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08/27/2008

08/26/2008

Garland-Sachse home sales
June 24-Aug. 1

08/25/2008

Dad says son, shot by Garland officer, wouldn't hurt anyone
The father of a 19-year-old driver shot by a Garland police officer said his son has had brushes with the law but would never try to run someone down, as he is accused of doing over the weekend.

Timeline: Brandon Jackson's fall
• Jan. 18, 2005 Brandon Jackson and former North Mesquite teammate Travon Wilson rob six people at gunpoint during two separate incidents in Garland and Mesquite.

Alleged role in burglary, chase could cost ex-North Mesquite athlete his second chance
As a highly recruited wide receiver at North Mesquite High School, Brandon Jackson was used to being chased.

08/24/2008

Garland man dies after crashing motorcycle
A 46-year-old Garland man died after he apparently became distracted by something that came loose on his motorcycle, hit a curb and crashed in Richardson on Saturday, police said.

New law seeks an end to free upkeep of abandoned Garland homes
Record foreclosure rates are prompting cities to act to prevent their taxpayers from having to foot some of the bill of maintaining the properties.

Some in Garland jumping into double Dutch
Growing up in Chicago, jumping rope was a way of life for Rita McLean, her family and friends. And she expected that her children would do the same.

Garland news briefs

Garland police blotter
The Garland police blotter summarizes selected crimes reported through Aug. 16 and is organized alphabetically by street. Times are when crimes were reported.

08/23/2008

New law seeks end to free upkeep of abandoned Garland homes
Record foreclosure rates are prompting cities to act to prevent their taxpayers from having to foot some of the bill of maintaining the properties.

Teen shot, wounded by Garland police after driving toward officer
A Garland police officer shot and wounded a 19-year-old man early Saturday morning after he tried to run over the officer, police said.

Garland residents protest proposal to close library branch
The proposed closing of a Garland library branch and "mothballing" of two fire engines have drawn impassioned pleas from residents who say such services helped the city land a spot in a recent CNN/Money magazine list of 100 best places to live.

08/22/2008

Garland ISD makes plans to care for students if parents are deported
Garland school district officials want to be prepared in case federal authorities crack down on illegal immigrants.

Lake Highlands, South Garland high school game cut short when fight breaks out
A football game between Lake Highlands and South Garland high schools ended early Friday night when at least one of the football players went into the stands to fight a bystander, Dallas police said.

08/21/2008

Religion Web sites
All Nations Fellowship Church: www.anfchurch.org

Garland/Sachse home sales
This list of home sales in Garland and Sachse was compiled by MasterFiles Inc. from county deed records. The amount listed is the mortgage, not the total price. In each ZIP code, sales are organized alphabetically by street and include the date recorded.

Garland news briefs
Government outlets

What's going on in Garland?

Garland community calendar
MOTORCYCLE STUNT SHOW presented by Rockwall Honda, noon and 3 and 5 p.m. Saturday, Bass Pro Shops, 5001 Bass Pro Drive. May be delayed if it rains. Free. 469-221-2600.

08/19/2008

Rainwater collapses roof at Garland shopping center
The 2:30 a.m. collapse was caused by rainwater that had accumulated above The Thrift Shop at Miller Road and Glenbrook Drive because of clogged drains, fire spokesman Merrill Balanciere said.

08/17/2008

Garland school briefs
Gifted-talented group

Garland: facing up to a major injury
One second, 15-year-old Kenneth Hall was scrimmaging during a routine basketball practice at South Oak Cliff High School.

Garland community calendar
TOUGHLOVE: Support group helps parents cope with adolescent misbehavior, 7 p.m. Thursdays, First Presbyterian Church education building, 930 W. Ave. B. 972-495-3538 or www.toughloveofgarland.com.

Garland news briefs
City government will

Garland police blotter
The Garland police blotter summarizes selected crimes reported through Aug. 9 and is organized alphabetically by street. Times are when crimes were reported.

