Patrick Abell is challenging incumbent City Council Member Robert Vera for Garland’s District 6 council seat because he wants to do more for the community, have the ability to reach more people and be more involved. “I want District 6 to have a voice again,” he...
GRCTC business, marketing, accounting classes offer limitless opportunities
By taking classes taught by teachers Jenifer Zihlman, Amy Jones and Amy Bauer, students at Gilbreath Reed Career and Technical Center can learn to start and run their own businesses. Amy Jones teaches business computer information management II where students...
Crimes reported: March 24-30
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 167 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district District 11 3...
‘Becoming Garland Avenue’ provides entertainment, education
A theater full of folks were entertained Saturday, April 13 at the Plaza as they watched “Becoming Garland Avenue,” a play written by Kay Moore. Her husband, Louis Moore, had mentioned that it would be great to create a musical about Garland’s history and Kay got to...
GHS Youth & Government delegation raises funds, gets out in community
My name is Kaley Niette and I am a junior and a student in the full IB program. As president of Garland High School's Youth and Government delegation, I am writing to let readers of ‘The Garland Texan’ know about our fundraising campaign as well as our increased...
Garland teen featured CCF annual gala model
Rowlett High School freshman Jacob Pumphrey is a featured model in the Children’s Cancer Fund Gala “An Evening in the Garden.” The gala is Friday, April 26 at the Hilton Anatole Dallas. The event begins with a silent auction and VIP reception at 6 p.m. followed by the...
Health Department inspections: April 8-12
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...
Larry Glick continues to make difference in students’ lives
After serving 12 years on the Garland ISD Board of Trustees, Larry Glick remains determined that Garland, Sachse and Rowlett kids get the best education possible. “I love what I’m doing and I know that we [GISD Board of Trustees] are making a difference,” he...
GRCTC partners with Harley-Davidson in international competition
Students at the Gilbreath Reed Career and Technical Center teamed up with Dallas Harley-Davidson for the Battle of the Kings 2019 Build and more than 200 dealers from around the world will compete. According to their website, the challenge is to turn a standard...
GSO presents ‘Father Figures’
Garland Symphony Orchestra continues its 2018-2019 “Symphonic Kaleidoscope” April 19 with “Father Figures.” The concert will feature pianist Luca Sacher along with guest conductor Stefano Sacher, his father. In addition, the program features major works by Beethoven...
Two candidates vie for Place 3, GISD Board of Trustees seat
Place 3 GISD Trustee Linda Griffin vies for another term Linda Griffin has served as a Garland ISD Board of Trustees member for 20 years and hopes to continue in that capacity. “Our greatness is our diverse population and that we have the...
Crimes reported: March 10-16
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 172 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes broken down by district District 11 3...