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Hope Clinic celebrates anniversary
Hope Clinic, a nonprofit medical facility for uninsured and underserved Garland residents, recently celebrated its 15th anniversary. Facility staff, members of the board of directors and advisory council, volunteers and community members, as well as State...
Garland residents love a parade
Garland is famous for its annual Labor Day Parade and attendees, young and old alike, had a great time at this year’s event. The Garland Jaycees started the parade tradition 72 years ago and handed it off to the Garland Noon Exchange Club a few years back. Noon...
GFD, GPD send help to Hurricane Harvey victims
Photos by GFD Captain Collin Blasingame Anyone who has seen the rescue photos and video from the areas affected by Hurricane Harvey can see that the spirit of helping others is alive and well in the state of Texas as well as many other areas of the nation....
Don’t miss 33rd MOPAR Mini Nationals
With the coming of September, it won’t be long before the cars start rolling into the area for the 33rd Annual MOPAR Mini-Nationals on Sept. 2. The show will be held from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. with registration open from 9 a.m. until noon for those interested in showing...
Noon Exchange hosts Labor Day Parade
The 72nd Labor Day Parade and festivities are presented by the Noon Exchange Club of Garland, and will be held Sept., 4 at 9 a.m. Come out and see local bands, sports groups and floats during the parade through historic downtown Garland. Visit...
Garland Boxing Gym athletes attend tournament; city manager tours gym
The world’s largest amateur boxing tournament was held recently at the Silverstein Eye Center Arena in Independence, Missouri and the Garland Boxing Gym is proud to have sent more than 25 boxers and coaches to the competition. Six rings, seven sessions, 1,000 bouts...
NAACP schedules Freedom Fund Brunch
The Garland Unit of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has scheduled its 27th Freedom Fund Brunch and Silent Auction for Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Hyatt Place at 5101 N. President George Bush Highway. The silent auction will begin at 9...
Call 811 Before You Dig: It is the Law!
Did you know that, before you dig, it is required by law to call 811 to have all buried utility lines located and marked? Atmos Energy wants to thank homeowners and excavators alike for observing the law and keeping our communities safe by always calling 811 before...
Hawaiian Falls hosts special events
Hawaiian Falls has announced special events for August and September. Guests can always find the current list of sizzling specials at https://hfalls.com/specials-events/. Teacher and School Worker Appreciation Week – July 24 – 30 - Hawaiian Falls wants to offer...
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