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Square opening party brings 10,000 to downtown Garland
One thing that city of Garland residents can be sure of is that the city’s staff can throw a great party! Saturday, Oct. 14, an estimated 10,000 visitors converged on the redesigned downtown square to celebrate its grand opening. There was fun for the whole family...
City’s Public & Media Relations team earns national awards for excellence
The city of Garland’s Public & Media Relations team recently earned national recognition for excellence in video programming. The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) announced the winners of its 2023 programming awards in...
Explore downtown, discover fun with Downtown Passport
Embark on a journey through downtown Garland! Starting Saturday, Oct. 14, pick up a free Downtown Garland Passport at the all-new Garland Visitor Center, 501 W. State St. On Saturdays, present your passport at participating downtown businesses when you make a purchase...
Downtown square reopens with festivities, LeAnn Rimes
The city of Garland has announced Saturday, Oct. 14, as the date for its public celebration of the reimagined heart of the city. The reopening of the Downtown Square is a party nearly two years in the making and one worthy of bringing home LeAnn Rimes, one of...
Garland hosts free tree giveaway
Want to grow shade to save energy, replant canopy and beautify the community? Plant a free tree! Trees are available to Garland residents as part of the Tree Power Free Tree program sponsored by Garland Power & Light and Garland Parks & Recreation....
Library announces November schedule
The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced an extensive schedule of activities for November. There are opportunities all ages. Early Literacy (Ages 0-5) FALL STORYTIMES - Sept. 5 through Nov. 25 - All libraries Baby Bounce & Read (birth-18 months): 10...
City departments earn awards
Visit Garland earns Destination Excellence Awards - Visit Garland’s commitment to showcasing Garland as a hidden gem in the Lone Star State has achieved remarkable success. They have won three first-place Destination Excellence Awards from the Texas Association of...
Charter Review Commission appointed by City Council
The Garland City Council appointed a Charter Review Commission at the Tuesday, Sept. 19, meeting to identify provisions of the Garland City Charter that might require changes or updates to improve city operations or to comply with Texas law. The mayor and council...
City Council approves 2024 operating budget
As the 13th-largest city in Texas, the city of Garland serves nearly 250,000 residents and employs more than 2,300 staff. Following months of development and review, the operating budget for fiscal year 2023-24 was approved by council at the Sept. 5, meeting....
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