The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 210 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district District 11 5 District 12 1 District 13...
State of dental health in Texas
A new study from the ADA reveals that while 99 percent of adults value oral health, only 37 percent of people actually visit the dentist every year. One-third of Texans actually report experiencing a diminished quality of life due to the condition of their mouth....
Health inspection report: June 20-30
The city of Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspection sites include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants – fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores. A...
Garland woman named Sailor of Week
On our planet, more than 70 percent of which is covered by water, being there means having the ability to act from the sea. The Navy is uniquely positioned to be there; the world's oceans give the Navy the power to protect America's interests anywhere, and at any...
GFD earns Lifeline® EMS Gold Recognition
For the second year in a row, the Garland Fire Department has achieved the Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Level Recognition Award from the American Heart Association. The award highlights GFD’s EMS providers as the drivers of improvements in the outcomes of STEMI...
GSO presents KidsNotes
The Garland Symphony Orchestra will present its KidsNotes program at the Grauwyler Park Branch Library Thursday, July 7, at 1 p.m. KidsNotes is a one-hour program that begins with the reading of a book such as, “Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin” or “The Remarkable Farkle...
GCT offers youth workshops
Garland Civic Theatre will offer two special workshops for youth actors at the theatre’s facilities at 2703 National Place in Garland. Both are July 30. The first will be Story Adventure for ages 7-11 from 9 a.m. – noon. Explore the wonderful world of story-drama with...
Murder victim found
On July 4, shortly before 12:30 p.m., the Garland Police Department responded to the report of a body found in a warehouse located in the 700 block of Shepherd Drive. When the responding officers arrived, they found the body of a male subject dead inside the location....
GSM presents Nice Work If You Can Get It!
Garland Summer Musicals presents the Gershwin comic delight Nice Work If You Can Get It! July 22-31. The setting is 1927 in the midst of bootleggers, playboys, politicians and chorus girls. Romance and mistaken identities combined with Gershwin’s amazing score produce...
Attempted capital murder suspect dies
On July 2, shortly after 3 p.m., the Garland Police Department responded to a Domestic Disturbance in the area of Centerville Road and Broadway Boulevard. The female caller advised that she was being followed by her ex-boyfriend who had threatened to kill her and was...
Valspar Foundation awards scholarships
Garland native Emily Yount who is currently studying psychology at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, recently received a $2,000 scholarship from the Valspar Foundation. The Valspar Scholarship program recognizes scholastic and community achievement...
GHS grad completes basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Lashanda L. Luckey graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core...
Simon centers are ‘storm ready’
Firewheel Town Center, University Park Village, North East Mall, Allen Premium Outlets, Grand Prairie Premium Outlets and Grapevine Mills recently announced that, through continued efforts to increase shopper safety in the face of severe weather, they have been...
Old Chicago Pizza raises money for Guns & Hoses
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom recently opened their Garland location at 1380 West Centerville Road. The restaurant hosted a soft opening the weekend before the grand opening date. Not only did the restaurant showcase some of its entrees, the soft opening was also...
Obituary: Dorothy Drain Harlow
Dorothy Drain Harlow, age 93, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother of Garland, Texas passed away June 30, 2016. A native of Collin County, she was born November 18, 1922 to Denver and Mary Skelton Drain in Clear Lake, Texas. Dorothy was married to...
GCT schedules auditions for Legends!
Garland Civic Theatre has scheduled auditions for Legends!,” a funny play by James Kirkwood. The auditions will be held at the offices of Garland Civic Theatre, 2703 National Place in Garland, Sunday, July 10, at 2 p.m. Appointments which can be made by calling the...
GAHFH Restore kicks off donation drive
Garland, Rowlett and Sachse residents can support the store that helps build homes by donating to Garland Area Habitat Restore Summer Drive for Donations. The drive, which began June 30, will continue through Saturday, Oct. 1. With free and convenient pickup service...
Crime Stoppers offer reward for help in murder investigation
The Garland Police Department has asked for the public’s help in gathering more information regarding the death of Jacinto Torres Hernandez, 57, The deceased is also known as Jay Torres. The body was discovered by Garland police Monday, June 13, in a backyard in the...
Obituary: Felda Lewis Gilder
Oct. 10, 1934 – June 18, 2016 Felda Lewis Gilder, 81, died June 18, 2016. She was born Oct. 10, 1934, in Crockett, Texas, to Foy and Billie Lewis. She attended Texas Women’s University in Denton, Texas, for tw0 years, then transferred to Sam Houston State University...
Obituary: Charles Davis Cabaniss
February 5, 1927 – June 23, 2016 Charles Davis Cabaniss, 89, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016. Chuck, as he was known by friends, was born in Birmingham, Alabama, Feb. 5, 1927, to Walter and Inez Cabaniss. He spent most of his childhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee,...