Garland Daily Local Headlines: Scam Alert, State of the City, and Community Calendar
Garland, TX – February 24, 2026 – Scam callers target utilities, plus State of the City events and a packed lineup of community activities today.
Top local headlines
Utility scam alert: fake home energy inspections
Garland utility officials are warning residents about callers claiming the city has hired them to run home energy surveys or inspections, sometimes promising the city will pay for repairs to items like air conditioners. The city says those claims are false. If you get a call like this, do not share payment details or schedule an in-home visit. Use official customer service channels to verify any program before you act.
Civic and business events: State of the City and practical workshops
Local business and civic groups are leaning into a busy week of programming. A State of the City luncheon is listed for Monday, followed by sessions focused on manufacturing trends and a beginner-friendly overview of taxes. There is also a workshop later in the week on process improvement and operational constraints. If you have been meaning to plug into local networking, this is one of those weeks where multiple options are on the calendar.
- Feb. 23: State of the City Luncheon
- Feb. 24: Manufacturing-focused talk and a Taxes 101 webinar
- Feb. 25: Operations and workflow improvement session
Weekend and near-term calendar: markets, fairs, clinics, and gaming
On the community side, several event roundups circulating online highlight a mix of family programming, food pop ups, and health services. Listings include a Quinceañera fair, food truck style gatherings downtown, and a low-cost vaccine clinic. Looking ahead, a Pokemon Day meetup is also posted for Feb. 27 at a local arcade, billed as a free, all-ages hangout with trading and games.