Fit Factory may have temporarily closed its doors to gym-goers in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, but that isn’t stopping them from supporting local and national health initiatives. On April 19, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fit Factory will host an official American...
COVID-19 cases increase in city, county
As of April 14, the Garland Health Department has received reports of 188 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Garland residents, as well as six deaths. The fatalities include: 1 male in 30-39 age group 1 male in 50-59 age group 1 male in 60-69 age group 1 female in...
Crimes reported: March 29 – April 4
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 28 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 140 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes by district District 11 2 District 12 1 District 13...
District announces Campus, Division Paraprofessionals of the Year
A district of more than 7,500 employees, Garland ISD is fortunate to have many caring, committed and skillful paraprofessionals who provide meaningful and vital support to students and staff. The GISD Paraprofessional of the Year program recognizes these individuals...
GISD celebrates Campus Teachers of the Year
As the world transitions to at-home learning, the importance of teachers is becoming even more evident. And in Garland ISD, the Campus Teacher of the Year program recognizes the best of the best. Every year, all 72 district schools host a nomination and...
Good Sam needs community’s help
Good Samaritans of Garland is experiencing the impact of the COVID-19 shelter-in-place directives due to consumer over-buying and for many, loss of employment. Good Sam receives 80% of our food donations from several retail partners. In March, these retail donations...
GISD leading way in eLearning
From school closures to event cancellations to shelter-in-place, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced many changes across the nation. But Garland ISD’s commitment to student success remains the same. The district is united behind one goal of ensuring all...
Atmos heeds call for face coverings
With your continued safety in mind, you will now see Atmos Energy employees wearing face coverings in your communities. In light of new data about the spread of COVID-19, along with widespread evidence of coronavirus illness in communities around the country, the...
Chief provides COVID-19 update
Fire Chief Mark Lee updated Mayor Scott LeMay and the City Council on the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on Garland’s fire department at the April 6 work session. According to the chief, there are: 4 positive cases - one person is in...
VA acquires former Garland-Baylor facility
The VA North Texas Health Care System has officially taken possession of the former Garland-Baylor, Scott & White hospital located at 2300 Marie Curie Drive. The facility will now be known as Garland VA Medical Center. In a news release issued April 6, VA...
GISD update, meal delivery changes
The Garland ISD published the following updates and meal delivery changes on its website April 6. April 10, 2020, will remain a staff/student holiday. Learn how to navigate technology carefully and create a safe online learning environment with the help of...
New dates for ‘Becoming Garland Avenue’
After being postponed from its April dates, "Becoming Garland Avenue—2020 Revival" musical drama, has been rescheduled for Nov. 14-15. These new dates again include a Saturday and Sunday performance at 3 p.m. each day at Plaza Theatre in Downtown Garland. The...