Health/Safety
Health inspection report: December 7-11
Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants – fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores. A...
Don’t let holidays go up in flames
The holiday season represents a time for family festivities and good cheer but few consider that it is the time when there is an increased risk of home fires. According to Garland Fire Department, many households engage in holiday activities that serve as some of the...
Health Department inspection report: 11/30-12/4
Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants – fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores. A...
Health Department inspections: November 23-27
Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants – fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores. A...
Wylie man loses life to flash floods
City of Garland officials have confirmed one fatality resulting from Nov. 27 early morning flooding. The vehicle of Benjamin Floyd of Wylie was swept into floodwater shortly before 6:20 a.m. Friday near the intersection of Brand Road and Campbell Road. He was not able...
GFD offers winter preparation tips
This weekend will mark the beginning of winter weather with high temperatures forecasted in the 40s and the Garland Fire Department suggests the checklist below for residents to be sure their homes are prepared. Furnace has been inspected and serviced by a qualified...
Health Department inspections: November 16-20
Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants – fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores. A...
Health Department inspections: November 9-13
Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants – fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores. A...
GFD shares Thanksgiving safety tips
Thanksgiving Day is the leading day for home fires involving cooking equipment. To help Garland residents remain safe and have an enjoyable holiday with family and friends, the Garland Fire Department would like to pass along the following Thanksgiving safety tips...
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