In Garland ISD, families have the unique opportunity to attend any district campus. Annual Choice of School periods invite families to make selections for the next year. Secondary Choice of School for 2016-17 begins Jan. 28 and ends Feb. 26. The Elementary Choice...
Health Department inspections: November 23-27
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...
Eagles playoff run ends
Photos by Brad McClendon - www.bhmimages.com The Rowlett Eagles’ Class 6A Division I regional semifinal playoff bid ended Saturday, Nov. 28 in a heart-stopping 31-24 overtime loss to Humble Atascocita High School. RHS had a 14-10 lead at halftime but found themselves...
Wylie man loses life to flash floods
City of Garland officials have confirmed one fatality resulting from Nov. 27 early morning flooding. The vehicle of Benjamin Floyd of Wylie was swept into floodwater shortly before 6:20 a.m. Friday near the intersection of Brand Road and Campbell Road. He was not able...
GFD offers winter preparation tips
This weekend will mark the beginning of winter weather with high temperatures forecasted in the 40s and the Garland Fire Department suggests the checklist below for residents to be sure their homes are prepared. Furnace has been inspected and serviced by a qualified...
Students singled out as state’s top leaders
As high school seniors, four Garland ISD students can be considered leaders among their peers. But a recent recognition shows that leadership reaches beyond campus walls as well. Every year, the Military Order of the World Wars organization sponsors outstanding high...
GFD makes difference in community
Photos by District 2 Council Member Anita Goebel Members of the Garland Firefighters Association recently distributed 130 winter coats to children at Northlake Elementary School. The school’s staff identified which students needed coats. Garland Firefighters...
Health Department inspections: November 16-20
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...
Veterans honored districtwide
Garland ISD campuses across the district celebrated Veterans Day with heartfelt dedications, impressive performances and special activities. Club Hill Elementary School partnered with Time Warner Cable and the History Channel to host Take a Vet to School Day Nov. 11....
Local team competes in USTA championship
A tennis team from Garland recently finished third at the USTA 40 & Over 7.0 Mixed League National Championships, which was held at the Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex in Surprise, Ariz., Nov. 19-22. The team was captained by Alan Abbruzzese (Dallas) and...
Webb MS teacher stars in Teaching Channel short film
Communities Foundation of Texas hosted a red carpet launch party featuring short films from a recent partnership with Educate Texas and Teaching Channel Wednesday, Nov. 18, at CFT in Dallas. The videos will help educate and inspire other teachers around Texas and...
Jacob S. New graduates basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Jacob S. New graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and...