What do you see for the future of Garland’s libraries? What kind of services or materials would you like to see at your neighborhood library? The Garland Library is looking to the future and needs this type of input from residents to help develop a Master...
The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced a variety of activities for October. There's something fun for everyone. Free escape room event for kids - Children ages 6-12 can attend a free escape room event at the Nicholson Memorial Library System’s...
There were 22 Driving While Intoxicated arrests made during the 18 days of increased patrols for the Labor Day holiday. The Garland Police Department had stepped up its DWI patrols from Aug. 17 through Sept. 3 in an effort to keep Garland citizens and visitors safe...
The rain held off until the end of the 73rd Labor Day Parade presented by the Noon Exchange Club of Garland Monday, Sept. 3. Garland’s Mayor Lori Dodson, City Council members and a group of Boy Scouts, all carrying flags, led the parade through historic downtown...
Photos by Roger Mathis, www.mempics.com Rain and lightning caused the cancellation of two Garland ISD high school football games, Rowlett High School’s contest against Rockwall High School and Lakeview Centennial High School’s game against North Mesquite High...
The 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 establishment...
Because Monday, Sept. 3 was a holiday, the Garland City Council held its work session and regular meeting Sept. 4. Home improvement incentive plan The council’s Development Services Committee, which includes Council Members David Gibbons, Robert Vera and...
Wednesday, Sept. 5, just before 11:00 a.m., Garland Police Department officers attempted to investigate a narcotics complaint at a residence in the 1500 block of Kingsbridge Drive. A subject from inside the location exited the rear of the house and fled in a red...
Preparing for a second year of teaching valuable career skills to Garland ISD students, the district’s new firefighting and EMT program is already celebrating success. This partnership between the Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center, El Centro College and the...
Firewheel Town Center will host the fourth Taste of Firewheel Saturday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the park. The all-day food festival will feature delicious light bites, refreshing beverages and free live music by DJ Craig from Groove Labs. There will also be...
Over 39 intense days this summer, Blen Kedir of Garland, a student at Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, used wet lab techniques and modeling software to study an enzyme from a fungal pathogen and to design a small molecule inhibitor to protect crops from that...
For 40 years, the Garland Symphony Orchestra has been dedicated to providing performances of great orchestral music to Garland and its surrounding communities. Since its inception in 1978, GSO has impacted the lives of thousands of community members through music...