Larry Nolan passed away at his home in Colleyville, Texas, on Sunday, Nov. 5, after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Ironically, Larry never smoked a cigarette in his life, nor did he work in a toxic environment. It turned out that he had a very rare...
Give blood, help save lives Nov. 11, Rockwall
For 16 years, Mike Larriviere has helped organize community blood drives in Rockwall. The events are held three times per year and the next is coming up Saturday, Nov. 11. “During that time, we’ve had all sorts of people show up to donate — police chiefs,...
Cameron Schneider completes basic military training
U.S. Air Force Airman Cameron E. Schneider graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core...
Health Dept. inspections: Oct. 31 – Nov. 4
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...
Brother shoots brother
The Garland Police Department responded to a gunshot wound call in the 3500 block of Clover Meadow Drive Sunday, Nov. 5, around 6:30 p.m. Upon their arrival, officers found a male in the alley behind the residence suffering from several gunshot wounds. The male was...
Help HFHGG build homes, hope
Founded in 1993, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Garland shares the mission of Habitat International, seeking to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope. The organization strives to eliminate subpar housing in Garland, Rowlett and Sachse by...
RHS senior named Hometown Hero
Great students abound in Garland ISD. From academics to athletics, they often receive awards and accolades. But one Rowlett High School student is receiving recognition for something other than school activities. Fox 4 News has named senior Payton Small a...
Program grants college tuition
Students at Lakeview Centennial High School have an opportunity of a lifetime at their fingertips. The Patriots were selected to take advantage of a new initiative extended to seniors at just 31 Dallas County high schools. “Dallas County Promise is a...
Letter to the editor: Peace and Thanksgiving
Amid a very turbulent world, many people find themselves living in despair. Some experience the bitter pills of life: divorce, loss of job and relocation, loss of a loved one and anguish. This article will establish that peace and thanksgiving go hand in hand. What is...
Garland Symphony Orchestra season continues
Garland Symphony Orchestra continues its 2017-2018 season “Vienna, City of Music!!” Nov. 17. No other city in the world can boast a musical history as illustrious as Vienna’s. In a single afternoon, you can visit Haydn’s house, Beethoven’s apartment and the...
Week 10: Garland ISD HS football
Photos submitted by Roger Mathis, www.mempics.com and Brad McClendon, www.bhmimages.com and Joe Diehl, www.jbdphotos.com. With only one week left in regular season play, one Garland ISD high school football team remains unbeaten – the Sachse Mustangs. ...
City approves $50 million redevelopment at Raytheon site
The city of Garland has approved a $50 million plan with Langford Property Company to redevelop 41 acres, or 37 percent, of the former Raytheon campus. As agreed, the project, to be known as the “Jupiter Miller Business Center,” includes the construction of almost...