Health/Safety
Adopt a healthier lifestyle in 2017
If you are looking to adopt a healthier lifestyle in 2017, the suggestions below could help. The process can be overwhelming, but according to those who have been successful, it is less intimidating when taken in small steps. Changes in eating habits, physical...
City Health Dept. inspections: Dec. 19-23
The city of Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any...
Health Department inspections: Dec. 12-16
The city of Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any...
Defective airbag inflators remain unrepaired
Hundreds of thousands of North Texas residents are driving recalled vehicles with dangerously defective airbag inflators that could blast shrapnel into the passenger compartment upon impact. In response, dozens of civic and community leaders convened at Dallas City...
Warming station available to homeless
Thursday, Dec.8, meteorologists reported that the nighttime temperature would go down to 24 degrees and that forecast met the threshold to open the Garland Overnight Warming Station, GLOWS. Transportation was provided from throughout Garland to the warming station,...
GFD provides entertaining safety tips
Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together, but that also means a greater risk for fire. Following a few simple tips while entertaining and decorating will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season. Test your smoke alarms and tell guests...
Health inspections: Dec. 5-9
The city of Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any...
Yoga benefits numerous, varied
Brenda Ross, owner of WHoly Formed Yoga & Wellness in downtown Garland, suffered excruciating back pain until she discovered chiropractic adjustments and yoga about 10 years ago. Her chiropractor suggested yoga to improve flexibility and it helped her immediately....
Health inspections: Nov. 28-Dec. 2
The city of Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any...
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