Dangerously low temperatures are forecast for Sunday Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 14, 15 and 16. Follow the tips below to stay safe. Some of these suggestions sound like worst case scenario warnings but it is always better to be safe than sorry. Check on neighbors and...
Salvation Army provides cold weather relief
North Texas temperatures are forecasted to drop to well below freezing in the coming days. Therefore, The Salvation Army of North Texas has launched its holistic inclement weather services to help our vulnerable neighbors stay safe and warm. Based on the forecast,...
Obituary: Annie May (Henley) Burt
Annie May (Henley) Burt stepped from this world into Heaven on Aug. 18, 2023. There was no funeral, as she dedicated her body to science in memory of her granddaughter Disa Payson of Lamesa, Texas. The family will honor Annie’s life with a memorial on Jan. 20, 2024,...
Health Dept. inspections: Jan. 1-5
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...
Spring Creek Forest Preserve offers fun, informative activities
The Spring Creek Forest Preserve Society has announced a variety of activities for January and February. Check out the list. You're sure to find something that sounds great to you! January 2024 Special Events Bird Walks with Reba - Saturday, Jan. 13 & Sunday, Jan....
Update: Silver Alert – Gary Chambers
**Update** Endangered Missing Person It is with a heavy heart that the Garland Police Department reports that on Jan. 7, the Hunt County Sheriff’s Department notified us that they located Gary Chambers deceased. We extend our deepest condolences to the Chambers family...
HS basketball scores: Dec. 19, Jan. 2, Jan. 5
Scores for District 9-6A varsity basketball games, both girls and boys, are below. The games were played Dec. 19, Jan. 2 and Jan. 5. Dec. 19 - Boys Prosper HS 65 - Lakeview Centennial Patriots 61 Wylie Pirates 48 - Naaman Forest Rangers 32 Sachse Mustangs 100 - South...
Make plans to attend 35th MLK celebration
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Garland, Texas Unit will host its 35th Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade & March Saturday, Jan. 13, at 10 a.m. This year’s MLK celebration theme is “Fulfilling Dr. King’s Dream: Register and...
Library announces February activity schedule
The Garland Library System will be hosting a variety of activities for all age groups. Check out the list below to decide which ones you'd like to attend. Winter Reading Challenge | Dec. 1-Feb. 29 Join the Winter Reading Challenge! Registered participants who read at...
Crimes reported: December 17-23
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. 17-23. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
GPD’s holiday enforcement results include 26 DWI arrests
The Garland Police Department participated in a statewide added enforcement program for the Christmas and New Year holidays. The dates included were Wednesday, Dec. 13 - Monday, Jan. 1. The additional enforcement resulted in the following: • 20 Speeding citations • 49...
Crimes reported: December 24-30
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. 24-30. Information is provided by the Garland Police...