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To our great Carrollton community, This week has been an incredibly difficult one for our city. Our officers, firefighters, dispatchers, and partner agencies responded to a …
Stay informed about what’s happening in Farmers Branch, Addison and Carrollton. Sign up for the Branch Herald’s free local newsletter . The City of Farmers Branch will begin a wastewater …
At its March 24 meeting, the City Council approved an agreement with Via Transportation Inc. to launch Addison Orbit, an on-demand microtransit pilot program designed to help people get around town …
The City of Carrollton will hold a short wreath-laying ceremony on Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m. to honor fallen U.S. military personnel who have given their lives in service to the nation. All are …
Following the May 2 election, a runoff election for Mayor is required because none of the candidates received more than 50% of the total vote. Per the unofficial results, the top two candidates will …
The City's budget process is in full swing, and there's no better time to get up to speed! Council and staff are already deep into the details. You can refresh your budget knowledge by watching our …
The City is pleased to announce the selection of Rachel Young as the new Carrollton Public Library Director. Young, who has functioned as Interim Director since October 2025, joined Carrollton …
Stay informed about what’s happening in Farmers Branch, Addison and Carrollton. Sign up for the Branch Herald’s free local newsletter . Addison Animal Services has noticed an uptick in duck …
Thursday Night Dance – May 14 Want to transform an ordinary Thursday into something extraordinary? Join the Carrollton Senior Center (1720 Keller Springs Road) for the Thursday Night Dance. …
The City of Farmers Branch released three additional ethics complaints, with attorney comments and responses from Mayor Terry Lynne, that were filed in April. All three complaints were rejected …
Grab your glove, bring your friends, and come out for some casual open play on the softball field! Oran Good Field 6 will be open for resident use only on Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays …
At the April 28 meeting, the City Council approved a professional services agreement with Cobb, Fendley and Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $164,075 to complete an impact study for the …
At the April 28 City Council Meeting, Fire Chief CJ Alexander presented the Addison Fire Department’s 2025 Annual Report, highlighting key achievements and performance metrics from the past …
To continue providing excellent services for current and future patrons, the Carrollton Public Library has opened a community survey. The survey is anonymous and open to everyone through …
Voters across Farmers Branch, Addison, Carrollton and the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (CFBISD) turned out Saturday, May 2, for municipal and school board elections, setting …
City Council unanimously rejected two ethics complaints against Mayor Terry Lynne on April 23, with Councilmember Elizabeth Villafranca questioning why the filings arrived days before early voting …
Dallas County Commissioner Andy Sommerman wants to change where police take unhoused people arrested on low-level offenses. On April 21, he asked the Farmers Branch City Council for help. …
The Town of Addison launched a six-month trial of a new on-demand transit service designed to move riders around town and connect them to regional rail. The Branch Herald rode the …
A new chapter began for the Addison Fire Department as C.J. Alexander was officially sworn in as Fire Chief. Marking exactly seven years to the day since he first joined the department, Chief …
Since adopting its first Sustainability Plan in February 2022, the City of Farmers Branch has made incredible strides, earning a LEED for Cities Gold Certification and a spot on the Texan by Nature …