April 19, 1995 at 9:02 a.m., the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was the target of a domestic terrorist bombing that forever changed the lives of many people. The bombing killed 168 people and injured more than 700 others. The blast destroyed or...
Weather forecasters talked about rain on Saturday all week, but when the city of Garland’s April 11 Heritage Celebration rolled around, the weather was perfect and young and old alike had a great time. One of the main events was the rededication of the 1910 Pullman...
Join the Garland Fair Housing Department for a Community Block Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 210 Carver Dr. The Block Party will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the city’s Summer Nutrition Program with games, music, entertainment, community...
The revitalization of the site of the old Garland Shopping Center has already been confirmed as a success for the city and the neighborhood and another victory was recently added. The original 1950s Garland Shopping Center sign, which was left on the property as a...
The city of Garland was recognized as an American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite for the sixth year in a row. The city received the highest honor, the Platinum Level Worksite award, during the AHA’s Fit-Friendly Symposium in February. The city of Garland Fire...
The city of Garland Purchasing Department has achieved the status of excellence in the procurement field for 17 consecutive years by receiving the 2014 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement award. The AEP award is sponsored by the National Purchasing Institute, a...
Garland’s oldest surviving home, the Tinsley-Lyles House, was moved to its new location at Heritage Crossing Tuesday, March 31. It joins the restored Landmark Depot Museum and vintage railcar near the corner of Sixth and Walnut Streets. The stories of the Pace House...
For the tenth consecutive year, Garland’s Nicholson Memorial Library System is a recipient of the Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award. The Texas Municipal Library Directors Association presents the award to libraries that have demonstrated service excellence...
On March 27, City of Garland officials will welcome a team of national experts in architecture and urban design for a three-day public workshop on redevelopment in the East End neighborhood. The process, known as a “charrette,” will combine community perspectives with...
Excellence is made at the city of Garland, and that excellence has been sought after to influence another Texas city. The Garland Police Department will soon say farewell to one of its assistant chiefs, who will serve as the new chief of police for the McKinney Police...
Council interviews GHFC board candidates - Interviews were conducted for a spot left vacant on the GHFC Board by the resignation of Ed Jackson. The candidates interviewed were Morrison Dale Adams and J. Christopher Luna. Adams was selected for the board seat. The term...
Children from Beaver Elementary School recently toured the Pet Adoption Center in downtown Garland. They learned how the center operates and had a chance to play with adoptable dogs. The students learned about the responsibilities of an animal services officer and how...