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Wear period attire to ‘Becoming Garland Avenue’
Ticketholders to the "Becoming Garland Avenue" musical drama who arrive in 1913-era period attire will be eligible to win a one-night's stay at the Artesian Hotel and Spa, a reproduction of the 1906 hotel that once stood on its exact spot in Sulphur, Oklahoma. ...
Former council member receives Outstanding Texan Award
Adding to an already impressive list of awards, former Garland City Council Member B.J. Williams recently received the “Outstanding Texan Award” from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus. Nominated by State Representative Rhetta Bowers, HD-113, Williams received the...
Garland author, storyteller celebrates 100th birthday
Maxine “Mackie” Johnson Lovern-Bersch, born Jan. 23, 1919, in Dundon, West Virginia, recently celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends. She has worn many hats during her lifetime including that of a church librarian, author, storyteller and...
Delores Elder-Jones seeks to make Garland a better place
During the last weeks of 2018, Garland resident Delores Elder-Jones took to Facebook and issued an invitation to anyone who would like to sit down and visit with her. In the post she explained that there are many people in Garland that she loves, but she understands...
Increased coyote sightings cause concern
Stories of coyote sightings are often in the news and like several other North Texas communities, Garland is noticing a spike in calls from residents who have seen them. In response, the Animal Control Department recently published helpful information from 911...
Garland celebrates MLK
The cold temperatures did not stop this weekend’s celebration of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A parade was held the morning of Saturday, Jan. 19 and followed by a performance by the Communitywide Youth Choir led by Reuben Lael Griffin. Sunday, Jan....
Make plans to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The 2019 Martin Luther King, Jr. parade and celebration will take place Jan. 19-20. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and the lineup begins at 9 a.m. Parade route: Starts on Dairy Road at Garden Drive; goes north on Dairy) Road to Avenue D; then west (left) on...
SGHS graduate works at dream job
Kenny DeGuisto is a South Garland High School graduate whose career dream came true. He has always loved cars and racing and has known since his dad took him to drag races when he was young, that his career would involve race cars. DeGuisto played football at...
Don’t miss International Cycling Races at Winters Park
The Resolution ‘Cross Cup is returning to Garland for a seventh year with two days of internationally-sanctioned (UCI) cyclocross races for amateur and elite cyclists. It is the fifth consecutive year this event will be featured as the only Texas stop on the USA...
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