SR Education Group, an education research publisher founded in 2004, recently announced the new rankings of the 2016 Most Affordable Online Colleges and Degrees at OnlineU. Garland’s Amberton University ranks No. 1 in HR, No. 2 in religious studies, No. 3 in MBA, No....
Raul Castillo Jupiter Chevrolet Teacher of the Month
Jupiter Chevrolet’s Teacher of the Month SUV will continue its stay at Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School throughout February. Science teacher Raul Castillo recently received the title in front of his students. “Thank you so much,” he told them. “Anyone who...
Swingsters bring home awards
The Sachse High School varsity drill team, the Swingsters, won numerous awards at the American Dance and Drill Team Gussie Nell Davis Dance Classic at Gussie Nell Davis Dance Classic College. Among the awards won was the getpoms.com Giving Back Award for their...
Takia N. Benton completes basic training
U.S. Army Pvt. Takia N. Benton 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 in...
Register for Great American Cleanup, Don’t mess with Texas® Trash-Off
Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup is the nation’s largest community improvement program, taking place annually from March 1 through May 31. Activities can include beautifying parks and recreation areas, cleaning waterways, handling recycling collections,...
Former GISD athletes bring recognition to high schools
Garland ISD has produced numerous successful athletes and a few were recently recognized for playing in past Super Bowls. As part of the 50th anniversary of the championship game, the NFL recognized the high school of every player who has played in a Super Bowl with a...
Swaveys’ service to others will not end with retirement
Lt. Dave Swavey of the Garland Police Department and his wife, Tricia, paramedic with the Plano Fire Department recently celebrated their retirement surrounded by friends and family at Garland’s Lakewood Brewing Company. Aside from demanding careers, the couple has...
Weekly crime report: January 10-16
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 218 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. District 11 2 District 12 4 District 13 11 District 14 15 District 21 17...
HS basketball recap: Jan. 26, 29 and Feb. 2
Photos by Roger Mathis – www.mempics.com High school basketball scores for both boys’ and girls’ teams for Jan. 26, Jan. 29 and Feb. 2 are listed below: Tuesday, Jan. 26 Boys Lakeview Centennial HS 65 – Tyler Lee HS 53 South Garland HS 76 – Royse City 52 Naaman Forest...
Derrian D. Propes completes basic training
U.S. Army Pvt. Derrian D. Propes 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 in...
GISD adopts new security measures
The Garland ISD has recently implemented the Standard Response Protocols of the I Love U Guys Foundation. The group’s founders realized the importance of clear language between first responders, students and staff existed and established uniformity in communication as...
Health inspection report: January 25-29
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...