City of Garland Press Release:
Stamp Out Child Hunger!
When:Saturday, May 1, 2010
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where:Eastside Church of Christ
501 Helen Street
Garland, Texas 75040
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Dallas Morning News reporter Karel Holloway posted on the DMN Garland Blog this morning that a white powder had been found at Ethridge and Armstrong elementary… more »
City of Garland Press Release:
Garland's Teen Drivers Show Significant Safety Improvements
Safer driving habits for Garland teenagers have helped to sharply reduce fatal crashes in the community, according to a recent case study.
Researc… more »
Is the web the new future for local news? More and more it seems so.
When the latest incarnation of the historic Garland News ceased publication several months ago, a greater silence fell over the community. We do have very competent local cove… more »
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It looks like we've now passed 1000 posts — that's 1000 in the 1348 days since we started together May 1, 2006. It took a bit more than two years to reach 500 and w… more »
From the Dallas Morning News
In Season: Four Seasons European-style market at Firewheel
12:00 AM CST on Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Kim Pierce
If you're still looking for Christmas gifts, check out the Four Seasons European-style market… more »
City of Garland Press Release:
Garland Health Department Hosts H1N1 Vaccination Clinic
The City of Garland Health Department will host a vaccination clinic to administer the H1N1 vaccine. These vaccines are available to anyone, regardless of ris… more »
I know these are tough times for many. I hope that pausing to give thanks and spending time with family was a respite for all. It was a good time for my family and me. Things should be a little more normal this week and I should be able to get several p… more »
In journalism, dog-bites-man stories are considered unworthy of publication. Common events aren't printed; it's a waste of newsprint because it doesn't sell newspapers and, frankly, nobody cares.
Katie Fairbank… more »
Last year, budget cuts included the Star Spangled Fourth, Garland's celebrated and award-winning July 4th extravaganza. Management at the Firewheel Town Center attempted to resurrect the event with fireworks and vendors but the plan did not star… more »
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