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62-587: The largest pickup trucks ever mass-produced for retail sale, two of the XT trucks were developed from the International medium-duty truck range, while the third was a variant of an International military tactical vehicle (similar in concept to the Hummer H1). As a complement to their commercial-grade capabilities, International marketed the XT line as a dual-purpose vehicle, marketing the extroverted appearance of

124-655: A Main Street-style outdoor mall, owned by Simon Property Group, opened in October 2005. It has over 100 business and includes an AMC theater. In 2009, the city, in conjunction with developer Trammell Crow Company , finished a public/private partnership to develop the old parking lot (the land between 5th Street, 6th Street, and on the north side of Austin Street) into a new mixed-use , transit-oriented development named 5th Street Crossing. Cater-corner to both City Hall and

186-611: A custom-designed bed (distinct from its military counterpart). As the MXT was fitted with permanent all-wheel drive and also was intended for off-road use, the six commercial truck tires of the CXT/RXT were replaced by four wheels fitted with heavy-duty off-road tires. The MXT shared its engine with the RXT, using a 300 hp (224 kW) 6.0-liter VT365 turbodiesel V8 (instead using a 5-speed Allison 2000 transmission ); full-time all-wheel drive

248-465: A dual-purpose vehicle, the RXT was marketed towards both business and recreational owners who sought a towing vehicle with commercial-grade capability. Instead of those who sought a rolling billboard, the RXT was intended as a tow vehicle for large horse and boat trailers, along with large RV trailers. Previous vehicles of the same scale had been aftermarket conversions of International 4000 series and Freightliner Business Class medium-duty trucks, with

310-523: A follow-up order was placed for an additional 89 vehicles, worth US$ 56 million. Variants are available with three different cab configurations: Standard, Extended Cab, and Crew Cab. Standard, unarmored version. The MXT-MVA (Military Extreme Truck - Military Version Armored) was designed by Israeli vehicle manufacturer Plasan . It offers the choice of two removable armor kits, dubbed A-Kit and B-Kit, with increasing levels of protection against bullets, mines and improvised explosive devices . The Husky

372-596: A household in Garland as of 2018 was $ 60,374. In 2018, an estimated 242,402 people, 74,489 households, and 77,626 housing units were in the city. In the city, the population was distributed as 28.5% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older at the 2010 United States census . The median age was 33.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males. The racial and ethnic makeup of

434-399: A larger facility in Garland, where Resistol hats continue to be manufactured today. For decades, residents surrounding the hat factory could set their clocks to its whistle. In the early 1980s, Garland had one of the lowest poverty rates of cities in the country. In 1990, it had a population of 180,650 and 2,227 businesses, making it Dallas County's second-largest city and the 10th-largest in

496-481: A mass shooting took place at a convenience store in Garland, resulting in the deaths of 3 people. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 57.1 sq mi (147.9 km ), all land. Garland is part of the humid subtropical region. The average warmest month is July, with the highest recorded temperature being 111 °F (44 °C) in 2000. Typically,

558-681: A population of 246,018, making it the 93rd-most populous city in the United States and the 13th-most populous city in Texas. Garland is the third largest city in Dallas County by population and has access to downtown Dallas via public transportation including two DART Blue Line stations and buses. Immigrants began arriving in the Peters colony area around 1850, but a community was not created until 1874. Two communities sprang up in

620-554: A rear-seat gaming console. 2008: International 7.6L MaxxForceDT I6 2008: International 6.4L MaxxForce 7 V8 2008: International 6.4L MaxxForce 7 V8 Garland, Texas Garland is a city in the U.S. state of Texas , located within Dallas County with portions extending into Collin and Rockwall counties. It is located northeast of Dallas and is a part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex . In 2020, it had

