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Posted on: December 5, 2019

Skating Under the Stars continues at StarCenter

FBTX ~ The ice is nice each and every evening at the "Skating Under the Stars" outdoor ice rink in front of the Children's Health StarCenter Farmers Branch at 12700 North Stemmons Freeway.

Farmers Branch residents can enjoy f...

Posted on: November 21, 2019

"A Dickens of a Dinner" pops up at the Historical Park December 13

FBTX ~ Guests are invited to the second annual pop up progressive dinner, A Dickens of a Dinner, located at the Historical Park, set for December 13 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Join us for our second annual progressive pop up dinner and celebrate...

Posted on: December 5, 2019

Parks Construction Crew is making a point

FBTX ~ Kerry Phillips and the Parks Construction Crew has been hard at work installing a gabled entryway to The Grove @ Mustang Crossing, just in time for the Christmas Tree Lighting festivities Saturday.

The structure is made of a ste...

Posted on: December 5, 2019

Library to discontinue use of online learning platform

FBTX ~ As of December 31, the Farmers Branch Manske Library will no longer subscribe to LinkedIn Learning, formerly Lynda.com, as the online learning tool plans to make substantial changes to its terms of service that would significantly impact library us...

Posted on: November 21, 2019

Riparian 'Grow Zone' planted by KFBB & Polk Middle School

FBTX ~ Keep Farmers Branch Beautiful joined up with the yearbook team from Polk Middle School and Parks crew members to create a riparian "Grow Zone" along Rawhide Creek near the Farmers Branch Manske Library.

The bare ground...

Posted on: November 21, 2019

New Service Center construction proceeding ahead of schedule

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FBTX ~ Years in the making and now under construction in the shadow of the West Side Water Tower on Keenan Bridge Road, the new Keenan Service Center is currently running ahead of schedule, according to Fleet & Facilities Director Kevin Muenchow.

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Posted on: November 1, 2019

FBPD moves notifications to Branch Alert

FBTX ~ The Farmers Branch Police Department has discontinued use of the alert system Tip411 in favor of the more widely-used Branch Alert system which also offers subscribers information on a variety of topics, including weather bulletins.

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Posted on: November 21, 2019

FBPD's "AT HOME" program helps improve safety for homebound residents

FBTX ~ The AT HOME initiative of the Farmers Branch Police Department is designed to improve the safety and security of home-bound residents in Farmers Branch who live alone by providing weekly telephone contact.

The call, from the Far...

Posted on: November 14, 2019

City conforms to regular posted dates, special proclamations

FBTX ~ Flags on City offices and facilities should be lowered to half-staff only on six regular occasions throughout the year or by order of the governor or president.

Unless otherwise noted, on such occasions, flags should fly at half...

Posted on: November 14, 2019

Police seek assistance in locating attempted child abduction suspect

FBTX ~ Farmers Branch Police are asking for the public's help in locating a suspect who reportedly attempted to abduct a 12-year-old child on Saturday, from the 14200 block of Heritage Circle.

The victim told police that the suspect ap...

Posted on: November 1, 2019

Keep Farmers Branch Beautiful a focus of new 'Cultivating the Branch' video program

Keep FB Beautiful with Newman Smith students

FBTX ~ Helping to detail the ever-expanding activity of this dynamic community group, Farmers Branch Parks Landscape Manager Pam Smith talks about "Keep Farmers Branch Beautiful" and some of their recent projects as part of the new edition of &q...

Posted on: November 1, 2019

Code Enforcement recognized nationally for community outreach efforts

BLOOMINGTON, MN ~ The American Association of Code Enforcement has recognized the Farmers Branch Code Enforcement office with their "Innovative Code Program" award, bestowed last week at their national conference.

The team wa...

Posted on: November 1, 2019

Newly formalized Parks Construction Crew uses tools of their trade to improve the City

FBTX ~ As the grandson of a church builder, Kerry Phillips brings a rich heritage to his new position as Parks Construction Manager.

Along with co-workers Mark Moffeit as Project Specialist II and Frank Molina as Project Specialist I, ...

Posted on: October 23, 2019

City Council cancels regularly scheduled meeting for November 5

FBTX ~ The Farmers Branch City Council has canceled the regular meeting previously scheduled for November 5, leaving remaining regular meeting dates for 2019 as October 22, November 12 and December 10.

In addition, the Council will hol...

Posted on: October 24, 2019

Fire Department receives federal grant to assist in staffing

FBTX ~ The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded the Farmers Branch Fire Department a Department of Homeland Security Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant.

