Sunday, Dec. 4 the Garland Elks Lodge #1984 located on Duck Creek hosted a Veteran Appreciation Christmas Party for approximately 50 veterans who were transported from the Dallas VA Hospital for an afternoon of dancing, karaoke contest, fellowship and a massive feast....
This season, don’t pour your holiday grease down the drain—recycle it! Grease can clog pipes, cause sewer backups and pollute local waterways. Through Jan. 9, protect your home, city and environment by recycling your used cooking oil and grease during the 2016 North...
Garland received the 2016 Excellence in Programming Committee’s Choice Award for Dramapalooza, a theater arts program for adults with special needs. The award was given by the Texas Recreation and Parks Society North Region at their annual conference at the Plano...
Brenda Ross, owner of WHoly Formed Yoga & Wellness in downtown Garland, suffered excruciating back pain until she discovered chiropractic adjustments and yoga about 10 years ago. Her chiropractor suggested yoga to improve flexibility and it helped her immediately....
Several local organizations are participating in a Garland ISD program through which special needs students have an opportunity to learn job skills. The students, all 18-22 years of age, have completed the academic requirements of high school and are now in GISD’s...
The Special Ones Network hosted its ninth Christmas party for special needs individuals Sunday, Dec. 4 and according to the organization's founders, Kristal and Dean Davis, it was the biggest event they've hosted to date. The Special Ones Network also hosts an annual...
The holiday spirit shines in Garland thanks to the stained glass artistry of Tony Carrillo. At 88, Carrillo still devotes up to six hours a day to his passion. His Yuletide work includes two 11-piece nativity scenes, two wreaths, holly branches with berries, and a...
Ch. 1 - There once was a church that collected a bit of food for the needy. They placed it in sacks and had the church secretary give the sacks to those coming to the church in need. Sometimes the secretary was alone and a little afraid to open the door and sometimes...
Tuesday, Dec. 6: Spring Creek Preservation Society Holiday party, 7 p.m., 5806 Firecrest Drive, Garland, 972-495-3569. Bring an appetizer to share, friends and family and a good nature story or two. Drinks are provided. This is the best way to start the holidays. No...
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...
At approximately 6 a.m., Dec. 2, the Garland Police Department responded to the report of a stabbing at Pacesetters Job Placement Center located in the 3100 block of Saturn Road. When responding officers arrived, they observed that three people had been stabbed....
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 204 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district District 11 2 District 12 1 District 13...