Florence Henry Baca, 90, of Fayetteville, Texas passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019, after a lengthy illness. Florence was born in Houston on April 29, 1929, the daughter of Mary Evelyn (Bowles) and Charles Scroggins Monroe. Florence married Dr....
Health Department announces Food Excellence Award winners
The city of Garland Health Department has announced the winners of the 2019 Food Sanitation Excellence Awards. These winners scored in the top five percent of their class on unannounced food inspections during the previous year. In addition to receiving an award...
Bring in the new year safely
Celebrating on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day is loads of fun but there are lots of dangers as well. A few tips for bringing in the new year safely are below: Plan a safe ride home in advance. It’s a busy night for taxis and other car services. It is never...
Health Department inspections: Dec. 23-27
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at daycare centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment...
Crimes reported: Dec. 8-14
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 194 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes by district District 11 7 District 12 8...
GRCTC firefighting program receives statewide recognition
Receiving statewide recognition, Garland ISD’s Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center was recently named a Star Award winner by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. This honor is presented to colleges and universities that help the state reach its goal...
GFFA members treat kids to shopping spree
On Sunday, Dec. 8, 104 Garland children were each given $175 to spend on holiday gifts for themselves or other family members at the 34th Kids’ Christmas Shopping Spree, organized by the Garland Fire Fighters Association. Much of the money was raised by Garland...
Health Department inspections: Dec. 16-20
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at daycare centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment...
Edward Jones surpasses $20 million in Alzheimer’s fight
Financial services firm Edward Jones announced today that during the first four years of their multi-year commitment with the Alzheimer's Association, it has contributed $22 million to fight the disease, thanks to the generous support of its associates, clients and...
Newest entertainment experience opens in Garland
Entertainment Properties Group, Inc. announced today the opening of a first-of-its-kind entertainment concept in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Appropriately named after its roots in bowling and cinema, Strike + Reel opens Thursday, Dec. 19 at 4 p.m. located at...
Officer Wendy Sheriff receives Altrusa award
Last month, Altrusa International of Richardson announced its 2019 Outstanding Women of the Year award winners at its Outstanding Women of Today…Builders of Tomorrow annual luncheon and awards presentation. Officer Wendy Sheriff of the Garland Police Department...
Special Ones Network Christmas party provides fun for many
Sunday, Dec. 8 was an exciting day at the Hella Shrine Temple, the location for the 2019 Special Ones Network Christmas party. Looking more crowded than ever before, special needs individuals of all ages, along with their families, enjoyed numerous activities. (Event...