What residents should know: Southlake officials increased regulations on electric bikes and scooters in response to citizen concerns, adding rules related to speed limits and areas of operation, with additional regulations for younger riders.

Southlake City Council approved the changes to the bicycle ordinance at its Oct. 6 meeting, adding 15 violations related to electric vehicles and increasing parental responsibility for riders under 18.

A lot of complaints and safety concerns have been about scooters and bikes operated at night, Southlake Police Chief Ashleigh Casey said. Regulations now require a lamp at the front of all devices and a red lamp or reflector on the back.

Riders under 18 are not allowed to operate mobile devices or listen to any type of headphone while operating a bike, e-bike or motorized scooter. Vehicles operated by children also must have a permanent seat.

Speed limits on sidewalks and trails have been set at 15 mph.

What’s new: The Latte Factory coffee shop opened a second location in Grapevine Mills on the opposite side of the mall.

While the shop specializes in lattes made with locally roasted coffee, it also offers other drink options like matcha, tea, energy drinks and frappes. Snacks and pastries are also available in the store.

• 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Ste. 341, Grapevine

Passage Church held its first community services in a new location in the middle of September, according to a social media post.

The details: The church offers services at 10 a.m. on Sundays and has a vast number of life groups for all ages, according to its website. 

Founded by James and Bridgette Morris, the church had been located in Southlake since August 2024, according to previous reporting. Passage Church was sharing the space with St. John Church Unleashed at 800 S. Kimball since May 2025. 

• Relocated Sept. 13