The City will receive $1,008,534 to hire s...

Posted on: October 11, 2019

City Council schedules 2020 meeting dates

FBTX ~ The Farmers Branch City Council decided dates for their regularly scheduled meetings for the upcoming 2020 calendar year during their work session earlier this week.

Regular meeting dates include: January 7 & 21, February 4 ...

Posted on: October 24, 2019

Emergency Management reminds residents that sirens are designed to be heard outdoors

FBTX ~ In the aftermath of Sunday's weather, the Farmers Branch Emergency Management Office reminds residents that the City’s eight Outdoor Warning Sirens are activated for threats that affect the safety of residents such as tornados, large hail...

Posted on: October 4, 2019

Trail work continues with east side projects & west side trail alignment planning

FBTX ~ With the stated goal of promoting a safe pedestrian and bicycle-oriented trail network, construction continues on the Farmers Branch Trail System.

The Trail Master Plan was adopted by the City Council in 2015. It received a boos...

Posted on: October 4, 2019

Parks crews put skills to the test in local rodeo

FBTX ~ Farmers Branch Parks crews put their skills to the test at the internal Parks and Recreation Rodeo held recently to determine who would represent the local department in regional competition.

Events included mower obstacle cours...

Posted on: August 12, 2019

Council approves $124 million budget for new fiscal year

FBTX ~ The Farmers Branch City Council Tuesday night approved the City Manager's proposed $124 million balanced budget for the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year, holding the property tax rate steady at 59.95-cents for every $100 of appraised property value.

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Posted on: August 22, 2019

Council approves new regulations for short-term rental operators

FBTX ~ In the age of online access to everything from private rooms or homes to rent, a new City Council-approved ordinance better defines the nature of how short-term rentals integrate into Farmers Branch neighborhoods in a positive manner.

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Posted on: August 22, 2019

Tree stumps must be removed under property maintenance code revisions

FBTX ~ Revisions to the City’s property maintenance code, approved by the City Council last week, cleans up language and adds a provision that tree stumps located in front yards must be removed when a tree is cut down.

In the...

Posted on: August 15, 2019

PGBT lane widening project traverses west side

FBTX ~ Drivers traveling the President George Bush Turnpike will see work underway to widen and improve the roadway between Interstate 35E in Carrollton and Belt Line Road in Irving, encompassing the stretch of the tollway that runs down the western side ...

Posted on: August 18, 2019

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Posted on: July 31, 2019

Mike Mashburn promoted to be new Director of Parks & Recreation

FBTX ~ With impeccable credentials and a track record of success, Mike Mashburn has been promoted to Director of Parks & Recreation, according to City Manager Charles Cox.

After earning his degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies,...

Posted on: July 25, 2019

New adoption trailer unveiled at Bark Park opening

FBTX ~ Made possible by a generous endowment left to the Animal Adoption Center by Ms. Sue Moore, mobile pet adoptions in Farmers Branch will now be more accessible.

The new mobile Adoption Trailer was unveiled as part of the festiviti...

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Posted on: July 12, 2019

Farmers Branch is one of only three Texas cities cited for Performance Excellence

WASHINGTON, DC ~ The International City/County Management Association has announced that Farmers Branch, Texas, has been recognized for its data-driven management and reporting efforts with ICMA's highest award - the Certificate of Excellence in Performan...

Posted on: June 7, 2019

Farmers Branch welcomes Tenet Healthcare with headquarters relocation

FBTX ~ With a great deal of excitement and anticipation, the City of Farmers Branch has announced that Tenet Healthcare Corporation has signed a long-term lease for the company’s new corporate headquarters, at International Plaza Building I in Farmers Bra...

Posted on: July 25, 2019

New Historical Park Manager is historically qualified for the job

FBTX ~ With a passion for history, an eye for detail, and a wealth of knowledge and museum expertise to her credit, Hillary Kidd has been promoted to the position of Farmers Branch Historical Park Manager.

Prior to joining the Parks an...

Posted on: June 24, 2019

Red Light Camera enforcement has ceased

FBTX ~ With the advent of new state law, outlawing the use of red light cameras, local enforcement of violations recorded on camera ceased on June 1, the date the bill was signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

Any recent red l...

Posted on: June 24, 2019

City wins state awards for eNews, ED Update video series

FBTX ~ The Farmers Branch community eNewsletter, "Branch Bulletin" received the Award of Excellence as one of the best in Texas at the recent conference of the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, in Denton.

