The Gilbreath Reed Career and Technical Center culinary and hospitality students teamed up to host a wonderful Mardi Gras celebration Wednesday, Feb. 20. Upon arrival, diners were taken to a Mardi Gras themed dining room where they enjoyed delicious smoothies...
Health Department inspections: Feb. 18-22
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...
Garland author, storyteller celebrates 100th birthday
Maxine “Mackie” Johnson Lovern-Bersch, born Jan. 23, 1919, in Dundon, West Virginia, recently celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends. She has worn many hats during her lifetime including that of a church librarian, author, storyteller and...
Citizens express concern over possible environmental contamination
As far back as 1994, residents in the Meadowlark Estates and Williams Estates neighborhoods have been concerned about the possibility of toxins and carcinogens in the area bound by Forest Lane, Shiloh Road, Garland Avenue and Miller Road. The area is adjacent to a...
Garland Youth Council hosts town hall
The Garland Youth Council recently hosted the ‘Your Voice – Teen Town Hall’ where teens 13-18 are encouraged to share ideas and get involved. Keegan Colunga, a Richland Collegiate High School junior and member of the Garland Youth Council, talked about the...
Noah Reisz completes basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Noah M. Reisz graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values,...
Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence
Garland Club of the NANBPWC, Inc. in association with the Community Multicultural Commission – city of Garland presents a panel discussion on the theme Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence. Garland Club of the NANBPWC, Inc. is proud to present...
GSM announces auditions for season
The Garland Summer Musicals announces auditions for their 2019 season March 23-24 at the Granville Arts Center at 300 North Fifth Street in downtown Garland for Abba’s Broadway Blockbuster Mamma Mia! and the stage and film spectacular Seven Brides for Seven Brothers....
SG Colonels advance in playoffs
Photos by Roger Mathis, www.mempics.com The South Garland Colonels got a 60-53 victory over Waco Midway High School Friday, Feb. 22 at Waxahachie High School. The win was for the area playoff title. The Colonels had the lead throughout the game, but Waco...
Linda Griffin named Board Member of the Year
As Garland ISD’s most tenured board of trustees member, Linda Griffin has served the district since 1998. Year after year, she selflessly dedicates her time—without compensation—to ensure the safety, equity, financial stability and educational excellence of all...
South Garland Colonels advance in playoffs
The South Garland Colonels defeated Prosper High School in the bi-district round of playoffs by a final score of 80 – 55 Feb. 19. Chris Harris, Jr. and Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points each and Keyon Craddock scored 16. Prosper HS 55 Chris Harris, Jr. 21, Tyrese Maxey 21...
Crimes reported: February 3-9
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 227 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district District 11 4...