Sachse Mustangs quarterback Jalen Mayden was named a finalist for the 2016 Under Armour Texas High School Quarterback and Receiver of the Year awards. Winners will be announced in January. Red Behrens, Sachse High School head football coach, is proud of Mayden’s...
Garland residents can help free up space in the landfill by dropping off trees for recycling. The trees will be ground into mulch, which will more easily return nutrients to the earth. Residents may bring their trees to the Recycling Drop-Off Center from Dec. 27, 2016...
Dr. Bob Morrison, former superintendent of Garland ISD, announced his retirement/resignation at a special board of trustees meeting Tuesday, Dec. 20. Although no official reason for the resignation has been given, the employment termination agreement between Morrison...
Children of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Garland enjoyed a Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 19 made possible by the Ikandy Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by professional basketball player Ike Diogu. Diogu started his basketball career at Austin Academy and...
The Garland ISD board of trustees held a special meeting Tuesday, Dec. 20 to announce the “retirement and resignation” of Dr. Bob Morrison, the district’s superintendent. No explanation was provided for his sudden departure. Additionally, taxpayers were not told...
Downtown Garland’s City Center project has been recognized for excellence by the Greater Dallas Planning Council (GDPC). The GDPC announced its annual Urban Design Awards Dec. 6, highlighting individuals, groups and communities for their contribution to making the...
Garland’s Stormwater Management Department invited Garland ISD high schools to participate in the “Trashy Streets Make Trashy Creeks” Art Contest. The contest was created to bring awareness to the effect of litter in Garland’s public waterways. Four high schools...
The city of Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any...
Hundreds of thousands of North Texas residents are driving recalled vehicles with dangerously defective airbag inflators that could blast shrapnel into the passenger compartment upon impact. In response, dozens of civic and community leaders convened at Dallas City...
Marilynne Serie will pass the baton to Andrew Mlcak, her assistant director, as she retires from her position as the executive director of the Achievement Center of Texas. She has held this position for 30 years. Starting with ACT in January 1987, Serie has brought...
This holiday, please think of our pets on your next shopping trip or during your house cleaning. We take in many pets every year and you can help by donating items from the Garland Animal Services wish list! Any donations, including monetary, are greatly appreciated....
It was April 21st of 1966 when Coach Tom Landry helped with the official launch of the Dallas chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He was introduced to FCA in 1962, later stating, “FCA is about the future; about changed lives.” As a result, he faithfully...