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Man found murdered at local motel

Posted January 25, 2012

On Tuesday, January 24, just before noon Dallas police contacted the Garland Police Department about a possible murder...more

  

 

 

 

Garland health officials
recognize food service operations

Posted January 25, 2012

Each year, the city’s Health Department recognizes food service operations in Garland for excellence in complying with health and sanitation...more


 

NFHS musical takes
audiences ‘Back to the 80s’

Kim Everett | January 24, 2012

Naaman Forest High School students treated audiences to an entertaining production of “Back to the 80s: The Totally Awesome Musical” Friday and...more


 

Rowlett Eagles vs.
Rockwall Heath Hawks

Posted January 23, 2012 -- Photos by Brad McClendon

The Rowlett Eagles soccer team defeated the Rockwall Heath Hawks Saturday...more

Health Department inspections:
 January 16-20

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | January 23, 2012

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served...more



 

 

HS basketball recap:  January 20

 

Kim Everett | January 22, 2012

 

Sachse High School’s Lady Mustangs defeated Garland’s Lady Owls 62-51 in their Friday, January 20...more

 

Richardson church to
host employment workshop

 Posted January 21, 2012

A free Job Search Workshop by Career Transition Ministries will be held Saturday, February 18, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at The Heights Baptist Church, 201 W. Renner Rd. at US-75...more

William Emory Peters

 

Funeral services for William Emory (Bill) Peters, age 92, LtCol/USAF/Ret, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, January 20, 2012, at the First United...more

 

 

Garland author’s second
novel tackles tough subjects

 

Kim Everett | January 17, 2012

 

In her recently published second novel, RSVP: A Case for Logan Myles, Garland author Kathleen R. West explores the trickle down DNA effects passed...more

Bernie Jesmer

Bernie Jesmer, 75, of Garland passed away Thursday, January 5.  Born in Dallas, Mr. Jesmer moved to Garland in 1968.  He served as vice president at Dallas Title...more

New Beginning Center set to strike domestic violence

Posted January 14, 2012

New Beginning Center is gearing up to strike domestic violence during its Ninth Annual Bowling Tournament...more

W. Michael Cox to speak at Garland Chamber banquet

Posted January 12, 2012

The Garland Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the “Optimistic...more


NFHS coach teaches
more than baseball

Posted January 7, 2012 

The Christmas spirit of giving was in the air at Naaman Forest High School before the...more

Garland Optimist Club hosts
25 Hours of Christmas event

 Posted January 6, 2012

The Garland Optimist Club hosted its annual 25 Hours of Christmas Open House...more

Outdoor warning sirens, necessary or not

Kim Everett | January 7, 2012

During the January 3 work session, Deputy City Manager Martin Glenn advised Mayor Ronald Jones and City Council members that the city’s existing emergency warning...more

 

 

Downtown square to lose
treasured book store, gift shop

 

Kim Everett | January 25, 2012

 

After 31 years of being in the business of selling books, Dolores Bell is preparing to close her downtown Garland...more


  

Crime Report:  January 15-21

Joe Harn, Garland Police Department | January 25, 2012

The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11-26.  Listed below...more

 

Two Garland churches forge
relationship to improve community

Kim Everett | January 21, 2012

Garland’s Springcreek Church and Kaiser Street Missionary Baptist Church celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday together by designing and building the first-place...more

 

City Council January 17 recap;
proposed CIP requires utility rate increases

 

Kim Everett | January 21, 2012

 

Proposed CIP budget calls for increase in water and waste collection rates:  According to Bryan Bradford, the Capital Improvement Program budget has been influenced by a decline...more



 

Winters Park Nursing and
Rehab gets new marketer

Posted January 21, 2012

TRISUN Healthcare is proud to announce that Holly Morrison has been promoted to marketer for the Winters Park Campus of Care in Garland, which includes Winters Park...more

Congressman kicks off Valentines for Veterans

Posted January 18, 2012

Today, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (TX-03) encouraged students of all ages to participate in the annual “Valentines for Veterans” project...more

Animal Services online newsletter available

Posted January 17, 2012

The City of Garland Animal Services Department has posted its monthly online newsletter.  Highlights...more

Garland residents
gather for MLK parade

Kim Everett | January 17, 2012

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Garland, Texas Branch hosted the 23rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade...more

HS basketball scores:  January 13

Kim Everett | January 17, 2012  – Photos by Roger Mathis
 

Boys and girls high school basketball game scores for Friday, January 13...more

GCT to present ‘Death by Chocolate’

Posted January 14, 2012

Garland Civic Theatre will present “Death by Chocolate” by Paul Freed. The production will run Friday through Sunday, January 20 – February...more

SGHS grad to be inducted
into NWOSU Sports Hall of Fame

Posted January 14, 2012

South Garland High alumnus Slade Young will be inducted into the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Sports Hall...more

Jack Van Ogle

Jack Van Ogle, 82, of Krugerville, Texas cashed in his chips while at his home on Monday evening, January 9 surrounded by his loving family...more

Mayor’s Evening In scheduled

 

Date:        Thursday, January 26, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

Location:   Mayor’s office, 200 North Fifth Street.

 

Appointments required:   Call 972-205-2471 or email edattomo@garlandtx.gov.

Guide dog gives Garland
resident increased mobility

 

Kim Everett | January 10, 2012

 

Adan Delgado of Garland graduated Saturday, November 5, 2011 with a black Labrador Retriever Guide Dog named Kenzie...more

ACT/GISD schedule Special Arts
Festival; sponsorships available

Posted January 10, 2012

The Achievement Center of Texas and the Garland Independent School District will host their annual Special Arts Festive Saturday...more