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When people see our UrbanTail Cleanup logo on a truck or a uniform, they might assume we’re a big company with a long history. The truth is simpler and more local: we’re a small, woman‑owned …
If Addison voters choose to leave Dallas Area Rapid Transit on May 2, the town will need a replacement transit service ready to go almost immediately. On Tuesday, March 10, the Town Council heard from …
To mark eight decades of service, the Farmers Branch Police Department has unveiled a new commemorative badge, a shield that ties the department's daily work to the city's founding story. The badge was publicly recognized …
A proposed QuikTrip gasoline station and convenience store at the northwest corner of Midway and Alpha roads is headed to the Farmers Branch City Council after the Planning and Zoning Commission …
By the time Shay Patel won Carrollton's Youth Volunteer of the Year Award, she had already donated nearly 4,500 pounds of clothing, toys and blankets to area shelters, transformed how the city's …
A new glass mosaic featuring native North Texas flowers and pollinators is now on display along the Les Lacs pond in Addison, the latest addition to the town's public art collection. The Addison …
Want to get more involved in the future of Farmers Branch? Now is your chance. The City is currently accepting applications to fill open positions on …
At the March 10 meeting, Chief Chris Freis presented the Addison Police Department’s 2025 Annual Report, highlighting the department’s work to …
On a Saturday morning in March, the Addison Community Garden looked exactly like a space that had weathered a Texas winter with wild temperature swings and unpredictable rain. The gravel paths had …
“You once said, on the topic of going to space: ‘I don’t even think I can afford that.’ We may have found a way.” Those were the words that opened an email Ranchview High …
The City of Carrollton is pleased to announce the selection of Jonathan Scheu as its new Parks & Recreation Director. Scheu, who has functioned as Interim Director since October 2025, joined …
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) proudly joins transit agencies across the nation in celebrating National Transit Employee Appreciation Week this March, recognizing the dedicated professionals who …
Residents turned out Tuesday, March 3, to oppose a proposed 37-unit townhome development near a neighborhood park at the Farmers Branch City Council meeting, voicing concerns about traffic, character …
As your Mayor, I take my responsibility seriously to serve as a careful steward of taxpayers’ dollars and to safeguard the long-term interests of our city. Every decision I have participated in has …
Learn how to be prepared when disaster strikes. Officers and staff from the Carrollton Police Department, Carrollton Fire Rescue, and the Office of Emergency Management will discuss topics that cover …
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is ready to help everyone get to the 2026 Dallas St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival safely and conveniently on Saturday, March 14. …
Animal print is a neutral, and the newest sequin fabrics are comfortable enough that sparkles now belong in daytime wardrobes. That was the fashion decree from Liz and Felicia Akop, owners of …
As the calendar turns to March, families across our community begin thinking about an important decision: where will my child grow, learn, and find their place in the world next year. For those of us …
At the Feb. 24 Special-Called Council Meeting, the City Council of Farmers Branch voted to move forward with participation in the General Mobility Program (GMP) Interlocal Agreement with the Dallas …
Shawn Allen has always believed that the best thing a person can do is make someone else's life a little better. For 25 years, he did that wearing a badge. Allen retired in late 2025 as a …