Approximately 200 visitors stopped by Spring Creek Church Saturday, March 24 to enjoy the 11th Achievement Center of Texas Special Arts Festival. The ACT dance team, Chain ReACTion, performed three numbers and the ACT chorus, Unique Inspirations, performed...
Health Dept. inspections: March 31 – April 5
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...
Landmark Museum to unveil exhibit: ‘Garland Hats: Harry, William and John’
A big part of Garland’s history involves the manufacturing of hats and with three major hat makers headquartered here the city continues to be known by many as the Hat Capital of the World. The Garland Landmark Museum will unveil a new exhibit, "Garland Hats: Harry,...
GISD pioneers music video marketing for school districts
As options for Pre-K through 12 education grow and the competition for students increases, Garland ISD is pioneering a new approach to spreading its message. The district is employing the power of hip hop to share its opportunities and accomplishments. GISD is first...
The Fantasticks opens at Granville Arts Center
Come and help the Garland Civic Theatre celebrate its 50th year as they present the world’s longest-running musical The Fantasticks at the Granville Arts Center. This legendary musical opens with a preview performance Thursday, April 12 and runs Fridays through...
Local dog and owner to represent USA in Italy competition
Local dog agility competitor Sangie Brooks, of Garland, and her red-tri male Border Collie, Little Red Corvette (“Vette”) will travel to Milan, Italy, to represent the United States at the 2018 IFCS World Agility Championships. The event is April 25-29 and is hosted...
Comfort Bears bring love, smiles
Members from a Garland congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently joined together to provide service for the youngest in their community. The “Beary Comforting” project was organized by the Relief Society, the women’s auxiliary of the...
Spring Creek Forest Preserve Society activity schedule
Saturday, April 14 - Keep Garland Beautiful is teaming up with friends at Garland Environmental Waste Services. Trash Off and EWS Earth Day Celebration combined. Fire Administration Parking Lot (across from Recycling Center), 1500 E. Highway 66, Garland...
Library system announces May activities
Families celebrate diversity - Families enjoy free movies at the South Garland Branch. The next event, Let’s Go to the Movies, will be Saturday, May 5, at 3 p.m., a screening of Coco. In Coco, aspiring musician Miguel and Hector, a charming trickster, journey through...
Obituary: Dee Pelham
October 13, 1931 - April 5, 2018 Dee Pelham of Mabank, Texas, born in Payne Springs, Texas Oct.13, 1931 to Arthur and Jessie Pelham, left this worldly home for Heaven April 5, 2018. He was preceded in death by brothers, A. L. Pelham and Billy Pelham and...
Reported crimes: March 11-17
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 147 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district District 11 2 District 12 5...
Arbor House welcomes first responders for cookout
Arbor House of Garland, assisted living and memory care community, has been open since November 2016. Their goal is to give new meaning to life for residents and their families. To honor those brave men and women that risk their lives every day to ensure that...