HS soccer playoffs begin March 26

The high school soccer playoffs begin Friday, March 26, with the bi-district games. The Wylie High School Lady Pirates took first place in District 9-6A with a 13-1 district record. The Lady Mustangs from Sachse High School came in second at 12-2. The Rowlett High...

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Silver Alert issued by GPD

Silver Alert canceled. UPDATE: Missing person Daniel Martinez-Gonzalez has been located and is safe. The Garland Police Department is searching for a missing person, 70-year-old Daniel Martinez-Gonzalez.  He was last seen yesterday, March 19, at 12 p.m. walking to a...

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NAACP to host candidate forum

A forum hosted by the Garland Unit of the NAACP will provide an opportunity for voters to get to know the candidates for the Garland mayor’s office, Garland City Council and the Garland ISD Board of Trustees. Making informed decisions and then voting accordingly at...

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Vaccines update: March 15 work session

The following stats with the number of cases and number of vaccines given were shared by the city of Garland Health Department at the Monday, March 15, City Council work session. The following stats were shared during the March 15 City Council Work Session: The number...

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Garland sports legend passes away

Homer B. Johnson: Nov. 28, 1927 – March 17, 2021 Garland lost a genuine treasure Wednesday, March 17. Loved and respected by so many, Homer B. Johnson is often referred to as an icon, legend and mentor. He was also a great storyteller and was always willing to visit...

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Race for mayor: Scott LeMay, Roel Garcia

Election Day is May 1, early voting begins April 19 and Garland voters must decide which candidates they want to represent them. Several districts will choose council members and a new mayor will be elected. There are also seats on the GISD Board of Trustees to be...

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Obituary: Mamie Isensee Bondy

November 25, 1926 – March 15, 2021 Mamie Nell Isensee Bondy died on Monday, March 15, 2021. She was 94. Mrs. Bondy grew up in Karnes City, TX. She was the daughter of Harry W. Isensee and Laura Jauer Isensee, and sister to Clarence T. Isensee and Martha Ann (Isensee)...

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Local writer shares stories of community

Writer Jeff Hampton, moved to Garland in 2011 when he and his wife, LeAnn, got married. He had lived in Richardson, Waco and Dallas, but he had never felt the sense of community he felt in Garland. That was especially true in the Embree section of downtown Garland,...

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Urban Market, Bunny Trail this weekend

The first Urban Market of this year will have a fun and different twist. The Foundry Church and the Urban Market are joining forces to ensure that the kids have a great time at The Urban Bunny Trail Easter egg hunt. In lieu of hiding the eggs on the ground, vendors...

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