State Senator Don Huffines, R-16, recently visited Garland’s Senior Care Centers Winters Park Skilled Nursing Facility to see firsthand the latest care strategies in long term care and how direct caregivers are able to increase health outcomes and the quality of life...
On August 11 the Garland Health Department confirmed the first case of imported Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) in Garland this year. The individual was infected with the virus during recent travel to Mexico and is no longer contagious. CHIKV is transmitted from person to...
Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores. A...
Shortly after 1:00 a.m., August 10, the Garland Police Department arrested three men for copper theft in the 3600 block of West Miller Road. Garland police have been investigating recent copper thefts in the industrial area where a box style truck was possibly being...
Kimberlin Academy for Excellence fifth-grade teacher Bonnie Martinez earned a sought-after professional development opportunity, thanks to her commitment to Garland ISD students and 21st-century instruction. The dedicated educator is one of just 155 nationwide...
Alpha Charter School, 701 West State Street, Garland, Texas 75040 announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which...
More than 100 incoming seniors recently had the opportunity to jump-start their journey to higher education. Taking advantage of Garland ISD’s free college prep program, Destination 2016, the determined high school students explored college majors, tackled entrance...
Garland Police responded to the report of a shooting at a residence in the 1700 block of Whiteoak Drive August 7 just after 9 p.m. Upon their arrival they found a 24-year-old male who had been shot. The man was transported by ambulance to Baylor Hospital of Garland...
The latest addition to pop culture in Garland is celebrating one year in business. A Galaxy Called Dallas, owned by James Pickering and his daughter Lilly, will soon celebrate one year of selling comic books, toys and collectibles. Wanting to use remaining insurance...
Working to fight the summer slide, Roach Elementary School encouraged its students to continue learning after the last bell rang, inviting them to its library every Wednesday throughout June and July. Librarian Libby Odom helped launch the new summer program, which...
The Garland Fire Department, in an effort to promote safety, shares National Fire Protection Agency tips on various subjects. Below are their suggestions for candle safety.
Help protect your children’s health by ensuring they are up-to-date on vaccinations. Most schools require children to be current on vaccinations before enrolling to protect the health of all students. Today’s childhood vaccines protect against serious and potentially...