This National Good Neighbor Day, we’re celebrating the neighbors who help make Garland feel like home. Submit a nomination for the 2026 Garland Neighborhood Awards by Oct. 18 at 10 p.m. at https://t.co/VKQAEmuCKd 🏡
One year ago today, the City of Garland welcomed The Big Hat sculpture to Downtown Garland! 🤠 At 20 feet long, 16 feet wide, 6 feet tall and 15 feet in the air, it’s the largest cowboy hat in Texas.
See The Big Hat for yourself in Downtown Garland at 420 Main St.
In ONE WEEK, Saturday, Oct. 3, the Downtown Square will transform into a full-on fall celebration with live music, roller derby, vintage fashion, seasonal activities and more. Full event details: https://t.co/EJ5Fdlnn7S
The City of Garland's annual Día de los Muertos celebration is only 4 weeks away! Experience an evening filled with music, art, culture and tradition in Downtown Garland on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 2 to 8 p.m. 💀🌹 Learn more at https://t.co/K0lNuPJxmX
Garland Watering Reminder 💧
Through Oct. 31:
💧 Water no more than 2x/week
⏰ No watering 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
🌧️ Skip watering during rain
🍂 Starting Nov. 1: Water no more than 1x/week.
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🔗 https://t.co/PlXoBkPJjE for more details
Recordatorio de riego en Garland 💧
Hasta el 31 de oct.:
💧 Riegue máx. 2x/semana
⏰ No riegue de 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
🌧️ No riegue si llueve
🍂 Desde el 1 de nov.: máx. 1x/semana.
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Before heading to the polls, make plans to attend one of our informational meetings about the City of Garland's Tax Rate Election on the ballot. Dates and times are in the comments. Information will be the same at each Town Hall. Visit https://t.co/aqk4pgMVlT for more information
In the next episode of Fifth & State, Mayor Dylan Hedrick and City Manager Mike Betz sit down with Convention & Visitors Bureau and Events Director Dana Lodge—and we want to hear from you.
Drop your questions about the City's Special Events Department in the comments! ⬇️
When an emergency happens, timely updates can help you make informed decisions and take action to keep your family safe.
To register for the Garland Emergency Notification System, visit https://t.co/P4HMnHPWud.
When you call or text to report a GP&L power outage, the easiest way to report it is by using your phone number. We can use it to identify your service address, note the outage, and initiate service restoration. How to update or confirm your phone numbers:https://t.co/uQZvX7fGbc.
Mark your calendars! Registration for the Tree Power Free Tree Giveaway opens Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 9 a.m. One tree per household. Must be a Garland resident.
Tree varieties and other details: https://t.co/plWn96aO5a
Did you know Garland is home to the second-largest skatepark in Texas? Jon Comer Skatepark (1010 W. Miller Road) offers 48,500 square feet of skating area and is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. 🛹 For more information about the park, visit https://t.co/7TUfkR5X4w
We're only TWO weeks away from the Fall Fest & Guzzler 0.5K Run! Join us Saturday, Oct. 3, from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Downtown Garland Square for an evening packed with live music, ’70s flair, family-friendly fun and more.
For more event info, visit https://t.co/y5bMKnU3rF
Missed Compost 101? 🌱 The next class is Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m.–noon at the Garland Transfer Station Admin Offices (1434 Commerce St.). Sign-ups open Sept. 28, and space is limited. Details: https://t.co/UMe0MZYl92
The ribbon-cutting for the six-year, $1.7 billion 635 East project took place in Garland on Sept. 14 as representatives of the City joined Dallas, Mesquite and regional transportation officials beneath the freeway on Shiloh Road. https://t.co/0PnlXfaaWk
City Council has called a special election for Nov. 3, putting the City’s adopted property tax rate for 2026-27 on the ballot. The last day to register to vote is Oct. 5. Visit https://t.co/oOVXSif2S7 (Dallas County) and https://t.co/NMdSZWANoV (Collin County) to register to vote
The Garland Neighborhood Awards recognizes the people and neighborhoods making a difference in our community. Submit your nomination by Oct. 18 at 10 p.m. and join us on Nov. 12 at The Atrium (300 N 5th St.) to celebrate the winners.
More info: https://t.co/3IbVwujU4O
On Saturday, Sept. 12, Garland Cultural Arts and the It Came From Texas Film Festival came together for Going Boldly to Garland, celebrating 60 years of Star Trek with screenings, trivia, costumes and panel discussions.🖖