Summer brings all kinds of fun activities, but it also means higher water bills for most households. With the increased watering of the lawn and increased water usage inside while children are out of school, conservation is more important than ever. According to the...
Make plans now to see all the Garland Civic Theatre (GCT) productions in the 54th season of theater excellence. Descriptions and dates are below: “Something Rotten” (regional premiere) – GCT will begin the season Sept. 10-26 - Book by John O'Farrell and Karey...
Participating in your local government is easier than ever! Outside the Council Chamber at 200 North Fifth Street, two new kiosks allow residents to voice their opinions on agenda issues for City Council, Plan Commission and any City board or commission that posts its...
Kevin McLaughlin grew up in DeBerry in Panola County and graduated in 2019 from Texas State Technical College (TSTC) in Marshall with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Process Operations Technology. He works at Plastipak Packaging Inc. in Garland, where he is...
In observance of Independence Day, all city of Garland offices, utility customer service and tax offices, libraries, recreation centers and senior centers will be closed Friday, July 2. City pools and Surf and Swim will be open during normal business hours. Firewheel...
January 20, 1944 - June 17, 2021 Janie Cannon Jesmer was born in Enid, Oklahoma. She moved to Dallas in her teens and graduated from Crozier Tech High School in Dallas. Janie married Bernie Jesmer in 1964. She was blessed with children Craig and Heather, as well as...
There aren’t enough complimentary adjectives to describe Garland Summer Musicals’ production of “Grease.” The book, music and lyrics are by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. In addition to “Grease” being just plain fun, the actors’ performances were superb. All of them had...
Garland ISD board of trustees member Linda Griffin was recently received the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, Kappa Zeta Chapter 2021 Woman of the Year award. The chapter’s statement referred to Griffin as a highly respected educator, businesswoman and community...
On June 21, at approximately 1 a.m., Garland police officers responded to a concern for welfare in a shopping center parking lot in the 4300 block of West Walnut Street. The caller stated that they heard gunshots and saw a male lying on the ground in the parking lot....
Breitling Performing Arts is dedicated to providing education and lessons in several forms of the arts to individuals ages 4-23. Classes include film and theater acting as well as dance, music, voice and piano and painting. Students who attend don’t just have fun....
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. Inspectors use a 100-point scoring system during each...
One Garland Tom Thumb store is adding a little something extra to your shopping list. You can now fill your grocery cart and learn some Garland history at the same time. The store at Northwest Highway and Centerville Road partnered with Garland Heritage Crossing to...