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...
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):...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Bryan Bradford was recently joined by family members, colleagues and a great number of friends, to celebrate his retirement from the city of Garland. Bradford held various positions during his 30-year career at the city of Garland. For the last eight years, he served...
This evening, Garland Police Department homicide detectives developed probable cause to believe Wesley Don-Johle, 58, of Rowlett, was involved in the homicide that occurred earlier this morning, Feb. 16, at 5513 Broadway Blvd. Members of the Garland SWAT unit served a...
Residents of Garland, Rowlett and Sachse will have an extra item to consider on the May 6, ballot. At a special meeting Feb. 14, the Garland ISD board of trustees approved calling for a bond election. If passed, the bond would modernize aging facilities, enhance...
According to Carter BloodCare, the blood supply has dropped to critical levels because of the recent severe winter weather. They are encouraging residents to donate in March to help Texas patients. When time is so important, needed medical procedures are being delayed...
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. 5-11. Information is provided by the Garland Police...