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I was sitting in my dentist's chair this week, describing the kind of woman who often calls UrbanTail Cleanup. She's the one holding her household together with both hands, juggling work, meals, …
The City of Carrollton has opened applications for craft and food vendors to participate in the 16th annual Festival at the Switchyard set for Saturday, November 7 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Historic …
More than 260 runners gathered at Tommy Standridge Stadium on April 25 for Kacie’s Run, an annual event honoring the memory of Kaitlin “Kacie” Jo Brekhus while raising funds for the …
The Metrocrest Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 2026 Celebrate Metrocrest Business Expo on Thursday, June 25, bringing together local businesses, community organizations, food vendors and …
For nearly six decades, generations of Farmers Branch students have walked the halls of Farmers Branch Elementary. On May 15, many returned one last time. Families, former students, teachers, …
Drivers traveling on Josey Lane in Farmers Branch will encounter a new traffic pattern beginning Thursday, June 4, when a new traffic signal at Josey Lane and Rawhide Parkway becomes operational. …
Farmers Branch voters heading to the polls for the June 13 mayoral runoff will have fewer voting locations available than they did during the May election. Polls opened Monday, June 1, for the June 13 runoff between …
It’s no secret that pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing recreational sports in the country, and North Texas has quickly embraced the movement. From casual weekend matches to …
Builders of Hope Community Development Corporation (BOH CDC), a HUD-certified nonprofit affordable housing developer, announced a community meeting for prospective homebuyers interested in The …
With council members divided over resident costs, unfinished park projects and development timelines, the Farmers Branch City Council approved millions in new spending Tuesday, May 19. The council …
Before Gabrielle “Gabe” Madison became CEO of Metrocrest Services, she showed up at the nonprofit’s resale store as a volunteer and kept quiet about why she was there. “I said, ‘Hey, …
Your communities. Your news. Sign up today for the Branch Herald's free newsletter. The Farmers Branch Fire Department has once again been recognized by the American Heart Association for its …
Addison Oktoberfest is also garnering its own statewide recognition. The Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin recently featured the festival in its new exhibit, Texas Festivals: Creating …
The Manske Library has launched a new Braille-Enhanced Bilingual StoryWalk® along Rawhide Trail, creating an outdoor reading experience designed to be accessible to visitors of all ages and …
The largest pickleball event in the world is set to make a triumphant return to North Texas this fall and now is the opportunity to secure your spot to play or attend. The Pickleball World …
We like to think we see everything. When you run a professional waste‑removal service, your eyes adjust to the colors of the yard, sweeping the lawn, tracing the fence line, scanning the sunny …
Farmers Branch voters head back to the polls to decide who will serve as the city's next mayor, and this time, every single vote will matter even more than it did May 3. Early voting starts …
Plans for a potential OXXO headquarters and continued redevelopment along Josey Lane highlighted a Tuesday, May 19 study session focused on Farmers Branch’s future growth. Finance Director Jay …
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District is weighing employee raises next school year while using a one-time transition budget created by a fiscal-year change to buy time before a projected $20 million …
Metrocrest community members watched machine operators demonstrate their skills and learned about how the Farmers Branch and Carrollton public works departments help maintain their cities at the …