Kenny DeGuisto is a South Garland High School graduate whose career dream came true. He has always loved cars and racing and has known since his dad took him to drag races when he was young, that his career would involve race cars. DeGuisto played football at...
Join GCT for some holiday hilarity
It’s four days before Christmas in the tiny town of Tinsel, Texas and a colorful parade of eccentric guests arrive at the Snowflake Inn and deck the halls with holiday hilarity. Trina, the harried yet upbeat innkeeper of this B&B, has more than she can...
Don’t miss International Cycling Races at Winters Park
The Resolution ‘Cross Cup is returning to Garland for a seventh year with two days of internationally-sanctioned (UCI) cyclocross races for amateur and elite cyclists. It is the fifth consecutive year this event will be featured as the only Texas stop on the USA...
GP&L receives national communications award
Garland Power & Light’s communications team was recently recognized with a national award presented by the American Public Power Association (APPA). The GP&L 2017 Annual Report received an Award of Merit in the Print/Digital Category of the 2018 Excellence in...
Crimes reported: Oct. 28 – Nov. 3
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 183 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district District 11 3 District 12 5...
Waco Midway HS defeats Sachse Mustangs
The Sachse Mustangs’ football season ended Friday, Nov. 23 with a loss to Waco Midway High School at Mansfield’s Newsom Stadium. The area round playoff game score was 56-28. Quarterback Derrick Rose scored two rushing touchdowns for the Mustangs in the second...
Garland brings home state video awards
The city of Garland brought home 10 trophies from the annual statewide Government Programming Awards. The awards were presented at the Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (TATOA) conference in early November. Garland was a finalist in...
‘Roadshow Christmas Tour’ brings holiday cheer
Compassion LIVE brings holiday cheer to Curtis Culwell Center with Matthew West, Matt Maher, Building 429, Plumb and Leanna Crawford Compassion LIVE brings you The Roadshow Christmas Tour! Bringing you all the excitement of The Roadshow Tour attended by...
Health Department inspections: Nov. 12-16
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...
Letter to the editor: Biblical Thanksgiving
Ingratitude and obstinate hearts are not admirable traits for anyone. Since God gives us life, He should receive a constant expression of praise, honor, and gratitude with a heart of thanksgiving. God is the only source for all blessings in life as Psalm 36:9...
Su Clinica Familiar opens in new location
According to Nurse Practitioner Jackie Balarbar, tender loving care comes from the emotion of the heart and not out of the pocket. This is why Balarbar, of Su Clinica Familiar, along with her staff, recently moved to a larger facility where they are able to...
Obituary: Vernon Ray Fuller
January 8, 1931 – November 14, 2018 Vernon Ray Fuller, former longtime resident of Garland, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 14 in Austin at the age of 87. He was born in Corsicana in 1931 and graduated from Corsicana High School in 1948. Vernon served in the Texas...