The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Dallas/Fort Worth District Director Herbert Austin honored 17 small business owners during the SBA Dallas/Fort Worth T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined Executive Training Program graduation. Two of the graduates are...
Altercation at a Garland café/lounge ends in murder
On Monday, Dec. 25, just before 8 a.m., the Garland Police Department responded to reports of a gunshot wound in the 4400 block of West Walnut Street at the Chandelier Cafe and Lounge. Emergency personnel, including the Garland Fire Department and Garland Police...
March 2024 election schedule; register to vote by February 5
Do not forget to register, then vote in the March 5 Primary Election. Monday, Jan. 1, is the first day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Postcard Application (FPCA). Last day to register to vote: Monday, Feb. 5...
Hope Clinic makes it a Merry Christmas
On Dec. 18, Hope Clinic celebrated Christmas by giving out more than 600 toys to 200 patients and their children. The kids were 10 years of age and under. This was the second year in a row that Hope Clinic has been able to provide Christmas gifts for its patients....
Obituary: Shirley J. Shelton-Butler
Nov. 7, 1937 - Dec. 22, 2023 Shirley J. Shelton-Butler, longtime Denton, Texas resident, formerly of Garland, Texas joined our Lord on December 22, 2023, at the age of 86 years. She was born in Dallas, Texas on November 7, 1937, to Robert Bonner Shelton and Gussie...
Obituary: Frank Lonely Dickson
Frank Dickson was born August 8, 1945, to the late Frank Bishop and Oderia Dickson McCrainey in Monroe, La. Frank received his formal education from Monroe City School District. He was a graduate of Carroll High School where he was captain of the football team.Frank...
Mustangs recognize accomplishments at football banquet
The Sachse Mustangs football program recently had its annual banquet where the following award winners were announced. 2023 Football Awards Scholar Athletes - Ethan Williamson/Cooper Reed Fighting Mustangs - Tristan Dobney/Robbie Rothrock Newcomer of the Year - Nicco...
Crimes reported: Dec. 3-9
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 Dec. 3-9. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Basketball recap: Dec. 12, 15
District play has begun for the high school varsity boys’ and girls’ basketball teams. Scores for Dec. 12 and Dec. 15 are below. Dec. 12 - Boys Lakeview Centennial Patriots 59 - North Garland Raiders 57 Naaman Forest Rangers 53 – Garland Owls 43 Wylie Pirates 73 –...
Major renovation coming to historic Garland Bank and Trust building
The city of Garland and GroundFloor Development have partnered to renovate and rehabilitate a historic bank building in Downtown Garland. As part of a larger redevelopment and infill project, GroundFloor will renovate and revitalize this historic building, restoring...
GFD trains swift water rescue technicians
Fire departments from around the state met in New Braunfels this fall to take Garland’s annual water rescue class. More than 20 students were newly certified as Swift Water Rescue Technicians. The Garland Fire Department began hosting these trainings for its own...
Medical City honors GFD Station 3-C
Station 3-C was recognized by Medical City Dallas for their exceptional care for a stroke patient. The patient was a 45-year-old female whose symptoms presented while riding as a passenger in a car. The patient had left-sided weakness and facial droop. The driver...
City’s Christmas, New Year’s holiday hours, services
City of Garland offices, utility customer service and tax offices, recreation centers and senior centers and libraries will be closed for the Christmas holiday Monday, Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Dec. 26. These facilities will reopen Wednesday, Dec. 27. These facilities will...
Library system announces Jan. 2024 activities
The Garland Library System has announced a full list of activities for Jan. 2024. Check it out and decide which you'd like to attend! Winter Reading Challenge | Dec. 1-Feb. 29 Winter Reading Challenge! Registered participants who read at least three books and turn in...
Health Dept. inspections: Dec. 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...
Garland earns state park society awards
Heritage Crossing and a Garland Parks & Recreation employee were honored at the North Region Conference of the Texas Recreation & Park Society in early December. Heritage Crossing received the Arts and Humanities Programming Achievement Award for this summer’s...
Starbucks employees volunteer at Good Sam
Good Samaritans of Garland, known locally as “Good Sam,” provides food assistance to hungry and food-insecure neighbors in Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse. They provide nutritious food to anyone in need of food assistance with no residency or income eligibility...
Author comes home to Garland for book signing
When Greg Goldston was a junior in high school in the late 80s, he was surrounded by books as a clerk at the Garland Central Library. His job there was to make sure they were all placed correctly back on the shelves. Now over 30 years later, he has authored 11 books...
DWI enforcement to be stepped up for holidays
The Garland Police Department is stepping up Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) patrols from Wednesday, Dec. 13 through Monday, Jan. 1. The patrols will be active in the nighttime hours and will be utilizing both marked and unmarked police cars. The increased DWI patrols...
Crimes reported: Nov. 26 – Dec. 2
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 Nov. 26 - Dec. 2. Information is provided by the Garland Police...