Sylvester “Syl” LiVert Price III was born September 15, 1958 in Dallas to the parentage of Edna Dean (Norris) Price and Sylvester LiVert Price, Jr. He was called home October 25, 2018 at his home in Garland. Sylvester had accepted Christ at an early age at People’s...
High school football recap: Week 8
The eighth week of the high school football season ended with wins for the Naaman Forest Rangers, Sachse Mustangs, North Garland Raiders and Rowlett Eagles. Naaman Forest Rangers get OT win over Wylie Pirates The Naaman Forest Rangers (3-5, 3-2) defeated...
Health Department inspections: October 22-26
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...
Don’t miss ‘a rockin’ Elvis Christmas’
Kick off the holiday season rockin’ and singin’ with the production of “a Rockin’ Elvis Christmas” at the Plaza Theatre, 521 West State Street in Garland Sunday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. “a Rockin’ Elvis Christmas” starring Elvis tribute artists Victor Treviño Jr., Gib...
Garland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department earns awards
The Garland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department received two awards at the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) North Region Conference on Oct. 19 in Rockwall. The team earned the Lone Star Programming Award, which recognizes an innovative,...
Watch out for cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is defined as the use of technology to send or share mean, threatening or embarrassing messages or images to or about another person. It could be in the form of a text, email, message or social media post. As soon as your kids begin to have...
City approves Revolving Kitchen development
Following a string of exciting new development announcements, Garland has approved a deal with Revolving Kitchen to develop a large-scale commissary kitchen facility in the 500 block of Shepherd Drive. Over $2 million will be invested in the 60-year-old industrial...
Local Boy Scout raises money for Eagle Scout Project
Kelton Jones has been a devoted Boy Scout for eight years. His next step is to earn the final rank of Eagle Scout, which requires him to plan and complete a project benefiting the local community. For his project, Kelton has decided to improve the facilities of the...
Texans Can Academies receive literacy grant
Texans Can Academies have received a three-year grant totaling $2.1 million, roughly $724,000 a year from the U.S. Department of Education. The Texans Can - Project Read2 Next Generation: "Reading to Enhance Academic Design and Development - Next Generation" will fund...
Obituary: Roxie Slocum Morgan
Roxie Slocum Morgan of Garland, passed into the arms of Jesus October 21, preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Norris B. Morgan. She had a rich professional life as Executive Secretary to the president of Braniff Airlines and was a founder of Marlin...
Crimes reported: Sept. 30 – Oct. 6
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 168 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district District 11 1 District 12 7...
Health Department inspections: Oct. 15-19
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...