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Volume X- Issue 243 August 1-15, 2012 Published 1st & 15th Each Month Phalconstar.com Garland, Texas Phone (972) 926-8503 Fax (903) 450-1397 JANUARY 1 Year Subscription $45.00 17, 2018
Historic Black & Clark plans include move north By Norma Adams-Wade Contributor
Garland City leaders tout growth From Staff Reports It’s time to celebrate 2017’s accomplishments while building on them for an even better new year. The City of Garland has lots to celebrate as we head into 2018. Economic growth has spurred new energy for development in Garland. The City’s property tax base increased by $1.2 billion in fiscal year 2016-17— that’s almost 10 percent! That growth included more than $200 million in new construction, Garland’s highest number on record and more than the previous two years combined. Here are a few highlights: • Garland is benefiting from continued growth in the data center market with the
Linda Mitchell, CEO
Black & Clark Funeral Home
Friends who grew up with business juggernaut Linda Mitchell say she showed signs of her professional future as a child. They just did not know what those signs meant. The friends were not alone. Mitchell said recently that she, too, did not understand traits about herself that gave hints of her coming career, business savvy, and community service. The owner, president and chief executive officer of historic Black & Clark Funeral Home in Dallas looked back over her life recently during an IMessenger interview and marveled at the journey that brought her to this point -- sitting behind the Black & Clark CEO desk where – in one of her familiar phrases -- the buck stops. “Never in my wildest imagination would I have thought I’d end up owning a funeral home,� Mitchell said pensively. “It’s mind-boggling.� Mitchell has covered much ground and survived hard-hitting business and personal blows on her way to this juncture. She has gained a reputation as a successful businesswoman with a social conscience, a no-nonsense executive who runs a tight ship, and a caring Christian who proudly credits her faith and spiritual lifestyle for her undisputed success so far. But she makes it clear that the road ahead is challenging in order to accomplish the goals she has in mind to rebrand and take the 103-year-old Black & Clark institution to the next level. And along the way, Mitchell is leading a crusade to preserve the strength and existence of independent, black-owned funeral homes in the Dallas area and Texas.
EXPANDING TO FAR NORTH DALLAS Part of her crusade involves opening a new market for an
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addition of Digital Realty, a multi-phased data center campus to be located on 47.5 acres northeast of the intersection of West Campbell Road and the President George Bush Turnpike. In April 2017, RagingWire Data Centers opened the first phase of their $389 million data center campus very near the new Digital Realty project site. • Garland has approved a deal that will result in the development of a $25 million North Garland Medical Center at 7217 Telecom Parkway. This state-of-the-art medical facility will realize 95,000 square feet of health care space in a new three-story building near the intersection of Lookout Drive and Telecom Parkway. • The City of Garland has acquired the long-vacant retail site on South Garland
Avenue near Interstate 635, where Hypermart was built in the late 1980s. In a proactive move to improve this key gateway to Garland, the City Council approved the purchase in late 2017 to prepare the site for marketing to prospective developers. • The City will propose the creation of a Tax Increment Financing zone (TIF) in the area around Baylor Scott & White Medical Center to encourage reinvestment and redevelopment. The City also is actively pursuing development activities in other areas of south Garland, as well as focusing on a study of opportunities along the Interstate 30 corridor. Garland residents and visitors have likely noticed an influx of traffic cones and busy Street crews. For the past few years, the Council has placed streetand alley improve-
ments at the top of their priority list. For the 2017-18 fiscal year, more than $26 million is available for roadway infrastructure repairs. That’s an almost three-fold increase in funding over the past four years. Garland’s parks and recreation centers received new attention in 2017, and will continue into 2018. City teams have generated a list of projects that need nearterm attention, such as removal of faded or damaged signage, repairs of amenities such as playgrounds and concession stands, improved litter management and repairs of specific facilities such as recreation centers. More substantial renovations of facilities at Winters and Audubon Parks are nearing completion, while improvements at Granger Recreation Center are underway.
The public input process also is underway for proposed skate and dog parks. Other quality of life accomplishments include: • Celebration of Downtown Garland’s inclusion in the National Registry of Historic Places with the Rockin’ the Square event in October; • Rollout of Visit Garland Texas app to promote Garland’s events and venues to visitors and residents; • Neighborhood vitality projects such as the “Where the Heart Isâ€? campaign in the Orchard Hills/Parkmont area of Garland. Public safety is always important for Garland residents and businesses. The City approved 11 additional police officers, as well as a community outreach officer to oversee efforts to address homelessness in Garland.
Radio Listeners Honor Garland Police This past holiday season, iHeartMedia radio station KDGE Star 102.1 and on-air host Rick O'Bryan teamed up with Academy Sports + Outdoors to gift a shopping spree to remember. Listeners were encouraged to nominate a local community center, school or first responder department for a chance to win a $2,000 Academy Sports + Outdoors gift card. The Garland Police Department was nominated by several listeners for its community outreach programs and the department was ultimately selected as the prize recipient. The gift will be used to further the Garland Police Department's community outreach programs.
