SGHS graduate works at dream job

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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