Week four of the high school football season ended in wins for the Sachse Mustangs, Garland Owls and North Garland Raiders. Mustangs 48 – Eagles 41 The Sachse Mustangs and Rowlett Eagles were tied at 41 when, with 2:16 left in the game, the Mustangs scored a TD for...
NMSC announces semifinalists
Today officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) announced the names of over 16,000 Semifinalists in the 68th National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for...
NGHS first to receive ‘A’ STAAR rating
Many schools from Garland ISD scored excellent ratings, with North Garland High School becoming the first high school in GISD history to achieve an "A" accountability rating in the STAAR era. It was an incredible day on August 12, as the Texas Education Agency...
Cali Saigon Mall hosts children’s festival
There was fun for everyone at the recent Children’s Mid-Autumn Festival held at Cali Saigon Mall in Garland. Mayor Scott LeMay and council members Deborah Morris, Margaret Lucht and Dylan Hedrick attended the event. Jennifer Nguyen, the event organizer, is a tireless...
Altrusa celebrates 20 years of service
Altrusa International of Garland recently celebrated its 20th birthday with good food, lots of fun and a look back. The first international president of Altrusa, Mamie L. Bass, published a list of principles in 1921. Those principles have withstood the test of time...
Officers search for shooting suspect
**Update–Arrest Made in Shooting Investigation** Yesterday, Sept. 15, Garland police officers located and arrested 18-year-old Edgar Francisco Solis Torres. He is being held in the Garland Detention Center for Aggravated Assault – Serious Bodily Injury. No bond has...
‘Carnival!’ is in town
Garland Civic Theatre’s production of Carnival! has it all. There’s a cast full of great actors, singers and dancers and amazing choreography by Nick Leos and Patty Granville. The production also boasts exciting aerial performances, fun magic tricks, juggling and...
Spring Creek Preserve offers Sept., Oct. fun
Take your family on a Scavenger Hunt in our Preserve – A family-friendly activity at Spring Creek Preserve is this scavenger hunt created by our friends at Garland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts! Help save the birds Lights out Texas is a campaign of education,...
Frost Bank donates to local nonprofits
The new Frost Bank, 5225 North Garland Avenue recently celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting and donation presentations. Two charitable organizations, Good Samaritans of Garland, Inc. and Hope Clinic of Garland each received $2,500. “One of the things that...
Don’t miss family fun at scouts fundraiser
The Garland Foodies are partnering with Cub Scout – Pack 1978 for a fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 17. Event time is 11:30 a.m. 7: 30 – eight full hours of family fun and food. The location is First United Methodist Church, 801 West Avenue B in downtown Garland. The...
City of Garland hires new assistant city manager
Phillip “Phil” Urrutia will join the city of Garland as an Assistant City Manager on Oct. 3. He has more than 14 years of experience in municipal government including leadership roles in Municipal Court, Purchasing and Fleet. Most recently, he served as assistant city...
ILTexas JROTC students to participate in 9/11 Heroes Run
International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) is proud to announce its Marine Corps JROTC students will participate in the 9/11 Heroes Run 5K in Arlington Sept. 17. The event will take place at the River Legacy Park at 9:11 am. JROTC students from ILTexas...