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Posted on: June 14, 2019

Butterfly Garden designated as Monarch Waystation Habitat

FBTX ~ A very special Native Butterfly/Pollinator Garden within the Rose Gardens of Farmers Branch has been designated as an official Monarch Butterfly Waystation Habitat by the Monarch Watch wing of the University of Kansas Entomology Program.

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Posted on: May 31, 2019

Census says population estimate tops 40K

FBTX ~ Indicative of the growth seen in recent years, the population of Farmers Branch is now estimated above 40,000 for the first time, according to new numbers released by the U.S. Census.

With a population estimated at 40,209, Farme...

Posted on: May 31, 2019

Clean brush diversion is keeping material out of landfill in growing numbers

FBTX ~ A new report has revealed that more than 5,000 cubic yards of clean brush has been diverted so far this year, in accordance with the new pickup schedule designed to keep material out of the City-owned Camelot Landfill.

Sustainab...

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Posted on: June 17, 2019

SUNDAY STORM SUMMARY: NWS evaluating damage

FBTX ~ Officials from the National Weather Service were in Farmers Branch Monday afternoon, evaluating damage left behind by a suspected tornado, accompanying a strong line of thunderstorms that swept through Farmers Branch Sunday afternoon.

Heavy damage w...

Posted on: May 2, 2019

Aquatics Manager Rachael Arroyo promoted in Parks & Recreation Department

FBTX ~ Drawing on her wide-ranging experience and expertise in public sector endeavors, former Farmers Branch Aquatics Center Manager Rachael Arroyo has been promoted in the Parks and Recreation Department to the job of Recreation Superintendent.

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Posted on: June 24, 2019

Barney Wood Bark Park sets grand opening festivities for July 19

FBTX ~ Slightly more than a week remains until the Farmers Branch Parks and Recreation Department conducts grand opening ceremonies for the City’s first-ever dog park, the Barney Wood Bark Park, on Friday, July 19 from 6 until 8 p.m.

T...

Posted on: April 11, 2019

Smoking to be prohibited in all public buildings

FBTX ~ The Farmers Branch City Council has voted unanimously to pass a new ordinance that will prohibit smoking in all public buildings.

The Council previously passed a modification to the City Ordinance where smoking in City parks and...

Posted on: April 4, 2019

City Council takes landmark step towards ending child homelessness in Farmers Branch

FBTX ~ In line with the priorities of their strategic plan, and motivated by the recent Point-in-Time count, that identified 43 homeless C-FB ISD students living in Farmers Branch, the Farmers Branch City Council on Tuesday took a landmark step towards en...

Posted on: April 18, 2019

Branch Connection sees sharp increase in membership

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FBTX ~ Complete with its ambitious classes, presentations, events and fitness programs for those over 50, The Branch Connection has reported a sharp increase in membership this year.

Membership at The Branch Connection currently totals...

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Posted on: May 13, 2019

Residents should beware of scam calls from West Africa

FBTX ~ The Federal Communications Commission is warning consumers against scam robocalls that are targeting specific area codes in bursts.

The calls are coming mostly from the "222" and "232" country codes which are...

Posted on: March 31, 2019

Bulk pickup is first full week of the month

FBTX ~ As the transition to the new schedule continues, residents are reminded that bulky item pickup by the Green Grabber will take place every first full week of the month, on residents' regular recycling day.

Officials remind everyo...

Posted on: February 8, 2019

Local health inspection scores now up on Yelp

FBTX ~ Even though health inspection scores for restaurants in Farmers Branch have been available on the City website for years, another tool is now available as those scores can now been seen on the social media network, “Yelp.”

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Posted on: February 8, 2019

Ben Williamson promoted to Assistant City Manager

FBTX ~ Citing his experience running enterprise-level programs and projects, Farmers Branch City Manager Charles Cox has announced that Ben Williamson has been promoted to the position of Assistant City Manager.

Ben will continue to ru...

Posted on: February 8, 2019

Pet owners are reminded of responsibilities

FBTX ~ Local pet owners are reminded they are responsible for keeping their pets from running loose.

Those requirements include use of proper restraints (leashes) or an adequate fence to prevent the animal from getting out. Any animal ...

Posted on: January 21, 2019

Council to consider new smoking restrictions; includes vaping prohibited in parks

FBTX ~ At an upcoming meeting, the Farmers Branch City Council plans to discuss a possible expansion to the City's smoking ordinance which could include the prohibition of smoking:

In all retail establishments, except for cigar bars and tobacco shops.
In re...

