Showing their support for those who diligently work to serve others, Lyles Middle School recently organized a celebratory lunch for Garland ISD School Resource Officers (SROs). The campus hosted its first Salute Our Local Heroes luncheon last month, allowing students...
On Sept. 29, the U.S. Department of Education announced 335 campuses across the country as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2015. Within Texas, just 25 campuses received this prestigious honor. Among them was Garland ISD’s Kimberlin Academy for Excellence. “This honor...
Garland Power & Light is now receiving power generated from the Spinning Spur 3 wind farm, located west of Amarillo. The wind development provides GP&L with up to 50 megawatts of power, about 10 percent of the utility's annual energy needs. "I am pleased that...
Hobby Crafters Foundation, a Dallas-based nonprofit that has been creating and distributing hand-crafted wooden toys to local children in need since 1944, celebrated its relocation to Garland at 1910 Platinum Street with a grand opening event Saturday, Nov. 7. Prior...
Outdoor gas-fueled turkey fryers cook up juicy turkeys in a fraction of the time it takes to roast one in an indoor oven. However, the National Fire Protection Association discourages the residential use of outdoor gas-fueled turkey fryers. They pose an enormous risk...
Garland Civic Theatre's latest show is ”Clue: The Musical” which is based on the Parker Brothers’ Board Game. The “Clue: The Musical” book was written by Peter Depietro, the music is by Galen Blum, Wayne Barker, and Vinnie Martucci. Tom Chiodo penned the lyrics. The...
Photos by Brad McClendon, www.bhmimages.com This was the last week of the regular high school football season and Rockwall High School won the 11-6A district title. The runners-up were the Rowlett Eagles, Garland Owls and Sachse Mustangs. Playoffs begin next weekend....
A zoning case for the use of the vacant Hypermart building at 3159 South Garland Ave. has the attention of nearby residents who prefer that a self-storage facility not be approved for the site. Robin Parsley, a representative of Best Storage appeared before the...
Mike Pearson of Garland was a part of the winning men’s league team at the recent 2015 USTA League Adult 40 & Over 4.0 National Championships. Other team members include: Keith Clark, captain, (Dallas), Jacques Mbede (Plano), Shawn Anthony Arcaria (Frisco),...
Local used vehicle dealer Phil Lathrop of VP Auto Sales has been elected president of the Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association. The TIADA is a statewide association representing more than 1,400 dealers in the state. Lathrop, who has been a member for 25...
Under the city of Garland's new Water Conservation Plan, watering lawns with sprinklers between the months of November and March is limited to one day a week. The new plan gives customers the flexibility of choosing which day of the week they water. Remember grass...
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...