Posted on: February 20, 2021
GP&L residential customers are all on a fixed rate plan. Customers outside of the GP&L service territory who chose a variable rate plans may see a significant increase in their electric bill.
Many customers will likely see an i...
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Posted on: February 23, 2021
For the second year in a row and the third time in four years, the Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant will receive a “Plant of the Year” award from the Water Environment Association of Texas.
The award will be presented virtually on ...
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Posted on: February 23, 2021
Garland eAssist is an easy way to submit service requests to Environmental Waste Services (EWS), access information and see other nearby requests in progress.
Using eAssist or calling 972-205-3500 is the best way to have your EWS issues addressed...
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Posted on: February 11, 2021
With interactive mapping and easier-to-read notifications, zoning cases in Garland have become simpler to follow.
Staff has been working with the City Council and Plan Commission to improve the zoning notification process by providing clearer, more informa...
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Posted on: February 2, 2021
For the 19th consecutive year, the Nicholson Memorial Library System has been awarded the Texas Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association.
Of the 568 public library systems in Texas, only 56 re...
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Posted on: January 26, 2021
Our fresh and local concert experience is back by popular demand and headed straight into your living room!
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Posted on: January 25, 2021
Garland Public Health has another shipment of 1,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine and will administer those on Thursday, Jan. 28, at Homer B. Johnson Stadium to persons atop its wait list. The event will utilize the same drive-thru format as last week&rsq...
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Posted on: February 26, 2021
The Garland Housing Finance Corporation donated $50,000 for City programs that are helping income-eligible homeowners in Garland recover from the recent winter storm.
The donation was made to the Emergency Home Repair program to assist with home fixes incl...
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Posted on: December 10, 2020
Reduction and reuse are the most important ways we can all lessen our environmental impact and extend the life of our landfill. For those reasons and more, we are no longer printing copies of the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle calendar.
You can still enjoy the cal...
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Posted on: December 22, 2020
The City of Garland has enacted the Temporary Parklet Program to provide businesses the option to employ the parklet concept in the right-of-way as a means to expand their service area and mitigate the COVID-19 seating capacity limits.
The Tempor...
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Posted on: November 13, 2020
The City of Garland has named Judson Rex as Assistant City Manager for Planning & Economic Development. He will oversee City departments that participate in planning, economic development and redevelopment activities.
For the past five years, Judson ha...
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Posted on: December 22, 2020
The Garland City Council has appointed Ricky C. McNeal to fill the District 1 seat until the City’s next general election.
McNeal is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University. He formerly served on the City’s bond study committee, chaired its East Garland Ar...
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Posted on: December 10, 2020
Frequent freezing temperatures are expected this season. Keeping an eye on the weather forecast and protecting your pipes can save you a lot of trouble and unnecessary costs for plumbing repairs.
When freezing temperatures are expected, remember to drip yo...
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Posted on: November 30, 2020
Two separate rental and mortgage assistance programs are available to assist residents that have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Different qualifying criteria apply depending on the program. Visit our Recovery Resources p...
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Posted on: November 4, 2020
The Texas Downtown Association (TDA) has named Garland’s Made Fresh & Local Concert Series the Best Promotional Digital Campaign of 2020.
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Posted on: October 29, 2020
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) and its 13 member cities, including the City of Garland, officially launched a fresh approach to how wholesale water costs will be structured going forward. This new method will encourage water conservation...
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Posted on: September 8, 2020
The Garland Public Health Clinic, 206 Carver St., has received its first shipment of vaccine for the 2020-21 flu season.
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Posted on: November 13, 2020
The City of Garland has named Judson Rex as Assistant City Manager for Planning & Economic Development. He will oversee City departments that participate in planning, economic development and redevelopment activities.
For the past five years, Judson ha...
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Posted on: October 12, 2020
Garland is ranked No. 1 in Texas and No. 8 in the country on a recently released 2020 list of Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers.
The study from personal finance website SmartAsset compared 185 cities using 12 metrics, including five-year home value app...
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Posted on: September 3, 2020
After approving a $10.9 million relocation and expansion of the Walnut Creek Branch Library, voters on Nov. 3 will decide whether that library will be built at Hollabaugh Park.
A key element in the City’s May 2019 bond election, a new Walnut Cree...
