Motorcyclist killed in Cleburne crash

DFW Scanner 9/10 5:59A dfwscanner

On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at approximately 7:10 p.m., Cleburne Police Department and Fire Department responded to a fatal traffic crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck in the 1100 block of N. Main. The preliminary investigation...

Man armed with machete killed in officer-involved shooting in Garland, police say

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 9/7 5:50A Alanna Quillen and Laura Harris

A man armed with a machete was shot and killed by Garland police officers early Monday morning, after authorities say he ignored commands to drop the weapon, resisted less-lethal efforts and charged toward officers. The shooting happened near the...

Labor Day City Holiday Hours and Services: Monday, Sept. 7

Garland TX 9/1 4:28A

In observance of Labor Day, all City of Garland offices, utility customer service, tax office, libraries, recreation centers and Carver Senior Center will be closed Monday, Sept. 7.

Fall Rec-Beat Now Available

Garland TX 8/24 8:40A

https://www.garlandtx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3615/639231756210000000

Garland Delivers: Economic Development

Garland TX 8/19 9:47A

Thanks to initiatives approved by taxpayers, Garland is delivering on amenities residents want, with exciting new projects including H-E-B and Joe V’s Smart Shop, a new youth and recreation soccer complex, and continued investment from major...

5-year-old girl dies after being left in hot car at Garland home

DFW Scanner 8/19 7:45A dfwscanner

On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at approximately 8:20 PM, Garland Police and Fire Departments responded to a residence on Redbird Drive regarding a medical emergency involving a 5-year-old female child. First responders quickly arrived and continued...

Bicyclist dies in Burleson crash

DFW Scanner 8/19 6:32A dfwscanner

At 5:41am this morning, Burleson Police and Fire responded to a major accident involving a bicycle at the intersection of NW John Jones Drive and Walter Drive. When emergency responders arrived, they determined that a vehicle had struck the...

Man swimming near boat drowns at Joe Pool Lake

DFW Scanner 8/16 6:58A dfwscanner

At approximately 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, August 15th, the Grand Prairie Fire Department responded to a possible drowning call at Joe Pool Lake. A witness reported that a male was last seen swimming off a boat and did not resurface. The man was not...

Oak Cliff trail projects gets $2 million boost in funding

KERA News 8/13 6:03A Pablo Arauz Peña

The long-awaited Five Mile Creek Greenbelt in south Oak Cliff will connect three parks, schools and other landmarks.

Nonprofit launches back-to-school shoe drive for children of domestic violence

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/13 1:13A Alanna Quillen

As families across North Texas prepare for the start of a new school year, a Garland nonprofit is focusing on one of the most overlooked back-to-school necessities: shoes. Hope s Door New Beginning Center has launched a month-long shoe drive to...

Garland Delivers: Building a Brighter Future for Pets in Garland

Garland TX 8/12 6:38A

The people of Garland deserve our best - and our animals do, too. That’s why we invested in a brand-new Animal Shelter & Adoption Center, funded through the 2019 Build Garland bond.

Garland Delivers: Public Safety

Garland TX 8/7 6:58A

The Build Garland Bond Program included seven public safety projects totaling $51.35 million. Here are some of the highlights from the ongoing investments.

Three juveniles involved in Denton crash; one killed

DFW Scanner 8/6 3:24A dfwscanner

At approximately 1:08 p.m., Denton Police and Fire responded to a single vehicle crash on FM 1173 going eastbound toward I-35 near Krum. A juvenile driver and two juvenile passengers were transported to the hospital. The juvenile female driver...

The Oak Cliff Film Festival turns 15 by embracing fearless filmmaking

KERA News 7/30 1:00A Zara Amaechi

The Oak Cliff Film Festival celebrates its 15th year with four days of independent films, live performances and filmmaker conversations that highlight bold storytelling and the creative spirit of Oak Cliff.

Woman dies after being struck by vehicle in Burleson

DFW Scanner 7/24 5:08A dfwscanner

Burleson Fire and Police along with Fort Worth Police and Fire responded to an auto-pedestrian crash in the 700 block of southbound Interstate 35W at approximately 10:20 p.m. on Thursday, July 23. Upon arrival, first responders determined that an...