garland tx: Pre 4th of July Events for Garland and Sachse - 2017 - 07/03/17 01:35 PM
Are you wanted to get your 4th of July celebration on a bit early? If so, the City of Garland & the City of Sachse have you covered with their annual events today! Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and bug spray as you enjoy some good old-fashioned family fun celebrating our amazing Country!

  The City of Garland & Firewheel Town Center are hosting their annual "Star-Spangled Spectacular" Fireworks at the Park in Firewheel Town Center (245 Cedar Sage Dr, Garland), Monday, July 3rd. Beginning at 4p, there will be Family Fun Activities, Face Painting, Bounce Houses, Entertainment, Food Trucks and more.
*Live Music will be … (0 comments)

garland tx: Garland Real Estate Market Update ~ January and February 2014 - 03/03/14 05:06 AM
Wasn't it just New Year's Day?! I can't believe we're already in March...these months are just flying by! In case you feel like I do, here's a recap of how Garland, TX Homes for Sale ended 2013. There was an increase in Homes Sold, increased Home Sale Prices, & all with Fewer Days on the market! Garland, TX Homes for Sale have started 2014 just where they left off ~ increased Sales Price & Fewer Days on the market! January 2014 ended with ... The Average Sales Price for  Garland,TX Homes for Sale  was $123,062 with only 52 Days on market, compared with January 2013 that had a $171,384 Average Sales … (1 comments)

garland tx: Garland, TX Home Sales Report ~ January 2013 - 01/30/13 12:25 PM
Garland, TX Homes for Sale have seen steady price improvement month to month as well as year to year as inventory levels & mortgage rates remain at all-time lows. Below are the Numbers ...
The Median Sales Price for January 2013 Garland, TX Homes for Sale was $170,546 with 339 Homes for Sale compared to last month, December 2012,  $143,298 and $102,608 January 2012. The number of Garland, TX Homes that have Sold in January 2013 was 29  with the Median Sales Price being $142,930 vs. 97 Homes that Sold in January 2012 with the Median Sales Price being $99,424. There are currently 187 Garland, TX Homes that are In Contract. A few highlights of the current Garland, TX Homes for Sale are shown below and represent a nice cross section of properties including Water Front properties.  
This Month’s … (0 comments)

garland tx: Spring Carnival at Firewheel Town Center, Garland TX - 03/25/12 06:11 AM
Wooo ... Was that a CARNIVAL at the Firewheel Town Center!?! It sure was & it's going to be there until Sunday, April 1st!       So gather your family & friends to enjoy another Family Friendly FUN event at Firewheel Town Center! The Spring Carnival will have Amusement Rides, Carnival Games for Prizes, Food & lots of FUN to be had!       The Hours are: Monday - Friday 5PM - 10PM Saturday 1PM - 10PM Sunday 1PM - 8PM ... and the last day again is, Sunday April 1st!   View Larger Map               … (4 comments)

garland tx: Kids Fest & Egg Hunt, Firewheel Town Center, Garland TX - 03/25/12 05:52 AM
Firewheel Town Center is having another Family Fabulous Event! Join them in the Park area for their annual "Great Egg Hunt & Kids Fest" on March 31st from 11-2p.                                                           The Great Egg Hunt will kick off the event and after all the eggs have been found by your kiddo, wander around the Firewheel Town Center Park to enjoy live entertainment from Radio Disney, do Arts & Crafts, have your Face Painted, jump … (2 comments)

garland tx: 2011/2012 New Year's Eve Celebrations ~ Lake Ray Hubbard - Garland, Rowlett, & Rockwall - 12/17/11 07:33 AM
Holy Jalapenos ... the NEW YEAR, 2012, is just around the corner!!!   Are you starting to wonder just What To Do To Ring in 2012?!? Well look no further, here's a snap shot of what's going on around Lake Ray Hubbard (Garland, Rowlett, Rockwall, Heath).                          ~Please make this New Year’s Eve a SAFE one and have a Designated Driver or Taxi!       *Flying Saucer, Garland  - Free admission to all UFO Club members & $2 for all others. They’ll be having a live DJ & complimentary champagne toast … (0 comments)

garland tx: Pictures with SANTA, Bass Pro Shop, Garland & Grapevine TX - 12/01/11 02:33 PM
SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN ... errrr, that is, to the BASS PRO SHOP!!!  

