City Manager Gary D. Greer recognized by ICMA
December 18, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. ~ As a means of recognizing his continued record of success and ongoing professional development, the International City/County Management Association has renewed the professional credentials of Farmers Branch City Manager Gary D. Greer.
Serving as City Manager of Farmers Branch since 2007, Mr. Greer is one of only 71 credentialed city managers, out of the more than 1,800 cities in Texas.
…Last call for Santa's Helpers at Tuesday Tour of Lights
December 17, 2012
HISTORICAL PARK ~ Highlighting the season of giving, WFAA's "Santa's Helpers" will be the sole focus of giving for the Farmers Branch Christmas Tour of Lights on Tuesday, December 18.
Local non-profits and civic groups work the Tour every evening collecting donations for their individual organizations. However, Tuesday will be solely devoted to the annual toy drive put on by the local ABC television affiliate.
…LBJ Express Project update December 12, 2012
December 12, 2012
FARMERS BRANCH ~ Weekly updates are provided by LBJ Express Project, the construction company responsible for the 5-year project that will completely renovate the freeway from the Dallas North Tollway to Interstate 35E.
Denton Drive: ATT work requires lane closures on the west side of Denton through December 21. Denton will be closed under LBJ during night-time hours on December 21.
Josey Lane: Construction of the permanent paving and drainage on Josey and the east end of Villa Creek requires various lanes closed until late January.
…LBJ Express Project update December 5, 2012
December 5, 2012
FARMERS BRANCH ~ Weekly updates are provided by LBJ Express Project, the construction company responsible for the 5-year project that will completely renovate the freeway from the Dallas North Tollway to Interstate 35E.
Denton Drive: ATT work requires lane closures on the west side of Denton through December 15. Denton will be closed under LBJ during night-time hours on one or two nights for bridge work in late December.
Josey Lane: Construction of the permanent paving and drainage on Josey and the east end of Villa Creek requires various lanes closed until late January.
…Santa set for Saturday visit at Community Recreation Center Open House
December 3, 2012
FARMERS BRANCH ~ Festive family fun is forecast for the annual Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center Christmas Open House, set for Friday, December 7 from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m.
Admission is free for the event that will feature visits with Santa, Reindeer games for kids, holiday entertainment and treats and a canned food drive, benefitting local families served by Metrocrest Social Services.
For more information, call 972.247.4607.
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