Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
City of Garland offices, including Utility Customer Service offices, will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28.
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Make Plans for Garland’s Christmas on the Square!
Christmas on the Square plans are well underway, and downtown Garland will soon be ablaze with wonderful holiday lighting displays.  This year’s event is set for Thursday, December 4 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
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Citizen Input Needed: Envision Garland Workshops
Next Workshop: December 6.  The City of Garland continues opportunities for public input related to the Envision Garland comprehensive plan project.  This fall’s Growing the Vision! workshops are scheduled during National Community Planning Month.
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“Code Cares” Program Receives Statewide Recognition
The Texas Municipal League presented the City of Garland with the 2008 Municipal Excellence Award in Public Works in recognition of its “Code Cares” program.
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Animal Shelter says "Thank You, Garland!"
When the staff at the Garland Animal Shelter put out the word that they need food donations, Garland responded in a BIG way!
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Garland Celebrates Top 100 Ranking
CNN and Money Magazine just released their list of the Top 100 Places to Live, which includes Garland at number 67.  The city’s comfortable, hometown feel in the midst of a thriving metropolitan area was just one of the outstanding characteristics mentioned in the report.
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Notice of Adopted 2008 Tax Rate
City of Garland adopted a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year's tax rate.  The tax rate will raise taxes for maintenance and operations on a $100,000 home by approximately $0.00.