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IMPORTANT REMINDER: Council Meeting moved to Monday, March 3
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Viewpoints
Although it is a little chilly out today, by and large, our days are slowly becoming more mild than cold - a sure sign that Spring is on the way.
As the frost of February moves on towards the madness of March and we all emerge from our indoor habitations, be sure to take a drive around town to see some of the wonderful developments that have taken place during the winter months.
Spring's bringing exciting changes to Farmers Branch.
First, take a drive down Luna Road, south from LBJ. There's not a whole lot of Farmers Branch down there, but there are dramatic changes happening in our territory. First, in the far, southwestern corner of the City - at Luna and Royal Lane, a wonderful new multi-family development, called Waters Edge, is ready for its first tenants. Eventually boasting 600 units in 22 three-story buildings, the development encompasses 40 acres along the shores of Colinas Crossing Lake.
Water's Edge is an $84 million investment in Farmers Branch.
Back up Luna towards LBJ is the Provident development, which is coming along quickly with its 20 three-story buildings that will house 513 one and two-bedroom apartments.
But, whatever you do, don't miss driving down Valley View Lane, from Josey to the area near the DART station.
First, at the area some call the Four Corners, the beautiful facade renovations on the southwest corner of Josey and Valley View have been joined by a spectacular facade makeover on the retail building just north of the Walmart Neighborhood Market.
Then, in a dramatic change of view, the recent demolition of a number of buildings along Valley View, from around William Dodson Parkway to the DART railroad tracks (as depicted in today's banner), has revealed a wonderful vista of our station area. Now, the complete area ready for development around the Mustang Station building can be fully appreciated.
Take a look and see.
It's just the beginning of great things to come.
  
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Council moves meeting to March 3
FARMERS BRANCH ~ As City Hall is a polling place for the March 4 election primaries, the Farmers Branch City Council has opted to move up their regularly scheduled meeting 24 hours from that date to Monday, March 3.
Regular meetings of the Farmers Branch City Council are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. However, with polling going on in the lobby until 7 p.m., members of the Council felt it best to move the meeting in order to avoid confusion with the balloting process.
For more information, call 972.247.3131.
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Good Growth
Limited number of plots are available at Community Garden ... while they last
FARMERS BRANCH ~ After operating at full capacity for a number of years, a limited number of plots have become available in the Farmers Branch Community Garden, at 12411 Templeton Trail. 
A partnership between the City of Farmers Branch, Chapel Hill United Methodist Church and Metrocrest Social Services, the garden represents a commitment to nurture the earth through sustainable gardening while growing healthy food for both the family and the community.
Plots are available to members of the Farmers Branch community who live or work here, go to school or attend church here or are, in some way, an active member of the community.
For more information, visit the Community Garden page on the Farmers Branch website or call 972.919.2625.
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Rec Center to preview new workout class Saturday morning
REC CENTER ~ A cutting edge approach to boot camp exercise, the Varys-8 Method will be previewed in a free event on Saturday, March 1 at 9 a.m. at the Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center. 
The eight-week indoor program incorporates elements of boot camp, kickboxing, Tabata, Pilates, strength training, HIIT, dance, barre method and more. The regular class begins March 10 and continues Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays for eight weeks, from 8 until 9 p.m.
For registration, fee information or other questions, call the Community Recreation Center at 972.247.4607.
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Stargazing planned Tuesday
HISTORICAL PARK ~ The spring slate of Star Parties gets underway Tuesday, March 4 from dusk until about 9 p.m. at the Farmers Branch Historical Park.
 Star Parties are free opportunities for anyone to take advantage of high-powered telescopes to view celestial objects. Telescopes and volunteer expertise are provided by the Dallas Chapter of the Texas Astronomical Society. Additional parties are set for April 8 & May 6 with inclement weather, or heavy cloud cover, days set for the Thursday following each date. |
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Registration deadline set Friday for Senior Center Enhanced Reading course
FARMERS BRANCH ~ Specially designed for students over the age of 50, an Enhanced Reading course of study has been planned on Saturdays in March, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Senior Center.
According to organizers, students will gain speed, improve comprehension, memory and retention. The workbook is $15 and students over 50 must register in advance, by February 28.
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Warrant round up continues thru March 9
 FARMERS BRANCH ~ In coordination with law enforcement agencies across Texas, the Farmers Branch Police Department is participating in the Statewide Warrant Round Up, going on now through March 9.
Farmers Branch Police officials said arrests are being scheduled and if anyone has an outstanding local warrant and wants to avoid arrest at their home or place of employment, they should call Farmers Branch Municipal Court at 972.484.4112 as soon as possible.
