This week, the Dallas County Public Health Committee moved the COVID-19 Threat Level to RED. The committee’s letter to Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins cited its reasons for the change. “At this point data from Dallas County demonstrate 1. A sustained increase in the...
A $10,000 reward has been offered for any information leading to the apprehension of 14-year-old Abel Elias Acosta, who is the shooter responsible for killing three and wounding a fourth at a convenience store Dec. 26, 2021. In addition to the Garland Crimestoppers...
“New Year’s Day…now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual.” Mark Twain New Year’s Eve is the traditional time for people to take stock, re-evaluate their lives and decide what changes,...
Detectives have discovered evidence identifying Abel Elias Acosta as the shooter responsible for killing three and wounding a fourth at a convenience store Dec. 26, 2021. It is typically not the practice of the Garland Police Department to release juvenile...
Update: $10,000 Reward Offered for apprehension of Abel Acosta Thursday, Dec. 30 A $10,000 reward has been offered for any information leading to the apprehension of 14-year-old Abel Elias Acosta, who is the shooter responsible for killing three and wounding a fourth...
Celeta Sue Edwards, 78, of Garland, passed away Dec. 20, 2021. She was born in Pittsburg, Texas April 14, 1943. Celeta graduated from Wylie High School in 1961. She was married to Ron Edwards July 7, 1962. She began her career as a switchboard operator for a telephone...
This free, eight-week statewide health competition inspires choosing healthy actions in order to support a healthier community. Simple healthy actions like drinking more water, eating a healthy snack, or going for a walk can help you and our school district earn...
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into districts as shown on the map below. The 152 crimes reported during this period are listed below. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes by district District 21 7 District 22 5 District 23...
The season of giving is flourishing in our tri-cities. Garland ISD graduate Megan Stoeckl spearheaded a fundraising campaign that resulted in more than $40,000 to spread holiday cheer in her home district. Thanks to her generous Instagram followers and local...
The Garland Symphony Orchestra (GSO) continues its 2021-2022 season with Chloé Trevor, violinist and Marcus Pyle, violist. The season theme is Mozart con Amore! The Jan. 14 performance will include: MOZART Overture to Don Giovanni MOZART Sinfonia Concertante SCHUBERT...
Update: Suspect arrested in shooting death of 22-year-old female -- The victim of the Dec. 17 shooting has been identified as 22-year-old Bianca Vasquez. Garland Police Department detectives identified 19-year-old Lucio Angel Ortega as the suspect responsible for the...
For more than 30 years, the artwork of Garland ISD students has helped ring in the holiday season. Our annual Elementary School Greeting Card Contest is made possible through partnerships with elementary campuses across the district. We thank all of our wonderful...