Street signs have a life expectancy and need to be changed every 20 to 25 years. Like anywhere else, Garland residents
GPD identifies murder suspect
for 19-year-old Kadarrion Kanard Scott of Mesquite as a result of the murder investigation that began on March 17.
City celebrates completion of new housing
In a significant advancement for local housing, the city of Garland, in partnership with the Garland Housing Finance Corporation,
GISD celebrates teachers receiving Teacher Incentive Allotment
Garland Independent School District (GISD) is proud to announce that the district’s Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) system has been validated
City of Garland staff win awards
City of Garland Parks & Recreation and Emergency Management staff win awards.
Health Dept. inspections: March 18-22
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at daycare centers
GISD receives Economic Mobility Award
The Commit Partnership has introduced a new award program, The Dallas County Economic Mobility Awards. We proudly announce
Crimes reported: March 9-16
The Garland Police Department has divided crimes in the city into districts as shown on the map below. Determine which district you are in
LCHS grad named 2023 Astronaut Scholar
Lakeview Centennial High School 2021 graduate Breyana Robinson is making headlines for her journey from high school to becoming an Astronaut
City announces staffing additions, changes
The city of Garland has recently announced two new staff members as well as a change in job responsibilities for an existing employee.
Garland’s 9th Street Boxing Gym largest in U.S.
The Garland 9th Street Gym Project was recently rated No. 1 on the list of U.S. gyms with the most members in 2023. Most of the members are school kids
Hope Clinic director to receive NANBPWC award
The NANBPWC will honor Tanya Downing, executive director of Hope Clinic, as the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs,
North Texas teachers finalists for H-E-B Excellence awards
Ten North Texas educators have been named finalists for the 2024 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, spotlighting them as some of the best teachers in Texas.
GHS teacher receives award
If you ask Garland High School English teacher Alicia Cummings what’s the best part of her day, she’d say interacting with her students in each class
GPD conducts shooting investigation
On March 17, just after 2 a.m., Garland police officers were called to a residence in the 4900 block of Captains Place in response to a shooting.
Noon Exchange celebrates award winner, hears from author/historian
The Noon Exchange Club of Garland welcomed author Rusty Williams and awarded the Book of Golden Deeds award to Tony Rorie at the March 13 meeting.
Crimes reported: March 3-9
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into districts as shown on the map below. crimes Determine which district you are in then go to that district
Health Dept. inspections: March 11-15
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at daycare centers,
Obituary: David Elmer Hochstein
David Elmer Hochstein was born on June 1, 1942, in Lakefield, MN, to Elmer George Hochstein and Louise (McCallister) Hochstein.
March: Colorectal cancer awareness month
March is colorectal cancer awareness month and a great time to learn more about one of the types of cancer that strikes men and women equally. It claims more than 50,000 lives annually and more than 140,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Colorectal cancer is most...