The Garland Fire Department received its first powered rescue boat, along with six dry suits, courtesy of the Guns & Hoses Foundation of North Texas. The powered boat will allow Garland firefighters to handle a water rescue with fewer personnel. One driver...
Cleo Holden, chairwoman of Preservation Garland, Inc., was recently presented with a "Dames Who Make a Difference" award for Community Outreach of the Texas Society Colonial Dames of XVII Century. Holden was unable to attend the gala at which she would have...
Garland’s Fire Chief, Mark Lee, outlined the impact that the Baylor Scott & White Hospital closing will have on the city’s Fire/Emergency Medical Services system. The chief began by sharing the department’s mission: “To serve and protect the citizens and...
Kevin Sears, 2003 North Garland High School graduate, recently had the honor of being part of a team that was nominated for a visual effects award at the 90th Academy Awards. The team had worked on visual effects for Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2. A 2007...
Downtown Garland visitors enjoyed warm, sunny weather and great shopping opportunities at this season’s first Urban Flea Market Saturday, March 10. The open-air market has become a popular event for shoppers who love vintage and repurposed items, handcrafted goods,...
The Garland Health Dept. 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 establishment...
The South Garland High School Colonels made their first appearance in the UIL State Tournament Friday, March 9. Even though they suffered a heartbreaking overtime loss to Katy Tompkins High School the Colonels have much to celebrate. The score at the end of OT was...
Simon, a global leader in retail real estate, has announced that Obstacle Warrior Kids will open this spring at Firewheel Town Center, which is located at 245 Cedar Sage Drive. Inspired by the hit TV show American Ninja Warrior on NBC, Obstacle Warrior Kids is...
With the beginning of spring on the horizon, Firewheel Town Center is excited to host the Public Farmers’ Market beginning this Saturday, March 3, at 9 a.m. Running through Sunday, Sept. 30, area residents are invited to the mall every Saturday and Sunday, weather...
The Bible has a lot to say about God’s mercy on sinners. God displayed his mercy to Adam and Eve, Moses, David and to many others. Paul states, “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ die for us” (Romans 5:8). Nonbelievers are...
Tweens build buttons -- Tweens can exercise STEAM art skills by designing wearable buttons at Tween Scene. Tween Scene is for ages 10-13 and consists of activities related to fun and interesting themes. Participants receive book recommendations based on theme....
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 141 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district District 11 1 District 12...