Community opposes QuikTrip

The future of the bank building at Midway and Alpha roads was debated at the May 6 city council meeting. Origin Bank vacated the building in February.

The Farmers Branch City Council rejected a proposal for a new QuikTrip gas station and convenience store at the corner of Midway Road and Alpha Road during their Tuesday, May 6 meeting, with concerns …

Chamber offers member-only AI class

We’re excited to remind you about an exclusive opportunity to unlock the potential of Artificial Intelligence and give your business a serious boost. Join us Thursday, May 29th at 12 PM …

Passports available May 1

The Passport to Farmers Branch will gain residents access to discounts, free gifts and an opportunity to explore the city.

Farmers Branch residents will have a new reason to explore the city starting May 1. A new Passport to Farmers Branch will be available at City Hall for the first 300 residents who pick them up. …

Subledgers provide clarity

If you have watched "The Muppet Christmas Carol," this next description will make sense to you. If you have not seen it, go ahead and rent it on Netflix – I’ll go get some popcorn. …

Owner and chef of The Victoria Restaurant, Francisca Alvarado (left), and her daughter Victoria Guajardo.

Victoria's celebrates 15 years

In a time when restaurants come and go with alarming frequency, The Victoria Restaurant (Victoria’s) stands as a testament to resilience, authenticity and the power of family recipes. This …

Museum Director Stacey Mayfield cuts the red ribbon alongside her team, city officials and members of the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce.

Haas Moto Museum reopens with ribbon cutting

Community leaders and motorcycle enthusiasts gathered Wednesday, May 8, to celebrate the ceremonial ribbon-cutting of the Haas Moto Museum, a one-of-a-kind institution housing more than 230 rare and …

Chamber calls for legislative action on childcare bills

Texas businesses are facing a workforce shortage — and lack of affordable, quality child care is a major contributing factor. With only 80 available workers for every 100 open jobs and 60 percent of …

A room full of participants learn CPR during a Hope Cottage parenting class.

Hope Cottage parenting program makes impact in community

A parenting support program is making significant strides in addressing both skills and needs for local families. The Hope Cottage parenting program, which began in February 2024, has already …

The bank building at Midway and Alpha roads could be razed to make way for a QuikTrip gas station and convenience store. Origin Bank vacated the building in February.

QuikTrip applies for specific-use permit

A gas station convenience store could replace the bank building at the corner of Midway and Alpha roads. QuikTrip proposed a 24-hour gas station featuring 20 fueling pumps and a …

Protect your files - why back up matters

Let’s be honest—we’ve all had that heart-stopping moment where our phone won’t turn on or the computer starts making ominous noises. Whether treasured family photos or …

Conference to empower businesswomen to thrive

Attitude, connections and leadership set people apart in business and community. The Metrocrest Women in Business Sapphire Leadership Conference will help attendees sharpen their skills and step …

The gateway to better work culture

The air is thick with tension. You notice that she looks at her phone and up at the clock when you offer her feedback. Her responses are short, quiet, and safe. She leaves as quickly and quietly as …