Hope Clinic, celebrated 20 years of providing free healthcare to Garland’s underserved community at its “Celebration of Hope” breakfast event Thursday, May 12. Sponsors A number of generous companies and individuals sponsored the event. Micropac and Texas Security...
Collegiate academy delivers free college to GISD students
Dallas College held graduation for students in GISD who earned an associate's degree during their coursework. The class of 2022 in GISD graduated hundreds of students in this program. As a unique component of the magnet offerings at Naaman Forest High...
ACT to close its doors
The executive director of the Achievement Center of Texas (ACT), Andrew Mlcak, recently announced that the center will close its doors and suspend its operations as of May 25. ACT, a dayhab center for children and adults with disabilities, is a victim of the pandemic....
Noon Exchange honors GPD officers
The Noon Exchange Club of Garland and LaBella Italian Grill were pleased to provide lunch for 100 Garland Police Officers and guests. This was in celebration of the police department’s birthday and National Public Service Week. The Noon Exchange Club of Garland is a...
Garland Sports Hall of Fame hosts banquet, inducts new members
The Garland Sports Hall of Fame began in 1986 as the dream of longtime Garland resident Gale Fields. Fields, who served as director of the Lou Huff Recreation Center for 31 years, wanted to find a way to recognize deserving athletes. Because of the efforts of Fields,...
SHS seniors see tragic results of drinking, driving
According to a law firm Edgar Snyder & Associates study, more than 90% of teens believe their classmates will likely drink and drive on prom night. This statistic is why Sachse High School took part in the "Shattered Dreams" educational experience last month at...
Bullock ES, Geomet partner to clean up campus
In partnership with Geomet, a Garland-based metal recycling company, Bullock Elementary School hosted its "Beautify Bullock" event Saturday April 30 at the school located at 3909 Edgewood Drive in Garland. Members of the school and local community cleaned up the...
Manufacturing Victory: The Arsenal of Democracy opens at City Hall
Garland will welcome a new special exhibit – Manufacturing Victory: The Arsenal of Democracy presented by national touring exhibit sponsor HP with additional support provided by Citi. Produced by The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, the exhibit follows the...
Get ready for summer with GP&L’s EnergySaver Program
Summer is just around the corner, and Garland Power & Light’s EnergySaver Program could help you save money and energy during those hot months. EnergySaver offers bill credits for qualifying energy efficiency upgrades, including: Central A/C, heat pump or window...
Health Department inspections: May 9-13
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...
TMPA issues statement on GPD officer indictment
After the announcement of the indictment of Garland Police Officer Joe Privitt by the Dallas County Grand Jury, the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA) issued the press release below. TMPA's statement reflects complete confidence in Officer Privitt and indicates...
Events Calendar
Garland offers a large variety of entertainment choices with theater productions at both the Plaza Theater and Granville Arts Center. There are also free movies at the Plaza along with special celebrations, events and festivals in downtown Garland and various other...