Because of the Moscow Ballet’s ‘Dance with Us’ program, young dancers in the area will have the opportunity to perform in the “Great Russian Nutcracker” Friday, Nov. 20 and Sunday, Nov. 22 at SMU’s McFarlin Auditorium. Moscow Ballet Audition Directors recently held...
Flu season here; follow prevention guidelines
The Garland Health Department is working in conjunction with the Dallas County Health & Human Services Department and other agencies to provide surveillance, prevention and control measures during the flu season. Citizens can take proactive steps to protect...
Trims & Treasures hosts grand opening
Trims & Treasures hosted a host a grand opening and Halloween celebration Oct. 24. The shop was decorated with a haunted house theme and visitors enjoyed lots of fun, games, prizes and food.
Health Department inspections: October 12-16
Information provided by Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department 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...
Teen author presents Constitution to GISD students
Students at Naaman Forest High School enjoyed a different kind of lesson recently when Juliette Turner, author of “Our Constitution Rocks!” and her mother, Janine Turner, conservative political activist and television and movie personality, made a visit to the school...
Tree Power Free Tree Giveaway
The Tree Power Free Tree program teams Garland Power & Light with the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department to provide a free tree for Garland residents in an effort to conserve energy and beautify the community. The Tree Power Free Tree program will...
Garland brings home video production awards
The city of Garland brought home eight trophies from the 14th Annual Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers & Advisors Programming Awards in October. The city received first place awards in five categories: Documentary – “Fire Class 47” Public Education...
2016 Landmark Museum calendars now on sale
Landmark Museum Calendars are available, $8 each, at the museum, 393 N. Sixth St. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Roach Feed & Seed, 409 Main St., McGillicuddy’s Antiques, 113 N. Sixth.
Devin Duvernay selected to play in Under Armor All-American game
Under Armor recently announced that Sachse High School wide receiver Devin Duvernay was selected to play in the Under Armor All-American game Jan. 2, 2016. Representatives from Under Armor recently held a celebration where a commemorative jersey was presented to...
David’s Meat Market: New ownership, same family, quality
Devon McDougall did not imagine himself working at his grandfather’s business, David’s Meat Market, into adulthood. “I fought it,” he said. “I tried not to and I went to work in Rockwall at Carraba’s and I worked at the Melting Pot in Adison…I wasn’t making the money...
District observes National School Lunch Week with festive foods
Garland ISD observed the 53rd National School Lunch Week with Texas State Fair-themed treats. Corn dogs, caramel applesauce and sausage on a stick all made appearances this week, offering students delicious, seasonal bites. “National School Lunch Week provides an...
October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is breast cancer awareness month and a great time to share valuable information on how to lower risk factors and recognize symptoms. Although mammography screening does not help physicians find all breast cancers, its use is the best way to find the disease in...