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...
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...
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...
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...
Summer is here and many families will beat the heat by spending time in the pool. Special attention must be paid to children’s safety around swimming pools. According to the Red Cross, more than 200 young children drown in backyard swimming pools each year. The...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...