In addition to teaching traditional subjects, Garland ISD also teaches students to build successful careers, give back to the community and change the world. The Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center was recently named one of just 13 high school InvenTeams by the...
The Naaman Forest Rangers (4-2, 4-1) got a 30-7 win over the Rowlett Eagles (3-2, 3-2) Thursday, Nov. 19. Rangers’ quarterback Austin Valdez connected with Devean Deal and Kingsley Bennett for touchdowns and also...
Garland ISD announced that Handley Elementary School will be closed from Nov. 20-Dec. 4, with all students and staff learning and working remotely. The campus will reopen for face-to-face learning Dec. 7. The district’s priority is student and staff safety and...
The city of Garland has named Judson Rex as assistant city manager for Planning & Economic Development. He will oversee city departments that participate in planning, economic development and redevelopment activities. For the past five years, Judson has...
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dad, Dale S. Hanks. He was 82. His health had been declining over the last couple of years but grew increasingly worse over the last two months. He passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday evening,...
As if 2020 hasn’t been strange enough already, wait until you hear how the playoffs for Garland ISD high school football – District 9-6A – will shake out. Because of COVID-19, several of the teams had to cancel/postpone multiple games this season and these...
One North Texas veteran is also celebrating a huge milestone this Veterans Day. He’s turning a century old. Col. Glen Francis of Garland was born Nov. 11, 1920. He’s lived through 19 presidents, served in the Air Force through World War II, the...
Do not let the holidays be ruined by a kitchen fire by following the advice of the National Fire Protection Association and esfi.org. Stay in the kitchen while cooking to keep a close eye on the food to prevent fires, especially when frying. When cooking a...
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Garland (HFHGG), alongside future homeowners, Melesse and Habtam, invited the community to attend the Home Dedication Ceremony of the 89th home built by the affiliate. The dedication of the home was held on the morning of Saturday, Nov....
After serving two active years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War as both a cook and a gunner, William Bruce Wisley, Sr. (Bill) ran home to marry his sweetheart, Bonnie Lou Cokerham. They started off their 68 years of marriage together by attending Letourneau...
The Texas Downtown Association (TDA) has named Garland’s Made Fresh & Local Concert Series the Best Promotional Digital Campaign of 2020. The Texas Downtown Association sponsors an annual program to recognize outstanding projects, places and people of Texas. This...
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at daycare centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below a score of 60...