The Garland Water Utilities Department won a national award for its newly published story map, “We Keep it Flowing, Coming or Going.” The National Association of Clean Water Agencies awarded this year’s Public Information & Education Award to the department’s...
GFD recognizes Garland police officer
Below is a letter from Garland’s Fire Chief Raymond Knight to Garland Police Department Officer Shaun Smith recognizing and expressing gratitude to Smith for his selflessness, quick thinking, professionalism and heroic action during an incident that occurred Aug. 29....
RHS to receive Texas Bandmasters Association award
The award-winning Rowlett High School Mighty Eagle Band is about to enhance its packed display shelf with another shining trophy. The ensemble will receive the 2015 Exemplary High School Band Award by the Texas Bandmasters Association (TBA) later this month. Just two...
Garland earns communications, special events awards
The city of Garland brought home four awards from the 2015 Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) Conference in Houston in June. The city’s website, GarlandTx.gov, won a first place TAMI Award for cities of more than 75,000 people. The judges said...
Reyna receives Eco-Educator Award
Responsible for a thriving school garden and orchard, as well as a solar panel station and wind turbine, Schrade Middle School teacher Paul Reyna has gained recognition across Garland ISD for his environmental and conservation efforts. But his future plans are what is...