682-480: A rear-seat television screen (with DVD player), CD audio systems, and a fold-out rear seat (into a bed). Sharing its powertrain with the 7300 and other International Class 5-7 truck lines, the CXT was powered by a 7.6 L DT466 turbodiesel inline-6; initially offered with 220 hp (164 kW), optional outputs of up to 310 hp (231 kW) (from the 9.3-liter DT 570 inline-six) were offered in 2007. The engine

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744-605: A religion, being part of the largest Christian-dominated metropolitan area in the United States. As of 2020, the Catholic Church is the largest single Christian denomination in the city and wider Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan statistical area. Garland's Catholic population is served by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas , one of the largest jurisdictions of the Catholic Church in

806-466: A serious and extended drought , so to supplement the water provided by wells, Garland began using the water from the nearby Lake Lavon . The suburban population boom that the whole country experienced after World War II also reached Garland by 1960, when the population nearly quadrupled from the 1950 figure to about 38,500. By 1970, the population had doubled to about 81,500. By 1980, the population reached 138,850. Charles R. Matthews served as mayor in

868-911: A tornado destroyed much of the city and killed 17 people, including a former mayor, S. E. Nicholson. Six years later, the Nicholson Memorial Library opened in his honor. The Nicholson Memorial Library System is also the Major Resource Center, or headquarters, of the Northeast Texas Library System (NETLS). NETLS serves a 33-county area that includes 105 member libraries. The Nicholson Memorial Library System headquarters and offices have been housed in NMLS' Central Library since 1983. Garland includes over 2,880 acres (1,170 ha) of park land, six recreation centers, and 63 parks. The city of Garland

930-587: Is a voluntary member of the North Central Texas Council of Governments association, the purpose of which is to coordinate individual and collective local governments and facilitate regional solutions, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and enable joint decisions. The Parkland Health & Hospital System (Dallas County Hospital District) operates the Garland Health Center. The Texas Department of Public Safety operates

992-553: Is an infantry mobility vehicle produced by Navistar Defense, a subsidiary of Navistar International , which is the owner of the International brand of vehicles. Introduced in 2006 and developed in parallel with the civilian International MXT , the MXT-MV is extensively modified for military duty compared to its civilian counterpart. It is transportable by the Lockheed C-130 Hercules military aircraft. The MXT-MV

1054-413: Is served by Price Elementary School, Vanston Middle School, and North Mesquite High School . The Richardson ISD portion is served by Big Springs Elementary School, O. Henry Elementary School, Apollo Junior High School, and Berkner High School , which are in the western and northern portions of Garland. International MXT-MV The International MXT-MV ( Military Extreme Truck – Military Version )

1116-496: Is served by several high schools. Garland High School is home to the district's international baccalaureate program. North Garland High School is the math, science and technology magnet. Lakeview Centennial High School is GISD's "College and Career" magnet school. South Garland High School is known within the community for its vocational cosmetology program. Other GISD high schools include Naaman Forest , Rowlett , and Sachse High Schools . The Mesquite ISD portion of Garland

1178-530: Is the smallest version of the XT family, developed from the International MXT-MV tactical vehicle. Though over 12 in (30 cm) taller and 68 in (170 cm) longer, the MXT is similar in configuration to the four-door Hummer H1 pickup truck. International debuted the MXT as a concept vehicle alongside the release of the RXT at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show. After showing a pre-production prototype in 2006, International began production of

1240-460: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints , Pentecostalism , Lutheranism , Presbyterianism , and Episcopalianism . An estimated 12.2% of the total religious population professed another Christian faith. The largest non-Christian religion according to Sperling's BestPlaces was Islam , followed by Judaism and the eastern religions including Buddhism , Sikhism , and Hinduism . In 1997,

1302-445: The U.S. Census Bureau 's 2007–2011 American Community Survey, the median income for a household in the city was $ 52,441, and for a family was $ 57,293. Males had a median income of $ 36,041 versus $ 33,950 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 20,000. About 11.1% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.7% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over. The median income for

