With the nationwide police excess force epidemic, it is reassuring to learn that you have a local officer who does it right. Much of excessive force is due to poor training and poor attitudes. The officer of 38 years’ service reflects the old time "serve and protect"...
When Robert Selders was going through Leadership Garland, there was a day dedicated to learning about Garland Independent School District which ended in attending a board of trustees meeting. “I remember saying to myself that it would be interesting to be on the board...
Dwight Davis, candidate for Place 6 on the Garland Independent School District board of trustees, loves kids and believes that our kids are our future. “I want to serve the kids and make sure they get the right education,” he said. Davis has lived in Garland for 37...
Garland Crime Stoppers hosted its 26th Taste of Garland event Saturday, April 25 at the Curtis Culwell Center. Numerous restaurants’ culinary offerings were showcased and enjoyed by all. The event is a fundraiser that benefits Garland Crime Stoppers, an organization...
The Achievement Center of Texas, a day care facility for children and young adults with disabilities, provides various services including arts exploration, life skills training, educational assistance and community inclusion for special needs individuals. One part of...
In a press conference today, Garland Police Department’s Public Information Officer Joe Harn outlined the sequence of the Sunday, May 3 shooting at the Curtis Culwell Center. Because of the type of the event and the guest speakers, security concerns were high which...
Hope Clinic hosted the Wheels of Hope Car Show Saturday, May 2 in downtown Garland. The show included numerous antique and classic cars of all kinds as well as awards, music and raffle prizes. Proceeds benefited Hope Clinic which provides medical care to the...
More than 40 volunteers supported National Women Build Week with Garland Area Habitat for Humanity Saturday May 2. The volunteers worked on a Habitat home on Sundown Lane in Garland. NWBW is sponsored annually by Lowe's and challenges women from all walks of life to...
The physician-owned Sundance Behavioral Hospitals focus on helping individuals lead quality, productive lives, serving the communities in which they are located and helping to reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues. “Sometimes we just need a little...
Two gunmen were shot and killed by Garland police officers around 7 p.m., near the end of Sunday’s Draw the Prophet event at the Curtis Culwell Center. The gunmen exited their vehicle close to the entrance of the event center and opened fire on unarmed Garland ISD...
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the crimes reported this period and the districts in which they occurred. April 26 - May 2 District 11 5 District 12 2 District 13...