From the moment I walked through the doors of the theatre at the Granville Arts Center, the scene was magnificently set for Garland Civic Theatre’s production of a classic 1940s tale of a caper. Suspenseful sounds filled the room as the audience anticipated the action...
Founded on the principles of aerospace history, leadership education and wellness, Garland ISD’s first-ever military science course will begin in 2016-17. The Air Force National Defense Cadet Corps program will be open to students in ninth-12th grade at Rowlett High...
Rachel Denton, girls’ athletic coordinator at Ed Coyle Middle School, and special education teacher Shannon Keene, fourth grade teacher Llewelyn Hamilton, and reading teacher Melissa Turingan at Ethridge Elementary School, have been nominated for the 2015-2016...
Storm debris removal crews completed the second pass through the tornado impact zone on Tuesday, Jan. 26; the final pass began on Wednesday, Jan. 27. To ensure the final pass is completed as quickly as possible, property owners are urged to have all storm-related...
Garland ISD Board President Larry Glick is one of just 35 trustees statewide selected by the Texas Association of School Boards to participate in a yearlong education leadership program. Glick recently joined his counterparts to complete the program’s second session,...
A woman was killed in a hit & run incident Saturday, Jan. 30 just after 8 p.m. as she attempted to cross the street in the 2400 block of West Kingsley Road. The Garland Police Department is working to identify the pedestrian as well as searching for the vehicle...
The true meaning of ‘community’ often becomes evident in the wake of tragedy and the people of Garland have exemplified that since Dec. 26, 2015 when the deadly tornado ripped through Garland leaving catastrophic devastation. The spirit of giving and helping has been...
The Lone Star Santas will bring their Convoy of Toys to the area Saturday, Jan. 30 to visit children who were affected by the Dec. 26 tornado. Santas and Mrs. Claus will welcome the disaster victim families for some LOVE, HOPE, JOY and TOYS all wrapped in a big Santa...
Knowing the astronomical funds it will take to rebuild the communities in Rowlett and Garland that were affected by the December 2015 tornadoes, the Dallas Fort Worth Metropolitan New Car Dealers Association put out the call to its dealer members to help. Friday, Jan....
Garland Civic Theatre is seeking actresses approximately ages 22 - 35 to audition as soon as possible play the lead ingenue in Neil Simon's hilarious comedy - "FOOLS." The story is about Leon Tolchinsky who has landed a terrific teaching job in an idyllic Russian...
The Garland Police Boxing Gym and Lakewood Brewing Company recently hosted a toy drive for children affected by the Dec. 26 tornado. The drive was a success, resulting in more than seven truckloads of toys for children who not only lost toys they already had, but also...
Tornado relief continues as organized volunteers remain in damaged areas completing work orders. However, volunteers are not being coordinated through the city of Garland. Garland Building Inspection continues to operate Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. from the Mobile...