Dec. 5, 2021
This Week's News
Garland Has What Draws People to Texas
The New York Times is shining a spotlight on Garland for school quality, low crime rates, affordability and more. According to a New York Times opinion piece, “Everyone’s Moving to Texas. Here’s Why.” Garland has the best of what is drawing people to Texas.

The authors focused on communities with low unemployment and high median incomes. They then filtered down to places with lower climate risks, racial diversity and finally, affordability and named Garland as a city that best checked all the boxes. In another mixing of the variable criteria, Garland was again in the top five.
Come Downtown through Saturday, Dec. 11, to see all the festive and brightly decorated storefronts, then vote for your favorite on the Visit Garland Facebook page! This year’s theme is “O Christmas Tree.”
Join us for an evening of holiday fun from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, at Fields Recreation Center, 1701 Dairy Road.

Make crafts at Santa's Craft Workshop, play some reindeer games, take pictures with Santa, enjoy instructor-led demonstrations and have a snack with Santa and his helpers.
The Garland Symphony Orchestra continues its exciting Mozart con Amore season with vocalist Dorothy Gal at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St.

Or call 972-205-2790, visit GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com or purchase your tickets in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office. 
Garland Civic Theatre Presents "Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas!" Through Dec. 19
Holiday stories from the international best-selling author of "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" have been crafted into an engaging evening of storytelling and song.

This charming show takes a funny, heartwarming and often poignant look at the struggle to find the spirit of the holidays amid the avalanche of commercialism, stress and chaos that crashes down every December.

Performances take place Fridays through Sundays through Dec. 19 at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St.

Tickets are available by calling 972-205-2790, GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com or in-person beginning two hours prior to curtain on the performance date.
Christmas Tree and Holiday Safety
Many holiday season fires are occur because decorations or holiday trees are placed too close to a heat source!

Choose decorations that are flame resistant or retardant.

Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn.

Make sure your holiday tree is at least three feet away from any heat source.

Check tree lights for proper indoor or outdoor usage and for worn or broken cords.

Have a safe and happy holiday season!
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 Public Health Clinic is providing initial doses for adults and children, as well as booster doses of Moderna, Pfizer and Janssen vaccines based on CDC guidance. More vaccine information is available at GarlandTX.gov.
Flu Shots Available at Garland's Public Health Clinic

Flu shots are available at the Garland Public Health Clinic, 206 Carver Drive, 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 available. 

Call 972-205-3370 for pricing and to learn what insurance plans are accepted. Learn more.
Events and Announcements
City Council Meetings
Dec. 6 and 7
The Garland City Council Work Session will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6. Regular Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, at City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St. Council will meet again Monday, Dec. 13 and Tuesday, Dec. 14.

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.

Garland Civil Service Commission
Do you want to make a difference in your City? Apply now to serve on the Garland Civil Service Commission! Give back by acting as an advisor on regulatory and procedural guidelines impacting sworn Fire and Police employees. Commission members must be able to attend periodic meetings (minimum four per year) and be well-versed on Local Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Applications for the Civil Service Commission will be accepted through Jan. 1. Application forms can be found at GarlandTX.gov and submitted to René Dowl, City Secretary, by email to RDowl@GarlandTX.gov or sent by U.S. Postal Service to City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St., Garland 75040.
COVID-19 Updates
As of Monday, Nov. 29, the Garland Health Department has received reports of 285 active cases out of 39,838 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Garland residents since the beginning of the pandemic, as well as 615 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.
The Garland Fire Department and Carter BloodCare will host a blood drive 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 14 at the Fire Administration Building, 1500 Highway 66. Appointments are required. Learn more.
Public & Media Relations
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