The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 162 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes by district District 11 1 District 12 5...
Wiseman Collection, Focksy join forces in downtown Garland
What do you get when you combine the talents of two unbelievably creative, fun-loving women into one shop? One of the most beautiful and fun to visit businesses in downtown Garland. The shop is at 510 Main Street. The Wiseman Collection and The Frocksy recently...
Spring Creek Preservation Society offers fall, winter activities
The Spring Creek Preservation Society has some great activities planned for the rest of 2019. Check the list below to decide which ones to attend! Sunday, Nov. 24 – 4th Sunday Nature Walk - Regularly scheduled guided walk, every 4th Sunday of the month. These are...
HS football Week 11: Last week of regular season
In this last week of the regular high school football season, Sachse HS, Wylie HS, Naaman Forest HS and Lakeview Centennial HS earned playoff spots. Raiders get 50-23 win over Owls The North Garland Raiders (6-4, 3-4) defeated the Garland Owls (3-7, 1-6)...
CPA Week 11: SWAT and Bomb Unit
Week 11 of the Garland Citizens Police Academy included presentations from the Bomb Unit and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit. These units are typically called out in very dangerous circumstances and stress levels are excessive. On a lighter note, it...
State legislature calls for citizens comments at work sessions
The Texas legislature recently passed a law requiring that citizens of the state have an opportunity to address the mayor and council at work sessions as they do at regular meetings. The law offers councils latitude to set some guidelines, including time limits....
Tornado recovery classes at Richland College
Richland College is offering tuition-free continuing education classes on storm recovery in response to the Oct. 20 tornadoes and resulting damage that has impacted employees, students and the local community. These free sessions will be offered 8 a.m. - 5 p.m....
Health Department inspections: Oct. 28 – Nov. 1
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at daycare centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment...
Atmos Energy recommends end of daylight savings time safety checks
The end of daylight savings time gives everyone an extra hour of sleep before changing the microwave clock. But don’t stop there! Atmos Energy reminds customers and the public that this is an opportunity to perform routine household safety checks, inspecting your...
GISD celebrates A/B campuses
District campuses were graded this year by the Texas Education Agency's accountability ratings system, and 100 percent either met or exceeded state standards. In fact, 46 Garland ISD schools earned an A or a B. Additionally, 48 campuses claimed at least one...
Commissioner of Education visits GISD
What do you do when the Commissioner of Education visits on National Boss’s Day? You give him a great #GarlandUSA welcome. On Oct. 16, Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath visited Austin Academy for Excellence, walking the same Garland ISD halls he did decades...
James Robert Leavelle: Navy veteran, homicide detective
This Veterans Day is the perfect time to celebrate the life of James Robert Leavelle, U.S. Navy veteran and former Dallas Police Department detective. His recent death brought sadness and grief to so many and prompted heartfelt tributes and memories of the respected...