Suicide is the leading cause of death among teens and the incidents of suicide and self-harm are rising. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the suicide rate among youths aged 14–18 years increased by 61.7% from 2009–2018. The COVID-19 crisis...
September: Baby Safety Month
September is Baby Safety Month and this third article in a series on baby safety recognizes the organization that is responsible for this month being dedicated to baby safety issues and education. The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, Inc., which was...
Week 3: HS football scores
Week 3 of the District 9-6A high school football season ended with wins for Sachse HS and Rowlett HS, as well as Wylie and Wylie East high schools. The game scores
GPD officers investigate two shooting fatalities
Brodrick Kennedy is currently in the Garland Detention Center charged with Capital Murder, and no bond has been set. GPD officers investigate
Baby Safety Month – September
Home should be a safe haven for everyone, especially babies and children, but it is easy to overlook potential safety risks that put kids in danger.
Hope Clinic of Garland celebrates 23rd anniversary
Hope Clinic is celebrating 23 years of being the only nonprofit medical facility providing completely free healthcare for the uninsured
September: National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month and a great time to develop an emergency/disaster plan. Family members may not be together when a disaster occurs, so be sure to make plans for everyone to be in a place for them to contact and find each other. A location to...
Ceremony, film to mark Pace House move anniversary
The 10-year anniversary of Garland’s Historic Pace House relocation will be celebrated with two events Saturday, Oct. 12. The turn-of-the-century
Health Dept. inspections: Sept. 9-13
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at daycare centers
Crimes reported: Sept. 1-7
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into crimes districts as shown on the map below. Determine which district you are in then go to that district
GISD students earn National College Board honors
Garland ISD proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of 231 students from our seven high schools, who have been honored with prestigious awards from the College
Silver Alert: Missing 81-year-old woman – Wanda Offord
The Garland Police Department is actively searching for missing 81-year-old Wanda Meyer Offord, who was last seen around noon, Sept. 15, in the
Obituary: Stanley Maurice McClain
Stanley “Stan” Maurice McClain, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024. Born on December 22, 1953, in Dallas Texas, Stan was
Keeping it beautiful for the eighth time
Keeping our waterways beautiful takes a community effort. Join volunteers from Garland, Rowlett and Dallas to clean up over 20 designated
Crimes reported: August 25-31
Determine which district you are in then go to that district on the report below to see crimes in your area for Aug. 25-31.
Semifinalists announced – 2025 National Merit® Scholarship Program
On Sept. 11, officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) announced the names of more than 16,000 Semifinalists in the 70th annual
Garland Forward: A Comprehensive Plan
A new comprehensive plan, Garland Forward, is coming soon! Your input is crucial as we work together to create a plan that reflects the needs and
Garland earns national awards for excellence
The city of Garland’s Public & Media Relations team recently earned national recognition for excellence in video programming.
Health Dept. inspections: Sept. 2-6
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at daycare
DWI results for Labor Day holiday
Garland Police Department stepped up enforcement to combat impaired driving during the Labor Day