Based on updated clarification from Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, Garland ISD revised its extended closing date from May 21 to closed indefinitely with a review the week of May 4. We remain at Level Red and will provide updates as we receive additional...
Work at home tips
Working at home is great if you’re able to follow some practical guidelines. It’s easy to get distracted and sometimes difficult to stick with your work plan. It’s an adjustment for most, so don’t be too hard on yourself. Just do your best and you’ll find what works...
City monitors COVID-19; warns against scams
The Garland Health Department has received reports of 72 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Garland residents, as well as two deaths. The city will update our posted case numbers each afternoon after 2 p.m. Check the Dallas County website for county-wide...
Crimes reported: March 22-28
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 28 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 141 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes by district District 11 1 District 12 3 District 13...
Crimes reported: March 15-21
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 28 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 142 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes by district District 11 4 District 12 2 District 13...
Council receives COVID-19 pandemic update
The Garland City Council held a special meeting Monday, March 30 to receive updates on the success of new procedures adopted because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discussed some new policies. Managing director of Customer Services, Kevin Slay, briefed the...
Council updates public meeting procedures
Due to COVID-19 public gathering restrictions, Garland City Council and Plan Commission meetings will be virtual. These meetings will still be viewable through CGTV and online streaming. The virtual meeting link will be included in the individual meeting...
GISD: Letter from Dr. Lopez
We appreciate your patience during this unprecedented school closure. The health and well-being of all in our district and surrounding communities continue to be our number one priority. At this time, based on information and directives from local, state and...
Atmos Energy urges homeowners, contractors to dig safely
Atmos Energy has a proven track record of maintaining safe and reliable natural gas service under many adverse conditions. This current COVID-19 pandemic will be no different. During these unprecedented times, we want to assure you our focus remains the same: the...
Atmos Energy donates $1.5 million to feed students, families
The escalating public health crisis is responsible for an unprecedented number of school closures, layoffs and economic disruptions across the country, and millions of students who depend on school food programs for their next meal also have parents whose jobs are at...
Tips for dealing with shelter in place stress, anxiety
Anxiety is high as families shelter in place to try to slow down the spread of COVID-19. Schools are closed as are many places of business. Huge numbers of workers are being laid off from their jobs, so, in addition to worrying about the virus, they are worried about...