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Downtown property approved uses
Downtown Garland property and business owners’ concerns about downtown zoning deepened in March when a women’s health clinic/pregnancy center wanted to occupy the property at 500 Main Street. The property had recently been vacated by Garland Furniture. Members of the...
Audubon Rec Center reopens after makeover
The Garland City Council celebrated the completion of renovations at Audubon Recreation Center, 342 West Oates Road. The facility was reopened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 5. Audubon is back. And it’s better than ever. “This one has the wow factor,”...
City names new GP&L General Manager
Jeff Janke served as General Manager and CEO of GP&L since 2012 and retired Sept. 30 after 18 years with the city. Under his leadership, the utility’s successful operating strategies maintained stable rates and reliable electric service. Janke has worked in the...
GPD officer receives award
Garland police officer Matt Pesta was honored at a recent City Council Meeting for being named a 2021 finalist for Who’s Who in America’s Neighborhoods in the Government category. The award is given by Neighborhoods USA. When Mayor Scott LeMay presented the award, he...
Garland brings home state awards
The city of Garland is continuing its award-winning tradition at state conferences. This year the Public & Media Relations Department and Visit Garland, the city’s Convention & Visitors Bureau, each earned several state awards. The two departments collaborated...
Garland library goes fine-free
Garland library users have cause to celebrate this fall. The Library is going fine-free! This means the library will no longer charge late fees on materials returned after their due dates. “We want everyone to feel welcome to come into our libraries,” library director...
GFD earns AHA’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Award
For the eighth year in a row, the Garland Fire Department (GFD) has received a Mission: Lifeline EMS Recognition Award from the American Heart Association. This award is for implementing specific quality improvement measures to treat patients who suffer severe heart...
Cultural Arts Director Patty Granville retires
Patty Granville has long been credited as the driving force behind the success of the cultural arts program in Garland. The performing arts building was renamed in her honor in 2003. As Granville retired in late August after more than 39 years with the city, the...
Methane gas to energy
Morrow Renewables, one of Garland’s newest industries, flies under the radar of residents and shares a chunk of its profit with the city. Morrow doesn’t tap into Garland’s capital or city labor. It mines Garland’s trash, turning landfill gas into energy. And the...