The 2023 spring severe weather season is not far away, and the National Weather Service and local public safety officials want you to be ready. The National Weather Service (NWS) Office out of Fort Worth will be conducting a free severe weather training class for...
It was a brisk sunny day Jan. 22, as a small crowd gathered in the Dallas suburb of Rowlett, to honor a veteran of the War of 1812. The Craig Austin Rowley Chapter of the Texas Society of the War of 1812 along with the John Cavet Chapter of the U.S. Daughters of...
The Garland Symphony Orchestra will continue its "Music that Grows on You" season with violinist Simone Spadino and conductor Juan Carlos Lomonaco at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17. Strauss II — Schneeglöckchen Delius — The Walk to the Paradise Garden Waxman — Carmen...
Make plans to attend Saturday, Feb. 18, when Lenora Casmore will be keynote speaker at a free Garland event. Casmore, is a charter member of Remembering Black Dallas Inc. and a well-versed authority on the Reconstruction history of the Dallas area. The event,...
Richard Acosta, Jr. was found guilty of capital murder Friday, Feb. 10. He is the father of Abel Elias Acosta, 15, who is also wanted in connection with the same three murders. The crimes took place at a Garland convenience store Dec. 26, 2021. Prosecutors also said...
Julie Whiteman joined the city of Garland as Risk Management Director Monday, Feb. 6. She brings more than 18 years of risk management experience within the private and public sectors. Most recently, since 2009 Whiteman served as director of Risk Management for...
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 last week of regular season play for the boys’ basketball high school varsity teams Friday, Feb. 10. The girls’ playoffs begin Monday, Feb. 13, with the bi-district round. Garland Owls 43 – North Garland Raiders 41 Rowlett Eagles 54 – Naaman Forest Rangers 50...
Good Samaritans of Garland, Inc. (Good Sam) will present their annual Murder Mystery Dinner & Silent Auction Saturday, March 4, at the Atrium at 300 North Fifth Street in downtown Garland. The show promises to be fun and entertaining with a cast comprised of...
The scores for the boys’ and girls’ high school varsity basketball games held Feb. 3 and Feb. 7 are below. Note that the girls’ regular season has now ended. The bi-district round of the playoffs for the girls’ teams will be played Feb. 13-14. The last game for the...
Below is the list of signees honored today at Sachse High School. Softball Gabby Rodriguez - Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas Kelsea Flores - Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Bartlesville, Oklahoma Baseball Logan May - Northern Oklahoma College -...
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 Jan. 29 - Feb. 4. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
In 1976, the 38th President of the United States, Gerald Ford, asked the country to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history” as he officially recognized Black History...
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...
Mable Doris Gilmore, 81, of Temple, Texas, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in her home. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Marshal and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro, Texas. Mable was born August 12, 1941, in Laredo,...
Garland City Council has authorized additional funding for the Home Improvement Incentive Program. Through this program, the city of Garland is offering a 50% cash rebate (up to $10,000) on approved exterior remodeling of single family detached homes. All applications...
The District 9-6A high school boys and girls varsity basketball game scores for Jan. 24 and Jan. 27 are listed below. In addition to the scores, standings are also included. Boys - Jan. 24 North Garland High School 41 – Lakeview Centennial High School 38 Garland High...
The NAACP Garland Unit #6256 is proud to host its annual Winter Ball Friday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. The event will be at the Hyatt Place Hotel at 5101 North President George Bush Highway, Garland, Texas, 75040. This year’s event marks the 22nd anniversary of the...
More than 800,000 Americans have heart attacks each year and over 655,000 die from heart disease, which is the leading cause of death for both men and women. The good news is that heart disease is preventable and controllable. The number of adults with diagnosed heart...
City offices will reopen Friday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. For garbage pickup schedule, visit www.garlandtx.gov. Update: Due to ongoing winter weather, city of Garland offices and facilities will remain closed through Thursday, Feb. 2 Update: Due to ongoing winter weather,...