One thing that city of Garland residents can be sure of is that the city’s staff can throw a great party! Saturday, Oct. 14, an estimated 10,000 visitors converged on the redesigned downtown square to celebrate its grand opening. There was fun for the whole family...
HS District 9-6A volleyball recap: Oct. 10, 13, 17
The varsity volleyball team scores for Oct. 10, 13, 17 are below, along with the current standings for District 9-6A. Oct. 10 Sachse Mustangs 3 – Lakeview Centennial Patriots 0 Garland Owls 3 – North Garland Raiders 0 Naaman Forest Rangers 2 – Rowlett Eagles 3 Wylie...
Crimes reported: Oct. 8-14
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 Oct. 8-14. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
City’s Public & Media Relations team earns national awards for excellence
The city of Garland’s Public & Media Relations team recently earned national recognition for excellence in video programming. The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) announced the winners of its 2023 programming awards in...
Week 8: HS varsity football
The results of week eight of the high school football season are below. All the games were heavy on offense and ended with high scores. Rowlett Eagles 56 – North Garland Raiders 43 The Eagles and Raiders played Thursday, Oct. 12, at Williams Stadium. The Rowlett...
Health Dept. inspections: Oct. 9-13
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: May Beth Watson Smith
May Beth Watson Smith, age 92, passed away peacefully the morning of August 29, 2023. She was a longtime resident of Garland, Texas, descended from pioneers who made the long, difficult journey to Texas in the 19th century. Her maternal grandparents, L.M.T. Flook and...
HS volleyball recap through Oct. 6
The high school girls’ volleyball season is in full swing and the scores as of Monday, Oct. 10, are below. The standings for District 9-6A are also below. Aug. 29 RHS 3 – SGHS 0 WEHS 3 – GHS 0 SHS 3 – NFHS 0 WHS 3 – LCHS 0 Sept. 1 WEHS 3 – RHS 0 WHS 3 – GHS 0 SHS 3 –...
Obituaries: Lillian Anne and Gary Thomas Dalton
Lillian Anne Dalton In loving memory of Lillian Anne Dalton (June 1, 1939 - May 24). Lillian was the daughter of Perry and Christine Connally of Gilmer, Texas. She was treasured by her loving husband, Gary, for 68 years. Tragically, she was preceded in death by her...
Crimes reported: Oct. 1-7
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 Oct. 1-7. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Week 7: High school football recap
Results for week 7 of the high school District 6-A football season are below. Wylie Pirates 21 – Rowlett Eagles 7 Rowlett High School (2-5, 2-3) played Wylie High School (5-1, 4-0) Thursday, Oct. 5, at Homer B. Johnson Stadium. The final score was Pirates 21, Eagles...
Explore downtown, discover fun with Downtown Passport
Embark on a journey through downtown Garland! Starting Saturday, Oct. 14, pick up a free Downtown Garland Passport at the all-new Garland Visitor Center, 501 W. State St. On Saturdays, present your passport at participating downtown businesses when you make a purchase...