It’s not enough that everyone has to think about COVID-19, it’s now the time of year that we must add West Nile Virus to our list of concerns. The good news, according to the city of Garland website, is that the Garland Health Department has begun routine...
Coronavirus cases increase; council votes against mask ordinance
For the fifth consecutive day, previous records were broken as the number of Coronavirus cases and deaths continued to rise. Dallas County reported 601 new cases and 20 additional deaths Tuesday, June 30. Coronavirus-related hospitalizations are also at a record high....
Man arrested after running over police officer
Last night, June 28, just after 9:30 p.m,, the Garland Police Department responded to a weapons disturbance at the intersection of South First Street and Glenfield Drive. The information officers received was of a male armed with guns shooting them into the air....
COVID-19 and the Dallas County Census
Just when efforts were starting to ramp up to ensure that all people living in the United States on April 1 were counted in the 2020 Census, a global pandemic threw those plans into chaos, but counties, cities and organizations pivoted to embrace virtual channels and...
Health providers concerned about delayed screenings
Critical health screenings, like mammograms, have plummeted to a decline of as much as 94% during the peak of COVID-19. Healthcare providers, like Solis Mammography, have reopened their doors with a safety-first approach and a dependence on long-standing community...
Police investigate stabbing death
June 26, at approximately 7:45 p.m., the Garland Police Department responded to a stabbing at a residence in the 5200 block of Longhorn Trail. When officers arrived, they found a male inside the home who had been stabbed. The male was transported to Baylor Scott &...
GISD board approves new calendar to close learning gaps
In order to meet the academic needs of students following the COVID-19 shutdown, the Garland ISD Board of Trustees has approved a new 2020-21 academic calendar with a new start date, revised school hours and inclusion of intersession dates. “Our visionary...
Texas governor announces new guidelines
The number of COVID-19 confirmed cases continues to rise in Texas with Dallas County having one of the highest numbers. Statewide, there have been 131,917 cases with 2,296 deaths. An estimated 74,496 patients have recovered. As of June 25, there have been...
Altrusa members present grant
Garland Altrusa International members presented Hope Clinic with a $4,000 grant Friday, June 19. This grant was awarded for the Influenza Vaccine Program to be held at the clinic in October. At the Flu Vaccine Program, Garland Altrusa members will serve as Patient...
Crimes reported: June 7-13
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 173 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes by district District 11 2 District 12 4 District 13 17...
National Circuit Assembly appoints CFO
National Circuit Assembly (NCA), a provider of PCB, cable and electro/mechanical manufacturing and test services to leading OEMs, recently announced the appointment of Wade Owens to the position of chief financial officer. Owens brings 20+ years of management...
GPD makes intoxication manslaughter arrest
Monday, June 22, just after 9 am, the Garland Police Department responded to a crash involving a pedestrian on northbound LBJ Freeway just north of Centerville Road. GPD investigators believe two vehicles were driving at a high rate of speed northbound on the...