David Gwin, Garland’s director of Economic Development, acknowledges that there are redevelopment challenges in South Garland but adds that there are challenges across the city. Many of them are directly related to the city’s age. “This is the natural cycle that all...
Garland resident Ike Diogu will be recognized in June as a finalist at the Immigrant Journey Awards event sponsored by the Scheef and Stone Law Firm. In its fifth year, the Immigrant Journey Awards will recognize the most important contributions from the immigrant...
Eight Garland ISD seniors received recognition for their hard work and dedication in fine arts at the annual Granville Gala April 26 at the Curtis Culwell Center. Despite the threat of severe weather, families, staff and world-class industry professionals gathered to...
Photos by Roger Mathis - www.mempics.com. The high school best of the best softball and baseball teams are now competing in the University Interscholastic League playoffs and Garland ISD has three teams remaining in the competition. The Rowlett High School Lady Eagles...
The Garland Police Department is accepting online applications for police officer recruits through 5 p.m. Friday, June 10. The next entrance exam will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 25. To view a job description, see a complete list of qualifications or to submit an...
1980s power ballads concert -- Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Journey—whether you rocked out to their tunes in the 80s or are just discovering their music now, you can enjoy the songs of these 80s bands as the Nicholson Memorial Library System presents the Hair Ballad Allstars....
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...
Garland Area Habitat for Humanity hosted its National Women Build Week Saturday, April 30, with 46 volunteers from Lowe's of Mesquite, Marlow Corp. and First Christian Church of Garland's Disciples Women group. District 2 City Councilwoman Anita Goebel was the...
Rebecca McCoy was named president and CEO of the $240 million America's Credit Union in Garland. She succeeds Joe Wasaff, who retired after 25 years at the helm. McCoy joined America's Credit Union in 2009 as senior vice president of Strategic Development. She...
What do popular musical artists The Black Eyed Peas, Natasha Bedingfield and John Legend have in common with eight Garland High School students? They all recorded songs on board the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus. This state-of-the-art music and film studio on...
The Garland Federation of Clubs held its last meeting before summer break Wednesday, May 4, and it was an eventful one. The purpose of GFC is to award scholarships to Garland ISD seniors and this year, the group awarded three scholarships. Altrusa International, a GFC...
To mark the start of the summer painting and home improvement season, Garland Area Habitat for Humanity is partnering with Valspar to help low-income families and to strengthen communities through Valspar’s National Neighborhood Week, May 9-14. Employees from...