May 28, 2023

Memorial Day Holiday Hours and Services

In observance of Memorial Day, all City of Garland offices, utility customer service and tax offices, libraries, recreation and senior centers will be closed Monday, May 29. 

The Hinton Landfill and Transfer Station will also be closed. Trash, recycling, and brush and bulky items will be collected on their regular Tuesday-Friday schedules.

All pool information can be found on the Aquatics homepage at GarlandTX.gov. 

Firewheel Golf Park will remain open and operate its usual hours.

Municipal Court Closed Friday, June 2

The Brad Neighbor Municipal Court will be closed Friday, June 2, for system maintenance.

All court operations will resume at 8:30 a.m. Monday, June 5.

Payments may be paid online or by phone to AllPaid at 1-888-604-7888. Please note that any requests or inquiries will be addressed when the court reopens.

GP&L 100 Years of History Exhibit Moves to Garland Landmark Museum

From its humble beginnings with one generator purchased with donated funds from the community to becoming the fourth largest municipal utility in the state of Texas, Garland Power & Light has lots to celebrate as it turns 100 years old.

Check out the 100 Years of History exhibit and see the history of GP&L through the decades. The exhibit is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through June 24, at the Garland Landmark Museum, 393 N. Sixth St.

"Garland and Beyond" Exhibit Open

Displays and artifacts on loan from NASA's Johnson Space Center will be on exhibit at Garland City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St., through Sept. 2.

The lobby at City Hall is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. The exhibit is free.

Enjoy a special Space Date Night Saturday, June 10! Earn a mission patch at the exhibit when you visit between 4 and 7 p.m. and wear it to The Frocksy for a free art class.

Sounds of Summer Continues Friday, June 2

Garland's Sounds of Summer free concert series continues with Ally Venable and special guest Jimmy Wallace at 7 p.m. Friday, June 2, at the Winters Park Amphitheater, 1419 Spring Creek Drive.

Along with presenting partner Veritex Bank and artist sponsor Jimmy Wallace Guitars, the City hosts Sounds of Summer every other Friday through June 30. Kids activities and on-site food vendors are part of the fun. So get your picnic blankets ready!

View the full lineup at VisitGarlandTX.com.

Summer Reading Program Kicks Off Friday, June 2

Join us on a brand new Summer Reading Adventure! Set your own reading goals and turn in completed goal sheets for a chance to win a grand prize.

Children from infants through sixth grade can pick a free book for every completed goal sheet. Adults, and teens in seventh through 12th grade, can turn in completed goal sheets for entries into grand prize drawings.

Visit Library.GarlandTX.gov for prize details and a full list of kickoff activities and events.

Summer Nutrition Program Begins Monday, June 5

The City of Garland has proudly supported the Summer Nutrition Program for more than 20 years and wants to ensure the youth in the community continue to receive a meal during the summer break.

CitySquare, an advocacy organization that works to fight poverty in the community, will oversee the 2023 program. The program will provide free meals for children ages 1 to 18, Monday through Friday, June 5 to Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit GarlandTX.gov to find a site near you.

Downtown Square Reopens Oct. 14 with Day of Festivities, LeAnn Rimes

Garland has announced Saturday, Oct. 14, as the date for its public celebration of the reimagined heart of the city. The reopening of the Downtown Square is a party nearly two years in the making and one worthy of bringing home LeAnn Rimes, one of Garland's most celebrated talents.

The all-day celebration will start at 10 a.m. and culminate that evening with LeAnn Rimes as the headline performer. Food trucks and other vendors, a drone light show, children's activities and a variety of live music are planned. Learn more.

Find the Flamingos Downtown

Grab your magnifying glass and find the seven flamingos hidden within the painted drawings across Downtown. Find them all and your detective skills will earn you a prize! Stop by the Visit Garland office, 211 N. Fifth St., with photo proof of your findings and get a free Downtown Garland tumbler and key chain!

Or, if you find the flamingos during a Band Together concert at 506 Art, find a staff member there to redeem your prize. Learn more.

City Council Meetings

June 5 and 6

The Garland City Council Work Session will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, June 5. Regular meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, at City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St. You can watch the meetings online.

Boards & Commissions Meetings

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

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

Graduation Traffic Delays

Through June 4

High school and college graduations will take place at the Curtis Culwell Center through Sunday, June 4. The area around North Garland Avenue and the Bush Turnpike will experience congestion during the graduations, so expect traffic delays. A complete list of dates and times for the graduations can be found at CurtisCulwellCenter.com. 

Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Available at Garland Public Health Clinic

The bivalent COVID-19 booster is available at the Garland Public Health Clinic. 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. 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 nine through 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.