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Christmas fun on 11th Street
A large crowd of visitors had a great time at the Magical Candlelight Christmas-town event Friday, Dec. 2. Christmas decorations and lights adorned the homes as choirs and bands from area churches and Garland ISD schools entertained the attendees. There was a live...
Toy donations needed!
The Garland community is known for its compassion and its ability to come together to help others. This holiday season, there are many children that will not have a toy under the tree on Christmas morning. Let’s do what Garland residents always do – rally together to...
Spring Creek Preservation Society – December, January activities
The Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest has released activity dates for December and January The schedule is filled with fun and informative activities for all ages. Christmas is for the Birds - Saturday, Dec. 3 – 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. - 1787 Holford Rd....
North Garland Baptist Fellowship affirms new pastor
On Sunday, Nov. 6, the North Garland Baptist Fellowship family affirmed Rev. Jason Earls as the senior pastor of North Garland Baptist Fellowship. We are proud and humbled that he agreed to be our pastor. Earls is married to Terri Earls and together they have six...
Make plans to attend Candlelight Christmas-town 2022
Kick off the holiday season Friday, Dec. 2, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at “Magical Candlelight Christmas-town 2022.” Enjoy a home tour in Garland's historic Travis College Hill Addition and Embree, along with live entertainment, horse-drawn carriage rides and photo-op booth with...
Memorial to those who lost lives due to COVID
An original metalwork sculpture memorial commemorating the 790-plus Garlandites that have perished due to COVID will be unveiled on Garland's 11th Street at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at the corner of 11th Street and Avenue B in the Travis College Hill National...
Dental clinic – Free services for veterans
Texas Mission of Mercy (TMOM), a mobile dental clinic that delivers pain-relieving dental care at no cost to underserved Texans, is coming to Dallas on Nov. 4-5. TMOM has teamed up with the Salvation Army to provide this service. According to the American Dental...
Salvation Army launches Christmas program
This holiday season, the Salvation Army of North Texas is showing that love exists beyond the most difficult situations. Thousands are facing greater hardship than ever before with the impacts of inflation, rising evictions, and lingering effects of the pandemic....
Garland to host Dia de los Muertos celebration
Garland will host its annual Dia de los Muertos celebration Tuesday, Nov. 1. One the area’s most anticipated observances of the day, the free family-friendly event will feature marigold and papel picado-bedecked altars and live music and dance performances. In...
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