Garland Nursing/Rehab hosts chili cookoff
Garland Nursing and Rehab recently held its second Employee Chili Cookoff. There was a large number of entries and the heat level went from mild to seriously spicy chili laced with habanero peppers! The cookoff judges took their jobs seriously, and it was easy to tell...
Landmark Museum at Heritage Park events hit the mark
Landmark Museum at Heritage Crossing is knocking it out of the park with fun and entertaining events for all ages. Saturday, Oct. 7, brought a large number of visitors to the museum for a paranormal investigation demonstration. Representatives from Moon Realms...
Spring Creek Forest Preserve announces October activities
The Spring Creek Forest Preserve Society has announced the October schedule of activities. Please check it out and make plans to attend.
Sylvia Valle addresses Hispanic Heritage Month celebration attendees
Pascual Valle was told to go to South Texas "where your people are" when he was denied employment in Garland ISD upon his returned home as a war vet and college graduate. He had hoped to get a job as a coach at Garland High School, where he was a track and football...
Garland celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
The city’s Latino residents have come here from a variety of Central American and South American countries, as well as Spain. They have many stories to share that include sadness and triumph, love and adventure. Therefore, in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month,...
Volunteers strengthen community unity
Local volunteers, driven by a deep sense of community and patriotism, converged at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, for a meal packing service project organized by 911day.org. This event marked the 22nd anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11, a day Americans...
Library system announces October activity list
The Garland libraries will host a variety of activities throughout October. Check out the list now and make plans to join in the fun. Early Literacy (Ages 0-5) FALL STORYTIMES - Sept. 5 - Nov. 25 - All Libraries Baby Bounce & Read (birth-18 months): 10 a.m....
Spring Creek Forest Preserve schedules activities
Monthly Work Sessions: Regular work sessions in the forest are suspended in August because of the heat. Dana Wilson will lead Work Sessions on various dates. To be on Dana’s work team, email danawilson59@yahoo.com. Service Projects: Need a project for your...
Notes on Garland’s Latino history exhibit
Explore Garland’s Latino community with the Landmark Museum's newest exhibit: Notes on Garland’s Latino History. As part of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the exhibit will be on display Sept. 1-30 at the North Garland Library, 3845 North Garland Avenue, and Oct. 1...
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