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GFD recognized by health care facility
The Garland Fire Department (GFD) continues to receive praise from area hospitals. Read the following account of a "great patient outcome" made possible by Garland paramedics.
GP&L shares energy-saving tips
With the summer heat reaching over 100 degrees, energy costs are rising quickly. Save money by following these tips from Garland Power & Light. You will notice a difference over time. Heating/Cooling Clean or replace filters at least once a month. Dirty...
City opens first splash pad at Embree Park
Garland's very first splash pad opened at noon Thursday, July 13, at Embree Park, 1515 Dairy Road. This splash pad is part of the voter-approved 2019 Bond Program. District 2 Council Member Deborah Morris was in attendance to officially open Garland’s new water...
City accepting firefighter applications
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...
Pad-mounted transformer safety
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...
Report celebratory gunfire, fireworks
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...
Electronics collection, paper shredding event
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,...
Be prepared for power outages
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...
Former mayor to be honored
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...