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Posted on: October 13, 2020
The City of Garland is changing its emergency notification system from CodeRED to the Garland Alert System.
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Posted on: May 29, 2020
Looking for a way to help your neighbors during these challenging times? You can help with their utility bills by contributing to Provide Aid in Dollars (PAID). The option to contribute is available on your utility bill. Funds are distributed through the ...
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Posted on: September 9, 2020
The City of Garland continues to earn national recognition for excellence in video production and programming. The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) announced the winners of its 2020 programming awards on Sept. 3.
Gar...
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Posted on: July 14, 2020
The City of Garland has upped the incentive for homeowners to fix deteriorating sidewalks.
Garland offers three new reductions to supplement its established 50-50 share of sidewalk reconstruction costs. A property owner who qualifies in all three categorie...
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Posted on: August 13, 2020
The City of Garland is excited to announce the future home of the new Fire Station 6! The station will be located on State Highway 190 near the intersection of Campbell Road.
The station is the first of three stations which will be replaced as part of the ...
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Posted on: July 22, 2020
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.
A bus network redesign is a collaborative planning effort to decide where bus line...
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Posted on: July 13, 2020
Since January, Garland Animal Services and Garland Police Department have collaborated to ensure individuals are held accountable for cruel treatment of animals. Garland Animal Services has removed approximately 13 animals from cruelty cases, which have l...
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Posted on: June 18, 2020
Certain homeowners in Garland will benefit from additional exemptions on their property taxes beginning in the 2020 tax year.
The Garland City Council approved two exemption increases during their June 16 Regular Meeting. Those who are able to claim a Home...
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Posted on: June 2, 2020
The City of Garland and other community partners are facilitating access to a variety of recovery programs for individuals, families and businesses.
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Posted on: October 16, 2020
A full freeway shutdown is planned as part of the $1.7 billion 635 East project, to widen and improve Interstate 635 over the 11 miles between Central Expressway and Interstate 30. I-635 will be closed in both directions between Abrams Road and Forest Lan...
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Posted on: May 13, 2020
The City of Garland and Garland Power & Light (GP&L) have earned positive bond ratings from multiple agencies.
Fitch Ratings has assigned a AAA rating to the City of Garland’s $16.7 million combination tax and revenue certificates of obli...
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Posted on: April 30, 2020
Following the guidelines set this week by Gov. Greg Abbott, Garland has reopened the Bridges Course and Lakes Course at Firewheel Golf Park and the Jack Coleman Tennis Center.
At the Bridges clubhouse, the restaurant will remain closed and inside access wi...
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Posted on: July 27, 2020
Dallas Area Rapid Transit is planning to implement service changes on Monday, Oct. 19. Its planned changes include:
- Adjusted frequencies for seven bus routes and light rail service,
- Restoration of normal weekday bus service levels on 25 routes,
- Discontinuing...
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Posted on: April 10, 2020
In the midst of the worry and concern about COVID-19, some really great things are happening! We’re sharing some of those stories here.
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Posted on: February 5, 2020
The Garland City Council postponed the City’s general election six months to Nov. 3 to keep voters from gathering during a time of concern over the spread of COVID-19.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott authorized those holding May 2 elections to postpone th...
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Posted on: March 24, 2020
Let’s Make Our Mark and help each other out!
Head to VisitGarlandTX.com for a list of local restaurants offering takeout, delivery or drive-through service.
You can also see which local shops are offering virtual shopping and even gift card specia...
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Posted on: March 27, 2020
Due to COVID-19 public gathering restrictions, Garland City Council and Plan Commission meetings will be virtual. These meetings will still be viewable through CGTV and online streaming.
The virtual meeting link will be included in the individual meeting a...
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Posted on: January 29, 2020
The U.S. Census Bureau is now dropping off 2020 census questionnaire packets at front doors of households in Dallas County.
This is the next phase of the effort to satisfy the full count of people living in the United States as required every 10 years by t...
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Posted on: December 20, 2019
Garland eAssist is an easy way for residents to connect with the City to submit service requests and see other nearby requests in progress. The service is available 24/7 via the website portal at GarlandTX.gov or the free mobile app available from the App...
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Posted on: April 7, 2020
The VA North Texas Health Care System has officially taken possession of the former Garland-Baylor, Scott & White hospital located at 2300 Marie Curie Drive. The facility will now be known as Garland VA Medical Center.
