Join GSO for the continuation of its season, “Vienna, City of Music. In a single afternoon in Vienna, one can visit Haydn’s house, Beethoven’s apartment and the Cathedral where Schubert sang as a boy. Or, for less than the price of a good bottle of Gruner Veltliner,...
HS basketball recap: Jan. 5, 9
Scores for the Jan. 5 and Jan. 9 high school boys' and girls' basketball games, along with high scorer information are listed below: Jan. 5 - Boys South Garland Colonels – 56, Naaman Forest Rangers – 27 Tyrese Maxey was the Colonels’ top scorer...
ACT staff, students enjoy Christmas party
The staff, students and their families had a great time at the Achievement Center of Texas Christmas breakfast last month. For the 16th year, members of the Town North Optimist Club of Dallas were on hand to prepare pancakes, sausage and coffee for the attendees....
Theft suspect in jail after vehicle pursuit; second suspect at-large
At approximately 1:15 a.m. Jan. 9, the Garland Police Department responded to a theft in progress at ABC Supplies located in the 2600 block of Market Street. Officers were made aware by the alarm company that there was a subject inside the fenced area loading items...
NMLS announces February activities
Families enjoy free movies - Families can enjoy free movies that celebrate diversity at the Nicholson Memorial Library System’s South Garland Branch Library this spring. The next movie is Let’s Go to the Movies Saturday, Feb. 24, at 3 p.m. and consists of a screening...
GISD’s Student Nutrition Services receives recognition
A school meal renewal is happening in GISD, thanks to the district’s Student Nutrition Services Department. With new menu items, Texas-grown produce and seasonal offerings featured in cafeterias districtwide, it is no wonder the group is receiving state and national...
HFHGG begins veterans build initiative
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Garland is relocating three 1920 houses donated by James Miller of Veritex Community Bank, Garland branch. In July 2017, Miller offered the opportunity to receive the three houses as a Gift in Kind with the prerequisite of moving the...
DWI holiday enforcement results
Fourteen Driving While Intoxicated arrests were made during 17 days of increased enforcement. The Garland Police Department stepped up its DWI patrols from Dec. 15 through Dec. 31 in an effort to keep Garland citizens and visitors safe during the Christmas and New...
Update: GPD detectives investigate shooting deaths
Glenmoor Drive shooting update: The second victim has been identified as 39-year-old Terry Albert Simmons of Balch Springs. Garland police detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the shooting and are following up on leads. When more information...
Health inspection report: Dec. 30 – Jan 6
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...
Police make arrest for murder
Just after 6:45 a.m. Jan. 6, the Garland Police Department received a call regarding an unconscious person at a residence in the 1900 block of Place One Lane. According to the GPD press release, the first officer on the scene observed a male victim lying on the...
HS basketball: Jan. 2
Photos by Roger Mathis, www.mempics.com Scores for the Tuesday, Jan. 2, boys’ and girls’ HS basketball games are below: The Lady Patriots from Lakeview Centennial High School defeated the Garland High School Lady Owls by a score of 43-40. Candice...