Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) is May 1-7. The public servants in our community Make Their Mark each and every day! PSRW has been celebrated since 1985 as a nationwide public education campaign honoring the men and women who serve as federal, state, county and...
FBI, JTTF, GPD investigate NFHS threat
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), along with the North Texas Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), and the Garland Police Department are working in a joint response to a threat made online from a group of students at Naaman Forest High School. The online...
Keller-Williams celebrates RED Day event
Each year, the employees of Keller-Williams, a worldwide real estate company, celebrate their commitment to community service at their RED Day (Renew, Energize, Donate) event. The event is a celebration of the birthday of Mo Anderson, co-owner and vice-chair of Keller...
Gather together for prayer May 5
Garland will observe the National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 5, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Lavon Drive Baptist Church, 1520 Lavon Drive in Garland. The National Day of Prayer dates back to the beginning of our nation when the first Continental Congress called for prayer in...
GISD board approves raises, incentives
In an effort to hire and retain teachers and other employees, Garland ISD announced raises and other financial incentives for the 2022-23 school year. The staff presented its recommendations for raises, retention stipends and signing incentives at the Wednesday, April...
Don’t miss Spring Bling presented by Garland BMX’nSK8
Steve Farmer, founder of Garland BMX’nSK8, is excited to bring back the shop’s annual event, Spring Bling, Saturday, April 30, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event will be at Garland BMX’nSK8 located at 2021 Saturn Road, Suite D in Garland. “We have a great selection of...
GPD searches for fatality crash witnesses
The Garland Police Department (GPD) is requesting the public’s assistance in a fatality crash investigation that occurred just before midnight Thursday, April 21. The crash happened at the corner of Country Club Road and Highway 66. GPD officers have arrested...
World War II exhibit – Manufacturing Victory
Mayor Scott LeMay and the City Council received information on the upcoming exhibit World War II – Manufacturing Victory at the April 18 work session. It is part of a larger national exhibit that the city of Garland had tried to bring here in 2021. It wasn't available...
Health Department inspections: April 18-22
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...
GCT presents ‘Wait Until Dark’
Garland Civic Theatre (GCT) continues its 54th season with a production of “Wait Until Dark,” written by Frederick Knott. "Wait Until Dark" is a thriller set in New York City in 1963. It is centered around a blind woman named Susy Hendrix. She is unwittingly in...
GSO welcomes pianist Eldred Marshall
The Garland Symphony Orchestra (GSO) continues its season with pianist Eldred Marshall. The performance is May 13 and includes: MOZART Overture to La Clemenza di Tito MOZART Piano Concerto No. 24 MOZART Symphony No. 40 Performances are at the Granville Arts Center at...
Crimes reported: April 3-9
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into districts as shown on the map below. The 192 crimes reported during this period are listed below. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes by district District 21 4 District 22 5...