Crimes reported Oct. 8-14

The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56.  Listed below are the 181 crimes reported.   Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district District 11 7 District 12 4...

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Latter-Day Saints build wheelchair ramps

As part of the Richardson, Texas Stake “Fall into Service” campaign, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints living in Garland rolled up their sleeves and went to work to help members of the community.   Partnering with the Texas Ramp Project,...

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Cybersafety Week, poster contest at GISD

In today’s fast-paced, digital world, staying safe online is of utmost importance. Although internet security is a year-round topic, Garland ISD shines a spotlight on it during Cybersafety Week. Students learn about online security and respect through enlightening...

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Brandenburg Honors Band earns national award

The Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School is receiving national attention for its music education. Last month, the campus’s Honors Band was named a winner in the 2017 Mark of Excellence/National Wind Band Honors project.   More than 275 of the nation’s...

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Week 9: GISD HS football

Photos submitted by Roger Mathis, www.mempics.com and Brad McClendon, www.bhmimages.com and Joe Diehl, www.jbdphotos.com.   Week nine of GISD's high school football season is in the books with another win for the Sachse Mustangs. The Rowlett Eagles came close to...

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1 Pound Burger best in town

Hezha Sulaiman, owner of 1 Pound Burger located at 608 Main Street, takes a great deal of pride in the quality of the food served at his restaurant.   After being in the food service business for more than five years and owning businesses in several locations, he...

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Health Dept. inspections: Oct. 16-20

The Garland Health Dept. conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served.  Inspections are performed at day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60.  Any establishment...

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Garland woman wins Golden Chick Sweepstakes

Friday, Oct. 20, the Dallas-based chicken restaurant, Golden Chick, held two check presentations at their location off Meadow and North Central Expressway.   One check went to the American Red Cross in support of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, and the other...

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Police investigate shooting of teen

Update:  A 15-year-old male juvenile shot in a Garland park Oct. 20 around 5 p.m. HAS died from his injuries and detectives are investigating his death as a murder.   It is believed that the juvenile went to the park with several other subjects and a disturbance...

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Police investigate murder

Just before 1:30 a.m. Oct. 20, the Garland Police Department responded to the report of someone shot in the 900 block of East Linda Drive.  When officers arrived they found a female in the front yard of her residence suffering from a gunshot wound.   The female...

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Nutribiotech USA to expand operation

Nutribiotech USA, a Garland-based nutritional supplement manufacturer, will expand their current R&D and production facilities with a $100+ million capital investment. As agreed, they will grow their North American operations footprint from an existing...

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Mayor announces intention to resign

Mayor Douglas Athas announced his plan to step down at the Oct. 17 City Council meeting and said that he will announce the effective date soon.   The announcement came after a 6-3 vote to demolish the National Guard Armory buildings at Central Park to make way...

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Safety Fest draws large crowd

The Garland Fire Department’s Safety Fest drew 1,400 visitors this year, an increase of 500 from the 2016 event.   According to Merrill Balanciere of the GFD, the department received positive feedback from the visitors.   There were activities for everyone...

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Huntington to add industrial square feet

Garland has approved a project that will result in the development of two of the latest spec buildings to enter the community's dynamic industrial space market. Huntington Industrial Partners will develop two Class A industrial buildings, comprised of 132,000 square...

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Library announces November activities

The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced an exciting calendar of activities for November.   Kids make Native American art - Children ages 6-12 celebrate Native American Heritage Month by creating Tlingit art at Art Explorers. The event is at 2:30 p.m....

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