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Police chief explains homeless task group initiative
Garland’s Police Chief Jeff Bryan provided an update on the new homeless task group initiative to the mayor and council at the Aug. 19 work session. Even though the Garland Police Department employs two officers dedicated to helping with the homelessness...
Volunteers, Code Cares Program, help residents in need
Spared from a fine and a court date for code violations, a Northeast Garland homeowner called from his hospital bed on Saturday, Aug. 10, to thank those who had come to his property’s rescue. “I can feel your heart, what you’re doing for me,” he said. ...
Mayor and council begin budget deliberations
City Manager Bryan Bradford and Budget Director Ron Young have presented the proposed 2019-20 budget to Mayor Scott LeMay and the Garland City Council members and deliberations have begun. Bradford explained that while the revenue growth of 5.7 percent that has...
Garland manufacturers involved in space exploration
The city of Garland’s Make Your Mark campaign was officially set in motion less than a year ago, but several Garland businesses and untold numbers of their employees made their mark in the 1960s by being part of the design and manufacturing of numerous items...
NMLS announces September activities
The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced a variety of activities for adults and children to enjoy in September. Adults cook the book - Adults who enjoy cooking can learn new recipes and share their talents with their fellow foodies at Cook the Book,...
Garland breaks ground on dog park
The excitement over breaking ground at Central Park Aug. 1 was secondary only to the realization that the Garland Dog Park is within mere months of becoming reality. “There will be dogs everywhere and people spending time out,” Mayor Scott LeMay said prior to...
Code Enforcement to provide evening coverage
City staff recently updated the Garland City Council on a proposal to shift the hours of some Code Enforcement employees to achieve a degree of evening coverage. One of the reasons this plan is necessary is that numerous violations occur in the evening after residents...
Garland makes top ten list of America’s hardest working cities
Everyone in Garland knows that the city is filled with hard workers. Now it’s official. Garland, along with six other Texas cities, is on the list of Top 10 Hardest Working U. S. cities. According to a recent study performed by Kempler Industries, one of the...
GFD seeks firefighter, paramedic recruits
The Garland Fire Department is recruiting candidates interested in a career as a firefighter. Online applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. Monday, July 29. Requirements include: At least 18 years of age, but not more than 36 years of age at time of...