Garland ISD trustees recently approved a state-of-the-art design for the district’s new natatorium. The board voted 7-0 during its May 8 work session after receiving a proposal from the team of architects, engineers and experts who helped plan this facility. That team...
Make plans now to in the fun as Firewheel Town Center, in conjunction with the city of Garland, celebrates our nation’s independence with a full afternoon of family fun during Star Spangled Spectacular from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 4. Families will enjoy...
Sarah Davis, North Garland High School’s varsity girls’ soccer coach is understandably proud of five student athletes who have signed to play soccer at junior colleges next school year. Samantha Correa, who will attend North Lake College, said that she has been...
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 establishment...
Because the infamous Texas summer heat is upon us, the Salvation Army has officially launched the cooling station program at many of its centers in the DFW Metroplex. The cooling stations provide relief from the heat throughout the summer. The stations provide two...
Approximately 130 local piano students, 12 teachers and four judges participated in the spring festival sponsored by Garland Music Teac hers Association. This all-day event took place April 29 in the sanctuary and Schreiber Hall at First United Methodist Church of...
The Garland Health Department is conducting weekly surveillance for mosquitoes that carry West Nile Virus and Zika Virus. Remember to protect yourself as a first step to the prevention of mosquito-borne diseases. Tips to Fight the Bite: ...
The Garland Symphony Orchestra will present its KidsNotes program at the Garland Central Library June 11 at 11 a.m., Walnut Creek Branch Library June 15 at 2:30 p.m., Rowlett Public Library June 19 at 2 p.m., Sachse Public Library June 20 at 10:30 a.m. and Garland...
Altrusa International of Garland recently celebrated a long list of accomplishments and installed new officers for the coming year. The organization has a long history of service to the Garland community with a focus on literacy. According to their website, a...
September 6, 1937 – May 22, 2018 James Mason, 80, of Leander, Texas passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. He was a member of Hill Country Bible Church where he enjoyed the Prime Time Sunday School Class and working as an usher in the worship service....
Lieutenant Dave Swavey kept the rules simple when he started the kids’ boxing program at the 9th Street Gym in 1995 to give kids something constructive to do. Don’t break the law, misbehave, or disrespect others and keep grades at a passing level. A karate program,...
Museum board members, staff members from several city departments and residents interested in their city’s history were treated to an illustrated printed history as well as an interesting collection of items that represent Garland’s involvement in the art of making...