Garland Mayor Douglas Athas and District 4 Council Member B.J. Williams have been appointed to federal advocacy committees for the National League of Cities. Both appointments were announced by NLC President Matt Zone, Council Member, Cleveland. Mayor Athas was...
Garland Symphony Orchestra continues its 2016-2017 season, “Symphony Goes Wild!” Jan. 20, 2017, 8 p.m. at the Granville Arts Center, 300 North Fifth Street in downtown Garland. Composers have always taken inspiration from nature, so it is no surprise that many have...
Celebrating community and family is an important part of the ministry of your Garland Area Habitat for Humanity. I want to thank the many wonderful volunteers and supporters that help make 2016 a year to remember. I am so pleased to see the Ngwa Shu family finally...
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 179 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district District 11 1 District 12 4 District 13...
If you are looking to adopt a healthier lifestyle in 2017, the suggestions below could help. The process can be overwhelming, but according to those who have been successful, it is less intimidating when taken in small steps. Changes in eating habits, physical...
With great pleasure, the Garland ISD Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Deborah Cron as Interim Superintendent of Schools during a special called meeting Dec. 27. Cron brings to the position of interim superintendent a knowledge of the heartbeat of the Garland...
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...
The Lost Photos Project of Garland and Rowlett will release 400 additional photos found after the December 2015 tornado in an effort to reunite them with their owners. The photos will be uploaded to the original Facebook page, Lost Photos of Garland and Rowlett TX...
After time on Broadway in the cast of “Hamilton,” one of Garland’s own now has the lead role in the Chicago production. Miguel Cervantes has been cast in Garland Summer Musicals and Garland Civic Theatre productions and now has the title role in a blockbuster that...
Barbara Ann Alexander, 81, of Garland went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. Barbara leaves behind her three children; daughter Jill Alexander Davis of Garland, son Lance Alexander and wife Cerella of Rowlett and daughter Stephanie Alexander Milliman...
Toys for Tots has wrapped up another successful holiday season and this year, with help from the Garland community, Texas Health Resources collected more than 25,000 toys across all 34 of its facilities in Dallas/Fort Worth. The success of the program depends on...
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, the largest organization shaping young female leaders in North Texas, is preparing to kick off its 2017 Cookie Season starting Jan. 13 through Feb. 26. Since 1917 the Cookie Program has been the engine that powers opportunities for...