| 06/10/2001 Residents of Asian descent urged to try public service
Mayor Jim Spence addressed the DFW Asian American Citizens Council on Thursday after a traditional Vietnamese dinner at Arc-En-Ciel Restaurant on West Walnut Street. Snapshot: Billy J. Williams
Garland obituaries
Acting on a dream: Garland youths star in TV film at Movie Camp
Kevin Nethery and Craig Blum knew at a young age what they want to be when they grow up. Kevin was a precocious, talkative 2-year-old who loved playacting for the family's video camera. Craig was a second-grader with a comic, expressive face who loved to watch Saturday Night Live. District names teacher of the year
Sandra Whitley thought she'd be a spectator at Thursday night's school board meeting. Instead, the math teacher from North Garland High School was surprised to learn she'd been named Garland's teacher of the year. News briefs
Festival offers star-spangled lineup
The city of Garland's annual Star Spangled 4th will be June 28 to July 1 in downtown Garland. June 28 will be midway preview night. From 4 to 10 p.m., all the midway rides are available for one price. Firefighters are eager to get back to station
Stachybotrys atra, the unwelcome guest at Rowlett's Central Fire Station, has been removed, and the usual tenants are eager to move back in. Judy Evans: Speed limit a breath of fresh air
Slow down, Interstate 30 motorists! The speed limit from Rockwall to LBJ Freeway has been lowered to 60 mph in support of state and local efforts to improve air quality. Slower-moving vehicles produce less emissions. Panel builds ties between city, ethnic groups
For an organization occasionally accused of boosterism, the Garland Chamber of Commerce has been almost circumspect about its Community Relations Steering Committee. 06/07/2001 Critics say properties hurt retail
RICHARDSON - The push to redevelop east Richardson has put a spotlight on Harold Peek, one of the area's biggest retail landlords. Gathering of Texas Shriners to include parade, contests
After touring Garland's Hella Temple, Shriners from across Texas will parade through downtown Mesquite Saturday morning as part of their annual state convention. Obituaries
Students take look back at 19th century fashion
When most girls put on a pair of pants, the chances are great that they aren't thinking about history. Aiming high
Scott Whitaker has played the usual venues for ambitious, up-and-coming country musicians - dance halls, kicker bars, state fairs, rodeos and festivals. New group addresses city codes
The City Council's committee on code compliance met for the first time Tuesday to address obstacles to the city's high-priority goal of neighborhood vitality. Meetings won't be televised
The City Council is pulling the plug on televised Utility Advisory Board meetings because of the board's response to a consultant's report, according to some board members. Neighborhood pest
Richard Lee tore open a wall of his home two months ago and got a nasty surprise. Hanging behind the soft wallboard were three wooden two-by-fours, their ends shredded. Termites had eaten four of the wall's original seven studs, leaving a gap inside the wall from the man's foot to his waist. Church addition will include school
Monsignor Don Fischer looks forward to the day when his church, St. Joseph Catholic Church in Richardson, is no longer "the island" without a school. That day is coming. 06/03/2001 Snapshot: Jean Garrett
New challenge
It's no wonder Deborah Cron cries almost every time she talks about leaving the Garland school district. Dr. Cron, who was recently named superintendent of the Weatherford district, is saying goodbye to the place she has called home since fourth grade. Board goes too far, council says
POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE – The Garland City Council agreed Friday at its annual retreat to take steps to rein in the Utility Advisory Board, which council members said has overstepped its bounds by reviewing such things as golf course contracts. UTD dives into future with nanotech institute
A new player has entered the futuristic field of nanotechnology. The University of Texas at Dallas announced Thursday that two experts on the subject will join the faculty this fall and establish an interdisciplinary nanotechnology research institute. Three other internationally known researchers have agreed to join them. Keep Rowlett Beautiful climbs way to top honors
It took three years, but Keep Rowlett Beautiful has finally climbed its way to the top honor from Keep Texas Beautiful – the Governor's Community Achievement Award. News briefs Obituaries Lake Ray Hubbard loses bid
Reaction in Rockwall and Rowlett was mixed to Friday's news that the Dallas 2012 Olympic Committee has eliminated Lake Ray Hubbard as a possible sailing venue in favor of Corpus Christi Bay. College briefs Police narcotics unit doing fine by itself
When the Rowlett Police Department withdrew from the Northeast Area Drug Interdiction Task Force last June, its goal was to focus its limited manpower more narrowly on Rowlett's own drug problems. A year later, police officials say the move has paid off handsomely, generating arrests all along the line from drug ingredient suppliers to manufacturers to dealers. Grants enhance curricula
When school begins in August, students at six Garland campuses will be introduced to new programs made possible by a $20,000 academic enrichment grant from Verizon. School briefs Religion briefs |
