Pascual Valle was told to go to South Texas "where your people are" when he was denied employment in Garland ISD upon his returned home as a war vet and college graduate. He had hoped to get a job as a coach at Garland High School, where he was a track and football...
Want to grow shade to save energy, replant canopy and beautify the community? Plant a free tree! Trees are available to Garland residents as part of the Tree Power Free Tree program sponsored by Garland Power & Light and Garland Parks & Recreation....
The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced an extensive schedule of activities for November. There are opportunities all ages. Early Literacy (Ages 0-5) FALL STORYTIMES - Sept. 5 through Nov. 25 - All libraries Baby Bounce & Read (birth-18 months): 10...
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...
As Baby Safety Month continues, parents and caregivers should take a moment to consider the numerous potential dangers that must be eliminated. In some cases, items that were meant to be helpful such as mobiles in the crib and pacifier clip cords can even be...
Week 5 of the high school football season is in the books. The game results for District 9-6A, which includes the Garland and Wylie high schools, are below. The district standings are also below. Lakeview Centennial Patriots 48 – South Garland Titans 10 Lakeview...
Visit Garland earns Destination Excellence Awards - Visit Garland’s commitment to showcasing Garland as a hidden gem in the Lone Star State has achieved remarkable success. They have won three first-place Destination Excellence Awards from the Texas Association of...
The Garland City Council appointed a Charter Review Commission at the Tuesday, Sept. 19, meeting to identify provisions of the Garland City Charter that might require changes or updates to improve city operations or to comply with Texas law. The mayor and council...
Friday, Sept. 22, just after 5:25 a.m., officers from the Garland Police Department responded to a residence in the 4000 block of Chinaberry Drive after a subject called 9-1-1, making threatening statements that he was ready to die and would shoot at responding...
The Garland Independent School District (GISD) is thrilled to announce that Herfurth Elementary School has been named a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School. The U.S. Department of Education officially announced this Tuesday, Sept. 19. A Legacy of Excellence The Garland...
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 Sept. 10-16. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
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 Sept. 3-9 Information is provided by the Garland Police...
To recognize September as Baby Safety Month, a series of three articles on safety subjects during this month. Home should be a safe haven for everyone, especially babies and children, but it is easy to overlook potential safety risks that put kids in danger. ...
Dylan Hedrick is currently gathering signatures on a petition so that a local option liquor election can be held in May 2024. If the 20,000 signatures are obtained and verified by Garland’s city secretary, then an election is held and won, the sale of packaged liquor...
Garland Independent School District proudly announces that eight high school seniors have been named semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship (NM) Program. These academically talented students are among the more than 16,000 semifinalists nationwide...
Suicide is the leading cause of death among teens and the incidents of suicide and self-harm are rising. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the suicide rate among youths aged 14–18 years increased by 61.7% from 2009–2018. The COVID-19 crisis...
Everyone is invited to a party celebrating the reopening of the Achievement Center of Texas Thursday, Sept. 21, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. The nonprofit’s new location is 306 North Barnes Drive in Garland. The open house will include a ribbon cutting, raffles, games, tours,...
The city’s Latino residents have come here from a variety of Central American and South American countries, as well as Spain. They have many stories to share that include sadness and triumph, love and adventure. Therefore, in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month,...
Local volunteers, driven by a deep sense of community and patriotism, converged at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, for a meal packing service project organized by 911day.org. This event marked the 22nd anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11, a day Americans...
As the 13th-largest city in Texas, the city of Garland serves nearly 250,000 residents and employs more than 2,300 staff. Following months of development and review, the operating budget for fiscal year 2023-24 was approved by council at the Sept. 5, meeting....