Health Dept. inspections: Dec. 6-10

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...

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Fun at sensory-friendly Christmas party

The city of Garland hosted its annual sensory friendly Christmas celebration Thursday, Dec.8 at City Hall. The event is small and quiet for those with sensory issues. People who have anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, PTSD, autism and other sensory...

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Obituary: Lt. Christopher John Carker

Christopher John Carker, of Wylie, Texas, entered Heaven’s gates Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the age 46. He was born on May 29, 1976 in Springfield, Missouri, the son of Richard and Deborah Carker. He graduated from Wylie High School in 1994 and received his...

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Crimes reported: Nov. 27 – Dec. 3

The Garland Police Department has divided the city into districts as shown on the map below. Determine which district you are in then go to that district on the report below to see crimes in your area for Nov. 27 - Dec. 3. Information is provided by the Garland Police...

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Girls’ HS district play begins

District play has begun for Garland ISD's girls' high school basketball teams. Games are usually played Tuesday and Friday nights. Scores - Nov. 29 Garland Lady Owls 55 - North Garland Lady Raiders 15 Rowlett Lady Eagles 49 - Naaman Forest Lady Rangers 26 Sachse Lady...

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Christmas fun on 11th Street

A large crowd of visitors had a great time at the Magical Candlelight Christmas-town event Friday, Dec. 2. Christmas decorations and lights adorned the homes as choirs and bands from area churches and Garland ISD schools entertained the attendees. There was a live...

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GPD, community loses veteran police officer

Garland Police Chief Jeff Bryan distributed the following message after the tragic death of Lt. Chris Carker, a 16-year veteran of the Garland Police Department. Please keep Lt. Carker's family, as well as the GPD family, in your thoughts and prayers.

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GP&L offers electric safety tips

We use electricity to cook our food, heat and cool our homes, and power our electronics, but electricity also presents serious dangers. Staying safe around electricity is important! Electricity attempts to travel to the ground by following the path of least...

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Obituary: Kenneth Franklin Thompson

Kenneth Franklin Thompson, beloved son, brother, husband, father and grandfather, ascended into Heaven on November 23, 2022, at the age of 69. The third of four children born to Sarah Eleanor Bird and Quincy Oliver Thompson, Kenneth was born on October 26, 1953, in...

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Tree lighting kicks off holiday season

The city of Garland and Firewheel Town Center outdid themselves on this year’s Christmas tree lighting event, A Garland Christmas at Firewheel. The event, held Thursday, Dec. 1, attracted a huge number of folks who wanted to see the lighting of the tree as well as...

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Toy donations needed!

The Garland community is known for its compassion and its ability to come together to help others. This holiday season, there are many children that will not have a toy under the tree on Christmas morning. Let’s do what Garland residents always do – rally together to...

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