State of the City Tuesday, Jan. 28
Get on Garland's inside track to start off 2020!
Don't miss this chance to hear about our plans to deliver on your $423.7 million bond commitment, get all the latest from Mayor Scott LeMay and speak directly with representatives of City departments.
The open house with City departments will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St. The Mayor's address will begin at 6:30 p.m.
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The Wall That Heals Is Coming to Garland Feb. 27 - March 1
The Wall That Heals
, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Garland Thursday, Feb. 27, through Sunday, March 1.
The Wall That Heals honors the more than 3 million Americans who served in the U.S. armed forces in the Vietnam War and it bears the names of the 58,276 American men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. The exhibit will be on display at Audubon Park, 342 W. Oates Road, and will be open 24 hours a day, free to the public.
More than 100 volunteers will be needed to set up and take down the replica wall, staff the exhibit and guide visitors 24 hours a day. To learn more about how you can help the effort, email
Albert Montero
or
sign up online
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Register Now for the Annual Sweetheart Dance
This year's Sweetheart Dance is set for Saturday, Feb. 1, at The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St.
Dads, granddads and uncles, experience a magical evening with your little sweetheart. The evening includes dinner, dancing, a professional 5x7 photo, and a special gift for each little girl. Girls ages 3 to 7 take the dance floor from 5 to 7 p.m. and ages 8 to 15 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 per person and must be purchased at any Garland recreation center. Space is limited!
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Lawn Care Assistance Available
The City of Garland Code Compliance Department is taking 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 may be picked up at the 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 mailed. Application packets must be filled out completely and returned to Code Compliance along with required documents by March 2. All applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit GarlandTX.gov or call 972-485-6400.
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Garland Board & Volunteer Fair: Tuesday, Feb. 25
Enjoy an evening of networking and conversation with Garland's nonprofit, civic and community organizations from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St.
These organizations are seeking volunteers and/or open board vacancies, and you'll have the opportunity to learn more about helping serve the Garland community.
This event is free to attend. Visit GarlandKiwanis.portalbuzz.com to register as an attendee, organization or sponsor.
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Plan Commission
Jan. 27
The Garland Plan Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St. View agendas at GarlandTX.gov and be sure to click the "subscribe" button to receive notifications when meeting agendas are posted.
District 2 Discussion: New Year's Eve Noise
Jan. 28
Join District 2 City Council Member Deborah Morris and Police Chief Jeff Bryan at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at Central Library, 625 Austin St., to discuss the City's ongoing efforts to end the use of illegal fireworks and celebratory gunfire. Visit GarlandTX.gov or call 972-205-2404 for more information.
District 3 Town Hall
Feb. 20
Join District 3 Council Member Jerry Nickerson for a Town Hall meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at the South Garland Branch Library, 4845 Broadway Blvd.
Topics will include the new parking enforcement program, fireworks and gunfire regulations, a briefing on the My Possibilities housing plan, and the bond program.
Email
Council3@GarlandTX.gov
or call 713-702-3545 for more information.
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City Begins Issuing Warnings for Neighborhood Parking Violations
Neighborhood parking problems are the most frequent source of resident complaints to the City.
The City Marshal's Office will begin issuing tickets in February.
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