The Garland Police Department stepped up DWI patrols as of Thursday, Dec. 15 and the increased patrols will run through Sunday, Jan. 1. The patrols will be active during the nighttime hours and will utilize both marked and unmarked police cars. The increased DWI...
Downtown Garland property owners last night learned how they could obtain federal, state and county funds for rehabilitation of their buildings, if the proposed downtown Garland listing on the National Register of Historic Places occurs. If income-producing property...
Garland’s Travis College Hill Addition was lauded as the first Garland area on track to be listed on the prestigious National Register of Historic Places as downtown Garland endeavors to become the second local district to be so recognized. “This would be the second...
Mayors from four North Texas cities met at Garland City Hall Wednesday, Dec. 14 to announce that they have asked the Public Utility Commission to review the water rates with the North Texas Municipal Water District. Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere, Mesquite Mayor Stan...
Auditions for “The Servant’s Last Serve,” written by John and Karl Kaasik and to be directed by Garland Civic Theatre’s Kyle McClaran will be held Sunday, Jan. 8, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Callbacks will be Sunday, Jan. 8, at 6 p.m. Call 972-485-8884 or email...
Everyone knows it is important to stay sharp mentally as we age. There are many ways to maintain our mental fitness, though in recent years using computer software consisting of cognition-enhancing games has become one of the most popular. Usually there are fees...
Thanks to the generosity of the staff and students at Garland ISD, Parsons Elementary and Pathfinder Achievement Center, children affected by intimate partner and family violence will have a merrier Christmas. As part of Hasbro’s Joymaker Challenge, they completed a...
Thursday, Dec.8, meteorologists reported that the nighttime temperature would go down to 24 degrees and that forecast met the threshold to open the Garland Overnight Warming Station, GLOWS. Transportation was provided from throughout Garland to the warming station,...
The Garland Kiwanis Club and the Garland Citizens Fire Academy Alumni organization joined forces to host the 22nd Pancakes with Santa event Saturday, Dec. 10. An estimated 700 people stopped by the Central Fire Station of the Garland Fire Department to take photos...
Trace Bundy and Sungha Jung recently played to a large crowd at Garland’s Granville Arts Center. Audience members were astounded by the skill, talent and stage presence of the guitarists. Both play acoustic guitars in “fingerstyle” fashion which includes intricate...
Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together, but that also means a greater risk for fire. Following a few simple tips while entertaining and decorating will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season. Test your smoke alarms and tell guests...
The city of Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any...