Remington College Dallas Campus invites people to give blood at its upcoming 3 Lives Blood Drive on the campus on Tuesday, June 21 from 8:45 am - 2 pm. Remington College's blood partner for the event is Carter Blood Care. Remington College founded the 3 Lives program...
Every day, thousands of Garland ISD teachers encourage, inspire and motivate students to aim for academic success. These dedicated frontrunners work to make a difference in the lives and futures of tomorrow—and their hard work and devotion do not go unnoticed. Toward...
Garland’s three community pools and wave pool will be open for the summer season beginning June 4. Surf and Swim Surf and Swim is the wave pool located at Audubon Park at 440 West Oates Road in Garland, has a maximum capacity of 1,000 guests, so get there early. Surf...
Kenneth James has been facing and overcoming challenges throughout his life and his current enrollment at Universal Technical Institute is no exception. James, who was born with a severe hearing impairment, moved from California to Garland to live with his father...
Six rookies graduated from the fire academy Thursday, May 19. The graduates, Randall Giard, Michael Connolly, Matthew Sizemore, Gabriel McCarthy, Matthew Eddington and Daniel Caldwell are currently attending EMT school. Additionally, for the second year in a row, the...
Garland Pawsibilities, located at 813 Main Street in downtown Garland, needs volunteers for various activities including walking dogs, helping staff with adoptions and general help at the shelter. The organization is a 501(c)3 nonprofit volunteer organization that...
Council members sworn in; others say goodbye Council Members Tim Campbell, District 1, and Billy Mack Williams, District 5, who did not seek re-election, said goodbyes to fellow council members and thanked them as well as city staff. Mayor Doug Athas thanked them for...
David Gibbons, recently sworn in as the District 1 Council Member, moved to the Dallas area in 1970. Born and raised in East Texas, he had often visited relatives in Garland and has fond memories of time spent here. “I wouldn’t even think about moving. This will...
The City Council received a tornado recovery update from the Code Compliance Department during the May 16 work session. Damage from the Dec. 26 tornado included more than 500 structures. Of those, 127 were destroyed, 102 sustained major damage and 113 sustained minor...
March 24, 1948 - May 13, 2016 Mary Coney passed away on May 13, 2016, in her home in Garland, Texas at the age of 68. Born in Los Angeles, California, she was raised by Ernest Divelbiss and Aloma “Scottie” (Chasteen) Divelbiss in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with her...
Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspection sites include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants – fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores. A...
The American Red Cross urges blood donors to choose their day to give and help ensure blood is available for patients all summer long during its annual summer awareness campaign, sponsored by Suburban Propane. “Many Americans will be celebrating the unofficial start...