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Employee: Lesia Short 
Division: Finance - Municipal Court
Title: Court Clerk I
Employed: 6 months
Background: Prior to joining the City of Farmers Branch, I served in the Army for 8 years. I have worked for the judicial system for over 15 years. I am continuing my education toward a degree in accounting. I enjoy movies, traveling, and good food. My goal is to become Level II certified.
What I like most about working for the City: The willingness to educate is what I like most about working for the City's Municipal Court.
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Staff Photo Lone Star Legacy Gussie Field Watterworth Park in Farmers Branch was named one of only 22 'Lone Star Legacy' parks in the state, by the Texas Recreation and Parks Society during their conference held last week in Corpus Christi. On hand to receive the honor were several Farmers Branch officials including, from left, Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Harting, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair Margaret Young, and Parks Superintendent Charles Cancellare.
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Volume 4 | Edition 08 | Number 157 
is published weekly by the Communications Office
of the City of Farmers Branch, TX.
Two-time TAMI Award Winner for Best eNewsletter in Texas
Given by the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers
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March
All events subject to change
MAR 3 - Special Date
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 pm @ City Hall
MAR 4 STAR PARTY
Dusk til 9 pm @ Historical Park
MAR 15-16
CAMPING UNDER THE STARS
Sat/Sun @ Historical Park
MAR 18
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 pm @ City Hall
APR 12 CITYWIDE CLEANUP DAY DATE NIGHT IN THE PARK
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Planet of Talents show coming Sunday to Library
MANSKE LIBRARY ~ Bringing together young singers, dancers, circus performers and actors, of Russian heritage, the second annual "Planet of Talents" showcase will be taking place on Sunday, March 2 at 2 p.m. at the Farmers Branch Manske Library.
Part of a larger cultural outreach, the "Planet of Talents" show consists of Metroplex youth, ages 5 to 17 and is sponsored by the Russian-American Center and the Russian School of Dallas along with Dallas-Saratov Sister City, Inc.
For more information call the Library at 972.247.2511.
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Chemical collection set for CityWide CleanUp Day
FARMERS BRANCH ~ Because of the tremendous response last year, City officials have announced that CityWide CleanUp Day 2014 will return to Oran Good Park, corner of Valley View Lane and Tom Field Road on Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon.
Again, the event will feature opportunities for electronics recycling, prescription medication disposal and document shredding, along with regular refuse disposal and recycling drop off. In addition this year, there will be household chemical collection on site, provided by Dallas County.
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Food, flicks, fun on tap for Date Night
FARMERS BRANCH ~ Thanks to a Facebook poll, the Vince Vaughn comedy, "Delivery Man" will be the featured movie at 'Date Night' in the park on Saturday, April 12 at the Farmers Branch Historical Park.
Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and admission is free. The southern rock band 'Prophets & Outlaws' will play at 7 p.m.
Again, there will be food trucks for dining and snacking and the outdoor movie in the meadow starting after dark.
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VIDEO EXTRA
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Farmers Branch
"Above & Beyond"
A profile of Farmers Branch City employees who daily go "Above & Beyond" expectations to deliver service to citizens.
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thru April 15
AARP-Trained Volunteers on hand for tax questions and assistance on Tuesdays at:
Farmers Branch
Senior Center
14055 Dennis Lane
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Manske Library
13613 Golfing Green
1 to 7 p.m.
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Spring CPA session accepting applications
FARMERS BRANCH ~ The Farmers Branch Police Departments' Citizen Police Academy is searching for a few good men and women who want to know more about their hometown law enforcement agency.
The Citizen Police Academy is free and open to Farmers Branch residents over the age of 18.
For more information on the Citizen Police Academy, call 972.484.3620.
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Firehouse Theatre sets "Charlie Brown"
FARMERS BRANCH ~ The Firehouse Theatre in Farmers Branch has announced their production of the classic musical, "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," will be staged at the Farmers Branch Manske Library on select dates in March.
Winner of two Tony Awards and three Drama Desk Awards, the play will be presented March 7-8, 14-15 and 21-22.
For more information on the play, on ticket prices or season ticket prices, contact the Firehouse Theatre at 972.620.3747.
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Demolition can be a beautiful thing - when it opens up the views of the potential in the DART Light Rail Station Area. Photo by Amanda Johnson |
VIDEO GALLERY
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Chimney Safety
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Fire Department Dinner Brigade
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Dr. Gilbert's Diary
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Farmers Branch Business: Anything but Usual
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Check the latest weekly report on the five-year reconstruction of Interstate 635 that includes:
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Check the latest information on the 28-mile, $1.4 billion reconstruction of Interstate 35E from LBJ, through Farmers Branch, to U.S. Highway 380 in Denton County.
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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 greenbelts 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 farmersbranchtx.gov, visitfarmersbranch.com, lovethebranch.com or call 972.247.3131.
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