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Save energy; save money
Summer electric bills can be among the highest household expenses but air conditioning is not a luxury in Texas in June, July, August and September. It is a safety necessity as temperatures climb above 100 degrees. The following tips can increase energy...
Hospital auxiliary active since 1966
Anyone looking for some good, clean, cheap entertainment should grab a big tub of popcorn and have a seat in the Garland Healthcare Auxiliary office where there is a bookcase containing more than 50 years of articles and pictures. These items chronicle the story of...
State Bar of Texas offers scam prevention tips
A recent report indicates that individuals have been scammed by people who set up a fictitious law firm website touting estate planning and other legal services in the Houston area. The scammers mailed letters to elderly people claiming they were owed an inheritance....
Star Spangled Spectacular at Firewheel
Once again, Firewheel Town Center and the city of Garland will partner to celebrate the independence of these great United States with fun for the whole family. The Star Spangled Spectacular will be held Monday, July 3, from 4 to 9 p.m. Firewheel Town Center is...
Community celebrates Ms. Garland Senior winner
Photos by Mark Harkins A group of accomplished, community-minded women competed Saturday, June 3, for the title of Ms. Garland Senior America. Jessica Acosta, who won the title in 2010, and Sharon Whitrock, who won in 2011, did a wonderful job of bringing back the...
Vintage cars take over downtown Garland
After a postponement due to bad weather Hope Clinic sponsored its third Wheels of Hope car show Saturday, May 27 in downtown Garland. The need to change the date didn’t seem to affect the number of vehicle entries or the size of the crowd. Young and old alike enjoyed...
Alston home moves toward National Register of Historic Places
Garland's Alston's Home Place has advanced in its quest to become listed as part of the Garland Downtown Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. A board of the Texas Historical Commission, meeting in Fort Worth, May 20, voted unanimously...
‘North x Northwest’ at Plaza Theater
In classic Alfred Hitchcock fashion, North x Northwest, with Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint, offers thrills, suspense, excitement and romance, with a dash of comedy. Grant is No. 2 on the list of the top 25 greatest male screen legends. Saint won an Academy Award for...
Dedicated yoga teacher says yoga benefits all age groups
Patricia Alonso LMT | ERYT & YACEP, owner of Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W. Centerville Rd., Suite 300 in Garland, said that she is fulfilling her soul’s purpose by sharing her passion for yoga with the community. “When you have that voice in your heart, you...
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