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1364-572: The 1980s; he was later a member of the elected Texas Railroad Commission . In the 2000s, Garland added several notable developments, mostly in the northern portion of the city. Hawaiian Falls waterpark opened in 2003. (Garland formerly had a Wet 'n Wild waterpark, which closed in 1993). The Garland Independent School District 's Curtis Culwell Center (formerly called the Special Events Center), an arena and conference facility, opened in 2005. Later that year, Firewheel Town Center ,

1426-426: The 2005 Chicago Auto Show. Distinguished by aerodynamically enhanced exterior trim, ProjectXT featured a purpose-built cargo bed; along to better integrate with the rest of the body, the bed was designed to eliminate any intrusion from the rear wheels. The interior was fitted with additionally upgraded interior trim (distinguished by dual roof skylights). The International MXT (MXT, for Military or Most Extreme Truck)

1488-860: The 2005 edition of the annual Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Show, held in October at the Washington Convention Center . In August the following year, the MXT-MVA version was demonstrated to the United States Army at the Aberdeen Proving Ground . The MXT-MVA was Navistar's entry in the 2008 selection competition for the US Army's MRAP All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) program, but

1550-488: The CXT towards business owners, marketing the truck as a dual-purpose vehicle. Along with putting it to use towing and hauling, the CXT could be put to use as a promotional vehicle, essentially as a large "rolling billboard". The CXT was derived from the International 7300 (later renamed the Workstar ), a Class 7 severe-service truck line. A two-door extended cab and a four-door crew cab were offered (the two-door "day cab"

1612-495: The City of Garland has announced an ambitious streetscapes masterplan for the surrounding medical district with the goal of attracting a new community hospital provider. Garland is home to numerous historic and recent entertainment venues. The Granville Arts Center is a complex owned and operated by the city. Included within the complex are two elegant proscenium theatres which seat 720 and 200, respectively. Also included as part of

1674-509: The Continental Motors Plant to retool for its manufacture. The Kraft plant still operates to this day. As a station on two railroads, Garland was a major onion -shipping point in the 1940s. Resistol Hats in Garland is a notable manufacturer of premium hats, many of which have been worn by or given to notable figures around the world. The company has long been an important part of Garland's manufacturing base. The company

1736-619: The International RXT remains the longest mass-produced pickup truck ever sold in North America Though nearly 3,500 lb (1,600 kg) lighter than the CXT, the model remained almost twice as heavy as gasoline-engine one-ton pickup trucks. With a 20,500 lb (9,300 kg) GVWR, the RXT was rated to tow 12 tons. Alongside the debut of the production RXT, International unveiled the ProjectXT concept truck at

1798-489: The MXT for 2007. In contrast to the CXT and RXT, the MXT was not derived from an International production line, instead sharing a number of elements from its military namesake. The design and development work for the vehicle was done by an International Truck subsidiary called Diamond Force Engineering, located in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Sharing its crew cab with the CXT (and multiple International truck lines),

1860-611: The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior through its National Park Service . Two months later, the downtown square and surrounding buildings became the second site in Garland added to the listing. Travis College Hill consists of 12 homes whose period of significance is 1913 to 1960. Travis College Hill was platted in January 1913 by developer R.O. Travis. On May 9, 1927,

1922-475: The RXT as the first pickup truck produced directly by a medium-duty truck manufacturer. Visually similar to the taller (by 10 in (25 cm)) CXT, the RXT was derived from the smaller International 4200 (later the Durastar ), a Class 6 medium-duty truck; the line was offered solely as a four-door crew cab. Alongside its lower hoodline, different grille, and flush-mounted headlights, the on-road-oriented RXT

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1984-847: The Region I office in Garland. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice operates the Dallas II District Parole Offices in Garland. The United States Postal Service operates the Garland, Kingsley, and North Garland post offices. Most of Garland is in the Garland Independent School District (GISD). Parts of Garland extend into other districts, including the Dallas , Mesquite , and Richardson Independent School Districts . The GISD does not have school zoning, so GISD residents may apply to any GISD school. The GISD portion of Garland

