ACT to close its doors

The executive director of the Achievement Center of Texas (ACT), Andrew Mlcak, recently announced that the center will close its doors and suspend its operations as of May 25. ACT, a dayhab center for children and adults with disabilities, is a victim of the pandemic....

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Register now for ACTion Walk

The time is now to join the 2021 Virtual ACTion Walk!  With just 10 days left before we hit the ground running for a good cause, be sure to register right away. It has been a full year now that we have been back in ACTion at the Achievement Center.  In between labor...

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ACT receives donation from Guaranty Bank

On Thursday, May 23, First Guaranty Bank of Garland hosted an open house to celebrate the establishment of a new branch located at 603 Main St. in Garland, TX. Not only did this opportunity allow for the recognition of the company's expansion, it was also a time to...

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ACT staff, students enjoy Christmas party

The staff, students and their families had a great time at the Achievement Center of Texas Christmas breakfast last month. For the 16th year, members of the Town North Optimist Club of Dallas were on hand to prepare pancakes, sausage and coffee for the attendees....

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ACT Walk/Run brings in $20K

On Oct. 28, Achievement Center of Texas, a nonprofit center for children and adults with special needs, held the seventh ACTion Walk/Run 5K at Garland’s Holford Park. ACT put on the event to raise funds for two new, lifting changing tables for the center. The goal was...

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ACT Special Arts Festival continues to grow

Saturday, March 2 was an exciting day for the students and staff of the Achievement Center of Texas as they hosted their annual Special Arts Festival at Spring Creek Church.   Executive Director Andrew Mlcak said that 700-800 visitors came through from 9:30 a.m....

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