Kumar Gali Named Managing Director of Water & Wastewater

Garland TX 9/25 10:56A

The City of Garland welcomes Kumar Gali as its Managing Director of Water & Wastewater, effective Monday, Sept. 28.

Visit Garland's Cowboy Hat Capital of Texas Campaign Wins Statewide Tourism Award

Garland TX 9/25 4:18A

Garland takes first place in Leisure Tourism Promotion at the 2026 Texas Destination Excellence Awards, topping destinations with the same size budget

Four shot, two fatally, during fight at Fort Worth house party

DFW Scanner 9/20 4:26A dfwscanner

On Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 3:32 a.m., Fort Worth officers were called to a shooting in the 4300 block of Martin Street. Officers arrived on scene and learned that a large gathering was occurring in the backyard of a residence at this...

Programs Transition from Bradfield Recreation Center

Garland TX 9/14 4:03A

Bradfield Recreation Center’s final day of operation will be the end of the current fiscal year, Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Motorcyclist killed in Cleburne crash

DFW Scanner 9/10 5:59A dfwscanner

On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at approximately 7:10 p.m., Cleburne Police Department and Fire Department responded to a fatal traffic crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck in the 1100 block of N. Main. The preliminary investigation...

Man armed with machete killed in officer-involved shooting in Garland, police say

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 9/7 5:50A Alanna Quillen and Laura Harris

A man armed with a machete was shot and killed by Garland police officers early Monday morning, after authorities say he ignored commands to drop the weapon, resisted less-lethal efforts and charged toward officers. The shooting happened near the...

Labor Day City Holiday Hours and Services: Monday, Sept. 7

Garland TX 9/1 4:28A

In observance of Labor Day, all City of Garland offices, utility customer service, tax office, libraries, recreation centers and Carver Senior Center will be closed Monday, Sept. 7.

Fall Rec-Beat Now Available

Garland TX 8/24 8:40A

https://www.garlandtx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3615/639231756210000000

Garland Delivers: Economic Development

Garland TX 8/19 9:47A

Thanks to initiatives approved by taxpayers, Garland is delivering on amenities residents want, with exciting new projects including H-E-B and Joe V’s Smart Shop, a new youth and recreation soccer complex, and continued investment from major...

5-year-old girl dies after being left in hot car at Garland home

DFW Scanner 8/19 7:45A dfwscanner

On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at approximately 8:20 PM, Garland Police and Fire Departments responded to a residence on Redbird Drive regarding a medical emergency involving a 5-year-old female child. First responders quickly arrived and continued...

Bicyclist dies in Burleson crash

DFW Scanner 8/19 6:32A dfwscanner

At 5:41am this morning, Burleson Police and Fire responded to a major accident involving a bicycle at the intersection of NW John Jones Drive and Walter Drive. When emergency responders arrived, they determined that a vehicle had struck the...

Man swimming near boat drowns at Joe Pool Lake

DFW Scanner 8/16 6:58A dfwscanner

At approximately 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, August 15th, the Grand Prairie Fire Department responded to a possible drowning call at Joe Pool Lake. A witness reported that a male was last seen swimming off a boat and did not resurface. The man was not...

Oak Cliff trail projects gets $2 million boost in funding

KERA News 8/13 6:03A Pablo Arauz Peña

The long-awaited Five Mile Creek Greenbelt in south Oak Cliff will connect three parks, schools and other landmarks.

Nonprofit launches back-to-school shoe drive for children of domestic violence

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/13 1:13A Alanna Quillen

As families across North Texas prepare for the start of a new school year, a Garland nonprofit is focusing on one of the most overlooked back-to-school necessities: shoes. Hope s Door New Beginning Center has launched a month-long shoe drive to...

Garland Delivers: Building a Brighter Future for Pets in Garland

Garland TX 8/12 6:38A

The people of Garland deserve our best - and our animals do, too. That’s why we invested in a brand-new Animal Shelter & Adoption Center, funded through the 2019 Build Garland bond.