This Week in Texas Music History, a key Billie Holiday and Benny Goodman collaborator gets his start in Central Texas. On November 24, 1912, pianist and composer Teddy Wilson was born in Austin. One of the central figures of jazz in the 1930s and beyond, Wilson played early dates with Louis Armstrong before working with Benny Goodman and Gene Krupa in a band that was one of the first integrated jazz groups to perform publicly in the United States. Wilson’s stylish, delicate approach also led to

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538 reactions · 500 shares | A historic Garland business celebrated it's 80th anniversary this weekend. Roach Feed and Seed was honored by the Garland City Council with a special proclamation. The Landmark Society also presented a historical marker to the long-time business. | City of Garland, Texas Government | Facebook

11K views · 220 reactions | The City of Garland proudly announces its new designation as an official cultural arts district. Garland is one of just two cities to receive this prestigious distinction from the Texas Commission on the Arts in 2023. More details here: https://garlandtx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3048 . Garland TX Arts Visit Garland, TX #GarlandTX #GarlandTxArts | City of Garland, Texas Government | Facebook

🎙️Episode 7 of the Fifth & State podcast has dropped! We’re welcoming a new voice to the podcast and diving into what’s ahead for one of the biggest investments voters approved in the 2025 Bond Program. Spoiler alert: we're talking about Streets! 🚧 Hear the full episode on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube — and catch new episodes the first Monday of every month. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grow-garland-bond-2025-proposition-a-year-1-plan/id1831112194?i=1000743897790 Spotify: https:/

40K views · 449 reactions | Big news: Garland is officially a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community! Governor Abbott recognized our city for fostering a vibrant music scene and supporting local artists. This designation puts Garland on the map for music lovers and industry leaders alike. Read the full press release: bit.ly/GovGarlandMusic #garlandtx #MUSICFRIENDLY #texasmusic | City of Garland, Texas Government | Facebook