Population: 26,600
Education
Farmer’s Branch is served by the Carrollton-Farmer’s Branch Independent School District and the Dallas ISD.
The Dallas Independent School District has cooperative education, alternative schools, special education and gifted student programs.
The Carrollton-Farmer’s Branch Independent School District places special emphasis on individual attention to meet the needs of students. The district offers 25 elementary schools, six middle schools, four high schools, and three education centers. Award-winning vocational instruction, a progressive alternative school designed to re-interest potential dropouts, and a variety of special education courses are also offered through the disrict.
Many private schools also are located in and around the area including Trinity Christian Academy.
Brookhaven College, a Dallas County Community College, is located in Farmers Branch. Several colleges and universities are located within commuting distance to the area.
Shopping
Furneaux Creek Village
The Galleria
Old Downtown Carrollton
Trinity Valley Village on the Parkway
The Shops at Willow Bend
Entertainment
Addison Center
Addison Centre Theatre
A.W. Perry Museum
Carrollton Youth Adventure Program
Theatre Three
American Airlines Center
Amon Carter Museum
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Palace of Wax, Grand Prairie
The Fort Worth Zoo, Fort Worth
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Six Flags over Texas
The Kimbell Art Museum
Texas Motorplex, Ennis
Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie
Texas Motor Speedway
Texas Rangers Baseball Team
Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas Zoo
Dallas World Aquarium
Dallas Symphony
Dallas Opera
Dallas Summer Musicals
Fort Worth Opera
The Dallas Historical Society
More Useful Links
Texas Online
Dallas County Appraisal District
Golf Courses
Private Bent Tree Country Club
Brookhaven Country Club
Columbian Country Club
Glen Eagles Country Club
Indian Creek Golf Course
Northwood Hills Country Club
Preston Trail Golf Club
Prestonwood Country Club
Parks
This area has over 70 park areas including a 22 acre Historical Park.
Medical Care
Media
Addison – North Dallas Register
Dallas Morning News
Farmers Branch Times
Utilities
Cable
Time Warner: 972-742-5892
Electric
TXU: 800-242-9113
Gas
TXU Gas: 800-460-3030
Telephone
Verizon: 800-483-4400
SBC: 800-464-7928
Water
Addison: 972- 450-7081
Carrollton: 972-466-3120
Farmers Branch: 972-919-2601