Dec. 6, 2020
This Week's News
Rental, Mortgage Assistance Available
Two separate rental and mortgage assistance programs are available to assist residents who have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Different qualifying criteria apply depending on the program.

Visit our Recovery Resources page to find out more.
Made Fresh & Local: A Garland Christmas
While we cannot gather together to celebrate this year, the City of Garland is pleased to bring you a special treat for the holiday season, “Made Fresh & Local: A Garland Christmas.” This holiday season we will feature virtual programs streaming on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, along with an encore presentation on Christmas Day, Dec. 25.

Remember, Garland is open this holiday season, so come on down to enjoy the lights at our Downtown Garland Square, 520 W. State St. (map), dine in our restaurants and shop for those last-minute holiday gifts for the whole family. Be safe and enjoy the holiday season.

Fire Department Toy Drive
The Garland Fire Fighters Association and Garland Fire Department are collecting new, unwrapped toys for their annual toy drive.
Toys will be collected at all 11 Garland fire stations and at the Fire Administration and Training Facility, 1500 State Highway 66, through Dec. 18.
Garland firefighters will deliver the toys to local children for the holidays.

For more information, contact Noah Cunningham at 972-781-7117 or NCunning@GarlandTX.gov.
Downtown Holiday Scavenger Hunt
Learn about local history while supporting Downtown Garland businesses!
 
Visit the Landmark Museum at Heritage Crossing, 393 N. Sixth St., between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, to get your scavenger hunt clues, lanyard and starting holiday pin. Head to the business you think is the correct answer. If you're right, they will give you another holiday pin. Once you have all 10 pins, return to the museum for your prize!

The fun continues each Thursday, Friday and Saturday through Dec. 19.
COVID-19 Updates
The Garland Health Department has received reports of 2,601 active cases out of 13,216 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Garland residents since the beginning of the pandemic, as well as 102 deaths. The City will update its posted case numbers each afternoon.
Events and Announcements
City Council Meetings
Dec. 14 and 15
The Garland City Council Work Session will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14. Regular Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 15.

Plan Commission
Dec. 14
The Garland Plan Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. 

Boards & Commissions Meetings
All upcoming Boards & Commissions meetings can be found on the Public Meetings calendar at GarlandTX.gov.

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.
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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