Scammers Posing As Garland Officials Threatening Jail Time
Most people will do just about anything to avoid going to jail. That's why one scam in Garland can be especially effective.
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Most people will do just about anything to avoid going to jail. That's why one scam in Garland can be especially effective.
Two men were convicted on felony offenses related to their roles in a scheme to use stolen identity information to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars in tax refunds.
Last year the search for a missing Garland man with dementia gained widespread attention. Now the daughter of the missing man is hoping to help others who are struggling with affected loved ones.
The winning numbers were drawn Tuesday in a $400 million Mega Millions jackpot, and one of the consolation prizes will go to someone who bought a ticket in Garland.
A man was killed in a car crash after police say he sped out of control around 2:50 a.m. Sunday along 8300 Garland Rd.
Police in New Mexico have found the body of a missing North Texas teacher. Her death has been ruled a homicide, and a person of interest has been identified in the case.
The father of a teen accused of shooting and killing a store clerk in Garland in January says he doesn't know how he missed the warning signs.
After receiving a Crime Stoppers tip, police in Garland arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred in October of last year.
Not far from Garland High School lies an apartment complex, where the city's highest concentration of registered sex offenders reside.
Texas Department of Transportation road crews hit the freeways first after snow fell early Thursday morning. Many side streets however, remained a problem for drivers.
North Texans love a good deal, and flea markets are a superb source for bargains. We've gone treasure hunting to scope out the best flea markets in the DFW area.
A Garland teen charged in the shooting death of a 7-Eleven clerk will now face additional charges in connection to a second shooting, according to Garland Police.
The Garland teen who confessed the murder of a 7-Eleven clerk, wanted to shoot someone, according to court documents obtained by CBS 11.
As Garland police try to find the person they believe is responsible for shooting and killing a convenience store clerk, a $10,000 reward is being offered for information.
Police in Garland are investigating the death of a clerk at a 7-Eleven store. The body was found early Tuesday morning. Detectives have cordoned off the store with police tape.
Police are looking for two men who robbed a Garland Pizza Hut location at gunpoint on New Year's Eve. Watch the video here.
A Garland man was charged with intoxicated assault with a vehicle in connection with Friday's massive pileup on Interstate-30 near Rockwall.
A 51-year-old Garland man that disappeared on Sunday afternoon was found safe on Thursday morning in Plano.
Police in Garland are searching for a missing man. Moses Abraham was last seen leaving his home on Sunday, but he never returned and has not been heard from since.
Two people have been killed after their motorcycle collided with a vehicle that pulled in front of it on New Years day.
Garland police need your help finding four men who could help them solve a sexual assault case.
Hal Ticknor's wife, Ann, received news on Friday that she both hoped for and feared. Garland Police told her they found her husband's car 180 miles away from home.
Police are still searching for a missing 82-year-old man from Garland who suffers from dementia.
First responders from sixteen counties are training in Dallas and Fort Worth this weekend for the toughest kinds of emergency scenarios.
A Garland man convicted of robbing and setting a store clerk on fire has received the death penalty. The jury that convicted Matthew Johnson of capital murder believed there were no mitigating circumstances in his crime and that he would remain a threat to society.
Officials said the truck driver tried everything he could in order to keep the flames from spreading.
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
An active weather pattern returns by the end of the week due to a southerly wind, increase in moisture, as well as a few different disturbances,
The service marked the family's first appearance together since the arrest of former Prince Andrew.
Officials said the truck driver tried everything he could in order to keep the flames from spreading.
Texas Democrats feel that the 2026 midterms are the best chance to win a statewide election for the first time in over 30 years.
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
A 12‑foot Ranger statue removed from Dallas in 2020 now stands inside the ballpark, drawing criticism from civil rights leaders and renewed questions about its origins.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plans for a massive ballroom at the White House. In the ruling, the judge said, "No statute comes close to giving the president the authority he claims to have... the ballroom construction project must stop until Congress authorizes its completion."
"Our City Manager is our Chief Executive Officer," Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Gay Donnell Willis said in defense of City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert. On March 27th, Mavericks' CEO Rick Welts sparked the controversy during a conversation with the Greater Dallas Planning Council.
27-year-old Junior Ezeonu is the Democratic State Representative-Elect for the 101st District after defeating veteran Texas House member Chris Turner by a 53% to 47% margin in the Democratic primary on March 3.
The Texas Comptroller's Office announced nearly a quarter of a million students are eligible to take part in the state's new taxpayer-funded school choice program called Texas Education Freedom Accounts. The office said it received 274,183 applications to take part in the program.
The Texas Comptroller's Office said it received 274,183 applications to take part in the state's new taxpayer-funded school choice program called Texas Education Freedom Accounts. State representatives discuss what they think about the statistics following the conclusion of the application process. Some Dallas city council members say they were caught off guard, others express outrage over Dallas City Hall conversations had by City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert. Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Gay Donnell Willis defended Tolbert, saying, "Our city manager is our chief executive officer."
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Videos broadcast by local television stations showed a large crowd of fans in the south stands amidst an explosion of fireworks.
Lauren Betts had 16 points and made a huge block late, and UCLA withstood a late charge by Texas on Friday night for a 51-44 win to reach the women's NCAA Tournament national championship game for the first time.
The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said he learned of the Luka Doncic trade at the "11th hour" while responding to Mark Cuban's criticism of the deal and team sale.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
The video, co-directed by Langley, highlights Texas culture through scenes of two-step dancing, live music and rodeo influences tied to the city's Western heritage.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
