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A proposed public hearing previously expected for April 21 will not appear on the Farmers Branch City Council agenda, according to the agenda released Tuesday, April 14.
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The Farmers Branch City Council voted unanimously to issue a public reprimand to Mayor Terry Lynne, directing him to refrain from direct communications with city staff following what the council …
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On April 13, 2026, at approximately 4:45 a.m., the Addison Police Department, in coordination with the Addison Fire Department, responded to a report of an unresponsive individual in …
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More than 110 residents packed The Meeting Place on Friday, April 10, for a candidate forum hosted by Branch Vision, with overflow crowds filling additional conference rooms to watch a livestream of …
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Farmers Branch City Council member Tina Bennett-Burton has been involved in multiple bankruptcy cases spanning more than a decade, including a 2024 Chapter 7 filing with her husband, according to …
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With the redevelopment of Farmers Branch Elementary School expected to temporarily displace neighborhood children from nearby recreational spaces, the city is working to complete improvements at …
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At its April 7 Work Session, the Addison City Council discussed potential fare structures for the Addison Orbit by Via transit service that Council approved at its March 24 meeting . The six-month …
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The City Council received a high-level update from Airport Director Jaime Edrosa on Addison Airport’s performance through the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 during an April 7 presentation. The …
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EDUCATION
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On Wednesday, April 8th, the Metrocrest Area Chamber …
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BUSINESS
A Midway Road landmark that sat vacant for nearly five years welcomed its first guests this week after a ribbon cutting Thursday morning that drew Addison elected officials, the developer, and the …
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For the second time in less than a year, the Farmers Branch City Council has rejected a QuikTrip gas station and convenience store proposed for the corner of Midway Road and Alpha Road, voting 3-2 …
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LIFESTYLE
Single Parent Advocate and the Scott Murray Foundation announced the fifth annual Life Changer Golf Classic will take place Monday, June 1, 2026, at Brookhaven Country …
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Gateway To The Globe, an event held at the Farmers Branch Historical park on March 28th. Organized to celebrate the many cultures that make up Farmers branch, and Carrollton. Many extravagant …
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If you’re a dog owner - or a dog sitter - with a yard, you already know: this chore never ends. And depending on the season, your schedule, or your energy level, it can feel overwhelming. I’ve …
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EVENTS
The Dallas Makerspace is hosting its 5th Annual Steamroller and Open House Event April 25, 2026, from 10am-5pm.
The event will offer a Maker Sale, a 10 x 10 art show, tours of the Dallas Makerspace, and the Steamroller Printmaking event where you will see an actual Steamroller drive over carved works of art to create large posters. Food trucks will be at the event from 11am-2pm and throughout the day there will be live music and other fun activities.
This event is free to attend!
Dallas Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community workshop and laboratory sharing a 36,000 sq. ft shop in Carrollton
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Council Member Elizabeth Villafranca now holds office hours for residents to visit, ask questions and voice their concerns. She will be available 1-2 p.m. Fridays at the Farmers Branch City Hall or by appointment.
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Join us for the 6th annual Clear the Clutter event! Drive up and drop off your shredding, recycling, and household hazardous waste at the Addison Service Center.
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Cherry Bomb brings all your favorites from the Women of Rock, you bring the party. Let's do this!
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Registration is now open for Addison’s annual Townwide Garage Sale, happening Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31. This community favorite invites residents to shop and sell right from their own neighborhoods, turning the weekend into a townwide treasure hunt filled with great finds and local connections.
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