The Garland Texan

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Good Sam presents fourth annual murder mystery. The mysteries are always a laugh a minute so don't miss it! https://thegarlandtexan.com/murder/

GPD investigating death of 15-year-old. An 18-year-old has been arrested.

GPD investigates death of 15-year-old - The Garland Texan Local News On Wednesday, Dec. 6, at approximately 6 p.m. Garland Police Department (GPD) officers responded to a gunshot wound call

Check out Garland Health Department restaurant inspection scores.

Garland Health Dept. inspections: Dec. 4-8 - The Garland Texan Local News The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at

Arrange a safe ride - Please do not drink and drive!

DWI enforcement to be stepped up for holidays - The Garland Texan Local News The Garland Police Department is stepping up Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) patrols from Wednesday, Dec. 13 through Monday, Jan. 1.

Starbucks employees spend volunteer time at Good Sam.

Starbucks employees volunteer at Good Sam - The Garland Texan Local News Good Samaritans of Garland, known locally as “Good Sam,” provides supplemental food assistance to hungry and food

Noon Exchange Club of Garland and Garland ISD students work together to help Garland children have a merry Christmas.

Lots of fun at Noon Exchange Club Children’s Christmas Party - The Garland Texan Local News Members of the Noon Exchange Club of Garland were busy the week before Thanksgiving as they began preparing for their annual Children’s

Author comes home for book signing. https://thegarlandtexan.com/author-comes-home-to-garland/. Don't miss him at the Garland Library Express (downtown Garland) Wednesday, Dec. 20.

Author comes home to Garland for book signing - The Garland Texan Local News When Greg Goldston, author, was a junior in high school in the late 80s, he was surrounded by books as a clerk at the Garland Central

Expect an increase in your GP&L electric rate.

GP&L electric rate adjustment - The Garland Texan Local News ERCOT has recently increased the cost of power by how it operates the grid and by implementing new programs. GP&l has

Garland FD collecting toys for area children through Dec. 21. Drop off at any GFD station.

Garland Fire Toy Drive spreads holiday cheer - The Garland Texan Local News Make this holiday special for a child in need! The Garland Fire Fighters Association and Garland Fire Department are collecting new, toy

Ride a horse-drawn carriage from Travis College Hill Historic District to downtown for Christmas on the Square Thursday evening.

Free horse-drawn carriage rides from Christmas-town 2023 to downtown square - The Garland Texan Local News Persons attending Magical Candlelight Christmas-town 2023 in the Travis College Hill National Register Historic District may take

Garland Civic Theatre's production, "Puffs: A live-theatre production for the holidays," starts Friday, Dec. 1. A great comedic production written by Matt Cox, Rowlett resident and Sachse High School graduate!

Garland Civic Theatre presents "Puffs: A live-theatre production for the holidays. Great comedy written by Matt Cox - Rowlett resident and Sachse High School graduate. Dec. 1-17.

The Spring Creek Forest Preserve Society has put together a great list of activities for December!

November, December Spring Creek Forest Preserve activities - The Garland Texan Local News Below is the list of activities planned for November and December by the Spring Creek Forest Preserve Society. Take a while to look

See Santa at Firewheel Town Center.

Santa visits Firewheel Town Center - The Garland Texan Local News Simon® is pleased to announce Santa visits for families as part of the Simon Santa Photo Experience at Firewheel Town Center

Enjoy the sounds of the season with Uptown Carolers. They will be strolling the park and surrounding streets, in Dicken's era costumes, singing your favorite holiday tunes. (Weather Permitting). For dates and times visit: https://bit.ly/3GpBdzT

Enter our Garland History GeoTour Photo Contest to win the Grand Prize: A Polaroid Now Camera from Garland Camera. Five more winners will be awarded awesome additional prizes, like Downtown Dollars💵
Click the link below and then upload your photo. Get your friends and family to vote, and the winner with the most votes will be awarded the People's Choice prize!
https://garlandtx.us.launchpad6.com/GeoTourPhoto

Check out the Health Department's restaurant scores. https://thegarlandtexan.com/health-dept-inspections-november-13-17/

PLEASE HELP HONOR VETERANS AT NATIONAL CEMETERY
Wreaths Across America is working to collect 52,850 wreaths for veterans buried at the Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery. They have secured sponsor-ships for almost 34,000 wreaths, but they’re about 18,850 short of the target.
The last day to sponsor a wreath is Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28, and the community’s help is needed.
The chance to show your respect and appreciation doesn’t end with Giving Day. A special ceremony will be held at the DFW National Cemetery Dec. 16 at 10:50 a.m. The wreaths will be placed at noon.
Help honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible. Sponsor remembrance wreaths, volunteer on Wreaths Day or invite family and friends to the ceremony
Thanks so much for supporting the TX1341 - Wreaths Across DFW and Wreaths Across America!
REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Ceremony: DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy. in Dallas – Dec. 16, 10:50 a.m.

Visit www.wreathsacrossdfw.com to order wreaths.

Click here for the Dallas - Fort Worth National Cemetery Page.

Hope Clinic hosts turkey giveaway!

Hope Clinic hosts turkey giveaway - The Garland Texan Local News Hope Clinic recently gave away 100 Thanksgiving turkeys to patients for the second consecutive year. Garland Police Lieutenant

Good Sam provides Thanksgiving blessings!

Good Sam provides Thanksgiving blessings - The Garland Texan Local News Last year, Good Samaritans of Garland “adopted” the Alternative Education Center (AEC) when they discovered that the - Good Sam

Join us for a Movie night at Infinity Arcade

Candy , Popcorn and good times!

Order tickets now!

It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas…🎶🎄🎶🎄🎶. Gather family and friends for an unforgettable holiday performance with the Garland Symphony Orchestra.

📆: 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 15
📍: Granville Arts Center
🎟: https://www.prekindle.com/event/99774-gso-show-3-garland

Good morning, Garland!

Let’s keep a few things in mind as we’re out shopping for our families this holiday season.

☑️Park in well-lit areas. If possible, park near the entrance of the business in the view of cameras.
☑️Avoid distractions as you exit the store. Pay attention to your surroundings and the actions of others.
☑️Have your keys in hand. Be prepared to unlock your doors to secure your children and purchased items.
☑️DO NOT leave your personal belongings unattended. Remove your purse from the shopping cart BEFORE you begin to unload your items into your vehicle.

If you see something, say something. Report any suspicious activity to the police. We want everyone to have a SAFE HOLIDAY! City of Garland, Texas Government

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