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"I think people need to stop and smell the roses," Clare Connally says with a laugh. "You've just got to enjoy life while you're going through it." It's advice the longtime Farmers Branch …
Father Alfonse Nazarro cut the red ribbon that symbolizs the joining of the chamber of commerce at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church on Tuesday, Aug. 26. He said Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce, …
Growing up in Texas, I heard one phrase over and over that still resonates today: “You’re either born here, or you get here as fast as you can.” For better or worse, Texans are …
Local residents who play brass, woodwind or percussion instruments and are interested in playing with a new concert band are encouraged to contact Naomi Fanshier, the concert band director at Dallas …
A routine appointment process erupted into controversy Tuesday, August 19 as city council members debated whether a three-time volunteer should be allowed to serve again on the city's Charter Review …
After a long and heated public debate, city council voted 3-2 Tuesday, August 19 to sell most of its inventory of city-owned lots to a nonprofit developer at discounted prices, despite opposition …
For it's inaugural print newspaper, Branch Herald is seeing funny pet photos for a contest. Pet parents must be residents of Farmers Branch, Addison or Carrollton. Deadline is Sept. 14. Winners …
The front lawn of Farmers Branch's Justice Center gets plenty of foot traffic but little actual use, a missed opportunity that Police Chief Kevin McCoy wants to change with barbells, balance beams …
After a few years of struggle, particularly through the COVID period, the Farmers Branch Carrollton Art Association (FBCAA) begins their 2025-2026 fiscal year under new leadership, renewed enthusiasm …
DALLAS - Texas A&M University College of Dentistry’s Department of Public Health Sciences recently received a $210,000 grant from Carrollton-based Metrocrest Hospital Authority to …
Farmers Branch Police Detectives are actively investigating the death of a male victim near the 14200 block of Heritage Circle. At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2025, …
Residents and business owners are encouraged to attend the 2025-2026 Budget Town Hall at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the Branch Connection Active Adult Center, 14055 Dennis Lane. According to …
City Councilman Omar Roman declined to provide his physical location or disclose where he is attending law school. Others in the city who have spoken up for ideas that have gone against the …
Carrollton – Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at approximately 9:48 p.m., Carrollton Police Officers stopped a vehicle driven by Keith Kemp, of Paris, Texas, for a traffic violation in the 2700 block …
The Addison Fire Department has received a generous grant from the Metrocrest Hospital Authority to help strengthen community health and safety. As part of this initiative, Addison businesses can …
The American Legion 597, located in Historic Downtown Carrollton, invites the public to attend its 5 th Annual Chili Cook Off on Sept. 13, 2025, at 4 p.m. The event will include a flag ceremony, …
Internal city emails obtained by the Branch Herald through an open records request describe a June 9, 2025, incident in which Mayor Terry Lynne allegedly confronted a senior city employee in a manner that Mayor Pro Tem and …
Mayor Terry Lynne is facing criticism from a local political action committee after he expressed concerns about PAC members serving on the city's charter review committee while defending his own …
After three decades, the Wendy's restaurant at 4169 LBJ Fwy. will soon transform into a Starbucks, bringing the popular coffee chain to one of the city's most visible commercial corners. The …
A five-story parking garage that has sat largely unused will get new life as apartment housing after the City Council unanimously approved a redevelopment project Tuesday, August 5. The council …