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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...
Sherwin-Williams fire, cleanup update – Aug. 18
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) continue to oversee the remediation of impacted waterways in the area around the Sherwin-Williams Shiloh Road Plant fire response in Garland. Sherwin-Williams has begun...
City accepting nominations for Garland Neighborhood Awards
Do you have an all-star neighbor? Or do you love your neighborhood and think it should be recognized? Submit your applications and nominations for the Garland Neighborhood Awards! Great neighborhoods take work! The city of Garland, Office of Neighborhood Vitality...
City welcomes chief communications officer
The city of Garland welcomed Tiffany Veno as its Chief Communications Officer in August.Veno is a communications and marketing professional with 16 years of experience in both public and private organizations. She started her career in television news as a producer at...
City to convene bond study committee
Garland residents interested in participating in a Bond Study Committee must submit required documents to City Secretary Rene Dowl’s office, RDowl@GarlandTX.gov, by Tuesday, Sept. 5. Before submitting a proposition to issue new or additional bonds for approval by the...
City manager presents 2023-24 budget
City Manager Judson Rex presented the city of Garland's 2023-24 proposed budget to Mayor Scott LeMay and the City Council members at the July 31 work session. Items included in the budget and the budget calendar are below: Budget priorities Focus on public safety...
City of Garland Sherwin-Williams Fire, Cleanup August 8-9
Update from City of Garland – Sherwin-Williams Fire and Cleanup - Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 Cleanup from the Aug. 7 fire at the Sherwin-Williams Plant is expected to take several weeks, with efforts focusing on surrounding creeks. During the containment of the fire,...
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