A recent article posted at https://sixerswire.usatoday.com/ and written by Ky Carlin, sang the praises of Tyrese Maxey, 2019 graduate of South Garland High School. Maxey led his SGHS basketball team to two state championship tournaments. After graduating from SGHS,...
On June 27, Isaiah Thomas, Lakeview Centennial High School senior, ran the course that qualified him for the semifinal round of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior. Isaiah, 17, became interested in the ninja competitions when he began going to the gym with his cousin. He was...
As Garland ISD students get back to school, the top priority is to make sure they stay safe. This includes making sure they understand the potential dangers involving cellphone use. According to the National Safety Council, children ages 5 to 9 were at more risk than...
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...
CBS 11 has reported that police are investigating an incident in which a Garland ISD band teacher allegedly tried to meet up with a minor after corresponding on social media. According to the report, Randy King, the principal at the Classical Center-Brandenburg Middle...
The Garland Parks and Recreation Department outdid itself with the 2022 Garland Concert Series - Sounds of Summer. The series, sponsored by Veritex Community Bank, Jimmy Wallace Guitars and the city of Garland, were split between Audubon Park and Winters Park. The...
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...
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 10-16. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
The Band Together on the Square Concert Series has a great lineup of artists for August and September. The series will continue through Sept. 30. The July 29 show as well as the August shows will be at 506 Main Street in downtown Garland. The September shows will be...
Garland ISD offers a nutritious breakfast to students for a price at all schools on every school day. Contact your campus for specific serving times. Some schools also have free and reduced-priced breakfasts for students that qualify. Families that need help paying...
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5-7. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school...
The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced a great schedule of activities for August. There’s something for everyone going on in August. ESL Conversation Classes Aug. 2 - ESL conversation classes resume at the South Garland Branch Library beginning the week...
The Garland Police Department is investigating the shooting death of a 24-year-old man. On July 23, at approximately 4:15 a.m., GPD dispatch received a call of a gunshot disturbance from an apartment community in the 2800 block of North Shiloh Road. Garland police...
Garland Health Department, in collaboration with the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS), Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS), and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), has confirmed monkeypox in a Garland resident. The individual went to a...
Gabriel Tisdale, 2022 Garland High School graduate, is well on his way to realizing one of his lifetime goals. He has always wanted to be a Naval aviator and will soon begin his freshman year at the Naval Academy. He began his academic journey at Walnut Glen Academy...
Update: NTMWD continues to ask for conservation -- The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) continues to call for reduction of outdoor watering by customers despite the progress being made to complete critical maintenance at the Wylie Water Treatment Plant...
The Garland Police Department is investigating the stabbing death of a 46-year-old Garland man. On July 19, at approximately 3:15 a.m., GPD dispatch received a 911 call from an apartment community in the 1800 block of Apollo Road. The female caller, later identified...
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into districts as shown on the map below. The 168 crimes reported during this period are listed below. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes by district District 21 4 District 22 14...
Good Samaritans of Garland second murder mystery dinner sold out again! The cast was amazing and the food, provided by San-Tex Catering, was wonderful. And, the silent auction items were competitive. Laughter, fun and relaxation filled the Atrium as the audience...
City of Garland Heritage Crossing Coordinator Kim Nurmi recently graduated from the Leadership Arts Institute. Through a nine-month course, graduates of Leadership Arts Institute (LAI) gain expertise in nonprofit board best practices, leadership skills and the role of...