Friday, Oct. 20, the Dallas-based chicken restaurant, Golden Chick, held two check presentations at their location off Meadow and North Central Expressway. One check went to the American Red Cross in support of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, and the other...
Don’t miss ‘Slow Dancin’ with my Tractor!’
Actors Anonymous Theatre Company is proud to present its 40th production in its 20th year! The Drama Kings & Queens are back with Slow Dancin’ with my Tractor! A new original redneck musical comedy written by Lory Alison (book), Justin Fields (lyrics) and Trevor...
Police investigate shooting of teen
Update: A 15-year-old male juvenile shot in a Garland park Oct. 20 around 5 p.m. HAS died from his injuries and detectives are investigating his death as a murder. It is believed that the juvenile went to the park with several other subjects and a disturbance...
Police investigate murder
Just before 1:30 a.m. Oct. 20, the Garland Police Department responded to the report of someone shot in the 900 block of East Linda Drive. When officers arrived they found a female in the front yard of her residence suffering from a gunshot wound. The female...
Nutribiotech USA to expand operation
Nutribiotech USA, a Garland-based nutritional supplement manufacturer, will expand their current R&D and production facilities with a $100+ million capital investment. As agreed, they will grow their North American operations footprint from an existing...
Mayor announces intention to resign
Mayor Douglas Athas announced his plan to step down at the Oct. 17 City Council meeting and said that he will announce the effective date soon. The announcement came after a 6-3 vote to demolish the National Guard Armory buildings at Central Park to make way...
Health Department inspections: Oct 9-13
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...
Safety Fest draws large crowd
The Garland Fire Department’s Safety Fest drew 1,400 visitors this year, an increase of 500 from the 2016 event. According to Merrill Balanciere of the GFD, the department received positive feedback from the visitors. There were activities for everyone...
Huntington to add industrial square feet
Garland has approved a project that will result in the development of two of the latest spec buildings to enter the community's dynamic industrial space market. Huntington Industrial Partners will develop two Class A industrial buildings, comprised of 132,000 square...
Library announces November activities
The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced an exciting calendar of activities for November. Kids make Native American art - Children ages 6-12 celebrate Native American Heritage Month by creating Tlingit art at Art Explorers. The event is at 2:30 p.m....
HS football week 7; Mustangs remain unbeaten
Photos submitted by Roger Mathis, www.mempics.com and Brad McClendon, www.bhmimages.com and Joe Diehl, www. jbdphots.com Week seven of Garland ISD high school football ended with the Rangers seeing their first defeat and the Mustangs remaining undefeated on the...
Hope’s Door New Beginning Center hosts candlelight vigil
Thursday, Oct. 12, Hope’s Door New Beginning Center hosted a candlelight vigil to recognize October as National Domestic Violence Aware Month and to honor 158 individuals in Texas who died as a result of domestic violence. The event was opened with a message...