What have you always wanted to know about Garland’s parks and recreation programs? Leave your questions below! On the next episode of Fifth & State, Mayor Dylan Hedrick and City Manager Mike Betz talk with Parks and Recreation Managing Director DLee Williams about the department.

The West Garland Library has earned national recognition for innovation! 💡The library has been named one of 15 libraries featured in the 2026 Library Design Showcase by American Libraries magazine. Learn more: cw33.com/news/local/texas-li…

The 9th Annual Garland Guzzler 0.5K is bringing the ’70s back to Downtown Garland on Saturday, Oct. 3. 🕺Registration is $25. The price increases after Sept. 13, and space is limited. Register and learn more at visitgarlandtx.com/fall-fest…

In the next episode of Fifth & State, Mayor Dylan Hedrick and City Manager Mike Betz sit down with Neighborhood Resources Director Scott Bollinger—and we want to hear from you. What questions do you have about the Office of Neighborhood Vitality? Drop them in the comments! ⬇️

Legacies of individual service were recognized at Garland’s recent Citywide Town Hall series. Community Impact Awards were presented to Tony and Lupita Torres, B.J. Williams, David Swavey, and Jennifer and Thomas Nguyen. Learn more at garlandtx.gov/m/newsflash/Ho…

Happy 250th America! Thanks to all who joined us to celebrate in Downtown Garland. More photos here cityofgarlandtx.smugmug.com/…