Before the sun fully rises, 15 Freeman Elementary School students begin lacing their shoes in pursuit of a fitness goal and healthy lifestyle. The campus’ new run club can be seen pounding pavement every Tuesday and Thursday morning, along with P.E. teacher Christi...
Health Department inspection report: 11/30-12/4
Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants – fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores. A...
Webb MS students make spaghetti dance
What happens when baking soda and vinegar combine in a cup full of water and uncooked spaghetti noodles? Students at Webb Middle School recently found out during a visit from Raytheon employees. “[Our] MathMovesU program is an innovative initiative designed to immerse...
CCC Invitational results
Photos by Roger Mathis - www.mempics.com Scores provided by Alexis Hill and Carlos Rodriguez Trevizo. Scores for the Dec. 3 games of Curtis Culwell Invitational basketball tournament are listed below. Games were played at the Curtis Culwell Center and Naaman Forest...
Garland names managing director for water
Wesley Kucera is now Managing Director of the city of Garland’s water utilities, after working his way upward through the organization since 1996. This new role will put him in charge of all water and wastewater operations. “The city of Garland organization takes...
GPD arrests two men in robberies
Garland police have arrested Cellus Owens and Duante Gowans for Aggravated Robbery. Both men are currently in the Dallas County jail with bonds set at $25,000 each. The investigation is ongoing and detectives are attempting to locate a third person who may have been...
Christmas on the Square lights up holiday season
A huge crowd gathered in downtown Garland to celebrate the holiday season at Christmas on the Square Thursday, Dec. 3. City staff, downtown merchants, food and merchandise vendors and choirs outdid themselves this year and provided a great time for everyone. The...
Alpha Charter athlete makes all-district team
Alpha Charter School senior Andrea Carranco was recently announced as an honorable mention selection to the University Interscholastic League Conference 2A Region 2 District 12 Girls’ Volleyball All-District Team. This is her second consecutive year to be selected by...
City approves development of sustainable facilities
The city of Garland has paved the way for construction of 267,000 square feet of new industrial space on Regency Crest Drive. The two new buildings will be built on a 13.5 - acre site located in southwest Garland near I-635 and in the heart of the city's core...
Putting students on path to success
With opportunities to earn industry certifications, college credit, internships and job interviews, Garland ISD strives to prepare students for a successful future. Offering approximately 200 Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses, students gain real-world...
One step further: Jonathan’s Place expands
Submitted by: Chloe Zarco Only six months after joining Jonathan’s Place, CEO Allicia Frye saw the repercussions young women faced after leaving the Girls Treatment Program at 18 years old without necessary preparation. Pregnant, fearful and full of regret, the young...
Crime report: November 15-21
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 194 crimes reported. District 11 3 District 12 4 District 13 16 District 14 6 District 21 10 District 22 14 District 23 4 District 24 3 District 25...