The Garland Library System will be hosting a variety of activities for all age groups. Check out the list below to decide which ones you'd like to attend. Winter Reading Challenge | Dec. 1-Feb. 29 Join the Winter Reading Challenge! Registered participants who read at...
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 Dec. 17-23. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
The Garland Police Department participated in a statewide added enforcement program for the Christmas and New Year holidays. The dates included were Wednesday, Dec. 13 - Monday, Jan. 1. The additional enforcement resulted in the following: • 20 Speeding citations • 49...
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 Dec. 24-30. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Martin Luther King, Jr., born Jan. 15, 1929, to pastor Martin Luther King, Sr. and Alberta Williams King, attended segregated public schools until the age of 15 when he was accepted into Morehouse College. He graduated in 1948, then went to Pennsylvania to attend...
Everyone had a wonderful time at the Magical Candlelight Christmas-town 2023 event. The Christmas celebration was on 11th Street which is part of an area that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 110-year-old neighborhood is known as the Travis...
National Blood Donor Month has been observed in January since 1970 with the goal of increasing blood and platelet donations during winter which is one of the most difficult times of year to collect enough blood products. During winter, inclement weather and seasonal...
On Jan. 6, Alex Espinoza, a boxer who has been training at the Garland Ninth Street Gym Project since he was 8 years old, will fight in the Olympic trials. It is a long process that requires lots of work to get to this point. These are the steps as explained by...
The city of Garland recently published the following update on projects included in the 2019 bond program. The seven bond projects listed below are a few of the most needed as well as most popular with Garland residents. Featured projects in the 2019 Build Garland...
Harsh winter weather conditions can pose significant challenges. Here are some essential tips to stay safe. Build an emergency kit that includes nonperishable food, water, blankets, flashlights and a battery-powered radio — essential supplies to sustain you and your...
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 Dec. 10-16. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Dallas/Fort Worth District Director Herbert Austin honored 17 small business owners during the SBA Dallas/Fort Worth T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined Executive Training Program graduation. Two of the graduates are...
On Monday, Dec. 25, just before 8 a.m., the Garland Police Department responded to reports of a gunshot wound in the 4400 block of West Walnut Street at the Chandelier Cafe and Lounge. Emergency personnel, including the Garland Fire Department and Garland Police...
Do not forget to register, then vote in the March 5 Primary Election. Monday, Jan. 1, is the first day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Postcard Application (FPCA). Last day to register to vote: Monday, Feb. 5...
On Dec. 18, Hope Clinic celebrated Christmas by giving out more than 600 toys to 200 patients and their children. The kids were 10 years of age and under. This was the second year in a row that Hope Clinic has been able to provide Christmas gifts for its patients....
Nov. 7, 1937 - Dec. 22, 2023 Shirley J. Shelton-Butler, longtime Denton, Texas resident, formerly of Garland, Texas joined our Lord on December 22, 2023, at the age of 86 years. She was born in Dallas, Texas on November 7, 1937, to Robert Bonner Shelton and Gussie...
Frank Dickson was born August 8, 1945, to the late Frank Bishop and Oderia Dickson McCrainey in Monroe, La. Frank received his formal education from Monroe City School District. He was a graduate of Carroll High School where he was captain of the football team.Frank...
The Sachse Mustangs football program recently had its annual banquet where the following award winners were announced. 2023 Football Awards Scholar Athletes - Ethan Williamson/Cooper Reed Fighting Mustangs - Tristan Dobney/Robbie Rothrock Newcomer of the Year - Nicco...
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 Dec. 3-9. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
District play has begun for the high school varsity boys’ and girls’ basketball teams. Scores for Dec. 12 and Dec. 15 are below. Dec. 12 - Boys Lakeview Centennial Patriots 59 - North Garland Raiders 57 Naaman Forest Rangers 53 – Garland Owls 43 Wylie Pirates 73 –...