Scores for the boys and girls high school varsity basketball teams, along with the standings, are below. Boys – Jan. 30 Wylie Pirates 63 – Naaman Forest Rangers 38 North Garland Raiders 70 – Wylie East Raiders 56 Rowlett Eagles 74 – Lakeview Centennial Patriots 60...
Health Dept. inspections: Feb. 5-9
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...
Crimes reported: Jan. 28 – Feb. 3
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 Jan. 28 - Feb. 3. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Interpretive panels showcase Black history
This Black History Month, explore interpretive history panels recently installed on the Carver campus to share its rich history. The panels are available for viewing at 206-222 Carver St. The three panels illustrate the community importance of George Washington Carver...
Missing 77-year-old – Bobby Ralph Rollerson – UPDATE
UPDATE: Mr. Rollerson has been found and is safe. The Garland Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing individual, 77-year-old Bobby Ralph Rollerson. Mr. Rollerson was seen this morning, Feb. 8, at approximately 7:30 a.m., leaving a...
Library announces March activities
Check out the list of March activities offered by the Garland library system. There are fun events for all ages! Early Literacy (Ages 0-5) SPRING STORYTIMES Jan. 8 - April 27 - All Libraries Baby Bounce & Read (birth-18 months): 10 a.m. Mondays at Central Library...
Full schedule planned for Spring Creek Forest Preserve
Don’t miss the fun, interesting activities that are planned for the Spring Creek Forest Preserve for February and March. February 2024 Speaker Series – Carol Garrison – Aquatic Macro Invertebrates - Tuesday, Feb. 6 – 7 – 8:30 p.m. – Zoom: ID: 891 8700 2517 -...
Spring Creek Forest Preserve celebrates OGFN induction
Saturday, Feb. 24, 1 p.m. - Ceremony will be followed by a Members/VIPs Walk through the Forest. [Note: the public 31st Annual Trout Lily Walk is Sunday, Feb. 25, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.] At Spring Creek Forest Preserve, 1770 Holford Road, Garland This year’s annual Trout...
Heritage Crossing manager earns Distinguished Leader Award
Kim Nurmi received the Garland Chamber of Commerce’s Distinguished Leader Award at the Chamber’s 92nd Annual Meeting in January. Nurmi, the city’s Heritage Crossing manager, was recognized for creating engaging and interactive programs and activities that benefit the...
Garland celebrates Lunar New Year
The Cali-Saigon Mall hosted a Lunar New Year celebration Saturday, Jan. 27. A large crowd attended the event, and all seemed to have a great time. Elected officials including State Representative Angie Chen Button, Garland Mayor Scott LeMay, several Garland, Rowlett...
Latino history experts to speak at nonprofit’s annual meeting
"The Mexican American Experience: Telling Our Story in Our Own Words" is the topic of Alex Martinez and Gus Hinojosa on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Annual Meeting of the nonprofit Friends of Garland's Historic Magic 11th Street. The two, well-versed in area Latino...
State of the City 2024: Visit with city departments
The city of Garland invites all residents to attend our 2024 State of the City event Tuesday, Feb. 13, at The Atrium, 300 North Fifth Street. This free event is your guide to Garland and your chance to talk with city departments and staff! Come out to talk with us,...
Night at the Museum, GCT show
Join us for a fun night out in Downtown Garland! Check in at the Landmark Museum, 393 N. Sixth St., between 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, to learn about Garland Civic Theatre, explore photos and hear tricks of the trade from backstage professionals in the theater...
Health Dept. inspections: Jan. 29 – Feb. 2
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 Sam executive director honored at retirement party
The former executive director of Good Samaritans of Garland, Pam Swendig, received a fond farewell at her retirement party Thursday Jan. 18, at Main Street Café. Swendig’s family, as well as Good Sam staff, volunteers and friends were on-hand to honor her 10 years of...
Hope Clinic releases 2023 recap
Hope Clinic recently released a recap of their 2023 numbers. To date, Hope Clinic has provided more than 55,450 patient visits. In 2023, the clinic saw 5,850 patients. 78% of female patients received mammogram screening. 85% of female patients received screening for...
NWS to host severe weather education class
The 2024 spring severe weather season is not too far away, and the National Weather Service (NWS) and local public safety officials want you to be ready. The National Weather Service office located in Fort Worth will be conducting a free Severe Weather Education class...
Crimes reported: Jan. 21-27
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 Jan. 21-27. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Garland enjoys MLK celebration
Garland’s Martin Luther King, Jr. 2024 celebration was a huge success. It started with a parade of over 125 entries that included Annie Dickson, vice president of Garland’s NAACP branch, Mayor Scott LeMay and other city officials. Linda Griffin, the president of the...
Crimes reported: Jan. 14-20
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 Jan. 14-20. Information is provided by the Garland Police...