Posted May 26, 2015 Auditions for Garland Civic Theatre’s presentation of “Into the Woods” will be held Sunday, May 31 at 1 p.m. Callbacks will be the same day at 6 p.m. The show is based on the book by James Lapine. Music and lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim. Kyle...
The office of Representative Pete Sessions (TX-32) submitted the following message from the congressman regarding legislation that will help veterans: Texas is home to 1.6 million of our nation’s finest heroes. These 1.6 million brave men and women fought day in and...
Hatco recently celebrated 150 years of continuous manufacture of Stetson hats within the United States and accepted honors extended by the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center and the city of Garland “We are honored to be part of the long storied history of the...
The Garland Fire Department, in an effort to promote safety, shares National Fire Protection Agency tips on various subjects. Below are their suggestions for clothes dryer safety.
The Garland ISD Book Bytes contest celebrates literature through fun and innovation, challenging students to convert their favorite books into digital promos. Now in its third year, the competition was as fierce as ever, garnering numerous impressive submissions....
Showcasing Garland ISD’s academic rigor on a national scale, three district campuses snagged spots on this year’s Most Challenging list. Garland, North Garland and Rowlett high schools are among just 177 Texas campuses recently recognized byThe Washington Post for...
Looking around the district, it is not difficult to see the impact of 40-year Garland ISD administrator Marvin Roden. He not only initiated computer services in GISD, but also oversaw production of the district’s first custom-built student information system and can...
A night of fun and fellowship kicked off Garland ISD’s celebration of 2014-15 Campus Teachers of the Year April 13. This group was recognized at Globe Life Park in Arlington as the Texas Rangers took on the Los Angeles Angels. Every year, each school chooses one...
After leading Garland High School’s orating team to excellence for nine years, it comes as no surprise that speech and debate coach Lory Stewart is receiving national acclaim. The highly praised teacher and mentor received the National Speech & Debate...
Mayor Douglas Athas, District 3 City Council Member Stephen Stanley, District 6 City Council Member Lori Dodson, District 7 City Council Member Scott LeMay and District 8 City Council Member/Mayor Pro Tem Jim Cahill were sworn in Tuesday, May, 19 at the beginning of...
Exchange student Hannah Mӧmken’s year in the United States is almost over, but she will go home to Schweinfurt, Germany with wonderful memories, new friends and an American family who will miss her. Karen Kifer, who is a coordinator for EF Exchange High School Year,...
Students at Jackson Technology Center recently organized a fundraiser, the Let’s Beat Cancer Dance, to benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation and Camp Esperanza, a camp for kids with cancer. They chose the National Breast Cancer Foundation in honor of Jami...