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What residents are talking about in Garland public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Police Department Leadership and Staffing
Citizen Comments
Flock Safety Cameras
Sexual Assault Support Services
Homelessness and Housing Resource Allocation Concerns
Immigration Enforcement and Community Safety
Animal Services Medical Records
Fire & EMS Staffing
Federal Grant Applicant Public Hearing
Commendation of Council Member B.J. Williams
Crime in District 5
Garland Police Department Update
Bombs found at Longwind Park
Stabbing at Fiesta
Police Chase Policy
Security and Reliability Investment
CPR/AED Training
Update on North Area
EMS and DART
Support for First Responders
Zales Scam
Creek Being Greenbelt Patrol
NPO Officer Changes
Consider any pending Police Deputy Assistant Chief Promotional Examination appeals from the examination conducted on December 22, 2025
Crime and Public Safety
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Garland from local and regional media.
City shares inside look at Downtown Garland Square construction • Garland, TX
Downtown Redesign Updates Posted on March 03, 2022 If you’ve been wondering what it looks like behind the...
Fire Station No. 6, Hollabaugh Recreation Center Improvements Put in Motion • Garland, TX
Build Garland Posted on September 30, 2022 The new site for Fire Station No. 6 and improvements to Hollabaugh...
Don't Go Tarpless! • Garland, TX
Environmental Waste Services Posted on December 11, 2019 When planning a trip to the City of Garland Transfer...
City Announces Enhanced Roles for Four Veteran Leaders • Garland, TX
City News (home) Posted on April 30, 2026 The City of Garland has announced new roles for proven leaders Mandy...
Fire Station No. 6, Hollabaugh Recreation Center Improvements Put in Motion
The new site for Fire Station No. 6 and improvements to Hollabaugh Recreation Center were officially put in motion Thursday, Sept. 29, as Mayor Scott LeMay and the City Council led staff, project lead
Skate City! Garland Opens Texas’ Second-Largest Skatepark
The Boneyard in Garland is open!The skatepark at Rick Oden Park is the second largest in Texas, boasting 46,000 square feet of skating area. Designed to provide fun, excitement and challenge, The Bone
City of Garland Recycling Program
Recycled materials are considered commodities, and the price of the recycled material goes up and down depending on market trends. The City of Garland is continuing its recycling program in the midst
Don't Go Tarpless!
When planning a trip to the City of Garland Transfer Station or the Hinton Landfill to dispose of bulky waste or other debris, please remember to secure your load with a tarp. Vehicles hauling waste t
Continuing the Conversation About Bradfield Recreation Center and Pool
Over the past several weeks, we've heard from many residents about Bradfield Recreation Center and Pool. Some have shared childhood memories, others have expressed concerns about neighborhood acc
Assistant City Manager Selected to Lead San Angelo
Following confirmation by the San Angelo City Council on July 7, Assistant City Manager Phil Urrutia has been named the next City Manager of San Angelo. He will begin serving in this new rol
Proposed FY 2026-27 Budget Focuses on Financial Stability, Core Services and Garland's Future
The Garland City Council received the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 operating budget during its July 6 Work Session, marking the beginning of several weeks of public discussion before the budget i
Garland Designated Film Friendly Texas Certified Community
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office within the Office of the Governor today announced the City of Garland has been designated by the Texas Film Commission (TFC) as a Film Friendly Texa