Crime report: August 9-15

The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56.  Listed below are the 221 crimes reported this week and the districts in which they were committed. District 11 9 District 12 2 District 13 16 District 14 11 District 21...

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HS football recap: August 27-28

Photos by Roger Mathis, www.mempics.com and Brad McClendon, www.bhmimages.com The 2015 football season started Thursday, August 27 with the Lakeview Centennial Patriots taking on Irving High School and the Rowlett Eagles playing Lewisville High School. LCHS over...

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Montessori coming to GISD

The area’s newest Montessori is just around the corner. Garland ISD strives to provide all students with a well-rounded education that includes school choice. Currently, the district boasts 10 specialized magnets at 16 campuses. Montessori provides families with...

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Obituary: Mary “Jo” Freeman

September 20, 1939 – August 26, 2015 Jo Freeman, 75, passed away Wednesday, August 26 at Waterford Assisted Living in College Station with her family by her side. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday August 30 at First Baptist Church in College Station. Interment...

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GISD staff kicks off 2015-16

Approximately 7,500 Garland ISD employees celebrated the start of 2015-16 with cheers, pride and spirit gear during the district's Convocation event Aug. 20 at the Curtis Culwell Center. Garland High School sophomore Grace Omer emceed the lively affair. Board...

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GISD sees high-energy 2015-16 welcome

High-fives, hugs and smiles were buzzing across Garland ISD as 71 campuses welcomed students to the first day of school Aug. 24. “With innovative teacher trainings, exciting staff development activities and an inspiring Convocation, we were more than ready to greet...

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