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New leadership in office of city attorney
Brian England was recently appointed to the position of city attorney. He had served in the role on an interim basis following the retirement of former City Attorney Brad Neighbor. Prior, England was the first assistant city attorney for three years and deputy city...
Don’t miss Animal Shelter/Adoption Center Grand Bonanza!
Be sure to attend the celebration from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 19, as the new animal shelter and adoption center shows off its new location. There will be animal adoptions, food trucks, vendors, kids’ activities and more, Garland’s new animal shelter at 1902 State...
City names skatepark ‘The Boneyard’
The Garland City Council discussed the naming of the city’s new skatepark at the Feb. 28 work session. District 5 City Council Member Rich Aubin and Andy Hesser, managing director of Garland’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department, brought a suggestion to the...
Parks, Rec & Cultural Arts earns state’s highest honor
The city of Garland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department received the 2022 Texas Gold Medal Award Feb. 17. The Gold Medal Award is the highest honor given to a city’s park system by the Texas Recreation and Park Society. It honors departments for...
City purchases Las Brisas Residence Club
The city of Garland has purchased the Las Brisas Residence Club (formerly Speegle Hospital) located at 1002 Marion Drive at Resistol Road. All tenants have vacated the property and the city of Garland will soon install a perimeter fence to secure the building....
Accepting applications for home improvement incentive rebates
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...
City officials celebrate completed bond projects
Progress was unveiled on Build Garland Day, Friday, Feb. 11, capped by the opening of the Garland Animal Shelter & Adoption Center, the most anticipated project from the city's record $423.7 million bond election. With the new facility at 1902 State Highway 66,...
Be a student ambassador – Make Your Mark
Calling all students at least 16 years of age to become student ambassadors! The city of Garland is accepting applications for the 2022 Student Ambassadors program through Friday, March 18. During the eight-week paid internship program, students will gain meaningful...
Apply for lawn care assistance by March 1
The Garland Code Compliance Department is accepting applications for the Lawn Care Assistance Program. This program will provide summer mowing for seniors (60 years of age and older) and disabled Garland homeowners who are physically and/or financially unable to...