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Spring Creek Forest Preserve calendar for February-March

Spring Creek Forest Preserve calendar for February-March

The Spring Creek Forest Preserve has announced its schedule of activities for March. Here's what's happening at the preserve! February Activities 29th Annual Trout Lily Walk - Sunday, Feb. 27, 2 p.m. = Spring Creek Forest Preserve 1770 Holford Rd. March Activities...

Mayor gives State of the City message

Mayor gives State of the City message

Mayor Scott LeMay presented the 2021 State of the City message Jan. 25. He began the presentation with a video that documented achievements, accomplishments and other events that affected the city of Garland. He talked about the effects of COVID-19 and the city’s...

City offices closed because of weather

City offices closed because of weather

Due to the winter weather expected to impact the region, the city of Garland is closing all City offices and public-facing facilities for Thursday, Feb. 3. Trash, recycling, and brush and bulky item collection will be suspended for Thursday, Feb. 3. All public safety,...

Get free water box meter key from city

Get free water box meter key from city

You can pick up a complimentary water meter box key from the Utility Customer Services Department at the Charles E. Duckworth building. The location is 217 North Fifth Street. Please note, only one key per customer account. In addition, only the account holder can...

Celebrate Build Garland Day Feb. 11

Celebrate Build Garland Day Feb. 11

Build Garland Day 2022 will be celebrated in a series of public events from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11. City officials will cut the ribbon at Gale Fields Recreation Center at 9 a.m. The action will progress to the formal opening of the Dorfman Park playground,...

City staff presents CIP to City Council

City staff presents CIP to City Council

The 2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) was presented to Mayor Scott LeMay and the Garland City Council at a recent meeting. Assistant City Manager Judson Rex, Finance Director Matt Watson and Budget Director Allison Bell presented the plan. According to Rex, this...

Library announces February activities

Library announces February activities

The Nicholson Memorial Library System has a long list of activities for Febrary. Check it out. There's something for everyone! Library Offers Resume Assistance - Book a librarian at Garland’s Central Library. Individuals interested in building resumes, finding...

Sweetheart Dance: A Daddy/Daughter Sock Hop

Sweetheart Dance: A Daddy/Daughter Sock Hop

The city of Garland invites you to attend the Sock Hop Sweetheart Dance Feb. 5 at The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center – 300 North Fifth Street in downtown Garland. It’s sure to be a magical evening for dads, granddads and uncles with their little sweethearts....

How you can prepare for outages

How you can prepare for outages

Garland Power & Light has published the following information to help customers be prepared for power outages. Information for customers with chronic health conditions is also below. We know reliable electric service is important to our customers, and we make...