Make this holiday special for a child in need. The Garland Firefighters Association and Garland Fire Department are collecting new, unwrapped toys for their annual toy drive. Toys will be collected at all 11 Garland fire stations and at Fire Administration, 1500...
Health Department inspections: Nov. 21-23
The city of Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any...
Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery celebrates anniversary
Prohibition ended Dec. 5, 1933, and Americans were free, once again, to drink at their own will. Fast forward 82 years to Dec. 5, 2015, the day that Intrinsic Smokehouse and Brewery opened its doors. Well, happy days are here again! The downtown Garland brewery will...
Oasis Church presents Rising from the Rubble
It was the day after Christmas. The kids were playing with toys they had just unwrapped, family was still in town and leftovers were being reheated for dinner. The weather took a violent turn and soon a tornado was ripping through our community. We got a call that our...
SHS, LCHS playoff bids end
Photos by Roger Mathis, www.mempics.com Mustangs defeated by The Woodlands Despite incredible numbers like 532 combined yards gained and 417 passing yards by Jalen Mayden, The Woodlands defeated the Sachse Mustangs by a final score of 51-40. This area round playoff...
Get in holiday spirit at Christmas on the Square
Celebrate the holidays at Christmas on the Square 2016! In keeping with the long tradition of this special community event, Christmas on the Square will have its classic attractions with a few new surprises. In addition to everyone's favorite snow hills, Garland Water...
Health Dept. inspections: Nov. 14-18
The city of Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any...
Police make arrests in murder investigation
The Garland Police Department has arrested four people believed to be responsible for the murder of Ismael Mendez. They are identified as 28-year-old Silvino Ricardo Arevalo, 26-year-old David Ricardo Martinez, 33-year-old Tanisha Renne Macias and 26-year-old Adriana...
Texas Health Resources, Toys for Tots team up
Texas Health Resources, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems, has teamed up with Toys for Tots for its annual holiday community toy drive. Texas Health Resources will be collecting unwrapped toys for children ages 0-12 now through Dec. Area locations...
Join GCT for ‘Cinderella – The Musical!’
Garland Civic Theatre is proud to present “Cinderella – The Musical” with book by Joseph McDonough, music by Fitz Patton and lyrics by David Kisor. "Cinderella" is a new, fast-paced musical take on the traditional tale that is fun for the whole family! Prince Freddy...
Area first-graders receive dental care kits
First-graders at three local elementary schools were recently given free prevent tooth decay kits through the Fantastic Teeth Fan Club by members of Duck Creek Masonic Lodge, led by Nick Oliver. The Masons assembled and delivered more than 280 dental hygiene kits to...
Remington College holds blood drive
Remington College Dallas Campus invites people to give blood at its upcoming 3 Lives Blood Drive on the campus Thursday, December 15 from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Remington College's blood partner for the event is Carter Blood Care. Remington College...