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Residents of the Oakbrook Community Homeowner Association (HOA) congregated in an unusual spot for Jan. 1: the community swimming pool. Warmer than normal temperatures may have encouraged them …
Local oil painter Kalika Anteo is offering step-by-step beginning oil paint classes in January and February through the Carrollton Parks and Recreation Dept. In this class students will …
At 83, Mary Dowling still remembers hauling sheets of plywood into Whittles Music Company on Oak Lawn Avenue in August 1986. The women taped them together to create a hard surface over the carpeted …
From Johnny Cash to Mel Brooks to Elsa and Olaf, every show of The Firehouse Theatre's 2026 season invites audiences to raise their voices and cheer. “This season celebrates the many ways …
The woman who approached Tracy Eubanks in the Metrocrest Services lobby wanted to thank him. Because of the organization, she had stable housing, healthy food and a new job driving buses for …
The Christmas Market and Tamale Town, the first holiday event held at the North Dallas Family Church on Dec. 13, was considered a success. The church provided spaces for vendors to sell their holiday goods. Baked good and handcrafted …
Feliz Navidog celebrated the coming of Christmas with Farmers Branch residents and their furry companions on Dec. 5 at the Barney Wood Dog park, the "Bark …
The Farmers Branch Carrollton Art Association (FBCAA) installed an art exhibit of members' artwork at the Farmers Branch Manske library on Dec. 15. The exhibit will be on display through Jan. …
When diners step through the doors of La Parisienne French Bistro at Village on the Parkway, they find rose chandeliers, Tiffany-blue accents and an atmosphere designed to evoke Paris. The …
A new mosaic butterfly has taken flight in Addison, adding a splash of blue to the town's growing outdoor art collection. Artist Julie Richey's latest work sits atop a boulder along Beltway …
When Humaira Zakrea's 86-year-old father contracted West Nile virus last year, the experience in a Dallas hospital changed her life. Her background in medical billing told her the math didn't add up. …
The 23 young singers wondered if something special was coming when their choir director kept selecting them for the biggest performances. A back to school mass for the entire parish. A televised …
The Firehouse Theatre invites audiences to step into a winter wonderland with Irving Berlin’s" Holiday Inn," running December 4–21, 2025. Directed and co-choreographed by Ashley …
Turner High School Carnaval, an event held in the school’s "pride lands," an area used to host many outdoor activities. On November 8th, Volunteers from the high school as well as …
Arbor day, a holiday dedicated to encouraging others to plant trees. On November 8th, Farmers Branch holds this event every year to support the holiday as trees are the staple of Farmers Branch. The …
The Firehouse Theatre raised more than $255,000 Saturday while unveiling its 2026 season at the Firehouse Royale gala, the theater's largest annual fundraiser. About 300 supporters gathered at …
Holiday lights on 476 trees in Vitruvian Park will transform the park into a magical wonderland for the 13th year. The tree-lighting …
A bronze sculpture and a steel cardinal now stand along Beltway Drive near the greenspace adjacent to Addison Grove, part of the town's commitment to creating vibrant public spaces. The Addison …
Pooches dressed as pirates, princesses and pumpkins strutted their stuff Saturday, Oct. 18 at Vitruvian Park's annual Howl O Ween pet costume contest. The free event drew dog owners from across …
The Firefighter Challenge World Championships took place Oct. 20-25 at Dallas College's Brookhaven Campus in Farmers Branch.