June 30, 2024

Red, White & YOU! Independence Day Celebration Wednesday, July 3

Garland’s Red, White & YOU! is the place to celebrate our nation’s independence. From 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, country music chords will ring out under the stars and a drone show will light up the Downtown sky in the heart of our city. The event is free and includes pony and carnival rides for kids, an apple pie-eating contest, a skating rink, a live statue of liberty and much more.

The Americana festival kicks off at 5 p.m. with the presentation of colors, the national anthem and a military song medley by the Vocal Majority. The headline musical acts include true Texans Randall King and Jon Stork. Taking the stage at 8 p.m., Randall King is known for his unwavering dedication to the honky-tonk sound, blending tradition with a modern edge. Jon Stork, who will take the stage at 6:30 p.m., blends a RockyTonk-type of flair with soulful melodies. Learn more.

City Holiday Hours and Services: Thursday, July 4

In observance of Independence Day, all City of Garland offices, utility customer service, tax office, libraries, recreation centers and Carver senior center will be closed Thursday, July 4. 

Bradfield Pool and splash pad information can be found on the Aquatics homepage at GarlandTX.gov. 

Firewheel Golf Park will remain open and operate its usual hours Thursday, July 4.

The Hinton Landfill will remain open Thursday, July 4. There will be no disruption to trash or recycling collection. To view the pickup schedule in your area, visit GarlandSanitation.com.

All City facilities will reopen with normal business hours Friday, July 5.

Music Made Here: Free Concert on the Square Friday, July 5

Garland's Music Made Here Concert Series welcomes Little Texas with Rachel Stacy at 7 p.m. Friday, July 5. This outdoor concert is FREE!

With more than 12 Top 20 singles and multiple Grammy nominations, Little Texas captivates audiences with their signature harmonies and electrifying performances, solidifying their enduring legacy in '90s country music. Joining Little Texas is Rachel Stacy, adding her flair of country, blues and Southern rock.

Check out the full lineup in the Music Made Here Concert Series at VisitGarlandTX.com.

Explore Downtown and Discover Fun with Your Downtown Passport

Embark on a journey through Downtown Garland! Pick up a free Downtown Garland Passport at the Visitor Center, 501 W. State St.

Present your passport at participating Downtown businesses when you make a purchase to receive a stamp. At the end of the month, turn in your passport to State & Main Merchant at 500 Main St. or the Garland Visitor Center in Downtown on the corner of Fifth and State streets. 

Each stamp you collect counts as an entry into a drawing for an in-store/restaurant product from the featured business of the month valued at $100.

Library Blood Drive Friday, July 5

Register now to participate in the Garland Library Blood Drive!

Time slots are available for appointments Friday, July 5, at the South Garland Library parking lot, 4845 Broadway Blvd.

Reserve your spot today! Participants will receive a beach towel after a successful donation, while supplies last. 

It's Britney Night at the Library Saturday, July 13

Calling all Britney Spears fans ages 21 and up! Join us for a special after-hours event at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the South Garland Library, 4845 Broadway Blvd.

Dance to Britney’s greatest hits, enjoy refreshments and take part in a Britney Spears trivia and costume contest. Co-sponsored by the Garland Friends of the Library. Must be 21 or older to attend, and registration is required. Participants who plan to partake in alcoholic beverages must bring a valid government-issued ID. Learn more.

2023 Water Quality Report Now Available

Every year, the Garland Water Utilities Department publishes updated drinking water test results taken from various points across the city.

You can find the results and other important information about your drinking water in this year’s Consumer Confidence/Water Quality Report at GarlandWater.com/ConsumerConfidenceReport.

Garland Continues Storm Recovery

A Disaster Recovery Center is open in Garland at Williams Elementary, 1821 Oldgate Lane, to provide one-on-one assistance in the wake of the May 28 straight-line wind event. Representatives from FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration and local disaster support organizations are available to help residents file disaster claims. The center is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week. For more information about available benefits, visit the Garland Recovers webpage.

The City is also continuing to provide updates regarding ongoing storm debris collections. For the latest details, keep an eye on the City's Facebook page.

Garland in the News

Spectrum News recently featured the City’s ongoing debris cleanup from the May 28 storm. A reporter rode along with our Sanitation crews and captured collection efforts all the way to the landfill. Garland is seeing record amounts of debris, totaling 17,299 tons or 34,598,000 pounds so far. Watch the video online.

Fox 4 announced a new expansion project at one of Garland's oldest manufacturing facilities. Kraft Heinz Food Company is celebrating 75 years in the city and will soon add new lines of production while also modernizing existing lines. Find out more.

City Council Meetings

July 1 and 2

The Garland City Council Work Session will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, July 1. Regular Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, at City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St.

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.

District 4 Neighborhood Meeting

July 9

Meet with District 4 Council Member B.J. Williams and the City of Garland Streets Director to discuss the street rehabilitation project on Country View Lane from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at Audubon Recreation Center, 342 W. Oates Road. For more information, call 972-926-3677 or email Council4@GarlandTX.gov.

District 11 Town Hall

July 11

District 6 Council Member Carissa Dutton will host a Town Hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at Hollabaugh Recreation Center, 3925 W. Walnut St. Topics will include an update on District 6 development projects, Western Heights tree carvings and a tour of Hollabaugh Recreation Center. For more information, call 972-998-8542 or email Council6@GarlandTX.gov.