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‘The Cactus Chronicles’ plays to sell out crowd
“The Cactus Chronicles,” a musical drama that traced the story of the Valle family’s triumphs and struggles as the first Latino family in Garland, sold out at the Plaza Theatre May 15. Manuel and Maria Valle came to the United States in 1928. They had eight children...
Good Sam volunteer receives Award
Congratulations to John Swendig, spouse of Good Samaritans of Garland executive director, Pam Swendig, for his well-deserved Diversity Spectrum Award presented by his employer, the IRS Large Business & International (LB&I) Division. The Diversity Spectrum...
STARS Camp offers summer fun
STARS Camp provides summer camp activities to children ages 6-12 with limited financial resources. Enjoy fun games, physical activities, arts and crafts and team-building experiences. Campers build self-esteem, develop social skills and improve overall health....
Landmark Museum announces lecture series
The Landmark Museum at Heritage Crossing is proud to announce its newest program entitled “Travels in History - a lecture series presented at the Garland Landmark Museum.” Each lecture will present a different topic related to Garland. Wine and coffee will be provided...
Pop-up art exhibit in downtown Garland
The Dallas Museum of Art has provided a pop-up peek of its free exhibition Frida Kahlo: Five Works to downtown Garland. The outdoor installation at 506 Main Street (506 Art) is inspired by the celebrated Mexican artist’s home and museum in Mexico City and features...
Spring Creek Preserve adds activities
The Spring Creek Forest Preservation Society has announced an additional May event as well as events for June and July. May Saturday, May 15 – 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. OR Sunday, May 16 – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. - Common Vines of the Metroplex and How to Identify Them – Led by...
Hope Clinic Prayer Breakfast June 15
Make plans now to attend this year’s Celebration of Hope Prayer Breakfast. It will be live and in person at the Atrium, 300 North Fifth Street in downtown Garland. The date is June 15 at 7:30 a.m. This year's keynote speaker is Bob H. Dean, Hope Clinic Board Member...
Rep. Rhetta Bowers honored on Mother’s Day
The Texas Council on Family Violence is honoring three select women from across Texas this Mother’s Day for their work with survivors of violence and the example they set for their children. One of them is Garland resident, Rhetta Bowers. Rhetta Andrews Bowers was...
Dickey’s, Keller Williams host blood drives
A little-known reason why blood is required for hospital blood banks is complications during pregnancy, at childbirth or post-delivery, leading to significant blood loss. Severe bleeding is one of the top five causes of pregnancy-related deaths in the United...
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