Fire Prevention Week Oct. 8-14

Celebrate Fire Prevention Week at the Garland Fire Department’s annual Safety Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Fire Administration and Training Facility, 1500 State Highway 66.   Join in a day of free family activities, food trucks, safety...

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GISD enhances security, safety

A portion of the 2014 bond was allocated to the improvement of security at Garland ISD campuses and Security Director Pat Lamb and Security Coordinator Keith Chapman recently provided a security update to the district’s board of trustees. Some of the enhancements are...

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Donations drive GRS Giving Place

Since opening in 2013-14, the district’s GRS Giving Place has helped hundreds of students receive necessities in order to pursue success. Serving the district’s foster care and homeless population, as well as students and families who face hardships, this resource...

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Health Dept. inspections: Sept. 23-29

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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Community Planning Month

The achievements of planning are celebrated during National Community Planning Month and Garland will kick off the celebration with an official proclamation at the City Council’s Regular Meeting Oct. 2. This year's theme, Innovation in Planning, highlights the...

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Obituary: Billy Dwight ‘Dood’ Carver

Services for Billy Dwight “Dood” Carver, 63, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 1 p.m., Monday, October 2, 2017, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Bro. Homer Morgan officiating. Bartley Funeral Home is located at 1015 West Wolf Street in Grand Saline.   Interment...

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Week 5: HS football; district play begins

Photos submitted by Roger Mathis, www.mempics.com and Brad McClendon, www.bhmimages.com   This week marked the beginning of district play with one Thursday night game and two Friday night contests. The Sachse Mustangs had a bye week.   Lakeview Centennial...

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