Feb. 6, 2022
This Week's News
Garland City Facilities Resume Normal Operating Schedules, Sanitation Pickups Resume
All City of Garland facilities have resumed normal operating schedules.

Collection of trash, recycling, and brush and bulky items resumed Saturday, Feb. 5, beginning with Thursday’s routes. Friday’s routes will be picked up Monday, Feb. 7. If specific neighborhoods cannot be picked up on Saturday, those locations will be picked up on Monday as well.

If your trash, recycling, or brush and bulky items are not picked up by the end of the day Monday, please report it via Garland eAssist or call 972-205-3500. Your pickup will be scheduled for later in the week. Learn more.
Celebrate Build Garland Day: Friday, Feb. 11
Build Garland Day 2022 will be celebrated in a series of public events from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11.

City officials will cut the ribbon at Gale Fields Recreation Center at 9 a.m. The action will progress to the formal opening of the Dorfman Park playground, the Transportation Operations & Maintenance Facility, and finally, at 2 p.m., at the Garland Animal Shelter & Adoption Center.

Build Garland Day's format reflects the quick progress of the record $423.7 million bond program approved by voters in May 2019. The initial event in 2021 consisted mostly of groundbreakings. But the shovels will be left behind at Build Garland Day 2022 in favor of the celebration of completed projects. Learn more.
Animal Services to Close Feb. 7-10, Will Open New Shelter with Ribbon-Cutting Feb. 11
Garland Animal Services will close its current location at 600 Tower St. from Monday, Feb. 7, through Thursday, Feb. 10, while staff move into the new Animal Shelter & Adoption Center at 1902 State Highway 66.

Shelter staff will continue to allow rescues to pick up animals and for residents to reclaim their animals while the shelter is closed. Please call 972-205-3570, option 2, or email AnimalServices@GarlandTX.gov to schedule an appointment to reclaim your pet.

There will be a ribbon-cutting at the new shelter at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, to officially open the facility. The shelter will remain open until 6 p.m. Beginning Saturday, Feb. 12, the shelter will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
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Journey to Joy: A Black History Month Visual Art Exhibition
More than 18 local artists present visual art in this stunning collection celebrating Black History Month.

Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public from noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 8-22 at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St.

An artists' reception will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17. Learn more.
Senior Social Hour at the Central Library
Senior citizens can enjoy the musical stylings of the ensemble Jazzland during Senior Social Hour, 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, at the Central Library, 625 Austin St.

Jazzland was formed in 2017 by New Horizons Band member Mica Calfee. The ensemble plays light and contemporary interpretations of classic songs such as "All of Me," "Fly Me to the Moon," "Georgia on My Mind" and "Beyond the Sea."

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Senior Social Hour programs are free and open to anyone 55 years of age and older. No registration is required to attend the event, but seats do fill up quickly. Doors open 30 minutes prior to performance. Call 972-205-2502 for more information.
Lawn Care Assistance Applications Due Tuesday, March 1
The Garland Code Compliance Department is accepting applications for the Lawn Care Assistance Program. This program will provide summer mowing for seniors (60 years of age and older) and disabled Garland homeowners who are physically and/or financially unable to maintain their yards to comply with City codes and have no other assistance available.

Applications are available online and can also be picked up at our Code Compliance office,
210 Carver St., Suite 101. Residents who are unable to pick up an application may call 972-485-6400 and request that an application be emailed or mailed.

Application packets must be filled out completely and returned to Code Compliance along with required documents. All applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all spots are filled. For more information, visit GarlandTX.gov or call 972-485-6400.
COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters Available at Garland's Public Health Clinic

You can get the COVID-19 vaccine or booster without an appointment at our Public Health Clinic, 206 Carver St., between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Public Health Clinic is a vaccine site, not a testing site. A list of testing sites, along with more resources, is available at GarlandTX.gov. Every home in the U.S. can now order four free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests at covidtests.gov.
Flu Shots Available at Garland's Public Health Clinic

Flu shots are available at the Garland Public Health Clinic, 206 Carver St., 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.
Events and Announcements
Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest Monthly Work Session
Feb. 12
Due to inclement winter weather, the Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest's monthly work session has been moved to Saturday, Feb. 12. Learn more.

City Council Meetings
Feb. 14 and 15
The Garland City Council Work Session will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14. Regular Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, at City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St.

Plan Commission
Feb. 16
The Garland Plan Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, at City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St.

Boards & Commissions Meetings
All upcoming Boards & Commissions meetings can be found on the Public Meetings calendar at GarlandTX.gov.

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.

Last Day to File for a Place on the May 7 Ballot
Feb. 18
Friday, Feb. 18, is the last day candidates may file for a place on the May 7 City of Garland General Election for City Council Districts 1, 2, 4 and 5. A candidate package is available on the City Secretary’s webpage under "Elections." Learn more at GarlandTX.gov. 
COVID-19 Updates
As of Monday, Jan. 31, the Garland Health Department has received reports of 6,975 active cases out of 56,819 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Garland residents since the beginning of the pandemic, as well as 671 deaths. The City updates its posted case numbers each Monday.
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