08/16/2008

Garland budget plan includes tax, fee hikes, service cuts
Garland residents will get to sound off next week on a proposed budget that includes a one-penny property tax rate increase, fee hikes and service cuts, including the closure of a library.

08/15/2008

Woman says Garland animal control gave her dog away
A woman is accusing the city of Garland's animal control office of giving away her miniature schnauzer after an office representative reportedly promised to hold him until she could pick him up.

08/14/2008

Elvis tribute show in Garland sells out
Fans who haven't yet bought tickets for Johnny Rockit and Fever, an Elvis tribute band, will have to wait to see them perform hits from the 1950s, '60s and '70s. The show set for 8 p.m. Friday in the Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State St. in downtown Garland, has sold out. Organizers said they would try to schedule another date later. For more information, visit www.johnnyrockit show.com.

Religion Web sites
All Nations Fellowship Church: www.anfchurch.org

Garland/Sachse home sales
This list of home sales in Garland and Sachse was compiled by MasterFiles Inc. from county deed records. The amount listed is the mortgage, not the total price.

Garland Good Kid

Garland news briefs

What's going on in Garland?

08/13/2008

Traveling companion backs man's bishop claims
A man claiming to be a priest came forward Monday evening to speak in support of a man whom the Catholic Diocese of Dallas has accused of posing as a bishop.

08/12/2008

Garland police give residents crime prevention tips
Robberies of individuals rose 3 percent through July, compared with the same period in 2007. On Tuesday, patrol officers and detectives handed out fliers with robbery prevention tips and talked to resident about how to protect themselves and others.

Fake bishop selling sacraments at hotels, Dallas Diocese says
The Catholic Diocese of Dallas warned parishioners Monday that a man appears to be posing as a bishop and charging up to $200 to perform illegitimate sacraments at Dallas area hotels.

Fewer families volunteer for exchange students; economy blamed

Exchange students Bastian Nacke, David Stroisch and Florian Robbe check out the big screen at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington before a game.

VERNON BRYANT/DMN

The slumping U.S. economy is taking its toll on high school exchange programs as fewer American families step up to shoulder the growing costs that can come with hosting international students.
Link: Learn more about hosting an international exchange student

08/10/2008

Garland school briefs
Gifted-talented group plans pool party

08/08/2008

Family holds out hope that Army reservist David Nambo will recover

(From left) David and his father Rey Nambo stay together at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Ky. Rey has been by his son David Nambo's side since June 23, 2008 after David collapsed from running during military training in Ft. Knox, Ky. The family hopes David will be well enough soon so he can be transferred to a hospital in Dallas to be closer to the rest of his family.

Amber Sigman/Special Contributor

David collapsed from running during military training in Ft. Knox, Ky. The family hopes David will be well enough soon so he can be transferred to a hospital in Dallas to be closer to the rest of his family.

08/07/2008

Religion Web sites
All Nations Fellowship Church: www.anfchurch.org

Garland Good Kid

Garland news brief

What's going on in Garland?

Garland community calendar
TOUGHLOVE: Support group helps parents cope with unacceptable adolescent behavior, 7 p.m. Thursdays, First Presbyterian Church education building, 930 W. Ave. B. 972-495-3538 or www.toughloveofgarland.com.

08/03/2008

Garland school briefs

Three generations of women in family in Garland musical
The daughter says it's awesome. The mother calls it a gift. And the grandmother remarks it's a dream come true.

Garland community calendar

Garland news brief

Garland police blotter
The Garland police blotter summarizes selected crimes reported through July 26 and is organized alphabetically by street. Times are when crimes were reported.

07/31/2008

Hawaiian Falls water park in Garland closed briefly after report of 'crypto'
A notice from the Garland Health Department said Wednesday all pools and water features at Hawaiian Falls have been closed indefinitely, so they can be treated with chlorine.