Arrest made in murder investigation

Frederick Kirk, 23, has been arrested for the murder of Son Kim Nguyen. Oct. 1, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Garland Police Department responded to the report of an unconscious male. He was in a parked vehicle in the 300 block of East I-30. When officers arrived...

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HS football recap: Week 3 district play

The third week of district high school football ended in wins for the Sachse Mustangs, Naaman Forest Rangers, Lakeview Centennial Patriots and Rowlett Eagles.   Mustangs defeat Owls   The Sachse Mustangs (4-2, 2-1) got a 45-17 win over the Garland Owls (3-3,...

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First Literacy for Life event a success

The tri-cities recently celebrated Garland ISD’s commitment to inspire and transform lives through the power of reading. More than 2,400 attendees enjoyed free food, prizes, 76 activity booths, author visits, a book walk, a poetry café and more at the district’s first...

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Week 5 Citizens Police Academy: Intel, narcotics

Week 5 of the Garland Citizens Police Academy included descriptions of the work of the Intelligence Unit as well as Narcotics Enforcement.   An undercover officer of the Garland Police Department talked about some of the functions of the Intelligence Unit. They...

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Sean Ellington completes basic training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sean L. Ellington 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...

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GPD investigates male’s death as murder

Update: The victim has been identified as 50-year-old Son Kim Nguyen from the Austin area. The investigation remains ongoing. Tuesday, October 1, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Garland Police Department responded to the report of an unconscious male in an apartment...

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