The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced a schedule that contains a variety of January activities for adults and children. Adults Cook the Book - Adults 18+ who enjoy cooking can learn new recipes and share their talents with fellow foodies at Cook...
Christmas events get season off to merry start
There was lots of fun for all ages at the Magical Christmas Candlelight Home Tour and the city of Garland’s Christmas on the Square event Thursday, Dec. 5. Both events helped get visitors into the holiday spirit and got the season off to a great start. Friends...
Spring Creek Preserve: Community treasure
Spring Creek Forest Preserve is a unique city of Garland park divided into three different sections. The first part, at 1770 Holford Road, represents an old-growth bottomland hardwood forest with some of the oldest and tallest trees in the county. ADA-compliant...
Police chief focuses on officers’ health
Garland Police Chief Jeff Bryan was the week 13 speaker for the Citizens Police Academy. He talked about the health, both psychological and physiological, of the police officers. “There are psychological issues because of the stuff we see in this job,” Bryan...
Car thieves arrested after vehicle pursuit
The Garland Police Department arrested two subjects after the theft of a pickup truck and vehicle pursuit. Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 11 a.m., Garland police officers responded to the report of a vehicle being stolen in the 1200 block of High Meadow Drive. A witness stated...
GISD extends Choice of School period
Giving families the unique opportunity to customize education, Garland ISD’s Choice of School program is like none other. Students can attend any campus in the district, regardless of where they live. In an effort to ensure all families have ample time to consider and...
Health Department inspections: Nov. 25-29
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...