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Luther Bernstein and Dawson Dominguez are currently overseeing the final push for construction at the upcoming Interskate Dallas location in Farmers Branch. They believe this will be the first new roller rink opened in the Metroplex in 30 years.

Luther Bernstein hasn't laced up his roller skates in 16 years but that hasn't stopped him from keeping the wheels turning for generations of North Texans. After more than half a century in the …

Color, culture and tradition bring Mexican traditions to life

R.L. Turner High School folklórico dancers perform with pineapples during the Día de los Muertos celebration Oct. 29 at Farmers Branch Historical Park.

Colorful costumes, traditional Mexican music and lively dancing brought generations of culture to life at the Farmers Branch Historical Park's Día de los Muertos celebration Oct. 29. Students …

Trunk or treats, zombies finish October with fun

A 15-foot-tall illuminated Halloween figure greets visitors outside the Zombie Labs haunted house in Carrollton's Coyote Ridge neighborhood.

Costumes, candy and even zombies took over Carrollton and Farmers Branch as local schools, PTA and residents brought families together for a variety of fun-filled fall activities and events during …

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The CFBISD Educational Foundation highlights its $50,000 fundraising goal to support student meal assistance and educational grants during the Future Forward event.

CFB Educational Foundation helps bridge funding gaps as students face growing needs

More than 62% of Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD students are economically disadvantaged, and so far, this year the district has provided more than 10,000 courtesy meals …

Addison reviews town operations, advances airport master planning efforts

The Addison City Council reviewed efforts to improve municipal operations and considered updated recommendations for the Addison Airport Master Plan during its Oct. 27 meeting, including …

A bird's-eye rendering highlights the proposed stone stairways, retaining walls and landscaped areas at Celestial Park. Construction is expected to continue through March 2027, weather permitting. Courtesy of Town of Addison/Westwood.

Addison announces Midway Road closure, Celestial Park entrance improvements

Motorists and park visitors in Addison should prepare for temporary access restrictions in November as the Town moves forward with construction projects along Midway Road and at Celestial Park. …

FormFactor opens $140 million semiconductor manufacturing facility in Farmers Branch

Hundreds of new jobs, more than $140 million in investment and a growing role in the nation's semiconductor industry are coming to Farmers Branch with the opening of FormFactor's advanced …

Spectrum Center in Addison will become the new North Texas regional office for SAP, a global enterprise software and artificial intelligence company. SAP plans to consolidate its Plano and Allen operations at the location, bringing approximately 1,000 employees and investing up to $14 million in the new office space. The offices are expected to open in summer 2027.

SAP to bring 1,000 employees to Addison

Addison has landed another major business! SAP, a global leader in enterprise software and artificial intelligence, has selected Addison for its North Texas regional offices. The company will …

From long shot to launch pad: Mark Cuban gives Ranchview students a $10,000 rocket boost

Ten seniors at Ranchview High School received a $10,000 boost from Mark Cuban to help pursue an ambitious aerospace goal: becoming the first high school team in the country to build and launch a …

Dallas College has announced the launch of Dallas College Enterprise Ventures, a nonprofit organization established by the Dallas College Foundation as part of its Dallas College 2035 vision. The initiative will pursue strategic investments and partnerships to generate revenue supporting student success, workforce development and community programs across North Texas. Michelle Williams has been named executive director of the new organization.

Dallas College launches Enterprise Ventures

As part of its Dallas College 2035 vision, Dallas College today announced the launch of Dallas College Enterprise Ventures, a Texas non-profit corporation established by the Dallas College Foundation …

Dallas College is fielding 64 teams in the Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge, a worldwide competition where students manage $1 million virtual investment portfolios. The competition, which runs Oct. 12 through Nov. 13, gives students hands-on experience in financial markets using Bloomberg Terminals and helps prepare them for careers in North Texas' growing financial sector.

Y'all Street comes to Dallas College

In support of its commitment to be the educational arm of the growing North Texas financial ecosystem and the new Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), collectively nicknamed “Y’all Street,” Dallas …

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Addison City Council Member Schnell Blanton stops in for Dogtopia's ribbon cutting with her dog Archie, so they could check out the wellness options for canines.

From bubble parties to fitness trackers, Dogtopia focuses on happy, healthy dogs

Dogtopia of Dallas-Inwood has reopened under new ownership, bringing a renewed focus on canine wellness to the dog daycare and boarding facility on Inwood Road. New owners Jennifer and …

The Metrocrest Area Chamber has announced nine nominees for its 2026 Women in Business Award, recognizing business leaders from Addison, Carrollton and Farmers Branch. The winner will be announced Nov. 5 during the Women in Business Empowerment Luncheon at Venue Forty|50 in Addison.

