2008 Farmers Branch election results: Tim O’Hare achieves mayordom

By Chad Jones

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

By Pegasus News wire

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

By Pegasus News wire

Oops.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Farmers Branch Manske Library to receive $17,734 from Texas State Library and Archives Commission

By Minnie Payne

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

By Minnie Payne

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

By Pegasus News wire

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

By Catherine Cuellar

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

By Minnie Payne

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

By Minnie Payne

"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

By Pegasus News wire

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

By Pegasus News wire

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

By Pegasus News wire

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

By Pegasus News wire

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

By Minnie Payne

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

By Pegasus News wire

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

By Minnie Payne

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

By Pegasus News wire

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

By Pegasus News wire

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

By Pegasus News wire

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

By Pegasus News wire

Recognizing homeowners who add beauty to their neighborhood.

Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007

West Nile mosquitoes prompt preventative measures in Farmers Branch

By Pegasus News wire

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

By Minnie Payne

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

By Minnie Payne

"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

By Pegasus News wire

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

By Chad Jones

How badly are you screwed? Find out now online!

Thursday, June 21, 2007

Farmers Branch holding public workshop June 25-29 to craft vision for retail area

By Pegasus News wire

It's the "Four Corners" area, referring to the four shopping centers at Josey and Valley View Lanes.

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Judge delays Farmers Branch ordinance from being implemented for 2 more weeks

By Pegasus News wire

U.S. District Court Judge Sam Lindsay decided to extend a restraining order on the controversial immigration ordinance in Farmers Branch.

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Farmers Branch Resident Incentive Programs agreeable to most

By Minnie Payne

As long as residents are interested in the Farmers Branch Resident Incentive Programs, city council will do their best to continue them.

Monday, June 4, 2007

A message to Farmers Branch: There are higher values than being “law-abiding”

By Larry James

Last Saturday, voters in Farmers Branch overwhelmingly (68%) approved an ordinance requiring apartment owners to demand proof of citizenship or legal residency when considering leasing housing to potential tenants.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Restraining order filed in Farmers Branch to keep controversial ordinance from being implemented

By Pegasus News wire

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas have both filed for a restraining order to keep the Farmers Branch law that would keep property owners from renting to illegal immigrants from being implemented.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Farmers Branch immigration measure passes with ease as pro-ordinance council candidates win election

By Pegasus News wire

Despite heavy spending by organized opponents, the measure won in a landslide.

Sunday, May 13, 2007

U.S. Justice Department to monitor elections in Farmer’s Branch and Denton ISD elections

By Pegasus News wire

I can't imagine why...

Saturday, May 12, 2007

Farmers Branch Mayor Bob Phelps talks

By Minnie Payne

A few words from the man of the hour re: the immigration controversy, on the day it goes to a vote.

Friday, May 11, 2007

Vandal throws rock through window of Farmers Branch mayor’s home

By Pegasus News wire

A vandal threw a rock through the window of Farmers Branch Mayor Bob Phelps' home on late Tuesday or early Wednesday.

Thursday, May 10, 2007

What fear and hate have done to the community of Farmers Branch

By Minnie Payne

A person can become so consumed in something that they forget about how it feels to have a sense of peacefulness.

Sunday, April 1, 2007

Annual Easter Eggstravaganza coming March 31 to Historical Park

By Pegasus News wire

Candy and Easter Eggs will be featured at the Annual Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 31 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Farmers Branch Historical Park.

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Farmers Branch gets new city manager, Gary Greer

By Minnie Payne

Greer said that he feels that presently the most important project going on in Farmers Branch is revitalization of neighborhoods, in that the housing stock in the community needs to be updated.

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Farmers Branch Let the Voters Decide Campaign Continues

By Minnie Payne

The purpose of the event was for volunteers to get U. S. citizens registered to vote in the May 12 election in an effort to overturn Ordinance 2903.

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

UPDATED: Farmers Branch LULAC prexy caught removing immigration vote signs; U.S. Justice Department gets involved

By Pegasus News wire

She claims the property owners gave her permission to take 'em down. But she could be charged.

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Interview: Farmers Branch City Council candidate Tony Salerno

By Alan Cohen

Tony Salerno doesn't know what seat of the Farmers Branch City Council he is running for yet - he just knows that he is running.

Tuesday, March 6, 2007