Power outages create hardships

UPDATE: Per Mayor Scott LeMay: At 2:17 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, power was restored citywide. ERCOT currently has no power shed orders in place but the emergency level remains at EEA3 which is the highest level. The grid is stable currently but we need to remain...

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Obituary: Sandra Money

Sandra Money, 61, of Garland, Texas, passed peacefully in her home on February 05, 2021, due to complications from kidney cancer. She was born in Dallas, Texas on November 24, 1959. She married Charley Money III in 1995 and they lived together in Garland. Sandra was a...

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HS basketball recap: Feb. 9-13

The boys' and girls' varsity basketball teams scores for Feb. 9-13 are below. The girls'  games were bi-district round playoffs. None of the 9-6A teams advanced to the next round. Girls – 2/12 – Bi-district playoff round Sachse High School 43 – Rockwall High School 44...

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City modifies services during winter storm

Due to continuing power supply constraints and extreme winter weather conditions, all non-emergency City of Garland facilities will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 16. Some departments will provide services by phone or online but may be limited. All residential and commercial...

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Police search for missing Garland woman

UPDATE:  As of 9:56 a.m., Feb. 15, missing person Melania Nyajana has been located and is safe. The Garland Police Department is searching for a missing person, 81-year-old Melania Nyajana. She was last heard from Sunday, Feb. 14, between 10:30 a.m. and noon in the...

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Mayor delivers State of the City Address

Mayor Scott LeMay presented a virtual State of the City Address Tuesday, Feb. 9. He began by acknowledging the COVID-19 pandemic and the extraordinary changes it caused in 2020 and continues to cause this year. Several master plans that will enhance Garland citizens’...

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District 9-6A announces all-district players

The District 9-6A all-district players have been announced -- First-Team Offense and First-Team Defense, along with specific MVP awards, newcomer awards and coaching staff. MVP: Devean Deal, Naaman Forest, WR/DE Offensive MVP: Jordan Hudson, Garland, WR, Jr. Defensive...

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Obituary: Michael Gene Stewart

Michael Gene Stewart, age 75, of Garland, Texas, died peacefully at the home of his daughter Feb. 6, 2021, from complications of thyroid cancer. His loving family was by his side. Mike was born on Sept. 14, 1945, in Ennis, to the late Jack Delbert, Sr. and Dora Ellen...

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Random Acts of Kindness Week

Random Acts of Kindness Week is a time designated to show kindness to others and make a conscious effort to brighten their day. This year it will be celebrated Feb. 14-20. Random Acts of Kindness Day is Feb. 17. Created by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, the...

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