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Hope Clinic makes it a Merry Christmas

Hope Clinic makes it a Merry Christmas

On Dec. 18, Hope Clinic celebrated Christmas by giving out more than 600 toys to 200 patients and their children. The kids were 10 years of age and under. This was the second year in a row that Hope Clinic has been able to provide Christmas gifts for its patients....

Library system announces Jan. 2024 activities

Library system announces Jan. 2024 activities

The Garland Library System has announced a full list of activities for Jan. 2024. Check it out and decide which you'd like to attend! Winter Reading Challenge | Dec. 1-Feb. 29 Winter Reading Challenge! Registered participants who read at least three books and turn in...

Legend Oaks hosts Christmas Festival

Legend Oaks hosts Christmas Festival

Experience the heart of community celebration at Legend Oaks' Winter Festival! Join us for an Open House featuring music, delightful treats, hot cocoa and the chance to win exciting raffle prizes. The fun doesn't stop there. We're bringing in local small business...

Garland Fire Toy Drive spreads holiday cheer

Garland Fire Toy Drive spreads holiday cheer

Make this holiday special for a child in need! The Garland Fire Fighters Association and Garland Fire Department are collecting new, unwrapped toys for their annual toy drive through Thursday, Dec. 21. Toy collection boxes are available at each of Garland's 11 fire...

Good Sam provides Thanksgiving blessings

Good Sam provides Thanksgiving blessings

Last year, Good Samaritans of Garland “adopted” the Alternative Education Center (AEC) when they discovered the school didn't have a PTA or similar support. Throughout the year, the organization prepared goody bags for the staff and donated school supplies when...

Hope Clinic hosts turkey giveaway

Hope Clinic hosts turkey giveaway

Hope Clinic recently gave away 100 Thanksgiving turkeys to patients for the second consecutive year. Garland Police Lieutenant Hondo and the clinic’s Neighborhood Police Officer Caleb Maldonado were on hand to help with the giveaway. In addition, Hope Clinic’s Board...

Santa visits Firewheel Town Center

Santa visits Firewheel Town Center

Simon® is pleased to announce Santa visits for families as part of the Simon Santa Photo Experience at Firewheel Town Center. Santa arrives on Nov. 17 and will be available until Christmas Eve, located across from Five Below. The Santa Photo Experience launches on...

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