Farmers Branch City Hall

02/06/2023

Tuesdays City Council meeting (Feb. 7) has a packed agenda due to last week’s meeting being canceled!
The study session will begin at 2 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.
See you there!

02/06/2023

#1 Packed agenda at City Council meeting February 7th
#2 Meet new Council Member Tina Bennett-Burton
#3 Sign up for the Citizen Police Academy
#4 Rawhide boxes get artistic wraps

We’ll see you next week for more!

Have questions, comments or sugggestions?
Leave us a comment down below!

02/03/2023

Don’t miss the opportunity to have coffee or breakfast with a cop tomorrow at Starwood Cafe!

We hope to see you there, stay safe! 🚔

Just a reminder that we will be at Starwood Cafe this Saturday from 9am-11am for Coffee with a COP! Come join us for coffee and conversation!

02/02/2023

Don't miss out! Sign up now!

Did you miss the chance to sign up for GLOW Kids Night Out? Do not worry; we have a second one that just opened for the month of February. Your child will enjoy themselves in a safe and fun environment while you enjoy your evening out. We have a special guest coming........ 😍💘

🍕 Pizza and drinks will be provided
🎟 $8 member/$11 non-member
📞 972-247-4607 to register
💻 Or visit the following link to register online. http://apm.activecommunities.com/farmersbranch/Activity_Search/11626

❌ No at-the-door registration.

02/02/2023

Residents, please check to make sure the lids on carts (trash & recycling) can be opened, and if they are frozen shut, press down in the center of the lid to break the ice seal and gently break the ice until the lid opens.
We don’t want this to be an issue or cause delays in services, as we have a lot to catch up on!

Residentes, verifiquen para asegurarse de que las tapas de los contenedores (basura y reciclaje) se puedan abrir y, si están congelados, presionen el centro de la tapa hacia abajo para romper el sello de hielo y rompan el hielo suavemente hasta que la tapa se abra.
¡No queremos que esto sea un problema o cause retrasos en los servicios, ya que tenemos mucho que ponernos al día!

02/02/2023

Want to know more about narcotics investigations? How a traffic stop works? A crime scene search?

You can learn a lot by attending our next Citizens Police Academy.
It's a 33-hour block of instruction designed to give the public a working knowledge of the Police Department's personnel and policies. It consists of a series of classes held once each week for three hours.

The instruction is comprehensive, covering a different area of the Police Department each week. Officers, supervisors, and personnel assigned to that particular division conduct each instructional block. And it's free!

The next academy will start March 2nd and end on May 11th. Sign up at farmersbranchtx-portal.app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/20554

¿Quiere saber más sobre las investigaciones de narcóticos? ¿Cómo funciona una parada de tráfico? ¿Una búsqueda en la escena del crimen?

Puede aprender mucho asistiendo a nuestra próxima Academia de Policía para Ciudadanos.
Es un bloque de instrucción de 33 horas diseñado para brindarle al público un conocimiento práctico del personal y las políticas del Departamento de Policía. Consiste en una serie de clases que se imparten una vez a la semana durante tres horas.

La instrucción es integral y cubre un área diferente del Departamento de Policía cada semana. Los oficiales, supervisores y personal asignado a esa división en particular conducen cada bloque de instrucción. ¡Y es gratis!

La próxima academia comenzará el 2 de marzo y finalizará el 11 de mayo. Regístrese en farmerbranchtx-portal.app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/20554

02/01/2023

TRASH COLLECTION UPDATE!

Our trash and recycling partner CWD has developed a recovery plan for collections this week and next:

•For Monday/Thursday routes: No service until Monday, 2/6. Garbage and recycling was collected on Monday, 1/30.

•For Tuesday/Friday: Garbage service will be provided on Friday, 2/3. The Friday recycling route will be serviced on the same day.

•For Wednesday garbage: Residents are to set their container out for service on Thursday, 2/2. CWD will service the route as they are able, sometime before Sunday. Most likely, crews will collect at some households each day, as they finish routes in other cities.

Nuestro socio de basura y reciclaje CWD ha desarrollado un plan de recuperación para las colecciones de esta semana y la próxima:

• Para rutas lunes/jueves: Sin servicio hasta el lunes 2/6. La basura y el reciclaje se recogieron el lunes 1/30.

