The Lakeview Centennial Patriots were defeated in the quarterfinal playoff basketball game Tuesday, March 1, by Skyline High School. The final score was 55-47. The Rowlett Eagles, also competing at the quarterfinal level Tuesday, March 1, were defeated by Killeen...
More plaintiffs join suit against Landmark Lakeway
An amendment to the original petition filed against the owners of the apartments that were destroyed in the Dec. 26 tornado, as well as the security company, a contractor and other defendants was filed Friday, Feb. 26. Justin P. Nichols, the plaintiffs’ attorney, said...
Rachel Wilson named Teacher of Month
Jupiter Chevrolet’s Teacher of the Month SUV will embellish Back Elementary School's parking lot throughout March. Prekindergarten teacher Rachel Wilson received a record-setting 5,759 votes, securing the sought-after title and wrapped vehicle. “This is awesome, but I...
RHS raises money for tornado recovery
Teaming together for tornado relief, Rowlett High School recently partnered with Rockwall ISD to raise money. The Rise Together fundraiser featured T-shirts—created by Qball Design and sold by Rockwall Sportscenter—that incorporated logos from Rockwall and Heath high...
GISD nurse named one of Dallas’ best
Routinely going above and beyond to make North Texas a healthier place to live. Those words are not only the motto of D Magazine’s Excellence in Nursing Contest. They also perfectly describe Garland ISD’s own Rebecca Cherry. The special education treatment nurse at...
Be a hero; donate blood
During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross invites individuals to become everyday heroes by giving blood. March has been recognized as Red Cross Month by every U.S. president since 1943. Red Cross Month is a celebration of supporters who are the face of...
Calendar: Spring Creek Forest Preserve
Details of upcoming events of the Spring Creek Forest Preservation Society are below. March 5: Work session – 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., 1787 Holford. Volunteers will refresh the native plant garden, pick up trash and remove privet and other invasive plants. Wear work gloves,...
GCT continues season with ‘Fools’
Garland Civic Theatre continues its season with Neil Simon’s “Fools,” which will be directed by Kyle McClaran and runs March 3-26 in the small theatre at the Granville Arts Center, 300 North Fifth Street in downtown Garland. “Fools” is a true minute by minute laugh...
#GarlandStrong raises rebuild funds
The day after Christmas 2015 was filled with family time and post-holiday errands for most north Texans, until an EF4 tornado ripped through the region. The tornado struck near Interstate 30 and President George Bush Turnpike. Nine people lost their lives that night...
DWI enforcement spring break holiday
Garland Police will step up Driving While Intoxicated patrols Friday, March 4, - Monday, March 21. The increased DWI patrols are for an Impaired Driver Mobilization project that is funded through a TXDOT grant program which targets DWI along with Driving Under the...
Edgar Gomez completes basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Edgar R. Gomez graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values,...
KRLD radio show to highlight Garland
Garland will be featured on NewsRadio 1080 KRLD during the next stop on the station's "Your Hometown Tour." The radio stations news anchors will broadcast live from Primo's Tex-Mex Grille, 4861 Bass Pro Drive in Garland, Friday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. During...