Anyone wishing to be included on the upcoming May ballot must have their papers filed with the City of Garland’s Secretary by February 17. The City Council seats open for election or reelection are: Districts 3,6, 7, & 8. The position of mayor is also open to challengers who may wish to replace Mayor Douglas Athas. The term length for council members and the mayoral position are two years. Council members and the mayor are limited to three terms, or six years, before term limits require that they step down. Applicants must live in the district they are applying for at least 6 months. Mayor Douglas Athas is completing his second term and will have two more years to serve, unless a challenger wins the election. As of today, there is one challenger for Mayor’s position. District 3 has been represented on the Council by Stephen W. Stanley Jr, who is apparently planning to step down after completing two terms. ..
It is sometimes difficult to keep track of restaurants in the area, as they often move or close. The following is intended to inform our readers of who is and who is out in at handful of local eateries. OUT: Eddie’s Sports Bar, Thirsty Bird & Las Rea 158 E. Centerville Rd, Garland 75041 Now IN: Del Rancho Mexican cuisine, waiting for liquor license OUT: Masaryk Mexican Kitchen Broadway & Centerville, Garland 75043 NOW IN: Fat Fish Oyster Bar Same Owner, different format New interior decor, new menu featuring fish & seafood, full bar. Needs time to work out the ..
Just a month ago one could stand on Main Street, In front of the Bankhead Brewery, and see an empty field of nothing more than ground level poured concrete delineating buildings and walkways. Just weeks later there’s a sea of buildings rising from those concrete outlines. Catalyst Urban Development, LLC tells us this project will be ready for occupancy in the fall. Perhaps as early as August, depending upon the weather. Viewing the Village of Rowlett From Dennis Street, one can see the scope of this enormous project. There will be 465 residential units consisting of apartments and townhomes with retail spaces available throughout. It is exciting to see the Bankhead Brewery and El Centro Mexican Restaurant already beginning to flourish. This area is definitely undergoing A highly successful redevelopment. Nancy Ghirla ..
Monday’s Plant Nursery at 4022 Broadway has been transformed, given a facelift and a new..
Garland’s mayor, Douglas Athas, happened to be in Washington DC to attend a conference of..
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