GCT to hold auditions for ‘Into the Woods’

Posted May 26, 2015 Auditions for Garland Civic Theatre’s presentation of “Into the Woods” will be held Sunday, May 31 at 1 p.m. Callbacks will be the same day at 6 p.m. The show is based on the book by James Lapine. Music and lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim. Kyle...

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Congressman Pete Sessions fights for veterans

The office of Representative Pete Sessions (TX-32) submitted the following message from the congressman regarding legislation that will help veterans:   Texas is home to 1.6 million of our nation’s finest heroes. These 1.6 million brave men and women fought day in and...

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GISD students earn Book Bytes awards

The Garland ISD Book Bytes contest celebrates literature through fun and innovation, challenging students to convert their favorite books into digital promos. Now in its third year, the competition was as fierce as ever, garnering numerous impressive submissions....

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GISD honors longtime administrator

Looking around the district, it is not difficult to see the impact of 40-year Garland ISD administrator Marvin Roden. He not only initiated computer services in GISD, but also oversaw production of the district’s first custom-built student information system and can...

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GISD honors Campus Teachers of the Year

A night of fun and fellowship kicked off Garland ISD’s celebration of 2014-15 Campus Teachers of the Year April 13. This group was recognized at Globe Life Park in Arlington as the Texas Rangers took on the Los Angeles Angels. Every year, each school chooses one...

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GHS teacher receives national coaching award

After leading Garland High School’s orating team to excellence for nine years, it comes as no surprise that speech and debate coach Lory Stewart is receiving national acclaim. The highly praised teacher and mentor received the National Speech & Debate...

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Swearing-in ceremony for city officials

Mayor Douglas Athas, District 3 City Council Member Stephen Stanley, District 6 City Council Member Lori Dodson, District 7 City Council Member Scott LeMay and District 8 City Council Member/Mayor Pro Tem Jim Cahill were sworn in Tuesday, May, 19 at the beginning of...

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Jackson Technology Center: A school that gives

Students at Jackson Technology Center recently organized a fundraiser, the Let’s Beat Cancer Dance, to benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation and Camp Esperanza, a camp for kids with cancer. They chose the National Breast Cancer Foundation in honor of Jami...

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