Officers investigate robbery, shooting

Just after 4 p.m., Sept. 19, the Garland Police Department responded to the report of a gunshot wound in a parking lot in the 1600 block of Axe Drive. Upon arrival officers observed a Hispanic male who had been shot.   Officers learned that the victim picked up...

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Garland post office to host Passport Fair

September is National Passport Awareness Month. Do you need to apply for or renew but can’t make it to the post office during normal office hours? The U.S. Postal Service is hosting a helpful event at the main post office from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23....

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Crimes reported: Aug. 27 – Sept. 2

The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56.  Listed below are the 176 crimes reported.   Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district District 11 8 District 12 3...

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Harmony volunteer receives award

Harmony Public Schools is proud to announce that Teresa Cook has been selected to receive the Heroes for Children award. She is representing SBOE District 12 and Harmony School of Innovation located in Garland. Fifteen outstanding school volunteers who have...

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Hope Clinic celebrates anniversary

Hope Clinic, a nonprofit medical facility for uninsured and underserved Garland residents, recently celebrated its 15th anniversary. Facility staff, members of the board of directors and advisory council, volunteers and community members, as well as State...

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Health inspections: September 9-15

The Garland Health Dept. 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 establishment...

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Taylor Pearson completes basic training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Taylor S. Pearson graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio.   The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included military discipline and studies, Air Force core...

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Mr. Mc’s Peanut Brittle made in Garland

Don McCormick’s grandmother, Winnell Browning, was given a delicious peanut brittle recipe by her in-laws. She later handed it down to her grandson who is now making the brittle available to the public. Don’s adopted grandmother, who he called Granny, made the brittle...

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Week 3: HS football, Sept. 14-15

The schedule for week three of the high school football season had the Mustangs and Raiders playing Thursday, Sept. 14, and the remainder of the Garland ISD high schools playing Friday, Sept. 15.   Sachse gets win over Mesquite HS   The Sachse Mustangs (3-0) got...

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GP&L helps restore power in Florida

Garland Power & Light has a team of 13 employees in Florida to assist in power restoration at New Smyrna Beach.   The four crews left Garland Saturday morning, bringing six bucket trucks, two line trucks for pole setting, two pickups and four equipment...

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Texans Can Academy recognizes bus drivers

With more and more students enrolling in Texans Can Academies’ campuses, one of their schools was especially appreciative of the bus drivers safely delivering their students to campus each day.  Garland Can Academy is giving back to those who have helped their...

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Don’t miss Live Well | Go Green Expo

If you're looking for tips for a healthy and environmentally friendly lifestyle, mark your calendar for Garland's free Live Well | Go Green Expo!   When: Saturday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Where: Curtis Culwell Center, 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd. More Info:...

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