GCT opens season with ‘Ravenscroft’

Audiences are racking their brains to solve the murder mystery in Don Nigro’s ‘Ravenscroft,’ the opening play of the Garland Civic Theatre’s 49th season. The plot begins on a snowy night as Inspector Ruffing investigates the mysterious death of Patrick Roarke, a young...

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Reported crimes: July 3-9

The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56.  Listed below are the 224 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district District 11 4 District 12 1 District 13...

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Golden Chick to host fundraiser

Dallas-Fort Worth area Golden Chick Restaurants will host the “Back the Blue” fundraising event Monday, Aug. 1, to raise funds for the families of the officers who lost their lives in the tragic July 7 downtown Dallas shootings. The Texas-based chicken legend prides...

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GPD identifies suspect in Jay Torres murder

Garland Police Department homicide detectives have identified the suspect in the murder of Jacinto Torres Hernandez (also known as “Jay Torres”). The 23-year-old suspect’s name is Anibal Edilfredo Chirino Mejia of Garland. Garland police officers discovered Torres'...

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GHFC, homeowner celebrate with ribbon cutting

A ribbon cutting was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 23, for a newly renovated home in the Camelot Addition. The project was part of the city of Garland’s Single Family Home Initiative, helping develop quality affordable housing in Garland. The 1,200 square foot...

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Don’t miss ‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’

The dazzling lights of Broadway seem a little closer to home as the Garland Summer Musicals continues its 2016 season with Tony nominated “Nice Work If You Can Get It.” With music and lyrics written by George and Ira Gershwin and a book by Joe DiPietro, this musical...

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Donald Giles arrested in murder case

Donald Ray Giles, the suspect in the murder of Donald St. Clair, was arrested July 23 by officers from the Dallas Police Department. Garland homicide detectives determined that Giles had intentions to burglarize the warehouse when St. Clair, 91, was murdered. Giles...

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Urgent need for blood

While thousands of people from across the country responded to the emergency request for blood donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July, a critical blood shortage remains. The Red Cross urges eligible donors to give now to help ensure blood is...

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Amazing Lash Studio opens at Firewheel

Just in time for a midsummer pick-me-up, Amazing Lash Studio has opened its Garland location at Firewheel Town Center. The specialty eyelash-extension salon is celebrating their grand opening by offering a limited time $54.99 (originally $79.99) set of lash extensions...

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Matthew’s Raiders ride again

Once again Matthew’s Raiders will take the victory lap in the Dallas-Fort Worth 2016 MDA Muscle Walk! This year our Team is walking to honor all of those who suffer from neuromuscular diseases. We would like to invite you to walk with us Sept. 24. We are also...

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NFHS alumni graduates West Point

Cadet Cody Guerry, son of Tony and Kay Guerry of Garland and brother of Rachel, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy May 21. Guerry graduated from Naaman Forest High School in 2011 in the top 10 percent of his class. While at West Point, he concentrated his...

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