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Public Service Recognition Week is May 1-7
Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) is May 1-7. The public servants in our community Make Their Mark each and every day! PSRW has been celebrated since 1985 as a nationwide public education campaign honoring the men and women who serve as federal, state, county and...
World War II exhibit – Manufacturing Victory
Mayor Scott LeMay and the City Council received information on the upcoming exhibit World War II – Manufacturing Victory at the April 18 work session. It is part of a larger national exhibit that the city of Garland had tried to bring here in 2021. It wasn't available...
Council discusses Windsurf Bay Park
Windsurf Bay Park at Lake Ray Hubbard has a reputation for attracting large uncontrollable crowds. In addition, there is only one way in and out of the park which makes access difficult for emergency vehicles. And, it has become a nuisance to the surrounding...
City of Garland announces new directors
Laura Dunn was promoted to Capital Project Management Director Feb. 21, 2022. Since 2005, Dunn has served in a number of roles for the City of Garland. In 2019, she joined the Project Management Office as the Strategic Projects and Capital portfolio manager, playing a...
Council District 5 candidates’ Q&A
Three seats on the Garland City Council are up for reelection. Garland City Council District 5 will soon elect a representative. The candidates are Jon Dehn, Cle Kimble and Margaret Lucht. District 2 will also elect a representative. Candidates for District 2 are...
Council District 2 candidates’ Q&A
Three places on the Garland City Council are up for reelection. Garland City Council District 2 will soon elect a representative. The candidates are Trayc Claybrook, incumbent Deborah Morris and Koni Kaiwi. District 5 will also elect a representative. Candidates are...
City announces Earth Day activities
Earth Day is Friday, April 22. Check out these activities and invest in our planet. Earth Day Recycled Sculpture Families with kids ages 6 to 12 can learn about recycling by making a fun craft from recyclable materials for Earth Day. This activity is at 2:30 p.m....
City of Garland departments win awards
Three city of Garland departments have recently received awards. The Nicholson Memorial Library System, Purchasing Department and Budget Department have been recognized. Nicholson Memorial Library System wins Achievement of Excellence Award For the 20th consecutive...
City celebrates first hospital, discusses site’s future
Neighbors, planners and city officials met at 1002 Marion Drive Thursday, March 24, to celebrate the city's first hospital and share visions for the site's future. Demolition on the building started March 22. But before it became history, the city held an event to...