July 16, 1999: The long dirt road and open fields surrounding Simon Salinas' property is something he says he can't replace for the small amount of money that Southlake is offering him. The city wants to bulldoze his property to make way for Bob Jones Park. M. L. Gray STAR-TELEGRAM
July 7, 1999: Tammy Bullard is the new owner of Just Java in Southlake.
July 7, 1999: Tammy Bullard is the new owner of Just Java in Southlake. Khampha Bouaphanh STAR-TELEGRAM
March 2, 1999: Hundreds of people come out to the Southlake Fleamarket each month.
March 2, 1999: Hundreds of people come out to the Southlake Fleamarket each month. Mike Lewis SPECIAL TO THE STAR-TELEGRAM
Sept. 19, 1999: Members of the Southlake Equestrian Association, from left, Pete and Julie Landesburg, Kim O'brien, David Alexander and Nancy Musgrave recently received a grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife for a new trail head at Bob Jones Road and White Chapel Boulevard. They group hopes to get enough funding to complete a trail all along Grapevine Lake.
Sept. 19, 1999: Members of the Southlake Equestrian Association, from left, Pete and Julie Landesburg, Kim O'brien, David Alexander and Nancy Musgrave recently received a grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife for a new trail head at Bob Jones Road and White Chapel Boulevard. They group hopes to get enough funding to complete a trail all along Grapevine Lake. Paul Zoeller SPECIAL TO THE STAR-TELEGRAM
March 16, 1999: Paul Huff, John Tompkins, Larry Abernathy and Nancy McClanahan work on the last pavilion at Bicentennial Park in Southlake. Volunteers from the Adventure Alley Pavilion Committee are working to complete the project.
March 16, 1999: Paul Huff, John Tompkins, Larry Abernathy and Nancy McClanahan work on the last pavilion at Bicentennial Park in Southlake. Volunteers from the Adventure Alley Pavilion Committee are working to complete the project. Mike Lewis Special to Star Telegram
Oct. 9, 1999: Jon Lakin and Allison Bressinck are the new homecoming king and queen for Southlake High School.
Oct. 9, 1999: Jon Lakin and Allison Bressinck are the new homecoming king and queen for Southlake High School. Khampha Bouaphanh FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM
Nov. 15, 1999: Jason Wise, left, Michael Starr and Kevin Hornick of the Southlake Fire Department, which is the only one in Texas with accreditation from the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
Nov. 15, 1999: Jason Wise, left, Michael Starr and Kevin Hornick of the Southlake Fire Department, which is the only one in Texas with accreditation from the International Association of Fire Chiefs. Chad Greene Special to the Star-Telegram
March 18, 1999: Jan Westlake, a Southlake Newcomers Club volunteer, looks for a place to hang some hats at the Second Glance resale shop where she works in Grapevine.
March 18, 1999: Jan Westlake, a Southlake Newcomers Club volunteer, looks for a place to hang some hats at the Second Glance resale shop where she works in Grapevine. M. L. Gray STAR-TELEGRAM
May 7, 1999: The Southlake Garden Club held their annual Table Top Competition at the Clubhouse of Southridge Lakes. From left: Teresa Disiere, Kelli Henderson, Debbie Williams, Debbie Bell, JoAnn Smith, Lois Nusrallah, Marty Dobbs.
May 7, 1999: The Southlake Garden Club held their annual Table Top Competition at the Clubhouse of Southridge Lakes. From left: Teresa Disiere, Kelli Henderson, Debbie Williams, Debbie Bell, JoAnn Smith, Lois Nusrallah, Marty Dobbs. Mike Lewis Special to Star Telegram
May 28, 1999: Boston Market employees Bonnie Benz, left, general manager Kenneth Robertson, LeAnn Warnock and Brandi Good behind the Southlake store's counter.
May 28, 1999: Boston Market employees Bonnie Benz, left, general manager Kenneth Robertson, LeAnn Warnock and Brandi Good behind the Southlake store's counter. Kirk Brown STAR-TELEGRAM
May 28, 1999: Southlake police officer Buddy Sanders runs his radar on westbound Texas 114 at Wall Street.
May 28, 1999: Southlake police officer Buddy Sanders runs his radar on westbound Texas 114 at Wall Street. Khampha Bouaphanh STAR-TELEGRAM
March 15, 1999: Workers continue landscaping around the gazebo for the opening day of Southlake's new Town Square.
March 15, 1999: Workers continue landscaping around the gazebo for the opening day of Southlake's new Town Square. Kelley Chinn STAR-TELEGRAM
July 16, 1999: Susan Brice, left, Karen Dickey and Kim Maney walk along the sidewalk in front of Southlake Town Square.
