Garland City Council Focuses on Community Engagement

Garland TX 6/4 3:46A

The Garland City Council recently visited with students in the International Leadership of Texas Garland High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC program and toured their facility.

FIFA teams up with Oak Cliff advocates to build permanent soccer plaza

KERA News 6/4 12:02A Pablo Arauz Peña

The new plaza is set to be completed just before the World Cup begins — and it'll be around long after the tournament is over.

Man struck, killed by vehicle after fender bender on I35W in Fort Worth

DFW Scanner 5/31 5:17A dfwscanner

On May 31, 2026 at, approximately 01:58 am, Fort Worth Fire/EMS and Police were dispatched to a major accident on southbound I35W near E. Ripy Street. Upon arrival officers learned that an adult male had exited his vehicle after a minor accident....

Oak Cliff community rallies with donations after deadly apartment explosion in Dallas

KERA News 5/29 9:02A Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela

Residents and volunteers in Oak Cliff are collecting donations for families displaced after a deadly explosion and fire that killed at least three people.

Soil testers were drilling before gas explosion and fire leveled Oak Cliff apartment

KERA News 5/29 9:00A Dylan Duke

A prospective buyer of the 23-unit apartment complex had commissioned the soil tests. Preliminary reports indicated that a natural gas pipeline may have been damaged.

Summer Nutrition and Reading Programs to Launch Saturday, May 30

Garland TX 5/27 6:53A

A kickoff event will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 30, at Central Library, 625 Austin St., in conjunction with the start of the Club Curiosity summer reading program.

Senior Activity Center Update: Special Signed Beam Installed, Fall Opening Targeted

Garland TX 5/22 3:52A

The new Garland Senior Activity Center, 601 W. Avenue B, remains on pace for a fall opening. But many of its patrons and those who have had a role in making the facility happen have already left their mark on the structure.

Garland Approves Development Agreements, Welcomes H-E-B

Garland TX 5/20 5:27A

The popular regional grocer will spend at least $24 million in developing sites at Firewheel Town Center and South Garland.

City Holiday Hours and Services: Memorial Day

Garland TX 5/20 4:04A

In observance of Memorial Day, all City of Garland offices, utility customer service, tax office, libraries, recreation centers and Carver Senior Center will be closed Monday, May 25.

Garland Welcomes FIFA Fans with Special Hat Pop-Up

Garland TX 5/19 9:44A

Garland is gearing up to host FIFA fans from around the globe as the World Cup comes to Texas June 11 through July 19.

Council Meets in Special Session to Canvass Results, Welcome New Members

Garland TX 5/15 9:35A

Jimmy Tran in District 1, Justin Caraway in District 2, Christina Segoviano in District 4 and Margaret Lucht in District 5 began their two-year terms.

Things to do in DFW this weekend: May 15-17

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/14 9:58A Lucy Ladis

Spring has sprung, and there is plenty to do around North Texas this weekend. From new art exhibits to musical entertainment, here s what is going on in DFW the weekend of May 15-17. Black Photojournalism The Amon Carter Museum of American Art in...

Saginaw PD officer shoots wanted subject while serving warrant

DFW Scanner 5/7 8:18A dfwscanner

On Thursday May 7, 2026 at approximately 7:50am, officers with the Saginaw Police Department went to a residence in the 1300 block of North Creek Drive to attempt to serve a felony arrest warrant on a known male subject. Officers contacted the...

Suspect killed by police after stabbing multiple people at Richardson bar

DFW Scanner 5/7 2:53A dfwscanner

On 05/06/26 at 10:00 p.m., the Richardson Police Department responded to the 2100 block of East Buckingham Road following reports of a man with a knife threatening to harm several people. Upon arrival, officers encountered the suspect standing...

City Announces Enhanced Roles for Four Veteran Leaders

Garland TX 5/1 4:17A

The City of Garland has announced new roles for proven leaders Mandy Harrell, Chris Hoofnagle, Oswaldo Rodriguez and Uriel Villalpando.