GCPAAA celebrates 30 years

The Garland Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association (GCPAAA) recently celebrated its 30th anniversary of assisting the Garland Police Department and the community. Mayor Scott LeMay honored the nonprofit 501(c)3 for its 30 years of service at the March 7 City...

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GPD officers execute warrant arrest

Tuesday, March 14, around noon, Garland Police Department Officers observed a wanted felon, 37-year-old Manuel Acosta De La Sancha, enter a residence in the 3400 block of Hillsdale Lane. Out of an abundance of caution, the GPD SWAT team responded to the location. On...

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April at Spring Creek Forest Preserve

Spring Creek Forest Preserve has a great schedule of activities for April. In addition, the trout lilies are still blooming. Be sure to see them before they’re gone. But don’t delay as they disappear by mid-April. Tom Frey is now an Honorary Lifetime Member! Thanks to...

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Library system announces April schedule

The Nicholson Memorial Library System has a full schedule of activities for all ages for April. Make plans now to join the fun. SPRING STORYTIMES - Jan. 10 through April 29 - All Libraries Baby Bounce & Read (birth-18 months): 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Central...

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Crimes reported: March 5-11

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 March 5-11. Information is provided by the Garland Police...

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Don’t miss Big Art Day

Big Art Day is a spring arts festival produced in collaboration with the Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Inc., Garland Independent School District, and Visit Garland with support from the City of Garland. Big Art Day celebrates and showcases artists and the arts in...

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Health Dept. inspections: March 6-10

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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Garland Symphony continues season

The Garland Symphony Orchestra will continue is season, “Music That Grows on You,” Friday, March 17. This month’s performance will feature Anthony Adario, bassoon. Butterworth — The Banks of Green Willow Mahler — Blumine Mozart — Bassoon Concerto Ravel — Mother Goose...

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Educators speak up in Austin

More than 200 educators from across Texas, including several from Garland, walked the halls of the Texas Capitol in Austin Feb. 21 to meet with their legislators and advocate on behalf of public education, their students, and their fellow educators. The educators...

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Council decides fate of Tinsley-Lyles house

The City Council recently discussed the fate of the Tinsley-Lyles house, which many believe to be the oldest house in Garland. Others disagree. Built in the 1890s by William Tinsley, the home was purchased by R.H. Lyles in 1902. In 1979, it was relocated to the former...

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Crimes reported: Feb. 26 – March 4

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 Feb. 26 - March 4. Information is provided by the Garland...

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God and our brains

Our brains are one of the most fascinating parts of our body. According to many health professionals, the human brain is made from 100 billion of neurons and nearly 100 trillion synapses. That is incredible and amazing! In fact, there is more than 300 times more...

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