The Garland Police Department is investigating the stabbing death of a 46-year-old Garland man. On July 19, at approximately 3:15 a.m., GPD dispatch received a 911 call from an apartment community in the 1800 block of Apollo Road. The female caller, later identified...
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into districts as shown on the map below. The 168 crimes reported during this period are listed below. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes by district District 21 4 District 22 14...
Good Samaritans of Garland second murder mystery dinner sold out again! The cast was amazing and the food, provided by San-Tex Catering, was wonderful. And, the silent auction items were competitive. Laughter, fun and relaxation filled the Atrium as the audience...
City of Garland Heritage Crossing Coordinator Kim Nurmi recently graduated from the Leadership Arts Institute. Through a nine-month course, graduates of Leadership Arts Institute (LAI) gain expertise in nonprofit board best practices, leadership skills and the role of...
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...
Andrew Castillo, who runs the Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing program at South Garland High School, and Joshua Manta, a student in the program, recently made history. And, it was a year of several firsts. It was Castillo’s first year to teach and Manta’s...
Approximately 50,000 adults die each year from vaccine-preventable diseases, so skipping vaccines is dangerous for adults. However, young, healthy people can die from vaccine-preventable diseases as well. No matter your age, it’s important to get all recommended...
From, Friday, June 24, through Sunday, July 10, the Garland Police Department participated in a statewide added DWI enforcement for the Independence Day holiday. The additional enforcement resulted in the following: 98 Traffic stops 92 Citations 48 Warnings 1 Arrest...
Jerry Othey Armstrong, 74, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on June 29 of heart failure. Jerry was born in McKinney, Texas in 1948 to parents Oleta and Othey Armstrong. He is predeceased by his brothers George Hawks and J.N. Hawks, and sisters, Joyce Caldwell and Ann...
Altrusa International of Garland’s service projects include everything from the promotion of literacy to distributing care packages. All are important, worthy causes. But, the one that was most recently completed will put smiles on the faces of many military members....
ERCOT has issued a Conservation Appeal, asking Texans and Texas businesses to voluntarily conserve electricity from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 11. To conserve power, turn off unnecessary lights and electronics and delay using large appliances. One way to help...
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...