Garland, TX (November 5, 2025) – A message from Garland ISD Superintendent, Dr. Ricardo Lopez Dear Garland ISD Community, Your support of Proposition A is an extraordinary act of trust in our schools, our teachers, and our students. We are grateful for the overwhelming community support. Your vote is about gratitude, appreciation, and responsibility. You […]
WYLIE, TX (June 26, 2025) Caleb Belton, 17, from Scout Troop 1001 in Richardson, TX, was looking for an exciting service project as part of his journey to becoming an Eagle Scout. He had visited In-Sync Exotics with his family and was moved by the dedication the non-profit organization had for rescuing and caring for neglected, […]
GARLAND, Texas (June 12, 2025) – Garland ISD is proud to announce the renaming of the GISD Natatorium in honor of longtime Board Trustee Larry H. Glick, a dedicated advocate for public education who has served the district since 2007. The renaming ceremony will take place on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 9 a.m. at the Natatorium, […]
Rockwall, TX (May 5, 2025) – Caregiving can be a demanding job – it’s almost impossible to take on alone. The emotional, physical, and mental toll can leave you feeling exhausted. If you need a break, the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging provides temporary relief for family caregivers. Eligible family members receive vouchers that […]
Austin, TX (February 13, 2025) – Representative Katrina Pierson proudly announces her appointment to the House Public Health Committee and the Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans’ Affairs Committee, along with her assignment to the Public Health Subcommittee for Disease Prevention & Women’s & Children’s Health. Her role on the Public Health Committee enables her […]
Rockwall County, TX (October 9, 2024) – Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnerships with caregivers, but there needs to be more formal training and support on engaging caregivers in care planning. Exploring caregivers’ roles and experiences in supporting the health of loved ones is important to having confidence in the process. Issues including […]
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 […]