Julie Whiteman joined the city of Garland as Risk Management Director Monday, Feb. 6. She brings more than 18 years of risk management experience within the private and public sectors. Most recently, since 2009 Whiteman served as director of Risk Management for...
Health Dept. inspections: Feb. 6-10
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...
High school basketball update: Feb. 10
The last week of regular season play for the boys’ basketball high school varsity teams Friday, Feb. 10. The girls’ playoffs begin Monday, Feb. 13, with the bi-district round. Garland Owls 43 – North Garland Raiders 41 Rowlett Eagles 54 – Naaman Forest Rangers 50...
Get tickets now for Good Sam Murder Mystery
Good Samaritans of Garland, Inc. (Good Sam) will present their annual Murder Mystery Dinner & Silent Auction Saturday, March 4, at the Atrium at 300 North Fifth Street in downtown Garland. The show promises to be fun and entertaining with a cast comprised of...
HS basketball scores: Feb. 3, 7
The scores for the boys’ and girls’ high school varsity basketball games held Feb. 3 and Feb. 7 are below. Note that the girls’ regular season has now ended. The bi-district round of the playoffs for the girls’ teams will be played Feb. 13-14. The last game for the...
Sachse HS National Signing Day
Below is the list of signees honored today at Sachse High School. Softball Gabby Rodriguez - Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas Kelsea Flores - Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Bartlesville, Oklahoma Baseball Logan May - Northern Oklahoma College -...
Crimes reported: Jan. 29 – Feb. 4
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 Jan. 29 - Feb. 4. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Celebrate Black History Month
In 1976, the 38th President of the United States, Gerald Ford, asked the country to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history” as he officially recognized Black History...
Health Dept. inspections: Jan. 30 – Feb. 3
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...
Obituary: Mable Doris Gilmore
Mable Doris Gilmore, 81, of Temple, Texas, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in her home. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Marshal and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro, Texas. Mable was born August 12, 1941, in Laredo,...
City offers home improvement rebate program
Garland City Council has authorized additional funding for the Home Improvement Incentive Program. Through this program, the city of Garland is offering a 50% cash rebate (up to $10,000) on approved exterior remodeling of single family detached homes. All applications...
HS basketball scores: Jan. 24, 27
The District 9-6A high school boys and girls varsity basketball game scores for Jan. 24 and Jan. 27 are listed below. In addition to the scores, standings are also included. Boys - Jan. 24 North Garland High School 41 – Lakeview Centennial High School 38 Garland High...