The Covid-19 pandemic has affected all of us in different ways. There is increased food insecurity, homelessness, loneliness and illness. Many organizations are helping however they can. The Kiwanis Club of Garland's motto is "Serving our Children and Communities."...
Barbara Powers receives community service recognition
Mayor Doug Athas and Garland’s City Council recognized Barbara Rust Powers for her extensive community service at the April 17 regular meeting. Performing various roles, Powers has been a tireless supporter of the Boy Scouts for more than 25 years and is a...
Fun, food at fire station
The Garland Kiwanis Club and the Garland Citizens Fire Academy Alumni organization joined forces to host the 22nd Pancakes with Santa event Saturday, Dec. 10. An estimated 700 people stopped by the Central Fire Station of the Garland Fire Department to take photos...
Girls with Goals attend Leadership Workshop
The Garland Kiwanis "Girls With Goals" group held its annual Leadership Workshop at Bussey Middle School with about 70 girls attending. The focus of the conference was "Reach For Your Goals" with emphasis on the four Fs which include these desirable traits: Feminine,...
Girls with Goals attend Women in Aviation conference
The Kiwanis Girls with Goals recently attended a Women in Aviation conference at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas. They heard speakers including pilot Amelia Earhart (not related) who spoke of her dream of following in her idol's footsteps after reading about her when she...