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Fifth & State
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Your inside look at everything Garland, unscripted. Join Mayor Dylan Hedrick and City Manager Mike Betz as they dive into the topics shaping our city.
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Dive Into Summer With Garland Aquatics
3w ago00:21:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Mayor Dylan Hedrick and City Manager Mike Betz sit down with Aquatics and Athletics Services Manager Samantha Cairy to get Garland ready for summer. They discuss Opening Day for city pools on May 23, the return of Surf & Swim, and how Garland Aquatics keeps the season fun and safe.
Transcribe →City Marshal and Parking Enforcement
Apr 600:38:52Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Mayor Dylan Hedrick and City Manager Mike Betz sit down with City Marshal Judy Granado to discuss the important role the City Marshal’s Office plays in serving Garland. From supporting Municipal Court operations to enforcing neighborhood standards like parking, the department helps keep our community safe, organized and welcoming.
Transcribe →Code Compliance and the Future of Garland
Mar 300:31:49Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Mayor Dylan Hedrick and City Manager Mike Betz explore how Code Compliance strengthens neighborhood conditions and property values, supports economic development, assists residents and businesses, and helps keep Garland safe, attractive and thriving. Special Guest: Code Compliance Director Brian Morris
Transcribe →Food Inspections and Public Health
Feb 200:18:25Tap to summarizeHow food inspections and environmental health services protect residents every day—and why inspection scores, prevention, and education matter to the entire Garland community.
Transcribe →Grow Garland Bond 2025: Proposition A Year 1 Plan
Jan 500:33:25Tap to summarizeHelping residents understand what Proposition A of the 2025 Bond Program will deliver in its first year—and how the City is planning, prioritizing, and preparing to move projects forward.
Transcribe →How Development Happens in Garland
Dec 100:32:02Tap to summarizeDescription: Mayor Hedrick is joined by Director of Planning & Development Nabila Nur to talk about how Garland plans, guides and manages development — everything from new businesses and housing to redevelopment, zoning and long-term city growth.
Transcribe →Public Safety Part 2 - Fire and EMS
Nov 300:43:16Tap to summarizeThis episode of Fifth & State continues the conversation on public safety in Garland. Mayor Dylan Hedrick and City Manager Judson Rex now sit down with Fire Chief Mark Lee to talk about the current state of Fire and EMS service, and what the future may hold.
Transcribe →Policing and Public Safety
Oct 600:35:59Tap to summarizeMayor Dylan Hedrick and City Manager Judson Rex sit down with Police Chief Jeff Bryan to talk about public safety in Garland — what it means to serve, how the department is evolving, and the everyday work that keeps our community safe.
Transcribe →Housing
Sep 100:41:20Tap to summarizeThis episode of Fifth & State covers housing in Garland — from affordability and Section 8 to SB840 and the City’s upcoming housing analysis.
Transcribe →Lets Talk About Budget
Aug 400:34:40Tap to summarizeNo description available
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