BREAKING News

Charles Cox named Farmers Branch City Manager

FARMERS BRANCH ~ Drawing on a wealth of expertise and

institutional knowledge, the Farmers Branch City Council on Tuesday named Managing Director and long-time Finance Director Charles S. Cox to be the next City Manager of the growing community.

"I'm excited, humbled, and honored to move into this new role, and very glad to have such an incredible team to help me in this transition," Mr. Cox said after his appointment. "Exciting things are happening in our City and I look forward to working with our dynamic elected officials, dedicated volunteers and outstanding City staff as we move forward."

A 24-year veteran of the Farmers Branch staff, Mr. Cox began his municipal government career in Haltom City where he served from 1986 to1993. He is a graduate of Texas Christian University and Southern Methodist University with Bachelors and Masters degrees. Active in professional circles, Mr. Cox is past president of the Government Finance Officers Association and a member of Financial Accounting Foundation.

Mr. Cox replaces Gary D. Greer who resigned earlier this year after spending nearly nine years at the helm in Farmers Branch.

GRAND Openings

Farmers Branch Market ready for opening day Saturday

FARMERS BRANCH ~ After an absence of about 15 years, farmers will be back in the Branch on Saturday, May 7 for the grand opening of the all-new Farmers Branch Market, in The Grove at Mustang Crossing located at 12700 Denton Drive.

Improvements have been made to the area that will accommodate a wide array of vendors offering seasonal favorites, with the Market open each Saturday, through October 29, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

The grand opening will kick off with the ribbon cutting at 8 a.m. and vendor's stalls open for shoppers immediately following. The event will also feature the fresh produce and specialty foods, as well as arts and crafts, a complimentary gift for the first 1,000 visitors, live entertainment by the Dan Quinn Band, a mimosa bar and Dough Boy donuts for the first 300 visitors. Kids' activities will also be available with a bounce house, fence art and children's entertainer, David Chicken.

Concessions that can be purchased during the Grand Opening include breakfast tacos and a mimosa bar provided by Nuevo Leon.

Current Vendor List

DBar Farms - Fresh Locally Grown Produce
Crawley's Country Beef - Non GMO Non Soy Beef, Chicken and Eggs
Round Rock Honey Co - Fresh Honey, Honey made soaps, lotions and candles
BreadBreakers Bakery - Quick Breads, Granola Bars, Bars
Puppouri - Homemade Dog Treats & Accessories
Nuevo Leon - Tamales & Salsa
Nikki's Popcorn - Gourmet Popcorn
The Kool-aid Factory - Kool-Aid Pickles
Rusticas - Sweet and Savory Breads, Sweet Empanadas, Cookies and Cakes/Cupcakes
Uncle Willie's Pies - Pies, Cakes, Cobblers, Brownies, Cookies, Banana Puddin', Fried Pies, Pie Jars, Cupcakes
Mimi's Jelly - Homemade Jelly
Mercy Inspired - Wood Art
Whitley's Welding - Metal Art

For more information, visit farmersbranchmarket.com or call 972.919.2602.

CITY COUNCIL Elections

Election Day is Saturday

FARMERS BRANCH ~ Dallas County voters can cast their vote on May 7 at their designated precinct locations.

In the two Farmers Branch City Council races, Ana Reyes is running unopposed in District 1, while Chuck Zubarik and Terry Lynne are vying for the District 4 Council seat.

Precinct locations will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday.

CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES


	ELECTION DAY ~ May 7 from 7 am to 7 pm

(listed by ballot position)

. City Council, District 1

Ana Reyes

. City Council, District 4

Chuck Zubarik

Terry Lynne

LOOKUP HELP

. Who Are My Elected Officials, Council District & Voting Precinct?

. Single Member Districts Map

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

. Single Member Districts Map

. Texas Voter ID Law

. Dallas County Election Dept

. Campaign Finance Reports

BRANCH Updates

Stars will shine at Star Party scheduled May 10

HISTORICAL PARK ~ Stargazing for the whole family is set for Tuesday, May 10 from sunset to 9 p.m. at the Historical Park Meadow.

This free event offers high powered telescopes that will be focused on the Sun, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn and more. The Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas will be on hand to assist with the telescopes and to answer questions.

In the event of bad weather, an alternate date is scheduled for Thursday, May 12.

For more info call the Historical Park at 972.406.0184, or contact the Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas at 214.800.6000 and www.texasastro.org.

Residents invited to look into volunteer service through special video invitation

FARMERS BRANCH ~ Anyone that has ever considered serving on a City board is invited to attend a 'Boards and Commissions' Recruiting Event, planned for Tuesday, May 10 at 6 p.m. at Farmers Branch City Hall.


	VIDEO EXTRA Boards & Commissions Recruiting Event Invitation Click on Thumbnail to View

The public can come learn about the roles of each of the City's board and commissions, visit with current board members and board chairs, along with City Council and City staff.

Applications for Board service are being accepted April 18 through May 16. Eligible applicants may be asked to attend a followup interview session with the City Council on May 24.

For more information call the City Secretary's Office at 972.919.2503 or find out more about City Boards and Commissions online at the City's website, www.farmersbranchtx.gov.

