Garland Texas is the third largest city in Dallas County by population and has access to downtown Dallas via public transportation including two Dart Blue Line stations and buses.
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15 Facts About Garland Texas
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Southeast side of Garland Texas suffered a major blow on the night of December 26, 2015, after a large EF4 tornado struck the area, moving north from Sunnyvale.
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Resistol Hats in Garland Texas is a notable manufacturer of premium hats, many of which have been worn by or given to notable figures around the world.
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Garland Texas has long been an important part of Garland's manufacturing base.
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Garland Texas used the name "Resistol Hats" to indicate that the hats could "resist-all" weather conditions.
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Today, Garland Texas had a variety of industries, including electronics, steel fabrication, oilfield equipment, aluminum die casting, hat manufacture, dairy products, and food processors.
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Garland Texas has lost many of their major employers over the last few years.
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Garland Texas is home to numerous historic and recent entertainment venues.
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Garland Texas includes over 2, 880 acres of park land, six recreation centers, and 63 parks.
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City of Garland is a voluntary member of the North Central Texas Council of Governments association, the purpose of which is to coordinate individual and collective local governments and facilitate regional solutions, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and enable joint decisions.
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Parts of Garland Texas extend into other districts, including the Dallas, Mesquite, and Richardson Independent School Districts.
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Mesquite ISD portion of Garland Texas is served by Price Elementary School, Vanston Middle School, and North Mesquite High School.
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Garland Texas is the home of Amberton University, a fully accredited private university with both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
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City of Garland Texas has a lower than average percentage of households without a car.
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City of Garland Texas operates the city's water system and waste services.
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