November 2024
Branch Review C I T Y
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city of farmers branch
NEWSLETTER
Free Veterans Day cElebration MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 AT FARMERS BRANCH REC CENTER
• Patriotic ceremony, keynote address, and presentation of the Charlie Bird Spirit Service Award • Live brass brand performance • Complimentary hot dog lunch, while supplies last
• Commemorative coin for the first 100 guests, and a commemorative hat for first 300 guests, while supplies last
Join us from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for this free community event honoring our veterans. This year’s patriotic ceremony will include a keynote address by Lieutenant Colonel Allen B. West, combat veteran and former member of the U.S. Congress, and the presentation of the Charlie Bird Spirit of Service Award. The Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center is located at 14050 Heartside Pl. For more information, visit farmerbranchevents.com.
City Facility Closure & New Hours CITIZEN COLLECTION CENTER NOW CLOSED The Citizen Collection Center closed on September 29; however, residents can still access the resources below for their waste disposal needs. • Brush and Bulk Items: Residents will continue to receive curbside service. • Special Waste Pickup: Residents can schedule a pickup for car/boat batteries, vehicle tires, glass/mirrors, motor oil and oil filters by calling 972-919-2613. • Cooking Oils and Grease: Residents can visit Dallas College, located at 3939 Valley View Ln. in Farmers Branch. • Electronics and Hazardous Waste: Residents can visit the Dallas County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, located at 11234 Plano Rd. in Dallas.
NEW MANSKE LIBRARY HOURS EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1 Starting next month, Manske Library’s new facility hours will go into effect. • Sundays: 1 - 5 p.m. • Mondays-Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. • Fridays and Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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Nov. 5 Election
In addition to the general election, a special election will be held to elect one of the following candidates to fill the unexpired councilmember term for District 2: Tina Bennett-Burton Kristofer Cook Brenda Brodrick
EARLY VOTING OCTOBER 21 – NOVEMBER 1 Manske Library and Dallas College – Brookhaven Campus Oct. 21 - 26 Oct. 27 Oct. 28 – Nov. 1
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 12 - 6 p.m. 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
ELECTION DAY NOVEMBER 5 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Manske Library and Dallas College – Brookhaven Campus For more information, visit dallascountyvotes.org.
Holiday Hours
THANKSGIVING DAY, NOVEMBER 28 City facilities are closed No garbage / recycling collection
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Rec Center closes at 5 p.m. Aquatics Center closes at 5 p.m. City Hall is closed Manske Library is closed The Branch Connection is closed Historical Park is closed Animal Adoption Center is closed Garbage / recycling will be collected