Community
Keller-Williams celebrates RED Day event
Each year, the employees of Keller-Williams, a worldwide real estate company, celebrate their commitment to community service at their RED Day (Renew, Energize, Donate) event. The event is a celebration of the birthday of Mo Anderson, co-owner and vice-chair of Keller...
Garland Youth Council to host blood drive
Garland Youth Council will host a blood drive at Dickey's Barbecue Garland to help Texans in urgent need of transfusions. Donate Monday, April 18. As North, Central and East Texans resume regular activities this spring, Carter BloodCare reminds residents to put blood...
Spring Creek Preserve April, May activities
The Spring Creek Forest Preserve has announced its schedule for April and May. Check out the schedule and join in on some outdoor fun. Monthly Work Session – Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. – 1770 Holford Road Participants will break into teams. Each team will...
Library system announces May activities
Garland's Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced a busy and exciting schedule of events for May. There are activities for all ages! Tribute Artist Sherrill Douglas - Enjoy classic country and rock and roll hits at the Nicholson Memorial Library System free...
Local church celebrates 10 years feeding homeless
The First Presbyterian Church of Garland is celebrating the 10th anniversary of providing breakfast to unhoused folks in Garland. The program began March 24, 2012. The program has undergone changes because of the pandemic. However, the mission remains the same....
Urban Market is back
The Downtown Garland Urban Market is back. Please see the dates below and come out to see the all great vendors! Location(s): bee Hippy Hemp Dispensary in downtown Garland- 877-244-7791 Event time is 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Pop-Up Market on the second Saturday of each...
Garland police boxing gym teaches more than boxing
Recent conversations with some of the boxers at the Garland Police Boxing Gym are a testament to the value of the program. Young men and women in this program are making great grades, graduating from high school and continuing on to earn college degrees and...
Library system announces March events
The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced its schedule of activities for March. There are fun events for all ages. Garland libraries foster early literacy In 2020, the Garland libraries adopted a new Master Plan for library service, with one of the foremost...
Garland Police Boxing Gym boxer receives special gift
South Garland High School senior, Alex Espinoza, was surprised to receive the keys to a vehicle that will make life easier when he starts Eastfield College. Alex has enjoyed much success as a boxer at the Garland Police Boxing Gym. He has been participating in the...
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