May 12, 2024

General Election Results

Kris Beard was elected to a two-year term to serve in District 2. Incumbents Jeff Bass (District 1), B.J. Williams (District 4) and Margaret Lucht (District 5) ran unopposed. 

Visit our Elections page to view the full results.  

The election results will be certified at a special meeting of the Garland City Council at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14.

Fiction Book Club at the Library Thursday, May 16

This book club for lovers of fiction will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the South Garland Library, 4845 Broadway Blvd.

The May book selection is "Such a Fun Age" by Kiley Reid.

No registration required. Light refreshments will be served. Call 972-205-3931 for more information.

Asian American Heritage Festival Saturday, May 18

Join us from 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 18, as we celebrate the talent, creativity and cultural diversity of Asian Pacific American communities at Garland’s second annual Asian American Heritage Festival at Winters Park Amphitheater, 1419 Spring Creek Drive.

The festival will include cultural performances from locations including Thailand, Laos, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines, Singapore, Myanmar, India, Japan, Korea and Hawaii. In addition to a Colorful World Nation Parade and lion dance, craft stalls and art performances will display the talent, creativity and skillful hands of Asian Pacific Americans.

Participate in the North Texas Community Cleanup Challenge

Garland eagerly announced its participation in the North Texas Community Cleanup Challenge at the March 5 City Council meeting. 

This friendly competition among North Texas cities runs through May 31, challenging communities to pick up the most litter per resident. Together we can bring the trophy to Garland!

If you collect litter between now and May 31, record your impact using this Challenge Log! Even if you're just out for a walk and pick up some trash, it counts!

For more information, email Volunteer Coordinator Nancy Tunell at Volunteer@GarlandTX.gov.

Apply Now for Garland Youth Council

The application period to become a member of the Garland Youth Council is open now through June 7. Members will receive an education into the various workings of City business and have access to voice their particular ideas and concerns within City government.

Prospective members must reside in Garland and be in grades 9-12 during the 2024-25 school year. Members will be appointed by the Garland City Council in July.

Apply now on the Garland Youth Council website!

Visit GP&L’s Online Outage Center

Thunderstorms and other weather events can lead to power outages. Please take time to check out some useful resources within Garland Power & Light’s Outage Center.

• View current power outages on the Power Outage Map. A lightning bolt icon indicates the general area of an outage and number of customers affected.
• Learn how to report a power outage by text message.
• Find tips to prepare for power outages and information on electric safety.
• Learn what to do if a home’s electric meter base is damaged in a storm.
• Watch a video to learn about GP&L’s outage restoration process.

To access these resources, click on “Outage Center” in the main navigation of GP&L’s website, gpltexas.org.

Garland in the News

In case you missed it, Public & Media Relations was on-site to livestream the Jon Comer Skatepark Sign Unveiling Event on April 27. You can watch video of the event, which was attended by Comer’s son, brother, sister and mother, on the City’s Facebook page.

Boards & Commissions Meeting

May 13

The Garland Plan Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 13, at City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St. 

City Council Meeting

May 14

The Garland City Council Special Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St. 

All upcoming Boards & Commissions meetings can be found on the Public Meetings calendar at GarlandTX.gov.

View agendas at GarlandTX.gov and be sure to click the "subscribe" button to receive notifications when meeting agendas are posted.

2024 Graduation Season Traffic Alert

Through June 2

Graduation season is here and Garland ISD's Curtis Culwell Center will host ceremonies through Sunday, June 2. The Garland Police Department wants motorists to be aware of potential traffic congestion and alternate routes in the area of the intersection of North Garland Avenue and the Bush Turnpike during these events. For details on the event schedule, visit CurtisCulwellCenter.com.