The opportunity to visit with an extraordinary man of faith, courage and determination recently presented itself. And his story is one that everyone can benefit from hearing. Keith Murphy graduated from high school in 1985 then spent four years in the U.S. Army where...
Boxing gym celebrates achievements
There were several important accomplishments to celebrate at Garland’s Ninth Street Boxing Gym Saturday, May 20. Mayor Scott LeMay, former Mayor Lori Dodson, as well as council members Deborah Morris, Carissa Dutton, Margaret Lucht, Dylan Hedrick, Chris Ott and Jeff...
Crimes reported: May 21-27
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 May 21-27 Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Garland Public Health Clinic offers free vaccinations this summer
As an incentive for community members to get caught up with required vaccinations before the back-to-school rush in August, Garland Public Health Clinic is waiving administration fees for Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) immunizations for infants and children...
Crimes reported: May 14-20
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 May 14-20. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
City, GISD provide summer meals
CitySquare, an advocacy organization that works to fight poverty in the community, will oversee the 2023 program. The program provides free meals for children ages 1 to 18, Monday through Friday, June 5 through Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For questions,...
Noon Exchange Club awards scholarships
The Noon Exchange Club of Garland supports local youth through scholarships, mentoring, sponsorships and guidance. The organization is making a difference in our future, and its members give countless hours to help the community. They offer assistance to numerous...
GISD bus driver rescues student from danger
Garland ISD announced Friday, May 26, that one of its bus drivers was involved in a heroic act. The bus driver’s name was not released. The district shared the following information in a press release: In a heroic act of vigilance and quick thinking, a bus driver from...
GPD investigates NGHS fight involving SRO
The Garland Police Department is investigating a fight that happened Tuesday, May 24 at North Garland High School. The fight involved a North Garland HS student and a Garland Police Department SRO. Garland PD circulated a statement saying that it was aware of a recent...
Valle historical marker unveiled
A large crowd gathered at the corner of Avenue C and Santa Fe Drive in Garland Saturday, May 20 to celebrate the unveiling of a special historical marker for the Valle family. Kay and Louis Moore and other Friends of Garland’s Historic Magic 11th Street board members...
City celebrates AAPI Heritage Month
Garland’s Winters Park was the site of the first Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Festival Saturday, May 20. The event was well attended and provided fun for all ages. Regions represented included Vietnam, the Philippines, China, Korea, Japan,...
Click it or ticket: May 22 – June 4
From Monday, May 22 through Sunday, June 4, the Garland Police Department will join the Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Department of Public Safety in stepping up enforcement for seatbelt and child safety seat violations during the Click It or Ticket...