Community
Milestone, Scotty P’s honor first responders
Local home service company Milestone has organized a four-day recognition celebration for Garland’s first responders Sept. 8-11. Scotty P’s at Firewheel Town Center is partnering with Milestone. This is the third consecutive ‘First Responders Week’ where the two...
Census count deadline coming soon
As the Sept. 30 deadline for the U.S. Census nears, the Dallas County Counts campaign has ramped up its efforts to ensure that all those who live within the county are counted. The enhanced efforts include canvassing more than 100,000 people throughout targeted...
Residents can celebrate even though Labor Day Parade tradition on hold
Sadly, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's Labor Day Parade had to be canceled and 2020 will be the first in 74 years that Garland residents will not celebrate the holiday with a parade. Rosie Neeley, a member of the Noon Exchange Club, sponsor of the...
Dogs, owners enjoy dog park
Garland dog owners had a bit of a wait, but they are now enjoying a great facility where they can let their dogs have some time off-leash. While your dog is having fun at the dog park, there is some basic etiquette that should be followed in addition to following all...
Dickey’s Barbecue owner serves community
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurant owner Jeff Bass loves the Garland community and that love shows through in his commitment to serve its residents. “I’ve fallen in love with this place,” he said. “It’s home. There’s this wonderful sense of community.” Earlier...
Complete census; make positive impact
Dorita Morales felt a sense of belonging when she filled out the Census in April for herself, her husband, her two children and one grandchild as part of the decennial population count for Garland. “I felt wonderful, so happy to be counted, to say that we are...
Help Good Sam on North Texas Giving Day
Since 1983, Good Samaritans of Garland, “Good Sam,” has provided food assistance for food-insecure families. Due to the economic challenges of COVID19, Good Sam is experiencing an unprecedented demand for assistance. In the past four months, Good Sam has provided...
Let go of the phone for a while
It has happened to everyone. You’re enjoying a nice dinner with friends when someone’s cell phone rings and you are forced to hear way too much of someone’s personal business. It’s true that our phones have become a huge, and sometimes important, part of our...
Rowlett teen places in AJSA show
Junior exhibitors take top honors at the 2020 National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference in Abilene. Overall, 622 animals were pre-entered and 368 junior exhibitors traveled all across the nation from 24 states to compete for the National Champion top honors...
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