April 30, 2023

Early Voting for May 6 Election Continues

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 continue until Tuesday, May 2. Dallas College Garland Center, 675 W. Walnut St., and the South Garland Branch Library, 4845 Broadway Blvd., are 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.

Central Library Express Opens Monday, May 1

The temporary Central Library Express, 713 Austin St., opens to the public on Monday, May 1. The former Garland Women's Activities Building will host services while the neighboring Central Library is undergoing renovation.

The current site of the Central Library closed for renovation April 16. The work is expected to last 12-14 months. New technologies will include a video production studio and makerspace equipment. The renovated library will also include new outdoor programming spaces.

During the renovation, make use of the temporary Central Library Express and the City's three branch libraries. Visit Library.GarlandTX.gov.

"Garland and Beyond" Lands Monday, May 1

Displays and artifacts on loan from NASA will be on exhibit starting Monday at Garland City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St.

"Garland and Beyond" features items from the Johnson Space Center, including the History of Manned Space Flight and International Space Station exhibits.

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

Sounds of Summer Returns Friday, May 5

Garland's Sounds of Summer free concert series is back with LaReunion Nortena heating things up Friday, May 5, 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!

Find out more about each artist.

Woven Wall Hanging Community Project

at Walnut Creek Branch Library

During the month of May, library patrons of all ages may help weave a wall hanging that will be displayed in June and July. A loom will be set up in the library and materials and instructions will be provided.

The Walnut Creek Branch Library is located at 3319 Edgewood Drive.

To allow as many people as possible to take part, staff asks that participants weave one row per day. Call 972-205-2587 for information.

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.

City Council Meetings

May 1 and 2

The Garland City Council Work Session will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, May 1. Regular meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 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 Virtual Meeting

Through May 12

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 through May 12. 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.