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🌱 What priorities will Jimmy Tran tackle first for Garland’s District 1?
Garland, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Garland! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What priorities will Jimmy Tran tackle first for Garland’s District 1?
- Why a beloved new Garland mural may soon disappear
- Two Garland leaders vie for top city job in San Angelo
Today's riddle: Why does a cow wear a bell ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; a strong p.m. t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 66.
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Jimmy Tran makes history on the Garland City Council – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (nbcdfw.com) — Garland residents have a new representative on the City Council as Jimmy Tran becomes the first Vietnamese and first Asian American member, serving District 1. He’s beginning outreach on concerns like data center development, infrastructure tied to the 2025 bond program, and neighborhood priorities, while emphasizing representation for Garland’s diverse, immigrant-rich community. 
2. Artist Paints Stunning Our Lady of Guadalupe Mural—Now Building Owner Wants It Destroyed (churchpop.com) — A new Our Lady of Guadalupe mural on a Garland storefront is at risk of being painted over after the building owner reversed course, despite earlier approval. The artist and restaurant tenants say the artwork honors local Hispanic faith and culture, and they’re rallying support online as the mural’s future remains uncertain.
3. San Angelo Names Three Finalists for City Manager (sanangelolive.com) — Two senior Garland city administrators are finalists to become the next city manager of San Angelo, highlighting the experience Garland leadership brings to other Texas cities. Residents may be interested that both former city manager Jud Rex and current assistant city manager Phillip Urrutia are in the running, with public interviews and meetings scheduled in late May.
4. Mavericks have a hometown prospect they shouldn't overlook in the NBA Draft (thesmokingcuban.com) — A former Garland High School basketball standout, Zuby Ejiofor, is drawing serious interest from the Dallas Mavericks as a potential late first-round pick. The article details his Garland roots, college breakout at St. John’s, strong NBA Combine performance, and why his small-ball center skills could fit a key roster need in Dallas.
📸 Around Garland
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Weekly SINGO Music Bingo Nights at Tavern on the Square - Garland →
Tavern on the Square, 601 W State St, Garland
7:30 pm
Wednesday May 20
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Other local events
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Year End Awards
Caldwell Elementary
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Teenz Place: After School Hour (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland Li
North Garland Library, 3845 N. Garland Ave., Garland
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PreK Graduation
Caldwell Elementary
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Kindergarten Graduation
Caldwell Elementary
1:00 pm -
Teen Area Summer Decorations at the Central Library
Central Library, 625 Austin St., Garland
2:00 pm -
Teenz Place: After School Hour (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland Li
North Garland Library, 3845 N. Garland Ave., Garland
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End of Year Carnival
Caldwell Elementary
5:00 pm
Wednesday May 20
Thursday May 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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SHS-Senior Walk
Sunnyvale High School, 222 Collins Rd, Sunnyvale
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SMS Fine Arts Fest: Performing Arts Concert @ MS Gym
Sunnyvale Middle School, 216 Collins Rd, Sunnyvale
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Sewell 3rd-5th Grade Talent Show
Sewell Elementary Cafeteria
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Graduation Rehearsal
Sunnyvale First Baptist Church, 3018 N Belt Line Rd, Sunnyvale
9:30 am
Tuesday May 19
Wednesday May 20
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because its horns doesn't work! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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