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...
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...
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...
Vehicle chase ends in death of 16-year-old
On the evening of Wednesday, April 5, Garland Police Department officers attempted to make a traffic stop that resulted in the car fleeing and crashing a short time later. The accident resulted in the death of one of the passengers in the suspect vehicle. At around...
Fascinating exhibits coming to City Hall, Landmark Museum
The Garland Landmark Museum, located at Heritage Crossing, 393 North Sixth Street, is open and ready for visitors to stop in and see the recent renovations and new exhibits. Come in Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Happening now – Garland Power...
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 –...
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...
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...
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...
Health Dept. inspections: March 27-31
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...
NAACP Garland Unit Political Forum April 1
The NAACP Garland Unit will host a Political Forum at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, April 1. The forum will be held at the North Garland Branch Library, located at 3845 North Garland Ave. Attendees will have an opportunity to question and get to know the candidates in the May...
Crimes reported: March 19-25
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 19-25. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Garland National Day of Prayer set for May 4
This year, last year and even into the foreseeable future, there is a need to cry out for divine guidance and help. It is not just the school shootings, economic pressures or the threat and reality of a worldwide pandemic. It is the fear in people of many unknowns...
GP&L celebrates 100 years
Join the celebration Saturday, April 15 for live music and family fun as Garland Power & Light (GP&L) celebrates 100 years of serving Garland! The FREE celebration is at Winters Park Amphitheater – 1419 Spring Creek Drive from 2 - 7 p.m. Parking is available...
Early voting sites set for May 6 election
Dallas College Garland Center, 675 W. Walnut St., and the South Garland Branch Library, 4845 Broadway Blvd., will be early voting sites for the May 6 general election. The city of Garland will elect a mayor and City Council members for Districts 3, 6 and 7 on May 6....
Scooter’s Coffee opens Broadway Blvd. location
Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its convenient drive-thru specialty coffee and baked-from-scratch pastries, has a new location at 3414 Broadway Boulevard in Garland. The coffeehouse has a loyalty program that allows customers to earn three “Smiles” for every dollar...
GSO continues season April 14
The Garland Symphony Orchestra (GSO) will continue its “Music that Grows on You” season Friday, April 14, with guitarist Jacob Cordover. Various (arr. Custer) — A Salute to the Big Apple E. Bernstein — Guitar Concerto The 15th Annual Great Movie Scores Quiz...
Crimes reported: March 12-18
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 12-18. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Health Department inspections: March 20-24
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...
Keep kids safe online
The risks associated with kids spending time online and on social media apps are increasing at an alarming rate. According to Detective Tony Godwin, of the Garland Police Department, there was a spike during the pandemic because everyone was forced to be at home and...