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Beyond Velodrome
With the Olympics recently concluded, most of us go back to our regular lives, blissfully indifferent to the human drama of athletic competition of those unique sports that we only look at every four years.  Well, if you want to behold top class athletes engaging in their unique sport, without spanning the globe, the west side of Farmers Branch is where you want to be this weekend as the Stars & Spokes bike race brings high caliber cyclists to town, racing for prestige and prizes. But, more than that, the race benefits those that run into burning buildings when everyone else is running out, those that stand their ground when people are shooting at them. Originated in 2011 in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the race benefits the Texas Association of First Responders. So, while Stars and Spokes is a great opportunity to see some world-class athletes fly on two wheels, it is also an opportunity to symbolically say "thanks" to the men and women who work day-in and day-out to keep our homes and neighborhoods and communities safe. Come on out and join us!
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 FARMERS BRANCH ~ In commemoration of the events of 9/11 and in support of the men and women of our communities that stand between our residents and harm's way, Farmers Branch will again present the Stars & Spokes bike race, Saturday, September 8, benefiting the Texas Association of First Responders.  Registration begins at 7 a.m. with racing set to start at 8 at Farmers Branch Fire Station No. 3, 13303 Hutton Drive, just north of Valley View. The USAC circuit race will feature multiple race categories on a smooth, flat, closed road course on the west side of Farmers Branch.
Competitive cyclists will be competing for a total of $3,000 in prizes.
All proceeds from the event go to benefit the Texas Association of First Responders, an organization that supports the families of police and fire personnel who have been injured or killed in the line of duty.
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About two weeks left for Citizen Satisfaction Survey
FARMERS BRANCH ~ As September dawns, there is still time for  Farmers Branch residents to participate in the 2012 Citizen Survey, going on through September 17. The bi-annual survey is one of the most important measures of local resident satisfaction with Farmers Branch activities, events and services. More than 8,000 surveys were randomly mailed to Farmers Branch residences in mid-August but any resident is invited to take the survey online at www.farmersbranch.info. The survey has been conducted since 2008 and includes 27 questions, focusing on resident satisfaction with city provided services, ranging from public safety to residential trash pickup to special event offerings and more. Once compiled, the results will be compared against the surveys of 2008 and 2010, shared with the City Council and released to the public.
  
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Citizens asked to contribute to Library 50th anniversary time capsule
FARMERS BRANCH ~ As a means of offering library patrons of the future a glimpse into the lives and mindsets of today, as part of the Manske Library's 50th anniversary, organizers are accepting submissions for a time capsule to be opened in 2037, when the Library turns 75.
Through September 18, Library staff are collecting submissions in two categories: "Perspectives" and "Life" from 2012.
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Free biometric screenings offered as part of community health expo
FARMERS BRANCH ~ Free biometric screenings are among the services offered to local families at the annual Farmers Branch Health and Wellness Expo, set for Saturday, September 15 from 9 am til noon at the Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center, 14050 Heartside Place.
Biometric screenings capture "critical health numbers" such as cholesterol, glucose, waist circumference, body mass index, and blood pressure. Results ready in less than 10 minutes and will be reviewed on site by a registered nurse from Baylor Medical Center. A limited number of biometric screenings are offered and a pre-scheduled appointment is required at 972.247.4607.
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YouTube Video Extra seeks to explain proposed budget
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Name: Casey Baker
Department: Equipment Services
Title: Fleet Technician
Background: I am an ASE Master Automobile Technician. I am active in church and I enjoy building street rods in my free time. I enjoy the challenges of working on the various types of equipment in the City fleet.
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LBJUpdate
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Periodic nighttime main lane closures continue through work schedule
 FARMERS BRANCH ~ The weekly update on the Interstate 635 expansion project has been made available by LBJ Express, the construction team responsible for the five-year project that will completely renovate the freeway from the Dallas North Tollway to Interstate 35E. This update is for September 5, 2012.
IH35E: The IH35E northbound entrance ramp south of Valley View Lane was closed on Monday, August 27. The ramp will ultimately be replaced by a new ramp near Valley View. A schedule for the completion of the new ramp is not yet available.
Denton Drive: On August 27, Denton was closed between LBJ and Villa Creek until October 5. Traffic will be detoured via Harry Hines and Ford.
Josey Lane: The drainage project on Josey from Maybrook to LBJ continues with one lane closed in each direction. Following the completion of drainage work, construction of the permanent paving of Josey and the east end of Villa Creek will begin. Various lanes will be closed on Josey until December.
Treeview Road: Treeview has been reopened.
Marsh Lane: Pavement and bridge work will continue on the west side of Marsh south of Ridgeoak until November.
Midway Road: Both U-turn lanes are closed. Dallas Water Utilities relocation on the south side of the Midway/LBJ intersection has one lane closed in each direction. The scheduled completion of utility work has been extended until late September. Atmos will also be installing a new gas line crossing Midway south of LBJ following the water line project and is now expected to require the closure of the outside (right) lanes of Midway in both directions. All utility work on Midway is expected to be completed by mid-October.
Welch Road: The Welch Road bridge is partially reopened. The entire bridge, including both U-turn lanes, is expected to be reopened by October.
Dallas North Tollway: The bridge demolition work planned for the Labor Day weekend was complete as scheduled.
Other Locations: Various main lanes of LBJ will be closed frequently during night-time hours. There will also be intermittent night-time closures of various LBJ entrance and exit ramps. Full updates and additional information can be found at www.lbjexpress.com.
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Volume 2.36 | Number 80 Branch Bulletin
is published weekly by the  Communications Office of the City of Farmers Branch, TX.
Two-Time TAMI Award Winner
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About the City of Farmers Branch
 An historic community in the geographic center of the DFW Metroplex, Farmers Branch boasts a residential population of 28,800 and a daytime employment population of 66,000. Located on the northwest border of the City of Dallas, the City's 27 parks and lush greeenbelts feature nationally-acclaimed, award-winning soccer fields, football facilities as well as baseball and softball complexes. The city's location in the center of the Metroplex and only 15 minutes away from both DFW Airport and Love Field, along with the 2,200 hotel rooms within the city, make Farmers Branch an ideal location for residents and for business. For more information on the City of Farmers Branch, visit farmersbranch.info, visitfarmersbranch.com, lovethebranch.com
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