The Garland library system has put together a wonderful schedule of activities for March. There are fun, interesting activities for all age groups. Early Literacy (Ages 0-5) SPRING STORYTIMES Jan. 10 - April 29 - All Libraries Baby Bounce & Read (birth-18 months):...
Don’t miss GCT’s production of ‘Meteor Shower’
The premier of Garland Civic Theatre’s Meteor Shower is less than two weeks away, so get your tickets right away. You can see the show on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from March 10-26 at the Granville Arts Center located at 300 North Fifth Street in downtown...
Basketball playoff results
The Sachse High School Lady Mustangs advanced to the Regional Quarterfinal round of the basketball playoffs. However, were defeated Monday, Feb. 20, by Cedar Hill High School. The score was 53-42. The boys’ games for the bi-district round of the basketball playoffs...
Health Dept. inspections: Feb. 20-24
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...
May 6 ballot is set
The next general election for the city of Garland to elect a mayor and Council Members for Districts 3, 6, 7 and 8 will be held Saturday, May 6. As of the filing deadline, the following persons will appear on the city of Garland General Election Ballot. Candidates...
Crimes reported: Feb. 12-18
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 Feb. 12-18. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Make it your goal to know CPR
There is probably no one in the country who hasn’t seen the video of the Buffalo Bills’ #3 Damar Hamlin collapse on the football field after an especially hard hit. According to the AHA, in celebration of his life being saved by CPR, Hamlin is challenging everyone to...
Mayor gives State of the City address
Mayor Scott LeMay began the State of the City address by describing 2022 as a “very exciting year in the city of Garland.” Then a video was shown to share some of the highlights. Events including the city’s first Juneteenth event, the MLK parade, Labor Day parade,...
Lenora Casmore talks about prominent past Black leaders
Emphasizing "Blacks in Dallas history, not Black Dallas history," Lenora Casmore told a Garland audience that "if we don't tell stories rightfully, who's going to tell it?" Casmore, a charter member of Remembering Black Dallas Inc., then took attendees on a verbal and...
HS soccer recap: Feb. 7,10,14,17
District 9-6A girls’ and boys’ varsity soccer game results for Feb. 7, 10, 14 and 17, along with current standings, are below: Girls’ soccer Feb. 7 Rowlett HS 4 -Lakeview Centennial HS 0 Sachse HS 6 – South Garland HS 0 Wylie East HS 9 – North Garland HS 0 Naaman...
Health Dept. inspections: Feb. 13-17
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...
Garland competes in It’s Time Texas Challenge
As of Feb. 13, Garland ISD was ranked in the top five in the Metro School Districts category in the 2023 It’s Time Texas (ITT) Community Challenge. The challenge, which began in 2011, promotes healthier lifestyles and healthier communities for Texans. According to the...