If you or someone you know needs to come in from the dangerous heat, let them know that the Salvation Army Cooling Station will open when temperatures reach 95 degrees. The address is 451 W. Avenue D, in Garland. They ask that you please not show up before...
With upcoming summer temperatures in excess of 100 degrees, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is sure to ask for extra measures of power conservation from its customers. Garland Power and Light offers the following tips for preparing for outages, which...
The Music Man has long been a favorite musical of many theater-goers. But just wait until you see Garland Summer Musicals’ production of the well-loved show. Please accept my apologies for the abundance of complimentary adjectives, but this production really is that...
Don’t miss this special event at the Spring Creek Forest Preserve – An Evening with Moths – July 22 at 8:30 p.m. – 1770 Holford Road. Event is free and open to everyone. Sam Kieschnick, Urban Wildlife Biologist for DFW Texas Parks and Wildlife, will be at the event...
Maritza Mena was awarded the District’s Youth of the Year Scholarship at the recent Texas District Exchange Club Annual Convention. As the winner of the District Youth of the Year award, her name will be submitted to the National Noon Exchange Club offices in Toledo,...
The dreaded summer heat is around the corner, and Texans need to take precautionary measures. The American Red Cross offers the information below to help families stay safe. Each summer thousands of people suffer from heat cramps, heat exhaustion or even heat stroke....
The school year is over and families are enjoying more time outdoors. It’s important to understand the dangers of sun exposure as well as the ins and outs of protecting children from the sun’s dangerous consequences. The immediate effects of sunburn are uncomfortable,...
The city of Garland will celebrate a legend at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 23, when the new signage will be unveiled at the Ronald E. Jones Municipal Building, 800 Main Street. The former Main Street Municipal Building has been renamed to honor Jones' lifetime of public...
Following is an update to the original social media post from Wednesday, June 7: Wednesday, June 14, the Garland Police Department (GPD) received a detailed lab analysis of previously acquired items sold at the bee Hippy Hemp Dispensary. The store is located at 701...
The Andersen Corporate Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its spring 2023 grant round, including organizations in the Garland area. The foundation announced grant commitments totaling more than $2.3 million to 85 nonprofit organizations in its first...
Tony Irvin joined the city of Garland as street director June 5. Irvin brings more than 20 years of experience in public works and engineering. Most of this experience attained in the public sector. He has a broad range of experience including design, project and...
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 June 4-10. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
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...
Congratulations to Lizbeth Vasquez and Leena Van, the two recipients of this year’s Marjorie Hall-Chamberlain Memorial Scholarship. Altrusa International of Garland awards two $1000 scholarships each year to deserving Garland ISD students. They are thrilled to be...
Information from the Spring Creek Forest Preservation Society is below. In addition, the results of the City Nature Challenge are available, and many of the observations were made in the Spring Park Forest Preserve! Results of City Nature Challenge 2023 (international...
On Monday, June 5, 2023, Dexie Nell Walker Gilbert went to be with the Lord at the age of 90. Dexie was born on October 26, 1932 in Farmersville, Texas. She lived the majority of her adult life in Garland, Texas, where she worked for Resistol Hats from the age of 17...
The city of Garland will host its annual Juneteenth Celebration Saturday, June 17, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., at Garland’s Audubon Park. This free, family-friendly event will commemorate the day when the last enslaved people in the United States were told they were free. It’s...
Wednesday, June 7, around 10:30 a.m., members of the Garland Police Department Narcotics Unit and the Dallas DEA Task Force served multiple warrants related to the sale of illegal narcotics at the Bee Hippy Hemp Store. The store is located at 701 Main Street in...
Saturday, June 10, is National Iced Day. So, it's the perfect time to visit HTea0. Whether you are a regular customer or it's your first visit, it's always the right time to enjoy their tasty iced tea. If you've been there before, you know there are endless flavor...
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 May 28 - June 3. Information is provided by the Garland Police...