Community
Spring Creek Forest Preserve schedule
The Spring Creek Forest Preserve Society offers chances for birdwatching, walking, volunteering and more. Saturday work sessions Saturday, July 11, come to our work session at 1787 Holford. Just two hours in the cool of the morning - 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. ...
Cub Scout Pack 1199 wins food drive competition
The folks at Good Samaritans of Garland were overwhelmed by the number of individuals, organizations and businesses that participated in June’s I Spy A Good Sam fundraising competition. Thanks to everyone that participated. The top three donors were: No....
Altrusa members present grant
Garland Altrusa International members presented Hope Clinic with a $4,000 grant Friday, June 19. This grant was awarded for the Influenza Vaccine Program to be held at the clinic in October. At the Flu Vaccine Program, Garland Altrusa members will serve as Patient...
Editorial: Letter from NAACP Garland Unit
“We are supposed to fight for Willy.” This quote from the iconic movie, A Few Good Men, speaks volume to the ills that continue to plague and prevent our society from taking a giant step forward in race relations. What is even more telling and just as much an...
Virtual superhero teaches positive traits
Garland native Jolene Mullins has a passion for helping children learn about things such as kindness, compassion and empathy. To achieve that goal, she created a virtual superhero called Virtuleze, and she hopes that the character will teach kids to “think with their...
Summer nutrition program begins June 8
For more than 20 years, In an effort to ensure that the youth in our community continue to receive a meal during the summer break, the city of Garland has supported the Summer Nutrition Program. The 2020 program will be overseen by CitySquare, an advocacy organization...
Toastmasters, Rotary team up
The Garland Communicators Toastmasters Club is a group of diverse individuals who are working to improve their communication and leadership skills. Toastmasters International, founded by Ralph C. Smedley, held its first unofficial meeting March 24, 1905. The Garland...
MINT Dentistry feeds those in need
MINT dentistry’s goal of putting smiles on people’s faces doesn’t stop during a pandemic. To help a community in need, the dentistry practice is providing groceries for people experiencing food insecurity. MINT dentistry founder Dr. Field Harrison and his wife Sabrina...
Carter BloodCare schedules Garland blood drive
The demand for blood is ramping up as doctors begin to schedule elective surgeries for their patients at local hospitals Carter BloodCare wants to remind the community that giving blood is still safe and the blood supply is an essential part of the healthcare...
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