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...
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...
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...
Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants – fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores. A...
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...
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...
It has been documented that many believers (i.e., Christians) don’t support their local churches financially, don’t attend church frequently, don’t share the gospel of Christ, let alone read their Bibles. This article aims to encourage believers to be responsible...
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...
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...
The Lakeview Centennial Patriots were defeated in the quarterfinal playoff basketball game Tuesday, March 1, by Skyline High School. The final score was 55-47. The Rowlett Eagles, also competing at the quarterfinal level Tuesday, March 1, were defeated by Killeen...
An amendment to the original petition filed against the owners of the apartments that were destroyed in the Dec. 26 tornado, as well as the security company, a contractor and other defendants was filed Friday, Feb. 26. Justin P. Nichols, the plaintiffs’ attorney, said...
Jupiter Chevrolet’s Teacher of the Month SUV will embellish Back Elementary School's parking lot throughout March. Prekindergarten teacher Rachel Wilson received a record-setting 5,759 votes, securing the sought-after title and wrapped vehicle. “This is awesome, but I...
Teaming together for tornado relief, Rowlett High School recently partnered with Rockwall ISD to raise money. The Rise Together fundraiser featured T-shirts—created by Qball Design and sold by Rockwall Sportscenter—that incorporated logos from Rockwall and Heath high...
Routinely going above and beyond to make North Texas a healthier place to live. Those words are not only the motto of D Magazine’s Excellence in Nursing Contest. They also perfectly describe Garland ISD’s own Rebecca Cherry. The special education treatment nurse at...
During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross invites individuals to become everyday heroes by giving blood. March has been recognized as Red Cross Month by every U.S. president since 1943. Red Cross Month is a celebration of supporters who are the face of...
Details of upcoming events of the Spring Creek Forest Preservation Society are below. March 5: Work session – 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., 1787 Holford. Volunteers will refresh the native plant garden, pick up trash and remove privet and other invasive plants. Wear work gloves,...
Garland Civic Theatre continues its season with Neil Simon’s “Fools,” which will be directed by Kyle McClaran and runs March 3-26 in the small theatre at the Granville Arts Center, 300 North Fifth Street in downtown Garland. “Fools” is a true minute by minute laugh...
The day after Christmas 2015 was filled with family time and post-holiday errands for most north Texans, until an EF4 tornado ripped through the region. The tornado struck near Interstate 30 and President George Bush Turnpike. Nine people lost their lives that night...
Garland Police will step up Driving While Intoxicated patrols Friday, March 4, - Monday, March 21. The increased DWI patrols are for an Impaired Driver Mobilization project that is funded through a TXDOT grant program which targets DWI along with Driving Under the...
U.S. Air Force Airman Edgar R. Gomez graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values,...