Visitors may record or preserve their stories about places important to them from their past at a "Tell Your Own Story" booth, which will be part of Travis College Hill's third historic home tour and National Register celebration ceremony Saturday, April 22. A...
Save money, water with Texas SmartScape®
Texas SmartScape® is an award-winning gardening program that educates homeowners about the benefits of using landscaping plants, trees, shrubs and grasses native to this region and local climate. By using native plants, water is conserved and the amount of...
Suspect arrested in robbery, sexual assault investigation
On March 24, Garland Police Officers identified the suspect in the March 22 robbery and sexual assault at the Subway in the 1200 block of Northwest Highway as 20-year-old Joshua Cook. He was arrested at a hotel in 3600 block of Leon Road and is currently in custody...
Murder suspected in death of 28-year-old man
March 26, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Garland police officers and paramedics responded to the report of a man unconscious in the 300 block of West Carolyn Dr. Upon arrival officers observed a 28- year-old male who was bleeding lying on the ground in front of a...
Ten GISD students named Dell Scholar semifinalists
Ten Garland ISD AVID students are vying for a chance to receive $20,000, a laptop and ongoing educational support. The high school students were recently named Dell Scholar semifinalists due to their academic rigor, ambition and perseverance. “We are excited to...
Trace Bundy Concert April 21 to help celebrate Travis College Hill’s National Register status
Guitarist Trace Bundy wowed a Granville Arts Center audience in November and he’s coming back to Garland April 21 to help celebrate the addition of Travis College Hill to the National Register of Historic Places. Bundy is an extraordinary fingerstyle guitarist...
Wells Fargo donates $5,000 to GISD Education Foundation
Wells Fargo & Company has announced a $5,000 donation to the Garland ISD Education Foundation. The GISD Education Foundation is committed to funding priority initiatives of the district to ensure GISD students receive a quality education and are prepared for...
Enjoy Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Firewheel Town Center
Firewheel Town Center will celebrate the arrival of the Easter Bunny with an afternoon of family fun during its annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza. The event will be from 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 1. Families will have an opportunity to enjoy arts and crafts,...
Make plans to attend Garland Heritage Celebration
Celebrate Garland’s rich history Saturday, April 22, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. as downtown Garland hosts the fourth Garland Heritage Celebration. This year the celebration will take place on State Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets next to the historic downtown square. The...
Health Department inspections: March 13-17
The 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...
Obituary: Barbara Williams Armstrong
27 February 1932 – 17 March 2017 Barbara Jane Williams was born on February 27, 1932, the only child of Curtis A. Williams of Fannin County, Texas and Bess Roberts of Limestone County, Texas. Barbara passed away at her home on Friday, the 17th of March, shortly...
GSM schedules auditions for 2017 season
Garland Summer Musicals is scheduling auditions for the 2017 season featuring the Mel Brooks musical The Producers (June 16-25) and the Broadway and film classic Hello, Dolly! (July 21-30). Principle auditions for The Producers and Hello, Dolly! are Saturday,...