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GP&L Electric Rate Adjustment

Due to increased ERCOT costs, Garland Power & Light is adjusting the Recovery Adjustment Factor (RAF) component of its electric rate.

Garland Animal Shelter Takes Fast Track to Heartworm Treatment

The Garland Animal Shelter & Adoption Center has paired with Friends of Rescue Animals in a groundbreaking heartworm treatment initiative program.

Shelter dogs who test positive for heartworms are given an injection of the FDA-approved medication Dirob...

Firefighters Attend Hazmat Training to Prevent Widespread Disasters

Nine Garland firefighters recently completed a hazardous materials technician certification class to learn how to mitigate dynamic incidents that could involve dangerous chemicals.

A hazardous material is defined as one that may be extremely flammable, exp...

Gift Cards Are Another Reason to Check Out our New Visitor Center

Help us welcome Garland residents and area visitors to our reimagined Visitor Center on the Downtown Square at 501 W. State St. by purchasing a gift card in time for the holidays! 

Share your love of Garland through giving Garland goodies! Come ex...

Garland Celebrates Texas Arbor Day

The great partnership between Garland Parks & Recreation and Garland Power & Light was on display Saturday, Nov. 4. In conjunction with Texas Arbor Day, the City’s annual Tree Power Free Tree Giveaway distributed 400 trees to Garland residents.&am...

2023 Neighborhood Award Winners

The City of Garland's Office of Neighborhood Vitality recognizes those who make extraordinary efforts to enhance, revitalize or invest in their neighborhoods. 

This year's awards were presented at the Pre-Summit Mixer on Nov. 9. ...

Update: Streetscape Work Continues at Seventh and Main

Please hang in there for our Downtown Garland businesses just a little bit longer!

As the intersection of Seventh and Main streets will be continue to be closed for streetscape work in the coming weeks, there are available parking options. First off, parki...

Office of Neighborhood Vitality Earns Excalibur Award

Garland's Office of Neighborhood Vitality recently received the Excalibur Award from the Camelot Neighborhood Association.

The Excalibur Award annually honors an individual or group for outstanding civic duty and community engagement in service to...

Seventh Annual Tri-City Cleanup Removes 167,380 Pounds of Trash

The seventh annual Tri-City Cleanup in October was a big success because of 346 eager volunteers, including dedicated site captains, generous sponsors and proud homeowners. Thank you to all who participated! 

The numbers are in, and the impact was...

Garland Earns State Video Awards

The City of Garland earned 14 awards during the annual Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors conference in early November in Dallas. 

Garland received awards in 12 categories, including first-place trophies for the followin...

Garland Welcomes Municipal Court Director

Kimberly Jozwiak joined the City of Garland as the Municipal Court Director on Nov. 13.

Jozwiak brings more than 20 years of professional experience in both judicial and non-judicial leadership roles, including county and local municipalities. She most rec...

Band Together on the Square Wins Texas Downtown President’s Award

Band Together on the Square earned Texas Downtown’s 2023 President’s Award for best promotion of an event for a population of more than 50,000.

Band Together on the Square focused on local bands and singer-songwriters, setting the stage...

Garland Neighborhood Transforms Dead Trees into Sculptures

The City of Garland’s Where the Heart Is program partners with one neighborhood each year to initiate overall neighborhood reinvestment. Residents work together with City staff, nonprofits, businesses, religious groups and volunteers to stimulate...

Vaccines Available at Garland Public Health Clinic

For the first time ever, immunizations are available to help protect against three major respiratory diseases common in fall and winter: COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Immunization against these viruses remains the best protection for...

Garland Recognized by National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System

The City of Garland has been recognized as a Class 6 participant in the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System (CRS).

The program is a voluntary incentive that recognizes and encourages cities for floodplain management activit...

Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25

Kick off the holiday season in Downtown Garland by shopping and dining locally during Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25! 

Check in from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside the Garland Visitor Center, 501 W. State St., for a complimentary cup of hot wassail...

Latest Issue of Garland City Press Now Available

The November/December issue of the Garland City Press is on its way to your mailbox and available online.

Visit Garland Visitor Center Expansion

We are thrilled to welcome Garland residents and area visitors to our reimagined Visitor Center in the heart of the Downtown Square at 501 W. State St.!

Our primary focus will remain as an information source of all things Garland:

• Our local destinations, at...

