October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a great time to share facts and statistics about the disease. The chance that a woman in the United States will develop breast cancer is one in eight. However, this also means there is a seven in eight chance she will never...

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Crimes reported Oct. 8-14

The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56.  Listed below are the 181 crimes reported.   Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district District 11 7 District 12 4...

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Latter-Day Saints build wheelchair ramps

As part of the Richardson, Texas Stake “Fall into Service” campaign, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints living in Garland rolled up their sleeves and went to work to help members of the community.   Partnering with the Texas Ramp Project,...

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Cybersafety Week, poster contest at GISD

In today’s fast-paced, digital world, staying safe online is of utmost importance. Although internet security is a year-round topic, Garland ISD shines a spotlight on it during Cybersafety Week. Students learn about online security and respect through enlightening...

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Brandenburg Honors Band earns national award

The Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School is receiving national attention for its music education. Last month, the campus’s Honors Band was named a winner in the 2017 Mark of Excellence/National Wind Band Honors project.   More than 275 of the nation’s...

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Week 9: GISD HS football

Photos submitted by Roger Mathis, www.mempics.com and Brad McClendon, www.bhmimages.com and Joe Diehl, www.jbdphotos.com.   Week nine of GISD's high school football season is in the books with another win for the Sachse Mustangs. The Rowlett Eagles came close to...

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1 Pound Burger best in town

Hezha Sulaiman, owner of 1 Pound Burger located at 608 Main Street, takes a great deal of pride in the quality of the food served at his restaurant.   After being in the food service business for more than five years and owning businesses in several locations, he...

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Health Dept. inspections: Oct. 16-20

The Garland Health Dept. 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 establishment...

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