Budget discussions in full swing

The first review of the city of Garland’s 2015-16 proposed budget was held at the August 17 Garland City Council work session. There are several more opportunities to learn the details of the proposed budget. Monday, Aug. 31 - Normal Work Session Budget Discussion...

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Teenager dies in vehicle accident

Update: Garland investigators have identified the driver of the vehicle to be Angel Blancas who died at the hospital.  The investigation has also revealed that speed and alcohol may have been factors in the cause of the crash. Original post August 23, 2015 The Garland...

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Teen’s nosebleed saves three lives

Few would imagine that three lives could be saved by a teen’s nosebleed. Yet the incredible chain of events, impossible as it seems, is true. Crystal Enns from Wylie, Texas was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease when brought to the doctor for an incessant...

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GCT set to open Agatha Christie play

Garland Civic Theatre will continue its 48th season with a production of Agatha Christie’s “Spider’s Web.” The production will run Friday through Sunday, Sept. 4 – 26 with a Thursday preview performance Sept 3. at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St. in...

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GPD to increase DWI patrols

Police will step up Driving While Intoxicated patrols from Friday, Aug. 21 through Tuesday, Sept. 7. The increased DWI patrols are for an Impaired Driver Mobilization project.  The project is funded through a TXDOT grant program which targets DWI along with Driving...

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Gay Osburn Beam

August 23, 1948 – August 20, 2015 Gay Osburn Beam, 66, died August 20, 2015 at her home in Pelham, Alabama. Pamela Gay Beam was born to Charles and Naomi Osburn in El Dorado, Arkansas on August 23, 1948. She was a teacher of honors English for 34 years, having taught...

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Eastern Hills property debate continues

The city of Garland recently hired a consulting team to evaluate the potential uses of the Eastern Hills Country Club site and to work with the stakeholders to find a suitable use for the property. The consultants reported their progress at the August 17 Garland City...

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Downtown redevelopment update shows progress

City staff provided an update on the City Center project at the Aug. 3 City Council work session. A video showing the progress in the area was presented and the information shared included: More than 75 of the new apartment units in the northeast section of the...

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Crime report: August 2-8

The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56.  Listed below are the 262 crimes reported this period and the districts in which they occurred. District 11 4 District 12 6 District 13 18 District 14 23 District 21 10...

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