In a news release issued April 6,...
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Posted on: November 5, 2019
The City of Garland Code Compliance Department is taking applications for the Lawn Care Assistance Program. This program will provide summer mowing for seniors (60 years of age and older) and disabled Garland homeowners who are physically and/or financial...
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Posted on: September 15, 2020
Thank you for your interest in the Tree Power Free Tree Giveaway. However, due to the outstanding response to the giveaway, all trees have been claimed. Registration is now closed.
As it grows, trees help conserve energy at your home an...
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Posted on: August 4, 2020
- Set your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher in the summer. Each degree cooler can increase your energy use by 6% to 8%.
- Clean or replace filters every month. Dirty filters will make your system work harder and run longer than necessary.
- Fans are an energy-e...
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Posted on: March 18, 2020
Garland Power & Light customers can report their power outage by text message.
There are two ways to text your outage to GP&L’s dedicated outage text reporting number, 972-205-4000:
- If your cellphone number is already associated with your ...
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Posted on: February 27, 2020
Statement from the Cities of Garland, Mesquite, Plano and Richardson in Response to the Public Utility Commission of Texas’ “Yes” Decision on the Cities’ Water Rate Methodology Review Request
The Cities of Garland, M...
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Posted on: March 5, 2020
The City of Garland’s Nicholson Memorial Library System is partnering with Dallas County Community College District to offer GED and ESL (English as a Second Language) classes for adults. Both classes will begin this spring.
We are in the process...
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Posted on: March 3, 2020
Garland Public Health is working closely with regional, state and federal partners to monitor for coronavirus in north Texas. Check our Disease Information page for updates.
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Posted on: February 19, 2020
The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center is a winner of the 2020 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards. The accolade represents the top wedding professionals in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism, as reviewed by couples on WeddingW...
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Posted on: February 12, 2020
Garland Water Utilities continues a winning streak by bringing home two national Environmental Achievement Awards from the winter conference of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) in Atlanta, Georgia.
The City received the NA...
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Posted on: January 17, 2020
The ceremony for Associate Judge Natalie Banuelos and Presiding Judge John Sholden was a formal welcome by the Garland City Council that conducted interviews and made their appointments. The Honorable David J. Schenck, Fifth District Court of Appeals Just...
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Posted on: December 12, 2019
Art Munoz officially joined the City as the Animal Services Director on Monday, Jan. 6. Art has spent the last 15 years with the SPCA of Texas Animal Cruelty Unit managing criminal investigations. As Chief Investigator, he acted as the advocate for abused...
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Posted on: December 18, 2019
On Sunday, Dec. 8, 104 Garland children were each given $175 to spend on holiday gifts for themselves or other family members at the 34th Annual Kids’ Christmas Shopping Spree, organized by the Garland Fire Fighters Association.
Much of the money...
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Posted on: November 14, 2019
The Garland Neighborhood Awards are the City’s annual way to spotlight neighbors who make a difference as individuals and, when they combine their efforts, as neighborhoods.
The Oakridge Neighborhood Association, several dedicated volunteers and ...
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Posted on: November 19, 2019
The $3.2 million project will provide modern lighting to fields used by the City's largest youth sports league, the Garland Soccer Association.
As soon as the Garland Soccer Association passed out trophies and put the wraps on its season, crews arrived at ...
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Posted on: October 21, 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest federal disaster loans to Texas businesses and residents affected by the storms that occurred Oct. 20-21. Beginning Monday, Nov. 18, SBA representatives will be available at the Dallas ...
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Posted on: November 14, 2019
Garland Animal Services was recognized by Director of Dallas County Health and Human Services Philip Huang and Manager of Environmental Health/Mosquito Control Scott Sawlis at the Garland City Council Nov. 5 Regular Meeting.
The animal shelter staff were r...
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Posted on: October 17, 2019
Garland Water Utilities has begun a multiyear capital improvement project to replace aging water meters throughout the city.
Water customers may see the City’s meter contractor, Compass Metering Solutions, working between streets and sidewalks in...
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Posted on: November 1, 2019
The City needs you to take an online survey to help develop the plan for Garland’s future trails and bikeways.
We want to know your priorities for cycling, walking and using trails in Garland to help us establish goals and objectives for the Trails and Bik...
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Posted on: September 22, 2019
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