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
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...
Lots of fun at Noon Exchange Club Children’s Christmas Party
Members of the Noon Exchange Club of Garland were busy the week before Thanksgiving as they began preparing for their annual Children’s Christmas Party. The event has grown over the years from 80-100 youngsters to about 375 Garland ISD students. The club buys, wraps...
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
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
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 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...
November, December Spring Creek Forest Preserve activities
Below is the list of activities planned for November and December by the Spring Creek Forest Preserve Society. Take a while to look it over and see which activities you want to attend! Date: Nov. 26 - 2 – 3:30 p.m. - 1770 Holford Road Explore the sights and sounds of...
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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