The man who robbed the Capitol One Bank in Garland June 9 has been identified as 52-year-old Gregory Wayne Davidson. Police believe he is the same man who robbed a bank earlier today in Dallas. Police and FBI are asking for the public’s help in locating Davidson who...
GHS student to attend renowned Interlochen Arts Camp
Although Garland High School student Juanito Riveros is just 15-years-old, he has already made a name for himself in the world of fine arts. Recently ranked the No. 2 harpist in the state, the sophomore was awarded a full scholarship to attend Interlochen Arts Camp—an...
City manager sees bright future for Garland
Bryan Bradford has now had time to settle into his new role as Garland’s city manager after a tough first month on the job. The city experienced several tragedies -- the terrorist attack at the Curtis Culwell Center, the loss of police dispatcher Crystal Nuncio, the...
Sara Erickson named Jupiter Chevrolet’s Teacher of the Month
Ending the 2014-15 contest on a high note, Shorehaven Elementary School secured its second Jupiter Chevrolet Teacher of the Month two-peat, as physical education teacher Sara Erickson took the honorsMay 11. Surprised while writing curriculum at the Jill Shugart...
First Choice ER gives back
First Choice Emergency Room has been able to support three charitable organizations with great success including Toys for Tots, Operation Gratitude and the North Texas Food Bank because of the efforts of the local community. Now it is First Choice ER’s turn to give...
Garland earns communications, special events awards
The city of Garland brought home four awards from the 2015 Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) Conference in Houston in June. The city’s website, GarlandTx.gov, won a first place TAMI Award for cities of more than 75,000 people. The judges said...
Senior Care Beltline receives Bronze National Quality Award
Garland’s Senior Care Beltline, 106 North Beltline Road, was one of eight facilities recently recognized as a 2015 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award for its dedication to improving the lives of residents through quality care. The award is the first...
Lemmond’s moves to larger downtown facility
The name Lemmond is synonymous with hair salons and has been since 1962 when James Lemmond and his sons Jackie and Harvey opened The Flat Top Barber Shop at the corner of Walnut Street and Jupiter Road in Garland. They worked there for 13 years, and ran other shops as...
Five students named Terry Scholars
Five graduating seniors will attend college this fall with the help of a Texas-based nonprofit organization. Students from Garland, Lakeview Centennial and North Garland high schools were all named Terry Scholars, a title that gifts guidance, support and tuition funds...
GISD begins search for replacement board member
The Garland ISD board of trustees announced a plan to fill its Place 4 seat which will become vacant after Dr. Cindy Castañeda's resignation takes effect on August 18. The board of trustees plans to fill this vacancy by appointment. To select this appointment, the...
GFD provides cooking safety tips
The Garland Fire Department, in an effort to promote safety, shares National Fire Protection Agency tips on various subjects. Below are their suggestions for safe cooking.
NGHS twice ranked as one of nation’s finest high schools
North Garland High School has once again been selected as one of the nation’s best campuses. In addition to The Washington Post’s recent designation, North Garland also earned a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 Best High Schools Rankings, making it the only...