Garland, TX (March 11, 2025) – Hella Shrine in Garland is hosting the Texas Men’s State Chili Championship the weekend of March 22-23 and judges are needed! With over 100 chili chefs expected on Saturday and 60 chefs on Sunday, there will be plenty of chili entries to sample. The weekend includes live music, vendors, […]
Atmos Energy has solutions that can help. GARLAND, Texas (March 7, 2025) – Over the past two months, many of the areas Atmos Energy serves experienced record-low temperatures. This winter weather may have increased the amount of gas used to operate your gas furnace, water heater, and other gas appliances, which may result in a higher […]
Garland, TX (November 22, 2024) – In a significant step toward strengthening safety in Garland ISD schools, the district proudly announces the launch of the GISD Security Training Center. Housed in a former elementary school, this facility is designed to better prepare law enforcement and emergency responders for real-world school safety challenges. The center provides […]
Rockwall, TX (October 1, 2024) – The wildfires that devastated west Texas in the spring of 2024 burned well over one million acres, causing destruction to farms, ranches, and a way of life with the loss of homes, several lives, and thousands of livestock. Lee Wells of Rockwall’s Wells Cattle Co. knew the ranchers needed […]
Rockwall, TX (September 17, 2024) – Last week, I was asked to participate in a suicide awareness and prevention event. My role was to contribute to one of the program’s events. The evening was filled with songs, presentations on various awareness resources, and a proclamation read aloud by city and county leadership. It was a […]
Projections indicate that Garland ISD will receive a B rating, with the number of A-rated high schools expected to triple, as three high school campuses are on track to earn A ratings. Garland, TX (August 15, 2024) – Garland Independent School District is dedicated to providing an unparalleled education experience for every student. In the […]
Garland, TX (July 29, 2024) – Garland Independent School District announced its policy for serving meals to children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2024-2025 school year. Fifty-five sites (listed below) qualify to operate the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024-2025 school year. CEP allows for all […]
Rockwall, TX (July 11, 2024) – McDonald’s has declared this summer as the summer of value – rolling out a series of local and national deals, including savings on everyone’s favorite salty side. McDonald’s is celebrating National French Fry Day with two days of deals for the first time ever. Fans can kick off the weekend with McDonald’s […]
Garland, TX (June 20, 2024) – Garland ISD is proud to announce the return and expansion of its Summer Meal Program, managed by Student Nutrition Services (SNS). This initiative continues to provide nutritious breakfasts and lunches to children throughout the GISD community. This year, GISD has broadened the scope of the Summer Meal Program. Alongside […]
Rockwall, TX (May 21, 2024) – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs joins forces with Carry The Load, once again, as Nonprofit Partner to honor the sacrifices of our nation’s military, Veterans, first responders, and their families. As an active Nonprofit Partner, Patriot PAWS will be participating in Carry The Load’s 2024 Memorial May National Relay and […]