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At its September 8 meeting, the Addison City Council adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget and property tax rate. The FY 2027 budget runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The …
The Metrocrest Area Chamber is partnering with the Federal Reserve System to draw responses to the 2026 Small Business Credit Survey, a nationwide effort to better understand the financial challenges …
Anyone spending time outside with their dog this time of year, when it’s supposed to be fall but it still feels like the surface of the sun outside, notices the split personality of our lawns. Out …
Two longtime Farmers Branch Halloween traditions are being replaced this year by one larger celebration, with a new competitive 5K adding an early-morning start to a full day of activities. …
Fire Chief CJ Alexander presented members of the Addison Fire Department with the Phoenix Award at Tuesday’s City Council meeting for their lifesaving response to a cardiac arrest on June 28. …
Three new pieces of public art took their places along Mercer Parkway Thursday, Sept. 3, as Farmers Branch crews installed the sculptures as part of the city’s West Side Art Trail. Artist …
Cities around the Metrocrest area have begun to wrap up budget talks and set property tax rates for the new fiscal year. The City of Carrollton was among the first round ...
The Farmers Branch City Council approved new residential parking restrictions for oversized vehicles Sept. 1 and a $600,000 increase in city funding for the employee health plan. The council …
Addison's proposed $132.8 million budget includes a one-cent reduction in the property tax rate, while a separate city council action will bring repairs to the Addison Circle Park Water Gardens this …
The city is projected to finish fiscal year 2025-26 with a $350,000 general fund surplus, down from the approximately $2.3 million projected during last year’s year-end budget process. Finance …
The City Council delayed two proposals that could change the city’s legal services Sept. 1 and instead directed City Manager Ben Williamson to set expectations for City Attorney David Berman and …
The Metrocrest Area Chamber will bring together golfers and local business leaders for its 2026 Metrocrest Annual Golf Classic on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Coyote Ridge Golf Club in Carrollton. …
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) was awarded a $70 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration to support the purchase of new light rail vehicles. The grant awarded to DART is one of three …
Drivers traveling through Addison Circle should plan for road closures beginning Monday, Sept. 14, as Addison prepares for Oktoberfest, which runs Sept. 17-20. Festival Way, portions of Addison …
Carrollton’s Festival at the Switchyard will bring a full day of free concerts, community performances, rides and games to Historic Downtown Carrollton on Saturday, Nov. 7, with Toad the Wet …
Need to dispose of household clutter, yard trimmings or old electronics? The City of Carrollton will host a free community cleanout event for residents to responsibly dispose of bulk, brush and …
Farmers Branch plans to keep its property tax rate unchanged for another year, but residents could see a roughly 12% increase …
Addison City Council approved a new townhome development, discussed pedestrian safety improvements and received an update on construction near the White Rock Creek Trail during its Aug. 25 meeting. …
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) launched two dashboards on DART.org making monthly ridership data publicly available for the first time ever. The dashboards offer a detailed view of ridership …
Farmers Branch is preparing for a new fall celebration while also giving residents an opportunity to get a closer look at the work of the city’s police department. The city will debut Farmers …