Good Sam murder mystery fun for all

Good Samaritans of Garland second murder mystery dinner sold out again! The cast was amazing and the food, provided by San-Tex Catering, was wonderful. And, the silent auction items were competitive. Laughter, fun and relaxation filled the Atrium as the audience...

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Health Dept. inspections: July 11-15

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...

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Obituary: Jerry Othey Armstrong

Jerry Othey Armstrong, 74, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on June 29 of heart failure. Jerry was born in McKinney, Texas in 1948 to parents Oleta and Othey Armstrong.  He is predeceased by his brothers George Hawks and J.N. Hawks, and sisters, Joyce Caldwell and Ann...

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Altrusa sends care packages to soldiers

Altrusa International of Garland’s service projects include everything from the promotion of literacy to distributing care packages. All are important, worthy causes. But, the one that was most recently completed will put smiles on the faces of many military members....

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ERCOT issues conservation appeal

  ERCOT has issued a Conservation Appeal, asking Texans and Texas businesses to voluntarily conserve electricity from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 11. To conserve power, turn off unnecessary lights and electronics and delay using large appliances. One way to help...

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Health Dept. inspections: July 5-8

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...

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Teen arrested for manslaughter

The Garland Police Department is investigating the shooting death of an 18-year-old Garland resident. On July 5, at approximately 6:15 p.m., Garland police officers responded to an apartment community in the 1700 block of Apollo Road. When the officers arrived, they...

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Crimes reported: June 19-25

The Garland Police Department has divided the city into districts as shown on the map below. The 159 crimes reported during this period are listed below.   Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes by district District 21 5 District 22 13...

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NTMWD offers conservation tips

It’s easy to take water for granted when all we have to do is turn on the faucet and it “magically” appears. By now, though, we should all understand the importance of conservation. Additionally, we should all cooperate as the North Texas Municipal Water District...

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Garland celebrates Juneteenth

On June 19 at Audubon Park, Garland put its own stamp on the celebration of Juneteenth. The Juneteenth Committee’s vision came to life as dancers, speakers and vendors assembled at the park. Many children played games; a select few were honored as winners of the...

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