FEMA has approved Individual Assistance for Dallas County, making residents eligible for serious needs assistance, basic home repairs, personal
FEMA approves individual assistance for Dallas County
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National Weather Service assesses May 28 storm
An assessment by the National Weather Service determined that the storm that hit Garland on Tuesday, May 28, packed straight
College-sponsored Merit Scholarship winners announced
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced over 2,900 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed
Click It or Ticket results
Public Safety by stepping up enforcement for seatbelt and child safety seat violations during the Click It or Ticket Campaign.
Letter to the Editor of the Garland Texan
June 2, 2024 Dear Editor, Did anyone bite you at work today? On average, nearly 15 mail carriers per day will say, “Yes.” Last year in Garland, that number was seven. Postal Service officials report that in 2023, over 5,800 letter carriers experienced dog bites or dog...
GSM season opens with ‘Singin in the Rain’
The Garland Summer Musicals opens their 2024 season Friday, June 14 with the film and Broadway classic- Singin in the Rain
Garland 10th worst for dog bites of USPS letter carriers
The United States Postal Service (USPS) recently completed a study in which it ranked the most likely cities for postal carriers to get bitten by dogs
Crimes reported: May 19-25
p below. Determine which district you are in then go to that district on the report below to see crimes in your area for April 21-27.
Damaging storms rip through area
The storms that blew through North Texas caused extensive damage and left approximately 35,000 Garland Power & Light customers without power. More than 600,000 Oncore customers
USPS temporarily suspends operations at Garland Kingsley Station
Effective immediately, USPS operations at the Garland Kingsley Station located at 3260 Saturn Road in Garland are suspended due to storm
Think FAST to help save a life
The American Heart Association encourages everyone to recognize the signs of a stroke. Use FAST
Downtown square earns Project Achievement Award
Through the Construction Management Association of America, Garland’s Downtown Square project was recently nominated for the 2024 North Texas Project
AutoChoice adds U-Haul to business
U-Haul Co. of Texas recently announced that AutoChoice Garland TX signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Garland community.
Apply online for city boards, commissions
Residents who serve on Garland’s 13-plus Boards & Commissions serve in an advisory or quasi-judicial capacity, providing information
Noon Exchange Club presents awards, receives Spring Creek Preserve info
Reba Collins spoke to members of the Exchange Club about the work of Spring Creek Forest Preserve and was then
Garland Harmony Public Schools named National Schools of Character
Two Garland Harmony Public Schools have been named National Schools of Character – Harmony School of Innovation-Garland
GPD steps up seatbelt, child safety seat enforcement May 20-June2
Department of Public Safety by stepping up enforcement for seatbelt and child safety seat violations during the Click It or Ticket Campaign.
Crimes reported: May 12-18
Determine which district you are in then go to that district on the report below to see crimes in your area for April 21-27.
New D2 Council Member Kris Beard sworn in
The Garland City Council canvassed the vote from the city’s general election and welcomed new District 2 Council Member Kris Beard
Health Department inspections: May 13-17
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at daycare