A tornado that went through southeast Garland earlier tonight caused extensive damage and has left numerous people without shelter for the night. Mayor Douglas Athas has declared a state of emergency. Five people have been confirmed dead and many more were injured...
For the second consecutive month, Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School has claimed Jupiter Chevrolet’s Teacher of the Month title. Choir Director Breanne Strawn was surprised with a specially wrapped SUV Dec. 15. “I am shaking. I do not even know what to...
Drug Prevention Resources, Inc. is working to implement Impact Garland, a drug prevention program that focuses on alcohol in people ages 12-20 and prescription drug abuse in people ages 12-25. DPRI’s plan for prevention includes the formation of a coalition that will...
GISD Education Foundation rewards staff, recognizes partners The Garland ISD Education Foundation started the giving season early, surprising dozens of staff members with grants and scholarships Dec. 2-3. The Prize Posse delivered more than $30,000 in grants and...
For more than 20 years, Garland ISD has helped provide holiday gifts to children through the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. This year, campuses and departments throughout the district provided approximately 1,420 gifts to 229 angels, showing GISD’s dedication to...
Devin Duvernay, a standout receiver from Sachse High School, has been announced as the 5A-6A Under Armour Receiver of the Year. A panel consisting of former football players and coaches selected the winners from a list of finalists provided by a panel of statewide...
Rallied by the opportunity to help provide a safe and loving home to children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected, employees of Dallas-based ORIX USA came together this holiday season to raise $160,000 for Jonathan’s Place. This year’s drive is the most...
Article and photo submitted by Monique Bird. Friday, Dec. 11, graduation day at the University of North Texas Coliseum, was special to Garland resident Jessica Cole and her family. The full-time mom and teacher was diagnosed with ovarian cancer just three days after...
Car sales SUP granted -- An SUP was granted for an auto sales business at 923 S. Jupiter Rd. Staff reported that they worked to minimize the effect on other tenants at the location. Only four cars for sale will be displayed in front of Suite 923. Others will be...
Photos by Roger Mathis - www.mempics.com Results for both the boys’ and girls’ high school basketball games played Dec. 11-18 are below: Girls - Dec. 11 Naaman Forest HS 33 - Garland HS 30 Lakeview Centennial HS 43 – Rowlett HS 34 North Garland HS 32 – Rockwall HS 66...
Children of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Garland had a great time at a Christmas celebration Saturday, Dec. 17. The party, held at the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Garland, was sponsored and planned by the Ikandy Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by...
Toys for Tots is wrapping up another successful holiday season and this year, with help from the Garland community, First Choice Emergency Room collected more than 40,000 toys across all 62 of its facilities in Texas. The success of the Toys for Tots program depends...