The Garland Owls basketball team (26-1) advanced two spots in the playoffs this week. Tuesday, March 1, at McLennan Community College in Waco, they defeated Killeen Ellison High School to earn the regional quarterfinal title. Friday, March 4, at Dallas’ Ellis Davis...
Get required vaccines early all while saving money, time, and getting a free ice cream voucher. Save time, money, and get a sweet treat! Students entering 7th grade can attend a clinic to get required vaccines and receive a voucher for 1 free ice cream from Dairy...
Earlier this year the Garland City Council approved two new police officers for the Garland Police Department. Soon after, District 5 Council Member Rich Aubin addressed the council about approving two more officers as well as a lieutenant for the gang unit....
The Garland Owls have made their way through two rounds of the playoffs. Their next opponent will be Ellison High School (Killeen), date and time TBA. In the bi-district round, played Tuesday, Feb. 22, the Owls defeated North Mesquite High School by a final score of...
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...
Good Samaritans of Garland, Inc., located at 214 North Twelfth Street in Garland, recently announced the number of clients helped in 2021. Pam Swendig, the organization’s executive director, expressed gratitude to all who assisted them. Individuals, foundations,...
Garland ISD (GISD) is hiring for positions including teachers, alternative certification teachers, instructional aides, bus drivers (additional information below) and more. To find more information, or if you have questions, be sure to attend the GISD weekly virtual...
Recent conversations with some of the boxers at the Garland Police Boxing Gym are a testament to the value of the program. Young men and women in this program are making great grades, graduating from high school and continuing on to earn college degrees and...
This week, a Dallas County grand jury indicted Richard Acosta, Jr. on a capital murder charge in the shooting that occurred Dec. 26, 2021, at a convenience store/gas station at Walnut Street and Glenbrook Drive. Richard Acosta is the father of 14-year-old Abel Elias...
The city of Garland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department received the 2022 Texas Gold Medal Award Feb. 17. The Gold Medal Award is the highest honor given to a city’s park system by the Texas Recreation and Park Society. It honors departments for...
The city of Garland has purchased the Las Brisas Residence Club (formerly Speegle Hospital) located at 1002 Marion Drive at Resistol Road. All tenants have vacated the property and the city of Garland will soon install a perimeter fence to secure the building....
The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced its schedule of activities for March. There are fun events for all ages. Garland libraries foster early literacy In 2020, the Garland libraries adopted a new Master Plan for library service, with one of the foremost...
The high school girls’ basketball standings at the end of the regular season were as follows: Team District Season Sachse Lady Mustangs 14-0 24-9 Wylie Lady Pirates 12-3 20-11 Lakeview Centennial Lady Patriots 6-3 8-12 Rowlett Lady Eagles 7-6 12-18 Garland Lady Owls...
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 Civic Theatre is proud to present the regional premiere of the beloved comedy Something Rotten at Granville Arts Center (300 North Fifth Street, Garland, Texas) March 11-27. Set in 1595, the hysterical musical follows the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, who...
For the first time in district history, two Garland ISD students are headed to the UIL Swimming & Diving State Meet Feb. 18-19 at the University of Texas at Austin. State-bound Rowlett High School freshman, Preston Rose, has only been diving for six months. His...
Garland City Council has authorized additional funding for the Home Improvement Incentive Program. Through this program, the city of Garland is offering a 50% cash rebate (up to $10,000) on approved exterior remodeling of single-family detached homes. All applications...
Progress was unveiled on Build Garland Day, Friday, Feb. 11, capped by the opening of the Garland Animal Shelter & Adoption Center, the most anticipated project from the city's record $423.7 million bond election. With the new facility at 1902 State Highway 66,...
The 15-year-old Hispanic male victim who was transported to an area hospital Feb. 8 died from his injury after being shot. On Feb. 8, Garland Police Department detectives questioned the friend of the victim, who was with the victim at the time of the shooting. During...
Have you checked out garlandisd.net's fresh, new look? The district proudly launched its redesigned website Jan. 31. The new website flaunts: A modern design with a varied color palette Larger text size for easier reading More visuals to highlight key information And...