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...
Chief Jeff Bryan makes statement about officer indictment
Garland Police Chief Jeff Bryan made the following statement after the indictment of GPD Officer Privitt. As Bryan explained in the address, the Dallas Police Department requested assistance from the Garland PD when rioting broke out in downtown Dallas in May 2020....
Two murdered, two injured at party – Third suspect arrested
Update: Third suspect identified Investigators identified a third shooter involved in the murder investigation from May 7, and last night, May 10, this man was arrested just before midnight. On May 7, at 11:45 pm, Garland Police and Fire responded to a call of someone...
Hope Clinic celebrates 20th anniversary
This year, Hope Clinic of Garland is celebrating 20 years of “Delivering Hope and Health” to the Garland and Northeast Dallas communities. The medical facility is located at 800 South Sixth Street, Ste. 100. According to Tanya Downing, the organization’s new executive...
HFHGG to host dedication celebration
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Garland will dedicate three new homes Saturday, May 7, at 11 a.m. at 1102 Clinton Street in Garland. Habitat welcomes all to join the celebration and ceremony which will include attendance by Mayor Scott LeMay, City Council members and...
Health Department inspections: April 25-29
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...
‘Wait Until Dark’ suspenseful thriller
You will not want to miss Garland Civic Theatre’s latest production, Wait Until Dark! Set in a Greenwich Village apartment in 1963, Wait Until Dark is a suspenseful thriller. The tension builds slowly but it’s well worth the wait. By the last 10-15 minutes, it has...
Public Service Recognition Week is May 1-7
Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) is May 1-7. The public servants in our community Make Their Mark each and every day! PSRW has been celebrated since 1985 as a nationwide public education campaign honoring the men and women who serve as federal, state, county and...
FBI, JTTF, GPD investigate NFHS threat
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), along with the North Texas Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), and the Garland Police Department are working in a joint response to a threat made online from a group of students at Naaman Forest High School. The online...
Keller-Williams celebrates RED Day event
Each year, the employees of Keller-Williams, a worldwide real estate company, celebrate their commitment to community service at their RED Day (Renew, Energize, Donate) event. The event is a celebration of the birthday of Mo Anderson, co-owner and vice-chair of Keller...
Gather together for prayer May 5
Garland will observe the National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 5, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Lavon Drive Baptist Church, 1520 Lavon Drive in Garland. The National Day of Prayer dates back to the beginning of our nation when the first Continental Congress called for prayer in...
GISD board approves raises, incentives
In an effort to hire and retain teachers and other employees, Garland ISD announced raises and other financial incentives for the 2022-23 school year. The staff presented its recommendations for raises, retention stipends and signing incentives at the Wednesday, April...
Don’t miss Spring Bling presented by Garland BMX’nSK8
Steve Farmer, founder of Garland BMX’nSK8, is excited to bring back the shop’s annual event, Spring Bling, Saturday, April 30, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event will be at Garland BMX’nSK8 located at 2021 Saturn Road, Suite D in Garland. “We have a great selection of...
GPD searches for fatality crash witnesses
The Garland Police Department (GPD) is requesting the public’s assistance in a fatality crash investigation that occurred just before midnight Thursday, April 21. The crash happened at the corner of Country Club Road and Highway 66. GPD officers have arrested...
World War II exhibit – Manufacturing Victory
Mayor Scott LeMay and the City Council received information on the upcoming exhibit World War II – Manufacturing Victory at the April 18 work session. It is part of a larger national exhibit that the city of Garland had tried to bring here in 2021. It wasn't available...
Health Department inspections: April 18-22
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...
GCT presents ‘Wait Until Dark’
Garland Civic Theatre (GCT) continues its 54th season with a production of “Wait Until Dark,” written by Frederick Knott. "Wait Until Dark" is a thriller set in New York City in 1963. It is centered around a blind woman named Susy Hendrix. She is unwittingly in...
GSO welcomes pianist Eldred Marshall
The Garland Symphony Orchestra (GSO) continues its season with pianist Eldred Marshall. The performance is May 13 and includes: MOZART Overture to La Clemenza di Tito MOZART Piano Concerto No. 24 MOZART Symphony No. 40 Performances are at the Granville Arts Center at...
Crimes reported: April 3-9
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into districts as shown on the map below. The 192 crimes reported during this period are listed below. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes by district District 21 4 District 22 5...
Council discusses Windsurf Bay Park
Windsurf Bay Park at Lake Ray Hubbard has a reputation for attracting large uncontrollable crowds. In addition, there is only one way in and out of the park which makes access difficult for emergency vehicles. And, it has become a nuisance to the surrounding...