2046-651: The Taiwanese UFO religion Chen Tao moved many of its members to Garland, where they believed the Second Coming of Jesus Christ would occur. In the late 1930s, the Craddock food company, which manufactured pickles , moved to town. In 1937, the KRLD (Dallas) radio tower was constructed in Garland. During World War II, several aircraft plants operated in the Garland area. After the war, Kraft Foods bought

2108-491: The United States . Following, Baptists were the second-largest Christian denomination, and the largest Protestant group in the city limits. Baptists are traditionally divided among the Southern Baptist Convention , National Baptists ( USA and America ) and Texas Baptists . The third largest Christian denomination in the city of Garland are Methodists . Other prominent Christian denominations were

2170-639: The United States, at 108 in (2.74 m) to the top of the cab, the CXT was the tallest pickup truck ever produced (remaining so, as of current production). Its 14,500 lb (6,600 kg) curb weight (approximately 4,900 lb (2,200 kg) more than the GMC Hummer EV and nearly twice that of the Ford Excursion ) makes the CXT (by far) the heaviest pickup truck ever sold in North America. The 25,999 lb (11,793 kg) GVWR

2232-541: The area. In 1937, KRLD , a major Dallas radio station, built its radio antenna tower in Garland, and it is operational to this day. During World War II , several aircraft plants were operated in the area, and the Kraft Foods company purchased a vacant one after the war for its own use. By 1950, the population of Garland exceeded 10,000 people. From 1950 to 1954, though, the Dallas/Garland area suffered from

2294-478: The area: Embree, named for physician K. H. Embree, and Duck Creek, named for the local creek of the same name. A rivalry between the two towns ensued as the area began to grow around the Santa Fe Railroad depot. Eventually, to settle a dispute regarding which town should have the local post office, Dallas County Judge Thomas A. Nash asked visiting Congressman Joe Abbott to move the post office between

2356-809: The army chose to procure the Oshkosh M-ATV instead. In 2009 a modified variant of the MXT-MVA was ordered for service with the British Army . This variant was known as the Husky in British military service. The Husky was ordered to replace the British Army's Snatch Land Rovers in Afghanistan, which had proven to be inadequate in protecting their occupants from improvised explosive devices. A total of 262 vehicles were initially ordered. In 2010,

2418-635: The city was 57.5% White, 14.5% African American, 0.8% Native American, 9.4% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 14.4% some other race, and 3.3% from two or more races in 2010. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 37.8% of the population. Non-Hispanic whites were 36.7% of the population, down from 86.5% in 1980. Following continued trends of diversification, the racial and ethnic makeup at 2018's census estimates were 27% non-Hispanic White , 14% African American , 0.7% American Indian or Alaska Native , 12.4% Asian , 0.5% some other race, 1.7% two or more races , and 43.2% Hispanic or Latino American of any race. Within

2480-652: The complex is the Plaza Theatre, which has seating for 350. The Plaza Theatre is a historic entertainment venue. The Plaza Theatre was refurbished and is utilized for business conferences, concerts, receptions, and stage productions. It is also host to paintings by artist Bruce Cody. The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center is a 6,500-square-foot (600 m ) ballroom encased in glass on two sides and opening onto an elegant outdoor courtyard. The Atrium provides civic, community and commercial organizations

2542-472: The coolest month is January, when the lowest recorded temperature was −3 °F (−19 °C) in 1989. The maximum average precipitation occurs in May. According to the 2020 United States census , there were 246,018 people, 75,886 households, and 56,868 families residing in the city, up from 226,876 people, 75,696 households, and 56,272 families residing in the city at the 2010 census . The population density

