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Justin Moore, Morgan Evans to perform during concert series

Pickleball Boulevard is being resurrected. The fan-centric festival at the heart of the 2024 Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships is returning Nov. 3-10 with nightly music headliners, …
The E Flat Porch Band performs on the Grassroots Stage.

Musicians jam to delight of string-instrument fans

Nationally acclaimed bluegrass musicians congregated at the Farmers Branch Historical Park on October 19 and 20 for the 15 th annual Bloomin’ Bluegrass Festival. Organized by the Bluegrass …

Silver Line on track

The Silver Line is on track to start operating in early 2026. While a test train runs now from the Dallas North Tollway (DNT) to the Dallas Fort Worth Airport's (DFW) Terminal B, DART …
Comedian Tim Ketchersid signs up a new member to the Metrocrest Chamber

Chamber seeks growth, influence

The guy in the zoot suit drew laughter even as he demanded push-ups. Michael Gallops, president and CEO of the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce, gracefully gave in to encourage and inspire …

District 2 candidates answer questions at forum

Brenda Brodrick (left) and Tina Bennett-Burton discussed how they would handle issues pertinent to Farmers Branch residents at the 2024 Candidate Forum held by the Branch Herald and the StarCenter …
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Lui and Angie Monforte (center with scissors) cut the ribbon to the hoots and hollers of members of the Metrocrest Chamber on Tuesday, Aug. 3.

Aussie Grind makes it official

The Aussie Grind Provisions is an Australian-style café that serves espresso-based drinks, fresh juices and smoothies as well as baked goods without artificial colors, flavors or …
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Los Stangs, Mariachi Mesteno to perform at football game

Creekview High School’s Los Stangs Folklorico Co. and Mariachi Mesteno will perform at Noche de Hispanidad before the school’s varsity football game Thursday, Oct. 17. The groups …

Clowns fight fire with fun

Not a single child has died in a fire in Farmers Branch in 28 years. Members of the Branch Brigade work hard to keep that streak strong. Beginning in 1996, the Farmers Branch Fire …

'It's an honor that parents trust us with their kids'

Principal Rachel Langston would do anything to make sure every child in her school is seen and heard. Though parents and other administrators speak highly of her, Langston herself shares the …
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Halloween in the Park event open to residents only

Residents banded together after the City of Farmers Branch annual Halloween in the Park event was cut from the city budget for this year. The 2024 Halloween in the Park event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Farmers Branch Historical Park. Open to residents only...
Musical murder and mayhem come to town
A cast of new actors will take audiences for a funny but murderous romp through Edwardian England next week. Eight of the 11 cast members will have their Firehouse Theatre debuts as part of …
From left: Owen, Kennedy, Oakley and Damien from Webelos Pack 1213 deliver flags in Carrollton.
Rotary, Scouts team up to deliver Stars & Stripes
Old Glory rides the wind thanks to the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Rotary Club. Championed by the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Rotary Club, the service project, Flags over Carrollton and Farmers …
Citizens Policy Academy creates new alumni association
Calling all graduates of the Farmers Branch Citizens Police Academy. Would you like to be more involved helping our police department? Can you volunteer with various projects throughout the …
Dance festival celebrates power of arts
Dynamic dancing to bring community together Sunday at second annual festival. The 2nd Annual Branch Arts Live Festival will take place 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Farmers Branch Historical …
Anna Leigh Waters returns the ball while Vivienne David (right) and Lacy Schneeman (far right) prepare to defend. Catherine Parenteau (far left) is Waters' doubles partner.
PPA announces player roster
The world’s top pickleball athletes, cross-sport icons and global superstar athletes are on their way. This year’s roster of the best pickleball players who will compete at the …
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Farmers Branch Rotarians pause after a morning meeting at The Meeting Place. From left: Rob Bliss, marketing director; Richard Standford; assistant district governor; Alexandra Fincher, president-elect; Chris Goodspeed, treasurer; and Vince Montenegro, president.
Wanted: Volunteers with heart for kids, veterans
Membership is down, but the Farmers Branch Rotary Club hopes to change that. Members see hope for the future in the younger generations and invest time and money to help children succeed. …
Bryan Daniel will discuss trends he sees in the workforce as the chair of the Texas Workforce Commission.
Retail, workforce trends part of look at local economy
The Metrocrest Chamber's newest premier event, set to elevate the understanding of regional economic trends and opportunities, will be held this week.  The Economic Development Luncheon …
The Texas State Finals were held on June 15 at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. The finalist will compete in the inaugural National Championship on November 12 in Washington, D.C.
National Civics Bee challenges students
First there was the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Then the National Geographic GeoBee came online from 1989 to 2019. Now, a new National Civics Bee has hit the scene courtesy of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce is bringing the nonpartisan competition to Farmers Branch and the surrounding area for any students in the sixth, seventh or eighth grades.
Vishnu Lutchanah meticulously examines the diamond he cuts Aug. 20 at his workstation at The Diamond Factory
Nothing rough about this diamond
A treasure lies tucked away in the east side of Farmers Branch. A non-descript building in the center the commercial, light industrial and entertainment overlay zone, The Diamond Factory sign on …
Alexandra Fincher, upper right, prepares for her podcast, Alexandra and Friends, Saturday at The Meeting Place. Blake Lindsay, outreach and communications manager for Envision Dallas, (far right) and Al Rodriguez, assistive technology instructor at Envision Dallas (far left) joined Fincher and co-hosts Kate Hughley and Marshell Johnson to discuss blindness, overcoming challenges, adaptive technologies and more.
Podcast presents good news and difference makers in community
While her background is in real estate, marketing and political campaigns, Alexandra Fincher said she wants to use her podcast, Alexandra & Friends, to make a positive difference in the …
An unidentified man was found dead near the 13800 block of Welch Road. Police have not yet identified him.

Authorities investigate death of man

Police detectives are investigating a murder following a 911 call reporting a body in a drainage area on Welch Road. The Farmers Branch Police ...
Contract negotiations between the City of Farmers Branch about the facility use agreement for The Firehouse Theatre has left many people in the city wondering if they would lose their beloved theater.

City rescinds lease termination

After closing Friday evening’s executive session to discuss the city’s contract with The Firehouse Theatre, Mayor Terry Lynne announced no action was to be taken and allowed City …
Lt. Terry Eoff answers questions about a murder and abduction at a press conference Aug. 27 at the Farmers Branch Justice Center.

Police ask for witnesses to help

Police are asking for the public’s help to solve a murder that happened in Farmers Branch Saturday, Aug. 24, morning. The crime is being investigated as an abduction as well as murder as …
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Residents are invited to speak to city staff about the upcoming UPA World Pickleball Championships returning to Farmers Branch from Nov. 1 to Nov. 10...
Farmers Branch Animal Adoption Center worked in tandem with Operation Kindness to host a free vaccine clinic on Sept. 21.
With a sprinkle of pixie dust, Peter Pan, Captain Hook and their bands of sidekicks take theatre-goers for a magical journey this weekend. With a cast of 37 local youth, J.M. Barry’s …