• Para martes/viernes: El servicio de recolección de basura se brindará el viernes 2/3. La ruta de reciclaje del viernes se atenderá el mismo día.

• Para la basura de los miércoles: los residentes deben preparar su contenedor para el servicio el jueves 2/2. CWD dará servicio a la ruta como sea posible, en algún momento antes del domingo. Lo más probable es que las cuadrillas recolecten en algunos hogares cada día, mientras terminan las rutas en otras ciudades.

02/01/2023

UPDATE AS OF 5 P.M. FEBRUARY 1.

The National Weather Service has predicted another widespread round of freezing rain Wednesday, continuing through the night and adding up to half an inch of new ice to already treacherous roads. This new Ice Storm Warning includes Tarrant, Dallas, Denton and Collin Counties.

In consideration of this forecast, Farmers Branch City leaders have decided to delay the re-opening of City facilities until noon Thursday, February 2.

El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional pronosticó otra ronda generalizada de lluvia helada el miércoles, que continuará durante la noche y agregará hasta media pulgada de hielo nuevo a las carreteras ya traicioneras. Esta nueva advertencia de tormenta de hielo incluye los condados de Tarrant, Dallas, Denton y Collin.

En consideración a este pronóstico, los líderes de Farmers Branch han decidido retrasar la reapertura de las instalaciones de la ciudad hasta el mediodía del jueves 2 de Febrero.

The National Weather Service has extended its Winter Ice Storm Warning through Thursday morning, February 2, with more freezing rain, sleet and widespread icing expected on bridges and some surface streets.

In light of these conditions, Farmers Branch City leaders have decided to keep City facilities closed for a second day.

The closure will now extend through Wednesday, February 1 and will affect City Hall, The Branch Connection, Manske Library, the Municipal Court, the Historical Park, the Animal Adoption Center, the Margaret Young Natatorium and the Community Recreation Center.

All City facilities will re-open tomorrow February 2 at 8 am.

El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional ha extendido su Advertencia de Tormenta de Hielo Invernal hasta el jueves 2 de Febrero por la mañana, y se esperan más lluvias heladas, aguanieve y formación de hielo generalizada en los puentes y algunas calles superficiales. 

A la luz de estas condiciones, los líderes de Farmers Branch han decidido mantener las instalaciones de la ciudad cerradas por segundo día. El cierre ahora se extenderá hasta el miércoles 1 de Febrero y afectará al Ayuntamiento, The Branch Connection, la Biblioteca Manske, el Tribunal Municipal, el Parque Histórico, el Centro de Adopción de Animales, el Natatorio Margaret Young y el Centro Recreativo Comunitario.

Todas las instalaciones de la Ciudad reabrirán mañana 2 de Febrero a las 8 am.

02/01/2023

Coyote warning!
Local coyotes are hiding and staying warm right now. As soon as the sun reappears, they will come out to feed, and they will be hungry. Pet owners, please do NOT let your animals run free (this is illegal all year anyway), especially as our local temperatures start to climb. The coyotes will be hunting.

¡Advertencia de coyotes!
Los coyotes locales se esconden y se mantienen calientes en este momento. En cuanto vuelva a salir el sol, saldrán a alimentarse y tendrán hambre. Dueños de mascotas, NO dejen que sus animales corran libres (de todos modos, esto es ilegal durante todo el año), especialmente cuando nuestras temperaturas locales comienzan a subir. Los coyotes estarán cazando.

02/01/2023

Monty Python's Spamalot coming to Farmers Branch! 🎭
The show starts this weekend at The Firehouse Theater and will run through February 19.
Get your tickets at thefirehousetheater.com today!

02/01/2023

The Animal Adoption Center is closed today February 1st.
They will NOT be running calls today, Surgery for tomorrow February 2 is CANCELED, and NO TRAPPING.

Stay safe and warm! 🐶🐱

Farmers Branch Animal Adoption Center

02/01/2023

The National Weather Service has extended its Winter Ice Storm Warning through Thursday morning, February 2, with more freezing rain, sleet and widespread icing expected on bridges and some surface streets.

In light of these conditions, Farmers Branch City leaders have decided to keep City facilities closed for a second day.