Posted on: September 19, 2018

FBPD warns residents to be vigilant for scammers

FBTX ~ The Farmers Branch Police Department is asking residents to be aware that scams are on the increase, and are being perpetrated on social media, via email, and by telephone.

Scammers will prey on a person’s fear, desire to make easy money, compassion...

Posted on: June 5, 2018

City and School District come together on new projects

FBTX ~ The advent of Dallas County Promise being added to Turner and Smith High Schools in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, combined with the recent series of agreements between the City of Farmers Branch and the District, are setting the stage...

Posted on: May 9, 2018

Futuristic pilot launches with new market season

FBTX ~ A futuristic-looking smart pole, the KitstiK™, has 'landed' in The Grove @ Mustang Crossing, in conjunction with the 2018 Farmers Branch Twilight Market kickoff.

The City of Farmers Branch, Texas is staking a claim for progressi...

Posted on: March 12, 2018

Enhancements to Demo/Rebuild Program offer sliding scale of benefits

FBTX ~ Since its inception in 2009, the Farmers Branch Demolition/Rebuild program has been responsible for more than 40 homes being demolished and replaced with newer houses in many different neighborhoods of the city.

Now, after several different iteratio...

Posted on: February 26, 2018

Farmers Branch becomes first court in Texas to offer online resolution of some cases

FBTX ~ Farmers Branch Municipal Court has brought traffic tickets back to the future, keying on a new trend in technology to offer a virtual courtroom, affording the opportunity for most Class C misdemeanor cases to be handled online.

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Posted on: May 8, 2017

New mixed use project to replace big box at Inwood and Alpha

FBTX ~ After a great deal of negotiation, the Farmers Branch Economic Development Office has announced a new mixed use project for the corner of Alpha and Inwood Roads.

The new project on the 14-acre tract will include retai...

Posted on: March 31, 2017

FBPD warns residents to be wary of unlicensed solicitors

FBTX ~ The Farmers Branch Police Department is reminding residents that anyone selling any product or service door-to-door must have a permit issued by the Police Department.

Information has been received that residents in the area of...

Posted on: March 7, 2017

BRANCH ALERT: New system targets information to specific, geographic areas

FBTX ~ Employing technology that can notify residents of anything from severe weather to community updates, via voice or text, the City of Farmers Branch is announcing the launch of the Branch Alert system.

Anyone wishing to receive thi...

Posted on: March 30, 2017

MANSKE MOBILE: New app puts Library at your fingertips 24/7

FBTX ~ Manske Mobile, the new Library app is ready to start serving the patrons of the Farmers Branch Manske Library with access to manage accounts, connect to eBooks and more, search the catalog and place holds on popular books.

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Posted on: February 15, 2017

TCEQ: State commission orders full review of Farmers Branch Creek water rights case

AUSTIN ~ In what is being described by homeowners along Farmers Branch Creek as a major victory, the three-member Texas Commission on Environmental Quality unanimously remanded a water rights dispute between Farmers Branch and Addison back to their staff ...

Posted on: February 14, 2017

RECYCLING: Numbers show huge results in first nine months of curbside program

FBTX ~ With participation from 85 percent of single family homes in Farmers Branch, the new curbside recycling program has easily eclipsed totals from the old drop-off program in less than a year's time since kickoff.

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Posted on: February 15, 2017

DONATION: Metrocrest Hospital Authority donates lifesaving equipment to FBFD

FBTX ~ Thanks to a $102,375 grant from the Metrocrest Hospital Authority, the Farmers Branch Fire Department will soon be equipped with four new LUCAS Chest Compression Systems.

Providing consistent chest compressions when administeri...

Posted on: February 15, 2017

FITNESS EXPERT: Rotha Crump named Water Fitness Pioneer by national association

FBTX~ The United States Water Fitness Association has named Farmers Branch Senior Center staffer Rotha Crump one of the Top 25 Water Fitness Pioneers in the country.

A local instructor, Rotha has been teaching water fitness for more th...

Posted on: December 12, 2016

NEW: City Secretary's office enhances transparency with online public information request process

FBTX ~ Streamlining the process of public information requests like never before, Farmers Branch City Secretary Amy Piukana said her office is preparing to launch an online public information request process. The City recently purchas...Read on... Public Information Request Portal City News

Posted on: October 19, 2016

TEXT 9-1-1: Text to 911 option now available in Farmers Branch

FARMERS BRANCH ~ The Denco Area 9-1-1 District has announced that it has implemented text-to-911 service for all of Denton County and the City of Carrollton, including the North Texas Emergency Communications Center, serving public safety dispatch for Far...Read on...

