Garland Moves Toward 2026-27 Budget Vote and Possible Tax Election
Garland officials have begun reviewing the proposed 2026-27 budget, including 10 police officers, with a public hearing and adoption action set for Aug. 17.
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Garland Council Set to Decide 2026-27 Budget and Tax Rate Aug. 17
Garland City Council is scheduled to consider approval of the 2026-27 budget and tax rate Aug. 17, with a work session starting at 6 p.m.
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Garland Sets Town Halls Ahead of Possible November Tax Election
Garland will hold public town halls about a possible November tax-rate-reduction election before the City Council’s expected budget vote Aug. 17.
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Garland Council Weighs Bradfield Recreation Center and Pool Decommissioning
Bradfield Recreation Center and Pool remain open as Garland weighs a proposed decommissioning during the FY 2026-27 budget process.
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Garland Names Scott Vornberg Interim Police Chief as Jeff Bryan Moves to City Administration
Garland’s police leadership changed July 20-21 as Jeff Bryan became an assistant city manager and Scott Vornberg was sworn in as interim police chief.
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Garland budget proposes utility increases, public-safety staffing and November tax vote
Garland’s proposed $1.028 billion budget would add public-safety positions, increase the average residential utility bill by an estimated $7.13 a month and seek voter approval for a tax-rate shift.
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Garland Pump Prices Stay Uneven as Dallas Diesel Eases Above $5
Garland’s July 31 fuel snapshot shows regular gas and diesel varying by station, while Dallas-area averages eased and diesel remained above $5.
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Garland Gas Prices Edge Higher as Dallas-Area Diesel Tops $5
Garland’s lowest listed regular gas price reached $3.69 on July 29, while the AAA Dallas metro diesel average rose to $5.147 per gallon.
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Garland’s Proposed Budget Would Raise Average Utility Bill by $7.13
Garland’s proposed FY 2026-27 budget could add about $7.13 to the average monthly residential utility bill, with final rates still pending.
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Garland budget talks heat up: FY 2026-27 heads to hearings; Nov vote possible
Garland TX – City Council received FY 2026-27 budget July 6; public hearings Aug. 4 and 11, with Aug. 17 adoption tied to a Nov. 2026 tax-rate vote.
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Garland Board of Adjustment meets July 15: zoning variances & nonconforming-use appeals
Garland TX residents next door to a zoning dispute should check the Board of Adjustment agenda before July 15’s hearing—notice rules and appeals basics included.
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Garland proposes FY 2026–27 budget: taxes, utility bill estimates, and the Bradfield Rec Center/Pool question
Garland’s proposed FY 2026–27 budget sets a 67.09¢ tax rate and estimates +$7.13/month utilities; Bradfield Rec/Pool decommissioning is still under review.
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Garland fuel prices: AAA Dallas metro regular $3.162, diesel $4.155 (6/29/26)
Garland TX Gas & Diesel Watch: AAA’s Dallas metro average shows regular $3.162/gal and diesel $4.155 as of 6/29/26—both down since yesterday.
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Garland Gas & Diesel Watch: AAA Dallas metro regular $3.195, diesel $4.228 (6/27)
Garland TX Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s Dallas metro average (6/27) shows regular at $3.195 and diesel at $4.228, easing vs yesterday and last week.
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Garland commuters/fleet drivers: AAA Dallas metro gas $3.290, diesel $4.310
Garland TX Gas & Diesel Watch: AAA’s Dallas metro shows regular gas $3.290 and diesel $4.310 (6/22). Both eased vs yesterday and last month.
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Garland council to canvass May 2 election results at May 12 meeting
Garland is scheduled to review and certify its May 2 municipal election results on May 12, when the new council is expected to be seated.
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Garland District 5 voters head to the May 2 ballot as tax and service debates stay front and center
Garland TX – District 5 is still on the May 2 ballot, and the race lands in the middle of city budget, transit, and redevelopment decisions that affect daily life.
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Garland’s only contested City Council race is on the ballot now. Here’s why District 5 is the one to watch
Garland TX – Early voting is underway for the May 2 city election, but only District 5 remains contested after Garland canceled three uncontested council races.
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Garland’s May 2 city election is down to one contested council race. What District 5 voters need to know
Garland TX – Most city voters will not see a contested council race on May 2. District 5 is the only active Garland City Council election still on the ballot.
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Why Garland’s May 2 city election comes down to one District 5 race
Garland TX – Garland canceled three unopposed council races, leaving District 5 as the only contested city election on May 2, with early voting starting April 20.
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Garland Advances Fire Facility Bid, Capital Plan, and Regional Road Study
Garland, TX – April 3, 2026 – City leaders advance a fire facility bid, refine the capital plan, and track a key road study affecting local commuters.
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Garland Focuses on Downtown Investment, Small Business Growth and Regional Hunger Relief
Garland, TX – April 2, 2026 – New downtown investment, small-business expansion and regional hunger data are shaping Garland’s economic outlook.