Garland ISD offers free and reduced-price meal program

(Garland ISD) August 21, 2012 – Believing that proper nutrition plays an important role in education, Garland ISD will offer free and reduced-price meals to eligible students during the 2012-13 school year. The district participates in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, which provide federal funding to cover the cost of discounted meals […]

Garland ISD launches redesigned website

Garland ISD launches redesigned website

(Garland ISD) August 21, 2012 – Type www.garlandisd.net into an internet browser, and you may be surprised by what you see. The Garland Independent School District launched a redesigned website in advance of the 2012-13 school year. An innovator in education, Garland ISD first entered the World Wide Web in 1997. Since then, the district has […]

Garland ISD welcomes campus staff with breakfast

(Garland) August 21, 2012- School buildings are once again fully staffed as Garland ISD prepares for the first day of classes on August 27. The district welcomed close to 400 new campus professionals at an orientation August 15, where they were treated to breakfast before receiving instruction about GISD. Employees were also introduced to district […]

Garland ISD superintendent to retire after 14 years at helm, 37 years in public education

(Garland ISD) August 21, 2012 – After leading Garland ISD through one of the most dynamic periods in its history, Curtis Culwell is retiring. Culwell, who has served as GISD superintendent since 1999, announced his retirement—effective in December—at Tuesday night’s school board work session in the Harris Hill Administration Building. Culwell, one of the most respected […]

DFW bands to play Concert Against Cancer at Strokers

DFW bands to play Concert Against Cancer at Strokers

Retired veteran, musician battles cancer, organizes benefit concert for a cure (Dallas) August 20, 2012 – “Have you ever had a family member or someone you loved diagnosed with cancer? If so, you’ll understand my determination to help find a cure,” writes Rick Kackley of Plano. The disabled military veteran, musician and motorcycle enthusiast has […]

Rockwall ISD Convocation begins new school year

Rockwall ISD Convocation begins new school year

(Rockwall ISD) August 20, 2012 – Nearly 2,000 employees attended the annual Rockwall Independent School District Convocation on Monday, August 20. New and returning teachers, administrators and employees were joined by the RISD Board of Trustees and numerous business and community leaders to kick-off a new school year. Superintendent Jeff Bailey returned as the keynote […]

Hawaiians Falls names Employees of the Year, awards college scholarships

August 20, 2012 – Hawaiian Falls water parks recently selected one employee from each of its five Texas locations to receive a $1,000 college scholarship. The five ambassadors, as the employees are known within the company, were selected from 58 applicants. One runner up was also selected from each park and awarded a $100 scholarship. $1,000 […]

Meet Elvis, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Elvis, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

August 20, 2012 – We know. It’s so easy to get all shook up over this handsome dog. Elvis is a hunk of burning love. He’s so sweet and unassuming, he just wants to be your teddy bear. You can’t help falling in love with this hound dog. Are you lonesome tonight? Don’t be cruel by […]