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Home Improvement Incentive Rebate Program begins
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 the approved exterior remodeling of single-family detached homes. All...
Library system announces activities
The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced a new schedule of activities for every age - adults to toddlers. Monthly STEAM Labs - Children 6-12 and their families can participate in monthly STEAM Labs at Garland’s Central Library. The first lab will be...
Christmas tree disposal
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, North Americans purchase 33 million fresh-cut Christmas trees every year. Garland residents can help free up space in the landfill by dropping off trees at no cost at the Wood Recycling Facility during normal business...
Chief Lee reports changes in hospital transports
Fire Chief Mark Lee reported on changes in hospital transports at the Monday, Dec. 6, City Council work session. Concerns had been expressed about the method used to decide the best hospital for patients being transported. Lee explained that when Baylor-Garland was...
Garland shines in ‘New York Times’ article
A recent column in The New York Times proved something that those who live in Garland already knew to be true. The article listed the top places to live in the country and Garland was in the top 10. In addition, seven of those top 10 communities are in Texas. Farhad...
Make Your Mark at new animal shelter
The opening of Garland’s new animal shelter at 1902 State Highway 66 is scheduled for completion in early 2022, and you can Make Your Mark as part of the celebration! For as little as $100, the shelter will be equipped with a brick displaying your name, your company’s...
Garland a ‘best American city for dog lovers’
A new study ranks Garland as 11th among "Best American Cities for Dog Lovers." With our new dog park and the grand opening of the animal shelter on the horizon, it's only going to get better. The study of the 153 largest cities in the United States was published Nov....
City to acquire former clinic property
The Garland Foundation for Development voted Tuesday, Nov. 16, to purchase a 1.68-acre property currently occupied by the Las Brisas Club. The property is located at 1002 Marion Drive in the Crest Ridge/Park Groves/Williams Estates area. It has been the subject of...
City breaks ground on downtown project
Downtown Garland welcomes the next wave of revitalization with one of the most highly anticipated projects from the 2019 bond program starting construction: the redevelopment of the Downtown Square. Members of the Garland City Council, staff and Downtown business...