Magic 11th Street

09/04/2026

Please remember Friends of Garland's Historic Magic 11th Street on North Texas Giving Day. Early giving is under way and continues through September 17. Communities Foundation of Texas

09/03/2026

Friends of Garland's Historic Magic 11th Street was pleased to be among the nonprofits gathered for the WFAA Daybreak show filming this early morning. Organizations throughout North Texas were invited to the Amazon facility in McKinney for the filming. On-air personality Sean Giggy led the group in pumped-up cheers for North Texas Giving Day and did several segments for WFAA programming. Friends Board President Louis Moore wore his Native American shirt, since the nonprofit's project this year has a First American emphasis. Since the hour was early, the sponsor had all-you-can drink coffee on hand! North Texas Giving Day giving is under way now and continues through September 17. To donate to Friends of Garland's Historic Magic 11th Street go to this link: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/5296
Communities Foundation of Texas North Texas Giving Day

09/03/2026

Here at North Texas Giving Day early morning promotion event for WFAA’s Daybreak show. Communities Foundation of Texas North Texas Giving Day

09/02/2026

Please remember Friends of Garland's Historic Magic 11th Street on North Texas Giving Day through September 17. Communities Foundation of Texas North Texas Giving Day

08/31/2026

08/27/2026

NATIVE AMERICAN AWARENESS DAY 2027 IS THIS YEAR'S NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY PROJECT FOR FRIENDS OF MAGIC 11TH STREET

Helping Garlandites further understand the Native American experience and heritage in North Texas and beyond through a half-day symposium, "Before the Cities, Before the Highways", is the Friends of Garland's Historic Magic 11th Street North Texas Giving Day 2026 project this year.

As the annual North Texas Giving Day kicks off today, the Friends nonprofit has set a $2,500 goal to help fund this event, which will be free and open to the public and is set for March 6, 2027, at the Central Garland Library (TX).

This topic was first introduced to Garland in March 2026 when Friends sponsored a full-day event, "Other Steps, Another Time: Garland Native American Awareness Day 2026" at the Plaza Theatre.

This sequel program will feature keynote speakers sharing about their Indigenous heritage, Native American dances, art, original music, food, and displays.

North Texas Giving Day is Communities Foundation of Texas’ largest community initiative, and the largest community-wide giving event in the nation.

Thanks to help from generous givers and sponsors, Communities Foundation of Texas covers all transaction and technology fees, ensuring 100% of each donation made on the site goes to nonprofits in more than 25 cause areas across 20 North Texas
counties, all year long.

This year's North Texas Giving Day culminates on Thursday, September 17, 2026.

To donate, go to this link: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/5296

08/25/2026

Members of Jeanne and Robert Vera's blended family combined efforts this morning to deliver a thorough testimony of Jeanne's influence on all their lives and on the community.

Grandson Joshua Pritchett, who filled the pastoral role in the memorial service for Jeanne at Williams Funeral Home in Garland, noted that some guests in attendance had served with Robert in various capacities but noted that "no one served with him the way that she (Jeanne) did". Besides being a three-term city councilmember, Robert also had been on the Garland Plan Commission.

Jeanne passed away August 13 at age 84. She and Robert, who had known each other since the 8th grade growing up in South Texas, had been married 39 years. They were honorary lifetime members of Friends of Garland's Historic Magic 11th Street.

Several speakers alluded to Jeanne's role as perpetual encourager. Pritchett said after a conversation with his grandmother, "I felt 10-feet tall and the most handsome man in the room".

"Her life was marked by love, faith, compassion, and devotion," he continued. "Her faith in Christ guided her life and gave her strength in every season."

Vivian Vera said her step-mom had "an incredible way of making people feel loved". She thanked her dad, Robert, for his sacrifice in caring for Jeanne in her recent months of failing health.

Daughter Christie Mayock spoke of Jeanne's strength, describing her mother as "a lot stronger than that sweet little voice would lead you to believe". Daughter Holly Krhovjak said all her friends wanted "a little dusting" of Jeanne's encouragement.

Three grandchildren--Jax Biggers, Kate Darby, and Andrew Hill--read scripture passages.

Burial is tomorrow morning (Wednesday) at 10:15 a.m. at DFW National Cemetery, Dallas

08/25/2026

Remembering Garland Independent School District veteran board member Linda Griffin, a supporter of Friends of Garland's Historic Magic 11th Street activities, whose passing on August 23 was announced yesterday by her family. Linda was a faithful attendee at Magic 11th Street activities. In the first photo she is with then-State Representative Cindy Burkett at the unveiling of the Texas Historical Marker for the Travis College Hill Addition in 2025. In the second photo Linda is one of the "Luminaries"—outstanding Garlandites that have distinguished themselves in various fields—that walked across the stage during the concluding act of "The Flats" musical drama in 2024.

08/24/2026

Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. this evening (Monday) at Williams Funeral Home in Garland for Jeanne Vera (Iris Jean Vera), wife of former Garland City Councilmember Robert Vera. Jeanne passed away on August 13 at age 84. She and Robert were honorary lifetime members of Friends of Garland's Historic Magic 11th Street nonprofit, of which Robert is a Board member.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) at Williams Funeral Home. Burial will be held at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas at 10:15 a.m on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

Her full obituary can be found here: https://www.williamsfuneral.com/obituaries/iris-vera

08/20/2026

The full obituary for Jeanne Vera (Iris Jean Vera), wife of former Garland City Councilmember Robert Vera, has now been posted. It can be found on the williamsfuneral.com site: https://www.williamsfuneral.com/obituaries/iris-vera Robert and Jeanne were honorary lifetime members of Friends of Garland's Historic Magic 11th Street, of which Robert was a member of the Board of Directors.

View Iris Jean Vera's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.