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2604-416: The downtown DART Rail station, the project consists of 189 residential apartment units, 11,000 square feet (1,000 m ) of flex retail, and six live-work units. The southeast side of Garland suffered a major blow on the night of December 26, 2015 , after a large EF4 tornado struck the area , moving north from Sunnyvale. Nine fatalities were confirmed in the city from this event. Exactly 6 years later,

2666-407: The foreign-born population of Garland originated from Vietnam. Two strip-style shopping malls along Walnut Street cater to Vietnamese people, and a community center as of 2009 hosts first-generation Vietnamese immigrants. According to the 2010 U.S. census, Garland has the 16th-largest number of Vietnamese Americans in the United States . The majority of Garland's local population are affiliated with

2728-484: The former 1901 Santa Fe depot. Inside are historical artifacts and documents representing the period from 1850 to the present. Historic Downtown Garland is another local landmark. Historic Downtown Garland was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. Travis College Hill Historic District, a residential neighborhood in downtown Garland, was the first site in Garland history to be added to

2790-400: The last few years leading to multiple redevelopment projects. A prior Raytheon campus was demolished and rebuilt into three new industrial buildings housing new companies such as Lexor, Ecolab, Apple, and Quest Windows. The large Sears distribution building was renovated and is currently being utilized by Costco wholesale. The Baylor Scott and White hospital has become a new VA Medical Center and

2852-518: The local Hispanic or Latino demographic, the largest nationality were Mexican Americans (34.2%). Puerto Ricans made up the second largest single Latin group (0.5%) followed by 42 Cuban Americans and 8.5% other Hispanic and Latino Americans. In 2020, the composition of the city was 27.31% non-Hispanic white, 14.77% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 11.88% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.38% some other race, 2.72% multiracial, and 42.66% Hispanic or Latino of any race. As of 2000, 12% of

2914-707: The opportunity to house banquets, receptions, trade shows, and conventions. Garland is home to the Pace House, which was the original home of John H. Pace and his wife; it was built in the Queen Anne -style architecture. The Pace House was recognized as a historic landmark by the Dallas County Historic Resource Survey of 1982. Other historic areas of the city include the Garland Landmark Museum, housed in

2976-532: The purpose-built frame of the MXT allowed it to sit 17 in (43 cm) lower. The front fenders were revised for optimum ground clearance (raised nearly to the hoodline); the MXT sourced its headlights from the 9000-Series trucks and its grille from the DuraStar . The 202-inch wheelbase of the MXT was the longest of the three pickup trucks; in place of the Ford-sourced cargo bed, International introduced

3038-475: The standard MXT. Distinguished by its monochrome exterior, mesh grille trim, and non-commercial side mirrors, the MXT Limited was also fitted with an upgraded interior. Similar to the CXT, the MXT Limited also offered full carpeting, leather front and rear seats (with 2+2 seating), and upgraded electronic features, including both seatback and overhead TV monitors (with DVD player), dash-mounted navigation, and

3100-409: The state. Today, Garland had a variety of industries, including electronics , steel fabrication, oilfield equipment, aluminum die casting , hat manufacture, dairy products , and food processors. Wingstop was founded here According to the City of Garland's Economic Development Partnership website, the top employers in the city are: Garland has seen many of their major employers replaced over

3162-498: The town. This later led to the formation of Garland Power and Light, the municipal electric provider that still powers the city today. On May 9, 1927 , a devastating F4 tornado struck the town and killed 15 people, including the former mayor, S. E. Nicholson. Businesses began to move back into the area in the late 1930s. The Craddock food company and later the Byer-Rolnick hat factory (now owned by Resistol ) moved into

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3224-444: The two towns. The move was completed in 1887. The new location was named Garland after U.S. Attorney General Augustus Hill Garland . Soon after, the towns of Embree and Duck Creek were combined, and the three areas combined to form the city of Garland, which was incorporated in 1891. By 1904, the town had a population of 819 people. In 1920, local businessmen financed a new electrical generator plant (sold by Fairbanks-Morse ) for

