The Spring Creek Forest Preservation Society has several interesting programs planned for March. Make plans now to join them for the events below. Speaker Series Jeff Sargent - Bringing Back Texas Prairies - Tuesday, March 7 – 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. - Zoom There is a...
HS basketball playoffs begin
The District 9-6A girls and boys high school basketball playoffs have begun. The boys’ teams will compete in the bi-district round Monday, Feb. 20, and Tuesday, Feb. 21. The schedule is below: Sachse Mustangs against Mesquite Horn High School at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20...
City manager celebrates retirement
Bryan Bradford was recently joined by family members, colleagues and a great number of friends, to celebrate his retirement from the city of Garland. Bradford held various positions during his 30-year career at the city of Garland. For the last eight years, he served...
Homicide suspect found deceased
This evening, Garland Police Department homicide detectives developed probable cause to believe Wesley Don-Johle, 58, of Rowlett, was involved in the homicide that occurred earlier this morning, Feb. 16, at 5513 Broadway Blvd. Members of the Garland SWAT unit served a...
GISD board approves call for bond election
Residents of Garland, Rowlett and Sachse will have an extra item to consider on the May 6, ballot. At a special meeting Feb. 14, the Garland ISD board of trustees approved calling for a bond election. If passed, the bond would modernize aging facilities, enhance...
Opportunities to donate blood
According to Carter BloodCare, the blood supply has dropped to critical levels because of the recent severe winter weather. They are encouraging residents to donate in March to help Texas patients. When time is so important, needed medical procedures are being delayed...
Crimes reported: Feb. 5-11
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. 5-11. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Plan to attend SKYWARN Storm Spotter class
The 2023 spring severe weather season is not far away, and the National Weather Service and local public safety officials want you to be ready. The National Weather Service (NWS) Office out of Fort Worth will be conducting a free severe weather training class for...
War of 1812 veteran honored at Rowlett cemetery – written by Brian Gunn
It was a brisk sunny day Jan. 22, as a small crowd gathered in the Dallas suburb of Rowlett, to honor a veteran of the War of 1812. The Craig Austin Rowley Chapter of the Texas Society of the War of 1812 along with the John Cavet Chapter of the U.S. Daughters of...
Garland Symphony Orchestra season continues
The Garland Symphony Orchestra will continue its "Music that Grows on You" season with violinist Simone Spadino and conductor Juan Carlos Lomonaco at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17. Strauss II — Schneeglöckchen Delius — The Walk to the Paradise Garden Waxman — Carmen...
Garland nonprofit to feature Lenora Casmore as keynote speaker
Make plans to attend Saturday, Feb. 18, when Lenora Casmore will be keynote speaker at a free Garland event. Casmore, is a charter member of Remembering Black Dallas Inc. and a well-versed authority on the Reconstruction history of the Dallas area. The event,...
Richard Acosta guilty of capital murder
Richard Acosta, Jr. was found guilty of capital murder Friday, Feb. 10. He is the father of Abel Elias Acosta, 15, who is also wanted in connection with the same three murders. The crimes took place at a Garland convenience store Dec. 26, 2021. Prosecutors also said...