Posted on: June 12, 2020
FBTX ~ Due to significant concerns about the spread of COVID-19 as well as prohibitions on gatherings of greater than 100 people, the City of Farmers Branch has joined other area cities in making the decision to cancel our July 2 Independence Day firework...
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Posted on: June 26, 2020
FBTX ~ Demo work for Phase 1 of the Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center renovation has begun. The goal of the demo is to secure the area and to prevent construction dust from migrating upstairs.
Patrons will be able to ...
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Posted on: June 22, 2020
FBTX ~ The Farmers Branch Planning Department is asking residents and businesspeople to weigh in on the future of the Interstate 35E corridor through Farmers Branch with a new survey online June 22 through July 5.
New development in th...
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Posted on: June 22, 2020
FBTX ~ Most City offices and facilities will observe the Independence Day holiday on Friday, July 3 with many offices and facilities also closed on Saturday, July 4.
Closed on both days will be City Hall, Municipal Court, Animal Adopti...
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City News
Posted on: June 19, 2020
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 ...
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Posted on: June 22, 2020
FBTX ~ Keep Farmers Branch Beautiful will host a Document Shredding and Textile Recycling Drop Off event on Saturday, July 11 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon at City Hall.
Open only to Farmers Branch residents, household documents can be sen...
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City News
Posted on: June 12, 2020
FBTX ~ Continuing the effort to expand the scope of the local policing perspective, Farmers Branch Mayor Robert Dye has announced that he will be appointing a diverse Task Force to examine the future of policing and law enforcement outreach to the communi...
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City News
Posted on: June 12, 2020
FBTX ~ In response to the national conversation on law enforcement, Farmers Branch Police Chief David Hale has immediately addressed, included or affirmed a number of practices included in the local department’s use-of-force policies:
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City News
Posted on: June 12, 2020
FBTX ~ In accordance with the latest directives from Austin, the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center - including the Margaret Young Natatorium and Frog Pond Water Park - will open on Monday, June 15 at 50 percent capacity, during normal business hours.
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Posted on: June 12, 2020
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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City News
Posted on: June 5, 2020
FBTX ~ In a continuing effort to make the business of running the City’s business ever more transparent, the Farmers Branch Finance Department has rolled out a new Financial Transparency Dashboard as a “one stop shop” for inf...
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City News
Posted on: June 5, 2020
FBTX ~ After 32 years in the fire service, the past 20 in Farmers Branch with nine years as Fire Chief, Steve Parker has announced his intent to retire from service on August 4.
The announcement comes on the heels of the Fire Departmen...
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City News
Posted on: June 1, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: June 1, 2020
FBTX ~ The Manske Library is excited to announce that they are going virtual with Summer Reading this year with same fun, same challenges but in a different format.
This year’s the...
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City News
Posted on: June 2, 2020
FBTX ~ While the 2020 Census is ongoing, the U.S. Census Bureau has released new population estimates, placing the Farmers Branch population at 48,158 - up 18.8 percent from the previous year’s estimate of 40,527.
By comparison with neighboring c...
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City News
Posted on: June 5, 2020
FBTX ~ The Branch Connection has been serving so many older adults through their variety of drive-thru services. They host monthly birthday drive-thrus and give away birthday boxes. Every week since April, they’ve hosted twice a week drive-thrus...
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City News
Posted on: June 1, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: June 1, 2020
FBTX ~ Fire Department personnel began moving into the all-new Farmers Branch Fire Station No. 2 on Thursday. The new station occupies a corner of Holiday Park at Valley View and Alpha and replaces the undersized and outdated Station No. 2 on Spring Valle...
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City News
Posted on: May 29, 2020
FBTX ~ While the 2020 Census is ongoing, the U.S. Census Bureau has released new population estimates, placing the Farmers Branch population at 48,158 - up 18.8 percent from the previous year’s estimate of 40,527.
By comparis...
