City earns Water Environment Safety Award

The city of Garland’s Wastewater Treatment Department received the Water Environment Federation (WEF) Safety Award for 2018. This award demonstrates the hard work of every treatment employee and their commitment to being good stewards of the environment and fostering...

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Transfer station, landfill updates

Holiday closures: The recycling center, Transfer Station and Hinton Landfill will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22. Garbage, recycling, brush and bulky collection scheduled on Thursday will move to Friday, Nov. 23. Friday collection schedule will move to Saturday, Nov. 24....

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HS football playoffs begin

The District 10-6A bi-district round of the high school football playoffs ended with a win for the Sachse Mustangs and losses for the Naaman Forest Rangers and the Rowlett Eagles.   Mustangs advance in playoffs   SHS quarterback Derrick Rose led the Mustangs...

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Campuses named National PTA Schools of Excellence

The National Parent Teacher Association was founded in 1897 to champion the call of parental involvement, as well as its benefit within a child’s education. In fact, more than 40 years of research show that when parent-school relationships are formed, schools improve...

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Habitat celebrates with new homeowners

Addis Eshetu and Tadesse Aboye immigrated to the United States from Ethiopia in hopes of achieving a better life for themselves and their children, Abraham, 4 and Sarah, 2. They live in a three-bedroom house and rent one of the rooms from a relative. All four family...

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City earns recognition for recycling program

The city of Garland earned honorable mention (second place) for its grant and collaboration with The Recycling Partnership that implemented phase six of the city’s recycling program.   The Environmental Leadership Awards were presented during a special ceremony...

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Christmas at Firewheel Town Center

Santa Claus will be available for pictures and visits beginning November 24 at Firewheel Town Center. Area residents are invited to come early and capture the tradition of photos with Santa through December 24. The mall will also host a series of special Santa events...

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Health Department inspections: Nov. 5-9

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...

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HS football week 10: Regular season ends

Week 10 of the high school football season ends with four 10-6A teams set to make playoff appearances. The Sachse Mustangs, who won the district title; the Rowlett Eagles, who finished in second place; the Naaman Forest Rangers in third place; and the Wylie Pirates...

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Crimes reported: October 14-20

The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56.  Listed below are the 172 crimes reported.   Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district   District 11 3 District 12 8...

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City to celebrate Christmas throughout December

Don’t miss the free December fun at the historic downtown Garland square, 520 W State Street. Everyone is invited to Christmas on the Square where more than 100,000 lights bring the holiday season to life. This event is sure to bring out your holiday spirit.   ♦...

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