Army Spc. Darra R. Narramore has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and...
GHS grad completes basic combat training
Army Pvt. Kier J. Crawford has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and...
GISD earns bragging rights
Committed to academic, athletic and fine arts excellence, Garland ISD often receives recognition. But it is a new program earning the district bragging rights across Texas. The GRS Giving Place was recently featured in Texas School Business magazine’s Eighth Annual...
Paolo (Paul) Siciliano
May 18, 1944 – January 4, 2015 Paul Siciliano lost his fight to cancer peacefully in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his family Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015. A resident of Farmersville at the time of his death, Paul was born May 18, 1944 in Gerace, Italy to...
Harley-Davidson dealership welcomes visitors, supports good cause
Dallas Harley-Davidson on Centerville Road in Garland hosted two special visitors and helped raise funds for a great cause Saturday, Dec. 27. Adam Sandoval and his dog Scooter stopped in at the Garland location as a part of their 365-day quest to visit all of the...
January: National Blood Donor Month
The holidays are a season of gifts and cheer and after all the festivities are over we stand before a new year and another chance to make choices that count. Why not give back this year by participating in National Blood Donor Month? Since 1970, January has been the...
GREAT Homes Project earns national award
The partnership between the city of Garland’s GREAT Homes Program and Green Extreme Homes has earned the Audrey Nelson Community Development Award from the National Community Development Association. The award will be presented in Washington, D.C. Jan. 23 and...
Garland recognized for financial transparency
The State Comptroller has granted the Platinum Leadership Circle Award to the city of Garland. The designation is awarded to local governments that implement financial transparency reporting in an accessible format that adheres to specific reporting standards. The...
Don’t miss your chance to thank a police officer
Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. (C.O.P.S.) is asking Americans who support and appreciate police officers express their gratitude Friday, Jan.9, which has been designated National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. As one of only a few careers in which there is a...
HS basketball recap: January 2
Photos by Roger Mathis, www.mempics.com Below are the scores for Garland ISD high school basketball boys and girls games for Jan. 2: Boys Rowlett Eagles 54 – Garland Owls 50 Lakeview Centennial Patriots 63 – Tyler Lee HS 42 Naaman Forest Rangers 65 – Rockwall HS 62...
LCHS Holiday Shootout results: December 29-31
Photos by Roger Mathis, www.mempics.com The Lakeview Centennial Patriots hosted a holiday tournament Dec. 29-31. Funds raised by the tournament benefited Billy Smith, former South Garland High School graduate. Final scores are below: Dec. 29 Lakeview Centennial...
Students give input on school food items
With new leadership and a new name, Garland ISD’s Student Nutrition Services recently enlisted some new help to evaluate school breakfast and lunch items. Director Bradford Trudeau invited the Superintendent Student Advisory Council to taste-test possible offerings,...