Red Cross offers heat safety tips

The dreaded summer heat is around the corner, and Texans need to take precautionary measures. The American Red Cross offers the information below to help families stay safe. Each summer thousands of people suffer from heat cramps, heat exhaustion or even heat stroke....

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Sun safety a must

The school year is over and families are enjoying more time outdoors. It’s important to understand the dangers of sun exposure as well as the ins and outs of protecting children from the sun’s dangerous consequences. The immediate effects of sunburn are uncomfortable,...

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Former mayor to be honored

The city of Garland will celebrate a legend at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 23, when the new signage will be unveiled at the Ronald E. Jones Municipal Building, 800 Main Street. The former Main Street Municipal Building has been renamed to honor Jones' lifetime of public...

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GPD issues public safety alert

Following is an update to the original social media post from Wednesday, June 7: Wednesday, June 14, the Garland Police Department (GPD) received a detailed lab analysis of previously acquired items sold at the bee Hippy Hemp Dispensary. The store is located at 701...

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Andersen Corporate Foundation awards grants

The Andersen Corporate Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its spring 2023 grant round, including organizations in the Garland area. The foundation announced grant commitments totaling more than $2.3 million to 85 nonprofit organizations in its first...

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City welcomes new street director

Tony Irvin joined the city of Garland as street director June 5. Irvin brings more than 20 years of experience in public works and engineering. Most of this experience attained in the public sector. He has a broad range of experience including design, project and...

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Crimes reported: June 4-10

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 June 4-10. Information is provided by the Garland Police...

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Health Dept. inspections: June 5-9

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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Altrusa awards scholarships

Congratulations to Lizbeth Vasquez and Leena Van, the two recipients of this year’s Marjorie Hall-Chamberlain Memorial Scholarship.  Altrusa International of Garland awards two $1000 scholarships each year to deserving Garland ISD students. They are thrilled to be...

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