‘He just loved everybody’

Isaiah Clark worked as a ramp agent for Southwest Airlines while awaiting the opportunity to take the certification test to become an aircraft mechanic. He died as the result of a single-car accident in March.

Isaiah “Zay” Clark’s family is preparing to celebrate his 22 nd birthday without him. A light in the Van Noy, Smith and Parada families dimmed when Isaiah died in a single-car …

City rescinds lease termination

Contract negotiations between the City of Farmers Branch about the facility use agreement for The Firehouse Theatre has left many people in the city wondering if they would lose their beloved theater.

After closing Friday evening’s executive session to discuss the city’s contract with The Firehouse Theatre, Mayor Terry Lynne announced no action was to be taken and allowed City …

Candidate Forum set for Oct. 21

The Branch Herald and the StarCenter announced they have teamed up to provide Farmers Branch with a nonpartisan Candidate Forum. The forum is set for 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 21 at the StarCenter, …

At both the town hall meeting Aug. 27, and the Sept.6 special-called city council meeting, city staff gave residents notes and pens so they could leave comments on the city's presentation boards. A majority of notes ask for no tax cut. Some ask to keep services and the collection center.

Residents support service levels at meeting

Residents spoke their minds at a special called meeting Friday evening. The Farmers Branch City Council listened to residents and backpedaled on a portion of the proposed tax reduction rate on items...

Branch Herald allows residents to create their own event posts for the calendar. Clubs, organizations, non-profits, churches and city facilities are encouraged to create events for a comprehensive community calendar.

New website allows enhanced calendar

Residents wanted a comprehensive calendar. Their message was clear. Before the Branch Herald launched, the organizing team including Publisher Kate Bergeron and Digital Editor Erin Cooper, asked …

Lui and Angie Monforte celebrate the grand opening of the second location of The Aussie Grind Provisions with samples of cookies and Angie's banana bread.

Aussie Grind makes it official

The Aussie Grind Provisions is an Australian-style café that serves espresso-based drinks, fresh juices and smoothies as well as baked goods without artificial colors, flavors or …

Wanted: Volunteers with heart for kids, veterans

Membership is down, but the Farmers Branch Rotary Club hopes to change that. Members see hope for the future in the younger generations and invest time and money to help children succeed. …

Students explore new building at open house

Early College High School students and parents met with staff, explored the new Building V and renovated Building W on Dallas College's Brookhaven campus and ate tacos for dinner as part of the …

The Texas State Finals were held on June 15 at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. The finalist will compete in the inaugural National Championship on November 12 in Washington, D.C.

National Civics Bee challenges students

First there was the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Then the National Geographic GeoBee came online from 1989 to 2019. Now, a new National Civics Bee has hit the scene courtesy of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce is bringing the nonpartisan competition to Farmers Branch and the surrounding area for any students in the sixth, seventh or eighth grades.

Families take their place in line while waiting to get into Back to School Fest at RL Turner High School.

Families prepare for new year at Back to School Festival

More than 1,000 people stood in a line that snaked outside RL Turner High School and around the sidewalk for Back to School Fest. School administrators helped parents enroll their students and sign …

More education

Young Marines inspires local youth

Young Marines attended National Code Talker Day in Arizona this summer.

When I was six years old, I was woken by a group of kids calling cadence while running. I ran outside to see why they were so loud and saw their uniforms. I went to ask how I could join and was told you had to be at least eight years of age to join the Young Marines.

More lifestyle

Vishnu Lutchanah meticulously examines the diamond he cuts Aug. 20 at his workstation at The Diamond Factory

Nothing rough about this diamond

A treasure lies tucked away in the east side of Farmers Branch. A non-descript building in the center the commercial, light industrial and entertainment overlay zone, The Diamond Factory sign on …

City tables public discussion on Firehouse Theatre

Despite swirling rumors, the Farmers Branch City Council has gone silent in regard to The Firehouse Theatre. The council’s Aug. 20 agenda included a closed executive session at the end of the study session to seek confidential legal advice from the city attorney regarding the theater’s facility use agreement. Council reconvened for the city council meeting with Mayor Terry Lynne making no comment about the matter.

Six-piece rock band brings classic Jimmy Buffett tunes to show

Audiences can leave worries behind and dive into a tropical adventure with Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE this month. The feel-good musical, which opened Thursday, Aug. 8, at the …

Back to School Fest Photo Gallery

Ryan Ordmandy, digital media coordinator for Carrollton Farmers Branch Independent School District's Communication Services, captured images of the districts' Back to School Fest Saturday, Aug. 3, at …

Branch Connection seeks artisans

Artists and crafters, ages 50 and older, the Branch Connection needs you. The 2024 Farmers Branch Craft Fair will be Oct. 19, and organizers want you to know that you can rent booths to sell your …

Business

Bryan Daniel will discuss trends he sees in the workforce as the chair of the Texas Workforce Commission.

Retail, workforce trends part of look at local economy

The Metrocrest Chamber's newest premier event, set to elevate the understanding of regional economic trends and opportunities, will be held this week. The Economic Development Luncheon …

Alexandra Fincher, upper right, prepares for her podcast, Alexandra and Friends, Saturday at The Meeting Place. Blake Lindsay, outreach and communications manager for Envision Dallas, (far right) and Al Rodriguez, assistive technology instructor at Envision Dallas (far left) joined Fincher and co-hosts Kate Hughley and Marshell Johnson to discuss blindness, overcoming challenges, adaptive technologies and more.

