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...
Mayor issues nonresidential electric curtailment order
Wednesday, Feb. 17, Garland Mayor Scott LeMay requested that all nonessential, nonresidential electric customers voluntarily curtail their usage of electricity during the continuing weather event. Mayor LeMay requested a voluntary reduction of power usage by all...
City services, utilities impacted by wintry weather
The city of Garland recognizes the hardships and extreme frustration customers without power face during these historic low temperatures and are ready to deliver power as soon as the electric generators across the state are able to provide it. At this time, ERCOT is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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’...
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...
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...
February: Children’s dental health month
Cavities are one of the most common chronic health problems of children in the United States. Children who have poor dental health often miss more school than children who do not. Additionally, poor oral health leads to various other problems. Your child's chance of...
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...