Update: Robert Case has been located and is safe. Silver Alert - Robert Case Jan. 24 Garland Police Department is searching for a missing person, 88-year-old Robert Case. He was last seen around 9:50 a.m., in the 3000 block of South Shiloh Road, at a business driving...
Medical episode causes fatal collision
Jan. 23, at approximately 9:20 a.m., a tragic incident unfolded in Garland involving a collision that resulted in the loss of life. The incident occurred when a maroon Buick LeSabre was traveling eastbound on Fieldcrest at Jupiter Road. It is believed the driver of...
Neighbor disturbance leads to fatality
On the evening of Jan. 20, Garland Police Department officers responded to a residence in the 1600 block of Running River Road to a report of a Disturbance with a Weapon. Officers arrived on the scene and located one individual outside of his residence who appeared to...
Crimes reported: Jan. 7-13
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 Jan. 7-13. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Health Department inspections: Jan. 15-19
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...
Council reviews proposed CIP
City Manager Judson Rex presented the 2024 Proposed Capital Improvement Program to Mayor Scott LeMay and the City Council members at the Jan. 8 City Council Work Session. The primary goals of the CIP are: Continue Implementation of the Bond Programs Ensure Replacement...
Rosa Parks’ courage helps spark Civil Rights movement
“The time had just come when I had been pushed as far as I could stand to be pushed, I suppose. I had decided that I would have to know, once and for all, what rights I had as a human being and a citizen.” -- Rosa Parks Parks' refusal to relinquish seat helped bus...
Check out Noon Exchange Club meetings every Wednesday
Noon Exchange Club members enjoyed hearing from guest speaker Diana Siegler at their Wednesday, Jan. 10 meeting. Siegler works with Friends of Rescue Animals, a 501c3 organization that works to save abandoned animals. She explained that the organization has animal...
GSO continues 45th season
The Garland Symphony Orchestra will continue its 45th season, “London is Calling,” with guest conductor Jonathan Tooby and marimbist Mario Rocco Ferraro. Join them at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St. The program will include...
HS basketball scores, standings
The basketball scores for District 9-6A games, both boys and girls, for Jan. 9 and Jan. 12 are below. The standings are also below. Jan. 9 – Girls Garland Owls 54 – North Garland Raiders 29 Rowlett Eagles 41 - Naaman Forest Rangers 31 Sachse Mustangs 56 – Lakeview...
Health Dept. inspections: Jan. 8-12
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...
Warming centers open
Due to the extreme temperatures, warming centers have been opened in Garland. All currently available resources are listed below and will be updated as changes are reported. Organization: GLOWS Location: Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club, 435 S. Fifth St....
Crimes reported: Dec. 31 – Jan. 6.
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. 31 - Jan. 6. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Register a chronic condition, critical illness with city of Garland
If you or someone in your home depends on electricity or water for medical equipment due to a chronic condition or critical illness, be sure you have submitted documentation to notify the city. Although Garland Power & Light and Garland Water Utilities provide...
State of the City 2024: Your Guide to Garland
The city of Garland invites all residents to attend our 2024 State of the City event Tuesday, Feb. 13, at The Atrium, 300 N. Fifth St. This free event is your guide to Garland, with access to departments and staff, as well as a presentation on the city’s plans for the...
Stay safe; arctic temperatures coming to North Texas
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....