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 Monday, July 4. Bradford and Holford pools will be open July 4 from noon to 5 p.m. Surf and...
Health Department inspections: June 20-24
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...
GPD Results for Operation: Slowdown!
From Tuesday, June 7, through Tuesday, June 21, the Garland Police Department participated in a statewide added enforcement for the Operation: Slowdown campaign. The additional enforcement resulted in the following: 208 Traffic Stops 165 Speeding Violations 82...
GPD increases DWI enforcement patrols for July Fourth
The Garland Police Department will step up Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) patrols run Friday, June 24 through Sunday, July 10. The increased DWI patrols are for an Impaired Driver Mobilization (IDM) project. It is funded through a TXDOT program that targets DWI along...
Help older adults prevent falls
June is National Home Safety Month and a good time to ensure that your home, as well as those of the older adults in your family, are safe. The National Safety Council offers some statistics about older-adult falls – and some solutions for keeping loved ones safe....
GP&L rate to increase as of July 1
The Garland City Council approved a rate increase for Garland Power & Light at the Monday, July 20, work session. Darrell Cline, the general manager of GP&L told council that inflationary pressures are local, statewide, national and global. He added that...
Margaret Lucht wins District 5 council seat
The Garland City Council District 5 race in May required a runoff between candidates Margaret Lucht and Jon Dehn. The runoff election was Saturday, June 18, and Lucht won the council seat. According to...
City’s Public & Media Relations Department earns statewide awards
The city of Garland’s award-winning Public & Media Relations Department has added more trophies to its display case. Garland earned the following awards from the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO): Fliers and Posters – Award of Excellence...
Officer Matt Pesta named Ray Ramon Peace Officer of the Year
Members of the Garland Citizens Police Academy Association (GCPAAA) recently attended the annual Texas Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Awards Dinner. During the dinner, the Garland Police Department’s Liaison Officer Matt Pesta was selected as the 2022 Ray...
Library system announces July activities
Garland’s Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced an extensive list of activities and events for July. Adult book club – Adults can join the book club at the South Garland Branch Library. The next meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Book to be discussed is The Four Winds...
Health Dept. inspections: June 13-17
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...
Energy costs soar as summer heat increases
The cost of many essentials is increasing and the list includes the cost to cool homes. Record-breaking heat has already begun even though it’s still five days until the official start of summer. A list of energy saving tips is below to help consumers save on the air...