Letter to Editor: Sidewalk to Nowhere

Garland has a sidewalk to nowhere. The city has worked on it for many months. It goes ziggidy zag beside Walnut Street, With curves, and humps and bumps.   There is a straight sidewalk there also, Leaving no use for the ziggidy zag walk, But the council and mayor...

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Noon Exchange Club hosts awards dinner

The Noon Exchange Club of Garland hosted its first Appreciation Dinner Monday, April 29, at the Atrium. Six recipients received plaques of honor in the areas of:     First Responders – GFD, Captain John "Barry" Pollard and GPD - Officer Kim Keith Academics,...

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GHS grad completes basic military training

U.S. Air Force Airman Cameron M. Jones recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.   The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values,...

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Health inspections: April 29 – May 3

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...

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Johnny Beach continues on GISD board

Place 2 GISD Board of Trustees member Johnny Beach, who recently ran unopposed for a second term, wants to help ensure that Garland ISD students have the best opportunities available.   “I have a passion for education,” he said. “I love to see kids succeed.”...

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Man shot after restaurant disturbance

Sunday, May 5, at approximately 12:45 a.m., the Garland Police Department responded to the report of a gunshot wound in a parking lot in the 4600 block of West Walnut Street. Upon arriving on scene GPD officers located a male subject who was suffering from a gunshot...

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Obituary: Don A. Buchholz

Don A. Buchholz, 90, of Garland and Dallas passed away on April 30, 2019. A memorial service followed by a reception will be held Monday, May 6 at 2 pm at Park Cities Baptist Church with Dr. Russell Dilday officiating.   Don was born in La Porte, Texas to...

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GFC presents scholarships, awards

The Garland Federation of Clubs celebrated its 2019 scholarship winners as well as the recipients of its club awards, at the May 1 meeting.   Scholarships were awarded to Breanna Nguyen from North Garland High School, Shaina Banh, Natalie Campos and D’yonne West...

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Officials meet to upgrade voting process

Dallas County is looking to overhaul its Election Day voting system by changing from precinct-based polling locations to countywide Vote Centers.   There’s a chance to learn about the change – and provide input – right here in Garland. The first of three Vote...

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Altrusa hosts Mercy Ships

Altrusa International of Garland was proud to host the international medical service organization Mercy Ships at its April business meeting. Carolyn Kettenacker introduced Altrusans to this charity medical service that provides surgery, medical and dental care,...

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