SperlingViews - Garland, Texas

Too hot.[read more...]

Garland, TX is a vital point for drug distribution in the USA - networks of individuals and families are recruited to store and later distribute drugs in large frequency and small quantities via postal services and highway system to other states- somewhat as the North Viets did in SE Asia war with the arms shipments into SV. Asian crimals are laundering drug proceeds purchasing commercial real estate, cash businesses, residential real estate in this area in enormous ammounts. Some Hispanic cartels have tried but not as succefull. Its become the economy of the locals- Asian immigration and population exceed Blacks today and is not recorded accordingly by census-[read more...]

Dirty little secret - Garland, TX is a vital point for drug distribution in the USA - networks of individuals and families are recruited to store and later distribute drugs in large frequency and small quantities via postal services and highway system to other states- somewhat as they North Viets did in SE Asia with the arms. Asian crimals are laundering drug proceeds purchasing commercial real estate, cash businesses, residential real estate in this area in enormous ammounts. Some Hispanic cartels have tried but not as succefull. Its become the economy of the locals- Asian immigration and population exceed Blacks today and is not recorded accordingly- most commercial is now Asian owned[read more...]

Dirty little secret - Garland, TX is a vital point for drug distribution in the USA - networks of individuals and families are recruited to store and later distribute drugs in large frequency and small quantities via postal services and highway system to other states- somewhat as they North Viets did in SE Asia with the arms. Asian crimals are laundering drug proceeds purchasing commercial real estate, cash businesses, residential real estate in this area in enormous ammounts. Some Hispanic cartels have tried but not as succefull. Its become the economy of the locals- Asian immigration and population exceed Blacks today and is not recorded accordingly- most commercial is now Asian owned[read more...]

Garland, TX is a vital point for drug distribution in the USA - networks of individuals and families are recruited to store and later distribute drugs in large frequency and small quantities via postal services and highway system to other states- somewhat as they North Viets did in SE Asia with the arms. Asian crimals are laundering drug proceeds purchasing commercial real estate, cash businesses, residential real estate in this area in enormous ammounts. Some Hispanic cartels have tried but not as succefull. Its become the economy of the locals- Asian immigration and population exceed Blacks today and is not recorded accordingly-[read more...]

I've lived in Garland since 1979, grew up, graduated high school, and moved around on my own. Growing up, though Garland was an extremely large and populous suburb, there was not much to do when compared to neighboring suburbs. Garland was where people lived and/or worked, but not where we played. It wasn't until the relatively recent completion of the George H.W. Bush Turnpike that Garland (at least North Garland) finally became accessible to everyone else, and vice versa. Now there's shopping centers, restaurants, and theaters where there used to be nothing but residential areas and open fields.[read more...]

Life in Garland is pretty good actually. Being minutes from Dallas and all that it offers is nice. Cross the lake and drive for 15 minutes and you're in the country it seems as well! Texas is a GREAT place to be!!!!![read more...]

They are really updating the North end and the very South end of Garland by the lake. They have added new stores, a mall, and plenty of eating places in the last year. There are also plans of extending the George Bush Tollway all the way from North Garland, thorugh Rowlett, and over to the South end of Garland, tying it into I30. That will really make commuting a lot easier. For years though, Garland was happy to just stay "as is" so it is nice to see some changes finally come.[read more...]

The police in Garland have the reputation of being VERY heavy-handed. I have spoken with several people here in Dallas who said, "don't go there, they will rip you out through the window on a traffic stop". I have no way of knowing if it is true or not, there have been some stories to that effect in the news, though. To be honest, I never would have "cause" to go to Garland, and after hearing these stories, really don't want to now.[read more...]

I LOVE Garland. I have lived here in the same house for 35 years. City services are very good, and the schools are excellent. We spend less than the average American city on education, but get more for our bucks! Our sons both attended Garland schools, and they are both successful in their chosen professions. Some of our grandchildren have had the opportunity to attend Garland schools before moving out of state, and they not only enjoyed the experience, they were placed in advanced classes in their new location. We have wonderful parks throuhout the city that offer many special programs for both children and adults. Our Senior Center is one of the best in the Dallas area. I have never called the City about any problem that wasn't resolved promptly, and the customer service reps have always been courtious. We have two big lakes for people who like water sports, and wonderful shopping opportunites for anything a person could want. I did not grow up in Garland - I'm not even a native Texan - but I can't imagine living anywhere else![read more...]

Typical Texas metroplex weather, always hot, little rainfall, mild winter, rarely snow, surprisingly windy at times[read more...]

For those who like the heat, Garland Texas is a great place to be. For 3-4 months of the year, it is above 90 degrees.[read more...]

Garland is okay. Not too snobby. But Dallas is awful! We are leaving here as soon as possible![read more...]

The climate in Garland is much like the climate in all of texas, blink and it wiil change. This winter we had 60 degree days turn into snow the next day. At the moment we are in the middle of a huge drought. Rain is promised by weather men only to be a 10 min shower and nothing worth turning of the sprinklers for.[read more...]