Downtown Garland: Let’s Gather!

The Downtown Garland Square is now open for business. The business of gathering.

We had the privilege and honor of unveiling the reimagined Downtown Garland Square on Saturday, Oct. 14, and the celebration was one for the books. Garland’s very ow...

Mistie Gardner Promoted to Managing Director of Strategic Initiatives

Mistie Gardner has recently been promoted to Managing Director of Strategic Initiatives. 

In this role she will continue to provide leadership to the Emergency Management, Public Health and Environmental Health departments, in addition to dedicati...

Garland Employee Earns Government Modernization Award

Information Technology Business Relationship Manager Susan Fredriksen recently received the Government Modernization Award. The award, presented by DataBank, honors a government employee who has made contributions to enhance the resident experience throug...

Garland 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 progr...

Connection Between Garland's People and Historic Buildings Inspires Mural Artist

Austin-based artist Mila Sketch hopes her brightly colored mural at the corner of Sixth and State streets will aid what she described as the ongoing elevation of the city.

"I was inspired by the former times of Garland and the deep connection of peopl...

A Garland Christmas on the Square

The tree lighting ceremony will be an in-person event on Thursday, Dec. 7. The ceremony starts at 5:30 p.m. so come early and carpool! 

The City of Garland strives to bring families together by spreading the joy of the holiday season.

Also check ou...

Live Music in Downtown Garland Oct. 20-21

Fall is in full swing, and so is live music in Downtown Garland! This weekend, check out music for all tastes and ages:

The Garland Symphony Orchestra’s 45th concert season opens with pianist Astrid Morales Torres at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at the Granv...

Public Input Through Monday, Oct. 16: Wynn Joyce Park

The City of Garland is planning improvements for Wynn Joyce Park, 2222 Oates Road. The public is invited to provide input through Monday, Oct. 16, as to what amenities they would prefer to see in the park in an online survey. 

Wynn Joyce ...

It Came from Texas Film Festival Brings Academy Award Winner Back Home

Debuting the weekend before Halloween, Garland’s inaugural It Came From Texas Film Festival will celebrate the 49th anniversary of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” with a Garlandite who helped make it happen!

Academy Award-winning film producer and 1965 Garla...

City of Garland to Redevelop Key Downtown Business

A redevelopment dream for Downtown Garland will soon become a reality. The City of Garland has reached an agreement to purchase the Jones Hardware building at 519 W. State St. on the Downtown Square.

Over the past several months, the City has worked closel...

City Council Appoints Charter Review Commission

The Garland City Council appointed a Charter Review Commission on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 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 Memb...

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 o...

City Council Approves Operating Budget for 2023-24

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 City’s operating budget for fiscal year 2023-24 was approved by City Counci...

Utility Billing Assistance for Garland Residents

If you are having difficulty paying your utility bill, the City of Garland has several options that may benefit you.

You may qualify for a payment arrangement that allows you to extend the due date of your current bill. Customer Service may also be able to...

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, RDowl@GarlandTX.gov, by Tuesday, Sept. 5.

Before submitting a proposition to issue new or additional bonds for approval by t...

Public Input: Shiloh Road Widening Project

The City of Garland is proposing improvements to Shiloh Road from Kingsley Road to Miller Road. 

As part of the 2019 Bond Program, voters approved improvements to several roadways within Garland to help alleviate traffic congestion and improve mob...

Texas Commission on the Arts Designates Garland’s Bankhead Cultural Arts District

The City of Garland is proud to announce its new designation as an official cultural district. Garland is one of just two cities to receive this prestigious distinction from the Texas Commission on the Arts in 2023.

“We are thrilled to be recognized as an ...

Live at the Plaza Featuring Joe Crookston Friday, Sept. 22

Garland Cultural Arts and Jimmy Wallace Guitars present Live at the Plaza Featuring Joe Crookston at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at the Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State St.

Crookston is a songwriter, guitarist, painter, fiddler, slide player, eco-village member an...

Goldie Locke Community Room Available for Public Use

The Goldie Locke Community Room in the Charles E. Duckworth Utility Services Building, 217 N. Fifth St., is available for use by community groups, homeowners associations and governmental or school agencies for nonprofit purposes. 

The facility ma...

Garland Moves to Digital Public Information Requests

The City of Garland has converted to a digital means of handling all public information requests. Requestors of public information can now submit Open Records Requests through an online portal located on both the City Secretary and Garland Police Departme...

