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NMLS announces October activities
The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced a variety of activities for October. There's something fun for everyone. Free escape room event for kids - Children ages 6-12 can attend a free escape room event at the Nicholson Memorial Library System’s...
Council work session, regular meeting: Sept. 4
Because Monday, Sept. 3 was a holiday, the Garland City Council held its work session and regular meeting Sept. 4. Home improvement incentive plan The council’s Development Services Committee, which includes Council Members David Gibbons, Robert Vera and...
City Council discusses budget
Garland’s City Manager Bryan Bradford presented the 2018-19 fiscal year budget to the City Council Aug. 7. The proposed budget totals $737.9 million, which is 2.4 percent higher than last year’s approved budget amount. The city’s property tax base currently...
Animal Shelter resumes normal operations
Garland Animal Services reports the canine distemper outbreak at its animal shelter has been contained. The disinfection process has been completed and the shelter resumed normal operations Tuesday morning. Out of 124 dogs tested, 33 were confirmed positive for...
Citizens’ Fire Academy now accepting applications
The Garland Fire Department, through the Citizens’ Fire Academy, is proud to provide an opportunity for Garland residents to participate in a program that promotes a greater understanding of the mission, responsibilities and activities of the fire department while...
Garland approves expansion of Digital Realty Data Center
Late last summer, Garland approved a deal with Digital Realty to develop a $1 billion data center campus on a 47.5-acre site located northeast of the intersection of Campbell Road and the President George Bush Turnpike. This week, Garland approved an expansion of the...
Council rejects multi-family affordable housing development
Council Member Jerry Nickerson hosted a meeting for District 3 residents at the South Garland Branch Library. The purpose of the meeting was to give them an opportunity to share their feelings about the possible development of a multi-family affordable housing...
Library schedules September activities for all ages
Tweens conduct candy science experiments - Tweens can use STEAM skills to conduct experiments with candy at Nicholson Memorial Library System Tween Scene programs, designed for ages 10-13. Participants receive book recommendations based on theme. Attendees will...
Animal shelter confirms seven distemper cases
Seven cases of canine distemper have been confirmed at Garland's Animal Shelter. Shelter staff members are already taking proactive measures to keep the highly contagious disease from spreading. The first case was confirmed July 31. Staff immediately started testing...