Auditions for ‘Tantalus,’ a show by Ian Cullen and Catherine Arley, will be held Sunday, Nov. 20, from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Dates and times for callbacks will be announced. The production will be directed by Josh Hensley and the show will run Jan. 12, 2017 – Feb. 4, 2017....
SHS volleyball player signs letter of intent
Sachse High School senior Meaghan Jones recently signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at South Alabama University. The signing ceremony was in the gym at Sachse High School. Meaghan started playing volleyball when she was in 7th grade because all her friends...
Crimes reported: Oct. 30 – Nov. 5
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 210 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district District 11 3 District 12 4 District 13...
Letter to the editor: Happy Thanksgiving
There are many reasons for expressing gratitude for the small and large things which occur in life that individuals usually take for granted these days. Some reasons are related to normal, daily experiences and others related to the real possibility of spending...
Good neighbors made here
Great neighbors make great neighborhoods! As we approach the holidays, follow these tips to make your neighborhood the best it can be. Let your neighbors know of holiday parties you may be hosting and keep them in mind when considering music and other noisy...
Rick Vasquez named assistant city manager
Managing Director Rick Vasquez has been chosen to become assistant city manager for the city of Garland. He joined the city earlier this year as managing director of Development Services. "In his relatively short time with the city, Rick has proven that he has the...
Health inspections: Nov. 7-11
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...
Patriots, Mustangs advance in playoffs
Photos by Roger Mathis,mempics.com and Brad McClendon, bhmimages.com Patriots defeat Lake Highlands HS The Lakeview Centennial Patriots got a 55-27 win in the bi-district round of the playoffs against Lake Highlands High School Friday, Nov. 11. Allen Copeland scored...
African Children’s Choir to visit Garland
Don’t miss the African Children’s Choir Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Upendo Baptist Church, 916 North Jupiter Road in Garland. The concert is at 10 a.m. The African Children's Choir melts the hearts of audiences with their charming smiles, beautiful voices and lively...
Girls with Goals attend Leadership Workshop
The Garland Kiwanis "Girls With Goals" group held its annual Leadership Workshop at Bussey Middle School with about 70 girls attending. The focus of the conference was "Reach For Your Goals" with emphasis on the four Fs which include these desirable traits: Feminine,...
Car crash ends in murder
Saturday, November 11, at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers from the Garland Police Department responded to a general disturbance in the area of Centerville Road and Broadway Boulevard. Responding officers were made aware that there were two vehicles involved in a...
Students join Spectrum, HISTORY to honor veterans
Spectrum, HISTORY and the students of Club Hill Elementary School will show appreciation for local veterans with a “Take a Veteran to School Day” event featuring appearances from Spectrum employees who have served in the United States military. Spectrum employees Mark...