3286-524: The vehicle as a promotional "rolling billboard" for business owners. After 2008, Navistar ended production of all three XT-series trucks. The company assembled the vehicles in its Garland, Texas and Springfield, Ohio facilities. The International CXT (Commercial Extreme Truck) is the first variant of the XT-Series to enter production, introduced in September 2004. At its launch, Navistar targeted

3348-468: Was 3,973.3 people/sq mi (1,534.1/km ). The 80,834 housing units averaged 1,415.7/sq mi (546.5/km ). The 2019 census estimates placed the population at 239,928. Of the 75,696 households in 2010, 36.9% had children under 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were not families. About 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who

3410-523: Was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.99, and the average family size was 3.48. At the 2018 American Community Survey , 25.9% of households had children under the age of 18 living with them and the median age was 34.1 Of the adult population, 48.1% were male and 51.9% were female. The average household size was 3.25 and the average family size was 3.71. Roughly 0.3% of households in Garland were same-sex, unmarried-partner households and 5.3% opposite-sex, unmarried-partner households. According to

3472-410: Was deliberately specified by Navistar, as it is exactly below the universal 26,001 lb (11,794 kg) threshold of requiring a commercial driver's license (CDL) to drive (some states required a CDL, because it was equipped with air brakes). In total, the CXT had a towing capacity of 20 tons. The International RXT (Recreational Extreme Truck) was introduced at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show . Again

3534-399: Was designed and developed by Navistar International 's International Military and Government division (now named Navistar Defense) and a subsidiary of Navistar International called Diamond Force Engineering (which was based in Dearborn Heights, Michigan). The development was led by Jim Bartel, Dick Rief, Wes Schultz, Ron Byrd, John Glass, Paul Klein and Britt Smart. The MXT-MV was exhibited at

3596-526: Was fitted with body skirting and an aerodynamic front bumper. In line with the CXT, the RXT was also offered with a premium interior. In contrast to the severe-service underpinnings of the CXT, the RXT was fitted with a 6.0 L VT365 turbodiesel V8 (the 6.0L Ford Powerstroke V8); a 5-speed Allison 2200 automatic transmission was standard. In contrast to the air brakes of the CXT, the RXT was fitted with 4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes; all examples were fitted with two-wheel drive. At 272 in (690 cm) long,

3658-478: Was founded by E.R. Byer and Harry Rolnick, who established Byer-Rolnick in Dallas in 1927. At the time, the company produced men's felt hats. The company used the name "Resistol Hats" to indicate that the hats could "resist-all" weather conditions. Some accounts contend the name was given because the headbands in the company's hats were more resistant to scalp oil. The growing firm needed to expand. In 1938, it moved to

3720-480: Was not produced for the CXT). The pickup truck bed was sourced from the dual-rear-wheel Ford F-350 Super Duty ; a hydraulically operated bed lift was offered as an option. In contrast to the vocationally-oriented 7300, the interior trim and features of the CXT rivaled its highest-trim highway trucks. To match smaller pickup trucks, the CXT included leather seats, wood trim, and full carpeting; interior options also included

3782-423: Was paired to a 5-speed Allison 2500HD automatic transmission. The vehicle was fitted with permanent all-wheel drive, using a Meritor MTC 4208 two-speed transfer case, a 10,000 lb (4,500 kg) MX-10-120 front axle and a 17,000-lb RS-17-145 rear axle. As with International medium-duty and severe-service trucks, the CXT was equipped with anti-lock air drum brakes. Though not the longest pickup truck ever sold in

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3844-510: Was standard. The lowest-capacity vehicle of the XT line, the MXT was a Class 5 truck (the smallest medium-duty truck), with a 14,000–18,000 lb (6,400–8,200 kg) GVWR. To commemorate its 100th anniversary of road-vehicle production (the 1907 debut of the International Harvester Auto-Buggy , with the 1908 Auto Wagon serving as one of the first pickup trucks), International debuted the MXT Limited alongside

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