Kim Nurmi received the Garland Chamber of Commerce’s Distinguished Leader Award at the Chamber’s 92nd Annual Meeting in January. Nurmi, the city’s Heritage Crossing manager, was recognized for creating engaging and interactive programs and activities that benefit the...
Garland celebrates Lunar New Year
The Cali-Saigon Mall hosted a Lunar New Year celebration Saturday, Jan. 27. A large crowd attended the event, and all seemed to have a great time. Elected officials including State Representative Angie Chen Button, Garland Mayor Scott LeMay, several Garland, Rowlett...
Latino history experts to speak at nonprofit’s annual meeting
"The Mexican American Experience: Telling Our Story in Our Own Words" is the topic of Alex Martinez and Gus Hinojosa on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Annual Meeting of the nonprofit Friends of Garland's Historic Magic 11th Street. The two, well-versed in area Latino...
State of the City 2024: Visit with city departments
The city of Garland invites all residents to attend our 2024 State of the City event Tuesday, Feb. 13, at The Atrium, 300 North Fifth Street. This free event is your guide to Garland and your chance to talk with city departments and staff! Come out to talk with us,...
Night at the Museum, GCT show
Join us for a fun night out in Downtown Garland! Check in at the Landmark Museum, 393 N. Sixth St., between 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, to learn about Garland Civic Theatre, explore photos and hear tricks of the trade from backstage professionals in the theater...
Health Dept. inspections: Jan. 29 – Feb. 2
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...
Good Sam executive director honored at retirement party
The former executive director of Good Samaritans of Garland, Pam Swendig, received a fond farewell at her retirement party Thursday Jan. 18, at Main Street Café. Swendig’s family, as well as Good Sam staff, volunteers and friends were on-hand to honor her 10 years of...
Hope Clinic releases 2023 recap
Hope Clinic recently released a recap of their 2023 numbers. To date, Hope Clinic has provided more than 55,450 patient visits. In 2023, the clinic saw 5,850 patients. 78% of female patients received mammogram screening. 85% of female patients received screening for...
NWS to host severe weather education class
The 2024 spring severe weather season is not too far away, and the National Weather Service (NWS) and local public safety officials want you to be ready. The National Weather Service office located in Fort Worth will be conducting a free Severe Weather Education class...