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Get tickets now for Good Sam Murder Mystery
Good Samaritans of Garland, Inc. (Good Sam) will present their annual Murder Mystery Dinner & Silent Auction Saturday, March 4, at the Atrium at 300 North Fifth Street in downtown Garland. The show promises to be fun and entertaining with a cast comprised of...
Make plans to attend NAACP’s Winter Ball
The NAACP Garland Unit #6256 is proud to host its annual Winter Ball Friday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. The event will be at the Hyatt Place Hotel at 5101 North President George Bush Highway, Garland, Texas, 75040. This year’s event marks the 22nd anniversary of the...
Good Sam feeding, helping, serving
Good Samaritans of Garland experienced a large increase in the number of clients served from 2021 to 2022. The organization served 49,975 clients in 2021 and 63,281 in 2022. The number of meals provided in 2021 increased from 807,377 to 1,050,087 in 2022. So far in...
Grave marking of Thomas R. Newman, Jr., War of 1812 Veteran
The Craig Austin Rowley Chapter, Society of the War of 1812 in Texas, and the John Cavet Chapter, United States Daughters of 1812 will hold a grave marking ceremony for Private Thomas R. Newman, Jr., veteran of the War of 1812, in the Big A Cemetery in Rowlett, at 3...
Spring Creek Preserve January, February schedule
Spring Creek Forest Preservation Society has some great activities scheduled for the remainder of January as well as for February. Mark your calendars! January Bird Walks led by Master birder Reba Collins – Saturday, Jan. 14, and Sunday, Jan. 15 – 1787 Holford Road...
Operation Veterans Angels donates holiday food boxes
The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 137 of Greater North Dallas (DAV) held its first Operation Veterans Angels, a holiday food box distribution event. In a joint effort by local veteran and patriot organizations, the DAV and their event partners distributed boxes...
Protect your home during freezing temperatures
Things like takng precautions against burst water pipes, checking that the sprinkler system is off and foundation vents are closed, can prevent trouble at your home. Following the suggestions below could help you and your family stay warm and avoid a catastrophe....
Space heater safety tips
Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in the United States. More than 65,000 home fires are attributed to heating equipment each year. These fires result in hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries and millions of dollars in property damage....
GCPAAA celebrates holiday, service
The Garland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (GCPAAA) hosted its annual Christmas party Monday, Dec. 12. GCPAAA members, along with GPD officers and administration, celebrated Christmas and another year of volunteering with the Garland Police Department....
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