Holford Recreation Center is now open!

Garland TX 6/1 10:41A

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NBC 5 Money Connection examines link between transportation, opportunity in DFW

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/22 4:05A Brittney Johnson

NBC 5 is launching a new series called Money Connection, focused on connecting the dots between policy decisions and your paycheck, showing how economic realities shape everyday life. The first report looks at something many take for granted:...

Summer 2025 Off the Shelf Now Available!

Garland TX 5/21 8:37A

Stay up-to-date with the Library's upcoming programs and events.

Business Transformation Leadership Wave 3 Joint Cohort Completes Training

Garland TX 5/21 7:43A

The City of Garland has proudly completed its third wave of Business Transformation Leadership Green Belt training — and this one marked a special milestone.

‘I made wrong choices … now I pay,' man who set Garland clerk on fire executed

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/21 5:41A Juan A. Lozano and Michael Gracz

One man is dead after attempting to save his dog near train tracks in Fort Worth, police say. According to Fort Worth police, officers were called to an accident involving a person and a train near Kelton Street and Avington Way in south Fort...

Texas man to be executed for setting Garland convenience store clerk on fire in 2012

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 5/20 6:15A CBS Texas

A Texas man is set to be executed Tuesday evening for the burning death of an elderly clerk he set on fire during a convenience store robbery more than a decade ago. Matthew Lee Johnson was condemned for the 2012 death of 76-year-old Nancy Harris,...

Rowlett Road Multimodal Connection Groundbreaking Event Saturday, May 23

Garland TX 5/18 5:45A

The City of Garland and Dallas County will host a groundbreaking event for the Rowlett Road Multimodal Connection at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 23, at the District 1 Road and Bridge Office, 715 Rowlett Road in Garland.

Governor Abbott Announces Garland Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Garland TX 5/12 1:40P

Designation to be Celebrated Saturday, May 17, as Part of City's Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the "Red Headed Stranger" Recording in Garland

UPDATE: Bodies of two men recovered from Joe Pool Lake after drowning incident

DFW Scanner 5/11 8:41A dfwscanner

At approximately 4:26 p.m. on May 10th, the Grand Prairie Public Safety Dive Team responded to a report of two possible drownings at Joe Pool Lake. Witnesses reported that two males fell off a boat without life vests, and did not resurface. The...

Garland’s Recycled Water Program Honored with 2024 Texas American Water Works Association Award

Garland TX 5/9 8:23A

The City of Garland Water Utilities Department is proud to announce that its Recycled Water Program has been awarded a 2024 Texas American Water Works Association Bob Derrington Reuse Award.

Make A Difference: Boards & Commissions

Garland TX 5/8 9:44A

Apply now to make a difference in your City and become directly involved in your local government.

Garland Welcomes Code Compliance Director

Garland TX 5/8 9:36A

Brian Morris joined the City of Garland as Code Compliance Director on May 5. He is an experienced local government professional with more than 13 years of service in code compliance, inspections and community engagement.

Unofficial May 3 Election Results

Garland TX 5/5 11:35A

Thank you to all voters for making your voice heard! More than 9,800 Garland residents voted in the May 3 general election.

Mayor LeMay Thanks Voters for Supporting 2025 Bond

Garland TX 5/4 3:24A

Unofficial cumulative results show Propositions A, B, C and D passing with 82%, 69%, 65% and 74% of the vote, respectively. Votes will be officially canvassed May 13.