The 28th Freedom Fund Brunch and Silent Auction, hosted by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Garland, Texas Unit, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 15. The silent auction begins at 9 a.m. Brunch is at 10 a.m. Event location is Hyatt...
Garland approves expansion of Digital Realty Data Center
Late last summer, Garland approved a deal with Digital Realty to develop a $1 billion data center campus on a 47.5-acre site located northeast of the intersection of Campbell Road and the President George Bush Turnpike. This week, Garland approved an expansion of the...
Police officer buys backpacks for students
A Garland Police officer purchased and donated 72 backpacks for local students, ensuring they return to school prepared and ready to succeed. Police Officer Tony Allen previously worked for the Garland Police Department before leaving to become a high school...
GISD grad receives one of 20 scholarships from St. David’s Medical Center
The Ambassadors for Community Health – Auxiliary at St. David’s Medical Center (formerly known as St. David’s Medical Center Healthcare Volunteers) has recognized 20 university students across the country with a total of $122,000 in scholarships funded by proceeds...
Obituary: Gary Thomas Lewellyn
Gary Thomas Lewellyn, 67, passed from this life surrounded by family on Monday, August 6, 2018, after suffering for several years with cancer. He was born on May 18, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan to Thomas Kenneth Lewellyn & Jean (Sanner) August. He is survived...
Council rejects multi-family affordable housing development
Council Member Jerry Nickerson hosted a meeting for District 3 residents at the South Garland Branch Library. The purpose of the meeting was to give them an opportunity to share their feelings about the possible development of a multi-family affordable housing...
Crimes reported: July 15-21
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 136 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district District 11 5...
Casa View Baptist Church collects stuffed animals for GPD
The Garland Police Department has expressed gratitude to Casa View Baptist Church for the donation of 1,025 stuffed animals. Officers will keep the plush toys in their squad cars to bring comfort to children in stressful situations. According to church member...
GCT starts season with ‘Barefoot in the Park’
Garland Civic Theatre will present the classic Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon and directed by Tim Doyle Sept. 6-23. For more than 50 years, Garland Civic Theatre has brought quality theatre to the North Texas area. The same tradition of excellence will continue...
Health inspection reports: July 30 – August 3
The Garland Health Department 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...
Library schedules September activities for all ages
Tweens conduct candy science experiments - Tweens can use STEAM skills to conduct experiments with candy at Nicholson Memorial Library System Tween Scene programs, designed for ages 10-13. Participants receive book recommendations based on theme. Attendees will...
Animal shelter confirms seven distemper cases
Seven cases of canine distemper have been confirmed at Garland's Animal Shelter. Shelter staff members are already taking proactive measures to keep the highly contagious disease from spreading. The first case was confirmed July 31. Staff immediately started testing...