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Festivalgoers can look forward to carnival rides and family-friendly entertainment at the upcoming Festival at the Switchyard in Historic Downtown Carrollton on Nov. 7.

Top 10 things to know for Carrollton’s 16th annual festival at the Switchyard

Celebrate sweet 16 years of the Carrollton Festival at the Switchyard on Saturday, November 7 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., held on the streets of Historic Downtown Carrollton (1106 S. Broadway Street). …
Local artists also feature their work at Branch Arts Live.

Branch Arts Live 2026 brings dance, public art and community together

Branch Arts Live will return Sunday, Oct. 25, bringing an afternoon of live performances, visual art and community activities to Gussie Field Watterworth Park. Hosted by the Farmers Branch Parks …
The new My Carrollton app allows residents to submit 311 service requests, report concerns, attach photos and share locations directly with City departments for assistance.

Get connected with the new City of Carrollton mobile app

The City of Carrollton has launched a new free mobile app, My Carrollton, offering convenient access to City services on the go. Replacing the City’s app from 2019, My Carrollton delivers a …

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Business News
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. …

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Dallas College expands its bachelor’s degree offerings with the launch of its fourth program, a fully online Bachelor of Applied Science in Management designed to provide flexible, affordable education for working adults and students across North Texas.

Dallas College expands bachelor’s degree offerings

Dallas College is growing its bachelor’s degree portfolio to four with the launch of its Bachelor of Applied …
An empty classroom illustrates the importance of regular school attendance. Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District’s Truancy Tribunal works with students and families when chronic absences become a challenge.

When attendance becomes a challenge, CFBISD’s Truancy Tribunal steps in to help

Getting to school every day isn’t always easy. For some CFBISD students and families, there are challenges that can make regular attendance difficult — and that’s where support can make all the …
A student works on a laptop in a library. Local libraries offer free Wi-Fi and computer access for students and families who do not have reliable internet access at home.

Internet gap affects 1 in 10 Farmers Branch children, Census estimates show

More than 1 in 10 children in Farmers Branch live in a household without an internet subscription, nearly twice the statewide rate, according to an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. …

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Business
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 …
Metrocrest Services and Liberty Capital Bank will host a Small Business Financial Forum from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, in Carrollton. The event will feature financial experts and discussions on business loans, banking relationships, fraud prevention and online business management. Registration is available online.
Metrocrest Services to host financial forum for small businesses
Businesses are invited to a free financial forum Oct. 12 at Metrocrest Services in Carrollton. Metrocrest Services, in partnership with Liberty Capital Bank, will host the Small Business …
The new Competitive Camera location off Midway Road will open Oct. 1
Competitive Cameras to come to Farmers Branch
One of the largest camera shops in North Texas, Competitive Camera, is moving locations to Farmers Branch after 27 years at Dallas’ Design District. The doors of the nearly 9000 square-foot …
A video shoot at a local fitness center captures content for digital marketing. Maverick Digital recommends businesses use real photos and locally focused content to strengthen their online presence and visibility in search results.
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It's 6:47 p.m. on a Tuesday in July. It's 102 degrees outside, and a Dallas homeowner's AC just quit. They grab their phone and type: "emergency AC repair near me." Google shows three businesses …
Employees from Addison-area businesses show off their moves during the Lip Sync Battle at a previous Corporate Field Day. The annual event returns in October with team-building challenges, friendly competition and plenty of bragging rights on the line.
Office rivalries head outdoors for Addison Corporate Field Day
Addison businesses will have a chance to trade desks and conference rooms for some friendly competition when Corporate Field Day returns Oct. 15. Hosted by Addison Parks and Recreation as part …

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Lifestyle

Dallas Japanese Association hosts 2026 Fall Festival in Farmers Branch

Members of Ryukyu Damashii DFW perform a traditional Okinawan dance with colorful drumsticks during the festival.
Families of all cultures came out to enjoy the Dallas Japanese Association’s 2026 Fall Festival on Oct. 4, without concern about rain or shine. Festival attendees had the opportunity …

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From Addison Transit Center "State Fair Flyer" Shuttles will be provided from transit centers to transport passengers directly to Lot 8 at Fair Park.
'State Fair Flyer' to make ride easier on weekends
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) makes getting to the 2026 State Fair of Texas easier and more convenient than ever. This year, DART is operating special weekend bus …
Phylis Schroeder stands outside in sparkly rain boots with a rake and bucket ready for yard work.
What the first fall rain carries downhill
October finally kept its promise this week. After a summer that felt like living inside a hair dryer, the first cool, rainy Saturday of fall rolled into Farmers Branch, and I could practically hear …
Pumpkins decorate the gazebo on the Downtown Carrollton Square in October 2025. The square will host two Sounds on the Square concerts and Halloween Hunt & Downtown Delights this October.
October in Carrollton includes concerts, community events and Halloween celebrations
The Sounds on the Square music series returns from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, in Historic Downtown Carrollton, 1106 S. Broadway St. Travis Carroll & The Toll Booths will perform a mix of …
Families can celebrate fall at Carrollton’s annual Perry Pumpkin Patch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the A.W. Perry Homestead Museum. The free event will include a petting zoo, face painting, children’s crafts, vendors and fall-themed photo opportunities.
Carrollton fills October calendar with pumpkins, music, Halloween events
Carrollton has a full slate of community events planned for October, including fall festivals, live music, recreation programs, public safety classes and Halloween activities. Perry Pumpkin …
Young pickleball players take to the court at a Pickleball Central event. The Junior PPA Tour will select players for its new 14-and-under and 18-and-under development teams following the Junior Pickleball World Championships, Nov. 5-8, at Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch.
Young pickleball players to compete for spots on new elite team at Brookhaven
The Carvana Junior PPA Tour has announced the formation of the Junior PPA Select Team, a premier development pathway aimed at identifying, training and elevating the next generation of elite …
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