July 16, 1999: Susan Brice, left, Karen Dickey and Kim Maney walk along the sidewalk in front of Southlake Town Square. Kirk Brown STAR-TELEGRAM
March 20, 1999: Kids and adults stand around talking and trying out the shovels after the ground was officially broken for Southlake's Town Hall, which will be in the center of Town Square.
March 20, 1999: Kids and adults stand around talking and trying out the shovels after the ground was officially broken for Southlake's Town Hall, which will be in the center of Town Square. Sharon M. Steinman STAR-TELEGRAM
March 19, 1999: A pre-grand opening VIP party sneek peek for the new Southlake Town Square was held at the Corner Bakery Cafe. From left, Lisa Gonser, Chris Gonser, Bobby Rawls, Lisa Rawls.
March 19, 1999: A pre-grand opening VIP party sneek peek for the new Southlake Town Square was held at the Corner Bakery Cafe. From left, Lisa Gonser, Chris Gonser, Bobby Rawls, Lisa Rawls. Frank Stone STAR-TELEGRAM
March 19, 1999: A pre-grand opening VIP party sneek peek for the new Southlake Town Square was held at the Corner Bakery Cafe. From left: Dr. Steve Fuqua, Robert Garza, Rick Garza, Brenda Garza.
March 19, 1999: A pre-grand opening VIP party sneek peek for the new Southlake Town Square was held at the Corner Bakery Cafe. From left: Dr. Steve Fuqua, Robert Garza, Rick Garza, Brenda Garza. Frank Stone STAR-TELEGRAM
March 24, 1999: Helpers plant a tree next to the Southlake Senior Activity Center to commemorate Arbor Day celebrations. From left, Pamela Muller, VP of Keep Southlake Beautiful; Jan Davis of the Texas Forest Service; and Scott Martin, deputy mayor pro-tem.
March 24, 1999: Helpers plant a tree next to the Southlake Senior Activity Center to commemorate Arbor Day celebrations. From left, Pamela Muller, VP of Keep Southlake Beautiful; Jan Davis of the Texas Forest Service; and Scott Martin, deputy mayor pro-tem. Kirk Brown STAR-TELEGRAM
May 7, 1999: The Southlake Garden Club held their annual Table Top Competition at the Clubhouse of Southridge Lakes. From left: Linda Vilt, Brenda Sullivan, Betty Moore, Frann Brown, Pam Dieterich, Jackie Giffin.
May 7, 1999: The Southlake Garden Club held their annual Table Top Competition at the Clubhouse of Southridge Lakes. From left: Linda Vilt, Brenda Sullivan, Betty Moore, Frann Brown, Pam Dieterich, Jackie Giffin. Mike Lewis Special to Star Telegram
May 29, 1999: Intersection of Davis Boulevard and FM 1709 in Southlake.
May 29, 1999: Intersection of Davis Boulevard and FM 1709 in Southlake. Khampha Bouaphanh STAR-TELEGRAM
July 3, 1999: Southlake held a celebration for Independence Day at Town Square.
July 3, 1999: Southlake held a celebration for Independence Day at Town Square. MIKE LEWIS Special to the Star-Telegram
July 3, 1999: The city of Southlake held a celebration for Independence Day at Town Square. Matthew Pomroy, left, Stephen Pomroy and Carolyn DeVore of Arlington attended.
July 3, 1999: The city of Southlake held a celebration for Independence Day at Town Square. Matthew Pomroy, left, Stephen Pomroy and Carolyn DeVore of Arlington attended. MIKE LEWIS STAR-TELEGRAM
June 26, 1999: Southlake Parks and Recreation held the 'Stars and Stripes Celebration' at Town Square. Bruce and Nanaa Wancata with their baby, Madison.
June 26, 1999: Southlake Parks and Recreation held the 'Stars and Stripes Celebration' at Town Square. Bruce and Nanaa Wancata with their baby, Madison. Mike Lewis SPECIAL TO THE STAR-TELEGRAM
July 14, 1999: TxDOT recommends the creation of a three-lane tollway from Texas 114 in Southlake to Texas 121 at International Parkway just north of the DFW Airport. This photo is looking westward on 114. The overpass is Southlake Boulevard.
July 14, 1999: TxDOT recommends the creation of a three-lane tollway from Texas 114 in Southlake to Texas 121 at International Parkway just north of the DFW Airport. This photo is looking westward on 114. The overpass is Southlake Boulevard. Kelley Chinn STAR-TELEGRAM
July 15, 1999: Amy Carroll of Southlake walks her children, 15-months-old Madeline, 5-year-old Erin and 6-year-old Katherine, through Southlake Town Square.
July 15, 1999: Amy Carroll of Southlake walks her children, 15-months-old Madeline, 5-year-old Erin and 6-year-old Katherine, through Southlake Town Square. Khampha Bouaphanh STAR-TELEGRAM
April 28, 1999: The Arts League of Northeast Tarrant County held their annual spring tea to benefit summer arts college scholarships in Southlake at the home of Patti Tennery, left, with Ann Hardy.
