Downtown Groundbreaking Thursday, Nov. 18
Downtown Garland will welcome the next wave of revitalization with one of the most highly anticipated projects from the 2019 bond program
starting construction soon: the redevelopment of the Downtown Square.
Groundbreaking on the construction will take place at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18. Businesses will be open throughout construction, so you can still visit your favorite shops, organizations and restaurants.
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Sip, Shop and See at Thirsty Third Thursday
After the groundbreaking ceremony, stay in Downtown to sip, shop and see at Thirsty Third Thursday until 8 p.m.
Visit participating locations during their extended business hours and enjoy a complimentary beverage while you shop.
Check in at the Garland Landmark Museum, 393 N. Sixth St., to pick up your wristband, tote bag and map, and get started. Head to VisitGarlandTX.com to learn more and see a full list of participating businesses.
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City Attorney Brad Neighbor Retires After 36 Years of Service |
Before Brad Neighbor could leave the City where he built a career around municipal law, the Garland City Council made him even more of a fixture. On Nov. 9, Council renamed the courts facility at 1791 W. Avenue B as the Brad Neighbor Municipal Court Building.
Neighbor served 36 years as a Garland City Attorney, leading the department for the last half of his career.
Neighbor authored numerous amicus briefs in various courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, on issues relating to local government. He is one of few governmental lawyers who is board certified in Civil Appellate Law by the State Bar of Texas.
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Veteran Presented Keys to Refurbished Home on Veterans Day |
A Garland veteran's dream of owning her own home just became a reality this Veterans Day.
And it was all thanks to volunteers and partnerships between the City of Garland and the community. Some may call it coincidence but others are calling it destiny. You decide.
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DART Facebook Live Wednesday, Nov. 17 |
In January, DART will change every route, route number and bus stop sign in its system. Why? It’s part of DART’s New Bus Network, which is expected to make your commute simpler, better and easier. Those changes include Garland bus routes. How will your bus route change? What can you expect?
If you have questions, now’s your chance to #AskDART. Join us for a Facebook Live at noon Wednesday, Nov. 17. DART officials will provide answers and more details about the changes coming to a bus stop near you. |
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Learn basic breathing and stress release techniques from a professional yoga instructor from 2 to 3 p.m. Fridays through Dec. 17 at Central Library, 625 Austin St.
Classes are free and no registration is required. Just bring your own towel or mat!
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Garland Symphony Orchestra Friday, Nov. 19
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The Garland Symphony Orchestra continues its exciting Mozart con Amore season with Howard Hilliard, French horn, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St.
Or call 972-205-2790, visit GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com or purchase your tickets in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office.
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Save the Date: A Garland Christmas at Firewheel Thursday, Dec. 2 |
The City of Garland has temporarily moved the traditional Christmas on the Square to Firewheel Town Center for what we are calling "A Garland Christmas at Firewheel."
The 2021 A Garland Christmas at Firewheel tree lighting ceremony will be an in-person event on Thursday, Dec. 2. The ceremony starts at 5:30 p.m. so come early and carpool! The City of Garland strives to bring families together by spreading the joy of the holiday season.
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Save Energy and Money by Reducing Heat Loss |
Did you know that a home with inadequate attic insulation can lose up to 60% of its heat in the winter? Heat can also be lost through leaks in ducts, windows and doors.
You can reduce heat loss by participating in GP&L’s EnergySaver Wholehouse Weatherization Program. You can earn bill credits for qualifying energy-efficiency upgrades and save money on your utility bill for years to come!
Included in the Wholehouse Weatherization Program are:
- Ceiling insulation (must be at least R-30)
- Energy Star® windows and doors
- Duct replacement or sealing
- Weather-stripping doors, caulking windows and sealing plumbing penetrations
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COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters Available at Garland's Public Health Clinic
You can get the COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment at our Public Health Clinic, 206 Carver Drive, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Garland Health Department is now providing boosters for the COVID-19 vaccine to those the declared eligible by the Centers for Disease Control. Eligibility information and more vaccine information are available at GarlandTX.gov.
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Flu Shots Now Available at Garland's Public Health Clinic
Flu shots are available at the Garland Public Health Clinic, 206 Carver Drive, 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. Learn more.
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City Council Meetings
Nov. 15 and 16
The Garland City Council Work Session will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15. Regular Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St.
District 4 Town Hall
Nov. 18
Join Deputy Mayor Pro Tem B.J. Williams for a Town Hall meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at Audubon Recreation Center, 342 W. Oates Road. Topics will include a streets update highlighting District 4 projects and an opportunity to provide input on the Greenbelt Parkway property project.
Plan Commission
Nov. 22
The Garland Plan Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, at City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St.
Boards & Commissions Meetings
In-person meetings have resumed, but you can continue to 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.
Garland Civil Service Commission
Jan. 1
Do you want to make a difference in your City? Apply now to serve on the Garland Civil Service Commission! Give back by acting as an advisor on regulatory and procedural guidelines impacting sworn Fire and Police employees. Commission members must be able to attend periodic meetings (minimum four per year) and be well-versed on Local Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Applications for the Civil Service Commission will be accepted from Nov. 15 through Jan. 1. Application forms can be found at GarlandTX.gov and submitted to René Dowl, City Secretary, by email to RDowl@GarlandTX.gov or sent by U.S. Postal Service to City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St., Garland 75040. |
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COVID-19 Updates
As of Monday, Nov. 8, the Garland Health Department has received reports of 361 active cases out of 39,360 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Garland residents since the beginning of the pandemic, as well as 603 deaths. The City updates its posted case numbers each Monday.
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