Nov. 7, 2021
This Week's News
Turning Trash to Treasure

We know recycling pays off in more ways than one, but did you know your trash does too? The City of Garland has partnered with a company that turns your waste into energy.

City officials and residents recently had the chance to tour the new processing plant to see how your trash is being turned to treasure at Garland’s Hinton Landfill. Watch the video to find out more.
Veterans Day Is Thursday, Nov. 11
The City of Garland thanks all veterans for their service to our country.

This Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, City offices will be open normal business hours.

There will be a Veterans Day Tribute Breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Senior Activity Center, 600 W. Avenue A.

Later, view a screening of "Battle Cry" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at the Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State St. Admission will be first-come, first-served general admission. No tickets will be required.
Knit for Charity with the Library
Are you a knitter? This volunteer opportunity is right up your alley.

Knit or crochet 7-by-9-inch squares and earn community service hours. Each square equals one hour of community service. The squares will benefit Warm Up America.

Drop off your completed squares at the South Garland Branch Library, 4845 Broadway Blvd., through Saturday, Nov. 20.
Dedication of New Entryway Sign Sunday, Nov. 14
The Travis College Hill Neighborhood will dedicate a new commemorative sign honoring the neighborhood's resilience through its 108-year history at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14.

Funded by the City of Garland's Office of Neighborhood Vitality, the new sign on the northeast corner of 11th Street and Avenue B will sit in the middle of a new 11th Street Entryway Garden and Monarch Butterfly Waystation, designed by Reba Collins of Keep Garland Beautiful.
 
The event is free and open to the public. Learn more about the new sign and the event on the Magic 11th Street Facebook page.
Downtown Groundbreaking and Thirsty Third Thursday Nov. 18
Downtown Garland will welcome the next wave of revitalization with one of the most highly anticipated projects from the 2019 bond program
starting construction soon: the redevelopment of the Downtown Square.

Groundbreaking on the construction will take place at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18. Businesses will be open throughout construction, so you can still visit your favorite shops, organizations and restaurants. For updates throughout the construction, visit GarlandTX.gov/DowntownConstruction.

After the groundbreaking ceremony, stay in Downtown to sip, shop and see at Thirsty Third Thursday until 8 p.m. Visit participating locations during their extended business hours and enjoy a complimentary beverage while you shop. Head to VisitGarlandTX.com to learn more and see a full list of participating businesses.  
Calling Hard-Working Volunteers! 
Join Garland RETREET to plant 200 trees in the path of the 2019 tornado from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13.

Volunteers will be taught proper tree planting techniques, then sent to home sites throughout the adjacent neighborhoods to replant native trees in the afternoon.

Following the planting, a free celebratory dinner with live music, food and drinks for volunteers and tree recipients will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Central Park, 1310 W. Avenue F.


Planting trees is strenuous work and not open to volunteers under the age of 16. If you are interested in volunteering in other capacities, email Nancy Tunell.

RETREET is a partnership project with Keep America Beautiful, the City of Garland and Garland Power & Light.
Bus Stop Sign Conversion Begins as Part of DART’s New Bus Network
As part of DART’s New Bus Network, which goes into effect Jan. 24, the agency is changing every route and every route number in the current bus system. And that means that the agency also must change every bus stop sign.

If you travel anywhere near an existing DART bus route, you may or will soon see a sleeve, or bag, that covers the bus stop sign.

The sign sleeve is imprinted with information about what the bus service will continue to be at that stop through Jan. 23. The cover also states what the new service at that location will be starting Jan. 24.

Learn more about DART’s New Bus Network at DARTzoom.org.
COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters Available at Garland's Public Health Clinic

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

The Garland Health Department is now providing boosters for the COVID-19 vaccine to those the declared eligible by the Centers for Disease Control. Eligibility information and more vaccine information are available at GarlandTX.gov.
Flu Shots Now Available at Garland's Public Health Clinic

The Garland Public Health Clinic, 206 Carver Drive, has received its first shipment of vaccine for the 2021-22 flu season.

Flu shots are available 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 now available. Call 972-205-3370 for pricing and to learn what insurance plans are accepted. Learn more.
Events and Announcements
City Council Meetings
Nov. 8 and 9
The Garland City Council Work Session will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8. Regular Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, at City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St. 

Plan Commission
Nov. 11
The Garland Plan Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St.

District 4 Town Hall
Nov. 18
Join Deputy Mayor Pro Tem B.J. Williams for a Town Hall meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at Audubon Recreation Center, 342 W. Oates Road. Topics will include a streets update highlighting District 4 projects and an opportunity to provide input on the Greenbelt Parkway property project.

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.
COVID-19 Updates
As of Monday, Nov. 1, the Garland Health Department has received reports of 432 active cases out of 39,204 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Garland residents since the beginning of the pandemic, as well as 596 deaths. The City updates its posted case numbers each Monday.

The City of Garland and its community partners are facilitating access to recovery programs for Garland residents who have been impacted by COVID-19. Assistance is available for a variety of services, including financial assistance for housing, utilities, food and medical expenses, as well as workforce training and job placement services, and counseling and emergency shelter assistance.
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