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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....
Pullman railcar approved for state historic marker
The city of Garland's application for a state historic marker for the Pullman Railcar was recently accepted by the Texas Historic Commission. Pullman Coach Car #582 is one of only three remaining cars in the U.S. built of a combination of wood and steel construction....
TCA designates Garland’s Bankhead Cultural District
The city of Garland is proud to announce its new designation as an official cultural arts district. Garland is one of just two cities to receive this distinction from the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) in 2023. “We are thrilled to be recognized as an official...
Sherwin-Williams fire, cleanup update: Aug. 22
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) have re-opened all waterways impacted by the Sherwin-Williams Shiloh Road Plant fire response for unrestricted use. Sampling points that span the 53 miles of impacted...
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