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Economic Development team makes DBJ Top 5
FARMERS BRANCH ~ With the value of last year's deals measured at $843.9 million, the Farmers Branch Economic Development Department was named by the Dallas Business Journal as the number four agency in Dallas Fort Worth for 2015.
 The annual Book of Lists lands the Farmers Branch department in the Top 10 for the fifth consecutive year. The 2015 rank of number 4 is behind only the Frisco Economic Development Corporation and the cities of Arlington and Fort Worth. The rest of the 2015 Top 10 includes Garland, Plano, Richardson, Irving, Dallas and Little Elm. In a separate listing, ranking agencies by number of deals, rather than value, Farmers Branch still finishes fourth, with 35 total deals - this time behind Colleyville at 64, Mesquite at 43 and Flower Mound at 41. Farmers Branch Managing Director John Land said the ranking is a validation of the great work done by his team. "We are acutely aware that our community relies on the strength of the business tax base," he explained. "As such, we move mountains when necessary to keep the flow of commercial revenue streaming into Farmers Branch."
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Beatles cover band set for  Tastes & Tunes tomorrow night
FARMERS BRANCH ~ Continuing as one of the busiest venues in the City, The Grove @ Mustang Crossing will again be the site of the Tastes & Tunes summer food truck and concert series, when it returns on June 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. 
The first event in the series originally scheduled for May 19 had to be reset due to inclement weather, so June 16 will be the advent of the three part music and food event with the Beatles' tribute band, "Hard Night's Day" taking the stage. Everyone is invited and admission to the event is free.
Food truck options for June 16 include Easy Slider, Cousins Maine Lobster, Nate's 125th Cafe, V.I.P., and SteelCityPops. In addition, craft beer and wine will be available for sale. Blankets and lawn chairs are recommended for the lawn seating, but the Friends of the Farmers Branch Historical Park will have chair rentals for $2 per chair.
Future dates and bands include the Motown groove of "All Funk Radio Show" on Thursday, June 30 and the Texas sounds of "Lone Star Attitude" on Thursday, July 21.
In the event of threatening conditions, information will be updated on the weather hotline at 972.919.1433. For more information, visit fbspecialevents.com.
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Citizen Bond Committee sets Listening Meetings for July 19, continues to solicit potential bond ideas
FARMERS BRANCH ~ The City Council-appointed Citizen Bond Committee is inviting the public to attend one of, if not both, "Listening Meetings" on potential bond issues, set for Tuesday, July 19 at 2 p.m. at the Senior Center or at 7 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center.  The Committee is asking for the public's help in deciding on potential bond issues for a 2017 ballot by offering suggestions for bond projects through June 30 and by attending the Listening Meetings on July 19.
Requesting feedback on potential bond ideas, the Citizen Bond Committee is posing a single question - What can Farmers Branch do for you and your family to help make Farmers Branch an even better place to live, work and play?
The committee is asking residents to answer the question via several response options:
- Log on at farmersbranchtx.gov/bond to fill out a returnable form
- Mail ideas to or stop by City Hall at 13000 William Dodson Parkway, Farmers Branch, TX 75234
- Call 972.919.1410 and leave a message
The Citizen Bond Committee requests that residents please submit their ideas by Thursday, June 30.
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Branch Bulletin recognized as best eNewsletter in Texas
ARLINGTON ~ For the third time in five years, Branch Bulletin has been recognized by the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) as the best municipal government eNewsletter in the state.
The TAMI Award was bestowed on the City of Farmers Branch last week during the annual TAMIO conference, held in Arlington.
 In addition to 2016, Branch Bulletin was honored as best in Texas in 2011 and 2012 with an Award of Honor in 2014.
Economic Development Update series honored at conference
ARLINGTON ~ For its efforts to inform the community of the ongoing growth of its business community, the City of Farmers Branch has received the Award of Honor from the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) for it's quarterly Economic Development Update video series.
The award was bestowed as part of the annual TAMI Awards ceremony in Arlington that concluded the organization's annual conference.
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The Award of Honor was given for cities less than 80,000 population in the overall video category of "Regular or Recurring Program" where other finalists included Flower Mound, Pflugerville, Carrollton, Denton, Round Rock, Arlington, Austin and Dallas.
Judges made note of the "great camera work and composition" with "good use of graphics and special effects," along with "very professional on-air talent."
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'The Fantastiks' now on stage at Firehouse, through June 19
FARMERS BRANCH ~ This allegorical love story, "The Fantasticks," performed to music by Harvey Schmidt and with lyrics by Tom Jones will be onstage at the Firehouse Theatre select nights through June 19.  The musical takes listeners on a journey of love, deception, loss and sweethearts reunited. The Firehouse Theatre is located at 2535 Valley View Lane. For tickets or more information, visit thefirehousetheatre.com or call 972.620.3747.
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Vintage Base Ball team goes to Waxahachie
WAXAHACHIE ~ Fans of old-time base ball are invited to travel to Waxahachie on Saturday, June 18 as the Farmers Branch Mustangs Vintage Base Ball team take on the Waxahachie Vintage Base Ball club. The game is set for 10 a.m. at the Waxahachie Family YMCA, 100 YMCA Drive in Waxahachie. For more venue information, call 972.937.2671.
