Noon Exchange hosts Labor Day Parade

The 72nd Labor Day Parade and festivities are presented by the Noon Exchange Club of Garland, and will be held Sept., 4 at 9 a.m. Come out and see local bands, sports groups and floats during the parade through historic downtown Garland.   Visit...

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GPD investigates freeway shooting

Update: On Aug. 25 the Garland Police Department was notified by the Dallas Medical Examiner’s office that the victim, identified as Christopher Shannon of Dallas, has died due to his injuries. This is still an ongoing investigation. Detectives are asking if anyone...

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Beware of utility billing scam calls

Several city of Garland commercial utility customers have received scam phone calls threatening utility disconnection and attempting to collect payment. On the Caller ID, the scammers are using (spoofing) a City of Garland phone number, 972-205-2650. Sometimes, they...

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Cynthia “Cindy” Boswell Brown

August 25, 1952 - August 07, 2017 Cindy was called home to our Lord on August 7, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She was a wonderful, creative, and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.  She had a real zest for life and a generous nature...

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GCT celebrates 50 years of excellence

Garland Civic Theatre is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary during the 2017-18 season. Since 1967, GCT has provided quality shows, including musicals, mysteries, comedies and dramas, by joining gifted directors with talented actors and crew, along with great...

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NAACP schedules Freedom Fund Brunch

The Garland Unit of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has scheduled its 27th Freedom Fund Brunch and Silent Auction for Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Hyatt Place at 5101 N. President George Bush Highway. The silent auction will begin at 9...

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Call 811 Before You Dig: It is the Law!

Did you know that, before you dig, it is required by law to call 811 to have all buried utility lines located and marked? Atmos Energy wants to thank homeowners and excavators alike for observing the law and keeping our communities safe by always calling 811 before...

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High school football ticket sales begin

The Garland ISD Athletic Department will begin selling 2017 football season tickets Monday, Aug. 14. Tickets will be sold at the Williams Stadium Ticket Office. Regular season football games will be played at Williams Stadium at 510 Stadium Drive or Homer B. Johnson...

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Library announces September activities

The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced activities for September.   Kids develop STEAM engineering kills with Lego® - Children ages 6-12 can develop  engineering skills, an important STEAM concept at the Books and Beyond program. The event is at 2 p.m....

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Crimes reported: July 23-29

The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56.  Listed below are the 177 crimes reported.   Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district District 11 6 District 12 2...

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