In mid-2017, Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Garland announced that Garland’s hospital was for sale. The statement said in part: “Our priority remains serving the health care needs of our community and identifying a new owner that will further our legacy of...
Spring break holiday DWI enforcement
The Garland Police Department will step up Driving While Patrols starting Thursday, March 1, running through Monday, March 19. The increased Driving While Intoxicated patrols are for an Impaired Driver Mobilization project. The project is funded through a TXDOT grant...
Elizabeth Morris completes U.S. Air Force basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Elizabeth C. Morris graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, core values,...
Health inspection report: Feb. 20-24
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...
Cindy Burkett challenges Bob Hall in Texas Senate primary
State Representative Cindy Burkett, who believes in what she calls “common sense conservatism,” was first elected in 2010 as State Representative, District 101. After a 2011 redistricting that added parts of several additional cities, it became District 113. For her...
Colonels, Lady Mustangs advance in basketball playoffs
Sachse’s Lady Mustangs got an overtime win against Pflugerville High School in the 6A Region II Semifinals game Friday, Feb. 23, at Ellis Davis Field House. The score was 68-56 and junior Avery Crouse was the Lady Mustangs’ high scorer with 17 points. Jayla Brooks got...
Crimes reported: Feb. 4-10
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 158 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district District 11 3 District 12 2...
First Baptist Church Garland celebrates 150th anniversary
On March 8, 1868, 16 members of the Duck Creek community officially organized Antioch Baptist Church. That small congregation eventually grew into what is now First Baptist Church of Garland, which will celebrate 150 years of worshiping Jesus Christ and serving God’s...
Garland PD searches for missing 75-year-old woman
Update: Missing 75-yea- old Lela Kellum Jackson has been located and is safe. The Garland Police Department is searching for a missing 75-year-old woman named Lela Kellum Jackson. She has been missing for at least one week and has been diagnosed with...
Don’t miss ACT’s 2018 Special Arts Festival
On March 24, The Achievement Center of Texas a nonprofit center for children and adults with special needs, will hold its Special Arts Festival. The event will take place at Spring Creek Church, 2660 Belt Line Road in Garland, which is across the street from the...
East meets West at Hope’s Door New Beginning Center’s gala
Hope’s Door New Beginning Center held its Legendary Honor Gala at the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Feb. 10. The gala theme incorporated Eastern and Western archetypes of the concept of honor—Cowboy and Samurai. Emcees and honorary co-chairs J-Si and...
Colonels, Lady Mustangs continue in HS basketball playoffs
The Sachse High School Lady Mustangs basketball team advanced another step in the UIL playoffs Tuesday, Feb. 20. Their 59-45 victory over Tyler Lee High School was for the quarterfinals playoff title. Avery Crouse contributed a team high 20 points. The Lady...