Posted on: November 30, 2016

NEW ARCHIVE: City records archive now available to anyone online

FBTX ~ Ushering in a new degree of transparency like never before, the City of Farmers Branch has launched an online City Records Archive that allows anyone to access packets, minutes of public meetings, ordinances, resolutions and more.

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Posted on: October 19, 2016

GAS LINE UPGRADE: Atmos is upgrading natural gas lines in the area

FARMERS BRANCH ~ Atmos Energy will be working in Farmers Branch in October to replace existing natural gas lines that connect to residential gas meters generally between the area of Rosser Road to Kerr Trail.

According to information provided by Atmos,...Read on...

Posted on: October 19, 2016

SQUIRREL SCAM: Farmers Branch PD alerts residents to squirrel scam making rounds

FARMERS BRANCH ~ Believe it or not, there's a squirrel scam that has come to light in the past few days from a Farmers Branch church.

Scammers are targeting the elderly by telling them they saw a squirrel scamper into their attic and for a couple of hu...Read on...

Posted on: September 20, 2016

GOOD WITH NUMBERS: Sherrelle Evans-Jones brings wealth of experience to Finance Department

FARMERS BRANCH ~ With more than 12 years experience in public accounting, most recently as CFO for Klyde Warren Park in Dallas, Sherrelle Evans-Jones has been named as the new Director of Finance for the City of Farmers Branch by City Manager Charles Cox....Read on...

Posted on: September 2, 2016

FBPD: David Hale takes the reins as Chief of Police

FARMERS BRANCH ~ Poised for a seamless transition, 22-year FBPD veteran David Hale has been appointed Farmers Branch Chief of Police by City Manager Charles Cox.

Succeeding the retired Sid Fuller, Chief Hale brings a wealth of law enforcement traini...Read on...

Posted on: August 24, 2016

NEW JOB: Allison Cook named Director of Economic Development & Tourism

FARMERS BRANCH ~ With confidence in her leadership as well as her proven aptitude for business development, expansion and retention, Farmers Branch City Manager Charles S. Cox has promoted Allison Cook to the post of Director of Economic Development &...Read on...

Posted on: July 21, 2016

VALLEY VIEW: Construction will swap lanes in upcoming work

FARMERS BRANCH ~ The ongoing reconstruction of Valley View Lane, between Josey Lane and Webb Chapel Road, will feature periodic changes of open lanes in the next few weeks as the project continues.

The initial phase of the project involved the repla...Read on...

Posted on: July 27, 2016

SHARROWS: New lane markings encourage harmony between motorists and cyclists

FARMERS BRANCH ~ The artwork appearing on roadways in Farmers Branch is a precursor of more pedal power to come as new "sharrows" signify the most visible signs, to date, of the implementation of the Trail Master Plan.

Crews started putt...Read on...

Posted on: July 27, 2016

PROMOTION: John Land becomes Deputy City Manager

FARMERS BRANCH ~ Recognizing his leadership capabilities along with his intricate knowledge of city government, City Manager Charles S. Cox has promoted Managing Director John Land to the position of Deputy City Manager.

"I can think of no one ...Read on...

Posted on: July 27, 2016

IMM: Integrated Mosquito Management combatting warm weather pests

FARMERS BRANCH ~ As the weather continues to warm up, coupled with periodic and uncharacteristic rainfall this summer, Farmers Branch staff is working hard to protect residents from mosquito-borne diseases such as Zika and West Nile Virus.

Resident...Read on...

Posted on: July 27, 2016

CERTIFIED: City Secretary receives certification from international agency

FARMERS BRANCH ~ The International Institute of Municipal Clerks had conferred the designation of 'Certified Municipal Clerk' (CMC) upon Farmers Branch City Secretary Amy Piukana.

The IIMC grants the CMC designation only tho those municipal clerks w...Read on...

Posted on: June 20, 2016

CONSTRUCTION: Joint Fire Training Tower now under construction at Farmers Branch Fire Admin

FARMERS BRANCH ~ Years of planning and coordination have given way to the moving of dirt as construction has begun on the state-of-the-art Fire Training Tower that will be shared by Farmers Branch, Carrollton and Coppell's departments.

Soon to ri...Read on...

Posted on: April 13, 2016

SAFE CAM: FBPD asks for the help of extra "eyes" in the community

FARMERS BRANCH ~ As one of its newest crime prevention and investigation tools, the Farmers Branch Police Department is asking local residents and businesses to register their surveillance cameras for the SafeCam initiative.

