The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Dallas/Fort Worth District Director Herbert Austin honored 17 small business owners during the SBA Dallas/Fort Worth T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined Executive Training Program graduation. Two of the graduates are...

Good Samaritans of Garland, known locally as “Good Sam,” provides food assistance to hungry and food-insecure neighbors in Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse. They provide nutritious food to anyone in need of food assistance with no residency or income eligibility...

The kickoff to Garland’s holiday season is Small Business Saturday! From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, participating merchants will offer limited-edition ornaments with purchases. Check in outside the new Visitor Center at the corner of State and Fifth streets...

A new business at Firewheel Town Center is sure to become a favorite stop for sweet treats. Sweet Pearl’s Ice Cream opened its doors Oct. 6 with Mayor Scott LeMay on hand to join in the fun. Will Gibson, owner of the ice cream shop, was in a serious bicycling accident...

Everyone knows that Garland is the Hat Capitol of Texas, but did you know that includes more than cowboy hats? Dorfman Milano Hats manufactures many types of hats, including the hats worn by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Recently, RCMP Cpl. Marie-Michele...

XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, recently announced the completed expansion of its Garland service center, substantially expanding capacity in metro Dallas. This marks another important milestone in the company’s...

Barrett employees celebrated a 55-year Anniversary & Spirit Week all wrapped up into a week of fun, laughter and daily team building activities. Each day of the week brought a new activity. Monday was Twin Day where the employees chose each other and dressed...

Loads of fans of Roach Feed & Seed, young and old alike, were on hand to celebrate the store’s 90th birthday Saturday, June 24. Store owner Shanna Carter hosted a fun-filled party that everyone enjoyed despite the summer heat. Money raised from a raffle for a wood...