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Change on the horizon for
downtown; anything possible

Kim Everett | August 30, 2010

A group of Garland residents met with Council Members Laura Perkins Cox (District 2) and John Willis (District 5) last week to...more

Local student wins Jethsuby Fund, Catholic Foundation scholarship

Posted September 3, 2010

The beginning of the school year means the end of water parks, camp, and summer vacation, but one deserving group of students...more


 

New World area blessed
with great neighbor

Submitted by Truett Welborn | September 1, 2010

Mr. Marty Bossman has lived in Garland’s New World area for at least 30 years and is a member of our...more

Auditions scheduled for ‘Man of LaMancha’

Celeste Rogers | September 2, 2010

Garland Civic Theatre will hold auditions for “Man of La Mancha” on September 15 and 19 at the GCT office, 108 North 6th Street...more

Standout players emerge in GHS
loss to Flower Mound Marcus

Tammy Winter | August 29, 2010 -- Photos by Roger Mathis

And so it begins. Garland High School started its football season with a 33-13 loss to Flower Mound Marcus...more

Wylie victorious over Sachse
in season opening match-up

Chris Long | August 27, 2010

The Sachse Mustangs came up short in their first ever meeting with the Wylie Pirates losing 31-21 Friday, August 27 at Garland's...more

High school football pre-season in full swing

Kim Everett | August 28, 2010

Rowlett defeats North Mesquite in overtime

Quarterback Grant Bothun scored the winning overtime touchdown and 2-point conversion, and Treyvon Green rushed for 154 yards...more

Volunteers needed for Healthy Living Expo

Posted August 26, 2010

Volunteers are the backbone of any important undertaking. The same is true for the Healthy Living Expo on Saturday, September 25...more

Good Samaritans receives
help from local restaurant

Kim Everett | August 25, 2010

Mexicali Café and Cantina at Belt Line and North Garland Avenue hosted a fundraiser for Good Samaritans...more

GHS Lady Owls fall to Berkner

Posted August 25, 2010 -- Photos by Roger Mathis

 The Lady Owls volleyball team was defeated by Berkner High School Tuesday, August 17.  The Owls took the first two sets...more

GISD football ticket sales:  On the cutting edge of technology

Kim Everett | August 23, 2010

To begin the 2010-11 football season, the Garland Independent School District will have the distinction of being the second district...more

Attendees enjoy
Senior Awareness Day

Kim Everett | August 22, 2010 -- Photos by Edd Holden

Garland seniors were treated entertainment, door prizes, free refreshments, and information gathering...more

GPD steps up DWI patrols

Posted August 23, 2010

During the back to school time period, and the upcoming Labor Day holiday, Garland police officers will increase Driving While...more

Hillcrest no match for
NFHS volleyball team

Kim Everett | September 2, 2010 -- Photos by Roger Mathis

The Naaman Forest High School girls' volleyball team defeated Hillcrest...more

 

Man found murdered

Posted September 2, 2010

Garland police responded to the report of a body lying in a field in the 1800 block of Glenbrook Drive this morning just before 10:30 a.m.  When officers arrived...more

Garland student assists
Representative Hensarling’s office

Posted September 2, 2010

Congressman Jeb Hensarling (Texas-05) announced that Thomas Ohlgren of Garland has joined his...more

NFHS falls to Rockwall
Heath in season opener 

Billy Gallion | August 28, 2010 -- Photos by Billy Gallion

The Naaman Forest Rangers traveled to Rockwall to face the Rockwall...more

Tony Brigmon, keynote speaker, singer, songwriter, will be at Vetoni's On Main September 8,  7:30 p.m.

Sachse Swingsters learn valuable lessons from drill
team experience

Kim Everett | August 29, 2010

Lee Valdivia is enjoying her first year as a Sachse Swingster.  She also...more

Crime Report:  August 22-28
 
 Posted August 30,  2010
 
 The Garland Police Department has divided the city into 26 districts, numbers vary from 11 to 56.  Listed below are the 188...more

Health department inspections:
August 21-27

Posted August 30, 2010

 Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where...more

New city facility bears special name

Posted August 29, 2010

On August 26, the city of Garland officially dedicated the Goldie Locke Community Meeting Room...more

GCT stages
‘My Cousin Rachel’

Celeste Rogers | August 25, 2010 -- Photos by Celeste Rogers

The staging of Daphne du Maurier’s best selling novel, “My Cousin Rachel” continues for...more

GPD steps up curfew enforcement

 Posted August 25, 2010

 

With school starting, the Garland Police Department will be giving extra attention to enforcing the...more

VFW Post 5076 welcomes kids
to safety event

Bev Snow | August 23, 2010 -- Photos by Bev Snow

VFW Post 5076, Ladies’ Auxiliary and Men’s Auxiliary was host to 32 children on Saturday, August...more

Mosaic Multicultural
Festival registering
vendors, performers

Posted August 22, 2010

Garland’s Community Multicultural Commission will present...more

Letter to the editor - Save our square

 Posted August 17, 2010

 The city of Garland is presently developing plans for “upgrading” the historic downtown square.  Although they are reluctant to reveal the exact nature...more

Real estate corner:  First things first,
pre-qualify for mortgage

Marcia Dye Ramsey | August 16, 2010

Prior to looking for the home, you need to look for the mortgage.  All lenders welcome pre-qualification ...more