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In today's newsletter:

  • What this latest multifamily sale signals for Garland's rental market
  • Garland-based trucking firm joins national wave of bankruptcy filings
  • How Garland residents can benefit from Plano's powerful library network

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Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 93 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 72.
  • Saturday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• STRIVE closes sale of four-unit multifamily property in Garland (rejournals.com) — A fully occupied four-unit townhome-style rental property in Garland has just been sold, underscoring investor confidence in the city's multifamily market. Located within Garland ISD near Highway 635, the 1984-built complex offers convenient access to jobs, shopping, and transit while delivering immediate rental income and long-term investment potential.
   

• 16 trucking companies hit bankruptcy court in less than a month (freightwaves.com) — A wave of trucking bankruptcies nationwide includes Blue Star Transports LLC, a small Garland-based carrier listed with two trucks and two drivers entering Chapter 7 proceedings. The report outlines how rising fuel and operating costs are pressuring carriers of all sizes, from local outfits to larger regional fleets, across Texas and the country.
   

• Texas public libraries deliver billions in economic impact, study says (culturemap.com) — Garland residents are highlighted in a new study showing Texas public libraries generate $3.8 billion in economic value, returning $4.74 for every $1 invested. Because Plano Public Library offers free cards to reciprocal cities including Garland, locals can tap into extensive resources like databases, job help, and community services that boost both personal opportunity and the regional economy.
   

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    Marbles , a cat who went missing in Garland, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 32 minutes. Message from Owner: "Hello! Please… (Nextdoor New West)
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🗞 Nearby News

Rowlett

  • Arthur Heating & Air Supports Year-Round Home Comfort With Air Conditioning Repair and Heating Services in Rowlett, TX (rivertonjournal.com)

Sachse

  • Sachse family known for Christmas light display prepares to move (wfaa.com)

Richardson

  • Original ChopShop to open in Richardson (dallasnews.com)
  • Amazon's Texas drone deliveries face complaints over noise, privacy and mishaps (consumeraffairs.com)
  • AT&T's suburban moves: tweaks to billion-dollar HQ and call center expansion (dallasnews.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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