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Posted on: June 24, 2019

Barney Wood Bark Park sets grand opening festivities for July 19

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Posted on: July 12, 2019

Metrocrest Disaster Recovery Fair rescheduled for July 24

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Posted on: July 12, 2019

Farmers Branch personnel play key role in Addison plane crash response

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Posted on: July 12, 2019

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

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Posted on: June 24, 2019

Red Light Camera enforcement has ceased

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Posted on: June 7, 2019

Farmers Branch welcomes Tenet Healthcare with headquarters relocation

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Posted on: June 24, 2019

City wins state awards for eNews, ED Update video series

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Posted on: June 14, 2019

Butterfly Garden designated as Monarch Waystation Habitat

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Posted on: May 31, 2019

Census says population estimate tops 40K

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City News
Posted on: June 25, 2019

Bulk Week is July 1; please note special exceptions for July 4 holiday

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Posted on: May 31, 2019

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

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Posted on: June 17, 2019

SUNDAY STORM SUMMARY: NWS evaluating damage

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Posted on: May 2, 2019

Aquatics Manager Rachael Arroyo promoted in Parks & Recreation Department

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Posted on: April 11, 2019

Smoking to be prohibited in all public buildings

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Posted on: April 4, 2019

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

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Posted on: April 18, 2019

Branch Connection sees sharp increase in membership

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Posted on: March 20, 2019

City's first-ever dog park set to open this summer near Community Rec Center

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Posted on: March 20, 2019

More bike fix-it stations added to assist riders

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Posted on: May 13, 2019

Residents should beware of scam calls from West Africa

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Posted on: March 31, 2019

Bulk pickup is first full week of the month

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Posted on: March 5, 2019

Summer Funshine registration now open

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Posted on: February 8, 2019

Local health inspection scores now up on Yelp

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Posted on: February 8, 2019

Ben Williamson promoted to Assistant City Manager

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Posted on: February 8, 2019

Pet owners are reminded of responsibilities

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Posted on: January 21, 2019

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

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Posted on: December 12, 2018

Brush & Bulky: New schedule to divert brush from landfill; pickup on recycling days

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Posted on: September 19, 2018

FBPD warns residents to be vigilant for scammers

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City News
Posted on: June 5, 2018

City and School District come together on new projects

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Posted on: May 9, 2018

Futuristic pilot launches with new market season

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Posted on: March 12, 2018

Enhancements to Demo/Rebuild Program offer sliding scale of benefits

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Posted on: February 26, 2018

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

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Posted on: May 8, 2017

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

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Posted on: March 31, 2017

FBPD warns residents to be wary of unlicensed solicitors

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Posted on: March 7, 2017

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

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Posted on: March 30, 2017

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

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Posted on: February 15, 2017

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

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Posted on: February 14, 2017

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

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Posted on: February 15, 2017

DONATION: Metrocrest Hospital Authority donates lifesaving equipment to FBFD

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Posted on: February 15, 2017

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

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City News
Posted on: December 12, 2016

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

Open Information Request Portal

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Posted on: October 19, 2016

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

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Posted on: November 30, 2016

NEW ARCHIVE: City records archive now available to anyone online

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Posted on: October 19, 2016

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

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Posted on: October 19, 2016

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

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Posted on: September 20, 2016

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

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Posted on: September 2, 2016

FBPD: David Hale takes the reins as Chief of Police

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Posted on: August 24, 2016

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

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City News
Posted on: July 21, 2016

VALLEY VIEW: Construction will swap lanes in upcoming work

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City News
Posted on: July 27, 2016

SHARROWS: New lane markings encourage harmony between motorists and cyclists

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Posted on: July 27, 2016

PROMOTION: John Land becomes Deputy City Manager

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Posted on: July 27, 2016

IMM: Integrated Mosquito Management combatting warm weather pests

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Posted on: July 27, 2016

CERTIFIED: City Secretary receives certification from international agency

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City News
Posted on: June 20, 2016

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

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Posted on: April 13, 2016

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

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Posted on: April 13, 2016

ALARMS: Changes to ordinance designed to reduce false alarm calls

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Posted on: March 2, 2016

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

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Posted on: February 24, 2016

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

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Posted on: April 6, 2016

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

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Posted on: February 19, 2016

TRASH BAGS: Residents must purchase trash sacks

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Posted on: February 5, 2016

RECYCLING: What can be recycled?

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Posted on: February 5, 2016

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

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Posted on: February 1, 2016

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

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Posted on: January 12, 2016

CITY MARSHALS: Three sworn into service for new court office

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Posted on: November 12, 2015

SUPPORT: Free wristbands show support for Farmers Branch Police Department

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Posted on: July 10, 2015

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

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Posted on: September 28, 2015

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

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Posted on: August 5, 2015

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

FBPD Exchange Zones

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Posted on: April 21, 2015

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

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Posted on: April 21, 2015

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

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Posted on: April 6, 2015

ROSE ROSETTE: Landscape Manager does battle against rose disease

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Posted on: May 26, 2015

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

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Posted on: January 2, 2015

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

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Posted on: April 6, 2015

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

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Posted on: July 1, 2014

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

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Posted on: March 20, 2014

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

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Posted on: March 13, 2014

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

David Austin Roses

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Posted on: February 11, 2014

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

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Posted on: September 14, 2014

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

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Posted on: April 4, 2013

Farmers Branch Police encourage education against scammers

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Posted on: April 15, 2013

City Council lays foundation for repair industry practices

Foundation repair ordinance protects Farmers Branch homeowners

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