Farmers Branch celebrates Arbor Day with annual tree giveaway

Farmers Branch residents had the opportunity to take home one of 200 free trees during the city's fifth annual Arbor Day tree giveaway, organized by the Public Works Department in partnership with …

AMLI Treehouse donates Redding Trail Park extension to Addison

Addison Town Council members and representatives from AMLI Treehouse gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the new extension of Redding Trail Park on Nov. 5.

The Town of Addison celebrated an exciting addition to its parks and trail system on Thursday, November 5, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Redding Trail Park. The event marked the official gifting …

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Jessica Johnson of Johnson Management Company displays her 2026 Women in Business Award for Addison during the Metrocrest Area Chamber's Women in Business Empowerment Luncheon.

Metrocrest Chamber highlights economic challenges facing Texas women, honors local business leaders

Access to affordable childcare and economic opportunities remain challenges for women across Texas, where women make up 46% of the state's workforce. Those challenges were among the issues …

Officials highlight growth, development within Carrollton

Business is booming in the City of Carrollton. During a Nov. 3 presentation at a city council work session, Director of Economic Development Jenny Zeilfelder reported $182 million in private …

Council member Lupe Gonzalez raises questions about former board member Melissa Lopez's residency eligibility during the Nov. 3 Farmers Branch City Council meeting.

Residency questions prompt Farmers Branch council discussion

Questions about a former board member's residency prompted a disagreement between Farmers Branch council members Lupe Gonzalez and Elizabeth Villafranca on Nov. 3 over eligibility rules and the …

FormFactor opens $140 million semiconductor manufacturing facility in Farmers Branch

Hundreds of new jobs, more than $140 million in investment and a growing role in the nation's semiconductor industry are coming to Farmers Branch with the opening of FormFactor's advanced …

Spectrum Center in Addison will become the new North Texas regional office for SAP, a global enterprise software and artificial intelligence company. SAP plans to consolidate its Plano and Allen operations at the location, bringing approximately 1,000 employees and investing up to $14 million in the new office space. The offices are expected to open in summer 2027.

SAP to bring 1,000 employees to Addison

Addison has landed another major business! SAP, a global leader in enterprise software and artificial intelligence, has selected Addison for its North Texas regional offices. The company will …

CFB Educational Foundation helps bridge funding gaps as students face growing needs

More than 62% of Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD students are economically disadvantaged, and so far, this year the district has provided more than 10,000 courtesy meals …

Ranchview High School students and school officials gather for a $10,000 donation from Mark Cuban Companies to support the school's aerospace engineering project. The 10 seniors are working to build and launch a rocket capable of reaching 50,000 feet, aiming to break the current high school student-built rocket altitude record. The team plans to launch its rocket at White Sands Missile Range in June 2027.

From long shot to launch pad: Mark Cuban gives Ranchview students a $10,000 rocket boost

Ten seniors at Ranchview High School received a $10,000 boost from Mark Cuban to help pursue an ambitious aerospace goal: becoming the first high school team in the country to build and launch a …

Dallas College has announced the launch of Dallas College Enterprise Ventures, a nonprofit organization established by the Dallas College Foundation as part of its Dallas College 2035 vision. The initiative will pursue strategic investments and partnerships to generate revenue supporting student success, workforce development and community programs across North Texas. Michelle Williams has been named executive director of the new organization.

Dallas College launches Enterprise Ventures

As part of its Dallas College 2035 vision, Dallas College today announced the launch of Dallas College Enterprise Ventures, a Texas non-profit corporation established by the Dallas College Foundation …

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Addison City Council Member Schnell Blanton stops in for Dogtopia's ribbon cutting with her dog Archie, so they could check out the wellness options for canines.

From bubble parties to fitness trackers, Dogtopia focuses on happy, healthy dogs

Dogtopia of Dallas-Inwood has reopened under new ownership, bringing a renewed focus on canine wellness to the dog daycare and boarding facility on Inwood Road. New owners Jennifer and …

The Metrocrest Area Chamber has announced nine nominees for its 2026 Women in Business Award, recognizing business leaders from Addison, Carrollton and Farmers Branch. The winner will be announced Nov. 5 during the Women in Business Empowerment Luncheon at Venue Forty|50 in Addison.

