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Serving and protecting
We're going to have a different kind of Town Hall Meeting here at City Hall on Thursday evening and I hope you're looking forward to it as much as I am.  Rather than the general topic roundtable, this Town Hall Meeting will afford our community the opportunity to come out and find out more about their public safety agencies and the men and women that make them work.
Our Public Safety Town Hall will begin with a massive "show & tell" both outside and inside City Hall from 6 until 7 p.m. Police Chief Sid Fuller and his people will have patrol units, the converted all-terrain vehicles, skywatch tower, bike patrol officers and so much more on display. Likewise, Chief Steve Parker and the Farmers Branch Fire Department will have their new engine, an ambulance and some of the recently completed Firefighters Combat Challenge material for folks to peruse.
And, these are just the high points. There will be so much more.
Then, at 7 p.m., we'll start the formal meeting in City Council Chambers but it will be unlike anything you've ever seen in there before. Chiefs Fuller and Parker, along with several of their key people, will be dispensing some information and engaging in some education on their programs and procedures by way of a giant screen offering photos, video, charts and other nuggets of multimedia.
Finally, at 8 p.m., Mayor Bill Glancy and the rest of the Farmers Branch City Council will open the floor for questions relating to the evening's topics or anything else of interest.
It will be a meeting unlike any we've ever had before.
We hope you'll join us. Click Gary's picture for background and contact info |
 FARMERS BRANCH ~ Realizing the plans charted for years by many who envisioned great things for the area adjacent to the Farmers Branch DART station, a groundbreaking was held Tuesday for the Mustang Station mixed use development.
The project's developer, Western Securities, acquired the City-owned property in the station area earlier this year and will be constructing a four-story mixed-use building that will include 257 dwelling units on the upper floors. The ground floor will have up to 10,000 square feet that could be used for retail, of the 300,000 square foot total for the structure.
The ceremony and reception were held at the Jeff Fuller Rose Garden, just south of the DART station area. Mayor Bill Glancy and the members of the Farmers Branch City Council and staff were joined by leadership from Western Securities, as well as former mayors and council members in turning ceremonial soil to commence the work.
In his comments, Farmers Branch Economic Development Director John Land said the name is derived from "Mustang," the original name of Farmers Branch which was a reference to the Mustang grape that grew in the area.
Construction is expected to commence by the end of June.
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| Town Hall Meeting to feature massive public safety display
FARMERS BRANCH ~ A Town Hall Meeting focusing on Public Safety, presentations from the Farmers Branch Police and Fire Departments, along with a impressive display of vehicles, equipment and other resources, has been set for Thursday, June 14. The venue has changed from the traditional setting at the Senior Center to Farmers Branch City Hall.
 Police Chief Sidney Fuller and Fire Chief Steve Parker will have members of their departments represented in force to show off equipment and answer questions beginning at 6 p.m. A formal meeting presentation will follow at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers inside City Hall. Then a question and answer session will conclude the evening at 8 p.m. The Town Hall Meeting is open to everyone and refreshments will be served. For more information, call 972.247.3131.
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Employee: D. Laisure Position: Detective
Department: Police Department
Years of Service: 12 years
Background: I have 12 years with Farmers Branch, but 22 total years in law enforcement. I graduated from Greenville High School and attended Collin County College. I owned my own restaurant, worked as a Sheriff's Deputy/Jailer for Rockwall County and was a Police Officer/Fire Marshal in Royse City prior to coming to Farmers Branch. I hold a Master Peace Officer License and am a Certified Crisis Negotiator. I am also fluent in Spanish. I have received 3 Life Saving Awards during my career in law enforcement. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 25 years and we have 3 beautiful daughters. I enjoy playing golf, fishing with my daughters, running, hunting and spending time with my family. I am also actively involved in my church, going on mission trips, teaching AWANAS and Sunday School.
What I love most about working for the City: I enjoy the small town feel and atmosphere here, and feel that everybody knows and cares about everybody.
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Man's Best Friend
Officer Morgan and his K-9 partner, Kilo take time to pose for a portrait while on patrol. Many of Kilo's fellow law enforcement professionals will be on hand at the Farmers Branch Town Hall Meeting on Public Safety, Thursday evening, June 14 at 6 p.m. at Farmers Branch City Hall. |
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Summer Reading Club encourages kids to "Get a Clue ... At the Library"
FARMERS BRANCH ~ Encouraging kids and families to explore and investigate books, the Manske Library has announced the 2012 Summer Reading Club, "Get a Clue ... At the Library" is now underway.
As part of the 2012 Summer Reading Club, regular activities are programmed throughout the months of June and July, including a Family Movie from 3 until 5 p.m. On Tuesdays, there is a teen movie from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and a special activity on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. "Willy Welch" will be there on June 20 and "Reading with Ringling" on June 27 at a special time of 4 p.m.
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June 14
Town Hall Meeting on Public Safety @ City Hall, 6 pm
June 19
City Council Meeting @ City Hall, 7 p.m.
Now through July 26
Summer Reading Club @ Manske Library
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 Ready for Action
The Farmers Branch Police Department Traffic Unit and other departmental vehicles and specific equipment will be on display at the Town Hall Meeting on Public Safety, coming Thursday, June 14 at 6 p.m. at Farmers Branch City Hall
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About the City of Farmers Branch
Located on the northwest border of the City of Dallas, Farmers Branch is a vibrant and vital community with a residential population of 28,800 but a daytime population of 66,000. The City's 28 parks and lush greenbelts feature nationally-acclaimed, award-winning soccer fields, football facilities as well as baseball and softball complexes. The Farmers Branch Historical Park allows residents to step back in time and the John F. Burke Nature Preserve offers the opportunity to experience a real, 104-acre wilderness in the middle of one of the busiest metro areas of the world. The City's location in the geographical center of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, only 15 minutes away from both DFW International Airport and Dallas Love Field, make Farmers Branch an ideal location for residents and for business. For more information about Farmers Branch, visit www.farmersbranch.info or call 972.919.2515.
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