Garland

Early voting begins Monday for 46 Dallas County city, school district and proposition elections.

The city of Garland is showcasing the work of local authors through a new collection launching next week at the Central Library. So far more than 70 authors have donated books.

Federal authorities are offering a $70,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Abel Elias Acosta, wanted in the 2021 shooting that killed three Garland teenagers.

Stephen Swan and Matthew Butler were shot and killed 18 years ago in a Garland parking lot. James Broadnax was convicted and is scheduled to be executed next month.

James Broadnax's cousin has confessed to shooting and killing Christian music producers in Garland in 2008. Broadnax faces execution April 30 for the crime.

Omnium Circus features performers with and without disabilities and includes accessibility features like American Sign Language, captions and audio descriptions.

James Broadnax, who was 19 when he shot and killed two Dallas County Christian music producers in 2008, has filed last minute appeals ahead of his scheduled April 30 execution for the Garland murders.

The goal of the Jiu Long Lion Dance Troupe is to bring the mythical creatures to life.

After signing a contract for a city-wide telehealth program, Garland has canceled the agreement "following months of receiving feedback from the community," the city said in a news release.

The city has called a special election for May 2 to ask voters whether they want a citywide telehealth program.

Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Houston and El Paso are among more than 50 cities suing the State of Texas over two laws they say will result in millions in lost revenue from companies that provide cable and telecommunications services to their residents.

Garland is the latest city in north Texas to create an All-Abilities Committee, which will advocate for people who have physical and intellectual disabilities. The group will start meeting in February.