Fifth & State

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.

  1. Sep 7

    The People Behind the Place: Building Strong Neighborhoods in Garland

    In this episode, Mayor Dylan Hedrick and City Manager Mike Betz sit down with Neighborhood Resources Director Scott Bollinger to explore the role the Office of Neighborhood Vitality plays in strengthening Garland’s neighborhoods. From building connections among neighbors to creating opportunities for residents to get involved, they discuss what it takes to create strong, thriving neighborhoods.

  2. Aug 3

    Garland Power & Light: Powering Garland

    In this episode, Mayor Dylan Hedrick and City Manager Mike Betz sit down with Garland Power & Light (GP&L) CEO and General Manager Darrell Cline to spotlight how GP&L serves the community. From why Garland has its own utility to outage response and understanding your energy bill, they break it all down.

  3. Jul 6

    Garland on the Rise: A Plan For The Next Decade

    In this episode, Mayor Dylan Hedrick and City Manager Mike Betz dive into Garland on the Rise, a strategic plan designed to guide the city over the next decade. They discuss why the plan matters now, the priorities guiding it forward and how it builds on Garland’s commitment to deliver for residents through thoughtful investment and long-term planning.

  4. Jun 1

    Garland Delivers: Prop C- Granville Arts Center Renovation

    In this episode, Mayor Dylan Hedrick and City Manager Mike Betz sit down with Cultural Arts Director Amy Rosenthal to discuss the voter-approved $25 million renovation of the Granville Arts Center. They highlight what patrons and performers can expect, share updates on the architectural and construction team and highlight how this project is one of many voter-approved investments taking shape across our city.

  5. May 4

    Dive Into Summer With Garland Aquatics

    In 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.

  6. Apr 6

    City Marshal and Parking Enforcement

    In 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.

  7. Mar 3

    Code Compliance and the Future of Garland

    In 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

  8. Feb 2

    Food Inspections and Public Health

    How food inspections and environmental health services protect residents every day—and why inspection scores, prevention, and education matter to the entire Garland community.

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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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  • Creator
    Fifth & State
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Fifth & State
  • Show Website
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