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Winters Park additions enhance trails network
City and Dallas County officials cut a ribbon, celebrated a partnership and maybe even broke a little bit of a sweat on Friday, April 23, when they explored a segment of the new Winters Trail. The new trail facilities in Winters Park and along the Spring Creek...
City marshals issue parking tickets
The Garland City Marshal’s Office issues tickets for parking violations. You can pay for your tickets online. Problems in neighborhoods are the most frequent source of resident complaints to the city. In the past, parking tickets were treated like traffic tickets –...
DCAD offers disaster exemption
The Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD), in accordance with state law, is offering a temporary disaster exemption following this winter’s devastating storm. This exemption only applies to damage to buildings or structures, not land value. Property owners must...
GP&L is Tree Line USA utility
For 11 years, Garland Power & Light has been recognized as a Tree Line USA utility for its commitment to proper tree pruning, planting and care in the service area. “Trees are a critical part of urban landscapes all across the United States,” said Dan Lambe,...
Q&A: District 3 City Council candidates – Reposted
Questionnaires were sent to all of the City Council and Garland ISD Board of Trustees candidates. The replies from the City Council District 3 race are below. Answers from one candidate whose response was received after the deadline are now included under the heading...
Winter storm recovery resources available – updated
In the wake of recent winter storms, the city of Garland, FEMA and other agencies offer recovery resources and other assistance. The list below is an UPDATED version with new resources added. Garland utility bill info, utility bill Q&A video FEMA Assistance...
Q&A: District 1 City Council candidates
Questionnaires were sent to all of the City Council and Garland ISD Board of Trustees candidates. The replies from the City Council District 1 race are below. Election Day is May 1. Early voting is April 19-27. Candidate Jeff Bass Why do you want to serve on Garland...
Vaccines update: March 15 work session
The following stats with the number of cases and number of vaccines given were shared by the city of Garland Health Department at the Monday, March 15, City Council work session. The following stats were shared during the March 15 City Council Work Session: The number...
Resources available for COVID recovery
The city of Garland continues to announce assistance resources and partnerships that are helping residents who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Assistance with rent and mortgage payments, food, utilities, counseling, job placement and more is available...