Garland

The goal of the Jiu Long Lion Dance Troupe is to bring the mythical creatures to life.

After signing a contract for a city-wide telehealth program, Garland has canceled the agreement "following months of receiving feedback from the community," the city said in a news release.

The city has called a special election for May 2 to ask voters whether they want a citywide telehealth program.

Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Houston and El Paso are among more than 50 cities suing the State of Texas over two laws they say will result in millions in lost revenue from companies that provide cable and telecommunications services to their residents.

Garland is the latest city in north Texas to create an All-Abilities Committee, which will advocate for people who have physical and intellectual disabilities. The group will start meeting in February.

Dallas County is expanding its Overdose Response Team to five cities, aiming to reduce fentanyl-related deaths through onsite care and recovery support.

The new regulations now in effect prohibit short-term renters from parking on the street and require owners to obtain a $500 annual license fee, among other changes.

The city council last week approved an agreement with a telehealth company that will enroll residents in a program for a monthly fee included on their utility bill.

Crews cleared a section of the roughly 125-year-old forest to access a sewer line during maintenance earlier this year.

In addition to Dallas, several smaller cities in Dallas County filled city council seats, including a Garland mayor.

Final unofficial results show Hedrick with 51.7% of the vote over Deborah Morris.

Garland voters will decide between former City Council members Dylan Hedrick and Deborah Morris in this weekend's runoff election.