"Citizen-provided...Read on...

Posted on: April 13, 2016

ALARMS: Changes to ordinance designed to reduce false alarm calls

FARMERS BRANCH ~ With eight valid alarm calls last year, out of 3,059 responded to by the Police Department, the Farmers Branch City Council has approved changes to the local alarm ordinance, designed to keep officers on the street and away from false ala...Read on...

Posted on: March 2, 2016

RECYCLING PROGRAM NOW UNDERWAY: Set materials out by 7 a.m.

FARMERS BRANCH ~ After an absence of 15 years, the new curbside recycling program in Farmers Branch has begun.

When rolled out for pickup, recycling containers should be placed near the same location as garbage collection (curb or alley) behind the ...Read on...

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Posted on: February 24, 2016

LIVE: Four partner cities now live on state-of-the-art dispatch center

CARROLLTON ~ After years of planning, preparation, testing and checking, the North Texas Emergency Communications Center, or NTECC, is now fully implemented with public safety dispatch for its four member cities - Farmers Branch, Carrollton,?Coppell and A...Read on...

Posted on: April 6, 2016

WICKER: Capacity of West Side infrastructure enhanced by Wicker Pump Station

FARMERS BRANCH ~ Now fully back online after a fire last year, the Wicker Pump Station, at the ground storage facility near Denton Drive and Wicker Avenue, is greatly enhancing the already vast capacity of Public Works infrastructure on the West Side of F...Read on...

Posted on: February 19, 2016

TRASH BAGS: Residents must purchase trash sacks

FBTX ~ Under the new solid waste plan that begins this spring and reintroduces curbside recycling to Farmers Branch residents, citizens must provide their own trash sacks or bags.

Residential trash collection will remain two days a week and from the sa...Read on...

Posted on: February 5, 2016

RECYCLING: What can be recycled?

FARMERS BRANCH ~ Responding to a recommendation from a citizen committee as well as repeated requests through the years, a new residential recycling program will begin in Farmers Branch this spring at no additional cost to residents.

A calendar for...Read on...

Posted on: February 5, 2016

AT HOME: Retailer to take up residence in vacant building on Midway at LBJ

FARMERS BRANCH ~ Home decor superstore At Home has announced the company will expand its reach in the North Texas market with a new store opening in Farmers Branch this May. The 137,000 square foot store will be in the building formerly occupied by Walmar...Read on... City News

Posted on: February 1, 2016

ACCORDS: Agreements between cities help clear hurdles to Camelot Landfill expansion

FARMERS BRANCH ~ The effort to expand the Farmers Branch-owned Camelot Landfill in Lewisville took a couple of major steps forward this month with the finalizing of negotiated agreements with the Cities of Lewisville and Carrollton.

Fulfillment of the ...Read on...

Posted on: January 12, 2016

CITY MARSHALS: Three sworn into service for new court office

FARMERS BRANCH ~ Bringing a wealth of law enforcement experience to Farmers Branch, three City Marshals have been sworn into service, establishing the first Marshals Office to serve all processes for the Municipal Court.

Jesse Ramon, Jr., Gary Elkin...Read on...

Posted on: November 12, 2015

SUPPORT: Free wristbands show support for Farmers Branch Police Department

JUSTICE CENTER ~ Farmers Branch residents are invited to show their support for the Farmers Branch Police Department by picking up a "Standing with Farmers Branch Police" blue rubber bracelet at City Hall or at the Justice Center.
Farmers Br...Read on...

Posted on: July 10, 2015

WATER & SEWER RATES: Proposed rate increase attributable to fixed costs from providers

FARMERS BRANCH ~ The record rainfall of 2015 in addition to a legal battle over the source for local drinking water is combining for a perfect storm the will likely result in higher water and sewer rates for the new fiscal year.

Most costs associate...Read on...

Posted on: September 28, 2015

RAPID FLASH BEACONS: New flashing crosswalks designed to improve pedestrian safety

FARMERS BRANCH ~ In a continuing effort to improve pedestrian safety at strategic spots, the Farmers Branch Public Works Department has installed solar-powered rapid flash crosswalk signs at three locations.

The rapid flashing of beacons is activated...Read on...

Posted on: August 5, 2015

SAFE ZONES: FBPD sets up exchange location for online business, child custody

FARMERS BRANCH ~ In an effort to further the safety of the community, the Farmers Branch Police Department has initiated a “Safe Exchange Zone” program for the exchange of items that have been bought, sold or traded or for child custody exchanges.

...Read on...

