The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced its schedule of activities for December and it includes holiday fun. Children’s crafts, book character at Christmas on the Square - Children can make free holiday crafts during Christmas on the Square. The...
HS football playoffs: Round 1
Photos submitted by Roger Mathis, www.mempics.com and Brad McClendon, www.bhmimages.com and Joe Diehl, www.jbdphotos.com. Four of the Garland ISD high school football teams competed in bi-district contests Friday, Nov. 17. Sachse High School remained undefeated...
GISD officially names superintendent
Following a five-month search process, Garland ISD is proud to announce its new superintendent, Dr. Ricardo López. The district’s board of trustees named him as lone finalist Oct. 10, and after a state-mandated 21-day waiting period, named him superintendent of...
New Era Companies construct medical center
Garland has approved a deal that will result in the development of a $25 million North Garland Medical Center at 7217 Telecom Parkway. This state-of-the-art facility will realize 95,000 square feet of health care space in a new three-story building near the...
Don’t miss Christmas on the Square
Celebrate the holidays at Christmas on the Square 2017! Garland’s Historic Downtown Square will twinkle with lights and music from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7. During this time, head over to the square at Sixth and Main streets for snow hills, photos...
Health Dept. inspections: Nov. 4-11
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...
Old Dominion unveils service center
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. unveiled a new Texas service center to maintain pace with what the company sees as increasing statewide and regional shipping demand. “The Garland location positions us closer to several existing markets, enabling us to be more...
District dedicates Gilbreath-Reed Career & Tech Center
Saturday, Nov. 4, was a red-letter day for Garland Independent School District as a large group gathered to celebrate the opening of the Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center. Current career and technical education director, Dr. Phillip Gilbreath and first...
Final week of regular season in books
Photos submitted by Roger Mathis, www.mempics.com and Brad McClendon, www.bhmimages.com and Joe Diehl, www.jbdphotos.com. Week 11, the final week of the regular season, ended with the Sachse Mustangs as district 10-6A champions. The Rowlett Eagles finished in...
Howsden Dermatology joins Platinum Dermatology
Platinum Dermatology Partners announced recently that Howsden Dermatology has joined its network, further enhancing Platinum’s presence in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Platinum is a dermatology-focused physician services organization with a rapidly growing network of...
ACT Walk/Run brings in $20K
On Oct. 28, Achievement Center of Texas, a nonprofit center for children and adults with special needs, held the seventh ACTion Walk/Run 5K at Garland’s Holford Park. ACT put on the event to raise funds for two new, lifting changing tables for the center. The goal was...
Neighbors helping neighbors
You know you’re in a great neighborhood when you see neighbors helping neighbors. This season, be on the lookout for ways to help out as you and your neighbors weatherize your homes and make those minor repairs to keep your houses looking fresh for holiday visitors....