A Garland man became a millionaire after winning $1 million in a Texas Lottery scratch-off game. The winner, who elected to remain anonymous, bought a grand prize-winning Millions Club ticket at Tom Thumb in Richardson’s Arapaho Village. In the Millions Club game, there are 10 top prizes totaling $1 million up for grabs. The winning ticket was the fourth of 10 top prizes being offered in the game. The winner is the second person from Garland to win $1 million in the Millions Club game. The first winner came in February with a ticket bought at a 7-Eleven in Dallas. Two other million-dollar priz ..read more

In Garland, city crews are testing the murky waters of a creek after multiple reports from neighbors. Neighbors said clear waters began to turn white as of Wednesday. The creek starts near the 2400 block of Lonnecker Drive where crews were seen replacing water lines. The unidentified contaminant spread throughout 1.5 miles of the creek ending near Tinsley Park off Anita Drive and Saturn Road. “It looked like snow at first,” Robert Hankins said. Hankins has lived in his Garland home along the creek for more than 20 years. “So, I went over there and looked. It was really, really milky.” Hankins ..read more

Garland Police were called to a residence early Sunday morning in response to a shooting. According to the Garland Police Department, officers were called to the 4900 block of Captains Place just after 2 a.m. in response to a shooting. Upon arrival, Dallas resident Drevon Bowman was found shot at a party, according to Garland Police. Bowman was taken to the hospital where he died of his injuries, according to the report. Garland Detectives are investigating the incident to determine who is responsible and the cause of the shooting ..read more

Homeownership is an essential aspect of the economy as it significantly impacts individuals, families, and communities. It is a means of creating wealth and a source of stability and security. The housing market is closely tied to the economy’s overall health, and a strong housing market can help boost economic growth. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, owning property is associated with a median net wealth nearly 75 times greater than renting. But here’s the downside: Homeownership is expensive. Finding an affordable home in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex may take longer than expected due ..read more

The tech industry is known for its high-paying jobs and comfortable working conditions. However, despite this, women in this field still earn less than their male counterparts in most cities nationwide. Even in the highest-earning areas, women still cannot generate a substantial enough income to afford a median-priced home independently, based on the 30% budgeting guideline. To make it easier for women to decide where to work, RealtyHop conducted a study to find the best cities for women in tech. The study analyzed income-generating potential, housing markets, opportunities for women, and over ..read more

From the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple to the ever-buzzing streets of Los Angeles, America is home to some of the hardest-working cities in the world. But what makes a city truly stand out as a beacon of productivity and dedication? A new report from WalletHub claims to have determined the “hardest-working” cities nationwide for 2024, and six of those cities are right here in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Analysts compared 116 cities on 11 metrics, including employment rate, average weekly work hours, and share of workers with multiple jobs. According to the study, Irving ranked second ..read more

U.S. Marshals helped track down and arrest a 16-year-old capital murder suspect in Mexico on Wednesday, according to Garland and Laredo police. Amancio Anton Noriz, a Dallas resident, will soon be returned to North Texas to face charges in the Jan. 14 shooting death of two teens in Garland. “We’re ecstatic that we’re able to get the 16-year-old murder suspect off the streets,” said Garland Police spokesman Pedro Barineau. “This just goes to show the work that the detectives put into it, identifying the suspect, who he is, as well as what ultimately led to getting him into custody.” Barineau wa ..read more

Garland Police are looking for a 16-year-old they say is involved in the shooting deaths of two teenagers. On Sunday, Jan. 14, 17-year-old Ruben Santibanez-Arzola and 18-year-old Alen Jesus Chavez were fatally shot along the 2300 block of West Buckingham Road. Last week, detectives were said to be zeroing in on a video they believed could help them identify a suspect. On Tuesday, Garland Police said detectives issued a directive to apprehend warrant for a juvenile they believe is connected to the crime, 16-year-old Amancio Anton Noriz, of Dallas. Noriz is described as a Hispanic male with dark ..read more

Two families are looking for answers after their teenage sons were killed in a shooting Sunday. Garland investigators are zeroing in on a video they say could help lead them to the suspect. According to the Garland Police Department, officers received a call around 3:15 p.m. about a shooting in the 2300 block of West Buckingham Road. When police responded they found two victims with gunshot wounds. 17-year-old Ruben Santibanez-Arzola and 18-year-old Alen Jesus Chavez both died from their injuries. “Being so young, seventeen and eighteen years old, they’re teenagers. I mean they’re adults but t ..read more

Police are investigating a double homicide in Garland where two people were gunned down in a shooting Sunday afternoon. According to the Garland Police Department, officers received a call around 3:15 p.m. about a shooting in the 2300 block of West Buckingham Road. Upon arrival, police and emergency personnel said they found two people suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were ultimately pronounced dead. Garland Police said the gunman fled the scene in an unknown vehicle. The names of the victims have not been released to the public. The police department said it is working to discover ..read more