Week nine of the high school football season ended in victories for Sachse High School and Rowlett High School, as well as Wylie East and Wylie high schools. Sachse HS gets victory over South Garland HS The Sachse Mustangs (3-5, 3-3) defeated the South Garland Titans...
The Boneyard has areas for all levels
City of Garland elected officials, staff and residents celebrated the opening of Garland’s long-awaited skatepark, “The Boneyard,” Saturday, Oct. 22. Skaters from Garland and surrounding areas have been anxiously awaiting this day for a long time. Located at Rick Oden...
Fatburger opens to large crowd
Hollywood’s favorite burger, Fatburger, and its sister brand, Buffalo’s Express officially opened to a happy crowd last week in Garland. The new co-branded location provides guests with a one-stop dining experience for custom, grilled-to-perfection burgers and fresh,...
GHS grad Danita Mathew honored for achievements
The University of Tulsa's Office recently released bios of students who will be honored for outstanding achievements at the university’s homecoming. Garland High School graduate, Danita Mathew, biochemistry major, is a member and leader of various campus organizations...
Garland artist wins Catholic Foundation’s competition
The Catholic Foundation has named Robert Opel of Garland the 17th winner of its annual Art on The Plaza competition. Opel’s artwork, “Wings of Joy,” was unveiled yesterday on the 28-by-9-foot public art wall in The Catholic Foundation Plaza and will remain on display...
Health Dept. inspections: Oct. 17-21
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...
Crimes reported: Oct. 9-15
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 Oct. 9-15. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Police officer-involved shooting
Thursday, Oct. 20 shortly after 1 p.m., Garland Police Department Officers responded to a suspicious circumstance call in the 600 block of Echo Drive. The female caller told police dispatch that her in-home monitoring system had been activated and no one was supposed...
GCT’s next production: ‘Sleuth’
Garland Civic Theatre’s next production, Sleuth, was written in 1970 by Anthony Shaffer. The playwright said the play was partially inspired by his friend, composer Stephen Sondheim, because of his intense interest in game-playing and by mystery writer John Dickson...
High school football: Week 8
Week eight of the high school football season ended with wins for the Naaman Forest Rangers, Rowlett Eagles, Sachse Mustangs and Wylie East Raiders. Rangers defeat Titans The Naaman Forest Rangers (4-3, 4-1) got a 47-7 win over the South Garland Titans (1-7, 0-6)...
Adopt a shelter dog
In 1869, Caroline Earl White, along with 30 more women animal rights activists formed the “Women’s Human Society” in Philadelphia. The society’s original purpose was to advocate for the humane treatment of carriage horses. The horses were often observed being...
Signage unveiled at Brad Neighbor Municipal Court Building
Former City Attorney Brad Neighbor was honored Monday, Oct. 10, as signage bearing his name was unveiled at the courts facility at 1791 W. Avenue B. The Garland City Council passed an ordinance to rename the facility as the Brad Neighbor Municipal Court Building in...
Health Dept. inspections: Oct. 10-14
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...
Crimes reported: Oct. 2-8
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 Oct. 2-8. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
HS football scores: Week 7
Week seven of the high school football season ended with wins for Wylie East HS, Naaman Forest HS, Wylie HS and North Garland HS. Wylie East HS remains undefeated The South Garland Titans (1-6, 0-5) were defeated by the undefeated Wylie East Raiders (6-0, 4-0) by a...
Library announces November schedule
The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced its November activity schedule. Book club at South Garland Branch - Adults ages 18 and older are invited to join the Garland Library’s book club at the South Garland Branch at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17. Library...
Skatepark ribbon cutting
Celebrate the opening of The Boneyard in Garland at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Rick Oden Park, 1010 W. Miller Road. With a total of 46,000 square feet, The Boneyard is the second largest skatepark in Texas and the first skatepark to be developed in Garland. It...
Warrant resolution opportunity
The Garland Municipal Court will conduct a Warrant Resolution Drive from Monday, Oct. 17, through Friday, Oct. 21. Anyone with an active outstanding warrant with the court is encouraged to resolve their warrant without fear of being arrested. During that week, anyone...
Health inspections: Oct. 1-6
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...
Fire station, rec center improvements
The new site for Fire Station No. 6 and improvements to Hollabaugh Recreation Center were officially put in motion Thursday, Sept. 29, as Mayor Scott LeMay and the City Council led staff, project leaders and other guests at groundbreaking ceremonies. It was the third...