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City News
Posted on: May 22, 2020
FBTX ~ As the City’s caretaker of records, meetings, elections and more, the Farmers Branch City Secretary’s Office has been recognized by the Texas Municipal Clerks Association with their Achievement of Excellence Award.
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City News
Posted on: April 30, 2020
FBTX ~ In response to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s phased plan to reopen Texas, the City of Farmers Branch will reopen certain facilities to limited capacities on Monday.
City Manager Charles Cox said Farmers Branch City Hall...
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City News
Posted on: April 27, 2020
FBTX | April 27, 2020 ~ In an effort to restore some degree of normalcy to everyday life, the Farmers Branch Manske Library is today beginning home delivery of library books, DVDs and audiobooks and continuing through the duration of the national emergenc...
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City News
Posted on: April 23, 2020
FBTX ~ Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins has offered an outline of Rules for Reopened Services in his latest update to the Stay Home Stay Safe order, issued today.
Effective at 12:01 a.m. Friday, retail services previously not classifie...
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City News
Posted on: April 27, 2020
FBTX ~ After years of planning and construction, the City’s new Keenan Service Center quietly began operations this week at 13333 Davis Court.
On Monday morning Fleet and NAPA Warehouse operations completed their move from th...
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City News
Posted on: April 17, 2020
FBTX ~ Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) paratransit drivers have added grocery pickup and delivery to its services for customers.
The agency’s drivers will pick up groceries from the store and deliver them directly to the cus...
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City News
Posted on: April 6, 2020
FBTX ~ With social distancing measures as a means of stopping the spread of coronavirus remaining in place, City facilities will continue to be closed to the public until further notice.
For now, offices remain staffed and the City Ha...
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City News
Posted on: April 6, 2020
FBTX ~ The City of Farmers Branch is encouraging all residents to step up and be counted in the 2020 U.S. Census.
Even though National Census Day has been planned for Wednesday, April 1, there is still plenty of time to take part.
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City News
Posted on: April 13, 2020
FBTX ~ The Farmers Branch Parks and Recreation Department has announced that Jackie Byles will become the new manager of The Branch Connection, beginning Monday, April 13.
A Texas native, enlisted in the United States Navy straight out...
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City News
Posted on: April 6, 2020
FBTX ~ The City of Farmers Branch wants our residents to continue reaping the benefits of our many parks when it’s time to get some fresh air during this health emergency.
However, it’s going to take some cooperatio...
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City News
Posted on: April 6, 2020
FBTX ~ Although asked to stay at home for longer than most people have ever considered, the Farmers Branch community is rising to the challenge to be sure everyone is cared for during this time.
Farmers Branch Fire and Police Departmen...
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City News
Posted on: April 6, 2020
FBTX ~ As the first of the month typically means rent is due for tenants in Farmers Branch and across Texas, there is important information that everyone should know about special measures that have been taken to help Texans that are impacted by the econo...
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City News
Posted on: April 6, 2020
FBTX ~ Moving forward with a virtual event, Parks & Recreation is inviting the public to a Parks & Recreation Master Plan Community Input Meeting via Facebook Live, @farmersbranchparksandrec, on Monday, April 6 at 6 p.m.
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City News
Posted on: March 5, 2020
UPDATE | Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Dallas County shelter-in-place order now in effect
FBTX ~ By order of Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, in an effort to combat the spread of coronavirus, all residents of Dallas County should shelter-in-place, thro...
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City News
Posted on: March 19, 2020
FBTX ~ Acting on authorization from Austin, the Farmers Branch City Council on Thursday voted unanimously to postpone the 2020 municipal election from May 2 to November 3.
Recognizing that the coronavirus pandemic could present a shortage of poll workers a...
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City News
Posted on: March 5, 2020
FBTX ~ Anyone wishing to give back to the City through volunteer service on one of the City’s many Boards and Commissions is encouraged to check out the information page at fbboards.com and apply through the City Secretary’s Office.
