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Garland, TX
23Events this week
3Free things to do
87New spots
92New stories

● Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Garland

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 23 events, day by day →

Intro To Kayaking 1 Class

Saturday 9am · Kayak Crossing Outpost

Black Label Society

Saturday 7:30pm · The Bomb Factory

Karaoke

Saturday 10pm · Northside Drafthouse and Eatery

Sunday Morning Paddle

Sunday 9am · Paddle Point Park

Temples in Training

Sunday 11:15am · Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

New in Garland

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Middle Eastern Boutique, Inc

Shopping

Modest style, sorted: For a no-fuss modestwear refresh close to home, Middle Eastern Boutique, Inc hooks you up with everyday abayas, Amira hijabs, and all the extras like undercaps, shawls, and scarf hangers.

middleeasternboutique.com ↗

Milano halal Pizza

Restaurants

Thin-crust halal bliss: Milano Halal Pizza turns out hand-stretched, thin and crispy pies topped with premium halal meats, locally sourced veggies, and high-quality cheeses, plus Mediterranean specialties, sandwiches, and pasta.

milanopizzarichardson.site ↗

NK NAILS & SPA

Beauty

Clean nails, zero hassle: NK Nails & Spa keeps the Rowlett-Garland crowd polished with tidy manicures, dip powder sets, and pedicures that escalate from hot stone to the signature NK Spa option.

nknailspa.net ↗

Garland’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Garland’s best →

Most read in Garland

The five stories Garland readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Serial squatter sentenced to 20 years for fraud after years of victims and evictions

    Serial squatter Heather Schwab has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for fraud, following years of evictions across North Texas and a fraud case involving a Rowlett homeowner.

    Full story at cbsnews.com ↗

  2. Garland's Lakewood Brewing Turns 14 With Free Bash and Rare Barley Wine

    Lakewood Brewing Co. in Garland, Texas, is celebrating its 14th anniversary with a free 14th Anniversary Bash featuring live music, local vendors, food, and limited-edition beers spanning the brewery's history.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

  3. Baker’s Main Street Furniture Closes After 103 Years

    Baker's Main Street Furniture, a retailer with over a century of history, will close its doors permanently as owner David Baker retires.

    Full story at furninfo.com ↗

  4. State Fair of Texas: Artists Performing On Chevy Main Stage

    The State Fair of Texas will feature free music performances at its main venue, the Chevy Main Stage, throughout the fairgrounds.

    Full story at thebeatdfw.com ↗

  5. Construction is underway for McKinney National Airport

    McKinney National Airport in Collin County, Texas, is set to open its doors for commercial flights.

    Full story at spectrumlocalnews.com ↗

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