The closure will now extend through Wednesday, February 1 and will affect City Hall, The Branch Connection, Manske Library, the Municipal Court, the Historical Park, the Animal Adoption Center, the Margaret Young Natatorium and the Community Recreation Center.

All City facilities will re-open tomorrow February 2 at 8 am.

El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional ha extendido su Advertencia de Tormenta de Hielo Invernal hasta el jueves 2 de Febrero por la mañana, y se esperan más lluvias heladas, aguanieve y formación de hielo generalizada en los puentes y algunas calles superficiales. 

A la luz de estas condiciones, los líderes de Farmers Branch han decidido mantener las instalaciones de la ciudad cerradas por segundo día. El cierre ahora se extenderá hasta el miércoles 1 de Febrero y afectará al Ayuntamiento, The Branch Connection, la Biblioteca Manske, el Tribunal Municipal, el Parque Histórico, el Centro de Adopción de Animales, el Natatorio Margaret Young y el Centro Recreativo Comunitario.

Todas las instalaciones de la Ciudad reabrirán mañana 2 de Febrero a las 8 am.

01/31/2023

With our facilities being closed, you can now purchase tickets on our website for this weekend’s Daddy Daughter Dance! 🦋

Join us Saturday February 4 for,

🦋 Live DJ
🦋 Dancing
🦋 Keepsake Photo
🦋 Cookies
🦋 Punch & Coffee Served

Tickets are $12 per person for Farmers Branch residents and $16 for non-residents.
Spots are limited.

Visit http://apm.activecommunities.com/farmersbranch/Activity_Search/11264 to purchase your tickets today!

¡Con nuestras instalaciones cerradas, ahora puede comprar boletos en nuestro sitio web para el baile de papá e hija de este fin de semana! 🦋

Únase a nosotros el sábado 4 de febrero para,
🦋 DJ en vivo
🦋 Baile
🦋 Foto de recuerdo
🦋 Galletas
🦋 Ponche y café servido

Los boletos cuestan $12 por persona para los residentes de Farmers Branch y $16 para los no residentes.
Los lugares son limitados.

¡Visite http://apm.activecommunities.com/farmersbranch/Activity_Search/11264 para comprar sus boletos hoy!

01/31/2023

City Council Meeting Canceled!

The decision was made to move tonight’s City Council meeting to Feb 7, all agenda items for tonight will be pushed to February 7.

Please stay safe and don’t go out on the roads if you don’t have to.

¡Reunión del Concejo Municipal cancelada!

Se tomó la decisión de trasladar la reunión del Concejo Municipal de esta noche al 7 de Febrero, todos los puntos de la agenda de esta noche se pospondrán al 7 de Febrero.

Por favor, mantente a salvo y no salgas a las carreteras si no es necesario.

01/30/2023

This week’s forecast! ❄️
Some important updates and things coming up this week in Farmers Branch. As always we’ll be back next week with more info 👋🏼

01/30/2023

Due to freezing rain in the forecast, most city facilities closed today at 2 PM… Including City Hall, Municipal Court, Manske Library, the Branch Connection, and the Recreation Center.
City staff will work remotely, and city services will still be provided.

Debido al pronóstico de lluvia helada, la mayoría de las instalaciones de la ciudad cerraron hoy a las 2 p. m.... Incluyendo el Ayuntamiento, el Tribunal Municipal, la Biblioteca de Manske, la Conexión de Sucursales y el Centro de Recreación. El personal de la ciudad trabajará de forma remota y se seguirán brindando servicios de la ciudad.

01/30/2023

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01/27/2023

A Medicare Option seminar is being held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Manske Library.
This will be an educational presentation by licensed insurance agent Scott Teagle to educate individuals approaching their 65th Birthday or older an opportunity to learn more about Medicare parts A, B, C, D and Medicare supplements.

No registration necessary.

01/26/2023

FAQS - 2022 Property Tax Dividend | Farmers Branch, TX - Official Website

Need answers regarding your property tax dividend?

Check the FAQ’s in the link below and if you still have questions please call the main number of City Hall at 972-247-3131.

