Community
GCPAAA finalist in RISE Award competition
The Garland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (GCPAAA) was been selected as one of 10 Rise Award finalists. “It is an honor to have been nominated. We are so excited and thankful that we had the community support to move forward as a finalist with the...
Commemorative garden dedication Nov. 14
The Travis College Hill Neighbors will dedicate a new commemorative sign honoring the neighborhood's resilience. Its 108-year history has seen TWO pandemics, two world wars, the Great Depression, the 1927 Garland tornado and numerous other challenges. The large sign...
Preservation society seeks trail monitors
The Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest is looking for folks who frequently walk the marked dirt trails at the preserve to serve as trail monitors. This is a great volunteer idea for anyone who would like to help ensure that the trails are safe and receive...
Spring Creek Preservation Society announces fall activities
The Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest has a full schedule of fall activities. Take a look below and think about joining them for a walk, meeting or work session. September events Saturday, Sept. 11 – Monthly Work Session – EARLIER TIME 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. –...
Garland residents enjoy volunteer time at Dallas Arboretum
Growing up in a gardening family, Judy Sosbee decided to volunteer at the Dallas Arboretum, along with her husband, Greg, during 2020. The Sosbees, who also like to work in their own garden, love indulging their gardening passion at the Arboretum, especially by...
Room for Change to host mental health fair
IMPACT Communities, a program of Drug Prevention Resources, is partnering with Room for Change and other local organizations to host the First Garland Community Mental Health Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held outside at Room for...
NAACP Freedom Fund Virtual Brunch, Silent Auction
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Garland Unit will host its 30th Freedom Fund Virtual Program and Silent Auction. The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m. The silent auction items will be online for one week – Sept....
Ikandy hosts 10th backpack giveaway
The Ikandy Foundation hosted its 10th backpack and school supply giveaway at the First Presbyterian Church in Garland Saturday, July 31. Ikandy is the charitable foundation of Ike Diogu, former Garland High School basketball standout. After he graduated from Garland...
Spring Creek Preservation Society announces August, September schedule
The Spring Creek Forest Preservation Society has announced its schedule of activities for August and September. Make plans now to join in the activities! Check out the website for more information. Saturday, Aug. 7 – Monthly Work Session – EARLIER TIME 8 a.m. – 10...
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