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Neighborhood parking enforcement begins
Parking problems in residential neighborhoods are a frequent source of resident complaints to the city. The Garland City Council has approved a program for administrative enforcement of parking ordinances throughout the city. In the past, parking tickets were treated...
Library system announces January activity schedule
The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced a schedule that contains a variety of January activities for adults and children. Adults Cook the Book - Adults 18+ who enjoy cooking can learn new recipes and share their talents with fellow foodies at Cook...
Granger Recreation Center ribbon cutting
It’s official; the ribbon was recently cut and the Granger Recreation Center is open. The ceremony featured a fascinating speech by Gayla Granger Kirk, the daughter of Fred Granger, after whom the recreation center was named. One attendee who was not formally...
Neighborhood Awards honor residents
The Garland Neighborhood Awards are the city’s annual way to spotlight neighbors who make a difference as individuals and, when they combine their efforts, as neighborhoods. The Oakridge Neighborhood Association, several dedicated volunteers and public...
Garland Library System announces December activities
The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced a wide range of activities for children and adults. Adult Book Club…Adults 18+ are invited to join the adult book club at the South Garland Branch at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19. Library staff and attendees...
City to step up parking enforcement
City Marshal Betz updated City Council members and Mayor Scott LeMay on a new parking enforcement program at a recent council work session. The marshal’s office has added necessary personnel. Parking infractions will now be handled as civil matters because it...
State legislature calls for citizens comments at work sessions
The Texas legislature recently passed a law requiring that citizens of the state have an opportunity to address the mayor and council at work sessions as they do at regular meetings. The law offers councils latitude to set some guidelines, including time limits....
Garland shines in face of disaster
As an almost lifetime Garland resident, I’ve probably heard all the rude jokes, insults, slurs and criticisms hoisted on this city. Truth is, I don’t care what anyone thinks. Another truth is that it would be hard to find another city where residents, city...
Garland renters have fast routes to home ownership
Garland is listed as the second-best city in Texas and ninth-best in the nation for the time it takes renters to save enough money to convert to home ownership. In an October story, "The Process of Becoming a Homeowner," the Dallas Business Journal cites a...