🌱 Ready to test your skills at Farmers Branch’s December chess tournament?

Hello Farmers Branch! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Ready to test your skills at Farmers Branch’s December chess tournament?

Also on today's calendar: Citizenship Classes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 97 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 97, low: 79.
• Saturday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 97 and low of 80 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Farmers Branch Chess Club Tournament #60_December 6, 2026 (uschess.org) — A US Chess–rated tournament is coming to the Farmers Branch Chess Club on December 6, with space limited to 30 players and advance online registration plus Zelle payment required. Sections range from U600 to Championship, with a separate blitz event afterward, and participants must bring their own clocks, scoresheets, and lunches. Parents of younger players should note supervision and on-site rules before signing up.
   

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📸 Around Farmers Branch

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmers Branch

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18

• Baby Sensory Day →
  Farmers Branch Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Road, Farmers Branch
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Friday September 18

• Computer Tutor
  Park Forest Branch Library, 3421 Forest Lane, Dallas
  11:00 am

Saturday September 19

• Citizenship Classes →
  Farmers Branch Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Road, Farmers Branch
  10:00 am
• Dieciseis, Mexican Independence Day
  Park Forest Branch Library, 3421 Forest Lane, Dallas
  11:00 am
• Art is for Everyone
  Park Forest Branch Library, 3421 Forest Lane, Dallas
  1:00 pm
• That's Sew Creative: Zipper Pouch →
  Farmers Branch Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Road, Farmers Branch
  2:00 pm

Monday September 21

• August Harvest Makers Market (Farmers Branch) →
  Bankhead Brewpub – Farmers Branch, 13090 Bee St., Farmers Branch
  5:00 pm
• Comics & Manga Club →
  Farmers Branch Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Road, Farmers Branch
  6:00 pm

Tuesday September 22

• The MBA + Master's Virtual Tour: India and Asia-Pacific
  SMU Cox School of Business, 6212 Bishop Blvd, Dallas
  8:00 am
• Computer Tutor
  Park Forest Branch Library, 3421 Forest Lane, Dallas
  11:00 am
• Tween Pokémon TCG Club →
  Farmers Branch Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Road, Farmers Branch
  4:30 pm

Wednesday September 23

• Computer Tutor
  Park Forest Branch Library, 3421 Forest Lane, Dallas
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update;
  FOUND OWNER! Thanks guys! Anyone looking for their dog? Found him running up Rawhide (Nextdoor Branch Crossing)
• Hi, neighbors!
  I am still looking for a school or program where I can donate backpacks and lunchboxes. Thanks! (Nextdoor Mercer Crossing)

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🗞 Nearby News

Addison

• Things to do, Sept. 18 and beyond: Plano Balloon Festival, Grapefest, Addison Ok (dallasnews.com)
• Motel 6 site slated for redevelopment as Addison approves 380 apartments (branchherald.com)
• OPRF alum continues football career in Europe (oakpark.com)

Carrollton

• 'It's the best tool we have.' Carrollton renews Flock camera contract despite resident concerns (keranews.org)

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Ok Farmers Branch! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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