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Nicholson Memorial Library System announces March activities
Tweens Learn about Binary Code - Tweens ages 10-13 can develop their STEAM technology skills by learning about binary code at Tween Scene events in March. Participants at the March events will learn about binary code, a sequence of ones and zeros, and how the order of...
#GarlandProud designs unveiled
In late 2017, the city of Garland invited area supporters to submit T-shirt designs to represent #GarlandProud. A panel of judges reviewed the submissions, posted the finalists online and invited the public to choose their favorite. Two designs rose to...
Garland receives Recycling Partnership Grant, rolls out final phase of carts
Garland has been selected as the first city in Texas to receive grant funding from the Recycling Partnership, a national nonprofit committed to transforming recycling across the United States. Garland’s longstanding dedication to advancing recycling in the community...
Maximizing city connections
The city of Garland wants to increase its connections with the people who live, work, invest and play here. Those connections involve sharing information and ideas. Here are a few opportunities to maximize connections between the city and the people it serves: ...
Mayor Athas announces resignation date
Mayor Douglas Athas tendered his resignation at the Tuesday, Jan. 9, Garland City Council meeting. He read his resignation letter which indicated that his term would end after a successor is elected by the citizens in the May election. Athas shared that the...
It’s Time Texas Community Challenge
Garland has once again joined the It’s Time Texas Community Challenge, and the community is encouraged to help! The challenge began Jan. 8 and is presented by H-E-B to unite and mobilize community members, schools, businesses and organizations to see which communities...
NMLS announces February activities
Families enjoy free movies - Families can enjoy free movies that celebrate diversity at the Nicholson Memorial Library System’s South Garland Branch Library this spring. The next movie is Let’s Go to the Movies Saturday, Feb. 24, at 3 p.m. and consists of a screening...
Recycling container delivery update
Get ready to roll, Garland! Delivery of blue recycling containers for Phase 6 of the City’s single-stream recycling program will begin Jan. 23, 2018. The delivery schedule is as follows: Phase 6 Cart Delivery Schedule Blue Week: Jan. 23 – 26...
City committed to redevelopment plan
The city of Garland is committed to its revitalization plans in the area surrounding the current Baylor Medical Center at Garland facility, despite last week's closure announcement. During a City Council retreat Friday, Dec. 15, the council unanimously...