Our brains are one of the most fascinating parts of our body. According to many health professionals, the human brain is made from 100 billion of neurons and nearly 100 trillion synapses. That is incredible and amazing! In fact, there is more than 300 times more...
Update: Suspects in custody — GPD investigates Feb. 5 murder
The Garland Police Department has filed murder charges on two Dallas juveniles for a murder that occurred on Feb. 5. On March 1, Garland Police Department detectives filed charges on a 14-year-old juvenile from Dallas for the murder that took the life of Quincy Lee...
City celebrates Valoris HealthPark mural
With her finishing touches completed three stories above, artist Haylee Ryan recently joined dignitaries at street level to officially cut the ribbon on the Valoris HealthPark mural. Ryan describes the mural as one of meaningful symbolism and representative of...
Crimes reported: Feb. 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 Feb. 19-25. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
GPD Increases DWI Patrols for spring break
Garland Police will step up Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) patrols starting Friday, March 3, through Sunday, March 19.The increased DWI patrols are for a TXDOT grant program that targets DWI and Driving Under the Influence by Minors. The patrols will be active in the...
Severe weather safety tips
Hundreds of people die each year from severe weather-related incidents such as tornadoes, lightning and flash flooding and the peak months for tornadoes in Texas are March, April and May. Spring and summer in Texas are also notorious for severe thunderstorms. To...
Library offers great March schedule
The Garland library system has put together a wonderful schedule of activities for March. There are fun, interesting activities for all age groups. Early Literacy (Ages 0-5) SPRING STORYTIMES Jan. 10 - April 29 - All Libraries Baby Bounce & Read (birth-18 months):...
Don’t miss GCT’s production of ‘Meteor Shower’
The premier of Garland Civic Theatre’s Meteor Shower is less than two weeks away, so get your tickets right away. You can see the show on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from March 10-26 at the Granville Arts Center located at 300 North Fifth Street in downtown...
Basketball playoff results
The Sachse High School Lady Mustangs advanced to the Regional Quarterfinal round of the basketball playoffs. However, were defeated Monday, Feb. 20, by Cedar Hill High School. The score was 53-42. The boys’ games for the bi-district round of the basketball playoffs...
Health Dept. inspections: Feb. 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...
May 6 ballot is set
The next general election for the city of Garland to elect a mayor and Council Members for Districts 3, 6, 7 and 8 will be held Saturday, May 6. As of the filing deadline, the following persons will appear on the city of Garland General Election Ballot. Candidates...
Crimes reported: Feb. 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 Feb. 12-18. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Make it your goal to know CPR
There is probably no one in the country who hasn’t seen the video of the Buffalo Bills’ #3 Damar Hamlin collapse on the football field after an especially hard hit. According to the AHA, in celebration of his life being saved by CPR, Hamlin is challenging everyone to...
Mayor gives State of the City address
Mayor Scott LeMay began the State of the City address by describing 2022 as a “very exciting year in the city of Garland.” Then a video was shown to share some of the highlights. Events including the city’s first Juneteenth event, the MLK parade, Labor Day parade,...
Lenora Casmore talks about prominent past Black leaders
Emphasizing "Blacks in Dallas history, not Black Dallas history," Lenora Casmore told a Garland audience that "if we don't tell stories rightfully, who's going to tell it?" Casmore, a charter member of Remembering Black Dallas Inc., then took attendees on a verbal and...
HS soccer recap: Feb. 7,10,14,17
District 9-6A girls’ and boys’ varsity soccer game results for Feb. 7, 10, 14 and 17, along with current standings, are below: Girls’ soccer Feb. 7 Rowlett HS 4 -Lakeview Centennial HS 0 Sachse HS 6 – South Garland HS 0 Wylie East HS 9 – North Garland HS 0 Naaman...
Health Dept. inspections: Feb. 13-17
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...
Garland competes in It’s Time Texas Challenge
As of Feb. 13, Garland ISD was ranked in the top five in the Metro School Districts category in the 2023 It’s Time Texas (ITT) Community Challenge. The challenge, which began in 2011, promotes healthier lifestyles and healthier communities for Texans. According to the...
Spring Creek Forest Preservation Society March schedule
The Spring Creek Forest Preservation Society has several interesting programs planned for March. Make plans now to join them for the events below. Speaker Series Jeff Sargent - Bringing Back Texas Prairies - Tuesday, March 7 – 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. - Zoom There is a...
HS basketball playoffs begin
The District 9-6A girls and boys high school basketball playoffs have begun. The boys’ teams will compete in the bi-district round Monday, Feb. 20, and Tuesday, Feb. 21. The schedule is below: Sachse Mustangs against Mesquite Horn High School at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20...