The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced its schedule of activities for November. There is something fun and interesting for everyone. Adults Cook the Book - Adults can learn new recipes and share talents with fellow foodies at Cook the Book at 1...
Local sanctuary joins effort to re-home exotic animals
On Aug. 11, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife was notified by the Wildlife Waystation, a wild animal refuge that houses exotic and domestic animals in Sylmar, that their board of directors had voted to surrender the facility's CDFW permit voluntarily and...
Health Department inspections: September 23-26
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...
Football recap: Week 2 district play
Week two of district play ended in wins for the Eagles, Mustangs and Patriots. Wylie HS defeats Garland HS The Garland Owls (3-2, 1-1) were defeated by Wylie HS (2-3, 2-0) Thursday, Sept. 26 at Williams Stadium by a score of 50-21. Jordan Hudson scored...
NGHS grad completes basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Fazal A. Malik 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,...
Health Department inspections: September 16-20
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...
The Homecoming
Good Samaritans of Garland, Inc. Executive Director Pam Swendig wrote the following article about a past Good Sam client. The kind of love and compassion extended to the client is something that we don’t hear much about these days. It warmed my heart and gave me hope....
Street Department employee Jon Coats goes above and beyond
Just when you begin to think that people no longer care about each other and that no one goes the extra mile anymore, you are, to your own delight, proved incorrect. That’s what happened on my street last week. I live in a neighborhood with lots of big, old...
District play begins for GISD HS football teams
The results of the first week of district play for the Garland ISD high schools are below. NGHS defeats LCHS The North Garland Raiders (4-0, 1-0) started district play with a 28-14 win over the Lakeview Centennial Patriots (1-3, 0-1) Thursday, Sept. 19...
Garland honored with recycling awards
The city of Garland was a triple honoree on Friday, Sept. 13, when the North Texas Corporate Recycling Association presented its gR3een Awards at the Dallas Arboretum. Go Green Garland was recognized for its Earth Day event with the association’s Innovative...
Garland woman makes blankets for infants affected by disasters
In the wake of a hurricane, flood or tornado, many times families have lost all they worked for their entire lives. Their home is in shambles. Their items have been ruined. They are shaken to the core. In the midst of it all, infants are struggling to make...
GP&L receives reliability recognition
GP&L is a Reliable Public Power Provider, a national designation presented by the American Public Power Association to utilities that demonstrate proficiency in reliability, safety, workforce development and system improvement. Of the country’s more than 2,000...