Crimes reported: Nov. 20-26

The Garland Police Department has divided the city into districts as shown on the map below. Determine which district you are in then go to that district on the report below to see crimes in your area for Nov. 20-26. Information is provided by the Garland Police...

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Where to donate Christmas toys

There are many area charitable organizations collecting toys for children who might not otherwise receive any gifts. The list below includes several organizations that are collecting new, unwrapped toys and will distribute them to children in our community. Salvation...

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Library system announces January activities

Book Club - Adults ages 18+ are invited to join the book club at the South Garland Branch Library. The next meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. Library staff and attendees will discuss The Maid by Nita Prose and enjoy light refreshments. No registration is...

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Obituary: Robert Lynn Shipley

Robert Lynn Shipley, age 72 of Red Oak, Texas passed away November 27, 2022. He was born January 22, 1950 to the late Thomas Shipley and Melba Burke. A lifelong resident of Bristol, he was raised by his grandparents Alex and Jewell Burke. Robert worked as a butcher in...

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Health Dept. inspections: Nov. 21-25

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...

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RHS assistant principal, SRO assaulted

A press release distributed by the Rowlett Police Department Thursday, Nov. 17, stated that a suspended student had been on the Rowlett High School campus, 4700 President George Bush Turnpike that day around 11:15 a.m. The release explained that a female assistant...

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Garland Cultural Arts presents Mavis Staples

A don’t miss show presented by Garland Cultural Arts - MAVIS STAPLES, Friday, March 24, at 8 p.m. Hailed by NPR as “one of America’s defining voices of freedom and peace,” Mavis Staples is the kind of once-in-a generation artist whose impact on music and culture would...

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Garland teen excels at golf

Aiden Tiet, a ninth grader at Garland Christian Academy, began playing golf when he was just 4 years old. He was with his dad, Young Tiet, at the driving range when he picked one of Young’s clubs and began hitting the ball. Young saw potential, so he purchased a set...

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