Garland City Manager Announces Retirement | |
Garland City Manager Bryan Bradford is wrapping up a distinguished career in public service, announcing he will retire May 1. He has helped guide the City of Garland organization and the community through many challenges and ushered in times of great growth and reinvestment.
On Jan. 17, Assistant City Manager Judson Rex will assume the role of City Manager. Bradford will stay on to assist in the transition as City Manager Emeritus until his retirement on May 1.
Bradford began his 29-year career with the City of Garland in January 1994. He has served in several roles including Director of Organizational Development, Managing Director of Budget and Research, Senior Managing Director, Assistant City Manager and City Manager. Learn more.
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New Leadership in Garland's Office of Emergency Management | |
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Mistie Gardner Promoted to Director of Operations and Emergency Management
Mistie Gardner has recently been promoted to Director of Operations and Emergency Management. In this role, she will oversee the Office of Emergency Management in addition to the Health & Public Health Departments.
Gardner was recognized in 2022 as Garland’s Public Servant of the Year. She received the 2022 Who’s Who in America’s Neighborhoods award in the Governmental category for her extraordinary efforts and involvement during the COVID-19 crisis as well as during Winter Storm Uri.
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Garland Welcomes Emergency Management Director
Mariah Phipps-Jack joined the City on Dec. 5 as the Emergency Management Director. She reports to Mistie Gardner, Director of Operations and Emergency Management.
She brings more than 20 years of emergency management experience, which includes roles in the public sector, private sector and academia.
Phipps-Jack most recently served as the Director of Emergency Management and Continuity Planning for the University of Texas at Dallas. Learn more.
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Shop in Downtown Garland this holiday season! Enjoy holiday shopping sprees over tasty beverages, holiday movie classics, carolers and more. To learn more about holiday festivities in Downtown Garland, visit DowntownGarlandforChristmas.com. While construction continues around Downtown, plenty of parking is available. | |
Holiday Storefront Contest | |
Downtown storefronts will be dressed to the nines this holiday season! Stroll past the festive, twinkling displays throughout Downtown Garland as businesses show off their unique holiday décor.
Vote for your favorites through tomorrow, Monday, Dec. 19, on VisitGarland’s (@visitgarlandtx) Facebook album with likes, shares and comments.
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Holiday Preparedness Tips from the Office of Emergency Management | |
The holiday season is filled with many fun and festive events, and staying prepared means that is one less thing to stress. Whether it is cooking, shopping or even just getting used to cooler temperatures, ensure you are prepared and using safe practices throughout the month.
In case of emergency, does your family have an emergency plan in place? A little preparation could protect your life and the lives of those around you. It only takes a few minutes to develop a plan. When finished, you’ll have a pocket-size emergency plan for you and your loved ones. Learn more.
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Garland Fire Toy Drive Spreads Holiday Cheer | |
Make this holiday special for a child in need!
The Garland Fire Fighters Association and Garland Fire Department are collecting new, unwrapped toys for their annual toy drive through Wednesday, Dec. 21.
Toy collection boxes are available at each of Garland's 11 fire stations and at the Fire Administration and Training Facility, 1500 State Highway 66. Garland firefighters will deliver the toys to local children in time for the holidays.
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Blood Drives Dec. 19 and 28 | |
Give the gift of health this holiday season at upcoming blood drives hosted by the Garland Fire Department and Garland Library.
Time slots are still available for appointments tomorrow, Monday, Dec. 19, at the Garland Fire Department Administration parking lot, 1500 State Highway 66.
Time slots are available for appointments Wednesday, Dec. 28, at the Central Library parking lot, 625 Austin St.
Reserve your spot today! Participants will receive a fleece blanket after a successful donation, while supplies last.
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Lotería at the Library Wednesday, Dec. 21 | |
Families of all ages can enjoy a bilingual version of the popular Lotería game from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the Central Library, 625 Austin St.
In Lotería, players attempt to fill a card of 16 images as random card images are read aloud. The library version will include several rounds and prizes for those winning each round.
Registration is required to attend. Call 972-205-2517 to register.
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Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Hours and Services | |
City of Garland offices, utility customer service and tax offices, recreation centers and senior centers, and libraries will be closed for the Christmas holiday Monday, Dec. 26, and Tuesday, Dec. 27. These facilities will reopen Wednesday, Dec. 28.
These facilities will also be closed Monday, Jan. 2, for the New Year holiday. All facilities will return to normal schedules Tuesday, Jan. 3. These facilities are closed all Sundays, including Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
Residential trash and recycling collections will not be impacted. Visit GarlandTX.gov to learn more and for a full list of closures.
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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.
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.
Jynneos Vaccine for Mpox
Vaccination is for prevention of monkeypox only. People with confirmed cases of mpox or symptoms of mpox are not eligible to receive the vaccine. Vaccine remains in low supply and can currently only be offered to people who meet one of the criteria listed online. If you suspect you are at high risk, you may call 972-205-3370. More information on the vaccines used to protect against mpox virus can be found on the CDC website.
Winter Activities and Events
Check out all the upcoming activities and events in Garland at VisitGarlandTX.com. There's something fun for everyone!
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