Persons attending Magical Candlelight Christmas-town 2023 Dec. 7 in the Travis College Hill National Register Historic District are in for a treat! As a "Christmas-town" ticketholder they’ll get to take a free horse-drawn classic carriage to Christmas on the Square,...
As you deck the halls this holiday season, be fire smart and keep safety in mind. Home Christmas tree fires are caused by electrical failures or a heat source too close to the tree. Although Christmas tree fires are not common. However, when they do occur, they are...
Last year, Good Samaritans of Garland “adopted” the Alternative Education Center (AEC) when they discovered the school didn't have a PTA or similar support. Throughout the year, the organization prepared goody bags for the staff and donated school supplies when...
Hope Clinic recently gave away 100 Thanksgiving turkeys to patients for the second consecutive year. Garland Police Lieutenant Hondo and the clinic’s Neighborhood Police Officer Caleb Maldonado were on hand to help with the giveaway. In addition, Hope Clinic’s Board...
Below is the list of activities planned for November and December by the Spring Creek Forest Preserve Society. Take a while to look it over and see which activities you want to attend! Date: Nov. 26 - 2 – 3:30 p.m. - 1770 Holford Road Explore the sights and sounds of...
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at daycare centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. Inspectors use a 100-point scoring system during each...
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into districts as shown on the map below. Determine which district you are in then go to that district on the report below to see crimes in your area for Nov. 5-11. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Nine Garland firefighters recently completed a hazardous materials technician certification class to learn how to mitigate dynamic incidents that could involve dangerous chemicals. A hazardous material is defined as one that may be extremely flammable, explosive...
Help the city welcome Garland residents and area visitors to our reimagined Visitor Center on the Downtown Square at 501 West State Street by purchasing a gift card in time for the holidays! Share your love of Garland through giving Garland goodies! Come explore our...
Kimberly Jozwiak joined the city of Garland as the municipal court director Nov. 13. Jozwiak brings more than 20 years of professional experience in both judicial and non-judicial leadership roles, including county and local municipalities. She most recently served as...
Thanksgiving is a special holiday, but it can carry some hazards for pets. Follow these tips from the ASPCA to keep pets healthy and safe during the holiday. Poison Risks Fatty foods are hard for animals to digest. Poultry bones can damage your pet’s digestive tract....
Band Together on the Square earned Texas Downtown’s 2023 President’s Award for best promotion of an event for a population of more than 50,000. The event focused on local bands and singer-songwriters, setting the stage for music lovers to recognize Garland as a music...
The kickoff to Garland’s holiday season is Small Business Saturday! From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, participating merchants will offer limited-edition ornaments with purchases. Check in outside the new Visitor Center at the corner of State and Fifth streets...
Thanksgiving is one of the most enjoyable times of the year, but it is also one of the busiest for fire departments. The hot ovens and stovetops can create a dangerous environment if extra precautions aren't taken. In addition, fried turkey tastes great, but the...
Simon® is pleased to announce Santa visits for families as part of the Simon Santa Photo Experience at Firewheel Town Center. Santa arrives on Nov. 17 and will be available until Christmas Eve, located across from Five Below. The Santa Photo Experience launches on...
Mistie Gardner has recently been promoted to Managing Director of Strategic Initiatives. In this role she will continue to provide leadership to the Emergency Management, Public Health and Environmental Health departments, in addition to dedicating considerable time...
The city of Garland earned 14 awards during the annual Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors conference in early November in Dallas. Garland received awards in 12 categories, including first-place trophies for the following productions: Public...
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into districts as shown on the map below. Determine which district you are in then go to that district on the report below to see crimes in your area for Oct. 29 - Nov. 4. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
The Garland Owls and Sachse Mustangs suffered heartbreaking losses in the HS bi-district round of the playoffs Friday Nov. 10. North Forney HS 28 – Garland Owls 21 The Owls lost to North Forney High School in overtime Friday at Mesquite Memorial Stadium. GHS...
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at daycare centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. Inspectors use a 100-point scoring system during each...