Peter Pan – non-musical - Peter Pan is the story of a mischievous little boy who can fly, and his adventures on the island of Neverland with Wendy Darling and her brothers, the fairy Tinker Bell, the Lost Boys, the Indian princess Tiger Lily, and the pirate Captain...
Garland firefighters make endorsements in council races
The Garland Firefighters Association is proud to endorse Jerry Nickerson in District 3, Robert Vera in District 6 and Robert John Smith in District 8. Jerry Nickerson in District 3 has an extensive professional background working for different governmental...
GSO concert to feature cellist Laura Ospina
Garland Symphony Orchestra continues its season, “Symphony Goes Wild!” April 14 at 8 p.m. at the Granville Arts Center. Composers have always taken inspiration from nature, so it is no surprise that many have picked up their pens to give us musical depictions...
Blue Ivey School celebrates anniversary
When Alicia Larsen thinks of the 20 years she and husband, Brad, have owned Blue Ivey School, she can’t help but smile. The early days of building and opening the school harken images of her young daughter playing in the hallways while younger brother slept in his...
Garland resident’s sister, Kassidy Dutcher, completes basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Kassidy R. Dutcher graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core...
RHS Mighty Eagle Band to host Taste of Texas
The Rowlett Mighty Eagle Band is getting ready to host the 10th Silent Auction & Taste of Texas at Rowlett High School Saturday, April 22. A variety of top local restaurants will be providing wonderful Texas specialties including BBQ, Cajun, Mexican, German,...
ACT Special Arts Festival continues to grow
Saturday, March 2 was an exciting day for the students and staff of the Achievement Center of Texas as they hosted their annual Special Arts Festival at Spring Creek Church. Executive Director Andrew Mlcak said that 700-800 visitors came through from 9:30 a.m....
Preservation Garland hosts annual meeting
Preservation Garland, Inc. hosted its annual meeting Saturday, March 18 at Nicholson Memorial Library in downtown Garland. After Cleo Holden, chairperson of the organization, welcomed guests, other board members and several guest speakers addressed the group. ...
GPD releases Spring Break DWI enforcement results
DWI arrests made during the 18 days of increased enforcement numbered 16. Garland police officers stepped up its Driving While Intoxicated patrols, from March 4 through March 21 in an effort to keep Garland citizens and visitors safe during the spring break holiday....
Achievement Center of Texas director advocates for special needs individuals
Andrew Mlcak, who recently became executive director at the Achievement Center of Texas, was raised by parents who encouraged helping others and that’s what he has done throughout his career. “I think that’s probably my calling in life, to help people,...
Health Department inspections: March 20-24
The 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...
City moves rapidly to demolish Crossman Building, heirs bid farewell to site
Within 48 hours of the city council’s 7-1 vote to demolish the 100-year-old east side of the downtown square, city officials accompanied a Crossman descendant to identify mementoes the family requested before the building is razed. Kay Crossman Turner requested...