February 27, 1936 – November 5, 2015 Allan S. Disraeli MD died at home on November 5, 2015, after a long struggle with lymphoma. Allan was born on February 27, 1936 to Irving and Marion Disraeli in Rochester, New York and grew up there. Both parents were of Russian...
Mark your calendar for Christmas on the Square
The city of Garland’s Christmas on the Square event is always fun and festive, and judging by the list of planned activities, this year will be no different. The evening will include snow hills, photos with Santa, trains, crafts and snow hills for the kids and...
GP&L receives national communications award
Garland Power & Light's communications team was recently honored with a national award presented by the American Public Power Association. The GP&L 2014 Annual Report received an Award of Merit in the Print Category of the 2015 Excellence in Public Power...
Texas Magic Academy to host ‘Discover Magic’ program
Discover Magic, a national educational program designed to teach key life skills to youth ages 8-12 through the process of learning to perform magic, has announced that Monica Park Christian Church, 2600 Broadway Blvd., will be the host in Garland with classes Nov....
Make plans to attend Leadership Garland Prayer Breakfast
Mark your calendars now for the Leadership Garland Prayer Breakfast. The event will be held at The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center Dec. 3 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The keynote speaker will be Don Stephens, the Founder of Mercy Ships. Stephens, a native Texan, reared in...
Pay it forward: A Garland firefighter’s story
In December 2012, Devon Colbert was a career firefighter for the Garland Fire Department and a volunteer firefighter in Rockwall. Just a few weeks before Christmas, a serious car crash left Devon paralyzed from the chest down. Doctors told him he would never walk or...
Participants enjoy SpooktACTular 2015 ACTion Walk despite rain
Runners and walkers at the Ghoulishly SpooktACTular 2015 ACTion Walk braved the rain to participate in the Achievement Center of Texas event that included a 5K run/walk and a 1K fun walk. Everyone enjoyed the day that also included entertainment by DJ Randy and Robert...
Health Department inspections: October 26-30
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...
HS football recap: October 29-30
Photos by Roger Mathis, www.mempics.com The high school football games were affected by rain again this week with the Garland Owls taking on the North Garland Raiders and the Sachse Mustangs and Lakeview Centennial Patriots competing in Friday night’s rain. Owls over...
LCHS graduate completes basic combat training
Army Reserve Pvt. Dariondrick V. Moore has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and...
O’Reilley Auto Parts opens additional store in Garland
O’Reilly Auto Parts (NASDAQ: ORLY) has announced the opening of an additional Garland location at 5550 Lavon Drive. The store will celebrate a grand opening Nov. 11-24. As part of the grand opening celebration, there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Nov....
Girls with Goals attend conference
More than 60 girls attended the Garland Kiwanis "Girls With Goals" annual Leadership Conference Saturday, Oct. 17 at Bussey Middle School. The theme of the event was "Dream, Believe, Pursue." The GISD Light Brigade group welcomed the girls with a team building...