Blood drives: Local companies step up

The fall season brings many positive changes: crisp, cooler evenings; pumpkin spice versions of almost every snack or beverage; and even a feeling that holidays are right around the corner with the reminder that gratitude is the best attitude. It’s a time to continue...

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Spring Creek activity schedule

The Spring Creek Forest Preservation Society list of activities from now through the end of the year is below. There are numerous fun and informative choices!   Tuesday, Oct. 6, 7 p.m. – Zoom meeting presentation by JoAnn Hollingsworth JoAnn will explain how to...

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GISD board candidate Q&A

Early voting for the election that will determine the Place 4 trustee for the Garland ISD begins Oct. 13. The election is Nov. 3. Below are questions sent to the GISD board candidates along with the answers submitted by each.   Incumbent – Jed Reed, Place 4...

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Coaches help mentor future leaders

Three Garland ISD head coaches are impacting the world of football. The trio form part of the Hispanic TXHSFB Coaches Association, a 1-year-old organization that aims to raise awareness for Latinos seeking leadership roles. North Garland High School head coach Joe...

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High school week one football recap

The Garland ISD high school football season began this week with games played Thursday, Oct. 1, and Friday, Oct. 2. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this game was the first, and only, non-district game of the season for each team. Next week will be the first game of...

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Missing juvenile has been found, is safe

Missing 15-year-old Soleil Elizabeth Keith has been located and is safe.   Garland Police are searching for a missing juvenile, 15-year-old Soleil Elizabeth Keith. Keith is a white female, 5 feet, 8 inches, 205 pounds, has short brown hair and blue eyes. She also...

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic violence (also known as spousal abuse, domestic abuse, family violence, intimate partner violence and relationship violence) comes in different forms:   Emotional abuse Verbal abuse Physical abuse Sexual abuse Financial abuse Digital abuse   Power...

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NAACP Garland, Intrinsic partner for equality

Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery recently celebrated a partnership that netted $7,000 in funds raised for the Garland Unit of the NAACP.   The foundation was laid when Weathered Souls Brewing Company in San Antonio challenged other breweries to join them in...

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District 4: City Council candidate Q&A

The District 4 City Council race is between candidate B.J. Williams and incumbent Jim Bookhout. Questions and answers are below:   B.J. Williams, Candidate, District 4   Why do you want to serve on the Garland City Council? To lift the quality of health,...

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District 2: City Council candidate Q&A

The Garland City Council District 2 race is between incumbent Deborah Morris and candidate Koni Ramos-Kaiwi. Questions and responses are below.   Koni Ramos-Kaiwi, Candidate, District 2   Why do you want to serve on the Garland City Council? I want to serve...

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