Garland 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 ...

Summer Energy-Saving Tips from GP&L

Follow these tips to save energy and money in the hot summer months:

• Fans are an energy-efficient way to stay cool. Fans blowing directly on you can make temperatures around you feel up to 4 degrees cooler.
• Set your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher in the...

Remember to Observe School Zones

As Garland ISD students return to school Tuesday, Aug. 8, the City reminds all motorists to observe school zones and stay alert near schools, crosswalks and playgrounds.

Here are a few reminders to keep motorists and pedestrians safe this school year:

• Speed...

Garland Opens First Splash Pad

Garland's very first splash pad opened at noon Thursday, July 13, at Embree Park, 1515 Dairy Road. This splash pad is part of the voter-approved 2019 Bond Program. 

District 2 Council Member Deborah Morris was on site to officially open Garland’s ...

Build Garland Day 2023 is in the Books!

Saturday, July 22, we celebrated major milestones for multiple 2019 Bond projects at Build Garland Day 2023! 

We broke ground on the Holford Recreation & Neighborhood Aquatic Center and the West Garland Library. Then it was on to cut ribbons a...

Signage Unveiled at Ronald E. Jones Municipal Building

The City of Garland celebrated a legend Friday, June 23, when signage at the Ronald E. Jones Municipal Building, 800 Main St., was unveiled. Our former Main Street Municipal Building has been renamed to honor Jones' lifetime of public service, including s...

Garland Welcomes New Street Director

Tony Irvin joined the City of Garland as Street Director on June 5. Irvin brings more than 20 years of experience in public works and engineering, with most of this experience attained in the public sector. He has a broad range of experience incl...

Garland and Beyond Space Exhibit May 1 - Sept. 2

Explore Garland in the space industry through exhibits and artifacts on loan from NASA’S Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Garland Partners with Trusted World

The City of Garland and Trusted World Foundation have entered a partnership that will enable the growing resource provider to build a new headquarters and expand its operations in Garland.

Trusted World will lease City-owned land on the east side of Center...

Central Library Express Opens Doors

The temporary Central Library Express, 713 Austin St., opened to the public on Monday, May 1. The former Garland Women’s Activities Building is hosting services while the neighboring Central Library building is undergoing renovation. &a...

Our Downtown Square Reopens Oct. 14 with Day of Festivities, LeAnn Rimes

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...

New Public Health Clinic Hours

The Garland Public Health Clinic has new operating hours. Its doors are open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (closed Wednesdays).

If you have questions or concerns, call 972-205-3370 or email PublicHealth@GarlandTX.gov.

New Council Members Take the Oath of Office

Garland Mayor Scott LeMay started his third term in office and welcomed newcomers Carissa Dutton of District 6 and Chris Ott of District 8 to the City Council on Tuesday, May 16. 

Council Member Dutton was prominent in relief efforts after a torna...

Garland Police Detective Inducted into National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame

Garland Police Detective Tony Godwin was inducted into the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame in Toledo, Ohio, on March 30.

Detective Godwin was presented with the Career Achievement Award. He is the first Garland Police Department officer to be...

Garland to Host Regional Truck Driving Championship Saturday, April 29

Garland will host the Dallas-Fort Worth Council of Safety Professionals Regional Truck Driving Championship at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at Williams Stadium, 510 Stadium Drive.

At the event, the American Trucking Association will have its "Share the ...

Mayor Honors Garland Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association

The Garland Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association was presented with a proclamation by Mayor Scott LeMay recognizing its 30 years of service at the Garland City Council’s March 7 meeting.

The Mayor’s proclamation highlighted the ass...

Garland’s Band Together on the Square Program Earns Statewide Award

Garland’s Band Together on the Square Concert Series earned the 2023 Arts & Humanities Programming Achievement Award from the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS). 

The Downtown Development Office, part of the Garland Parks, Recreation &a...

Garland Welcomes New Risk Management Director

Julie Whiteman joined the City of Garland as Risk Management Director on Feb. 6. She brings more than 18 years of risk management experience within the private and public sectors. Most recently, since 2009 Whiteman served as Director of Risk Management fo...

