April 24, shortly after 8:50 p.m., the Garland Police Department received a gunshot wound call advising that someone had been shot at the Richland Apartments located in the 3200 block of Buckingham Road. Responding police officers contacted the caller which led...
Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Texas Academy), the state affiliate of the 100,000+ member Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recognized Nikki Nies, MS, RD, LD, of Garland, as recipient of the coveted Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award during its...
After lengthy discussions and comments by Mayor Douglas Athas, City Council members, health association members, e.g. American Cancer Society, restaurant/club owners, private citizens and others, the council recently voted to change Garland’s smoking ordinance. ...
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 that...
Reverend “Gentle Ben” Read, 67, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family Thursday, April 19, 2018. Son of Elvin and Pauline Read, Ben was born in Odessa, Texas on May 29, 1950. He graduated from Odessa High School and went on to attend McMurray...
Approximately 200 members strong, the Garland ISD Children’s Chorus combines the best fourth and fifth-grade music students from across the district. This group performs at special events and hosts concerts throughout the year, showcasing the talent that has earned...
The North Texas Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists has organized a series of discovery walks in prairies and parks in Dallas County during April and May. The walks will be one hour long and will be led by expert walk leaders with knowledge of plants, grasses, birds,...
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyler R. Winfield graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values,...
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has released the names of the first group of winners in the 63rd National Merit Scholarship Program. Approximately 1,000 distinguished high school seniors have won corporate-sponsored scholarship awards financed by about 200...
The Garland Police Department has arrested Dallas Independent School District teacher, 49-year-old Robert Lee Edgin of Dallas, for Improper Relationship between Educator and Student. Edgin works at W. T. White High School. The victim of this offense is a...
It was cloudy and a cold wind was blowing Saturday, April 7, but a large crowd braved the weather to celebrate the dedication of the State of Texas Historical Cemetery marker at the Mills Cemetery. Located near the present intersection of Highway 66 and Centerville...
This year’s Garland Heritage Celebration provided free entertainment for all ages. There was live music by the Dogensteins and a Tom Petty tribute band, Petty Theft, as well as games, food and a new Landmark Museum exhibit on display at the Plaza Theatre. ...