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Celebrate Freedom & Farmers Branch on Friday! |
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All Farmers Branch residents are invited to join a very special celebration at the Farmers Branch Historical Park on Friday, July 2, from 6:30 to 10 p.m., as the community gathers in celebration to commemorate U.S. Independence along with the City's 75th anniversary.
The 75th anniversary of the City's incorporation will be combined with the City’s annual July 4th observance including live music on stage from the "Cover Down Band," food, fireworks, a short video documenting the City’s history, prize drawings and special guests. Five custom RTIC coolers will be given away during the event. Those who find a "Golden Ticket" in their free Farmers Branch backpacks will be awarded the coolers on the spot.
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Don't forget the Firecracker Fast Pass allows residents free entry 30 minutes prior to the general public. However, it does NOT guarantee event admission. If the Historical Park reaches capacity, then overflow viewing of the fireworks display will be available at nearby Liberty Plaza.
Fast Passes have been mailed out in advance to Farmers Branch residents in the Branch Review. They are also available at the following locations. Limit of one per household.
- Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center
- The Branch Connection
- Farmers Branch Historical Park
- Farmers Branch Aquatic Center
- The Parks & Recreation Office at Farmers Branch City Hall
Farmers Branch residents who arrive without a Firecracker Fast Pass can still enjoy free entry by presenting a photo ID with a Farmers Branch address.
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It's OPEN, with new carpet, lighting and more |
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The Manske Library has a new two-tone coat of paint and a modern facade to showcase the building's massive renovation.
The project is virtually complete and the Library reopened on Monday, June 28.
"We have new carpet throughout with a polished concrete stairway to the lower level," said Library Director Denise Wallace, "plus our new 'Innovation Zone,' or "makerspace" just off the front entrance."
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The renovation has added five glass study rooms on the lower level, in addition to a modern workstation area and a new downstairs entrance. The upstairs adult book area has 20 new computer workstations, two meeting rooms, and all-new shelving.
Exterior work will continue, to add reflection ponds in front, amphitheater improvements, as well as Rawhide Creek bank and pathway upgrades behind the library.
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Celebrate Selena at the next Denton Drive LIVE! |
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The Denton Drive LIVE! Concert in the Grove series continues on Saturday, July 10 with Canta Rhythm & Brass, a latin band that has been entertaining DFW audiences with a high energy show, and July's concert showcase headliner, Bidi Bidi Banda, an all-star Selena tribute band from Austin whose interpretation of Selena's greatest hits echos the "Queen of Tejano Music." Get more info HERE.
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New City website makes navigation easier |
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Last month the City unveiled a new and improved City of Farmers Branch website.
The new site offers a modern design and layout, a navigation geared more towards residents and a more mobile friendly site. During the process of this redesign, staff focused on the concept that the best government websites keep the citizen and their needs at the center of the digital experience. With that in mind, the goal of this redesign was to create a people-first website that focuses on the citizens experience rather than government or department structure.
Please also explore our updated mobile version of the same website (on right). It has also been designed to accommodate the needs of the citizen first.
If you have questions or comments about either new site, we welcome your feedback at info@farmersbranchtx.gov.
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From The Branch Connection
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Show Us Your Service Selfies |
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Did you serve in the military?
If so, we would like to honor you in our front display case at The Branch Connection.
TBC staff is collecting photos of veterans to feature in the facility’s Veterans Hall of Fame. Any branch of military service and any era is appropriate.
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If you or someone you know is interested in being a part of the display, please email Jackie Byles.
The Branch Connection,located at 14055 Dennis Ln., is now open at 100 percent capacity. For more on TBC activities, click HERE.
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C-FBISD requesting help in school supply donations |
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The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District currently needs help to provide backpacks and school supplies to students for the 2021-2022 school year. School supply lists for elementary and middle school students can be found HERE.
C-FBISD’s goal is to serve students in need at every C-FBISD elementary and middle school campus. For complete information, visit the website or email penap@cfbisd.edu.
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Garbage cart pilot program remains open |
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The Garbage Cart Pilot Program is still available as the trial run will continue through September.
Eligible residents, in eastern neighborhoods, can sign up for a one time fee of $76 to receive a 95-gallon CWD garbage cart that will be serviced twice a week on the same day trash is currently collected at that address.
Click HERE for the registration form. An email with an invoice and instructions to pay online will be sent within 1-2 business days. Carts must be screened from the street when not set out for collection.
For additional information about the Garbage Cart Pilot Program, call 972.919.1408.
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Holiday waste collection schedule |
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Since Independence Day falls on a Sunday this year, the July 4 holiday will have no impact on CWD's garbage and recycling service for Farmers Branch residents.
Please be aware that the CWD administrative offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, reopening on Tuesday, July 6, with regular business hours.
Bulk collection week will begin on Tuesday, July 6. The Monday bulk collection route will be moved to Wednesday.
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Bus and light rail services will follow a Sunday schedule on Sunday, July 4, and Monday, July 5. DART's Paratransit Services will run a Saturday schedule on Monday, July 5 and the Paratransit Scheduling Center will be closed.
Customers seeking holiday rides may call Thursday, July 1, to book trips through Monday, July 5, and on Friday, July 2, to book trips through Tuesday, July 6. Customers can also schedule, view and cancel trips 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.DART.org/Paratransit.
DART's Customer Information Center will be open on Sunday, July 4 and Monday, July 5 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 214-979-1111 for trip-planning needs while the administrative offices and the Customer Care Center, which handles complaints, commendations, suggestions and Lost and Found, will be closed.
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Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on the 4th of July, 1776.
Do you know who?
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Volume 12 | Edition 27| Number 541
Thursday, July 1, 2021
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