City
Bond Study Committee presents recommendations to City Council
The City Council received the recommendations of the Bond Study Committee at their Dec. 18 meeting. Lists of potential projects in several categories were presented. The committee provided an outline that included three options, or tiers. Tier 1 was for a $250...
Adoptable dogs journey to new homes
About 30 Garland Animal Shelter dogs are on a nearly 2,000 mile trek to Washington and Idaho. Shelters and humane societies in those states are in need of animals to adopt. Thanks to a generous and caring shelter supporter, local pets will soon have the opportunity...
NMLS announces January activities
The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced its schedule of activities for children and adults for January. Kids participate in “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” activities - Children ages 6-12 can participate in activities related to the popular Diary of a Wimpy...
GP&L receives national communications award
Garland Power & Light’s communications team was recently recognized with a national award presented by the American Public Power Association (APPA). The GP&L 2017 Annual Report received an Award of Merit in the Print/Digital Category of the 2018 Excellence in...
Garland brings home state video awards
The city of Garland brought home 10 trophies from the annual statewide Government Programming Awards. The awards were presented at the Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (TATOA) conference in early November. Garland was a finalist in...
City earns Water Environment Safety Award
The city of Garland’s Wastewater Treatment Department received the Water Environment Federation (WEF) Safety Award for 2018. This award demonstrates the hard work of every treatment employee and their commitment to being good stewards of the environment and fostering...
Transfer station, landfill updates
Holiday closures: The recycling center, Transfer Station and Hinton Landfill will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22. Garbage, recycling, brush and bulky collection scheduled on Thursday will move to Friday, Nov. 23. Friday collection schedule will move to Saturday, Nov. 24....
City earns recognition for recycling program
The city of Garland earned honorable mention (second place) for its grant and collaboration with The Recycling Partnership that implemented phase six of the city’s recycling program. The Environmental Leadership Awards were presented during a special ceremony...
City to celebrate Christmas throughout December
Don’t miss the free December fun at the historic downtown Garland square, 520 W State Street. Everyone is invited to Christmas on the Square where more than 100,000 lights bring the holiday season to life. This event is sure to bring out your holiday spirit. ♦...