Garland is home to more than 225,000 people and is the second largest city in Dallas County and the tenth largest in Texas.  A strong pioneer spirit has led Garland through more than a century of opportunities and challenges.  Residents and visitors enjoy first-class cultural, entertainment and recreational venues, including the Granville Arts Center, the Nicholson Memorial Library System, Firewheel Golf Park and the Garland’s award-winning Parks and Recreation Department.  All of these amenities rely on the city’s solid base of sound infrastructure, excellent city services, and responsive, locally-owned utilities, anchored by Garland’s Environmental Waste Services, Garland Power & Light, and its Water and Wastewater Utility.  As the city progresses into its second hundred years, it continues to evolve as a thriving economic center eager to embrace its rich and varied cultural tapestry.