Update from City of Garland – Sherwin-Williams Fire and Cleanup - Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 Cleanup from the Aug. 7 fire at the Sherwin-Williams Plant is expected to take several weeks, with efforts focusing on surrounding creeks. During the containment of the fire,...
Garland’s Landmark Museum is fortunate to have gifted public speaker Holly Stevens presenting several lectures at various locations in the city. The latest series is about prohibition. Stevens had decided on a career in substance abuse counseling and was working...
At approximately 1:20 a.m., Monday, Aug. 7, a huge explosion, followed by numerous smaller blasts, were heard in the neighborhoods near Shiloh Road and Forest Lane. The explosions lasted for approximately 90 minutes. As residents in the area went outside to find the...
Jane and Edward Diogu hosted the 12th IKandy Foundation backpack and school supply giveaway at Garland’s First Presbyterian Church Saturday, July 29. Their son, Ike Diogu, was a Garland High School basketball standout, then played basketball at the University of...
The city of Garland is converting to a digital means of handling all public information requests. When the new system is launched in mid-August, requestors of public information will submit Open Records Requests through an online portal that will be located on both...
From Friday, July 14, through Sunday, July 30, the Garland Police Department participated in the statewide added enforcement for the Operation Slow Down campaign. The additional enforcement resulted in the following: 231 Traffic Stops 182 Speeding Violations 97 Other...
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 July 23-29. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
The city of Garland is proposing improvements to Shiloh Road from West Kingsley Road to West Miller Road in the city of Garland, Dallas County, Texas. This notice advises the public that the city of Garland will be conducting an in person public meeting on the...
On Aug. 1, at approximately 4:50 p.m., the Garland Police Department officers, as well as Garland Fire Department paramedics responded to three overdose calls. Two occurred in the 200 block of Coneflower Drive at TGI Fridays. The other was in the 100 block 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...
As Garland ISD students return to school Monday, Aug. 8, the city of Garland reminds all motorists to observe school zones and stay alert near schools, crosswalks and playgrounds. Here are a few reminders to keep motorists and pedestrians safe this school year: Speed...
The start of a new school year is always stressful. This year, however, with the inflation rate over 9%, it won’t be easy to afford the clothes, shoes, electronics and supplies that your children need. We’ve already seen large increases in grocery bills, gasoline and...
Training Children in Performing Arts since 2010, Breitling Performing Arts is a 501 c-3 non-profit organization. We are dedicated to educating children in acting, singing, music, and painting. We work with kids from Beginning to Advanced skill level. We also work...
Texas Security Bank recently sponsored approximately 200 backpacks for the Back to School Give Away for Hope Clinic of Garland’s patients. The event included lots of happy students and parents. This was the second backpack giveaway sponsored by Texas Security Bank....
Garland Independent School District is thrilled to announce that John Murray, a dedicated educator at Sachse High School, has been recognized as the Region 10 Secondary Teacher of the Year. Murray's outstanding commitment to education and remarkable teaching skills...
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 2021-22 school year will begin Aug. 2 and all drivers must help keep Garland ISD's students safe. Always follow these safety tips: Watch for school zones and obey the 20 mph speed limit along with all other traffic laws. Expect the unexpected. Children sometimes...
The Noon Exchange has exciting news to share. One of its members has recently received a prestigious appointment from the Texas governor, and planning has begun for this year's Labor Day Parade. The club's president Jim Bookhout was recently appointed an Admiral in...
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 July 9-15. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
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 July 16-22. Information is provided by the Garland Police...