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Speegle Clinic site plans announced

Speegle Clinic site plans announced

Below is an update, as well as information posted when the Las Bris property at 1002 Marion Drive (site of the Speegle Clinic) was purchased by the city of Garland. Update as of Feb. 26 - City Council adopted the Las Brisas Small Area Plan in February 2023 and...

Garland named a Top City for Black Women to Flourish

Garland named a Top City for Black Women to Flourish

Garland was rated the sixth-best among all major American cities in a list of The Best Cities for Black Women to Flourish Financially, published by personal finance technology company MoneyGeek.com. Income, the cost of crime per capita, homeownership and poverty...

Mayor delivers State of the City Address

Mayor delivers State of the City Address

Mayor Scott LeMay delivered the annual State of the City Address Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Atrium. Council Members Jeff Bass, Dylan Hedrick, Carissa Dutton, Ed Moore, Deborah Morris and Margaret Lucht, along with City Manager Judson Rex were also in attendance. The...

Library announces March activities

Library announces March activities

Check out the list of March activities offered by the Garland library system. There are fun events for all ages! Early Literacy (Ages 0-5) SPRING STORYTIMES Jan. 8 - April 27 - All Libraries Baby Bounce & Read (birth-18 months): 10 a.m. Mondays at Central Library...

Heritage Crossing manager earns Distinguished Leader Award

Heritage Crossing manager earns Distinguished Leader Award

Kim Nurmi received the Garland Chamber of Commerce’s Distinguished Leader Award at the Chamber’s 92nd Annual Meeting in January. Nurmi, the city’s Heritage Crossing manager, was recognized for creating engaging and interactive programs and activities that benefit the...

State of the City 2024: Visit with city departments

State of the City 2024: Visit with city departments

The city of Garland invites all residents to attend our 2024 State of the City event Tuesday, Feb. 13, at The Atrium, 300 North Fifth Street. This free event is your guide to Garland and your chance to talk with city departments and staff! Come out to talk with us,...

Council reviews proposed CIP

Council reviews proposed CIP

City Manager Judson Rex presented the 2024 Proposed Capital Improvement Program to Mayor Scott LeMay and the City Council members at the Jan. 8 City Council Work Session. The primary goals of the CIP are: Continue Implementation of the Bond Programs Ensure Replacement...

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