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City News
Posted on: March 13, 2020
FBTX ~ Resident registration is now open for the Summer Funshine Program, a recreational day camp for children ages 6-12 that is held at Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center beginning May 29.
The program Monday through Friday (ex...
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City News
Posted on: February 14, 2020
FBTX ~ The popular Farmers Branch Power Switch program has marked a milestone with the current cycle’s new electricity provider dealing in 100 percent renewable energy and offering a competitive rate to assist residents in lowering their costs.
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City News
Posted on: February 21, 2020
FBTX ~ At the close of filing for the 2020 Farmers Branch City Council elections, two candidates had filed in each race - for Mayor and for Council District 2.
In the Mayor’s race, Brenda Brodrick will face incumbent Robert C...
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City News
Posted on: February 14, 2020
FBTX ~ Residents and businesspeople will play a key role as Farmers Branch City leaders undertake a visioning process in 2020 in order to gain a clearer picture of what the corridor on both sides of Interstate 35E through Farmers Branch will look like in ...
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City News
Posted on: February 7, 2020
FBTX ~ Mayor Robert Dye and the Farmers Branch City Council are actively searching for high school students in the community to serve on the first Farmers Branch Youth Council.
The goal of the Youth Council is to create a pathway for y...
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City News
Posted on: February 7, 2020
FBTX ~ In their annual list of top 20 best places to live in Dallas, MoneyInc.com has proclaimed Farmers Branch to be number three on the list, behind only Frisco and Addison.
MoneyInc.com author Liz Flynn said the most common factors ...
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City News
Posted on: February 7, 2020
FBTX ~ With heavy news coverage on the outbreak of the coronavirus in China, along with anecdotal confirmed cases in the U.S., the Dallas County Health and Human Services Department has released resources so residents can have the best possible informatio...
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City News
Posted on: February 7, 2020
FBTX ~ Since 2006, the Tnemec corporation has celebrated the innovative and creative uses of its coatings on water tanks with the annual Tank of the Year contest.
Each year, tanks of all varieties from across the U.S. and Can...
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City News
Posted on: January 23, 2020
FBTX – City of Farmers Branch residents and visitors will soon have more transportation options for getting around the city with the advent of the “Westside Art Trail,” a $10.4 million project with construction largely funded...
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City News
Posted on: January 23, 2020
SOUTHLAKE ~ The Farmers Branch Historical Park has been recognized by the DFW Area Parks & Recreation Directors Association with the 2019 Arts & Entertainment Award for the Historical Park’s Laura Ingalls Wilder event.
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City News
Posted on: January 22, 2020
FBTX ~ Operated as a community theatre since its founding, the Firehouse Theatre in Farmers Branch has joined the Actor’s Equity Association, meaning it has graduated to the ranks of professional theatre.
According to D Magaz...
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City News
Posted on: January 23, 2020
DALLAS ~ Last week, Farmers Branch Sustainability Manager Katy Evans (left) shared the stage with local restauranteur and philanthropist Shannon Wynne, leading a discussion about his journey to becoming an environmental activist.
The e...
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City News
Posted on: January 23, 2020
FBTX ~ The 20th anniversary of The Branch Connection was observed at the Silver & Gold Soiree, including special ceremonies Saturday evening at the facility, followed by a special dance.
Farmers Branch Mayor Robert C. Dye welcomed ...
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City News
Posted on: January 22, 2020
FBTX ~ Thanks to a new program offered by the Farmers Branch Department of Sustainability & Public Health, residents will now be able to participate in composting without dealing with the challenges of a composting bin at home.
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City News
Posted on: January 9, 2020
FBTX ~ Mayor Robert Dye will be available for open office hours at City Hall every second and fourth Tuesday, from 8 to 11 a.m. and second and fourth Friday from 3 until 5 p.m.
Everyone is invited to drop by City Hall to visit with the...
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City News
Posted on: January 9, 2020
FBTX ~ The Farmers Branch City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to lower the property tax bills of the over-65 population in Farmers Branch by an equivalent of 4-cents on the property tax rate.