City Celebrates Three-Story Mural at Valoris HealthPark

With her finishing touches completed three stories above, artist Haylee Ryan recently joined dignitaries at street level to officially cut the ribbon on the Valoris HealthPark mural. Ryan describes the mural as one of meaningful symbolism and representati...

Flu Shots and Bivalent COVID-19 Boosters Available at Garland Public Health Clinic

This year's flu vaccine and the bivalent COVID-19 booster are now available at the Garland Public Health Clinic.

Flu shots are available for adults, children and seniors who are insured. Low-cost flu vaccines for uninsured children and adults are ...

Mandy Pippen Named Health Director

Mandy Pippen will join the City of Garland as Health Director on Monday, Jan. 23.  

Pippen began her career with the City in 2004 as an Environmental Health Specialist in the Health Department. Over the following 18 years, she was promoted to Seni...

Christmas Tree Disposal for Garland Residents

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, North Americans purchase 33 million fresh-cut Christmas trees every year. Garland residents can help free up space in the landfill by dropping off trees at no cost at the Wood Recycling Facility during nor...

Winter Preparedness

Being prepared for winter weather is essential. Loss of heat, power, telephone service and even a shortage of supplies in your household are just a few things you should stay prepared for.

Visit the links below to learn more:

• Garland Power & Light - How...

Holiday Preparedness Tips from the Office of Emergency Management

The holiday season is filled with many fun and festive events, and staying prepared means that is one less thing to stress. Whether it is cooking, shopping or even just getting used to cooler temperatures, ensure you are prepared and using safe practices ...

Garland Welcomes Emergency Management Director

Mariah Phipps-Jack joined the City on Dec. 5 as the Emergency Management Director. 

She brings more than 20 years of emergency management experience, which includes roles in the public sector, private sector and academia. 

Phipps-Jack most...

Garland Earns State Video and Parks Awards

The City of Garland earned 15 awards during the annual Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers & Advisors conference in early November in McAllen. Garland received awards in 12 categories, including four first-place trophies, four second-plac...

Surprising the Family with a Pet?

Before you decide to surprise your family with a new pet for the holidays, consider the following: 

• What are the ages of your children? Different pets are appropriate for different ages. 
• Does your family really want a pet? Not all childre...

Garland Earns State Video Awards

The City of Garland earned 15 awards during the annual Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers & Advisors conference in early November in McAllen. 

Garland received awards in 12 categories, including four first-place trophies for the ...

Garland Earns State Parks Awards

The Garland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department won three awards at the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) North Region Conference Nov. 3 in Irving. The department was honored for excellence in programming and recreation facility desig...

Fire Station No. 6, Hollabaugh Recreation Center Improvements Put in Motion

The new site for Fire Station No. 6 and improvements to Hollabaugh Recreation Center were officially put in motion Thursday, Sept. 29, as Mayor Scott LeMay and the City Council led staff, project leaders and other guests at groundbreaking ceremonies. Watc...

Garland Achieves State and National Awards for Excellence

The City of Garland’s Public & Media Relations (PMR) team and the Garland Convention & Visitors Bureau, Visit Garland, recently earned national and statewide recognition for excellence.

The National Association of Telecommunicatio...

Skate City! Garland Opens Texas’ Second-Largest Skatepark

The Boneyard in Garland is open!

The skatepark at Rick Oden Park is the second largest in Texas, boasting 46,000 square feet of skating area. Designed to provide fun, excitement and challenge, The Boneyard welcomes beginner and experienced skaters alike.

Th...

Signage Unveiled at Brad Neighbor Municipal Court Building

Former City Attorney Brad Neighbor was honored Monday, Oct. 10, as signage bearing his name was unveiled at the courts facility at 1791 W. Avenue B.

The Garland City Council passed an ordinance to rename the facility as the Brad Neighbor Municipal Court Bu...

Council Honors Former Mayor, Assistant City Manager by Renaming Building

The Garland City Council is renaming one of its major facilities to honor Ron Jones, a three-term Mayor and prior to that, a leader of City staff for nearly three decades.

The Ronald E. Jones Municipal Building at 800 Main St. is home to the City&rsquo...

Garland Welcomes New Assistant City Manager

Phillip “Phil” Urrutia joined the City of Garland as an Assistant City Manager on Oct. 3. Phil has more than 14 years of experience in municipal government including leadership roles in Municipal Court, Purchasing and Fleet. 

M...

