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About 100 people from across the United States gathered at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus. They were teachers, students, librarians and industry professionals with a shared connection of geospatial …
Children and families can join summer reading programs in Carrollton and Farmers Branch through their local libraries. Carrollton Public Library The Carrollton Public Library’s 2026 …
When Libbey Tucker first heard about a chamber-led trip to Italy in 2023, she planned to go with her husband. Then she mentioned the price to friends. “It became a girlfriend’s trip,” …
At the Carrollton library, 9-year-old Caleb Thomas knows summer reading is about more than prizes. “It takes all the sad things or anything that’s just on my mind, and I just get into …
Mary Immaculate Catholic Church and Mary Immaculate Catholic School are among the North Texas organizations receiving grant funding through The Catholic Foundation's 2026 spring grant program. …
More than 260 runners gathered at Tommy Standridge Stadium on April 25 for Kacie’s Run, an annual event honoring the memory of Kaitlin “Kacie” Jo Brekhus while raising funds for the …
For nearly six decades, generations of Farmers Branch students have walked the halls of Farmers Branch Elementary. On May 15, many returned one last time. Families, former students, teachers, …
Drivers traveling on Josey Lane in Farmers Branch will encounter a new traffic pattern beginning Thursday, June 4, when a new traffic signal at Josey Lane and Rawhide Parkway becomes operational. …
Farmers Branch voters heading to the polls for the June 13 mayoral runoff will have fewer voting locations available than they did during the May election. Polls opened Monday, June 1, for the June 13 runoff between …
Builders of Hope Community Development Corporation (BOH CDC), a HUD-certified nonprofit affordable housing developer, announced a community meeting for prospective homebuyers interested in The …
Before Gabrielle “Gabe” Madison became CEO of Metrocrest Services, she showed up at the nonprofit’s resale store as a volunteer and kept quiet about why she was there. “I said, ‘Hey, …
Your communities. Your news. Sign up today for the Branch Herald's free newsletter. The Farmers Branch Fire Department has once again been recognized by the American Heart Association for its …
Addison Oktoberfest is also garnering its own statewide recognition. The Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin recently featured the festival in its new exhibit, Texas Festivals: Creating …
The Manske Library has launched a new Braille-Enhanced Bilingual StoryWalk® along Rawhide Trail, creating an outdoor reading experience designed to be accessible to visitors of all ages and …
The largest pickleball event in the world is set to make a triumphant return to North Texas this fall and now is the opportunity to secure your spot to play or attend. The Pickleball World …
Farmers Branch voters head back to the polls to decide who will serve as the city's next mayor, and this time, every single vote will matter even more than it did May 3. Early voting starts …
Plans for a potential OXXO headquarters and continued redevelopment along Josey Lane highlighted a Tuesday, May 19 study session focused on Farmers Branch’s future growth. Finance Director Jay …
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District is weighing employee raises next school year while using a one-time transition budget created by a fiscal-year change to buy time before a projected $20 million …
Metrocrest community members watched machine operators demonstrate their skills and learned about how the Farmers Branch and Carrollton public works departments help maintain their cities at the …
Residents who want to track Farmers Branch police drone activity, request footage or file a complaint have several public tools available through the city and its drone vendor. Flight tracking …