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District 2 council candidate Q&A: Deborah Morris
In an effort to help voters get to know City Council and mayoral candidates, The Garland Texan sent a list of questions to each one. Answers received from Deborah Morris, candidate for the District 2 City Council place, are below: How long have you lived in...
Garland firefighters endorse mayoral, council candidates
The Garland Firefighters Association is proud to endorse Lori Barnett Dodson in the Garland mayoral election. Dodson has an extensive professional background working in the investment and asset management business. Her previous financial responsibility over...
Garland celebrates Earth Day April 14
This year’s free Earth Day event will feature lots of fun activities, food and more. Several new fun and educational features will be available. The celebration will be Saturday, April 14, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Garland Recycling Center, 1426 Commerce Street,...
Guns & Hoses buys new rescue boat for Garland Fire Department
The Garland Fire Department received its first powered rescue boat, along with six dry suits, courtesy of the Guns & Hoses Foundation of North Texas. The powered boat will allow Garland firefighters to handle a water rescue with fewer personnel. One driver...
GFD chief outlines hospital closing impact
Garland’s Fire Chief, Mark Lee, outlined the impact that the Baylor Scott & White Hospital closing will have on the city’s Fire/Emergency Medical Services system. The chief began by sharing the department’s mission: “To serve and protect the citizens and...
Library announces April activities
Tweens build buttons -- Tweens can exercise STEAM art skills by designing wearable buttons at Tween Scene. Tween Scene is for ages 10-13 and consists of activities related to fun and interesting themes. Participants receive book recommendations based on theme....
Cold winter leads to increased electricity use
After the colder temperatures we’ve experienced this winter, many customers have seen higher electricity bills. The most important step that any of us can take to control winter electricity costs is to carefully manage the thermostat setting. When outdoor...
City Council approves 2018 Capital Improvement Program
In mid-January, Garland’s City Manager, Bryan Bradford, presented the proposed Capital Improvement Program budget to Mayor Douglas Athas and the City Council members. Since then, council has discussed it at several work sessions and public hearings. Residents who had...
Voters to consider charter amendments
In 2017, the Garland City Council appointed a Charter Review Committee to review the City Charter. The council members’ appointees are listed below: Council Member David Gibbons – Scott Roberts Council Member Anita Goebel – Elva Gutierrez Council Member Jerry...