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Week 2: Citizens Police Academy
Week two of the Citizens Police Academy included information sessions on internal affairs, recruiting, training and patrol. Lt. Mark Hall, from Internal Affairs, is a 26-year veteran who worked in patrol, traffic and narcotics before moving to IA. Internal...
Citizens Police Academy: Week 1
Class 54 of the Garland Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy is underway with more than 25 participants and I’m thrilled to say that I am one of them. The class lasts for 12 weeks and covers more information than can be listed here. We’ll learn about...
Forest preservation society announces September schedule
The Spring Creek Forest Preservation Society has released its September schedule. Tuesday, Sept. 3: General Meeting at North Garland Branch Library, 3845 North Garland Avenue, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Program - Rick Jaynes, Prairie Ecology. Jaynes’ academic...
Elvia Flores transfers Girls with Goals program to new leadership
Elvia Flores, one of Garland’s busiest volunteers, as well as founder of the Girls with Goals program, will soon hand over the reins of the girls’ group to fellow Kiwanis Club members. “I still cry when I think about not being in the program,” Flores said. “But...
City provides pet health advice
Summer can be a dangerous time for pets so the city of Garland recently provided tips for pet owners to help keep their four-legged friends safe. Hot cars are dangerous for pets…During the summer months, it does not take long for a dog left unattended in a...
ACT receives donation from Guaranty Bank
On Thursday, May 23, First Guaranty Bank of Garland hosted an open house to celebrate the establishment of a new branch located at 603 Main St. in Garland, TX. Not only did this opportunity allow for the recognition of the company's expansion, it was also a time to...
Voters decide: GISD board, city council, bond package
The bond package propositions, Garland ISD Board of Trustees and Garland City Council elections were decided by voters Saturday, May 4. Garland ISD Board of Trustees Place 3 - Linda Griffin 58% - Bob Duckworth 42% Place 2 - Johnny Beach – ran...
Garland teen featured CCF annual gala model
Rowlett High School freshman Jacob Pumphrey is a featured model in the Children’s Cancer Fund Gala “An Evening in the Garden.” The gala is Friday, April 26 at the Hilton Anatole Dallas. The event begins with a silent auction and VIP reception at 6 p.m. followed by the...
ACT’s Special Arts Festival showcases students’ talents
The Achievement Center of Texas hosted its annual Special Arts Festival Saturday, March 23 at Spring Creek Church. ACT students shared their talents and gifts with festival attendees as students danced and sang and their paintings and other creations were showcased....
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