With healthcare costs on the rise, Garland ISD aspired to create an affordable and convenient resource for its employees. After months of planning, construction and fine-tuning, the GISD Employee Clinic opened Wednesday, April 1. “This will be a great advantage to...
National Achievement Scholarship winners announced
Today, National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of approximately 800 outstanding Black American high school seniors who have won Achievement Scholarship® awards through the National Achievement Scholarship Program. These awards, totaling over $2...
Health inspection reports: March, 2015
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...
AcDec teams have memorable competition experience
The Garland and South Garland high school Academic Decathlon teams had memorable experiences during the Texas Academic Decathlon Meet, Feb 26-March 1 in San Antonio. Both teams set and met goals for their state performances, leaving the competition feeling...
GHS speech, debate students excel
The Garland High School speech and debate team had a successful run during the Texas Forensics Association State Tournament March 4-8 in El Paso. In fact, the group did so well, they made campus history. Led by nine-year speech and debate coach Lory Stewart, the...
Deborah K. Fourzan completes basic training
Air Force Airman Deborah K. Fourzan graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values,...
City Wellness Program picks up awards
The city of Garland was recognized as an American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite for the sixth year in a row. The city received the highest honor, the Platinum Level Worksite award, during the AHA’s Fit-Friendly Symposium in February. The city of Garland Fire...
GISD Education Foundation holds Texas Rangers first pitch auction
There is still time for baseball aficionados to vie for the chance to fulfill a popular bucket list item. Garland ISD's Education Foundation is auctioning the ceremonial first pitch before the Texas Rangers face the Los Angeles Angels April 13 at Globe Life Park in...
Dorothy Lee Davis Bourek
November 9, 1928 - April 5, 2015 Dorothy Lee Davis Bourek, 86, of Schulenburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015. Rev. John Pflug, Jr. will conduct the funeral service at the First Presbyterian Church of Winnsboro Saturday, April 11,...
RHS soccer player wins Wing Stop Scholar Athlete of the Month
Surprised on the soccer field by CBS 11, Rowlett High School senior Garrett Stroud was named the Wing Stop Scholar Athlete of the Month March 17. He is one of just 10 high schoolers to receive this title, in addition to a $1,000 scholarship. “I feel really special,”...
Baseball, softball recap: April 2-3
Photos by Roger Mathis, www.mempics.com April 2-3 Garland Independent School District high school baseball and softball scores are below. Baseball: Sachse Mustangs 13 – Lakeview Centennial Patriots 0 Garland Owls 14 – North Garland Raiders 4 Naaman Forest Rangers 4 –...
Garland firefighters Fill the Boot for MDA families
Firefighters will be out on the streets of Garland asking motorists to help “Fill the Boot” for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on three consecutive Fridays beginning April 17th and continuing on April 24th and May 1st. Every dollar that passing motorists can...