The Landmark Society needs volunteers to help preserve Garland’s heritage. Skills that can be put to use include transcription, data entry, public speaking, writing, cataloging, research, computer operations, graphic design, web design, marketing and advertising,...
Photos by Roger Mathis, www.mempics.com The Rowlett Eagles and Lakeview Centennial Patriots came back from the 11-6A bye week to get wins. North Forney HS over South Garland Colonels The South Garland Colonels were defeated 43-37 by North Forney High School Thursday,...
GISD Board of Trustees President Larry Glick said at the Tuesday, Oct. 13 board meeting that he was “perplexed” when he saw reports on cost increases of two major bond projects that are over budget. “I think I know numbers pretty well and so I went back to the pages...
Veronica Martinez-Cantu was sworn in Tuesday, Oct. 13 as the Garland ISD Board of Trustees Place 4 replacement for Dr. Cindy Castaneda who resigned the seat earlier this year.Martinez-Cantu holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in science degrees from the University...
Information provided by Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast...
The Garland Fire Department has received an Insurance Service Office rating of “1,” the highest rating possible. Such a high rating is a positive influence on economic development efforts and could potentially mean lower fire insurance rates for Garland homeowners and...
Sheila Ellenberg and Johnny Gee recently joined forces to create the new Trims & Treasures at 613 Main St. in downtown Garland. Ellenberg, who has been doing hair for 25 years, had worked at the Lemmond’s salon that previously occupied that location for three...
Volleyball season recently ended for the fourth- sixth-grade girls at Alpha Charter School. They finished the season in the Texas Charter School academic Athletic League North Texas Division 1 with a 2-6 record overall and 2-2 in district play. These two wins mark the...
After enduring several cancellations due to rain in the spring season, Buddy League opened its fall season under bright sunshine and blue skies Saturday, Oct. 3. The beautiful weather was perfect for a balloon release for a Buddy League player who passed away between...
KARLEE recently recognized Manufacturing Day 2015 by welcoming students from North Garland and South Garland high schools, Richland College, Eastfield College and UT Arlington to tour production operations and visit departments that coincided with each student’s...
California-based dd’s DISCOUNTS recently celebrated the grand opening of its second Garland store. dd’s DISCOUNTS features exceptional values on a wide assortment of current fashions, typically offered in moderate department and discount stores, but at everyday...
Showing up to school on time and every day is essential to academic success. If a student misses two class days every month, they will lose 10 percent of the school year, falling behind academically. With a goal to prepare students for a successful future, Garland ISD...