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...
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...
Garland Independent School District was named one of six winners of the first Top Transportation Teams award, with the winners coming from four states: Indiana, Michigan, New York and Texas. Recipients of the award were divided into two categories, departments with...
The Garland Health Department (GHD) received a report of laboratory confirmed presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquitoes collected in the 1700 block of Randolph Dr. (GA23). GHD will immediately initiate adulticide spraying throughout the surrounding area June 22,...
Linda Teddy Massengale Jaresh passed away on June 17, 2023. She was 82 years old. Linda was born in Cameron, Texas on July 5, 1940 to E.L. and Mary Massengale. Linda spent her early years in Maysfield, Texas. After her family moved to Freeport, she graduated from...
Roach Feed & Seed, one of Garland’s most beloved businesses, will celebrate its 90th birthday Saturday, July 24 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The store is located at 409 Main Street in downtown Garland. The party promises to be filled with fun for all ages! Some of the...
Come out and take advantage of the city of Garland’s FREE electronics collection and paper shredding event. Take any of the items from the list below to 1426 Commerce Street in Garland Saturday, June 24 from 9 a.m. – noon. ELECTRONICS ACCEPTED Computers - laptops,...
If you or someone you know needs to come in from the dangerous heat, let them know that the Salvation Army Cooling Station will open when temperatures reach 95 degrees. The address is 451 W. Avenue D, in Garland. They ask that you please not show up before...
With upcoming summer temperatures in excess of 100 degrees, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is sure to ask for extra measures of power conservation from its customers. Garland Power and Light offers the following tips for preparing for outages, which...
The Music Man has long been a favorite musical of many theater-goers. But just wait until you see Garland Summer Musicals’ production of the well-loved show. Please accept my apologies for the abundance of complimentary adjectives, but this production really is that...
Don’t miss this special event at the Spring Creek Forest Preserve – An Evening with Moths – July 22 at 8:30 p.m. – 1770 Holford Road. Event is free and open to everyone. Sam Kieschnick, Urban Wildlife Biologist for DFW Texas Parks and Wildlife, will be at the event...
Maritza Mena was awarded the District’s Youth of the Year Scholarship at the recent Texas District Exchange Club Annual Convention. As the winner of the District Youth of the Year award, her name will be submitted to the National Noon Exchange Club offices in Toledo,...
The city of Garland will celebrate a legend at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 23, when the new signage will be unveiled at the Ronald E. Jones Municipal Building, 800 Main Street. The former Main Street Municipal Building has been renamed to honor Jones' lifetime of public...
Following is an update to the original social media post from Wednesday, June 7: Wednesday, June 14, the Garland Police Department (GPD) received a detailed lab analysis of previously acquired items sold at the bee Hippy Hemp Dispensary. The store is located at 701...
The Andersen Corporate Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its spring 2023 grant round, including organizations in the Garland area. The foundation announced grant commitments totaling more than $2.3 million to 85 nonprofit organizations in its first...
Tony Irvin joined the city of Garland as street director June 5. Irvin brings more than 20 years of experience in public works and engineering. Most of this experience attained in the public sector. He has a broad range of experience including design, project and...
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 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...