The Council raised the Resident Ho...
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City News
Posted on: January 9, 2020
FBTX ~ In an effort to increase community compliance, Farmers Branch Municipal Court is adding a Code Enforcement docket in the evening on the third Tuesday of every month, beginning January 21.
Hours will be from 5 until 6:45 p.m. Res...
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City News
Posted on: January 9, 2020
AOAP ~ Farmers Branch Aquatics Supervisor Ashley Muñoz has been named the Competitor Swim Aquatic Professional of the Month by the Association of Aquatic Professionals.
She is directly responsible for up to 75 part-time staf...
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City News
Posted on: December 20, 2019
FBTX ~ The Vacation House Watch program is a program developed by the Farmers Branch Police Department designed to provide peace of mind to Farmers Branch residents while they are away from home for extended periods of time.
Members of...
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City News
Posted on: December 12, 2019
CARROLLTON ~ The North Texas Emergency Communications Center, which serves the cities of Carrollton, Coppell, and Farmers Branch, as well as the Town of Addison, recently upgraded its 911 communications infrastructure to a new, all-digital NextGen911 syst...
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City News
Posted on: November 14, 2019
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...
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City News
Posted on: October 24, 2019
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...
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City News
Posted on: October 11, 2019
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 ...
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City News
Posted on: October 24, 2019
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...
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City News
Posted on: August 15, 2019
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 ...
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Posted on: July 31, 2019
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,...
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City News
Posted on: July 25, 2019
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
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...
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City News
Posted on: June 7, 2019
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...
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City News
Posted on: July 25, 2019
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...
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City News
Posted on: April 4, 2019
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...
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City News
Posted on: September 19, 2018
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...
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City News
Posted on: May 9, 2018
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...
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City News
Posted on: February 26, 2018
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
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
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...
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City News
Posted on: March 7, 2017
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...
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City News
Posted on: March 30, 2017
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
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 ...
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City News
Posted on: February 14, 2017
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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City News
Posted on: February 15, 2017
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...
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City News
Posted on: February 15, 2017
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...
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City News
Posted on: December 12, 2016
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...
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Public Information Request Portal
City News
Posted on: October 19, 2016
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...
City News
Posted on: November 30, 2016
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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City News
Posted on: October 19, 2016
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...
City News
Posted on: October 19, 2016
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...
City News
Posted on: September 20, 2016
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...
City News
Posted on: September 2, 2016
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...
City News
Posted on: August 24, 2016
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...
City News
Posted on: July 21, 2016
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...
City News
Posted on: July 27, 2016
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...
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Posted on: July 27, 2016
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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...
City News
Posted on: July 27, 2016
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.
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Posted on: July 27, 2016
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...
City News
Posted on: June 20, 2016
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...
City News
Posted on: April 13, 2016
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.
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City News
Posted on: April 13, 2016
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...
City News
Posted on: March 2, 2016
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
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...
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City News
Posted on: April 6, 2016
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...
City News
Posted on: February 5, 2016
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...
City News
Posted on: February 5, 2016
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...
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City News
Posted on: February 1, 2016
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...
City News
Posted on: January 12, 2016
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...
City News
Posted on: November 12, 2015
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.
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City News
Posted on: July 10, 2015
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...
City News
Posted on: September 28, 2015
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...
City News
Posted on: August 5, 2015
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.
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City News
Posted on: April 21, 2015
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.
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Posted on: April 21, 2015
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...
City News
Posted on: April 6, 2015
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
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...
City News
Posted on: January 2, 2015
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...
City News
Posted on: April 6, 2015
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...
City News
Posted on: July 1, 2014
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...
City News
Posted on: March 20, 2014
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...
City News
Posted on: March 13, 2014
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...
City News
Posted on: February 11, 2014
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...
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City News
Posted on: September 14, 2014
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...
Policy & Application
City News
Posted on: April 4, 2013
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 >>
City News
Posted on: April 15, 2013
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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