Garland is a city in Dallas County, Texas, with a population of approximately 246,018.
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FBI offers new $50,000 reward for information leading to arrest of Garland teen wanted for 2021 capital murder
FBI offers new $50,000 reward for information leading to arrest of Garland teen wanted for 2021 capital murder CBS News
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NewsAPR 07, 2026
Garland police investigate deadly shooting on Melrose Street
Garland police investigate deadly shooting on Melrose Street WFAA
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NewsAPR 03, 2026
Man killed, another injured in ATV rollover crash in Garland, police say
Man killed, another injured in ATV rollover crash in Garland, police say WFAA
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