April 28, 1999: The Arts League of Northeast Tarrant County held their annual spring tea to benefit summer arts college scholarships in Southlake at the home of Patti Tennery, left, with Ann Hardy. Frank Stone STAR-TELEGRAM
Aug. 4, 1999: Jerry Gibson, a board member of the Southlake Oak Tree Estates Homeowner's Association, stands in front of property that will be the site of a proposed shopping center across Southlake Boulevard from Town Square. Gibson's association opposes the proposed shopping center.
Aug. 4, 1999: Jerry Gibson, a board member of the Southlake Oak Tree Estates Homeowner's Association, stands in front of property that will be the site of a proposed shopping center across Southlake Boulevard from Town Square. Gibson's association opposes the proposed shopping center. Kelley Chinn STAR-TELEGRAM
July 12, 1999: John Mercer, 8; Max Mercer, 4; and Clarke Overlander eat watermelon and sit on police bikes.
July 12, 1999: John Mercer, 8; Max Mercer, 4; and Clarke Overlander eat watermelon and sit on police bikes. SAMUEL MORALES SPECIAL TO THE STAR-TELEGRAM
Oct. 22, 1999: Kim Gudino, 12, sprinkles a mixture of sand and bluebonnet seeds at Carroll Junior High in Southlake as part of Habit Keepers, a Keep Southlake Beautiful project.
Oct. 22, 1999: Kim Gudino, 12, sprinkles a mixture of sand and bluebonnet seeds at Carroll Junior High in Southlake as part of Habit Keepers, a Keep Southlake Beautiful project. Khampha Bouaphanh FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM
Sept. 14, 1999: Wealthy new homeowners will be moving in around the Pioneer Concrete plant on Brumlow Avenue in Southlake, presently not in operation. It is facing an uphill battle to renew its license.
Sept. 14, 1999: Wealthy new homeowners will be moving in around the Pioneer Concrete plant on Brumlow Avenue in Southlake, presently not in operation. It is facing an uphill battle to renew its license. M. L. Gray STAR-TELEGRAM
Sept. 25, 1999: The Stanley Cup is on display in Southlake Town Square. Mike Crammer who is a part owner of the Dallas Stars, had the trophy with him for the day. Since he lives in the area, he thought he would be nice to share with the folks of Southlake and brought it to the square.
Sept. 25, 1999: The Stanley Cup is on display in Southlake Town Square. Mike Crammer who is a part owner of the Dallas Stars, had the trophy with him for the day. Since he lives in the area, he thought he would be nice to share with the folks of Southlake and brought it to the square. Samuel Morales SPECIAL TO THE STAR-TELEGRAM
Aug. 26, 1999: A plane attempting to land on a private grass airstrip crashed in a field near South Carroll Avenue in Southlake. The pilot walked away with minor injuries.
Aug. 26, 1999: A plane attempting to land on a private grass airstrip crashed in a field near South Carroll Avenue in Southlake. The pilot walked away with minor injuries. Khampha Bouaphanh STAR-TELEGRAM
Oct. 12, 1999: Workers demolish a portion of a shopping center on the corner of Southlake Boulevard (FM 1709) and North White Chapel in Southlake.
Oct. 12, 1999: Workers demolish a portion of a shopping center on the corner of Southlake Boulevard (FM 1709) and North White Chapel in Southlake. Shanna Lopez FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM
Oct. 28, 1999: Retiring Cannon Elementary School teacher Billie Ebersole, middle, reminisces with three of her first students from Carroll Elementary School in Southlake, Susan Hays from San Antonio, left, Donna Hodges from Grapevine, and Carol Pye from Louisville, Kentucky.
Oct. 28, 1999: Retiring Cannon Elementary School teacher Billie Ebersole, middle, reminisces with three of her first students from Carroll Elementary School in Southlake, Susan Hays from San Antonio, left, Donna Hodges from Grapevine, and Carol Pye from Louisville, Kentucky. Jen Friedberg FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM
Dec. 4, 1999: Mayor Rick Stacy and other members of the city council lead the way for Santa Claus, in a fire truck, at 'Holiday in the Park' at Southlake's Town Square.
Dec. 4, 1999: Mayor Rick Stacy and other members of the city council lead the way for Santa Claus, in a fire truck, at 'Holiday in the Park' at Southlake's Town Square. Paul Zoeller SPECIAL TO THE STAR-TELEGRAM
March 17, 1999: The Rev. Michael Beaugh stands in front of the empty lot that will be the site of the new Southlake Boulevard Presbyterian Church along Souhtlake Boulevard.
March 17, 1999: The Rev. Michael Beaugh stands in front of the empty lot that will be the site of the new Southlake Boulevard Presbyterian Church along Souhtlake Boulevard. Kelley Chinn STAR-TELEGRAM
July 16, 1999: View of the fountain in Southlake Town Square.
