(GARLAND, TX — August 2, 2017) As summer break draws to a close, it is the perfect time to start preparing for the busy back-to-school season. Get ready for a successful 2017-18 in Garland ISD with the following helpful tips. Don’t be late Aug. 28. All campuses will observe new school hours the first day […]
(GARLAND, TX — August 2, 2017) Pirates & Pixie Dust Parties and Boutique (425 Coneflower Drive) was joined by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce to commemorate its opening with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Firewheel Town Center. The dedication took place on Aug. 1 at 1:20pm. The project was intended to offer parents and […]
(GARLAND ISD – July 13, 2016) Garland ISD and the Garland Unit of the NAACP will host a Health Fair and Back-to-School Rally from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, August 20 at the Curtis Culwell Center, 4999 Naamen Forest Blvd. in Garland. Registered students, accompanied by parent or guardian, will receive free school supplies, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—May 10) Hawaiian Falls will offer free admission to all military personnel at its North Texas water parks in Garland, The Colony, Mansfield and Roanoke from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Memorial Day weekend – Saturday, May 28; Sunday, May 29; and Monday, May 30. All immediate family members can purchase their day pass […]
(GARLAND, TX — March 28, 2016) The Hope Clinic invites all to its 2nd Annual Wheels of Hope Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, in downtown Garland. All proceeds benefit the Hope Clinic—a nonprofit offering medical services to those suffering financial hardships. “Last year, we raised more than $30,000. We […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 7, 2016) Local management consultant and John C. Maxwell business coach Trey Finley has been helping train and coach business owners within the Garland-Rowlett-Rockwall area for years. But just last month, Trey had the unique opportunity to take his business coaching talents and make a difference in the lives of thousands […]
(Jan. 18, 2016) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club presented Ruby Jones of Garland a check to offset her losses in the December tornado. Ruby lives alone, with no family in the area and her house was a total loss. She lives on Social Security and basically escaped with the clothes on her back. She said […]
(ROWLETT, TX – Jan. 7, 2016) Two Rowlett schools have been cleared after being placed on full lockdown around 11 a.m. today. This occurred after someone made a call into an internal Garland ISD radio and advised Coyle Middle School to go into lockdown. Rowlett police were called to the scene and found no threats […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 29, 2015) Ebby Halliday Realtors was treated to an informative presentation regarding several upcoming projects from the cities of Rockwall, Heath, Garland and Rowlett during a Mayors’ Forum held on Sept. 16 at Waterview Golf Club. The real estate agency welcomed Rowlett Mayor Todd Gottel, Garland Mayor Douglas Athas, Rockwall Mayor […]
(GARLAND ISD, TX – September 2, 2015) Wanting to ensure its students are prepared for college, Garland ISD has offered all sophomores and juniors a chance to take the PSAT for free the past two years. This year, even more students will receive that invaluable opportunity. All eighth and ninth-graders will be administered the test […]