Station 3-C was recognized by Medical City Dallas for their exceptional care for a stroke patient. The patient was a 45-year-old female whose symptoms presented while riding as a passenger in a car. The patient had left-sided weakness and facial droop. The driver...
City’s Christmas, New Year’s holiday hours, services
City of Garland offices, utility customer service and tax offices, recreation centers and senior centers and libraries will be closed for the Christmas holiday Monday, Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Dec. 26. These facilities will reopen Wednesday, Dec. 27. These facilities will...
Library system announces Jan. 2024 activities
The Garland Library System has announced a full list of activities for Jan. 2024. Check it out and decide which you'd like to attend! Winter Reading Challenge | Dec. 1-Feb. 29 Winter Reading Challenge! Registered participants who read at least three books and turn in...
Health Dept. inspections: Dec. 11-15
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...
Garland earns state park society awards
Heritage Crossing and a Garland Parks & Recreation employee were honored at the North Region Conference of the Texas Recreation & Park Society in early December. Heritage Crossing received the Arts and Humanities Programming Achievement Award for this summer’s...
Starbucks employees volunteer at Good Sam
Good Samaritans of Garland, known locally as “Good Sam,” provides food assistance to hungry and food-insecure neighbors in Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse. They provide nutritious food to anyone in need of food assistance with no residency or income eligibility...
Author comes home to Garland for book signing
When Greg Goldston was a junior in high school in the late 80s, he was surrounded by books as a clerk at the Garland Central Library. His job there was to make sure they were all placed correctly back on the shelves. Now over 30 years later, he has authored 11 books...
DWI enforcement to be stepped up for holidays
The Garland Police Department is stepping up Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) patrols from Wednesday, Dec. 13 through Monday, Jan. 1. The patrols will be active in the nighttime hours and will be utilizing both marked and unmarked police cars. The increased DWI patrols...
Crimes reported: Nov. 26 – Dec. 2
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. 26 - Dec. 2. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Garland Health Dept. inspections: Dec. 4-8
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...
Lots of fun at Noon Exchange Club Children’s Christmas Party
Members of the Noon Exchange Club of Garland were busy the week before Thanksgiving as they began preparing for their annual Children’s Christmas Party. The event has grown over the years from 80-100 youngsters to about 375 Garland ISD students. The club buys, wraps...
GPD investigates death of 15-year-old
Update- GPD investigates death of 15-year-old - The shooting victim has been identified as Russell Deangelo Jefferson of Garland. Detectives have identified Cesar Rocha, 18, of Dallas as the suspect in the shooting death of Jefferson. Rocha is cooperating with...
Good Sam presents fourth murder mystery
Sponsorship Opportunities Good Samaritans of Garland will present is fourth murder mystery March 2, 2024. It promises to be a great show where you'll help figure out whodunnit! Presenting Sponsor $12,500 • 2 tables of 10 with preferred seating & name on tables •...
Legend Oaks hosts Christmas Festival
Experience the heart of community celebration at Legend Oaks' Winter Festival! Join us for an Open House featuring music, delightful treats, hot cocoa and the chance to win exciting raffle prizes. The fun doesn't stop there. We're bringing in local small business...
GP&L electric rate adjustment
ERCOT has recently increased the cost of power by how it operates the grid and by implementing new programs. These changes have significantly increased costs for ERCOT market participants, such as Garland Power & Light. To offset these costs, GP&L is adjusting...
Stay safe if your vehicle hits a utility pole
Garland Power and Light has published information explaining procedures that will keep you safe if your car hits a utility pole. Please go over the procedures carefully. A car crash into a utility pole can be more dangerous than it first seems. The entire accident...
Crimes reported: Nov. 19-25
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. 19-25. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Health Dept. inspections: Nov. 27 – Dec. 1
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...
Garland Fire Toy Drive spreads holiday cheer
Make this holiday special for a child in need! The Garland Fire Fighters Association and Garland Fire Department are collecting new, unwrapped toys for their annual toy drive through Thursday, Dec. 21. Toy collection boxes are available at each of Garland's 11 fire...
North Garland Library mural project
Library patrons, residents and community members are invited to take part in the painting of a mural from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the North Garland Library, 3845 N. Garland Ave. Meet behind the North Garland Library on Apollo Road. We will have...