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 … MORE

Farmers Branch and Carrollton residents may receive … MORE

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 … MORE

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 … MORE

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 … MORE

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 … MORE

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 … MORE

A Carrollton woman who describes herself as “just a local citizen” is turning everyday infrastructure into a canvas, with help from her three children.

The family is among … MORE

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 … MORE

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 … MORE

When you hear the date April 15th, what immediately comes to mind? For most Americans, it’s “Tax Day” and many people scramble to get their taxes filed. Me, I sit down and enjoy my day and … MORE

When people see our UrbanTail Cleanup logo on a truck or a uniform, they might assume we’re a big company with a long history. The truth is simpler and more local: we’re a small, woman‑owned … MORE

The Dallas Makerspace is hosting its 5th Annual Steamroller and Open House Event April 25, 2026, from 10am-5pm.

The event will offer a Maker Sale, a 10 x 10 art show, tours of the Dallas Makerspace, and the Steamroller Printmaking event where you will see an actual Steamroller drive over carved works of art to create large posters. Food trucks will be at the event from 11am-2pm and throughout the day there will be live music and other fun activities.
This event is free to attend!

Dallas Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community workshop and laboratory sharing a 36,000 sq. ft shop in Carrollton MORE

Council Member Elizabeth Villafranca now holds office hours for residents to visit, ask questions and voice their concerns. She will be available 1-2 p.m. Fridays at the Farmers Branch City Hall or by appointment. MORE

Join us for Coffee with a Cop! Stop by El Portal Cafe on Saturday, March 28 from 9–11 a.m. to chat with your Carrollton Police Department officers. No agenda, no speeches, just good coffee and great conversation.

We’d love to see you there! MORE

E-Recycle items you haven't found a place to donate or dispose elsewhere. See list of accpeted items.
Donate blood to Carter Bloodcare.
Visit the Metrocrest Mobile Pantry for fruits and vegetables.
Meet representatives from Woven Health Clinic. MORE

Have fun with the whole family! Stark Elementary PTA is holding their annual spring carnival and auction. Stark students receive five free tickets. Carnival & silent auction begins at 11 … MORE

Join us in celebrating our third annual multicultural event, Gateway to the Globe. Our fantastic cultural event showcases world geography and the traditions and cultures of the residents of Farmers Branch and the greater North Texas region. MORE

Single Parent Advocate Annual Murder Mystery Awards Dinner & Dance: Dress the part or enjoy the play. We will find out who dunnit at the end of the day! MORE