NANBPWC to host awards luncheon

The Garland Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. will host its 35th Founders’ Day, Scholarships and Awards Luncheon Saturday, April 2 at the Hyatt Place Hotel, 5101 George Bush Highway in Garland. The event begins at...

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Obituary: Henry A. Hubbard

October 15, 1926 – March 5, 2016 Henry A. Hubbard was born on October 15, 1926 in Donna, Texas to Harry and Lessie Hubbard. He grew up on Hutto Road in Donna. He married Ida Ritter, and they shared their time between their mountain cabin near Durango, Colorado and...

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GISD seeks help to win community challenge

Get healthy while helping Garland ISD. Participate in the It’s Time Texas Community Challenge. This statewide competition pits cities and school districts against one another to see which has the greatest commitment to healthy living. Students, staff, parents and...

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Winds cause damage, injury

On March 8, shortly after 9 a.m., Garland police and fire departments responded to the report of an injury and damage caused by strong winds that accompanied the severe storms that hit much of north Texas. The damage occurred at three separate businesses in the 2600...

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Cats at In-Sync Exotics get new pools

The cats of In-Sync Exotics now have even more to enjoy at playtime, as pools in two more playground areas have been completed. The Mane Street enclosure’s lions love their new splash pool.  Even though lions typically do not play in water, lions Lambert and Rafiki...

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GSO to feature trumpeter Kyle Sherman

The Garland Symphony Orchestra continues its 2015-16 Season, “Symphonic Treasures!” March 18 and the concert will feature the GSO’s own principal trumpet, Kyle Sherman, performing Arutunian’s Trumpet Concerto. As the season continues, the Garland Symphony Orchestra...

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LCHS athlete hits home runs, grand slam

Lakeview Centennial High School senior Bailey Wilborn is receiving praise for recently achieving a rare athletic feat. The 17-year-old softball player hit three home runs, including an acclaimed grand slam, during the JJ Pearce Varsity Tournament. Her coach confirms...

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‘Fools,’ comedy with a message

“Nurse….Purse….Worse…Hearse...CURSE!!!” Garland Civic Theatre presents 'Fools' by Neil Simon which is a light-hearted, comedic play that explores the serious subject of the purpose of man’s existence. From the opening moments of the play, directed by Kyle McClaran,...

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Car crash kills two

March 5 at approximately 1 a.m., the Garland Police Department responded to a car crash in the 3900 block of Lawler Road. Officers arrived and discovered that a black Honda Civic had collided with a red Toyota Solara. Traffic investigators believe that the Honda was...

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Recognition for Garland firefighter

Mayor Douglas Athas and the Garland City Council presented a Special Recognition to firefighter Dalton Harris, Garland Fire Department Station #3, C-shift, during a council meeting in early February. Harris was recognized for going above and beyond his daily...

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