The 2023 mayoral, city council and Garland ISD board of trustees elections are over and the unofficial results are below. Election Day was May 6. Garland ISD board of trustees places 4 and 5 were decided. In place 4, Daphne Stanley defeated Jed Reed. In place 5, Jamie...
Harmony of North Texas announces graduation ceremony dates
With a 100% college acceptance rate, our seniors have been accepted into higher education institutions such as Dallas Baptist University; Texas Women's University; Texas A&M, the University of Texas (various locations), Southern Methodist University; Texas Tech --...
Valle family to be honored with marker
A Texas Historical Marker honoring Garland's Manuel and Maria Valle Family, the first Latinos to call Garland home, will be unveiled at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20. The unveiling ceremony will be near the intersection of Avenue C and Santa Fe streets, south of downtown...
Crimes reported April 23 – April 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 April 23-29. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Health Dept. inspections: May 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...
Library sets activities for June
The Nicholson Memorial Library System has scheduled the following activities for June. There are activities for everyone on the schedule! Early Literacy (Ages 0-5) SPRING STORYTIMES June 6 - July 29 - All Libraries Baby Bounce & Read (birth-18 months): 9:30 a.m....
Obituary: Barbara Leola Chick
Barbara Leola Chick, a resident of Garland, passed away April 26, 2023, at the age of 83. She was born Aug. 28, 1939, to Thelton Tapley and Aline (Penn) Tapley in Winnsboro, Texas. Barbara faithfully served the city of Garland on the Planning and Zoning Commission and...
GPD, GISD investigate threatening social media post
On the evening of Tuesday, May 2, Garland Independent School District officials were made aware of a social media post that was threatening in nature. Garland ISD notified the Garland Police Department at which time an investigation was launched. Detectives learned...
Keller-Williams Lake Cities celebrates RED Day
Garland’s Keller-Williams Lake Cities (KW) real estate office will host a community service event in recognition of Keller-Williams’ RED Day (Renew, Energize, Donate) May 11, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. The event will benefit two local nonprofits. This year, the fun will be at...
HS baseball, softball scores
The Garland ISD high school boys’ baseball and girls’ softball scores for April 18-29 are below. Boys’ Baseball Sachse High School April 18 – Sachse HS 22 – South Garland HS 1 April 21 – Sachse HS 4 – Wylie HS 7 April 22 – Sachse HS 4 – Wylie HS 0 April 27 – Sachse HS...
Health Dept. inspections: April 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...
GISD students receive Goldie Locke Excel Awards
Each year, the Garland Unit of the NAACP honors deserving Garland ISD students with Goldie Locke Excel Awards. Goldie Locke (April 30, 1937 – Sept. 13, 2008) was a charter member and founding president of the Garland Branch NAACP. She was president during the time...
Crimes reported: April 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 April 16-22. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Health Dept. inspections: April 17-21
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...
GISD’s Judy Campbell receives THSCA award
The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) has created the Jody Conradt Award to honor a female coach that has exemplified Conradt’s characteristics. The organization has named Judy Campbell as the first recipient. This award is given based on the following...
Don’t miss Band Together on the Square Concerts
Don’t miss the music on the square every other Friday evening from May through July at the Band Together on the Square Concerts. While you’re there, explore downtown Garland's fabulous eateries and shops before and after the show! Go to the Visit Garland website for...
GP&L celebrates 100 years
Saturday, May 15, marked the celebration of Garland Power & Light’s 100th anniversary of serving the people of Garland. The GP&L event was filled with family fun. Live music by The Vinyl Stripes, A Hard Night’s Day and the Tin Man Band was enjoyed throughout...
Garland National Day of Prayer May 4
Be sure to make plans to attend the 2023 Garland National Day of Prayer. When: Thursday, May 4, from 11 a.m. – noon Where: Lavon Drive Baptist Church, 1520 Lavon Drive in Garland This year, last year and even into the foreseeable future, there is a need to cry out for...
Hope Clinic Celebration of Hope-May 11
Don’t miss the Hope Clinic Celebration of Hope event Thursday, May 11, at the Atrium at 300 North Fifth Street in downtown Garland. It will be a perfect opportunity to enjoy good food and fellowship as you learn about the work of Hope Clinic of Garland, Inc. Event...
May 6 polling sites set
Dallas College Garland Center, 675 West Walnut Street, 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, 7 and 8 on...