May 10, 2020
This Week's News                                                        
The Garland Health Department has received reports of 493 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Garland residents, as well as 14 deaths. The City will update our posted case numbers each afternoon after 2 p.m.



Phased Reopening Begins Statewide
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's  Strike Force to Open Texas  has created a set of guidelines for reopening business as the COVID-19 situation progresses. The plan includes guidance for individuals, business, customers and more.

The Garland City Council 
is meeting weekly to stay up to date and responsive to the ever-changing situation.  Learn more about the steps the City is taking to follow state guidelines in phased reopening.
Guidance for Reopening Buildings After Prolonged Shutdown
For businesses and other buildings that have been unoccupied for some time due to the pandemic, it is vitally important that water lines are flushed before the water is used.  
 
For more information, visit CDC Flushing Recommendations.  If you have questions, call the City of Garland Water Utilities Department at 972 205-3210.
Resources for Fact-Checking Fraud, Scams and Rumors
Rumors are common during emergency and crisis situations. To find trusted sources, look for information from official public health and safety authorities. You can find many official sources at  coronavirus.gov. On social media, be sure to check for a blue verified badge next to the account name.
For more information about identifying and reporting fraud and scams, visit 
GarlandTX.gov.

Special Resources from City Departments
Visit the  Library, Parks and Recreation, Garland Power & Light, Firewheel Golf Park and  Environmental Waste Services  pages regularly for entertaining and educational resources and activities.

The Economic Development Department has also created a special page with various resource links.  

The status of various City functions is updated on the  City Service Updates page.
Garland Goodness
Even with the concern about COVID-19, our community is full of warm, wonderful stories of caring and perseverance.
We're sharing some of those stories on our  Garland Goodness page  at GarlandTX.gov.

A Garland family is bringing some goodness to its neighborhood during this pandemic. They're putting their musical talent to good use by performing weekly "porch concerts" for neighbors. Watch the video!

If you have a Garland Goodness story to share with us, you can share on social media and tag @garlandtxgov. Use the hashtags #GarlandGoodness, #MYMGarland, and #OnlyinGarland or email your stories to  Saul Garza.
Resources to Help Support  Local Businesses and Restaurants
Garland's Economic Development Department and the Garland Chamber of Commerce are here  to help you find resources to make your business sustainable during this time of crisis and provide you guidance to those that can help you.

Visit the Economic Development webpage at GarlandTX.gov and the Garland Chamber website for more information.
Garland Youth Council Accepting Applications Through June 5
Interested Garland residents who will be in grades 9-12 during the 2020-21 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.
Events & Announcements
Plan Commission
May 11
The Garland Plan Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. 

City Council Meeting
May 12
City Council will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 12.

Due to COVID-19 public gathering restrictions, both the City Council and Plan Commission meetings will be virtual.  You can 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.
Check Out My Garland for City Services
Are you looking for the nearest City park or trying to find your trash or recycling day? Garland has an online tool for that! Click on the My Garland icon, available on the City's home page. 






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