COVID-19 Variants – COVID-19 mutates over time which leads to different variants. This is a normal and expected phenomenon. Remember, COVID-19 itself is a variant of previously existing coronaviruses. Some variants may be more contagious, some may be less vulnerable...
August 22, 1967 – July 18, 2021 Billy Delane Pruett, Jr. passed away July 18, 2021, in his Garland, Texas home at the age of 53. He was born August 22, 1967, in Greenville, Texas. He was one of three children born to Billy Pruett, Sr. and Carol Hibdon. He is survived...
The 16th Autumn at the Arboretum, the Southwest’s favorite fall festival, runs Sept. 18 through Oct. 31. Though the festival ends on Halloween, the Pumpkin Village remains open through Thanksgiving weekend. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden are located at 8525...
A decision was made at the July 5 Garland City Council work session to close Windsurf Bay Park on weekends – Friday through Sunday – as well as holidays. Garland Police Chief Jeff Bryan provided a history of the problems at the park: Garland PD began to see challenges...
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at daycare centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. Inspectors use a 100-point scoring system during each...
A $7,000 Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAP) subsidy from Veritex Community Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) funded the replacement of a sewer line for an elderly Garland couple. Tommy and Marylyn Wilkerson, both 84, have lived in their...
Garland Police Department officers arrested a man after he allegedly shot a wrecker driver in the area of the East I-30 Service Road and Peninsula Way. On Thursday, July 15, at approximately 9 a.m., GPD officers responded to a residence in the 4900 block of Freeport...
Garland ISD students can get no-cost meals without completing an application or meeting eligibility requirements. Healthy meals will be offered every school day during the 2021-2022 year to all students at no cost. Typically, a student’s household must meet income...
There were 34 alcohol-related arrests made during the increased Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) stepped up enforcement. The Garland Police Department increased DWI patrols from June 25 through July 11 in an effort to keep Garland citizens and visitors safe. The...
February 14, 1947 - July 9, 2021 Tom G. Durden passed from this life on July 9, 2021 at the age of 74 at his home in Brownwood. To honor Tom’s wishes, the family will not have formal services but will celebrate his life as Tom would want. Tom was born February 14,...
Garland ISD announced this spring that the district will offer an Open Enrollment Program. Students who reside in cities other than Garland, Rowlett and Sachse can attend GISD schools if specific conditions are met. According to Dr. Babetta Hemphill, executive...
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently announced over 1,000 additional winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities. Three scholarship winners are from Garland ISD: Alina B. Dam - GARLAND HIGH SCHOOL Tisha S. Gautam -...