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City earns grant funding for parks
The city of Garland is awarded a $75t0,000 nonurban outdoor grant to support significant improvements at Watson Park on Lawler Road. Proposed developments include a soccer field, futsal court, resurfaced basketball court, playground, splash pad, refurbished pavilion,...
Housing program waitlist opens June 9
The Garland Housing Agency (GHA) will begin accepting applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 9. Applications for rental housing assistance will be accepted online at waitlistcheck.com/TX982. For in-person application assistance,...
Garland Youth Council takes applications
Interested Garland residents who will be in grades 9-12 during the 2021-22 school year are eligible to apply to serve on the Garland Youth Council. Learn more and download an application on the Garland Youth Council page at GarlandTX.gov. Email GYC@GarlandTX.gov with...
District 3 runoff information announced
The city of Garland held a General Election for two-year terms for Mayor and Districts 3, 6, 7 and 8 and a Special Election for the final year of an unfinished term in District 1 as of May 1, 2021. Official results are as follows: Mayor - Scott LeMay District 1 - Jeff...
Free live concerts are back!
The city of Garland is offering this great opportunity to experience a laid-back, relaxing evening in beautiful downtown Garland while soaking in some great live music -- the soothing sounds of jazz, Motown, rhythm and blues, and classic country that you may...
Stay weather aware
With the possibility of severe weather and flash flooding this week, the City of Garland offers some reminders for staying “weather aware.” Pay attention to local weather forecasts and register for automated weather alerts by phone, email and/or text through...
Council approves W. Miller development
At a recent City Council meeting, Mayor Scott LeMay and the council members heard requests from II Stephens Development, LLC. The requests included a zoning change, approval of a detail plan and a development agreement for the property at 2040 West Miller Road. It is...
Reopening of Windsurf Bay Park
The City Council and Mayor Scott LeMay were updated on the status of Windsurf Bay Park at Lake Ray Hubbard at a recent meeting. The park was closed last year and city staff requested the council’s guidance on reopening the park. In addition to COVID-19 issues, there...
Senior centers reopen May 3
The city of Garland will welcome back our seniors to both Carver Senior Center and the Garland Senior Activity Center beginning Monday, May 3. Hours of operations will change slightly, so check out the schedule below. Carver Senior Center: Open Monday through Friday...