Garland Brings Home State Video and Parks Awards | |
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Garland Earns State Video Awards
The City of Garland earned 15 awards during the annual Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers & Advisors conference in early November in McAllen.
Garland received awards in 12 categories, including four first-place trophies, four second-place awards, two third-place awards and five honorable mentions. Learn more.
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Garland Receives State Parks Awards
The Garland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department also won three awards at the Texas Recreation and Park Society North Region Conference Nov. 3 in Irving.
The department was honored for excellence in programming and recreation facility design excellence, and Garland volunteer David Parrish was named Advocate of the Year. Find out more.
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Sip, Shop and See at Thirsty Third Thursday | |
Celebrate Thirsty Third Thursdays in Downtown Garland from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. Visit participating locations during their extended business hours and enjoy a complimentary beverage while you shop.
Check in at the Garland Landmark Museum, 393 N. Sixth St., to pick up your wristband, tote bag and map, and get started. See VisitGarlandTX.com to learn more.
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Free Class: Fall into Success – North Texas Tree and Shrub Planting Guide | |
Join Brad Voss from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, to learn tips and tricks for fall planting success.
In this free virtual class, you'll learn that fall through winter is the optimum time to plant trees and shrubs in North Texas. Planting during cooler months is less stressful on our trees and shrubs. Save your spot to learn more. Register now!
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Garland Symphony Orchestra Friday, Nov. 18 | |
The Garland Symphony Orchestra continues its exciting "Music that Grows on You" season with violinist Christopher Collins Lee at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St.
To purchase tickets, call 972-205-2790, visit GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com or buy your tickets in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office.
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Lecture Series at Garland Landmark Museum | |
The Garland Landmark Museum at Heritage Crossing continues its newest lecture series: Travels in History.
This month's lecture, More Pretty, More Reckless: Holiday Edition, will take place at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the museum, 393 N. Sixth St.
The event is free for Landmark Society Members and $10 for non-members. You can join the Landmark Society at the door for $20. Wine and coffee will be served.
Questions? Email Heritage@GarlandTX.gov.
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Small Business Saturday Nov. 26 | |
Kick off the holiday season with an all-day shopping experience on Small Business Saturday in Downtown Garland!
Check in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, right outside Latham Bakery, 700 Main St., for a complimentary hot drink, a special holiday ornament and a scratch-off ticket to redeem that day at a Downtown business.
For more information about additional holiday festivities in Downtown Garland, stop by VisitGarlandTX.com.
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Grab your magnifying glass and find the flamingos hidden within the painted drawings across Downtown Garland!
If you can find seven flamingos, your detective skills will earn you a free prize. Stop by the Visit Garland office at 211 N. Fifth St. with photo proof of your findings, and walk away with a free Downtown Garland tumbler and key chain in hand!
The Visit Garland office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and closes from 12 to 1 p.m. for lunch. This campaign lasts until the end of 2022, so we hope to see you in Downtown Garland soon!
For more information, stop by VisitGarlandTX.com/flamingofind.
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A Garland Christmas at Firewheel Thursday, Dec. 1 | |
The holiday event moves to Firewheel Town Center for a second year as construction on the Downtown Square continues.
The 2022 A Garland Christmas at Firewheel tree-lighting ceremony will take place Thursday, Dec. 1. The ceremony starts at 5:30 p.m. so come early and carpool! The tree-lighting will take place at 6:30 p.m. RSVP and you could win a $300 Simon American Express gift card.
The City of Garland strives to bring families together by spreading the joy of the holiday season. Learn more at VisitGarlandTX.com.
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Game Time for Adults at the Central Library | |
Adults can get their game on at a monthly event for patrons 18 and older. The next game night will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Central Library, 625 Austin St.
Play favorite games with friends or learn a new one. The library will provide playing cards, various board games, puzzles and video games to play. Call 972-205-2533 for more information.
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City Council Meetings
Nov. 14 and 15
The Garland City Council Work Session will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14. Regular Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, 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 Public Meeting
Nov. 15 - Dec. 2
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Dallas District is partnering with the North Central Texas Council of Governments to offer a virtual public hearing on the district’s transportation projects, programs and policies affecting bicycle use on the state highway system. The virtual hearing will begin at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, and will be available through 11:59 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. Materials can be viewed at any time during this period. To log into the virtual public hearing, go to keepitmovingdallas.com/bicycle. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the virtual hearing, contact Tim Wright at 214-319-6477 or Tim.P.Wright@TxDOT.gov.
Fall 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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Native American Heritage Month celebrates Native cultures and histories and honors their contributions, as well as brings awareness about the challenges Native people have faced. This week, learn more about Native American Heritage Month at NativeAmericanHeritagemonth.gov. | |
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Live: Customer Service Portal
The Customer Service Department has introduced a new customer account web portal that provides additional utility billing detail, customer account information, options to make a payment and many new features that will enhance users' online experience. Visit GarlandUtilities.org to learn more.
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Public & Media Relations
P.O. Box 469002 | Garland, Texas 75046
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