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Neighborhood Summit: Strengthening communities
At the 2017 Neighborhood Summit, residents from Garland, Plano and surrounding communities will gather to share ideas and learn how community leaders are actively engaging and strengthening their communities. The summit will be hosted by the city of Plano. ...
Mayor announces intention to resign
Mayor Douglas Athas announced his plan to step down at the Oct. 17 City Council meeting and said that he will announce the effective date soon. The announcement came after a 6-3 vote to demolish the National Guard Armory buildings at Central Park to make way...
Safety Fest draws large crowd
The Garland Fire Department’s Safety Fest drew 1,400 visitors this year, an increase of 500 from the 2016 event. According to Merrill Balanciere of the GFD, the department received positive feedback from the visitors. There were activities for everyone...
Huntington to add industrial square feet
Garland has approved a project that will result in the development of two of the latest spec buildings to enter the community's dynamic industrial space market. Huntington Industrial Partners will develop two Class A industrial buildings, comprised of 132,000 square...
Library announces November activities
The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced an exciting calendar of activities for November. Kids make Native American art - Children ages 6-12 celebrate Native American Heritage Month by creating Tlingit art at Art Explorers. The event is at 2:30 p.m....
Rockin’ the Square: Oct. 21
Downtown Garland will sparkle with live music, food and fireworks Saturday, Oct. 21. Join us for Rockin’ the Square – A Historic Block Party from 6 to 10 p.m. as we celebrate Downtown’s listing on the National Register of Historic Places. To kick off the...
Fire Prevention Week Oct. 8-14
Celebrate Fire Prevention Week at the Garland Fire Department’s annual Safety Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Fire Administration and Training Facility, 1500 State Highway 66. Join in a day of free family activities, food trucks, safety...
City Council discusses makerspace, communication
The Sept. 18 City Council work session included discussion about the possibility of opening a makerspace* in Garland. A potential site was identified as the abandoned Texas Air National Guard Facility at Central Park. While this item was being discussed, a few council...
Community Planning Month
The achievements of planning are celebrated during National Community Planning Month and Garland will kick off the celebration with an official proclamation at the City Council’s Regular Meeting Oct. 2. This year's theme, Innovation in Planning, highlights the...