Garland Celebrates Shiloh Road Improvements with Dallas County Partners

City and Dallas County officials celebrated the completion of the Shiloh Road Improvement Project Friday, Aug. 5. But for many motorists and Garland residents, the celebration is daily.

The project went far beyond widening Shiloh Road from four to six lane...

Resources for Summer Heat-Related Needs

For those struggling to cover utility bills, help is available through the City of Garland Customer Assistance Program, a partnership between the City and local service agencies. Funds are administered and distributed to qualified individuals exp...

Kim Nurmi Graduates from Leadership Arts Institute

City of Garland Heritage Crossing Coordinator Kim Nurmi recently graduated from the Leadership Arts Institute.

Through a nine-month course, graduates of Leadership Arts Institute (LAI) gain expertise in nonprofit board best practices, leadership skills and...

Garland Celebrates Juneteenth

On June 19 at Audubon Park, Garland put its own stamp on the celebration of Juneteenth.

The Juneteenth Committee’s vision came to life as dancers, speakers and vendors assembled at the park. Many children played games; a select few were honored a...

City Council District 5 Representative Sworn In

District 5 residents were asked to do double duty at the polls this cycle and, as a result, Margaret Lucht was sworn in June 28 as the newest member of the Garland City Council.

Incumbents Jeff Bass, Deborah Morris and B.J. Williams were all reelected. Tog...

GP&L Electric Rate Adjustment

Due to rapidly increasing natural gas costs, Garland Power & Light is modifying the Recovery Adjustment Factor (RAF) component of its electric rate.

Garland Earns Statewide Awards for Excellence in Communications

The City of Garland’s award-winning Public & Media Relations Department has added more trophies to its display case. Garland earned the following awards from the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO):

• Fliers and Posters ...

Mistie Gardner Earns Who’s Who in America’s Neighborhoods Award

Emergency Management Director Mistie Gardner was recently named Who's Who in America's Neighborhoods in the Governmental Category for her efforts and involvement during the COVID-19 crisis as well as during Winter Storm Uri.

The Who&r...

Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Continues Award Winning Streak

Garland’s Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant recently received the George W. Burke, Jr. Facility Safety Award at the 2022 Texas Water Awards Program ceremony in San Antonio. The award is presented by the Water Environment Federation and recog...

Garland Announces New Directors

Laura Dunn was promoted to Capital Project Management Director on Feb. 21, 2022. Since 2005, Dunn has served in a number of roles for the City of Garland. In 2019, she joined the Project Management Office as the Strategic Projects and Capital Portfolio Ma...

Spotlight on Garland

The City of Garland’s Public & Media Relations Department was recently recognized by the City Council for the Lone Star Regional Emmy® earned by its video “A Look Back at The Wall That Heals.”

The Wall That Heals i...

Garland Library Wins Achievement in Excellence Award

For the 20^th consecutive year, Garland’s Nicholson Memorial Library System is a recipient of the Achievement of Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association. Of the more than 500 public library systems in the state, on...

Purchasing Team Earns Excellence Award

The City of Garland Purchasing Department has been awarded the prestigious 26th Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) for 2021 from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. Garland has received this recognition for 23 consecutive years.

Th...

Garland Budget Department Recognized for Excellence

The City of Garland Budget and Research Department has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2021-22 Annual Operating Budget document.

The award represents a significant achievement by the Ci...

New Leadership in Office of the City Attorney

Brian England was recently appointed to the position of City Attorney. He had served in the role on an interim basis following the retirement of former City Attorney Brad Neighbor. Prior, England was the First Assistant City Attorney for three years and D...

City to Celebrate, Redevelop Former Clinic, Residential Site

Before the City of Garland redevelops the property at 1002 Marion Drive, we’re going to meet there at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 24, to celebrate its history. 

The site was developed in the mid-1950s as Garland Clinic & Hospital. It provided surge...

Garland Purchases Land to Help Meet Community Parks Needs

The Garland Foundation for Development has approved the purchase of 2.18 acres of land near Ridgecrest and Lakemere drives to create public park space to serve and connect the nearby neighborhoods.

The park will also include a portion of what had been the ...

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Earns State's Highest Honor

The City of Garland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department received the 2022 Texas Gold Medal Award on Feb. 17. 

The Gold Medal Award is the highest honor given to a City’s park system by the Texas Recreation and Park Society. ...

