The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced the April activity schedule for children and adults. Teens take on STEAM challenges - Ages 13-17 can participate in a series of STEAM challenges Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Library. There will...
Brothers share outstanding achievement
William and Jakob Wonson were awarded their Eagle Scout rank at a Court of Honor held March 1 attended by friends and family at the North Garland building of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The brothers have been active in the church-sponsored Troop...
Humbling, thought-provoking, The Wall That Heals was awesome experience
My sincere thanks go to the city of Garland for making it possible for The Wall That Heals to come through our city. My husband and I volunteered at TWTH and it was one of the most rewarding service experiences we've ever had. And it was an honor. Having the...
Meadowlark, Williams, English Estates residents seek answers from EPA
After a long wait by neighborhood residents, and at the request of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) recently took soil samples from the former Globe Union, Inc. site at 1111 South Shiloh Road. Samples were...
GP&L Earns 2020 Tree Line USA recognition
The Arbor Day Foundation has named Garland Power & Light a 2020 Tree Line USA® utility in honor of its commitment to proper tree pruning, planting and care in the provider’s service area. Tree Line USA, a partnership between the Foundation and the National...
Coronavirus information from GISD
Recent media coverage of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has raised questions about the spread of the infection in the United States. We want you to be informed about what we are doing in Garland ISD. Coronavirus (COVID-19) The Coronavirus risk remains low at...
Obituary: Alys McLaughlin Frazier
Memorial services for Alys McLaughlin Frazier, 92, of Lufkin, will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 11 a.m. at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church with Father Ralph Morgan and The Reverend Dr. Martha Watson officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of...
ACT’s Special Arts Festival offers fun for everyone
A great time was had by all at the 13th Special Arts Festival presented by the Achievement Center of Texas Saturday, Feb. 29. There were activities to match everyone’s interests. Girl Scout Troop 271 sponsored a table for making dreamcatchers; Naaman Forest...