July 16, 1999: View of the fountain in Southlake Town Square. Kirk Brown STAR-TELEGRAM
June 12, 1999: Westbound Texas 114 at the intersection of Kimball Avenue in Southlake
June 12, 1999: Westbound Texas 114 at the intersection of Kimball Avenue in Southlake Khampha Bouaphanh STAR-TELEGRAM
March 20, 1999: Shoppers stroll along the sidewalk outside the Eddie Bauer store during the grand opening of Southlake Town Square.
March 20, 1999: Shoppers stroll along the sidewalk outside the Eddie Bauer store during the grand opening of Southlake Town Square. Sharon M. Steinman STAR-TELEGRAM
May 22, 1999: National Charity League's Southlake Chapter's Senior Presentation and Awards Gala, entitled 'Wind Beneath My Wings.' From left: Ann Fitzgerald, 13; Brittany Campbell, 14; Katy Lawrence, 14; and Laura Blalock, 14.
May 22, 1999: National Charity League's Southlake Chapter's Senior Presentation and Awards Gala, entitled 'Wind Beneath My Wings.' From left: Ann Fitzgerald, 13; Brittany Campbell, 14; Katy Lawrence, 14; and Laura Blalock, 14. CLIFF BRUNKEN Special to the Star-Telegram
May 5, 1999: Re/Max Lone Star Realtors in Southlake hosted their annual Cinco De Mayo party at their offices. Roxanne Taylor, left, of Southlake; Marnie Brotherhood, Irving; Sharon Welch, Westlake.
May 5, 1999: Re/Max Lone Star Realtors in Southlake hosted their annual Cinco De Mayo party at their offices. Roxanne Taylor, left, of Southlake; Marnie Brotherhood, Irving; Sharon Welch, Westlake. MIKE LEWIS Special to the Star Telegram
Donald Anderson, left, and partner Rich Robbins, of Conn-Anderson Inc., a building and design company, at Southlake's Timmaron. Behind them are some of the custom homes they are building.
Donald Anderson, left, and partner Rich Robbins, of Conn-Anderson Inc., a building and design company, at Southlake's Timmaron. Behind them are some of the custom homes they are building. Helen Jau STAR-TELEGRAM
Feb. 27, 1999: Pat and Jenne Collins, with 9-year-old Travis, take a break on the bumper of a car for sale during a Southlake auction of surplus city vehicles and items seized by the police.
Feb. 27, 1999: Pat and Jenne Collins, with 9-year-old Travis, take a break on the bumper of a car for sale during a Southlake auction of surplus city vehicles and items seized by the police. Chad Greene Special to the Star-Telegram
March 20, 1999: The Southlake Carroll Dragon mascot appears to wonder how his head got onto a human's body as Derek Whightsil, 11, left, tries on his 16-year-old sister Jennifer Mead's costume while the two were waiting for the Southlake Town Square grand opening parade to begin.
March 20, 1999: The Southlake Carroll Dragon mascot appears to wonder how his head got onto a human's body as Derek Whightsil, 11, left, tries on his 16-year-old sister Jennifer Mead's costume while the two were waiting for the Southlake Town Square grand opening parade to begin. Sharon M. Steinman STAR-TELEGRAM
March 19, 1999: A pre-grand opening VIP party sneek peek for the new Southlake Town Square was held at the Corner Bakery Cafe. From left: Kimberly Rogers, Brad Rogers, Jim Haltom, Brenda Haltom.
March 19, 1999: A pre-grand opening VIP party sneek peek for the new Southlake Town Square was held at the Corner Bakery Cafe. From left: Kimberly Rogers, Brad Rogers, Jim Haltom, Brenda Haltom. Frank Stone STAR-TELEGRAM
April 17, 1999: The Southlake Womens Club hosted a Spring Luau at the home of Lana Holley. From left: Russell Holley, Lana Holley, Steve Anderson, Jan Anderson, Deb Brown, Deryl Brown.
April 17, 1999: The Southlake Womens Club hosted a Spring Luau at the home of Lana Holley. From left: Russell Holley, Lana Holley, Steve Anderson, Jan Anderson, Deb Brown, Deryl Brown. Frank Stone STAR-TELEGRAM
March 25, 1999: View of rural land in Southlake, looking west, on North White Chapel Boulevard just south of Bob Jones Road.
March 25, 1999: View of rural land in Southlake, looking west, on North White Chapel Boulevard just south of Bob Jones Road. Olaf Growald STAR-TELEGRAM

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This story was originally published April 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM.

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Matt Leclercq was senior managing editor at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from 2021 to 2026. He is now editor of The Charlotte Observer and can be reached at mleclercq@charlotteobserver.com. 
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