Students receive thousands for passing AP tests

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,...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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