The City of Farmers Branch hosts a tree giveaway every year. The next tree giveaway is slated for Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 at...

When he sits in the middle of the dais in the Farmers Branch City Council chambers, Mayor Terry Lynne commands the room. It’s one of the most visible aspects of his position as mayor. …

Family and friends came together for hot dogs and cupcakes to celebrate the life of Isaiah Clark on what would have been his 22nd birthday, Sunday, Sept. 8, and dedicate a park bench west of the playground at Joya Park.

The countdown is on. Pickleball returns to town Nov. 1. To help Farmers Branch residents prepare for the thrill and chaos of the more than a week of Major League Pickleball and the United …

Members of The Branch Connection (TBC) meet monthly for breakfast. While their building is being renovated, they meet at alternative locations including the Farmers Branch Recreation Center, The …

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 …

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 …

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. 

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

The gentle thup thup of community pickleball games will turn decidedly more competitive for 11 days this autumn at Brookhaven Country Club. The United Pickleball Association (UPA) announced the …

Luna beelines her way to a lone visitor instead of hanging out with the crowd. Achilles and his human, Efrain Najera, wait for their order at Chiquitas Food Truck. Photos by Kate Bergeron

On Saturday, April 27, the City of Farmers Branch hosted its annual Fishin' Fun event at Gussie Field Watterworth Park. The free event, designed for children under 16, was open to residents and …