August 22, 2025

Upcoming FY26 Budget Public Hearings

The City Manager submitted his proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget to the City Council on July 31. The City Council reviewed it during budget work sessions at the beginning of August and has been continuing discussions during its regularly scheduled Council meetings in August.

The community is encouraged to share their feedback on the budget and tax rate, during the Public Hearings scheduled for September 2 and 9.

You can find videos from past meetings and agendas for upcoming meetings on the Town's website.

DART Plans Multiple Full Street Closures at Silver Line Crossings

As part of the DART Silver Line construction, DART has scheduled full lane closures on Quorum Drive, Surveyor Boulevard, and Addison Road next week from 7am - 7pm.

• Quorum Drive on Monday, August 25, between Arapaho Road and Festival Way.
• Surveyor Boulevard on Wednesday, August 27, at the DART Silver Line Guideway.
• Addison Road on Saturday, August 30, at the DART Silver Line Guideway.

These closures will allow crews to mill and overlay asphalt at the DART Silver Line rail crossing. As a part of the clean-up activities, the contractor will maintain street sweeping required throughout the scope of their work. 

Drivers should seek alternate routes during the closures.

Thank you for your patience as DART puts the finishing touches on the DART Silver Line.

Addison Airport Wants Community Input

We want to hear from you! Addison Airport (ADS) is conducting a Master Planning Study to shape its future, and as a valued member of the community, your input is essential. Whether you’ve flown through Addison Airport or simply noticed aircraft overhead, your perspective helps us understand how the airport impacts the area.



This brief survey allows you to share your thoughts on noise, operations, accessibility, and community engagement. Your responses will help guide discussions and future decisions to ensure the airport continues to be a responsible neighbor.

The survey takes just a few minutes but provides meaningful insight into what matters most to you. Please take a moment to share your perspective.

To view the Master Plan, please visit our comprehensive Master Plan Website.

Thank you for helping us build a better future together. We appreciate your time and thoughtful feedback.

Ziflow Celebrates Three Years in Addison

Addison is proud to be home to the U.S. headquarters of Ziflow, the control center for creative teams’ feedback and approval processes. By streamlining collaboration into one secure, trackable platform, Ziflow eliminates the hassle of chasing emails and sorting through multiple versions, making teamwork faster and more efficient. Their impressive client roster includes companies such as Amazon Web Services, Showtime and DuPont.

Last week, Mayor Bruce Arfsten, Mayor Pro Tempore Marlin Willesen, Deputy City Manager Ashley Shroyer, Economic Development Director Wayne Emerson, and Economic Development Manager David Chavez, joined Ziflow staff for a celebratory lunch hosted by Jenny Hogan, Ziflow Human Resources Office Administrator, GTM Strategy, Partner Development. The gathering marked Ziflow’s three years in Addison and highlighted the company’s innovative, energetic, and collaborative culture.

We look forward to many more years of partnership. Thank you, Ziflow, for choosing Addison as your U.S. home!

Castle Group Relocates to Addison From Plano

Addison is excited to welcome Castle Group, a premier property management firm known for its “Royal Service” approach in managing residential communities. Castle Group offers customized services including association management, lifestyle and food & beverage coordination, financial support, and developer consulting.

Their expansion brings a wealth of expertise, and we’re proud that Addison continues to attract top-tier businesses. Addison’s Economic Development team and Mayor Bruce Arfsten were honored to attend their ribbon-cutting ceremony recently, marking another milestone in the town’s growing business community.

Addison Chiropractic Celebrates 25 years

Dr. Madeline Johnston and her team have served Addison with care, compassion, and chiropractic expertise for over two decades. This month, they are celebrating 25 years of business in Addison.

Dr. Johnston opened Addison Chiropractic without any clients. After years of hard work and dedication, she has served hundreds. Her team offers a variety of services including acupuncture, dry needle, cold laser, chiropractic adjustments, and other treatment services. Her business has become a staple in the Addison community. Congratulations to Addison Chiropractic on their continued success!

Want to Make a Difference? Join Rotary in Addison!

Addison is home to two thriving Rotary clubs — The Addison Rotary Club and The Addison Midday Rotary Club. Both are dedicated to Rotary’s motto: “Service Above Self.” Together, they are both making a big impact, close to home and around the world.

The Addison Rotary Club, founded in 1984, has contributed more than $5 million to worthy causes through its foundation. Each year, its signature fundraiser, The Addison Rotary Open, raises $175,000–$225,000 for the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas. Beyond that, the club has funded computers for Anne Frank Elementary, clean water in Congo, desks for schools in Africa, sustainable gardens, Santa’s Heroes, an emergency medicine conference in Rwanda, the Joseph Groh Foundation, the Guerrero Clinic in Mexico, and Rotary’s global fight to eradicate polio.

