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Voters in Farmers Branch, Addison and Carrollton, along with families in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, will head to the polls May 2. Before they do, the Branch Herald is giving every candidate …
When Sasikanth Yangalasetty and Vamsi Chennupati set out to write a book about artificial intelligence, they weren't thinking about universities or tech conferences. They were thinking about a …
On May 2, Addison residents will head to the polls to answer a question that two of their North Texas neighbors answered 37 years ago: Should our city stay in Dallas Area Rapid Transit, known as …
The Metrocrest Area Chamber will host the National Civics Bee® Metrocrest Local Finals on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Dallas College Brookhaven …
As North Texas prepares to host one of the largest sporting events in the world, local leaders say the region must also prepare for a less visible reality: an increased risk of human trafficking. …
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) announced changes to the GoPass® application beginning March 25, 2026. Some of these changes require user action. What is …
Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in the community? The City of Farmers Branch is hosting a comprehensive Career Fair on Wednesday, April 8, from 5 to 9 p.m. at City Hall. We are seeking …
At its March 24 meeting, the City Council approved an agreement with Via Transportation Inc. to provide on-demand micro-transit and paratransit services, branded as Addison Orbit, for an initial …
The City’s Fiscal Year 2025–26 Q2 City Manager’s Report has been published, offering a transparent look at the progress, projects, and priorities shaping our community. Inside this …
Every spring, a local boutique sets up a makeshift runway inside a banquet room, and the models are not professionals. They are accountants, retirees, teachers and business owners, members of the …
A new program from a local family-owned service company allows teachers, nurses, firefighters, and military families in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to get their home's heating, cooling, and plumbing …
Records tied to two October 2025 ethics complaints against Farmers Branch Mayor Terry Lynne offer a detailed look at how the city handled the allegations, including a state-ordered release of …
At 22 years old, Kevin Venardos rode an elephant across Manhattan wearing a top hat, NYPD in front and NYPD behind, leading thousands of parents and children to Madison Square Garden for a Ringling …
Families on spring break joined city leaders and neighbors for the grand reopening and ribbon cutting of Dutch Village Park on Old North Road, marking a new chapter for one of the city’s oldest …
Brittnee Emerine doesn't wait for teenagers to come to the library. She goes to them. Each May, Emerine and her colleagues at the Carrollton Public Library show up at middle and high school pep …
The Farmers Branch City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday, to extend the city's garage conversion amnesty program for an additional six months, pushing the deadline to July 31, 2026, as roughly 600 homes …
The city's finances earned a clean bill of health Tuesday, March 17, with auditors finding no errors, no fraud and no compliance violations in the fiscal year 2025 audit. The City Council voted …
The City of Carrollton was named a 2025 Gold Fleet award winner for the sixth year in a row by the Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities (DFWCC) Coalition for its contributions and efforts in reducing …
AUSTIN, TX - Senator Tan Parker announced today that he will serve as Chair of the Texas Senate Committee on Transportation following his appointment by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. The …
Children and adults with special needs, along with their families, friends, and caregivers, are invited to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon at the Special Needs Bash on Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. …