Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Garland public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
25 topics in public safety
Police Department Leadership and Staffing
Citizen Comments
Flock Safety Cameras
Homelessness and Housing Resource Allocation Concerns
Sexual Assault Support Services
Immigration Enforcement and Community Safety
Animal Services Medical Records
Fire & EMS Staffing
Federal Grant Applicant Public Hearing
Commendation of Council Member B.J. Williams
Stabbing at Fiesta
Garland Police Department Update
Bombs found at Longwind Park
Crime in District 5
Police Chase Policy
Security and Reliability Investment
CPR/AED Training
Update on North Area
EMS and DART
Support for First Responders
NPO Officer Changes
Zales Scam
Creek Being Greenbelt Patrol
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.
COVID-19 Update - Oct. 10 • Garland, TX
COVID-19 Updates Posted on October 10, 2022 The City of Garland Health Department provides weekly case updates...
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...
Garland Breaks Ground on Downtown Redevelopment Project • Garland, TX
Downtown Redesign Updates Posted on November 05, 2021 Downtown Garland welcomes the next wave of revitalization...
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...
City to Transition to Civil Enforcement Program for Code Compliance • Garland, TX
Jump to FAQBuilding a Better Garland Together – that’s not just a phrase. It’s the shared commitment that guides how we approach neighborhoods, property standards and the quality of life every family in...
City of Garland Recycling Program • Garland, TX
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 of...
Garland Partners with TxDOT and Community to Beautify Corridor • Garland, TX
City News (home) Posted on April 22, 2026 Construction has begun on the State Highway 66 median enhancement...
Don't Go Tarpless! • Garland, TX
Environmental Waste Services Posted on December 11, 2019 When planning a trip to the City of Garland Transfer...
Skate City! Garland Opens Texas’ Second-Largest Skatepark • Garland, TX
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 Boneyard...
Downtown Construction Update: Main Street Now Open, Parking Available • Garland, TX
The infrastructure work of Phase 2 of Downtown construction continues. Fifth Street between Main and State streets remains closed. The intersection at Fifth and State streets is expected to reopen in early...
Downtown Development Office Updates Business Community on Construction Timeline • Garland, TX
Downtown Redesign Updates Posted on August 11, 2021 The Downtown Development Office (DDO) released a virtual...
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...