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Fun at sensory-friendly Christmas party
The city of Garland hosted its annual sensory friendly Christmas celebration Thursday, Dec.8 at City Hall. The event is small and quiet for those with sensory issues. People who have anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, PTSD, autism and other sensory...
GPD, community loses veteran police officer
Garland Police Chief Jeff Bryan distributed the following message after the tragic death of Lt. Chris Carker, a 16-year veteran of the Garland Police Department. Please keep Lt. Carker's family, as well as the GPD family, in your thoughts and prayers.
Library system announces January activities
Book Club - Adults ages 18+ are invited to join the book club at the South Garland Branch Library. The next meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. Library staff and attendees will discuss The Maid by Nita Prose and enjoy light refreshments. No registration is...
Garland earns state parks awards
The Garland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department won three awards at the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) North Region Conference Nov. 3 in Irving. The department was honored for excellence in programming and recreation facility design excellence....
Garland earns state video awards
The city of Garland earned 15 awards during the annual Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers & Advisors conference in early November in McAllen. Garland received awards in 12 categories, including four first-place trophies for the following productions:...
Library system announces December activities
The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced a schedule of December activities that includes something for all ages. Mark your calendars now for events you and your family will enjoy. PLAY & LEARN Ages 3 to 5: 10 a.m. on Wednesdays, Dec. 7 through Jan. 4,...
Garland ranked No. 9 best city for drivers
The city of Garland is proud to be ranked No. 9 in a WalletHub study that determined the best 100 largest U. S. cities for drivers. In an article released after the rankings were published, city staff wrote: “This showcases the efforts the City of Garland makes to...
Library users have access to Consumer Reports Online
Garland Library System users now have access to a helpful online resource that aids in purchasing decisions. They can research important purchases with the online version of the popular resource, Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports is the latest addition to the Garland...
The Boneyard has areas for all levels
City of Garland elected officials, staff and residents celebrated the opening of Garland’s long-awaited skatepark, “The Boneyard,” Saturday, Oct. 22. Skaters from Garland and surrounding areas have been anxiously awaiting this day for a long time. Located at Rick Oden...