PARKS & REC: Parks Department celebrates National Parks & Rec Month

FBTX ~ July is National Parks and Recreation Month, and Farmers Branch Parks staff will be joining their counterparts nationwide with the celebratory theme ’We Are Parks and Recreation.’

   All month long, parks and re...

Sketches released for Rec Center phased renovation

FBTX ~ A phased renovation of the 16-year-old Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center will begin soon with an overhaul of the first floor, including expanded fitness and childcare areas, new look to walls and surfaces, and relocation of the welcome des...

Recreation 2020 summer camps relocate to The Branch Connection

FBTX ~ Summer Funshine and Teen Leadership programs will be held at The Branch Connection this year.

Summer Funshine Program

• Registration has reopened for Farmers Branch residents. Non-residents may register beginning June 1, if space is available. Registra...

City Council approves solar installations for three City facilities

FBTX ~ Taking a giant green step forward, the Farmers Branch City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the installation of solar panels on three City facilities, expected to generate more than 850,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually.

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Dallas County requires face coverings in businesses & public buildings

FBTX ~ The Dallas County Commissioners Court has approved a measure now requiring all persons over the age of 10 to wear a mask or face covering in businesses & public buildings..

Although a strong recommendation until now, the new order mandates face ...

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,...

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...