Garland ISD concerned about parent/guardian deportation
The district has already experienced a number of parents being deported in the past.
Monday, Aug. 25, 2008
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UPDATED: Garland to host public hearing over cell phones in school zones
With other cities banning the phones around schools, one can assume the Garland folk is looking into the same.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
2008 Garland election results
While the City Council race was a decisive loss for the former Mayor Pro Tem, the school board race will likely spill into a run-off.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Dallas SWAT delivers birthday surprise to Garland third grader
"SWAT filed the necessary paperwork required to call on him at school. They waited for Roger to arrive. Surveillance confirmed his location at Pearson Elementary School..."
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Rowlett announces “Severe Weather Week” poster contest winners
Rowlett childrens competed in a contest to send visual messages about severe weather awareness.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Local girls talent represents at McNeil Invitational
Highland Park's Sara Sutherland ran another solid race, which keeps HP in the running, ahem, as one of the best teams in the state.
Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007
Eight schools in Dallas area get “No Child Left Behind” Blue Ribbon
Surely all eight schools know the difference between "cliche" and "cliched".
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007
Texas Board of Education recognizes volunteer “heroes”
Four local volunteers honored with awards.
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007
Half of Texas’ top teacher finalists are from the DFW area
Top teachers get their props.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007
HS Football: DeSoto 47, Garland 14
Adrian Bushell and Cyrus Gray shine in season opener.
Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007
Garland high school bans student from wearing skull t-shirt
Wait till they get a load of his next shirt: Down with homework.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
Dallas South game preview: Garland vs. DeSoto
DeSoto is led by "slashlike" QB Cyrus Gray.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
Garland middle school teacher named Region 10 Teacher of the Year
Reyna also honored by Garland ISD for his work with special education students.
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007
Seven DFW football teams ranked in MaxPreps.com‘s top twenty
Any guesses on who's ranked numero uno?
Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007
UPDATED: Garland and Lancaster ISDs come up “substandard” in Financial Integrity Ratings
All other local districts fared better -- and most were superior.
Friday, Aug. 24, 2007
Former Rowlett baseball player looking for success in Blue Jays organization
Ryan Patterson was drafted in the fourth round of the MLB Draft in 2005.
Monday, Aug. 20, 2007
Rowlett wins Garland ISD volleyball tournament
This year, the Lady Eagles could be the team to beat in District 10-5A.
Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007
Three from the Class of 2008 decide their college football futures
These three have chosen where to play at the next level.
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007
Garland softball pitcher garners preseason praise
Tomi Garrison is a decorated athlete at Garland who helped the Owls win back-to-back 5A state softball titles.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Rowlett High School history teacher Robert Rigby arrested for soliciting sex from 15 year old girl online
Robert Rigby, a 52 year-old history teacher at Rowlett High School, was arrested by Rowlett police on Monday after being charged with online solicitation.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Garland softball wins another 5A state title
Junior pitcher Tomi Garrison was named MVP for the second straight year.
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Garland High School makes Newsweek‘s list of top public high schools
#350 out of 1,200. Not too shabby.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
South Garland quarterback commits to Baylor
South Garland's all-district quarterback is taking his game to Baylor in 2008.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Former Lakeview Centennial football player joins Colorado coaching staff
Jeff Grimes is leaving BYU for Colorado.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
Former Garland football coach to be inducted into Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
Coach Chuck Curtis will be inducted May 7.
Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007
North Garland quarterback commits to Louisiana Tech
Adrian Linwood won't be, well that's assumption, calling plays for Tech.
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007
A few Dallas schools teach reading, writing and hustling
Ah, I kid the high school billiard enthusiasts. Since 1998, the Billiard Excellence Through Training, Education and Recreation program has been teaching the benefits of pool.
Monday, Jan. 15, 2007
Accused Garland teacher citing interest in wrestling
David Ware is not telling his side of the story. He's letting his lawyer do the talking for him.
Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007
Softball coach at Lakeview Centennial HS charged with filming girls wrestling
Police say David Ware recorded girls in a bad way at a high school wrestling match at South Grand Prairie High School earlier this month.
Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007
Garland ISD begins ‘choice of school’ period
Parents have from between January 11 and February 9 to choose where their child will go to school for the 2007-2008 year.
Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007
Garland ISD students and teachers win big in essay contest
All these kids will be rollin' in the dough.
Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007
2007 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl features local football talent
High school football action continues on ESPNU.
Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007
Garland libraries offer free online tutoring
Garland's Nicholson Memorial Library System now offers help from real, live tutors right at the library, or your home computer, via the Internet.
Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006
Garland photojournalist killed in car wreck
John Wray was killed Wednesday morning, he worked for The Garland News and the official sports photographer for Garland High School athletics.
Friday, Dec. 15, 2006
Football playoffs - Garland 27, Leander 24
Just another normal Garland squeaker.
Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006
Garland 24, Longview 21
Football
Garland's Malcolm Williams helps set up the win in the Class 5A Division II Region II playoff at Texas Stadium.
Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006
Plano ISD Education Foundation Grants
$67,000 for Innovative Classroom Programs
The Plano ISD Education Foundation made surprise visits to several schools today to present $67,000 in 58 grant awards to teachers.
Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006
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