The Breitling Youth Theater has announced dates and times for their upcoming productions. All are at the Plaza Theater in downtown Garland. “Around the World in 80 Days” Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Comedy take-off based on the original Jules Verne story. Fun for kids and...
Priscilla Wilson receives award
Senior Managing Director Priscilla Wilson was awarded the HR Specialist Award at the second annual Strategic HR Excellence Awards on Dec. 7. Wilson, who oversees HR, Communications Services and Fair Housing for the city of Garland, was one of four recipients of the...
City schedules federal grant public meetings
The city of Garland will be accepting Applications for the Request of Funding for its Community Development Block Grant, HOME Infill Partnership Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2017 and ending Sept. 30, 2018. Applications...
Driver arrest in hit and run
On April 14, 2016, the Garland Police Department responded to the 5500 block of Lyons Road where a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle that did not stop. Hit and run investigators identified the involved vehicle as a white Nissan Murano. The driver was...
Reported crimes: Dec. 18-24
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 212 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district District 11 8 District 12 5 District 13...
Message, schedule from Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest
Scheduled events for the Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest through April are listed below. But first, please help the organization share the following important message: As the area surrounding the preserve becomes filled with buildings and parking lots, it...
Good Shepherd principal to receive honor
Ms. Gail Richardson-Bassett, principal of Good Shepherd School in the Diocese of Dallas, will receive the 2017 Lead. Lean. Proclaim. award from the National Catholic Educational Association for dedication and commitment to excellence. Richardson-Bassett was chosen...
Red Cross issues emergency call for blood donations
The American Red Cross has a severe winter blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for blood donors to make a donation appointment now and help save patient lives. Hectic holiday schedules for many regular blood donors contributed to about 37,000 fewer...
GPD seeks help in hit and run
The Garland Police Department is searching for a vehicle and its driver involved in a hit and run accident that occurred early yesterday morning. On Jan. 9 at approximately 6 a.m., Garland police officers responded to a hit and run crash in the 300 block of S. Garland...
TechFest promises fun, prizes, information
Enjoy a free night of family fun at GISD’s second-annual technology event. Formerly named Digital Resources Carnival, TechFest features interactive and innovative instructional tools, tips to stay safe online, virtual reality activities, programmable robots and much...
Suspect identified in Linda Harris murder
On Jan. 1, Garland police officers responded to a welfare check at the Parkside Apartments in the 1900 block of West Kingsley Road. When officers arrived they located the victim, Linda Lee Harris, dead inside her apartment. Officers believe she was murdered....
Health Department inspections: Jan. 3-6
The city of Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any...