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NTMWD offers conservation tips
It’s easy to take water for granted when all we have to do is turn on the faucet and it “magically” appears. By now, though, we should all understand the importance of conservation. Additionally, we should all cooperate as the North Texas Municipal Water District...
Energy costs soar as summer heat increases
The cost of many essentials is increasing and the list includes the cost to cool homes. Record-breaking heat has already begun even though it’s still five days until the official start of summer. A list of energy saving tips is below to help consumers save on the air...
Must see – Manufacturing Victory: The Arsenal of Democracy exhibit
The city of Garland recently celebrated the opening of the Manufacturing Victory: The Arsenal of Democracy exhibit. Garland is the first Texas city to host the exhibit that originated at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. Mayor Scott LeMay and Council...
Carter Bloodcare announces donation events
Donating blood is an easy, healthy way to help fellow Texans and support the well-being of the local community. First Presbyterian Church and Zar will host Carter Bloodcare community blood drives in June. People need blood at all hours of every day. They include older...
Amnah Hope receives law school scholarship
Amnah Haque of Garland was recently awarded a full-ride scholarship to SMU Dedman School of Law by The Sumners Foundation of Irving. Scholarships are awarded by the Foundation based on academic excellence, civic engagement, and a capacity for leadership. Amnah is one...
Plaza Theatre – Midcentury Masterpiece Theater
The following article is published through the courtesy of Texas Historical Commission's Medallion Magazine, Winter 2022 issue (thc.texas.gov). It names Garland’s Plaza Theater as a midcentury masterpiece theater. Post-World War II Dallas was electric—the suburbs...
Garland native named FBI special agent in charge
Director Christopher Wray has named Jay Greenberg as the special agent in charge of the St. Louis Field Office. He most recently served as a deputy assistant director in the Criminal Investigative Division at FBI Headquarters in Washington. Greenberg joined the FBI as...
ACT to close its doors
The executive director of the Achievement Center of Texas (ACT), Andrew Mlcak, recently announced that the center will close its doors and suspend its operations as of May 25. ACT, a dayhab center for children and adults with disabilities, is a victim of the pandemic....
City Council, GISD Trustee election results; Council District 5 requires runoff
The District 5 City Council race will require a runoff. Margaret Lucht received 347 votes. Jon Dehn received 218 votes and Cle D. Kimble received 132 votes. A candidate must receive 50% plus one vote to be declared the winner. To prove how every vote counts, Lucht was...
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