Chamber announces 2026 Women in Business Award nominees

MAC’s Women in Business Committee nominated these nine women business leaders from across our three communities: Addison • Annie Fairchild, AFairchild …

Competitive Cameras sales associate Alicia Althaus stocks merchandise at the company's new store at 13614 Midway Rd. in Farmers Branch. The longtime Dallas camera retailer opened its new location Oct. 1.

Competitive Cameras welcomes photographers to Midway Road store

Competitive Cameras is officially open in Farmers Branch, giving area photographers and videographers a new place to shop, rent equipment and get some hands-on help with their gear. The longtime …

CFBISD’s Principal for a Day program will give business, civic and community leaders an opportunity to shadow a campus principal Oct. 23 and learn more about the day-to-day work of school leadership. Applications are due Oct. 9.

Community, business leaders can shadow local principals Oct.23

Business and community leaders can get a firsthand look at what it takes to run a school during Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District’s Principal for a Day program Oct. 23. …

Hiatus Day Spa employees and community representatives celebrate the spa's new Addison location during a Metrocrest Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting Sept. 28. The spa opened Sept. 5 in Town Hall Square at 5310 Belt Line Road.

Hiatus Day Spa expands in Addison with new spa, planned headquarters

Hiatus Day Spa • Med Spa celebrated the opening of its new Addison location Monday with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Metrocrest Area Chamber of Commerce. The spa, located at 5310 Belt Line …

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From live music to library magic, Carrollton offers November activities

Carrollton Police Department officers engage with community members during a Lunch & Chat gathering. T

From a Veterans Day concert and live music downtown to small-business workshops and a fantasy-themed library event, Carrollton residents have plenty …

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The Farmers Branch City Council discusses potential changes to residential wastewater billing during its Oct. 20 study session. Options included restoring the city's former 10,000-gallon billing cap and changing how wastewater charges are calculated.

Farmers Branch considers restoring wastewater cap

Farmers Branch officials are reconsidering a wastewater billing change that increased charges for some residents last year, raising questions about whether the city can provide relief without …

Mrs. Lovett and Sweeney Todd share a scene in The Firehouse Theatre’s production of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” combining dark humor and horror.

Sweeney Todd serves up darkly delicious musical horror

You’re invited to “Attend the Tale” of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at The Firehouse Theatre! Directed by Benjamin Keegan Arnold and Music Directed by Rachel Davies, Stephen …

Vivian Field Middle School’s Folklorico Ensemble performs “Y Como Quieres Que Te Quiera” during Branch Arts Live at Gussie Field Watterworth Park.

Branch Arts Live showcases local art and performances

Farmers Branch Arts and Culture Committee hosted Branch Arts Live at Gussie Field Watterworth Park for the fourth year in a row. The event featured thirty-nine performances from local CFBISD schools, …

A pickleball player raises a championship trophy before a cheering crowd at the PPA Tour World Championships. The Carvana PPA Tour will return to Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch Nov. 2-8 for the 2026 Opendoor Pickleball World Championships, featuring top-ranked professional players, including Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns, along with amateur competitions for players of various ages and skill levels.

Pickleball championships to showcase world’s top players at Brookhaven Nov. 2-8

The Carvana PPA Tour is bringing its world-class, elite pickleball competition to Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch this Nov. 2-8 for the Opendoor Pickleball World Championships . Featuring …

Gwen Turner, age 88, speaks on her childhood, family history and connection to the land of Carrollton next to the grave of her great-grandfather Ned Welch, October 2026.

Locals work to uncover stories buried at Carrollton Black Cemetery

Beneath old shade trees, a historic site in Carrollton continues to grow in prominence. For area local Gwen Turner, the Carrollton Black Cemetery is the final resting place of her …

4 retro-fueled room designs for fresh inspiration today

Houzz reports on four retro-inspired room designs blending past styles with modern touches, showcasing 1920s Art Deco, 1950s charm, 1960s Space Age, and vibrant 1990s aesthetics.

If you're going with a lower-cost health insurance plan, make sure to read the fine print.

Plans with cheaper premiums are risky business for Americans seeking lower healthcare costs

Some options that might look like health insurance actually aren’t – and they may leave you stranded with large, unexpected medical expenses.

Scammers are finding new ways to target your phone. Here are 5 ways to protect yourself

Malwarebytes reports scammers are targeting mobile users with increasingly sophisticated scams.

Your 2026 tax return just got easier: Here's what's coming this filing season

(BPT) - Filing your taxes is never a top item on anyone's fun to-do list, but it's definitely a must, and can lead to a very welcome refund. The good news is, there's a new service that can help make …

Hit by an uninsured driver? What to know

TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents.