Back-to-school season is here! When you are getting your kids ready for the upcoming school year, make sure to include vaccinations on your checklist. Keeping children up to date on vaccinations is one of the most important things parents can do to protect their...
The Garland Police Department increased Driving While Intoxicated patrols from June 28 through July 15 in an effort to keep Garland citizens and visitors safe during the Independence Day Holiday. During the 18 days of added enforcement, 26 DWI arrests were made and 42...
Elvis Aaron Presley, an American singer and actor, regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century is often referred to as the King of Rock and Roll Music or simply “the King.” The “Celebration of Elvis” production is a musical story of...
The Garland City Council recognized two award-winning Garland neighborhoods during its July 10 regular meeting. Neighborhoods, USA (also known as NUSA) is a national non-profit organization committed to building and strengthening neighborhood organizations. For...
Weather forecasters are predicting temperatures over 100 degrees for the next few days and it’s imperative that everyone know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Please check out the tips below to avoid heat exhaustion, heat stroke and dehydration and to...
Epiroc Drilling Solutions, formerly Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions, continues with more exciting growth and investment momentum in Garland. Recently approved plans call for a major financial investment in their existing 33-acre campus at 2100 North First Street. The...
There are two times of year that weigh heavily on blood collections: summer months – June, July and August and for another three months from November through January. It is easy to understand why collections are vastly reduced when ‘school’s out for summer.’...
According to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association, reviewing the electrical safety tips below and taking action can help residents reduce electrical fires. When buying, selling or remodeling a home, have it inspected by a qualified electrician. If...
In recent months and years, campus safety and security has become an immeasurable concern for students, parents, educators and administrators. The May 18 shooting at the high school in Santa Fe, Texas, where eight students and two teachers were killed and...
Often described as a big district with a small-town, family feel, Garland ISD has staff members who care not only about the well-being of students but also of each other and GISD as a whole. One group of those staff members is the Garland Area Alliance of Black...
Recently releasing its annual ranking of the top-performing schools across Texas, the organization Children at Risk included two from Garland ISD. Hillside and Kimberlin Academies for Excellence are among the top 10 elementary schools in North Texas. They earned the...
Congratulations are in order for seven Garland ISD campuses that were recently named 2017-18 Texas Honor Roll schools. Beaver and Watson Technology Centers for Math and Science, as well as Cooper and Sewell elementary schools and Hillside, Kimberlin and Walnut Glen...