Animal Shelter Among Five Bond Projects Celebrated at Build Garland Day 2022

Progress was unveiled in swift fashion on Build Garland Day, Friday, Feb. 11, capped by the opening of the Garland Animal Shelter & Adoption Center, the most anticipated project from the City’s record $423.7 million bond election. 

With the ne...

City of Garland Earns Lone Star Regional Emmy® Award

The City of Garland’s Public & Media Relations Department was recognized by the City Council Tuesday, March 1, for the Lone Star Regional Emmy® earned by its video “A Look Back at The Wall That Heals.”

The Wall That Heals is a three-quarter scale repli...

Garland a Best American City for Dog Lovers

A new study ranks Garland as 11th among "Best American Cities for Dog Lovers." With our new dog park and the grand opening of the animal shelter on the horizon, it's only going to get better.

The study of the 153 largest cities in the United Stat...

Garland Breaks Ground on Downtown Redevelopment Project

Downtown Garland welcomes the next wave of revitalization with one of the most highly anticipated projects from the 2019 bond program starting construction: the redevelopment of the Downtown Square.

Members of the Garland City Council, staff and Downtown b...

Garland Has What Draws People to Texas

According to a New York Times opinion piece, “Everyone’s Moving to Texas. Here’s Why.” Garland has the best of the best of what is drawing people to Texas.

The piece connects to an interactive study of 16,847 American cities with a population of more than ...

City Attorney Brad Neighbor Retires After 36 Years of Service

Before Brad Neighbor could leave the City where he built a career around municipal law, the Garland City Council made him even more of a fixture. On Nov. 9, Council renamed the courts facility at 1791 W. Avenue B as the Brad Neighbor Municipal Court Build...

Veteran Presented Keys to Refurbished Home on Veterans Day

Programs that help neighborhoods can also help people. And that made Veterans Day in Garland extra special.

Veteran Nicole Harris was handed the keys to a refurbished home on Creekridge Lane on Nov. 11, with help from Garland’s Community Development Depart...

Garland Selects New Managing Director

Crystal Owens will join the City of Garland as Managing Director to oversee public works departments on Jan. 10, 2022.

“We are extremely pleased to bring someone of Crystal's experience, qualifications and character to our Garland team,” said City Manager ...

Audubon Recreation Center Reopening Features $6.1 Million Makeover

The Garland City Council celebrated the completion of renovations at Audubon Recreation Center, 342 W. Oates Road, reopening the facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 5.

Audubon is back. And it’s better than ever.

“This o...

Garland Library Goes Fine Free

Garland library users have cause to celebrate this fall. The library is going fine free! This means beginning Friday, Oct. 1, the library will no longer charge late fees on materials returned after their due dates. 

“We want everyone to ...

City Celebrates Partnership to Turn Methane Gas into Energy at Hinton Landfill

The City of Garland and Morrow Renewables celebrated their partnership at Hinton Landfill with a ribbon-cutting and open house, marking the official debut of a 20-year deal that will be profitable both from a cash standpoint and for the North Texas enviro...

Fire Department Earns American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Award

For the eighth year in a row, the Garland Fire Department has received a Mission: Lifeline EMS Recognition Award from the American Heart Association. This award is for implementing specific quality improvement measures to treat patients who suffer severe ...

Patty Granville Named 2021 Obelisk Award Honoree

Cultural Arts Director Patty Granville will be honored with the Juror’s Award at the 33rd annual Obelisk Awards presented by Business Council for the Arts Wednesday, Nov. 17, in Dallas.

The Obelisk Award honors businesses, nonprofits and individu...

Garland Earns Grant Funding to Support Park Improvements

The City of Garland is awarded a $750,000 non-urban outdoor grant to support significant improvements at Watson Park on Lawler Road. Proposed developments include a soccer field, futsal court, resurfaced basketball court, playground, splash pad, refurbish...

Garland Foodies Recognized with Make Your Mark Award

The Garland Foodies set out in late 2018 to offer a friendly conversation on where to eat. Instead, they found themselves serving up a vital link to help local businesses survive a pandemic.

The group uses social media to share members’ discoveri...

GHFC Donates $50,000 for Winter Storm Relief

The Garland Housing Finance Corporation donated $50,000 for City programs that are helping income-eligible homeowners in Garland recover from the recent winter storm.

The donation was made to the Emergency Home Repair program to assist with home fixes incl...

Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Earns Plant of the Year Award

For the second year in a row and the third time in four years, the Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant will receive a “Plant of the Year” award from the Water Environment Association of Texas.

The award will be presented virtually on ...

Garland to Provide One-Time “Drip Adjustment” to All Residential Customers

The Garland City Council has proposed a one-time residential water bill adjustment to offset the costs related to dripping faucets during the cold weather event. The proposal is scheduled for formal approval during the City Council’s March 16 me...

Nicholson Memorial Library System Earns 2020 Texas Achievement of Library Excellence Award

For the 19^th consecutive year, the Nicholson Memorial Library System has been awarded the Texas Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association. 

Of the 568 public library systems in Texas, only 56 re...

Garland Names New Assistant City Manager

The City of Garland has named Judson Rex as Assistant City Manager for Planning & Economic Development. He will oversee City departments that participate in planning, economic development and redevelopment activities.

For the past five years, Judson ha...

Ricky C. McNeal Appointed to Garland City Council

The Garland City Council has appointed Ricky C. McNeal to fill the District 1 seat until the City’s next general election.

McNeal is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University. He formerly served on the City’s bond study committee, chaired its East Garland Ar...

New Agreement Launches Fresh Approach to North Texas Water Rates

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) and its 13 member cities, including the City of Garland, officially launched a fresh approach to how wholesale water costs will be structured going forward. This new method will encourage water conservation...

Garland Awarded 2020 Texas Downtown Association President’s Awards

The Texas Downtown Association (TDA) has named Garland’s Made Fresh & Local Concert Series the Best Promotional Digital Campaign of 2020.

Garland Names New Assistant City Manager

The City of Garland has named Judson Rex as Assistant City Manager for Planning & Economic Development. He will oversee City departments that participate in planning, economic development and redevelopment activities.

For the past five years, Judson ha...

Garland Is Tops in Texas Among Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers

Garland is ranked No. 1 in Texas and No. 8 in the country on a recently released 2020 list of Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers.

The study from personal finance website SmartAsset compared 185 cities using 12 metrics, including five-year home value app...

Garland Achieves National Awards for Excellence

The City of Garland continues to earn national recognition for excellence in video production and programming. The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) announced the winners of its 2020 programming awards on Sept. 3.

Gar...

Garland's Animal Service and Police Departments Team Up to Save Abused Animals

Since January, Garland Animal Services and Garland Police Department have collaborated to ensure individuals are held accountable for cruel treatment of animals. Garland Animal Services has removed approximately 13 animals from cruelty cases, which have l...

City Increases Exemptions for Property Taxes

Certain homeowners in Garland will benefit from additional exemptions on their property taxes beginning in the 2020 tax year.

The Garland City Council approved two exemption increases during their June 16 Regular Meeting. Those who are able to claim a Home...

VA North Texas Health Care System Acquires Garland Hospital Facility

The VA North Texas Health Care System has officially taken possession of the former Garland-Baylor, Scott & White hospital located at 2300 Marie Curie Drive. The facility will now be known as Garland VA Medical Center.

In a news release issued April 6,...

The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center Named Winner in 2020 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards

The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center is a winner of the 2020 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards. The accolade represents the top wedding professionals in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism, as reviewed by couples on WeddingW...

Garland Welcomes New Animal Services Director

Art Munoz officially joined the City as the Animal Services Director on Monday, Jan. 6. Art has spent the last 15 years with the SPCA of Texas Animal Cruelty Unit managing criminal investigations. As Chief Investigator, he acted as the advocate for abused...

Garland Water Utilities Earns Performance Awards

Garland Water Utilities continues a winning streak by bringing home two national Environmental Achievement Awards from the winter conference of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) in Atlanta, Georgia. 

The City received the NA...

Garland Renters Have One of America's Fastest Routes to Home Ownership

Garland is listed as the second-best city in Texas and ninth-best in the nation for the time it takes renters to save enough money to convert to home ownership.

In an October story, "The Process of Becoming a Homeowner," the Dallas Business Journ...

Garland Animal Services Recognized by Dallas County Health and Human Services

Garland Animal Services was recognized by Director of Dallas County Health and Human Services Philip Huang and Manager of Environmental Health/Mosquito Control Scott Sawlis at the Garland City Council Nov. 5 Regular Meeting.

The animal shelter staff were r...