Nbcdfw iconNbcdfwAug 15, 2026 ~1 min source read

Garland police target impaired drivers with more nighttime patrols through Labor Day

Garland police are increasing DWI patrols through Labor Day as part of a Texas Department of Transportation grant program targeting impaired and underage drinking and driving. "We want to make sure that those who don't think about the consequences are aware that we're going to be out there.

Garland police target impaired drivers with more nighttime patrols through Labor Day

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Garland police are increasing DWI patrols through Labor Day as part of a Texas Department of Transportation grant program targeting impaired and underage drinking and driving.

"We want to make sure that those who don't think about the consequences are aware that we're going to be out there.

There's so many different options for people that are going to go out and celebrate.

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Garland police are increasing DWI patrols through Labor Day as part of a Texas Department of Transportation grant program targeting impaired and underage drinking and driving. "We want to make sure that those who don't think about the consequences are aware that we're going to be out there. There's so many different options for people that are going to go out and celebrate.

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  • Garland police said the best way to avoid a DWI is to plan ahead with a designated driver or rideshare.
  • Officers also warned that a drunk driving arrest could lead to jail time, thousands of dollars in fines and the loss of a driver's license.
  • AI tools helped convert the story into a digital article, and an NBC DFW journalist edited it again before publication.

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Have a drink," Garland police spokesperson Pedro Barineau said. This story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC DFW.

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