The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 137 of Greater North Dallas (DAV) held its first Operation Veterans Angels, a holiday food box distribution event. In a joint effort by local veteran and patriot organizations, the DAV and their event partners distributed boxes...
Recycling for extra cash
You’re getting ready to take down your Christmas tree and put away your lights, and as much as you love the gifts you've gotten, you still feel the sting of the holiday season when you look at your bank account. How about putting some cash back in your wallet by...
MLK Parade and March
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Garland Unit will host its 34th Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade & March Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at 10 a.m. The schedule of activities for the celebration is below. Plan to come out and...
Brother surprises Freeman ES student
Nico Torres, a third grader at Garland ISD's Freeman Elementary, had an unexpected visit at school. With the help of his mom, teacher and campus principal, Nico's brother, who's in the U.S. Army, got to surprise him at school and tell him he'll be home for Christmas!...
Obituary: Lura “Paulette” (Abbott) Steen
Lura “Paulette” (Abbott) Steen, age 78 of Allen, Texas, departed this earthly life of breast & liver cancer on November 9th, 2022 surrounded by family. Paulette was born on August 25, 1944 to Maxine Elliott and Lewis E. Abbott of Fort Worth Texas. She married her...
High school basketball recap: Dec. 13, 16
The 2022-2023 high school varsity basketball season continued last week with the scores for both boys and girls below. Tuesday, Dec. 13 – Girls Rowlett HS Lady Eagles 49 – Wylie HS Lady Pirates 33 Naaman Forest HS Lady Rangers 48 – Garland HS Lady Owls 46 Lakeview...
Two arrested for attempt to steal ATM
On Dec. 19, at approximately 4:15 a.m. Garland Police Department officers responded to the 2400 block of West Buckingham Road, the location of a RaceTrac convenience store. The call was made in reference to a group of males trying to steal the ATM located inside the...
New leadership in Office of Emergency Management
Mariah Phipps-Jack joined the city Dec. 5 as the Emergency Management director. She brings more than 20 years of emergency management experience, which includes roles in the public sector, private sector and academia. Phipps-Jack most recently served as the Director...
GISD announces 2022 holiday card winners
For over 30 years, the artwork of Garland ISD students has helped ring in the holiday season. Our annual Holiday Card Contest is made possible through partnerships with campuses across the district. And this year, Fine Arts also opened the competition to our secondary...
SHS teacher awarded TFLA Teacher of the Year
Garland ISD recently announced that Kristina Sedberry, Sachse High School American Sign Language teacher, won Teacher of the Year for the state of Texas from the Texas Foreign Language Association. American Sign Language is a natural language that serves as the...
Protect your home during freezing temperatures
Things like takng precautions against burst water pipes, checking that the sprinkler system is off and foundation vents are closed, can prevent trouble at your home. Following the suggestions below could help you and your family stay warm and avoid a catastrophe....
Space heater safety tips
Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in the United States. More than 65,000 home fires are attributed to heating equipment each year. These fires result in hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries and millions of dollars in property damage....
Atmos offers energy-saving tips
The North Texas weather forecast includes dangerously low temperatures for a few days the week of Dec. 19. With the cost of energy already being increased by current inflation rates, it's a great time to be sure you're saving as much as possible on heating costs....
Health Dept. inspections: Dec. 12-16
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...
Virginia Marie Bandy: Sept. 17, 1923 – Dec. 3, 2022
Virginia Marie Bandy left this world December 3, 2022. She was born Sept. 17, 1923 in McKinney, Texas to Terrell W. Berry and Jetta M. Burke. Virginia was raised in Bailey, Texas where she and her family lived a simple life. As a child, Virginia picked cotton to help...
GCPAAA celebrates holiday, service
The Garland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (GCPAAA) hosted its annual Christmas party Monday, Dec. 12. GCPAAA members, along with GPD officers and administration, celebrated Christmas and another year of volunteering with the Garland Police Department....
GPD steps up DWI enforcement for holidays
Garland Police are stepping up Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) patrols from Friday, Dec. 16, through Sunday, Jan. 1. The patrols will be active in the nighttime hours utilizing both marked and unmarked police cars. The increased DWI patrols are a project that is...
Crimes reported: Dec. 4-10
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 Dec. 4-10. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
City manager announces retirement
Garland City Manager Bryan Bradford is wrapping up a distinguished career in public service, announcing he will retire May 1. He has helped guide the city of Garland organization and the community through many challenges and ushered in times of great growth and...
Centerville ES students receive special gift
On Friday, Dec. 9, 75 students from Garland ISD’s Centerville Elementary School went to the Puma Outlet Store where they were gifted a brand-new pair of PUMA shoes for Christmas! The Puma Store is located at the Allen Premium Outlet Mall. This is the second year in a...