Category: Parks & Recreation
01/05/12
To Protect or Share?
An excellent article by DMN Reporter Ray Leszcynski captures the emotional struggle between making Spring Creek Forest Preserve more accessible to more people or leaving it as is with limited access for the determined. I have often mentioned the preserv… more »
01/02/12
Recognizing the Cooper Family
Randall Cooper visits the newly placed sign near Firewheel Pkwy and Centerville Rd that marks one entrance to the parcel he and others gave to the city. Photo was featured at Garland Eyes on Jan 1.
In 1998, Randall Cooper and… more »
12/28/11
06:00:00 am, by Douglas 
, 652 words 
Categories: Neighborhoods, Development, Parks & Recreation, Utilities, Taxes & Budget
National Migration to Texas Continues
National migration to (blue) and from (orange) the core Metroplex Counties (Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Denton) show far more people coming to the area than are leaving. Much of the influx is from California, Michigan, New York, Rhode Island, and Illin… more »
12/26/11
06:00:00 am, by Douglas , 738 words
Categories: Announcements, Transportation, Parks & Recreation, Libraries, Utilities, Taxes & Budget, Health
Looking Back Over Past Year
City of Garland News Release:
City of Garland Milestones for 2011
Garland, Texas—December 26, 2011—As 2011 draws to a close, the City of Garland looks back on several milestone events for the past year:
Garland Pawsibilities P… more »
02/16/11
Garland Texas Made Here
An year-long effort to establish a brand for the city appears to be nearing its final stage: approval by the Council. The Council will hold a public hearing to gather testimony from residents at the March 1 regular meeting. A final vote to approve… more »
02/09/11
Tough Conditions Outside, Again
UPDATE: The Municipal Court Building is open for regular business but all courts are closed.
City of Garland News Release:
Weather-Related Announcements
Municipal Court is closed today, February 9, 2011 due to inclement weather.
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01/26/11
"I Do" Heard Often at Downtown Atrium
City of Garland News Release:
Garland's Atrium is Bride's Choice!
WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center has been selected once again to receive the prestigious… more »
12/13/10
12:29:32 pm, by Douglas , 660 words
Categories: Opinions, Neighborhoods, Transportation, Development, Parks & Recreation, Boards & Commissions
Have Your Word Heard in Garland's Future
City of Garland News Release
Envision Garland: Public Hearing - Monday, December 13
The City of Garland Plan Commission will host a Public Hearing on the Envision Garland comprehensive plan at their regular meeting on Monday, D… more »
11/14/10
03:12:07 pm, by Douglas , 838 words
Categories: Opinions, Neighborhoods, Development, Parks & Recreation, Taxes & Budget, Boards & Commissions
Breaking the (Zoning) Code
My first priority on the Council has always been better planning for our city's future. We have a number of challenges that need to be addressed: quality of life, taxes, and development are three of the most important. One effort that has been underway… more »
08/26/10
Volunteer for Healthy You, Healthy Earth
City of Garland News Release
Volunteers Needed for Healthy Living Expo
Volunteers are the backbone of any important undertaking. The same is true for the Healthy Living Expo on Saturday, September 25, 2010… more »
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