Two Sachse Mustangs, offensive lineman Kendall Pearson and defensive back Isaiah Humphries have been named to the U.S. Under-17 National Team. The team is made up of 59 of the nation’s best high school football players and will compete against Canada in the 2016...
The city of Garland welcomes new leadership for the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, naming Jermel Stevenson as managing director over those departments. He brings more than 20 years of experience in managing municipal parks and recreation systems in north Texas,...
Photos by Brad McClendon - www.bhmimages.com The Rowlett Eagles defeated Skyline High School 24-21 in the area round of the playoffs at Mesquite’s Memorial Stadium Saturday, Nov. 21. Jalen Penn saved the day for the Eagles by blocking a Skyline field goal attempt to...
The beginning of the high school basketball season brought a 48-44 South Garland Colonels victory over the Garland Owls in a Nov. 17 game. As SGHS high scorer of the game, T. Maxey was responsible for 25 of the Colonel points. J. Wakefield was the high scorer for the...
The Special Ones Network has scheduled its FREE Christmas party for special needs individuals. Along with a visit with Santa, everyone will enjoy food, fun, games and gifts. A wonderful time will be had by all! When/Where: Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Hella...
In early October the Garland Police Department arrested former Associate Pastor Aaron Gaddis of Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church. He was charged with Sexual Assault of a Child. The investigation is ongoing. Police believe that Gaddis may have assaulted additional...
Ask students at Harmony Science Academy if they will ever need to use the math they learn in school outside of the classroom and their response will be “yes!” This week, the Gorgulu brothers and Emre Tunca from Harmony Science Academy competed in the regional...
Alpha Charter School UIL District Academic Coordinator Brandon Barrier recently conducted a virtual academic competition. This meet was the first competition of the season for Alpha Charter School's UIL academic teams, as they competed against 36 Conference 2A Texas...
Bill West, #44 in this team photo, sent this 1970 group picture that combines the A and B football teams of fifth- and sixth-graders at Beaver Elementary School. His mother, Joyce West, was the team mom and the head coach was Curtis Coburn. “The best memories were on...
Since 2012, First Choice Emergency Room has partnered with Toys for Tots for its holiday community toy drive. First Choice Emergency Room, the nation’s largest network of freestanding emergency rooms, will collect unwrapped gifts for children ages 0-12 now through...
Holiday shoppers, families and visitors are invited to celebrate Firewheel Town Center’s annual Hometown Holidays Tree Lighting Saturday, Nov. 21. Hometown Holidays is a day packed with free family-friendly activities, including live music, holiday characters, face...
Garland Area Habitat for Humanity recently welcomed Christine Hockin-Boyd as its new executive director. Boyd brings more than 30 years of nonprofit experience to the organization as well as extensive service in church ministries, missions and social services. Her...