Posted on: April 21, 2015

APP-SOLUTELY: Farmers Branch launches mobile app for smartphones and tablets

FARMERS BRANCH ~ Helping to put City of Farmers Branch information and resources at the fingertips of citizens, the Farmers Branch Mobile App for smartphones and tablets has debuted in Apple’s App Store and on the Android Marketplace.

Entitled “MyFB...Read on...

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Posted on: April 21, 2015

DRUGS: Prescription take back now possible five days a week at FBPD

FARMERS BRANCH ~ In what was previously a once or twice a year event, dropping off old prescription medications for proper disposal is now a permanent service offered by the Farmers Branch Police Department.

Sergeant Terry Eoff said the new receptac...Read on...

Posted on: April 6, 2015

ROSE ROSETTE: Landscape Manager does battle against rose disease

FARMERS BRANCH ~ Growing a City of roses requires commitment, skill and sometimes information, in order to promote healthy plants that showcase our streets and neighborhoods.
Farmers Branch Parks Landscape Manager Pam Smith said local rose gardeners s...Read on...

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Posted on: May 26, 2015

TORNADO: National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado skipped across Farmers Branch in May

FARMERS BRANCH ~ After an on-site damage assessment, officials from the National Weather Service have confirmed the storm that hit Farmers Branch at about 2:35 a.m. May 24 included an EF-1 tornado.

The large storm cell swept across the Metroplex fr...Read on...

Posted on: January 2, 2015

LONG TERM PLANNING: Farmers Branch Fire Inspector reflects on graduating college at 70

FARMERS BRANCH ~ Not all college students graduate in the originally intended four years. Some take five, some take six.
Don Ross was on the 50-year plan. A part-time Farmers Branch Fire Inspector for the past five years, Don is fondly looking bac...Read on...

Posted on: April 6, 2015

RING IN THE OLD: Original bell from Old Church finds its way home to the Historical Park

FARMERS BRANCH ~ On an unusually warm Tuesday in January, a crew of specialized craftsmen carefully helped place a 100-plus-year-old bell back into the belfry where its service began in the 1890s.

The Old Church at the Farmers Branch Historical Park...Read on...

Posted on: July 1, 2014

BONDS: Bond rating agencies assign sought-after 'AA+' to Farmers Branch in advance of sale

FARMERS BRANCH ~ In anticipation of a bond sale to fund the new joint public safety dispatch system and the voter-approved 10-year street improvement project, bond rating agencies Fitch Ratings and Standard and Poors have both assigned Farmers Branch the ...Read on...

Posted on: March 20, 2014

PLATINUM: State Comptroller recognizes Farmers Branch as among the best in fiscal transparency

AUSTIN ~ The Texas State Comptroller's office has named Farmers Branch as one of only 36 local governments in Texas to achieve their new Platinum award for financial transparency.

The Comptroller's Leadership Circle Program has recognized Farmers Branc...Read on...

Posted on: March 13, 2014

IN THE GARDEN: Gussie becomes a trial garden for England's David Austin Roses

FARMERS BRANCH ~ Now that the EarthKind Rose trial is over, the rose garden at Gussie Field Watterworth Park in Farmers Branch is becoming a trial garden for England's David Austin Roses.

Volunteers from local rose societies along with Farmers Branch ...Read on...

Posted on: February 11, 2014

FERAL CATS: Program to control feral cat population launched by Animal Services

FARMERS BRANCH ~ City of Farmers Branch Animal Services has begun a program to trap, neuter and return feral cats to their environments in an effort to reduce the population. Studies have shown that this method, sterilization rather than euthanasia, effec...

Posted on: September 14, 2014

DEMO/REBUILD: New incentives give homebuyers even more reason to build new homes

FARMERS BRANCH ~ New "Demo/Rebuild" rules give homebuyers even more incentive to replace older homes with newer ones.

The availability of quality housing stock in the City of Farmers Branch encourages the retention of businesses, attracts new...Read on...

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Posted on: April 4, 2013

Farmers Branch Police encourage education against scammers

FARMERS BRANCH ~ Although there has not been a substantial increase in reported scams, Farmers Branch Police want to be sure citizens are educated on the work done by con artists, in hopes of avoiding victimization.

