In Garland ISD, it pays to get good grades. For the fourth consecutive year, Garland ISD gifted thousands to hundreds of students as part of its National Math & Science Initiative (NMSI) program—which awards students $100 per passing AP score. This year,...
Girls’ high school basketball scores: Dec. 11
Photos by Roger Mathis, www.mempics.com Girls’ high school varsity basketball scores for Tuesday, Dec. 11 are listed below. Rowlett HS Lady Eagles 67 – Naaman Forest HS Lady Rangers 46 High scorers for Rowlett High School were Ngozi Obineke with...
DWI enforcement for holidays
The Garland Police Department is gearing up for increased Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) patrols beginning Friday, Dec. 21 and running through Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. The increased DWI patrols are for an Impaired Driver Mobilization project funded through...
Crimes reported: Nov. 18-24
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 191 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district District 11 6 District 12 3...
Double shooting ends in murder
The Garland Police Department responded to two gunshot wound calls Dec. 10, just before 6:30 p.m. The calls were minutes apart, one from at a residence in the 500 block of Hillcrest Drive and the second at an apartment complex in the 100 block of South Jupiter Road....
Health Department inspections: Dec. 3-7
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...
Fun for all at Special Ones Network Christmas party
More than 220 special needs individuals and their families had a great time at the Special Ones Network Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Hella Shrine Temple. The event has enjoyed extraordinary growth since it started 11 years ago with 38 families. The...
Dyslexia services expanding in GISD
For more than 100 years, Garland ISD has focused on providing innovative programs and opportunities to prepare all learners for success. Keeping with tradition, the district is leading the way by expanding its dyslexia services for students and families. From hiring...
Stardom Entertainment announces ‘Elvis, Cash & Diamond’
Stardom Entertainment announces, Sunday, January 13th at the Plaza Theatre in Garland, the production of ‘Elvis, Cash & Diamond’; songs by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond. Come rock to the King of Rock & Roll, Elvis Presley, performed by...
NMLS announces January activities
The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced its schedule of activities for children and adults for January. Kids participate in “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” activities - Children ages 6-12 can participate in activities related to the popular Diary of a Wimpy...
Congregation collects outerwear for the needy
The Garland 4th Ward, one of three congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Garland, gathered much needed outerwear for those in the community who are affected by the cold weather and without resources to provide for themselves. ...
Don’t miss ‘Dashing through the Snow’
If you say that the first half of Garland Civic Theatre’s production of “Dashing through the Snow” is entertaining and funny, then you have to call the second half side-splitting fun. You won't want to miss the talented group of actors in this play written by Jessie...