01/25/2023

UPDATE! This event is sold out but keep an eye out next week for more information about Kids Night Out Valentines Day addition 💌

Don’t miss out on Glow Night happening this Friday from 4-8 p.m. at the Rec Center.
🎳 Kids will enjoy neon glow games, arts and crafts, and a movie.
🍕 Pizza and drinks will be provided.
🏷 $5 member/$9 non-member.
⏲ Spots are still available. Ages 6 months- 13-year-old.
📲 Call 972-247-4607 or visit farmersbranchliving.com to sign up today.

No at the door registration.

01/24/2023

Effective December 13, 2022, it is illegal for any person in Farmers Branch to store their garbage or recycling carts in between any portion of the primary structure and any adjacent public road. Carts must be stored at the side or rear of homes when they are not out for collection.

A partir del 13 de diciembre de 2022, es ilegal que cualquier persona en Farmers Branch almacene sus contenedores de basura o reciclaje entre cualquier parte de la estructura principal y cualquier vía pública adyacente. Los carritos deben almacenarse al costado o en la parte trasera de las casas cuando no estén fuera para su recolección.

01/23/2023

Meet our new City Council Member representing District 3, Tina Bennett-Burton!
She won the special election this past weekend with 56% of the votes and will be sworn in at the next City Council meeting.

01/23/2023

This weeks four-cast here in Farmers Branch! ⛈
#1: New Council member
#2: New garbage cart rule
#3: Dividend checks
#4: Medicare option seminar

Come back next week more!

01/22/2023

Final unofficial election results show that Tina Bennett-Burton won a majority of the votes and will serve on the Farmers Branch City Council for District 3 beginning Tuesday, January 31, 2023. For more, visit www.dallascountyvotes.org.

01/20/2023

Last month the City installed a public electric vehicle charger at the Justice Center.🔌
It can charge two vehicles at once. 🚘
This charger joins existing EV chargers located at City Hall and Manske Library.

Additional chargers will be installed in the spring. 🌸


El mes pasado la Ciudad instaló un cargador público de vehículos eléctricos en el Centro de Justicia.🔌
Puede cargar dos vehículos a la vez. 🚘
Este cargador se une a los cargadores EV existentes ubicados en el Ayuntamiento y la Biblioteca Manske.

Se instalarán cargadores adicionales en la primavera. 🌸

01/19/2023

It’s time to get back to feral cat trapping! 🐈

Residents can participate in TNR by borrowing a trap for free with an ID.

TNR is short for Trap-Neuter-Return and its goal is to control the kitten population.
After being trapped, cats are sterilized, vaccinated, and released back into their neighborhoods.

For more information contact the Animal Adoption Center at 972-919-8770.

01/18/2023

Candidate filing for the May Election begins today. We will be electing a new Mayor and Council Member for District 2.

If you or anyone you know is interested, stop by City Hall to pick up a packet.

The following district map will be used for the May 6 election.
You can also see the map by visiting farmersbranchtx.gov

La presentación de candidatos para las elecciones de mayo comienza hoy. Elegiremos un nuevo alcalde y concejal para el Distrito 2.

Si usted o alguien que conoce está interesado, pase por el Ayuntamiento para recoger un paquete.

El siguiente mapa del distrito se utilizará para las elecciones del 6 de mayo.

01/17/2023

This week’s FB Four-cast ⛈

#1 City Council meeting tonight! Meeting starts at 6 p.m. at City Hall 🎤
#2 Candidate filing starts January 18 for the May election. We will be electing a new Mayor and Council member for District 2 🗳
#3 Trap Neuter Release program with the AAC 🐈
#4 New Electric Vehicle Charging Station installed at the Municipal Court 🔌

Follow us for more info and we’ll be back next week with 4 new items! 👋

01/17/2023

Join us for our City Council Meeting tonight, 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.

01/16/2023

The last day of Early Voting for the District 3 Special Election, is tomorrow.
Voting can be done at the Manske Library 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Election Day is January 21.

Reminder: This is for residents who live in District 3 ONLY.

El último día de Votación Anticipada para la Elección Especial del Distrito 3 es mañana.
La votación se puede realizar en la Biblioteca Manske de 8 a. m. a 5 p. m.
El día de las elecciones es el 21 de enero.

Recordatorio: Esto es para residentes que viven en el Distrito 3 SOLAMENTE.