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ERCOT issues conservation appeal
ERCOT has issued a Conservation Appeal, asking Texans and Texas businesses to voluntarily conserve electricity from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 11. To conserve power, turn off unnecessary lights and electronics and delay using large appliances. One way to help...
Amy Rosenthal joins city as cultural arts director
Amy Rosenthal joined the City of Garland as Cultural Arts Director on June 27. Most recently, Rosenthal served as Director for McKinney Performing Arts Center (MPAC) and McKinney Main Street. She was part of the initial team to open MPAC, a 150-year-old historic...
Downtown construction update: Main Street reopens
Construction on the Downtown Square is progressing to Phase 2. Despite a few supply chain issues, Main Street has recently reopened, and the construction has moved to State Street. State Street between Sixth and Fifth streets, including the entire intersection at...
Garland celebrates Juneteenth
On June 19 at Audubon Park, Garland put its own stamp on the celebration of Juneteenth. The Juneteenth Committee’s vision came to life as dancers, speakers and vendors assembled at the park. Many children played games; a select few were honored as winners of the...
City holiday hours, services: July 4
In observance of Independence Day, all city of Garland offices, utility customer service and tax offices, libraries, recreation centers and senior centers will be closed Monday, July 4. Bradford and Holford pools will be open July 4 from noon to 5 p.m. Surf and...
GP&L rate to increase as of July 1
The Garland City Council approved a rate increase for Garland Power & Light at the Monday, July 20, work session. Darrell Cline, the general manager of GP&L told council that inflationary pressures are local, statewide, national and global. He added that...
Margaret Lucht wins District 5 council seat
The Garland City Council District 5 race in May required a runoff between candidates Margaret Lucht and Jon Dehn. The runoff election was Saturday, June 18, and Lucht won the council seat. According to...
City’s Public & Media Relations Department earns statewide awards
The city of Garland’s award-winning Public & Media Relations Department has added more trophies to its display case. Garland earned the following awards from the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO): Fliers and Posters – Award of Excellence...
Officer Matt Pesta named Ray Ramon Peace Officer of the Year
Members of the Garland Citizens Police Academy Association (GCPAAA) recently attended the annual Texas Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Awards Dinner. During the dinner, the Garland Police Department’s Liaison Officer Matt Pesta was selected as the 2022 Ray...