Maritza Mena was awarded the District’s Youth of the Year Scholarship at the recent Texas District Exchange Club Annual Convention. As the winner of the District Youth of the Year award, her name will be submitted to the National Noon Exchange Club offices in Toledo,...
Labor Day Parade route to be adjusted
According to the Noon Exchange Club of Garland, there will be a slight change of scenery at this year’s Labor Day Parade, but the tradition will be the same. The 76th Labor Day Parade is Monday, Sept. 5, and it begins at 9 a.m. Don’t miss the annual parade featuring...
Noon Exchange honors GPD officers
The Noon Exchange Club of Garland and LaBella Italian Grill were pleased to provide lunch for 100 Garland Police Officers and guests. This was in celebration of the police department’s birthday and National Public Service Week. The Noon Exchange Club of Garland is a...
Noon Exchange Club, American Legion encourage safe Memorial Day tributes
Before the pandemic and the restrictions now in place, an important Memorial Day event was being planned by the Noon Exchange Club of Garland. The Vietnam Monument that had formerly been installed at Central Park was moved and set in place at the Veterans Tribute...
Noon Exchange Club spreads good cheer during difficult time
Noon Exchange Club of Garland has been doing its part to help keep spirits up during this difficult time. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on small businesses and first responders, so Saturday, April 18, Noon Exchange Club members Jerry DeFeo, Javier Solis and...
Noon Exchange, HS students share Christmas joy
Garland’s Noon Exchange Club recently hosted a Christmas party for local children from more than 20 Garland ISD elementary schools. The students enjoyed lunch at the Hella Shrine Temple followed by a festive Christmas party. Brooke Katz, anchor and reporter for...
Noon Exchange Club hosts awards dinner
The Noon Exchange Club of Garland hosted its first Appreciation Dinner Monday, April 29, at the Atrium. Six recipients received plaques of honor in the areas of: First Responders – GFD, Captain John "Barry" Pollard and GPD - Officer Kim Keith Academics,...
Parade marches through downtown, thanks to Noon Exchange Club, Jaycees
The rain held off until the end of the 73rd Labor Day Parade presented by the Noon Exchange Club of Garland Monday, Sept. 3. Garland’s Mayor Lori Dodson, City Council members and a group of Boy Scouts, all carrying flags, led the parade through historic downtown...
Noon Exchange hosts Labor Day Parade
The 72nd Labor Day Parade and festivities are presented by the Noon Exchange Club of Garland, and will be held Sept., 4 at 9 a.m. Come out and see local bands, sports groups and floats during the parade through historic downtown Garland. Visit...
Parade enjoyed by all
Photos by Mark Harkins People of all ages gathered along the 71st Labor Day Parade route Monday, Sept. 5. Led by Garland’s Mayor Douglas Athas and the City Council Members, a large group of Boy Scouts with American flags ushered in other parade participants. There...
Garland Noon Exchange hosts party for students
Garland ISD students across the district are having a happy holiday thanks to the generosity of several community members. The Noon Exchange Club of Garland hosted its annual Kids Christmas Party Dec. 9, providing gifts for 168 students from 21 elementaries. Each...
Students, Noon Exchange Club of Garland partner to donate back-to-school items
Two Garland ISD high school drill teams and a local organization recently came together to help students in need. Volunteers from the Sachse High School Swingsters and the South Garland High School Southern Belles helped the Noon Exchange Club of Garland donate...