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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Garland Is Tops in Texas Among Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers |
Garland is ranked No. 1 in Texas and No. 8 in the country on a recently released 2020 list of Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers.
The study from personal finance website SmartAsset compared 185 cities using 12 metrics, including five-year home value appreciation, effective property tax rate, average commute time and violent crime rate.
Garland scored 91.64 of the study’s possible 100 points in the employment category, ranking third overall and best in Texas. Learn more. |
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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.
Also on the ballot is a proposal to utilize park land adjacent to Hollabaugh Recreation Center, 3925 W. Walnut St., as the site for relocation of the Walnut Creek Branch Library.
Early voting is currently underway and continues 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. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, Dec. 1.
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 Clinic Friday, Oct. 23 |
The Garland Public Health Clinic, 206 Carver St., will host an immunization clinic for adults from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23.
No appointment is needed; walk-ins welcome.
Flu, pneumonia and shingles vaccinations will be available.
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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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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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The Garland Health Department has received reports of 879 active cases out of 8,053 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Garland residents since the beginning of the pandemic, as well as 67 deaths. The City will update its posted case numbers each afternoon.
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City Council Meetings
Oct. 19 and 20
Work Session will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19. Regular Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Plan Commission
Oct. 26
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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