The Garland Fire Department, in an effort to promote safety, shares National Fire Protection Agency tips on various subjects. Below are their suggestions for scald prevention.
GFD shares scald prevention tips
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GPD asks for help to identify phone store robbery suspect
Garland Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the man pictured below. On June 12, at around 3:45 p.m., a man walked into the Metro PCS store at 120 East Centerville Road and gave the clerk a robbery note. He is described as a black male taller than six...
NUSA recognizes Garland neighborhoods
On May 20, representatives from the city’s Planning & Community Development Department attended the annual Neighborhoods, USA Conference in Houston, where two Garland neighborhoods were recognized. Of the numerous submissions from neighborhoods across the country,...
SGHS students become licensed cosmetologists
Twenty-six South Garland High School cosmetology students recently accomplished an exceptional feat—they all became licensed professionals before graduation. The seniors passed both written and practical state cosmetology exams in May, after dedicating hundreds of...
GISD names District Teachers of the Year
Two Garland ISD teachers received a special surprise June 3 that sweetened their end-of-year celebrations. Samantha Patten and Marie Walker-Peterson were named 2014-15 District Teachers of the Year. “It is my pleasure to present this award,” said Superintendent Bob...
Only three more chances to see ‘West Side Story’
Garland Summer Musicals’ latest triumph, “West Side Story,” directed by Buff Shurr and produced by Patty Granville, is a “don’t dare miss it” production. A tale of two rival New York City gangs, the story is about a young couple who falls in love and tries to cross...
Volunteer opportunities available for all ages
No society could ever get by if every citizen was only interested in his own good. Selfless volunteers are the crux of much of a community’s growth. When it comes to service, age is no boundary; the only thing that matters in a volunteer is a kind heart. It is never...
Free meals for GISD students throughout summer
School may be out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean Garland ISD campuses are shutting their doors. In addition to summer programs, several campuses are also offering free meals to district students. Breakfast and lunch will be served Monday-Thursday until July 30....
Health Department reports WNV positive mosquito pool
On June 11, the Garland Health Department received a report of laboratory confirmed presence of West Nile Virus in mosquitos collected in the 5700 block of Indian Hills Drive. This is the first confirmed presence of WNV in mosquitos in Garland in 2015. GHD will...
GISD board of trustees member resigns
Garland ISD board of trustees member Dr. Cindy Castaneda announced her resignation from the board at the June 9 work session. Her resignation is effective Aug. 18. “It has been my pleasure and privilege to serve as a trustee for this very fine district. I’m going to...
GPD makes arrests in murder case
Xavier Tyrell Smith and Erica Uribe were taken into custody yesterday for the murder of 40-year-old Eber Avilez whose body was found behind a building in the 3100 block of Lamesa Drive May 16. Erica was arrested in Dallas and Xavier was arrested in Marshall, Texas....
William Joseph Savarese
March 31, 1939 – June 11, 2015 William Joseph “Bill” Savarese had a love of cooking and entertaining and was always telling jokes. He also had compassion for all animals. Born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Joseph & Mildred Savarese, he served in the Army National...