September 10, 2012 – Lake Pointe Medical Center, based in Rowlett, is celebrating its 25th anniversary of being in operation. LPMC serves the residents of Rockwall, Rowlett, Royse City and the surrounding communities. Opening its doors on February 11, 1987, LPMC was home to 67 employees and quickly began recruiting local volunteers – including Rockwall resident, Charlene […]
(Garland ISD) September 9, 2012 – A popular saying states, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Garland ISD believes it takes a community to educate a student. That’s why GISD’s BEST Education Foundation partners with local businesses, benefactors, and corporations. In August, the Garland-based production plant of Raytheon held its third-annual “Fill the […]
(Garland ISD) September 9, 2012 – The Garland ISD Board of Trustees hosted a public hearing, then later approved the district’s 2012-13 budget and tax rate at its Aug. 28 school board meeting. The hearing was held at the Harris Hill Administration Building, in accordance with Texas Property Tax Code, allowing for public comment. After […]
(Garland) September 9, 2012 – RSVP by 8 a.m. Monday, September 10 for the Garland Chamber of Commerce’s Direct Connect Strategic Networking event coming Thursday, September 22 to the Holiday Inn – Garland North, 5110 N. President George Bush Freeway, Garland, 75040. Strategic connections are made on a first come, first serve basis… meaning the sooner […]
(Garland ISD) September 6, 2012 – Home to award-winning academics, fine arts, and athletics, Garland ISD is also home to award-winning administrators. Career and Technical Education Director Phil Gilbreath was recently named the Career and Technical Association of Texas Administrator of the Year. A member of CTAT for 38 years, Gilbreath has long been an advocate […]
September 3, 2012 – The Labor Day Parade & Festival is underway until 5 p.m. today at Garland Central Park, 1310 W. Ave. F in Garland. Take advantage of free admission and parking and enjoy the Festival in the Park, including entertainment by Aubrey Lynn and Yellow Rose, a variety of food vendors, Market in the […]
The Salvation Army of Garland invites everyone to share an evening with Scott O’Grady, USAF Captain and former Air Force fighter pilot at the Annual Doing the Most Good Dinner at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6 aat the Atrium at the Granville Arts Center, 300 North 5th Street in Garland, 75040. Captain Scott O’Grady was shot […]
Bow Wow Pow Wow benefits The Colony Animal Shelter’s Injured Animal Fund, Dog Day benefits Garland Pawsabilities (Garland / The Colony) August 30, 2012 – Every dog has his day. Actually, this year, he has his choice of two days. Hawaiian Falls waterparks will host their annual Doggie Swim Days the last days of their […]
August 30, 2012 – The 2nd Annual Putting for Paws Golf Tournament benefiting the rescued animals of In-Sync Exotics will be Monday, September 17, 2012 at Old American Golf Club. The goal is to raise enough money to feed the exotic cats for six months. The cost is $135 per golfer until September 1, which […]
(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 […]