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...
Robert J. Smith ready to continue District 8 progress
District 8 City Council Member Robert John Smith, who will soon begin his second term, is looking forward to building on progress of the last two years. “We’ve had historically high levels of transparency, success in the Shiloh Road corridor, created the TIF and...
Garland launches Make Your Mark campaign
Many of us have considered Garland one of the best-kept secrets in the Metroplex, as several news reports have mentioned recently. But the secret is out! The city of Garland has launched a new campaign to spread the word and encourage you to Make Your Mark in...
Nicholson Memorial Library System announces May activities
The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced its May activities schedule. There are fun things for all ages! Kids practice perspective drawing - Children 6-12 learn perspective drawing techniques at Art Explorers event at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at...
Voter FAQs
The city of Garland has added provided the following information for voters in the upcoming election. Important issues that will affect Garland’s future will be decided in this election! While the majority of the city limits lie within Dallas County, a small...
Vietnamese community to observe Black April Day
The public is invited to join members of the North Texas Vietnamese community as they commemorate Black April Day April 28. There will be a ceremony and parade and other activities. The event recognizes April 30, 1975, the day that South Vietnam fell to the...
Dylan Hedrick ready to get to work on council
After spending two years on Garland’s Plan Commission, Dylan Hedrick will soon become a City Council member. Hedrick, who has lived in Garland for almost four years, is running unopposed. “I’ve always gotten involved,” he said. “When I moved to Garland…I...
Health inspections: March 25-29
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...
Letter to the editor: Health and Christian living
Certain Christians are very adamant in their beliefs that healing is provided to believers in the crucifixion of Christ Jesus. The Apostle Paul was not healed. We have some believers contending God will answer any prayer if we pray hard enough. Mind you that...
ACT’s Special Arts Festival showcases students’ talents
The Achievement Center of Texas hosted its annual Special Arts Festival Saturday, March 23 at Spring Creek Church. ACT students shared their talents and gifts with festival attendees as students danced and sang and their paintings and other creations were showcased....