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04/07/10

Permalink 12:08:17 pm, by Douglas Email , 191 words   English (US)
Categories: News

Summer Nutrition Program Spreading News

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  … more »

04/06/10

Permalink 05:33:18 pm, by Douglas Email , 560 words   English (US)
Categories: News

White Powder Letters Received at Two Elementaries

Video frame from Dallas Morning News online video 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 »

02/17/10

Permalink 05:10:53 pm, by Douglas Email , 767 words   English (US)
Categories: News

Youth Council Holds Press Conference to Highlight Program Results

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 »

02/02/10

Permalink 01:02:29 pm, by Douglas Email , 276 words   English (US)
Categories: News, Opinions

A Couple More Strings to Follow for Local News

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 »

01/08/10

Permalink 12:31:29 pm, by Douglas Email , 312 words   English (US)
Categories: News, Opinions

Blog Posts Pass 1000

Source: Unknown, attached to an e-mail.   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 »

12/17/09

Permalink 12:29:21 pm, by Douglas Email , 379 words   English (US)
Categories: News

Four Seasons Market at Firewheel Growing Hit

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 »

12/03/09

Permalink 04:39:42 pm, by Douglas Email , 143 words   English (US)
Categories: News, Health

All-Welcome H1N1 Clinic Set for Monday

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 »

11/29/09

Permalink 11:10:07 pm, by Douglas Email , 137 words   English (US)
Categories: News

Post-Turkey Day Musings

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 »

11/11/09

Permalink 01:27:04 pm, by Douglas Email , 949 words   English (US)
Categories: News, Opinions, Health

Time to Investigate the Investigator

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 »

11/10/09

Permalink 06:34:59 pm, by Douglas Email , 321 words   English (US)
Categories: News

Star Spangled Garland 2010

  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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