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City of Garland approves COVID-19 Disaster Declaration
The Garland City Council officially declared a state of disaster and emergency during its March 17 Regular Meeting, due to the spread of COVID-19. The disaster declaration includes the following restrictions on public gatherings and certain businesses: The...
City announces facilities closures
The city of Garland is closing various facilities to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The following City facilities will be closed as of Tuesday, March 16 through Saturday, May 9, 2020, in accordance with the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease...
City council calls emergency meeting about COVID-19 pandemic
NOTICE OF EMERGENCY MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS Council Chambers, City Hall 200 N. Fifth Street Garland, Texas March 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 551.045 of the Texas Government Code, the City...
Reminder: City of Garland needs your help
The United States census for 2020 is around the corner. The city of Garland’s allotment of money for federal programs and its government representation are dependent on the count of its residents. The census is an official count of the U.S. population and households....
Library system announces April activities
The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced the April activity schedule for children and adults. Teens take on STEAM challenges - Ages 13-17 can participate in a series of STEAM challenges Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Library. There will...
Humbling, thought-provoking, The Wall That Heals was awesome experience
My sincere thanks go to the city of Garland for making it possible for The Wall That Heals to come through our city. My husband and I volunteered at TWTH and it was one of the most rewarding service experiences we've ever had. And it was an honor. Having the...
GP&L Earns 2020 Tree Line USA recognition
The Arbor Day Foundation has named Garland Power & Light a 2020 Tree Line USA® utility in honor of its commitment to proper tree pruning, planting and care in the provider’s service area. Tree Line USA, a partnership between the Foundation and the National...
Public Utility Commission to review water rates
The city of Garland released this statement Feb. 27 regarding a rate review request from North Texas Municipal Water District. Statement from the Cities of Garland, Mesquite, Plano and Richardson in Response to the Public Utility Commission of Texas' "Yes"...
Mayor, Council begin $340.8 million CIP discussions
When presenting the 2020 Proposed Capital Improvement Program to Mayor Scott LeMay and the Garland City Council, City Manager Bryan Bradford said this $340.8 million CIP is the city's largest ever. It represents a $61.1 million increase over the 2019 CIP. The plan, if...