Amy Rosenthal joined the City of Garland as Cultural Arts Director on June 27. Most recently, Rosenthal served as Director for McKinney Performing Arts Center (MPAC) and McKinney Main Street. She was part of the initial team to open MPAC, a 150-year-old historic...
Teen arrested for manslaughter
The Garland Police Department is investigating the shooting death of an 18-year-old Garland resident. On July 5, at approximately 6:15 p.m., Garland police officers responded to an apartment community in the 1700 block of Apollo Road. When the officers arrived, they...
Crimes reported: June 19-25
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into districts as shown on the map below. The 159 crimes reported during this period are listed below. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes by district District 21 5 District 22 13...
Downtown construction update: Main Street reopens
Construction on the Downtown Square is progressing to Phase 2. Despite a few supply chain issues, Main Street has recently reopened, and the construction has moved to State Street. State Street between Sixth and Fifth streets, including the entire intersection at...
Noon Exchange Club enjoys Fifth Wednesday; Labor Day Parade coming up
Members and friends of the Noon Exchange Club of Garland enjoyed an evening of good food, fun and fellowship Wednesday, June 29. The “Fifth Wednesday” meeting gives members who are unable to attend the weekly meetings a chance to catch up with what’s going on. The...
NTMWD offers conservation tips
It’s easy to take water for granted when all we have to do is turn on the faucet and it “magically” appears. By now, though, we should all understand the importance of conservation. Additionally, we should all cooperate as the North Texas Municipal Water District...
Garland celebrates Juneteenth
On June 19 at Audubon Park, Garland put its own stamp on the celebration of Juneteenth. The Juneteenth Committee’s vision came to life as dancers, speakers and vendors assembled at the park. Many children played games; a select few were honored as winners of the...
Health Dept. inspections: June 27 – July 1
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...
GSM’s ‘Legally Blonde, the Musical’ begins July 22
A fabulous award-winning musical based on the movie, Legally Blonde, the musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dances, this musical is so...
Amber Alert issued: Yadhira Monserrat Medina
UPDATE: Yadhira Monserrat Medina has been located and is at home safe with her family. The investigation into the incident remains open. On July 2, just after 8:30 p.m., Garland police officers responded to the 3200 Block of West Buckingham Road to a concern for...
Spring Creek Forest Preservation Society announces July, August activities
Check out the Spring Creek Forest Preservation Society's July and August schedule of activities. There is something for all ages and interests. Parks & Rec surveys coming soon The Spring Creek Forest Preservation Society is dependent on the Garland Parks and...