The city of Garland's Summer Nutrition Program (SNP) completed another successful program year in early August. SNP provides free, nutritious meals for children ages 1-18 and young adults with disabilities while school is out for the summer. SNP is comprised of...
NAACP to host Freedom Fund Brunch
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Garland - serving the Garland Community will host its 26th Freedom Fund brunch and silent auction Saturday, Sept. 17 at 9 a.m. at the Hyatt Place, 5101 North President George Bush Highway in Garland. This...
Get ahead of flu season
Get a jump on flu season! Garland's Public Health Clinic, located at 206 Carver Drive, has flu vaccinations for children and adults, including pneumococcal vaccines and the high-dose flu vaccine for those age 65 years and older. The clinic is open from 7:30 a.m. to...
Square design premature; Crossman building fate unsettled
Wait until you determine the future of the historic buildings on the East Side of the Garland Square before you finalize a landscaping plan and other redesign work for the Square’s central portion, the city of Garland and consultants were cautioned in a public meeting...
Fire chief takes oath
Fire Chief Mark Lee began his service with the City Aug. 1 and took the oath of office at his induction ceremony Aug. 26 at Fire Administration. The Honor Guard began the ceremony with the presentation of the colors, and Fire Battalion Chief Scott Roseberry provided...
DWI enforcement Labor Day results
There were 12 Driving While Intoxicated arrests were made during the 18 days of increased enforcement. From Aug. 19 through Sept. 5, the Garland Police Department stepped up its DWI patrols in an effort to keep Garland citizens and visitors safe during the Labor Day...
GSO opens 2016-17 season
Garland Symphony Orchestra will open its 2016-2017 season, “Symphony Goes Wild!” Oct. 14. Composers have always taken inspiration from nature, so it is no surprise that many have picked up their pens to give us musical depictions of the fascinating creatures with whom...
HS football recap: September 8-9
Photos by: Roger Mathis – www.mempics.com, Brad McClendon – www.bhmimages.com and Joe Diehl – www.jbdphotos.com Mustangs get win over Mesquite HS - The Sachse Mustangs pulled out a fourth quarter 41-32 win over Mesquite High School when Drue Jackson caught a 16-yard...
Firewheel Town Center hosts Taste of Firewheel
Firewheel Town Center will host the Taste of Firewheel event Saturday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in The Park. The all-day family food festival will feature delectable tastes, free live music by High Definition Band, prize giveaways, children’s entertainment and...
Parade enjoyed by all
Photos by Mark Harkins People of all ages gathered along the 71st Labor Day Parade route Monday, Sept. 5. Led by Garland’s Mayor Douglas Athas and the City Council Members, a large group of Boy Scouts with American flags ushered in other parade participants. There...
Health inspection report: 8/29 – 9/2
The city of Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspection sites include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants – fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores. A...
Crimes reported: August 14-20
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 202 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district District 11 6 District 12 5 District 13...