Members of the Garland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (GCPAAA) recently attended the 31st Texas Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association Awards Dinner in College Station. The group was recognized with two awards. Gale Dunn received the 2023 Bill Ennis...
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently announced approximately 750 additional winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities. These designees join more than 3,000 other college-sponsored award recipients who were announced...
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...
The Mirage Las Vegas’ July 3 news release let the ‘cat out of the bag,’ naming In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Sanctuary and Educational Center in Wylie as one of two sanctuaries that is now the forever home to big cats from the famed Secret Garden of Siegfried & Roy in...
Amid this year’s unseasonably high temperatures across the region, The Salvation Army of North Texas is again teaming up with its heat relief sponsor, Reliant and partner, the Dallas Cowboys, to offer holistic services aimed at helping the community stay safe and...
The city of Garland is currently accepting applications to test for the position of firefighter recruit. Answer the call for a lifelong career of public service that is so much more than fighting fires! Starting salary is $69,355, increasing to $73,569 during your...
The Garland Library System will all be hosting fun, interesting activities in August. Take a look at the schedule and decide which ones you'd like to attend. There's something for all ages! Early Literacy (Ages 0-5) Play & Learn 10 a.m., Mondays and Fridays, June...
The Garland Summer Musicals’ second production of the 2023 season is Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. The production will run July 21-30. Audiences are sure to enjoy this sophisticated, suave and delightfully jazzy Broadway classic. Patty Granville is the producer of the...
Who can imagine a better “National Month” designation than the one bestowed upon July by President Ronal Regan in 1984 – National Ice Cream Month! In addition, the third Sunday of July is National Ice Cream Day. Everyone loves National Ice Cream Month. It’s in the...
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 18-24 Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Hope Clinic’s operating budget for 2023 is just over $1 million. For many years, the clinic received 50% of its funding from Baylor Garland Hospital. However, when the Garland hospital closed in 2018, the clinic lost that funding. Thankfully, generous supporters have...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and state and local partners will host the North Texas Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC) from July 18-20, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Veterans and their loved ones will receive assistance with VA benefits, health...
Neighborhoods with underground utilities have pad-mounted transformers. These allow GP&L personnel access to the electric system to perform routine maintenance or to restore power after an outage. What are pad-mounted transformers? Pad-mounted transformers are the...
White Rock Medical Center recently honored two paramedics from the Garland Fire Department whose care and immediate action saved a patient’s life. Mark Brenton celebrated his 60th birthday last week because of these very special people. In May, Mark and his wife...
The Garland Fire Department shared the following information several years ago and it continues to be important to 4th of July celebrants!
The use or possession of fireworks in the city of Garland is prohibited and punishable with a fine of up to $2,000. Anyone caught firing a gun can be charged with a misdemeanor, pay a fine up to $4,000 and spend up to one year in jail. If the bullet fired injures...
The July 4th holiday is one of the most popular for water activities like boating and swimming. Please help ensure your own and your family's safety by following the suggestions below! Always wear a life jacket. Most fatality victims were recovered NOT wearing a...
Loads of fans of Roach Feed & Seed, young and old alike, were on hand to celebrate the store’s 90th birthday Saturday, June 24. Store owner Shanna Carter hosted a fun-filled party that everyone enjoyed despite the summer heat. Money raised from a raffle for a wood...
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...
The Garland PD will step up Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) patrols starting Friday, June 23 for the July 4th holiday. GPD's extra patrols will run through Sunday, July 9. The increased DWI patrols are for an Impaired Driver Mobilization (IDM) project. This project is...