City of Carrollton Wins National Awards for Communications and Graphic Design

City of Carrollton 7/15 6:01A

The City of Carrollton Marketing Services team won four awards at the National Association of Government Communicator’s Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards banquet held in Arlington, VA during the NAGC Communications School. The NAGC is dedicated to...

Texas Womens Foundation Launches Count Her In" to Celebrate the 2020 Womens Suffrage Centennial

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 7/11 7:37A Juliette DC

2020 marks the 100 year anniversary of the 19 th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave women the right to vote. To mark this milestone, Texas Womens Foundation is launching Count Her In, a...

Carrollton to Launch First-of-Its-Kind Water Line Flushing Pilot Program

City of Carrollton 7/11 4:04A

The City of Carrollton will soon launch a Water Line Flushing Pilot Program with the goal of reducing the total amount of water used throughout the City while simultaneously maintaining water quality. Currently, the City’s Public Works Department...

Put Your Ideas into Action on a Carrollton Board or Commission

City of Carrollton 7/10 1:39P

The City of Carrollton is now accepting applications for the 2019 Boards & Commissions appointments in October. Residents are encouraged to get involved in the areas of community life that mean the most to them. City government depends on...

Robber Pulls Gun From Sling At Wendy’s, Demands Frosty And Cash

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth (Carrollton) 7/10 9:00A Carrollton – CBS Dallas / Fort W

CARROLLTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) Police in Carrollton are looking for a man who pulled a gun from his sling, demanded a Frosty then fled on foot with cash from the register. Call the Carrollton Police...

Newly Remodeled Rosemeade Rainforest Projected to Open Early August

City of Carrollton 7/10 6:32A

The City of Carrollton Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex (1334 E. Rosemeade Parkway) is now projected to open Friday, August 2 due to weather-related construction delays and contractor failures. Frisco-based Gold Medal Pools, the company...

UPDATE - Notice of DART Community Meetings

City of Carrollton 7/10 5:11A

DART invites citizens to attend a community meeting to review the progress of the Cotton Belt Corridor Regional Rail Project. The Design-Build Contractor for DART will be on hand to outline the latest developments and answer questions. The...

Dart Presents Carrollton City Council with the New Silver Line Plans

City of Carrollton 7/9 12:12P

DART unveiled the color scheme for the new Silver Line at the Carrollton City Council Worksession on Tuesday, June 18. The 26-mile Silver Line Corridor, formerly known as the Cotton Belt Commuter Rail Line, extends between DFW International...

Barefoot Nation, King Zero, and Thunder Road to Kick Off 10th Annual Festival at the Switchyard

City of Carrollton 7/9 11:27A

Kenny Chesney cover band Barefoot Nation, Dallas-based rock band King Zero, and Carrollton’s own Thunder Road, a Tribute to Bruce Springsteen, will kick off the 10th annual Festival at the Switchyard on Saturday, November 2 in Downtown Carrollton...

Carrollton Hosts Successful Independence Day Community Fireworks Display

City of Carrollton 7/5 7:32A

The City of Carrollton would like to thank all of the community members who came out to watch the annual Fourth of July Community Fireworks Display over Josey Ranch Lake (1700 Keller Springs Road). The 15-minute show once again received a...

Mutts, They're Just Like Us: SPCA of Texas Offering July Adoption Special

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 7/4 11:22P Victoria Albrecht

If you've been looking to adopt a dog from the SPCA of Texas , you're in luck! Starting today, the SPCA of Texas is having a Mutts, They're Just Like Us adoption special at its two Metroplex-area...

Don’t Miss the Chance to Enter Carrollton’s Pet Photo Contest

City of Carrollton 7/3 5:57A

Along with the many celebrations that happen in July each year such as Independence Day, 7/11’s Free Slurpee Day, or Chick-fil-A’s Cow Appreciation Day, the City of Carrollton hopes its residents also plan to celebrate All American Pet Photo Day...

SPCA of Texas Offers Tips for Protecting Pets this Fourth of July

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 7/2 6:16A Victoria Albrecht

Texas summers bring brutally hot conditions, but more than just the heat can be harmful to your pet. Memorial Day, Labor Day and the Fourth of July are the top three holidays for pet emergencies...

Dallas Summer Boat Expo Promotes Safe Boating Over Holiday Weekend

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 7/2 5:21A Local News

The U.S. recreational boating industry has an annual economic impact of more than $121.5 billion, including direct, indirect and induced spending. More than 95% of boats sold in the U.S. are Made in...

Commercial truck hits bridge at 121 and Hebron in Carrollton

DFW Scanner 6/28 1:53P dfwscanner

Emergency responders are on scene of a commercial truck crash at Hebron Parkway and Highway 121 / Sam Rayburn Tollway. Eastbound lanes of Hebron are closed due to this crash. The exit ramp from south 121 to Hebron is also closed, according to...