City of Farmers Branch schedules day tour of town for citizens, business leaders
"Hop on the bus to find out about us!" city administrators seem to be saying.
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009
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Video interview: Disgruntled Farmers Branch resident wonders what’s happening to her home town
Kathy Holmes and her husband have lived in the same house, in the same community, for over 30 years. Now, she's upset at the way the city is treating her.
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009
Farmers Branch proves it’s expensive - and distracting - to legislate immigration at the city level
City coffers are down $1.5 million and counting over court battles to keep landlords from renting to illegals.
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009
Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce sponsors Ninth Annual Branch Business Expo
The chamber wanted to focus this year on the business leaders and allow them to network.
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
Farmers Branch teams up with Dignity Memorial Network to present “Escape School”
The program is geared toward school-age children and is presented with a lot of interaction - not just lectures.
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008
Farmers Branch proposes a community garden at Sept. 23 meeting
The city of Farmers Branch will facilitate the 50-plot/composting area/community orchard project to be located on the church property.
Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008
Dart sets information meetings on light rail in Carrollton and two locations in Dallas
For detailed information, go to this website or call 214-749-2522.
Friday, Sept. 12, 2008
Tim O’Hare doesn’t want Farmers Branch to “be like Oak Cliff”
I'm curious what type of town O'Hare does want Farmers Branch to become.
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008
Farmers Branch Animal Adoption Center groundbreaking set for Sept. 9 at 9 a.m.
The new state-of-the-art facility will be constructed just east of the Justice Center, near the corner of Valley View and Marsh
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
Farmers Branch prepared to implement “license to rent” ordinance
Courts don't like provisions of the illegal immigrant housing rental ban? No problem! City attorneys draft different ones.
Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008
Farmers Branch finances good, but somehow also bad
Asked about incongruity of spending more money while laying people off, city officials said, "Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!"
Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008
Farmers Branch Police make crime data available online
Crimereports.com retrieves data on a daily basis from a police database and plots crime occurrences onto a Google map.
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008
All-America Rose Selection winning roses for 2009 now blooming in Farmers Branch
All-America Rose Selection (AARS) is a non-profit association dedicated to the introduction of exceptional roses for today's gardener, and to helping find the best roses for their garden.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Farmers Branch moves National Night Out forward to cooler Oct. 7 instead of Aug. 5
Opting for cooler weather in October, Community Watch volunteers are busy organizing neighborhood block parties.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Farmers Branch lifeguards take first place at North Texas competition
The team goes to San Antonio July 22 to compete in the Texas Games State Championship.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
2008 Farmers Branch election results: Tim O’Hare achieves mayordom
What's cooler than receiving a 2/3 mandate? Receiving a 2/3 mandate and getting your pal to replace you on the city council.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Some of Saturday’s elections will be overseen by Federal monitors
The monitors want to make sure everything is done by the book.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Farmers Branch sends notices of rental ban to landlords - accidentally
Oops.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Farmers Branch Manske Library to receive $17,734 from Texas State Library and Archives Commission
This year, grant funds will be used to upgrade public computers and laptops and update public computer software.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Farmers Branch Police hope to acquire $50,000 through grant funds for mobile storefront command trailer
Funds do not have to be matched b the City of Farmers Branch.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Farmers Branch takes economical approach to logo change
The new logo depicts a large tree, spreading its branches over a mix of residential and business buildings.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Tim O’Hare wants to be Farmers Branch’s next mayor
O'Hare's vision for the city includes economic development, park beautification, low taxes, and better law enforcement
O'Hare is best known for sponsoring Farmers Branch's controversial immigration ordinance.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Farmers Branch businessman Gene Bledsoe announces candidacy for mayor
Gene Bledsoe hopes to heal a divided city by getting all Farmers Branch citizens involved.
Monday, Feb. 25, 2008
Farmers Branch mayor gives Chamber of Commerce his final State of the City Address
"The activity and advancement seen in Farmers Branch during 2007 has been outstanding."
Friday, Feb. 1, 2008
Tim O’Hare running for mayor in Farmers Branch
O'Hare led the push to kick illegal immigrants out of Farmers Branch as a member of the city council.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008
Farmers Branch council adopts 3rd ban on renting by undocumented residents
Legal challenges expected to cost taxpayers $1 million
Council hopes three's a charm in alienating illegal immigrants.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
Confession in Farmers Branch drive-by obtained improperly, suspects receive lesser plea deal
As such, the men will serve no more than 20 years in prison.
Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008
Farmers Branch public invited to celebrate grand opening of fire station No. 3 Jan. 19
Located on the city's west side, just north of the intersection of Valley View Lane and Hutton Drive, the 19,000-square-foot facility will not only house a new fire station but is also the new home to Fire Department Administration and Training in the Bob Phelps Fire Administration Building.
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
Farmers Branch to hold groundbreaking and dedication of Texas-sized U.S. Flag for Liberty Plaza Dec. 7
Liberty Plaza is about a two-acre tract of land where the new DART light rail station will be.
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007
Farmers Branch liable to be sued, says state appeals court
In the final analysis, the city council is legally responsible for its actions.
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007
Farmers Branch Parks & Rec chief Jeff Fuller blends horticulture and business savvy
His accomplishments include a senior center with a top-rated dance club that draws 300 dancers every Monday.
Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007
Farmers Branch citizens are asking the city to regulate house color
Looks like Farmers Branch may soon be just different shades of beige.
Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007
City of Farmers Branch asked CFBISD for names and addresses of children attending schools
The plot thickens in Farmers Branch's attempt to kick illegals to the curb.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007
Still time to register for National Night Out in Farmers Branch
Farmers Branch residents will join in the observance of America's Night Out against crime by turning on their outside lights and celebrating outdoors with their neighbors in get-togethers.
Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007
Yard of the Month program to spotlight green thumbs in Farmers Branch
Recognizing homeowners who add beauty to their neighborhood.
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007
West Nile mosquitoes prompt preventative measures in Farmers Branch
Unusually wet summer weather causes standing, stagnant water to breed mosquitoes and need for preventative measures.
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007
Farmers Branch Fire Chief Kyle King is a dedicated Christian
Kyle King isn't afraid to talk about Christianity and his association with the Gideons International.
Friday, June 29, 2007
Farmers Branch Police Chief Sid Fuller loves police work
"I truly believe that nobody goes into police work for a paycheck. It is far more than a job; policing is a way of life."
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Farmers Branch weeklong Four Corners Design Workshop kicks off
Multi-day planning exercise coming up June 25-29 in the Four Corners area of Farmers Branch
Monday, June 25, 2007
Farmers Branch Police Department to post accident reports online
How badly are you screwed? Find out now online!
Thursday, June 21, 2007
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