What’s going on in Garland and surrounding areas? Send in your calendar events! Rockwall, TX 75032) Show dates/times: Dramapalooza, created in 2003, gives January 18 January 20 01/20 at 7 p.m., 01/21 at 2 p.m. adults with various disabilities the oppor“The Widow" by Garland Civic Theatre 7:30 PM Granville Arts Center - Small Theatre, 300 N. Fifth Street, Garland, TX, 75040 The Widow is a contemporary gothic thriller with a beautiful heroine, a twisted antagonist, an ancient scandal and a longdead victim still haunting the halls of a stately home. Tickets: $17 at GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, 972-205-2790 or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office, open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and two hours before each performance
January 19 Now We Run- Women's March Anniversary Kickoff Happy Hour, Hosted by Ana-Maria Ramos for Texas House District 102 Backyard Dallas 505 N Good Latimer Expy, Dallas, Texas 75201 First we marched, NOW WE RUN! Friday at 5 PM - 7:30 PM. Come join some of the #ElectHer Dallas area candidates, Brandy K Chambers for Texas House Representative District 112 Ana-Maria Ramos for Texas House District 102 and Joanna Cattanach for Texas State Representative HD108 to kick off the anniversary weekend of the Women's March! *********** "Gathering of Dances" Granville Arts Center Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State Street, Garland, TX, 75040 7:30 PM. Presented by Millermuller ballet, “Gathering of Dances� features performances from dance companies across DFW, including Millermuller ballet, Allen Civic Ballet, and more! Tickets: $10-15 at the door. Reservations can be made by phone at 214-861-7221.
Street Ministry and Homeless Outreach, Hosted by City of Dallas Street Ministry 12 Dates ¡ Jan 20, 2018 - Dec 15, 2018 Shiloh Worship Center of Garland 2204 S Shiloh Rd, Garland, Texas Join us Saturday the third Saturday of every month to minister to the homeless in Dallas and surrounding cities. We meet at 2204 S Shiloh Road Garland Texas. From there we take gallon sized freezer bags filled with prepackaged foods and hygiene products. Then we take the message of the gospel to the streets. From predetermined areas, we approach each individual give them a blessing bag and ask what they might need in prayer. Ultimately this brings the church to the streets of Dallas not only for the homeless but those in vehicles and pedestrians passing by as we lay hands and Praise God! If you're able bring Bibles, Lunchables and bottled water (prepackaged meals) Hygiene products (tooth brushes, tooth paste sanitizer) The 99 cent stores carries these items for a dollar and typically we're able to reach out to 15 to 25 people within three hours. *********** "Narnia..." Presented by Royalty Dance Academy 7:00 pm at Granville Arts Center Brownlee Auditorium, 300 N. Fifth Street, Garland, TX, 75040 Follow Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy on their magical journey in Royalty Dance Academy’s ballet adaptation of “Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe.â€? Tickets: $12 (General Admission), $25 (Reserved) available at the door, online at RoyaltyDanceAcademy.com, or at Royalty Dance Academy (2305 State Hwy 276
January 22 "Annie, Jr." by Breitling Youth Theater 9:45 am at Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State Street, Garland, TX, 75040 Little orphan Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan's evil schemes, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Tickets: www.ActingForChildren. org or 972-658-3915. Show dates/times: 01/21 at 5 p.m. and 730 p.m. 01/22-23 at 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.
January 27 "The Lion King, Jr." by Breitling Youth Theater, 2:00 pm Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State Street, Garland, TX, 75040 The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. Tickets: www. ActingForChildren.org or 972-658-3915. Show dates/times: 01/25-26 at 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. and 01/26 at 7 p.m. 01/27 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 01/28 at 2 p.m.
January 28 DRAMAPALOOZA" AT THE GRANVILLE ARTS CENTER 2:00 pm THE GRANVILLE ARTS CENTER 300 N Fifth St Garland, TX 75040Â
tunity to learn all about musical theater performance and production. Each year, a group of 15 to 20 performers embark on a journey to learn lines, songs, dances, and more in an intense, three-week program culminating in a public performance. Tickets: admission is FREE and open to the public. For more info, contact Holford Recreation Center at 972-205-2772 or hrc@garlandtx.gov.
January 31 "Mary Poppins" by Breitling Youth Theater 9:45 am at Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State Street, Garland, TX, 75040. Jane and Michael Banks have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the Banks family how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures. Everyone can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that "Anything can happen if you let it." Tickets: www.ActingForChildren. org or 972-658-3915. Show dates/times: 01/31-02/01 at 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. 02/02 at 6:30 p.m. 02/03 at 6 p.m. *Show dates and times subject to change.Â
February 3 Valentine Mini Hosted by Courtney Marie Photography Saturday, at 9 AM - 12 PM
Courtney Marie Photography 337 Oaks Trl, Garland, Texas 75043