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'Finding Dory' gift basket given away Friday
AQTX ~ Anyone can come by the Frog Pond through  June 16 to register for a drawing for a gift basket, inspired by the new Disney-Pixar movie, "Finding Dory." The basket contains "Finding Dory" goodies and a Cinemark gift card to be used for movie tickets. The drawing will be held June 17 at 12 noon.
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Toddler Time & Ribbit Reading every day
AQTX ~ In association with the Farmers Branch Manske Library, the Aquatics Center's Frog Pond offers 'Ribbit Reading' poolside storytimes from 9:30 to 10 a.m. through July 25. The event is designed for ages 2 to 7. Admission is free but kids must be accompanied by an adult. There will be no Ribbit Reading on July 4. Following that, there will be activity pool time "Just for Tadpoles" from 10 until 11:30 a.m., June 6 through August 8, for ages 0 to 9. Admission rates apply but kids may re-enter the Frog Pond any time the same day with a wristband. Again, kids must be accompanied by an adult.
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Teen Scene to feature anime, manga
MANSKE LIBRARY ~ Teen fans of anime and manga are invited to Teen Scene on Thursday, June 16 at 4 p.m.
Teens will can watch anime shows, talk about manga, and meet other anime enthusiasts at this installment of Teen Scene.
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'Cars' to roll through Library
MANSKE LIBRARY ~ The whole family can hit the road and head to the Library to see Disney and Pixar's "Cars" on Monday, June 27 at 3 p.m.
In this G rated film Lightning McQueen is a rookie race car with promise. After becoming stranded in a small town, he learns that life is more about the ride than it is about the outcome of the race.
Snacks will be provided by the Library.
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Food bank bound
Kandy Burdette and Joe Potraza work to harvest food from the Farmers Branch Community Garden for donation to the Metrocrest Food Bank. More than 101 pounds of fresh food was donated that day.
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Volume 6 | Edition 24 | Number 277 
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Branch Bulletin
is published weekly by the Communications Office of the
City of Farmers Branch, Texas since March 5, 2011
Four-time winner of TAMIO Awards for Best eNewsletter in Texas, recognized by
the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers
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Flags to remain at half-staff through Thursday
FBTX ~ In accordance with White House proclamation, all flags will continue to fly at half-staff on all City buildings, facilities and grounds through sunset Thursday in honor of the victims of Sunday's attack in Orlando, Florida.
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New PSA hopes to educate on mosquitoes
FBTX ~ As the weather substantially warms up, the threat of mosquito-
borne illness also increases which has prompted the City of Farmers Branch Environmental Health office to issue an educational public service announcement on TV and the Internet.
The short video features Environmental Health Manager Katy Evans outlining method for reducing the danger of mosquito-breeding areas.
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Elimination of those breeding opportunities reduces the chance for the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile Virus and Zika.
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Office hours with Mayor reset for next week
FBTX ~ Mayor Bob Phelps will be unable to attend the regularly-scheduled fourth Wednesday "Tell it to the Mayor" session on June 22.
The next regular 'Tell it to the Mayor' sessions will be held July 13 and 27, from 3 until 6 p.m. at Farmers Branch City Hall. Mayor Phelps holds these open office hour session traditionally on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month as an opportunity for citizens to sit down with the Mayor on any topic, without an appointment. For more information, call 972.919.2515.
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8 am to Noon @ The Grove at Mustang Crossing
972.919.2620
6 to 9 pm @ The Grove at Mustang Crossing
972.919.2620
JUNE 21
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6 p.m. @ City Hall
972.247.3131
JUNE 22
TELL IT TO THE MAYOR
CANCELED
972.919.2515
All events & meetings are subject to change. Call listed numbers or 972.247.3131 for verification or more information.
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8 am to Noon @ The Grove at Mustang Crossing
972.919.2620
JULY 3
INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVITIES
Gates open at 6:30 pm @ Historical Park
972.919.2620
fbspecialevents.com
JULY 4
INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY
Most City offices closed
Only Open: Rec Center & Natatorium, 6 am-5 pm; Historical Park, 8 am-5 pm; Frog Pond, 12-6
Garbage & Recycling Will Be Collected on Schedule
972.247.3131
JULY 8
HISTORICAL PARK 30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
7 to 11 pm @ Historical Park
- Picnics
- Sweet treats
- Celestial viewing
972.406.0184
JULY 12
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Only Meeting in July
6 p.m. @ City Hall
972.247.3131
TELL IT TO THE MAYOR
Office hrs with Mayor Bob Phelps
3 to 6 pm @ City Hall
972.919.2515
JULY 21
6 to 9 pm @ The Grove at Mustang Crossing
972.919.2620
All events & meetings are subject to change. Call listed numbers or 972.247.3131 for verification or more information.
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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
lovethebranch.com or call 972.247.3131.
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