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Three public hearings unlike others in the last year will hit the Farmers Branch City Council’s Feb. 18 agenda. A fourth would allow storm shelter at private school. The Farmers Branch …

An ethics complaint filed with the City of Farmers Branch on Jan. 27 was discussed by the Farmers Branch City Council during a closed executive session as part of the Feb. 4 city council meeting. …

Study session and executive sessions took longer than the regular Farmers Branch City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The council discussed 10 items as part of the study session, …

A new and improved Dutch Village Park playground will be resurrected this summer. The Farmers Branch Parks and Recreation Department presented plans to the Farmers Branch City Council during the …

The Farmers Branch City Council discussed potential changes to its Demolition/Rebuild Program during a Feb. 4 meeting, with council members favoring a shift toward upfront cash grants and …

City Council tackled growing concerns over short-term rental compliance and hotel tax rates during its Feb. 4 meeting, revealing challenges in monitoring and regulating the city's expanding …

Mayor Terry Lynne kicked off the State of the City by addressing resident concerns about discord on the council. Lack of communication and frustration among the six councilmembers has been an …

The trauma surgeon gave the victim of an Aug. 12, 2024, car accident only a 1 percent chance of surviving because of the extent of his injuries. However, because of skills and efforts of Field …

Since the Citizens Collection Center on Valley View Road closed last fall, residents have been vocal in their disapproval. Farmers Branch City Councilmembers have heard, and the City of Farmers …

Back-ordered LED mirrors have delayed completion of a new home, requiring the homeowner and general contractor to ask for an extension. It’s the fourth time since the Covid-19 Pandemic …

The concrete parking structure east of Dallas Medical Center will continue to remain in limbo for the foreseeable future. The Farmers Branch City Council received an update Jan. 7 about the …

Most craftsman have tools they use every day. They also have specialized tools they pull out occasionally for a specialized task. The City of Farmers Branch recently pulled the Farmers Branch …

It may be barely past the holidays, but it’s time to turn our eyes on the upcoming election season. Starting this week, candidates for the Farmers Branch City Council can file their …

No kayaks for Mercer Park

As part of the annual update for the Parks and Recreation Department, Director Robert Diaz informed Farmers Branch City Councilmembers there would be no water sports allowed on the lake at Mercer …

Metrocrest Hospital Authority and the North Dallas Funeral Home and Cremation Services teamed up with the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce to say thank you to the area's first responders. The …

No hero to save Camelot landfill

There’s a time for everything. There was a time in 1980 when Camelot Landfill opened. Eventually there will be a time for it to close. Computer models suggest the waste management …

Local residents and businesses can ask questions and hear from their elected state representatives on Dec. 12. Dallas College and Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce are teaming up for a legislative …

A fire last winter resulted in a total loss of the Dutch Village Park Playground. Now, the City of Farmers Branch is asking residents to weigh in as it prepares to replace the playground. The city …

Leaders change seats after election results

Martin Baird officially said farewell to the Farmers Branch City Council on Tuesday, Nov. 12, and Tina Bennett-Burton was formally sworn in as city councilmember on Friday, Nov. 15. During the …

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 …

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