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Council Member David Gibbons resigns
District 1 Council Member David Gibbons read the following resignation letter to the other council members and Mayor Scott LeMay at the Tuesday, Sept. 5, Garland City Council meeting. He will be missed by the mayor, remaining council members, city staff, his...
Free Tree Giveaway for Garland residents
The Tree Power Free Tree program teams Garland Power & Light with the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department to provide a free tree to Garland residents in an effort to conserve energy and beautify the community. The event has been modified this...
Garland ranked as one of best Texas cities
One of the biggest decisions we make in our lives is deciding which of the thousands of cities in which to live. There is a constant struggle to balance personal desires with employment opportunities; to maximize salary while simultaneously maximizing our own...
Garland receives national awards
The city of Garland continues to earn national recognition for excellence in video production and programming. The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) announced the winners of its 2020 programming awards Sept. 3. Garland’s...
Budget deliberations by mayor, council begin
The Garland City Council members and Mayor Scott LeMay held a special meeting Aug. 25 to hear budget presentations from city departments and discuss the 2020-21 proposed budget. The Dallas County Appraisal has now certified the 2020 tax base and Garland’s total...
Elections set for Nov. 3
The presidential, congressional and city general elections will be held Nov. 3. The Governor extended the early voting period to begin Oct. 13-30. The Dallas County Elections Department has implemented procedures for all voters who wish to cast their ballot in person,...
PAID Program helps you help others
Looking for a way to help your neighbors during these challenging times? You can help with their utility bills by contributing to Provide Aid in Dollars (PAID). The option to contribute is available on your utility bill. Funds are distributed through the Salvation...
Neighborhood award nominations due
Great neighborhoods take work! The City of Garland's Office of Neighborhood Vitality is looking to recognize those who make extraordinary efforts to enhance, revitalize, or invest in their neighborhoods. The awards include: Garland Neighborhood of the Year...
Staff presents ‘preliminary proposed budget’
City Manager Bryan Bradford presented the 2020-21 proposed budget to the City Council and Mayor Scott LeMay at the Aug. 3 work session. Bradford explained to council that changes brought about by Senate Bill 2, Garland, as well as other cities in Dallas County finds...