On Jan. 6, Alex Espinoza, a boxer who has been training at the Garland Ninth Street Gym Project since he was 8 years old, will fight in the Olympic trials. It is a long process that requires lots of work to get to this point. These are the steps as explained by...
2019 bond program update
The city of Garland recently published the following update on projects included in the 2019 bond program. The seven bond projects listed below are a few of the most needed as well as most popular with Garland residents. Featured projects in the 2019 Build Garland...
Winter preparedness tips from city of Garland
Harsh winter weather conditions can pose significant challenges. Here are some essential tips to stay safe. Build an emergency kit that includes nonperishable food, water, blankets, flashlights and a battery-powered radio — essential supplies to sustain you and your...
Crimes reported: December 10-16
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 Dec. 10-16. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Garland small business owners graduate from SBA executive training
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Dallas/Fort Worth District Director Herbert Austin honored 17 small business owners during the SBA Dallas/Fort Worth T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined Executive Training Program graduation. Two of the graduates are...
Altercation at a Garland café/lounge ends in murder
On Monday, Dec. 25, just before 8 a.m., the Garland Police Department responded to reports of a gunshot wound in the 4400 block of West Walnut Street at the Chandelier Cafe and Lounge. Emergency personnel, including the Garland Fire Department and Garland Police...
March 2024 election schedule; register to vote by February 5
Do not forget to register, then vote in the March 5 Primary Election. Monday, Jan. 1, is the first day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Postcard Application (FPCA). Last day to register to vote: Monday, Feb. 5...
Hope Clinic makes it a Merry Christmas
On Dec. 18, Hope Clinic celebrated Christmas by giving out more than 600 toys to 200 patients and their children. The kids were 10 years of age and under. This was the second year in a row that Hope Clinic has been able to provide Christmas gifts for its patients....
Obituary: Shirley J. Shelton-Butler
Nov. 7, 1937 - Dec. 22, 2023 Shirley J. Shelton-Butler, longtime Denton, Texas resident, formerly of Garland, Texas joined our Lord on December 22, 2023, at the age of 86 years. She was born in Dallas, Texas on November 7, 1937, to Robert Bonner Shelton and Gussie...
Obituary: Frank Lonely Dickson
Frank Dickson was born August 8, 1945, to the late Frank Bishop and Oderia Dickson McCrainey in Monroe, La. Frank received his formal education from Monroe City School District. He was a graduate of Carroll High School where he was captain of the football team.Frank...
Mustangs recognize accomplishments at football banquet
The Sachse Mustangs football program recently had its annual banquet where the following award winners were announced. 2023 Football Awards Scholar Athletes - Ethan Williamson/Cooper Reed Fighting Mustangs - Tristan Dobney/Robbie Rothrock Newcomer of the Year - Nicco...
Crimes reported: Dec. 3-9
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 Dec. 3-9. Information is provided by the Garland Police...