Mayor's Annual State of the City Address Tuesday, Jan. 25 |
Get on Garland's inside track to start off 2022!
Don't miss this chance to hear the latest from Mayor Scott LeMay.
The mayor's address will start at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St. You can also tune in virtually at GarlandTX.gov or watch on Channel 16 (Spectrum), Channel 44 (Frontier) or Channel 99 (AT&T U-verse).
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COVID-19 Testing Site Opens in Garland |
The Centers for Disease Control in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services has opened a drive-thru COVID-19 testing location at Johnson Stadium, 1029 E. Centerville Road.
The site offers only the PCR test, not the rapid test. It is anticipated that test results will be ready within 24 to 36 hours. The site is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Play and Learn at the Library |
Creative play allows children to build cognitive, physical and social skills. Playtime is important for children and parents to enjoy together so that parents can play a role in the development of their child’s cognitive and social abilities.
Every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon, the Children’s Librarian will set up the Program Room at the North Garland Branch Library, 3845 N. Garland Ave., with multiple activities that range from simple pretend play to STEAM activities. Board games will be available for families with older children.
Call 972-205-2804 for more information.
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COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters Available at Garland's Public Health Clinic
You can get the COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment at our Public Health Clinic, 206 Carver St., between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Public Health Clinic is providing initial doses for adults and children, as well as booster doses of Moderna, Pfizer and Janssen vaccines based on CDC guidance.
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Flu Shots Available at Garland's Public Health Clinic
Flu shots are available at the Garland Public Health Clinic, 206 Carver St., from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays for adults, children and seniors who are insured. Low-cost flu vaccines for uninsured children and adults are also available.
Call 972-205-3370 for pricing and to learn what insurance plans are accepted. Learn more.
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Plan Commission
Jan. 24
The Garland Plan Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, at City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St.
Boards & Commissions Meetings
In-person meetings have resumed, but you can continue to 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.
DART Bus Route Changes
Jan. 24
Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s redesigned bus network goes into effect Monday, Jan. 24. Bus schedules for the new bus network are available at DART.org/newbus.
Last Day to File for a Place on the May 7 Ballot
Feb. 18
Friday, Feb. 18, is the last day candidates may file for a place on the May 7 City of Garland General Election for City Council Districts 1, 2, 4 and 5. A candidate package is available on the City Secretary’s webpage under "Elections." Learn more at GarlandTX.gov.
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COVID-19 Updates
As of Monday, Jan. 17, the Garland Health Department has received reports of 7,273 active cases out of 49,844 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Garland residents since the beginning of the pandemic, as well as 652 deaths. The City updates its posted case numbers each Monday.
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Public & Media Relations
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