The City of Garland is changing its emergency notification system from CodeRED to the Garland Alert System. Update or set up your phone, email and text options today!
With the new system, you can request alerts and notify responders of unique circumstances, all with one registration!
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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.
Early voting begins this Tuesday, Oct. 13, and ends 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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Adult Immunization Clinics Fridays, Oct. 16 and 23 |
The Garland Public Health Clinic, 206 Carver St., will host immunization clinics for adults from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 16 and 23.
No appointment is needed; walk-ins welcome.
Flu, pneumonia and shingles vaccinations will be available.
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Garland Cemetery Walking Tour |
Graveyards are outdoor museums that contain vast amounts of historic artistic and architectural information.
As you walk through the cemetery at Garland Memorial Park, 1600 S. Garland Ave., consider that these are the lives that made our city.
Tour guidebooks are available at the Garland Landmark Museum, 393 N. Sixth St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
At the back of the guidebook is a index of many of the gravestone symbols you will encounter on your walk. These symbols are referenced on each stop’s detailed page. Gravestone rubbing/tracing materials are available for free upon request.
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Apply for Garland Health Facilities Development Corporation Grant Programs by Friday, Oct. 30 |
It’s time to apply for the Garland Health Facilities Development Corporation (GHFDC) 2020-21 grant programs. GHFDC grant funds are available to support public or nonprofit health care service organizations with needs of medical supplies, medical equipment, and repair or construction of medical facilities.
Applications may be picked up at the Financial Services Department, located on the third floor of City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St. Applications can also be emailed upon contacting Don Daugherty at 972-205-2334.
Completed applications must be submitted to the Financial Services Department by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. Applicants must also be available for a November interview with board members at City Hall.
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The Garland Health Department has received reports of 762 active cases out of 7,690 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Garland residents since the beginning of the pandemic, as well as 66 deaths. The City will update its posted case numbers each afternoon.
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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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Made Fresh & Local Virtual Concert Friday, Oct. 23
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 the final show in our Made Fresh & Local virtual concert series Friday, Oct. 23, with jazz band La Pompe Dallas! Get more details at GarlandParks.com. |
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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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