IKandy, the charitable foundation of Ike Diogu hosts an annual back-to-school event during which Garland children enjoy lunch and receive free backpacks filled with supplies. During this year’s event, which was held Saturday, Aug. 20, at downtown Garland’s...
The Garland Health Dept. 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 establishment...
Bobby Dean Boyd, 79, of Garland died Monday, Aug. 28, 2017. Bobby graduated from Garland High School in 1956. He was an outstanding athlete from Garland and played football for Oklahoma and the Baltimore Colts. Bobby is survived by his wife, Wanda; sons - Darin...
Several downtown Garland retail shops are joining forces to host an ongoing First Saturday event that begins Sept. 2. Bohemian Glow, Trims and Treasures, Wild Grace, Ivy Cottage and Finders Keepers by Monica are participating in the event and will offer a great...
Photos by GFD Captain Collin Blasingame Anyone who has seen the rescue photos and video from the areas affected by Hurricane Harvey can see that the spirit of helping others is alive and well in the state of Texas as well as many other areas of the nation....
With the coming of September, it won’t be long before the cars start rolling into the area for the 33rd Annual MOPAR Mini-Nationals on Sept. 2. The show will be held from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. with registration open from 9 a.m. until noon for those interested in showing...
Garland Civic Theatre was founded in 1968 and is the oldest community theatre in Dallas County. To celebrate, the organization will present a spectacular season of theatre filled with mystery, laughter, music and love. They are proud to present “And Miss Reardon...
Great neighborhoods take work, and the city of Garland, Office of Neighborhood Vitality would like to recognize those who make extraordinary efforts to enhance, revitalize or invest in their neighborhoods. The awards include: Garland Neighborhood of the Year...
If you're looking for tips for a healthy and environmentally friendly lifestyle, mark your calendar for Garland's free Live Well | Go Green Expo! When: Saturday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Curtis Culwell Center, 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd. More Info:...
For the second time in almost as many years, Garland has secured a massive data center campus project. This billion dollar private capital investment, the single largest in Garland's history, will be developed by California-based Digital Realty, the world's largest...
Blood; it's all red but it is not all the same. That is why Remington College Dallas Campus is holding a 3 Lives Blood Drive and highlighting the need for minority blood donors. Event date: Thursday, Sept. 14 Time: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 8:45 p.m....
After discussion at several City Council meetings, a decision was reached to review Garland’s City Charter. The vote was 8-1 with Mayor Douglas Athas casting the vote against. Athas doesn’t believe that this is the proper time for a review. “This is a card you...