City
City welcomes new street director
Tony Irvin joined the city of Garland as street director June 5. Irvin brings more than 20 years of experience in public works and engineering. Most of this experience attained in the public sector. He has a broad range of experience including design, project and...
Library announces July activities
The library system has announced a full schedule of activities for all ages. Take a look and make plans to participate. Garland library adds Hoopla Streaming Service: Garland library users can enjoy streaming movies, TV shows, comics and music for free through Hoopla,...
Council approves skatepark name change
The Garland City Council recently voted to change the name of the city’s skatepark from The Boneyard to The Jon Comer Skatepark. Comer, who died in 2019, was the first amputee to become a professional skateboarder and was an inspiration to many. The Garland native was...
New council members sworn in
Garland Mayor Scott LeMay started his third term in office and welcomed newcomers Carissa Dutton of District 6 and Chris Ott of District 8 to the City Council on Tuesday, May 16. Council Member Dutton was prominent in relief efforts after a tornado hit the City in...
City partners with Trusted World Foundation
The city of Garland and Trusted World Foundation have entered a partnership that will enable the growing resource provider to build a new headquarters and expand its operations in Garland. Trusted World will lease city-owned land on the east side of Centerville Road,...
Library sets activities for June
The Nicholson Memorial Library System has scheduled the following activities for June. There are activities for everyone on the schedule! Early Literacy (Ages 0-5) SPRING STORYTIMES June 6 - July 29 - All Libraries Baby Bounce & Read (birth-18 months): 9:30 a.m....
GP&L celebrates 100 years
Saturday, May 15, marked the celebration of Garland Power & Light’s 100th anniversary of serving the people of Garland. The GP&L event was filled with family fun. Live music by The Vinyl Stripes, A Hard Night’s Day and the Tin Man Band was enjoyed throughout...
Mayoral, City Council candidates’ Q&A
Questionnaires were sent to each mayoral and City Council candidate. Questions, along with the candidates’ answers, are below. Answers are as they were submitted with no edits. Early voting is April 24 - May 2. Election Day is May 6. Mayoral candidate Scott LeMay –...
Central Library to temporarily relocate
The current site of the Central Library will close for renovations Sunday, April 16. The library will temporarily shift operations to the former Garland Women’s Activities Building, located just down the street at 713 Austin St., while the building is undergoing...