Streamline Funding, a subsidiary wholly owned by Noble Capital, is attending the Real Estate Investor Expo - being held Jan. 15 & 16 in Dallas - with a purpose. The Austin-based lending company will be exhibiting at the expo and has pledged one dollar for each...
HS basketball recap: January 12
Photos by Roger Mathis - www.mempics.com High school boys’ and girls’ basketball scores for Jan. 12 are below: Girls Garland HS 53 – North Garland HS 45 Naaman Forest HS 41 - Rowlett HS 32 Sachse HS 65 – Lakeview Centennial HS 52 Boys South Garland HS 68 – Terrell HS...
Elena J. Cordova completes basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Elena J. Cordova 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 values, physical fitness,...
Tornado debris removal progresses
Storm debris removal is moving faster than expected. Crews are wrapping up the first pass through the storm damage area within the next week. (See map below.) Collection has expanded to alleys this week. Only debris stacked in a pile and in the city right of way will...
GPD seeks help identifying Resource One bank robber
The Garland Police Department and the FBI are trying to identify the man pictured below. On Dec. 16, 2015, shortly after 11:00 a.m., the man entered the Resource One Bank at 302 W. Centerville Rd. and robbed one of the tellers. The man presented the teller with a...
Alpha Charter students compete in academic meet
From Dec. 7 to Dec. 15, Alpha Charter School District Academic Coordinator Brandon Barrier conducted the Second Virtual Academic Meet Competition of the season. Alpha Charter students competed against 36 Conference 2A schools across the state. The following students...
HS basketball recap: January 8
Photos by Roger Mathis – www.mempics.com Scores from the Jan. 8 high school girls’ and boys’ basketball games are below: Girls Lakeview Centennial HS 53 Garland HS 37 Sachse HS 55 Naaman Forest HS 40 Rowlett HS 39 Rockwall HS 54 South Garland HS...
Drew A. Baty completes basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Drew A. Baty 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 values, physical...
Health inspection report: January 4-8
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...
Letter to the Editor: Random act of kindness
In the mid to late 1990’s we called them Random Acts of Kindness and these days we call it Paying It Forward. No matter what you call it, it’s doing a good deed for someone you may or may not know. My mom and I were the recipients of such an anonymous gift last week...
Focus changes to long-term needs for tornado victims
The Multi-Agency Resource Center at Granger Recreation Center in Garland has closed and organizations there have changed the focus to long-term recovery needs. The facility re-opened Tuesday, Jan. 12 as a Recovery Assistance Center. This location is temporary until a...
LSYO schedules auditions
LSYO schedules auditions The Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra will hold rolling auditions for the Lone Star Youth Orchestra’s 2015-2016 Season weekly on Wednesdays from 6 p.m.-6:30 p.m. The LSYO is currently waiving audition fees. To receive this deal, use code...