Help the city welcome Garland residents and area visitors to our reimagined Visitor Center on the Downtown Square at 501 West State Street by purchasing a gift card in time for the holidays! Share your love of Garland through giving Garland goodies! Come explore our...
Kimberly Jozwiak joined the city of Garland as the municipal court director Nov. 13. Jozwiak brings more than 20 years of professional experience in both judicial and non-judicial leadership roles, including county and local municipalities. She most recently served as...
Band Together on the Square earned Texas Downtown’s 2023 President’s Award for best promotion of an event for a population of more than 50,000. The event focused on local bands and singer-songwriters, setting the stage for music lovers to recognize Garland as a music...
The kickoff to Garland’s holiday season is Small Business Saturday! From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, participating merchants will offer limited-edition ornaments with purchases. Check in outside the new Visitor Center at the corner of State and Fifth streets...
Thanksgiving is one of the most enjoyable times of the year, but it is also one of the busiest for fire departments. The hot ovens and stovetops can create a dangerous environment if extra precautions aren't taken. In addition, fried turkey tastes great, but the...
Simon® is pleased to announce Santa visits for families as part of the Simon Santa Photo Experience at Firewheel Town Center. Santa arrives on Nov. 17 and will be available until Christmas Eve, located across from Five Below. The Santa Photo Experience launches on...
Mistie Gardner has recently been promoted to Managing Director of Strategic Initiatives. In this role she will continue to provide leadership to the Emergency Management, Public Health and Environmental Health departments, in addition to dedicating considerable time...
The city of Garland earned 14 awards during the annual Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors conference in early November in Dallas. Garland received awards in 12 categories, including first-place trophies for the following productions: Public...
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into districts as shown on the map below. Determine which district you are in then go to that district on the report below to see crimes in your area for Oct. 29 - Nov. 4. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
The Garland Owls and Sachse Mustangs suffered heartbreaking losses in the HS bi-district round of the playoffs Friday Nov. 10. North Forney HS 28 – Garland Owls 21 The Owls lost to North Forney High School in overtime Friday at Mesquite Memorial Stadium. GHS...
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at daycare centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. Inspectors use a 100-point scoring system during each...
Behind the Smile: Is Life and Life, a new book by Stella Nonhlanhla Mkiliwane, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. Behind the Smile is based on true stories of overcoming adversity and turning bad situations into hopeful ones just by a change of...
The tree lighting ceremony will be an in-person event on Thursday, Dec. 7. The ceremony starts at 5:30 p.m. so come early and carpool! The city of Garland strives to bring families together by spreading the joy of the holiday season. Also check out Magical Candlelight...
A new business at Firewheel Town Center is sure to become a favorite stop for sweet treats. Sweet Pearl’s Ice Cream opened its doors Oct. 6 with Mayor Scott LeMay on hand to join in the fun. Will Gibson, owner of the ice cream shop, was in a serious bicycling accident...
The city of Garland’s Where the Heart Is program partners with one neighborhood each year to initiate overall neighborhood reinvestment. Residents work together with city staff, nonprofits, businesses, religious groups and volunteers to stimulate positive physical and...
When asked to Make Her Mark on the Downtown Square, its oldest business and the state’s newest Cultural Arts District, Julie Chi stepped up as an artist and a Garland resident. Chi spent nearly 100 hours creating a 9-foot tall, 110-foot-wide mural on the east side...
A holiday kick-off event featuring a home tour in Garland's historic Travis College Hill Addition and Embree plus live entertainment, horse-drawn carriage rides and a photo-op booth with Santa and Mrs. Claus is set for Thursday, Dec. 7, during "Magical Candlelight...
The Salvation Army of North Texas has kicked off the holiday season with the opening of adoptions for Angel Tree, the Christmas tradition that annually shows families and individuals in need that love exists beyond the most difficult situations. In North Texas, which...
Week 11 was the end of the regular season of HS football. The bi-district round of the playoffs will be Friday, Nov. 10. A list of teams with opponents, times and locations is below. Lakeview Centennial Patriots 41 – Naaman Forest Rangers 34 The Lakeview Centennial...
Austin-based artist Mila Sketch hopes her brightly colored mural at the corner of Sixth and State streets will aid what she described as the ongoing elevation of the city. "I was inspired by the former times of Garland and the deep connection of people living here now...