Operation: Slowdown! results announced

From Friday, July 14, through Sunday, July 30, the Garland Police Department participated in the statewide added enforcement for the Operation Slow Down campaign. The additional enforcement resulted in the following: 231 Traffic Stops 182 Speeding Violations 97 Other...

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Crimes reported: July 23-29

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 July 23-29. Information is provided by the Garland Police...

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Breitling Performing Arts

Training Children in Performing Arts since 2010, Breitling Performing Arts is a 501 c-3 non-profit organization.  We are dedicated to educating children in acting, singing, music, and painting. We work with kids from Beginning to Advanced skill level.  We also work...

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Texas Security Bank sponsors backpack event

Texas Security Bank recently sponsored approximately 200 backpacks for the Back to School Give Away for Hope Clinic of Garland’s patients. The event included lots of happy students and parents. This was the second backpack giveaway sponsored by Texas Security Bank....

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Health Dept. inspections: July 24-28

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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Crimes reported: July 9-15

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 July 9-15. Information is provided by the Garland Police...

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Crimes reported: July 16-22

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 July 16-22. Information is provided by the Garland Police...

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GP&L shares energy-saving tips

With the summer heat reaching over 100 degrees, energy costs are rising quickly. Save money by following these tips from Garland Power & Light. You will notice a difference over time.   Heating/Cooling Clean or replace filters at least once a month. Dirty...

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One gunshot victim wounded, another dead

Update: Suspect Jesus Trevino in custody – July 26 Jesus Trevino was taken into custody at the Lew Sterrett Justice Center July 26. The second unidentified subject is still at large, and Police continue to ask for the public’s assistance. Trevino was booked in for...

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GPD solves 37-year-old cold case

On Nov. 7, 1986, the Garland Police Department responded to a disturbance call in the 3600 block of Colbath Street. Upon arrival at the scene, the officers discovered the body of Barbara Fay Villareal. She had died after being brutally stabbed multiple times. At the...

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GISD free, reduced-price meals, CEP

Garland Independent School District (GISD) announced its policy for serving meals to children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2023-2024 school year. Sixty-four sites qualify to operate the Community Eligibility...

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City opens first splash pad at Embree Park

Garland's very first splash pad opened at noon Thursday, July 13, at Embree Park, 1515 Dairy Road. This splash pad is part of the voter-approved 2019 Bond Program. District 2 Council Member Deborah Morris was in attendance to officially open Garland’s new water...

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