Spotlight on Garland

The fourth annual DFW Asian American Soccer Tournament will take place at Winters Park, 1330 Spring Creek Drive, July 8 and 9. Vietnam United FC of Garland and the City welcome 36 teams from 14 states and Canada to the event.

z 8 a.m. Saturday, July 8 – Opening ceremony z 8 a.m. Sunday, July 9 – Quarterfinals begin z 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Sunday, July 9 – Exhibition game between teams from the Garland Fire Department and Garland Police Department z 12:45 p.m. Sunday, July 9 – Semifinals round z 2:55 p.m. Sunday, July 9 – Championship z 4:25 p.m. Sunday, July 9 – Awards ceremony

Garland Captures State Awards

The City of Garland won three first-place awards from the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, as announced June 8 in Arlington by the statewide communicators’ organization.

Coverage of the October grand opening of Garland’s skatepark was recognized in the Best One-Time Special Event category.

The video series “Veronica on the Go,” which helps visitors become more acquainted with Garland’s most notable attractions, was honored as Best Marketing-Public Service Announcement.

The video “Downtown Parking,” which talked about available parking during construction in and around the Square, was recognized for Best Use of Humor.