For the first time in district history, two Garland ISD students are headed to the UIL Swimming & Diving State Meet Feb. 18-19 at the University of Texas at Austin. State-bound Rowlett High School freshman, Preston Rose, has only been diving for six months. His...
Accepting applications for home improvement incentive rebates
Garland City Council has authorized additional funding for the Home Improvement Incentive Program. Through this program, the city of Garland is offering a 50% cash rebate (up to $10,000) on approved exterior remodeling of single-family detached homes. All applications...
City officials celebrate completed bond projects
Progress was unveiled on Build Garland Day, Friday, Feb. 11, capped by the opening of the Garland Animal Shelter & Adoption Center, the most anticipated project from the city's record $423.7 million bond election. With the new facility at 1902 State Highway 66,...
Update: Teen shooting victim dies
The 15-year-old Hispanic male victim who was transported to an area hospital Feb. 8 died from his injury after being shot. On Feb. 8, Garland Police Department detectives questioned the friend of the victim, who was with the victim at the time of the shooting. During...
New GISD website launches
Have you checked out garlandisd.net's fresh, new look? The district proudly launched its redesigned website Jan. 31. The new website flaunts: A modern design with a varied color palette Larger text size for easier reading More visuals to highlight key information And...
Be a student ambassador – Make Your Mark
Calling all students at least 16 years of age to become student ambassadors! The city of Garland is accepting applications for the 2022 Student Ambassadors program through Friday, March 18. During the eight-week paid internship program, students will gain meaningful...
Early voting information – March 1 primary election
Dallas County Elections Administrator Michael Scarpello reminds eligible voters that early voting for the March 1 Primary Election begins Monday, Feb. 14,and ends Friday, Feb. 25. Any Dallas County qualified voter can cast their ballot at any vote center across the...
Health Dept. inspections: Feb. 7-11
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...
Garland Police Boxing Gym boxer receives special gift
South Garland High School senior, Alex Espinoza, was surprised to receive the keys to a vehicle that will make life easier when he starts Eastfield College. Alex has enjoyed much success as a boxer at the Garland Police Boxing Gym. He has been participating in the...
Arrests made from park shooting
On Jan. 10, just before 2 p.m., Garland police officers responded to a fight between multiple people at a park. The exact location was in the 1100 block of Birchwood Drive, also known as Armstrong Park. A video of this incident was posted on social media in January....
GHS football standout to play in Super Bowl LVI
The Garland ISD athletics program boasts numerous student-athletes who have gone on to play for professional sports teams. This Sunday, Feb. 13, we’ll be watching former Garland Owl standout Hakeem Adeniji (GHS class of 2016} play in Super Bowl LVI for the Cincinnati...
GISD celebrates National Signing Day
Garland ISD had numerous student-athletes sign with colleges/universities last week on National Signing Day. Congratulations to the following students from Garland High School, Naaman Forest High School and Rowlett High School. Football – Garland HS Cergio Perez, QB,...