April 23, 2023

Early Voting for May 6 Election Begins Tomorrow

The City of Garland will elect a Mayor and City Council members for Districts 3, 6, 7 and 8 on Saturday, May 6. For a listing of the candidates and other information, visit our Elections page.

Early voting will begin tomorrow, April 24, and end Tuesday, May 2. Dallas College Garland Center, 675 W. Walnut St., and the South Garland Branch Library, 4845 Broadway Blvd., will be early voting sites.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 6. Garland residents may vote at any polling place in Dallas County. Learn more.

Band Together on the Square Concert Friday, April 28

Downtown Garland has a diverse musical experience that will go great with your carefree summer vibe. Join us every Friday evening through July for one of the best concert series of the summer!

Our series continues at 7 p.m. Friday, April 28, at 506 Art (506 Main St.), featuring Matt Banks & Friends. Be sure to explore Downtown Garland's fabulous array of eateries and shops before and after the show!

Go to VisitGarlandTX.com for more details and to check the latest updates on bands and locations.

Garland Cultural Arts District Discussion Wednesday, April 26

Community members are invited to a discussion regarding the creation of a cultural district within Garland at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at the Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State St.

Cultural districts connect communities, strengthen economies and expand cultural enrichment. This concept builds on the ideas, core values, themes and actions outlined in Garland's 2021 Cultural Arts Plan, such as leveraging cultural arts as a key strategy and factor for attracting visitors to Garland and promoting Garland as a regional arts tourist destination. RSVP today!

Plaza Movie Classic: "Texas Rangers" Thursday, April 27

The City of Garland Cultural Arts Department presents a free showing of the 2001 film "Texas Rangers" (rated PG-13) at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at the Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State St.

A ragtag group of youngsters band together after the American Civil War to form the Texas Rangers, a group charged with the dangerous, ruthless duty of cleaning up the West.

Admission is free and open to the public. Free parking for all Plaza Theatre events is available at the Central Library, 625 Austin St.

Garland to Host Regional Truck Driving Championship Saturday, April 29

Garland will host the Dallas-Fort Worth Council of Safety Professionals Regional Truck Driving Championship at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at Williams Stadium, 510 Stadium Drive.

At the event, the American Trucking Association will have its "Share the Road Truck" to show motorists the blind spots around large trucks. Climb into the cab of a semitruck and get a firsthand look at what a truck driver sees or does not see as they travel down the road. 

The DFW Council of Safety Professionals is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transportation safety. Membership is comprised of transportation companies, law enforcement officers, government officials and affiliated firms.

Teen After Hours at the Library Saturday, April 29

Teens ages 13 to 17 can hang out at the library after closing at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at the South Garland Branch Library, 4845 Broadway Blvd.

Teens will break into teams and use common objects like books, balls, strings and dominoes to see which team can design the best domino run.

Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to each event. Call 972-205-3934 to register.

Black April Day Parade Sunday, April 30

The fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, is known as Black April Day in many Vietnamese communities. This year, the Vietnamese American Community of Greater Dallas will commemorate the event with a motorcade parade at noon Sunday, April 30. It is a chance to honor the lives lost in the war for democracy and human rights in Vietnam.

The parade will begin at the Vietnamese American Community Center, 3221 Belt Line Road, before heading south on Shiloh Road, then west on Buckingham Road. The parade will turn north on Jupiter Road and conclude at the Cali Saigon Mall.

For more information, visit congdongdallas.org or call 972-666-1168.

Label Solutions Makes Its Mark in Garland

Armor All, PetSmart, Tiff's Treats and Lakewood Brewing are products you may be familiar with or even have in your home. But did you know those product labels are printed right here in Garland?

Check out how Label Solutions is leaving its imprint and Making Its Mark in Garland.

Plan Commission

April 24

The Garland Plan Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 24, 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.

View agendas at GarlandTX.gov and be sure to click the "subscribe" button to receive notifications when meeting agendas are posted.

TxDOT Open House and Virtual Meeting

April 27

The Texas Department of Transportation is proposing to widen Interstate 30 from Ferguson Road in Dallas to Bass Pro Drive in Garland. The state agency will conduct an online virtual public meeting on the proposed project from 5:30 p.m. April 27 through May 12, with an in-person option from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Ave. in Mesquite. Visit KeepItMovingDallas.com to participate. 

Flu Shots and Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Available at Garland Public Health Clinic

This year's flu vaccine and the bivalent COVID-19 booster are available at the Garland Public Health Clinic. Flu shots are available for adults, children and seniors who are insured. Low-cost flu vaccines for uninsured children and adults are also available. It is recommended that individuals wait at least two months after completion of the primary COVID vaccination series or their most recent booster. For full eligibility information, visit GarlandTX.gov. Both vaccinations are available at the Garland Public Health Clinic, 206 Carver St., from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays. Call 972-205-3370 for pricing and to learn what insurance plans are accepted. Learn more.

Garland Youth Council Accepting Applications Through Friday, June 2

Interested Garland residents who will be in grades 9-12 during the 2023-24 school year are eligible to apply to serve on the Garland Youth Council. Learn more and download an application on the Garland Youth Council page at GarlandTX.gov. Email GYC@GarlandTX.gov with any questions.