Planetarium brings learning to life

Garland Independent School District is taking its lessons to the next level by introducing a state-of-the-art 360-degree domed screen with interactive simulations at Lakeview Centennial's Planetarium. Planetarium technology provides teachers a mesmeric and interactive...

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Crimes reported: April 2-8

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 April 2-8. Information is provided by the Garland Police...

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Mayoral, City Council candidates’ Q&A

Questionnaires were sent to each mayoral and City Council candidate. Questions, along with the candidates’ answers, are below. Answers are as they were submitted with no edits. Early voting is April 24 - May 2. Election Day is May 6. Mayoral candidate Scott LeMay –...

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GISD board of trustees – candidates’ Q&A

Questionnaires were sent to each Garland ISD board of trustees’ candidate. Questions, along with the candidates’ answers, are below. Answers are as they were submitted with no edits. Early voting is April 24 - May 2. Election Day is May 6. Daphne Stanley – candidate -...

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Clay shoot raises $40K for GPNWA

Morning rain delayed the event but didn’t affect anyone’s fun at the March 24 Clay Shoot. The event was organized by Sheena Sharapata, Director of Training & Recruitment, Marketing, Events & Community at Randall Reed’s Planet Ford 635. It benefited the Garland...

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May library activities

The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced its schedule of activities for May. There are activities for everyone. Summer Reading Adventure - June 2-July 29 Join us on a new Summer Reading Adventure! Set your own goals and turn in completed goal sheets for a...

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Central Library to temporarily relocate

The current site of the Central Library will close for renovations Sunday, April 16. The library will temporarily shift operations to the former Garland Women’s Activities Building, located just down the street at 713 Austin St., while the building is undergoing...

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Health Dept. inspections: April 3-7

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...

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SHS soccer going to state

Congratulations to the Sachse HS boys’ soccer team as they get ready to go to the state tournament in Georgetown April 14 and 15. This is the first time in Garland ISD history that a soccer team has gone to the state tournament. The Mustangs steadily made their way...

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GISD proposed bond election

When Garland, Rowlett and Sachse voters go to the polls to cast votes for city officials and Garland ISD board of trustees members, they will also vote on the three propositions of the proposed GISD 2023 bond election. An independent assessment was done by facilities...

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GPD detective enters LEO Hall of Fame

Thursday, March 30, was a proud day for the Garland Police Department when Detective Tony Godwin received the Career Achievement Award and was inducted into the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame in. Godwin, who works in GPD’s Internet Crimes Against...

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HS baseball season in full swing

The high school baseball season is here, and the district scores for each varsity team for March 14 – April 2 are listed below. District 9-6A standings are also below. Garland HS 3/14 – Garland HS 10 – North Garland HS 0 3/15 – Garland HS 9 – North Garland HS 4 3/22 –...

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Crimes reported: March 26 – April 1

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 March 26 - April 1. Information is provided by the Garland...

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GPD seeks public’s help

The Garland Police Department continues to investigate the shooting which occurred March 18, just after 2:30 a.m., and is seeking the public’s help. Detectives worked to establish a timeline and believe that four individuals arrived at the apartment complex with the...

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GPD issues Silver Alert

GPD officers are searching for a missing person, 77-year-old Helen Love. She was last seen at 9:30 a.m., in the 600 block of Castleglen Drive, at her residence. She is described as a black female, 4’8”- 4’10”, 140 pounds, brown eyes, with grey and red hair. She is...

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