EPA alerts Garland ISD about potential lead concerns near elementary school
Late Sunday evening, Garland ISD acknowledged for the first time that the EPA has alerted the district of a potential environmental hazard. The hazard is related to the Globe-Union battery manufacturing plant. The EPA found elevated levels of lead near the banks of a creek outside the fence of Park Crest Elementary.
Tow truck driver thankful to be alive after being shot while towing vehicle reported stolen in Garland
A tow truck driver is grateful to be alive after he was shot while towing a vehicle that Garland police said was reported stolen.
Garland firefighters provide emotional support for Florida condo collapse first responders
They helped fellow firefighters at the Surfside disaster site and at various fire stations process their emotions about what they were going through.
Trusted World working with police departments to get food, items to North Texans in need
Trusted World's slogan is "helping people help people." That's exactly what the group does through partnerships with non-profits, schools, and police departments.
Missing 15-year-old Garland boy with autism found safe
Garland police said 15-year-old Owen Van Leach has been located and he is safe.
U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh visits North Texas to discuss President Biden's American Jobs Plan
The U.S. Labor secretary came to Dallas Thursday, where he talked with business leaders about the Biden Administration's plans for investing in the country's workforce.
Lack of state funding forcing some North Texas schools to rethink virtual learning options
The walkout by Texas House Democrats focused on killing the controversial voting bill. However, it also derailed virtual school funding. And without that, districts like Garland and Frisco ISD have scrapped plans for online education.
Friends remember woman swept away in deadly Garland flash flood
The best friend of a woman who died in a flash flood said her friend was unfamiliar with a known trouble spot in Garland.
Woman swept away in deadly Garland flash flood identified
Garland officials say the city streets department operates and maintains the gates, but first responders have the authority to close them if they see a problem -- like flash flooding.
Body found after woman called 911 as her vehicle was trapped in high waters in Garland
A body has been found by a search crew in Garland after a woman called 911 while trapped in high waters early Sunday morning.
Garland ISD 2021 senior twins earn combined $600k in scholarship offers
Twins Mayra and Melissa Alvarez are graduating from South Garland High School and have earned a combined $600,000 in scholarship offers.
Thieves steal Garland woman's handicap ramp
Garland police are investigating after someone stole a woman's handicap ramp. She suspects maybe someone took it for scrap metal. Although it couldn’t be worth much as scrap, it does mean a whole lot to her.
Police chase through Collin County ends with DPS trooper tackling suspect
Garland police identified the chase and drug suspect captured after a chase through Dallas and Collin counties Thursday afternoon.
Police: Man exposed himself to teenage girl in Garland
A man in a white pickup truck reportedly exposed himself to a 15-year-old girl as she was walking to school in Garland.
Police investigating after infant, man found dead in Garland apartment
Garland police are investigating after an infant died and a man at home with the child was also found dead.
Garland police release new video of suspect accused of murdering man playing soccer
New surveillance video shows the man police say shot and killed a 21-year-old Friday night while he was playing soccer with friends. Police know who they're looking for. They just need someone to come forward.
Garland police searching for murder suspect accused of firing at group playing soccer
Garland police are looking for a killer who they say opened fire on a group playing soccer at an apartment complex Friday night.
Dallas, Tarrant counties pause use of Johnson & Johnson shots over safety concerns
Concerns about a rare side effect of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine forced North Texas providers to either cancel or redirect their vaccination efforts.
Man arrested after leading Garland police on chase through multiple cities in stolen Jeep
A 45-year-old Dallas man has been arrested after police said he led officers on a chase through multiple cities in a stolen vehicle early Thursday morning.
Garland police searching for man accused of murdering his girlfriend
Garland police are searching for a 40-year-old man accused of killing his girlfriend while her two kids were inside the apartment.