May 3, 2020
This Week's News                                                        
The Garland Health Department has received reports of 409 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Garland residents, as well as 12 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.
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
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.
635 East Project Underway
A $1.7 billion upgrade is underway to bring relief to Garland's busiest traffic corridor. The 635 East project will widen and improve Interstate 635 between Central Expressway and Interstate 30. Most of the project's 11 miles are in Garland.

The HOV/Express managed toll lanes between Oates Drive and TI Boulevard were closed April 27 and will remain closed until the LBJ East project is completed in 2024. Utility relocations are also scheduled to begin in the upcoming months.  Learn more.
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.

What do you do when you have time on your hands, a 3D printer and a desire to give back to your community? Check out how one Harmony Public Schools teacher and son put their engineering talents and know-how to work.

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.
Events & Announcements
City Council Meetings
May 4 and 5
Work Session will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, May 4; Regular Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5. 

Due to COVID-19 public gathering restrictions, the 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. 






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