The City of Garland strives to provide timely, useful information about City services, programs and resources.

We value your input and understand the importance of making our communications as easy to access as possible.

Complete the Garland Communications survey before Friday, Nov. 11, to share your thoughts. The survey is available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Learn more.

Tuesday, Nov. 8, voters will go to the polls to decide the state's next governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and several other offices. Voters will also elect officials for congressional and legislative offices, the State Board of Education and judicial seats.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 8.

DART will provide free transportation to polling locations on Election Day. Learn more at DART.org/vote.

If you have questions regarding early voting, contact the Dallas County Elections Department at 214-819-6359. If you have other election issues, contact the City Secretary at 972-205-2404 or Dallas County at 214-819-6300 or DallasCountyVotes.org. 

Join us from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 12, for the 2022 Neighborhood Summit.

This year’s theme is Relate, Recharge & Reconnect - Revamping Neighborhood Engagement in the New Normal. After two years of meeting virtually, we are excited to meet in person! How have the last two years shaped your level of engagement, your neighborhood and your connections? 

We will explore this and more as we learn from subject experts and your peers on how to strengthen your communities, engage with your neighbors, communicate effectively and plan for the future. The event is free, but registration ends at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10. Reserve your spot today!

And don't forget about the free Garland Pre-Summit Mixer at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at TLC on the Lake, 4881 Bass Pro Drive. Garland Neighborhood Award winners will be announced. RSVP for the Pre-Summit Mixer now.

Garland library users can now research important purchases with the online version of the popular resource Consumer Reports.

Consumer Reports is a nonprofit member organization dedicated to independent product testing, investigative journalism, and consumer advocacy. Consumers have relied on its findings and ratings of products since 1936.  

Library cardholders can access the resource through the public computers at any Garland library location, or online at Library.GarlandTX.gov. All that is required is a Garland library card number and PIN.

The City of Garland thanks all veterans for their service to our country, including the many City employees who are veterans and active military service members.

This Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, City offices will be open normal business hours.

There will be a Veterans Day Breakfast from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Gale Fields Recreation Center, 1701 Dairy Road.

There will also be a Veterans Day Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at the Carver Senior Center, 222 Carver St.

No registration or RSVP is required for either event.

One of Garland's recreational organizations that supports children with special needs is recognizing a milestone.

The Buddy League celebrates 20 years of Making Its Mark in Garland. Watch the video to learn more.

Did you know that when heat rises, a home with inadequate attic insulation can lose up to 60% of its heat in the winter? Heat can also be lost through leaks in ducts, windows and doors.

Reduce heat loss by participating in Garland Power & Light’s EnergySaver Wholehouse Weatherization Program. You can earn bill credits for qualifying energy-efficiency upgrades and save money on your utility bill for years to come!

Included in the Wholehouse Weatherization Program are:

• Ceiling insulation (must be at least R-30)
• Energy Star® windows & doors
• Duct replacement or sealing
• Weather-stripping doors, caulking windows and sealing plumbing penetrations

For complete program requirements and applications, visit gplexas.org/energysaver. Email energyadvisor@gpltexas.org or call 972-205-2929 if you have questions.