Cub Scouts raise funds for equipment

The Cub Scouts of Pack 1978 enjoy some great activities throughout the year. They go on family campouts, have the traditional Pinewood Derby Race and attend a Christmas party. Additionally, the Cub Scouts participate in outings such as visiting local fire stations and...

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Crimes reported: Sept. 25 – Oct. 1

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 Sept. 25 - Oct. 1. Information is provided by the Garland...

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Garland wins state, national awards

The city of Garland’s Public & Media Relations (PMR) team and the Garland Convention & Visitors Bureau, Visit Garland, recently earned national and statewide recognition for excellence. The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors...

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GISD hosts Robotics Family Expo

The GISD Robotics Family Expo allows students from across the district to test drive the latest robotic technology while learning from top Texas Instrument engineers. Robots are STEM in action in Garland ISD. Robotics and coding help all elementary students practice...

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GSO announces 2022-2023 season

The Garland Symphony Orchestra (GSO) 2022-2023 schedule is below. All performances are at the Granville Arts Center, 300 North Fifth Street in downtown Garland. For more information: www.garlandarts.com. For tickets: www.garlandartsboxoffice.com.

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Week 6: HS football recap

Week six of the high school football season ended with victories for the Lakeview Centennial Patriots, Naaman Forest Rangers, Wylie East Raiders and Rowlett Eagles. LCHS Patriots defeat Wylie Pirates The Lakeview Centennial Patriots (4-2, 3-1) defeated the Wylie...

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Crimes reported: Sept. 18-24

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 Sept. 4-10. Information is provided by the Garland Police...

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GHD confirms rabid bat

Wednesday, Sept. 28, the Garland Health Department received notification of a laboratory confirmed case of rabies in a bat. The animal was found in the vicinity of Firewheel Town Center Sept. 24. The health department does believe that there was an exposure. However,...

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Library system announces October schedule

The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced its schedule of events and activities for October. There are fun activities for all ages. Game Time for Adults – Enjoy a new monthly event for ages 18+. Play games with friends or learn a new one. Library will...

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City hosts free tree giveaway

Garland residents can receive a free tree to help save energy and beautify the community through the Tree Power Free Tree Program. The trees are provided by Garland Power & Light and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. Registration: Oct. 3-28 Tree...

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NAACP hosts Freedom Fund Brunch

The Garland Unit of the NAACP recently hosted the 31st Freedom Fund Brunch. Lakisha Culpepper, M.Ed. was the Mistress of Ceremonies and gave the event a wonderful, upbeat feel. She currently serves as the Garland ISD Community Liaison to African Americans. Culpepper...

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Week 5: High school football

Week five of the high school football season is now in the books. The Lakeview Centennial Patriots and Garland Owls each added wins to their records. Lakeview Centennial Patriots 62 – South Garland Titans 0 Lakeview Centennial HS (3-2, 2-1) scored 62 points in a...

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Obituary: Alexandra S. Shaw

Alexandra S. Shaw, age 61, of Celina, Texas, passed away September 19, 2022.  Alexandra was born August 6, 1961, in Mollendo Arequipa, Peru, to Nicolas and Aída G. Oliva (Montoya) Flor.  She married John W. Shaw, Jr. on November 20, 2014, in Celina. Alexandra was...

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Salvation Army receives grant from GHFC

The Salvation Army of North Texas recently received a grant from the Garland Housing Finance Corporation (GHFC) to assist Garland residents facing homelessness. The funds will be distributed as part of the Salvation Army Garland Corps Home Sweet Home program. This...

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Crimes reported: September 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 Sept. 4-10. Information is provided by the Garland Police...

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GISD PTAs receive national recognition

The National PTA School of Excellence recognition program opens the lines of communication and critical thinking within school communities to make data-driven decisions that yield positive, long-term results. School of Excellence is committed to supporting and...

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Week four: HS football

Week four of the high school football season ended in wins for the Sachse Mustangs, Garland Owls and North Garland Raiders. Mustangs 48 – Eagles 41 The Sachse Mustangs and Rowlett Eagles were tied at 41 when, with 2:16 left in the game, the Mustangs scored a TD for...

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