Today officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) announced the names of over 16,000 Semifinalists in the 68th National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for...
Many schools from Garland ISD scored excellent ratings, with North Garland High School becoming the first high school in GISD history to achieve an "A" accountability rating in the STAAR era. It was an incredible day on August 12, as the Texas Education Agency...
There was fun for everyone at the recent Children’s Mid-Autumn Festival held at Cali Saigon Mall in Garland. Mayor Scott LeMay and council members Deborah Morris, Margaret Lucht and Dylan Hedrick attended the event. Jennifer Nguyen, the event organizer, is a tireless...
Altrusa International of Garland recently celebrated its 20th birthday with good food, lots of fun and a look back. The first international president of Altrusa, Mamie L. Bass, published a list of principles in 1921. Those principles have withstood the test of time...
**Update–Arrest Made in Shooting Investigation** Yesterday, Sept. 15, Garland police officers located and arrested 18-year-old Edgar Francisco Solis Torres. He is being held in the Garland Detention Center for Aggravated Assault – Serious Bodily Injury. No bond has...
Garland Civic Theatre’s production of Carnival! has it all. There’s a cast full of great actors, singers and dancers and amazing choreography by Nick Leos and Patty Granville. The production also boasts exciting aerial performances, fun magic tricks, juggling and...
Take your family on a Scavenger Hunt in our Preserve – A family-friendly activity at Spring Creek Preserve is this scavenger hunt created by our friends at Garland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts! Help save the birds Lights out Texas is a campaign of education,...
The new Frost Bank, 5225 North Garland Avenue recently celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting and donation presentations. Two charitable organizations, Good Samaritans of Garland, Inc. and Hope Clinic of Garland each received $2,500. “One of the things that...
The Garland Foodies are partnering with Cub Scout – Pack 1978 for a fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 17. Event time is 11:30 a.m. 7: 30 – eight full hours of family fun and food. The location is First United Methodist Church, 801 West Avenue B in downtown Garland. The...
Phillip “Phil” Urrutia will join the city of Garland as an Assistant City Manager on Oct. 3. He has more than 14 years of experience in municipal government including leadership roles in Municipal Court, Purchasing and Fleet. Most recently, he served as assistant city...
International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) is proud to announce its Marine Corps JROTC students will participate in the 9/11 Heroes Run 5K in Arlington Sept. 17. The event will take place at the River Legacy Park at 9:11 am. JROTC students from ILTexas...
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 Aug. 21-27. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Friday, Sept. 9, at about 5 pm, Garland Police Department (GPD) officers responded to a crash northbound on Castle Drive near Toler Road. Multiple occupants were transported to an area hospital in critical condition. Traffic investigators believe a black Dodge pickup...
From Friday, Aug. 19, through Monday, Sept. 5, Garland police officers participated in a statewide added enforcement for the Labor Day holiday. The additional enforcement resulted in the following: 85 Traffic Stops 87 Citations 41 Warnings 21 Arrests for driving while...
Week three of the high school football season ended in wins for Garland HS, Naaman Forest HS and Lakeview Centennial HS. Naaman Forest Rangers 33 – Rowlett Eagles 22 The NFHS Rangers (1-2, 1-0) defeated the Eagles Thursday, Sept. 8. Rangers’ quarterback Deangelo...
Guns & Hoses of North Texas recently hosted a dinner at Primo’s Mexican Bar and Grille. The dinner was for the firefighters and police officers that will participate in the 21st Guns and Hoses Boxing Tournament. The tournament is Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Credit...
In addition to the induction of two former Garland ISD athletes into the Garland Sports Hall of Fame, the winners of the Gale Fields Awards were recognized. The inaugural Homer B. Johnson Legacy Award was also presented at this year's Garland Sports Hall of Fame...
On Aug. 23, at approximately 1:10 p.m. Garland police officers responded to an apartment community in the 5600 block of Duck Creek Road. When the officers arrived, they located the female victim who stated she had been physically and sexually assaulted. The...
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...
Week two, which was the last week of non-district football play, ended in wins for the Garland Owls, North Garland Raiders and Lakeview Centennial Patriots. Garland HS 23 – Birdville HS 13 GHS quarterback Jayden Norwood got two TDs on the ground and one on a 34-yard...