Chamber announces 2026 Women in Business Award nominees

MAC’s Women in Business Committee nominated these nine women business leaders from across our three communities: Addison • Annie Fairchild, AFairchild …

Competitive Cameras sales associate Alicia Althaus stocks merchandise at the company's new store at 13614 Midway Rd. in Farmers Branch. The longtime Dallas camera retailer opened its new location Oct. 1.

Competitive Cameras welcomes photographers to Midway Road store

Competitive Cameras is officially open in Farmers Branch, giving area photographers and videographers a new place to shop, rent equipment and get some hands-on help with their gear. The longtime …

CFBISD’s Principal for a Day program will give business, civic and community leaders an opportunity to shadow a campus principal Oct. 23 and learn more about the day-to-day work of school leadership. Applications are due Oct. 9.

Community, business leaders can shadow local principals Oct.23

Business and community leaders can get a firsthand look at what it takes to run a school during Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District’s Principal for a Day program Oct. 23. …

Hiatus Day Spa employees and community representatives celebrate the spa's new Addison location during a Metrocrest Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting Sept. 28. The spa opened Sept. 5 in Town Hall Square at 5310 Belt Line Road.

Hiatus Day Spa expands in Addison with new spa, planned headquarters

Hiatus Day Spa • Med Spa celebrated the opening of its new Addison location Monday with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Metrocrest Area Chamber of Commerce. The spa, located at 5310 Belt Line …

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The Town of Addison's Holiday Grease Roundup allows residents to recycle used cooking oil and grease at Addison Town Hall and the Addison Athletic Club through Jan. 31.

Addison offers free holiday cooking grease disposal through Jan. 31

With the holiday season approaching, the Town of Addison is making it easy to dispose of used cooking grease responsibly. As part of the Holiday Grease Roundup, residents can drop off their used …

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Luther Bernstein and Dawson Dominguez are currently overseeing the final push for construction at the upcoming Interskate Dallas location in Farmers Branch. They believe this will be the first new roller rink opened in the Metroplex in 30 years.

Let the good times roll

Luther Bernstein hasn't laced up his roller skates in 16 years but that hasn't stopped him from keeping the wheels turning for generations of North Texans. After more than half a century in the …

R.L. Turner High School folklórico dancers perform with pineapples during the Día de los Muertos celebration Oct. 29 at Farmers Branch Historical Park.

Color, culture and tradition bring Mexican traditions to life

Colorful costumes, traditional Mexican music and lively dancing brought generations of culture to life at the Farmers Branch Historical Park's Día de los Muertos celebration Oct. 29. Students …

A 15-foot-tall illuminated Halloween figure greets visitors outside the Zombie Labs haunted house in Carrollton's Coyote Ridge neighborhood.

Trunk or treats, zombies finish October with fun

Costumes, candy and even zombies took over Carrollton and Farmers Branch as local schools, PTA and residents brought families together for a variety of fun-filled fall activities and events during …

Carrollton Police Department officers engage with community members during a Lunch & Chat gathering. T

From live music to library magic, Carrollton offers November activities

From a Veterans Day concert and live music downtown to small-business workshops and a fantasy-themed library event, Carrollton residents have plenty …

The Farmers Branch City Council discusses potential changes to residential wastewater billing during its Oct. 20 study session. Options included restoring the city's former 10,000-gallon billing cap and changing how wastewater charges are calculated.

Farmers Branch considers restoring wastewater cap

Farmers Branch officials are reconsidering a wastewater billing change that increased charges for some residents last year, raising questions about whether the city can provide relief without …

The Thanksgiving NFL archive: 5 statistical anomalies that defy decades of football logic

SBD reports on five Thanksgiving NFL statistical anomalies, highlighting remarkable performances, odd trends, and historical records from Turkey Day games.

What research shows about studying techniques and recall

Quizlet reports that research shows self-testing improves memory retention more than rereading materials, despite students feeling more confident when rereading.

Money-saving energy tips to brave the cold months

Intuit TurboTax reports energy-saving tips for winter after Daylight Saving Time, including bundling up, using space heaters, and sealing drafts.

5 ways to manage minor aches and pains to keep running this fall

(BPT) - Fall is arguably one of the best seasons for running. The crisp, cool air brings runners a much-needed reprieve after a summer of sweaty miles and serves as a reminder to make the most of the …

American AI Models Must Become the Global Default

(NewsUSA) - Leadership in artificial intelligence may come down to adoption: technological leadership matters only if American AI becomes the default choice for governments, companies, and …