Garland Civic Theatre has scheduled auditions for “Mrs. California” by Doris Baizley for Sunday, Sept. 6. Auditions are scheduled every half hour beginning at 1 p.m. The director for the production is Ryan Matthieu Smith. Auditions appointments are required and can be...
High school football is back
Photos by Brad McClendon, www.bhmimages.com Garland ISD’s high school athletes, drill teams, bands, flag corps and cheerleaders have been working hard to be ready for the upcoming football season which begins next week. The Rowlett Eagles will face Lewisville HS at 7...
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...
Ikandy Foundation gives back to community
Unbeknownst to many residents of Garland, our city is the American hometown of Ike Diogu, a professional basketball player who touts an impressive resume. Diogu has played for the Golden State Warriors as the ninth pick overall, the Indiana Pacers, the Portland Trail...
Garland ISD offers free, reduced-price meal program
Believing that proper nutrition plays an important role in education, Garland ISD will offer free and reduced-price meals to eligible students during the 2015-16 school year. The district participates in National School Breakfast and Lunch programs, which provide...
Health inspection report: August 10-14
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...
Programs unlock value from Garland power resources
Garland Power & Light has launched two programs that can utilize ERCOT's Emergency Response Service to provide power to the grid. With 30 minutes' notice, backup generators and large commercial customers in Garland could be called upon to help prevent rotating...
Carter BloodCare rewards LCHS Student Council
Lakeview Centennial High School’s Student Council was recently rewarded for its philanthropic efforts. The leadership-focused group participated in Carter BloodCare’s Great Grants Program, besting 15 local high schools in the running for a monetary gift. “This program...
Couple charged with K2 possession
Policed seized $250,000 of synthetic marijuana commonly known as K2 last week during a drug bust. Owners and operators, Bok Shin and Myung Shin, of MK Beauty Supply and Wayne’s Convenience Store were arrested for delivery and possession of the dangerous street drug....
Texas Security Bank recognized on healthiest banks list
Texas Security Bank was recently named to the DepositAccounts.com 2015 edition of the Top 200 Healthiest Banks in America. The bank stood out in all of the primary evaluation categories. Each year, DepositAccounts.com evaluates the financial health of every federally...
Avoid common car seat installation mistakes
There are common mistakes that parents make when installing and using car seats for their children. Because correctly used car seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71 percent, parents, grandparents and other caregivers must know how to properly utilize car...
Amanda L. Murdock graduates basic military training
Air Force Airman 1st Class Amanda L. Murdock 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...