Survivors of the widespread devastation across North Texas began the long process of recovery this past weekend. FEED 3 has joined with disaster relief nonprofit Mercy Chefs this month to feed hundreds of families. Mercy Chefs has deployed to the hard hit cities of...
Giving spirit shines
The extraordinary outpouring of love and support from individuals, churches and businesses has touched the hearts of Garland and Rowlett residents. The manner in which these communities have come together to help the tornado victims is proof of their true spirit of...
Transportation to Disaster Resource Center available
The city of Garland continues to host a Joint Disaster Resource Management Center (JDRMC) to connect tornado victims with resources, coordinate volunteers and accept donations. Transportation resources are now available to assist those who need to access the Center....
Garland prepares to remove storm debris, updates regular pickup schedule
Garland has selected True North Emergency Management to monitor and manage the removal of storm-related debris from public property and public rights-of-way (ROW). The city has also selected TAG Grinding as the debris removal contractor. This disaster may receive a...
Operation Blessing International arrives to assist with Garland, Rowlett tornado relief efforts
Operation Blessing International, one of the largest humanitarian organizations in America, has deployed its disaster relief team to help in the wake of a deadly tornado outbreak in North Texas. An advance team led by Raymond McGregor, deputy director of U.S. disaster...
HS basketball recap: Dec. 28-30
Photos by Roger Mathis - www.mempics.com Garland ISD high school basketball teams participated in various tournaments Dec. 28-30. The game scores are listed below: BOYS December 28 Rowlett 67 Frisco Wakeland 69 Naaman Forest 44 Denton Ryan 43 Lakeview...
SAS brings comfort to disaster victims
Texas-based shoe manufacturer, San Antonio Shoemakers, will deliver disaster relief in the form of handcrafted comfort shoes for those affected by the EF4 tornado that hit several Dallas County cities Saturday the 26th. The event will take place at the Granger...
Kroger employees receive assistance from union
The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1000 had nine members who work for Kroger that lost their houses or apartments in the recent tornado and they have distributed more than $10,000 so far in direct financial aid to help these members through this difficult...