Garland police are investigating an incident where a male fled in a vehicle and is suspected of shooting at officers. Monday, March 21, just before 3 a.m., Garland police officers attempted to stop a white 2017 Chrysler 300 in the 1800 block of Northwest Highway. A...
9-6A girls’ basketball players of year, all-district first team
The varsity girls’ basketball head coaches have named the basketball players of the year as well as the first team all-district players for this year. Congratulations to each of the players and congratulations to the Sachse High School Lady Mustangs on their district...
Health Dept. inspections: March 14-18
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...
New leadership in office of city attorney
Brian England was recently appointed to the position of city attorney. He had served in the role on an interim basis following the retirement of former City Attorney Brad Neighbor. Prior, England was the first assistant city attorney for three years and deputy city...
Marcus Wayne Cline: Aug. 30, 1955 – March 13, 2022
Marcus Wayne Cline, age 66, passed away on March 13, 2022, in Texas City, Texas. He was born in Greenville, Texas on August 30, 1955, to Darlene (Coleman) Cline and Joe Wayne Cline. He was a loving father to his only biological child, Coleman Wayne Cline and an...
Obituary: Susan Marie Streng
Susan Marie Streng, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on March 7th, 2022, in Kyle, Texas with her family at her side. Susan was born November 22, 1967, in Fort Yates, North Dakota as Sandra Lee White Eagle. On December 27th, 1968, she was adopted through Lutheran...
Sue Holmes Watkins: July 30, 1930 – February 20, 2022
Laura Sue Holmes Watkins of Garland passed from this life at her daughter and son-in-law's home in Burleson to her Heavenly Home February 20. Sue was born in Dallas July 30, 1930, to Fred Holmes and Willie Kate Holford Holmes. Sue was the granddaughter of Laura May...
Don’t miss Animal Shelter/Adoption Center Grand Bonanza!
Be sure to attend the celebration from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 19, as the new animal shelter and adoption center shows off its new location. There will be animal adoptions, food trucks, vendors, kids’ activities and more, Garland’s new animal shelter at 1902 State...
ICON Meals donates healthy meals to Guns & Hoses
ICON Meals, a Dallas-based leading meal delivery service, donated over 150 nutritious meals, high protein snacks and branded apparel to Guns & Hoses-North Texas, a local nonprofit providing assistance to families of fallen officers and firefighters who were killed...
Rowlett PD, GISD partner for special needs students
The Garland Independent School District and the Rowlett Police Department have partnered to assist police officers during encounters with members of the Garland ISD community with special needs, such as those who are non-verbal or have a mental, emotional or...
City names skatepark ‘The Boneyard’
The Garland City Council discussed the naming of the city’s new skatepark at the Feb. 28 work session. District 5 City Council Member Rich Aubin and Andy Hesser, managing director of Garland’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department, brought a suggestion to the...
Urban Market is back
The Downtown Garland Urban Market is back. Please see the dates below and come out to see the all great vendors! Location(s): bee Hippy Hemp Dispensary in downtown Garland- 877-244-7791 Event time is 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Pop-Up Market on the second Saturday of each...