Now thru December 24th, the Bass Pro Shop in Garland & Grapevine, TX will once again have their Santa's Wonderland! We've made this 1 of our Family Traditions & look forward to it! 







The entire bottom floor is seriously transformed into Santa's Wonderland complete w a table to write Letters to Santa, Elves, & Reindeers! There's also FREE Games, Activities & Crafts AND a 4x6 Professional Picture with Santa!  

It goes without saying that the Lake Ray Hubbard area is a fabulously Family … (0 comments)

garland tx: Q FEST Music & BBQ fun for Labor Day Weekend, Firewheel Town Center, Garland - 09/04/11 02:13 AM
Labor Day Weekend is here! Time for BBQ's, time with friends, & live music! Where can you get this all in 1 place? You guessed it, at the Q-FEST! 
What is the Q-FEST? It's a great outdoor Live Music Festival at Firewheel Towne Center (245 Cedar Sage Dr, Garland).  There will delicious food, including BBQ, Fletchers Corn Dogs, & a variety of Festival Foods! Throughout the Q-FEST, there'll be Live Music (see schedule below) & a Children's Section. 
Q-FEST 2011 is this Saturday, September 3rd & Sunday, September 4th with the Gates Open at 4pm both days. Tickets are $10, Children under … (3 comments)

garland tx: 2011-12 Garland ISD School Schedule, Garland TX | Dallas County - 08/14/11 04:24 AM
1st Day of School for the Garland School District (GISD) is Monday, August 22nd! Do you know what TIME your child needs to be at school??? 
Since there are so many schools within the Garland School District, they have staggered the Start / End times to less the number of buses as well as traffic. Below are the the general hours for the different schools and here is a link to the GISD School Calendar.
Pre-Kindergarten 
8:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. for Morning Pre-Kindergarten 12:15 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. for Afternoon Pre-Kindergarten Elementary Schools (includes Kindergarten) 
8:00 a.m. - 3:10 p.m. Middle … (2 comments)

garland tx: Garland ISD School Supply Lists - 08/12/11 01:04 PM
Wooziers ... Summer is drawing to a close and it's time to get ready for SCHOOL! First Day of School for Garland ISD is Monday, August 22nd.
If you have kiddos in Pre-K or Elementary that are in the Garland School District, they have broken down just what School Supplies your kiddos need for the 1st Day of School. 
2011-2012 GISD Pre-Kindergarten School Supply List
2011-2012 GISD Elementary School Supply List

In addition to the required GISD School Supply List, don't for the other necessary Back To School Items like, Back Packs andLunch Boxes.
Ohhh, and why not stock up on some School Lunch Items as well, … (0 comments)

garland tx: 4th of July Events, Lake Ray Hubbard - 06/27/11 10:11 AM
Wow … Can you believe it’s almost the 4th of July!?! What are your plans for Celebrating the holiday? In typical Lake Ray Hubbard fashion, there are lots of Fun, Family, FREE events going on to Commemorate the 4th!   ROCKWALL … Celebrate with the Freedom Fest at the Harbor! Friday, July 1st enjoy Live Music at the various Restaurants & Bars and a Firework Show over the Lake at dark. Saturday & Sunday the Freedom Fest continues from 12-5 at the Harbor with Live Music on the Main Stage that overlooks the Lake, 2nd Annual Boat Show, & Vendor Booths. … (0 comments)

garland tx: Summer Time Home Improvement Projects, Lake Ray Hubbard TX - 06/19/11 05:03 PM
Summer Time is here ... let the Home Improvement projects begin!  Whether they're classified as maintenance, updating or energy saving, they should make your homeownership more enjoyable while increase the value of your home!
Remodeling magazine's 2010-11 Cost vs. Value Report suggests that some improvements are a better investment than others.  Front door and garage door replacements are two of the easiest and return the greatest percentage of cost on resale.
Kitchen and bathroom updates transform an older home and instantly give visitors and buyers a fresh impression. Countertops and appliances can be expensive but yield great results.  Painting the cabinets … (2 comments)