Spring Creek Forest Preservation Society members would love the opportunity to teach children a little about the Garland’s beautiful preserve while they learn how to make bird feeders. The eighth Christmas for the Birds will be held Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. – noon...
Garland Chamber of Commerce receives 5-Star Accreditation
The United States Chamber of Commerce today awarded the Garland Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community. “Chambers of commerce play a critical role in their...
Vietnam veteran receives Veterans Day blessing
Garland resident and U.S. Air Force veteran Yvonne Garrison received a much-deserved gift Thursday, Nov. 8. Garrison, who spent two years as a nurse in Vietnam, needed a bathroom remodel for her safety and independence. Bath Expo teamed up with Baths for the Brave to...
GDBA wine walk brings large crowd downtown
Saturday, Nov. 3 was a fun-filled day as the Garland Downtown Business Association hosted its inaugural wine walk. High ticket sale numbers made for a large crowd downtown as well as increased business for retail shops and restaurants. Online ticket sales were limited...
Health Department inspections: Oct. 30 – Nov. 2
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...
GSO continues 2018-2019 season
The Garland Symphony Orchestra continues its 2018-2019 season “Symphonic Kaleidoscope” Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Granville Arts Center, Brownlee Auditorium, 300 North Fifth Street in downtown Garland. The great composers often paint a musical picture for us,...
GISD executive athletic director receives award
Given to just eight athletic administrators nationwide, Garland ISD Executive Director of Athletics Cliff Odenwald was recently named a 2018 recipient of the National Federation of State High School Associations’ Citation Award. He is just the 12th person from Texas...
NMLS announces December activities
Carolers sing holiday favorites at Senior Social Hour - Celebrate the season at Senior Social Hour with a performance by holiday caroling group Holiday Cheer. They will appear at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Central Library. Holiday Cheer is a trio of carolers who...
Man, 21, killed during robbery
Friday, Nov. 1, just after 8:30 p.m., Garland police officers responded to the report of a male who had been shot in the 500 block of Cedar Drive. When officers arrived, they observed a 21-year-old Hispanic male subject bleeding from a gunshot wound. He was...
HS football recap: Week 9
Week nine of the high school football season is in the books with wins for Naaman Forest, Sachse, Rowlett and Wylie. Rangers get win over Owls The Naaman Forest Rangers got a 36-7 win over the Garland Owls Thursday, Nov. 1 at Williams Stadium. Lemuel...
In-Sync Exotics rescues tiger cub, bobcat
In-Sync Exotics has rescued two exotic felines this week. The two exotic cats were unwanted by their former caretakers, so the sanctuary came to the rescue. Sola, a female bobcat, was surrendered by a private owner earlier this week. Sola is approximately 3.5...
Crimes reported: October 7-13
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 168 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district District 11 6 District 12 4...