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City Council members, mayor sworn in
Four Garland City Council Members and a new mayor were sworn in at the May 15 regular meeting. The Honorable Ronald Jones, former three-term mayor of Garland, swore in incoming Mayor Lori Dodson. Several of Dodson’s family members were in attendance. ...
TIF board makes recommendations to council
The Downtown Tax Increment Funding District board recently made recommendations on how to utilize funds that have been raised. TIF funds can only be used for a specific list of projects. The city’s website explains a TIF as follows: The tax year in which...
Library announces June activities
Develop STEAM engineering skills - Children can develop engineering skills, an important STEAM concept, by attending Block Party, for ages 6-12. Block Party is designed to help children test building skills and stretch imaginations. It is at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 19,...
Sounds of Summer Concert Series announced
Make plans now to attend the city of Garland’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series every Saturday night in June. Gather on the downtown Garland square at 3 p.m. each Saturday to visit the handpicked, high quality food and craft vendors and stay until the music...
Beware of utility scams; know the signs
Utility customers nationwide continue to report bill payment scams, especially those that target the elderly, non-English speakers and businesses. The scammers usually threaten to disconnect the customer’s utility service within the hour if immediate payment is...
Heritage Celebration fun for everyone
This year’s Garland Heritage Celebration provided free entertainment for all ages. There was live music by the Dogensteins and a Tom Petty tribute band, Petty Theft, as well as games, food and a new Landmark Museum exhibit on display at the Plaza Theatre. ...
Landmark Museum to unveil exhibit: ‘Garland Hats: Harry, William and John’
A big part of Garland’s history involves the manufacturing of hats and with three major hat makers headquartered here the city continues to be known by many as the Hat Capital of the World. The Garland Landmark Museum will unveil a new exhibit, "Garland Hats: Harry,...
Library system announces May activities
Families celebrate diversity - Families enjoy free movies at the South Garland Branch. The next event, Let’s Go to the Movies, will be Saturday, May 5, at 3 p.m., a screening of Coco. In Coco, aspiring musician Miguel and Hector, a charming trickster, journey through...
Mayoral candidates Dodson, Moore Q&A
The citizens of Garland will elect a new mayor May 5. The winner of this election will serve for one year to complete the term of Mayor Douglas Athas who tendered his resignation in October 2017. Candidates for the office are Lori Barnett Dodson, Louis Moore...