Change clocks, smoke alarm batteries

According to the National Fire Protection Agency, two-thirds of home fire deaths result from fires in homes without a working smoke alarm. I.A.F.F. Local 1293 firefighters remind you to change the batteries in smoke alarms when you change your clocks for Daylight...

read more

Reservoir levels low

According to the North Texas Municipal Water District website, reservoir levels remain dangerously low. Continued conservation is necessary and water-saving tips are available at www.ntmwd.com. Reservoir % Full Level Lake Lavon - 3/5/15 57.7 -9.65 Lake Lavon – 2/11/15...

read more

Local company receives VOSB certification

Truly Noble Services, Inc., located at 2909 Broadway in Garland, recently announced its certification as a Veteran Owned Small Business by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs. The TNS staff is proud of and grateful for the recognition. ‘Reaching our goal...

read more

GHS grad now hometown firefighter

Just one year after graduating from Garland High School, Micah Wesberry landed his dream job. The alumnus was recently hired to the city of Garland Fire Department, all thanks to a grant he received his senior year. “Firefighting was something that I wanted to...

read more

Michael T. Simpson completes basic training

Air Force Airman Michael T. Simpson has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values,...

read more

GISD Council of PTAs celebrates 60 years

Every February, PTAs across Texas celebrate Founder’s Day, commemorating the formation of the state’s first club. This year’s anniversary marked a special milestone for the Garland ISD Council of PTAs. Founded in 1955, the group has served students, parents, teachers...

read more

Reminder: GPD offers safety program for seniors

In May, 2014, the city of Garland published information about the Garland Police Department’s residential lockbox program which speeds access to senior adults in their home during emergencies. Additionally, the program reduces property damage, as first responders do...

read more

Downtown redevelopment: Busy days to come

Several important activities related to ongoing downtown redevelopment projects will impact vehicular and pedestrian traffic during the next few weeks. Lyles/Tinsley house move The Lyles/Tinsley house was tentatively scheduled to move to its new home in the southwest...

read more

Garland Municipal Court hosts “Recall Day”

The Garland Municipal Court is hosting a “Recall Day” Friday, March 6 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. People attending will not be arrested for outstanding Garland municipal warrants if they appear before a judge on “Recall Day.” A person with active Garland warrants will have a...

read more

Archives