The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) leads an annual celebration in July – Park and Recreation Month. This year, the focus is on telling our parks and rec stories, sharing experiences and memories. It’s a perfect time to share a bit of the history of...
David Fisher joined the city of Garland as Cultural Arts director July 5. He has served as an arts administrator and artist in North Texas for nearly 30 years. Fisher began his Texas career at the Dallas Children’s Theater. He then served as the executive director of...
Garland ISD will host the Parent & Family Engagement Conference Tuesday, July 20, 8 a.m. – 7:05 a.m. at Lyles Middle School The conference will cover supporting student engagement in-home and in the classroom, featuring multiple sessions and resources for all...
July 1964 - June 2021 Bill Stewart was born in McKinney, Texas to Shelia and Billy Stewart of Garland. He grew up in Garland and was a 1982 graduate of South Garland High School where he was a varsity baseball manager and a member of the A Cappella Choir. He helped...
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...
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into districts as shown on the map below. The 162 crimes reported during this period are listed below. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes by district District 21 7 District 22 9...
The 2020-21 school year was unique to say the least. It presented many challenges for teachers and students, as well as for parents. However, one PTA mom was determined to see that the students at Beaver Math, Science and Technology Center received an accurate account...
The Spring Creek Forest Preservation Society has announced its schedule of activities for July and August. Make plans now to join in the activities! Please check out the website for more information. Thanks to Jon Reph Jon Reph, from Troop 1978 of Garland, planned and...
With Independence Day around the corner, the Garland Police Department is warning people about the consequences of celebratory gunfire. Most people already know that shooting a gun into the air is not an appropriate way to celebrate. Additionally, most people...
July is UV Safety Month and a great time to brush up on the proper precautions against skin cancer and other related damage caused by the sun. There are three types of ultraviolet light emitted by the sun: UVA, UVB and UVC. UVC light is blocked by the ozone layer and...
Update: Paul Lester Welch has been located and is safe. A silver alert has been activated for the missing 86-year-old, Paul Lester Welch. Yesterday afternoon, June 29, The Garland Police Department received a call reporting that Mr. Welch left his home in the 2300...