Garland's Nicholson Memorial LIbrary System has announced its July activities. It includes a variety of interesting, entertaining events for children and adults. Seniors enjoy a cappella group - Enjoy the resurgence of a cappella music with performance by...
Iftar dinner brings congregations together
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Garland, Richardson, Sachse, and Wylie recently joined together with members of the Dialogue Institute Dallas from the same areas to enjoy an Iftar dinner. Iftar dinners break the day long fast –...
GISD honors highest-achieving grads
Garland ISD recently honored its highest-achieving students at the annual Senior Summit Luncheon. The top 10 students from each high school, as well as the top two from Memorial Pathway Academy, their most influential staff member, proud family and administrators...
Group gathers to recognize outgoing mayor
A grateful group of Garland citizens and city officials recently got together at Lakewood Brewery to thank former Mayor Lori Dodson for her service to the city. In addition to serving six years on the Plan Commission and six years on City Council, she then took on the...
GFD hosts Citizens Fire Academy
The Garland Fire Department, through the Citizen’s Fire Academy, is proud to provide an opportunity for citizens to participate in a program which is intended to promote a greater understanding of the mission, responsibilities and activities of the GFD. This is...
ACT receives donation from Guaranty Bank
On Thursday, May 23, First Guaranty Bank of Garland hosted an open house to celebrate the establishment of a new branch located at 603 Main St. in Garland, TX. Not only did this opportunity allow for the recognition of the company's expansion, it was also a time to...
Obituary: Linda Ruth Chandler
Linda Ruth Chandler, age 85, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019. Linda was born July 18, 1933 Linda is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Alvin Chandler, Jr. and Shannon, by three grandchildren Katie, Garrett and Rachel Chandler, as well as a loving extended...
Health inspections: May 27-31
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...
Shooting victim dies; Crimestoppers offers reward
Saturday, June 1, at approximately 4:45 a.m., the Garland Police Department responded to the report of a man shot in a parking lot of a business located in the 2100 block of Northwest Highway. The male was found shot inside a Lexus and transported to a hospital in...
GPD searches for missing man
Garland Police are searching for missing 62-year-old Charles Thomas Runyon who went missing May 31 around 7:30 p.m. Runyon has diagnosed mental disorders, has trouble communicating and has been in custody for assaultive behavior in the past. He is described as...
GSM opens season with “Mamma Mia!”
On June 14, Garland Summer Musicals will open its 37th season with “Mamma Mia!” followed by the stage and film spectacular Seven Brides for Seven Brothers scheduled for July 19-21 and July 26-28 "Mamma Mia!" - the smash hit musical based on the songs of...
Altrusa awards scholarship
Altrusa International of Garland was proud to award the Altrusa Scholarship for 2019 to D’Yonne West, a 2019 graduate of Garland High School. She plans to attend Prairie View A&M where she will major in chemistry and a minor in biology. West and her mother,...