Aug. 20, 2023

City to Convene Bond Study Committee

Garland residents interested in participating in a Bond Study Committee must submit required documents to City Secretary Rene Dowl’s office, RDowl@GarlandTX.gov, by Tuesday, Sept. 5.

Before submitting a proposition to issue new or additional bonds for approval by the voters, the City Council first convenes a Bond Study Committee, composed of not less than nine residents, to make recommendations to the Council on all propositions. 

Any proposition to issue new or additional bonds, payable from ad valorem taxes, shall be first submitted to a vote of the qualified voters of the City in an election held and conducted in accordance with state law and the Texas Constitution. 

Committee members must be registered voters in Dallas or Collin County and live in Garland for a minimum of one year.

Garland Moves to Digital Public Information Requests

The City of Garland has converted to a digital means of handling all public information requests. Requestors of public information can now submit Open Records Requests through an online portal located on both the City Secretary and Garland Police Department web pages.

Requests are being streamlined through JustFOIA, a new open records request management system. This helps the City simplify records request management and improve transparency by making public records more easily accessible.

Applications for Labor Day Parade Entries Due Friday, Aug. 25

The Noon Exchange Club of Garland will host the 77th annual Garland Labor Day Parade at 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 4. The parade will feature more than 50 community float entries and fine arts groups from all seven Garland Independent School District high schools.

Applications for parade entries will close Friday, Aug. 25. Visit NoonExchangeClubofGarland.org to register and for more information. If you have further questions, email noonexchangeclubofgarland@yahoo.com. 

The parade will run north from Central Park on Glenbrook Avenue to Austin Street. The route will bypass the Downtown Square due to construction.

NASA Solar System Ambassadors' Lecture Series Continues Saturday, Aug. 26

Learn about NASA's space exploration, missions and discoveries from a NASA Solar System Ambassador from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St.

During this session, Charlie Ruiz will discuss the Artemis missions and help children create a foil printed moon craft. Learn more at VisitGarlandTX.com.

While you're there, be sure to visit the entire Garland and Beyond exhibit featuring items from the Johnson Space Center in Houston. The lobby at City Hall is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. The exhibit is free.

Writing Workshop at North Garland Library Thursday, Aug. 31

Improve your fiction writing skills and get encouraged by other writers at the library's next writing workshop, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at the North Garland Library, 3845 N. Garland Ave.

Participants will be given a short prompt and time to write and share (or not share) their works. All skill levels are welcome at this free workshop.

For more information, call 972-205-2803.

Goldie Locke Community Room Available for Public Use

The Goldie Locke Community Room in the Charles E. Duckworth Utility Services Building, 217 N. Fifth St., is available for use by community groups, homeowners associations and governmental or school agencies for nonprofit purposes. 

The facility may be available for public use weekdays from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Use of the 100-person capacity room is subject to staffing and scheduling limitations. City-related business will take priority for the use of the room. Usage outside of regular business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) will require the presence of a City of Garland Marshal at the rate of $55 per hour. 

To make a request for reservations for the Goldie Locke Community Room, contact Garland Customer Service at 972-205-2640. 

City Council Meeting

Aug. 22

The Garland City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate as well as a special Work Session on the proposed budget at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, at City Hall. The proposed budget is available at GarlandTX.gov.

You can watch the meetings online. Closed captioning is available in English and Spanish.

Boards & Commissions Meetings

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

View agendas at GarlandTX.gov and be sure to click the "subscribe" button to receive notifications when meeting agendas are posted.

Shiloh Road Reconstruction Public Meeting

Aug. 24

The City of Garland is proposing improvements to Shiloh Road from West Kingsley Road to West Miller Road. The City will conduct an in-person meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St. Participants are welcome to come and go and will be able to review project materials, ask questions of City of Garland staff and/or consultants, and leave written comments. All materials available for review at the open house will also be accessible online at the City of Garland website beginning Thursday, Aug. 24, and ending Friday, Sept. 8. Learn more.

Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Available at Garland Public Health Clinic

The bivalent COVID-19 booster is available at the Garland Public Health Clinic. It is recommended that individuals wait at least two months after completion of the primary COVID vaccination series or their most recent booster. For full eligibility information, visit GarlandTX.gov. Call 972-205-3370 for pricing and to learn what insurance plans are accepted. Learn more.

Sherwin-Williams Fire and Cleanup

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