Fish are getting fired up for Fishin' Fun


	VIDEO EXTRA Sights & Sounds of Fishin' Fun Click on Thumbnail to View

FARMERS BRANCH ~ Kids ages 16 and under can try their hand at fishing during the annual Fishin' Fun in Farmers Branch event, set this year for Saturday, May 14 on the banks of Rawhide Creek in Gussie Field Watterworth Park, near Farmers Branch City Hall.

No registration is required and the event is free for kids, 16 and under. They can bring their own equipment or borrow a rod and reel from the Parks and Recreation Department.

Kayaking, zip lining and other activities are planned at the Park as part of the event. For more information, call 972.919.1433.

AT the Library

Brookhaven College Music Series produces classical sounds

MANSKE LIBRARY ~ Internationally recognized classical guitarist and recording artist Carlo Pezzimenti directs the Guitar Ensemble, which will be performing at the Manske Library Saturday, May 7 at 2 p.m. as part of their Music Series.

The Brookhaven College students in this ensemble work mainly on chamber music, and will be performing classical arrangements.

This event is free.

Teens invited to Star Wars event

MANSKE LIBRARY ~ The Library is hosting a Star Wars themed event for teens, 7th through 12th grade on Wednesday, May 12 starting at 5 p.m.

Participants can dress in costume, make their own lightsabers and show off their ability to channel "The Force."

For more info, call 972.247.2511.

Library to sponsor Spelling Bee for Adults on May 14

MANSKE LIBRARY ~ For adults who might have missed their opportunity when they were younger, the Manske Library is hosting a Spelling Bee just for adults, Saturday May 14 at 3 p.m.

Patrons who know how to spell everything from accommodate to zygopleural should plan on participating in the Manske Library's 2016 Spelling Bee for Adults.

For more info, call 972.247.2511.

PARTING Shot

The Farmers Branch Rainbow Girls organization donated $1,500 for K-9 Unit

FARMERS BRANCH ~ Per K-9 Officer Grigg, the donation will be used for a safety device that will monitor the heat in the patrol car. If the heat exceeds a certain temperature, the car will alert the K-9 handler. It will also be able to pop the door locks in the event of an emergency situation.

Many thanks to the Rainbow Girls for donating these funds to protect K-9 Bullet.

Volume 6 | Edition 18 | Number 271

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Branch Bulletin

is published weekly by the Communications Office of the

City of Farmers Branch, Texas since March 5, 2011

Comments are welcomed at fbinfo@farmersbranchtx.gov

RECYCLING Update

Accepted

Plastic containers (#s 1-5 & 7)
Newspapers
Aluminum, steel and tin containers
Glass bottles & containers
Corrugated cardboard & boxboard & mixed paper

Not Accepted

Paper towels, facial & toilet tissue
Plastic bags & packaging
Wax coated paper drink containers, food & wet waste
Paper, plastic & styrofoam serving items
Grass clippings and shredded paper

CARTS MAY BE placed for collection AFTER 7 pm the day before scheduled pickup & NO LATER THAN 7 am the day of scheduled pickup.

CARTS should be returned to storage location NO LATER THAN 9 am the day AFTER scheduled pickup.

VIDEO EXTRAS

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Storage & Screening of Recycling Carts

Meet the MuRF: Where Recyclables Go to Be Re-Used

Farmers Branch is Excited About Recycling!

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NEWS Online

FBPD asks community for extra 'eyes'

FBTX ~ As one of its newest crime prevention and investigation tools, the Farmers Branch Police Department is asking local residents and businesses to register their surveillance cameras for the SafeCam initiative.

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Aquatics Center lowers prices for new season

FBTX ~ The Farmers Branch

Aquatics Center just made it easier for families to have fun in the sun this summer with lower prices for season passes to the outdoor, summer swim season Frog Pond.

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Revised ordinance aims at false alarms

FBTX ~ With eight valid alar Police Car

m calls last year, out of 3,059 responded to by the Police Department, the Farmers Branch City Council has approved changes to the local alarm ordinance, designed to keep officers on the street and away from false alarm calls.

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Dennis detour to run through summer

FARMERS BRANCH ~ Roadwork on Dennis Lane will have traffic from Valley View to Richland Avenue running one way only through mid-August.

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May 2016

MAY 7

ELECTION DAY

7 am to 7 pm @ City Hall

972.247.3131

FARMERS BRANCH MARKET GRAND OPENING

8 am to Noon @ the Grove at Mustang Crossing

972.919.2620

MAY 10

BOARDS & COMMISSIONS RECRUITING EVENT

6 pm @ City Hall

972.919.2503

STAR PARTY

Dusk @ Historical Park

(Alternative weather date May 12)

2540 Farmers Branch Lane

972.406.0184

MAY 14

FISHIN' FUN

8 am to Noon @ Rawhide Creek in Gussie Field Watterworth Park

972.919.1433

MAY 17

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

6 pm @ City Hall

972.247.3131

farmersbranchtx.gov

All events & meetings are subject to change. Call listed numbers or 972.247.3131 for verification or more information.

VIDEO GALLERY

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POLICE TIPS:
Protecting 3rd Row Seats & Tailgates from Theft

FARMERS BRANCH POLICE RECRUITING: Join Us!

TRAIL Master Plan

IN the BANNER

All is ready for the Farmers Branch Market Grand Opening Saturday. The wait is almost over!

About the City of Farmers Branch Farmers Branch Logo

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.

www.farmersbranchtx.gov