Garden Ridge Police Department

09/06/2026

If you need an officer, please call 830 609 3921 or in case of emergency, dial 911.

As a reminder, City Offices and the Library will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.
🗑There are NO changes to garbage and recycling services this week!
💧🦌For any water/animal services related emergencies, call the after-hours number at 210-651-6831.
🚔If you need to reach a police officer, call dispatch at 830-609-3921 or dial 911.

09/01/2026

There are a few tables left for sponsorship for the GRCPAAA 2nd Annual Casino Night fundraiser.

An evening of live music, open bar, casino games, door prizes and casino prizes, plus a full dinner - you can't miss out on this event.

Your friends will be there & FOMO isn't just a rumor....
People were wanting into the event last year & we'd sold out, so don't be wishing you'd gotten your table.

Table sponsorship is a tax deductible donation, so if you'd like to have your company advertised during our event, use this link and buy your table today.

https://grcpaaa.com/

09/01/2026

Officer Carney stopped a vehicle for failing to come to a complete stop at a stop sign and arrested Anthony Reece for Driving While License Invalid with previous convictions and no financial responsibility.

08/31/2026

Just sharing the seemingly never-ending construction news 👷

UPDATE: The FM 2252 Lane Closure HAS BEEN POSTPONED by TxDOT due to the Labor Day weekend. We will provide the new dates when provided.

🚧⚠ LANE CLOSURE NOTICE ⚠ 🚧
FM 2252 Bridge Deck Pour Scheduled Wednesday, September 2 -Thursday, September 3

Motorists are advised that northbound and southbound FM 2252 between Marbach Road and Evans Road will be closed from 9 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, until 5 a.m. Thursday, September 3, while the contractor performs a bridge deck pour.

Detour Information:

Northbound FM 2252 traffic will be directed to Evans Road to I-35.
Southbound FM 2252 traffic will be directed to FM 3009 to I-35.
Drivers should expect delays, follow all posted signs and detour routes, and use caution when traveling through the area.

Schedules are subject to change based on weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

08/28/2026

Fall is on it's way, which also means our 2027 Citizen Police Academy is coming, too!

Our classes start Tuesday January 12th and are every tuesday from 6-9pm, with a break for Spring Break (March 9, 2027).

This course is designed to enable our residents to better understand police work and offer insight into what happens behind the scenes at your Garden Ridge PD.

Sworn officers and local civilians will teach you about:

- Spotting Suspicious People and Situations
- Traffic Law including Simulated Traffic Stops
- Search, Seizure and Arrest Procedures
- Shooting at the Fi****ms Range (Optional)
- Introduction to Tactical Medicine
- REAL Crime Scene Investigation (Not TV Drama)

Sign up today online, as class size is limited!

Activities are designed and taught by subject-matter experts – both sworn Police Officers and civilians from your community.

08/27/2026

Sergeant Thoemke stopped a vehicle for defective license plate light and arrested Dwight Sconiers for Possession of Ma*****na

08/25/2026

WAY TO GO GARDEN RIDGE PARENTS! 😁👍

GRES traffic this morning was great and that's a terrific way to start the school year. ⭐️

Let's keep up that momentum for this afternoon's pick-up by parking in approved areas, being mindful of our littles who cross Municipal Parkway this week to the parked cars, and DO NOT drive the wrong way on Municipal Parkway to get to pickup lines or parking spots.

Everyone working together is how we keep all the kids & their adults safe - that's the goal.

Remember to stay off your phones, pay attention to traffic flow and speeds, don't "block the box" for our emergency vehicles at City Hall, and make sure all your occupants of the vehicle are in their seats and buckled in.

08/24/2026

**SCHOOL REMINDER**

School starts tomorrow for Garden Ridge Elementary. I want to remind everyone of a few things to keep the area safe and running smoothly. Last year the school adopted a new traffic flow program which relieved traffic backup on Municipal Parkway and kept cars off FM3009, which was fantastic by the way, but I want to remind everyone of a couple of other major concerns for school traffic.
I am going to have officers monitor Municipal Parkway regularly this year as we are having an increase in drivers who still think they can hold their cell phones while driving. This is compounded by drivers coming out of the parking lot and trying to catch the traffic signal at the bottom of the hill at speeds much higher than 20 mph.
The city and Police Department are patient with allowing new parents and drivers to acclimate to the routine for dropping children off at school, however having a cell phone in your hand while driving and speeding through the school zone are never acceptable and do not require an adjustment period.

In short, STAY OFF YOUR CELL PHONE AND SLOW DOWN, so we have a safe year for our children.

08/18/2026

59 days until the 2nd Annual GRCPAAA Casino Night Fundraiser! Tables are still available, but going fast...so don't delay.

https://grcpaaa.com/

Live Music
Full Bar
Casino table games
Casino prizes
Silent Auction
Table sponsor prize drawing
Fajita Dinner

Come join the fun, bid on some silent auction items and enjoy time with your friends & neighbors.

♠️♥️♣️♦️As always, a BIG THANK YOU to Audi North Park for their generous event sponsorship ♠️♥️♣️♦️

08/17/2026

Ensure your golf cart adheres to the requirements for safety and operation as per the newly adopted ordinance.