Celebrate Garland's rich history as downtown Garland hosts the sixth Garland Heritage Celebration on the historic Downtown Square Saturday, April 13. Enjoy food, music, entertainment, mechanical bull rides, scavenger hunt, historical walking tour and much more....
Elvis’ music lives at Garland’s Plaza Theatre
Elvis and his music live because of Elvis tribute artist like Andy King (Andreas Stolzenthaler) from Sulzfeld Germany and Moses Snow, a local Fort Worth Elvis tribute artist. “Elvis on My Mind” starring Andy King, Moses Snow and Shake Rattle & Roll opens...
GISD recognizes Mental Health Month
Mental Health Month will be observed across the country this May, but Garland ISD’s Guidance & Counseling Department is already working to raise awareness among students and families. The district aims to provide support and education, as well as diminish the...
GPD arrests 20 spring break drivers for DWI
The Garland Police Department arrested 20 drivers for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) during the stepped up enforcement period from March 8-25. During this time the Garland Police Department increased DWI patrols in an effort to keep Garland citizens and...
Three children injured in vehicle fire
On March 30, just before 6 p.m., the Garland Police and Fire Departments responded to the 2900 block of South First Street regarding a vehicle fire in the parking lot of a business center. When paramedics arrived, they began treating three children. Officers...
Scott LeMay looks forward to serving as Garland’s mayor
Current District 7 City Council Member Scott LeMay will soon have the opportunity to use his 12+ years' experience to lead the city of Garland as mayor. He is running for the position unopposed. LeMay said that a loss in the 2007 race for the District 7 City...
Jazmine N. Hudson completes basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jazmine N. Hudson graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force...
Trustee Griffin, students receive awards
Receiving special attention from State Representative Rhetta Andrews Bowers, three Garland ISD students and the GISD board's most tenured trustee were recently recognized at the 2019 African American Legislative Summit. Representative Bowers presented Trustee...
Chief Jeff Bryan settles into new role
When Garland’s new Police Chief, Jeff Bryan, a 22-year veteran of the Garland PD, got his degree from Texas A&M, he had no doubt about his next goal. He wanted to be an attorney or an assistant district attorney. He felt that the best way to his goal was to become...
Crimes reported: March 3-9
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 201 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district District 11 9...
Garland planner to serve on APA committee
Garland Comprehensive Planning Administrator Angela Self, AICP, has been appointed to serve on the Housing & Community Development Division of the American Planning Association. Within this volunteer position, Self will serve as chair of the Communications...
Health Department inspections: March 18-22
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...