Farmers Branch Police Lieutenant Jay...More >>

Posted on: April 15, 2013

City Council lays foundation for repair industry practices

FARMERS BRANCH ~ In an effort to protect local residents against less qualified practitioners in the multi-billion dollar, unregulated Texas foundation repair industry, the Farmers Branch City Council passed an ordinance requiring a permit for foundation ...More >>

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Economic Development & Tourism News

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Posted on: August 15, 2019

PGBT lane widening project traverses west side

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Posted on: June 7, 2019

Farmers Branch welcomes Tenet Healthcare with headquarters relocation

Posted on: July 12, 2019

Farmers Branch is one of only three Texas cities cited for Performance Excellence

Posted on: May 31, 2019

Census says population estimate tops 40K

FBTX ~ Indicative of the growth seen in recent years, the population of Farmers Branch is now estimated above 40,000 for the first time, according to new numbers released by the U.S. Census.

With a population estimated at 40,209, Farme...

Posted on: August 22, 2019

Council approves new regulations for short-term rental operators

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Posted on: April 11, 2019

Smoking to be prohibited in all public buildings

FBTX ~ The Farmers Branch City Council has voted unanimously to pass a new ordinance that will prohibit smoking in all public buildings.

The Council previously passed a modification to the City Ordinance where smoking in City parks and...

Posted on: April 4, 2019

City Council takes landmark step towards ending child homelessness in Farmers Branch

Posted on: March 12, 2018

Enhancements to Demo/Rebuild Program offer sliding scale of benefits

Now, after several different iteratio...

Posted on: May 30, 2018

Design unveiled for soon-to-be relocated fire station

FBTX ~ With attention to its placement on a portion of an existing park, Farmers Branch Fire Chief Steve Parker recently unveiled the conceptual design for the soon-to-be-relocated Fire Station No. 2.

The $5.5 million project will plac...

Posted on: May 8, 2017

DEVELOPMENT: New mixed use project to replace big box at Inwood and Alpha

FBTX ~ After a great deal of negotiation, the Farmers Branch Economic Development Office has announced a new mixed use project for the corner of Alpha and Inwood Roads.

The new project on the 14-acre tract will include retai...

Posted on: October 19, 2016

NEW BUDGET: No property tax increase included in new fiscal year budget

FARMERS BRANCH ~ Following the October 1 start to the new fiscal year, Farmers Branch City Manager Charles S. Cox and his staff have embarked on executing the 2016-2017 fiscal year, $97 million City budget. Coming in about 1 percent lower than the previou...

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Library Spotlight

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Posted on: December 6, 2019

Library to discontinue use of online learning platform

As of December 31, the Farmers Branch Manske Library will no longer subscribe to LinkedIn Learning, formerly Lynda.com, as the online learning tool plans to make substantial changes to its terms of service that would significantly impact library users' pr...

Posted on: December 3, 2019

Holiday Schedule

Posted on: December 3, 2019

Santa & Cookies

Families can celebrate the holidays early at Santa & Cookies on Wednesday, December 11 from 6 - 8 PM.Mayor Robert Dye will start the evening with a special reading of the holiday classic 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.After the story, child...

Posted on: October 2, 2019

Online Library Card Application

Buzz Lightyear and Woody holding library cards

New library patrons can sign up for a library card by using the Online Library Card Application. Simply fill out the application, and bring you photo ID and proof of current address to the Circulation Desk to complete the process within 30 days. ...

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Parks & Rec Spotlight

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Posted on: November 27, 2019

Winter 2019 Farmers Branch Living Brochure

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Online registration is available for many of our activities and programs. Visit our online registration site at www.farmersbranchliving.com.

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Posted on: August 18, 2019

Fall 2019 Farmers Branch Living Brochure

Click here to check out Fall 2019 Farmers Branch Living >

Online registration is available for many of our activities and programs. Visit our online registration site at www.farmersbranchliving.com.

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Fall 2019 Branch Living Brochure Parks & Rec Spotlight

Posted on: July 31, 2019

Mike Mashburn promoted to be new Director of Parks & Recreation

FBTX ~ With impeccable credentials and a track record of success, Mike Mashburn has been promoted to Director of Parks & Recreation, according to City Manager Charles Cox.

After earning his degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies,...

Posted on: July 25, 2019

New Historical Park Manager is historically qualified for the job

Prior to joining the Parks an...

Posted on: June 24, 2019

Barney Wood Bark Park sets grand opening festivities for July 19

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Posted on: June 14, 2019

Butterfly Garden designated as Monarch Waystation Habitat

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Posted on: April 18, 2019

Branch Connection sees sharp increase in membership

FBTX ~ Complete with its ambitious classes, presentations, events and fitness programs for those over 50, The Branch Connection has reported a sharp increase in membership this year.

Membership at The Branch Connection currently totals...