Saturday, Nov. 6members of the Garland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (GCPAAA) gathered at two locations to collect canned goods and nonperishable foods for the New Liberty Baptist Church Community Outreach program. The association is grateful to everyone...
Health Dept. inspections: Nov. 1-5
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...
District 9-6A playoff-bound football teams
The Owls secured the district 9-6A title this week with a win over the Titans. The Mustangs took second place in the district. The Rangers took third and the Raiders came in fourth. Each of these teams will play in the bi-district round of the playoffs next week. Owls...
Owls undefeated with one regular season game left
Danny Russell, Garland Owls’ head football coach and 1984 GHS graduate put it this way: “Everybody sees that this team is doing things around here that haven’t been done for a while. And it’s not just that they are winning, it’s also the way they’re winning that gives...
Two boys mistakenly receive COVID-19 vaccine – adult doses
NBC5 News reported Monday, Nov. 1, that two Garland boys, ages 6 and 7, were mistakenly given adult doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a pop-up event. Mount Hebron Church was hosting a Trunk or Treat event and the Garland Health Department was giving adult...
Foundation helps meet health needs of GPD employees
A cancer diagnosis is difficult enough without even thinking about the potential financial struggles involved with treatment. However, Garland Police Department Traffic Unit Lieutenant Chris Carker and Officer Tommy Barnes are currently receiving much-needed...
Commemorative garden to honor neighborhood’s resilience
A new entryway garden sign honoring the resilience of Garland's Travis College Hill neighborhood through two pandemics, two world wars, the Great Depression, a nearby tornado and other challenges in its 108-year-old history will be unveiled at a 2 p.m. dedication...
Soulman’s Bar-B-Que, Carter BloodCare team up
For the second consecutive year, Soulman’s Bar-B-Que and Carter BloodCare are teaming up in the true spirit of giving this holiday season. The partnered organizations are appealing to North and East Texans to donate blood this fall as the community blood supply has...
City celebrates partnership to turn methane gas into energy
The city of Garland and Morrow Renewables celebrated their partnership at Hinton Landfill with a ribbon-cutting and open house, marking the official debut of a 20-year deal that will be profitable both from a cash standpoint and for the North Texas environment. Morrow...
Garland selects new managing director
Crystal Owens will join the City of Garland as Managing Director to oversee public works departments Jan. 10, 2022. “We are extremely pleased to bring someone of Crystal's experience, qualifications and character to our Garland team,” said City Manager Bryan Bradford....
Health Department inspections: Oct. 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. Inspectors use a 100-point scoring system during each...
Benefit for Fabian Granado
Friends and family of 27-year-old Garland resident Fabian Granado announce FABIANSTOCK - BREATHE FOR FABIAN fundraising benefit. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 6, from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall. Admission is free. Ways to help:...