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...
City officials celebrate completed bond projects
Progress was unveiled on Build Garland Day, Friday, Feb. 11, capped by the opening of the Garland Animal Shelter & Adoption Center, the most anticipated project from the city's record $423.7 million bond election. With the new facility at 1902 State Highway 66,...
Update: Teen shooting victim dies
The 15-year-old Hispanic male victim who was transported to an area hospital Feb. 8 died from his injury after being shot. On Feb. 8, Garland Police Department detectives questioned the friend of the victim, who was with the victim at the time of the shooting. During...
New GISD website launches
Have you checked out garlandisd.net's fresh, new look? The district proudly launched its redesigned website Jan. 31. The new website flaunts: A modern design with a varied color palette Larger text size for easier reading More visuals to highlight key information And...
Be a student ambassador – Make Your Mark
Calling all students at least 16 years of age to become student ambassadors! The city of Garland is accepting applications for the 2022 Student Ambassadors program through Friday, March 18. During the eight-week paid internship program, students will gain meaningful...
Early voting information – March 1 primary election
Dallas County Elections Administrator Michael Scarpello reminds eligible voters that early voting for the March 1 Primary Election begins Monday, Feb. 14,and ends Friday, Feb. 25. Any Dallas County qualified voter can cast their ballot at any vote center across the...
Health Dept. inspections: Feb. 7-11
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...
Garland Police Boxing Gym boxer receives special gift
South Garland High School senior, Alex Espinoza, was surprised to receive the keys to a vehicle that will make life easier when he starts Eastfield College. Alex has enjoyed much success as a boxer at the Garland Police Boxing Gym. He has been participating in the...
Arrests made from park shooting
On Jan. 10, just before 2 p.m., Garland police officers responded to a fight between multiple people at a park. The exact location was in the 1100 block of Birchwood Drive, also known as Armstrong Park. A video of this incident was posted on social media in January....
GHS football standout to play in Super Bowl LVI
The Garland ISD athletics program boasts numerous student-athletes who have gone on to play for professional sports teams. This Sunday, Feb. 13, we’ll be watching former Garland Owl standout Hakeem Adeniji (GHS class of 2016} play in Super Bowl LVI for the Cincinnati...
GISD celebrates National Signing Day
Garland ISD had numerous student-athletes sign with colleges/universities last week on National Signing Day. Congratulations to the following students from Garland High School, Naaman Forest High School and Rowlett High School. Football – Garland HS Cergio Perez, QB,...
HS basketball: Feb. 1-8 scores
High school girls’ and boys’ basketball scores for Feb. 1 – Feb. 8 are listed below. Because games were canceled and rescheduled due to the inclement weather last week, information is incomplete in some cases. BOYS Feb. 1 Wylie Pirates 48 – Lakeview Centennial...
Apply for lawn care assistance by March 1
The Garland Code Compliance Department is accepting applications for the Lawn Care Assistance Program. This program will provide summer mowing for seniors (60 years of age and older) and disabled Garland homeowners who are physically and/or financially unable to...
Spring Creek Forest Preserve calendar for February-March
The Spring Creek Forest Preserve has announced its schedule of activities for March. Here's what's happening at the preserve! February Activities 29th Annual Trout Lily Walk - Sunday, Feb. 27, 2 p.m. = Spring Creek Forest Preserve 1770 Holford Rd. March Activities...
Health Dept. inspections: Jan. 31 – Feb. 4
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...
Mayor gives State of the City message
Mayor Scott LeMay presented the 2021 State of the City message Jan. 25. He began the presentation with a video that documented achievements, accomplishments and other events that affected the city of Garland. He talked about the effects of COVID-19 and the city’s...
UPDATE – City facilities remain closed Friday, sanitation collections suspended
Due to continuing winter conditions, all city of Garland offices and public-facing facilities will remain closed Friday, Feb. 4. Trash, recycling, and brush and bulky item collection will be suspended for Friday and is expected to resume Saturday, Feb. 5, if road...
City offices closed because of weather
Due to the winter weather expected to impact the region, the city of Garland is closing all City offices and public-facing facilities for Thursday, Feb. 3. Trash, recycling, and brush and bulky item collection will be suspended for Thursday, Feb. 3. All public safety,...
Sachse HS celebrates National Signing Day
Sachse High School celebrated the achievements of the athletes listed below at a National Signing Event Wednesday, Feb. 2. Congratulations to each of the student-athletes. Lacrosse Irelynd Manning – Lees-McRae College, Banner SaElk, North Carolina Baseball Keith...
Staff receives over $240,000 in grants, scholarships
The Garland ISD Education Foundation (GEF) started the new year by surprising staff with cash. The foundation delivered a record $40,000+ in grants and scholarships Jan. 18-21, helping educators make their dreams come true. GEF grant delivery teams surprised teachers,...