Crime reports: February, 2015

The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56.  Listed below are the 172 crimes reported this period and the districts in which they occurred.   February 22-28 District 11 4 District 12 4 District 13 11 District...

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Council, mayor debate participation in CNU 23

During the Feb. 16 work session, Garland City Council members and Mayor Douglas Athas discussed participation in and sponsorship of the Congress for the New Urbanism conference being held in Dallas in April. Council Member Tim Campbell said that he did not know about...

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City Council recap: February 16-17

Fortress Company requests finance grant: The Fortress Company, with more than 45 years’ experience in developing, manufacturing and marketing building products, requested a Chapter 380 Finance Grant of $100,000 over three years, as well as general support of the...

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Garland firefighters receive award

Two Garland firefighters will receive the Texas Fire Chiefs Association’s Valor Award Feb. 24. Capt. Sid Bolt and Firefighter Shane Walker are being honored following a Nov. 19, 2014 incident during which they rescued a child from a burning home. When Garland fire...

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GMTA hosts recitals, festivals

During the school year, Garland Music Teachers Association has provided students with many performance opportunities. These include a monthly recital series and Christmas Play-a-thon at Macy’s. Students have also played for judges and have received awards and...

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