The Texas Historical Commission has advised Garland's 102-year-old Travis College Hill Addition that it was selected to receive a Texas Historical Marker. This was decided at the commission's January meeting in Austin. The marker for Travis College Hill is the only...
According to the Garland City Press, Garland has received recognition as one of the top 10 safest cities among cities with a population of more than 200,000 for the second year in a row. The article further states that the city is even safer with a 5 percent decrease...
The city of Garland hosted its Board, Leadership and Volunteer Fair Jan. 27 at the Atrium. More than 30 organizations were inattendance to visit with and recruit volunteers. The organizations included non-profits, city committees and civic organizations and offered a...
A retirement party was held at the Granville Arts Center Thursday, Jan. 29 for Managing Director of Parks & Recreation Jim Stone. Friends and colleagues gathered to visit with Stone and celebrate his 32+ years of service to the city of Garland. Stone's wife,...
Visitors to Garland City Hall will note some temporary parking changes as construction activities progress. These closures are expected to last for about a month. The portion of State Street east of Fifth Street will close in late January, which will close access to...
Update: Downtown redevelopment -- Becky King, director of organizational development and Laura Staley, downtown redevelopment program manager updated the City Council and Mayor Douglas Athas on the progress of the project. “A lot has been accomplished in 2014 and what...
Garland City Manager William E. Dollar will retire May 31, after serving the city for almost 44 years. Dollar announced his retirement to the mayor and City Council during the Jan. 20 City Council meeting. He shared the news with city employees thanking them for...
The Garland City Council appointed a new City Secretary during Tuesday's regular meeting. René Dowl will serve as city secretary and office manager for the City Manager's Office. "We believe René will bring strong organizational and public service skills to this...
Individuals interested in becoming a candidate in the May 9 Garland city elections must file between Jan. 28 and Feb. 27. Elections for the office of Garland mayor and City Council Districts 3, 5, 7 and 8 will be held. To file in person, go to the City Secretary’s...
Christmas on the Square was success -- Garland’s Special Events and Marketing Coordinator Jackie Justice briefed the City Council and Mayor Douglas Athas on the success of the city’s 2014 Christmas on the Square event. The event was a success and there were several...
The partnership between the city of Garland’s GREAT Homes Program and Green Extreme Homes has earned the Audrey Nelson Community Development Award from the National Community Development Association. The award will be presented in Washington, D.C. Jan. 23 and...
The State Comptroller has granted the Platinum Leadership Circle Award to the city of Garland. The designation is awarded to local governments that implement financial transparency reporting in an accessible format that adheres to specific reporting standards. The...