Garland

Plano Lands in Top 5 U.S. Cities for Families

By Joy Donovan / June 2, 2026 /

Choosing where to raise a family is no small decision, and one new survey says Plano might be the best place in the state to put down roots. Plano ranked fourth in the nation on WalletHub’s 2026 list of the Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family, a report released last week. The ranking…

Cities Are Urged to Push for Local Voice Ahead of Texas’ 2027 Housing Legislation

By Joy Donovan / November 4, 2025 /

Don’t wait for 2027. That was the message often repeated at the Texas Municipal League’s 113th Annual Conference held last week at the Fort Worth Convention Center. More than 3,500 municipal employees and elected officials attended the three-day event that included a first-day welcome from Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, where the overarching message was…

New For-Sale Luxury Garage Project Breaks Ground in Garland

By Charles Grand / August 11, 2025 /

A pioneer of the luxury garage industry is growing its footprint even further in the Lone Star State, breaking ground on its latest project in Garland last week. North Texas-based Garages of America launched in 2014. Founded by investor Fred Gans and developer Jack Griffin (a former race car driver), the company sought to offer…

Explore This Garland Paradise for Perfected Country Living

By Daniel Lalley / August 9, 2024 /

At some point, we have all dreamed of packing up and heading for that home in the country. Whether you’re a suburbanite or a city dweller, the thought of open air, scenic surroundings, and acres on acres of pasture is universally appealing. But you have to head out pretty far north or east to find…

Perfectly Maintained Firewheel Home Has All of The Space, None of The Compromises

By Joanna England / June 12, 2024 /

After decades of northward expansion, the suburbs just east of Dallas are seeing growth in a big way. Of the inner-ring suburbs to the east, Garland is definitely a fan favorite for its many great neighborhoods, outstanding shopping (Hello, Firewheel!), and still-affordable housing. To prove just how much you can get for your money in…