The Addison Midday Rotary Club is equally active. This year alone, Midday members have packed food and supplies for the homeless at Metrocrest Services, donated $10,000 to the Kerrville relief effort and $250 to Challenge Air, and donated supplies to George H.W. Bush Elementary. In the past, they have organized a Patriots Day reception after Addison’s moving 9/11 ceremony and hosted fellowship events like Oktoberfest at the Wolbers’ and the upcoming Garage Sale Bingo Night. They've also been part of community traditions like Addison’s Halloween celebration, Town Tree Lighting, and Holiday in the Park.

From raising millions of dollars for life-changing causes to volunteering at local schools and Town events, Addison’s Rotary clubs are united by one goal: making our community a better place.

Want to make a difference? Visit a meeting of either club and discover how you can serve, connect, and grow right here in Addison.

Learn more:

• Addison Rotary Club: www.AddisonRotary.org
• Addison Midday Rotary Club: www.AddisonMiddayRotary.org

Congratulations to the 2025 Addison Braveheart Class

Mayor Bruce Arfsten and City Manager David Gaines recently helped celebrate the 2025 graduating class of the BraveHeart: Approach to Leadership program. Created through a partnership between Addison’s Human Resources Department and the City Manager’s Office, this leadership series was designed around Addison’s BRAVE core values. The program consists of six educational courses covering a wide range of topics, from conflict resolution and emotional intelligence, to gaining insight into how key Town departments operate, including public works, parks, and finance.

Department directors nominated staff members to participate, with final selections made by the City Manager’s Office. The program equips employees with the skills and perspective to take on greater leadership roles and continue guiding Addison with vision and collaboration.

Congratulations to the inaugural BraveHeart Class!

Volunteer at Addison Oktoberfest and Score Free Tickets and Swag

Addison is on the hunt for friendly faces to help keep the good times flowing at Addison Oktoberfest, September 18 - 21. As a thank you for pitching in, you’ll score two Oktoberfest tickets, a tasty meal, and some cool swag. It’s the ultimate way to enjoy the party while being part of what makes it unforgettable!

Addison Citizens Academy Now Accepting Applications!

Each year, residents learn about Town operations through the Addison Citizens Academy. With behind-the-scenes tours and insightful presentations by Town leaders, students get an up-close and personal look at the inner-workings that make Addison such a great place to live, work, and play.

Citizens Academy is an educational experience that affords the opportunity to learn how local government works and encourages active participation in the civic process and in shaping our community’s future.

For more information and to apply, visit addisontx.gov/citizensacademy.

Pet Adoption Day

Wednesday, August 27

3 - 5pm

Lazy Dog Addison

5100 Belt Line Road, Suite 500

Are you ready to help one of Addison's adoptable animals find their furever home? Join us at Lazy Dog to meet some of these sweet creatures. 

Singer Songwriter Showcase

Thursday, August 28

7 - 9pm

Addison Circle Park

Join us for the final Addison Singer Songwriter Showcase of the summer. This free monthly outdoor concert series has been celebrating the heart and soul of local music by highlighting talented singer-songwriters performing their original music.

Silver Line Community Q&A

Wednesday, September 3

6pm

Java & Hopps

Addison Circle Park

Join us for a DART Silver Line community Q&A session with the Addison Police Department and the DART Police Department. RSVP and receive a free box meal.

Doggie Splash Day

Saturday, September 6

Addison Athletic Club

It's the end of summer, so give your furry friend a turn at some summertime fun in the pool. Bring your dog to the Addison Athletic Club outdoor pool for a dip in the pool. All dogs must have an up-to-date rabies tag or proof of vaccination to register and attend. Only dogs will be allowed in the water due to health department standards.

Small dogs: 9:30am - 10:30am

Large dogs: 10:45am - 12pm

Small dogs may stay into the big dog hour, but big dogs are not permitted before 10:45.

Note: This event is only for Athletic Club members.

Yoga in the Park

Saturdays at 9am

Addison Circle Park

Join Addison Outdoors for free yoga every Saturday at 9am! Head to the Visit Addison Instagram or Facebook for event updates.

How to Stay Informed

Addison shares information with the community in a number of different ways. Here are some ways you can stay updated on the latest news:

Website:

• addisontx.gov: Find alerts and updates on the homepage and department-specific updates on department pages.
• addisontx.gov/projects: Find information on major projects around town, including a map, status updates, and more
• addisontx.gov/weather: This inclement weather page includes information on finding your main water shut off, reporting a gas leak, and protecting your pipes.
• www.addisonalert.com: Get alerts about severe weather and other emergencies in the Town of Addison, as well as register to receive updates on Town programs.
• addisontx.gov/myAPD: This platform makes it easy for residents and businesses to request a Close Patrol, submit a Parking Exemption, report a crime tip, file an online police report, and register their security cameras with the department.



Social Media:

• Addison Facebook
• Addison Instagram
• Visit Addison Facebook
• Addison X
• Visit Addison X
• NextDoor

Addison Newsletters: For a description of and to subscribe to all of Addison's newsletters, click here.

If you have specific questions, please contact Addison's Marketing Department at marketing@addisontx.gov.