City
GP&L celebrates 100 years
Join the celebration Saturday, April 15 for live music and family fun as Garland Power & Light (GP&L) celebrates 100 years of serving Garland! The FREE celebration is at Winters Park Amphitheater – 1419 Spring Creek Drive from 2 - 7 p.m. Parking is available...
Council decides fate of Tinsley-Lyles house
The City Council recently discussed the fate of the Tinsley-Lyles house, which many believe to be the oldest house in Garland. Others disagree. Built in the 1890s by William Tinsley, the home was purchased by R.H. Lyles in 1902. In 1979, it was relocated to the former...
Band Together on the Square program earns award
Garland’s Band Together on the Square Concert Series earned the 2023 Arts & Humanities Programming Achievement Award from the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS). The Downtown Development Office, part of the Garland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts...
City celebrates Valoris HealthPark mural
With her finishing touches completed three stories above, artist Haylee Ryan recently joined dignitaries at street level to officially cut the ribbon on the Valoris HealthPark mural. Ryan describes the mural as one of meaningful symbolism and representative of...
May 6 ballot is set
The next general election for the city of Garland to elect a mayor and Council Members for Districts 3, 6, 7 and 8 will be held Saturday, May 6. As of the filing deadline, the following persons will appear on the city of Garland General Election Ballot. Candidates...
Mayor gives State of the City address
Mayor Scott LeMay began the State of the City address by describing 2022 as a “very exciting year in the city of Garland.” Then a video was shown to share some of the highlights. Events including the city’s first Juneteenth event, the MLK parade, Labor Day parade,...
City manager celebrates retirement
Bryan Bradford was recently joined by family members, colleagues and a great number of friends, to celebrate his retirement from the city of Garland. Bradford held various positions during his 30-year career at the city of Garland. For the last eight years, he served...
City welcomes new risk management director
Julie Whiteman joined the city of Garland as Risk Management Director Monday, Feb. 6. She brings more than 18 years of risk management experience within the private and public sectors. Most recently, since 2009 Whiteman served as director of Risk Management for...
City offers home improvement rebate program
Garland City Council has authorized additional funding for the Home Improvement Incentive Program. Through this program, the city of Garland is offering a 50% cash rebate (up to $10,000) on approved exterior remodeling of single family detached homes. All applications...