City Unveils Mural in Ablon Park
Has your neighborhood ever considered teaming up with the City?
You may be surprised how such a collaboration can help revitalize your community.
Take a look at how residents of The Oaks neighborho
od in South Garland used a partnership with the Office of Neighborhood Vitality to creatively transform their treasured neighborhood park.
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DART Requests Resident Feedback and Announces Service Changes
The DARTzoom: A New Bus Network project will examine the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) bus network in all 13 of the cities that collect sales taxes to fund DART services.
DART may redesign its bus network as early as 2022. Whether you ride transit or not, the DART transit network is part of your community, and local sales taxes help pay for bus service. This
10-minute survey
will help DART decide how to balance competing priorities.
In addition,
a number of service changes will take place Monday, July 27. Schedule adjustments or route modifications will take place on routes 19, 52, 206, 278, 408, 415, 428, 445, 542, 549 and 883. Route 428 serves the South Garland Transit Center.
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Garland Is Among Best Cities to Work from Home
Garland, as it turns out, is well-positioned for what may be a major part of the "new normal" in American life. The City was rated No. 2 in Texas and No. 11 in the nation on the list of Best U.S. Cities to Work from Home.
In mid-May, 68% of Americans worked from home, the report said. Lubbock was the only Texas city to fare better than Garland in the comparison, while Arlington also finished in the top 15.
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Garland Independent School District Announces Reopening Updates
For many of us, Garland ISD is a key part of the great Garland experience. The district recently released school reopening updates, informing families of a three-week restarting school transition period, two learning models, health and safety protocols, FAQs and more.
Due to a Dallas County order issued July 16, all Garland ISD students will attend school remotely Monday, Aug. 10, through Monday, Sept. 7, with no option for Face-to-Face Learning. Families will still choose either
Remote Learning
or
Face-to-Face Learning
for their students via a Commitment Form due Thursday, July 23. Those who select the Face-to-Face option will begin attending classes on campus Tuesday, Sept. 8. The district will also debut
new school hours
on the first day of classes Monday, Aug. 10. All
back-to-school forms
are now available and must be completed online via Skyward Family Access. For further details, visit
GarlandISD.net/GISDreopens
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Garland Emergency Residential Assistance Program
The City of Garland has partnered with
Catholic Charities of Dallas Inc.
to provide emergency mortgage and rental assistance to City of Garland residents impacted by COVID-19.
Catholic Charities Inc. is processing applications on a first-come, first-served basis. While we are committed to processing as many applications as we have funding for, we do anticipate a high demand. Learn more.
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The Garland Health Department has received reports of 1,991 active cases out of 4,062 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Garland residents since the beginning of the pandemic, as well as 36 deaths. The City will update its posted case numbers each afternoon after 2 p.m.
Recovery Resources and Assistance Programs for Individuals, Families and Businesses
Several rent and mortgage assistance programs related to COVID-19 are being prepared in conjunction with federal guidelines, as well as medical, counseling, nonprofit and other forms of assistance. Learn more.
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July 27
The Garland Plan Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
Boards & Commissions Meetings
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.
Immunization Clinics
Aug. 1 and 8
The Garland Public Health Clinic, 206 Carver St., will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 1 and 8, for back-to-school immunizations. Learn more.
Apply Now for Boards & Commissions
The Garland City Council is currently accepting applications for all
boards and commissions through Friday, Aug. 7.
Council members will review applications submitted and select for nomination the persons determined to be most qualified for the position.
Appointments will be made at the Regular Meeting of the City Council, Tuesday, Aug. 18. Learn more.
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Made Fresh & Local Virtual Concerts
We are not able to host our traditional outdoor Sounds of Summer Concert Series at the Square this year, so we are bringing a true Garland Fresh & Local concert experience straight into your living room! Get a front-row seat to our next Made Fresh & Local virtual concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 Get more details about the lineup and schedules at GarlandParks.com.
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Beware of COVID-19 Scams
Scams and rumors are common during emergency and crisis situations. Most recently, Garland police say a scammer convinced a resident their water may be contaminated with COVID-19 in order to gain access to their home. Visit GarlandTX.gov for more information on how to spot scams and protect yourself.
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Make an Appointment to Adopt a Pet
Garland Animal Services is still open to the public. Please call 972-205-3570 to make an appointment before entering the shelter.
Due to high call volumes, we ask that you leave a voicemail with your name, phone number and the ID of the animal you are interested in. We will get back to you as soon as possible. For more information, contact
AnimalServices@GarlandTX.gov
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