U.S. News & World Report has released its 2023-2024 rankings of high schools at both the national and state levels. The national rankings included 17,680 schools out of almost 25,000 that were reviewed. Five Garland ISD high schools were included on the National...
Crimes reported: August 27 – September 2
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 Aug. 27 - Sept. 2 Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Travis Wortham, Jr.: Help your kids become champions
After spending more than 40 years working with violent and aggressive young people, Garland resident Travis Wortham, Jr. has documented what he learned in a book called “Creating Monsters or Raising Champions.” He was a director in the Texas Juvenile Justice...
Increased DWI enforcement Labor Day results
The Garland Police Department stepped up Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) patrols from Friday, Aug. 18, through Monday, Sept. 4. The additional enforcement resulted in the following: Department DWI Arrests during same period: 17 IDM DWI Arrests: 1 IDM Other Arrests: 2...
Library system announces October activity list
The Garland libraries will host a variety of activities throughout October. Check out the list now and make plans to join in the fun. Early Literacy (Ages 0-5) FALL STORYTIMES - Sept. 5 - Nov. 25 - All Libraries Baby Bounce & Read (birth-18 months): 10 a.m....
Health Dept. inspections: Aug. 28 – Sept. 1
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...
Non-district high school football: Weeks 1-2
High school football is back, and the scores for the non-district games are below. District play begins Thursday, Sept. 7. Because Wylie and Wylie East high schools are in the same district (9-6A) as the GISD schools, their scores are also below. Plan to attend some...
Spring Creek Forest Preserve schedules activities
Monthly Work Sessions: Regular work sessions in the forest are suspended in August because of the heat. Dana Wilson will lead Work Sessions on various dates. To be on Dana’s work team, email danawilson59@yahoo.com. Service Projects: Need a project for your...
Crimes reported: August 20-26
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 Aug. 20-26. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
GPD investigates death of 21-year-old male – Update
Update - murder of 21-year-old Garland Police Department detectives have identified two persons of interest in the murder of Arturo Pena at 342 West Oates Road, Audubon Park Aug. 29. Warrants for Murder have been obtained for both Natalie Navarro (17) and Yordy...