The Sachse High School Lady Mustangs advanced to the Regional Quarterfinal round of the basketball playoffs. However, were defeated Monday, Feb. 20, by Cedar Hill High School. The score was 53-42. The boys’ games for the bi-district round of the basketball playoffs...
Health Dept. inspections: Feb. 20-24
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...
May 6 ballot is set
The next general election for the city of Garland to elect a mayor and Council Members for Districts 3, 6, 7 and 8 will be held Saturday, May 6. As of the filing deadline, the following persons will appear on the city of Garland General Election Ballot. Candidates...
Crimes reported: Feb. 12-18
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 Feb. 12-18. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Make it your goal to know CPR
There is probably no one in the country who hasn’t seen the video of the Buffalo Bills’ #3 Damar Hamlin collapse on the football field after an especially hard hit. According to the AHA, in celebration of his life being saved by CPR, Hamlin is challenging everyone to...
Mayor gives State of the City address
Mayor Scott LeMay began the State of the City address by describing 2022 as a “very exciting year in the city of Garland.” Then a video was shown to share some of the highlights. Events including the city’s first Juneteenth event, the MLK parade, Labor Day parade,...
Lenora Casmore talks about prominent past Black leaders
Emphasizing "Blacks in Dallas history, not Black Dallas history," Lenora Casmore told a Garland audience that "if we don't tell stories rightfully, who's going to tell it?" Casmore, a charter member of Remembering Black Dallas Inc., then took attendees on a verbal and...
HS soccer recap: Feb. 7,10,14,17
District 9-6A girls’ and boys’ varsity soccer game results for Feb. 7, 10, 14 and 17, along with current standings, are below: Girls’ soccer Feb. 7 Rowlett HS 4 -Lakeview Centennial HS 0 Sachse HS 6 – South Garland HS 0 Wylie East HS 9 – North Garland HS 0 Naaman...
Health Dept. inspections: Feb. 13-17
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...
Garland competes in It’s Time Texas Challenge
As of Feb. 13, Garland ISD was ranked in the top five in the Metro School Districts category in the 2023 It’s Time Texas (ITT) Community Challenge. The challenge, which began in 2011, promotes healthier lifestyles and healthier communities for Texans. According to the...
Spring Creek Forest Preservation Society March schedule
The Spring Creek Forest Preservation Society has several interesting programs planned for March. Make plans now to join them for the events below. Speaker Series Jeff Sargent - Bringing Back Texas Prairies - Tuesday, March 7 – 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. - Zoom There is a...
HS basketball playoffs begin
The District 9-6A girls and boys high school basketball playoffs have begun. The boys’ teams will compete in the bi-district round Monday, Feb. 20, and Tuesday, Feb. 21. The schedule is below: Sachse Mustangs against Mesquite Horn High School at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20...
City manager celebrates retirement
Bryan Bradford was recently joined by family members, colleagues and a great number of friends, to celebrate his retirement from the city of Garland. Bradford held various positions during his 30-year career at the city of Garland. For the last eight years, he served...
Homicide suspect found deceased
This evening, Garland Police Department homicide detectives developed probable cause to believe Wesley Don-Johle, 58, of Rowlett, was involved in the homicide that occurred earlier this morning, Feb. 16, at 5513 Broadway Blvd. Members of the Garland SWAT unit served a...
GISD board approves call for bond election
Residents of Garland, Rowlett and Sachse will have an extra item to consider on the May 6, ballot. At a special meeting Feb. 14, the Garland ISD board of trustees approved calling for a bond election. If passed, the bond would modernize aging facilities, enhance...
Opportunities to donate blood
According to Carter BloodCare, the blood supply has dropped to critical levels because of the recent severe winter weather. They are encouraging residents to donate in March to help Texas patients. When time is so important, needed medical procedures are being delayed...
Crimes reported: Feb. 5-11
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 Feb. 5-11. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Plan to attend SKYWARN Storm Spotter class
The 2023 spring severe weather season is not far away, and the National Weather Service and local public safety officials want you to be ready. The National Weather Service (NWS) Office out of Fort Worth will be conducting a free severe weather training class for...
War of 1812 veteran honored at Rowlett cemetery – written by Brian Gunn
It was a brisk sunny day Jan. 22, as a small crowd gathered in the Dallas suburb of Rowlett, to honor a veteran of the War of 1812. The Craig Austin Rowley Chapter of the Texas Society of the War of 1812 along with the John Cavet Chapter of the U.S. Daughters of...
Garland Symphony Orchestra season continues
The Garland Symphony Orchestra will continue its "Music that Grows on You" season with violinist Simone Spadino and conductor Juan Carlos Lomonaco at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17. Strauss II — Schneeglöckchen Delius — The Walk to the Paradise Garden Waxman — Carmen...