Update: What is being done for homeless - Deputy City Manager Martin Glenn updated Mayor Douglas Athas and City Council members on the city’s efforts to work with other agencies to help homeless individuals. He said that the city of Garland already works with area...
Garland prepares to celebrate its history
Celebrate Garland’s rich history on Saturday, April 11, 2015 as Downtown Garland hosts the second annual Garland Heritage Celebration. The day will feature musical entertainment, a model train exhibit and fun for the entire family. The City of Garland and The Garland...
Reminder: GPD offers safety program for seniors
In May, 2014, the city of Garland published information about the Garland Police Department’s residential lockbox program which speeds access to senior adults in their home during emergencies. Additionally, the program reduces property damage, as first responders do...
Downtown redevelopment: Busy days to come
Several important activities related to ongoing downtown redevelopment projects will impact vehicular and pedestrian traffic during the next few weeks. Lyles/Tinsley house move The Lyles/Tinsley house was tentatively scheduled to move to its new home in the southwest...
Garland Municipal Court hosts “Recall Day”
The Garland Municipal Court is hosting a “Recall Day” Friday, March 6 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. People attending will not be arrested for outstanding Garland municipal warrants if they appear before a judge on “Recall Day.” A person with active Garland warrants will have a...
Council, mayor debate participation in CNU 23
During the Feb. 16 work session, Garland City Council members and Mayor Douglas Athas discussed participation in and sponsorship of the Congress for the New Urbanism conference being held in Dallas in April. Council Member Tim Campbell said that he did not know about...
City Council recap: February 16-17
Fortress Company requests finance grant: The Fortress Company, with more than 45 years’ experience in developing, manufacturing and marketing building products, requested a Chapter 380 Finance Grant of $100,000 over three years, as well as general support of the...
Mayor visits with voters at re-election campaign kickoff
Mayor Douglas Athas visited with voters during a re-election campaign kick-off reception last week at the Generator Coffee Shop in downtown Garland. He said that a lot has been accomplished during his first term, but there is still much to be done. “I think we finally...
Mayor Athas appointed to NLC Steering Committee
Garland Mayor Douglas Athas has been appointed to the National League of Cities 2015 Community and Economic Development Steering Committee. This committee has the lead responsibility for developing NLC federal policy positions on issues involving housing, community...
SKYWARN storm spotter training scheduled
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth wants to help you prepare for the 2015 severe weather season by offering a free class of the SKYWARN severe weather program Saturday, Feb. 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program will be held at Granville Arts Center and is...
City Council recap: February 2-3
Lyles/Tinsley house relocation - City staff’s goal is to have the Lyles/Tinsley house in its permanent location by April 11 for the Heritage Celebration. There will probably not be time for the house to be resting on its foundation by this date, but it will be at the...
City Council recap: February 2-3
Lyles/Tinsley house relocation - City staff’s goal is to have the Lyles/Tinsley house in its permanent location by April 11 for the Heritage Celebration. There will probably not be time for the house to be resting on its foundation by this date, but it will be at the...