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Mapping Tool Available to Help Shape Garland's Next Comprehensive Plan

Garland TX 11/5 6:35A

Public engagement is central to the 20-month process to identify goals, polices and strategies for the growth and development of our community.

North Texas election results for Nov. 4, 2025

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 11/4 7:46P NBCDFW Staff

Election Day results Results for all races are listed below alphabetically by category and county. Where can I find results on the amendments to the state constitution? Click here . Where can I find...

Off-duty first responders save referee's life at youth football game in Forney

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 11/4 8:39A Alanna Quillen

Two off-duty first responders from different North Texas cities turned a day on the sidelines into a life-saving mission during a moment they least expected. Referee Michael McClung was working a...

What is a VATRE? 9 North Texas school districts have it on the ballot

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 11/4 8:19A S.E. Jenkins

Some Texas school districts are holding Voter-Approved Tax Rate Elections (VATRE) in 2025, where voters will decide whether to approve a property tax rate increase . This increase would help fund day-to-day operations like teacher salaries,...

Pressure is on for Congress to reopen the government immediately as SNAP benefits run out

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 11/1 11:00P Jack Fink

A North Texas union, the American Federation of Government Employees, Local 1040, is among the nationwide organizations calling on Congress to immediately approve a clean continuing resolution a bill to fund the government and reopen it . The...

Harbor Point Area Plan to Be Presented to Plan Commission, City Council

Garland TX 10/31 9:53A

The Harbor Point Area Plan, part of the 2025 Grow Garland Bond Program passed by voters in May, seeks to create a long-term vision for the lakefront area of South Garland as well as opportunities for vibrant neighborhoods and corridors in the area.

Garland Director of Planning and Development Recognized as Top Planner Under 40

Garland TX 10/30 3:26A

City of Garland Director of Planning and Development Nabila Nur, AICP, has been named one of the Planning Peeps Top Planners Under 40 for 2025, a national recognition celebrating emerging leaders who are shaping the future of planning.

Why are Texas school districts asking voters to raise property tax rates?

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 10/26 3:38A Jack Fink

Voters in some North Texas school districts are asking residents to approve new property tax rate increases. The districts holding what's called Voter Approved Tax Rate Elections or VATRE, include: Carroll, HEB, Garland, Denton, Northwest, Bland,...

Garland Welcomes Fleet Services Director

Garland TX 10/22 3:05A

Julian Boring joined the City of Garland as Fleet Services Director on Oct. 20.

I-635 Update: Full Freeway Closure Overnights at Miller Road Oct. 21-23

Garland TX 10/20 4:06A

The $1.7 billion 635 East project will improve Garland's busiest freeway corridor

Texas early voting ballot includes efforts to lower property taxes for homeowners and businesses

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 10/18 11:00P Jack Fink

Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 20, for the Nov. 4th election. There are 17 propositions in all, with many of them involving reducing property taxes and changing the Texas Constitution. Property tax Propositions Among them is Proposition 13, and...

Dallas man accused of offering $10,000 bounty for killing ICE agents in TikTok post, feds say

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 10/17 5:17A S.E. Jenkins

A 23-year-old man living in Dallas has been arrested after allegedly posting a video on TikTok soliciting others to kill federal immigration officers, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas announced Thursday. Eduardo...

Departments to Relocate as Work Begins at 800 Main St.

Garland TX 10/16 3:58A

Due to infrastructure upgrades at the Ronald Jones Municipal Building, 800 Main St., several departments and the City’s permitting hub will have temporary homes over the coming weeks.

Coppell Cowboys and Cowgirls Wrap Up District Meet

Garland BubbleLife iReporter 10/16 12:22A Patricia Chi

The Coppell Cowboys and Cowgirls competed in the District Meet on Friday at North Lakes Park in Denton, leaving everything on the course against one of the toughest districts in Texas. Both squads ran...