There are two important biblical characters that we should not forget this season, and they are Joseph and Mary. Joseph was the husband of the Virgin Mary who gave birth to Christ (Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38). One thing that stands out about Joseph is how he was...
Representatives of more than 30 organizations will be on-hand to meet and recruit potential board candidates and volunteers at the Garland Board, Leadership & Volunteer Fair. When: Tuesday, Jan. 26, 5 – 8 p.m. Where: The Atrium, 300 North Fifth St., downtown...
The holiday season represents a time for family festivities and good cheer but few consider that it is the time when there is an increased risk of home fires. According to Garland Fire Department, many households engage in holiday activities that serve as some of the...
Sandra Jean Bambico, age 69, of Garland, Texas, passed away on December 6, 2015. She is survived by her mother, Doris Yelton of Jefferson City, Missouri, sister Susan Shuart of Lincoln, Nebraska, daughter and son-in-law Kristin and Kenny Morgan of Bakersfield,...
The Special Ones Network celebrated the holiday season with a Christmas party Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Hella Temple Shrine. This is the eighth year that Kristal and Dean Davis have organized and hosted a Christmas celebration for special needs individuals. Numerous...
U.S. Air Force National Guard Airman 1st Class Jordan C. Pinson 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...
Habitat for Humanity of Great Garland recently announced the addition of three new employees. Diane Donaldson is the new receptionist/administrative assistant. She recently moved to Wylie from Illinois where she had spent 18 years with Wells Fargo in the mortgage and...
Hope is critical to the fight against cancer. Whether it’s hope for a better treatment or just a better day, hope is what keeps most patients going; it’s also what’s on the horizon on capitol hill when it comes to increased medical research funding. For the first time...
Sachse’s Northplace Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Daughters joined forces to provide a Christmas party for Garland ISD’s special needs students Friday, Dec. 4. The Christmas party, which was started approximately 40 years ago by the Knights of...
The long-awaited grand opening of Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery began with a line of customers waiting outside for the doors to open Saturday, Dec. 5. The newest downtown Garland business didn’t disappoint those who waited. There was a large, steady crowd...
U.S. Army Reserve Pvt. Fabiola Ramirez has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Jackson, 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 practice...
Thinking pink for breast cancer awareness month, Sam Houston Middle School hosted a fun run to raise money for the Cancer Support Community of North Texas. “We have raised money in previous years but wanted to give students the opportunity to participate in an event...