Podcast presents good news and difference makers in community

While her background is in real estate, marketing and political campaigns, Alexandra Fincher said she wants to use her podcast, Alexandra & Friends, to make a positive difference in the …

Dawn Parnell, chief communications officer for CFISB, introduces the panelists at the Metrocrest Chamber Women's Business Forum.

Women's Business Forum explores state of education

Educators, as well as a successful gradute, from Carrollton Farmers Branch Independent School District, Lewisville Independent School District and Dallas College participated as panelists at the …

Michael Driskill brings his experience and expertise as director of advertising for the Branch Herald.

Branch Herald announces website update, names advertising director

Branch Herald launched a new website with updated features on Friday, July 26. The new site offers multiple solutions to help the Farmers Branch community communicate and educate itself …

Envision Dallas recently moved to Farmers Branch, into an old AT&T call center.
(Photo by Erin Cooper)

AT&T call center finds new life on Valley View

The top North Texas employer for people who are blind and visually impaired recently moved to town. Envision Dallas plans to put the abandoned AT&T call center on Valley View Lane to use, filling …

More business

Lt. Terry Eoff answers questions about a murder and abduction at a press conference Aug. 27 at the Farmers Branch Justice Center.

Police ask for witnesses to help

Police are asking for the public’s help to solve a murder that happened in Farmers Branch Saturday, Aug. 24, morning. The crime is being investigated as an abduction as well as murder as …

Police seek murder suspects

The Farmers Branch Police Department is investigating the death of a man who was discovered by a passing motorist near the 1100 block of Valley View Lane around 3:40 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. …

Farmers Branch police consider Leisha Garza a critical missing person

Update: She's found, safe

Police dispatched K9 units and a helicopter to search for a criticial missing person at 8:50 Monday, July 29. According to the Branch Emergency Alert, Leisha Garza was last seen just after 8 …

More opinion

Find us on Facebook

Facebook

Americans serve together to honor and remember Sept. 11

(BPT) - More than two decades ago, on Sept. 11, 2001, many lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. From across America, people stepped forward — uniting to help the families of those …

Have a Heart for Caregivers: 8 expert tips for volunteers to care for themselves, too

(Family Features) Survivors of heart attacks or strokes may have additional health and personal care needs, often relying on a family member or close friend to help.

Making the Grade with Medicaid and CHIP

(BPT) - Back-to-school season is in full swing, which means it’s time to make sure your kids have the essentials they need for a successful school year. Health coverage should be at the top of …

Join the Movement: Celebrate Blue Star Welcome Week and Support Military Families

(NewsUSA) - The average military family moves three times as often as their civilian peers, and most of these permanent change of station (PCS) moves occur during the summer, according to Blue Star …

5 easy ways to nourish your brain

(BPT) - What are you doing to nourish your brain on a daily basis? Many people eat a balanced diet and work out to nourish and support their bodies and their overall health, but it's just as …

Web extras

Business

Disaster loans open to local small businesses

Branch Herald Small businesses in Dallas County affected by severe weather that began April 26 and includes the May 28 storm and accompanying utility outages may receive help. The U.S. Small Business …

Red, white and bubbles: Sommelier brings shop to life

Britt Wallace will be the life of the adult-only 90s theme party Locals is holding 7 p.m. to midnight on June 22. Tickets are $10 on exploretock.com
(Photo by Erin Cooper)

Britt Wallace stands out at Locals Craft Beer and Fine Wine. His bubbly personality, bow ties and deep knowledge of wines charms customers. Yet, his skill as a sommelier and retailer and their shared …

Credit union markets membership to entire city

Audrey Hernandez cuts the ribbon with Suzanne Reynolds (left center) and Fabian Thomas (right center) to celebrate the FBFCU rebranding efforts.
(Photo by Kate Bergeron)

What’s old is becoming new again at the Farmers Branch Federal Credit Union (FBFCU). That’s because after almost 50 years as the Farmers Branch City Employees Federal Credit Union and several ups …

Total by Verizon opens doors

Monica Cruz (center), district manager of Total by Verizon, with representative Chiraag Tiwari and store manager Selina Suarez(right,) cuts the ribbon at the store’s grand opening Wednesday, May 22, which was celebrated by Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce and Farmers Branch Mayor Terry Lynne. Pictured from left are Metrocrest Chamber President Michael Gallops, Vincent Montengro, Lynne, Cruz, Tiwari, Suarez, Inderdeep Rana, Mary Ann Burns, Debra Krusehart and Jesse Castaneda.
(Photo by Kate Bergeron)

Lifestyle

Residents celebrate Independence Day

Planned by local resident Marta Lusk (not shown), the Farmers Branch Independence Day Walking Parade is an annual tradition that takes place along Rawhide Creek on the morning of July 4. This year's festivities included tug-of-war with some of Farmers Branch's finest, pie-eating contests and family-friendly outdoor games. Sally Derrick organized the parade for many years but recently moved from Farmers Branch.

Seniors dance at new Venue 1842

Seniors from the Branch Connection enjoy a night of dancing to the live music of John White and Texas Borderline at Venue 1842 at the Farmers Branch Historical Park. Branch Connection …

Clean comedy creates funny fundraiser

What began as a bucket list item for Tim Ketchersid has turned into a fundraising with a funny twist. In the fall of 2017, Ketchersid was on a weekend trip to celebrate his wedding anniversary …