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Garland earns state video awards
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...
Garland Christmas on the Square
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...
Neighborhood transforms dead trees into sculptures
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...
Downtown mural – celebration of diversity, history, heritage
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...
Connection between people, historic buildings inspires mural artist
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...
Visit Garland Visitor Center expansion
We are thrilled to welcome Garland residents and area visitors to our reimagined Visitor Center in the heart of the Downtown Square at 501 West State Street! Our primary focus will remain as an information source of all things Garland: Our local destinations,...
Square opening party brings 10,000 to downtown Garland
One thing that city of Garland residents can be sure of is that the city’s staff can throw a great party! Saturday, Oct. 14, an estimated 10,000 visitors converged on the redesigned downtown square to celebrate its grand opening. There was fun for the whole family...
City’s Public & Media Relations team earns national awards for excellence
The city of Garland’s Public & Media Relations team recently earned national recognition for excellence in video programming. The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) announced the winners of its 2023 programming awards in...
Explore downtown, discover fun with Downtown Passport
Embark on a journey through downtown Garland! Starting Saturday, Oct. 14, pick up a free Downtown Garland Passport at the all-new Garland Visitor Center, 501 W. State St. On Saturdays, present your passport at participating downtown businesses when you make a purchase...