Election Day Is Tuesday, Nov. 3 |
Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters will go to the polls for City elections, as well as federal, state, county and school district elections.
Tomorrow, Oct. 5, is the last day to register to vote. The Dallas County Elections Department will host a drive-thru voter registration event from 8 a.m. to midnight at 1520 Round Table Drive in Dallas.
Early voting will begin Tuesday, Oct. 13, and run through Friday, Oct. 30.
Visit GarlandTX.gov to learn more about what's on the ballot. If you have questions regarding early voting, contact Dallas County Early Voting at 214-819-6359. If you have other election issues, contact the City Secretary at 972-205-2404 or Dallas County at 214-819-6300 or DallasCountyVotes.org.
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Garland Emergency Residential Assistance Program: In-Person Assistance Now Available |
The City of Garland has partnered with Catholic Charities of Dallas Inc. to provide emergency mortgage and rental assistance to City of Garland residents impacted by COVID-19.
Catholic Charities is now offering in-person application assistance. Call 214-613-3164 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are available Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Garland's Central Library. No walk-ins, please. Bring documents listed at GarlandTX.gov to your appointment.
Catholic Charities Inc. is processing applications on a first-come, first-served basis. While we are committed to processing as many applications as we have funding for, we do anticipate a high demand. Learn more.
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Made Fresh & Local Virtual Concert Friday, Oct. 9 |
We were not able to host our traditional outdoor Sounds of Summer Concert Series at the Square this year, so we are bringing a true Garland Fresh & Local concert experience straight into your living room!
Get a front-row seat to our Made Fresh & Local virtual concert series every other Friday night featuring some of the area's best musicians and artists.
This Friday, Oct. 9, join high-energy variety band Tin Man Band! Get more details about the lineup and schedules at GarlandParks.com. |
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Garland Neighborhood Awards Applications and Nominations Due Friday, Oct. 30 |
Great neighborhoods take work! The City of Garland's Office of Neighborhood Vitality is looking to recognize those who make extraordinary efforts to enhance, revitalize, or invest in their neighborhoods.
The awards include:
- Garland Neighborhood of the Year
- Neighborhood Publication of the Year
Garland Neighbors are also asked to nominate:
- Who's Who in Garland Neighborhoods
- Public Servant Award
Applications and nominations are due Friday, Oct. 30. Winners will be announced at the Neighborhood Summit Pre-Conference Mixer Thursday, Nov. 5. Visit GarlandNeighborhoods.org to learn more about the awards and to put your neighborhood in the running. |
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Downtown Garland Scavenger Hunt |
Learn about local history while supporting downtown Garland businesses!
Visit the Landmark Museum at Heritage Crossing, 393 N. Sixth St., to get your scavenger hunt clues, lanyard and starting pin. Head to the business you think is the correct answer. If you're right, they will give you another souvenir pin. Once you have all 10 pins, return to the museum for a goodie bag!
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Now is the time to get your vaccine for this year's flu season!
Contact your primary physician or local pharmacy for flu shot availability, or visit the Garland Public Health Clinic, 206 Carver St.
Flu shots are available at the Public Health Clinic from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays for adults, children and seniors who are insured. Low-cost flu vaccines for uninsured children and adults are also available.
Call 972-205-3370 for pricing and to learn what insurance plans are accepted.
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The Garland Health Department has received reports of 614 active cases out of 7,428 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Garland residents since the beginning of the pandemic, as well as 65 deaths. The City will update its posted case numbers each afternoon.
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Virtual District 2 Town Hall
Oct. 5
Join District 2 Council Member Deborah Morris at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, for a one-hour, virtual State of the District review. Visit GarlandTX.gov for agenda items and login instructions. Email Council Member Morris at DMorris@GarlandTX.gov to ask questions or to suggest additional topics.
City Council Meetings
Oct. 12 and 13
Work Session will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12. Regular Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Plan Commission
Oct. 12
The Garland Plan Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
Boards & Commissions Meetings
Due to COVID-19 public gathering restrictions, the meetings will be virtual. You can watch the meetings online. The virtual meeting link will be included in the individual meeting agenda. You may participate by telephone. Dial-in numbers will be posted with the virtual meeting information.
View agendas at GarlandTX.gov and be sure to click the "subscribe" button to receive notifications when meeting agendas are posted.
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Make an Appointment to Adopt a Pet
Garland Animal Services is still open to the public. Please call 972-205-3570 to make an appointment before entering the shelter. Due to high call volumes, we ask that you leave a voicemail with your name, phone number and the ID of the animal you are interested in. We will get back to you as soon as possible. For more information, contact AnimalServices@GarlandTX.gov. |
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Public & Media Relations
P.O. Box 469002 | Garland, Texas 75046
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