Garland BubbleLife News

Garland Reveals First Looks at Major Granville Arts Center Overhaul

Garland TX 10/16 5:23A

Garland residents and City Council received an in-depth update on the Granville Arts Center renovation during the Oct. 5 City Council Work Session, marking a major milestone as the project transitions from design into preparations for construction.

Tree Power Free Tree Giveaway

Garland TX 10/8 2:38A

Want to grow shade to save energy, replant canopy and beautify the community? Plant a free tree!

North Texas cities ready for National Night Out events

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 10/4 9:33A NBCDFW Staff

Cities around North Texas are getting ready for National Night Out events to help build bonds between law enforcement and the community. National Night Out falls on the first Tuesday in October each year in Texas. It s a night where police...

One man injured in Arlington shooting

DFW Scanner 10/4 7:08A dfwscanner

At around 6:20am, officers responded to a shooting at the Kroger shopping center parking lot near U.S. 287 and Sublett Road. When they arrived, they found multiple shell casings in the parking lot and noticed that several business windows had...

Garland Earns National Awards for Video Excellence

Garland TX 9/30 5:35A

The City of Garland’s Public & Media Relations team recently earned national recognition for excellence in video programming.

Town Hall Series Focuses on Nov. 3 Citywide Tax Rate Election

Garland TX 9/30 3:30A

The City of Garland will host four Proposition A informational meetings.

Kumar Gali Named Managing Director of Water & Wastewater

Garland TX 9/25 9:56A

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 3:18A

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 3:26A 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 3:03A

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 4:59A 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 4:50A 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 3:28A

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.