Hyrum Jacob Hone of Garland recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, New York. Hone earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the U. S. armed forces. He also earned a Merchant Marine...
With the summer heat reaching over 100 degrees, energy costs are rising quickly. Save money by following these tips from Garland Power & Light. You will notice a difference over time. Heating/Cooling Clean or replace filters at least once a month. Dirty...
The school year begins in less than two weeks - Aug. 2 - and children and parents need to begin preparations early. A few tips to make the transition smoother are below: Get children started back on their school schedules in advance. Have them go to bed and get up at...
Update: Suspect Jesus Trevino in custody – July 26 Jesus Trevino was taken into custody at the Lew Sterrett Justice Center July 26. The second unidentified subject is still at large, and Police continue to ask for the public’s assistance. Trevino was booked in for...
On Nov. 7, 1986, the Garland Police Department responded to a disturbance call in the 3600 block of Colbath Street. Upon arrival at the scene, the officers discovered the body of Barbara Fay Villareal. She had died after being brutally stabbed multiple times. At the...
Garland Independent School District (GISD) announced its policy for serving meals to children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2023-2024 school year. Sixty-four sites qualify to operate the Community Eligibility...
Garland's very first splash pad opened at noon Thursday, July 13, at Embree Park, 1515 Dairy Road. This splash pad is part of the voter-approved 2019 Bond Program. District 2 Council Member Deborah Morris was in attendance to officially open Garland’s new water...
Barrett employees celebrated a 55-year Anniversary & Spirit Week all wrapped up into a week of fun, laughter and daily team building activities. Each day of the week brought a new activity. Monday was Twin Day where the employees chose each other and dressed...
The Garland Health Department (GHD) received a report of laboratory confirmed presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquitoes collected in the 4000 block of Hidalgo (GA24) 75043. GHD sprays adulticide throughout areas where the presence of WNV is found in mosquitoes...
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at daycare centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. Inspectors use a 100-point scoring system during each...
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into districts as shown on the map below. Determine which district you are in then go to that district on the report below to see crimes in your area for July 2-8. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
The Garland Police Department has stepped up high visibility patrols as a part of the Operation: Slowdown! project. The extra patrols started Friday, July 14, and they will run through Sunday, July 30. The project is funded through a TXDOT grant program that increases...
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into districts as shown on the map below. Determine which district you are in then go to that district on the report below to see crimes in your area for June 25 - July 1. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Members of the Garland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (GCPAAA) recently attended the 31st Texas Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association Awards Dinner in College Station. The group was recognized with two awards. Gale Dunn received the 2023 Bill Ennis...
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently announced approximately 750 additional winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities. These designees join more than 3,000 other college-sponsored award recipients who were announced...
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at daycare centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. Inspectors use a 100-point scoring system during each...
The Mirage Las Vegas’ July 3 news release let the ‘cat out of the bag,’ naming In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Sanctuary and Educational Center in Wylie as one of two sanctuaries that is now the forever home to big cats from the famed Secret Garden of Siegfried & Roy in...
Amid this year’s unseasonably high temperatures across the region, The Salvation Army of North Texas is again teaming up with its heat relief sponsor, Reliant and partner, the Dallas Cowboys, to offer holistic services aimed at helping the community stay safe and...
The city of Garland is currently accepting applications to test for the position of firefighter recruit. Answer the call for a lifelong career of public service that is so much more than fighting fires! Starting salary is $69,355, increasing to $73,569 during your...
The Garland Library System will all be hosting fun, interesting activities in August. Take a look at the schedule and decide which ones you'd like to attend. There's something for all ages! Early Literacy (Ages 0-5) Play & Learn 10 a.m., Mondays and Fridays, June...