Community
NANBPWC, Garland Club hosts ‘Go Red’ event
The Garland Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) held its annual “Go Red for Healthy Heart” program Feb. 16. Attendees gathered at 10 a.m., all dressed in red, at the fellowship hall of the Mount...
State representative to recognize Garland Scottish Rite
The Garland Scottish Rite Club has made a profound difference in the Garland community for over 60 years. The organization will be recognized Monday, March 4, in the Texas House of Representatives by Rep. Angie Chen Button for its tireless work in Garland and in...
Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence
Garland Club of the NANBPWC, Inc. in association with the Community Multicultural Commission – city of Garland presents a panel discussion on the theme Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence. Garland Club of the NANBPWC, Inc. is proud to present...
New leadership at Garland congregation
Changes have occurred in the leadership of the Garland 4th Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Brian Craddock has replaced Wes Staub as Bishop, a position similar to Pastor, of the congregation of approximately 450 members. Bishops are chosen from...
Rowlett Strong, Inc. supports Third Watch LE
Rowlett Strong Inc., initially formed to raise funds to support victims of the 2015 Christmas Tornado that devastated several Rowlett neighborhoods, has since shifted its focus to that of supporting our first responders. The association is proud to support...
Kindness, caring alive and well
Hearing about what’s going on in today’s world, the hostility currently taking over the government and the ill will, and even hatred, in the hearts of so many, makes one wonder if there is any respect or kindness left in the world. Then, at just the right time,...
GLOWS team provides warm shelter for homeless population
With the help of several service organizations and churches, progress is being realized in the effort to help Garland’s homeless population. Since one of the most important needs continues to be shelter for homeless folks when the temperatures drop to dangerous...
Girl Scout Cookie season to kick off Jan. 11
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) will launch the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie season Jan. 11, celebrating the largest financial investment in girls annually in the United States and a powerful entrepreneurship incubator for the next generation of female leaders. At a...
Fun for all at Special Ones Network Christmas party
More than 220 special needs individuals and their families had a great time at the Special Ones Network Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Hella Shrine Temple. The event has enjoyed extraordinary growth since it started 11 years ago with 38 families. The...
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