The elections included a race for a new District 2 Council Member and approval of 17 amendments to the City Charter.
Charter amendments approved, D2 council member elected
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May is National Stroke Awareness Month
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in this country and one of the leading causes of adult disability. According to research, however, few people know what a stroke is and how to recognize when a stroke is happening. A stroke occurs when blood flow to an area...
Catch GCT’s ‘You Can’t Take it with You’ before it’s too late
This weekend and the next are your last chances to enjoy Garland Civic Theatre’s latest production, ‘You Can’t Take it with You.’
Crimes reported: April 21-27
Determine which district you are in then go to that district on the report below to see crimes in your area for March 31 – April 6.
GSO features pianist Stephen Beus May 10
The Garland Symphony Orchestra will continue its 45th season, “London is Calling,” May 10 and will feature pianist Stephen Beus
Asian American Heritage Festival to be held May 18
Don’t miss the second 2024 Asian American Heritage Festival at Winters Park Amphitheater Saturday, May 18. The event starts at 2 p.m. and ends
Garland National Day of Prayer – May 2
Garland National Day of Prayer is scheduled for Thursday, May 2 at Lavon Drive Baptist Church at 1520 Lavon Drive in Garland. The doors will open at
Participate in the North Texas Community Cleanup Challenge
Garland announced its participation in the North Texas Community Cleanup Challenge at the March 5 City Council meeting.
Crimes reported: April 7-13
Determine which district you are in then go to that district on the report below to see crimes in your area for April 7-13.
Library announces May events
The Garland library system has announced the schedule for May. There are a number of informative, fun and interesting events listed. Take a look and make plans now!
Achievement Center of Texas to host 5K!
Achievement Center of Texas will host its Spring into ACTion 5K! May 18 at 10 a.m. The event will be at Montgomery Park at 2905
District 2 City Council candidate Q&A – Kris Beard
A list of questions was recently sent to the candidates for the District 2 City Council seat. The answers were copied and pasted just as they were submitted.
See inspection scores for multifamily properties
The result from the Code Compliance Department’s annual inspection of multifamily properties in Garland, the 2023 Multifamily Score Card, is now available.
Downtown streetscapes win award; library recognized
Municipal Library Directors Association recognizes Garland – Garland’s library has earned the state association’s Achievement of Excellence in Libraries, downtown streetscapes
Garland firefighters use LifeVac to save baby
In March, the Garland Fire Department saved the life of a 5-month-old using newly purchased equipment. Ambulance 11 arrived on scene
Story of The Flats neighborhood told in musical drama
The Flats: Cradle of a Community,” is a musical drama that depicted the lives of African Americans in Garland in the 1930s – 1940s. The Flats
NFL All-Pro safety Adrian Phillips L.A.K.E. Foundation launch
Texas Longhorn and current NFL player Adrian Phillips is hosting multiple programs to launch his new foundation, the L.A.K.E. Foundation.
District 2 City Council candidate Q&A – Eric Stuyvesant
A list of questions was recently sent to the candidates for the District 2 City Council seat. The answers were copied and pasted just as they were submitted.
Adaptive skateboarders come to Garland; skatepark name to honor Jon Comer
The largest skatepark in North Texas is unveiling new signage on Saturday, April 27. The City is planning a first-of-its-kind celebration to officially commemorate jon comer
Arrest made in April 6 shooting investigation
32-year-old Christopher Polk, a Dallas resident, was arrested April 12 and charged with murder for the shooting death of 31-year-old Marquicha Mingo, also a Dallas resident.