A great way to end a year like 2020 is with laughter so be sure to make plans now to see Garland Civic Theatre’s (GCT) special holiday production at the Plaza Theatre: A Tuna Christmas. In this hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna, it’s Christmas in the...
Local home service company Milestone has organized a four-day recognition celebration for Garland’s first responders Sept. 8-11. Scotty P’s at Firewheel Town Center is partnering with Milestone. This is the third consecutive ‘First Responders Week’ where the two...
As the Sept. 30 deadline for the U.S. Census nears, the Dallas County Counts campaign has ramped up its efforts to ensure that all those who live within the county are counted. The enhanced efforts include canvassing more than 100,000 people throughout targeted...
Due to COVID-19, Garland ISD is waiving pre-K eligibility requirements for 2020-21 and is offering the early learning program for free to all 4-year-olds in Garland, Rowlett and Sachse. Families may choose from half-day or full-day pre-K at 29 campuses. Enrollment is...
On Sept. 5, just before 10 p.m., the Garland Police Department responded to an aggravated robbery where shots were fired in the 2800 block of Cumberland Drive. Officers learned the victim had just arrived home when a gray BMW passed by with the headlights...
Carole Harkins, a stylist at Lemmond’s Salon Suites in downtown Garland, has worked in downtown Garland since the 1990s. Seven of those years were spent at Lemmond’s Salon Suites. She enjoys her job for lots of reasons, but the most important is that she knows...
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56. Listed below are the 201 crimes reported. Information provided by the Garland Police Department. Crimes by district District 11 6 District 12 5 District 13 15...
As the district’s guiding force, the board of trustees and Superintendent Dr. López lead with One Goal, One Focus: to ensure all students graduate prepared for college, careers and life. GISD is continuing to achieve great academic progress despite COVID-19. During...
Tenderly offers a poignant picture of the woman whose unparalleled talent and unbridled personality made her a legend. Rosemary Clooney’s journey starts with her simple Maysville, Kentucky, childhood and follows her rise to Hollywood stardom. With her signature...
Graveside Services for Mary Gwynn Barker, age 73, of Garland will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at Willow Wild Cemetery under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Mary died early Monday morning, Aug. 31, 2020 at Medical City Dallas in Dallas, Texas....
Sadly, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's Labor Day Parade had to be canceled and 2020 will be the first in 74 years that Garland residents will not celebrate the holiday with a parade. Rosie Neeley, a member of the Noon Exchange Club, sponsor of the...